Taiwan is committed to implementing stricter trade standards to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership while urging the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies to address the issue of unfair trade competition, according to Minister without Portfolio Yang Jen-ni.

A handover ceremony for the new Cabinet was held on May 20 at the Assembly Hall of the Executive Yuan. Under the officiation of Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, incoming Premier Cho Jung-tai received the seal of office from outgoing Premier Chen Chien-jen. Premier Cho said that the new “active and innovative (AI) Cabinet” will build upon the solid foundation laid by the outgoing administration of President Tsai Ing-wen over the last eight years, to create a more stable environment for economic deve

The arrival of 508 guests from 51 foreign delegations to the May 20 presidential inauguration ceremony and related events is sincerely welcomed by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 17 in Taipei City.

Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong was sworn in on May 15, becoming the country’s fourth prime minister. The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) congratulates Prime Minister Wong on his inauguration and thanks outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for his long-standing support of relations between Taiwan and Singapore.

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave a joint interview to a media delegation from countries in the Indo-Pacific region during which he reiterated Taiwan’s commitment to joining members of the free world to deter authoritarian expansion.

A workshop was held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework by Taiwan, the U.S., U.K. and Australia May 2 in Kuala Lumpur to share best practice in energy transition to combat climate change, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A short film spotlighting Taiwan’s capability to contribute to global health goals was released May 6 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the lead up to the 77th session of the World Health Assembly set to take place May 27-June 1 in Geneva.

A joint statement released by Australian and South Korean foreign and defense ministers voicing support for cross-strait peace and stability is deeply appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 1.

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu lauded the warmth of the bond between Taiwan and New Zealand and called for deeper cooperation in the face of authoritarianism during an interview April 19.

Premier Chen Chien-jen kicked off the international review of the first national report on the implementation of the U.N. International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) April 22 in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to ensuring the rights of all members of society.