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ITRI, Malaysia company team up on biofuel project

2019-05-24   Taiwan Today

The Industrial Technology Research Institute in northern Taiwan’s Hsinchu County is...

New Southbound Policy creating models of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation

2019-05-24   Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a briefing from the Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) on the results of the New Southbound Policy.

President Tsai praises Taiwan’s wind power development

President Tsai Ing-wen said May 23 that wind power development in Taiwan is driving growth of...

Taiwan advances rights for all with promulgation of same-sex marriage law

2019-05-24   Executive Yuan

President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday officially promulgated Taiwan’s new same-sex marriage law, which was passed by the Legislature on May 17 as a special measure in accordance with the results of last year’s same-sex marriage referendum. Executive Yuan Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka remarked on the intense focus on the issue among local and international media, and thanked these outlets for their broad coverage.

13 countries voice support for Taiwan at WHA

2019-05-23   Focus Taiwan

A total of 13 allies and like-minded countries have spoken up for Taiwan's participation at the World Health Assembly (WHA), as of Tuesday, the second day of the the World Health Organization's (WHO) annual meeting.

Taiwan MOHW Signed an MOU with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) to Strengthen Mutual Collaboration for International Disaster Rescue

2019-05-23   Ministry of Health and Welfare

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Disaster & Emergency Medical Collaboration was signed by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the Taiwan WHA Action Team led by Minister Shih-Chung Chen on May 22^nd, 2019. Under deep mutual collaboration with the Geneva University Hospitals, Taiwan will refine the training program of our Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) and establish a disaster response model under international standards. It means that Taiwan will be able not only to cope with disasters domestically but to provide humanitarian aids to the international society. As part of the global community, Taiwan has an obligation to contribute to the international community in various ways. Using our qualified medical personnel and advanced medical capabilities to help those in need is one such way.

Taiwan’s ITRI to help Malaysian company 'turn waste into gold'

2019-05-23   Focus Taiwan

A Malaysian bio-tech company on Wednesday signed an agreement with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on a pilot project to produce biofuels from mill waste.

Paraguay speaks in support of Taiwan as WHA observer

2019-05-22   Focus Taiwan

Paraguay spoke up for Taiwan Tuesday during the second day of the World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), in support of the nation's participation in the annual meeting.

President Tsai convenes press conference, discusses achievements of the past three years and key areas for continued progress

2019-05-22   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen held a press conference on the morning of May 20 where she shared with the public her administration’s achievements over the past three years and responded to questions from the media.

U.S., Germany, U.K. speak for Taiwan at WHA

2019-05-22   Focus Taiwan

The United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom spoke out for Taiwan during the first day of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in support of its participation in the annual meeting.

14 allies seek discussion of Taiwan issue at WHA

2019-05-21   Focus Taiwan

Fourteen of the 17 countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan have written to the World Health Organization (WHO), requesting that the issue of Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health Assembly (WHA) this year be placed on the agenda for discussion during the 72nd WHA session in Geneva, which is scheduled for May 20-28.

Taiwan and the European Union hold 2nd Human Rights Consultations

2019-05-21   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On 14 May, in Brussels, the European Union (EU) and Taiwan held their second annual Human Rights Consultations in a friendly, open and constructive atmosphere.

Taiwan’s exclusion from WHO poses risk to Olympics: health official

2019-05-21   Focus Taiwan

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) has warned that Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) global epidemic prevention system could adversely affect the 2020 Olympics.

Republic of China (Taiwan) government congratulates Australia on conclusion of its parliamentary elections

2019-05-20   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) extend their congratulations to Australia on the successful conclusion of its federal elections May 18.

Taiwan excels at Intel fair

2019-05-20   Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese high school students took nine awards at the annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona Friday.

Taiwan steps up campaign in Geneva for WHA bid

2019-05-20   Focus Taiwan

A Taiwanese delegation comprised of civic group members plan to take part in a walking event organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Sunday to highlight Taiwan's contributions to world health ahead of the May 20-28 World Health Assembly (WHA), even though Taiwan has been barred from attending this event.

Int’l human rights group to hold first Asian congress in Taiwan

2019-05-17   Focus Taiwan

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), a Paris-based human rights group consisting of 184 organizations, announced Thursday that it has chosen Taiwan as the location for its first congress in Asia, citing the nation's inspiring human rights and democracy achievements.

