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President Tsai Ing-wen departs for 4-day trip to Eswatini
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen departed for a 4-day trip to Eswatini on Tuesday (Sept. 5) morning to celebrate and further facilitate the two nations’ bilateral relations.
2023/09/05 17:18
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President Tsai, TPP Ko, KMT Hou aim to secure Hakka votes
President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je, and Kuomintang (KMT) presidential hopeful Hou Yu-ih attended the Hsinchu Hakka Yimin Festival on Monday (Sept. 4).
2023/09/04 19:06
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Tsai expresses gratitude to military for safeguarding Taiwan
President Tsai Ing-wen acknowledges Taiwan’s armed forces’ hard work and addresses mainland China’s continuous provocations.
2023/08/31 19:11
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President Tsai to visit last African ally Eswatini
Taiwan’s presidential office confirmed on Friday (Aug. 25) that President Tsai Ing-wen will visit the nation’s last African ally, Eswatini, from Sept. 5 to 8.
2023/08/25 15:58
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Tsai Ing-wen marks 65th anniversary of 823 Artillery Battle
President Tsai Ing-wen presided over a memorial ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment at Kinmen’s Taiwushan Cemetery on Wednesday (Aug. 23).
2023/08/23 23:01
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President Tsai likely to visit Eswatini in September
President Tsai Ing-wen is reportedly visiting Taiwan’s only ally in Africa, Eswatini, in late September, marking her second voyage to the African ally during her tenure.
2023/08/23 15:05
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President Tsai sends condolences after Maui disaster
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen extends sincere condolences to those affected by the devastating Maui Island wildfire in Hawaii, USA. Taiwan stands ready to assist the US as the blaze claims lives and triggers evacuations.
2023/08/13 13:37
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Taro Aso compares Japan-Taiwan relations to ‘Monkey Luffy’
Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso likened Japan-Taiwan relations to the main character in the popular manga "One Piece," Monkey D. Luffy, during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday (Aug.8).
2023/08/08 19:35
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President Tsai, Taro Aso aim for deeper bilateral relations
President Tsai Ing-wen met with former Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday (Aug. 8), praising robust economic ties with Japan and expressing gratitude for the strong support to increase Taiwan’s global presence.
2023/08/08 18:19
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President Tsai shares concern after flooding deaths in China
Beijing and other regions in China are suffering widespread flooding and casualties due to the influence of Typhoon Doksuri’s cyclonic circulation, causing days of torrential rain.
2023/08/02 21:39
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KMT criticizes Lai for supporting President Tsai’s policies
A spokesperson for the Kuomintang party criticized on Saturday (July 29) the presidential candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Facebook. The spokesperson claimed that electing the DPP candidate would be equivalent to supporting the current president’s policies.
2023/07/31 20:06
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President Tsai takes short break for health reasons
The Presidential Office announced that President Tsai Ing-wen won’t attend planned events on Friday (July 28) due to health reasons. Reports suggest that Tsai had lost her voice, but Presidential Office Spokesperson Olivia Lin denied these allegations, saying she was just unwell.
2023/07/28 13:16
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Lai’s NS team faces challenges in integrating with Tsai’s
Lai Ching-te’s campaign spokesperson, Chen Shih-kai, addressed concerns on Thursday (July 27) about the national security team’s relationship with President Tsai Ing-wen’s staff.
2023/07/27 17:29
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Tsai visits injured soldiers after military base blast
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Ministry of National Defense (MND) Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng paid a visit to the nine injured soldiers from Monday’s Keelung ammunition depot blast at the Tri-Service General Hospital on Tuesday (July 25).
2023/07/25 17:30
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President Tsai, Premier Chen unite to propel net-zero agenda
President Tsai Ing-wen and Premier Chen Chien-jen encouraged large enterprises business leaders to be the bellwether to embrace low-carbon supply chains in the 30th Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce board meeting on Thursday (July 20).
2023/07/20 16:11
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DPP leaders brave sweltering heat in style at party rally
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held its National Convention on Sunday (July 16), with key figures including DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te, President Tsai Ing-wen, and Premier Chen Chien-jen in attendance.
2023/07/16 16:22
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Pressure mounts for Tsai gov’t to tighten open prison rules
President Tsai Ing-wen has been under public pressure to tighten laws for criminal transfer to open prisons, after the Agency of Corrections of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) agreed to transfer a police-killing criminal surnamed Yi, known as the son of a renowned female star in Taiwan, to a minimum-security facility.
2023/07/10 17:27
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President Tsai Ing-wen highlights U.S.-Taiwan bonds
In commemoration of the U.S. Independence Day on July 4th, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) hosted a celebration reception on Thursday (July 6) with President Tsai Ing-wen and all three presidential candidates in attendance.
2023/07/07 19:07
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President Tsai meets with Canadian delegation
President Tsai Ing-wen met with a Canadian delegation on Thursday (July 6), expressing Taiwan’s readiness to join the CPTPP.
2023/07/06 13:10
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President Tsai rewards top tech innovators at ITRI event
Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday (July 5) with a grand ceremony attended by President Tsai Ing-wen and various officials and business leaders.
2023/07/05 18:57
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President Tsai, business leaders confident in Taiwan economy
President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized Taiwan’s goal of net-zero emissions and digital transformation in her speech at the 26th second members meeting of the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, Taiwan (CNAIC) on Tuesday (July 4).
2023/07/05 10:36
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TPASS sets new standard for public transportation in Taiwan
President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taipei Main Station on Monday (July 3) to oversee its implementation of the TPASS, a newly introduced monthly public transportation pass launched two days earlier, and ask for feedback from commuters.
2023/07/03 16:02
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Gov’t uses taxpayer money for high-profile visits: KMT
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ visit to Taiwan in May for a speaking engagement has ignited controversy, with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party criticizing President Tsai Ing-wen’s administration for using Taiwanese taxpayers’ money for domestic propaganda.
2023/07/03 15:10
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President Tsai unveils 4% salary hike for armed forces
President Tsai Ing-wen announced Wednesday (June 21) a 4% increase in salary for armed forces starting next year. The president also reiterated the government’s commitment to enhance soldiers’ living conditions and upgrade their equipment, pledging unwavering support as the strongest force bolstering the nation’s military officers.
2023/06/21 17:43
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Taiwan unveils Young Adult Culture Vouchers
President Tsai Ing-wen, in her visit to her high school alma mater Zhongshan Girls High School on Tuesday (June 6), urged young adults to embrace cultural activities using the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) Young Adult Culture Vouchers.
2023/06/06 17:57