Full membership of 45 intergovernmental organisations, and the New Southbound Policy
Background
The WTO membership behind Taiwan's trade data is part of a wider pattern of participation.
Taiwan has full membership in 45 intergovernmental organizations and their subsidiary bodies, including the World Trade Organization, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the World Organization for Animal Health and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration.
It enjoys observer or other status in 30 intergovernmental organizations and their subsidiary bodies, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Through the New Southbound Policy it works to strengthen ties with Australia, New Zealand, six South Asian countries and the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
It seeks meaningful participation in the United Nations system and in bodies such as the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Criminal Police Organization.
A total of 173 countries and territories accord visa-free entry, landing visas or e-visas to Republic of China passport holders.
In plain words
New Southbound Policy New Southbound Policy — Taiwan's policy of deepening ties with South and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation — A regional economic forum in which Taiwan participates as a full member.