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Foreign ministry calls for peaceful dialogue following Myanmar coup

Taiwan’s foreign ministry is calling for peaceful dialogue between leaders in Myanmar after the military there seized power from the country’s leaders on Monday morning.

Premier urges vigilance against African swine fever

Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang is urging the public to remain vigilant against the threat of African swine fever in imported pork products over the Lunar New Year. His call came during a visit to Taipei’s mail processing center on Wednesday.

MOFA thanks US State Department for strong support of TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks US State Department for strong support of Taiwan

Strong support for Taiwan contained in the U.S. Department of State news release issued Jan. 23 is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

TIPC Working to Further Solidify Core Competencies in Support of Smart, Strategic Diversification

Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) Chairman Hsien-yi Lee remarked on January 14th that his company will be implementing comprehensive plans to add further value to TIPC subsidiary ports, continue the strategic diversification of port business operations, and create long-term operational sustainability.

EU passes resolutions containing pro-Taiwan clauses

The European Parliament on Wednesday passed two resolutions bearing content supporting Taiwan’s democracy and for the first time encourage European Union (EU) members to “revisit their engagement policies with Taiwan,” for which Taiwan’s government expressed its gratitude.

Taiwan offers to help following Indonesia’s deadly quakePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan offers to help following Indonesia’s deadly quake

Taiwan’s government is willing to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of a deadly earthquake that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi early Friday, the Presidential Office said that day.

Premier marks two years in office, encourages Cabinet to maintain record of accomplishmentsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier marks two years in office, encourages Cabinet to maintain record of accomplishments

Premier Su Tseng-chang marked the second anniversary of his leadership of the nation’s highest executive team at Thursday’s weekly meeting of Cabinet, taking the opportunity to thank the group for their hard work and cooperation in overcoming difficulties and surmounting barriers along the way.

MOFA welcomes upcoming visit by US ambassador to the UNPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes upcoming visit by US ambassador to the UN

The forthcoming two-day visit to Taiwan of a delegation led by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft is sincerely welcomed by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jan. 8.

Premier Su lauds progress in foreign policy, indigenous defense projects

Premier Su Tseng-chang praised the government’s diplomacy and indigenous defense projects Jan. 7 for enhancing Taiwan’s global profile while ensuring safety and prosperity of its people.

CECC confirms 3 more imported COVID-19 cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from the US, the Philippines, and Indonesia

On January 7, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced three new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Three new cases arrived in Taiwan from the United States (Case #821), the Philippines (Case #822), and Indonesia (Case #823).