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MOFA delivers 2022 report cardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA delivers 2022 report card

Dynamic, professional and resilient diplomacy under the government’s leadership has helped Taiwan expand its international presence while strengthening cooperation with allies and like-minded countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Dec. 23.

Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to The Guardian’s Helen DavidsonPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to The Guardian’s Helen Davidson

Taiwan is committed to standing in solidarity with democracies around the world in urging China to respect human rights, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Dec. 6.

Premier praises WorldSkills Competition success and pledges continued investment in vocational talentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier praises WorldSkills Competition success and pledges continued investment in vocational talent

At Thursday's Cabinet meeting, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a briefing from the Ministry of Labor (MOL) on Taiwan’s participation in the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, which concluded in Austria last month. Taiwanese competitors performed exceptionally well, winning 6 gold, 13 silver and 6 bronze medals, and taking home an additional 17 medallions for excellence, coming in third overall out of the 57 participating members.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF Joint Committee MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia stage GCTF Joint Committee Meeting

Taiwan, Australia, Japan and the U.S. held the annual Global Cooperation and Training Framework Joint Committee Meeting Dec. 7 in Taipei City, reviewing the results of 2022’s workshops and planning for the year ahead.

Taiwan-Southeast Asia Vegetable Germplasm Initiative launched in TainanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-Southeast Asia Vegetable Germplasm Initiative launched in Tainan

The Taiwan-Southeast Asia Vegetable Germplasm Initiative kicked off Dec. 6 in the southern city of Tainan, highlighting the government’s commitment to conserving and sharing plant strains while increasing crop diversity in Southeast Asia.

MOFA response to positive comments about Taiwan in Joint Statement on Australia-US Ministerial ConsultationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to positive comments about Taiwan in Joint Statement on Australia-US Ministerial Consultations

The United States Department of State released a joint statement on the 32nd Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) on December 6 (US eastern time). In the statement, the United States and Australia reaffirmed Taiwan’s role as a leading democracy in the Indo-Pacific, an important regional economy, and a crucial player in supply chains.

NGO Leaders Forum held by MOFA in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NGO Leaders Forum held by MOFA in Taipei

A forum enhancing public-private partnership to promote exchange between local nongovernmental organizations and their international counterparts was staged in Taipei City Dec. 5, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

International review of CEDAW national report wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International review of CEDAW national report wraps up in Taipei

The international review of the fourth national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) wrapped up Dec. 2 in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s efforts to ensure women’s rights on all fronts.

Premier attends opening of international review on national gender discrimination reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier attends opening of international review on national gender discrimination report

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Monday attended the opening ceremony for the review meeting of the fourth national report under the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Since the Enforcement Act of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was enacted in 2011, Taiwan has compiled four associated national reports.

Taiwan to ease current mask mandate and related epidemic prevention measures starting December 1Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to ease current mask mandate and related epidemic prevention measures starting December 1

On November 28, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will loosen its mask-wearing rules and related epidemic prevention measures on December 1; related details are listed below.