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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 emphasizes importance of free press
President Tsai Ing-wen highlighted Taiwan’s commitment to a free press and the defense of democratic values during the opening ceremony of the "World News Media Congress 2023" Wednesday (June 28).
2023/06/28 19:29
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Presidential Office spokeswoman Kolas Yotaka resigns
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — President Tsai Ying-wen declined on Wednesday (June 28) to comment on the Presidential Office spokeswoman’s alleged affair with a married man. The president accepted Kolas Yotaka’s resignation earlier that day amid media speculation on the nature of her relationship with her former bodyguard.
2023/06/28 17:48
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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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President Tsai encourages graduates to harness potential
President Tsai Ing-wen joined the Central Police University commencement ceremony on Tuesday, where she emphasized the importance of police officers in society and encouraged graduates to remain dedicated to their duties.
2023/06/13 17:40
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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
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President Tsai, former UK PM Liz Truss discuss cooperation
President Tsai Ing-wen met with former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday (May 19), expressing gratitude to the UK for raising the Taiwan Strait issue to a global level.
2023/05/19 17:40
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President Tsai inaugurates advanced cancer treatment center
President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the Taipei Veterans General Hospital Heavy Ion Therapy Center on Monday (May 15), marking a new milestone in Taiwan-Japan medical cooperation.
2023/05/15 18:56
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President Tsai shows appreciation to female reservists
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taoyuan’s military site on Thursday (May 11) to oversee the nation’s first female reservist training sessions.
2023/05/11 18:42
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Taiwan mourns the loss of beloved sculptor Ju Ming at 85
President Tsai Ing-wen was deeply saddened upon hearing the news of Ju Ming’s passing on Saturday night (April 22), according to the Presidential Office Spokesperson.
2023/04/24 18:03
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VP Lai Ching-te faces scrutiny over future policies
Vice President Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s 2024 Presidential Election hopeful, presented his policy platform to supporters during a Presbyterian Church event on Tuesday (April 18).
2023/04/19 17:29
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Tensions remain high on president’s last day in the U.S.
Protesters and supporters of President Tsai Ing-wen converged outside her hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, the final day of her U.S. visit.
2023/04/07 19:17