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Premier Cho unveils strategies to advance economyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Cho unveils strategies to advance economy

Premier Cho Jung-tai said that the government would continue its practice of introducing artificial intelligence technology to government agencies and various industries to work toward the goal of benefiting the whole of society.

MOFA thanks Australian Senate for passing unanimous motion supporting Taiwan’s international participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks Australian Senate for passing unanimous motion supporting Taiwan’s international participation

The Australian Senate on August 21 passed an urgency motion stating that United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 does not establish the People’s Republic of China’s sovereignty over Taiwan. The motion added that the resolution determines neither the future status of Taiwan in the United Nations nor Taiwanese participation in UN agencies or international organizations.

Taiwan, US, Australia, Japan, Tuvalu stage GCTF climate change workshopPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Australia, Japan, Tuvalu stage GCTF climate change workshop

The “Building Climate Change Resilience for Small Island States” workshop was held Aug. 15-16 in Tuvalu under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework to address pressing global issues and solutions.

MOFA thanks New Zealand and Australia prime ministers for joint statement supporting peace and stability across Taiwan Strait and South China SeaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks New Zealand and Australia prime ministers for joint statement supporting peace and stability across Taiwan Strait and South China Sea

While visiting Australia from August 15 to 16, Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon held bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese. In a joint statement issued after their meeting, the leaders reaffirmed the importance of cross-strait peace and stability and expressed concern over rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

MOFA response to reaffirmation of importance of Indo-Pacific peace and stability in US-Japan-ROK joint statement on Camp David summit anniversaryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to reaffirmation of importance of Indo-Pacific peace and stability in US-Japan-ROK joint statement on Camp David summit anniversary

The White House on August 17 issued a joint leaders’ statement on the anniversary of the Trilateral Leaders’ Summit held by the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea at Camp David. The statement emphasized further deepening the trilateral partnership in such domains as security, technology, and economics based on the principles established at the 2023 Camp David summit.

MOFA response to statement by Philippine Foreign Secretary on importance of cross-strait situation to the Philippines and need for all parties to resolve disputes peacefullyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to statement by Philippine Foreign Secretary on importance of cross-strait situation to the Philippines and need for all parties to resolve disputes peacefully

In response to a question at a forum held by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines on August 16, Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo stated that the situation across the Taiwan Strait was very important to the Philippines, adding that he hoped all parties could resolve issues peacefully.

MOFA will host the Ketagalan Forum—2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue; event to focus on cross-strait and economic issuesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA will host the Ketagalan Forum—2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue; event to focus on cross-strait and economic issues

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Prospect Foundation will hold the Ketagalan Forum—2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on August 21. The eighth edition of the forum will be the first conference on regional security to be hosted by Taiwan’s new administration.

MOFA response to Canada and Australia reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability in joint statementPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to Canada and Australia reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability in joint statement

Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles held a bilateral meeting in Vancouver, Canada, on August 8. In the Joint Statement on Strengthening the Canada-Australia Defence Relationship issued after the meeting, they reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and their opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo.

Premier Cho pledges to employ AI in government, promote Taiwan as tech hubPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Cho pledges to employ AI in government, promote Taiwan as tech hub

Premier Cho Jung-tai pledged Aug. 7 to instill government officials with a deep understanding of artificial intelligence and its potential to build Taiwan into a global technology leader.

Enhanced legislation to boost nation’s defenses against fraud crimePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Enhanced legislation to boost nation’s defenses against fraud crime

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting on Thursday, Premier Cho Jung-tai received briefings from the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Justice on one new and three amended laws related to the combating of fraud. The premier said the legislation, which was recently passed by the Legislative Yuan, will strengthen the nation’s legal system and enhance law enforcement tools for fighting fraud.