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#CCP Vows to Nuke #Japan if Japan defends #Taiwan. As Japan is the only country that has been nuked, so nuking Japan "will get twice the result with half the effort."
中共軍事頻道威脅對日本實施連續核打擊，直到日本第二次無條件投降。
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As we prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year, I visited our troops to thank them for their sacrifices & wish them well for the coming year. #Taiwan does not seek conflict, but are firm in our resolve to defend our sovereignty & uphold our hard-earned freedom & democracy.
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A great pleasure to meet with #French Senators Alain Richard, @max_brisson, @ElseJOSEPH & @OlivierCadic. I thank you for your work leading the #Taiwan Friendship group in the @Senat, and look forward to discussing further opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
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With #Taiwan's recent rise in COVID-19 cases, it is key that we stay vigilant & calm while doing all we can to keep ourselves & our communities safe. Please get vaccinated, boosted & follow updated guidelines so we can have a safer Lunar New Year.
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#Taiwan’s exclusion from the #WHA is a loss, not just for 23 million Taiwanese, but for the whole world. To truly realize #HealthForAll, the @WHO must put politics aside, so that Taiwan can share our expertise & contribute more to global health.
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Today I had the pleasure of meeting former President @IlvesToomas of #Estonia & other esteemed Ketagalan Forum participants to discuss regional & global security. Thank you all for coming from around the world to #Taiwan & standing with us in defence of our shared values.
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#Taiwan will extend mandatory service to 1 year starting in 2024 as part of a realignment of our military’s force structure. Conscripts will support our main volunteer force, alongside revamped civil defence, reserve & training systems.
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#Taiwan is working with the #US, #Japan & other like-minded partners to bolster the resilience of our democratic systems & societies so that we can ensure a free & open Indo-Pacific for all. english.president.gov.tw/NEWS/6205
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#Taiwan is committed to collaborating with countries in the Indo-Pacific region & around the world. At the @yushanforum, I emphasised the importance of working together to overcome challenges & revitalise the global economy.
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I am heartened to see the recent outpouring of support for #Taiwan from our diplomatic allies. Beyond just official relations, they are our friends and neighbours, and we will continue to work together for peace and prosperity.
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Proud to see #MadeInTaiwan ships set sail again, as we continue to make great progress.
Developing #Taiwan's indigenous defense industries is a top priority, so we’re upgrading our military capabilities through innovation to keep Taiwan's waters safe & protect our sovereignty.
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Congratulations to Lin Yun-ju 林昀儒 & Cheng I-ching 鄭怡靜 for taking the mixed doubles table tennis title at the @WTTGlobal Contender Series in Doha. We in #Taiwan are proud to see you go from strength to strength.
📷: National Sports Training Center
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Welcome to #Taiwan, #MarshallIslands President David Kabua. I look forward to discussing further opportunities for bilateral cooperation with you & your delegation.
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Delighted to meet with Senator @jiridrahos1 & his delegation to discuss the growing #Taiwan-#Czechia partnership. Joined by our shared values of democracy & freedom, our countries continue to support each other & strengthen cooperation for the benefit of our peoples & the world.
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An honour to speak at this year's @Forum_2000 & reaffirm #Taiwan's commitment to freedom & democracy. Though democracies around the world are facing many challenges, we can overcome these obstacles by standing united in defense of our shared values. twitter.com/Forum_2000/sta…
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Proud to attend the opening of the Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing @NCKU_official, a key step forward in #Taiwan's mission to develop future generations of tech talent & enhance our world-leading R&D capabilities in the field.
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It is touching to know @Vystrcil_Milos was able to fulfil a promise to late Senate President Jaroslav Kubera, honoring the memory of a principled leader & great friend to Taiwan. Your trip strengthened the #Taiwan-#Czechia bond & showed our commitment to democratic values. twitter.com/SenatCZ/status…
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As #Taiwan sees increasing domestic COVID-19 transmission, our healthcare personnel have been working tirelessly to help those in need & get us through this challenging time. We are all grateful for their efforts & will continue to give them our full support.
📷: CNA, ITRI
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Today #Paraguay President @MaritoAbdo joined me at a Hualien airbase to witness #Taiwan's military capabilities. I was delighted to present the president, a former paratrooper, with a parachute cord – a symbol of our countries’ strong bond & commitment to national security.
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I paid a visit to #Taiwan’s world-leading bicycle brand @ridegiantbikes to learn more about their story of innovation & success. We're working hard to make Taiwan even more bike friendly for all cyclists, whether you’re going from A to B or enjoying our incredible scenery.
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