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Taiwan poet Ling Yu was awarded the 2025 Newman Prize for Chinese Literature at the University of Oklahoma March 28 in the U.S., according to the Ministry of Culture.
During the presentation ceremony, Ling Yu said that her poetry documented Taiwan's dramatic changes over the past half-century, and expressed hope that more women would engage in poetry and explore their creativity.
The Taiwan Academy in Houston further collaborated with the University of Oklahoma to host an exhibition on modern Taiwan poetry in conjunction with the award, the MOC said, adding that it highlighted "Poetry Now," a magazine funded by renowned poets including Ling Yu, Hsia Yu and Tseng Shu-mei.
A roundtable discussion was also held to read aloud and discuss poems and translations, the ministry said, adding that the event featured Jonathan Stalling, director of the prize; Cosima Bruno, professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; and Nicholas Y. H. Wong, assistant professor at the School of Chinese, University of Hong Kong.
Established in 2008, the Newman Prize for Chinese Literature is awarded biennially in recognition of outstanding achievement in prose or poetry that best captures the human condition. Taiwan writers Yang Mu, Chu Tien-wen and Chang Kuei-hsing received the prize in 2013, 2015 and 2023, respectively.
The MOC added that Ling Yu also attended a Taiwan literature seminar organized by the Taiwan Academy in Houston and University of Texas at Austin April 1, with more of her essays to be published on the Chinese Literature and Thought Today journal later this year. (YCH-E)
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During the presentation ceremony, Ling Yu said that her poetry documented Taiwan's dramatic changes over the past half-century, and expressed hope that more women would engage in poetry and explore their creativity.
The Taiwan Academy in Houston further collaborated with the University of Oklahoma to host an exhibition on modern Taiwan poetry in conjunction with the award, the MOC said, adding that it highlighted "Poetry Now," a magazine funded by renowned poets including Ling Yu, Hsia Yu and Tseng Shu-mei.
A roundtable discussion was also held to read aloud and discuss poems and translations, the ministry said, adding that the event featured Jonathan Stalling, director of the prize; Cosima Bruno, professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; and Nicholas Y. H. Wong, assistant professor at the School of Chinese, University of Hong Kong.
Established in 2008, the Newman Prize for Chinese Literature is awarded biennially in recognition of outstanding achievement in prose or poetry that best captures the human condition. Taiwan writers Yang Mu, Chu Tien-wen and Chang Kuei-hsing received the prize in 2013, 2015 and 2023, respectively.
The MOC added that Ling Yu also attended a Taiwan literature seminar organized by the Taiwan Academy in Houston and University of Texas at Austin April 1, with more of her essays to be published on the Chinese Literature and Thought Today journal later this year. (YCH-E)
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounces China's recent launch of joint military drills around Taiwan and urges Beijing to immediately halt any unwarranted military provocations that could escalate cross-strait and regional tensions.
In a statement released April 1, the MOFA said China has continued to conduct military intimidation and maritime gray-zone operations near Taiwan, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the Philippines and in the South China Sea. Such actions challenge the rules-based international order, unilaterally undermine the Indo-Pacific status quo and incontrovertibly demonstrate that China is a destabilizing force in the region and beyond, the ministry added.
Maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is a matter of international consensus and serves the interests of all parties, the MOFA said. China's continuous intimidation of Taiwan and neighboring countries via military drills seriously jeopardizes peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific and does not serve to improve its international image, it added.
Echoing the ministry's statement, the Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council called China a "troublemaker" and condemned it for refusing to renounce the use of force, which the council said is evidence of Beijing's strong hostility towards Taiwan.
The MAC went on to say that the government will continue implementing the Four Pillars of Peace action plan and 17 strategies proposed by President Lai Ching-te to counter China's infiltration and attempts to force unification, while strengthening whole-of-society defense to safeguard its freedom and democracy. The country is determined to oppose China's efforts to annex Taiwan, the council said, further calling on democracies worldwide to continue to support Taiwan and curb China's expansionist ambitions in order to preserve cross-strait and regional peace and stability. (YCH-E)
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In a statement released April 1, the MOFA said China has continued to conduct military intimidation and maritime gray-zone operations near Taiwan, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the Philippines and in the South China Sea. Such actions challenge the rules-based international order, unilaterally undermine the Indo-Pacific status quo and incontrovertibly demonstrate that China is a destabilizing force in the region and beyond, the ministry added.
Maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is a matter of international consensus and serves the interests of all parties, the MOFA said. China's continuous intimidation of Taiwan and neighboring countries via military drills seriously jeopardizes peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific and does not serve to improve its international image, it added.
Echoing the ministry's statement, the Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council called China a "troublemaker" and condemned it for refusing to renounce the use of force, which the council said is evidence of Beijing's strong hostility towards Taiwan.
The MAC went on to say that the government will continue implementing the Four Pillars of Peace action plan and 17 strategies proposed by President Lai Ching-te to counter China's infiltration and attempts to force unification, while strengthening whole-of-society defense to safeguard its freedom and democracy. The country is determined to oppose China's efforts to annex Taiwan, the council said, further calling on democracies worldwide to continue to support Taiwan and curb China's expansionist ambitions in order to preserve cross-strait and regional peace and stability. (YCH-E)
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The Ministry of Culture collaborated with Asia Art Archive and Taiwan Contemporary Culture LAB (C-LAB) to organize "Archive, or Found Objects," which is underway through April 13.
The exhibition preserves elements of Paint House, an art venue that operated in the southern city of Tainan from 2000 to 2019, while also exploring what it means to make art in a place and how an art venue can become a creation in itself.
The MOC said that old signboards and huge screens installed in the gallery area evoke the atmosphere of an outdoor theater, while objects such as electric fans, a water tower, and old wooden chairs are displayed alongside simple kinetic installations in a fusion of nostalgia and novelty.
Artists Lin Huang-di and Wang Wan-ting, who were involved in the exhibit, held a workshop March 30 joined by more than 30 participants. The ministry said, adding that an international symposium on the topic of Asia's independent art spaces is set to take place April 11-13, the ministry added. (POC-E)
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The exhibition preserves elements of Paint House, an art venue that operated in the southern city of Tainan from 2000 to 2019, while also exploring what it means to make art in a place and how an art venue can become a creation in itself.
The MOC said that old signboards and huge screens installed in the gallery area evoke the atmosphere of an outdoor theater, while objects such as electric fans, a water tower, and old wooden chairs are displayed alongside simple kinetic installations in a fusion of nostalgia and novelty.
Artists Lin Huang-di and Wang Wan-ting, who were involved in the exhibit, held a workshop March 30 joined by more than 30 participants. The ministry said, adding that an international symposium on the topic of Asia's independent art spaces is set to take place April 11-13, the ministry added. (POC-E)
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Support for cross-strait stability expressed recently by Belgium, Japan and the U.S. is deeply appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani March 30 in Tokyo, where they expressed concern over China's military actions near Taiwan and reiterated opposition to any unilateral changes to the status quo in the East and South China Seas by force or coercion, the MOFA said, adding that they also underscored the importance of Taiwan Strait peace and indicated that they would strengthen cooperation with Australia, South Korea and the Philippines to forge a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Following the United States-Japan Joint Leaders' Summit Feb. 7, the two countries released a statement that once again highlighted the importance of maintaining cross-strait stability, reflecting the global democratic consensus to preserve peace in the Taiwan Strait, the ministry said.
Similarly, the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation recently reaffirmed its backing of the European Union Indo-Pacific Strategy released by the EU in 2021 and urged peace in the Indo-Pacific in its 2025 policy proposal submitted to the country's Chamber of Representatives. The 2021 document stressed that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have a severe impact on Europe's economy and politics and thus called on all parties to avoid any provocations that could trigger conflict.
