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Education Minister Cheng Ying-Yao announced plans for English-only instruction in Taiwan’s elementary and middle school English classes. The policy aims to enhance language skills, but concerns arise over its impact on teachers and students.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Sports and Physical Education gains bipartisan support and could be established next year. Deputy Education Minister Chang Liao Wan-chien emphasizes the government’s commitment to young athletes.

Discover how Taiwan’s Paralympic team surpasses its previous performance with a silver and bronze medal already secured. Deputy Minister of Education Chang Liao Wan-chien visits France to support the athletes and discuss international cooperation.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s consideration of purchasing Olympic broadcast rights, as Deputy Minister of Education Chang Liao Wan-chien opens discussions following the nation’s success in Paris 2024. Learn more about the government’s response to public demand for accessible Olympic coverage.

Discover how François Wu, the new Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan, plans to enhance Taiwan-Europe relations and his pivotal role in supporting Taiwanese athletes at Tokyo 2020.

Starting in September, Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of Education announced that children aged three to 12 in kindergartens and elementary schools will receive domestically produced milk, with soy milk available for those with lactose intolerance. The initiative aims for a twice-weekly supply and includes plans for remote schools to receive long-life milk if necessary.

Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Education plans to support universities and colleges with electricity costs amid Taipower’s cancellation of price concessions. Learn about sustainable campus initiatives.

Discover the highlights of Prime Minister Terrance Drew’s visit to Taiwan, including discussions on strengthening ties in education, agriculture, technology, and more. Learn about the shared democratic values and future cooperation plans between Taiwan and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Discover how Taiwan’s Minister of Culture, Lee Yuan, plans to transform youth education by lowering the Culture Points age to 13, aiming to foster early cultural engagement.

Explore the strengthening of Taiwan-Kosovo relations as former Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti visits Taiwan, aiming to foster deeper ties in democracy, economy, and education. This significant visit, marked by discussions on cooperation and shared democratic values, underscores both nations’ commitment to advancing bilateral relations and international participation.

Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen expresses relief and happiness over the resolution of the planned strike by EVA Air pilots. An agreement was reached between the pilots union and the company, averting the strike during the Lunar New Year period. Premier Chen visited a private AnKang education and nursing institution in Taoyuan City, presenting special meal funds and New Year grab bags ahead of the holidays.

The 22nd annual Taiwan International Science Fair opened at the National Taiwan Science Education Center, featuring 630 teachers and students from 27 countries presenting 211 top projects. The fair focuses on international exchange and sharing, with extended event duration to accommodate foreign participants. Activities include expert talks, workshops, a science tour, and a cultural night. Minister of Education Pan Wen-chung praised Taiwan’s young scientists and highlighted the fair’s growing influence as one of Asia’s top science fairs. The event saw a record number of participating nations, demonstrating the ministry’s mission to educate students globally.

Taiwan’s diplomatic ties with Nauru, its South Pacific ally, have been severed, reducing Taiwan’s diplomatic partners to 12. Taiwan and Nauru first established diplomatic relationships on May 4, 1980, with a brief interruption from 2002 to 2005 when Nauru switched allegiance to Beijing. Efforts by the then-Taiwanese Foreign Minister Mark Chen and Nauruan President Ludwig Scotty revived the ties. The current Nauruan president, David Adeang, received congratulations from the Taiwanese ambassador stationed in Nauru. Taiwan and Nauru have collaborated in various areas, including infrastructure construction, public health, clean energy, education, climate change, information technology, agriculture and fishing, and naval patrol. Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies include the Marshall Islands, Palau, Tuvalu, Eswatini, the Holy See, Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent.

The Minister of Education, Pan Wen-chung, has announced measures to ensure school safety following a brutal throat-slitting incident at a New Taipei City school. Premier Chen Chien-jen has directed the education ministry to provide psychological aid for students and staff, as well as enhance personnel and funding. Representatives from the Judicial Yuan, six municipalities, civil organizations, teachers, and parents will collaborate to prevent future tragedies. The government plans to reevaluate counseling and assessment mechanisms in intermediary education. Additionally, the potential addition of security staff in schools is being discussed. The assailant student has been detained, and the investigation will proceed according to the Juvenile Justice Act.

