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The recent remarks by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Czech President Petr Pavel supporting peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and commending Taiwan are sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 11.
According to the MOFA, following the 37th U.K.-France Summit held July 10 in London, Starmer and Macron issued a joint statement reaffirming commitment to peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula, South and East China Seas, and Taiwan Strait, as well as calling for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
The ministry said the latest statement is in line with the stance expressed by the two leaders after the Group of Seven Summit held last month in Italy, reflecting the global consensus on maintaining cross-strait peace.
During his speech at the "Heads of State and Government" plenary session during the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference held July 10 in Rome, Pavel highlighted successful projects undertaken by the Czech Republic and Taiwan to provide safe drinking water to 380,000 residents of Dnipropetrovsk in eastern Ukraine and to deliver power generation equipment to Kharkiv. He stressed that the endeavors were a model of cooperation between like-minded democracies.
The MOFA said that since the war between Russia and Ukraine began, Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed three memorandums of understanding to facilitate the reconstruction of basic infrastructure in Ukraine, improving the Eastern European country's health care capacity and accelerating rebuilding.
As a responsible member of the global community, Taiwan will continue to work with democratic partners to promote a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific and defend the rules-based international order, the ministry added. (SFC-E)
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According to the MOFA, following the 37th U.K.-France Summit held July 10 in London, Starmer and Macron issued a joint statement reaffirming commitment to peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula, South and East China Seas, and Taiwan Strait, as well as calling for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
The ministry said the latest statement is in line with the stance expressed by the two leaders after the Group of Seven Summit held last month in Italy, reflecting the global consensus on maintaining cross-strait peace.
During his speech at the "Heads of State and Government" plenary session during the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference held July 10 in Rome, Pavel highlighted successful projects undertaken by the Czech Republic and Taiwan to provide safe drinking water to 380,000 residents of Dnipropetrovsk in eastern Ukraine and to deliver power generation equipment to Kharkiv. He stressed that the endeavors were a model of cooperation between like-minded democracies.
The MOFA said that since the war between Russia and Ukraine began, Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed three memorandums of understanding to facilitate the reconstruction of basic infrastructure in Ukraine, improving the Eastern European country's health care capacity and accelerating rebuilding.
As a responsible member of the global community, Taiwan will continue to work with democratic partners to promote a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific and defend the rules-based international order, the ministry added. (SFC-E)
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Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is in Paraguay on an eight-day visit to celebrate the 68th anniversary of diplomatic ties and deepen Taiwan's relationship with the South American ally.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin arrived in Paraguay late on July 10 and met with his counterpart Rubén Ramírez the next morning. They discussed progress on infrastructure, smart medicine and smart transportation projects, and technical education, as well as trade and investment.
On the evening of July 11 a celebration honoring the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Paraguay drew over 250 guests, including Raúl Latorre, president of the ally's Chamber of Deputies, and César Diesel, president of the Supreme Court. The ministry said that Lin pledged in his remarks at the event to deepen industrial cooperation through Taiwan's prowess in information communication technologies.
Ramírez expressed gratitude for Taiwan's long-standing support of his country's agriculture and animal husbandry, education, infrastructure, medicine, and public health in his response. He also praised the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University project, which has cultivated over 170 engineers to date.
The next day, July 12, Lin took Taiwan entrepreneurs in the sectors of artificial intelligence, food processing, smart manufacturing and logistics to the Taiwan-Paraguay Smart Technology Park, accompanied by Ramírez, Minister of Industry and Commerce Javier Giménez and other high-ranking officials. The MOFA added that the facility is a cooperative project that resulted from President Lai Ching-te's 2023 visit to Paraguay as then President Tsai Ing-wen's vice president and special envoy. (POC-E)
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin arrived in Paraguay late on July 10 and met with his counterpart Rubén Ramírez the next morning. They discussed progress on infrastructure, smart medicine and smart transportation projects, and technical education, as well as trade and investment.
On the evening of July 11 a celebration honoring the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Paraguay drew over 250 guests, including Raúl Latorre, president of the ally's Chamber of Deputies, and César Diesel, president of the Supreme Court. The ministry said that Lin pledged in his remarks at the event to deepen industrial cooperation through Taiwan's prowess in information communication technologies.
Ramírez expressed gratitude for Taiwan's long-standing support of his country's agriculture and animal husbandry, education, infrastructure, medicine, and public health in his response. He also praised the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University project, which has cultivated over 170 engineers to date.
