Terrorism

ROC commits to providing humanitarian aid

Taiwan Today
Date: November 26, 2015

The ROC will continue providing humanitarian aid and support to those affected by

Members of the Thunder Squad under the ROC Aviation Police Bureau conduct a patrol at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Nov. 24 as part of government response measures to the recent terrorist attacks around the world. (CNA)

Members of the Thunder Squad under the ROC Aviation Police Bureau conduct a patrol at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Nov. 24 as part of government response measures to the recent terrorist attacks around the world. (CNA)

the ongoing armed conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Cabinet Nov. 25.

“As a firm advocate of such universal values as peace and respect for human rights, the ROC is deeply concerned with the threat to global security arising from terrorism,” a Cabinet official said.

Since the outbreak of armed conflict in Syria in 2011, Taiwan has provided victims in the region with emergency relief supplies such as clothing, food, LED lighting equipment, medical supplies and prefabricated housing units.

“The government will continue collaborating with other countries and international organizations to make greater contributions to the global community,” the official added.     [FULL  STORY]

Tsai calls for vigilance on terrorism

Taiwan News
Date: 2015-11-25
By: Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai

Tsai calls for vigilance on terrorism. Central News Agency

Tsai calls for vigilance on terrorism. Central News Agency

Ing-wen on Wednesday called on the government to be vigilant after news that the Middle Eastern terror group ISIS had included a Taiwanese flag in its list of enemies.

At the same time, it also became known that Taiwan’s representative in the United States had attended a briefing about the campaign against the Islamic State group, which launched major attacks in France on November 13.

The government needed to present measures concerning the terrorist threat and to pay close attention to the issue, Tsai was quoted as saying. She reportedly made the remarks during the regular meeting of the Central Standing Committee of the DPP, which she chairs.

As a member of the international community, Taiwan will participate in relevant meetings out of interest in regional security and humanitarian relief, Tsai reportedly said. Members of the CSC said the terrorist problem was an important issue, especially since the DPP was preparing to govern. A majority of opinion polls indicate that Tsai will be elected president next January 16.     [FULL  STORY]

Taiwan, Panama to cooperate on combating terrorism financing

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2015/11/25
By: Lin Chang-shun and Lauren Hung

Taipei, Nov. 25 (CNA) An agreement on joint efforts to combat the financing of terrorism was signed by Taiwan and the Republic of Panama Wednesday in Taipei.

The agreement, signed by Investigation Bureau Director-general Wang Chung-I (汪中一) and Alexis Bethancourt Yau, chairperson of the international anti-money laundering committee of the President Office of the Republic of Panama, was also aimed at preventing money laundering and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Justice and the Panamanian committee represent their respective countries in the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units (FIU).     [FULL  STORY]

Ma calls for calm as IS ‘targets’ Taiwan

EXTRA VIGILANCE:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Taiwan’s overseas offices have been told to launch emergency response systems and step up their anti-terror efforts

Taipei Times
Date:  Nov 26, 2015
By: Stacy Hsu and Alison Hsiao  /  Staff reporters

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday urged the public to remain calm after Taiwan’s

Two officers from the Aviation Police Bureau yesterday stand guard at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport after Taiwan’s national flag appeared in an Islamic State group video. Photo: CNA

Two officers from the Aviation Police Bureau yesterday stand guard at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport after Taiwan’s national flag appeared in an Islamic State group video. Photo: CNA

national flag appeared in a new video purportedly released by the Islamic State (IS) group on Tuesday.

“I exchanged opinions with Premier Mao Chi-kuo (毛治國) in the morning and instructed the national security agencies and the Executive Yuan to implement preventive measures to protect Taiwanese from terror attacks, whether they occur at home or abroad,” Ma said.

Ma said people should refrain from panicking and those planning to travel abroad should remain vigilant.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also release relevant security information to better prepare people for their overseas journeys, Ma said.     [FULL  STORY]