Taiwan seeks to create best environment for AI innovation, applications

2019-05-17   Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a briefing from the Executive Yuan’s Office of Science and Technology (OST) on the AI Taiwan Action Plan. He said that the highest purpose of scientific and technological development is to improve the nation’s quality of life by serving people’s everyday needs and providing industrial applications. Government agencies should, in addition to carrying out their responsibilities, help transform Taiwan into the best possible environment for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and applications.

Taiwanese across Europe, Australia protest Taiwan’s exclusion from WHA

2019-05-17   Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese in Brussels, Rome and several other European cities, as well as Sydney in Australia took to the streets Thursday to protest Taiwan’s exclusion from the upcoming annual World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

Premier welcomes ongoing support of overseas Taiwanese community

2019-05-16   Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Tuesday hosted a banquet for participants in the Overseas Community Affairs Council’s 2019 Commissioner’s Conference, where he welcomed the attendees and thanked them for their continued concern for Taiwan even as they pursued their everyday lives abroad. The premier also expressed hope that the overseas Taiwanese community would continue to offer encouragement and counsel as the government presses on with development for the benefit of the nation and people of Taiwan.

President Tsai’s remarks at 2019 Europe Day Dinner

2019-05-16   Office of the President

On the evening of May 15, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2019 Europe Day Dinner. She thanked the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) for its contributions in promoting Taiwan-EU relations, and said she looks forward to stronger ties and more shared successes.

Taiwan investors showing great interest in India: MOEA

2019-05-16   Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese companies are keen to invest in India, the fastest growing economy in South Asia, as they are optimistic about its economic development, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Wednesday.

10 more foreign professionals become naturalized citizens in Taiwan

2019-05-15   Focus Taiwan

Another 10 foreign professionals, including a university professor and an agricultural machinery technician, have been approved for naturalization in Taiwan without surrendering their original citizenship, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) said Tuesday.

TTA Taiwan’s National Pavilion Connects European Markets in 2019 VIVA TECH

2019-05-15   Ministry of Science and Technology

Dr. Yu-Chin Hsu, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology (MoST), announced that Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) will lead 10 tech startup companies to attend 2019 VIVA TECH held in Paris, from May 15th – 20th, 2019. It is also the first debut of (TTA) Taiwan’s national pavilion in a key Startup rendezvous in Europe; the national pavilion will have its opening on May 16th, and showcase Taiwan's tech capability to the world.

Taiwan an exemplary partner in addressing world’s challenges: U.S.

2019-05-15   Focus Taiwan

The United States believes Taiwan is an exemplary partner in addressing the world’s challenges and welcomes more countries around the globe to voice support for expanding Taiwan’s international role, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said Tuesday.

President Tsai holds press conference following high-level national security meeting

2019-05-14   Office of the President

Following a high-level national security meeting on the morning of May 10, President Tsai Ing-wen held a press conference to explain the US-China trade dispute and cross-strait political situation to the public, and respond to questions from the media.

Taiwan, Japan firms partner to buy LNG from Mozambique

2019-05-14   Focus Taiwan

State-run oil refiner CPC Corp., Taiwan is partnering with JERA Co. of Japan, the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), on a 17-year deal to purchase LNG from the East African nation of Mozambique.

Taiwanese a cappella group claims 3rd place at Moscow music contest

2019-05-14   Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese a cappella group O-Kai Singers claimed third place in the small vocal group category at the Moscow Spring A Cappella Festival on Saturday.

Lawmakers in Czech Republic, Peru back Taiwan’s WHA participation

2019-05-13   Focus Taiwan

Lawmakers from the Czech Republic and Peru have expressed their support for Taiwan to participate in the upcoming annual World Health Assembly (WHA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday.

Petition backing Taiwan’s WHA participation gets support in Japan

2019-05-13   Focus Taiwan

More than 5,000 people from the Taiwanese community in Japan and Japan's own medical, political and business sectors have expressed support for Taiwan's participation in the annual World Health Assembly (WHA).

Taiwan sets new goal for overseas Taiwanese firms' investments

2019-05-10   Focus Taiwan

A government goal to attract NT$250 billion of investment from overseas Taiwanese firms returning to the country in one year has been doubled to NT$500 billion, after nearly NT$280 billion of investments were pledged as of Thursday, according the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).

Taiwan, Indiana sign reciprocal driver's license agreement

2019-05-10   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has reached a reciprocal driver's license agreement with Indiana, which was the 32nd American state to sign such a deal with Taiwan, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Chicago said Thursday.

U.S. Congress members express support for Taiwan

2019-05-10   Focus Taiwan

Members of the United States Congress across party lines expressed support for Taiwan at celebrations hosted by Taiwan's representative office in Washington on Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).

