At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Chen Chien-jen received a Ministry of Agriculture briefing on measures to guard against African swine fever (ASF) and protect Taiwan's pig population. The premier said preparations must be made to combat ASF during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday period when large crowds of inbound travelers may bring animal products into the country.

The 2023 Taiwan Study Program for Future Leaders from the Indo-Pacific Region wrapped up Dec. 18 in Taipei City, underscoring government commitment to develop the region’s next generation of personnel.

Taiwan welcomed its 6 millionth visitor this year Dec. 15 at Taoyuan International Airport with two weeks to spare on the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Administration’s goal for 2023.

The 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28) took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 13. A Taiwanese delegation led by Minister of Environment Shieu Fuh-sheng that comprised representatives of public and private actors attended the event as an NGO observer under the auspices of the Industrial Technology Research Institute and other NGOs.

Taiwan’s nongovernmental organizations are raising the country’s global profile while local branch offices of overseas counterparts boost international collaboration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Dec. 14.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu urged New Zealand to support Taiwan’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

A workshop on cybersecurity was held by Taiwan, India and the U.S. under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Dec. 11 in New Delhi, demonstrating Taiwan’s commitment to tackling challenges with international impact alongside like-minded partners.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the latest edition of its white paper on Taiwan’s international cooperation Dec. 7 in Taipei City, underscoring the country’s contributions and achievements in the global arena.

The 2023 Joint Committee Meeting under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework was staged Dec. 6 in Taipei City, underscoring commitment among Taiwan and its like-minded partners to tackling global challenges.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged a tour of Taiwan’s key renewable energy firms and facilities for foreign diplomatic personnel in Taiwan Nov. 30-Dec. 1 to promote global visibility of the country’s green technology while generating further opportunities for international cooperation.