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Thank you to the more than 100,000 supporters who attended the opening of our #Kaohsiung campaign headquarters. They know that to protect our sovereignty & democracy, we need a president with the courage to stand up for #Taiwan & embrace the global community. #LetsWin2020
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It was wonderful to meet with Calvin Young & Sabrina Walker as they prepared to Spend a Night @ Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building. I am delighted that they are sharing #Taiwan’s beauty with the deaf community around the world, & I enjoyed learning some sign language as well!
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A progressive society not only sees, respects, & embraces differences, it offers those with intellectual disabilities opportunities to achieve their full potential. I want to congratulate all of today’s competitors on an exciting race & for exemplifying the #Taiwan spirit.
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Our administration has worked for 3 years to make #Taiwan a better place to do business, & US firms are optimistic about the future. At today’s @AmChamTaipei Annual General Meeting, I laid out the roadmap for our next 20 years of economic prosperity:english.president.gov.tw/NEWS/5918
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As #IndoPacific island nations, #Taiwan and #Tuvalu share many common concerns. I was pleased to meet Minister Kofe & his delegation to discuss our many cooperative projects that address issues like climate change, economic development, healthcare, & renewable energy.
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We registered our candidacy for the upcoming election at a time when freedom around the world is being challenged like never before. When it comes to #Taiwan’s democracy & sovereignty, we will never compromise,& we will keep working to make our country a better place.#LetsWin2020
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Our government program to encourage #Taiwan companies like AcBel to invest at home has been a tremendous success. Over 150 firms have responded, pledging investments that will consolidate our industrial base, provide thousands of job opportunities, & generate economic momentum.
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Our Coast Guard works day in & day out to keep everything from illegal narcotics to African Swine Fever from entering #Taiwan. They put their lives on the line for their country each day, & we’re committed to offering them better healthcare to reflect their selfless service.
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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!
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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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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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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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#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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
