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President Lai gives send-off to overseas volunteer youth teamsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai gives send-off to overseas volunteer youth teams

President Lai Ching-te received Taiwan overseas volunteer youth teams at the Presidential Office June 17 in Taipei City, commending their commitment to promoting the country on the global stage.

President Lai delivers address on first anniversary of taking officePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai delivers address on first anniversary of taking office

On the morning of May 20, President Lai Ching-te delivered an address on the first anniversary of his taking office. In his address, the president stated that the Taiwan of today is a Taiwan of the world, and whether it is global technological development, divisions of labor within international supply chains, worldwide economic and trade exchanges, or regional security matters, Taiwan plays a pivotal and indispensable role.

President Lai reviews progress on first indigenous satellite constellationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai reviews progress on first indigenous satellite constellation

President Lai Ching-te said developing space technology is a national policy that enhances national security and citizens’ welfare during his May 15 visit to the Taiwan Space Agency in the northern city of Hsinchu.

President Lai meets New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai meets New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan

On the morning of April 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan. In remarks, President Lai thanked the government of New Zealand for reiterating the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait on multiple occasions since last year. He also stated that this year, the Taiwan-New Zealand economic cooperation agreement (ANZTEC) is being implemented in its complete form.

President Lai urges public-private cooperation to boost economyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai urges public-private cooperation to boost economy

President Lai urged the commercial and industrial sectors to collaborate with the government to ensure the country’s continued development.

President Lai meets 2025 Yushan Forum participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai meets 2025 Yushan Forum participants

On the afternoon of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with participants in the 2025 Yushan Forum. In remarks, President Lai thanked the guests for gathering here in Taiwan and discussing ways to enhance regional cooperation, demonstrating that our democratic allies and friends are standing together as we take on the challenges of a new world and a new era. The president reiterated that Taiwan will continue to engage with the world, and we welcome the world to come closer to Taiwan.

President Lai addresses opening of 2025 Yushan ForumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai addresses opening of 2025 Yushan Forum

On the morning of March 17, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2025 Yushan Forum, the theme of which was “New Southbound Policy+: Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific, and a New World.” In remarks, President Lai stated that the New Southbound Policy has led to great success in economic and trade cooperation, professional exchanges, resource sharing, and building regional links.

President Lai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025 Spring BanquetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025 Spring Banquet

On the evening of March 13, President Lai Ching-te attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025 Spring Banquet for foreign ambassadors and representatives stationed in Taiwan. In remarks, President Lai thanked our diplomatic allies and like-minded countries for continuing to demonstrate their high regard and support for Taiwan at international venues.

President Lai holds press conference following high-level national security meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai holds press conference following high-level national security meeting

On the afternoon of March 13, President Lai Ching-te convened a high-level national security meeting, following which he held a press conference. In remarks, President Lai introduced 17 major strategies to respond to five major national security and united front threats Taiwan now faces: China’s threat to national sovereignty, its threats from infiltration and espionage activities targeting Taiwan’s military, its threats aimed at obscuring the national identity of the people of Taiwan,

President Lai speaks at Taiwan International Orchid ShowPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai speaks at Taiwan International Orchid Show

President Lai Ching-te expressed confidence that Taiwan’s advanced orchid cultivation would raise the country’s profile on the global stage.