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President Tsai meets delegation from Brookings Institution

2019-06-19   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the Brookings Institution on the afternoon of June 18. She expressed hope that both Taiwan and the United States will uphold the spirit of mutual assistance for mutual benefits, continue to make progress, and enhance the wellbeing of people in both countries.

President Tsai vows to strengthen Taiwan-US ties

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 18 that Taiwan is committed to working with the U.S. in boosting...

Taiwan dance, theater groups to perform in France, UK festivals

2019-06-19   Focus Taiwan

A collection of Taiwan-based dance and theater groups that will perform overseas at two international arts festivals hit the streets of Taipei Tuesday to showcase their work.

The 1st PIC/S Expert Circle Meeting on Control of Cross Contamination in Shared Facilities- hosted by Taiwan FDA the first time

2019-06-19   Ministry of Health and Welfare

The 1st PIC/S Expert Circle Meeting on Control of Cross Contamination in Shared Facilities (CCCISF) will be held from June 19^th through 21^st, 2019. This is the fifth time that Taiwan FDA has hosted PIC/S events on various topics for the “Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Co-operation Scheme” (PIC/S). Inspectors and health authority officials from 22 countries, including Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, will gather in Taipei for training and experience exchange on the control of cross contamination subject.

NHRI Transfers Important Biomedical Technology to OriGem for Further Development

2019-06-18   Ministry of Health and Welfare

National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) of Taiwan is pleased to announce the licensing and transfer of two outstanding technologies — “A Microfluidic Dual-well Device for High-throughput Single-cell Capture and Culture” and “Selective Particle Transfer from One Device to Another” — to OriGem Biotech of Taiwan. The transfer of the intellectual property behind these was made official with a signing ceremony today at the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taipei. This achievement helps reconfirm NHRI’s essential role in Taiwan’s biomedicine sector.

Taiwan’s NCTU launches master’s degree program in Vietnam

2019-06-18   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan’s National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) launched an overseas master’s degree program in semiconductor technology on Monday, with enrollment set to begin at Vietnam National University’s Hanoi University of Science (VNU-HUS) in August.

Taiwan’s legislature expresses support for Hong Kong people

2019-06-18   Focus Taiwan

Cross-party caucuses in the Legislative Yuan expressed support for Hong Kong people through a resolution Monday, amid ongoing controversy over an extradition bill that has already seen millions of residents of the Chinese Special Administrative Region take to the streets.

Chinese Taipei and Russia promote Local Innovation and Women’s Economic Empowerment, lead SMEs to inclusive and sustainable future

2019-06-17   Ministy of Economic Affairs

In light of the unbalanced development between local and urban area, slow development of local industries in the APEC region, and echoing APEC 2019 theme “Connecting People, Building the Future” and the priority “Women, SMEs and Inclusive Growth”, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration (SMEA), Ministry of Economic Affairs proposed the “APEC Local Innovation Ecosystem Initiative: Revitalization for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Future” with partner economies the Philippines, Russia, and Thailand.

President Tsai meets US and Japanese political science scholars from Brookings Institution

2019-06-17   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with US and Japanese political science scholars from the Brookings Institution on the morning of June 13. She stated that Taiwan's determination to embrace the world will not change, and that working together with the United States and Japan, we hope to make even greater contributions to the international community.

Taiwan building comprehensive environment for 5G applications

2019-06-17   Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday that the nation’s 5G action plan will develop a broad array of value-added telecommunications services and vertical applications in Taiwan. The nation will also endeavor to carve out a key place in the global 5G supply chain, which will help Taiwanese firms secure strategic positions amid the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China.

