The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced July 7 its donation of US$100,000 to CARE International, a global nongovernmental humanitarian aid organization, to assist the NGO’s efforts in helping civilians affected by conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as Iraq.
An international workshop on disaster relief and humanitarian assistance jointly organized by Taiwan and the U.S. kicked off July 5 in Taipei City, bringing together officials from across the Asia-Pacific to study mitigation and response strategies for natural and man-made catastrophes.
The Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled plans July 6 to establish up to four artificial intelligence innovation research centers across Taiwan as part of government efforts to enhance the nation’s competitiveness in AI technology.
The New Southbound Policy is fostering expanded exchanges between think tanks from Taiwan and those in the 18 countries covered by the government initiative.
Republic of China (Taiwan) President Tsai Ing-wen recently named seven ambassadors-at-large to help advance the nation’s diplomacy, according to the Office of the President.
Four of the latest batch of 2017 Taiwan Fellowship recipients delivered their research presentations July 4 at National Central Library in Taipei City, elaborating on key subjects related to the country spanning culture, humanities, media and policymaking.
The South and Southeast Asian Youth Seminar on Climate Change opened July 4 in Taipei City, underscoring the Republic of China (Taiwan) government’s commitment to seeking meaningful participation in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, according to event organizer the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Taiwan's new de facto ambassador to Thailand has said that his goal in the new posting is to showcase and utilize Taiwan's advantages in the areas of economic and trade integration, talent exchange and regional links to the Southeast Asian country.
The announcement of a planned US$1.42 billion arms sale to Taipei by Washington in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and Six Assurances was welcomed June 30 by the Republic of China (Taiwan) government.
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen posted a message on her Facebook page Sunday, sending greetings to the Muslim community, which is celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
