Taiwan Today
Date: August 22, 2016
President Tsai Ing-wen highlighted Aug. 20 the government’s achievements during her first three
President Tsai Ing-wen discusses her administration’s achievements and policy directions during an event for local and international media Aug. 20 at Taipei Guest House. (UDN)
months in office and outlined future policy directions in an address for local and international media at Taipei Guest House ahead of Taiwan’s annual Journalists’ Day Sept. 1.
Tsai said since she assumed office in May, her administration has been committed to solving social problems that have persisted for many years, such as the issue of historical and transitional justice for the nation’s indigenous peoples.
On Aug. 1, the president issued an apology on behalf of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government for the past treatment of indigenous groups and pledged to promote reconciliation, implement the Indigenous Peoples Basic Law, and establish a platform for autonomous rule of traditional lands and territories.
In her address, she noted her administration’s efforts to tackle disagreements between employers and workers regarding amendments to the nation’s labor laws. The government is sparing no effort in communicating with the two sides and seeking a consensus, the president said. [FULL STORY]
