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Deeply saddened to hear about Hilda Hernandez’s helicopter accident in Honduras. My thoughts are with @JuanOrlandoH & his family
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Today on #internationalimmigrationday, I want to thank all of #Taiwan’s immigrants who have made Taiwan a better, more diverse & multicultural country. Thank you!
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For all of our friends from around the world, I wish you a #MerryChristmas& a happy New Year! 世界中の皆様に #メリークリスマス!
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I called President @JuanOrlandoH this morning to congratulate his re-election, as confirmed by the Honduran Supreme Electoral Tribunal. @JuanOrlandoH was the first world leader to congratulate my election last year & I’m happy to return the call today.
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“My foremost task since taking office has been to find #Taiwan's position & its path forward” - Full text of my year-end press remarks: bit.ly/2lrDAsh
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As we countdown to 2018, we remember the events that have defined #Taiwan over the last year. We have made progress. I look forward to an even better & happier 2018 youtu.be/qIzZSzCjuwI
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3...2...1... Happy New Year to our friends from around the world. On behalf of #Taiwan, thank you for your friendship and support!
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I’m grateful to the US Congress for supporting #Taiwan’s democracy & democratically-elected leadership. Introduced by @RepSteveChabot, the Taiwan Travel Act will strengthen & enhance the longstanding partnership between Taiwan & the United States twitter.com/RepSteveChabot…
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On this day, 2 years ago, I was elected by the people of #Taiwan to serve as president. Since then, I have continued to work for a better economy, stronger national defense & more stabilizing role in int’l society. We will press forward with the reforms this country needs
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Democracy & freedom cannot be taken for granted, as latest @freedomhousedc #FreedomReport shows. #Taiwan is proud to be one of the freest democracies in Asia & will continue to be a beacon of light for the region
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I want to congratulate Chen Wei-lin, the first Hearthstone World Champion from Taiwan! 🇹🇼🎮
#HCTAmsterdam @HSesports #eSports twitter.com/hsesports/stat…
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More positive news out about #Taiwan's booming economy: Unemployment is down to 17 year low; Taiwan Stock Market at 28 year high; salaries are up 2.86%! bit.ly/2n2QI85
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With less than a month to go before #CNY2018, I’m excited to share our new spring couplets & red envelope design. The couplet, “萬物當春、幸福共好”, features a poetry excerpt written in 1914 by Loa Ho (賴和), a poet known as the father of modern #Taiwanese literature
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Just had a quiet Friday evening at the Presidential Office
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Major 6.4 earthquake in #Hualien. Armed forces & government agencies are responding. Relief measures are underway. Stay safe
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Thank you to our first responders for their tireless efforts in #Hualien. Rescue operations have been continuing night & day. Right now 145 people remain unaccounted for – we will not rest until all are found
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Thank you to President @JuanOrlandoH for your support twitter.com/JuanOrlandoH/s…
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#Taiwan is grateful to the many offers of assistance & support coming from around the world. Although relief efforts in #Hualien are sufficient, your warmth & kindness have been felt by people of Taiwan bit.ly/2nJQZh9
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安倍首相からのお見舞いは、まさかの時の友は真の友、まさにその通りです。このような困難な時の人道救助は正に台日双方の友情と価値観を体現するものだと思います。本日、日本から7名の専門家が人命探査装置を持って訪台して頂きました。これにより、更に多くの被災者の救出に繋がることを望みます。 twitter.com/kantei/status/…
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This morning I visited Hua-tung Defense Command to encourage & thank all military personnel involved in relief operations. All of us will continue to stand together with #Hualien
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在这次花莲地震中,有几位来自中国大陆的旅客不幸遭难,我们向罹难者的家属致上最诚挚的慰问。
尚未寻获的五位中国大陆旅客,我们不会放弃任何希望。在人道救援上,两岸没有距离。我们会尽最大的努力。两岸一起为他们祈福。
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Across the world, families are gathering around to celebrate the #LunarNewYear. I wish everyone good health, happiness & fortune in the #YearOfTheDog