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Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung's trip to Eswatini as President Lai Ching-te's special envoy to the birthday celebration of the kingdom's ruler, Mswati III, kicked off with a royal audience and continued with reviews of progress on a variety of cooperative projects between the allies.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin was received on April 23 by Queen Mother Ntombi Tfwala and King Mswati, to whom he presented a letter from President Lai. Lin and the king then co-hosted a launch ceremony for a strategic oil reserve project, the MOFA said, adding that it was the largest cooperative initiative since the establishment of bilateral ties.
Lin attended the opening of a smart city operations center in Mbabane the next day and shared hosting duties with Prime Minister Russell Dlamini. Lin noted that Taiwan is dedicated to assisting the kingdom transform its capital by integrating disaster prevention, security and transportation systems.
Dlamini lauded Taiwan's assistance in response, saying that the process and end result both benefit Liswati in the capital, and thanking Taiwan for its long-standing support.
Following the occasion, Lin spoke with his counterpart, Pholile Shakantu, on labor cooperation and facilitating exchange of bilateral technical talent for the advancement of industrial development. The MOFA added that the ministers also signed a memorandum of understanding on the prevention of information manipulation and the promotion of information integrity.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin attended an event showcasing achievements for a Taiwan-Eswatini-organized microfinance fund for women-led businesses with Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla and Manqoba Khumalo, minister of commerce, trade and industry.
Lin mentioned that in 2023 Taiwan donated US$1 million to the fund, which has granted more than 500 loans to date, helping women to become financially independent. He announced that Taiwan would contribute an additional US$500,000. (POC-E)
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin was received on April 23 by Queen Mother Ntombi Tfwala and King Mswati, to whom he presented a letter from President Lai. Lin and the king then co-hosted a launch ceremony for a strategic oil reserve project, the MOFA said, adding that it was the largest cooperative initiative since the establishment of bilateral ties.
Lin attended the opening of a smart city operations center in Mbabane the next day and shared hosting duties with Prime Minister Russell Dlamini. Lin noted that Taiwan is dedicated to assisting the kingdom transform its capital by integrating disaster prevention, security and transportation systems.
Dlamini lauded Taiwan's assistance in response, saying that the process and end result both benefit Liswati in the capital, and thanking Taiwan for its long-standing support.
Following the occasion, Lin spoke with his counterpart, Pholile Shakantu, on labor cooperation and facilitating exchange of bilateral technical talent for the advancement of industrial development. The MOFA added that the ministers also signed a memorandum of understanding on the prevention of information manipulation and the promotion of information integrity.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin attended an event showcasing achievements for a Taiwan-Eswatini-organized microfinance fund for women-led businesses with Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla and Manqoba Khumalo, minister of commerce, trade and industry.
Lin mentioned that in 2023 Taiwan donated US$1 million to the fund, which has granted more than 500 loans to date, helping women to become financially independent. He announced that Taiwan would contribute an additional US$500,000. (POC-E)
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The 2025 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference got underway April 24-25 in Taipei City, highlighting government commitment to raising the country's international profile in green energy production.
Organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs Energy Bureau for the third year, the two-day event, held in-person and streamlined online, was attended by more than 700 academics, business representatives, experts and officials from home and abroad. Stakeholders from Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines and the U.S. were invited to deliver speeches and take part in panel discussions and workshops.
Vice Economic Minister Lai Chien-hsin said renewable energy plays a key role in realizing Taiwan's energy transformation. The government attaches great importance to geothermal energy as evidenced by the establishment of six geothermal energy power plants, with more to be completed this year, he added, anticipating that Taiwan enterprises would work with counterparts from around the world to achieve net-zero emission goals and jointly solve extreme climate challenges.
The topics of discussion spanned Taiwan geothermal updates, global trends, cutting-edge technologies and innovations and local government policy to promote geothermal power generation. The MOEA Energy Administration and Geological Survey and Mining Management Agency shared Taiwan's strategies and geothermal exploration progress, while CPC Corp., Taiwan and Taiwan Power Co. shared technological advances and prospects.
The agenda also focused on forward-looking geothermal project management and exchange of international drilling experience, the MOEA said, adding that a panel discussion was hosted by Lee Chun-li, active director general of the EA, to exchange views with other participants on Taiwan's future development, including ways to attract more international companies to invest locally and strengthen its competitiveness in the global green energy market.
