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Taiwanese across Europe, Australia protest Taiwan’s exclusion from WHAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwanese across Europe, Australia protest Taiwan’s exclusion from WHA

Taiwanese in Brussels, Rome and several other European cities, as well as Sydney in Australia took to the streets Thursday to protest Taiwan’s exclusion from the upcoming annual World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

Taiwan stages TB prevention workshop for Vietnam officialsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan stages TB prevention workshop for Vietnam officials

A workshop on the control and prevention of tuberculosis for health care professionals from Vietnam kicked off May 13 in Taipei City.

Taiwan an exemplary partner in addressing world’s challenges: U.S.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan an exemplary partner in addressing world’s challenges: U.S.

The United States believes Taiwan is an exemplary partner in addressing the world’s challenges and welcomes more countries around the globe to voice support for expanding Taiwan’s international role, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said Tuesday.

U.S. Congress members express support for TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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U.S. Congress members express support for Taiwan

Members of the United States Congress across party lines expressed support for Taiwan at celebrations hosted by Taiwan's representative office in Washington on Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).

Taiwan Studies Project set for Malaysia expansionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Studies Project set for Malaysia expansion

The Taiwan Studies Project is set to expand into Malaysia via a literary initiative with Kuala Lumpur-based University of Malaya, according to the Ministry of Education May 6.

APEC smart health care conference wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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APEC smart health care conference wraps up in Taipei

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference on smart health care for noncommunicable diseases wrapped up May 1 in Taipei City, strengthening regional collaboration in using information and communication technology to tackle major public health threats.

Taiwan to initiate 1st stage ban on single-use plastic strawsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to initiate 1st stage ban on single-use plastic straws

Single-use plastic straws will no longer be provided to those making dine-in purchases at department stores, educational institutions, fast food outlets, government agencies and shopping centers starting July 1 in Taiwan.

Taiwan giving 'foreign laborers' new official designationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan giving 'foreign laborers' new official designation

Taiwan's government has decided to change its formal description of blue-collar foreign workers from "foreign laborer" (外勞) to "migrant worker" (移工) to promote a friendlier, more respectful society, a Ministry of the Interior (MOI) official said Friday.

32 Taiwan schools listed in Times Asia University RankingsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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32 Taiwan schools listed in Times Asia University Rankings

Thirty-two schools in Taiwan have been named among the best universities in Asia in the 2019 rankings issued Wednesday by the London-based Times Higher Education (THE).

Badminton star Tai Tzu-ying sets record for most total weeks as world No. 1Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Badminton star Tai Tzu-ying sets record for most total weeks as world No. 1

Taiwan star Tai Tzu-ying set a new record for most accumulated weeks as women’s singles world No. 1, according to the latest Badminton World Federation rankings released April 30.