Tsai Ing-wen attends women leaders' summit in Italy

Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen recently participated in the Global Women Leaders Summit in Italy, an event that brought together current and former female leaders from around the world, including former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Tsai, who attended the summit from Monday to Thursday, shared her insights on critical global issues such as artificial intelligence, digital technology, and climate change. She stressed the importance of international and intergenerational collaboration to tackle these challenges effectively. "Despite the complex international situation we face, we remain confident that the power of democracy, technology and civil society can jointly create a safer, more trustworthy digital future that better serves the public interest," Tsai stated.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted Tsai's engagement with Italian lawmakers, think tank academics, and Taiwanese students during her visit. The ministry noted that Tsai's participation, alongside her discussions with global leaders, helps bring Taiwan closer to international decision-making circles.

Legislator Rosalia Wu commented that Tsai, since leaving office, has effectively leveraged her former head of state status to navigate diplomatic constraints. Wu views Tsai's efforts as complementary to President William Lai's official diplomatic initiatives, creating a "division of labor" that helps deepen Taiwan's connections with Europe.

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Despite the complex international situation we face, we remain confident that the power of democracy, technology and civil society can jointly create a safer, more trustworthy digital future that better serves the public interest