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CECC restarts entry program for overseas students on a case-by-case basis as pandemic continues to subside in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC restarts entry program for overseas students on a case-by-case basis as pandemic continues to subside in Taiwan

On August 21, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that as the pandemic has continued to subside in Taiwan and the 2021 school semester is about to start, after evaluation, it will allow again overseas students pursuing degrees and the recipients of the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship in the new semester to apply to enter Taiwan.

Ketagalan Forum—2021 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue to discuss regional security issues in the postpandemic eraPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Ketagalan Forum—2021 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue to discuss regional security issues in the postpandemic era

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Prospect Foundation will hold the Ketagalan Forum—2021 Asia-Pacific Security Dialogue on Tuesday, August 31. The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) looks forward to strengthening cooperation and dialogue with all parties concerned through the forum and working together to maintain and promote peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from August 24 to September 6; 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 August 24 to September 6; CECC urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures to protect health of community

On August 21, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that considering that the pandemic in Taiwan continued to subside with sporadic cases of domestic cases with unknown sources of infection, it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from August 24 to September 6, and will continue to implement or adjust related control measures. Details about related regulations and measures are listed below.

Taiwan congratulates India on Independence DayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan congratulates India on Independence Day

The government and people of Taiwan extend their warmest congratulations to India on the country’s 75th Independence Day, underscoring a commitment to deepening ties with the New Southbound Policy target country, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aug. 15.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF virtual conference on green energyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF virtual conference on green energy

A virtual conference on green energy was held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Aug. 11 in Taipei City, spotlighting the government’s commitment to achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals while promoting cooperation with like-minded partners around the world.

CECC to maintain Level 2 epidemic alert from August 10 to August 23; CECC urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures to protect health of communityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC to maintain Level 2 epidemic alert from August 10 to August 23; CECC urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures to protect health of community

On August 9, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from August 10 to August 23. Details about related regulations are listed below.

Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive Trouw interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive Trouw interview

Taiwan is committed to enhancing its defensive capabilities while expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in order to safeguard the country’s freedom and democracy from Chinese expansionism, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland interview

Taiwan is committed to bolstering its defensive capabilities while deepening cooperation with like-minded partners to safeguard freedom and democracy in the Indo-Pacific, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Taiwan, Czech Republic stage gender equality dialoguePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Czech Republic stage gender equality dialogue

A virtual dialogue on progress toward gender equality was held Aug. 4 by Taiwan and the Czech Republic, underscoring the like-minded partners’ commitment to boosting cooperation and exchanges on gender equity.

Taiwan promotes women’s economic empowerment at APEC virtualPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan promotes women’s economic empowerment at APEC virtual

Taiwan shared its experience in promoting women’s economic participation at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Women Builders Creating Inclusive Future virtual, according to the Executive Yuan July 28.