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Taiwan working with Google to create intelligent TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan working with Google to create intelligent Taiwan

Vice Premier Chen Chi-mai attended Google’s Intelligent Taiwan 2019 event on Wednesday, where he thanked the internet giant for helping Taiwan lay a strong foundation for technological innovation.

Taiwan-US stage GCTF anti-corruption workshop in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-US stage GCTF anti-corruption workshop in Taipei

An international training workshop on anti-corruption in the public and private sectors kicked off March 26 in Taipei City, bringing together 30 law enforcement officials from 20 countries and territories to share information and best practices.

Taiwan, Palau sign agreement on indigenous cultural exchangesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Palau sign agreement on indigenous cultural exchanges

An agreement on expanding indigenous cultural exchanges was inked March 23 by Taiwan and Palau, underscoring the allies’ commitment to deepening bilateral ties through exploration of their shared Austronesian heritage.

Taiwan, US launch Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance ConsultationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US launch Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultation

Taiwan and the U.S. jointly launched the Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultation March 19 in Taipei City, reflecting the strength of bilateral relations and a shared commitment to promoting freedom, democracy and rules-based order in the region and beyond.

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Taiwan, U.S. launch Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations

Taiwan and the United States on Tuesday jointly announced the launch of a new dialogue mechanism to achieve closer bilateral cooperation and to defend and promote shared values.

Three X-ray Machines Added by Kaohsiung Customs to Help Prevent Invasion of ASFPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Three X-ray Machines Added by Kaohsiung Customs to Help Prevent Invasion of ASF

In order to prevent the invasion of African Swine Fever (ASF), the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan (BAPHIQ) and customs have been strengthening border inspection by conducting thorough inspections on carry-on baggage of all air passengers arriving from high risk regions such as Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau since January 16, 2019.

2018 Yushan Forum Report: Asian Dialogue for Innovation and ProgressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2018 Yushan Forum Report: Asian Dialogue for Innovation and Progress

The Yushan Forum: Asian Dialogue for Innovation and Progress (ADIP) is a platform for Asian regional dialogue initiated by Taiwan.

Premier: Help companies move back and invest in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier: Help companies move back and invest in Taiwan

At a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang directed government agencies to make every effort to clear investment obstacles faced by overseas Taiwanese companies looking to return home. These companies will help transform and upgrade domestic industries while laying a strong foundation for Taiwan’s economic future. Companies that have remained in Taiwan deserve recognition and encouragement as well, he said.

Taiwan makes US$1 million commitment to US State Department’s International Religious Freedom FundPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan makes US$1 million commitment to US State Department’s International Religious Freedom Fund

Taiwan will contribute US$1 million over five years to the U.S. Department of State’s International Religious Freedom Fund, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs March 12.

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Taiwan to donate US$1 million to U.S. Religious Freedom Fund

Taiwan announced Tuesday that it will donate US$1 million to a U.S.-initiated fund to help persecuted religious minorities around the world.