The Executive Yuan released Dec. 14 its third national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), highlighting efforts by the government between 2013 and 2016 in promoting women’s rights on all fronts.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) looks forward to strengthening its cooperation with the U.S. and Japan in promoting security and economic prosperity in the Asia-Pacific, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said Dec. 13.  

President Tsai Ing-wen commemorated Human Rights Day 2017 with a special gathering on the morning of December 10 at the Taipei Guest House. In addition to thanking the people at home and abroad who supported political prisoners in Taiwan, the president expressed hope that transitional justice will become a collective social movement, helping Taiwanese face the past together and move toward a shared future.

One way we're working to increase cooperation and trade, and strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific region, is by redefining Taiwan's regional role through our New Southbound Policy.

President Tsai Ing-wen said Dec. 11 that as a free and democratic country, Taiwan is committed to strengthening its contributions to the U.S. Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy and safeguarding the rule-based international order.

On the morning of December 7, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a visiting delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). She stated that Taiwan will continue to work with the United States to maintain regional peace and stability, and expressed hope for deeper and closer Taiwan-US relations.

President Tsai Ing-wen said Dec. 7 that the government is committed to fostering international collaboration in medical technology so as to strengthen global health care development and spotlight Taiwan’s cutting-edge capabilities in the field.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) air force commissioned a fleet of P-3C Orion anti-submarine surveillance aircraft Dec. 1 in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County, replacing its Grumman S-2Ts that had been in service for over four decades.

Taiwan’s high-tech prowess makes it the best partner for global industry heavyweights engaging in research and development of robotic surgical devices, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said Nov. 24

Taiwan’s public and private sectors are earning global recognition for promoting sustainable development and raising awareness of the value of adopting economically inclusive and environmentally friendly business models, according to Vice President Chen Chien-jen Nov. 23.