Taiwan will be hosting the Word Congress on Information Technology 2017 (WCIT 2017), which is also often called the Olympics of the ICT industry, from September 10th to 13th. The goal is to invite at least 90 ICT experts and delegates from 80 countries to participate in the event. It is estimated that more than 2,500 ICT business leaders from around the world will come to Taipei and attend the Congress.

The 10 diplomatic allies of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Central America and the Caribbean are the latest additions to the country’s visa-waiver program, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 12.

The Da-Guan Dance Theater of Taipei City-based National Taiwan University of Arts will depart July 22 on a 14-day performance tour of India, Indonesia and Malaysia to advance bilateral relations and cultural exchanges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Rev. Gian Carlo Michelini of Italy was officially granted citizenship of the Republic of China (Taiwan) July 6 in recognition of his lifelong dedication to fostering the nation’s cultural environment, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

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.