Radio Taiwan Intwernational
Date: 03 September, 2019
By: Paula Chao

President Tsai Ing-wen has called on the public to show their appreciation for soldiers on Armed Forces Day. Tsai was speaking on Tuesday, September 3rd, which is Armed Forces Day in Taiwan. She spoke during a meeting with representatives of the business sector that have shown their appreciation for the military.

President Tsai said soldiers deserve to be treated well as they shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy. Since taking office in 2016, Tsai said the government has strengthened military training, upgraded the armed forces’ professional skills, and poured resources into building a good environment for them.    [FULL  STORY]