The recent statement calling for cross-strait peace and stability jointly issued by the foreign ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states is sincerely appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

A joint statement released by Australian and British foreign and defense ministers voicing support for Taiwan is deeply appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 3.

Taiwan ranks seventh globally and first in Asia based on data used to compile the latest U.N. Gender Inequality Index, according to Taiwan’s Department of Gender Equality.

A joint statement released by French and Australian foreign and defense ministers voicing support for Taiwan is deeply appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 31.

The government and people of Taiwan extend their warmest congratulations to Petr Pavel, the newly elected president of the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jan. 29.

The five-plus-two innovative industries initiative has achieved fruitful results amid geopolitical challenges such as the U.S.-China trade friction and the COVID-19 pandemic over the past few years, according to the Cabinet-level National Development Council Jan. 17.

A total of 52 draft amendments to the Immigration Act were approved by the Executive Yuan Jan. 12, spotlighting government commitment to advancing immigrants’ human rights, attracting foreign professionals to Taiwan and raising penalties for immigration-related crime.

The 2022 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program wrapped up Jan. 6 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening mutual understanding and people-to-people connections with NSP target countries.

At Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, the Council of Agriculture (COA) delivered a report on the results of disease prevention work carried out during the last few years against several major animal diseases. Premier Su Tseng-chang noted that Taiwan has recorded no cases of goat pox for more than 10 years, has successfully prevented African swine fever from entering its borders and has eradicated foot-and-mouth disease from the nation. Meanwhile, Taiwan continues to make great strides toward ending vac

Dynamic, professional and resilient diplomacy under the government’s leadership has helped Taiwan expand its international presence while strengthening cooperation with allies and like-minded countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Dec. 23.