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Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to The AustralianPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to The Australian

Taiwan is committed to strengthening its defensive capabilities while deepening cooperation in areas of overlapping interests with like-minded partners such as Australia, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Taiwan maintains top ranking in money laundering prevention

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering’s (APG) Mutual Evaluation Committee announced at its online meeting Thursday that Taiwan has maintained its “regular follow-up” status—the APG’s most favorable category—based on our submission of the required 2021 follow-up report. This follows Taiwan’s placement in the APG’s “regular follow-up” category after the third round of mutual evaluations back in October of 2019.

MOFA thanks allies, like-minded partners for backing Taiwan’s Interpol bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks allies, like-minded partners for backing Taiwan’s Interpol bid

The backing of allies and like-minded partners for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in Interpol is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nov. 26.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from November 30 to December 13; CECC announces epidemic prevention and control measures and precautions for year-end/New Year countdown events and large-scale events and urges public to continue following related measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from November 30 to December 13; CECC announces epidemic prevention and control measures and precautions for year-end/New Year countdown events and large-scale events and urges public to continue following related measures

As the pandemic has continued to subside and the situation is under control in Taiwan, after discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on November 30 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from November 30 to December 13. Details about adjustments to related regulations and general principles are listed below.

Taiwan gears up for 2021 Open Parliament Forum

2021 Open Parliament Forum gets underway Dec. 2 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment of the government to expanding resilient partnership with members of the democratic world, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 24.

MOFA spotlights Taiwan’s successful UNFCCC campaignPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA spotlights Taiwan’s successful UNFCCC campaign

Taiwan’s bid for meaningful participation in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change showcased the country’s commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2050 and garnered widespread support from the local public and private sectors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 18.

Foreign Minister Wu gives Sky News Australia interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives Sky News Australia interview

The government is committed to safeguarding Taiwan’s freedom and democracy by enhancing indigenous defense capabilities while expanding cooperation with like-minded partners worldwide, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition winners awardedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition winners awarded

Winners of the Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition, an annual competition organized by the Department of International Information Services under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, were awarded at a ceremony Nov. 10 in Taipei City.

CECC approves selective entry of foreign migrant workers while strict border control measures remain in place; R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions to process related visa applicationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC approves selective entry of foreign migrant workers while strict border control measures remain in place; R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions to process related visa applications

Considering that the domestic COVID-19 situation has stabilized, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has decided to allow the selective entry of foreign migrant workers starting November 11, 2021, to help address industry and care needs while continuing to ensure antipandemic measures are implemented.

Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 from November 16 to November 29; 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 November 16 to November 29; CECC makes adjustments to related measures and urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures

As the pandemic has continued to subside and the situation is under control in Taiwan, after discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on November 11 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from November 16 to November 29. Details about adjustments to related regulations and general principles are listed below.