Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Labour Department (LD) regularly organises courses and public health talks on the prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health to raise awareness of occupational health among both employers and employees.
      
     Details of seven courses and health talks on the prevention of heat stroke at work in July are as follows:
 
(1)
Topic: Safety Legislation for Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment (Course Code: IW)
Dates and time: July 7 and 24, half day (am); July 14 and 29, half day (pm)
Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre of the LD, 13/F, KOLOUR·Tsuen Wan I, 68 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Enrolment method: Online registration for Occupational Safety and Health Training Courses (www.oshtc.labour.gov.hk/wpas/?lang=en) 
Enquiry hotline: 2940 7057

(2)
Topic: Safety Legislation on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment and Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment (Course Code: HS)
Date and time: July 9 and 16, half day (am)
Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the LD, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration for courses in the Occupational Safety and Health Centre (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2361 8240

(3)
Topic: Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment and Heat Stress Risk Assessment
Date and time: July 15 (3.30pm to 5pm)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration for public talks on occupational health (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040

     In addition, the LD will hold the following occupational health public talk in July:
 
Topic: Occupational Health of Office Workers Series (I) Health Hints on the Use of Computer
Content: The talk will briefly introduce the Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation, and elaborate on the occupational health hazards and preventive measures associated with prolonged use of computers, to enhance employees’ occupational health awareness. 
Date and time: July 23 (3.30pm to 5pm)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
 
     All courses and public talks will be given by the LD’s occupational hygienist or occupational health nurse in Cantonese. Admission is free.
           
     The LD also provides a free-of-charge outreach occupational health education service. For details, please visit the department’s webpage (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content7.htm) or call 2852 4062.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     ​As the Heat Stress at Work Warning is now in effect, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and employees to take appropriate measures during the effective period of the warning to prevent heat stroke when working in hot weather or hot environments.
      
     Employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face high levels of heat stress and are at a relatively higher risk of heat stroke. Employers should assess the risk factors of heat stress for employees at work and, based on the identified risk factors, take necessary preventive and control measures, including rescheduling work periods, setting up shading covers, providing ventilation and heat dissipation equipment, and reminding employees to replenish water and rest in a timely manner.
      
     The Heat Stress at Work Warning is formulated by the LD based on the Hong Kong Heat Index. There are three levels of the warning: Amber, Red and Black, which help employers and employees better understand the level of heat stress while working outdoors or indoors without air-conditioning systems.
      
     A spokesman for the LD said that when the department issues the Heat Stress at Work Warning, employers must refer to the criteria and recommendations provided in the “Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work” to conduct risk assessments, according to the workloads and other relevant heat stress risk factors, for employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor workplaces. Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged every hour, as far as reasonably practicable, based on various levels of the Heat Stress at Work Warning, to reduce employees’ risk of heat stroke.
      
     Employees must also follow instructions to rest on time. Whenever there are any symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as headache, dizziness, thirst, and nausea, they should rest in a cool and shady place, drink water, and inform employers/supervisors to take appropriate action immediately.
      
     The LD issued the “Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work”, detailing the various risk factors that should be considered when conducting heat stress risk assessments and recommending corresponding control measures for identified risk factors for employers’ and employees’ reference. For the Heat Stress at Work Warning and related guidelines, please refer to the department’s thematic webpage: www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/prevention_of_heat_stroke_at_work.htm.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA strongly condemns brazen and unprecedented intrusion into waters around Taiping Island by Chinese government vessels, urges international community to jointly counter China’s illegal actions

Date：2026-06-12
Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

June 12, 2026  No. 264  Two Chinese government vessels committed a brazen and unprecedented intrusion into waters around Taiwan’s Taiping Island on the morning of June 11.

Following the illegal harassment by Chinese government vessels of cargo ships exercising their right to freedom of navigation in Taiwan’s eastern waters in recent days, this was another hostile escalation of gray-zone activities and part of a pattern of aggressive behavior that constitutes a grave threat to Taiwan’s sovereign rights and interests and maritime security, as well as regional peace.

