The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) extends sincere congratulations to Australia on the successful conclusion of its federal election on May 21. Based on current results, the Australian Labor Party, led by MP Anthony Albanese, will be forming a new government.

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Taiwan will continue to enhance its defense capabilities to maintain the cross-strait status quo while safeguarding its freedom and democracy, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A total of 137 reporters from 75 international media outlets in 20 countries are stationed in Taiwan as of May 15, an increase of over one-third since 2020, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affair.

Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen is representing Taiwan at the Second Global COVID-19 Summit convened virtually May 12 by U.S. President Joe Biden from the White House, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Indo-Pacific Formosa Club’s backing of Taiwan’s bid for meaningful participation in the activities, mechanisms and meetings of the World Health Organization is welcomed by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 10.

An international review of Taiwan’s third national report on the implementation of the U.N. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as well as International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights kicked off May 9 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to safeguarding human rights.

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday received a Ministry of Justice briefing on Taiwan’s first national human rights action plan. Taiwan prides itself as a nation founded on human rights, the premier said. The plan demonstrates that Taiwan is willing, of its own accord, to implement and commit to the obligations of international human rights conventions, and furthermore respond to issues of concern expressed by the international community and the general public.

Outstanding efforts by Taiwan’s representative offices have significantly increased foreign trade and investment in the first quarter of 2022, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 9.

A short film spotlighting the ways Taiwan Can Help realize the World Health Organization’s goal of Health For All was released May 2 in the run-up to the 75th World Health Assembly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang joined representatives from over 50 countries and territories at the signing of the Declaration for the Future of the Internet April 28, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting an open, free, global, interoperable, reliable and secure cyberspace.