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MOFA grateful for WHO backing from Taiwan’s allies, partnersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA grateful for WHO backing from Taiwan’s allies, partners

Staunch support from allies and like-minded partners for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said May 29.

Current mask mandate and other epidemic prevention measures remain in place until June 30Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Current mask mandate and other epidemic prevention measures remain in place until June 30

On May 30, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will maintain the current mask mandate and other preventive measures, effective until June 30, after analyzing the current COVID-19 situation, to maintain disease prevention capacity, bring social and economic activity back to normal and efficiently manage associated risks. Related rules are listed below.

MOFA thanks allies, partners for strong backing of Taiwan’s WHA bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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
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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
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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.

GCTF conference on ending gender-based violence staged in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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.

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.

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