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I am, and always will be, proud of being an LSE Ph.D. twitter.com/LSEalumni/stat…
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Food and wordplay are both big parts of #LunarNewYear here in #Taiwan. These traditional Lunar New Year’s blessings make puns on the names of delicious local produce. May all your endeavours in the Year of the Ox bear fruit!
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我接受了NHK的專訪，對於香港強力處理抗議活動的手段一再引起對立，我表達了強烈的憂心。期盼今天的台灣，可以是明天的香港。與台灣一樣享有民主主義以及言論自由的保障，是極為重要的事情。
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古屋圭司議員を官邸にお招きし、今回の統一地方選挙の結果と台日関係について率直な意見交換を行いました。台日間にはまだ問題が存在しますが、私たちはそれらに向き合い、克服したいと考えています。今後も古屋議員の協力を得ながら、ともに台日関係を発展させられるよう願っています。
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After a year of many challenges, I want to thank everyone who has helped #Taiwan emerge from 2022 stronger & more resilient than before. Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2023!
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An honour & a pleasure to welcome #TeamTaiwan's Olympic athletes, coaches & support staff to the Presidential Office today. Your incredible performances & perseverance have made our country proud & helped bring #Taiwan to the world.
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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
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#Taiwan is home to some of the world's finest tea. We welcome you to take in Taiwan’s tea culture, from tea leaf to tea cup. #TaiwanIsOpen
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Taiwan is proud to join the global disaster response to the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye & Syria. Our first search & rescue team reached Türkiye today & a second is on the way. We hope they will be able to offer vital assistance to those in need.
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Pleased to see US @POTUS & Japan @sugawitter affirm the importance of peace & stability in the Taiwan Strait. Guided by our shared belief in democracy & human rights, Taiwan will continue to work alongside our partners to build a more peaceful & prosperous Indo-Pacific.
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日華懇の総会で、古屋圭司会長、衆参両院の先生方、そして謝長廷大使と会うことができ、大変嬉しく思います。先生方による台日関係への貢献に感謝し、コロナ禍が終了すれば総統府に来ていただき、台湾特製弁当でおもてなしすることを約束しました。
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My deepest gratitude to Your Holiness the @DalaiLama for your kind tribute to former President Lee. We will always remember him, and strive to carry on his legacy of democracy. twitter.com/DalaiLama/stat…
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Proud to host #Taiwan’s outstanding military academy graduates at the Presidential Office. Given our rapidly changing world and increased PLA activities, I encouraged them to remain vigilant & confident as they protect our national territory & defend our sovereignty & democracy.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: #Taiwan will always be a champion of freedom & democracy in #Asia. Glad to see organizations like @CIVICUSalliance recognizing the importance of civic freedoms & the role governments should play in defending them. twitter.com/CIVICUSMonitor…
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For the #Taiwan Lantern Festival, @KaohsiungCity lit up the sky with a drone display to thank our friends around the world who’ve stood by us during the pandemic. We are truly grateful to #Lithuania, #Slovakia, #Czechia, #Poland, #Japan & the #US for helping in our time of need.
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In difficult times like these, it’s more important than ever to come together as one. We stand resolutely with all our partners seeking to form a more perfect union. #BetterTogether
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Our 🇹🇼 National Day Celebration was capped off with a magnificent fireworks display in @KaohsiungCity last night. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this special occasion, & to all of you for joining us in support of #Taiwan.
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On behalf of all #Taiwanese, I want to extend a warm welcome to Senator Dodd, Deputy Secretary Armitage, & Deputy Secretary Steinberg. We hope you enjoy your visit & look forward to working together to strengthen the #Taiwan🇹🇼-🇺🇸#US partnership.
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I’m deeply saddened by the news of the attack at the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice. Taiwan stands with the people of France at this trying time, & supports their values of freedom & diversity.
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I am inspired by the courage & resilience of the #Taiwanese people in facing challenges & upholding our democratic values. Our nation will neither bow to pressure nor provoke others as we work to ensure peace & stability in the region & the world. twitter.com/FinancialTimes…
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I was delighted to take a congratulatory call from my good friend President @JuanOrlandoH this morning. #COVID19 is a problem for the world, but it has only strengthened the bond between our two countries. Look forward to seeing you in person.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg dedicated her life to promoting gender equality & defending the rights of all people. She was an inspiration to many, myself included. My condolences go out to Justice Ginsberg's family and the American people.
中華民國第15任總統 President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)