1901
The government & people heartily congratulate @kishida230 on taking office. We wish the new prime minister & his Cabinet every success, & look forward to continuing close #Taiwan🇹🇼-#Japan🇯🇵 cooperation based on our deep friendship & shared values across a broad spectrum of areas.
1902
#Taiwan's🇹🇼 security & economic cooperation with #Australia🇦🇺 & other like-minded #IndoPacific partners was among the top talking points in Minister Wu's @ABCaustralia interview. Watch as he details the threats from China against the #IslandOfResilience.
▶️bit.ly/StandWithTaiwan
1903
Watch from 19:41 as @PressSec urges Beijing to cease military, diplomatic, & economic pressure & coercion against #Taiwan🇹🇼, as well as reaffirms #US🇺🇸 commitments under the TRA & Six Assurances. We sincerely thank @WhiteHouse for its rock-solid support.
▶️whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… twitter.com/WhiteHouse/sta…
1904
We believe that the Taiwanese people should decide #Taiwan's future. Taiwan stands united in our commitment to the values of democracy & freedom. And we will do whatever it takes to defend our values & our way of life.
My article in @ForeignAffairs: t.ly/vgew
1905
Those who #StandWithTaiwan must read @iingwen's piece in @ForeignAffairs. The president makes a rock-solid case for expanding the country's role on the international stage & hammers home a powerful point: #Taiwan🇹🇼 is a force for good that truly matters.🔽
foreignaffairs.com/articles/taiwa…
1906
Deputy Minister Tseng extended the warmest of welcomes to the delegation from the #France🇫🇷-#Taiwan🇹🇼 Friendship Group of the French @Senat. We wish Alain Richard, @max_brisson, @ElseJOSEPH, @OlivierCadic & Judith Bout a rewarding visit aimed at taking 2-way ties to new heights.
1907
1908
Absolute privilege to have @HonTonyAbbott with us in #Taiwan. It's great to break bread with the former prime minister of #Australia. He's a fair dinkum free trader & bold backer of our #CPTPP bid. Thanks for the support & all the best for the @yushanforum keynote, my friend! JW
1909
1910
It's a deep honor to host Sen. Richard & his delegation. Our good friends from #France visit at a time when #Taiwan is facing tough challenges. Such solidarity touches our hearts & gives us the strength to soldier on. The gifted #FreedomPineapple is simply great. Thank you! JW
1911
1912
A great pleasure to meet with #French Senators Alain Richard, @max_brisson, @ElseJOSEPH & @OlivierCadic. I thank you for your work leading the #Taiwan Friendship group in the @Senat, and look forward to discussing further opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
1913
Information manipulation is the bread & butter of authoritarianism.🥖🧈
But #Taiwan & #France refuse to let democracy become toast.🇹🇼🇫🇷
Our collaboration with @AmbNum is strengthening the global fightback.🌐💪
Delighted to share & strategise with the @Senat thinkers. Merci🥂🙏 twitter.com/AmbNum/status/…
1914
Delighted to welcome former Australian Prime Minister @HonTonyAbbott to #Taiwan. We are grateful to you for supporting our bid to join the CPTPP, & will continue to work with #Australia to uphold regional peace, prosperity & security.
1915
We sincerely thank @SecBlinken for strongly urging "Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, & economic pressure & coercion directed at #Taiwan🇹🇼," as well as reaffirming the rock-solid commitment of the #US🇺🇸 to our country & deepening bilateral ties.🔽
state.gov/secretary-anto…
1916
Our appreciation to @JakeSullivan46 for stating #US🇺🇸 support of #Taiwan🇹🇼 & deep concern over activities that are "fundamentally destabilizing." We'll keep working with the U.S. & other like-minded partners in promoting peace, security & prosperity.
bbc.com/news/world-us-…
1917
Words of wisdom from @HonTonyAbbott at @yushanforum. "Be a friend … & you’ll have friends; be a bully, & you’ll only have clients, who can’t wait to escape." We value the ex-PM of #Australia's🇦🇺 support for #Taiwan🇹🇼, its democracy & #CPTPP bid. Rest assured, we’ll stay free!🔽 twitter.com/HonTonyAbbott/…
1918
At this year's @yushanforum, I shared how #Taiwan & our New Southbound Policy is part of the solution to a range of key challenges facing Asia & the world. Taiwan stands with our like-minded partners in support of regional security, prosperity & peace.
1919
1920
#Taiwan is committed to collaborating with countries in the Indo-Pacific region & around the world. At the @yushanforum, I emphasised the importance of working together to overcome challenges & revitalise the global economy.
1921
#Taiwan's🇹🇼 @yushanforum organized by @taef_tw is a wrap! Great minds from across the #NewSouthboundPolicy region & 10 countries shared ideas on advancing global🌐 responses to common challenges & strengthening resilience. Our thanks to all participants for the successful event.
1922
Over the past week, #Taiwan has received more than 3.4 million vaccine doses. As we gear up for our 2021 National Day Celebration, it is heartening to know that more Taiwanese will soon be vaccinated & better protected against COVID-19.
1923
235,900 #COVID19 vaccine doses from #Lithuania🇱🇹 with love, & just in time for National Day! The government & people of #Taiwan🇹🇼 give thanks for the 2nd such donation by the #EU🇪🇺 member state. It truly touches hearts at a tough time & brings our countries even closer together.
1924
Today #Taiwan took delivery of our second COVID-19 vaccine donation from #Lithuania. This continued support is not only deeply appreciated by the Taiwanese people, it also demonstrates the strength of our countries' democratic partnership.
1925
Today is our 🇹🇼 National Day, a time to look back on everything our country has achieved over the last year & show our appreciation for the people of #Taiwan. I'll link to the live stream of our annual celebration starting from 8:50 (Taipei time), with my address at 10:25.