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6 allies speak up for Taiwan at Interpol general assembly in ChilePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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6 allies speak up for Taiwan at Interpol general assembly in Chile

Six of Taiwan's diplomatic allies have spoken out in support of the country at the just concluded general assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) held in Chile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday. In a statement, MOFA said the six countries that spoke during the general assembly in support of Taiwan included Belize, eSwatini, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, St. Kitts and Nevis.

Taiwan’s Interpol bid wins global supportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s Interpol bid wins global support

The staunch backing of allies and like-minded partners for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in Interpol is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oct. 19.

MOFA greatly appreciative of, encouraged by unprecedented level of international support for Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL this year

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expresses sincere gratitude to diplomatic allies and like-minded countries for adhering to professional principles and showing moral courage in voicing firm support for Taiwan’s participation in the International Criminal Police Organization, whose 88th General Assembly concluded on October 18.

COA: Taiwan stepping up ASF prevention measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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COA: Taiwan stepping up ASF prevention measures

Taiwan has strengthened its measures for preventing an outbreak of African swine fever and remains on high alert, according to the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture.

Senior U.S. diplomat condemns Beijing's bullying of TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Senior U.S. diplomat condemns Beijing's bullying of Taiwan

The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, David Stilwell, condemned Beijing's bullying of Taiwan Wednesday and pledged continued U.S. support for Taiwan's defense needs. Stilwell, the assistant secretary of the State Department's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, made the remarks at a Senate hearing that discussed the implementation of Washington's Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA).

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Premier Su receives AIT Chairman James Moriarty

Premier Su Tseng-chang met on Wednesday with American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman James Moriarty to affirm and thank AIT and Chairman Moriarty for contributions to the ongoing advancement of Taiwan-U.S. relations.

Allies and partners support Taiwan ahead of Interpol gatheringPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Allies and partners support Taiwan ahead of Interpol gathering

International allies expressed support for Taiwan's participation in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) ahead of its four-day General Assembly which will be held in Chile beginning Tuesday.

U.K., Italy lawmakers push for Taiwan's participation in InterpolPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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U.K., Italy lawmakers push for Taiwan's participation in Interpol

Parliamentarians in the United Kingdom and Italy recently called on the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to invite Taiwan to attend its General Assembly as an observer so that Taiwan cam make concrete contributions.

Number of pork products seized at customs spikes in September

Taipei, Oct. 10 (CNA) Since the beginning of September, 88 individuals arriving in Taiwan have been fined NT$200,000 (US$6,430) for attempting to enter the country with food items containing pork, the Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) for African swine fever (ASF) said Wednesday.

New Immigrants-New Forces The Ministry of the Interior Actively Cultivates and Expands the International Market TalentsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Immigrants-New Forces The Ministry of the Interior Actively Cultivates and Expands the International Market Talents

The Ministry of the Interior indicated that at present, there are approximately 540 thousand new immigrants with 410 thousand children. They are a new force for Taiwan to promote the New Southbound Policy and an important boost to Taiwan's international development.