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President Tsai attends 2023 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 2023 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony

On the morning of December 7, President Tsai Ing-wen presented the 2023 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to Amihan Abueva, regional executive director of the Child Rights Coalition Asia (CRC Asia). In remarks, President Tsai recognized Ms. Abueva’s long-term contributions to advocacy for the rights of children in her battle against all forms of child violence.

President Tsai attends the 2023 Taiwan Business Alliance ConferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends the 2023 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference

On the afternoon of November 27, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2023 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference. In remarks, President Tsai stated that our economy has grown despite the pandemic and other global challenges, proving that Taiwan is a secure investment destination.

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President Tsai thanks APEC envoy

President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her gratitude to 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting special envoy Morris Chang, founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Nov. 20 in Taipei City.

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APEC Leader’s Representative Morris Chang holds international press conference

The 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), hosted by the United States, concluded at noon on November 17 (local time). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) founder and Leader’s Representative Dr. Morris Chang (張忠謀) participated in the full meeting and conveyed Taiwan’s ideas and positions, successfully completing his mission for the AELM.

APEC envoy Morris Chang delivers remarks before departing for 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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APEC envoy Morris Chang delivers remarks before departing for 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

On the evening of November 14, ahead of his departure for the United States to attend the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from November 15 to 17 in San Francisco, APEC Leader’s Representative Dr. Morris Chang (張忠謀) delivered remarks on his trip.

President Tsai attends opening of 2023 International Forum on Legal AidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends opening of 2023 International Forum on Legal Aid

On the morning of November 13, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening of the 2023 International Forum on Legal Aid. In remarks, President Tsai stated that over the past seven years, Taiwan has striven to promote judicial reform in three respects, those being judicial reform for the people, reform for a professional and impartial judicial system, and reform for diverse participation in the judicial system.

President Tsai attends press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

On the morning of November 10, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will be held in San Francisco from November 15 to 17. In remarks, President Tsai thanked Dr. Morris Chang (張忠謀), founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), for acting as our Leader’s Representative to the meeting for the sixth time to date.

President Tsai meets 2023 Taipei Security Dialogue participants led by former Acting US Secretary of the Army John Whitley Photos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets 2023 Taipei Security Dialogue participants led by former Acting US Secretary of the Army John Whitley

On the morning of November 9, President Tsai Ing-wen met with former Acting United States Secretary of the Army John Whitley and other participants in the 2023 Taipei Security Dialogue. In remarks, President Tsai said that Taiwan stands on the frontline of the defense of democracy, and has in recent years continued to stand for the values of freedom and democracy while strengthening cooperation with democratic nations so as to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. She stated that Taiwa

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President Tsai attends opening of 2023 Taipei Security Dialogue

On the morning of November 8, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening of the 2023 Taipei Security Dialogue. In remarks, President Tsai stated that Taiwan’s security is tied to the security of the Indo-Pacific and the world, and that the people of Taiwan are determined to protect our own hard-earned freedoms and democracy.

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President Tsai meets winners of 2023 Golden Merchant Awards

On the morning of November 7, President Tsai Ing-wen met with the winners of the 2023 Golden Merchant Awards, which were this year given to Taiwan’s outstanding entrepreneurs, foreign commerce agencies, foreign firms, traditional stores, and Taiwanese pastry shops.