Premier: We must defend free and democratic Taiwan amidst row over Hong Kong extradition bill

2019-06-14   Executive Yuan

At Thursday’s weekly meeting of the Cabinet, Premier Su Tseng-chang commented on protests in Hong Kong against the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance amendment bill, which would permit the extradition of criminal suspects to China. The premier said that only generations of sacrifice and tenacity finally brought about a free and democratic Taiwan, and so it is crucial to safeguard the well-being of Taiwan’s 23 million citizens. He also expressed hope that all would make their voices heard and join Hong Kong in bolstering the territory’s freedom and democracy.

President Tsai issues statement regarding the situation in Hong Kong

2019-06-14   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen issued a statement regarding the situation in Hong Kong on the afternoon of June 13 at the Presidential Office. She explained that the democratic protests in Hong Kong not only made Taiwanese cherish their existing democratic system and way of life even more, but also made it clear to them that the “one country, two systems” model is not viable. She emphasized that as long as Tsai Ing-wen is president, anyone who tries to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy, or use them as political bargaining chips, will fail.

President Tsai meets participants in international training course organized by Ministry of National Defense

2019-06-14   Office of the President

On the morning of June 13, President Tsai Ing-wen met with participants in the 14th session of an international training course, organized by Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense, for senior military officers from allies in Latin America and the Caribbean. She declared that Taiwan can take on responsibility to contribute to regional peace. Taiwan is an indispensable partner to the international community, she said, and we will strengthen relations with countries in Latin America by facilitating further substantive cooperation and exchanges.

Childbirth accident relief, workplace flexibility programs creating supportive childrearing environment

2019-06-13   Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang hosted the 20th meeting of the Executive Yuan’s Gender Equality Committee (GEC) on Tuesday to discuss flexible working hours for parents, better public childcare and education policies, and increased compensation for childbirth accidents. Public and private sectors alike should actively follow and implement the nation’s workplace gender equality regulations as much as possible, he said.

Groups in Taiwan support Hong Kong extradition bill protests

2019-06-13   Focus Taiwan

Representatives from 24 Taiwanese civic groups rallied outside Hong Kong’s representative office in Taipei Wednesday to show support for a wave of fresh protests staged in Hong Kong against a proposed controversial extradition bill.

President Tsai meets scholars and experts from Project 2049 Institute

2019-06-13   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with scholars and experts from the Project 2049 Institute on the morning of June 12. She stated that Taiwan will continue to cooperate closely with the United States to strengthen our bilateral partnership in a free and open Indo-Pacific, and address regional threats and challenges together.

Free Chinese program for New Taipei migrant workers set for July

2019-06-12   Focus Taiwan

New Taipei’s free Chinese language program designed for migrant workers to help them assimilate more quickly into society is being held again this year and will start in early July, a New Taipei Labor Affairs Department official said Tuesday.

TRUST-U Receives A Investment From MediaTek Group

2019-06-12   Ministry of Science and Technology

TRUST-U of MOST (Ministry of Science and Technology) has once again successfully turned a professor’s research to a startup. Developed by the team led by Prof. Bing-Fei Wu from the National Chiao Tung University, the technology of “Health Management System Using Image based Physiological Signals” is able to measure a patient’s heartbeat, blood pressure, and other physiological signals without touching the physical body. Its reading accuracy meets medical standards, and can be applied to medical, finance, and various fields. FaceHeart Inc. is thus established to introduce the technology into a variety of highly-potential segments. As of today, the company has received a new investment from MediaTek Group, and acquired a service order from Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank in Taiwan. The estimated commercial value of FaceHeart is now high as NT$500 million.

Taiwan aiming to strengthen cooperation with Central America: VP Chen

2019-06-12   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan is hoping to forge closer cooperation with countries in Central America in several fields, Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said Tuesday while receiving the visiting president of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen).

President Tsai attends US FBI National Academy Associates 22nd Asia Pacific Chapter Retraining Conference

2019-06-11   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the 22nd Asia Pacific Chapter Retraining Conference of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates (FBINAA) on the morning of June 10. She stated that Taiwan is a reliable partner, and a force for good in the world. We are determined to do our part to combat international crime, she said, because Taiwan is an irreplaceable part of global law enforcement endeavors.