The next day, July 12, Lin took Taiwan entrepreneurs in the sectors of artificial intelligence, food processing, smart manufacturing and logistics to the Taiwan-Paraguay Smart Technology Park, accompanied by Ramírez, Minister of Industry and Commerce Javier Giménez and other high-ranking officials. The MOFA added that the facility is a cooperative project that resulted from President Lai Ching-te's 2023 visit to Paraguay as then President Tsai Ing-wen's vice president and special envoy. (POC-E)
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A 24-minute documentary on Taiwan bridges designed and fabricated by Colombes-based Eiffel at the end of the 19th century is set to air July 14 on the TaiwanPlus TV channel and TaiwanPlus Docs YouTube channel.
Supported by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau, the production was shot in both Taiwan and France and features interviews with academics and experts including members of the Association of Descendants of Gustave Eiffel and Bertrand Lemoine, former head of Paris-based Académie d'Architecture, the HB said.
According to the bureau, the Ciyun, Cihang, Guanxing and Qingquan bridges in the Central Mountain Range share the same construction methods and structure as the Eiffel Tower. The prefabricated components of the portable bridges were transported to Taiwan in the 1950s.
In conjunction with the documentary release, an exhibition on the bridges is underway through July 18 at Taiwan Highway Museum in Taipei City, the HB said, adding that among the exhibited items are precious documents from Taiwan and France such as a bridge patent written by Gustave Eiffel in 1881. The display symbolizes the long-term engineering exchange between the two sides, the bureau concluded. (POC-E)
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Supported by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau, the production was shot in both Taiwan and France and features interviews with academics and experts including members of the Association of Descendants of Gustave Eiffel and Bertrand Lemoine, former head of Paris-based Académie d'Architecture, the HB said.
According to the bureau, the Ciyun, Cihang, Guanxing and Qingquan bridges in the Central Mountain Range share the same construction methods and structure as the Eiffel Tower. The prefabricated components of the portable bridges were transported to Taiwan in the 1950s.
In conjunction with the documentary release, an exhibition on the bridges is underway through July 18 at Taiwan Highway Museum in Taipei City, the HB said, adding that among the exhibited items are precious documents from Taiwan and France such as a bridge patent written by Gustave Eiffel in 1881. The display symbolizes the long-term engineering exchange between the two sides, the bureau concluded. (POC-E)
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The winners of the 44th National Cultural Award were honored July 10 in Taipei City for their contributions to preserving Taiwan's traditional artistry and culture.
According to the Executive Yuan, this year's award recipients are renowned Hakka author Wu Cheng, veteran Hakka mason Fu Ming-kuang and popular Taiwanese opera performer Yang Li-hua.
During the award presentation ceremony, Premier Cho Jung-tai thanked the honorees for their lifelong dedication to their respective fields. He praised Wu as a patriotic poet, commended Fu for his mastery in restoration and lauded Yang for playing characters that reflect the traditional virtues of loyalty, filial piety, integrity and righteousness.
Wu has been a prominent voice in native literature since the 1970s, producing nearly 100 poems that portray rural life while reflecting on societal changes and the experiences of ordinary individuals. He is also a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and human rights.
As a key figure in architectural heritage preservation, Fu has dedicated his life to repairing traditional Hakka buildings, relics and temples, passing on his skills and promoting Taiwan's cultural traditions. He was recognized by the MOC in 2016 as a preserver of traditional construction techniques.
With a career spanning outdoor theater, radio, television and film over nearly 70 years, Yang has profoundly influenced the field by introducing Taiwanese opera to new audiences at home and abroad and inspiring younger generations to follow in her footsteps. She also made history by bringing the traditional art form to the National Theater Hall in 1991. (SFC-E)
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According to the Executive Yuan, this year's award recipients are renowned Hakka author Wu Cheng, veteran Hakka mason Fu Ming-kuang and popular Taiwanese opera performer Yang Li-hua.
During the award presentation ceremony, Premier Cho Jung-tai thanked the honorees for their lifelong dedication to their respective fields. He praised Wu as a patriotic poet, commended Fu for his mastery in restoration and lauded Yang for playing characters that reflect the traditional virtues of loyalty, filial piety, integrity and righteousness.
Wu has been a prominent voice in native literature since the 1970s, producing nearly 100 poems that portray rural life while reflecting on societal changes and the experiences of ordinary individuals. He is also a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and human rights.