According to the MOEA, three workshops centering on drilling technology, exploration, equipment applications and geothermal solutions were held April 25. International participants took a tour of Taiwan's first deep geothermal well in northeastern Yilan County's Yuanshan Township to gain a deeper understanding of potential geothermal energy development. (YCH-E)
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Organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs Energy Bureau for the third year, the two-day event, held in-person and streamlined online, was attended by more than 700 academics, business representatives, experts and officials from home and abroad. Stakeholders from Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines and the U.S. were invited to deliver speeches and take part in panel discussions and workshops.
Vice Economic Minister Lai Chien-hsin said renewable energy plays a key role in realizing Taiwan's energy transformation. The government attaches great importance to geothermal energy as evidenced by the establishment of six geothermal energy power plants, with more to be completed this year, he added, anticipating that Taiwan enterprises would work with counterparts from around the world to achieve net-zero emission goals and jointly solve extreme climate challenges.
The topics of discussion spanned Taiwan geothermal updates, global trends, cutting-edge technologies and innovations and local government policy to promote geothermal power generation. The MOEA Energy Administration and Geological Survey and Mining Management Agency shared Taiwan's strategies and geothermal exploration progress, while CPC Corp., Taiwan and Taiwan Power Co. shared technological advances and prospects.
The agenda also focused on forward-looking geothermal project management and exchange of international drilling experience, the MOEA said, adding that a panel discussion was hosted by Lee Chun-li, active director general of the EA, to exchange views with other participants on Taiwan's future development, including ways to attract more international companies to invest locally and strengthen its competitiveness in the global green energy market.
According to the MOEA, three workshops centering on drilling technology, exploration, equipment applications and geothermal solutions were held April 25. International participants took a tour of Taiwan's first deep geothermal well in northeastern Yilan County's Yuanshan Township to gain a deeper understanding of potential geothermal energy development. (YCH-E)
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The April 23 remarks by a U.S. representative at a U.N. Security Council meeting calling out China's distortion of UNGA Res. 2758 is sincerely appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said April 24.
According to the MOFA, the remarks came from U.S. Deputy Political Counselor Ting Wu during the U.N. Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the Impact of Unilateralism and Bullying Practices on International Relations.
Wu said China misuses the resolution in its attempts to isolate Taiwan, mischaracterize other countries' policies and constrain their choices. "This resolution does not preclude Taiwan's meaningful participation in the U.N. system and other multilateral fora," she added.
The MOFA said this is the first time that Washington has expressed its stance on the resolution at a U.N. Security Council meeting and follows remarks by a U.S. representative at the World Health Organization's Executive Board meeting in February that rebutted the resolution's distortion and backed Taiwan's participation at the World Health Assembly, the WHO's decision-making body.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung thanked the Trump administration for its unwavering support for Taiwan's global participation and condemned China's persistent attempts to suppress Taiwan. Only the democratically elected government can represent Taiwan's 23 million people in the U.N. system and other global bodies, he added.
The ministry also issued a statement earlier the same day thanking British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon for supporting Taiwan.
In a joint statement released after their meeting April 22 in London, the two leaders agreed that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is indispensable to international security and prosperity. They reiterated concern at China's recent military exercises around Taiwan and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
The release underscores that cross-strait developments are closely connected to global security, the MOFA said, adding that Taiwan will continue to work with its like-minded partners to ensure an open and free Indo-Pacific and safeguard the rules-based international order. (SFC-E)
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According to the MOFA, the remarks came from U.S. Deputy Political Counselor Ting Wu during the U.N. Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the Impact of Unilateralism and Bullying Practices on International Relations.
Wu said China misuses the resolution in its attempts to isolate Taiwan, mischaracterize other countries' policies and constrain their choices. "This resolution does not preclude Taiwan's meaningful participation in the U.N. system and other multilateral fora," she added.
The MOFA said this is the first time that Washington has expressed its stance on the resolution at a U.N. Security Council meeting and follows remarks by a U.S. representative at the World Health Organization's Executive Board meeting in February that rebutted the resolution's distortion and backed Taiwan's participation at the World Health Assembly, the WHO's decision-making body.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung thanked the Trump administration for its unwavering support for Taiwan's global participation and condemned China's persistent attempts to suppress Taiwan. Only the democratically elected government can represent Taiwan's 23 million people in the U.N. system and other global bodies, he added.
The ministry also issued a statement earlier the same day thanking British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon for supporting Taiwan.
