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President Lai Ching-te said developing space technology is a national policy that enhances national security and citizens' welfare during his May 15 visit to the Taiwan Space Agency in the northern city of Hsinchu.
The National Science and Technology Council said the president and Minister Wu Cheng-wen gained insight into the building of Formosat-8, Taiwan's first homegrown satellite constellation. The council added that the first satellite, called FS-8A, is set to be transported to the U.S. in August for launch in October.
The president said that FS-8A would expand Taiwan's remote sensing capacity and efficiency, and applauded the project for facilitating the advancement of domestic space industries. He thanked the team for their hard work and encouraged them as they continue working on environmental testing and post-test verification for the end of June in preparation for shipping and launch.
Over 80 percent of FS-8A's key components were developed by domestic researchers, with more than 20 academic and industrial agencies jointly participating in the construction, Lai said. He called the newest satellite a showcase for Taiwan's capacity to forge a space industry supply chain.
Wu also spoke, noting that FS-8A is the first part of the third phase of a long-term national space technology development initiative. Formosat-8 comprises six high definition and two ultra-high-definition remote sensing satellites, and is expected to be fully online in 2031.
TASA Director General Wu Jong-shinn indicated that FS-8A's image resolution is an improvement on the Formosat-5 and will lead to breakthroughs in application, explaining that the satellite images could be used to improve land planning and disaster recovery management. (POC-E)
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The National Science and Technology Council said the president and Minister Wu Cheng-wen gained insight into the building of Formosat-8, Taiwan's first homegrown satellite constellation. The council added that the first satellite, called FS-8A, is set to be transported to the U.S. in August for launch in October.
The president said that FS-8A would expand Taiwan's remote sensing capacity and efficiency, and applauded the project for facilitating the advancement of domestic space industries. He thanked the team for their hard work and encouraged them as they continue working on environmental testing and post-test verification for the end of June in preparation for shipping and launch.
Over 80 percent of FS-8A's key components were developed by domestic researchers, with more than 20 academic and industrial agencies jointly participating in the construction, Lai said. He called the newest satellite a showcase for Taiwan's capacity to forge a space industry supply chain.
Wu also spoke, noting that FS-8A is the first part of the third phase of a long-term national space technology development initiative. Formosat-8 comprises six high definition and two ultra-high-definition remote sensing satellites, and is expected to be fully online in 2031.
TASA Director General Wu Jong-shinn indicated that FS-8A's image resolution is an improvement on the Formosat-5 and will lead to breakthroughs in application, explaining that the satellite images could be used to improve land planning and disaster recovery management. (POC-E)
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Premier Cho Jung-tai said that Taiwan must expedite the application of artificial intelligence to meet societal demands and reinforce national competitiveness while ensuring domestic information and communication security.
Cho made the remarks during a May 15 briefing at the Executive Yuan in Taipei City on a new smart robotics initiative, which is anticipated to address challenges brought by Taiwan's declining fertility rate and aging population. According to the EY, this year Taiwan became a super-aged society, meaning more than 20 percent of the population is aged 65 or older, and the labor force has continued to shrink.
The project, proposed by the Cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council, will entail close collaboration between the council and the Ministries of Digital Affairs, Economic Affairs, Education and Labor to develop AI, which is targeted under President Lai Ching-te's Five Trusted Industry Sectors initiative.
Smart robots can help alleviate labor shortages and ensure industries remain competitive, the EY said, adding that they could also function as caregivers for senior citizens and conduct dangerous missions during disaster relief efforts.
Smart robotics integrates advanced chips, AI, mechanism design and sensing technology, the NSTC said, adding that Taiwan can leverage its information and communications technology, precision machinery and semiconductor expertise to advance the robotics industry.
Additionally, with top engineers and flexible manufacturing capabilities, Taiwan can rapidly integrate skills and resources to tailor robotic products to market demands. Through supportive regulation, talent cultivation, the development of key technologies and the establishment of industry ecosystems, the government hopes to transform Taiwan into a critical AI hub. (POC-E)
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Cho made the remarks during a May 15 briefing at the Executive Yuan in Taipei City on a new smart robotics initiative, which is anticipated to address challenges brought by Taiwan's declining fertility rate and aging population. According to the EY, this year Taiwan became a super-aged society, meaning more than 20 percent of the population is aged 65 or older, and the labor force has continued to shrink.
