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9. In terms of air search and rescue, the National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) has received in full its
shipment of Blackhawk helicopters and is actively training its Blackhawk helicopter fleet for night mari-
time search and rescue missions. The NASC has also continued to work in the promotion of flight safety
and the strengthening of the maintenance and management of its fleet. Work on the construction of
the Taipei Songshan hangar as part of a plan to construct five air disaster relief bases across Taiwan
continues apace, as does the work of optimizing work environments and improving flight capabilities to
thoroughly upgrade the NASC’s air search and rescue capabilities.

10. In terms of border control and immigration management, the MOI continues to strengthen the em-
powerment of new immigrants and their children, helping to enrich Taiwan as a multicultural country.
In order to enhance new immigrant services and promote COVID-19 prevention measures, the MOI
offers a Foreigners in Taiwan hotline (now available in seven languages after dialing 1990). In order to
strengthen digital governance and improve the efficiency of government services, the MOI is currently
undertaking the establishment of a big data analytics platform and cultivating related talent to better
expand the application of data analysis in its decision making. The MOI also continues to pursue sign-
ing agreements or MOUs with other countries on immigration affairs, human trafficking prevention,
and the mutual use of automated immigration clearance systems. To strengthen its management of
foreigners, the MOI has improved its enforcement, detention, deportation, and pandemic prevention
mechanisms. In addition, the MOI is currently performing screening of inbound passengers in accor-
dance with the border control measures imposed by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

As the world continues to face the threat of COVID-19, whether through international border controls,
or preventing community outbreaks within Taiwan’s borders, the Department of Civil Affairs, Department
of Household Registration Affairs, National Police Agency, National Immigration Agency, National Fire
Agency, and other MOI departments and agencies are proactively engaged in undertaking relevant and
effective measures. The MOI will continue to prioritize the well-being of the public, respond to the ex-
pectations of residents and citizens, and protect their health and safety by creating a secure, friendly, and
pleasant living environment for all.

Minister of the Interior
November 2022

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