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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan-Singapore talks on mask donation still on track: MOFA

Taiwan's foreign ministry said Sunday that discussions on a donation of surgical face to Singapore are still in progress between the two countries, despite the apparent reservations expressed by Singapore's first lady. The personal views of an individual will not affect the ongoing talks between Taiwan and Singapore on the mask donation to help the city state in its fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said.

CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan to add NT$2 billion to help virus-hit agricultural sector

The government will allocate an additional NT$2 billion (US$66.46 million) to help the agricultural sector cope with disruptions from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic, bringing the total to NT$8.8 billion. Council of Agriculture head Chen Chi-chung (陳吉仲) said Monday that NT$4.07 billion of the original NT$6.8 billion in funding has already been allocated in soft loans to agricultural businesses, and it was apparent that more would be needed.

MOFA announces second wave of international humanitarian assistance in wake of COVID-19Photos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA announces second wave of international humanitarian assistance in wake of COVID-19

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) announced on April 1 that it was initiating a first wave of international humanitarian assistance in response to the continued spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, donating 10 million medical masks and other medical supplies to the US, Europe, and diplomatic allies. This has drawn praise and recognition from around the world.

MOFA deeply regrets baseless accusations by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA deeply regrets baseless accusations by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expresses profound regret and strong protest regarding the false accusations against our government made by World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and solemnly declares the following.

Taiwan to donate 6 million masks to countries in Asia, Europe, Americas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday that Taiwan has launched another round of donations of surgical face masks to countries severely affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, including some listed in its New Southbound Policy, European nations, and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan to donate over 1 million masks to New Southbound countriesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan to donate over 1 million masks to New Southbound countries

Taiwan is planning to donate another round of surgical face masks overseas, this time with over a million pieces going to several countries targeted by the government's New Southbound Policy (NSP), as well as other countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday.

Taiwan to expand COVID-19 reporting and testing after holiday weekendPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to expand COVID-19 reporting and testing after holiday weekend

Premier Su Tseng-chang visited the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Sunday to hear the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and discuss preventive measures following the long Tomb Sweeping holiday.

MOFA announces donation of 10 million face masks to the US, Europe, diplomatic allies to extend humanitarian assistance in wake of COVID-19Photos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA announces donation of 10 million face masks to the US, Europe, diplomatic allies to extend humanitarian assistance in wake of COVID-19

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) announced today that Taiwan will donate 10 million face masks to the United States, European Union member states and other European nations, and diplomatic allies to support medical personnel in containing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has spread around the world and affected the aforementioned countries particularly hard.

Taiwan and US held virtual forum on expanding Taiwan’s international participation; MOFA thanks US for staunch supportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and US held virtual forum on expanding Taiwan’s international participation; MOFA thanks US for staunch support

A virtual forum on increasing Taiwan’s participation in the international arena was convened March 31 between the R.O.C. (Taiwan) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) and the US Department of State, Washington Headquarters of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and AIT Taipei Office.

MOFA calls on WHO to take neutral, professional stance facilitating Taiwan’s full participation and contributionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA calls on WHO to take neutral, professional stance facilitating Taiwan’s full participation and contributions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) took notice when the World Health Organization Secretariat issued a statement on March 29 recognizing the success of Taiwan’s epidemic prevention and containment measures and acknowledged the importance of Taiwan in the global fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, MOFA regrets that the WHO statement fails to present the full facts.