關於 china electricity shortage ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

1222紐約時報

*【國會通過龐大的冠狀病毒紓困方案】
國會以壓倒性多數通過了9000億美元的刺激計劃，這將為數十億美元的家庭和企業提供解決之道，以應對這種流行病的經濟和健康影響。財政部長努勤表示，6百美元的直接付款最早可能在下週開始送達每個美國人。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/us/politics/coronavirus-stimulus-deal.html

*【美國侯任總統拜登電視直播接種新冠疫苗】
拜登週一在德拉瓦州紐華克市的一間醫院裡接受了接種，向美國人傳達了一個資訊：疫苗是安全的。他感謝了醫務工作者，稱他們為英雄，同時也對川普政府在“曲速行動”中做出的貢獻表示感謝，該行動有助於快速提供疫苗。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/us/biden-coronavirus-vaccine.html

*【因擔心變異病毒傳播，歐洲多國切斷和英國的往來】
英國幾乎與歐洲其他地區隔絕，大約40個國家禁止往來的航班和火車，法國港口停止了貨運，試圖阻止冠狀病毒變異跨越英吉利海峽。而這突如其來的混亂，使英國變得孤立無助，遊客被滯留在機場，民眾而限制在家中。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/world/europe/coronavirus-variant-uk.html

*【歐盟批准輝瑞疫苗，為推廣接種奠定基礎】
歐盟週一做出了這一具有里程碑意義的決定，準備開始向其27個成員國中的4.1億公民發放疫苗。在歐盟範圍內購買、批准和分發疫苗的行動非常複雜，帶有濃厚的政治色彩、風險巨大。而英國出現的新冠變種也帶來了新的挑戰。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/world/europe/eu-coronavirus-vaccine.html

*【英國出現新冠病毒變種意味著什麼？】
英國官員稱該變種傳播更快，該國部分地區已經進入3月以來最嚴格的封鎖狀態。這一變種的傳染性究竟有多高？可能對剛推出的疫苗演化出抗性嗎？科學家們給出了一些解答。
https://cn.nytimes.com/health/20201221/coronavirus-britain-variant/

*【Covid-19實時更新】
#由驚見冠狀病毒變種在英國蔓延，紐約州州長古莫宣布，英國航空，維珍航空和達美航空已同意要求從登機的乘客從英國飛往紐約的航班負冠狀病毒測試結果。華盛頓州州長Jay Inslee下令，來自英國和南非的旅客必須接受14天的隔離。他說，旅行公告可能會增加更多的國家。
#當世界試圖遏制該病毒的新菌株時，人們對它已經傳播了多遠提出了疑問。現在還不知道政府這次行動是否足夠快，並且關於新發現的變體的真實傳播性還有許多疑問，但很明顯它已經傳播了一段時間。9月20日，在英格蘭東南部的肯特市發現了第一起案件。到11月，大約四分之一的案件都和新變種有關。
#加州建立了方艙醫院，考慮隨著病毒數量的增長而實行定量配給。
#武裝抗議者周一試圖闖入奧勒岡州議會大廈，遭到防暴人員的襲擊，因為在該州因冠狀病毒限製而日趨緊張的情況下，議員們聚集在一起舉行為期一天的特別會議。
#香港警方逮捕一名逃離醫院的新冠患者。這名63歲的患者從醫院隔離病房逃離後，引發全城追捕。衛生當局說，這名患者上週五趁醫生和護士忙於處理其他病人時溜走，54個小時後被逮捕。目前，香港正忙於應對第四波感染浪潮，對感染者及密切接觸者實施嚴格的檢疫和隔離要求。自疫情暴發以來，香港共報告了8237例確診病例，130例死亡病例。
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/12/21/world/covid-19-coronavirus?_ga=2.29032952.530929696.1608620621-1305779676.1608620621#hong-kong-police-arrest-a-coronavirus-patient-who-fled-the-hospital

