Taiwan, US stage 2nd Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue

According to the TAIWAN TODAY, The second Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue wrapped up Nov. 23, underscoring the commitment of the like-minded partners to continue expanding trade and investment ties.

Staged virtually from Taipei and Washington, the event was led by Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua, Minister of Science and Technology Wu Tsung-tsong and U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, respectively.

Taiwan, US stage 2nd Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue. (Photo / Provided by the MOFA)

Other high-profile participants included Vice Foreign Minister Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Deputy Economic Minister Chen Chern-chyi and American Institute in Taiwan Director Sandra Oudkirk.

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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the dialogue centered on cooperation in areas and issues of mutual concern spanning economic coercion; digital economy and 5G, or next-generation, network security; supply chains; and science and technology.

The Taiwan and U.S. delegations agreed to enhance cooperation in ensuring long-term supply chain resilience to promote post-pandemic recovery, prosperity and stability, especially in clean energy, public health and semiconductors, the MOFA said.

Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue rounded off. (Photo / Provided by the MOFA)

The two sides also agreed to convene the Digital Economy Forum in 2022, with a focus on 5G network security, Open Radio Access Network and free flow of information, as well as organize the inaugural in-person science and technology meeting next year in Taipei under the Taiwan-U.S. Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement.

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In a tweet on its official Twitter account, the MOFA said “The 2nd Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue is done & dusted! MOEA Minister Wang, MOST Minister Wu & @State_E led #Taiwan-#US talks on supply chain resilience, economic coercion, digital economy, #5G network security & science & technology.” (SFC-E)