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Foreign Ministry thanks US lawmakers for supporting TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Ministry thanks US lawmakers for supporting Taiwan

Strong expressions of support for Taiwan from members of the U.S. Congress are sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 5.  

Nauru president visits TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nauru president visits Taiwan

President Baron Divavesi Waqa of Taiwan's Pacific island ally Nauru arrived in the country Monday for a five-day state visit, during which he will meet President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and tour the Taichung Flora Expo, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

New immigrant language tutors ready: ministryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New immigrant language tutors ready: ministry

To prepare for the official implementation of “new immigrant language” courses in the 2019-2020 school year, the Ministry of Education has trained more than 2,000 part-time teachers and developed pilot programs for teaching the languages remotely in 44 schools, the ministry said yesterday.

Taiwan to push bid for CPTPP as it comes into force: MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to push bid for CPTPP as it comes into force: MOFA

Taiwan will continue to demonstrate its determination to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday as the free trade agreement took effect.

Premier calls for stronger multiagency effort on intelligent transport systemsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier calls for stronger multiagency effort on intelligent transport systems

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday touted the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ (MOTC) intelligent transportation systems development program, which he said is boosting Taiwan’s smart transport industry and enabling technological integration across multiple disciplines.

MOFA touts Taiwan’s 2018 foreign policy achievementsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA touts Taiwan’s 2018 foreign policy achievements

Taiwan’s foreign policy in 2018 strengthened relations with key partners, defended the country’s sovereignty and values, enhanced travel convenience for the people and raised the nation’s global profile, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dec. 30.

Foreign Ministry thanks US for signing Asia Reassurance Initiative Act into lawPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Ministry thanks US for signing Asia Reassurance Initiative Act into law

The friendship and support extended to Taiwan by the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. are sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 1.

MOFA welcomes enactment of Asia Reassurance Initiative Act by US governmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes enactment of Asia Reassurance Initiative Act by US government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) welcomes and appreciates the enactment of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (ARIA) by the United States government.

Year-end press conference highlights government successes, goals for futurePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Year-end press conference highlights government successes, goals for future

Premier Lai Ching-te, joined by Vice Premier Shih Jun-ji, Executive Yuan Secretary-General Cho Jung-tai and Executive Yuan Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka, held a year-end press conference on Friday.

Executive Yuan passes draft amendments to Patent ActPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Executive Yuan passes draft amendments to Patent Act

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved draft amendments to portions of the Patent Act to create a more robust patent protection system and promote industrial innovation.