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4th Yushan Forum gets underway in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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4th Yushan Forum gets underway in Taiwan

The fourth edition of the Yushan Forum, involving academics, experts and thought-leaders from 12 countries and regions such as Europe, Japan, the U.S. and New Southbound Policy target countries, opened Oct. 8 in Taipei City.

CECC continues to contact other countries for further details in response to their notifications concerning travelers testing positive for COVID-19 after their departure from Taiwan

On October 7, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that Taiwan recently received notifications from the Japanese and French authorities through the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point that some travelers had tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after their departure from Taiwan.

MOFA expresses gratitude for international backing of Taiwan’s UN participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA expresses gratitude for international backing of Taiwan’s UN participation

Support from the global community for Taiwan’s bid to participate in the activities, mechanisms and meetings of the U.N. is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oct. 2.

MOFA sincerely appreciates broad international support for Taiwan’s 2020 UN campaignPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA sincerely appreciates broad international support for Taiwan’s 2020 UN campaign

During the opening of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly held this year, the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) continued to seek international support through diverse channels, effectively raising worldwide awareness of Taiwan's UN campaign and the aspiration of Taiwan's 23.5 million people to participate in the UN system.

MOFA thanks 50 senators for supporting Taiwan-US trade pactPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks 50 senators for supporting Taiwan-US trade pact

Staunch support shown by 50 members of the U.S. Senate for a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA, NGOs to hold women’s leadership webinarsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA, NGOs to hold women’s leadership webinars

Two webinars highlighting Taiwan’s success in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment are scheduled for the end of this month, spotlighting the country’s commitment to providing opportunity for all, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sept. 24.

MOFA releases ROC (Taiwan) National Day videoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA releases ROC (Taiwan) National Day video

A video celebrating Oct. 10 ROC (Taiwan) National Day was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of government efforts to promote the country’s economic, diplomatic and coronavirus-combating accomplishments on the international stage.

CECC continues to investigate other countries' notifications concerning travelers found to have COVID-19 after their departure from Taiwan

On September 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that Taiwan had received notifications recently from the Philippine and Japanese authorities through the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point that some travelers had tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after the travelers' departure from Taiwan.

CORONAVIRUS/Cases of COVID-19-positive Filipinos from Taiwan remain a mystery

The Philippines has not offered details on the cases of six migrant workers who tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving there from Taiwan, as the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) remains skeptical about whether they in fact had the disease.

CORONAVIRUS/Contacts of 6 COVID-19 patients who traveled from Taiwan test negative

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday that it has found no COVID-19 infections in Taiwan among the 122 contacts of six Filipinos who tested positive for the disease after departing Taiwan in recent weeks.