Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-10-22

President Tsai Ing-wen says that Taiwan is duty-bound to promoting sustainable

President Tsai Ing-wen speaks at the opening of the 2017 International Symposium on Sustainability Science on Sunday. (CNA photo)

development. Her remarks came Sunday at a symposium sponsored by Academia Sinica, the nation’s top research body.

The 2017 International Symposium on Sustainability Science brought together nearly 500 researchers and experts from about a dozen countries. This year’s symposium is focusing on opportunities in energy transformation and reducing air pollution.

In her speech at the opening, President Tsai said that she wanted to make it clear that “Taiwan is ready to help advance environmental sustainability, not just here in Taiwan but also in the region and the world.” She said that Taiwan’s efforts demonstrate that the country is doing everything it can as a responsible member of the international community. Tsai said Taiwan has seen the effects of global warming, with record-breaking temperatures
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