Proud to preside over the promotions of our general officers at @MoNDefense headquarters earlier today. These generals lead our nation's officers & soldiers in their critical work to ensure #Taiwan's security & military readiness. We are grateful for their dedication.
Today I was at the @Taiwan_CDC to review Taiwan's pandemic response & vaccine progress. Two of Taiwan’s domestically developed vaccines are finishing phase 2 clinical trials, with the first doses expected to be available by late July.
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic events at Mount Meron, Israel. I wish all the injured a swift recovery & send my condolences to those mourning the loss of loved ones.
Today I wished our good friend, @UKinTaiwan Representative Catherine Nettleton, farewell after four years of service in Taiwan. I was so pleased to see you enjoy your time here & am grateful for your hard work advancing #Taiwan-#UK relations.
At this year’s Regional Religious Freedom Forum, we reaffirmed our commitment to this fundamental human right. As a democracy, #Taiwan recognises the importance of protecting religious freedom & embracing diversity on our path to becoming a model of inclusiveness for the region.
#Taiwan needs a leader who can bring the people together & stand strong against emerging challenges. When it comes to our nation’s sovereignty, I will never back down. #LetsWin2020
Today I had the pleasure of welcoming #Guatemalan President @DrGiammattei to #Taiwan. Recalling his kind words on my recent visit to Guatemala, I can genuinely say, I hope you feel the warmth of our people & leave a part of your heart in Taiwan.
Today, on #WorldEarthDay, I reiterated #Taiwan's determination to reach our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. With investment in technology & new legislation, we are working with all sectors of society to bring about a more sustainable future for our country & the world.
#Taiwan stands with democracies around the world in the face of authoritarian expansion. As long as we work together, our shared values of freedom, human rights & the rule of law will prevail. #CDS2021
Visited the Turkish Trade Office in Taipei to convey my condolences to all those affected by the earthquakes: #Taiwan stands with #Türkiye at this difficult time.
In #Taiwan, we are not shy about sharing our passion for food. It brings people together, & helps break down cultural barriers. If you are here in the summer, be sure to try our famous summer delight, shaved ice.
Out of concern for the situation in #HongKong, our administration is keeping a close eye on the latest developments & evaluating possible impacts. In light of recent events, I have issued 4 directives to all government agencies: bit.ly/2lw8rYj
Grateful to #MarshallIslands🇲🇭President Kabua & #Guatemala🇬🇹 President @DrGiammattei for speaking up for #Taiwan's right to participate in the @UN system. Taiwan is committed to working with our like-minded friends around the world to contribute to peace & prosperity for all.
It’s my honour to open this year’s @Forum_2000 alongside so many democracy advocates from around the world. Join us online to hear me speak about #Taiwan’s commitment to democracy & our excellent relations with #Czechia. twitter.com/Forum_2000/sta…
Enjoyed a productive meeting with members of @ipacglobal to discuss the global democratic community’s response to authoritarian expansion. We are grateful to IPAC & parliamentarians around the world for supporting #Taiwan & look forward to expanding our cooperation.
今年の双十国慶節祝賀式典に出席した最も大きな訪問団は日本からのものでした。訪問団を率いて台湾にいらした古屋圭司議員、衛藤征士郎議員、それに日本各地の親善協会223名の皆様、本当にありがとうございます。皆さまのご来訪は、台日関係発展の原動力です! @Furuya_keiji @etoseishiro
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.
Thank you, #MarshallIslands President Kabua, for working to strengthen our countries' partnership & speaking out in support of #Taiwan's international participation. Your trip will help us further our cooperation in sustainable development to benefit our countries & the region.
Our city of #Kaohsiung’s New Year celebrations combined technological innovation with #Taiwanese tradition. This boat in the sky symbolises expelling evil spirits & the city’s prayer for a healthier world, as we head into 2021 full of hope.
An exciting new project for lucky foreign visitors to help promote #HeartOfAsia! I invite you to visit #Taiwan & experience our people’s hospitality. You may be exclusively selected as special guests in a one-off overnight stay at the Presidential Office Building. Stay tuned!
Thank you to the #US & #EU for your commitment to peace & stability in the region. #Taiwan will continue to be a reliable partner in our joint efforts to promote security & prosperity across the Taiwan Strait & the Indo-Pacific. twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/st…
Enjoyed meeting with leaders from the German Marshall Fund @gmfus earlier today. I trust our discussions will help advance cooperation between #Taiwan & our transatlantic partners to strengthen our collective security.
I’m proud that #Taiwan is gaining recognition as a "full democracy". Our progress was possible because of active engagement by our people & their steadfast commitment to building a more resilient, transparent democracy. twitter.com/TheEconomist/s…
Meeting with #Taiwan’s indigenous communities & confronting our country’s past is an important step on the road to transitional justice. It was my pleasure to spend time with the Atayal people, discuss their history, & take part in their #Sbalay (reconciliation) ceremony.
This year I was able to celebrate the new year with tigers Liufu & Laifu at the #Hsinchu Zoo. I hope you're all enjoying a fantastic start to the #YearOfTheTiger & have an even better year ahead.