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President Lai leads inaugural resilience committee meeting
President Lai Ching-te led the inaugural meeting of Taiwan’s Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee. The committee aims to enhance national resilience and disaster preparedness through phased goals and community-level actions.2024/09/27 10:15 -
Taiwan to train 50,000 disaster relief volunteers by 2025
Discover Taiwan’s initiative to train 50,000 Disaster Relief Volunteers by next year, enhancing community support and resilience in the face of frequent earthquakes and typhoons. Learn about the program’s impact and future plans.2024/09/05 17:13 -
Taiwan launches anti-fraud initiative with religious groups
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior and religious groups are joining forces in a unique anti-fraud initiative, aiming to strengthen public resilience against scams through faith-based advocacy and education.2024/08/21 13:20 -
Firefighters rescue seniors from Kaohsiung flood
Discover how Kaohsiung firefighters heroically evacuated elderly residents trapped by Typhoon Gaemi’s floods in Taiwan, showcasing community resilience amid disaster.2024/07/25 16:10 -
16 brave passengers to get free lifetime Taichung Metro ride
Discover how Taichung honors 16 brave passengers with lifetime metro rides after they confronted an attacker, showcasing community resilience and courage.2024/05/23 14:10 -
MAC slams Beijing for ’dollar diplomacy’ to sway Nauru
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) strongly condemns Beijing’s attempt to lure the Republic of Nauru into resuming diplomatic relations, accusing China of disrupting international order through "dollar diplomacy." The MAC criticizes China’s actions as an attempt to suppress Taiwan’s international status and sovereignty, despite its successful presidential election. Beijing’s attempts to snatch away Taiwan’s diplomatic allies will not earn it respect from the international community but will instead highlight Taiwan’s democratic achievements and contributions. The MAC calls on Beijing to stop this zero-sum thinking and emphasizes that the ROC government will continue to strengthen Taiwan’s resilience, unite society, and safeguard its international status and rights.2024/01/16 12:29 -
Taiwan thanks allies for support at COP28 side event
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses gratitude to ministers from five diplomatic allies for advocating for Taiwan at COP28. Leaders from Paraguay, Palau, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Tuvalu, and Eswatini voiced support for Taiwan at the World Climate Summit, marking another step forward for Taiwan’s international backing. Haiti’s Minister of Environment acknowledged Taiwan’s dedication to addressing climate change, while the Marshall Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade affirmed Taiwan’s deserving of observer status in such forums. Guatemala’s Minister of Environment and Natural Resources showcased Taiwan’s contributions to climate change efforts, and Nauru’s Deputy Minister of Climate Change & National Resilience appreciated Taiwan’s support for the Just Transition fund in the Pacific. Taiwan emphasizes its eagerness to work with allies and urges the global community to support its meaningful participation in the UNFCCC.2023/12/11 20:19 -
Enoch Wu discusses the rise of civil defense in Taiwan
Explore the insights of Enoch Wu, founder of the Forward Alliance, on the emerging civil defense movement in Taiwan. Amid increasing tensions and challenges, Wu highlights the critical role of community resilience and preparation in national defense.2023/11/25 19:13