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The Cabinet-level Overseas Community Affairs Council is holding a biennial International Summit on Mandarin Education in Taiwan through July 9, underscoring commitment to advancing Mandarin language teaching.
The event attracted around 280 educators from America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Attendees at the opening included Hsu Chia-ching, OCAC minister, Chen Ming-chi, deputy foreign minister, Chang Liao Wan-chien, political deputy minister of education and John Morgan, acting deputy director of American Institute in Taiwan.
Hsu noted that this year's conference focused on artificial intelligence-assisted teaching and anticipated that the introduction of AI technology and integration of domestic cultural resources could facilitate development of Mandarin language teaching.
She further stated that the OCAC has for many years designed new teaching materials and trained teachers to pass on language and cultural legacy, evidenced by over six decades of advocacy for teaching traditional Chinese characters.
Since the launch of the US-Taiwan Education Initiative in 2020, the OCAC has assisted in the establishment of 88 Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning, with 68 in the U.S. and 20 in 12 European countries, Hsu said. She added that next year other facilities would be set up in Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand.
The centers have proactively sought cooperation with local communities, libraries and enterprises, Hsu said, citing a San Francisco-based center, which has collaborated with Google LLC to set up Mandarin language classes. In addition, over 20 groups of young overseas students will visit Taiwan this year to gain insight into local culture, Hsu stated. (POC-E)
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The event attracted around 280 educators from America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Attendees at the opening included Hsu Chia-ching, OCAC minister, Chen Ming-chi, deputy foreign minister, Chang Liao Wan-chien, political deputy minister of education and John Morgan, acting deputy director of American Institute in Taiwan.
Hsu noted that this year's conference focused on artificial intelligence-assisted teaching and anticipated that the introduction of AI technology and integration of domestic cultural resources could facilitate development of Mandarin language teaching.
She further stated that the OCAC has for many years designed new teaching materials and trained teachers to pass on language and cultural legacy, evidenced by over six decades of advocacy for teaching traditional Chinese characters.
Since the launch of the US-Taiwan Education Initiative in 2020, the OCAC has assisted in the establishment of 88 Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning, with 68 in the U.S. and 20 in 12 European countries, Hsu said. She added that next year other facilities would be set up in Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand.
The centers have proactively sought cooperation with local communities, libraries and enterprises, Hsu said, citing a San Francisco-based center, which has collaborated with Google LLC to set up Mandarin language classes. In addition, over 20 groups of young overseas students will visit Taiwan this year to gain insight into local culture, Hsu stated. (POC-E)
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said July 7 that Taiwan will continue to stand on the front line against expanding authoritarianism and work with like-minded partners to safeguard freedom and democracy.
The minister made the remarks during the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Research Forum in Taipei City that was attended by more than 50 academics from over 20 countries.
The two-day event was organized by the Research Center for International Legal Studies of Taipei-based National Chengchi University and the Chinese (Taiwan) Society of International Law, and sponsored by the London-based International Law Association and the American Society of International Law.
According to the minister, the government's integrated diplomacy approach is based on the values of freedom, democracy and respect for human rights and aims to deepen ties with other members of the free world.
Lin said daunting geopolitical challenges, especially the constant attempts by China to disrupt free trade and the rules-based international order, have put members of the democratic world on alert, prompting concerned nations to send military vessels through the Taiwan Strait to demonstrate that it is international waters and to highlight the importance they attach to regional security.
Citing historical documents, Lin said that the People's Republic of China has never ruled Taiwan and that only the democratically elected government can represent the country's 23 million people. He also thanked the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and the parliaments of Australia, the Czech Republic, the EU, the Netherlands and the U.K. for passing resolutions opposing China's distortion of U.N. Resolution 2758.
The minister said cross-strait developments are not just a regional issue but a global concern, adding that the more secure and resilient Taiwan is, the stronger the global democratic defense will be. As a force for good, Taiwan will continue to work with the world to safeguard peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, he added. (SFC-E)
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The minister made the remarks during the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Research Forum in Taipei City that was attended by more than 50 academics from over 20 countries.
