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Today #China led #BurkinaFaso to sever diplomatic relations w/ #Taiwan. It will only bring Taiwan closer to countries that share our values: #democracy & #freedom. It will only strengthen our resolve to look towards the world, rather than across the Strait bit.ly/2KT1IiK
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This morning, the Dominican Republic switched diplomatic recognition from #Taiwan to #China. In light of this, I want to make clear: We will continue to safeguard our #freedom & #democracy. We will defend our own national interests. We will never bow to pressure from Beijing
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Last Friday, I was proud to see our Navy & Air Force successfully perform the drills in eastern #Taiwan. We have every confidence and determination to defend our country & #democracy!
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I remember the passing of Nylon Deng 29 years ago. Nylon was a freedom fighter & a helmsman in #Taiwan's road to #democracy.
We have a duty to finish Nylon's work. Through transitional justice we will begin #reconciliation process to further strengthen our young democracy
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I'm honored to decorate my friend Congresswoman @RosLehtinen for her tremendous accomplishments for #Taiwan. She has been an outspoken advocate for #freedom, #democracy & an inspiration for all to follow in her footsteps!
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Today we commemorate the lives that perished during the 228 Incident 71 yrs ago. Only when we reconcile w/ the past, can we move forward together. Soon we’ll launch a Transitional Justice Promotion Committee & tell the world #Taiwan’s stories of pursuing #democracy & #HumanRights
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On #Humanrightsday2017, I salute those who risked or even sacrificed their lives for #Taiwan’s #democracy. Under the recently enacted #TransitionalJustice Act, my administration will work to pave a path toward truth, justice, & reconciliation.
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We must never stop strengthening #Taiwan's #freedom & #democracy & continue to be a beacon of hope to those still finding a way forward
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Today we commemorate 30 years since end of #martiallaw & recognize the ppl of #Taiwan, from all walks of life, who advocated for #democracy
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As we approach 30th #anniversary of the end of martial law, we remind ourselves to always cherish & protect #Taiwan’s #freedom & #democracy