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#Taiwan has long been a bastion of human rights & equality in #Asia. It is disappointing to see @UN_Women misrepresent Taiwan, but misrepresentation can never erase the efforts of all those who fought so hard for the freedom & equality we enjoy today.
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Last month I received the warmest of welcomes on my state visit to beautiful #StVincentAndTheGrenadines. So I was delighted to return the favor & show Prime Minister @ComradeRalph just how much we appreciate his friendship & support for #Taiwan’s international participation.
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Our first responders stand ready to assist after the latest earthquake this morning. We will continue to monitor around the clock & provide live updates via: bit.ly/2YNWkny
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We appreciate all the messages of concern from around the world following this morning’s earthquake. We have the situation in hand & no major damage reported so far. Our response teams are providing assistance where needed.
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Today’s commemoration of Typhoon Morakot was a solemn reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness. The government is working to ensure we have the best possible information, infrastructure, & international partnerships to respond effectively to protect life & property.
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These pint-sized football players may be young, but they have already competed in matches around the globe. I had a wonderful time learning the basics from them, & they even let me score my first goal!
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The international community is seriously concerned about the clashes between police & protesters in #HongKong. Violent suppression is not a solution. To return to peace & prosperity, the Hong Kong authorities must address the public’s aspirations for democracy & freedom.
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Calling all global travelers to #BeOurGuest. I invite you to register for a chance to spend a #NightAtTaiwan’s Presidential Office Building. The winners will get a unique opportunity to experience a historical landmark, as well as a springboard to explore the beauty of #Taiwan.
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Full info here: nightattaiwan.tw/en/index.php
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台湾が大好きな日本の皆様、世界初の「総統府に泊まろう」無料体験イベントにぜひ参加してください！築百年におよぶ壮麗な総統府に滞在して、美しい台湾を探索してみませんか？
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Delighted to meet @Rotary President-elect Holger Knaack & other club leaders from around the world. I truly admire the Rotary Club spirit of public service & global friendship, & look forward to welcoming #Rotarians to #Taiwan for their 2021 lnternational Convention.
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Deepening our international connections, I was delighted to meet experts from UK think tanks led by Lord Truscott. Their visit creates opportunities to strengthen cooperation in aerospace, naval technology, cybersecurity, & other issues of critical importance for Taiwan’s future.
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Glad to update my old friends, @ustaiwan Chairman Splinter & President @RJHCUSTBC about how #Taiwan’s aerospace industry has taken off over the past 3 years. Their input is valuable as we continue to develop world-class aerospace technology, personnel, & production capabilities.
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I’m amazed at the skills our young people have developed, & these contestants are ready to bring back a bevy of medals from @WorldSkillsKZN. #Taiwan’s vocational training programs are world renowned, & a source of soft power that we readily share with allies & #SEA neighbors.
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#Taiwan embraces diversity, but our success depends on unity. Whether it’s a baseball team or a flyover squadron, we blend individual talents to pursue common goals. That spirit drives all our national teams, as everyone will see when #TeamTaiwan gets to the 2020 Tokyo @Olympics.
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It’s been a banner year for Taiwan’s athletes so far, & Cheng Chao-tsun’s 87.75m javelin throw at the #BirminghamDL 🇬🇧 yesterday makes him the first Taiwanese athlete ever to win 🥇 at a @Diamond_League competition. Go #Taiwan! twitter.com/Diamond_League…
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As regional partners, #Taiwan & #Australia have a vested interest in #IndoPacific security, so I was pleased to meet with @cpyne. During his tenure, he contributed much to our shared goals & values, & we will surely benefit from his insights into regional security issues.
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At today’s Ketagalan Forum: 2019 #AsiaPacific Security Dialogue, I highlighted #Taiwan’s increasing importance as a #BastionOfDemocracy in the region, & the need for like-minded countries to come together to face challenges to global freedom. Full speech: bit.ly/2z8Cskr
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#タピオカミルクティー と台湾ローカルグルメで、@mihara_teikoku 、@tomichan0330、@junchan_daaa と一緒に台湾観光をPRしています。
日本の方がたくさん台湾に来て、美味しいローカルグルメと温かい人情を満喫してくださるよう願っています。youtu.be/rX3WXL89Hys
中華民國第15任總統 President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)