The two-day event was organized by the Research Center for International Legal Studies of Taipei-based National Chengchi University and the Chinese (Taiwan) Society of International Law, and sponsored by the London-based International Law Association and the American Society of International Law.
According to the minister, the government's integrated diplomacy approach is based on the values of freedom, democracy and respect for human rights and aims to deepen ties with other members of the free world.
Lin said daunting geopolitical challenges, especially the constant attempts by China to disrupt free trade and the rules-based international order, have put members of the democratic world on alert, prompting concerned nations to send military vessels through the Taiwan Strait to demonstrate that it is international waters and to highlight the importance they attach to regional security.
Citing historical documents, Lin said that the People's Republic of China has never ruled Taiwan and that only the democratically elected government can represent the country's 23 million people. He also thanked the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and the parliaments of Australia, the Czech Republic, the EU, the Netherlands and the U.K. for passing resolutions opposing China's distortion of U.N. Resolution 2758.
The minister said cross-strait developments are not just a regional issue but a global concern, adding that the more secure and resilient Taiwan is, the stronger the global democratic defense will be. As a force for good, Taiwan will continue to work with the world to safeguard peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, he added. (SFC-E)
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A short-term training course for agricultural personnel from five African countries started July 7 in the southern county of Pingtung as part of deepening exchanges between Taiwan and the continent.
According to the Ministry of Education, the session is being held at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and involves 28 individuals from the Kingdon of Eswatini, Somaliland, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The participants hail from a wide range of sectors, including academics, lawmakers, researchers and agricultural production facility owners.
The three-week program focuses on sustainable and smart agriculture and offers classes on topics spanning animal science, animal husbandry, plant medicine and tropical agriculture. Participants will also take field trips to agricultural and husbandry facilities and attend seminars organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, the MOE said.
The intensive training will enhance fundamental knowledge, hands-on experience and practical skills, so that participants can later become bridges of communication with agricultural missions from Taiwan and accelerate contributions to their home countries' agricultural development.
According to the MOE, the training course began in 2023 as part of the African Elite Talent Cultivation Program, which was launched in 2021 by the Ministries of Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Education, Foreign Affairs, as well as Health and Welfare, and the Overseas Community Affairs Council.
In response to the African Union's "Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want," the AETCP aims to assist countries on the continent to cultivate high level personnel to expand bilateral exchanges between Taiwan and countries on the continent, the MOE said. (SFC-E)
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According to the Ministry of Education, the session is being held at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and involves 28 individuals from the Kingdon of Eswatini, Somaliland, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The participants hail from a wide range of sectors, including academics, lawmakers, researchers and agricultural production facility owners.
The three-week program focuses on sustainable and smart agriculture and offers classes on topics spanning animal science, animal husbandry, plant medicine and tropical agriculture. Participants will also take field trips to agricultural and husbandry facilities and attend seminars organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, the MOE said.
The intensive training will enhance fundamental knowledge, hands-on experience and practical skills, so that participants can later become bridges of communication with agricultural missions from Taiwan and accelerate contributions to their home countries' agricultural development.
According to the MOE, the training course began in 2023 as part of the African Elite Talent Cultivation Program, which was launched in 2021 by the Ministries of Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Education, Foreign Affairs, as well as Health and Welfare, and the Overseas Community Affairs Council.
In response to the African Union's "Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want," the AETCP aims to assist countries on the continent to cultivate high level personnel to expand bilateral exchanges between Taiwan and countries on the continent, the MOE said. (SFC-E)
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Cabinet-level Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling received Lutz Güllner, head of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan (EETO) July 3 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, demonstrating commitment to cooperation in marine affairs.
According to the OAC, the two officials exchanged views on marine security in the Indo-Pacific Region, personnel collaboration, technological defense and marine infrastructure resilience.
Kuan said that Taiwan has been alert and proactive in responding to China's grey zone aggression which has posed a substantive threat to coastal areas. As for marine infrastructure security, the country has constructed a multi-layer protective mechanism, the minister said.
