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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.

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.

MOFA welcomes European Chips ActPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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.

DGE sees Taiwan breaking the glass ceilingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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.

Foreign Minister Wu gives ASPI interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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.