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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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Taiwan lauds efforts in net-zero emissions in agriculture
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te attended the "Green Finance, Work Towards Net Zero" event on Thursday (July 20).
2023/07/25 17:11
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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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Vice President Lai calls for investment, green growth
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te visited the Taiwan-based JET Optoelectronics (JET Opto), one of the top makers of in-vehicle infotainment systems (IVI systems), on Tuesday (July 18).
2023/07/18 17:07
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Lai Ching-te to visit Paraguay for inauguration in August
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Monday (July 17) that Vice President Lai Ching-te will lead a delegation to Paraguay to attend the country’s presidential inauguration next month.
2023/07/17 17:31
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DPP heavyweights vow strong resolve to safeguard Taiwan
Vice President Lai Ching-te, also the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate, vowed on Sunday (July 17) to shape Taiwan into a proud democracy that is peaceful, innovative, prosperous, just, and sustainable at the party’s 20th National Congress.
2023/07/17 15:58
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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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Vice President Lai promotes vocational education
Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of technical and vocational education during the opening ceremony of the 53rd National Skills Competition on Friday (July 14).
2023/07/14 17:51
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U.S. business challenges in China: Interview with Ker Gibbs
American businesses have devised new strategies for the Chinese market despite the soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing, according to the former president of the American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, Ker Gibbs.
2023/07/13 18:56
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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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Lai Ching-te presents Peace Plan to foreign officials
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te addressed over 40 foreign diplomats and representatives from 30 countries at an information session organized by the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) International Affairs Department on Thursday (July 6).
2023/07/06 17:53
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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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Taiwan eager to Join CPTPP, seeks Canada’s support: Lai
Vice President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of Canadian parliamentarians during their visit to Taiwan, discussing bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and Canada.
2023/07/05 15:28
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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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Hou Yu-ih aims to resume 4-month military service
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih expressed hopes on Monday (July 3) to resume Taiwan’s four-month military service if elected president in 2024.
2023/07/04 14:47
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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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Lai advocates innovation-driven approach to net-zero goal
Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of collaboration across various sectors to achieve the ambitious net-zero emissions objective during his address at the Taiwan Future International Summit (台灣大未來國際高峰會) opening ceremony on Thursday (June 29).
2023/06/30 13:40
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Lai’s campaign office dismisses talks about U.S. visit
A campaign spokesperson of Vice President Lai Ching-te dismissed talks on Tuesday (June 27) about his alleged plans to visit the United States. Speaking at the launch event of Lai’s campaign merchandise, spokesperson Chen Shi-kai said: "If the visit is taking place, we will let you know in the same way as in the past. We have not received any information about visiting."
2023/06/28 12:09
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Lai Ching-te faces setback amid DPP’s harassment scandals
Vice President Lai Ching-te, one of the leading candidates for the 2024 presidential election, has seen his popularity wane after a series of sexual harassment scandals within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) surfaced in June. Although Lai started strong in the polls after declaring his candidacy for the presidency, his campaign has suffered setbacks due to recent controversies.
2023/06/26 20:36
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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