The project, proposed by the Cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council, will entail close collaboration between the council and the Ministries of Digital Affairs, Economic Affairs, Education and Labor to develop AI, which is targeted under President Lai Ching-te's Five Trusted Industry Sectors initiative.
Smart robots can help alleviate labor shortages and ensure industries remain competitive, the EY said, adding that they could also function as caregivers for senior citizens and conduct dangerous missions during disaster relief efforts.
Smart robotics integrates advanced chips, AI, mechanism design and sensing technology, the NSTC said, adding that Taiwan can leverage its information and communications technology, precision machinery and semiconductor expertise to advance the robotics industry.
Additionally, with top engineers and flexible manufacturing capabilities, Taiwan can rapidly integrate skills and resources to tailor robotic products to market demands. Through supportive regulation, talent cultivation, the development of key technologies and the establishment of industry ecosystems, the government hopes to transform Taiwan into a critical AI hub. (POC-E)
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A delegation from the Ministry of Education attended the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Education Ministerial Meeting held May 13-15 in Jeju, South Korea, to share Taiwan's success in promoting digital education and to deepen cross-border exchanges.
Themed "Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation: Innovate, Connect, Prosper," the event is the first such APEC meeting in nine years.
According to the MOE, the meeting featured three sessions on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and personalized education innovation; educational cooperation and expanding access to learning opportunities; and strengthening quality education and sustainable economic growth.
Led by MOE Chief Secretary Lin Po-chiao, the delegation detailed Taiwan's policy measures on promoting digital education at the country's elementary and junior high schools and exchanged views on related issues with their APEC counterparts.
The group also brought participants up to speed on the Taiwan Artificial Intelligence College Alliance, which was launched by the ministry in 2024 to prepare local students for the impact of rapid generative AI development.
Involving 25 colleges and universities in its initial stage, the initiative aims to enhance AI education through intercollegiate programs that integrate teaching resources, offer AI-related courses, provide expert mentorship, and streamline teaching assistant resources and course guidance services, the MOE said. (SFC-E)
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Themed "Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation: Innovate, Connect, Prosper," the event is the first such APEC meeting in nine years.
According to the MOE, the meeting featured three sessions on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and personalized education innovation; educational cooperation and expanding access to learning opportunities; and strengthening quality education and sustainable economic growth.
Led by MOE Chief Secretary Lin Po-chiao, the delegation detailed Taiwan's policy measures on promoting digital education at the country's elementary and junior high schools and exchanged views on related issues with their APEC counterparts.
The group also brought participants up to speed on the Taiwan Artificial Intelligence College Alliance, which was launched by the ministry in 2024 to prepare local students for the impact of rapid generative AI development.
Involving 25 colleges and universities in its initial stage, the initiative aims to enhance AI education through intercollegiate programs that integrate teaching resources, offer AI-related courses, provide expert mentorship, and streamline teaching assistant resources and course guidance services, the MOE said. (SFC-E)
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Taiwan's integrated diplomacy demonstrates the country's public health and medical prowess and is a key element supporting its bid to participate in the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly.
Chang Chih-sha, deputy director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of International Organizations, made the remarks at a news conference May 13 in Taipei City. She also said that the WHO has not yet invited Taiwan to attend this year's 78th WHA taking place May 19-27 in Geneva, Switzerland, for political reasons.
According to Chang, a team led by Health and Welfare Minister Chiu Tai-yuan will travel to Geneva and host events to promote Taiwan's numerous positive contributions to global health. An op-ed by the minister on Taiwan's bid to join the WHO and WHA has also been published over 70 times by global media outlets including online U.S. news magazine The Diplomat, she said.