The policy proposal came after the Belgian Chamber of Representatives' March 20 passage of a resolution voicing concern over China's escalating coercion toward Taiwan, the MOFA said, adding that this signifies the country's unified administrative and legislative support for safeguarding Taiwan Strait peace.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung emphasized that Taiwan would continue to work closely with like-minded partners to defend democratic values, strengthen supply chain resilience and jointly promote Indo-Pacific prosperity. (POC-E)
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani March 30 in Tokyo, where they expressed concern over China's military actions near Taiwan and reiterated opposition to any unilateral changes to the status quo in the East and South China Seas by force or coercion, the MOFA said, adding that they also underscored the importance of Taiwan Strait peace and indicated that they would strengthen cooperation with Australia, South Korea and the Philippines to forge a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Following the United States-Japan Joint Leaders' Summit Feb. 7, the two countries released a statement that once again highlighted the importance of maintaining cross-strait stability, reflecting the global democratic consensus to preserve peace in the Taiwan Strait, the ministry said.
Similarly, the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation recently reaffirmed its backing of the European Union Indo-Pacific Strategy released by the EU in 2021 and urged peace in the Indo-Pacific in its 2025 policy proposal submitted to the country's Chamber of Representatives. The 2021 document stressed that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have a severe impact on Europe's economy and politics and thus called on all parties to avoid any provocations that could trigger conflict.
The policy proposal came after the Belgian Chamber of Representatives' March 20 passage of a resolution voicing concern over China's escalating coercion toward Taiwan, the MOFA said, adding that this signifies the country's unified administrative and legislative support for safeguarding Taiwan Strait peace.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung emphasized that Taiwan would continue to work closely with like-minded partners to defend democratic values, strengthen supply chain resilience and jointly promote Indo-Pacific prosperity. (POC-E)
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To address crises brought about by climate change, Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih welcomed collaboration by the Tainan City-based World Vegetable Center with global partners to enhance food security.
Chen made the remarks at the opening of a renovated building for the International Vegetable Genebank March 31 at WVC, famous for its extensive collection of genes and outstanding research capacity. Guests included Gugu Shabangu, principal secretary of Eswatini's Ministry of Agriculture and international nonprofit organization, Crop Trust, executive director Stefan Schmitz.
Founded in May 1971 by the Asian Development Bank, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, USA, Vietnam, and Taiwan with a mandate to work in tropical Asia, the WVC, formerly known as the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center established a seed bank in southern Taiwan's Tainan County in the 1970s.
After decades of use, the facility's infrastructure was aging and there was a lack of space. To safeguard seed samples, in 2024 the MOA assisted the WVC to renovate the building and upgrade the IVG's equipment.
The IVG is the world's largest such bank, with over 65,000 genetic resources such as seeds, tissues, and DNA sequences from 155 countries. Additionally, the facility also possesses samples from over 12,000 green beans, and over 35,000 native southeast Asian vegetables, the most complete collection assembled worldwide.
Over the years, domestic public and private agricultural sectors and the WVC have collaborated in breeding over 40 new vegetable varieties that can withstand disease, drought and heat, including tomatoes and pumpkins. In July 2024, the MOA signed a memorandum of understanding between WVC and ten MOA research institutes to strengthen cooperation, the ministry concluded. (POC-E)
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Chen made the remarks at the opening of a renovated building for the International Vegetable Genebank March 31 at WVC, famous for its extensive collection of genes and outstanding research capacity. Guests included Gugu Shabangu, principal secretary of Eswatini's Ministry of Agriculture and international nonprofit organization, Crop Trust, executive director Stefan Schmitz.
Founded in May 1971 by the Asian Development Bank, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, USA, Vietnam, and Taiwan with a mandate to work in tropical Asia, the WVC, formerly known as the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center established a seed bank in southern Taiwan's Tainan County in the 1970s.
After decades of use, the facility's infrastructure was aging and there was a lack of space. To safeguard seed samples, in 2024 the MOA assisted the WVC to renovate the building and upgrade the IVG's equipment.
The IVG is the world's largest such bank, with over 65,000 genetic resources such as seeds, tissues, and DNA sequences from 155 countries. Additionally, the facility also possesses samples from over 12,000 green beans, and over 35,000 native southeast Asian vegetables, the most complete collection assembled worldwide.
