Jump to main content
Government News
Foreign Minister Wu takes part in Sedona Forum, vows to defend Taiwan’s freedom, democracyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Foreign Minister Wu takes part in Sedona Forum, vows to defend Taiwan’s freedom, democracy Photos

Foreign Minister Wu takes part in Sedona Forum, vows to defend Taiwan’s freedom, democracy

The government is absolutely committed to defending Taiwan’s hard-won freedom and democracy in the face of China’s ongoing campaign of coercion, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Hospitals and long-term care facilities in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City to suspend visitation from today to May 17 with certain exceptions; only one person can be allowed to accompany a patientPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Hospitals and long-term care facilities in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City to suspend visitation from today to May 17 with certain exceptions; only one person can be allowed to accompany a patient Photos

Hospitals and long-term care facilities in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City to suspend visitation from today to May 17 with certain exceptions; only one person can be allowed to accompany a patient

On May 4, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that hospitals and long-term care facilities in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City would impose visitation restrictions from May 4 to May 17. Related details are listed below.

Starting May 4, Taiwan to impose entry ban on travelers with history of travel to India, except for R.O.C. nationals and non-R.O.C. nationals with ARC; returning R.O.C. nationals and non-R.O.C. nationals with ARC must be quarantined at group quarantine facilities and undergo testing

On May 3, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that beginning 00:00 am on May 4 (arrival time), R.O.C. nationals and non-R.O.C. nationals with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) who have traveled to India in the past 14 days (those who have transited in India included) would be required to stay at group quarantine facilities and undergo COVID-19 testing after arrival in Taiwan.

CECC strengthens disease prevention and management measures for flight crews of foreign and Taiwanese airlinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge CECC strengthens disease prevention and management measures for flight crews of foreign and Taiwanese airlines Photos

CECC strengthens disease prevention and management measures for flight crews of foreign and Taiwanese airlines

On May 3, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that in principle, flight crew members of foreign airline companies would be collectively quarantined at only one quarantine hotel which would be determined jointly by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) and the Taoyuan City Government.

COVID-19 vaccine available to people living with individuals in the first, second and third priority groups and all personnel at medical institutions on May 3Photos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge COVID-19 vaccine available to people living with individuals in the first, second and third priority groups and all personnel at medical institutions on May 3 Photos

COVID-19 vaccine available to people living with individuals in the first, second and third priority groups and all personnel at medical institutions on May 3

On April 29, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that beginning May 3, the government-funded COVID-19 vaccine would be available to people living with healthcare personnel, disease prevention and control staff at the central and local governments and front-line workers at high risk of exposure, who are individuals in the first, second and third priority groups.

MOFA thanks US Congress for global campaign backing Taiwan’s WHA bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge MOFA thanks US Congress for global campaign backing Taiwan’s WHA bid Photos

MOFA thanks US Congress for global campaign backing Taiwan’s WHA bid

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere gratitude to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Committee on Foreign Relations April 28 for initiating a global social media campaign supporting Taiwan’s participation in the 74th World Health Assembly.

Premier Su lauds Taiwan’s progress in child care, gender equalityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge Premier Su lauds Taiwan’s progress in child care, gender equality Photos

Premier Su lauds Taiwan’s progress in child care, gender equality

The government is committed to easing the financial burden of child care as part of efforts to keep Taiwan on the fast track toward achieving gender equality, according to Premier Su Tseng-chang April 26.

CABEI plans to open Country Office in Taiwan, the first in Asia

On April 23, 2021 (Taiwan time), the Minister of Finance, Dr. Jain-Rong Su, and the Executive President of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), Dr. Dante Mossi, signed an agreement for establishing a country office in Taiwan at the virtual meeting. Taiwan participants included the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Governor of Central Bank of the R.O.C. (Taiwan), Dr. Chin-Long Yang, and Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Honduras, Ambassador Die

CECC moves Fiji and Laos to its list of medium-risk countries as infections in two countries continue to risePhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge CECC moves Fiji and Laos to its list of medium-risk countries as infections in two countries continue to rise Photos

CECC moves Fiji and Laos to its list of medium-risk countries as infections in two countries continue to rise

On April 28, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that a cluster of local infections resulting from imported cases recently occurred in Fiji, and that local cases in Laos increased rapidly in recent weeks. Therefore, the CECC will move the two countries to its list of medium-risk countries/regions from low-risk countries/regions, effective immediately.

CECC confirms 2 more imported cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from India and BelgiumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
Enlarge CECC confirms 2 more imported cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from India and Belgium Photos

CECC confirms 2 more imported cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from India and Belgium

On April 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced two new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Those two new cases arrived in Taiwan from India (Case #1088) and Belgium (Case #1089).