As a key figure in architectural heritage preservation, Fu has dedicated his life to repairing traditional Hakka buildings, relics and temples, passing on his skills and promoting Taiwan's cultural traditions. He was recognized by the MOC in 2016 as a preserver of traditional construction techniques.
With a career spanning outdoor theater, radio, television and film over nearly 70 years, Yang has profoundly influenced the field by introducing Taiwanese opera to new audiences at home and abroad and inspiring younger generations to follow in her footsteps. She also made history by bringing the traditional art form to the National Theater Hall in 1991. (SFC-E)
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Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 10 that Taiwan must seize the opportunity to lead in next-generation communications, including 6G and broadband satellite technologies.
Cho made the remarks following a briefing by the Cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council July 10 at the Executive Yuan in Taipei City. He said a six-year NT$27 billion (US$92 million) budget has been approved for the initiative.
The plan includes three core strategies: accelerating technological research, implementing key services and strengthening cross-sector collaboration. Cho said the initiative, along with the national space technology program, will help cement Taiwan's role in the global supply chain through public-private and international cooperation.
He called on ministries to prioritize talent cultivation and research while asking the NSTC to coordinate across agencies and monitor execution efficiency. The EY added that regular reviews would ensure continued progress.
According to an NSTC statement, the initiative will integrate experts in artificial intelligence, chip design and system engineering to elevate Taiwan's role in global communications networks. The council also emphasized the need for legal reforms to support industry growth.
Initially, the National Communications Commission and Ministries of Economic Affairs, Education and Digital Affairs will take part. More government agencies are expected to later join the effort to expand citizen services, the EY concluded. (POC-E)
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Cho made the remarks following a briefing by the Cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council July 10 at the Executive Yuan in Taipei City. He said a six-year NT$27 billion (US$92 million) budget has been approved for the initiative.
The plan includes three core strategies: accelerating technological research, implementing key services and strengthening cross-sector collaboration. Cho said the initiative, along with the national space technology program, will help cement Taiwan's role in the global supply chain through public-private and international cooperation.
He called on ministries to prioritize talent cultivation and research while asking the NSTC to coordinate across agencies and monitor execution efficiency. The EY added that regular reviews would ensure continued progress.
According to an NSTC statement, the initiative will integrate experts in artificial intelligence, chip design and system engineering to elevate Taiwan's role in global communications networks. The council also emphasized the need for legal reforms to support industry growth.
Initially, the National Communications Commission and Ministries of Economic Affairs, Education and Digital Affairs will take part. More government agencies are expected to later join the effort to expand citizen services, the EY concluded. (POC-E)
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Nantou County-headquartered National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute hosted the 2025 International Craft Forum July 8-9 in Taipei City, where academics, artisans and experts jointly explored links between craft, culture and daily life.
Speaking at the forum, NTCRI Director Chen Tien-li noted that due to rapid changes in contemporary society, details get overlooked. Thus, this year the institute advocates the concept of slow living, in which craft can serve as a way to rebuild human connections with a gentler pace of life.
The Ministry of Culture stated that 11 academics and specialists from Denmark, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand were invited to participate in the forum. These included Heinrich Wang from Taiwan, founder of Taipei City-based New Chi Porcelain, Arisumi Mitamura, former Tokyo University of the Arts professor and Alvin Tjitrowirjo, CEO and product designer for Jakarta-based furniture brand alvinT.
The event centered on three themes, "Looking to the Future," which examined how craft preserves local tradition amid globalization and digitalization. "Innovative Development" looked at craft as a potential economic power with focus on materials, design and interdisciplinary collaboration. Finally, "Connecting with the People" considered how craft is integrated into daily life to forge a cultural identity. The July 9 seminar saw a continuation of the themes via group discussions, case studies and workshops. (POC-E)
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Speaking at the forum, NTCRI Director Chen Tien-li noted that due to rapid changes in contemporary society, details get overlooked. Thus, this year the institute advocates the concept of slow living, in which craft can serve as a way to rebuild human connections with a gentler pace of life.
The Ministry of Culture stated that 11 academics and specialists from Denmark, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand were invited to participate in the forum. These included Heinrich Wang from Taiwan, founder of Taipei City-based New Chi Porcelain, Arisumi Mitamura, former Tokyo University of the Arts professor and Alvin Tjitrowirjo, CEO and product designer for Jakarta-based furniture brand alvinT.