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration successfully seeks APEC title to host “2019 APEC International Workshop on Food Safety and Threat from New Psychoactive Substances” and international expert exchange analytical technology

2019-06-11   Ministry of Health and Welfare

Combating the new psychoactive substances (NPS) and illegal drugs to protect public health is an ultimate goal for all countries , and the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), in the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), has been successfully granted by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance(SCSC) to be coordinate and host 2019 APEC International Workshop on Food Safety and Threat from New Psychoactive Substances.

Taiwan congratulates St. Vincent on winning U.N. Security Council seat

2019-06-11   Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has congratulated its Caribbean ally St. Vincent and the Grenadines on securing a seat last Friday on the United Nations Security Council, the U.N.'s highest decision-making body.

President Tsai attends plaque unveiling ceremony for the Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs

2019-06-10   Office of the President

On the morning of June 6, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the plaque unveiling ceremony for the Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs, where she reiterated her determination to safeguard democratic Taiwan. She said that for us, democracy is not just a slogan. It is a way of life for our people, and a fundamental value that protects their dignity. Based on our shared commitment to democratic values, she added, she will ensure that Taiwan-US relations continue to move steadily forward, as we work together to promote a more free and open Indo-Pacific region.

President Tsai meets Applied Materials Board of Directors

2019-06-10   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the Applied Materials Board of Directors on the morning of June 6. She thanked Applied Materials for establishing strong roots in Taiwan and emphasized that we will turn Taiwan into a prime investment choice amidst the US-China trade dispute.

Taiwan’s architecture prize aims to help Syrian refugees

2019-06-10   Focus Taiwan

The 2019 Taiwan Prize of Building 4Humanity Design Competition (B4H-DC) is seeking architectural designs that will contribute towards social inclusion of Syrian war refugees into the Turkish border city of Reyhanli, according to the competition's website.

Hundreds of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Taiwan’s capital

2019-06-06   Focus Taiwan

Over 500 Muslims gathered Wednesday at Taipei Main Station, the main transport hub of Taiwan’s capital, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the “festival of the breaking of the fast,” as they bid farewell to Ramadan, the ninth month on the Islamic calendar.

President Tsai meets US General Edward Rice, former Commander of the Air Education and Training Command

2019-06-06   Office of the President

Meeting on the morning of June 5 with US General Edward Rice, former Air Education and Training Command Commander, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that peace depends on strong national defense capabilities, and that our determination to pursue national defense self-sufficiency has never waned. Taiwan will fulfill its international obligation by continuing to contribute to peace in the Indo-Pacific region, said the president, and will also continue to collaborate with like-minded countries like the US to further our cooperative ties.

Taipei to hold events showcasing migrant worker cultures

2019-06-06   Focus Taiwan

A series of Southeast Asian-themed cultural events will be held from June to August in Taipei to provide Taiwanese with a better understanding of the country's migrant workers, according to an official from the city's Foreign and Disabled Labor Office (FDLO) Tuesday.

Taiwan researchers working on method to predict, slow ALS progression

2019-06-05   Focus Taiwan

Scientists in Taiwan are getting closer to finding a way to determine how the degenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will progress after a patient has been diagnosed, a researcher said Tuesday.

VP joins more than 2,000 people to commemorate Tiananmen massacre

2019-06-05   Focus Taiwan

Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) joined thousands of people in Taipei Tuesday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Tiananmen Square massacre, calling on China to reveal the truth behind the crackdown and immediately stop its human rights violations.

Visitor numbers in April exceed 1 million mark

2019-06-05   Overseas Community Affairs Council

Taiwan welcomed a record 1.101 million foreign visitors in April, up 24.72 percent from a year earlier, Tourism Bureau statistics showed, the first time the number has exceed 1 million.

