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Two more Taiwanese boxers qualify for Tokyo OlympicsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Two more Taiwanese boxers qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Taiwanese boxers Huang Hsiao-wen (黃筱雯) and Wu Shih-yi (吳詩儀) advanced to the semifinals of the Asia/Oceania Olympic Boxing Qualification event in Jordan on Monday, thereby earning places in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Second Taiwan-made Thai brake van returns from Bangkok

After more than fifty years of service in Southeast Asia, a Thai brake van numbered BV-15078 is scheduled to arrive at Keelung Harbor from Thailand in late March. As an important relic of the nation's railroad history, this Taiwan-produced railcar made its way on March 9 from Bang Sue Station in Bangkok to Thailand's largest harbor Laem Chabang Port, and will join the collection of the upcoming National Railway Museum upon return.

‘Sensory Yoga’Photos - New Southbound Policy
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‘Sensory Yoga’

In the age of technology, as information becomes more transparent due to data analysis, one's understanding of the world also becomes more updated, in-depth, and increasingly more comprehensive. Today's technology is capable of simulating the world and its events in a very realistic manner, creating scenarios that blur the line between reality and fiction.

National Theater and Concert Hall closes for disinfection

The National Theater and Concert Hall (NTCH) will be temporarily shut down for disinfection, the performing arts center said Friday, after an Australian composer and violist who performed there was diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease a day earlier. All performances at the National Concert Hall were canceled on Friday and will also be canceled over the weekend, while the National Theater Hall will cancel its events on Saturday and Sunday as disinfection takes place, according to the center.

Visitor numbers at National Palace Museum plunge amid virus scare

Visitor numbers to the National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei plunged dramatically in February as the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak discouraged travel and outings in public venues. Only 62,144 people visited the popular tourist attraction in February, down 85 percent from the 407,593 visitors in February 2019 and down about 70 percent from the previous month, according to figures released Friday by the museum.

U.S. could learn from Taiwan's COVID-19 response measures: scholarsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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U.S. could learn from Taiwan's COVID-19 response measures: scholars

Scholars at Stanford University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) praised Taiwan's response to the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday, adding that the U.S. could learn from Taiwan's response measures.

Taiwan ranked Asia’s second-freest place in new reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan ranked Asia’s second-freest place in new report

Freedom House has ranked Taiwan as Asia’s second-freest place in the 2020 edition of its annual “Freedom in the World” report. Taiwan scored 93 out of a possible 100 points, putting it second only to Japan in the Asian region. China received only ten points. The erosion of democracy in Hong Kong led the territory to lose four points during the past year, with a final score of 55 points.

COVID-19 prevention guide for performances, exhibitions in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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COVID-19 prevention guide for performances, exhibitions in Taiwan

To reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, all affiliated orchestras and troupes of the Ministry of Culture will postpone their upcoming oversea performances. The Ministry is also urging art event organizers that have planned to invite performance groups from high-risk areas to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to determine whether the proposed events should proceed.

MOFA launches 2020 youth ambassador programPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA launches 2020 youth ambassador program

The International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program is now open for entries through to the end of next month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced March 3, spotlighting government efforts to foster the next generation of diplomatic talent.

Taiwan Hockey Team wins Gold in the U18 World CupPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Hockey Team wins Gold in the U18 World Cup

On January 29 the Taiwanese Women's Youth Ice Hockey Team made history by winning the U18 World Cup Ice Hockey Tournament held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, for the first time ever.