On June 1, 2015, the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) was established to provide a platform through which Taiwan could contribute to global problem solving and share its expertise with partners across the region. Taiwan’s frequent exclusion from international bodies has largely deprived the world of its humanitarian assistance, technical know-how, and rich experience as a democratic success story.
Taiwan, the United States and Japan issued a joint statement Monday, the fifth anniversary of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF), pledging to further strengthen their trilateral partnership and seek greater cooperation. The framework serves as a platform for Taiwan to share its expertise with partners around the world.
A stimulus voucher program set to be rolled out in July to boost consumption will be available to not only Taiwanese citizens but also foreign nationals and Chinese spouses who hold residency permits in the country, a source familiar with the matter told CNA Sunday.
Taiwan is looking forward to enhance closer trade and economic ties with India in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, the country's top envoy to the South Asian country said during a recent interview. In the interview published by eGov Magazine Friday, Tien Chung-kwang (田中光) shared his views on Taiwan's economic outlook and its economic prospects with India.
Taipei was ranked the 20th most popular wish list destination among global travelers over the past two months, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the global tourism industry, Booking.com said Saturday.
Taiwan officials said Saturday that they will closely watch the impact of the decision by United States' President Donald Trump to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO), with Taiwan's health minister saying the move could create an opportunity for closer cooperation between the countries.
