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NDC launches Personal Data Protection OfficePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NDC launches Personal Data Protection Office

The Personal Data Protection Office was launched July 4 in Taipei City by Chen Mei-ling, minister of the Cabinet-level National Development Council, as part of government efforts bringing Taiwan’s data protection laws more in line with EU standards.

Taiwan’s PTS inks audiovisual archive, technology pact with France’s INAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s PTS inks audiovisual archive, technology pact with France’s INA

A memorandum of understanding on film archive development and preservation technology exchanges was concluded June 29 by Taiwan’s Public Television Service and France’s National Audiovisual Institute (INA).

NDC sets sights on advancing blockchain development in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NDC sets sights on advancing blockchain development in Taiwan

Promoting blockchain development is a core component of the government’s digital transformation strategy aiming to position Taiwan to capitalize on opportunities stemming from new technologies, according to National Development Council Minister Chen Mei-ling July 2.

Projecting InfluencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Projecting Influence

Winning hearts and minds in the northern highlands of Thailand is the goal of TaiwanICDF cooperative projects.

Canadian trade office head awarded MOFA’s Friendship Medal of DiplomacyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Canadian trade office head awarded MOFA’s Friendship Medal of Diplomacy

The Friendship Medal of Diplomacy was conferred June 29 on Mario Ste-Marie, executive director of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, by Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu in recognition of his extensive contributions to strengthening Taiwan-Canada relations.

Talent cultivation program boosts Taiwan-NSP country exchangesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Talent cultivation program boosts Taiwan-NSP country exchanges

The talent cultivation program implemented by the Ministry of Education in support of the New Southbound Policy is boosting exchanges between Taiwan and NSP countries, according to Premier Lai Ching-te June 27.

MOFA Minister Wu opens exhibition on Taiwan technical missions in Central AmericaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA Minister Wu opens exhibition on Taiwan technical missions in Central America

An exhibition documenting the success of Taiwan technical missions in advancing technology development in diplomatic allies El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua was opened by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu June 26 in Taipei City.

MOC launches online digital asset library of historic sites, insectsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOC launches online digital asset library of historic sites, insects

Taiwan Digital Asset Library, an online database comprising 3-D models of historic structures and insects, was launched June 22 by the Ministry of Culture, highlighting government efforts to support the development of creative industries across such fields as animation, comics, film and games.

Exhibition spotlights success of Taiwan technical missions in Central AmericaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Exhibition spotlights success of Taiwan technical missions in Central America

An exhibition documenting the success of Taiwan technical missions in advancing technology development in diplomatic allies El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua is set to open June 26 in Taipei City.

Tang Prize laureates in Sinology, rule of law unveiled in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tang Prize laureates in Sinology, rule of law unveiled in Taipei

The 2018 Tang Prize winners in the Sinology and rule of law categories were announced June 20 and 21, respectively, with U.S. academic Stephen Owen and Japanese scholar Yoshinobu Shiba recognized for their Chinese historical and literary studies and Israeli philosopher Joseph Raz honored for his research on legal reasoning and morality.