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Allies voice support for Taiwan at UN General AssemblyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Allies voice support for Taiwan at UN General Assembly

Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the U.N. system received staunch support from the nation’s diplomatic allies at the 73rd General Assembly running through Oct. 1 in New York.

MOFA stages 1st forum on international gender equality developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA stages 1st forum on international gender equality development

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs staged its first forum on international gender equality development Sept. 26 in Taipei City to share the latest global strategies and trends with local officials and nongovernmental organizations.

Premier praises progress toward Taiwan’s rise as AI nationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier praises progress toward Taiwan’s rise as AI nation

At Thursday’s weekly meeting of the Cabinet, Premier Lai Ching-te received a briefing by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on the execution and planning of the AI Edge semiconductor “moonshot” project to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor processes as well as the research and development of systems on a chip.

Minister Tang spotlights Taiwan’s open government policies at NY think tankPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Minister Tang spotlights Taiwan’s open government policies at NY think tank

Taiwan’s open government and social innovation policies corresponding with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals were highlighted in a speech by Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang Sept. 21 at New York-based Asia Society Policy Institute.

Taiwan pushes for comprehensive dementia carePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan pushes for comprehensive dementia care

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the government will be devoting NT$9 billion (US$292.3 million) from 2018 to 2019 to provide comprehensive services for the prevention and treatment of dementia. This comes in addition to coverage for dementia patients over the age of 50 under the government’s long-term care 2.0 plan.

Spokesperson Kolas makes history with Palau addressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Spokesperson Kolas makes history with Palau address

Executive Yuan Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka on Tuesday delivered a keynote address at the 25th Mechesil Belau Conference in Palau at the invitation of a Palauan queen. She thanked the Pacific island ally for its firm support for Taiwan despite power politics and pressure, and said that the two nations have not been separated by the Pacific Ocean but have instead been bound together by it.

Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan kicks off in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan kicks off in Taipei

The Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan kicked off Sept. 17 in Taipei City, underscoring the nation’s commitment to working with the U.S. and countries throughout the region to promote long-term prosperity.

Taiwan reaffirms commitment to rules-based multilateral trade at WTO reviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan reaffirms commitment to rules-based multilateral trade at WTO review

Taiwan’s prosperity depends on rules-based multilateral trade and the country is committed to cooperating with all members to support the work of the World Trade Organization, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua said at the nation’s WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva Sept 12.

TFDA hosts “2018 APEC Workshop on Food Safety and Food Adulterated with Drugs”–Analytical techniques in line with global standard, protecting the health of citizens.

For the sake of public safety on food and drug, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration of Ministry of Health and Welfare (TFDA) hosts “2018 APEC Workshop on Food Safety and Food Adulterated with Drugs” from September 12th to 13th at NTUH International Convention Center. TFDA invited nine officials and experts from seven countries such as Germany, USA, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to be speakers in this workshop. A total of about 200 domestic and international experts from indust

Cabinet passes draft amendments to Counter-Terrorism Financing ActPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cabinet passes draft amendments to Counter-Terrorism Financing Act

The Cabinet on Thursday passed draft amendments to the Counter-Terrorism Financing Act to increase the effectiveness of sanction measures and shore up Taiwan’s counter-terrorism financing system.