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High-level U.S. treasury official to visit Taiwan

2019-07-18 Focus Taiwan

Mitchell Silk, acting assistant secretary for international markets at the U.S. Treasury Department, was due to arrive in Taiwan Wednesday for a two-day visit to foster cooperation on energy and infrastructure between the U.S. and Taiwan.

President Tsai addresses St. Vincent and the Grenadines House of Assembly

2019-07-18 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen continued her Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability on the afternoon of July 16 local time (morning of July 17 Taipei time) in an address to the House of Assembly of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In her remarks, the president thanked St. Vincent and the Grenadines for their long-term support for Taiwan’s international participation, and expressed hope that together, our countries can create a cooperative model for sustainable development, and make our world a better place for future generations.

President Tsai visits St. Lucia on 4th leg of Journey of Freedom, Democracy, Sustainability

2019-07-18 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen touched down July 17 in St. Lucia on the final leg of her Journey of...

Tsai arrives in St. Lucia, last stop on Caribbean tour

2019-07-18 Focus Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has arrived in St. Lucia, the last stop on her tour of Taiwan’s four Caribbean allies on a 12-day overseas trip that has also taken her to the United States.

President Tsai attends dinner banquet hosted by Prime Minister Harris, witnesses signing of Taiwan-SKN technical and vocational education agreement

2019-07-17 Office of the President

On the evening of July 14 local time (morning of July 15 Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen, currently on her Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability, attended a dinner banquet hosted by Saint Christopher and Nevis (SKN) Prime Minister Timothy Harris and witnessed the signing of a Taiwan-SKN technical and vocational education agreement.

President Tsai decorated by St. Christopher and Nevis Governor-General Tapley Seaton

2019-07-17 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen and her delegation, currently traveling overseas on their Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability, attended an official welcome ceremony at the Government House of St. Christopher and Nevis early on the evening of July 15 local time (morning of July 16 Taipei time).

Science ministry to lead start-up delegation to CES

2019-07-17 Focus Taiwan

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is to organize a delegation of 80 startups to attend the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, eyeing about NT$6.2 billion (US$200 million)-worth of business opportunities.

Foreign worker employer transfer system to be in five languages

2019-07-16 Focus Taiwan

A system providing information to migrant workers on applications for changing employers or finding new jobs will now be available in five languages, the Ministry of Labor said Monday.

President Tsai and Haitian President Moïse conduct bilateral talks and attend dinner banquet

2019-07-16 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen, currently traveling overseas on her Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability, met with Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on the afternoon of July 13 local time (early morning of July 14 Taipei time). She also held bilateral talks with Haitian government officials, exchanging views on a wide range of topics of mutual concern.

President Tsai’s delegation arrives in St. Christopher and Nevis for state visit

2019-07-16 Office of the President

On the evening of July 13 local time (morning of July 14 Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen concluded her visit to Haiti and departed for St. Christopher and Nevis on her Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability. She arrived with her delegation at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Christopher and Nevis after a two-hour flight.

President Tsai attends Taiwan-US Business Summit

2019-07-15 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen, currently traveling overseas on her Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability, attended a Taiwan-US Business Summit in New York on July 12 at noon local time (midnight Taipei time).

President Tsai attends reception with US Congressmen

2019-07-15 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen continued her Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability at a reception with US Congress members on the evening of July 12 (early morning July 13 Taipei time). The president was grateful to the Congress members for their long-term efforts to enhance the relationship between Taiwan and the United States, as well as strong support for Taiwan’s security. She expressed hope for working even more closely to strengthen the bilateral partnership, and look toward a brighter future.

Taiwan willing to expand cooperation with Kiribati: Su Jia-chyuan

2019-07-15 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan is willing to expand cooperation with its diplomatic ally Kiribati, especially in the fishery industry, Legislative Speaker Su Jia-chyuan (蘇嘉全) said Sunday on his Facebook page.

Premier touts growth of Taiwan’s deep-sea fishery industry

2019-07-12 Executive Yuan

Taiwan officially joined the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement on July 4, a move that Premier Su Tseng-chang said will benefit Taiwan’s deep-sea fishery industry and safeguard the rights of Taiwan’s fishermen to operate in the area. This marks the fifth regional fisheries management organization in which the nation has substantive participation. Taiwan will most assuredly continue making proactive and concrete contributions to the international community, the premier expressed confidently at a Cabinet meeting Thursday.

President Tsai explains trip objectives before departing on her Journey of Democracy, Freedom, and Sustainability

2019-07-12 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen launched her 12-day, 11-night Journey of Democracy, Freedom, and Sustainability at noon on July 11, a trip that will see her visit four Caribbean allies: Haiti, St. Christopher and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Lucia. Before boarding the plane, the president explained that this trip will share Taiwan values like freedom, democracy, and sustainability with the world. It will also convey three ideas that Taiwan advocates: “sharing Taiwan values like freedom and openness with the world,” “resolutely defending democracy,” and “promoting international cooperation based on mutual assistance for mutual benefits with sustainable development as the goal,” while leading the nation out onto the global stage.