In a joint statement released after their meeting April 22 in London, the two leaders agreed that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is indispensable to international security and prosperity. They reiterated concern at China's recent military exercises around Taiwan and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
The release underscores that cross-strait developments are closely connected to global security, the MOFA said, adding that Taiwan will continue to work with its like-minded partners to ensure an open and free Indo-Pacific and safeguard the rules-based international order. (SFC-E)
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Taiwan and Sweden exchanged carbon emissions experience in an event held by the Ministry of Environment April 23 in Taipei City, highlighting government commitment to achieving net-zero goals.
Hosted by the MOENV Minister Peng Chi-ming, the physical and virtual event involved Helena Reitberger, head of the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, as well as experts from the Swedish Tax Agency, Martin Solvinger and Mattias Qvist. They shared Sweden's parallel practice of both carbon tax and the EU Emissions Trading System during the event.
ETS mainly covers energy-intensive industries, while the carbon tax targets other sectors and emission sources not included in the ETS, Reitberger said. This dual-track system is designed to price carbon emissions comprehensively and consider the specialties and emission reduction costs of different industries, she added.
Reitberger went on to say that Sweden's strategies emphasize maintaining respectful dialogue between government, academia, business, labor associations and civil society to jointly realize sustainable development.
According to Reitberger, since 1990 Sweden has successfully reduced its carbon emissions by 37 percent and doubled its economy. This can be attributed to its near-zero carbon energy structure, the carbon tax implementation in 1991 and the innovative business sector. The data provided by Solvinger further confirmed the positive correlation between GDP growth and carbon emission reductions.
In response, Peng said that Taiwan's carbon fee system was launched earlier this year, noting that the country plans to introduce an ETS to promote a dual-track system as used in Sweden. The MOENV further added that the event will assist Taiwan to formulate relevant policies, vowing that Taiwan will continue to deepen exchanges with Sweden in the field. (YCH-E)
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Hosted by the MOENV Minister Peng Chi-ming, the physical and virtual event involved Helena Reitberger, head of the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, as well as experts from the Swedish Tax Agency, Martin Solvinger and Mattias Qvist. They shared Sweden's parallel practice of both carbon tax and the EU Emissions Trading System during the event.
ETS mainly covers energy-intensive industries, while the carbon tax targets other sectors and emission sources not included in the ETS, Reitberger said. This dual-track system is designed to price carbon emissions comprehensively and consider the specialties and emission reduction costs of different industries, she added.
Reitberger went on to say that Sweden's strategies emphasize maintaining respectful dialogue between government, academia, business, labor associations and civil society to jointly realize sustainable development.
According to Reitberger, since 1990 Sweden has successfully reduced its carbon emissions by 37 percent and doubled its economy. This can be attributed to its near-zero carbon energy structure, the carbon tax implementation in 1991 and the innovative business sector. The data provided by Solvinger further confirmed the positive correlation between GDP growth and carbon emission reductions.
In response, Peng said that Taiwan's carbon fee system was launched earlier this year, noting that the country plans to introduce an ETS to promote a dual-track system as used in Sweden. The MOENV further added that the event will assist Taiwan to formulate relevant policies, vowing that Taiwan will continue to deepen exchanges with Sweden in the field. (YCH-E)
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Taiwan-produced films and shorts make up a significant portion of the 2025 Queer East Festival April 23-May 18 in London, the Ministry of Culture said April 23.
With support from the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., more than 10 Taiwan films were selected for this year's event, with topics ranging from gender identity and emotion exploration through social movement and the environment issue. The lineup includes "A Journey in Spring" directed by Wang Ping-wen and Peng Tzu-hui, "Murmur of Youth" by Lin Cheng-sheng, and "Walker" by Tsai Ming-liang.
Among the shorts are "Flesh Offer" directed by Hung Chung-che; "To Pee or Not to Pee" by Chen Yen-chu; and several works by multimedia artist Cheang Shu-lea including "Fingers and Kisses" and "Sex Fish." Some of the shorts will be screened around the U.K. in the second half of the year, the MOC said.
The ministry added that a group exhibition entitled "{ guttural },,,{ fleshless }" including works from Taiwanese American artist and video game creator Dri Chiu Tattersfield will be part of the festival's visual arts exhibition April 26 through May 17 . Literature will be featured at the festival for the first time, the ministry said, noting that author Chi Ta-wei will speak about his novel "The Membranes" and take part in a seminar with Hong Kong writers Eric Yip and Ewen Ma to discuss the history and future development of Asian queer literature.
