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MOFA welcomes Taiwan’s inclusion in US Indo-Pacific StrategyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes Taiwan’s inclusion in US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Taiwan’s inclusion in the U.S. government’s Indo-Pacific Strategy released Feb. 11 by the Department of State is welcomed by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

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MOFA welcomes European Chips Act

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feb. 9 welcomed the European Chips Act for highlighting the importance of Taiwan in the global semiconductor sector.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from February 8 to 28; CECC urges public to follow epidemic prevention and control measures to safeguard epidemic prevention efforts in communityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from February 8 to 28; CECC urges public to follow epidemic prevention and control measures to safeguard epidemic prevention efforts in community

After discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on February 7 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from February 8 to February 28, in response to the severe global coronavirus situation and new domestic cases. Related regulations and measures remain unchanged and are listed below.

Typhoon Rai relief supplies donated to Philippines by TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Typhoon Rai relief supplies donated to Philippines by Taiwan

A total of 100 metric tons of relief supplies were donated by Taiwan to the Philippines Jan. 26, underscoring the government’s commitment to helping the New Southbound Policy target country bounce back from Typhoon Rai, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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DGE sees Taiwan breaking the glass ceiling

Taiwan recorded the decade’s highest rate of female participation in the workforce among women aged 45-64 years — 52.3 percent in 2020, according to the Cabinet-level Department of Gender Equality Jan. 22.

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Foreign Minister Wu gives ASPI interview

Taiwan is deepening economic and security relations with fellow forces for good such as Australia while contributing more to the international community, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from January 25 to February 7; CECC makes adjustments to related measures and urges public to follow epidemic prevention and control measures to safeguard epidemic prevention efforts in communityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from January 25 to February 7; CECC makes adjustments to related measures and urges public to follow epidemic prevention and control measures to safeguard epidemic prevention efforts in community

After discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on January 24 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert and adjust related measures, effective from January 25 and February 7, in response to the severe global coronavirus situation and the domestic cases of the Omicron variant. Adjustments and related regulations are listed below.

Taiwan commits to advancing Summit for Democracy objectivesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan commits to advancing Summit for Democracy objectives

A total of 62 pledges aimed at combating corruption, promoting human rights and resisting authoritarianism were released Jan. 11 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of Taiwan’s commitment to advancing the objectives of the Summit for Democracy hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden.

Premier touts Taiwan’s economic performance

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a National Development Council briefing on economic trends for 2022. Over the past year, the Cabinet team worked side by side with the people of Taiwan to keep COVID-19 at bay while creating another economic miracle. Nevertheless, we still face many challenges in the new year ahead, the premier said, such as new COVID variants, inflationary pressure, and global requirements for net-zero emissions.

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MOFA welcomes Czechia push to strengthen ties with Taiwan

The decision by the Czech Republic to expand cooperation and exchanges with Taiwan as contained in a new government program statement is sincerely welcomed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jan. 8.