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Have you ever tried stinky tofu—one of #Taiwan’s most iconic taste treats? My visit to Shengkeng Old Street (深坑老街) gave me a chance to savor this local favorite, enjoy the traditional architecture, & help revitalize Taiwan’s economy. Share your #StinkyTofu experience with me!
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I visited the National Airborne Service Corps to thank them for their selfless & heroic efforts. When a natural disaster or accident strikes, they immediately mobilize to provide disaster relief & rescue services, putting themselves at risk to save lives & help keep #Taiwan safe.
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#Taiwan’s #HanKuang36 exercise begins this week. Our military men & women are working every day to enhance our military capabilities, defend national security, safeguard regional stability, & protect our freedoms & democracy. twitter.com/MoNDefense/sta…
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True military capabilities depend on jointness. I’m proud that our army, navy, & air force are conducting joint operations at this year’s #Hankuang36 exercise, showcasing the power of coordinating all tactical factors to achieve common strategic goals.
🎥:@mna_roc
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At the #Hankuang36 exercise today, I was glad to see that our reserve forces now play an expanded role. Integrating reserves & standing forces is one of the focal points of our current military reforms, strengthening our defensive capabilities & enhancing national security.
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The #HanKuang36 exercise demonstrated to the world our robust defense capabilities & strong determination to defend #Taiwan. The fighting spirit of our men & women in uniform was on full display, with outstanding communication & cooperation during joint operations.
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I was saddened to learn that Army Major Chien Jen-chuan & Captain Kao Chia-lung lost their lives in a training accident, & I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to their families. This is a great loss for our military, & we all share in their grief.
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I presided over swearing-in ceremonies for our new overseas representatives, including experienced diplomats & experts in international affairs. They'll be posted abroad on the front lines of #Taiwan diplomacy, and have my best wishes & full support from all of us.
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This is #Taiwan’s largest marine research vessel, the R/V New Ocean Researcher 1. It’s a testament to our domestic shipbuilding program & shows our dedication to contributing to disaster relief & ocean sustainability thru advanced marine research that benefits int’l society.
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#Taiwan’s Triple Stimulus Voucher program is designed to keep the economic wheels turning & boost consumption levels in the post #COVID19 era. This is working out well for merchants, as well as hungry consumers like me! See how it works here: 3000.gov.tw/EN/
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Proud to highlight our role in containing #COVID19 at BIO Asia-Taiwan, Asia’s first int’l biomed conference of the post-pandemic era, Taiwan’s potential for biomed investment, & recent breakthroughs that will make biotech our next trillion-dollar industry.bit.ly/2D43iPR
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My visit to Alishan’s Veoveoana in #Chiayi was fascinating! Beautiful scenery, the indigenous Tsou tribe’s hospitality & handicrafts, the pour over coffee using Taiwan's best high-mountain beans, & the baby Formosan sika deer that I named "Qdeer” all made it a wonderful trip!
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We truly appreciate @jacindaardern speaking up for #Taiwan's participation in the @WHO. We cherish the common values we share with #NewZealanders, that is democracy, human rights, & rule of law, principles that are important to who we are as Taiwanese.
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I sincerely appreciate the vote of confidence from the #US & #Australia in their joint statement from #AUSMIN2020, voicing strong support for #Taiwan’s important role in the #IndoPacific & our meaningful participation in international organizations. state.gov/joint-statemen…
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This is a day of mourning for me & all Taiwanese with the passing of our former President Lee Teng-hui. He laid the foundation for a democracy built on pride & our own identity, & his legacy will guide generations of Taiwanese to face the challenges ahead with courage.
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私達が心から敬愛する李登輝元総統がご逝去されました。李元総統は台湾の人々とともに歴史的挑戦を幾度も乗り越えてきました。台湾に民主自由を残し、今後も私達を勇気づけてくれることでしょう。李元総統の遺志を継ぎ「台湾に生まれた幸福」を追求し続けます。
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Thank you @SecPompeo for your sincere condolences. Former President Lee was a cornerstone of Taiwan’s transition to democracy, forged stronger Taiwan-US ties, & paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy today. We are dedicated to continuing his legacy to foster our shared values. twitter.com/SecPompeo/stat…