According to the TRO in the U.K.'s Cultural Division, Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage and has long been committed to advocating for freedom of expression and creativity. The screening of works from Taiwan in the festival demonstrates the country's artistic prowess on the global stage while further deepening multicultural exchanges between Taiwan and the U.K, it added.
Established in 2020, Queer East is a cross-disciplinary festival that showcases boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ art from East and Southeast Asia and its diaspora communities via the mediums of live performance and the moving image. (YCH-E)
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With support from the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., more than 10 Taiwan films were selected for this year's event, with topics ranging from gender identity and emotion exploration through social movement and the environment issue. The lineup includes "A Journey in Spring" directed by Wang Ping-wen and Peng Tzu-hui, "Murmur of Youth" by Lin Cheng-sheng, and "Walker" by Tsai Ming-liang.
Among the shorts are "Flesh Offer" directed by Hung Chung-che; "To Pee or Not to Pee" by Chen Yen-chu; and several works by multimedia artist Cheang Shu-lea including "Fingers and Kisses" and "Sex Fish." Some of the shorts will be screened around the U.K. in the second half of the year, the MOC said.
The ministry added that a group exhibition entitled "{ guttural },,,{ fleshless }" including works from Taiwanese American artist and video game creator Dri Chiu Tattersfield will be part of the festival's visual arts exhibition April 26 through May 17 . Literature will be featured at the festival for the first time, the ministry said, noting that author Chi Ta-wei will speak about his novel "The Membranes" and take part in a seminar with Hong Kong writers Eric Yip and Ewen Ma to discuss the history and future development of Asian queer literature.
According to the TRO in the U.K.'s Cultural Division, Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage and has long been committed to advocating for freedom of expression and creativity. The screening of works from Taiwan in the festival demonstrates the country's artistic prowess on the global stage while further deepening multicultural exchanges between Taiwan and the U.K, it added.
Established in 2020, Queer East is a cross-disciplinary festival that showcases boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ art from East and Southeast Asia and its diaspora communities via the mediums of live performance and the moving image. (YCH-E)
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President Lai Ching-te attended an event marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day April 23 in Taipei City, reiterating Taiwan's commitment to working with global partners to safeguard democracy, human rights, peace and stability for future generations.
The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, German Institute Taipei and Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. Those in attendance included Deputy Foreign Minister François Chihchung Wu, ISECO Rep. Maya Yaron, GIT Deputy Director General Andreas Hofem and Knesset Taiwan friendship group Chair Boaz Toporovsky.
The president thanked the organizers for holding the event, and the participants for gathering to remember the victims and pay respects to the survivors of one of the darkest chapters in human history.
According to Lai, the Taiwan Holocaust Museum established by Che Chu Chien Church 23 years ago in the southern city of Tainan is the first in Taiwan and second in Asia dedicated to the historic tragedy. Its mission is to urge people to forget hatred and love one another, put an end to war and advocate peace.
Many artifacts on display at the museum come from the Jewish people and serve as a connection between Taiwan and Israel. They also remind people to treasure hard-earned peace, he added.
The president said the International Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a reminder of the threat that hatred, prejudice and extremism pose to humanity. Conscience, justice, democracy and respect for human rights, Lai said, are qualities and values that can resist violence and dictatorship.
The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is marked this year, Lai said, but authoritarian regimes are resurging and waging war in many parts of the world, threatening global prosperity. There are no winners in a war, the president added, thus Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with democratic partners to ensure regional and global peace and stability. (SFC-E)
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The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, German Institute Taipei and Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. Those in attendance included Deputy Foreign Minister François Chihchung Wu, ISECO Rep. Maya Yaron, GIT Deputy Director General Andreas Hofem and Knesset Taiwan friendship group Chair Boaz Toporovsky.
The president thanked the organizers for holding the event, and the participants for gathering to remember the victims and pay respects to the survivors of one of the darkest chapters in human history.
According to Lai, the Taiwan Holocaust Museum established by Che Chu Chien Church 23 years ago in the southern city of Tainan is the first in Taiwan and second in Asia dedicated to the historic tragedy. Its mission is to urge people to forget hatred and love one another, put an end to war and advocate peace.
Many artifacts on display at the museum come from the Jewish people and serve as a connection between Taiwan and Israel. They also remind people to treasure hard-earned peace, he added.
