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Premier Chen inspects ASF prevention measures at Taoyuan International AirportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Chen inspects ASF prevention measures at Taoyuan International Airport

Premier Chen Chien-jen visited Taoyuan International Airport to inspect measures preventing African swine fever from entering Taiwan Dec. 25, underscoring the government’s dedication to safeguarding the food industry and citizens’ health.

Taiwan tightens border checks against African swine feverPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan tightens border checks against African swine fever

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Chen Chien-jen received a Ministry of Agriculture briefing on measures to guard against African swine fever (ASF) and protect Taiwan's pig population. The premier said preparations must be made to combat ASF during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday period when large crowds of inbound travelers may bring animal products into the country.

Premier announces end to nationwide classical swine fever vaccinationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier announces end to nationwide classical swine fever vaccinations

After receiving a briefing from the Council of Agriculture on Thursday, Premier Chen Chien-jen announced the end of nationwide classical swine fever vaccinations for Taiwan’s hog population, effective July 1, 2023. This milestone builds upon the nation’s previous successful eradication of foot-and-mouth disease.

Hogs in the Limelight: Taiwan’s Pork Industry Forges AheadPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Hogs in the Limelight: Taiwan’s Pork Industry Forges Ahead

Taiwanese snack foods are famous worldwide, and the critical ingredient in dishes like braised pork over rice and xiaolongbao is none other than pork. In recent years Taiwan has progressively eliminated foot and mouth disease and successfully blocked African swine fever from entering the country, and this year will halt vaccinations for classical swine fever. If no cases emerge in the following year, Taiwan hopes to be the first country in Asia to eradicate these three major pig diseases.

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Taiwan, US stage agricultural sciences, technology cooperation meeting

The 2023 Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation Meeting on Agricultural Sciences and Technology wrapped up March 6 in Taipei City, spotlighting the like-minded partners’ commitment to boosting reciprocal research ties, according to the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture.

NIA Kaohsiung City First Service Center to Invite New Immigrants for Lunar New Year and Propagate ASFPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NIA Kaohsiung City First Service Center to Invite New Immigrants for Lunar New Year and Propagate ASF

National Immigration Agency (Kaohsiung City First Service Center) held an activity and invited, a Cambodian new immigrant(徐閤芸), as a lecturer to introduce interesting Lunar New Year customs in Southeast Asian countries. And propagate the prevention of African swine fever.

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NIA to Invite New Immigrants to Experience Vietnamese Rice Dumplings

National Immigration Agency (Penghu County First Service Center) currently held a spring festival cultural activity at new immigrants family association in Magong City, Penghu County. New immigrant from Vietnam (阮氏鳳) was invited as lecturer to introduce traditional Vietnamese festival cuisine for the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Premier touts successes in combating major animal diseasesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier touts successes in combating major animal diseases

At Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, the Council of Agriculture (COA) delivered a report on the results of disease prevention work carried out during the last few years against several major animal diseases. Premier Su Tseng-chang noted that Taiwan has recorded no cases of goat pox for more than 10 years, has successfully prevented African swine fever from entering its borders and has eradicated foot-and-mouth disease from the nation. Meanwhile, Taiwan continues to make great strides toward ending vac

Fines to be imposed for bringing Thai pork into Taiwan

People who try to bring pork or pork products from Thailand into Taiwan will be fined at least NT$200,000 (US$7,218) after African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in the Southeast Asian nation, the Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) for ASF said Tuesday.

New residents “without National Health Insurance card” can receive Quintuple stimulus vouchers? National Immigration Agency (Hsinchu City Service Station) answersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New residents “without National Health Insurance card” can receive Quintuple stimulus vouchers? National Immigration Agency (Hsinchu City Service Station) answers

According to the “4wayvoice”, with the start of literacy classes in Chinese for new residents at Zhongzheng Elementary School (中正國小), Hsinchu County, National Immigration Agency (Hsinchu City Service Station) entered the campus to promote the importance of African Swine Fever (ASF) prevention in multiple languages. The details of quintuple stimulus vouchers and extra-bonus vouchers are introduced as well, encouraging the new residents to collect the vouchers to boost Taiwan’s economy.