Through a year of ups & downs we’ve shared so many important moments. Here are some that stood out for you & me here on @Twitter in 2020. Thank you for joining me on this journey & sharing yours with #Taiwan. Let’s make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons.
Thank you to our frontline workers for their incredible efforts to defend #Taiwan from #COVID19. We owe our safety to you & will continue to stand with you, as this battle is far from over. See how our #PandemicHeroes made a difference: youtu.be/WjdQwtmhgLY
We thank @POTUS for signing into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, authorizing US$3M for the Global Cooperation & Training Framework & containing provisions for the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020. The bill shows strong support on Capitol Hill for #Taiwan🇹🇼-#US🇺🇸 ties.
Thank you to @POTUS & bipartisan lawmakers in the House & Senate for passing an appropriations bill that reaffirms broad US support for Taiwan. This is yet another milestone for the #Taiwan-#US partnership & contributes greatly to our security & prosperity.
2020 is no annus mirabilis. But for #Taiwan🇹🇼, year-end brings some bright economic news. The country remains the 3rd-best investment destination after #Switzerland🇨🇭 & #Norway🇳🇴 globally & best in #Asia as per the latest report by @BERISA_1966. Read more➡️bit.ly/BERI_Taiwan
We must always strive to heal the wounds of our past. This is what drives us in our pursuit of transitional justice for #Taiwan’s #IndigenousPeoples. There is still so much we need to do, so I thank all our indigenous leaders for working with us to build a better Taiwan for all.
#Taiwan🇹🇼 is adjusting entry & quarantine rules for nonnationals in response to the risk posed by #COVID19 worldwide. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, only those meeting 4 criteria will be permitted to enter the country. Read our release on the CECC announcement. ➡️bit.ly/2Mni1dx
Our frontline workers: #Taiwan’s medical workers, immigration personnel, quarantine taxi drivers, military & quarantine center workers have worked tirelessly, making great sacrifices for everyone’s health & safety.
Our Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) & the people of #Taiwan: The CECC kept us all up to date daily with current events & new regulations. Most importantly, our people have been so caring & conscientious. Their commitment is the key to overcoming this challenge.
Ring in #NewYear2021 with the always splendid #Taipei101 fireworks & light show via Trending #Taiwan's YouTube stream➡️bit.ly/3pAUwvH. 2020 was tough for all & sundry. But compassion, cooperation, love, trust & unity will ensure we #BuildBackBetter. Yes! #TaiwanCanHelp🇹🇼
Happy New Year to all my friends on @Twitter! Thank you for standing with us & making #Taiwan’s story a part of your life. I look forward to writing new stories together, & I know that the bonds we developed in 2020 will make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons.
What a great way to start #NewYear2021 by attending the national flag-raising ceremony🇹🇼 with @iingwen & marveling at the world-renowned honor guards. Yes! #Taiwan will stand strong & we can be #BetterTogether. JW
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Join us!🖖 #SmartTaiwan needs science & technology talents to tackle the problems facing humankind.🧑🏿‍🔬🧑🏿‍💻 Start #NewYear2021 right by applying for a #Taiwan Gold Card.🎆 Revised regulations make for more approvals!✅ Yes! #TaiwanCanHelp🇹🇼 Read on➡️ taiwangoldcard.com
This New Year’s Day I addressed the people of #Taiwan & had a special message for all our international friends. With your help & support, Taiwan will be an even greater force for good in the world in 2021 & beyond. Full speech: english.president.gov.tw/NEWS/6089
Say “Happy New Year” to a friend in #Taiwan! Here many of us say “xīnnián kuàilè” (新年快樂) in #Mandarin or “sin-nî-khuài-lo̍k” in #Taiwanese. How do you wish people a Happy New Year in your language?
Removing barriers to pork & beef imports is an important step to aligning #Taiwan with the international trade community. I also look forward to working with the #US to further enhance our trade & economic relations in the year ahead! 🇹🇼🇺🇸 twitter.com/WHNSC45/status…
Taiwan is a free trader. This means opening to products that meet international standards. Lifting barriers to American meat imports may be a small step. But the difficult decision shows #Taiwan's🇹🇼 resolve to strengthen trade & economic ties with the #US🇺🇸 & global community. JW twitter.com/WHNSC45/status…
We must come together & engage in open dialogue to ensure stability in the #IndoPacific. #Taiwan is committed to the peace of our region.
Congratulations to @SpeakerPelosi on your re-election as Speaker of the House. Your commitment to democracy & civil liberties is truly admirable, & with your help, we will continue to build a stronger #Taiwan-#US partnership based on these shared values. twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/…
These are the colleagues that sat next to me at the negotiating table more than 30 years ago & gave their all for #Taiwan on the international stage. Looking back, I’m grateful to have served as a trade negotiator, working to build a more prosperous future for our country.
Which countries responded best to #COVID19? @DrTomFrieden, ex-director of @CDCgov🇺🇸, answers the question in an enlightening @WSJ piece. #Taiwan🇹🇼 earns accolades from the good doctor for its early actions that saved lives & avoided lockdowns. Learn more➡️on.wsj.com/35r08kT
The mass arrest in #HongKong comes as a deep shock to those who treasure freedom. In #Taiwan🇹🇼, we strongly condemn the act & will continue speaking out for the rights of the democracy advocates. The free world must unite against authoritarianism: No more room for ambiguity! JW twitter.com/ABlinken/statu…
This morning more than 50 democratic activists were arrested, in the latest blow to freedom in #HongKong. #Taiwan will continue to resolutely support a free Hong Kong & stand up for our shared democratic values.
Excellent virtual between @MOHW_Taiwan Minister Chen & #Slovenia's🇸🇮 @JJansaSDS. The pair talked #COVID19 issues like global spread, response measures & vaccines. #Taiwan🇹🇼 anticipates working even closer with the #EU🇪🇺 country in combating #Coronavirus & realizing #HealthForAll. twitter.com/vladaRS/status…
The government & people of #Taiwan🇹🇼 are sincerely grateful for the support of @StateDept under the leadership of @SecPompeo. We thank successive #US🇺🇸 administrations for authorizing arms sales, upholding the #TaiwanRelationsAct & fulfilling commitments under the #SixAssurances.