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MOFA thanks allies, partners for backing Taiwan’s UN participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks allies, partners for backing Taiwan’s UN participation

Support from the global community for Taiwan’s bid to participate in the activities, mechanisms and meetings of the U.N. is sincerely appreciated by the government of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sept. 27.

MOFA solemnly denounces, strongly condemns China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi for distorting historical facts, misrepresenting UN Resolution 2758 in an attempt to excuse military provocation targeting TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA solemnly denounces, strongly condemns China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi for distorting historical facts, misrepresenting UN Resolution 2758 in an attempt to excuse military provocation targeting Taiwan Photos

MOFA solemnly denounces, strongly condemns China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi for distorting historical facts, misrepresenting UN Resolution 2758 in an attempt to excuse military provocation targeting Taiwan

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi made false claims regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty, willfully misrepresenting UNGA Resolution 2758 and connecting it to the so-called “one China principle” in an attempt to create the illusion that Taiwan is subordinate to the People’s Republic of China and excuse China’s recent provocative behavior toward Taiwan.

MOFA to fully reinstate visa-exempt treatment for nationals of eligible countries starting September 29 in accordance with adjustments to CECC antipandemic border control measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA to fully reinstate visa-exempt treatment for nationals of eligible countries starting September 29 in accordance with adjustments to CECC antipandemic border control measures Photos

MOFA to fully reinstate visa-exempt treatment for nationals of eligible countries starting September 29 in accordance with adjustments to CECC antipandemic border control measures

Following an announcement by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), visa-exempt entry scheme to Taiwan will be fully reinstated from September 29 for nationals of eligible countries to engage in activities that do not require a permit, such as business, exhibition visits, fact-finding missions, international exchanges, visiting relatives, tourism, and social events.

Regarding US President Joe Biden’s reiteration of support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposition to unilateral changes in the status quo during his September 21 address to the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, MOFA respondsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Regarding US President Joe Biden’s reiteration of support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposition to unilateral changes in the status quo during his September 21 address to the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, MOFA responds Photos

Regarding US President Joe Biden’s reiteration of support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposition to unilateral changes in the status quo during his September 21 address to the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, MOFA responds

During his address to the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, United States President Joe Biden explicitly expressed support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposition to unilateral changes in the status quo by either side. This marked the first time in recent years that a US President has publicly emphasized at a UN venue his high regard for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. It was also the second time in less than a week that Pr

MOFA short film spotlights Taiwan’s ICAO bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA short film spotlights Taiwan’s ICAO bid

A short film spotlighting Taiwan’s key role in global aviation transport and logistics as a bid for inclusion in the International Civil Aviation Organization was released Sept. 17 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA thanks IPAC for communique in support of TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks IPAC for communique in support of Taiwan

A communique adopted by the international Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China calling for greater support for Taiwan is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sept. 15.

Deputy Foreign Minister Tien attends Indonesia Independence Day celebrationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Deputy Foreign Minister Tien attends Indonesia Independence Day celebration

Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang attended a reception hosted by the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei (KDEI Taipei) to celebrate the 77th anniversary of its Independence Day Sept. 14 in Taipei City, reaffirming the government’s commitment to deepening ties with the New Southbound Policy partner country.

MOFA to reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12 in accordance with CECC measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA to reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12 in accordance with CECC measures Photos

MOFA to reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12 in accordance with CECC measures

Following an announcement by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12, 2022.

Taiwan attracting major international firms for R&D investmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan attracting major international firms for R&D investment

The premier said Taiwan possesses three strengths—an open, transparent and clean system of democratic rule of law that international companies can trust; a world-leading semiconductor industry strategically located in the Asia-Pacific; and strategic government guidance carried out through subsidies, talent cultivation and tax benefits.