Today (27th) is the Small New Year’s Eve in Taiwan, and the President of the Republic of China, Lai Ching-te, delivered a lunar new year speech. He stated that in the new year, the government will continue to work hard to build the country, develop the economy, and benefit the people. He is committed to implementing three major missions, safeguarding the country’s survival and development, and also hopes for harmony among political parties and social unity to keep the country moving forward.
President Lai Ching-te specially recorded a video to wish the people of the country a happy new year, delivering his lunar new year speech. The full text is as follows:
Dear fellow countrymen, hello everyone! Today is the Small New Year’s Eve. At this moment, maybe you are on your way home, preparing for the Lunar New Year’s Eve dinner, or even busy at work.
I want to thank everyone for their hard work in the past year. Together, we have faced many challenges and continued Taiwan’s progress and development, playing a more significant role internationally.
Every Taiwanese is a hero of Taiwan. In the new year, the government will continue to work hard to build the country, develop the economy, and benefit the people.
Not long ago, I had dinner with the Hongdao Foundation and elderly living alone, and gathered around the stove with children from family support centers. I hope everyone will also pay attention to the elderly, children, and disadvantaged people around them, following the principle “Respect the old and cherish the young.” Starting this year, the government will promote the “Youth Billion Overseas Dream Fund Program” to help young people achieve their dreams.
I will firmly implement the three major missions: safeguarding the country’s survival and development, protecting the lives and property of the people, taking care of the lives of 23 million citizens, and ensuring that “Taiwan remains brave,” so that everyone has a bright future.
As the saying goes, harmony brings prosperity. I sincerely hope that every family will have peace, reunion, and happiness. The same goes for the country. I hope for political harmony and social unity, working together to keep the country moving forward!
In the new year, I wish everyone good health, prosperity, and a happy Lunar New Year!