MOFA strongly condemns China’s unjustifiable interference with Taiwan’s participation in the WHA

2019-05-09   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs （MOFA） of the Republic of China （Taiwan） strongly protests and condemns the malicious actions of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Taiwan Affairs Office in obstructing Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly （WHA）. Statements by these Chinese government agencies on May 6 cited the so-called “one China principle,” distorted the meaning of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1, and falsely claimed that Taiwan’s absence would not create a gap in global disease prevention.

Taiwan, Czech Republic discuss technology exchanges

2019-05-09   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan and the Czech Republic on Tuesday held their sixth conference to discuss technology exchanges in areas such as artificial intelligence and self-driving vehicles, Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) said.

U.S. House passes bill bolstering support for Taiwan

2019-05-09   Focus Taiwan

The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to support security in Taiwan and approved a non-binding resolution reaffirming the U.S. commitment to Taiwan.

MOFA thanks US Senate for adopting resolution reaffirming US commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act

2019-05-08   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) welcomes the resolution passed unanimously by the US Senate on April 30 reaffirming the US commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Polish, Australian runners win again at Taipei 101 Run Up

2019-05-08   Focus Taiwan

Polish national Piotr Lobodzinski and Australian Suzanne Walsham took home the winner's trophies at the annual Taipei 101 Run Up on Saturday for a second year in a row.

President Tsai meets defense industry delegation from US-Taiwan Business Council

2019-05-08   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a defense industry delegation from the US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) on the afternoon of May 6. The president explained to her visitors that Taiwan has a strong base of talented personnel and technology, and expressed hope that the USTBC will work with Taiwan in the future so that by working in conjunction with the US, Taiwan's defense manufacturers can link up with the global supply chain and sell to a global market.

President Tsai meets Belgian Senate President and Mrs. Brotchi

2019-05-07   Office of the President

In remarks during her meeting with Belgian Senate President Jacques Brotchi and Mrs. Brotchi on the morning of May 6, President Tsai Ing-wen said that Belgium is a Taiwan trade partner in the European Union (EU), and expressed hope that the Belgian government will encourage the EU to open investment negotiations with Taiwan as soon as possible to give bilateral investments greater protection and ensure favorable treatment.

President Tsai meets Mark A. G. Brantley, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation of St. Christopher and Nevis and Premier of the Nevis Island Administration

2019-05-07   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Mark A. G. Brantley, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation of St. Christopher and Nevis and Premier of the Nevis Island Administration, on the morning of May 6. In addition to thanking St. Christopher and Nevis for its staunch support for Taiwan’s international participation, the president also expressed hope that the two countries will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchanges.

Taiwan condemns 'barbaric' China for obstructing WHA bid

2019-05-07   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan on Monday condemned China’s “barbaric behavior” for once again blocking Taiwan from attending the World Health Assembly (WHA), after a Beijing official said China decided not to agree to Taiwan’s participation due to its “one China principle.”

President Tsai meets Tuvalu Prime Minister Sopoaga, witnesses signing of an agreement regarding seafarers' training and certification

2019-05-06   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Tuvalu Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga and Mrs. Sopoaga on the morning of May 3 at the Office of the President. President Tsai and Prime Minister Sopoaga jointly witnessed the signing of an agreement between Taiwan and Tuvalu concerning seafarers' training and certification, under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, by both sides' transportation ministers. The president also expressed hope that the two countries will strengthen all-around cooperation and enhance the well-being of people in both countries.

Signing Taiwan Health Declaration - A New Chapter for Oral Healthcare

2019-05-06   Ministry of Health and Welfare

Taiwan WHA Action Team convened the International Summit of Geriatric Dentistry for Aging Society in Taiwan last year concurrently with the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Swiss and signed the Declaration of the International Summit on Geriatric Dentistry for Taiwan’s Aging Society. This year, the Ministry of Health and Welfare will hold the 2019 Global Oral Health Conference in collaboration with the Taiwan Dental Association on May 3-4 in The Splendor Hotel Taichung, around the theme of “Total patient care”. Apart from discussing oral health care issues for all ages and the outlook for oral care with international specialists and scholars, Taiwan may also take this opportunity to showcase its excellent achievements in oral healthcare in recent years.

Taiwan giving 'foreign laborers' new official designation

2019-05-06   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's government has decided to change its formal description of blue-collar foreign workers from “foreign laborer” (外勞) to “migrant worker” (移工) to promote a friendlier, more respectful society, a Ministry of the Interior (MOI) official said Friday.