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MOFA short film spotlights Taiwan’s ICAO bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA short film spotlights Taiwan’s ICAO bid

A short film spotlighting Taiwan’s key role in global aviation transport and logistics as a bid for inclusion in the International Civil Aviation Organization was released Sept. 17 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA thanks IPAC for communique in support of TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks IPAC for communique in support of Taiwan

A communique adopted by the international Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China calling for greater support for Taiwan is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sept. 15.

Deputy Foreign Minister Tien attends Indonesia Independence Day celebrationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Deputy Foreign Minister Tien attends Indonesia Independence Day celebration

Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang attended a reception hosted by the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei (KDEI Taipei) to celebrate the 77th anniversary of its Independence Day Sept. 14 in Taipei City, reaffirming the government’s commitment to deepening ties with the New Southbound Policy partner country.

MOFA to reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12 in accordance with CECC measuresPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA to reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12 in accordance with CECC measures

Following an announcement by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12, 2022.

Taiwan attracting major international firms for R&D investmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan attracting major international firms for R&D investment

The premier said Taiwan possesses three strengths—an open, transparent and clean system of democratic rule of law that international companies can trust; a world-leading semiconductor industry strategically located in the Asia-Pacific; and strategic government guidance carried out through subsidies, talent cultivation and tax benefits.

Premier receives expert panel to review UN anti-corruption reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier receives expert panel to review UN anti-corruption report

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Monday received members of the international review committee for the ROC’s Second Report under the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Taiwan is not a U.N. member state, the premier said, but we possess a strong determination to fight against corruption. The government will continue doing its utmost to promote anti-corruption reforms in various areas; the premier hopes these efforts will lead to further improvements for the country.

Foreign Minister Wu gives interviews to India’s mediaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives interviews to India’s media

The government is committed to safeguarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and its democratic way of life while cooperating with like-minded partners to ensure cross-strait and Indo-Pacific peace and prosperity, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Regarding InterPride forcing the WorldPride 2025 Taiwan Preparation Committee to cancel WorldPride 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) respondsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Regarding InterPride forcing the WorldPride 2025 Taiwan Preparation Committee to cancel WorldPride 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) responds

On August 12, the WorldPride 2025 Taiwan Preparation Committee, jointly set up by Kaohsiung Pride (KHPride) and Taiwan Pride, released a statement indicating that it was being forced to cancel WorldPride 2025. The committee and InterPride had previously reached a consensus, agreeing to call the event WorldPride Taiwan. However, despite persistent efforts by the committee, InterPride reneged on the agreement, rigidly insisting that only the city name be used and that the event be called WorldPrid

Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to CNNPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to CNN

The government of Taiwan is committed to working with its like-minded partners to defend democratic values and counter authoritarian expansionism, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Aug. 8.

Remarks by Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu at the International press conference on Taiwan’s response to China’s military provocationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Remarks by Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu at the International press conference on Taiwan’s response to China’s military provocations

In the past few days, China has conducted large-scaled joint military exercises around Taiwan, gravely threatening regional peace and security. I want to take this opportunity to convey Taiwan’s position.