Taiwan forecast to become top world market for semiconductor equipment

2019-07-12 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan is expected to overtake South Korea as the largest semiconductor equipment market, with estimated purchases of over US$12 billion this year, according to SEMI, a global industry association of semiconductor equipment and material suppliers.

Presidential Office showcases gifts for President Tsai's “Journey of Freedom, Democracy, Sustainability” state visits

2019-07-11 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen will lead a delegation from July 11 to 22 on state visits to Taiwan’s Caribbean allies Haiti, St. Christopher and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Lucia. On the morning of July 9 the Office of the President called a press conference to showcase the gifts that President Tsai will present during the trip, with Director-General Chang Wen-lan (張文蘭) of the Presidential Office’s Department of Public Affairs describing the gifts and their significance.

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration host “2019 International Conference on New Psychoactive Substances”

2019-07-11 Ministry of Health and Welfare

The abuse of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) has emerged in an endless stream, affecting the physical and mental health of the people and the overall competitiveness of the country. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), there has been an accumulated 943 NPS reported as of April 2019. The Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare (TFDA) organizes the “2019 International Conference on New Psychoactive Substances” on 10-11 July.

Two more Taiwan hospitals set to gain approval for cell therapies

2019-07-11 Focus Taiwan

The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) said Wednesday that it might soon issue approval for another two hospitals in Taiwan to offer cell therapies, as part of the country's efforts to excel in that area of treatment.

President Tsai meets Palau Vice President Raynold Oilouch

2019-07-10 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Raynold Oilouch, Vice President of the Republic of Palau, on the morning of July 9. She expressed hope that Taiwan and Palau can deepen their cooperation, and work together to establish broader, more friendly, and more sustainable regional ties.

Presidential Office thanks US government for announcing new arms sale package for Taiwan

2019-07-10 Office of the President

The Presidential Office welcomed news that on July 8 (US Eastern Standard Time), the US Congress was notified that the US government has approved a new arms sale package for Taiwan. Against the backdrop of joint commemorations marking the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) this year, Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) expressed sincere thanks to the US government for continuing to honor its commitments under the TRA and Six Assurances through concrete action, and helping Taiwan strengthen its self-defense capabilities.

Taiwan joins Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement

2019-07-10 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan joined the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) July 4, when it attended a meeting of the agreement's members as a “participating fishing entity” for the first time, the Fisheries Agency said Tuesday.

Eying on the next-G semiconductor technology：The Ministry of Science and Technology Academia-Industry Development Alliance’s strategic movement

2019-07-09 Ministry of Science and Technology

In order to respond positively to the needs of industry and academia, the Ministry of Science and Technology has promoted the “Academia-Industry Research Alliance Project” (REAL project) since the beginning of 2017, connecting the domestic semiconductor industry and academia, focusing on advanced technology and cultivating high-tech talents. By implementing the “Small Economy, Smart Strategy” concept, maintain the leading position in the global semiconductor industry competition.

Google to move into Tpark for AI development

2019-07-09 Focus Taiwan

U.S.-based tech giant Google, Inc. is scheduled to move into the Taipei Far Eastern Telecom Park (Tpark) in New Taipei in early 2020, textile maker Far Eastern New Century Corp., the developer of Tpark, said Saturday.

Taiwan seeks to boost ties with U.S.: vice president

2019-07-09 Focus Taiwan

Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) on Monday called the United States an important ally of Taiwan, and he hoped the relationship between the two countries could continue to grow and get stronger.

Ceremony held to mark exoneration of 3,062 political victims

2019-07-08 Focus Taiwan

The government held a ceremony Sunday to mark the exoneration of Presidential Office Secretary-General Chen Chu (陳菊), former Vice President Annette Lu (呂秀蓮) and 3,060 others who were wrongly executed or unjustly convicted during the White Terror era, as part of its efforts to implement transitional justice.

Taiwan's bubble milk tea makes splash in Philippines

2019-07-08 Focus Taiwan

Chatime, a Taiwanese bubble tea franchise, made a splash in the Philippines this week when it opened its 100th store in Davao, the most populous city in the country outside Metro Manila.

Taiwanese gymnast Lee wins gold at Summer Universiade

2019-07-08 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese gymnast Lee Chih-kai (李智凱) bagged a gold medal in the men’s pommel horse event at the 2019 Summer Universiade in Naples Sunday, successfully defending the title he won in Taipei in 2017.

