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MOFA thanks allies, like-minded partners for supporting Taiwan’s Interpol bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks allies, like-minded partners for supporting Taiwan’s Interpol bid

The staunch support of diplomatic allies, like-minded countries and foreign media outlets for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in Interpol is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nov. 16.

Tsai inaugurates National Communications and Cyber Security Center in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai inaugurates National Communications and Cyber Security Center in Taipei

President Tsai Ing-wen inaugurated the National Communications and Cyber Security Center Nov. 15 in Taipei City, describing the facility as a milestone in government efforts to safeguard the country’s information infrastructure.

MOFA Minister Wu, Legislative Yuan President Su laud role of parliamentary diplomacyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA Minister Wu, Legislative Yuan President Su laud role of parliamentary diplomacy

Parliamentary diplomacy plays a key role in advancing Taiwan’s foreign policy and strengthening relations with like-minded countries, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu Nov. 14.

Legislative Yuan President Su Jia-chyuan delivers speech on parliamentary diplomacy at MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Legislative Yuan President Su Jia-chyuan delivers speech on parliamentary diplomacy at MOFA

President of the Legislative Yuan Su Jia-chyuan delivered a speech on parliamentary diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on November 14, discussing new concepts on promoting such diplomacy and leveraging national strengths to share Taiwan’s experience with other countries. Using concrete examples, he provided insight into flexible and pragmatic ways of conducting parliamentary diplomacy.

Preliminary results of anti-money laundering review positive for TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Preliminary results of anti-money laundering review positive for Taiwan

Following the completion of a two-week mutual evaluation by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in Taiwan, the mutual evaluation committee on Friday announced its preliminary results. While the report has yet to be finalized, the committee said this morning that Taiwan had made clear progress over the last two years, thanks to high-level government support and the cooperation of the public and private sectors.

Premier encourages public to visit Taichung flora expoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier encourages public to visit Taichung flora expo

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday said that the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exhibition said that the event puts an international spotlight on Taiwan and is an excellent chance for the city of Taichung to connect with the world. He encouraged the public to take advantage of the opportunity to share in the spectacle while the expo continues.

Cross-ministerial joint inspection of Taiping Island to review progress in South China SeaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cross-ministerial joint inspection of Taiping Island to review progress in South China Sea

To promote the President’s vision of Taiping Island as a supply base and center for humanitarian assistance and rescue operations, and in order to foster scientific research in the South China Sea in accordance with national policy, on Nov. 14 Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) Hwung Hwung-Hweng led a delegation of representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), the Ministry of National Defense (MND), the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST),

Morris Chang outlines Taiwan’s priorities for APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Morris Chang outlines Taiwan’s priorities for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

Highlighting Taiwan’s digital economy expertise and boosting regional technology collaboration are among the nation’s top priorities for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting, according to Morris Chang, representative of President Tsai Ing-wen to the summit.

Palau President arrives in Taiwan for state visitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Palau President arrives in Taiwan for state visit

President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. of Palau, one of Taiwan's six diplomatic allies in the Pacific, arrived in Taiwan Saturday for a state visit, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Premiers advocates single-window service to speed return of overseas businesses

With a number of Taiwanese businesses in China set to return to invest in Taiwan in the face of trade conflict between the U.S. and China, Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday convened the 25th interministerial meeting on accelerating investment in Taiwan, where he was briefed by the National Development Council on a draft action plan to welcome such businesses home.