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Taiwan tightens hand luggage checks at airports amid ASF fearsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan tightens hand luggage checks at airports amid ASF fears

The hand luggage of arriving passengers from China, Hong Kong and Macau are now subject to more stringent checks at Taiwan airports in a bid to prevent the entry of the African swine fever (ASF) virus, airport police said on Wednesday.

MOFA condemns China for pressuring multinational companies to change their designation of Taiwan, urges related countries to reject China’s outrageous demandsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA condemns China for pressuring multinational companies to change their designation of Taiwan, urges related countries to reject China’s outrageous demands

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns the Chinese authorities for their recent outrageous demand on 66 multinational companies to change their designation for Taiwan to “Taiwan, China.”

Taichung Customs Strengthens Protection Against African Swine Fever Contagion

Amid fears of African swine fever (ASF) spreading from China, the maximum fine for smuggling meat products into Taiwan has been raised to NT$1 million according to a decision made by Legislative Yuan recently.

Tourism brings regional and industry prosperityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tourism brings regional and industry prosperity

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday indicated that tourism policy, laws and regulations, and the face of tourism itself must advance with the times as Taiwan faces an era of globalization and competition for visitors among cities around the world. Changes should be tailored to the nation’s distinctive local attractions, as well as take into account transportation, tourists’ preferences, and the different spending patterns of group tours versus individual travelers.

MOFA appreciates public messages of support from US Congress Members following Chinese leader’s address on cross-strait tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA appreciates public messages of support from US Congress Members following Chinese leader’s address on cross-strait ties

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) appreciates the public messages of support for Taiwan by numerous Members of the US Senate and House of Representatives following a recent speech by the Chinese leader in which he advocated applying the concept of “one country, two systems” to Taiwan.

MOFA thanks US National Security Council Spokesman Marquis for supporting Taiwan and rejecting Chinese threatsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks US National Security Council Spokesman Marquis for supporting Taiwan and rejecting Chinese threats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses gratitude on behalf of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to US National Security Council Spokesman Garrett Marquis for his January 5 comments on Twitter, which reiterated support for Taiwan and rejected Chinese threats against it.

Premier Su convenes first Cabinet meeting, pledges tangible resultsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Su convenes first Cabinet meeting, pledges tangible results

Premier Su Tseng-chang convened his first Cabinet meeting Jan. 14 in Taipei City, pledging to lead his team in delivering tangible results so that the public can experience and share in the achievements of government reforms.

New premier to lead Cabinet grounded in will of the peoplePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New premier to lead Cabinet grounded in will of the people

The Executive Yuan held a joint handover ceremony Monday morning for the new premier and Cabinet ministers. Under the supervision of Vice President Chen Chien-jen, outgoing Premier Lai Ching-te handed the seal of office to incoming Premier Su Tseng-chang.

MOFA thanks scholars, former officials for speaking up for TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks scholars, former officials for speaking up for Taiwan

The letter by 44 academics, former government and military officials as well as other friends from abroad expressing strong support for Taiwan is sincerely appreciated by the people and government, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 9.

Government outlines domestic demand strategy to spur consumption, investmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Government outlines domestic demand strategy to spur consumption, investment

At a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te received a briefing on the National Development Council’s strategy for stimulating domestic demand amid expected shifts in the overall economy in 2019.