*【Moderna的冠狀病毒疫苗開始運抵全美應變醫院】
美國確診病例達到1800萬，在12月16日超過1700萬僅僅五天，病例仍在增長，週一的新病例總數至少為201,720，至少有1,960例新死亡。大約有600萬劑新授權的Moderna疫苗被運往全國3,700多個地點，此外，上週開始主要向醫療保健工作者分發的近300萬劑輝瑞-BioNTech疫苗也有所增加。根據疾病控制與預防中心的數據，截至週一早晨，已使用614117劑。
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/12/21/world/covid-19-coronavirus

*【拜登時代，美中關係會如何變化？】
登上任時正值美中關係處於幾十年來的最低點，他面臨著關稅、人權、科技冷戰等多重問題。時報召集了一個線上專家小組，討論兩國關係的現狀和未來四年的前瞻。
https://cn.nytimes.com/business/20201221/us-china-relations-debate/

*【“整個城市都是黑的“：中國多地為何限電？】
由於中國經濟從新冠病毒大流行中迅速恢復以及出乎意料的低溫天氣，電力需求出現了激增，中國的大片地區今年冬天紛紛限制用電。至少有三個省的官員已下達了關閉街燈、停開電梯、禁用空調等限制能源使用的通知，並警告可能會出現煤炭短缺。這些極端措施暴露出中國能源領域可能面臨的長期問題。許多居民也對這些限制措施感到焦慮和不滿。
https://cn.nytimes.com/china/20201222/china-electricity-coal-shortage/

*【香港活動人士羅冠聰在英國尋求政治庇護】
現年27歲的羅冠聰於今年6月、新國安法實施前夕逃至倫敦。他週一表示，自己已在英國申請政治庇護。如果獲得批准，將很可能激化英國與中國的緊張關係。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/world/asia/nathan-law-hong-kong-uk-political-asylum.html

*【中國計畫在春節前為5000萬人接種新冠疫苗】
衛健委在12月15日與各省官員的電話會議上制定了這一雄心勃勃的目標，預計在春節期間，中國將有數億人出行。上海疫苗專家陶黎納在接受採訪時稱，5000萬這一數位是根據對 "重點人群 "的初步評估得出的估計，這些人將優先接種疫苗。中國尚未披露處於後期測試階段的五種疫苗的安全和療效資料，其快速推廣也引發了一些不願接種者的不滿。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/world/china-aims-to-vaccinate-50-million-people-by-mid-february.html

*【菲律賓員警開槍打死平民引發公憤】
在一段視頻中，北部省份打拉的一名非當值警員與鄰居就使用自製噪音器的問題發生了激烈的爭執，他對這名婦女和她的成年兒子說：“我現在就幹掉你們。”隨後他舉起手槍打死了兩人。視頻迅速在社交媒體和新聞媒體上傳播開來，引發了人們對菲律賓政府及員警暴力的憤怒浪潮。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/world/asia/philippines-police-shooting-video.html?

*【納瓦爾尼稱俄羅斯特工承認密謀對其毒殺】
週一，這位從神經毒劑中恢復過來的俄羅斯反對派領導人公佈了一段電話錄音：他打電話給一名俄羅斯情報官員，並誘騙其承認通過在納瓦爾尼內褲上投毒以實施殺害的陰謀。開源調查機構確認該男子為俄羅斯聯邦安全局的化學武器專家，但沒有獨立信源證實納瓦爾尼與他有過談話。
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/world/europe/russia-navalny-poisoning-putin.html

Provinces in China including Zhejiang, Hunan and Jiangxi have issued rare orders limiting the usage of electricity, with Chinese media reporting the electricity shortage may last for the entire winter.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3gWNlLf

踏入寒冬，浙江、湖南、江西等多地突然宣佈要「限電」。這問題成為了近日內地輿論焦點之一，不少報道認為與中國停止向澳洲購買媒炭所致，但官方說法是冬季用電過量及工業用電達高峯造成。
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【EUROPEAN Innovation Week to be held in Taiwan for technology and business collaboration】


The European Commission, the Bureau of Foreign Trade in Taiwan (BOFT), and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) will jointly host European Innovation Week on 1-5 June, 2020 at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) and Taipei Nangang Exibition Center, Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1).