Over the years, domestic public and private agricultural sectors and the WVC have collaborated in breeding over 40 new vegetable varieties that can withstand disease, drought and heat, including tomatoes and pumpkins. In July 2024, the MOA signed a memorandum of understanding between WVC and ten MOA research institutes to strengthen cooperation, the ministry concluded. (POC-E)
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A series of literature events kicked off March 29 in Germany as part of ongoing outreach by the Ministry of Culture to promote Taiwan's literary landscape to the global audience.
According to the MOC, the event features novelist Kevin Chen, who has lived in Berlin for more than 20 years. Based on his keen observations of the German capital's people and culture, Chen's "Rebellious Berlin" and "Berlin Rebels" serve as cultural guides for Taiwanese readers. The ongoing event focuses on his 2019 novel "Ghost Town," whose German edition was released March 20, in addition to translations in more than 10 other languages.
Having taken part in the Leipzig Book Fair March 27-30, Chen is set to present the novel April 3 at the Buchhandlung ocelot, a popular bookstore in Berlin, and attend a workshop the following day at the Taipei Representative Office in Germany. He will then embark on a tour in Hamburg, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf to share his personal experiences as a writer.
Taiwan's Rep. Shieh Jhy-wey described the publication of "Ghost Town" in German as a significant achievement for the author. As a show of support, the upcoming workshop will also offer Taiwan cuisine to engage German readers, he added.
The representative office said that with rising geopolitical tension, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is becoming more apparent to German society, which as a result is showing more interest in German editions of literary work from Taiwan such as "Son of Formosa" and "Before We Were Monsters." (SFC-E)
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According to the MOC, the event features novelist Kevin Chen, who has lived in Berlin for more than 20 years. Based on his keen observations of the German capital's people and culture, Chen's "Rebellious Berlin" and "Berlin Rebels" serve as cultural guides for Taiwanese readers. The ongoing event focuses on his 2019 novel "Ghost Town," whose German edition was released March 20, in addition to translations in more than 10 other languages.
Having taken part in the Leipzig Book Fair March 27-30, Chen is set to present the novel April 3 at the Buchhandlung ocelot, a popular bookstore in Berlin, and attend a workshop the following day at the Taipei Representative Office in Germany. He will then embark on a tour in Hamburg, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf to share his personal experiences as a writer.
Taiwan's Rep. Shieh Jhy-wey described the publication of "Ghost Town" in German as a significant achievement for the author. As a show of support, the upcoming workshop will also offer Taiwan cuisine to engage German readers, he added.
The representative office said that with rising geopolitical tension, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is becoming more apparent to German society, which as a result is showing more interest in German editions of literary work from Taiwan such as "Son of Formosa" and "Before We Were Monsters." (SFC-E)
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President Lai Ching-te said March 28 that Taiwan is committed to expanding exchanges with the U.K. across the board to enhance democratic resilience while jointly advancing Indo-Pacific development and global economic security.
Lai made the remarks while meeting with British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones at the Presidential Office in Taipei City.
The president first thanked the U.K. for staunchly supporting Taiwan, citing the joint statements released following the Australia-U.K. ministerial consultations last year and the Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting earlier this year that expressed concern for cross-strait peace and stability, as well as a motion passed last November by the U.K. House of Commons asserting that U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 makes no mention of Taiwan.
According to Lai, Taiwan and the U.K. enjoy close economic and trade ties, as evidenced by the fact that the U.K. is Taiwan's fourth-largest trading partner in Europe and second-largest source of European investment. The two sides' industries are complementary, he said, adding that there is great potential for cooperation in areas spanning artificial intelligence, semiconductors, unmanned vehicles, and medium- and low-orbit satellites.
The president took the opportunity to urge the U.K. to continue backing Taiwan's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
In response, Bradley-Jones agreed that Taiwan's Five Trusted Industry Sectors initiative and the U.K.'s Industrial Strategy are complementary and underscored the two governments' mutual business support through the Enhanced Trade Partnership agreement and annual trade talks. She went on to suggest that the partners expand science and technology collaboration, adding that the U.K. has stepped up its activity in Taiwan by regularly organizing a pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan and funding 18 joint research and development programs.
