Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)

Vice President Annette Lu recognized the prize-winning companies’efforts to eliminate workplace gender discriminations in a separate meeting with the corporate executives.

Lu said she appreciated Taiwan voters' generosity to send her into the Presidential Office with ballots in last March's presidential election.

"Although the immature local social environment has caused me some difficulties simply because of my gender, I still recognize our country's achievement in turning a new page in gender equality and harmony through last year's election," said Lu, the ROC's first female vice president.

Lu said she hopes Taiwan will make even faster progress toward gender harmony and equality in the 21st century.