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Taiwan thanks US for vaccine doses donationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan thanks US for vaccine doses donation

The U.S. government’s donation of 2.5 million Moderna vaccine doses is sincerely appreciated by the government and the people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 20.

GCTF virtual workshop on IP protection staged by Taiwan, US, JapanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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GCTF virtual workshop on IP protection staged by Taiwan, US, Japan

A virtual workshop on new developments in intellectual property protection and combating digital infringement was held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework June 17 and 18 in Taipei City, spotlighting the government’s commitment to safeguarding trade secrets and preventing digital piracy.

MOFA welcomes Japan defense minister’s statement on cross-strait peace, stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes Japan defense minister’s statement on cross-strait peace, stability

The statement made by Japan Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi June 16 highlighting the importance of cross-strait peace and stability is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Government to remain vigilant amid improving COVID situation

Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday that although the past few days have seen a reduction and stabilization in the number of new COVID-19 cases, there remains the potential for rapid changes in the situation. He called on his executive team to stand ready to adapt and improve the epidemic response to cope with changes arising from mutant strains of the virus, and to refine and review moving forward.

MOFA thanks G-7 leaders for highlighting peace and stability across Taiwan StraitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks G-7 leaders for highlighting peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

The Carbis Bay communique issued Sunday by leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations stressing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said June 14.

MOFA thanks EU, US leaders for supporting cross-strait peace, stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks EU, US leaders for supporting cross-strait peace, stability

The EU-U.S. Summit Statement underscoring the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 16.

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

Taiwan is enhancing its defensive capabilities while deepening cooperation with like-minded partners in safeguarding the country’s freedom and democracy, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

CECC adjusts quarantine measures for flight crews of Taiwanese airlines aboard flights arriving in Taiwan to ensure their health and safety at workplace and safeguard domestic disease prevention effortsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC adjusts quarantine measures for flight crews of Taiwanese airlines aboard flights arriving in Taiwan to ensure their health and safety at workplace and safeguard domestic disease prevention efforts

In order to ensure the health and safety of flight crews of Taiwanese airlines at their workplace and safeguard domestic disease prevention efforts, quarantine measures for such crew members following their COVID-19 vaccination and quarantine measures to be complied with after they return to Taiwan will be adjusted, and details are listed below.

Taiwan, US trade representatives stage virtual meeting

A virtual meeting was staged June 10 between Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio John C. C. Deng and U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai, underscoring the commitment of both sides to strengthening robust economic relations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

To mitigate medical care load of severe COVID-19 cases, CECC purchases drugs for combined use in monoclonal antibody therapy to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 cases at risk of developing severe casesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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To mitigate medical care load of severe COVID-19 cases, CECC purchases drugs for combined use in monoclonal antibody therapy to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 cases at risk of developing severe cases

On June 11, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it has purchased drugs for the combined use in monoclonal antibody therapy that can be used to treat COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate cases who are at risk of developing severe cases so as to reduce their risk of developing severe cases and requiring hospitalization and alleviate the medical care load for severe cases.