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I paid my final respects to our dear Former President Lee Teng-hui who was laid to rest today. His contributions to #Taiwan will never be forgotten, making us proud to have this great man watching over our democracy.
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At the Talent Circulation Alliance White Paper release today, I reaffirmed our goals to enhance the bilingual & digital skills of local talent, while recruiting more international professionals & students to globalize our industries & make #Taiwan an international talent hub.
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Food and wordplay are both big parts of #LunarNewYear here in #Taiwan. These traditional Lunar New Year’s blessings make puns on the names of delicious local produce. May all your endeavours in the Year of the Ox bear fruit!
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Taking our round-island railway is one of the best ways to see #Taiwan, & with recent upgrades, it’s more convenient than ever. I’m always amazed by Taiwan’s scenic beauty, & hope to share it with the world once we’ve beaten the pandemic.
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On October 10 we celebrate #Taiwan’s National Day & another year for our dynamic, democratic society. Although we faced great challenges this year, our people came together to meet them head on & propel Taiwan forward. This is yet another year we can be truly #ProudofTaiwan.
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Welcome to #Taiwan, @SenDuckworth, @SenDanSullivan, & Sen @ChrisCoons. We're grateful for your strong support for our country, our health, & our role in ensuring regional stability. I look forward to working together to advance our shared values & enduring partnership.
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Welcome to #Taiwan @State_E @KeithJKrach. We appreciate you & your delegation coming all this way to pay your respects to our beloved former President Lee. We treasure our strong bond with the #US, just as President Lee did, & hope to work with you to make it even stronger.
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Our 2020 National Day light projection show is a tribute to the people of #Taiwan. It shows how we stand together to overcome challenges & serve as a beacon of hope to the world. We are truly #ProudOfTaiwan, our #IslandOfResilience.
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Today I announced that @eballgogogo will continue to serve as Premier for my second term. His grasp of issues & policies has been a major asset to our administration, & he will be crucial to helping implement our plans for #Taiwan’s future over the next 4 years.
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Happy to report that tests for #COVID19 on a sample sent to #Taiwan from the first suspected case in #Palau have returned negative. #TaiwanCanHelp safeguard human health, & we are more than willing to work with our allies & partners around the world.
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#Taiwan’s women business leaders continue to make us proud. It was my pleasure to applaud your efforts to connect Taiwan with the world & show that #TaiwanCanHelp, no matter the challenges you face. Your success is an inspiration, driving positive change at home & abroad.
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No words can express my gratitude to VP Chen Chien-jen for his selfless service to #Taiwan. Over the past 4 years, he has been both a partner & a friend, handling contentious issues at home & representing our nation abroad with intelligence, integrity, & heart.
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Thank you to President Giammattei of #Guatemala for the warm welcome & for this award which symbolises the firm friendship between #Taiwan & #CentralAmerica. @DrGiammattei said it best when he said that friendship is about sticking together, through the good times & the bad.
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I sincerely appreciate the vote of confidence from the #US & #Australia in their joint statement from #AUSMIN2020, voicing strong support for #Taiwan’s important role in the #IndoPacific & our meaningful participation in international organizations. state.gov/joint-statemen…
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Our 🇹🇼 National Day Celebration live stream starts now, with a series of musical, dance & other performances to begin the festivities.
You can watch my National Day Address at 10:25 & our #Taiwan heroes parade at 11:35. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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I presided over swearing-in ceremonies for our new overseas representatives, including experienced diplomats & experts in international affairs. They'll be posted abroad on the front lines of #Taiwan diplomacy, and have my best wishes & full support from all of us.
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Proud to host #Taiwan’s outstanding military academy graduates at the Presidential Office. Given our rapidly changing world and increased PLA activities, I encouraged them to remain vigilant & confident as they protect our national territory & defend our sovereignty & democracy.
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