President Tsai Ing-wen 結果共243筆

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and President Tsai Ing-wen maintain a non-provocative stance toward cross-strait relations, committed to pursuing peace. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) criticized DPP’s presidential candidate Lai Ching-te for downplaying the dangers of Taiwan independence activities. Lai’s running mate, Hsiao Bi-khim, is known for supporting independence, which has further displeased the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) due to the DPP’s pro-independence stance. The DPP accused the CCP of interfering in Taiwan’s elections and fostering fear of war, while emphasizing their commitment to defending Taiwan’s democracy and interests.

President Tsai Ing-wen has endorsed DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te and his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim, calling them ＂Taiwan’s best choice.＂ Tsai praised Hsiao’s resilience and highlighted their shared grassroots-level political representation and legislative experiences. She expressed confidence in their ability to navigate Taiwan through complex international relations, while upholding democracy and freedom. Tsai believes that Lai and Hsiao can propel Taiwan onto the international stage and continue its democratic journey. The endorsement comes at a critical juncture as Taiwan prepares for the high-stakes presidential election.

President Tsai Ing-wen expresses gratitude to Taiwan’s APEC delegation led by Morris Chang for conveying her four critical messages to all APEC member participants. Tsai emphasizes the government’s commitment to adjusting Taiwan’s industrial structure and leveraging its advantages for regional development. She thanks Chang for attending the economic and trade cooperation forum, enabling Taiwan to play a vital role internationally. Tsai highlights Chang’s conversations with foreign dignitaries, including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, which will strengthen future bilateral cooperation. Chang reports that this year’s APEC economic leaders’ meeting covered technology-related topics and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to represent Taiwan at the conference.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he would revoke current President Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) if he wins the 2024 presidential election. Trump argues that the IPEF could negatively impact the American manufacturing industry and lead to increased unemployment rates. The U.S. previously withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) due to similar concerns. Negotiations for Biden’s IPEF began in September 2022, with a focus on major southern powers like India and Indonesia, aiming to promote economic cooperation and exclude China. The IPEF includes countries such as Australia, Singapore, Japan, and 10 other Indo-Pacific nations, constituting about 40% of the global GDP. It emphasizes fair and resilient trade, supply chain resilience, and clean energy. Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator expressed the country’s interest in monitoring the IPEF’s development and presenting a proposal for Taiwan’s inclusion at the appropriate time. President Tsai Ing-wen has also expressed Taiwan’s desire to join the IPEF, believing it would create more business opportunities for Taiwanese and U.S. companies.

＂Invisible Nation,＂ a documentary portraying Taiwan’s path to democracy and featuring President Tsai Ing-wen, premiered at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, drawing acclaim for its unbiased and unique perspective.

Taipei’s National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo has announced plans for a face-to-face meeting between APEC representative Morris Chang and US President Joe Biden. The Taiwanese government aims to secure this meeting, which comes amid ongoing discussions on various issues between Washington and Beijing, including those related to Taiwan. Koo hinted at potential disagreements and counterclaims between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the sensitive nature of the meeting. However, Koo stated that Chang has not been tasked with delivering greetings or messages from Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen to Xi, emphasizing the importance of natural interactions.

The Taiwanese government plans to allocate at least NT＄20 billion next year to raise the salaries of healthcare workers in response to recent protests by medical professionals. Premier Chen Chien-jen advocates for increased respect, appreciation, and compensation for frontline staff, stating that a health insurance system should not be built on the ＂sweat and tears＂ of healthcare professionals. Discussions are underway with President Tsai Ing-wen, National Health Insurance Administration Director-General Shih Chung-liang, and Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan on methods to enhance salaries through health insurance and public budget funds. The financial assistance will be directed at healthcare personnel excluding doctors, with specific details of the plan still under discussion. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has highlighted the global shortage of healthcare workers as a significant concern, and with COVID-19 still a threat, the government aims to increase healthcare investment and address the welfare of those on the medical frontline.

President Tsai Ing-wen emphasizes the importance of a legislative majority, stating that there are no issues with a dominant ruling party and highlighting the significance of the public’s will. During a campaign stop in Taichung, Tsai stresses that elections serve as a democratic supervisory process and references her experiences in previous elections. She urges the continuation of the Democratic Progressive Party’s governance, arguing against removing the ruling party from power, as it has elevated Taiwan’s global presence. These remarks come as Taiwan navigates its democratic trajectory amidst a changing geopolitical landscape.

