According to a press release issued by the Taiwan Government, Tsai Ing -wen and Lai Qingde, Vice President Lai Qingde, attended the "American Independence Memorial Day Wine Club" on Thursday (July 6), thanked the United States for their support and friendship in Taiwan and expressing congratulations.This is the first time that Tsai Ing -wen has attended the United States National Day event during his eight years.
Tsai Ing -wen said in his speech that on July 4, 247 years ago, a second mainland meeting held in Philadelphia passed an independent declaration, a new country that symbolizes freedom, equality and democracy, and was born.The process of reaching this achievement is full of challenges.Through the beliefs and determinations of leaders and people, the United States not only overcome these challenges, but also becomes the most powerful and influential country in the world, but also Taiwan's most firm allies and partners.
Tsai Ing -wen said that the seeds of this period of long -term friendship had been planted decades ago. At that time, the United States supported the people of Taiwan to pursue democracy.From that moment, at every critical moment in Taiwan's political history, the United States has always assisted and encouraged Taiwan.
Tsai Ing -wen has specially thanked Sun Xiaoya, the director of the United States Association at the Taiwan Association, saying that in the past two years, Sun Xiaoya has always been the best partner and good friend in Taiwan.She also said that since taking office, she has met many visiting groups from the United States in the Presidential Palace.From parliamentarians and governors to scholars, they all expressed their firm support for democracy and the people in Taiwan.
Tsai Ing -wen said that through the signing of the first agreement of the "Taiwan -US 21st Century Trade Initiative", Taiwan and the United States trade relations are more pragmatic and closer than before.The investment in Taiwan and the United States has also grown unprecedentedly.TSMC's investment in the United States, as well as the continuous expansion of investment in Taiwan, provides a reliable and secure supply chain for the world.
Tsai Ing -wen reviewed in the past seven years that everyone has completed a lot of work together, and the results are great.No matter who the next Taiwan is, such partnerships will continue to grow.She said that all the presidential candidates present would not hesitate to agree with her view.
Finally, Cai Yingwen thanked the US government and the people for their support, and said that such support has strengthened the confidence of the people of Taiwan.She said that confident Taiwan is important to regional peace and ensure the security of Taiwan's democracy, and the region will be safe.It is precisely because of a solid partnership that regions and the world can be better.