The Chinese government’s unreasonable activities are a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and a flagrant attempt to undermine the international order.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns China’s unlawful actions, which harm Taiwan’s sovereignty, undermine regional peace and stability, and challenge the international order.

Furthermore, MOFA reiterates that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that the South China Sea Islands are part of the territory of the ROC. That the ROC enjoys all rights over the South China Sea Islands and their relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea is beyond dispute and challenge. The incursion of Chinese government vessels into the waters surrounding Taiping Island has severely violated Taiwan’s sovereignty and jeopardized the safety of Taiwanese vessels and personnel. China’s malicious provocations and heavy-handed actions have severely contravened the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, other international laws pertaining to maritime safety, and the law of the sea. They have blatantly challenged the international order and disrupted regional peace, security, and stability.

MOFA once again urges the international community to recognize the serious and immediate threat that China’s illegal actions pose to regional peace and stability, and to jointly counter China’s unlawful conduct. Taiwan is a party committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. The government of Taiwan will continue to staunchly safeguard maritime security and continue to seek the support of like-minded nations in jointly maintaining security in the Indo-Pacific region. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA strongly condemns brazen and unprecedented intrusion into waters around Taiping Island by Chinese government vessels, urges international community to jointly counter China’s illegal actions

Date：2026-06-12
Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

June 12, 2026  No. 264  Two Chinese government vessels committed a brazen and unprecedented intrusion into waters around Taiwan’s Taiping Island on the morning of June 11.

Following the illegal harassment by Chinese government vessels of cargo ships exercising their right to freedom of navigation in Taiwan’s eastern waters in recent days, this was another hostile escalation of gray-zone activities and part of a pattern of aggressive behavior that constitutes a grave threat to Taiwan’s sovereign rights and interests and maritime security, as well as regional peace.

The Chinese government’s unreasonable activities are a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and a flagrant attempt to undermine the international order.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns China’s unlawful actions, which harm Taiwan’s sovereignty, undermine regional peace and stability, and challenge the international order.

Furthermore, MOFA reiterates that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that the South China Sea Islands are part of the territory of the ROC. That the ROC enjoys all rights over the South China Sea Islands and their relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea is beyond dispute and challenge. The incursion of Chinese government vessels into the waters surrounding Taiping Island has severely violated Taiwan’s sovereignty and jeopardized the safety of Taiwanese vessels and personnel. China’s malicious provocations and heavy-handed actions have severely contravened the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, other international laws pertaining to maritime safety, and the law of the sea. They have blatantly challenged the international order and disrupted regional peace, security, and stability.

MOFA once again urges the international community to recognize the serious and immediate threat that China’s illegal actions pose to regional peace and stability, and to jointly counter China’s unlawful conduct. Taiwan is a party committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. The government of Taiwan will continue to staunchly safeguard maritime security and continue to seek the support of like-minded nations in jointly maintaining security in the Indo-Pacific region. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to joint statement by foreign and defense ministers of Australia and UK reaffirming importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability

Date：2026-06-12
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

June 12, 2026  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung greatly affirms and welcomes the joint statement issued following the Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) on June 10. The statement reiterated the critical importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposed any unilateral action to change the status quo, and encouraged dialogue rather than coercion or the use of force. 

The statement also expressed concern at China’s destabilizing military exercises around Taiwan. It recognized that the international community benefits from the expertise of the people of Taiwan. And it conveyed the two countries’ commitment to supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and deepening relations with Taiwan in the economic, trade, scientific, technological, and cultural fields.

The consultations were held in London. They were attended by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Defence Secretary John Healey, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. 

The statement marked the third consecutive year that Australia and the United Kingdom have jointly issued such a public declaration of support for Taiwan.

The United Kingdom, Australia, and Taiwan are like-minded partners that share such universal values as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. They play a key role in ensuring stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific. 

As an indispensable member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to work closely with like-minded countries to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, expand Taiwan’s international participation, defend the rules-based international order, and jointly promote security and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to joint statement by foreign and defense ministers of Australia and UK reaffirming importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability

Date：2026-06-12
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

June 12, 2026  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung greatly affirms and welcomes the joint statement issued following the Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) on June 10. The statement reiterated the critical importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposed any unilateral action to change the status quo, and encouraged dialogue rather than coercion or the use of force. 

