The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering’s (APG) Mutual Evaluation Committee announced at its online meeting Tuesday that Taiwan has maintained its favorable “regular follow-up” status with the unanimous endorsement of APG members, based on the results of Taiwan’s 2023 follow-up report.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Roy Chun Lee attended the “Indonesia Night” hosted by the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office in Taipei, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding mutual links.

A short film showcasing Taiwan’s commitment to combating climate change was released Nov. 23 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, Premier Chen Chien-jen received a briefing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Development Council on Taiwan’s participation in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. The premier said that this year’s APEC economic leaders’ and ministerial meetings saw fruitful results and the premier extended his special thanks to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. founder Morris Chang for representing Taiwan at APEC for a seventh year.

An international workshop on protecting human rights in the digital age was held Nov. 15-17 in Taipei City under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, reflecting Taiwan’s commitment to working with like-minded partners to promote internet freedom, advance norms and safeguards for artificial intelligence, counter misuse of surveillance technology and strengthen digital inclusion.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 2023 NGO Leaders Forum Nov. 17 in Taipei City, highlighting the international achievements of Taiwan’s government agencies and nongovernmental organizations and providing a platform for NGOs to expand collaboration with the public sector.

During remarks to the press on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 16, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated that the United States was committed to doing what was necessary to help Taiwan acquire the means to defend itself in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to stage the 2023 NGO Leaders Forum Nov. 17 in Taipei City, spotlighting the international achievements of Taiwan’s government agencies and nongovernmental organizations and providing a platform for NGOs to collaborate with the public sector.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Taiwan will leave no stone unturned to prevent conflict despite China’s escalating military threats and economic coercion.

A Diwali celebration—the Hindu Festival of Lights—was held Nov. 5 at Yanping Riverside Park in Taipei City, spotlighting the growing friendship between Taiwan and New Southbound Policy country India.