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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.

Taiwan, US, Japan lawmakers participate in first trilateral strategy forumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan lawmakers participate in first trilateral strategy forum

The inaugural edition of a trilateral strategy forum aimed at deepening cooperation and strengthening ties between Taiwan, Japan and the U.S. was held July 29, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Halifax International Security Forum to hold HFX TAIPEI event in January 2022Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Halifax International Security Forum to hold HFX TAIPEI event in January 2022

The Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) has announced that it will hold the HFX TAIPEI forum from January 21 to 23, 2022, in Taipei in association with Taiwan’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes HFX’s announcement.

CECC to lower epidemic alert level to Level 2 from July 27 to August 9; CECC urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures to protect health of people in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC to lower epidemic alert level to Level 2 from July 27 to August 9; CECC urges public to continue following epidemic prevention and control measures to protect health of people in Taiwan

On July 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will lower the epidemic alert to Level 2, effective from July 27 to August 9, and that ministries and councils/commissions under the Executive Yuan may issue respective guidelines in accordance with the CECC's general principles; in line with the CECC's general guidelines, local governments may also make appropriate adjustments to epidemic prevention rules based on the COVID-19 situation in the respective city or county.

Two new stock exchange boards to support strategic economy for innovative industriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Two new stock exchange boards to support strategic economy for innovative industries

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Tuesday attended the launch of the Taiwan Innovation Board and Pioneer Stock Board, saying that the government’s economic strategy for supporting innovative industries is to create a better investment environment for them.

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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to El Mundo

Taiwan is enhancing cooperation with Indo-Pacific stakeholders in promoting peace, security and prosperity throughout the region, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Taiwan and EU held the Fourth Human Rights ConsultationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and EU held the Fourth Human Rights Consultation

The fourth European Union (EU) – Taiwan Human Rights Consultation took place on 15th July 2021 by video conference. The consultation, formally opened by EEAS Deputy Managing Director for Human Rights, Global & Multilateral Issues Kristin De Peyron, was co-chaired on the EU side by Luisa Ragher, Head of Human Rights Division, and Jonathan Hatwell, Head of Division for China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Mongolia, and on Taiwan side by Ping-Cheng Lo, Minister without Portfolio.

200 oxygen concentrators donated by Taiwan to IndonesiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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200 oxygen concentrators donated by Taiwan to Indonesia

A total of 200 oxygen concentrators was donated by Taiwan to Indonesia July 14, underscoring the commitment of the government to helping the New Southbound Policy target country combat COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA thanks Japan for 3rd donation of COVID-19 vaccinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks Japan for 3rd donation of COVID-19 vaccines

The latest donation of 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan by Japan is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 13.