The president said the International Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a reminder of the threat that hatred, prejudice and extremism pose to humanity. Conscience, justice, democracy and respect for human rights, Lai said, are qualities and values that can resist violence and dictatorship.
The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is marked this year, Lai said, but authoritarian regimes are resurging and waging war in many parts of the world, threatening global prosperity. There are no winners in a war, the president added, thus Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with democratic partners to ensure regional and global peace and stability. (SFC-E)
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Premier Cho Jung-tai said April 21 that Taiwan is committed to strengthening collaboration with the U.S. as the government anticipates negotiations on issues including reciprocal tariffs and the elimination of non-tariff trade barriers.
Cho made the remarks while meeting with a delegation from the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America at the Executive Yuan. He thanked the TCCNA for visiting the U.S. Congress in March to advocate for the passage of resolutions normalizing Taiwan-U.S. diplomatic relations, as well as hosting commercial exchange seminars and donating to California wildfire relief in January.
The premier went on to say that the Executive Yuan will allocate a budget of NT$88 billion (US$2.7 billion) to support industries impacted by the latest round of U.S. tariffs. After the budget is approved by the Legislative Yuan, the implementation of relevant measures will be coordinated by the Ministries of Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Finance and Labor, he noted, adding that the government proposed negotiation terms during the first videoconference with the U.S. April 11 and hopes to launch formal talks soon.
Cho said that he and President Lai Ching-te toured the country over the past couple of weeks to consult with industrial representatives and will update the measures to incorporate their input. The government will also continue to back industries by promoting business transformation, expansion into diverse international markets and personnel cultivation, as well as providing tax exemptions, he added.
According to Cho, the government will enhance the investment environment to encourage more Taiwan enterprises operating overseas to return to the country and ramp up activity under the five trusted industry sectors initiative proposed by Lai. He expressed hope that concerted public-private cooperation would help Taiwan overcome international challenges, adding that the government is committed to helping domestic industries achieve digital and net-zero transformations and supporting the advancement of high-tech sectors and micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises to form a strong vertical supply chain.
The premier concluded by encouraging the TCCNA to continue speaking up for Taiwan and its interests while opening doors for local businesses in the U.S. (YCH-E)
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Cho made the remarks while meeting with a delegation from the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America at the Executive Yuan. He thanked the TCCNA for visiting the U.S. Congress in March to advocate for the passage of resolutions normalizing Taiwan-U.S. diplomatic relations, as well as hosting commercial exchange seminars and donating to California wildfire relief in January.
The premier went on to say that the Executive Yuan will allocate a budget of NT$88 billion (US$2.7 billion) to support industries impacted by the latest round of U.S. tariffs. After the budget is approved by the Legislative Yuan, the implementation of relevant measures will be coordinated by the Ministries of Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Finance and Labor, he noted, adding that the government proposed negotiation terms during the first videoconference with the U.S. April 11 and hopes to launch formal talks soon.
Cho said that he and President Lai Ching-te toured the country over the past couple of weeks to consult with industrial representatives and will update the measures to incorporate their input. The government will also continue to back industries by promoting business transformation, expansion into diverse international markets and personnel cultivation, as well as providing tax exemptions, he added.
According to Cho, the government will enhance the investment environment to encourage more Taiwan enterprises operating overseas to return to the country and ramp up activity under the five trusted industry sectors initiative proposed by Lai. He expressed hope that concerted public-private cooperation would help Taiwan overcome international challenges, adding that the government is committed to helping domestic industries achieve digital and net-zero transformations and supporting the advancement of high-tech sectors and micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises to form a strong vertical supply chain.
The premier concluded by encouraging the TCCNA to continue speaking up for Taiwan and its interests while opening doors for local businesses in the U.S. (YCH-E)
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A conference on dengue prevention and control was held April 22-23 in the southern Taiwan city of Tainan to facilitate discussion between members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on ways to employ innovative technology to address new challenges in the post-COVID-19 era.
Organized by Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the two-day event involved officials and experts from Taiwan and fellow APEC members Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the U.S.
According to the CDC, the opening of borders following the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with global warming and other environmental and social factors, led to a resurgence of the dengue fever pandemic, with 2024 seeing a record high of more than 14 million cases reported, along with a global death toll over 10,000.
With the aim of establishing a regional collaboration network, the conference featured several discussion sessions on topics spanning public-private partnerships, progress on dengue vaccines, the latest research in vector surveillance, and demonstrations of innovative real-time and integrated information models.
