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 The interior minister Tuesday encouraged new immigrants who have received their national identification cards to vote in the upcoming presidential and legislative elections early next year.Photos - New Southbound Policy
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The interior minister Tuesday encouraged new immigrants who have received their national identification cards to vote in the upcoming presidential and legislative elections early next year.

The interior minister Tuesday encouraged new immigrants who have received their national identification cards to vote in the upcoming presidential and legislative elections early next year.

Eight Filipinos sentenced over 2013 killing of Taiwanese fishermanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Eight Filipinos sentenced over 2013 killing of Taiwanese fisherman

A Manila court on Wednesday handed down prison sentences to eight Philippine coast guard officers over the 2013 fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman in waters where the exclusive economic zones of the two countries overlap.

Allies deliver letter backing Taiwan's U.N. participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Allies deliver letter backing Taiwan's U.N. participation

Representatives from 11 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies delivered a joint letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday to express support for Taiwan's participation in the U.N. during the opening of the 74th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.

Taiwan urges support for freedom of navigation in South China SeaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan urges support for freedom of navigation in South China Sea

Taipei, Sept. 11 (CNA) Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Wednesday called on all nations in the region to recognize freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, amid Beijing's maritime expansion and militarization efforts in the contested waters.

U.S. concerned at Taiwan's falling number of diplomatic alliesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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U.S. concerned at Taiwan's falling number of diplomatic allies

A U.S. official on Wednesday expressed concern over reports the Solomon Islands is considering a shift in diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China, saying that maintaining diplomatic partners is one way for Taiwan to ensure it is not isolated from the international community and ensure peace and stability in the region.

MOFA short film highlights Taiwan’s support for UN SDGsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA short film highlights Taiwan’s support for UN SDGs

A short film spotlighting the ways Taiwan Can Help realize the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030 was released Sept. 6 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan Muslim Youth Exchange Program wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Muslim Youth Exchange Program wraps up in Taipei

The Taiwan Muslim Youth Exchange Program concluded Aug. 30 in Taipei City, affording 42 youths from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore the opportunity to learn more about the country’s economic, political and social development.

5th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition open for submissionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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5th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition open for submissions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is accepting submissions for the Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition from August 31 until October 16. If you like making short films and have a passion for Taiwan, you are welcome to enter, regardless of your age or nationality!

Healthy hog farming requires vigilance against diseasePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Healthy hog farming requires vigilance against disease

In March of 1997, Taiwan experienced a major outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that dealt a heavy blow to the domestic pig-farming industry. Now, after more than 20 years of vaccination and other control efforts, Taiwan proper and its outlying island territories of Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu have all been recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health as FMD-free zones where vaccination is practiced.

Taiwan’s promotion to APG regular follow-up list confirmedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s promotion to APG regular follow-up list confirmed

Taiwan’s promotion to the regular follow-up list maintained by the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering was confirmed after the country’s mutual evaluation report was adopted at the APG’s annual meeting Aug. 18-23 in Canberra, Australia.