Radio Taiwan International
Date: 18 May, 2020
By: Natalie Tso
President Tsai (left) with Vice President Chen and his wife Lo Fong-pin at the award ceremony (CNA photo)
Tsai thanked Chen for his contributions to Taiwan, including leading the pension reform committee, advancing human rights, and interacting with religious groups. The president also spoke about Chen’s visits to Taiwan's diplomatic allies and the key role he played in helping Taiwan contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tsai said, “As a world-renowned epidemiologist, Vice President Chen offered his expertise to our team. It is because of his expertise and the Central Epidemic Command Center that he established when he was health minister, that Taiwan has been able to handle the outbreak well and make a contribution to the world.”
Chen also spoke at Monday’s ceremony. He said that all of the honor belongs to the people of Taiwan and to his wife. He also praised President Tsai for her leadership, describing her as a good shepherd, leading the people to green pastures and quiet waters. [FULL STORY]