In response, Güllner lauded Taiwan's coastal defense, protection of the freedom of navigation and advocacy for regional peace while noting that recent damage to a marine cable in the Baltic Sea caused concern to stakeholders. To address issues like this, both welcomed the concept of a digital information sharing mechanism.
Kuan noted that the 2025 Ocean Challenge forum is set to be held Sept. 2 in Kaohsiung, jointly organized by the OAC, American Institute in Taiwan's Kaohsiung Branch Office, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association's Kaohsiung Office and Manila Economic and Cultural Office's Kaohsiung Extension Office, with support from the EETO. The minister anticipated that the latter would become an official forum partner and encourage young Europeans' further participation in exchanges on marine sustainability issues.
Güllner said that the European Union has set up an agency to upgrade marine governance and sustainable development. He added that blue economy and marine security policies have been set out which are compatible with Taiwan advocacy for safe, prosperous and sustainable marine management. (POC-E)
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According to the OAC, the two officials exchanged views on marine security in the Indo-Pacific Region, personnel collaboration, technological defense and marine infrastructure resilience.
Kuan said that Taiwan has been alert and proactive in responding to China's grey zone aggression which has posed a substantive threat to coastal areas. As for marine infrastructure security, the country has constructed a multi-layer protective mechanism, the minister said.
In response, Güllner lauded Taiwan's coastal defense, protection of the freedom of navigation and advocacy for regional peace while noting that recent damage to a marine cable in the Baltic Sea caused concern to stakeholders. To address issues like this, both welcomed the concept of a digital information sharing mechanism.
Kuan noted that the 2025 Ocean Challenge forum is set to be held Sept. 2 in Kaohsiung, jointly organized by the OAC, American Institute in Taiwan's Kaohsiung Branch Office, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association's Kaohsiung Office and Manila Economic and Cultural Office's Kaohsiung Extension Office, with support from the EETO. The minister anticipated that the latter would become an official forum partner and encourage young Europeans' further participation in exchanges on marine sustainability issues.
Güllner said that the European Union has set up an agency to upgrade marine governance and sustainable development. He added that blue economy and marine security policies have been set out which are compatible with Taiwan advocacy for safe, prosperous and sustainable marine management. (POC-E)
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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said July 7 that Taiwan is committed to working with Lithuania to strengthen societal resilience while deepening bilateral cooperation.
Hsiao made the remarks while meeting with a group from the Seimas, Lithuania's legislature, at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. Led by Ruslanas Baranovas, chair of the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, the delegation includes Giedrimas Jeglinskas, chair of the Committee on National Security and Defense, and Matas Maldeikis, vice chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Taiwan and Lithuania share many similarities, Hsiao said, noting that both countries contend with complex geopolitics and face much larger neighboring countries that threaten their democracies along multiple vectors. She added that Taiwan has conducted exchanges with Lithuania over the past years on measures to mutually strengthen defense capabilities.
According to the vice president, Lithuania is the first country in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to commit to increasing its defense spending. President Lai Ching-te has also vowed to raise Taiwan's defense budget and seek more creative and innovative ways to advance the country's asymmetric defense capabilities, she said.
Hsiao went on to say that challenges to resilience, like extreme climate and natural disasters, require cooperation to address effectively, and concluded by expressing hope that Taiwan and Lithuania would continue to share experiences and promote collaboration across the board.
During the group members' six-day stay, they will meet with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, Defense Minister Wellington Koo, Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming, Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council Chiu Chui-cheng and Legislative Yuan Vice President Johnny C. Chiang. The Lithuanian lawmakers will also attend events hosted by National Security Council Secretary-General Jaushieh Joseph Wu and Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu. (YCH-E)
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Hsiao made the remarks while meeting with a group from the Seimas, Lithuania's legislature, at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. Led by Ruslanas Baranovas, chair of the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, the delegation includes Giedrimas Jeglinskas, chair of the Committee on National Security and Defense, and Matas Maldeikis, vice chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Taiwan and Lithuania share many similarities, Hsiao said, noting that both countries contend with complex geopolitics and face much larger neighboring countries that threaten their democracies along multiple vectors. She added that Taiwan has conducted exchanges with Lithuania over the past years on measures to mutually strengthen defense capabilities.
