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Taiwan and partner countries host international workshop on whole-of-society resilience aimed at advancing world peace, stability, and prosperityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and partner countries host international workshop on whole-of-society resilience aimed at advancing world peace, stability, and prosperity

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) hosted an international workshop on “Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation, and Response” in Taiwan from March 4 to 6 under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF). The event was held jointly with the representative offices of the United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada in Taiwan, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior’s National Fire Agency (NFA). Industry representatives, government officials, and academics from Taiw

FM Lin attends RightsCon 2025 eventPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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FM Lin attends RightsCon 2025 event

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended a RightsCon 2025 event Feb. 25 in Taipei City, showing Taiwan’s support for global technology development and protection of digital human rights.

Organic agriculture to promote sustainability and net-zero transitionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Organic agriculture to promote sustainability and net-zero transition

At Thursday’s weekly Cabinet meeting, the Ministry of Agriculture reported to Premier Cho Jung-tai on the current status and outlook of efforts to promote organic agriculture in Taiwan. The premier said that since the Organic Agriculture Promotion Act came into force in May 2019, notable progress has been made. He highlighted that advancing organic agriculture helps create an ecosystem that protects the environment and public health, while also promoting the sustainable development of Taiwan’s a

Lin attends reception of Taiwan Fellowship recipientsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Lin attends reception of Taiwan Fellowship recipients

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognized recipients of the Taiwan Fellowship and members of Taiwan Alumni Association at an event Feb. 24 at the National Library in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s dedication to building bonds with scholars from around the world.

Foreign Minister Lin attends Indo-Pacific regional security conferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Lin attends Indo-Pacific regional security conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung attended the opening ceremony of an international conference on security in the Indo-Pacific Feb. 18 in Taipei City.

MOFA expresses serious concern regarding Chinese PLA helicopter converging on Philippine government aircraft over South China SeaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA expresses serious concern regarding Chinese PLA helicopter converging on Philippine government aircraft over South China Sea

On February 18, a Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) navy helicopter conducted dangerous maneuvers in airspace above Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) in the South China Sea, converging on a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources aircraft on routine patrol. At one point, the two planes were only three meters apart, causing a hazardous situation for the Philippine aircraft.

Vice Premier Cheng commits to sustainable tourismPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vice Premier Cheng commits to sustainable tourism

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun stressed Jan. 22 that tourism is an element of Taiwan’s soft power and urged ministries and agencies to work together to bolster the country’s sustainable tourism.

GCTF workshop on combating drugs, money laundering staged in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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GCTF workshop on combating drugs, money laundering staged in Taipei

An international workshop on combating new psychoactive substances and tracing illicit financial flows kicked off Jan. 21 in Taipei City under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Premier Cho reaffirms commitment to safeguarding coastal securityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Cho reaffirms commitment to safeguarding coastal security

Premier Cho Jung-tai said Jan. 20 that the government is sparing no effort to protect the safety of all Coast Guard Administration staff as they continue to safeguard Taiwan’s coastal security and sovereignty.

MOEA starts initiative promoting micro-, small and medium-sized enterprisesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOEA starts initiative promoting micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises

Premier Cho Jung-tai committed the government to offer direct support and service to assist micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises.