The sixth season of the documentary series “Taiwan to the World” is set to air on National Geographic Channel, showcasing stories of inspiring men and women from around the nation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 7.

Care and concern shown by the nation’s diplomatic allies, like-minded countries and supporters in the wake of the magnitude 6 temblor centered on Hualien County in eastern Taiwan is deeply appreciated by the Republic of China (Taiwan) government, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 8.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) government is deeply grateful for the concern shown by ROC diplomatic allies, like-minded countries and supporters around the world following the magnitude 6 earthquake centered on Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 7.

An international forum examining cutting-edge procedures and technologies in minimally invasive surgery was staged Feb. 5 in Taipei City, showcasing Taiwan’s world-leading expertise in the field.

Rescue operations in eastern Taiwan have shifted into high gear following a magnitude 6 earthquake that struck 11:50 p.m., Feb. 6, in the waters off Hualien County.

Premier Lai Ching-te said today that with some victims of Tuesday’s quake in Hualien County still trapped under collapsed buildings, saving lives is the top priority for rescue workers at present, and instructed responsible units to make the most of this precious time immediately following the disaster to doggedly pursue all possibilities. The premier’s remarks came at today’s meeting of the Cabinet following a report on disaster response by the Ministry of the Interior.

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale occurred off the coast of Hualien in eastern Taiwan at 11:50 pm on February 6, causing severe damage. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its appreciation to governments and politicians of Belize, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Japan, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Saint Lucia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States for having conveyed concern and condolences as of midday on February 7.

A delegation led by Lord Faulkner, deputy speaker of the U.K. House of Lords, recently wrapped up an eight-day trip to Taiwan aimed at advancing railway and green energy collaboration between the two sides, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Beijing should cease all negative actions exacerbating the psychological gap between the people on both sides and pursue communication with Taiwan so as to promote beneficial cross-strait relations, the Mainland Affairs Council said Feb. 2.

Beijing’s recent unilateral launch of the M503 northbound flight and extension routes in the Taiwan Strait jeopardizes aviation safety as well as cross-strait peace and stability, according to the Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council Jan. 29.