According to the vice president, Lithuania is the first country in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to commit to increasing its defense spending. President Lai Ching-te has also vowed to raise Taiwan's defense budget and seek more creative and innovative ways to advance the country's asymmetric defense capabilities, she said.
Hsiao went on to say that challenges to resilience, like extreme climate and natural disasters, require cooperation to address effectively, and concluded by expressing hope that Taiwan and Lithuania would continue to share experiences and promote collaboration across the board.
During the group members' six-day stay, they will meet with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, Defense Minister Wellington Koo, Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming, Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council Chiu Chui-cheng and Legislative Yuan Vice President Johnny C. Chiang. The Lithuanian lawmakers will also attend events hosted by National Security Council Secretary-General Jaushieh Joseph Wu and Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu. (YCH-E)
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Decision No. 8 of the Agreement on Economic Cooperation between the ROC (Taiwan) and the Republic of Paraguay formally entered into force July 5, bringing further benefits and business opportunities to both parties, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.
According to the MOEA, the decision grants tariff concessions on 17 products imported from Paraguay including frozen boneless pork, prepared or preserved bovine offal items, and industrial or consumer goods such as wheat flour, industrial ethyl alcohol, plastic bottles and clothing.
In addition, tariffs on Paraguay-made rice crackers were reduced to 10 percent, while natural honey will see a gradual tariff reduction to 20 percent over the next three years, the ministry said.
From 2017 to date, the MOEA said Taiwan has imported a total of US$45.44 millions' worth of 19 products, adding that the new preferential tariff status will enhance economic and trade exchanges while strengthening bilateral relationships.
The ECA first came into effect Feb. 28, 2018, and has since led to four joint meetings and many productive results, the ministry said, citing the triple growth of bilateral trade as of 2024. Taiwan's exports of automobile components, hand tools and plastic products to Paraguay have increased by 27 percent during the same period, it added. (YCH-E)
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According to the MOEA, the decision grants tariff concessions on 17 products imported from Paraguay including frozen boneless pork, prepared or preserved bovine offal items, and industrial or consumer goods such as wheat flour, industrial ethyl alcohol, plastic bottles and clothing.
In addition, tariffs on Paraguay-made rice crackers were reduced to 10 percent, while natural honey will see a gradual tariff reduction to 20 percent over the next three years, the ministry said.
From 2017 to date, the MOEA said Taiwan has imported a total of US$45.44 millions' worth of 19 products, adding that the new preferential tariff status will enhance economic and trade exchanges while strengthening bilateral relationships.
The ECA first came into effect Feb. 28, 2018, and has since led to four joint meetings and many productive results, the ministry said, citing the triple growth of bilateral trade as of 2024. Taiwan's exports of automobile components, hand tools and plastic products to Paraguay have increased by 27 percent during the same period, it added. (YCH-E)
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Support extended by the EU is sincerely appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 3.
The MOFA's response followed a statement released after the 13th EU-China Strategic Dialogue took place July 2 in Brussels. The event was co-chaired by Kaja Kallas, high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice-president of the European Commission.
According to the statement, Kallas expressed opposition to any unilateral attempts to alter the cross-strait status quo, including by force or coercion. She also expressed concerns about human rights in China, as well as hybrid threats in Europe coming from Beijing.
The MOFA noted that the EU's European External Action Service also made announcements in response to three large-scale military exercises carried out by China since last May, adding that the releases stressed the strategic importance of cross-strait peace and stability, which is key to regional and global security and prosperity, and stated that the EU has a direct interest in maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
The statement and announcements demonstrate the EU's close attention to the cross-strait situation, the MOFA said. The ministry added that it will continue to strengthen cooperation with the EU and other like-minded partners to safeguard freedom and democracy, defend the rules-based international order and ensure cross-strait and Indo-Pacific peace and stability. (YCH-E)
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The MOFA's response followed a statement released after the 13th EU-China Strategic Dialogue took place July 2 in Brussels. The event was co-chaired by Kaja Kallas, high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice-president of the European Commission.