There will be seminars covering various trending topics, including smart manufacturing, smart transportation, robotics, energy, medical equipment, space technology and 5G, as well as discussions on EU's 2020 outlook.


In addition, there will be matchmaking and networking events to facilitate collaborations between EU and Taiwan companies and research institutes. A business matchmaking event will be held on 3 June during COMPUTEX TAIPEI.


Don’t miss the biggest event in Taiwan-EU technology and business.
👉Register for the matchmaking event at: https://eu-taiwan-2020.b2match.io/. Additional information will be made available in April.


🌏TAITRA overseas offices in Europe:
https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…
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【MEDICAL TAIWAN to showcase complete health ecosystem】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-26


The global market for medical hygiene products, applications, services, and manufacturing has grown significantly in recent years. The mounting impact of the #COVID-19 outbreak has further generated a global surge in demands for epidemic prevention supplies.

Wearing face masks and maintaining hand sanitation are among the most effective ways to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. In an effort to meet domestic demands, early on during the outbreak, the Taiwan government took swift and proactive initiative to work with industries to boost face mask production. In early March, after just a short few weeks, Taiwan will become the second largest face mask manufacturing country.


In addition to face masks, global demands for other epidemic prevention products are growing as well, including consumable alcohol cotton pads, protective clothing, forehead thermometers, medical gloves, infrared sensors, hygiene and disinfecting products. Meanwhile, demands for smart medical devices or equipment have also increased significantly.


TAITRA will hold 台灣國際醫療暨健康照護展 Medical Taiwan on 11-13 June at the TaiNEX 2 exhibition hall. MEDICAL TAIWAN is a one stop platform that showcases a complete health ecosystem in the B2B medical and health industry. In 2019, the show generated a total attendance of over 50,000 visits from 47 countries or regions. Attendance is expected to grow by a further 5% this year.


In conjunction with MEDICAL TAIWAN, Taiwan Medical Component & Manufacturing Expo (MCMEX) will be offering the most comprehensive medical supply chain for medical manufacturing.
In addition, in the Smart Medical Area, there will be most innovative medical robots, telecare Solutions, Wearable Technologies, and medical devices with IoT Applications.


For more info: https://www.medicaltaiwan.com.tw/en_US/index.html

Being a global ICT powerhouse with one of the best health care systems in the world, Taiwan delivers incredible offers in the medical and health industry. MEDICAL TAIWAN is an event that you simply cannot miss. For inquiries, please contact a TAITRA overseas office near you.

▶ #TAITRA overseas offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

▶As of today, Wednesday Feb 26, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 81,006 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 32 confirmed cases were reported in Taiwan, with 1 case deceased, 5 cases fully recovered, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to recovery.
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【TAITRA committed to safeguard event and exhibition participants at all venues】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-25
In response to the global covid-19 outbreak, Taiwan took comprehensive and effective measures to protect the health of the public. Taiwan was among the first countries to take early measures to prevent the virus from spreading. In curbing the virus early on, so far a total of 31 cases have been identified, all of which were imported or close contact cases. The risk of infection to international travelers on the island is considered low to minimal.

TAITRA is conducting all events in full and stringent compliance with health and safety regulations. Full measures to ensure the health and safety of exhibitors and visitors are being enforced at all TAITRA venues, including Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 1 & Hall 2 (TaiNEX 1&2), and Taipei International Convention Center (TICC).
The specific measures include:

📌Visitors body temperature control
✓ All visitors (including exhibition workers to the loading docks or parking areas) entering the venues, will have their temperature checked for signs of fever, with infrared thermometer or be guided to go through fully-automatic infrared thermal imaging sensors.
✓ Those who have fevers are not allowed to enter the venues.