The U.K. has also held Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshops with Taiwan to support the country's whole-of-society resilience, she said, adding that the people-to-people links and exchanges among the two sides' academics, civil society and legislators are continuing to grow. The representative reaffirmed that the U.K.'s long-standing policy remains unchanged and anticipated that bilateral cooperation will keep enhancing the prosperity and well-being of the people on both sides. (YCH-E)
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Lai made the remarks while meeting with British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones at the Presidential Office in Taipei City.
The president first thanked the U.K. for staunchly supporting Taiwan, citing the joint statements released following the Australia-U.K. ministerial consultations last year and the Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting earlier this year that expressed concern for cross-strait peace and stability, as well as a motion passed last November by the U.K. House of Commons asserting that U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 makes no mention of Taiwan.
According to Lai, Taiwan and the U.K. enjoy close economic and trade ties, as evidenced by the fact that the U.K. is Taiwan's fourth-largest trading partner in Europe and second-largest source of European investment. The two sides' industries are complementary, he said, adding that there is great potential for cooperation in areas spanning artificial intelligence, semiconductors, unmanned vehicles, and medium- and low-orbit satellites.
The president took the opportunity to urge the U.K. to continue backing Taiwan's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
In response, Bradley-Jones agreed that Taiwan's Five Trusted Industry Sectors initiative and the U.K.'s Industrial Strategy are complementary and underscored the two governments' mutual business support through the Enhanced Trade Partnership agreement and annual trade talks. She went on to suggest that the partners expand science and technology collaboration, adding that the U.K. has stepped up its activity in Taiwan by regularly organizing a pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan and funding 18 joint research and development programs.
The U.K. has also held Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshops with Taiwan to support the country's whole-of-society resilience, she said, adding that the people-to-people links and exchanges among the two sides' academics, civil society and legislators are continuing to grow. The representative reaffirmed that the U.K.'s long-standing policy remains unchanged and anticipated that bilateral cooperation will keep enhancing the prosperity and well-being of the people on both sides. (YCH-E)
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President Lai Ching-te emphasized the government's determination to safeguard national marine sovereignty and fishing security.
Lai attended an Ocean Affairs Council keel-laying ceremony for the first pelagic patrol vessel March 28 in the southern city of Kaohsiung. He asserted that the government would continue to support indigenous ship and aircraft construction to enhance national defense capability.
Four years ago, a budget of NT$12.9 billion (US$390 million) was approved for six long-range vessels capable of patrolling international waters, with the first vessel set to be delivered next year, the president said, adding that it features a hybrid propulsion system.
Lai noted that the ship's rear deck could accommodate supplies, a multipurpose boat, an attack boat or a drone depending on its mission, all of which facilitate both fishery law enforcement and humanitarian relief.
The president expressed appreciation to Kaohsiung-headquartered CSBC Corp. for its outstanding shipbuilding technique and vessel security. Additionally, he thanked the OAC and the Coast Guard Administration personnel for their commitment to security and marine governance amid China's continuous grey zone aggression.
Guests at the event included CSBC Chair Huang Cheng-hung, and Lai anticipated collaborative work between the OAC, CGA and CSBC Corp. complete subsequent marine vessels on schedule. (POC-E)
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Lai attended an Ocean Affairs Council keel-laying ceremony for the first pelagic patrol vessel March 28 in the southern city of Kaohsiung. He asserted that the government would continue to support indigenous ship and aircraft construction to enhance national defense capability.
Four years ago, a budget of NT$12.9 billion (US$390 million) was approved for six long-range vessels capable of patrolling international waters, with the first vessel set to be delivered next year, the president said, adding that it features a hybrid propulsion system.
Lai noted that the ship's rear deck could accommodate supplies, a multipurpose boat, an attack boat or a drone depending on its mission, all of which facilitate both fishery law enforcement and humanitarian relief.
The president expressed appreciation to Kaohsiung-headquartered CSBC Corp. for its outstanding shipbuilding technique and vessel security. Additionally, he thanked the OAC and the Coast Guard Administration personnel for their commitment to security and marine governance amid China's continuous grey zone aggression.
