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Taiwan introduces accreditation system for local hotelsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan introduces accreditation system for local hotels

The Tourism Bureau on Wednesday introduced an accreditation program for hotels in Taiwan, which it said will help travelers identify safe, sanitary and legitimately registered places of accommodation. The stamp shows two circles, with a red roof over a white bed in the black inner circle, and the words "Taiwan Stay, Tourism Bureau.MOTC" in the yellow outer circle.

Taiwan lychee varieties are sent to Australia to launch a counter-seasonal production model between the northern and southern hemispheres; Taiwan-Australia agricultural cooperation reaches a new peakPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan lychee varieties are sent to Australia to launch a counter-seasonal production model between the northern and southern hemispheres; Taiwan-Australia agricultural cooperation reaches a new peak

The Council of Agriculture (COA) of the Executive Yuan states that the production season for lychee in Taiwan lasts roughly from May to August of every year, while the production season in Australia, which is in the southern hemisphere, is the opposite of Taiwan’s, and lychee can be produced there from November to February.

ART TAIPEI 2019 REPRODUCTION OF LIGHT IN THE ASIAN ART CIRCLE, EXPANDING THE HORIZON OF CHINESE ARTPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ART TAIPEI 2019 REPRODUCTION OF LIGHT IN THE ASIAN ART CIRCLE, EXPANDING THE HORIZON OF CHINESE ART

The celebrated Asian art event that draws the attention of the global art circle, ART TAIPEI 2019, which takes place annually in the fall, shall be held from October 18-21 this year at Exhibition Hall 1 of Taipei World Trade Center. The pre-exhibition press conference is held on the 17th of this month on the 36th floor of Taipei 101, providing the first glimpse of the exhibition’s highlights, and acting as the official one-month countdown to ART TAIPEI 2019.

TV shows promoting Taiwan to be aired in four countries: MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TV shows promoting Taiwan to be aired in four countries: MOFA

Four tailor-made television shows promoting Taiwan and co-produced by the Taiwan government and TV stations in four Asian countries will be aired in their respective countries next month with the aim to enhance people-to-people ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.

Taiwan mountain challenge attracts 730 cyclists from 42 countries

A total of 730 cyclists from 42 countries are expected to compete in the 2019 Taiwan KOM (King of the Mountains) Challenge set for Oct. 25, organizers said Tuesday.

TECO Launches 2020 Professional Development Program in Taiwan for Chinese Language Teachers in Australia & New Zealand

The Ministry of Education in Taiwan is committed to enriching the professional training for the hardworking language teachers and lecturers teaching Chinese in Australia and New Zealand. A case in point is the launch of the 2020 Professional Development Program in Taiwan for Chinese Language Teachers of Australia & New Zealand.

Taiwan clinches first gold in Asian Baseball Championship in 18 yearsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan clinches first gold in Asian Baseball Championship in 18 years

Taiwan on Sunday clinched the gold medal in a neck-to-neck championship game at the 2019 Asian Baseball Championship, after beating Japan 5-4 at the tournament held in Taichung. This marks the first No.1 finish for the national squad, competing under the name Chinese Taipei, in the tournament since 2001.

CKS Memorial Hall certified for Muslim-friendly servicesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CKS Memorial Hall certified for Muslim-friendly services

The Taipei City Government held the Taipei Muslim-Friendly Sites and Hotels Conference on Oct. 21, in which six new sightseeing spots including the National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall received a Muslim-friendly environment certification from the Taiwan-based Chinese Muslim Association.

Tourism Bureau hosts workshop in Vietnam for travel operatorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tourism Bureau hosts workshop in Vietnam for travel operators

The Tourism Bureau hosted a workshop in the Vietnamese city of Da Nang Sunday to promote its initiative called "Taiwan Quality Tour" for travel operators that provide Vietnamese visitors with tourism products and services in Taiwan.

World Music Festival kicks off in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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World Music Festival kicks off in Taipei

The third annual World Music Festival kicked off at Taipei’s Dajia Riverside Park on Friday. The three-day event is meant to encourage cultural exchange in Taiwan.