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Premier Cho speaks at SEMICON Taiwan opening ceremonyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Cho speaks at SEMICON Taiwan opening ceremony

Premier Cho Jung-tai pledged to work closely with domestic industries to expedite research and seek further international cooperation to create peace and security for the nation.

FM Lin attends semiconductors and geopolitics forumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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FM Lin attends semiconductors and geopolitics forum

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the 2025 Forum on Semiconductors and Geopolitics: Navigating Supply Chain Resilience and Strategic Realignment, Sept. 9 in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to safeguarding its supply chain security while deepening cooperation with democratic partners against a background of evolving U.S.-China technology competitiveness.

MOFA and MOTC hold joint press conference to urge UN and ICAO to include Taiwan and ensure no one is left behind and safe skiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA and MOTC hold joint press conference to urge UN and ICAO to include Taiwan and ensure no one is left behind and safe skies

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger and Administrative Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Kuo-shian held a joint press conference on September 9 to promote Taiwan’s bids to join the United Nations (UN) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). During the event, they explained the government’s appeals and strategies to advance Taiwan’s participation in the UN and ICAO this year and called on the two organizations to include Taiwan at the earliest possib

MOFA response to Canadian and Australian naval vessels transiting Taiwan Strait on September 6Photos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to Canadian and Australian naval vessels transiting Taiwan Strait on September 6

On September 6, Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Québec and Australian Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane jointly transited the Taiwan Strait. MOFA welcomes and affirms this concrete action by Canada and Australia, which served to defend freedom, peace, and openness in the Taiwan Strait and underscore their staunch stance that the Taiwan Strait is international waters.

MOFA response to remarks made by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Fischer after Taiwan tripPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to remarks made by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Fischer after Taiwan trip

United States Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Deb Fischer have once again publicly recognized Taiwan’s progress in bolstering its self-defense capabilities and determination to safeguard freedom. The senators made the comments after returning to the United States following a recent visit to Taiwan, which concluded on August 30. They underlined the long-standing US commitment to Taiwan’s security and emphasized that the Taiwan-U

MOFA response to Japanese and Australian foreign and defense ministers reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to Japanese and Australian foreign and defense ministers reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability

The 12th Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations were held in Tokyo on September 5. The joint statement issued after the meeting reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an essential element of regional and international security and prosperity. It also emphasized that cross-strait issues should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung appreciates and welcomes Japan and Australia’s continued c

MOFA lauds success of visit by Indo-Pacific press groupPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA lauds success of visit by Indo-Pacific press group

The Aug. 17-23 visit by members of the media from the Indo-Pacific was a success in enhancing awareness of Taiwan’s contribution to democracy and regional development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Youth Ambassadors wield Taiwan’s soft powerPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Youth Ambassadors wield Taiwan’s soft power

Members of the 2025 International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program are already contributing to connections between Taiwan and its Pacific neighbors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sept. 3.

Premier Cho attends international police cooperation forumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Cho attends international police cooperation forum

Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Forum on Police Cooperation Sept. 2 in Taipei City, calling for support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the International Criminal Police Organization.

Australian media interviews Deputy MOFA Minister ChenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Australian media interviews Deputy MOFA Minister Chen

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi recently gave an interview to Sky News Australia and to Australian Financial Review, encouraging the country to deepen relations with Taiwan.