VP Shares Taiwanese-American Astronaut's View of Taiwan: Committed to Being a Trusted Global Partner
On Earth Day, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim shared a photo of Taiwan taken from the ISS by Taiwan-born NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, reaffirming Taiwan's dedication to sustainability and global partnership.
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(CNA Reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 22nd) Today is Earth Day. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim shared a photo on Facebook showing Taiwan taken from the International Space Station by Taiwan-born NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren during his first mission. She emphasized that Taiwan is continuously strengthening key social infrastructure such as national security, energy, and medical care, actively promoting sustainable transition, and committing to becoming a trustworthy partner in the world.
The Vice President stated on Facebook that on April 22, Earth Day, she wanted to share a special perspective with everyone. It is a photo of Taiwan taken from the International Space Station by "Taiwan-born" NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren during his first space mission.
She said that looking back at Earth and gazing at Taiwan from space evokes respect for the vastness of the universe and prompts reflection on how to contribute more sustainable actions and responsibilities for this beautiful planet.
Facing multiple challenges such as climate change and geopolitical tensions, the Vice President noted that Taiwan is continuously reinforcing critical social infrastructure—including national security, energy, and medical care—proactively driving a sustainable transition to become a trusted partner globally.
She emphasized that sustainability is never a solitary fight, calling for joint efforts to protect our beautiful home and leave a more hopeful future for the next generation. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang)
(CNA Reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 22nd) Today is Earth Day. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim shared a photo on Facebook showing Taiwan taken from the International Space Station by Taiwan-born NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren during his first mission. She emphasized that Taiwan is continuously strengthening key social infrastructure such as national security, energy, and medical care, actively promoting sustainable transition, and committing to becoming a trustworthy partner in the world.
The Vice President stated on Facebook that on April 22, Earth Day, she wanted to share a special perspective with everyone. It is a photo of Taiwan taken from the International Space Station by "Taiwan-born" NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren during his first space mission.
She said that looking back at Earth and gazing at Taiwan from space evokes respect for the vastness of the universe and prompts reflection on how to contribute more sustainable actions and responsibilities for this beautiful planet.
Facing multiple challenges such as climate change and geopolitical tensions, the Vice President noted that Taiwan is continuously reinforcing critical social infrastructure—including national security, energy, and medical care—proactively driving a sustainable transition to become a trusted partner globally.
She emphasized that sustainability is never a solitary fight, calling for joint efforts to protect our beautiful home and leave a more hopeful future for the next generation. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang)