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MOFA Minister Wu opens exhibition on Taiwan technical missions in Central AmericaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA Minister Wu opens exhibition on Taiwan technical missions in Central America

An exhibition documenting the success of Taiwan technical missions in advancing technology development in diplomatic allies El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua was opened by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu June 26 in Taipei City.

Exhibition spotlights success of Taiwan technical missions in Central AmericaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Exhibition spotlights success of Taiwan technical missions in Central America

An exhibition documenting the success of Taiwan technical missions in advancing technology development in diplomatic allies El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua is set to open June 26 in Taipei City.

MOC launches online digital asset library of historic sites, insectsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOC launches online digital asset library of historic sites, insects

Taiwan Digital Asset Library, an online database comprising 3-D models of historic structures and insects, was launched June 22 by the Ministry of Culture, highlighting government efforts to support the development of creative industries across such fields as animation, comics, film and games.

Taiwan places 16th in IMD World Digital Competitiveness RankingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan places 16th in IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking

Taiwan is 16th out of 63 countries and territories in the latest World Digital Competitiveness Ranking published June 19 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.

Tang Prize laureates in Sinology, rule of law unveiled in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tang Prize laureates in Sinology, rule of law unveiled in Taipei

The 2018 Tang Prize winners in the Sinology and rule of law categories were announced June 20 and 21, respectively, with U.S. academic Stephen Owen and Japanese scholar Yoshinobu Shiba recognized for their Chinese historical and literary studies and Israeli philosopher Joseph Raz honored for his research on legal reasoning and morality.

Taiwan-SEA exchanges enter new chapter of cultural prosperityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan-SEA exchanges enter new chapter of cultural prosperity

Minister of Culture Cheng Li-chiun met with an international panel of cultural professionals in a week-long program this June to discuss promoting deeper understanding between Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

International Comic Artist Conference gets underway in New TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International Comic Artist Conference gets underway in New Taipei

The International Comic Artist Conference kicked off June 13 in New Taipei City, bringing together more than 100 cartoonists from around Asia for one of the biggest events of its kind in the region.

NPM Southern Branch is helping Chiayi scale new tourism heightsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM Southern Branch is helping Chiayi scale new tourism heights

The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is the most significant recent addition to Taiwan’s cultural landscape. Opening its doors in December 2015 following more than a decade of planning and construction, the institution in Chiayi County’s Taibao City has received nearly 3 million visitors.

Animated short film spotlighting SE Asian Islamic culture released by GACCPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Animated short film spotlighting SE Asian Islamic culture released by GACC

An animated short film on Southeast Asian Islamic culture was released June 14 by Taipei City-based General Association of Chinese Culture as part of government efforts to deepen public understanding of and foster ties with the region.

AIT Director Moy awarded MOFA’s Grand Medal of DiplomacyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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AIT Director Moy awarded MOFA’s Grand Medal of Diplomacy

The Grand Medal of Diplomacy was conferred June 13 on American Institute in Taiwan Director Kin Moy by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu in recognition of his extensive contributions to fostering bilateral relations.