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Fight against misinformation to balance free speech with social orderPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Fight against misinformation to balance free speech with social order

Following a briefing at Thursday’s weekly meeting of the Cabinet on measures to counter the harms caused by misinformation, Premier Lai Ching-te said that the government will act against the deliberate dissemination of false information that gives rise to fear and panic among the public.

Canadian Technology Accelerator project launched in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Canadian Technology Accelerator project launched in Taiwan

The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA), a project to help connect Canadian technology companies to the local market, launched on Wednesday in Taiwan.

Taiwan admitted into APEC privacy systemPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan admitted into APEC privacy system

Taiwan has been admitted into the Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the National Development Council (NDC) said Monday.

Taiwan-US workshop on empowering women leaders gets underway in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-US workshop on empowering women leaders gets underway in Taipei

The workshop Achieving 50-50: Empowering Women Leaders in the Indo-Pacific Region kicked off Dec. 10 in Taipei City, bringing together 30 experts, officials and representatives from 14 countries to discuss best practices and share experiences.

Premier emphasizes continuity in meeting with business groupsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier emphasizes continuity in meeting with business groups

Premier Lai Ching-te on Tuesday met with the heads of six major business groups in Taiwan to gather feedback on the nation’s current economic situation. The meeting began with presentations by the National Development Council and the Ministry of Economic Affairs on the development of an action plan to welcome Taiwanese businesses in China home and a new economic immigration bill, as well as related measures.

Premier lays out blueprint to make Taiwan bilingual by 2030Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier lays out blueprint to make Taiwan bilingual by 2030

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the government has drafted a blueprint for making Taiwan a bilingual nation by 2030, a major policy goal that will enhance the nation’s competitiveness. He instructed all government agencies to actively implement the blueprint’s strategies and measures in a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to the goal.

Winners of New Southbound Policy short film competition honored in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Winners of New Southbound Policy short film competition honored in Taipei

The winners of the New Southbound Policy short film competition were honored at an award ceremony Dec. 4 in Taipei City.

Foreign Ministry thanks UK for supporting Taiwan’s UNFCCC participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Ministry thanks UK for supporting Taiwan’s UNFCCC participation

U.K. support for Taiwan’s participation in international climate change organizations is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dec. 1.

Taiwan center, telecom firms sign pact to create mobile ID systemPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan center, telecom firms sign pact to create mobile ID system

An agreement on joint development of a mobile ID network, a system allowing clients to use their SIM card as a form of secure electronic identification, was concluded by Taiwan ID Center and five local telecom companies Nov. 28 in Taipei City.

Cabinet passes new economic immigration billPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cabinet passes new economic immigration bill

The Executive Yuan on Thursday passed a new economic immigration bill aimed at recruiting and retaining foreign talent. The bill, drafted by the National Development Council, will now go to the Legislature for review and debate.