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Taiwan ranks 15th in WEF Global Competitiveness ReportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan ranks 15th in WEF Global Competitiveness Report

Taiwan placed 15th in the latest Global Competitiveness Report released Sept. 26 by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, moving down one spot from last year.

Environmental protection conference gets underway in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Environmental protection conference gets underway in Taipei

The 2017 International Environmental Partnership Conference kicked off Sept. 25 in Taipei City, with officials from 12 countries participating in discussions and sharing best practices on environmental protection measures.

ROC diplomatic allies call for Taiwan’s participation in UNPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ROC diplomatic allies call for Taiwan’s participation in UN

Three Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies called for Taiwan’s greater participation in the U.N. system Sept. 20 at the organization’s 72nd General Assembly in New York City.

Taiwan, US environmental chiefs meet to discuss cooperation opportunitiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US environmental chiefs meet to discuss cooperation opportunities

Taiwan is committed to working with the U.S. under the International Environmental Partnership and looks forward to expanded collaboration on natural gas supply and nuclear waste management, Environmental Protection Administration Minister Lee Ying-yuan said Sept. 20 in Washington.

Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan gets underwayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan gets underway

Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan kicked off Sept. 25 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government to further advancing collaborative relations among Taiwan, the U.S. and various nations in the Pacific region.

Executive Yuan enhances women’s economic participation through APEC

The Executive Yuan’s Department of Gender Equality announced that Deputy Minister Kao Shien-quey of the National Development Council will lead a representative delegation drawn from 16 public and private organizations to Vietnam for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women and the Economy Forum from September 26 to 29.

Taiwan, a valuable partner for SDGs—true universalityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, a valuable partner for SDGs—true universality

“As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind”—Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Legislative Yuan President Su calls for closer ties at APPU in JapanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Legislative Yuan President Su calls for closer ties at APPU in Japan

Taiwan is committed to strengthening exchanges with fellow members of the Asian Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union in an effort to advance regional development in culture, economy, society and tourism, Legislative Yuan President Su Jia-chyuan said at the APPU gathering Sept. 18-20 in Oita prefecture, southern Japan.

Asia-Pacific festival in Taipei to showcase region’s cultural diversityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Asia-Pacific festival in Taipei to showcase region’s cultural diversity

The 2017 Asia-Pacific Culture Day is set to take place Sept. 23-24 at Taipei Main Station, highlighting government efforts to strengthen ties with Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies and partners throughout the region in line with the New Southbound Policy.

The Pivot South Translation and Publishing Program Photos - New Southbound Policy
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The Pivot South Translation and Publishing Program

Encourage the publication of translations of Taiwan’s literature, in the territories of South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia , as well as to fund exchange trips for publishers and the publication of original titles that deal with the cultures of Taiwan and the Pivot South nations, as well as the topic of cultural exchange between them.