Guests at the event included CSBC Chair Huang Cheng-hung, and Lai anticipated collaborative work between the OAC, CGA and CSBC Corp. complete subsequent marine vessels on schedule. (POC-E)
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A new episode of Australian media outlet Ticker's series The Airport Economist was commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and premiered March 27 at the New South Wales Legislative Assembly to demonstrate how the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will be stronger with Taiwan.
According to the MOFA, the video features Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu and key business leaders to spotlight the country's economic prowess.
The ministry said that the launch event was co-hosted by David Cheng-wei Wu, director-general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney, and attended by more than 100 academics, political figures and journalists from Australia, as well as Taiwan expatriates, includingDouglas Hsu, Taiwan's representative in Australia.
Jacqui Munro, member of the New South Wales legislature, spoke at the premiere, saying that Taiwan and Australia both value freedom and democracy and expressing a confident hope that their economic and trade partnership would continue to grow despite severe challenges to the international order.
Attending guests also praised the key role of Taiwan in the global high-tech supply chain, adding that Taiwan's CPTPP inclusion will bring growth and prosperity to the global economy. They called on the Australian government to keep supporting Taiwan's economic growth and democratic resilience to ensure that Taiwan can take on a bigger role in the international community.
The MOFA said that joining CPTPP is a policy priority, so the government will continue to seek avenues to show the world that Taiwan is willing and capable of contributing to regional prosperity and work with the CPTPP members to create a future where all can prosper. (SFC-E)
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According to the MOFA, the video features Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu and key business leaders to spotlight the country's economic prowess.
The ministry said that the launch event was co-hosted by David Cheng-wei Wu, director-general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney, and attended by more than 100 academics, political figures and journalists from Australia, as well as Taiwan expatriates, includingDouglas Hsu, Taiwan's representative in Australia.
Jacqui Munro, member of the New South Wales legislature, spoke at the premiere, saying that Taiwan and Australia both value freedom and democracy and expressing a confident hope that their economic and trade partnership would continue to grow despite severe challenges to the international order.
Attending guests also praised the key role of Taiwan in the global high-tech supply chain, adding that Taiwan's CPTPP inclusion will bring growth and prosperity to the global economy. They called on the Australian government to keep supporting Taiwan's economic growth and democratic resilience to ensure that Taiwan can take on a bigger role in the international community.
The MOFA said that joining CPTPP is a policy priority, so the government will continue to seek avenues to show the world that Taiwan is willing and capable of contributing to regional prosperity and work with the CPTPP members to create a future where all can prosper. (SFC-E)
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs released Taiwan's first startup white paper March 27 to bring the public up to speed on the country's entrepreneurship ecosystem and achievements of related government policies.
According to the document, there were more than 9,500 startups in Taiwan by the end of 2024. They span a wide range of sectors, including consumer products, food and beverage services, hardware manufacturing, health and medical care, media and entertainment, and software applications.
The white paper identifies artificial intelligence, environment and sustainability, energy, and digital applications and transitions as areas with the greatest increases in startups in recent years. This trend demonstrates that government policies promoting AI, digital and net-zero emission transitions, health and medicine, and semiconductors serve as a solid foundation for fostering new businesses.
In terms of talent cultivation, the report said that nearly 70 percent of the startups employ technical professionals, see technological development as their core business and contract out production to increase operational efficiency. They also prioritize talent recruitment in business development, innovative R&D and marketing.
The white paper also provides information on government support measures. These include subsidies, loans and investment funds catering to the needs of startups in different operational stages; helping enterprises expand their presence at home and abroad by setting up shop at innovation parks and taking part in global exhibitions; and formulating proactive strategies to recruit and retain talent.
Citing the 2023Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report, the MOEA said Taiwan ranked third globally in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index, adding that the country's commercial, physical and professional infrastructure are all superior to that of neighboring countries.
Going forward , the government will keep rolling out supportive measures to promote local startups and drive Taiwan's economic development, the ministry said. (SFC-E)
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According to the document, there were more than 9,500 startups in Taiwan by the end of 2024. They span a wide range of sectors, including consumer products, food and beverage services, hardware manufacturing, health and medical care, media and entertainment, and software applications.
