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President Tsai meets US-Taiwan Business Council Chairman Michael Splinter

2019-08-16 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) Chairman Michael Splinter on the morning of August 15. She expressed hope that the USTBC can help Taiwan convey how truly committed we are to starting bilateral trade negotiations with the United States as soon as possible, and continue to strengthen our trade partnership.

Taiwan, New Zealand indigenous groups reaffirm deep cultural ties

2019-08-16 Executive Yuan

Select members of the Amis people from Hualien County’s Halawan tribal village joined a group of young Maoris from New Zealand on Wednesday at the Executive Yuan as part of the Hawaiki Project, a cultural exchange program that explores the common roots of the indigenous cultures of Taiwan, New Zealand, and the connected communities along the Austronesian migration pathway between the two. Premier Su Tseng-chang said that Executive Yuan Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka was a leading supporter of the program during her time as a member of the Legislature.

Taiwanese want US to help counter Chinese practices: AIT

2019-08-16 Focus Taiwan

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said Thursday that its digital dialogue initiative held over the past two months indicates that Taiwanese people want the United States to work with Taiwan and like-minded Indo-Pacific partners to counter Chinese market-distorting practices.

Tsai reaffirms commitment to expanding Taiwan-US trade ties

2019-08-16 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 15 that Taiwan is committed to starting negotiations with the U.S....

ITRI and UCLA to Collaborate on AI Robot Development

2019-08-15 Industrial Technology Research Institute

On August 13th, ITRI and the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering announced a research collaboration to develop AI in robotics. ITRI President Edwin Liu and UCLA Samueli Dean Jayathi Murthy signed an MoU to implement a bridge program that connects academic expertise and industrial applications. This collaboration, scheduled to commence in September, will focus on cultivating top talent to develop state-of-the-art research based on a future AI robotics blueprint. The objective is to accelerate AI industrialization to meet market demand.

Labor Ministry committee sets minimum monthly wage hike at 3%

2019-08-15 Focus Taiwan

A Ministry of Labor (MOL) committee decided Wednesday to raise Taiwan’s minimum monthly wage by 3 percent and the minimum hourly wage by 5 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2020.

US to ensure Taiwan remains free from coercion: AIT

2019-08-15 Focus Taiwan

The United States is strengthening its partnership with Taiwan under the Indo-Pacific Vision to ensure the island remains “free from coercion,” the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said Wednesday as it celebrated Security Cooperation Month with Taiwan.

Mammography primary standard upgraded

2019-08-14 Ministy of Economic Affairs

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) commissioned the National Radiation Standard Laboratory (NRSL) of the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (INER) under the Atomic Energy Council (AEC) to establish the primary standard in mammography base on the international trend, domestic needs and hospitals’ mammography facilities Specifications. As a result, the primary standard was established in 2004 based on the same standard used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

President Tsai meets 2020-21 Rotary International President Holger Knaack

2019-08-14 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met on the morning of August 13 with Mr. Holger Knaack, president of Rotary International for the year 2020-21, Mrs. Knaack, and the 2021 Rotary International Convention delegation. The president welcomed the decision to hold the 2021 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, and said that the government will certainly do its best to provide assistance. She also expressed hope that the convention will give Rotarians a chance to experience Taiwan’s diverse culture, enjoy some of the world’s best cuisine, and experience the warmth and friendliness of Taiwan’s people.

Wang wins gold in HK swim meet, qualifies for Olympics

2019-08-14 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese swimmer Wang Hsing-hao (王星皓) on Sunday won a gold medal in the men’s 200-meter individual medley at the Hong Kong Open Swimming Championships with a time that guaranteed him a place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Creative Taiwanese product brands featured at NY NOW

2019-08-13 Focus Taiwan

A total of 10 Taiwan cultural and creative brands are featuring at NY NOW Summer 2019, an international trade fair for home, lifestyle and handmade goods being held in New York from Aug. 10-14.

President Tsai meets high-level members of UK think tanks

2019-08-13 Office of the President

At her meeting with high-level members of United Kingdom-based think tanks on the morning of August 12, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that we look forward to continuing to deepen our partnership with the United Kingdom in all areas. She also expressed hope that the United Kingdom will fully support Taiwan, and continuously upgrade bilateral relations.

Presidential Office to allow international visitors to stay overnight

2019-08-13 Focus Taiwan

From Monday foreign nationals can apply to stay overnight, free of charge, in Taiwan’s century-old Presidential Office building, enabling them to experience first-hand the country’s world-renowned democracy, the office announced that day.

Taiwan takes first Asian Men’s U23 Volleyball Championship title

2019-08-13 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese volleyball players made history Sunday when they captured the Asian Men's U23 Championship title following a dramatic 3-1 win against India in the final in Myanmar.

At Taiwan education fair in Manila, tech sector draws Filipinos

2019-08-12 Focus Taiwan

Access to Taiwan’s high-tech sector and the ability to learn Chinese are among the major factors sparking interest among Filipino students to study in Taiwan, educators said on the first day of the Taiwan Education Fair in the Philippines on Saturday.

