This is a great piece on why Americans should care more about Taiwan & highlights our country’s progressive culture, advanced technology, developed transportation, & more. I agree more can be done to increase global awareness & @NextGenTaiwan strives to show that #TaiwanCanLead
I condemn the actions of the #Tatmadaw against the National League for Democracy and specifically Aung San Suu Kyi. Domestic stability within the #IndoPacific countries is important for the security of the entire region, and we ought to speak up against the events in 🇲🇲!
Despite these imperfections, we should strive to buttress democracy in Myanmar, rather than support those who seek to, yet again, disassemble it entirely. The November 2020 #elections have been an important step toward building a democratic society in the country. [🧵3/4]
The 🇲🇲 democracy has been largely imperfect. It would be foolish to oversee the tragic plight of #Rohingya Muslims-allegedly the biggest instance of #ethniccleansing since WWII. ASSK's record on #FreedomOfThePress is also concerning in 💡of at least 29 arrests of journos. [🧵2/4]
Visiting the amazingly ornate Baofu Temple in Yonghe. The temple is dedicated to Pó-seng Tāi-tè (保生大帝), a patron deity for physicians and pharmacists. Great place to reflect upon the tireless efforts of #frontline medical personnel shielding #Taiwan from #COVID19. 🙇♂️
Excited to attend the opening of a new 🇮🇱 restaurant in Yonghe. MASSA whips up delightfully creamy hummus and crispy falafel! Israel and Taiwan collaborate in 🔑 areas such #cybersecurity, but we also oughta strengthen #publicdiplomacy & #fooddiplomacy 🥑facebook.com/MASSATAIWAN/
There is a lot of potential for more comprehensive relations between 🇹🇼 and the #Visegrád Four! Other than 🇨🇿🇸🇰 ties, I recognize the importance of recent developments with 🇵🇱+🇭🇺: @prezydentpl's signing of the agreement on judicial cooperation & 🇹🇼🇭🇺 #education cooperation MOU.
In May 2020 🇹🇼&🇸🇰 inked an agreement on expanding exchanges in #culture, centered on promotion of #forestry-related activities&environmental #conservation-pivotal areas for 2 countries with great #outdoors! 🚵⛰
An official visit would further expand the scope of our cooperation!
🇹🇼🤝🇨🇿🤝🇪🇺 The visit of the Czech delegation led by @Vystrcil_Milos laid the foundation for closer Taiwan-EU ties. I welcome the prediction of @CEIAS_eu that Bratislava may soon follow Prague's suit!
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Rich countries also need to consider the clear economic benefits of speeding the distribution on a 🌏 basis due to their dependence on #SupplyChains that include unvaccinated countries! As we face this unprecedented collective challenge, there's no room for myopic self-interest.
Fighting the #COVID19 pandemic in our globalized world has to be a collective effort. And yet, the elites of the Global North don't seem to have gotten the memo.
80,000,000 #COVIDVaccination doses have gone out — but only 55 in a low-income country! vox.com/2021/1/29/22253908/r…
We're chuffed to have @audreyt, one of the best & brightest, headlining our Insight section. Each month, #Taiwan's🇹🇼 digital minister will share advancements in open government, social innovation & youth affairs from the @TaiwanPDIS forge. #LLAP🖖
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Take 5🕔 with me, @audreyt, & read my debut column for @CWM_en.
Each month I’ll share insights on #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 open government, social innovation & youth engagement.
Connectivity🔗, courage & creativity are The Path to the Future.
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