All new appointments will take effect Monday, with the exception of the mainland affairs minister, who will not take office until mid-March due to personnel transfer procedures and his teaching obligations. Until then, MAC Deputy Minister Lin Cheng-yi will step in as acting minister of the council.

2018 Southeast Asian Literature Forum in Taiwan—involving local writers, publishing industry figures and six top talents from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam—is taking place March 2-6 in Taichung, Tainan and Taipei cities.

Taiwan’s gross domestic product growth forecast for 2018 was revised upward to 2.42 percent, reflecting stronger domestic demand and a recovering global economy, according to the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Feb. 13.

The recent expression of condolences and offer of assistance extended by mainland China in the wake of the magnitude 6 temblor centered on Hualien County in eastern Taiwan are sincerely appreciated by the Republic of China (Taiwan) government, according to the Mainland Affairs Council Feb. 12.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) government is deeply grateful for the care shown by ROC diplomatic allies, like-minded countries and supporters from around the world in the wake of the magnitude 6 temblor centered on Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 11.

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.