Amid escalating global challenges such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and aging populations, the world is endeavoring to build more resilient societies. For the first time, Taiwan hosted representatives from the world’s top innovation ecosystems of over 20 countries at the 2024 High Level Forum (HLF) Summit, held in Hsinchu, Taiwan’s Silicon Valley. Hosted by ITRI, this milestone event brings together industry leaders, academic scholars, and research experts from the U.S.,

After a trilateral meeting of the defense ministers of the United States, Japan, and Australia on November 17 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, the three ministers issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) expressed gratitude to our international partners for placing attention and emphasis on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the region at large.

At the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Peru that concluded at noon on November 16 (local time), Senior Advisor to the President and Chairman of Taiwania Capital Management Corporation Lin Hsin-i served as Taiwan’s leader’s representative. Leader’s Representative Lin participated in the full meeting and conveyed Taiwan’s ideas and positions, successfully completing his mission for the AELM.

The third Taiwan-India Dialogue took place Nov. 14 in Taipei City, underscoring the two sides’ commitment to strengthening their partnerships, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

A forum on marine plastic debris governance in the Indo-Pacific was held by the Ocean Affairs Council Nov. 13 in the eastern county of Hualien as part of government efforts to promote cross-border cooperation in the region.

The 2024 Global Youth Trends Forum will kick off Nov. 16 in Taipei City, with the Ministry of Education expecting nearly 400 experts and participants from home and abroad to discuss challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic landscape.

The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) for the first time designated one day of their meeting as Health Day. More than 120 of the participating countries signed the Declaration on Climate and Health, reminding us all that we must remain aware of the health implications of climate change.

Dr. Rajesh Kapoor, Director of the Confederation of Indian Industry (Western Region), accompanied by Deputy Director Ms. Sneha Sohaani, visited Director General Homer Chang on October 30, 2024.

The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland released the 2024 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (DCR) on November 14th. Taiwan ranked 9th among 67 major countries and economies, maintaining its position from 2023, with seven criteria ranking in the global top 3. The Ministry of Digital Affairs stated that it will reference the report’s assessment and continue to enhance Taiwan’s overall digital competitiveness through diverse planning.