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Premier urges unified effort to overcome COVID challenge and quash virus

After a briefing on Thursday from the Ministry of Health and Welfare on the current status of and response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, Premier Su Tseng-chang directed relevant ministries and agencies to continue working on such tasks as preventing the spread of the virus, acquiring and administering vaccines, and curbing disinformation.

MOFA thanks allies, partners for unprecedented backing of Taiwan’s WHA bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks allies, partners for unprecedented backing of Taiwan’s WHA bid

Unprecedented support from Taiwan’s allies and like-minded partners around the world for the country’s participation in the World Health Assembly is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said June 1.

CECC plans to launch large-scale COVID-19 vaccine rollout to help public build protectionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC plans to launch large-scale COVID-19 vaccine rollout to help public build protection

On June 2, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will launch a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination program that includes the following three main aspects.

Space development act passes final reading in Taiwan’s LegislaturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Space development act passes final reading in Taiwan’s Legislature

The space development act passed final reading May 31 in Taiwan’s Legislature, laying the foundation for the public and private sectors to fast-track advancement of related next-generation technologies.

MOFA thanks global partners for backing Taiwan at WHAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks global partners for backing Taiwan at WHA

Staunch support from the international community for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said May 27.

Taiwan, US, EU seek ways of expanding country’s international participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, EU seek ways of expanding country’s international participation

Officials from Taiwan, the U.S. and EU discussed ways of expanding Taiwan’s participation in international organizations during a virtual staged May 26 by Washington-based The German Marshall Fund of the United States.

CECC expresses gratitude and respect to Japan for considering providing COVID-19 vaccines to TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC expresses gratitude and respect to Japan for considering providing COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) expresses deep gratitude to the Japanese government for considering providing COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan during the tough times Taiwan is facing amid this pandemic.

Foreign Minister Wu discusses Taiwan-US relations in PBS interviewPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu discusses Taiwan-US relations in PBS interview

Taiwan is committed to strengthening cooperation and exchanges with the U.S. across the board to ensure continued development of the already robust bilateral relationship, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said May 26.

New relief package to expedite assistance amid latest COVID-19 wave

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday received a National Development Council briefing on a relief package for the latest COVID-19 wave that has hit Taiwan. Now that disease control efforts are in full swing, economic relief work must be hastened as well, the premier said. The government’s relief efforts will be based on three principles: speeding up assistance for individuals, strengthening relief for industries, and increasing the amount of bank loans available.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF virtual workshop on anti-money launderingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF virtual workshop on anti-money laundering

A virtual workshop on anti-money laundering was held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework May 26 in Taipei City, spotlighting the government’s commitment to combating financial crimes and promoting dialogue with like-minded partners around the world.