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President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2022 World Day of Peace messagePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2022 World Day of Peace message

President Tsai Ing-wen recently sent a letter to Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in response to his message marking the 55th World Day of Peace.

President Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan’s electronic equipment industry competitivenessPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai pledges to strengthen Taiwan’s electronic equipment industry competitiveness

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 17 that more public-private cooperation in strengthening the competitiveness of Taiwan’s electronic equipment industry is key to boosting the country’s economic prospects post COVID-19.

Tsai launches Taiwan navy minelayer squadrons in KaohsiungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai launches Taiwan navy minelayer squadrons in Kaohsiung

President Tsai Ing-wen launched the country’s first squadrons of minelayers Jan. 14 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, reaffirming the government’s commitment to safeguarding Taiwan’s territorial waters.

VP Lai vows to make Taiwan integral part of global supply chainsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Lai vows to make Taiwan integral part of global supply chains

The government is committed to making Taiwan an integral part of global supply chains, cementing the country’s position in the world economy, according to Vice President Lai Ching-te Jan. 11.

President Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to combating COVID-19, urges public to get booster shotPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to combating COVID-19, urges public to get booster shot

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 8 that the government is committed to warding off COVID-19 to safeguard the health of citizens.

Tsai vows to rejuvenate Taiwan’s cultural industriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai vows to rejuvenate Taiwan’s cultural industries

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 7 that the government is sparing no effort in revitalizing Taiwan’s cultural industries.

President Tsai delivers 2022 New Year’s AddressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers 2022 New Year’s Address

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her 2022 New Year’s Address on the morning of January 1 in the Presidential Office reception hall. The president announced the four pillars of this year’s plan for stable governance: continuing our global engagement, maintaining our economic momentum, strengthening our social security network, and safeguarding our nation’s sovereignty.

President Tsai attends Presidential Hackathon award ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Presidential Hackathon award ceremony

On the afternoon of December 26, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2021 Presidential Hackathon award ceremony. In remarks, President Tsai stated that to address the key global issues and challenges of our time, the government will continue to cooperate with the private sector and use innovative technology to help Taiwan become a sustainable island of resilience.

President Tsai vows to attract more overseas investment in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to attract more overseas investment in Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen said Dec. 22 that boosting overseas investment in Taiwan remains a cornerstone of the government’s approach to cementing the country’s position in global supply chains.

President Tsai meets delegation led by France-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group Chairman François de RugyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets delegation led by France-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group Chairman François de Rugy

On the morning of December 16, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the French National Assembly led by France-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group Chairman François de Rugy. In remarks, President Tsai emphasized the increasing importance of close collaboration between democratic partners in the face of rapid changes to the global landscape and the continued spread of authoritarianism.