The statement also expressed concern at China’s destabilizing military exercises around Taiwan. It recognized that the international community benefits from the expertise of the people of Taiwan. And it conveyed the two countries’ commitment to supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and deepening relations with Taiwan in the economic, trade, scientific, technological, and cultural fields.

The consultations were held in London. They were attended by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Defence Secretary John Healey, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. 

The statement marked the third consecutive year that Australia and the United Kingdom have jointly issued such a public declaration of support for Taiwan.

The United Kingdom, Australia, and Taiwan are like-minded partners that share such universal values as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. They play a key role in ensuring stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific. 

As an indispensable member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to work closely with like-minded countries to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, expand Taiwan’s international participation, defend the rules-based international order, and jointly promote security and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA welcomes joint statement by foreign and defense ministers of Australia and Germany underscoring importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability

Date：2026-06-11
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

June 11, 2026  
No. 262  

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and commends the joint statement issued following the Australia-Germany 2+2 Ministerial Consultations on June 8. The statement stressed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, reaffirmed the two countries’ shared opposition to any unilateral action to change the status quo by force or coercion, and conveyed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
 
The consultations took place in Berlin. They were attended by German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong.
 
This is the third occasion this year that Australia and Germany have issued joint statements emphasizing the importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability. Joint statements issued in February by their foreign ministers and in March by their defense ministers expressed the same position, fully demonstrating that maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is an international consensus.
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to cooperate with Australia, Germany, and other like-minded countries so as to jointly defend peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific and safeguard freedom, democracy, and the international rules-based order. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA welcomes joint statement by foreign and defense ministers of Australia and Germany underscoring importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability

Date：2026-06-11
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

June 11, 2026  
No. 262  

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and commends the joint statement issued following the Australia-Germany 2+2 Ministerial Consultations on June 8. The statement stressed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, reaffirmed the two countries’ shared opposition to any unilateral action to change the status quo by force or coercion, and conveyed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
 
The consultations took place in Berlin. They were attended by German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong.
 
This is the third occasion this year that Australia and Germany have issued joint statements emphasizing the importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability. Joint statements issued in February by their foreign ministers and in March by their defense ministers expressed the same position, fully demonstrating that maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is an international consensus.
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to cooperate with Australia, Germany, and other like-minded countries so as to jointly defend peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific and safeguard freedom, democracy, and the international rules-based order. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to joint statement by EU and South Korea highlighting importance of cross-strait peace and stability

Date：2026-06-11
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

June 11, 2026  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes and commends the joint statement issued on June 10 following the 11th European Union-South Korea summit. The statement emphasized the importance of preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific, and conveyed support for freedom of navigation and overflight, including in the South China Sea, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
 
The summit took place in Brussels. It was attended by President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and South Korea President Lee Jae-myung.
 
The statement followed on a joint declaration made in 2023 at the 10th European Union-South Korea summit, in which participants expressed the same position. 
 
Taiwan is located at a critical juncture in the first island chain. Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, therefore, are not only vital to regional peace and prosperity but are also foundational to global supply chain stability and international trade.
 
As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to enhance cooperation with like-minded partners to jointly maintain peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific and defend the international rules-based order.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to joint statement by EU and South Korea highlighting importance of cross-strait peace and stability

Date：2026-06-11
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

June 11, 2026  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes and commends the joint statement issued on June 10 following the 11th European Union-South Korea summit. The statement emphasized the importance of preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific, and conveyed support for freedom of navigation and overflight, including in the South China Sea, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
 
The summit took place in Brussels. It was attended by President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and South Korea President Lee Jae-myung.
 
The statement followed on a joint declaration made in 2023 at the 10th European Union-South Korea summit, in which participants expressed the same position. 
 
Taiwan is located at a critical juncture in the first island chain. Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, therefore, are not only vital to regional peace and prosperity but are also foundational to global supply chain stability and international trade.
 
As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to enhance cooperation with like-minded partners to jointly maintain peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific and defend the international rules-based order.