According to the statement, Kallas expressed opposition to any unilateral attempts to alter the cross-strait status quo, including by force or coercion. She also expressed concerns about human rights in China, as well as hybrid threats in Europe coming from Beijing.
The MOFA noted that the EU's European External Action Service also made announcements in response to three large-scale military exercises carried out by China since last May, adding that the releases stressed the strategic importance of cross-strait peace and stability, which is key to regional and global security and prosperity, and stated that the EU has a direct interest in maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
The statement and announcements demonstrate the EU's close attention to the cross-strait situation, the MOFA said. The ministry added that it will continue to strengthen cooperation with the EU and other like-minded partners to safeguard freedom and democracy, defend the rules-based international order and ensure cross-strait and Indo-Pacific peace and stability. (YCH-E)
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The National Science and Technology Council and Ministry of Economic Affairs held a joint event July 4 in the southern city of Tainan to showcase progress in promoting artificial intelligence innovation and smart applications through the Taiwan Smart System Integration and Manufacturing Platform.
As part of the policy goal to build Taiwan's capabilities as a "smart island," the NSTC implemented the Greater Southern New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan and set up the platform in collaboration with the MOEA. The event unveiled more than 40 innovations in smart manufacturing, health care, and services developed under the initiative, and spotlighted what AI technologies can bring to everyday life.
During his opening remarks, NSTC Minister Wu Cheng-wen called the platform a major initiative for AI system development. He welcomed academic and research institutes to join the initiative as supply chain partners. The platform also serves as a talent cultivation hub to fast-track development of a complete AI industry ecosystem in Taiwan, he added.
Under the New Silicon Valley promotion plan, the government will inject more than NT$36 billion (US$1.2 billion) between 2025 and 2029 into projects to enhance the country's computational capabilities, attract talent and develop related applications. The end goal is to see the S-shaped semioconductor corridor from Chiayi to Pingtung counties, along with the Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City, transformed into an AI cluster in southern Taiwan.
According to the NSTC, the platform focuses on analyzing the needs of the industry sector and promoting independent system design capabilities. It has more than 70 partner entities in the local semiconductor and AI sectors. (SFC-E)
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As part of the policy goal to build Taiwan's capabilities as a "smart island," the NSTC implemented the Greater Southern New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan and set up the platform in collaboration with the MOEA. The event unveiled more than 40 innovations in smart manufacturing, health care, and services developed under the initiative, and spotlighted what AI technologies can bring to everyday life.
During his opening remarks, NSTC Minister Wu Cheng-wen called the platform a major initiative for AI system development. He welcomed academic and research institutes to join the initiative as supply chain partners. The platform also serves as a talent cultivation hub to fast-track development of a complete AI industry ecosystem in Taiwan, he added.
Under the New Silicon Valley promotion plan, the government will inject more than NT$36 billion (US$1.2 billion) between 2025 and 2029 into projects to enhance the country's computational capabilities, attract talent and develop related applications. The end goal is to see the S-shaped semioconductor corridor from Chiayi to Pingtung counties, along with the Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City, transformed into an AI cluster in southern Taiwan.
According to the NSTC, the platform focuses on analyzing the needs of the industry sector and promoting independent system design capabilities. It has more than 70 partner entities in the local semiconductor and AI sectors. (SFC-E)
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Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 3 that the government is expanding the scope and duration of its three major investment promotion projects, and anticipates that the initiatives will create 80,000 more jobs and attract NT$1.2 trillion (US$41.6 billion) in domestic investment.
