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NPM offers free access to images of precious artworksPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM offers free access to images of precious artworks

A total of 71,640 images of precious artifacts in the National Palace Museum’s collections can be downloaded free of charge effective immediately, according to the Taipei City-based art institution July 7.

Universiade MRT Train Brings Passengers Closer to Sports VenuesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Universiade MRT Train Brings Passengers Closer to Sports Venues

With roughly one month remaining before the start of the 2017 Summer Universiade, the city government announced that trains sporting the Universiade theme will begin operations on the Green Line (Songshan-Xindian) on July 10.

Director Ming Chang attended the “2017 Taiwan Fresh Produce Fair” in Kuala Lumpur on 8 July, 2017Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Director Ming Chang attended the “2017 Taiwan Fresh Produce Fair” in Kuala Lumpur on 8 July, 2017

Director Ming Chang (first from the left) attended the “2017 Taiwan Fresh Produce Fair” in Kuala Lumpur on 8 July, 2017

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Bridges to the Muslim World

Creating a Muslim-friendly travel environment is one of the goals of the government’s New Southbound Policy. Efforts to this end are bearing fruit, with Taiwan ranking as the seventh most Muslim-friendly destination among non-Muslim countries, according to the 2016 Global Muslim Travel Index published by MasterCard-CrescentRating.

Snacks made by disabled to be sold during Taipei UniversiadePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Snacks made by disabled to be sold during Taipei Universiade

Ten venues for the upcoming Summer Universiade, the largest global sporting event ever staged in Taiwan, will exclusively sell food products made by the intellectually and physically disabled so as to foster social inclusion and promote the important work of local welfare organizations, the Taipei Universiade Organizing Committee announced July 5.

Taipei counts down to World Congress on Information TechnologyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei counts down to World Congress on Information Technology

Taipei City is set to host the World Congress on Information Technology Sept. 10-13, attracting more than 90 industry experts and 2,500 business leaders from 80 countries and territories to discuss and exchange ideas on the latest technology developments.

Tsing Hua University to open summer camp centering on India studiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsing Hua University to open summer camp centering on India studies

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) National Tsing Hua University will open a summer camp focusing on India studies before the end of July to cultivate talent familiar with India affairs, as Taiwan is making efforts to increase its interaction with the South Asian nation, the university said Tuesday.

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Thinking South

The New Southbound Policy is fostering expanded exchanges between think tanks from Taiwan and those in the 18 countries covered by the government initiative.

Director General Mr. Liang took part in the press conference the 20th June, 2017 held by the Taipei Economic & culture Office in Ho Chi Minh City.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Director General Mr. Liang took part in the press conference the 20th June, 2017 held by the Taipei Economic & culture Office in Ho Chi Minh City.

Director General Mr. Liang took part in the press conference the 20th June, 2017 held by the Taipei Economic & culture Office in Ho Chi Minh City.

Regional youth climate change seminar gets underway in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Regional youth climate change seminar gets underway in Taipei

The South and Southeast Asian Youth Seminar on Climate Change opened July 4 in Taipei City, underscoring the Republic of China (Taiwan) government’s commitment to seeking meaningful participation in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, according to event organizer the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.