Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan shows resilience in facing challenges, is a reliable partner for the world
Former President Tsai Ing-wen stated at the Rotary Club's 3482 district annual meeting that Taiwan has demonstrated strong resilience and adaptability amidst challenges such as the pandemic, rising geopolitical risks, and recent international conflicts, not only stabilizing the economy but also proving itself a reliable global partner. She emphasized that although the future is uncertain, Taiwan can forge its own path by upholding its values and cooperating.
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(Taipei, April 18) Former President Tsai Ing-wen said today at the Rotary Club's 3482 district annual meeting that Taiwan has demonstrated strong resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges including the pandemic, increased geopolitical risks, and recent impacts from the conflict in Iran. She noted that Taiwan has not only stabilized its economy but also shown the world that it is a reliable partner. She emphasized that although the future is full of variables, as long as Taiwan upholds its values and cooperates, it will surely find its own way.
Tsai Ing-wen posted on Facebook that Rotary Clubs have long upheld the spirit of "Service Above Self," investing resources and fostering goodwill for society, connecting professional forces from different fields and generations to become a stable and important force in Taiwanese society.
Tsai Ing-wen said that in the past few years, Taiwan has experienced many challenges such as the pandemic, heightened geopolitical risks, and global supply chain adjustments. Amidst these challenges, Taiwan has continued to build and accumulate resilience, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of a democratic society.
She stated that during the most severe period of the pandemic, Taiwan's economic growth was better than most countries. When the Russia-Ukraine war triggered global inflation, Taiwan was able to stabilize the prices of water, electricity, oil, and gas, keeping the impact within a manageable range, and found opportunities amidst supply chain imbalances.
She said that the recent conflict in Iran is a direct test. After the war broke out, global stock markets were impacted, and Taiwan's stock market also saw significant fluctuations. However, compared to other countries, the volatility was relatively smaller, and it quickly stabilized.
Tsai Ing-wen stated that when international oil prices rose, the government successfully mitigated the impact on the economy and livelihoods through an "emergency price increase mechanism." These different challenges have all tested Taiwan's resilience, capacity, and adaptability. However, Taiwan has not lost its direction under pressure, but rather has repeatedly transformed crises into opportunities for growth.
She said that these experiences have also made the world clearly see that Taiwan is not only a key player in the global technology supply chain but also a reliable, responsible society with democratic resilience.
Tsai Ing-wen stated that in the current global situation, going it alone is becoming increasingly difficult. Whether between countries, between government and private sectors, or between different professional fields, more cooperation and understanding are needed, as well as the power to transcend differences and build consensus.
Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that the future world remains full of variables. However, as long as common values are upheld and cooperation continues, remaining calm amidst change and confident in the face of challenges, Taiwan can stand firm and will surely find its own path. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 04180418
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(Taipei, April 18) Former President Tsai Ing-wen said today at the Rotary Club's 3482 district annual meeting that Taiwan has demonstrated strong resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges including the pandemic, increased geopolitical risks, and recent impacts from the conflict in Iran. She noted that Taiwan has not only stabilized its economy but also shown the world that it is a reliable partner. She emphasized that although the future is full of variables, as long as Taiwan upholds its values and cooperates, it will surely find its own way.
Tsai Ing-wen posted on Facebook that Rotary Clubs have long upheld the spirit of "Service Above Self," investing resources and fostering goodwill for society, connecting professional forces from different fields and generations to become a stable and important force in Taiwanese society.
Tsai Ing-wen said that in the past few years, Taiwan has experienced many challenges such as the pandemic, heightened geopolitical risks, and global supply chain adjustments. Amidst these challenges, Taiwan has continued to build and accumulate resilience, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of a democratic society.
She stated that during the most severe period of the pandemic, Taiwan's economic growth was better than most countries. When the Russia-Ukraine war triggered global inflation, Taiwan was able to stabilize the prices of water, electricity, oil, and gas, keeping the impact within a manageable range, and found opportunities amidst supply chain imbalances.
She said that the recent conflict in Iran is a direct test. After the war broke out, global stock markets were impacted, and Taiwan's stock market also saw significant fluctuations. However, compared to other countries, the volatility was relatively smaller, and it quickly stabilized.
Tsai Ing-wen stated that when international oil prices rose, the government successfully mitigated the impact on the economy and livelihoods through an "emergency price increase mechanism." These different challenges have all tested Taiwan's resilience, capacity, and adaptability. However, Taiwan has not lost its direction under pressure, but rather has repeatedly transformed crises into opportunities for growth.
She said that these experiences have also made the world clearly see that Taiwan is not only a key player in the global technology supply chain but also a reliable, responsible society with democratic resilience.
Tsai Ing-wen stated that in the current global situation, going it alone is becoming increasingly difficult. Whether between countries, between government and private sectors, or between different professional fields, more cooperation and understanding are needed, as well as the power to transcend differences and build consensus.
Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that the future world remains full of variables. However, as long as common values are upheld and cooperation continues, remaining calm amidst change and confident in the face of challenges, Taiwan can stand firm and will surely find its own path. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 04180418
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