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President Tsai addresses opening of 2023 Yushan ForumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai addresses opening of 2023 Yushan Forum

On the morning of October 11, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the opening of the 2023 Yushan Forum. President Tsai said that the New Southbound Policy lies at the core of our Indo-Pacific strategy, and that we are sending a message to the world that in the face of the mounting threats of authoritarianism and climate change, as well as a global restructuring of supply chains, Taiwan is a secure and reliable partner.

President Tsai delivers 2023 National Day AddressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers 2023 National Day Address

President Tsai Ing-wen on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC’s 112th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address titled “A calm and confident Taiwan: Moving our country forward, making the world a better place.”

President Tsai meets former Prime Minister Scott Morrison of AustraliaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets former Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia

On the afternoon of October 10, President Tsai Ing-wen met with former Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, also a current member of parliament. In remarks, President Tsai said she looks forward to Taiwan and Australia further expanding cooperation across the board based on our existing foundation, so as to create even more business opportunities for both our countries.

President Tsai launches Taiwan’s first indigenous submarinePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai launches Taiwan’s first indigenous submarine

President Tsai Ing-wen launched the country’s first domestically made submarine Sept. 28 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, underscoring the success of government efforts to enhance Taiwan’s defense capabilities.

President Tsai meets cross-party parliamentary delegation from AustraliaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets cross-party parliamentary delegation from Australia

On the morning of September 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a cross-party parliamentary delegation from Australia. In remarks, President Tsai noted that Taiwan is Australia’s fifth-largest trading partner and fourth-largest export market, and that Australia is Taiwan’s largest energy provider and a major source of agricultural goods.

President Tsai attends 2023 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 2023 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony

On the afternoon of September 24, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2023 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony, praising the award-winning teams for showing the problem-solving hackathon spirit and creating proposals for Taiwan that are both innovative and feasible.

President Tsai addresses 2023 Concordia Annual SummitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai addresses 2023 Concordia Annual Summit

On the evening of September 20 (morning of the same day in New York, the summit venue), President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit via video at the invitation of the non-profit organization Concordia.

President Tsai meets 26th Fervent Global Love of Lives awards winnersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets 26th Fervent Global Love of Lives awards winners

On the morning of September 20, President Tsai Ing-wen met with the winners of the 26th Fervent Global Love of Lives awards. In remarks, President Tsai expressed hope that their stories of passion for life can be shared with even more people so as to inspire and invigorate our communities. The president also said she hopes we will uphold the spirit of Chou Ta-kuan (周大觀) and deliver courage, hope, and love to every corner of the world.

President Tsai attends Radio Taiwan International 95th anniversary receptionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Radio Taiwan International 95th anniversary reception

On the evening of September 19, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a reception marking the 95th anniversary of Radio Taiwan International (RTI). In remarks, President Tsai stated that RTI, founded 95 years ago, has borne witness to important moments in the Taiwanese people's struggles for freedom and democracy.

President Tsai attends 65th annual meeting and 70th anniversary of International Association of JudgesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 65th annual meeting and 70th anniversary of International Association of Judges

On the morning of September 18, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 65th annual meeting and 70th anniversary of the International Association of Judges (IAJ). In remarks, the president said that amid a rapidly changing global landscape, it is crucial that there is continued dialogue on how to best protect and improve the functioning of the judiciary.