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Taiwan applies to join CPTPP

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang said Taiwan officially submitted an application Wednesday afternoon to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

EU thanked for Indo-Pacific cooperation strategy report by MOFAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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EU thanked for Indo-Pacific cooperation strategy report by MOFA

The inclusion of Taiwan in the joint communication to the European Parliament and the Council issued Sept. 16 by the European Commission and External Action Service is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from September 21 to October 4; CECC urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures to protect health of communityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from September 21 to October 4; CECC urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures to protect health of community

On September 19, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that considering that the pandemic in Taiwan has continued to subside with sporadic cases of domestic cases with unknown sources of infection, it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from September 21 to October 4, and will continue to implement or adjust related control measures. Details about related regulations and measures are listed below.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Slovakia team up for GCTF event on post-pandemic future of workPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan, Slovakia team up for GCTF event on post-pandemic future of work

A Global Cooperation and Training Framework event on the future of work during a post-pandemic economic recovery wrapped up Sept. 10, underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing progress among like-minded partners on key labor issues.

Taiwan launches campaign in New York for UN bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan launches campaign in New York for UN bid

An international campaign promoting Taiwan’s bid to participate in the activities, mechanisms and meetings of the U.N. as a key partner in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals was launched by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York in the U.S. city.

MOFA thanks IPAC for backing Taiwan-Lithuania tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks IPAC for backing Taiwan-Lithuania ties

A video released by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China via its official Twitter account in support of Taiwan-Lithuania ties is warmly welcomed by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sept. 13.

Foreign minister pens article calling UN to admit TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign minister pens article calling UN to admit Taiwan

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has published a call in the Boston Globe for the UN to accept Taiwanese membership. That’s ahead of the opening of the 76th UN General Assembly meeting next week.

MOFA short film urges UN to give Taiwan a voice at general assemblyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA short film urges UN to give Taiwan a voice at general assembly

A short film urging the U.N. to give Taiwan a voice at the general assembly and other activities, mechanisms and meetings of the world body was released Sept. 8 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

R.O.C. (Taiwan) government continues campaign for UN participation, urges the UN and international community to recognize aspirations of Taiwan’s 23.5 million peoplePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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R.O.C. (Taiwan) government continues campaign for UN participation, urges the UN and international community to recognize aspirations of Taiwan’s 23.5 million people

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to convene at the UN Headquarters in New York on September 14, with the General Debate to be held from September 21 to 27. The theme for this year’s UN General Assembly and General Debate will be “Building resilience through hope—to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalize the United Nations.”

Taiwan donates 200 oxygen concentrators to MalaysiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan donates 200 oxygen concentrators to Malaysia

A total of 200 oxygen concentrators were donated by Taiwan to Malaysia Sept. 3, underscoring the government’s commitment to helping the New Southbound Policy target country combat COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.