The deputy director-general thanked like-minded partners such as Japan and the U.S. for their continued support of Taiwan's international participation, citing a statement released following the Group of Seven Foreign Ministers' Meeting in March as an example. Japan, the U.S., and Taiwan's allies also spoke out at the WHO Executive Board session in February, Chang said, adding that governmental bodies from parliaments down to local councils in countries including Ireland, Italy and Sweden have issued resolutions and statements supporting Taiwan.
She went on to condemn China's deliberate misinterpretation of the 1971 U.N. Resolution 2758 to block Taiwan's right to participate in global bodies, though the resolution does not make mention of Taiwan nor state that Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China; furthermore, it does not authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan in U.N. agencies.
Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan has the right to represent its citizens, Chang said, and expressed appreciation for the strong position the U.S. took during the April 23 U.N. Security Council meeting against China's attempts to isolate Taiwan.
Chang stressed that the ministry urges the WHO Secretariat to stop aligning with China to exclude Taiwan and said that Taiwan is ready, willing and able to help the international body accomplish health for all. She pointed out this year's WHA theme is "One World for Health" and said that the WHO must remember its intention to leave no one behind. (YCH-E)
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Chang Chih-sha, deputy director-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of International Organizations, made the remarks at a news conference May 13 in Taipei City. She also said that the WHO has not yet invited Taiwan to attend this year's 78th WHA taking place May 19-27 in Geneva, Switzerland, for political reasons.
According to Chang, a team led by Health and Welfare Minister Chiu Tai-yuan will travel to Geneva and host events to promote Taiwan's numerous positive contributions to global health. An op-ed by the minister on Taiwan's bid to join the WHO and WHA has also been published over 70 times by global media outlets including online U.S. news magazine The Diplomat, she said.
The deputy director-general thanked like-minded partners such as Japan and the U.S. for their continued support of Taiwan's international participation, citing a statement released following the Group of Seven Foreign Ministers' Meeting in March as an example. Japan, the U.S., and Taiwan's allies also spoke out at the WHO Executive Board session in February, Chang said, adding that governmental bodies from parliaments down to local councils in countries including Ireland, Italy and Sweden have issued resolutions and statements supporting Taiwan.
She went on to condemn China's deliberate misinterpretation of the 1971 U.N. Resolution 2758 to block Taiwan's right to participate in global bodies, though the resolution does not make mention of Taiwan nor state that Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China; furthermore, it does not authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan in U.N. agencies.
Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan has the right to represent its citizens, Chang said, and expressed appreciation for the strong position the U.S. took during the April 23 U.N. Security Council meeting against China's attempts to isolate Taiwan.
Chang stressed that the ministry urges the WHO Secretariat to stop aligning with China to exclude Taiwan and said that Taiwan is ready, willing and able to help the international body accomplish health for all. She pointed out this year's WHA theme is "One World for Health" and said that the WHO must remember its intention to leave no one behind. (YCH-E)
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Taiwan and the Marshall Islands concluded the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters May 14 in Taipei City, underscoring the allies' commitment to deepening ties and combating cross-border crime for mutual benefit.
According to the Ministry of Justice, the treaty was signed by MOJ Minister Cheng Ming-chien and Marshall Islands Minister of Justice, Immigration and LaborWisely Zackhras. Vice Foreign Minister Remus Li-kuo Chen, Marshall Islands Attorney General Bernard Adiniwin and Amb. Anjanette Kattil witnessed the signing.
Under negotiation since 2023, the treaty posits that both countries will expand assistance and cooperation in areas such as taking testimony or statements; providing documents, records and articles of evidence; locating or identifying persons of interest; serving documents; and facilitating requests for searches and seizures, among other matters.
In particular, the MOJ said the pact allows obtaining testimony or statement by videoconference or in a remote location. This approach is in line with technological advancements and will reduce the time required for law enforcement, the ministry added.