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Taiwan this week

2019-06-04   Focus Taiwan

With over 270,000 Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan, government departments and agencies across the country will hold events and festivals this week to mark the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

President Tsai meets US Senator Cory Gardner

2019-06-04   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Senate Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy on the afternoon of June 2. The president thanked Senator Gardner for his support for Taiwan and expressed hope that he will continue to strive for stronger Taiwan-US relations and democratic values with us.

Tsai hopes for democracy in China on eve of Tiananmen anniversary

2019-06-04   Focus Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Monday that since China's Tiananmen Square massacre and Taiwan's Formosa Incident, Taiwan has been firmly treading the path of democracy and freedom, and she hoped China would also choose the same path.

President Tsai attends Economic Daily News 2019 summit conference on winning with New Southbound Policy

2019-06-03   Office of the President

On the morning of May 30, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Economic Daily News (EDN) 2019 summit conference on winning with the New Southbound Policy. In her remarks, the president outlined the exchanges and cooperation that have been conducted with countries targeted by Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy (“New Southbound countries”) in such areas as commerce, medicine, public health, agriculture, and people-to-people ties. She also emphasized that the government, building on its track record of success, will continue to ratchet up efforts to implement the New Southbound Policy and help Taiwan play a more critical and decisive role in Asia’s economic development.

Taiwan joins in global celebration of National Animal Rights Day

2019-06-03   Focus Taiwan

Over 200 animal lovers and animal rights activists in Taipei joined thousands around the world on Sunday to commemorate an annual international event that raises awareness of animal rights.

Tsai, U.S. senator go on walk through birthplace of Taiwan democracy

2019-06-03   Focus Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Sunday praised U.S. Senator Cory Gardner for his long-term support for the country as they two walked through Taipei's Dadaocheng area, the birthplace of Taiwan's earliest democratic movement.

President Tsai attends Taiwan International Religious Freedom Forum

2019-05-31   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Taiwan International Religious Freedom Forum in Hsinchu City on the morning of May 30. In remarks, she stated that accommodating diverse religious beliefs is essential for a democratic society and that Taiwan can do more to help our brothers and sisters around the world, regardless of their nationality or religious beliefs. She hopes that all of those who care about freedom, democracy, and peace can come to know each other better through dialogue and can work together to achieve global religious freedom.

President touts New Southbound Policy achievements

2019-05-31   Focus Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Thursday that Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy (NSP), aimed at enhancing cooperation with key players in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, has yielded initial results.

WHA action team receives high praise for 2019 achievements

2019-05-31   Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday said that health advocacy and disease prevention know neither boundaries nor borders, and such work requires the cooperative efforts of all nations. Taiwan stands ready to contribute its capabilities in international medicine and hygiene, he said, and will continue to take action throughout the world.

Premier praises Taiwan innovation at opening of InnoVEX 2019

2019-05-30   Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Wednesday attended the opening of InnoVEX 2019, where he commented that in 2018’s Global Competitiveness Report, the World Economic Forum ranked Taiwan alongside Germany, the U.S. and Switzerland as the world’s top four innovating economies. This recognition, he said, also comes with international affirmation and appreciation of the strong protections Taiwan affords patents and other intellectual property. The premier further expressed the government’s hope that by leveraging the scale of on-going parent show COMPUTEX, the startup-oriented InnoVEX 2019 would serve as an international showcase for Taiwan’s globe-leading innovative capabilities.

President Tsai attends COMPUTEX 2019

2019-05-30   Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony for COMPUTEX 2019 on the morning of May 28. She stated that the government is continuing to help Taiwan dial into the future through our Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan and DIGI+ policy, and we will work closely with our international friends to give the global community a better understanding of Taiwan's strengths in cybersecurity and AI.

Taiwanese photographer wins top architecture prize in Moscow

2019-05-30   Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese photographer Yang Tsung-han (楊宗翰) won the top prize in the architecture category at the 2019 Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA) competition with his series of work titled