The Taiwanese government plans to allocate at least NT$20 billion in 2024 to subsidize healthcare workers’ salaries, according to Premier Chen Chien-jen. The aim is to ensure that the health insurance system is not built on the sweat and tears of medical staff. Chen emphasized the need for healthcare workers to be respected, appreciated, and adequately compensated within the healthcare system. President Tsai Ing-wen, Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan, and National Health Insurance Administration Director Shi Chong-liang have held discussions on enhancing medical personnel’s salaries through health insurance and public budget. The proposed funds will be budgeted from public expenditures, although the details are still being planned. The budget for fiscal year 2024 has been submitted to the Legislative Yuan, and if approved, the new subsidies will officially roll out the following year. The specific manner and target of the subsidies are still being formulated.

TSMC Founder Morris Chang will represent Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen at the APEC summit in San Francisco. He has been tasked with promoting regional peace and resilience in supply chains. President Tsai expressed gratitude towards Chang for increasing Taiwan’s international visibility and fostering cooperation with other economies. She urged Chang to convey messages about Taiwan’s dedication to peace, building a resilient supply chain, pushing for a green transformation, and minimizing digital disparities. Chang agreed to accept this responsibility and promised to make utmost efforts in line with the president’s direction.

President Tsai Ing-wen attributes the DPP’s rule in Taiwan since 2016 to the support of the Taiwanese people. She emphasizes the robust democratic elections and system of checks and balances in Taiwan. Tsai states that the DPP and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te are the right choice for Taiwan. Under the DPP’s administration, Taiwan’s national power has enhanced, with GDP growth from NT＄17.5 trillion in 2016 to a potential NT＄23 trillion in 2023. President Tsai encourages Taiwanese to be proud of their achievements.

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang praised Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) founder Morris Chang, acknowledging that his company would not exist without the foundation laid by the world’s largest chipmaker. Huang lauded TSMC’s manufacturing of advanced chips, their constant innovation, and their ability to push the boundaries of physics. He referred to Chang as the ＂Godfather of Technology＂ in Taiwan. Chang was honored with the KT Li Award, and President Tsai Ing-wen personally congratulated him. Huang, who traveled from the U.S. with his wife to attend the event, reminisced about his first meeting with Chang and acknowledged TSMC’s significant impact on NVIDIA by accommodating its evolving needs.

President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to protecting freedom, democracy, and regional peace at the 2023 Taipei Security Dialogue. The event focused on key issues including China’s challenge to the global order and democracy, the influence of the Ukrainian-Russian war on global relations, and China’s expanding global influence. Tsai discussed strengthening self-defense capabilities, restoring compulsory military service, increasing the defense budget, and highlighted Taiwan’s first domestically produced submarine prototype. She drew examples from Ukraine’s resistance against Russian invasion and conflicts in the Middle East to highlight the impact of ＂grey zone＂ activity on stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Other attendees included high-ranking officials from Taiwan’s government and diplomats and experts from various countries.

Taipei’s Economics Minister, Wang Mei-hua, announced that power shortages have significantly decreased in recent years, with no shortages reported in 2023. Wang dismissed former President Ma Ying-jeou’s claims of power shortages under the Democratic Progressive Party’s governance as inconsistent with the facts. Since President Tsai Ing-wen took office, improvements have been made to the power scheduling mechanism, enhancing power supply stability. In response to power cuts in May 2021, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) plans to invest over NT$500 billion in improvements over the next decade. The MOEA aims to add 9.1 million kilowatts to the power supply by 2030, excluding renewable energy, to meet the projected increase in power demand of 7 million kilowatts over the next seven years.

The Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) will host the ＂2023 Taipei Security Dialogue＂ on November 8th. Former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Michele Flournoy, and former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Matthew Pottinger, will discuss the collective intimidation faced by Indo-Pacific nations. The event will feature virtual speeches focusing on measuring risks and situations in the Taiwan Strait. Scholars and experts from 10 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Japan, have been invited to address China’s challenges to global order and democracy. The dialogue will cover six themes, such as the Russo-Ukrainian War’s lessons and strategies for deterring China, implications for cross-strait relations, Chinese military and technological development, China’s global expansion, and a strategic environmental assessment of China. President Tsai Ing-wen is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the event.