According to the MOJ, the treaty is testament to its efforts to work with the global community to crack down on trans-border criminal activities. It follows those with allies Belize, Nauru, Palau, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tuvalu, as well as Germany, Japan, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea and the U.S. (SFC-E)
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According to the Ministry of Justice, the treaty was signed by MOJ Minister Cheng Ming-chien and Marshall Islands Minister of Justice, Immigration and LaborWisely Zackhras. Vice Foreign Minister Remus Li-kuo Chen, Marshall Islands Attorney General Bernard Adiniwin and Amb. Anjanette Kattil witnessed the signing.
Under negotiation since 2023, the treaty posits that both countries will expand assistance and cooperation in areas such as taking testimony or statements; providing documents, records and articles of evidence; locating or identifying persons of interest; serving documents; and facilitating requests for searches and seizures, among other matters.
In particular, the MOJ said the pact allows obtaining testimony or statement by videoconference or in a remote location. This approach is in line with technological advancements and will reduce the time required for law enforcement, the ministry added.
According to the MOJ, the treaty is testament to its efforts to work with the global community to crack down on trans-border criminal activities. It follows those with allies Belize, Nauru, Palau, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tuvalu, as well as Germany, Japan, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea and the U.S. (SFC-E)
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In the run-up to International Museum Day May 18, the Ministry of Culture organized a news conference to showcase the core values and diverse appeal of domestic museums May 14 in Taipei City.
Prominent attendees included Minister of Culture Li Yuan; Hung Shih-yu, head of the Taiwan Museum Association and director of the National Museum of History in Taipei; Yu Pei-chin, deputy director of the Taipei-headquartered National Palace Museum; and Futuru C.L. Tsai, director of the National Museum of Prehistory in the southeastern county of Taitung, the MOC said.
To explore the future of museums in rapidly changing communities, this year's museum day theme, nine institutions, including NPM and NMH, presented the fruitful results of integrating virtual reality, digital games and immersive technology into exhibitions, transforming classic collections into accessible and easily digestible content.
According to Hung, other areas of focus included increasing exchanges between museums and communities, transforming museums into creative outlets for young people and preserving culture through digital technology.
Echoing Hung's remarks, Li said that this year's event places particular emphasis on encouraging youth participation, adding that discounts will be offered May 17-18 to young visitors who purchase tickets or cultural or creative products using MOC-issued cultural points. The minister added that the promotion is just the beginning, with more cultural point-related projects in the works.
During the event, Li also presented certificates to NPM and NMP, recognizing the former for its commitment to developing digital exhibitions and expanding global cooperation and the latter for its incorporation of archaeology, ethnology and other disciplines into exhibits, the ministry said. (POC-E)
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Prominent attendees included Minister of Culture Li Yuan; Hung Shih-yu, head of the Taiwan Museum Association and director of the National Museum of History in Taipei; Yu Pei-chin, deputy director of the Taipei-headquartered National Palace Museum; and Futuru C.L. Tsai, director of the National Museum of Prehistory in the southeastern county of Taitung, the MOC said.
To explore the future of museums in rapidly changing communities, this year's museum day theme, nine institutions, including NPM and NMH, presented the fruitful results of integrating virtual reality, digital games and immersive technology into exhibitions, transforming classic collections into accessible and easily digestible content.
According to Hung, other areas of focus included increasing exchanges between museums and communities, transforming museums into creative outlets for young people and preserving culture through digital technology.
Echoing Hung's remarks, Li said that this year's event places particular emphasis on encouraging youth participation, adding that discounts will be offered May 17-18 to young visitors who purchase tickets or cultural or creative products using MOC-issued cultural points. The minister added that the promotion is just the beginning, with more cultural point-related projects in the works.
During the event, Li also presented certificates to NPM and NMP, recognizing the former for its commitment to developing digital exhibitions and expanding global cooperation and the latter for its incorporation of archaeology, ethnology and other disciplines into exhibits, the ministry said. (POC-E)
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Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling launched a professional technical team dealing with marine chemical spill incidents May 13 in the southern city of Kaohsiung, an advance in forging a response system for marine pollution.
The 60-member group included three technical experts, including those dealing with hazardous and noxious substances as well as 39 staff members from OAC and the Ministries of Economic Affairs, Environment, Interior, Transportation and Communications and local governments.
The team's core mission is to utilize high-tech monitoring and detection equipment to make rapid evaluations and take immediate action to diminish the level of pollution when incidents arise, the minister said. She added that team members are experienced in disaster response and familiar with procedures including contaminant identification, thus decreasing response time and risk.
At the event, the OAC displayed protective gear and relevant instruments, including a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, which analyzes solids, liquids and gases.
Kuan noted that she requested the Ocean Conservation Administration to organize professional training for dealing with marine chemical spills and amended emergency response for resulting pollution after she took office. She added that the establishment of a technical team was the result of long-term planning as well as an embodiment of joint work by central and local governments.
The minister concluded by reiterating her commitment to safeguarding the ocean and ensuring clean and secure ocean resources for future generations. (POC-E)
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The 60-member group included three technical experts, including those dealing with hazardous and noxious substances as well as 39 staff members from OAC and the Ministries of Economic Affairs, Environment, Interior, Transportation and Communications and local governments.
The team's core mission is to utilize high-tech monitoring and detection equipment to make rapid evaluations and take immediate action to diminish the level of pollution when incidents arise, the minister said. She added that team members are experienced in disaster response and familiar with procedures including contaminant identification, thus decreasing response time and risk.
At the event, the OAC displayed protective gear and relevant instruments, including a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, which analyzes solids, liquids and gases.
Kuan noted that she requested the Ocean Conservation Administration to organize professional training for dealing with marine chemical spills and amended emergency response for resulting pollution after she took office. She added that the establishment of a technical team was the result of long-term planning as well as an embodiment of joint work by central and local governments.
The minister concluded by reiterating her commitment to safeguarding the ocean and ensuring clean and secure ocean resources for future generations. (POC-E)
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Minister Chen Shih-kai of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications visited Taoyuan Aviation Free Trade Zone in the northern city of the same name May 13 to underscore government commitment to forging a competitive, resilient aviation hub.
Chen attended a briefing about Taoyuan Aerotropolis from the MOTC's Civil Aviation Administration. The CAA has been actively clearing land for the project, especially the third runway and free trade area, and over 76 percent of the involved households have been moved to other areas through CAA assistance.
The minister also spoke, saying that the TAFTZ project is a major construction project and requesting that the CAA continue their efforts in order to meet the deadline of December 2026.
Chen then paid a visit to the construction site of the third runway and a temporary apron, where the Taoyuan International Airport Corp. and MOTC's Freeway Bureau showed off their progress and said the completion date is anticipated to be the end of 2028.
In recent years global demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor products has yielded excellent operating performance numbers for Taoyuan Aviation Free Trade Zone, the MOTC said. According to the ministry, import and export trade volume reached NT$2.4 trillion (US$79 billion) in 2024, a record high. (POC-E)
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Chen attended a briefing about Taoyuan Aerotropolis from the MOTC's Civil Aviation Administration. The CAA has been actively clearing land for the project, especially the third runway and free trade area, and over 76 percent of the involved households have been moved to other areas through CAA assistance.
The minister also spoke, saying that the TAFTZ project is a major construction project and requesting that the CAA continue their efforts in order to meet the deadline of December 2026.
Chen then paid a visit to the construction site of the third runway and a temporary apron, where the Taoyuan International Airport Corp. and MOTC's Freeway Bureau showed off their progress and said the completion date is anticipated to be the end of 2028.
In recent years global demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor products has yielded excellent operating performance numbers for Taoyuan Aviation Free Trade Zone, the MOTC said. According to the ministry, import and export trade volume reached NT$2.4 trillion (US$79 billion) in 2024, a record high. (POC-E)
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President Lai Ching-te said that Taiwan is committed to leveraging its advantages in production and manufacturing to connect democracies and establish a global non-red semiconductor supply chain to ensure future development and prosperity.
Lai made the remarks during an interview with Nikkei Asia at the Presidential Office in Taipei City for a report published May 13 in the Japanese newspaper.
