
Former President Tsai Ing-wen posted on Facebook during her visit to the United States, saying that although she was in San Francisco and did not return to Taiwan to participate in the National Day, she still celebrated with local Taiwanese overseas Chinese and American friends who support Taiwan, feeling the familiar Taiwanese flavor, and wished Taiwan peace and freedom, and continued to expand into the world.
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Tsai Ing-wen made her first visit to the United States after resigning as President of the Republic of China in May 2024. Coinciding with the National Day of the Republic of China, she interacted with overseas Taiwanese through social platforms.
Former President Tsai Ing-wen, who is visiting the United States, said on Facebook that people who are in the United States for National Day this year, although not in Taiwan, are still celebrating in San Francisco with many Taiwanese friends, and they also feel the familiar Taiwanese flavor. She thanked those around the world who continue to work hard for Taiwan and make friends for Taiwan, and wished Taiwan peace and freedom as it continues to move toward the world.
Tsai Ing-wen's first visit to the United States after retiring as president coincided with National Day. She shared her feelings on celebrating National Day with Taiwanese friends in San Francisco, USA, through Facebook.
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She said that this year's National Day was in the United States. Although she was not in Taiwan, she still celebrated with many Taiwanese friends in San Francisco and felt a very familiar Taiwanese flavor.
Tsai Ing-wen said that some people came to the United States very early to work hard, while others only settled here in the past few years. Everyone is working hard in different fields, starting a family, and in their own communities, letting more people know about Taiwan.
She said that there were also many American friends who had long cared about and supported Taiwan to celebrate together. It was a very warm thing for her to see everyone gather together because of Taiwan.
Tsai Ing-wen pointed out that in recent years, Taiwan has stepped into the world step by step, and behind it there are many overseas Taiwanese who have used their own ways to help Taiwan make friends; there are also many international friends who are willing to get to know Taiwan and support Taiwan. So today, no matter where you are in Taiwan or where you are in the world, let’s bless our hometown together. She also thanked all those around the world who continue to work hard for Taiwan and make friends for Taiwan. She also wished Taiwan peace and freedom and continued to go global.

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