The medical cooperation and industrial development program under the New Southbound Policy will integrate Taiwan’s health care and biotechnology supply chains into key emerging markets and bolster the nation’s international profile, according to Premier Lai Ching-te June 14.

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the first two years of medical cooperation with countries covered by the New Southbound Policy have already produced promising results in terms of talent development and regional disease prevention networks. The government will next focus on closer integration of Taiwan’s medical industrial chains into the region’s health care systems.

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) gained membership in the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) during the organization’s Assembly in Kobe, Japan, June 7. Taiwan will continue to make concrete contributions to the ICH by working with other members to promote the harmonization of laws concerning pharmaceuticals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) thanks like-minded nations such as the Un

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has officially become one of the ICH pharmaceutical Regulatory Member at the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) Assembly meeting at Kobe, Japan, 7th June 2018. This set a new milestone for our participations in the international pharmaceutical and technical collaborations. This would not only boost the developments of our pharmaceutical industries, but also promote the wellbeing of our people.

The delegation led by Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung to the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva successfully conveyed to the international community the importance of Taiwan’s participation in global health, according to Premier Lai Ching-te May 31.

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has committed to donating US$1 million to the World Health Organization in response to its call for help in preventing the spread of Ebola in Africa and cooperation in public health security. Taiwan thereby demonstrates its goodwill and determination to participate in global health and disease prevention endeavors, as well as its willingness to fulfill its obligations as a responsible member of the international community.

Taiwan’s pledge of US$1 million to the World Health Organization to help tackle the recent Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo underscores the nation’s commitment to supporting global disease prevention, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 30.

President Tsai Ing-wen received U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner at the Office of the President May 26 in Taipei City, pledging to expand Taiwan’s international participation in the face of China’s ongoing suppression campaign.  

US Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity, is visiting Taiwan May 26 to 27 with three advisors.

On the evening of May 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. The president reiterated that Taiwan seeks international participation not simply to obtain that which, of right, ought to be ours, but also to show our willingness to take up our responsibilities as a member of the global community. China's suppression will only rally the world to support Taiwan. Pres