Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim called for continued collaboration from Global Cooperation and Training Framework members on artificial intelligence governance, energy transition, humanitarian relief efforts and supply chain security to jointly address the challenges brought by authoritarian expansion, climate change and widespread disinformation.
The Presidential Office said that Hsiao made the remarks at the GCTF 10th Anniversary High-Level Commemorative Roundtable Oct. 23 in Taipei City. The vice president expressed gratitude to the U.S. for continuous support of free, open and rules-based international order; to Japan for playing a leading role in disaster relief and marine security; to Australia for its energy transition and environmental sustainability work; and welcomed Canada, which became an official partner last year.
Over the past decade, workshop discussions encompassed issues such as cybersecurity, democratic governance, public health and women’s empowerment, with a common goal of deepening societal resilience. Hsiao said Taiwan’s role in the GCTF demonstrated its reliability as an active member of the global community, adding that she hoped to see the framework expand to incorporate more civil society partners, youth organizations and think tanks.
Yang Wan-ying, professor in political science at National Chengchi University, hosted the roundtable. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that speakers included Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung; Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan; Kazuyuki Katayama, head of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association; Robert Fergusson, Australia’s representative in Taiwan; and Marie-Louise Hannan, executive director of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei.
More than 90 events have been held since the framework’s inception in 2015, the ministry said, adding that they have drawn more than 10,000 participants from over 130 countries. (POC-E)
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The Presidential Office said that Hsiao made the remarks at the GCTF 10th Anniversary High-Level Commemorative Roundtable Oct. 23 in Taipei City. The vice president expressed gratitude to the U.S. for continuous support of free, open and rules-based international order; to Japan for playing a leading role in disaster relief and marine security; to Australia for its energy transition and environmental sustainability work; and welcomed Canada, which became an official partner last year.
Over the past decade, workshop discussions encompassed issues such as cybersecurity, democratic governance, public health and women’s empowerment, with a common goal of deepening societal resilience. Hsiao said Taiwan’s role in the GCTF demonstrated its reliability as an active member of the global community, adding that she hoped to see the framework expand to incorporate more civil society partners, youth organizations and think tanks.
Yang Wan-ying, professor in political science at National Chengchi University, hosted the roundtable. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that speakers included Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung; Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan; Kazuyuki Katayama, head of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association; Robert Fergusson, Australia’s representative in Taiwan; and Marie-Louise Hannan, executive director of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei.
More than 90 events have been held since the framework’s inception in 2015, the ministry said, adding that they have drawn more than 10,000 participants from over 130 countries. (POC-E)
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