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The #CatholicChurch has long contributed to #Taiwan society, so I was honoured to meet Church representatives & foreign-born clergy who are now Taiwanese citizens. We appreciate their many years of selfless service, & now it’s our turn to return their goodwill & care for them.
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Our Legislative Yuan approved funding to purchase 66 F-16V fighters in a multi-partisan effort that reflects our collective will to defend our liberty & sovereignty. As Commander-in-Chief, I am committed to keeping #Taiwan’s skies safe & promoting a free & open #IndoPacific.
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#Taiwan’s economy is in the midst of a great transformation. As globalization & disruptive technologies reconfigure the global economy, Taiwanese enterprises at home & abroad are innovating & investing in the future, & I was proud to acknowledge their achievements today.
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Today I met with @Europarl_EN Taiwan Friendship Group Chair Michael Gahler, who played an instrumental role in establishing the Formosa Club with #Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Groups from the #UK, #France, & #Germany this month. I thank him for his unwavering support.
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#Taiwan is a mosaic of different cultures, & each piece only makes our country more beautiful. We welcome diversity with open arms & thank those who choose to make Taiwan their home.
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Delighted to meet @VivianeRedingEU, a founder of the European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group, & the #Luxembourg delegation. Luxembourg has long been a strong advocate for #Taiwan’s international participation, & we look forward to deepening our existing cooperation.
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I had a very busy weekend, but I had to take the time to say hello to a very special guest. Thank you to everyone for supporting me & for supporting #Taiwan!
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We are proud to have a friend like #MarshallIslands @President_Heine who supports #Taiwan’s international participation & shares our passionate dedication to democratic values. The bilateral ECA we signed today testifies to our diverse cooperation & strong sense of solidarity.
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#Taiwan will always serve as a beacon of democracy, lighting a better path for those who seek freedom. I thank @VP for his strong support for our democratic achievements, & we will continue working to realize our shared vision of a free, open #IndoPacific. whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat…
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Pleased to welcome a delegation led by @HenkKrol from the #Dutch House of Representatives. The #Netherlands is #Taiwan’s No.1 foreign investor, a strong supporter of our international participation, & a valued partner in commerce, science, technology, & information security.
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#Taiwan is home to some of the world’s most beautiful peaks, & the best way to nurture a love of nature is to allow people to engage with it. We are opening many mountains & forests once closed to the public, & I invite travelers to come explore with us. bit.ly/32FDlyg
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It was a pleasure to meet with Guatemalan President-elect @DrGiammattei today, & I was touched to hear that he chose to visit so soon after his election because he wants to send a clear message to the world: #Guatemala stands with #Taiwan.
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Team #Taiwan came out on top 5-4 against a formidable opponent from #Japan & was crowned the winner of this year’s Asian Baseball Championship! Next stop: @WBSC Premier12, & we look forward to seeing you again at #Tokyo2020!
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The National Games bring together #Taiwan’s best & brightest athletes, reminding us that no matter our differences, we should all take pride in being Taiwanese. I look forward to seeing many exciting performances over the next week!
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My heartfelt congratulations to the Marshall Islands & @President_Heine, true friends of #Taiwan & partners in our pursuit of human rights, gender equality, & a better world for all nations, big or small. #IslandOfResilience twitter.com/Senator_Heine/…
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At today’s meeting with @IRIglobal President @DCTwining & #Asia Director @johannakao, our discussions centred on the challenges #disinformation poses to democracies like #Taiwan & the #US, as well as how we can work with organizations like IRI to address these challenges.
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Pleased to meet Deputy Speaker @Pia_Kjaersgaard, a loyal friend & long-term advocate for our international participation. I hope her visit will spur closer cooperation with #Denmark, a global centre for #WindPower technology, as we work to transform #Taiwan’s energy sector.
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Our allies agree that #TaiwanCanHelp build a safer world. I thank them for staunchly supporting #Taiwan’s participation in @INTERPOL_HQ & for their tireless commitment to ensuring safe, strong communities across the globe.
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It’s an honor to grace the pages of 🗽 @nytopinion!
🙏Please take the time to read my op-ed.
🇹🇼#Taiwan is crowdsourcing democracy to create a more responsive government. It’s also 🏥healing rifts & creating consensus along the way.
Yes! #TaiwanCanHelp
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