The white paper identifies artificial intelligence, environment and sustainability, energy, and digital applications and transitions as areas with the greatest increases in startups in recent years. This trend demonstrates that government policies promoting AI, digital and net-zero emission transitions, health and medicine, and semiconductors serve as a solid foundation for fostering new businesses.
In terms of talent cultivation, the report said that nearly 70 percent of the startups employ technical professionals, see technological development as their core business and contract out production to increase operational efficiency. They also prioritize talent recruitment in business development, innovative R&D and marketing.
The white paper also provides information on government support measures. These include subsidies, loans and investment funds catering to the needs of startups in different operational stages; helping enterprises expand their presence at home and abroad by setting up shop at innovation parks and taking part in global exhibitions; and formulating proactive strategies to recruit and retain talent.
Citing the 2023Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report, the MOEA said Taiwan ranked third globally in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index, adding that the country's commercial, physical and professional infrastructure are all superior to that of neighboring countries.
Going forward , the government will keep rolling out supportive measures to promote local startups and drive Taiwan's economic development, the ministry said. (SFC-E)
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新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Economics/Top-News/267657/MOEA-unveils-Taiwan%E2%80%99s-1st-startup-white-paper
Taipei Fashion Week AW25, which opened March 27 at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, demonstrates the domestic fashion industry's commitment to advancing sustainable development.
Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, the event runs through March 30. MOC Minister Lee Yuan and the diplomatic corps in Taiwan attended the opening ceremony.
Lee gave an interview at the opening holding the event's signature souvenir, a small pineapple leaf fiber tote bag, and noted that TFW is the first in Asia to focus on sustainability throughout the entire development and production process. He added that top domestic textile businesses and outstanding fashion designers are jointly exploring best practices for implementing environmental conservation.
The opening show featured collections from six fashion designers: Claudia Wang, DYCTEAM, Gioia Pan, oqLiq, UUIN and WEAVISM, each of whom collaborated with a different textile brand. From recycling waste materials and reclaiming used yarn to weaving technological cloth and adopting digital modeling technology, Taiwan's fashion industry fully embraced the "Endless Fashion" theme's aims of recycling, reusing, repurposing and replaying.
Seven dynamic showcases are underway at different locations around Taipei and meetings with international buyers are taking place throughout the weekend. The fashion market and workshops on sustainability are set to be held March 30. Additionally, a forum entitled "Fashion the Next," scheduled for March 28, features Korean designer Kuho Jung and his successful Seoul Fashion Week, as well as the broader topic of the introduction of South Korean brands into the global market. (POC-E)
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新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Society/Top-News/267656/President-Lai-vows-to-advance-Taiwan%E2%80%99s-defense-resilience
Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, the event runs through March 30. MOC Minister Lee Yuan and the diplomatic corps in Taiwan attended the opening ceremony.
Lee gave an interview at the opening holding the event's signature souvenir, a small pineapple leaf fiber tote bag, and noted that TFW is the first in Asia to focus on sustainability throughout the entire development and production process. He added that top domestic textile businesses and outstanding fashion designers are jointly exploring best practices for implementing environmental conservation.
The opening show featured collections from six fashion designers: Claudia Wang, DYCTEAM, Gioia Pan, oqLiq, UUIN and WEAVISM, each of whom collaborated with a different textile brand. From recycling waste materials and reclaiming used yarn to weaving technological cloth and adopting digital modeling technology, Taiwan's fashion industry fully embraced the "Endless Fashion" theme's aims of recycling, reusing, repurposing and replaying.
Seven dynamic showcases are underway at different locations around Taipei and meetings with international buyers are taking place throughout the weekend. The fashion market and workshops on sustainability are set to be held March 30. Additionally, a forum entitled "Fashion the Next," scheduled for March 28, features Korean designer Kuho Jung and his successful Seoul Fashion Week, as well as the broader topic of the introduction of South Korean brands into the global market. (POC-E)
Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw
新聞來源：https://taiwantoday.tw/Society/Top-News/267656/President-Lai-vows-to-advance-Taiwan%E2%80%99s-defense-resilience
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