We're guided by our principles of peace, parity, democracy & dialogue in managing our #CrossStrait relations. Upholding these principles requires us to be able to defend #Taiwan against coercive actions & protect our freedoms & democracy.
The Office of the President paid its respects to our former President Lee Teng-Hui today. He will always be in our hearts.
A high degree of mutual trust & common strategic goals have made our relationship with the #US closer than ever. I set out how we can work together to further strengthen the Taiwan-US partnership and protect a free & open Indo-Pacific:
Thank you @SecAzar! Your visit to #Taiwan was highly productive & took the Taiwan-US partnership to even greater heights. Our collaboration is a significant step toward defeating #COVID19 & improving the wellbeing of those in our nations & around the world. twitter.com/SecAzar/status…
An important milestone for the #Taiwan-#Somaliland partnership! Today we opened the Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland. We are bound together by our shared values of freedom, democracy, justice & the rule of law, ideals that will guide our future cooperation.
I received a very special gift--my own personalized wetsuit! Taiwan's SMEs never cease to amaze me. We're home to the world’s largest wetsuit manufacturer, producing top-quality garments. For divers & surfers, a #MadeInTaiwan wetsuit is just what you need for some fun in the sun.
Delighted to host @AmChamTaipei today, discuss our collective response to #COVID19, & thank them for their help in promoting a #Taiwan-#US bilateral trade agreement. We have made so much progress together over the last few years & look forward to continued success in the future.
The diverse cultures of #Taiwan make us a more beautiful & powerful country. We pledge to continue our efforts to connect with our community of new residents, engaging them in public dialogues & empowering them to participate in public affairs to enrich our democracy.
Our award-winning #TainanSpring is receiving international acclaim. It's an ideal public space for families & friends to enjoy the greenery, pool & scenery, and an amazing example of a revitalized old urban structure. I had a great time visiting & hope you do too. twitter.com/ArchDaily/stat…
Thank you @MaritoAbdo for promoting the #Taiwan-#Paraguay friendship. It’s great to see you wearing your Taiwan Special Forces helicopter pilot jacket while taking a ride. Looking good!
I really enjoyed visiting top #Taiwanese digital talent and learning more about our up-and-coming animation industry. It was inspiring to meet such creative young innovators taking Taiwanese animation to the next level.
I went to #Kinmen to honour those who sacrificed their lives to defend #Taiwan against aggression in 1958. Their legacy of unity & resilience is what we need most today to protect our democracy, freedoms & regional peace.
We are setting up an official representative office in #AixEnProvence! The new office will facilitate #Taiwan-#France cooperation in culture, tourism, business, innovation, education, & many other areas. Je me réjouis des progrès continus des relations franco-taïwanaises!
It’s always enjoyable attending @AmChamTaipei's annual Hsieh Nien Fan. With your support, #Taiwan-#US relations & our economic partnership have grown even stronger. I hope we can build on our progress & work toward signing a bilateral trade agreement. bit.ly/3htPFJ8
Thank you to @ASPI_org for the opportunity to tell Taiwan’s story. You can watch me share my ideas on peace & stability in the Indo-Pacific region, #Taiwan-#Australia cooperation, and information & communication security with ASPI here: bit.ly/3aUhGr1 twitter.com/ASPI_org/statu…
Blue tie-dyeing has a long history in #Hakka culture, preserving the beauty & techniques of a long-standing tradition. My DIY experience in #Sanxia was both fun & educational, so be sure to create your own unique tie-dyed fabric next time you have a chance to visit!
It was a privilege to be able to share Taiwan’s perspective on regional issues & acknowledge the flourishing #Taiwan-#Australia partnership with @ASPI_org. You can read my remarks to the Indo-Pacific Leaders Dialogue here:
#Taiwan & #Australia are at the forefront of maintaining peace, stability & development in the Indo-Pacific. Together, we can meet challenges affecting the region & build a better life for all its inhabitants.
This is my response to those who doubt Taiwan's existence:
Attending our new F-16 maintenance facility’s inauguration ceremony today gave me even more confidence in #Taiwan’s ability to maintain regional peace & stability. Thank you to everyone involved in enhancing our national defense.
安倍総理は在任中において台日関係に多大なる貢献をされ、今後どんな立場においても台湾にとってもっとも大事な友人であります。これからも、ともに台日関係をさらに強化していきたいと思います。どうぞお体を大事に、治療によって体調が万全になるように祈っております。
Today we made a key decision for the future of #Taiwan by easing restrictions on #US pork & beef imports in line with int'l standards. It is yet another important step to strengthen Taiwan's int'l linkages & forge a closer economic bond with our strategic partner, the US. More:
Thank you to @SecPompeo, @SecretaryRoss & @SecretarySonny for your support for the #Taiwan-#US economic partnership. Taiwan has a great friend & partner in the United States. We look forward to moving this relationship forward, consistent with the strong values we share.
As friends, democracies & free market economies, #Taiwan & the #US share a powerful interest in deepening our economic partnership. Thank you VP @Mike_Pence for your continued support for Taiwan. I look forward to working together with you for a stronger Taiwan-US relationship. twitter.com/Mike_Pence/sta…
On behalf of the people of #Taiwan, I’d like to extend a sincere welcome to #CzechRepublic @SenatCZ President @Vystrcil_Milos & all the members of the delegation. Our nations share many core values & we look forward to furthering cooperation in all areas.