Another highlight of the conference was a site visit to to provide conferencegoers with a better understanding of how communities and authorities in Tainan have risen to the challenge.
The CDC said the conference has successfully strengthened APEC members' epidemic and pandemic preparedness while also creating a platform for continuous exchanges to safeguard global public health. (SFC-E)
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Organized by Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the two-day event involved officials and experts from Taiwan and fellow APEC members Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the U.S.
According to the CDC, the opening of borders following the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with global warming and other environmental and social factors, led to a resurgence of the dengue fever pandemic, with 2024 seeing a record high of more than 14 million cases reported, along with a global death toll over 10,000.
With the aim of establishing a regional collaboration network, the conference featured several discussion sessions on topics spanning public-private partnerships, progress on dengue vaccines, the latest research in vector surveillance, and demonstrations of innovative real-time and integrated information models.
Another highlight of the conference was a site visit to to provide conferencegoers with a better understanding of how communities and authorities in Tainan have risen to the challenge.
The CDC said the conference has successfully strengthened APEC members' epidemic and pandemic preparedness while also creating a platform for continuous exchanges to safeguard global public health. (SFC-E)
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The Ministry of Education has advocated for the incorporation of United Nations sustainable development goals into the curriculum.
Dong Jyu Elementary School in outlying Lienchiang County's Jinguang Township recently conducted a three-stage course on reusing marine waste and weaving, the MOE said. The course was under the auspices of the MOE Cross Disciplinary Aesthetic Education project and integrated math, biology and other subjects, to raise awareness of marine waste and its potential for use in art and crafts.
Students collected waste materials from a beach, including fishing nets and floats.
One section of the course taught basic weaving techniques. Students learned to design patterns and then made mats or coasters.
Through the process of collecting waste, cleaning it, designing patterns and weaving, students improved coordination and transformed items into practical objects for use in daily life.
In the final phase of the course, students and teachers shared observations on the environment and the creative processes, to deepen appreciation of recycling.
The MOE said that environmental issues are not just within the domain of natural science, but that through interdisciplinary aesthetic activities, students can gain insight into sustainability. (POC-E)
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Dong Jyu Elementary School in outlying Lienchiang County's Jinguang Township recently conducted a three-stage course on reusing marine waste and weaving, the MOE said. The course was under the auspices of the MOE Cross Disciplinary Aesthetic Education project and integrated math, biology and other subjects, to raise awareness of marine waste and its potential for use in art and crafts.
Students collected waste materials from a beach, including fishing nets and floats.
One section of the course taught basic weaving techniques. Students learned to design patterns and then made mats or coasters.
Through the process of collecting waste, cleaning it, designing patterns and weaving, students improved coordination and transformed items into practical objects for use in daily life.
In the final phase of the course, students and teachers shared observations on the environment and the creative processes, to deepen appreciation of recycling.
The MOE said that environmental issues are not just within the domain of natural science, but that through interdisciplinary aesthetic activities, students can gain insight into sustainability. (POC-E)
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A Palauan sailing boat named Alingano Maisu is en route to Taitung County in eastern Taiwan as part of an Austronesian cultural seafaring exchange activity organized by Taitung County Government and Palau's Micronesian Voyaging Society, with the support of the Ocean Affairs Council, the latter said April 21.
According to the OAC, departing Palau April 20, the Polynesian vessel uses traditional navigation and will pass islands off the Philippines and Batan Islands and expects to berth at Taiwan's Orchid Island off Taiwan's southeastern coast on May 8. After meeting and chatting with local Indigenous Tao people, the 10-crew members, including Syaman Manazang from Taiwan, will set off again and arrive at Taitung's Fudafudak tribal village May 10.
The council said the boat will be companied by two ten-people Tao vessels when arriving at Orchid Island and will be welcomed by the Indigenous Amis on Taitung's coast. Elders of the two tribes will pray for blessings for the venture, it added.
Named by late leading navigator Mau Piailug, encompassing the meaning of selfless sharing and we are from the same island, Alingano Maisu is an 18-year-old single-masted boat, with a hull length of 17 meters and a deck width of 5 meters.
In addition to the Austronesian seafaring cultural exchange, Taitung County government also launched a project to cultivate personnel in Indigenous peoples' traditional shipbuilding and navigation skills to echo the OAC initiative on revitalizing maritime cultures, the council said.
