SA-TAIWAN Enews MAY 31ST, 2019 PUBLISHER: MATTHEW CHOU ISSUE 5
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Taipei Liaison Office in the RSA SA-TAIWAN eNews MAY 31ST, 2019 PUBLISHER: MATTHEW CHOU ISSUE 5 I, and the South African Government, have enormous appreciation for the contribution that the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has made to the commitment of the Govern- ment sector in the economic development in Africa. The ROC (Taiwan) further, made a gener- ous and much appreciated contribution to South Africa's transition to democracy . Statement by President Nelson Mandela—27 November 1996 MOFA Thanks Allies for Supporting Taiwan at WHA Four diplomatic allies spoke up for he said. Taiwan during the two-on-two debates held during the General Committee Luke Browne, St. Vincent and the and plenary session on Day 1 of the Grenadines minister of health, well- World Health Assembly (WHA) in Ge- ness and the environment, said there neva, according to the Ministry of For- is no principled basis for Taiwan’s ab- eign Affairs (MOFA). sence from the WHA, adding that its previous participation is an open ac- The people and government deeply knowledgement by China of an inabil- appreciate the backing of Honduras, ity to adequately represent the inter- Kingdom of Eswatini, Marshall Islands The strong support for Taiwan’s par- ests of Taiwan at the forum. and St. Vincent and Grenadines, the ticipation in the WHO is deeply ap- MOFA said. The support underscores preciated by the government and the Delegates from countries such as Aus- the importance of Taiwan’s WHA par- tralia, Canada, Guatemala, Japan, Pa- people. (CNA) ticipation and how Taiwan Can Help lau, Paraguay, and the U.S., also contribute to global health security, showed support for Taiwan. Among the ministry added. health matter and issue of basic hu- these, Alex Azar—U.S. secretary of man rights, adding that the mandate health and human services—said his Giampaolo Carmelo Rizzo, Honduras of the World Health Organisation country regrets Taiwan’s non- permanent representative to the U.N. (WHO) to delivering Health For All will invitation, adding that its 23 million Office in Geneva, said many countries never be fulfilled if Taiwan’s 23 million people deserve a voice just as much as can learn from Taiwan’s experience in people are left out. everyone else. ensuring the health and well-being of its people, providing humanitarian Kalani Kaneko, Marshall Islands minis- The WHA is the annual meeting of the assistance and improving global medi- ter of health and human services, governing body of the WHO. Taiwan is cal care coverage. urged the WHO to put political differ- excluded from the 72nd edition run- ences aside and place the world’s in- ning May 20-28 in Geneva at the re- Lizzy Nkosi, Kingdom of Eswatini minis- terests first. Taiwan needs to be in- quest of Beijing. (Source: Taiwan To- ter of health, said the participation of cluded in the WHA if the health secu- day) Taiwan in the WHA as an observer is a rity of all countries is to be maintained, Left: Competitors strut their stuff during a promotional event for the upcoming World Dance Sport Federation Grand Slam Latin in Taipei City. (CNA). Centre: The 2019 ATTA Taichung Interna- tional Travel Fair will take place at Taichung International Exhibition Centre from May 31 to June 3. (CNA). Right: Liao I-chiu, the 82-year-old prawn farming industry trailblazer from Taiwan, displays his Nikkei Asia Prizes science and technology award May 29 in Tokyo. (CNA) ISSUE 5 SA-TAIWAN ENEWS WHAT’S ON 2 Taiwan Cultural Festival The annual Taiwan Carnival was held at the Pretoria Chinese School earlier this month. Attended by hundreds of Taiwan- ese nationals, together with South Afri- can locals, the event which is organised each year by the Taiwanese Association in Southern Africa, once again high- lighted the rich tangible and intangible heritage and culture of Taiwan. Representative Chou took time to min- gle with the community. Representative Chou delivering his re- Representative Matthew Chou from the marks at the Taiwan Carnival. Taipei Liaison Office used the opportu- nity to explain the importance of the inclusion of Taiwan into the World Health Organisation (WHO). In his re- marks he said, 'I am proud to say that Taiwan has managed to get tuberculosis (TB) under control and I am eager to urge the SA government and all the health organisations in South Africa, and especially the WHO, to allow Taiwan to share its knowledge and expertise. I am sadly aware that TB is the biggest killer in Performers at the Taiwan Carnival. South Africa and I hope that all the peo- Taiwan can help South Africa and the ple of South Africa and the world can join world. hands and hearts to make the world a healthier and better place for all.' Many countries from the across the globe support Taiwan's bid for participa- tion in the WHO and this support was evident at the Carnival as many atten- dees signed a petition for Taiwan's inclu- sion in the international