Taiwan’s bid for meaningful participation in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change showcased the country’s commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2050 and garnered widespread support from the local public and private sectors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 18.

The government is committed to safeguarding Taiwan’s freedom and democracy by enhancing indigenous defense capabilities while expanding cooperation with like-minded partners worldwide, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Winners of the Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition, an annual competition organized by the Department of International Information Services under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, were awarded at a ceremony Nov. 10 in Taipei City.

Considering that the domestic COVID-19 situation has stabilized, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has decided to allow the selective entry of foreign migrant workers starting November 11, 2021, to help address industry and care needs while continuing to ensure antipandemic measures are implemented.

As the pandemic has continued to subside and the situation is under control in Taiwan, after discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on November 11 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from November 16 to November 29. Details about adjustments to related regulations and general principles are listed below.

A workshop on defending democracy through media literacy was staged by Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, the U.K. and Slovakia under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Nov. 9 to 10 from Taipei City.

A workshop on implementing the rights of persons with disabilities was staged by Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, Australia and Israel under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Nov. 4 to 5 from Taipei City.

A short film showcasing Taiwan’s commitment to combatting climate change was released Nov. 1 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A virtual workshop on women’s participation in public life was staged under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Oct. 27 by forces for good Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, Australia and Canada.

As the pandemic continues to subside and the situation is under control in Taiwan, after discussions with relevant agencies and assessments, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on October 28 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from November 2 to November 15.