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A Meaningful Friendship: Eswatini Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane

The Hon. Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini, says that her first impression of Taiwan is that its population is large, but its cities are clean. She also remarks that it is very green.

A Taiwanese Aria in an Orange: Into the Jamiverse with Ke YaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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A Taiwanese Aria in an Orange: Into the Jamiverse with Ke Ya

Despite earning the prestigious Double Gold at the World’s Original Marmalade Awards, Ke Ya’s exploration continues apace. If British jams are rich and robust, and Japanese jams are delicate and refined, then what defines the soul of “Taiwanese-style jam”?

Yang Sen’s Secret: From Brute Force to Superior TechniquePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Yang Sen’s Secret: From Brute Force to Superior Technique

Incredibly, the secret behind Yang Sen’s transition from also-­ran to world record breaker was a return to square one.

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Never Give Up — Tug-of-War Coach Kuo Sheng

“When everyone is pulling together, as we move farther backward we all realize victory is ours!”—Coach Kuo Sheng, Taipei Jingmei Girls High School

Saying It with Chocolates — Queenie Wu’s Q SweetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Saying It with Chocolates — Queenie Wu’s Q Sweet

Queenie Wu dazzled the world of artisan chocolates by winning six Golds at the Inter­national Chocolate Awards between 2020 and 2024. Since she established Q Sweet in 2015, she has been expressing her heart and soul through chocolate.

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Angels of Love: Catholicism in Taiwan

Agroup of people from distant countries, renowned for their belief that “God Lis love,” have traveled vast distances to dedicate their lives to the land and people of Taiwan. They are the priests and nuns who protect the vulnerable, pass on culture, and inspire people with their selfless devotion.

Words from the Wise: 50 Years of Memorable QuotesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Words from the Wise: 50 Years of Memorable Quotes

Many universally known public figures like Lee Yuan-tseh, Morris Chang, Lin Hwai-min, and Ang Lee were interviewed by Taiwan Panorama when they were relatively new to the public sphere. It’s fascinating today to revisit some of the thoughts they shared with us in the past.

Representing the Happiest Country on Earth: Finland Trade Center Director Lauri RaunioPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Representing the Happiest Country on Earth: Finland Trade Center Director Lauri Raunio

The Formosa : Finland : Fest (F : F : F) music festival will take place in Helsinki on November 27.
After hearing music by Representative Freddy Lim of the Taipei Representative Office in Finland, who is lead singer of the heavy metal band Chthonic, Representative Lauri Raunio of the Finland Trade Center in Taiwan (FTCT) said: “It’s very energizing and fits well for Finns.”

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Let’s Rock! Taiwanese Heavy Metal Shreds in Finland

Taiwan and Finland are separated by 8,000 kilometers of distance and 40 degrees of latitude, but both adhere to the universal values of human rights, freedom, and democracy.
Another thing that Taiwan and Finland have in common is heavy metal music. Representative Freddy Lim of the Taipei Representative Office in Finland tells us: “Our two countries not only have historical and geopolitical similarities, but also many similarities in terms of heavy metal creativity,

Sending Blessings to the Vatican: Hsieh Sheng-Min’s Religious Art ExhibitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Sending Blessings to the Vatican: Hsieh Sheng-Min’s Religious Art Exhibit

Auspicious paintings use images as visual metaphors to herald good fortune, attract blessings, and avert evil, delighting viewers with a mixture of the sacred and the secular. The Catholic Church has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year, and Hsieh Sheng-min, an expert in auspicious painting, was invited to participate in the Taiwan Cultural Year in Europe by showing his works at the Vatican.