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Love from Taiwan donation touches down in BhutanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Love from Taiwan donation touches down in Bhutan

A Love from Taiwan donation of 50 oxygen concentrators and 2,000 N95 surgical masks touched down March 27 in Bhutan, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening the New Southbound Policy target country’s COVID-19 response.

From April 1-30, current mask mandate and other epidemic prevention measures to remain in place, and epidemic prevention rules for certain leisure and entertainment venues to be enhancedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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From April 1-30, current mask mandate and other epidemic prevention measures to remain in place, and epidemic prevention rules for certain leisure and entertainment venues to be enhanced

On March 28, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will enhance epidemic prevention measures for certain leisure and entertainment venues and maintain the current mask mandate and other preventive measures from April 1 to April 31, after analyzing the current COVID-19 situation, to maintain the disease prevention capacity, bring social and economic activity back to normal and efficiently manage associated risks. Details about related regulations are listed below.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia, Slovakia stage GCTF on combating digital crimePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia, Slovakia stage GCTF on combating digital crime

A virtual workshop on combating digital crime was staged by Taiwan, Australia, Japan, the U.S. and Slovakia under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework March 22 from Taipei City.

Foreign Minister Wu gives Sky News Australia interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives Sky News Australia interview

The government is committed to safeguarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and democratic way of life by enhancing defensive capabilities while seeking to take part in regional trade groupings such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said.

MOFA stages climate justice leaders seminarPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA stages climate justice leaders seminar

A webinar on climate justice was staged March 15 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bringing together female leaders from home and abroad to share their insights on combating climate change.

MOFA and NGO to launch Taiwan Gender Equality Week on International Women’s DayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA and NGO to launch Taiwan Gender Equality Week on International Women’s Day

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the nongovernmental organization (NGO) the Foundation of Women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) are jointly holding Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) for a third year running. The timing of the program again corresponds with the annual meeting in March of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Taiwan, US, India stage GCTF workshop on digital healthPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, India stage GCTF workshop on digital health

A workshop on digital health was held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework in India, spotlighting the government’s commitment to promoting dialogue and cooperation with its like-minded partners.

Epidemic prevention measures to be loosened from March 1 to March 31; CECC makes adjustments to related measures and urges public to voluntarily follow epidemic prevention and control measures to safeguard epidemic prevention efforts in communityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Epidemic prevention measures to be loosened from March 1 to March 31; CECC makes adjustments to related measures and urges public to voluntarily follow epidemic prevention and control measures to safeguard epidemic prevention efforts in community

On February 24, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will relax epidemic prevention measures from March 1 to March 31. Details about related regulations are listed below.

Premier calls for long-term retention of migrant workers to bolster domestic industries

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a Ministry of Labor (MOL) briefing on a program for long-term retention of migrant workers. In order to quickly supplement the workforce required for specific Taiwanese industries, migrant workers who have held a job for at least six years in Taiwan, as well as foreign and overseas Taiwanese and Chinese students who have received education in Taiwan, will become able to stay in Taiwan long-term.

Foreign Minister Wu gives CNN-News 18 interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives CNN-News 18 interview

Taiwan is committed to enhancing its defensive capabilities while expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in resisting China’s authoritarianism, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.