The National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) has decided to stop accepting students into its Industrial Education department starting from the 2025 academic term, but will retain its master’s and doctoral programs. The Office of Academic Affairs at NTNU has proposed three solutions to protect students’ educational rights, including offering guidance for transfers, continuing to offer courses, and extending the limit on student enrollments. The department will also continue to offer three specialized courses to cultivate future educators. The rights of the department’s teachers and assistants will not be affected, and existing teachers can continue teaching in the master’s and doctoral programs. Administrative Deputy Minister Lin Teng-chiao of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) hopes that the department can collaborate with other departments to cultivate industrial education teachers in the future, despite the department’s transformation into research-oriented programs.

Taiwan’s Minister of Science and Technology Council (MOST) has acknowledged the country’s investments in high-temperature plasma and fusion research. While recognizing the potential of collaborating with overseas partners for the development of fusion power plants, the Minister stated that the current high cost of research funds makes it unfeasible at present. The issue was raised during an inquiry at the Executive Yuan Education and Culture Committee by Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) legislator Jang Chyi-lu, who expressed concerns about Taiwan’s ability to invest in nuclear fusion research. Jang highlighted the global interest in fusion power as a clean energy source. The Minister confirmed that Taiwan is actively advancing in controlled fusion research, particularly in magnetic confinement fusion, which aids in reducing carbon emissions. However, he cautioned that commercializing nuclear fusion may take 20 to 30 years. Kuomintang legislator Cheng Li-wun pointed out that the budget allocated for net-zero emissions research this year is significantly larger than the funds allocated for nuclear fusion research. Minister Wu acknowledged that Taiwan’s investment efforts in this area are conservative compared to other countries but did not rule out the possibility of participating in future global research opportunities.

Taiwan’s Minister of Education, Pan Wen-chung, has announced plans to review universities’ proposals to adjust their departmental structures in February and March next year. Pan emphasized the importance of cultivating talents in the humanities, social sciences, and engineering for the nation’s development, regardless of the current industrial state. Concerns have arisen over the potential closure of Shih Hsin University’s Department of Chinese Literature by the 2025 academic year and rumors of Aletheia University’s Department of Taiwanese Literature ceasing operations. Pan stated that universities have the right to ponder their future development and adjust departments, but changes should be approved by university board meetings and involve adequate communication within university governance. Additionally, the Ministry of Education has launched an initiative allowing university students to earn credits in areas of interest and have them documented in their diplomas. According to the Ministry’s statistics, there were a total of 846 arts and humanities departments among bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in the 2024 academic year. During the period from 2020 to 2024, 65 new departments were established, 45 stopped recruiting, and nine merged.

The National Development Council (NDC) Minister, Kung Ming-hsin, spoke at the inauguration press event for Talent Taiwan, emphasizing its commitment to attracting global talent and addressing issues related to living and education in Taiwan. The center aims to provide one-stop services and will launch an exclusive website by the end of the year. The NDC is actively working to strengthen international talent recruitment to meet industry demands in the post-pandemic era. The NDC’s workforce goals include attracting 400,000 foreign workers by 2030 to position Taiwan as a key global economic powerhouse. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education (EDU), Talent Taiwan plans to attract overseas students for long-term stays, making Taiwan a top destination for studying and career pursuits.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education unveils amendments to address the rising issue of campus bullying. The draft emphasizes separating investigation procedures and broadening the definition of bullying. Learn more about the efforts to combat bullying in Taiwan.

Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an embarked on an official visit to Singapore on July 5, where he engaged in discussions with Singaporean officials regarding the promotion of bilingual education, digitalization, and urban development. The visit aimed to foster mutual learning and collaboration between Taipei City and Singapore.