The free economy headed by the Western world over the past few decades is now jeopardized by China's unfair trade practices, the president said, citing Beijing's counterfeiting, intellectual property infringement and government subsidies that facilitate the dumping of low-priced goods worldwide. He added that Taiwan will continue observing the U.S.' recent willingness to address the issue and offer assistance if necessary.
Lai went on to underscore that Taiwan faces a direct threat from China because Beijing's ambition to annex the country has never wavered. Taiwan's choice to defend its democracy and sovereignty is clear, he added, noting that the country's Four Pillars of Peace action plan encompasses strengthening its self-defense capabilities and economic resilience to deter China from making the wrong judgment.
The president said that he has made 17 proposals, including resuming military trials, to counter China's united front infiltration and subversion in Taiwan.
Regarding the role of regional neighbors in the changing international landscape, Lai expressed his hope that Japan can take a leading position and urged the East Asian country to pursue a bilateral trade deal with Taiwan and to continue to support its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.
As for the 32 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on Taiwan goods, Lai stressed that Taiwan is seeking a reduction through negotiations and vowed to step up procurement and investments in the U.S., to cut trade barriers and to tackle the laundering of product origins. The country will start talks from the proposal of zero tariffs and seek to establish a bilateral trade agreement, he said, suggesting that Taiwan can help Washington achieve its artificial intelligence goals, which would further help integrate the country's industries into the U.S. economic structure.
Likewise, Lai said that Taiwan aims to work with partners worldwide. Although he is fortifying Taiwan against Beijing, the president added that as long as there is parity, dignity, exchange and cooperation, the country will always choose dialogue over confrontation and exchange over containment. (YCH-E)
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Lai made the remarks during an interview with Nikkei Asia at the Presidential Office in Taipei City for a report published May 13 in the Japanese newspaper.
The free economy headed by the Western world over the past few decades is now jeopardized by China's unfair trade practices, the president said, citing Beijing's counterfeiting, intellectual property infringement and government subsidies that facilitate the dumping of low-priced goods worldwide. He added that Taiwan will continue observing the U.S.' recent willingness to address the issue and offer assistance if necessary.
Lai went on to underscore that Taiwan faces a direct threat from China because Beijing's ambition to annex the country has never wavered. Taiwan's choice to defend its democracy and sovereignty is clear, he added, noting that the country's Four Pillars of Peace action plan encompasses strengthening its self-defense capabilities and economic resilience to deter China from making the wrong judgment.
The president said that he has made 17 proposals, including resuming military trials, to counter China's united front infiltration and subversion in Taiwan.
Regarding the role of regional neighbors in the changing international landscape, Lai expressed his hope that Japan can take a leading position and urged the East Asian country to pursue a bilateral trade deal with Taiwan and to continue to support its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.
As for the 32 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on Taiwan goods, Lai stressed that Taiwan is seeking a reduction through negotiations and vowed to step up procurement and investments in the U.S., to cut trade barriers and to tackle the laundering of product origins. The country will start talks from the proposal of zero tariffs and seek to establish a bilateral trade agreement, he said, suggesting that Taiwan can help Washington achieve its artificial intelligence goals, which would further help integrate the country's industries into the U.S. economic structure.
Likewise, Lai said that Taiwan aims to work with partners worldwide. Although he is fortifying Taiwan against Beijing, the president added that as long as there is parity, dignity, exchange and cooperation, the country will always choose dialogue over confrontation and exchange over containment. (YCH-E)
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Secretary-General Kung Ming-hsin of the Executive Yuan is attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit underway through May 14 in National Harbor, Maryland, highlighting the government's commitment to deepening economic and trade cooperation with the U.S.
The EY said 183 representatives from 138 domestic enterprises are joining this year's conference, which facilitates connections with U.S. companies, economic development organizations and industry specialists.
Speaking at a reception hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office May 11 in Washington,D.C., Kung said that Taiwan has become the U.S.'s seventh largest trade partner, with a bilateral trade volume of US$157.9 billion, up 34 percent from the previous year. He added that U.S. exports to Taiwan have also increased by double digits.
