【外交部對友邦史瓦帝尼近期局勢之聲明】

外交部與駐史瓦帝尼大使館注意並掌握史國政局發展，台灣與美國、英國、歐盟等駐史國使館及代表團於7/4發表共同聲明，歡迎 #南部非洲發展共同體（Southern African Development Community, SADC）政治、國防暨安全機構派員訪問史國，協助各方展開廣泛且開放性的對話，鼓勵所有利害關係者以尊重 #基本自由 及 #法治 為原則，透過 #和平 及 #建設性 的方式解決問題，並對暴力行為予以譴責，呼籲對非法肇事者經調查後應依法制裁。

外交部吳部長7/5致電史王辦公室主任甘梅澤（Hon. Chief Mgwagwa Gamedze）表達我國樂見史國邀請包括SADC等非洲區域組織訪史 #進行事實調查，相信透過建設性的對話，史國得以早日恢復穩定，#並感謝史國政府維護我僑民安全。

台史於1968年建交，我國協助史國推動公衛醫療、農業、教育及資通訊等領域的發展，#實質嘉惠史國民眾。這個承諾不變，台灣駐史醫療團自2008年成立以來，每月平均協助看診500人次，即使現在社會情勢不穩，#依然堅守岡位為史國人民服務，台灣身為史國的發展夥伴，誠心期盼史國盡早恢復穩定。

#Taiwan welcomes the arrival of the Troika of the Southern African Development Community Organ for Politics, Defence and Security in ⁠#Eswatini⁠. We'd also like to express our sorrow and concern over recent events in the country.

MOFA Minister Joseph Wu contacted the director of the King's Office, Hon. Chief Mgwagwa Gamedze, earlier in the week to express this sentiment and his hope that constructive dialogue can bring about a return to stability in the country.

⁠Along with our partners, the ⁠#EU⁠, the ⁠#UK and the ⁠#US, Taiwan supports the creation of space for peaceful, productive and inclusive talks and we will provide any necessary assistance. Our medical team, who have been stationed in the country since 2008 and see around 500 patients a month, has remained active throughout the period of disruption, helping those in need of medical care.

不知道這種「意外曝光」的消息是無意還是有意？
美軍一張對外發佈的照片意外引發譁然，駐歐洲基地公佈在荷蘭的一張團體照，發現一枚戰術核彈曝光在網路上，且證實是在荷蘭皇家空軍的沃克爾基地(Volkel AFB)拍攝，該照片出現引起對美國在歐洲部署核武器的質疑，目前照片已經刪除，正在調查失職人員責任

【一則小故事，告訴你台灣是個什麼樣的國家】

從 #報稅系統 到 #簡訊實聯制，你知道這一切其實都是有關聯的嗎？

行政院政務委員 #唐鳳 應邀參加 #美國國務院 舉辦的 #台灣在開放政府與反貪之創新 視訊研討會，分享了台灣在開放政府的創新作為。

唐政委分享了一則小故事：2017年，一名工程師抱怨 #報稅系統 相當難用，被邀請一起協助改善，最後推出滿意度高達96%的新系統。而報稅系統中手機認證的應用程式介面(API) 也成為2020年 #口罩實名制 快速上線的基礎；而相同的機制，更在今年疫情攀升之際，讓台灣能在短短2天內就推出 #簡訊實聯制。

民眾在生活體驗上不可能沒有抱怨之處，在台灣，我們把抱怨換成提案，透過透明與協作的方式，改善國民的生活。

台灣就是這樣一個秉持著公開透明的原則，落實民主制度、改善民眾生活的國家。

完整演講看這裡：https://bit.ly/3yszV24

(照片取自唐鳳政委臉書，攝影師：江凱維)

How did one complaint about a tax-filing system, lead to the creation of a cutting-edge SMS check-in system for contact-tracing? #StoryTime

It might sound far-fetched but thanks to a the g0v.tw open government platform, #Taiwan was able to crowdsource the development of technology for ID-verification with mobile phones and share this between ministries in order to address new problems thrown up by the global pandemic.

The platform, designed to promote engagement with civil society, has attracted over 10 million comments and proposals from a population of 23 million. Participation officers stationed in each ministry and an open API meant that any ideas could be shared and were subject to commentary by members of the public and the tech sector.

Technology designed to make tax-filing more convenient through the use of mobile phone filing was then easily borrowed at a time of critical need for #PublicHealth, first for the design of a mask-rationing system, and then, when a Level 3 pandemic alert was issued in Taiwan, the same security and privacy systems were harnessed to design an easy-to-use SMS contact tracing system within 48 hours. This goes to show how the values of #democracy and #transparency in governance can make innovation happen.

This was just one of the insights Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang discussed with members of the Open Government Partnership in a recent online meeting. Check out the whole thing here: https://bit.ly/3yszV24
#CivicEngagement #transparency #CrowdsourcedGovernance

【#LikeJapanTravel】《Newbie Mika in Japan》#9 Suburban Tokyo Saitama Shrines tour Hanachozu + Cats + Furins
As so many unfortunate things have happened recently, we've decided to rent a car and go visit some shrines that have power for health in Saitama! Apart from the power, these shrines also have stunning Hanachouzu, cute little cats, and the symbol of summer- furins!

00:34 Gyoda Hachiman Shrine
02:48 Sakitama Shrine
04:48 Hisaizu Shrine

《Newbie Mika in Japan》Series:
To fight the COVID-19 pandemic, everybody needs to stay home and avoid unnecessary trips. The girl who used to wander around is now forced to stay in the house. How is her daily life different from before? How to kill time at home? Do not miss the latest videos from our Japan-stationed reporter Mika!

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Iron and steel are valuable materials used for upgrading equipment. Talk to a vendor stationed at temples, towns, and outposts to begin enhancing weapons and armor using materials you have gathered.
Look for forges.
Iron and steel can usually be found in forges all throughout Tsushima. Occupied villages, inns, and farmsteads will usually have houses with forges so be sure to search them carefully when you are there.
Liberate occupied territories.
ron and steel are also obtained as rewards for clearing liberation missions. Look out for smokestacks in the horizon for Mongol-held villages and farms needing assistance as you explore the island
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Moons of Madness พากย์ไทย แปลไทย

A mysterious signal has been recorded coming from the red planet.

The message confounded Orochi scientists. Their analysts broke it down and determined it was of intelligent origin. Orochi management immediately concluded that the discovery was too sensitive for public knowledge and moved to keep it hidden. In secret, the corporation began construction of Trailblazer Alpha, a state-of-the-art Mars research outpost designed to identify the true nature of the message.

You are Shane Newehart, an engineer stationed at Trailblazer Alpha and your security clearance means you are completely unaware of the existence of the mysterious signal. Your job is simply to keep the lights on until the transport ship Cyrano arrives bringing with it a new team to take over your duties.

Soon you discover strange and unusual setbacks. Crucial systems are malfunctioning, the greenhouse is filled with a strange mist and the rest of your team has yet to return from their EVA mission.

Things are starting to fall apart.

You begin seeing and hearing things that aren’t there. Visions, hallucinations – or is that even what it is? Is this real… or are you slowly descending into madness?

moons of madness
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