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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Emerging technologies to bring smart government to Taiwan

In remarks Thursday following a presentation by the National Development Council (NDC) on planning for smart government, Premier Lai Ching-te said that accelerating the digital transformation of government is an important policy for Taiwan to match developments within the international community.

Taiwan donates US$500,000 to Indonesia following deadly tsunamiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan donates US$500,000 to Indonesia following deadly tsunami

Taiwan's government has decided to donate US$500,000 to Indonesia to support relief efforts in the wake of a volcanic eruption and deadly tsunami over the weekend that left hundreds dead, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday.

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National languages development act passed by Legislature

The national languages development act was passed by the Legislature Dec. 25 in Taipei City, paving the way for enhanced efforts to preserve and promote Taiwan’s linguistic diversity.