📌At the venues
✓ Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are available at every entry as well as needed areas.
✓ Elevators and escalators are sanitized daily, and floor, toilets, corridors, public areas, and air-conditioned rooms are disinfected with diluted bleach or alcohol water every week.
✓ Forced air circulation three times a day to increase indoor air ventilation and accelerate air circulation inside the venues.
✓ Epidemic prevention information or notice board is placed or broadcasted on the display panels for visitors.

📌Organizer staff
✓ All staff encountering visitors must implement self -health management and have their temperature taken every day, and wear facemasks while working.
✓ During large events, extra staff are sent for checkpoints at the entrances, exits, and needed areas for anti-epidemic prevention services.

📌Participant and visitor health
✓ When attending events, all are advised to wear masks and wash their hands or disinfect their hands frequently with hand sanitizer. If a visitor’s temperature is higher than 37.5 degrees Celsius, they can receive on-site assistance immediately.
✓ At large tradeshows, medical staff are stationed nearby.
✓ Anyone displaying symptoms of the novel coronavirus – or any other disease or illness – can expect the highest standards of medical assistance from Taiwan’s world leading healthcare and medical system.

TAITRA is actively implementing all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors and exhibitors. International visitors can rest assured when visiting Taiwan for events. TAITRA’s overseas offices are ready to assist with all related inquiries.

▶For the latest regulations for international visitors, please reach out to TAITRA overseas offices or see the following website:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-5081-c06dc-2.html

▶For info on TAITRA overseas offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

▶As of today, Tuesday Feb 25, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 80,139 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 31 confirmed cases were reported in Taiwan, with 1 case deceased, 5 cases fully recovered, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to recovery.
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【Taiwan’s cultural and creative industries continue to flourish during the COVID-19 outbreak】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-24

While the #COVID-19 epidemic has continued to spread globally, the delay in the start days of many business operations and schools after the winter break and holidays, in conjunction with various quarantine measures taken internationally, have led to a new wave of business opportunities in the cultural and creative industries.

Specifically, with the fast development of internet and communication technologies, the popularity of physical stores and public areas of entertainment and leisure have reduced and been increasingly replaced by the " digital home economy, " including a growing number of online and mobile applications of products and services in the fields of entertainment, gaming, streaming media, custom-design, home shopping, and a variety of digital content.

🇹🇼Taiwan, while being a global ICT powerhouse, has also continued to flourish in the cultural and creative industries. The total number of innovative companies in these sectors in 2018 was 64,401, a 1.82% increase compared with the previous year. The total sales revenue was NT$879.82 billion, an increase of 5.22%, growing at almost twice the rate of Taiwan's GDP, and accounting for 4.80% of GDP in 2018.

TAITRA will hold a Taiwan Cultural and Creative Industry Matchmaking Event on April 22-23 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1.

This is a great business opportunity to meet one-on-one with Taiwan’s most interesting product and service providers in the cultural and creative fields, and will cover the following domains:

▶ Online video game products and services
▶ Digital content – animation products and services
▶ Intellectual Property (IP) licensing
▶ Printing design products and services
▶ Fine arts and crafts products

Giftionery & Culture Creative, Taipei (Taipei International gift, stationary & culture creative show) will also be held on April 23 – 26 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. For more information: https://www.giftionery.net/en_US/index.html

🔔 Our overseas branch offices will help you with any enquiries.
For information on overseas branch offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

🔔 As of today, Monday Feb 24, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 79,440 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 30 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining cases in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.

🔔 The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (74) and Macau (10), is 77,234 , followed by 2 cruise ships currently in international conveyance (692), Republic of Korea (763), Italy (152), Japan (147), Singapore (89), Iran (43), Thailand (35), United States of America (35), Taiwan (28), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), France (12).
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【Taiwan’s top smart fitness solutions for boosting energy and well-being】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-21


Given the ongoing #COVID-19 outbreak, it has become even more important to keep one’s immune system up and healthy.

According to the World Health Organization, adults should maintain moderate daily physical activity in order to enhance muscular strength and physical wellness. Doctors also urged that during the epidemic prevention period, regular exercising at home can help increase immunity and resist getting sick.