British delegation visits Taiwan to discuss security issues

2019-08-12 Focus Taiwan

Peter Derek Truscott, a member of Britain's House of Lords, arrived in Taiwan on Saturday as part of a seven- person delegation for a week-long visit focusing on issues related to security and defense.

Government guiding transformation of motorcycle industry

2019-08-12 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a briefing on the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ efforts to upgrade and transform Taiwan’s motorcycle industry. Many manufacturers are meeting the demands of the times and addressing environmental concerns by going electric and incorporating smart technologies into motorcycles and scooters, and this has already become the mainstream trend, the premier said.

President Tsai meets Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, accepts credentials from new Ambassador Andrea Bowman

2019-08-08 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 7, President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Vice President Chen Chien-jen and Mrs. Chen, met with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and Mrs. Gonsalves, and accepted the credentials of new SVG Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Taiwan Andrea Bowman. The president expressed hope that with the opening of the SVG Embassy in Taiwan, our bilateral relations will only grow stronger. She also said she looks forward to Prime Minister Gonsalves' continued support for Taiwan's international participation, so that together, we can make even greater contributions to the common good.

Taiwan, Nauru sign legal cooperation deal

2019-08-08 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan and Nauru signed a legal cooperation agreement Wednesday on criminal matters to jointly combat cross-border crime, making the Pacific ally the sixth country to sign such a deal with the nation.

Women's golf tournament targets 50,000 fans on final day

2019-08-08 Focus Taiwan

A top official at the Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA said Wednesday that the organizers hope to attract up to 50,000 fans on the tournament's final day.

President Tsai accepts credentials from new Guatemalan Ambassador Willy Alberto Gómez Tirado

2019-08-07 Office of the President

On the morning of August 6, President Tsai Ing-wen accepted the credentials of new Guatemalan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Willy Alberto Gómez Tirado at the Presidential Office. The president welcomed Ambassador Gómez to his new post in Taiwan, and expressed hope that he will inject new vitality and create new breakthroughs in Taiwan-Guatemala relations.

President Tsai attends opening ceremony of Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union General Assembly

2019-08-07 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 49th General Assembly of the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union (APPU) this morning. Through the maritime links and democratic values shared in common, she said, she hopes that member states can work in concert to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and begin a new era of sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific region.

Taiwan defends Palomino League World Series title in Texas

2019-08-07 Focus Taiwan

A Taiwanese team defended its Palomino League World Series title Monday with a 10-0 shutout victory over Puerto Rico in Laredo, Texas.

Workshop on the Path to Inclusive Energy Transition in the APEC Region ended with fruitful results, further helped the enhancement of inclusiveness of energy transition in the APEC region

2019-08-07 Ministry of Economic Affairs

A Workshop on the Path to Inclusive Energy Transition in the APEC Region: how to enhance women's empowerment in energy field hosted by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs during 5-6 August in Howard Civil Service International House ended with success. The workshop began with the opening remarks delivered by Ms. Su-Chen Weng, Chief Secretary of Bureau of Energy, along with Mr. Kim, Young-jae, General Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, Legislator Chen Man-Li, actively promotes gender equality during the long period, is also participated.

Parliamentarian group’s annual meeting opens in Taipei

2019-08-06 Focus Taiwan

Over 100 dignitaries from 17 countries are in Taiwan for a three-day gathering of the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union (APPU) that opened on Monday and will discuss issues related to trade and the marine environment, among others.

President Tsai confers decoration on Madeleine Majorenko, Head of European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan

2019-08-06 Office of the President

On the morning of August 5, President Tsai Ing-wen presented Madeleine Majorenko, Head of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan, with the Order of Brilliant Star with Violet Grand Cordon in recognition of her contributions to promoting the friendship between Taiwan and the European Union during her tenure in Taiwan.

President Tsai meets Paraguay Supreme Court President Eugenio Jiménez Rolón

2019-08-06 Office of the President

On the morning of August 5, President Tsai Ing-wen met with Eugenio Jiménez Rolón, the president of the Supreme Court of Paraguay, and his wife. President Tsai said she hopes to enhance bilateral judicial cooperation and exchanges so that the two countries can work together to contribute more to the rights and interests of their respective peoples, and to social justice.

Chinese Taipei and Thailand promote Local Innovation and create sustainable growth in Asia Pacific

2019-08-05 Ministy of Economic Affairs

On August 2nd 2019, Chinese Taipei and Thailand co-host “APEC Local Innovation Forum-Revitalize Local Development through the Networking of Innovation Ecosystem”. The forum created a cross-border platform with experts sharing perspectives and mentoring local SMEs and women-led MSMEs to build local economic and networking assets.

President Tsai’s statement on China’s independent travel ban and military exercises

2019-08-05 Office of the President

Around noon on August 1, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered remarks in the Entrance Hall of the Presidential Office Building regarding China’s decision to bar its citizens from independent travel in Taiwan, and its recent military exercises.

Taiwan shuts out Japan to clinch U-12 Baseball World Cup title

2019-08-05 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan won its second U-12 Baseball World Cup title Sunday with a 4-0 shutout victory against Japan in the southern city of Tainan.