The event centered on three themes, "Looking to the Future," which examined how craft preserves local tradition amid globalization and digitalization. "Innovative Development" looked at craft as a potential economic power with focus on materials, design and interdisciplinary collaboration. Finally, "Connecting with the People" considered how craft is integrated into daily life to forge a cultural identity. The July 9 seminar saw a continuation of the themes via group discussions, case studies and workshops. (POC-E)
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Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming met with a delegation from ally Haiti led by Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, July 8 in Taipei City. On the same day, Peng also met with the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group led by Chair Ruslanas Baranovas, the Ministry of Environment announced.
Peng thanked Jean-Baptiste for the ally's long-standing support of Taiwan and voicing the backing on international platforms. He added that the MOENV will continue to create environmental partnership agreements on climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, forest carbon sink and carbon right systems to assist the allied nation to strengthen climate resilience and response capabilities.
In response, Jean-Baptiste said that deforestation directly and indirectly jeopardize agriculture and fishing in Haiti, posing a threat to food security while frequent earthquakes also challenge livelihoods. He too, anticipated deepening mutual collaboration in aspects related to climate change response, the MOENV said.
Peng welcomed the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group and noted that both Taiwan and Lithuania have set goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, offering potential to cooperate on circular economy projects, carbon fees and renewable energy generation.
Peng commented that Taiwan advocates for green supply chains and digital transition as well as cultivation of green-collar professionals. He hoped that Lithuania would support Taiwan in its response to the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. (POC-E)
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Peng thanked Jean-Baptiste for the ally's long-standing support of Taiwan and voicing the backing on international platforms. He added that the MOENV will continue to create environmental partnership agreements on climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, forest carbon sink and carbon right systems to assist the allied nation to strengthen climate resilience and response capabilities.
In response, Jean-Baptiste said that deforestation directly and indirectly jeopardize agriculture and fishing in Haiti, posing a threat to food security while frequent earthquakes also challenge livelihoods. He too, anticipated deepening mutual collaboration in aspects related to climate change response, the MOENV said.
Peng welcomed the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group and noted that both Taiwan and Lithuania have set goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, offering potential to cooperate on circular economy projects, carbon fees and renewable energy generation.
Peng commented that Taiwan advocates for green supply chains and digital transition as well as cultivation of green-collar professionals. He hoped that Lithuania would support Taiwan in its response to the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. (POC-E)
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Five virtual reality (VR) works by Taiwan creators were showcased at Festival der Zukunft July 3-6 in Munich, highlighting the country's growing influence in digital art.
The participation was made possible through collaboration between the Taipei Representative Office in Germany's Cultural Division and German media group 1E9 Denkfabrik GmbH. Co-organized by 1E9 and the Deutsches Museum, the annual festival draws over 3,000 global artists, entrepreneurs and media professionals, focusing on artificial intelligence, climate change, quantum technology and future lifestyles.
According to the Ministry of Culture, this marked the first time an Asian country was featured as guest of honor in the event's extended realityexhibition area, MUNICH Beyond. The ministry said the five featured works explored themes such as social engagement, literature, psychological philosophy and physical immersion.
Among the highlights was "Free UR Head" by Taipei City-based Very Theater, which was also shortlisted at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. Another standout was "Limbophobia" by Wen-E Studio Artistic Director Hsieh Wen-yee, presented through 360-degree projection at the museum's planetarium.
The MOC vowed to continue promoting Taiwan's digital art in major European cultural centers to enhance the country's global visibility. (POC-E)
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The participation was made possible through collaboration between the Taipei Representative Office in Germany's Cultural Division and German media group 1E9 Denkfabrik GmbH. Co-organized by 1E9 and the Deutsches Museum, the annual festival draws over 3,000 global artists, entrepreneurs and media professionals, focusing on artificial intelligence, climate change, quantum technology and future lifestyles.
According to the Ministry of Culture, this marked the first time an Asian country was featured as guest of honor in the event's extended realityexhibition area, MUNICH Beyond. The ministry said the five featured works explored themes such as social engagement, literature, psychological philosophy and physical immersion.
Among the highlights was "Free UR Head" by Taipei City-based Very Theater, which was also shortlisted at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. Another standout was "Limbophobia" by Wen-E Studio Artistic Director Hsieh Wen-yee, presented through 360-degree projection at the museum's planetarium.