Taiwan removed from EU illegal fishing watch list

2019-07-05 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday said the EU’s recent decision to lift a “yellow card” warning against Taiwan for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing marks the start of a stronger relationship between Taiwan and the global community. The government will continue abiding by international standards and domestic laws, and fulfill its responsibility against illegal fishing to ensure a more sustainable future for Taiwan’s fishery industry.

Taiwanese javelin thrower Cheng bags bronze at Karlstad Grand Prix

2019-07-05 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese track and field athlete Cheng Chao-tsun (鄭兆村) won a bronze medal in men's javelin event at the Folksam Grand Prix in Karlstad, Sweden, on Wednesday.

Taiwan’s anti-money laundering efforts pay dividends

2019-07-05 Executive Yuan

At Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, Premier Su Tseng-chang touted Taiwan’s success in the third round of mutual evaluations by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG). He thanked the Executive Yuan’s Anti-Money Laundering Office and other responsible government agencies for their hard work and preparations, which resulted in Taiwan’s placement in the best possible review category.

Energy firm eyes Yunlin wind farms by end-2021

2019-07-04 Focus Taiwan

Wpd Taiwan Energy Co., a subsidiary of Germany-based Wpd AG, said Tuesday that its Yunlin offshore wind project is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of 2021.

German director wins new talent prize at Taipei Film Festival

2019-07-04 Focus Taiwan

German director Nora Fingscheidt won the Grand Prize in the International New Talent Competition of the 2019 Taipei Film Festival Tuesday.

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020 for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Russia

2019-07-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on July 2 a one-year extension of its trial program concerning visa-free entry to Taiwan for nationals from Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Russia. The decision, approved by the Executive Yuan, was made at a May 24 meeting convened by MOFA and attended by relevant national security, immigration, police, judicial, tourism and economic agencies to discuss adjustments to visa measures for New Southbound Policy partner countries as well as Russia. The one-year extension to the trial program will start from August 1, 2019, to July 31, 2020. Before the end of this period, a reassessment will be made of the program’s results to determine whether it will be further extended.

President Tsai meets delegation led by Governor-General of Belize Sir Colville Young

2019-07-03 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Governor-General of Belize Sir Colville Young on the morning of July 2, and joined the Governor-General to witness Taiwan's Justice Minister and Belize's Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs sign a bilateral agreement to cooperate on anti-corruption issues.

Taiwan-France Cultural Awards presented

2019-07-03 Focus Taiwan

The 23rd Taiwan-France Cultural Awards were presented in Paris Monday to a scholar, director and radio presenter who have enhanced cultural exchanges between Taiwan and France.

Visa-free entry for Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Russia extended

2019-07-03 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan on Tuesday announced an extension of visa-free treatment for citizens of the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei and Russia for another year after seeing significant growth in tourist numbers from these countries thanks to the program.

Malaysian officials in Taiwan to boost Chinese language exchanges

2019-07-02 Focus Taiwan

A group of Malaysian education officials was in Taipei on Monday on an exchange program organized by the Ministry of Education (MOE) aimed at promoting greater cooperation on Chinese language instruction and expose them to language classes.

President Tsai to embark on state visit to four Caribbean diplomatic allies

2019-07-02 Office of the President

The Office of the President held a press conference on the morning of July 1 to announce that President Tsai Ing-wen will lead a delegation on a state visit to Haiti, St. Christopher and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Lucia from July 11-22. At the press conference, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Miguel Li-Jey Tsao (曹立傑) detailed the itinerary for the state visit.

Taiwan achieves best outcome in review by anti-money laundering watchdog

2019-07-02 Executive Yuan

Taiwan has achieved the best possible outcome in a review by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) of the nation’s compliance with international anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism standards, the Executive Yuan’s Anti-Money Laundering Office said Friday.

2019 APEC IncluNext: Shape the Future with Innovation and Inclusiveness

2019-07-01 Ministy of Economic Affairs

Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held “2019 APEC IncluNext Week” with the themes of “Inclusive Growth” and “Next-Generation Innovation”, consisting of “APEC Local Innovation Ecosystem Forum” and “APEC SME O2O Summit”, from June 24 to 27 at the Cathay Financial Conference Hall in Taipei. Ms. Mei-Hua Wang, Deputy Minister of MOEA, together with Mr. Mitsuaki Hoshino, Chief Deputy Representative of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, and Mr. Raymond Greene, Deputy Director of American Institute in Taiwan delivered opening remarks at the two events respectively.

Chan sisters triumph in Eastbourne

2019-07-01 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese sisters Latisha Chan (詹詠然) and Chan Hao-ching (詹皓晴) won the women's doubles Saturday at the 2019 Nature Valley International in Eastbourne, England.

FM discusses Taiwan’s fight for democracy at Copenhagen summit

2019-07-01 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan’s democracy is determined to survive and thrive despite facing serious threats from China, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said at a democracy summit held in Denmark earlier this week.

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