#Taiwan 🇹🇼exported US$2.12 billion worth of 🤾‍♂️sporting goods in 2019, up 9.29% from 2018. A significant amount of the increase was driven by the growing fitness and sporting equipment market. Brands from Taiwan are among the top industry players in the world, including Johnson, Dyaco, and SportsArt Fitness, Inc.


This year, #TAITRA will hold the #TaiSPO tradeshow (together with #TAIPEI CYCLE) on 14-16 May at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2). It is one of the most complete and innovative platforms in the global sporting and fitness industry. The 3-day exhibition will feature A Smart Sport Pavilion to showcase the most innovative sports technologies, as well as the Taiwan Excellence Award Pavilion.

👉See more info: https://www.taispo.com.tw/en_US/index.html

Among the most popular and innovative 2020 TAIWAN Excellence award winners are:
1⃣Verde Treadmill - The first ever treadmill capable of harnessing 75% of human energy and converting it to electricity.
https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en/award/product/109328

2⃣Cycle Boxer - A breakthrough product featuring a combination of boxing and pedaling for those after a fun and challenging workout.
https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en/award/product/109062

3⃣Climbmill - Designed for the fitness enthusiast who wants to burn calories while toning body with every step.
https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en/award/product/109578

🔔TAITRA overseas branch offices will help you with your enquiries.
Our global offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

🔔As of today, Friday Feb. 21, 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 76,795 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 26 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.

***The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (67) and Macau (10), is 75,619, followed by 2 cruise ships currently in international conveyance (635), Republic of Korea (156), Japan (97), Singapore (84), Thailand (35), Taiwan (26), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of America (15), France (12).

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【Taiwan offers automobile industry solution during COVID-19 outbreak】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-20


The global #COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the global automobile industry supply chain, causing auto makers and their suppliers to curtail or cease production due to a lack of parts.

Taiwan plays a crucial role in producing high-quality and diversified auto parts, and Taiwanese suppliers specialize in offering customized solutions to fit different needs. In 2019, Taiwan exported US$7 billion worth of auto products globally.

TAITRA will hold the Taipei AMPA / Autotronics Taipei/ Motorcycle Taiwan on April 15-18. The 3-in-1 event includes Taipei AMPA, Autotronics Taipei, and Motorcycle Taiwan. Ranked as one of the top 2 shows in Asia for automobile, motorcycle parts and accessories, it is one of the best business platforms in the global automobile supply chain.

This year, Taipei AMPA will also introduce a new ✨“Automobile Lighting” ✨area where more than 100 exhibitors are to showcase their latest automobile lighting products. Visitors can meet Taiwanese suppliers in 1-on-1 Procurement Meetings and attend a variety of forums.


👉 More info: https://www.taipeiampa.com.tw/en_US/index.html.
All events and activities held by TAITRA for international visitors are conducted in full and stringent compliance with health and safety regulations and there is no danger posed to exhibitions venues in Taiwan.
TAIPEI AMPA exhibition venues, including Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 1 & Hall 2, will enforce full measures to ensure hygiene and sanitation. Measures taken to control spread of the coronavirus include the following:
📢 All exhibition areas are disinfected regularly, and personnel and visitors are suggested to wear masks and checked for signs of fever with infrared temperature sensors and forehead thermometers.
📢 Medical staff are stationed on each floor of the exhibition hall and hand sanitizers are available in public areas.


👥Our overseas branch offices will help you with any enquiries. For info on overseas branch offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…
▶As of today, Thursday Feb 20, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 75,823 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 24 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.
▶The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (65) and Macau (10), is 74,727, followed by a cruise ship currently in international conveyance (621), Republic of Korea (104), Singapore (84), Japan (84), Thailand (35), Taiwan (24), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of America (15), France (12).
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【Taiwan to be the 2nd largest surgical mask producer】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-19
Facing a worldwide supply shortage of surgical masks during the global #COVID-19 outbreak, the Taiwan government, fast collaborating with local industry technology research institutes as well as smart-machinery & automation sectors, will increase mask production to meet the demand domestically, and in the process turn Taiwan into the 2nd largest surgical mask producer in the world✨.