Launched in 2019 in response to trade friction between the U.S. and China, the three initiatives are the Action Plan for Welcoming Overseas Taiwanese Businesses to Return to Invest in Taiwan, Action Plan for Accelerated Investment by Domestic Corporations and Action Plan for Accelerated Investment by Small and Medium Enterprises.
Citing statistics compiled by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Cho said the projects have prompted 1,678 firms to invest NT$2.54 trillion in Taiwan and created more than 160,000 jobs so far.
Cho said such impressive results are reflected in the country's placement at No. 6 in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking published last month by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development. Taiwan moved up two spots on the list, with its global standing in the subcategory of economic performance jumping from 26th to 10th, he added.
Building on the success of the action plans and taking into account President Lai Ching-te's five strategies in response to the new U.S. tariff polices, Cho said the government is extending the duration of the three projects to 2027 and expanding their scope to encompass investors around the world.
Equally important, the targeted sectors will include health care, service industries and the president's Five Trusted Industry Sectors. A budget of NT$720 billion is earmarked for preferential business loans, and firms will be able to hire more migrant workers if they meet certain criteria. (SFC-E)
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Launched in 2019 in response to trade friction between the U.S. and China, the three initiatives are the Action Plan for Welcoming Overseas Taiwanese Businesses to Return to Invest in Taiwan, Action Plan for Accelerated Investment by Domestic Corporations and Action Plan for Accelerated Investment by Small and Medium Enterprises.
Citing statistics compiled by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Cho said the projects have prompted 1,678 firms to invest NT$2.54 trillion in Taiwan and created more than 160,000 jobs so far.
Cho said such impressive results are reflected in the country's placement at No. 6 in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking published last month by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development. Taiwan moved up two spots on the list, with its global standing in the subcategory of economic performance jumping from 26th to 10th, he added.
Building on the success of the action plans and taking into account President Lai Ching-te's five strategies in response to the new U.S. tariff polices, Cho said the government is extending the duration of the three projects to 2027 and expanding their scope to encompass investors around the world.
Equally important, the targeted sectors will include health care, service industries and the president's Five Trusted Industry Sectors. A budget of NT$720 billion is earmarked for preferential business loans, and firms will be able to hire more migrant workers if they meet certain criteria. (SFC-E)
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Taiwan's democratic resilience as well as its semiconductor role were praised in articles recently published by media outlets La Tribune and L'Express, as well as Le Nouvelliste from Haiti, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 3.
The articles were published following the visit of a Francophone media group June 8-14 to Taiwan. Comprising political and economic reporters from France, Haiti, Ivory Coastand Switzerland, the group met with Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu and Ambassador-at-large Audrey Tang and also called on authorities, enterprises and cultural institutions.
According to La Tribune, Wu said Taiwan remains a semiconductor industry leader as its share of global high-end chip production increased to 95 percent in 2024. The country is deepening cooperation with European companies including Air Liquide S.A., ASML Holding N.V. and BASF SE, he said, noting that domestic firms have outperformed counterparts in China.
The percentage of Taiwan investment in China as part of total foreign investment has dropped from 84 percent in 2014 to 7 percent in 2024, demonstrating a more diversified economic layout including and deepening ties with Japan, the U.S. and European and South Asian countries, the deputy foreign minister added.
L'Express noted that Wu said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. produces 2-nanometer chips at home and at its U.S. plants, it manufactures 4-nanometer chips. Wu raised concern over China's threats to assault Taiwan, adding that if there were to be a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, the global cost would be heavy.
Le Nouvelliste quoted Wu as commenting that any wavering in Taiwan democracy would lead to regional instability and trigger a serious impact on global trade. Thus, the deputy foreign minister stressed the importance of maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific and reaffirmed Taiwan's commitment to upholding democracy, it added.
In La Tribune, Tang elaborated on strengthening defense capability against information warfare, noting that Taiwan passed legislation requiring digital signatures on political and advertising messages, which reduced false social media advertisements by 90 percent. Since 2019 media literacy courses have been incorporated into education at all levels to help the next generation recognize disinformation and deal with digital manipulation. (YCH-E)
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The articles were published following the visit of a Francophone media group June 8-14 to Taiwan. Comprising political and economic reporters from France, Haiti, Ivory Coastand Switzerland, the group met with Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu and Ambassador-at-large Audrey Tang and also called on authorities, enterprises and cultural institutions.
