Jump to main content
Government News
MOFA thanks allies, partners for strong backing of Taiwan’s WHA bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA thanks allies, partners for strong backing of Taiwan’s WHA bid Photos

MOFA thanks allies, partners for strong backing of Taiwan’s WHA bid

Unprecedented support from Taiwan’s allies and like-minded partners around the world for the country’s participation in the World Health Assembly is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said May 25.

Taiwan seeks support for CPTPP bid at APEC trade meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Taiwan seeks support for CPTPP bid at APEC trade meeting Photos

Taiwan seeks support for CPTPP bid at APEC trade meeting

Minister without Portfolio and chief trade negotiator John Deng represented Taiwan at a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers Saturday to Sunday (Taipei time) in Bangkok, Thailand. Minister Deng held talks with other countries’ representatives regarding the preservation of free and open global trade and investment environments during the post-pandemic recovery phase.

MOFA thanks allies, friends, partners for backing Taiwan’s WHA observer status bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA thanks allies, friends, partners for backing Taiwan’s WHA observer status bid Photos

MOFA thanks allies, friends, partners for backing Taiwan’s WHA observer status bid

The overwhelming call by the global community for Taiwan’s participation as an observer in the 75th World Health Assembly is deeply appreciated, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said May 21.

Taiwan, US representatives talk trade during APEC ministerial meeting

Minister without Portfolio John C. C. Deng and U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai held a bilateral meeting May 20 in Bangkok, underscoring the commitment of both sides to further strengthening the robust economic relations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

GCTF conference on ending gender-based violence staged in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge GCTF conference on ending gender-based violence staged in Taipei Photos

GCTF conference on ending gender-based violence staged in Taipei

A conference on ending gender-based violence was held by Taiwan and seven foreign representative offices under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework May 24-25 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment of like-minded partners to advancing gender equality and human rights protection.

R.O.C. (Taiwan) government congratulates Australia on conclusion of its federal electionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge R.O.C. (Taiwan) government congratulates Australia on conclusion of its federal election Photos

R.O.C. (Taiwan) government congratulates Australia on conclusion of its federal election

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) extends sincere congratulations to Australia on the successful conclusion of its federal election on May 21. Based on current results, the Australian Labor Party, led by MP Anthony Albanese, will be forming a new government.

MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to SBS NewsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to SBS News Photos

MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to SBS News

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Taiwan will continue to enhance its defense capabilities to maintain the cross-strait status quo while safeguarding its freedom and democracy, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan records increase in foreign media representationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Taiwan records increase in foreign media representation Photos

Taiwan records increase in foreign media representation

A total of 137 reporters from 75 international media outlets in 20 countries are stationed in Taiwan as of May 15, an increase of over one-third since 2020, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affair.

Former VP Chen represents Taiwan at 2nd Global COVID-19 SummitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Former VP Chen represents Taiwan at 2nd Global COVID-19 Summit Photos

Former VP Chen represents Taiwan at 2nd Global COVID-19 Summit

Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen is representing Taiwan at the Second Global COVID-19 Summit convened virtually May 12 by U.S. President Joe Biden from the White House, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Indo-Pacific Formosa Club backs Taiwan’s WHO participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Indo-Pacific Formosa Club backs Taiwan’s WHO participation Photos

Indo-Pacific Formosa Club backs Taiwan’s WHO participation

The Indo-Pacific Formosa Club’s backing of Taiwan’s bid for meaningful participation in the activities, mechanisms and meetings of the World Health Organization is welcomed by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 10.