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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 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.

MOFA welcomes Czechia push to strengthen ties with TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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.

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
Enlarge 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 Photos

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
Enlarge 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 Photos

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.