According to La Tribune, Wu said Taiwan remains a semiconductor industry leader as its share of global high-end chip production increased to 95 percent in 2024. The country is deepening cooperation with European companies including Air Liquide S.A., ASML Holding N.V. and BASF SE, he said, noting that domestic firms have outperformed counterparts in China.
The percentage of Taiwan investment in China as part of total foreign investment has dropped from 84 percent in 2014 to 7 percent in 2024, demonstrating a more diversified economic layout including and deepening ties with Japan, the U.S. and European and South Asian countries, the deputy foreign minister added.
L'Express noted that Wu said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. produces 2-nanometer chips at home and at its U.S. plants, it manufactures 4-nanometer chips. Wu raised concern over China's threats to assault Taiwan, adding that if there were to be a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, the global cost would be heavy.
Le Nouvelliste quoted Wu as commenting that any wavering in Taiwan democracy would lead to regional instability and trigger a serious impact on global trade. Thus, the deputy foreign minister stressed the importance of maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific and reaffirmed Taiwan's commitment to upholding democracy, it added.
In La Tribune, Tang elaborated on strengthening defense capability against information warfare, noting that Taiwan passed legislation requiring digital signatures on political and advertising messages, which reduced false social media advertisements by 90 percent. Since 2019 media literacy courses have been incorporated into education at all levels to help the next generation recognize disinformation and deal with digital manipulation. (YCH-E)
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The Ministry of Education invited Isao Taniguchi, president of Japan's National Institute of Technology (Kosen) to Taiwan, underscoring bilateral commitment to deepening cooperation.
During a reception for Taniguchi and his delegation July 3, Director-General Lee Yu-jiuan of the MOE's Department of International and Cross-strait Education noted that nearly 50 vocational colleges in Taiwan have already signed memorandums of understanding with counterparts in Japan. She additionally expressed hope that Taniguchi's visit would facilitate academic-industry collaboration in marine education and semiconductors.
Taniguchi spoke favorably about gaining insight into Taiwan's scholarship programs targeted at international students as well as the International Industrial Talents Education Special Program, adding that he hoped more vocational college graduates from Japan would expand on their studies in Taiwan, while also welcoming students from Taiwan to do the same.
According to the MOE, the Kosen contingent's itinerary included a trip to southern Taiwan, with visits to Kaohsiung City's educational bureau and National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, as well as National Yunlin University of Science and Technology in the western county of the same name. The ministry pledged to continue working with the Kosen to nurture in Taiwan's youth professional expertise and a global vision. (POC-E)
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新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Economics/Top-News/271776/Taiwan-promotes-content-creation-at-2025-Licensing-Japan
During a reception for Taniguchi and his delegation July 3, Director-General Lee Yu-jiuan of the MOE's Department of International and Cross-strait Education noted that nearly 50 vocational colleges in Taiwan have already signed memorandums of understanding with counterparts in Japan. She additionally expressed hope that Taniguchi's visit would facilitate academic-industry collaboration in marine education and semiconductors.
Taniguchi spoke favorably about gaining insight into Taiwan's scholarship programs targeted at international students as well as the International Industrial Talents Education Special Program, adding that he hoped more vocational college graduates from Japan would expand on their studies in Taiwan, while also welcoming students from Taiwan to do the same.
According to the MOE, the Kosen contingent's itinerary included a trip to southern Taiwan, with visits to Kaohsiung City's educational bureau and National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, as well as National Yunlin University of Science and Technology in the western county of the same name. The ministry pledged to continue working with the Kosen to nurture in Taiwan's youth professional expertise and a global vision. (POC-E)
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新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Economics/Top-News/271776/Taiwan-promotes-content-creation-at-2025-Licensing-Japan
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