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Fines to be imposed for bringing Thai pork into Taiwan

People who try to bring pork or pork products from Thailand into Taiwan will be fined at least NT$200,000 (US$7,218) after African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in the Southeast Asian nation, the Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) for ASF said Tuesday.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from January 9 to January 24; CECC makes adjustments to related measures and urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from January 9 to January 24; CECC makes adjustments to related measures and urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures

In response to the threat posed by the Omicron variant, after discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on January 9 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from January 9 and January 24. Adjustments and related regulations are listed below.

MOFA stages New Year’s Eve function for Indo-Pacific diplomatsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA stages New Year’s Eve function for Indo-Pacific diplomats

Diplomats from 11 Indo-Pacific countries stationed in Taiwan took part in a specially organized New Year’s Eve function staged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscoring the commitment of the government to strengthening bonds with the country’s like-minded partners.

ROC (Taiwan) air force C-130s deliver Typhoon Rai relief supplies to PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ROC (Taiwan) air force C-130s deliver Typhoon Rai relief supplies to Philippines

Two ROC (Taiwan) air force C-130s delivered 10 metric tons of relief supplies to the Philippines Dec. 25-26 as part of government efforts to assist the Southeast Asian country bounce back from Typhoon Rai, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from December 28 to January 10; CECC urges public to follow epidemic prevention measures and precautions for New Year celebrations and large-scale eventsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from December 28 to January 10; CECC urges public to follow epidemic prevention measures and precautions for New Year celebrations and large-scale events

In response to the threat posed by the Omicron variant, after discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on December 27 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from December 28 to January 10. Related regulations remain unchanged and are listed below.

Taiwan supports post-Typhoon Rai relief, reconstruction in the PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan supports post-Typhoon Rai relief, reconstruction in the Philippines

Taiwan donated US$500,000 to the Philippines Dec. 22 in support of relief and reconstruction efforts following Typhoon Rai, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA conveys typhoon condolences to the PhilippinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA conveys typhoon condolences to the Philippines

The government and people of Taiwan convey their condolences to those affected by Typhoon Rai, which struck the central and southern regions of the Philippines Dec. 16, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF Joint Committee MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF Joint Committee Meeting

Taiwan, the U.S., Japan and newly designated full partner Australia staged the annual Global Cooperation and Training Framework Joint Committee Meeting Dec. 17 in Taipei City, reviewing the results of 2021 workshops and planning for the year ahead.

Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive La Repubblica interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive La Repubblica interview

Taiwan is on democracy’s first line of defense against China’s expanding authoritarianism, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

NGO Leaders Forum staged by MOFA in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NGO Leaders Forum staged by MOFA in Taipei

A forum enhancing public-private partnership while promoting exchanges between locally-based nongovernmental organizations and their international counterparts was staged Dec. 14 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.