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MOFA Minister Wu proud of high regard for Taiwan by USPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA Minister Wu proud of high regard for Taiwan by US

Taiwan is “damn proud” of its recognition by the U.S. government as “a reliable partner, a democratic success story and a force for good in the world,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu said during an address at the World Affairs Council March 11 in Los Angeles.

NSC rolls out ‘one country, two systems’ response measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NSC rolls out ‘one country, two systems’ response measures

Measures aimed at countering the “one country, two systems” formula for unifying Taiwan with China were unveiled March 11 by the National Security Council.

Taiwan appoints first Ambassador at Large for religious freedom, makes donation to US International Religious Freedom FundPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan appoints first Ambassador at Large for religious freedom, makes donation to US International Religious Freedom Fund

The US Department of State held the first Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in July 2018, launching the Potomac Plan of Action that called on participating states to create Ambassador at Large positions for religious freedom. The US Department of State also announced the establishment of the International Religious Freedom Fund (I-ReFF) that encourages countries to make donations and leverage related resources for the promotion of religious freedom around the world.

US religious freedom envoy Brownback touches down in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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US religious freedom envoy Brownback touches down in Taiwan

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback is visiting Taiwan March 10-13, reflecting the strong friendship between the like-minded partners, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Smart manufacturing base in Kaohsiung to boost local economy

Vice Premier Chen Chi-mai on Monday attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new smart manufacturing base at the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone, saying the Kaohsiung and Nanzih export processing zones will connect the internet of things with artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing to boost and energize Kaohsiung’s industrial development.

Biomedical industry growing on the back of new drugs, medical devicesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Biomedical industry growing on the back of new drugs, medical devices

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang applauded strong results from the Ministry of Science and Technology’s (MOST) Biomedical Industry Innovation Program in 2018, including overall revenue growth of 5.5 percent to NT$514.1 billion (US$17 billion), and higher numbers of drug and device approvals received domestically and abroad. Taiwan also became a member of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use last ye

On Women’s Day, Premier Su thanks women for contributions to Taiwan

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, to be celebrated March 8, Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday conveyed his gratitude to all the women of Taiwan, whether at home or in the workplace, for making quiet yet significant contributions to the nation.

Foreign minister to speak on Taiwan's role in Indo-PacificPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign minister to speak on Taiwan's role in Indo-Pacific

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) has been invited to speak in Los Angeles later this month on Taiwan's possible role in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday.

MOFA vows to expand Taiwan’s international space via closer NGO cooperationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA vows to expand Taiwan’s international space via closer NGO cooperation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is redoubling efforts to expand Taiwan’s international space on the back of closer cooperation with local nongovernmental organizations, according to MOFA Deputy Minister Hsu Szu-chien Feb. 23.

Taiwan opens first testing facility for self-driving vehicles

Taiwan’s first self-contained testing facility for self-driving vehicles had its grand opening on Monday. Located in Tainan City’s Shalun District, the Taiwan CAR Lab hosts a unique testing environment closely modeled on actual traffic and street conditions characteristic of Southeast Asia.