Kung also said that Taiwan continues to expand economic involvement in the U.S., and the collective investment by the country's firms exceeds US$100 billion and has created over 400,000 job opportunities. The secretary-general cited Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.'s establishment of fabrication facilities in Arizona as not only the single largest direct foreign investment project but also a way to help the U.S. forge a homegrown semiconductor supply chain, adding that Taiwan would also expand procurement in the fields of agriculture, energy and national defense to diversify trade with the U.S.
Kung called on the U.S. Senate to expedite the passage of an agreement to avoid double taxation as one way to improve the investment climate. He also advocated for collaboration spanning advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, the EY said. (POC-E)
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The EY said 183 representatives from 138 domestic enterprises are joining this year's conference, which facilitates connections with U.S. companies, economic development organizations and industry specialists.
Speaking at a reception hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office May 11 in Washington,D.C., Kung said that Taiwan has become the U.S.'s seventh largest trade partner, with a bilateral trade volume of US$157.9 billion, up 34 percent from the previous year. He added that U.S. exports to Taiwan have also increased by double digits.
Kung also said that Taiwan continues to expand economic involvement in the U.S., and the collective investment by the country's firms exceeds US$100 billion and has created over 400,000 job opportunities. The secretary-general cited Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.'s establishment of fabrication facilities in Arizona as not only the single largest direct foreign investment project but also a way to help the U.S. forge a homegrown semiconductor supply chain, adding that Taiwan would also expand procurement in the fields of agriculture, energy and national defense to diversify trade with the U.S.
Kung called on the U.S. Senate to expedite the passage of an agreement to avoid double taxation as one way to improve the investment climate. He also advocated for collaboration spanning advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, the EY said. (POC-E)
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Taiwan won five gold and three silver medals at the 25th Asian Physics Olympiad hosted by Saudi Arabia, according to the Ministry of Education May 12.
Staged May 4 to 12, the annual physics contest for high school students involved over 200 contestants from nearly 30 countries and territories, the MOE said, adding that Taiwan ranked third overall in the event.
The team was jointly led by professor Chen Chuan-ren from National Taiwan Normal University's Department of Physics in Taipei City and Tsai Shang-fang, former physics professor at National Taiwan University in Taipei, according to the MOE. To qualify, students must complete four rounds of competitions, with this year's contestants selected after outperforming 2,405 of their peers, the ministry added.
Under the ministry's incentive program for international mathematics or science Olympiad participants, the gold and silver medal winners will each be awarded NT$100,000 (US$3,296) and NT$50,000, respectively. Winners of gold, silver and bronze medals also automatically qualify for admission to the physics department of any Taiwan university without needing to take an entrance examination.
The MOE's K-12 Education Administration said that it will continue to select and train outstanding students to participate in competitions in order to expand their international horizons, promote international exchanges and cultivate physics talent for the country. (YCH-E)
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新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Society/Top-News/269487/Taiwan-takes-part-in-APEC-human-resources-ministerial-meeting
Staged May 4 to 12, the annual physics contest for high school students involved over 200 contestants from nearly 30 countries and territories, the MOE said, adding that Taiwan ranked third overall in the event.
The team was jointly led by professor Chen Chuan-ren from National Taiwan Normal University's Department of Physics in Taipei City and Tsai Shang-fang, former physics professor at National Taiwan University in Taipei, according to the MOE. To qualify, students must complete four rounds of competitions, with this year's contestants selected after outperforming 2,405 of their peers, the ministry added.
Under the ministry's incentive program for international mathematics or science Olympiad participants, the gold and silver medal winners will each be awarded NT$100,000 (US$3,296) and NT$50,000, respectively. Winners of gold, silver and bronze medals also automatically qualify for admission to the physics department of any Taiwan university without needing to take an entrance examination.
The MOE's K-12 Education Administration said that it will continue to select and train outstanding students to participate in competitions in order to expand their international horizons, promote international exchanges and cultivate physics talent for the country. (YCH-E)
Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw
新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Society/Top-News/269487/Taiwan-takes-part-in-APEC-human-resources-ministerial-meeting
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