Focus Taiwan
Date: 2016/09/03
By: Lu Hsin-hui and Elaine Hou
Taipei, Sept. 3 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) praised soldiers for their contributions to
The bitmap that represents soldiers in the three branches of Taiwan’s military posted on President Tsai Ing-wen’s Facebook page
safeguarding the country and saluted them for their efforts Saturday, Taiwan’s Armed Forces Day.
On her personal Facebook page, the president posted a bitmap that represents soldiers in the three branches of the country’s military, along with the words: “I salute each of you, who are there to safeguard our country.”
Tsai also sent a message through instant messaging app LINE to thank them for their efforts. “We’re able to live safe, happy lives because of your sacrifices and efforts. Let us salute you wholeheartedly on the Sept. 3 Armed Forces Day,” she wrote.
Meanwhile, the president went to the Martyrs’ Shrine in Taipei to pay tribute to the soldiers and officers who have died for the Republic of China. [FULL STORY]
