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MOFA response to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability at Japan-China leaders’ meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability at Japan-China leaders’ meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held bilateral talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on October 31 during her trip to the Republic of Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. This marked her first meeting with the Chinese leader since she took office as prime minister.

APEC envoy Lin Hsin-i delivers remarks before departing for 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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APEC envoy Lin Hsin-i delivers remarks before departing for 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

On the morning of October 28, ahead of his departure for Korea to attend the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from October 31 to November 1 in Gyeongju, APEC Leader’s Representative Lin Hsin-i (林信義) delivered remarks on his upcoming trip. Leader’s Representative Lin said that during this trip he will share with all APEC members and business representatives Taiwan’s unique characteristics and strengths in various fields, with the aim of promoting Taiwan, attracting investment,

President Lai attends press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Lai attends press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

On the afternoon of October 21, President Lai Ching-te attended a press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM). In remarks, President Lai thanked Senior Advisor to the President Lin Hsin-i (林信義) for once again acting as our leader’s representative to the meeting.

Taiwan stages APEC workshop on blue carbon ecosystemsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan stages APEC workshop on blue carbon ecosystems

A workshop on incorporating blue carbon ecosystems into climate policies is taking place Oct. 15-16 in Taipei City through the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, underscoring government commitment to enhancing regional climate resilience.

Taiwan stages APEC workshop on circular agriculturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan stages APEC workshop on circular agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture held a workshop on best practices and innovations in circular agriculture through the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Sept. 23-25 in Kaohsiung City, highlighting government commitment to jointly advancing food security and sustainability in the region and internationally.

Health Minister Shih attends APEC forumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Health Minister Shih attends APEC forum

Shih Chung-liang, head of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, led a delegation to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation’s High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy Sept. 15-16 in Seoul.

Ministry of Digital Affairs Holds APEC Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges, Jointly Building New Foundation for Digital Trust through Emerging TechnologiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Ministry of Digital Affairs Holds APEC Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges, Jointly Building New Foundation for Digital Trust through Emerging Technologies

The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) hosted the APEC Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges on September 12th. Representatives from member economies of the APEC Digital Economy Steering Group (DESG), as well as privacy and cybersecurity experts from Canada, Belgium, Chile, Japan, Thailand, etc. are invited to Taipei to discuss the latest developments and challenges of privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) in terms of policy making, technological innovation and

Taiwan hosts APEC health care strategy workshopPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan hosts APEC health care strategy workshop

The Ministry of Health and Welfare National Health Insurance Administration hosted the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Workshop on Strategies to Enhance Integrated People-Centered Health Care Sept. 2 in Taipei City, demonstrating commitment to advocating for effective healthcare.

2025 APEC Industry- Academia Cooperation Workshop Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment: Facilitating Economic Transitions by Academia-Industry PartnershipPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2025 APEC Industry- Academia Cooperation Workshop Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment: Facilitating Economic Transitions by Academia-Industry Partnership

To strengthen regional collaboration in industry-academia engagement and cross-domain talent development, the Ministry of Education of Chinese Taipei hosted the 2025 APEC Industry-Academia Collaboration Workshop from August 27 to 28 in Taipei.

Taiwan engages with APEC economies on cultural innovation and AI developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan engages with APEC economies on cultural innovation and AI development

The APEC 2025 High-Level Dialogue on Cultural and Creative Industries (HLD-CCI) was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Aug. 26. Vice Minister of Culture Hsu Yi-chun (徐宜君) led the Taiwan delegation and engaged with representatives from 20 APEC member economies.