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Finally had the chance to meet #StVincentAndTheGrenadines Minister of Health Luke Browne, who so bravely spoke up for #Taiwan at this year’s #WHA. His words of support have stayed with me to this day, and strengthened the resolve of the Taiwanese people. #JFDS2019
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Today’s heat didn’t stop young St. Lucians from coming out to support #Taiwan before my address to Parliament, accompanied by Prime Minister @allenmchastanet and Foreign Minister Sarah Flood-Beaubrun. #JFDS2019
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It was wonderful to see @GovofCO, @SenCoryGardner, @RepDLamborn, Chairman Moriarty, #Colorado legislators, and Taiwanese Americans from across the #US at last night’s dinner. The people of #Taiwan thank you for your friendship. #JFDS2019
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As President, it is my responsibility to ensure the right of future generations to determine their future through democratic means. And seeing the work #Taiwan’s young people are doing gives me hope for a brighter tomorrow. #JFDS2019 bit.ly/2M1BHBr
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Fascinating to learn how @NREL applies cutting-edge technology to advance energy efficiency, making sure that science drives innovation. I look forward to more exchanges like today’s to help #Taiwan develop #RenewableEnergy, achieve the #SDGs, & become a #SmartNation. #JFDS2019
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I want to thank @SenCoryGardner for introducing the beauty, culture, & innovation of his home state of #Colorado to our delegation & the Taiwanese people. Together we celebrated the #US-#Taiwan friendship & looked forward to an even stronger partnership to come. #JFDS2019
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Taiwanese businesspeople are on the front lines of international business & trade. I was pleased to meet with members of the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce, whose valuable input informs policy decisions & helps #Taiwan attract investments to keep our economy moving forward.
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To #Taiwan, our freedom & democracy are not negotiable. We are committed to self-defense & international cooperation. I call upon all members of the region to join hands to maintain regional peace & stability.
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#Taiwan is quickly becoming a hub for #biotech research in the Asia-Pacific. For the first time ever, this year’s @IAmBiotech BIO Asia Conference & Exhibition is being held in #Taipei, & I look forward to seeing the new technologies Taiwanese innovators will bring to the table.
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Taiwanese firms like Mobiletron are returning to #Taiwan in record numbers this year, investing over US$15 billion in the domestic economy. These investments are helping transform Taiwan’s economic structure, create jobs, & keep Taiwan on the cutting edge.
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#Taiwan’s future as a #SmartNation was on display today at the Presidential #Hackathon award ceremony. That future will see #OpenGovernment collaborations, & innovative solutions we can share with the global community to help achieve the #SDGs—one more way that #TaiwanCanHelp.
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It was inspiring to meet so many passionate, creative people at today’s Presidential #Hackathon. I look forward to seeing even more citizens work with government to find innovative solutions that change people’s lives for the better in #Taiwan, and around the globe.
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#JFDS2019 showed once again that #Taiwan is a vital member of the international community in many ways. Throughout my visits, I was touched by the messages of strong support and encouragement from our like-minded friends in the #Caribbean and the #US. Go Taiwan!
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Delighted to welcome @Rendon63rd, a longtime friend of Taiwan, & his delegation from the #California State Assembly. Economic & cultural ties between #Taiwan & the Golden State are strong, & I look forward to working even more closely together in the future.
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As like-minded partners, #Taiwan & the #UK cooperate on a diverse range of issues spanning from tech to trade. Today’s discussions with members of the @UKHouseofLords allowed us to explore new possibilities for closer collaboration, based on our shared values.