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President Tsai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2023 Spring BanquetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2023 Spring Banquet

On the evening of March 17, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2023 Spring Banquet for foreign ambassadors and representatives stationed in Taiwan. In remarks, President Tsai thanked the ambassadors and representatives for speaking up for Taiwan at many international events and raising Taiwan’s international profile.

World Baseball Classic kicks off in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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World Baseball Classic kicks off in Taiwan

The World Baseball Classic got underway March 8 at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in central Taiwan after a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Tsai meets members of National Symphony Orchestra / Taiwan PhilharmonicPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets members of National Symphony Orchestra / Taiwan Philharmonic

On the afternoon of February 17, President Tsai Ing-wen met with members of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) / Taiwan Philharmonic. In remarks, President Tsai thanked the NSO for transporting Taiwan’s music and culture to so many places around the world, which has increased Taiwan’s international visibility and inspired musical trends at home, encouraging more people to attend shows at concert halls.

The 2023 Indigenous Languages Development Conference wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The 2023 Indigenous Languages Development Conference wraps up in Taipei

The 2023 Indigenous Languages Revitalization Awards Ceremony and Development Conference wrapped up Feb. 16 in Taipei City, spotlighting the government’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive to learning and speaking tribal tongues as part of multiethnic policies.

President Tsai vows to spur development of cybersecurity technologiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to spur development of cybersecurity technologies

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 10 that Taiwan will keep fast-tracking the development of cybersecurity technologies while tackling related threats from foreign actors.

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President Tsai lights Taiwan Lantern Festival centerpiece

President Tsai Ing-wen officially lit the centerpiece of the Taiwan Lantern Festival Feb. 5 in Taipei City and announced that the country is prepared to welcome more tourists from around the world.

President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2023 World Day of Peace messagePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2023 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 56th World Day of Peace.

President Tsai’s remarks for Lunar New YearPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai’s remarks for Lunar New Year

On the night before Lunar New Year’s eve, President Tsai Ing-wen wished a safe and happy New Year via video to her fellow citizens and friends around the world.

President Tsai delivers 2023 New Year’s AddressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers 2023 New Year’s Address

After attending the New Year’s Day flag-raising ceremony, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her 2023 New Year’s Address in the Reception Hall of the Presidential Office. President Tsai announced that the government has designated four major goals for the coming year: caring for the public welfare, maintaining our economic momentum, safeguarding our national security, and fulfilling our responsibilities toward the region. The president said that we must remain united and combine our strengths so

Presidential Office thanks Biden administration for announcing its eighth military sale to TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Presidential Office thanks Biden administration for announcing its eighth military sale to Taiwan

In response to the United States government’s December 28 (US EST) announcement that Congress has been notified of the sale of approximately US$180 million of Volcano anti-tank systems to Taiwan, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said that the Presidential Office is grateful to the US government for continuing to fulfill its security commitments to Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.