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All eyes & ears were on Minister Wu at the foreign press corps briefing. He fielded numerous big issue questions & hammered home a fact known to each & every one of the country's 23 million people: #Taiwan🇹🇼 is an #IslandOfResilience willing to defend itself to the very last day.
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Today is #Taiwan’s Freedom of Speech Day. We remember those who sacrificed so much to bring us the democracy we enjoy today. And we honour their memories by carrying on their work to protect our freedom of speech, the foundation of Taiwan’s dynamic society.
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We salute President Whipps for defending #Palau's🇵🇼 right to believe in freedom, democracy & relations with #Taiwan🇹🇼. Trust, cooperation & friendship: These are the hallmarks of a successful partnership of prosperity delivering long-term benefits for our countries & the region. twitter.com/Surangeljr/sta…
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We warmly welcome the proposed resolution in #France's🇫🇷 @Senat urging #Taiwan's🇹🇼 meaningful participation in the @WHO's World Health Assembly, @icao, @UNFCCC & @INTERPOL_HQ. Sincere thanks to good friends @Joel_Guerriau, Alain Richard, Arnaud de Belenet, @max_brisson, ... 1/2 twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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The new guidelines encouraging #US🇺🇸 government agencies to engage with counterparts in #Taiwan🇹🇼 are welcome. We'll keep strengthening ties with other countries cherishing values like freedom, democracy & respect for human rights while serving as a force for good in the world. twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/…
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Yesterday marked the start of the annual pilgrimage celebrating Mazu, Goddess of the Sea & one of #Taiwan's most important deities. Happy to welcome our friends from around the world to join in this procession around Taiwan & to pray with us for peace & safety for all.
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We welcome @SecBlinken reaffirming #US🇺🇸 commitment to making sure #Taiwan🇹🇼 has the ability to defend itself, & sustaining peace & security in the Western Pacific.
"It would be a serious mistake for anyone to try to change that status quo by force."
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Congratulations to Ang Lee on receiving the @BAFTA Fellowship. We in #Taiwan are all so proud of your achievements & grateful for the many memorable movies you’ve given us over the years. Thank you for inspiring Taiwan's film industry & audiences around the world. twitter.com/BAFTA/status/1…
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#RamadanKareem to #Muslim friends around the world from the government & people of #Taiwan🇹🇼. May the holy month be one of prayer, peace, blessings & joy.
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#RamadanKareem to all our Muslim friends in #Taiwan & around the world. Wishing you peace throughout this month of reflection & growth.
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Rooting for our #TeamTaiwan Olympians as we count down the final 100 days before @Tokyo2020. We in #Taiwan are fully behind our athletes, coaches, & support staff as they get ready to go for gold.
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Minister Wu greeted @SenChrisDodd & former @StateDept Deputy Secretaries Richard Armitage & James Steinberg upon arrival in #Taipei. The presence of the statesmen & friends of #Taiwan🇹🇼 is a strong vote of #US🇺🇸 confidence in the country & its freedom- & democracy-loving people.
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On behalf of all #Taiwanese, I want to extend a warm welcome to Senator Dodd, Deputy Secretary Armitage, & Deputy Secretary Steinberg. We hope you enjoy your visit & look forward to working together to strengthen the #Taiwan🇹🇼-🇺🇸#US partnership.
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Minister Wu was proud to accompany @iingwen as she received the delegation sent by @JoeBiden. Talks involving @SenChrisDodd & ex-@StateDept Deputy Secretaries Armitage & Steinberg were warm, expansive & highly productive. #Taiwan🇹🇼-#US🇺🇸 relations are rock solid & in great shape!
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Hosting old friends @SenChrisDodd & Deputy Secretaries of State Armitage & Steinberg at Taipei Guest House was an honor & a privilege. I'm truly grateful for the visit, & excited at the prospect of #Taiwan & the #US achieving even more together as forces for good in the world. JW
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Today I took part in the Mazu Pilgrimage, #Taiwan's most important annual event honouring Mazu, goddess of the sea. Thanks to our people's efforts to fight the pandemic, Taiwan has been able to continue holding many of our vibrant religious festivals & cultural events.
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The visit of @SenChrisDodd & ex-@StateDept Deputy Secretaries Armitage & Steinberg was a success! We thank our friends for strengthening the #Taiwan🇹🇼-#US🇺🇸 partnership. We also thank the @JoeBiden administration for its support & anticipate even closer cooperation going forward.
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We welcome the statement by @POTUS & @sugawitter in which they underscore the importance of peace & stability across the Taiwan Strait. #Taiwan🇹🇼 will keep working with the #US🇺🇸, #Japan🇯🇵 & other like-minded partners in forging a free & open #IndoPacific. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…