U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce June 15 urged all countries to act to include Taiwan in international organizations, adding that such support is needed in light of new challenges faced by the nation resulting from changes in cross-strait and global dynamics.
Taiwan retained top spot for the second year running among 94 surveyed countries in the latest Global Open Data Index published June 15 by U.K.-based Open Knowledge International.
The biggest-ever delegation from Taiwan is set to attend the fourth edition of SelectUSA Investment Summit June 18-20 in Washington, ensuring the country enjoys full access to the array of U.S. economic opportunities on offer at the event.
The Republic of China has terminated diplomatic relations with the Republic of Panama with immediate effect June 13, in order to uphold the sovereignty and dignity of the nation. The ROC will close its embassy in Panama, recall its technical mission, and end all bilateral cooperation and aid programs. The ROC government expresses indignation and deep regret over Panama's unilateral decision to sever diplomatic relations with the ROC and establish ties with the authorities in Beijing.
Efforts by the Republic of China (Taiwan) in assisting its diplomatic allies through medical aid reflect the country’s soft power and commitment to advancing global health, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 13.
Nearly 90 percent of people in Taiwan support the government’s stance that both sides of the Taiwan Strait should respect each other, set aside differences through communication and dialogue, and maintain the status quo of cross-strait peace and stability, according to poll results released June 8 by the Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council.
Two Taiwan-made public health videos reached the finals of a clip award competition taking place as part of the fourth International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control June 20-23 in Geneva.
Taiwan’s exports grew for the eighth consecutive month in May, increasing 8.4 percent year on year to US$25.52 billion, according to the Bureau of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Economic Affairs June 7.
Health Minister Emais Roberts of Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic ally Palau said June 6 his nation will continue to support Taiwan’s bid to participate in the World Health Assembly—the decision-making body of the World Health Organization— during a visit to Shin Kong Memorial Wu Ho-Su Hospital in Taipei City.
The water resources development plan under the Forward-looking Infrastructure Program is key to mitigating the effects of climate change in Taiwan, Premier Lin Chuan said June 5 while inspecting areas affected by recent nationwide torrential rainfall in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.
