The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) applauds the completion of negotiations on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during senior officials’ meetings in Tokyo January 22 and 23, which will impart new momentum to economic integration throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The New Southbound Policy is consistent with the U.S. government’s Indo-Pacific strategy, creating ample opportunities for Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in promoting economic and trade, capacity building and public infrastructure links with initiative target countries, according to Minister without Portfolio Deng Chen-chung Jan. 20.
An action plan aimed at promoting artificial intelligence development was approved by the Cabinet Jan. 18, underscoring the government’s commitment to spurring innovation and transforming the nation into a global AI technology hub.
Government efforts in transforming Taiwan into a regional biomedical research and development hub are paying handsome dividends, as reflected in increased industry investment and output since the Biomedical Industry Innovation Program was launched in November 2016 by the Cabinet, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
In coordination with the government’s energy policy and to increase the energy self-sufficiency rate, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) plans to boost the total power supply from renewable energy to 20% of the country’s total power generation by 2025.
A memorandum of understanding on expanding cooperative cultural heritage preservation efforts and technical exchanges was inked Jan. 18 in Taichung City, central Taiwan, by the Ministry of Culture’s Bureau of Cultural Heritage and Malaysia-headquartered George Town World Heritage Inc.
The New Southbound Policy is a key government initiative supporting the development of civil society in Taiwan. Since its launch, cultural, education and economic exchanges between Taiwan and the 18 NSP target countries has been increasing.
Beijing must put aviation safety ahead of controversial cross-strait political issues and promptly consult with Taipei over its recent unilateral opening of the M503 northbound flight and extension routes, according to the Mainland Affairs Council.
The passage of two bills by the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at encouraging high-level visits between the two sides and promoting Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization, respectively, were welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 10.
The establishment of an artificial intelligence R&D center in Taipei City by Microsoft Taiwan Corp. is welcomed by the government and represents a resounding vote of confidence in the country’s human capital, Premier Lai Ching-te said Jan. 10.