The collaboration with industry sectors has effectively reduced the production cycle of mask equipment from 2 months to 1 week and completed 60 production lines from six months to just one month, ready to produce 10 million pieces per day by the end of February to early March.


🇹🇼Taiwan plays a crucial role in global machine tool industry🔧. Taiwan is the 7th largest machine tool maker, with 80% of products exported to 138 countries. The exported value stood at 3.06 billion U.S dollar in 2019, making Taiwan the 5th largest machine tool exporter in the world.


🇹🇼Taiwan’s machinery clusters are based in #Taichung, with over 1,500 machine tool makers and 10,000 satellite firms nearby, enabling flexible production, specialties sharing, and short lead times. Such comprehensive and high-density clusters also made Taiwan’s machine tools industries highly competitive and customer-oriented, offering high quality products through efficient and cost-effective operations.


In recent years, a growing number of machinery manufacturers are making the leap to smart machinery production, utilizing a combination of automation technology, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI).


TAITRA will hold SOURCING TAIWAN 2020- a sourcing event featuring quality suppliers of Machinery x Hand tool x Bicycle x Automotive electronics on July 15th (Wednesday) in Taichung where important industry clusters are based.

Our overseas branch offices will help you with any enquiries. For info on overseas branch offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

▶As of today, Wednesday Feb 19, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 75,277 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 23 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.

▶The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (62) and Macau (10), is 74,329, followed by a cruise ship currently in international conveyance (542), Singapore (81), Japan (74), Republic of Korea (51), Thailand (35), Taiwan (23), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of America (15), France (12).
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【TAITRA renews event schedule amid global outbreak】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-18

To ensure the health and safety of visitors and exhibitors during the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak, TAITRA has been working closely with the government and industries to implement the necessary contingency plans. One such measure is to calibrate the schedule of events to more appropriate time frames.

The following is an updated list of schedules:
▶ 台北國際自行車展 Taipei Cycle Show (March 4-7)Rescheduled to May 14-16
▶ Taispo台北體育用品展(March 5-7)Rescheduled to May 14-16
▶ Taiwan Int'l Boat Show 台灣國際遊艇展 (March 12-15)Rescheduled.


🤔Event date is yet to be confirmed.
🔔 Taipei AMPA / Autotronics Taipei/ Motorcycle Taiwan (April 15-18)To be held on schedule
🔔#AutoTronics Taipei (April 15-18) As Above
🔔#MOTORCYCLE TAIWAN (April 15-18)As Above
🔔 2020年馬來西亞銀髮健康照護展AGExpo (April 16-19) To be held on schedule
🔔 Fastener Taiwan 台灣國際扣件展 (April 21-23)
Rescheduled to Oct. 14-16
🔔 台北國際禮品暨文具展 Giftionery Taipei (April 23-26)


😀To be held on schedule
For those who are unable to travel to Taiwan in the upcoming months of March or April but seeking potential Taiwanese suppliers, a global network of 63 #TAITRA branch offices are dedicated to helping businesses connect with quality Taiwanese suppliers and products. Each branch office can provide free and customized sourcing services such as one-on-one meetings via Skype platform for buyers until they can travel to Taiwan at a later time.


The Taiwan medical and healthcare system has been among the most effective in the world in protecting public health and safety. Together with the various stringent measures that have been implemented by the government, TAITRA will continue to closely monitor all situations and keep international visitors to Taiwan well-informed. For business inquiries, TAITRA’s overseas branch offices can be contact at:


https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…
***As of today, Tuesday Feb 18, the #COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 73,380 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 22 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.


**The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (58) and Macau (10), is 72,555, followed by a cruise ship currently in international conveyance (454), Singapore (77), Japan (66), Thailand (35), Republic of Korea (29), Malaysia (22), Taiwan (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of American (15), France (12), UK (9), UAE (9), and Canada (8).