President Tsai Ing-wen’s public address on Facebook praising Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ community and their rights to start families without discrimination sparked a backlash. Critics accused the government of having double standards by not extending the same rights to same-sex couples from China. The Ministry of the Interior expanded same-sex marriage to transnational couples from countries where it is not yet legalized, but couples from China were excluded. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that scheduling opportunities for cross-strait same-sex marriage were hindered by differing legal measures and China’s lack of approval. Despite the government’s promise to fulfill its commitment, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups highlighted the unequal treatment of transnational couples in the expansion of same-sex marriage rights.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te inaugurated his campaign headquarters in New Taipei City, receiving strong support from Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. Tsai criticized the Blue-White coalition as a self-interest alliance and urged citizens to work together for Taiwan’s benefit.

Former premier Su Tseng-chang has been invited by President Tsai Ing-wen to speak at the 40th anniversary celebration of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Su’s long-standing commitment to Taiwan’s democracy and freedom, which began during the authoritarian era, has been praised by President Tsai. The NED, which recognized President Tsai’s contribution to democracy and human rights during its 40th year, awarded her the ＂Democracy Service Medal＂ during their president’s visit to Taiwan in July. Su’s participation in the event is significant, as he advocated for marriage equality during his term as premier and defended Taiwan’s democratic freedoms during the global pandemic. The NED celebration will take place on the evening of November 14 Eastern Time, with Su scheduled to arrive in Washington D.C. on the evening of November 13 Eastern Time.

President Tsai Ing-wen discussed the founding values of Talent Taiwan, aiming to attract global talent for local employment and investment. The center will provide a one-stop service for foreigners coming to Taiwan, streamlining application procedures and addressing follow-up issues. International partners, including Youtube co-founder Steve Chen, attended the event. Chen emphasized that global young talents can thrive in Taiwan and suggested that recruiting talents from around the world is crucial for Taiwan’s global competitiveness. President Tsai’s objective is to entice more young talents and transform Taiwan into a key global economic powerhouse.

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a visiting delegation led by Greg Gianforte, the governor of Montana, at the Presidential Office in Taipei. They discussed issues of mutual concern and expressed their desire to deepen the partnership between Taiwan and Montana, particularly in key industries such as optoelectronics, optics, and semiconductors. President Tsai welcomed Governor Gianforte’s decision to make Taiwan the first stop on his international visit and thanked him for his efforts in enhancing bilateral economic cooperation.

The approval rating of President Tsai Ing-wen has dropped to a record low of 43.9%, decreasing by 5.7 points from the previous month, according to a recent survey conducted by My Formosa. Executive Yuan Premier Chen Chien-jen’s job approval rating declined by 40%, marking a personal low during his nine-month administrative period.

President Tsai Ing-wen has been invited by Hiroyasu Izumi, Chief Representative of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office, to deliver a speech in Japan. Tsai, Taiwan’s first female president, has garnered attention in Japan and is expected to receive a warm welcome. The invitation comes after Tsai awarded Izumi the ＂Order of Brilliant Star＂ for his contributions to Taiwan-Japan relations. During the award ceremony, Tsai emphasized the progress made by both nations over the past four years and highlighted their shared values of democracy and freedom. Izumi described Taiwan-Japan relations as inseparable, emphasizing Japan’s unwavering support for Taiwan.

President Tsai Ing-wen expresses hopes for Taiwan’s unity and support for diversity ahead of the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade. She highlights the passing of the same-sex marriage bill as a significant accomplishment and symbol of joint effort. Tsai emphasizes Taiwan’s commitment to respecting individual differences and driving progress in society. She warmly welcomes friends from around the world to participate in the parade, which emphasizes the importance of unity in Taiwan’s diverse society.

During a meeting with a Belgian parliamentary delegation, President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized the shared values of freedom and democracy between Taiwan and Belgium. She expressed the desire to establish institutionalized cooperation in areas such as cybersecurity. The delegation, led by Els Van Hoof, Chairwoman of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, was welcomed by Secretary-General to the President Lin Chia-lung.

President Tsai Ing-wen meets with a delegation from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), emphasizing Taiwan’s commitment to not provoke or act rashly amid tense cross-strait relations, and the importance of strengthening relations with the U.S. and other democracies. She highlights Taiwan’s achievements in self-reliant defense, including the development of advanced jet trainers and submarines.