The MOC vowed to continue promoting Taiwan's digital art in major European cultural centers to enhance the country's global visibility. (POC-E)
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Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a reception for legislative staff from seven European countries July 8 in Taipei City as part of its European Valued Important Partnership initiative.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegates hail from Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and the U.K. They are in Taiwan July 6-15 at the ministry's invitation.
Wu said the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war underscores the threat authoritarian regimes pose to global democracy. It is important for Taiwan and Europe to learn from each other in order to jointly safeguard their shared interests and values, he added.
The deputy minister said MOFA welcomes transits of the Taiwan Strait by military vessels from France, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. to defend freedom of navigation in the region. He called on the global community to acknowledge that U.N. Resolution 2758 does not address Taiwan and urged the delegates to encourage their governments and parliaments to continue speaking up for Taiwan and backing the country's meaningful global participation.
In response, Harry Warren, a senior parliamentary researcher at the office of British Member of Parliament Alicia Kearns, said that while the delegates hail from different countries, they all share the same belief in freedom and democracy. He expressed appreciation for the hospitality of the Taiwan people, adding that he will continue to support Taiwan-Europe cooperation and exchanges after returning home.
Launched by the ministry in 2022, the EVIP initiative aims to foster closer ties with European nations by inviting young European political leaders and other influential figures to Taiwan for a two-week exchange program. (SFC-E)
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegates hail from Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and the U.K. They are in Taiwan July 6-15 at the ministry's invitation.
Wu said the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war underscores the threat authoritarian regimes pose to global democracy. It is important for Taiwan and Europe to learn from each other in order to jointly safeguard their shared interests and values, he added.
The deputy minister said MOFA welcomes transits of the Taiwan Strait by military vessels from France, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. to defend freedom of navigation in the region. He called on the global community to acknowledge that U.N. Resolution 2758 does not address Taiwan and urged the delegates to encourage their governments and parliaments to continue speaking up for Taiwan and backing the country's meaningful global participation.
In response, Harry Warren, a senior parliamentary researcher at the office of British Member of Parliament Alicia Kearns, said that while the delegates hail from different countries, they all share the same belief in freedom and democracy. He expressed appreciation for the hospitality of the Taiwan people, adding that he will continue to support Taiwan-Europe cooperation and exchanges after returning home.
Launched by the ministry in 2022, the EVIP initiative aims to foster closer ties with European nations by inviting young European political leaders and other influential figures to Taiwan for a two-week exchange program. (SFC-E)
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Three national parks overseen by agencies under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Tourism Administration recently won Green Destinations Awards, highlighting the government's commitment to sustainable development.
Among the recognized parks, the Nantou County-based Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area garnered a silver certification again this year after first receiving one in 2022, the TA said.
Penghu National Scenic Area took a QualityCoast Award, becoming Taiwan's first outlying national park to receive the honor, the TA said, noting that the facility's focus is maintaining marine culture heritage and ecology while creating a robust and safe environment.
North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area was awarded a bronze certificate this year, the TA said, adding that the location previously garnered a spot on the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list for two consecutive years, enhancing the scenic spot's global visibility and drawing more international visitors.
The TA pledged to continue advancing sustainable travel by integrating ecological conservation, local culture and social participation in order to strike a balance between the economy, environment and society.
The Green Destinations Awards program follows the 84 global sustainable travel indexes formulated by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Certification requires two to three years of planning and implementation, as well as on-site evaluations by professional auditors, with the platinum, gold, silver and bronze rankings dependent on the degree of compliance. (POC-E)
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Among the recognized parks, the Nantou County-based Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area garnered a silver certification again this year after first receiving one in 2022, the TA said.
Penghu National Scenic Area took a QualityCoast Award, becoming Taiwan's first outlying national park to receive the honor, the TA said, noting that the facility's focus is maintaining marine culture heritage and ecology while creating a robust and safe environment.
North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area was awarded a bronze certificate this year, the TA said, adding that the location previously garnered a spot on the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list for two consecutive years, enhancing the scenic spot's global visibility and drawing more international visitors.
The TA pledged to continue advancing sustainable travel by integrating ecological conservation, local culture and social participation in order to strike a balance between the economy, environment and society.
The Green Destinations Awards program follows the 84 global sustainable travel indexes formulated by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Certification requires two to three years of planning and implementation, as well as on-site evaluations by professional auditors, with the platinum, gold, silver and bronze rankings dependent on the degree of compliance. (POC-E)
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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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