Taiwanese badminton ace wins Thailand Open in dramatic comeback

2019-08-05 Focus Taiwan

In a dramatic comeback, Taiwan’s top male badminton player Chou Tien-chen (周天成) defeated his Hong Kong opponent Sunday to clinch the championship title of the 2019 Thailand Open in Bangkok.

Premier urges agencies to harness ‘hackathon spirit’ for innovative solutions

2019-08-02 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 on the results of the 2019 Presidential Hackathon. The central purpose of the event is to bring people together to find innovative solutions, he said, a goal he has always encouraged government agencies to strive toward.

President Tsai’s diplomatic tour full of triumphs and firsts

2019-08-02 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang praised President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday for her many accomplishments during her recent Journey of Freedom, Democracy and Sustainability, especially given the well-known difficult state of Taiwan’s foreign affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported at the Cabinet’s weekly meeting that President Tsai led a delegation of government ministers, national legislators, and business leaders on a four-country tour of Taiwan’s Caribbean diplomatic allies, and included a pair of transit stops in the U.S. The successful trip served as a full-throated endorsement of the world’s shared values of freedom, openness and sustainability, as well as demonstrated the resolute will to defend democracy against all outside threats.

Taiwan to showcase 22 creative product brands overseas

2019-08-02 Focus Taiwan

A total of 22 trailblazing creative brands have been selected under a program to be showcased at trade shows this year in New York, Paris and Bangkok to promote Taiwanese innovation and products, the program's organizers said Thursday.

Taiwan FDA holds the “Conference on Analytical Techniques for Cosmetics”, promoting international exchanges and cooperation in the field of cosmetic analytical techniques.

2019-08-01 Ministry of Health and Welfare

In order to strengthen the partnership between Taiwan and new southbound countries in the field of cosmetic analytical techniques, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) holds the “Conference on Analytical Techniques for Cosmetics” on the 25th of July 2019 at the third floor conference hall of the Chiayi Office of TFDA. In this conference, cosmetic analytical experts from southbound countries such as Malaysia and India along with other countries like Japan, Italy and Taiwan are invited to give special speeches. More than 100 representatives from the industries, governments, academic and research institutes participate in the event.

Taiwan badminton players through to 2nd round of Thailand Open

2019-08-01 Focus Taiwan

Two of Taiwan’s top badminton players, Chou Tien-chen (周天成) and Wang Tzu-wei (王子維), advanced to the second round of the Thailand Open on Wednesday, after beating their respective opponents in the men’s singles.

Taiwan wins 2 gold, 2 silver medals at Chemistry Olympiad in Paris

2019-08-01 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan took two gold and two silver medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) that ended Thursday in Paris, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE).

President Tsai meets Anthony Rendon, Speaker of California State Assembly

2019-07-31 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on the morning of July 30. She thanked the delegates for their staunch support for Taiwan-US relations, and expressed hope that together they could foster more opportunities for cooperation and create a sustainable Taiwan-US partnership.

President Tsai meets UK parliamentarians

2019-07-31 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of UK parliamentarians on the morning of July 30. The president thanked the delegation members for their long-term support for Taiwan’s international participation, and expressed hope that their current visit will create even more opportunities for collaboration in the future.

Taiwan beats Peru to grab first U-12 Softball World Cup title

2019-07-31 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan defeated Peru 3-2 Tuesday to win the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Softball World Cup, an international tournament for players under the age of 12.

California State Assembly speaker, delegation visit Taiwan

2019-07-30 Focus Taiwan

California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and a delegation arrived in Taiwan Monday for a six-day visit in which he is scheduled to meet President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other high level officials to foster bilateral relations.

President Tsai attends Presidential Hackathon award ceremony

2019-07-30 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Presidential Hackathon award ceremony on the afternoon of July 27. She stated that we will certainly continue to share Taiwan’s open government achievements and efforts with the international community, and continue to show the world in concrete ways that “Taiwan Can Help.”

Taiwan snags 12th IBA-Boys baseball championship in Japan

2019-07-30 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan defeated host country Japan 2-1 on Monday to secure its 12th International Boys Nankyu Baseball World Championship (IBA-Boys), an international tourney for players under the age of 12.

Cabinet approves bill to boost job prospects for the older and elderly

2019-07-29 Executive Yuan

The Cabinet on Thursday approved a draft bill to encourage employment among older (ages 45 to 64) and elderly (aged 65 and above) people. Drafted by the Ministry of Labor Affairs, the bill will now go to the Legislature for review and debate.

Choral festival to present world class music: organizer

2019-07-29 Focus Taiwan

An annual international choral festival based in Taipei will hold 27 concerts across the country, including performances from five foreign choirs, to give Taiwanese the chance to enjoy world class choir music, the organizer said Friday.

French Office Director Guidee awarded Medal of Economic Contribution

2019-07-29 Ministy of Economic Affairs

Minister of Economic Affairs Jong-Chin Shen conferred the Medal of Economic Contribution on French Office in Taipei Director Benoit Guidee in a presentation ceremony held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs on July 25, 2019.

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