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Vice Premier Cheng chairs travel industry advisory meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vice Premier Cheng chairs travel industry advisory meeting

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun hosted the 4th advisory meeting on revitalization of the domestic tourism industry Dec. 26 in Taipei City.

MOFA strongly condemns China for once again escalating tensions across Taiwan Strait and region through provocative, unilateral actionsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA strongly condemns China for once again escalating tensions across Taiwan Strait and region through provocative, unilateral actions

Issuing what it called a stern warning against “Taiwan independence separatist forces” and “external interference forces,” China’s People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command used this as a pretext to announce on December 29 the launch of the Justice Mission 2025 joint military exercise, which will be conducted around Taiwan from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 30.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides satellite broadcast information for the 2025–2026 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks worldwidePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides satellite broadcast information for the 2025–2026 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks worldwide

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is providing satellite broadcast information for the 2025–2026 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks event, enabling television networks and online media around the world to download and broadcast the event starting at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 (Taipei time). The satellite information has been forwarded to local media through Taiwan’s overseas missions worldwide and has also been made available to international media correspondents based in Taiwan.

Taiwan steps up workplace equity upgradesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan steps up workplace equity upgrades

Premier Cho Jung-tai held the 34th meeting of the Executive Yuan’s Gender Equality Committee Dec. 24 in Taipei City.

Contributions to integrated diplomacy lauded by FM LinPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Contributions to integrated diplomacy lauded by FM Lin

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted an event expressing gratitude to those from all walks of life who have worked hand in hand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Taiwan, world peace and prosperity. The event, titled as a gathering for friends of foreign service took place Dec. 22 in Taipei City.

Premier receives Japanese House of Councillors Member Takinami HirofumiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier receives Japanese House of Councillors Member Takinami Hirofumi

Premier Cho Jung-tai on Tuesday received a visiting delegation led by Takinami Hirofumi, a Liberal Democratic Party member of Japan’s House of Councillors and chair of the TY Group, a pro-Taiwan group within the chamber. The premier extended his highest regard to Councillor Takinami, thanking him for regularly organizing TY Group delegations to visit Taiwan and for his continued efforts to promote pro-Taiwan voices within the House of Councillors. He also commended Councillor Takinami for freque

Taiwan makes donation to APECPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan makes donation to APEC

Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding on the donation of US$650,000 to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat Dec. 11 in Shenzhen, China, underscoring government commitment to advancing regional development, according to the MOFA.

Deputy FM Wu tells AFP advanced chip production to stay in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Deputy FM Wu tells AFP advanced chip production to stay in Taiwan

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu said Taiwan is determined to keep cutting-edge technology in-country to safeguard its key role in the semiconductor sector.

Taiwan, Philippines host smart port development forumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Philippines host smart port development forum

The Taiwan-Philippines Smart Port Development Forum was held Dec. 9-11 in Kaohsiung City, highlighting the like-minded partners’ commitment to deepening city, port and tourism cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

EY announces fifth national CEDAW reportPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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EY announces fifth national CEDAW report

The Executive Yuan unveiled the fifth national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Dec. 10, highlighting government commitment to protecting women’s rights.