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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.
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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.
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.
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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)
