Radio Taiwan International
Date: 30 August, 2019
By: Leslie Liao

President Tsai presented members of the community awards for outstanding service to defense awareness education.

.President Tsai Ing-wen says that her years as commander-in-chief of the armed forces have brought about three big military achievements. Tsai was speaking during and Armed Forces Day award ceremony on Friday.

Tsai said that she has boosted the country’s overall defenses, advanced the domestic defense industry, and fostered both domestic morale and international support. Tsai said that the United States’ willingness to sell Taiwan M1A2 Abrams tanks and advanced F-16V fighter jets is an example of how the international community has recognized Taiwan’s commitment to staunch defense measures.

Tsai also said that her administration is doing everything it can to upgrade soldiers’ gear.
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