organisation. Performers at the Taiwan Carnival. The Carnival also offered an array of mouth-watering food stalls, original Tai- Taiwan can help South Africa and the wanese produce and products, tradi- world. tional performances and fun activities to keep the little ones busy. (Dominique Spalovsky) ISSUE 5 SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Headline News Page 3 Tsai Breaks Ground on Indigenous Submarine Facility in Kaohsiung weapons systems is a core component of Haihu and Hailung were purchased from this undertaking, she added. the Netherlands and commissioned in the late 1980s, while the Haipao and According to Tsai, promoting Taiwan’s Haishih are former U.S. Navy boats ac- defence industry also pays dividends in quired in the early 1970s. terms of heightened activity in related sectors. No stone will be left unturned in Under an agreement concluded in March protecting the nation and its 23 million 2017 by the Ministry of National De- people, as well as creating new opportu- fence, Taoyuan City-based National nities for local R&D talents, she said. Chung-Shan Institute of Science and President Tsai Ing-wen greets well- Technology and Kaohsiung- wishers before breaking ground on an Given Taiwan is an island country, Tsai headquartered CSBC Corporation, Tai- indigenous submarine production said, the government is working tire- wan, the first domestically built subma- facility in Kaohsiung City, southern lessly to bolster and integrate the mili- rine is expected to enter service within Taiwan. (Courtesy of Presidential Of- tary’s asymmetric combat capabilities. 10 years. fice) Submarines greatly increase Taiwan’s Tsai said as commander in chief, she will President Tsai Ing-wen broke ground on capacity in this regard, Tsai said, adding continue leading by example and ensur- an indigenous submarine production that deployment of the vessels off the ing Taiwan’s armed forces are well- facility in Kaohsiung City, southern Tai- north-eastern and south-western coast- equipped and meet operational stan- wan. lines will deter hostile forces from at- dards at all times (Source: Taiwan To- tempting to blockade or attack the coun- day) The government is beefing up national try. defence capabilities to safeguard cross- strait and regional peace and stability, At present, the ROC (Taiwan) navy oper- Tsai said. Development of home-grown ates four diesel-electric submarines. The TaiwanICDF, World Farmers’ Organisation Ink Cooperation Pact Taipei City-based International Coopera- Conference of the Parties to the U.N. tion and Development Fund Framework Convention on Climate (TaiwanICDF) and Rome-headquartered Change in Poland. World Farmers’ Organisation concluded a cooperative memorandum of under- According to Hsiang, around 60 percent standing in Luxembourg. of the nearly 100 projects under imple- mentation by its technical missions Signed by TaiwanICDF Secretary-General abroad deal with issues covered by the Timothy T. Y. Hsiang and WFO President pact. Outstanding results achieved over Theo De Jager on the sidelines of the many years can be shared with the WFO WFO General Assembly, the pact calls for and its member organisations so as to the two sides to jointly support farmers’ better address the impact and threat of organisations via capacity building activi- TaiwanICDF Secretary-General Timo- climate change, he said. ties. thy T. Y. Hsiang (right) and WFO Presi- dent Theo De Jager are all smiles fol- In response, De Jager praised Taiwan as Under the agreement, which runs until lowing the signing of a cooperative a role model when it comes to the devel- year-end 2021, the two sides will priori- memorandum of understanding in opment of farmers’ organisations, and tise promotional efforts utilising respec- said the WFO looks forward to working Luxembourg. (Courtesy of Tai- tive experience, know-how and skill sets. with TaiwanICDF across a broad spec- Taiwan’s successful track record in ad- wanICDF) trum of agriculture-related areas. vancing smart-climate agriculture and small-plot farming is expected to prove the global dialogue on agriculture and Established in 1996 under the Ministry of extremely beneficial. climate change. This is in line with the Foreign Affairs, TaiwanICDF is the na- goal of the Farmers Driven Climate tion’s foremost foreign assistance and One of the short-term objectives is Change Agenda, an initiative launched by cooperation organisation. (Source: Tai- strengthening farmers’ engagement in the WFO in late 2018 during the 24th wan Today) ISSUE 5 SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Business and Economics Page 4 CPC, Japan’s JERA Sign Deal to Co-Purchase LNG from Mozambique CPC Corporation, Taiwan, is partnering Collaboration with JERA will also with Japan’s JERA Co. Inc. on a long-term strengthen Taiwan-Japan exchanges in agreement to procure liquefied natural this field, lower costs, and provide gas from Mozambique, the state-run greater flexibility for both sides by facili- energy supplier announced.