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Indigenous teens to meet New Zealand ancestral cousinsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indigenous teens to meet New Zealand ancestral cousins

A group of teenagers from Taiwan’s Tsou tribe is set to visit New Zealand Feb. 14-21 as part of Hawaiki Project, an initiative launched in 2018 to boost cultural exchange between the two countries’ indigenous groups.

Former health ministers back petition on Taiwan’s WHO admission

A cross-party group of five former Taiwanese health ministers on Thursday urged the public to support a petition calling for Taiwan’s admission to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Relief package drafted to counter coronavirus impact on the artsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Relief package drafted to counter coronavirus impact on the arts

In response to the projected consequences of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the Ministry of Culture has been working on mapping out the necessary precautions required for Ministry-affiliated venues while drafting a relief package to alleviate the outbreak's impact on culture and the arts.

ASEAN basketball games in Taiwan postponed due to entry restrictions

Taipei, Feb. 7 (CNA) The ASEAN basketball league (ABL) has postponed its upcoming games in Taiwan due to the government's ban on the entry of certain travelers as part of its prevention efforts against the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Education Division in Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh Co-hosts Conference for Mandarin Teachers in Central VietnamPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Education Division in Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh Co-hosts Conference for Mandarin Teachers in Central Vietnam

Dr. Thi Thanh Phuong, Vice Rector of the University of Foreign Languages and Studies gave a welcoming speech in which she said that the relations between Taiwan and Vietnam are very close, and that this conference would certainly enhance Mandarin teaching in central Vietnam. She also said that the university was very happy to cohost this event and will continue to work with the Education Division in the future.

Intensive Mandarin Program for Malaysian Officials and Teachers held in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Intensive Mandarin Program for Malaysian Officials and Teachers held in Taiwan

A prime aim of this professional development program was to promote further collaboration between Malaysia and Taiwan in the field of Chinese language learning and teaching. The program was organized with the support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, and the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia. The participants, from each of the states in Malaysia, were assigned by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

Taiwan-France Night of Ideas calls for eco-balance, sustainable livingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-France Night of Ideas calls for eco-balance, sustainable living

"La Nuit des idées," or the Night of Ideas, returned to Taipei on Jan. 31 with a renewed focus on climate change, the greenhouse effect, and how humanity can coexist prosperously with conservation goals. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and the French Office in Taipei in partnership with Institut Français, the event saw passionate discussions on ways of sustainable living to offset the global environmental crisis.

Taiwan strengthens family foundations in NSP country MyanmarPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan strengthens family foundations in NSP country Myanmar

Taiwan is successfully sharing its nongovernmental organization expertise with New Southbound Policy target countries such as Myanmar in areas spanning education, environmental protection, humanitarian aid, medical assistance and public health.

China virus outbreak affects Taiwan fruit farmer fortunesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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China virus outbreak affects Taiwan fruit farmer fortunes

It’s the first day of work after the extended Lunar New Year holiday. Fruit farmers in southeastern Taiwan’s Taitung County head out to the fields to collect custard apples that are as big as a baby’s head. Fruit farmer Lee Chung-wu says that this batch of custard apples is headed to Singapore.

Taipei book fair to be postponed until May in wake of coronavirusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei book fair to be postponed until May in wake of coronavirus

The 2020 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE), which saw 580,000 visitors last year, has been postponed until May in the wake of escalating fears over the spread of a new coronavirus, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) said in a statement Thursday. The MOC statement said that the 2020 TIBE, which was originally scheduled to be held Feb. 4-9 at Taipei World Trade Center will now be held May 7-12.