The initiative aims to raise public awareness of maritime knowledge, promote shipbuilding and navigation techniques and promote related arts and cultural creative forms the OAC said, adding that it is committed to working with local governments, civil organizations, educational facilities and museums to enrich the country's inheritance and development of marine culture. (YCH-E)
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According to the OAC, departing Palau April 20, the Polynesian vessel uses traditional navigation and will pass islands off the Philippines and Batan Islands and expects to berth at Taiwan's Orchid Island off Taiwan's southeastern coast on May 8. After meeting and chatting with local Indigenous Tao people, the 10-crew members, including Syaman Manazang from Taiwan, will set off again and arrive at Taitung's Fudafudak tribal village May 10.
The council said the boat will be companied by two ten-people Tao vessels when arriving at Orchid Island and will be welcomed by the Indigenous Amis on Taitung's coast. Elders of the two tribes will pray for blessings for the venture, it added.
Named by late leading navigator Mau Piailug, encompassing the meaning of selfless sharing and we are from the same island, Alingano Maisu is an 18-year-old single-masted boat, with a hull length of 17 meters and a deck width of 5 meters.
In addition to the Austronesian seafaring cultural exchange, Taitung County government also launched a project to cultivate personnel in Indigenous peoples' traditional shipbuilding and navigation skills to echo the OAC initiative on revitalizing maritime cultures, the council said.
The initiative aims to raise public awareness of maritime knowledge, promote shipbuilding and navigation techniques and promote related arts and cultural creative forms the OAC said, adding that it is committed to working with local governments, civil organizations, educational facilities and museums to enrich the country's inheritance and development of marine culture. (YCH-E)
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新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Culture/Top-News/268570/Palauan-sailing-boat-en-route-to-Taiwan
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, acting as President Lai Ching-te's special envoy, is heading to Eswatini April 22-26 to attend celebrations in honor of King Mswati III's 57th birthday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the delegation is scheduled to have an audience with King Mswati III, Queen Mother Ntombi Tfwala and hold talks with Prime Minister Russell Dlamini and Foreign Minister Pholile Shakantu on reinforcing the bilateral partnership. Lin will also present the king with a congratulatory letter from Lai, the MOFA added.
Witnessing the fruits of collaborative projects between the allies, such as smart city development and a microfinance fund for women-led businesses, are a focus of the contingent's calendar. The ministry said that delegation members are also planning to attend the launch ceremony for Eswatini's strategic oil reserve project, which was set up with assistance from Taiwan, and visit Mbabane Government Hospital's emergency clinic, which was built in cooperation with Taiwan.
The MOFA said Lin and Shakantu will sign a memorandum of understanding to work together to prevent information manipulation and respond effectively to information security challenges. To strengthen mutual economic resilience, Lin is also leading an economic and trade team to explore opportunities to collaborate in business, investment and labor, and to support enterprises from Taiwan interested in expanding operations in Africa.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1968, Taiwan and Eswatini have enjoyed a strong and productive relationship. Frequent reciprocal trips between high-ranking officials include a visit from King Mswati III and a delegation of more than 100 people to attend Lai's inauguration ceremony last year, the ministry concluded. (POC-E)
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the delegation is scheduled to have an audience with King Mswati III, Queen Mother Ntombi Tfwala and hold talks with Prime Minister Russell Dlamini and Foreign Minister Pholile Shakantu on reinforcing the bilateral partnership. Lin will also present the king with a congratulatory letter from Lai, the MOFA added.
Witnessing the fruits of collaborative projects between the allies, such as smart city development and a microfinance fund for women-led businesses, are a focus of the contingent's calendar. The ministry said that delegation members are also planning to attend the launch ceremony for Eswatini's strategic oil reserve project, which was set up with assistance from Taiwan, and visit Mbabane Government Hospital's emergency clinic, which was built in cooperation with Taiwan.
The MOFA said Lin and Shakantu will sign a memorandum of understanding to work together to prevent information manipulation and respond effectively to information security challenges. To strengthen mutual economic resilience, Lin is also leading an economic and trade team to explore opportunities to collaborate in business, investment and labor, and to support enterprises from Taiwan interested in expanding operations in Africa.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1968, Taiwan and Eswatini have enjoyed a strong and productive relationship. Frequent reciprocal trips between high-ranking officials include a visit from King Mswati III and a delegation of more than 100 people to attend Lai's inauguration ceremony last year, the ministry concluded. (POC-E)
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新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Economics/Top-News/268569/Taiwan-trade-center-inaugurated-in-Fukuoka
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