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NCL 2022 On-line Lunar New Year Reception for Visiting ScholarsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NCL 2022 On-line Lunar New Year Reception for Visiting Scholars

On February 14th, 2022, Eve of Lantern Festival, National Central Library held on-line Lunar New Year reception for visiting scholars. More than 30 scholars interacted and paid one another a courtesy call during Lunar New Year period by using videoconferencing to experience Lunar New Year reunion!

Filipino immigrants in Taiwan held charitable event with a public welfare organization to help those in need in their hometownPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Filipino immigrants in Taiwan held charitable event with a public welfare organization to help those in need in their hometown

The super typhoon Rai crashed into the Philippines last year, resulting in at least 400 deaths and hundreds of thousands of homeless people.

Online Application for Foreign Professional’s Adult ChildrenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Online Application for Foreign Professional’s Adult Children

With an aim to attract foreign professionals to work in Taiwan, those adult children of theirs can apply for work permits themselves according to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals.

A work named “AI Image Recognition & Conveyor Belt of Immigrants’ Culture” was displayed at an exhibitionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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A work named “AI Image Recognition & Conveyor Belt of Immigrants’ Culture” was displayed at an exhibition

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been strongly promoted in New Taipei City, and a “New Taipei X National Taiwan Normal University X VIA Technologies” government-industry-university collaboration ceremony was held at “New Taipei Municipal Fuhe Junior High School” on January 17.

NIA Hualien County Service Center wishes new immigrant families a great Tiger Year ahead with DIY red envelopesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NIA Hualien County Service Center wishes new immigrant families a great Tiger Year ahead with DIY red envelopes

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, the NIA Hualien County Service Center held its first New Immigrant Families Lesson in 2022, the new immigrant families were invited to celebrate this holiday together. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many new immigrant families haven’t visited their loved ones in their home countries for a long time.

Registration for Asia Pride Games now openPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Registration for Asia Pride Games now open

The Tokyo Olympic Games were not the only sporting event postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Athletes can now put a new competition on their schedules for this year.

The 5th “Southeast Asian languages competition” held by the New Taipei City Education Bureau attracts more than 1000 participantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The 5th “Southeast Asian languages competition” held by the New Taipei City Education Bureau attracts more than 1000 participants

To arouse students’ interest and motivation in learning Southeast Asian languages, and to provide the best stage for students to show their learning achievements, the New Taipei City Education Bureau (新北市政府教育局) has launched the “Southeast Asian languages competition” in 2016 and has entered its fifth year. The contest is divided into three categories, including group reciting (團體朗讀組), kindergarten song singing (幼兒園歌謠) & parent-child song singing (親子歌謠).

YouTubers from different countries experience the beauty of hiking trails in Chiayi CountyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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YouTubers from different countries experience the beauty of hiking trails in Chiayi County

There are many beautiful hiking trails in the forests of Chiayi County and traveling to these places has been an excellent choice for tourists to exercise and get closer to nature. Through the promotion of the spectacular scenery and recreational activities, visitors can experience the beauty of hiking trails in Chiayi County, as well as enjoy the laid-back time walking in nature.

Mayor Takes Part in New Immigrants Family Day at East DistrictPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mayor Takes Part in New Immigrants Family Day at East District

On January 8, Mayor Ko Wen-je arrived at the East district to take part in the New Immigrant Family Day and joined immigrants and citizens for some family fun. He tried out some tea and handmade sweets made by foreign-born immigrants and second-generation immigrants, as well as browsed the handicrafts on display.

Foreign teachers work with students from technical and vocational schools to build drones!Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign teachers work with students from technical and vocational schools to build drones!

The 2021 international youth “NTPC MAGIC” invited major English-speaking countries such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, etc., to promote bilingual education together. Moreover, students from vocational senior high schools presented projects in English and showcased their achievements.