Former Australian PM meets Taiwan President to express support for a democracy challenged by giant neighbor

Tony Abbott and Tsai Ing-wen at the Presidential Office Taiwan

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Presidential Office, taiwan-australia-relations, Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met with former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, and expressed her gratitude for his help in negotiating an economic cooperation agreement between Australia and Taiwan, and his support for Taiwan’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Tony Abbott, who served as Australian Prime Minister from 2013 to 2015, responded that he was in Taiwan to help end its international isolation, and offered his support to a democratic country challenged by

Society

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment foreign students, homicide, Tainan City, Tsai Ing-wen

President Tsai Ing-wen today apologized to the family of a Malaysian student who was sexually assaulted and murdered in Tainan City, October 28, and extended apologies to the country and people of Malaysia, adding that the incident did great harm to Taiwan’s international image. The 24-year-old female student surnamed Chung (鍾) was reported missing Thursday, October 29, after failing to return home from the Chang Jung Christian University the previous night. A subsequent police investigation led to the identification of

President Tsai Ing-wen poses with Star Wars fans May 4, 2019

Entertainment

May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment May the Fourth, Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen

President Tsai Ing-wen reconfirmed her commitment to peace in the universe today, May 4, 2019, while taking part in this year’s “May the fourth be with you” activities in Xinyi District, Taipei City. President Tsai’s statements come after Kaohsiung Mayor, and Presidential hopeful, Han Guo-yu (韓國瑜) pledged to “conquer the universe.” At a conference held Tuesday, April 30, Han laid his plan for the future of Taiwan, which included “to be rooted in Taiwan, to embrace China, to have an

Regional

February 7, 2019February 12, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Senator Ted Cruz, Taiwan Travel Act, Tsai Ing-wen, USA-Taiwan

US Senator Ted Cruz said that he had written to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, urging her to invite President Tsai Ing-wen to make a speech to Congress. Texas Republican Senator Cruz made the remarks in a response to questions by a CNA reporter in a Q and A session after a speech delivered to the American Enterprise Institute yesterday, February 6. During the speech, which focused on the role of Congress in American foreign

Tsai Ing-wen at a Buddhist blessing ceremony

Culture

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Dharma Drum Mountain, Lunar New Year, ROC President, Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen

[Picture: Office of the President.] President Tsai Ing-wen attended the New Year’s eve bell-ringing and blessing ceremony at the Dharma Drum Mountain Fahua Bell Tower yesterday evening, February 4, noting that Dharma Drum Mountain’s theme for this year is “good wishes for the human world.” President Tsai prayed with the people for the country’s peace and prosperity, and said she would continue to strive for Taiwan’s progress and development. The Dharma Drum bell ringing ceremony was held at the Fuhua

Politics

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment cross-strait issues, poll, Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen

The results of a poll released today showed that more than 80% of respondents rejected the idea of “one country, two systems,” and a majority believe that there is no “1992 consensus.” The survey undertaken by the Cross-Strait Policy Association was conducted to measure the public’s response to a series of recent statements by leaders in China and Taiwan that Foreign Policy labeled “dueling speeches.” In a New Years Day address, President Tsai Ing-wen unveiled the “four musts” policy, demanding

Aboriginal protesters in Taipei July 21, 2016

Culture Protest

July 31, 2016August 1, 2016 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment Aboriginal reconciliation, Tsai Ing-wen

Aboriginals gathered outside the Presidential Palace in Taipei tonight, on the eve of August 1, when it is expected that Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will deliver a speech that includes an apology to Taiwan’s Indigenous people. Riot police set up a cordon on Ketagalan Avenue, and attempted to move the group away. “Who are you to tell us where we can stand,” an indigenous leader proclaimed. “We were here before you, and we will decide where to stand.” The delegation

Tsai Ing-wen

Former Australian PM meets Taiwan President to express support for a democracy challenged by giant neighbor

President Tsai apologizes to victim’s family, people of Malaysia after student abducted, murdered in Taiwan

Taiwan President committed to Interstellar Peace after enemies threaten to “conquer the universe”

Senator urges Congress to invite President Tsai Ing-wen to Washington

President rings in the New Year with a good wish for the world

More than 80% of Taiwanese reject one country two systems according to poll

Indigenous Taiwanese Gather in Taipei Ahead of Reconciliation Speech