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This week marked another milestone, as annual tourist visits reached a new all-time high. As President, I have the privilege of sharing #Taiwan’s beauty, warmth, & cultural diversity with the world. I’m grateful to each person who comes to experience our country for themselves.
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Delighted to welcome @Republic_Nauru 🇳🇷 President Lionel Aingimea to #Taiwan for his state visit. Since taking office, he has been a staunch friend to our country, & I look forward to discussing how to further deepen our partnership.
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Plenty of food 🥘 for thought 🧠 in this tasty tidbit from my interview with @ACichowicz of @NDRpresse.
Let’s be crystal clear 💎 — In this #RepublicOfCitizens 👫, cyberspace freedom rules 🆗.
#Taiwan 🇹🇼 is a perfect example that #HomoSapiens is fit for digital democracy 🗽.
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Few people have advocated more strongly for democracy in #Taiwan than @NEDemocracy President Carl Gershman. It was an honour to confer the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon today & thank him once again for his many years of friendship.
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On #HumanRightsDay, we thank those who sacrificed themselves for the freedoms we enjoy today & renew our own commitment to achieving a fairer, more just world for all. This day holds profound meaning for #Taiwan as we reflect on the path we have walked over the past 40 years.
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I had a very productive meeting with @CommerceGov Assistant Secretary Ian Steff, where we discussed the importance of strong #Taiwan-#US trade in building a prosperous region. Our administration will continue working to make Taiwan a prime investment destination & trade partner.
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I was honoured to commemorate the 1979 Kaohsiung Incident with some of #Taiwan’s most courageous freedom fighters. We remember the victims’ sacrifices, & their willingness to face imprisonment & persecution to fight for democracy & the freedoms we enjoy today.
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I was proud to witness a major breakthrough in government-private sector cooperation today with the launch of 4 new coast guard vessels. They give us the speed, mobility, & versatility we need to defend #Taiwan’s territorial waters, protect fishing grounds, & fight smuggling.
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As one of the world’s most innovative countries, we have two visions for the future of technology in #Taiwan: to break into the satellite industry & to establish a digital ministry that integrates information, cybersecurity, telecoms, internet, & communications.
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Young people are the lifeblood of democracy, & more than 3,000 supporters joined me for a night of live music, stories, & policy discussions. Over the next four years, I plan to keep working to make #Taiwan a better place for young people to chase their dreams. #LetsWin2020
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: #Taiwan will always be a champion of freedom & democracy in #Asia. Glad to see organizations like @CIVICUSalliance recognizing the importance of civic freedoms & the role governments should play in defending them. twitter.com/CIVICUSMonitor…
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I bid #Singapore Trade Office Representative Wong a fond farewell, & thanked him for supporting our #NewSouthboundPolicy & contributing to the steady growth of #Taiwan-Singapore relations. We wish him well in his new post & hope he will visit us often in the future!
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FinTech is the wave of the future, & we are committed to developing #Taiwan’s innovative capabilities so that ingenuity has room to flourish. At today’s FinTech Taipei 2019 opening, I outlined our administration’s financial policies for the next 4 years: english.president.gov.tw/News/5925
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For 280 years, Longshan Temple has paid witness to Taiwanese history & played an important role in Taiwan’s democratization movement. Here in #Taiwan we celebrate religious freedom & diversity, & I encourage travellers to take the time to experience our vibrant temple culture.
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Delighted to see platforms like @Twitter encouraging Taiwanese voters to exercise their right to vote & discuss issues with #Taiwan’s first-ever exclusive emoji. This is a great example of the positive role social media can play in democracy. #台灣選舉 #Taiwan2020 🇹🇼 twitter.com/TwitterGov/sta…
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The @AmericanLegion is a staunch supporter of #Taiwan & our shared beliefs, so it was a pleasure to meet National Cmdr. Jim Oxford & his delegation. Our frequent exchanges with Legion members help us develop programs that provide veterans with the best possible care & services.
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#Paraguay Minister of Defense @SotoBernardino_ has been a friend to #Taiwan throughout his years of public service. At today’s meeting, we discussed the importance of our countries’ bilateral military cooperation, as well as our diverse exchanges across many sectors.
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It was a pleasure to meet with @RepBillFlores & @GReschenthaler to personally thank them for their staunch support for #Taiwan. In these challenging times, our countries’ shared commitment to free & democratic values is more important than ever.
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Last year’s elections taught us a lesson. They showed us ways we could do better & be better. A year later, our administration and our party have made many changes to better serve the people. But one thing will never change: our commitment to #Taiwan’s sovereignty & freedom.
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Yesterday, #Taiwan lost a close friend. For over 50 years, Professor Bruce Jacobs advocated for our sovereignty and democracy, & his courageous dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you, Bruce.
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Larisa Bakurova (瑞莎) spent years working to obtain Taiwanese citizenship, & now she is putting her athletic talents to good use training #Taiwan’s next generation of rhythmic gymnasts. She was even kind enough to teach me some moves!