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President Lai interviewed by The New York Times DealBook Summit

2025-12-04 Office of the President

In a recent interview via videoconference with The New York Times for its DealBook Summit, President Lai Ching-te responded to questions from host Andrew Ross Sorkin on topics including Taiwan’s national defense, cross-strait relations, Taiwan-US relations, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the semiconductor industry.

VP Hsiao gives interview to US media

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim recently gave an in-depth interview to the U.S. program War Room, hosted by Natalie Winters, aired Dec. 1 on U.S. platforms Rumble and Real America's Voice, according to the Presidential Office.

MOFA welcomes signing of Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act by US President Trump

2025-12-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

US President Donald Trump formally signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act on December 2 following its passage through the US House of Representatives and its unanimous approval by the US Senate on May 5 and November 18, respectively. This is the first item of pro-Taiwan legislation enacted under President Trump’s second administration.

Taiwan’s 2025 economic growth to reach 15 year high point

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

The economy is predicted to increase 7.37 percent in 2025, with the gross domestic product per capita to reach US$38,748 and consumer price index to gain 1.67 percent.

Taiwan hosts IASDR 2025 design conference

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

The 2025 International Association of Societies of Design Research conference is underway at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s prominence in the global design community, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.

Taiwan adds New Zealand to e-Gate program

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

New Zealand nationals can enter Taiwan using the country’s e-Gate system starting Nov. 29, according to the National Immigration Agency.

Presidential Office thanks US President Trump for signing Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

2025-12-03 Office of the President

The Presidential Office extends its sincere appreciation to United States President Donald Trump, who on December 2 (US EST) formally signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which stipulates that the US Secretary of State shall conduct a review of the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan, including related documents, and reissue such guidance not less than every five years, as well as submit an updated report to Congress not later than 90 days after completing the review.

Premier Cho attends closing ceremony of WorldSkills Asia Taipei

2025-12-03 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai noted that Taiwan is globally recognized for its achievements in nurturing vocational personnel and cited its role as host of the 3rd edition of the WorldSkills Asia, held Nov. 27-29, as evidence.

NTMoFA showcases results of residency program featuring Polish scholar

2025-12-03 Ministry of Culture

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) hosted its international residency achievement showcase on Nov. 29. The event featured Polish curator and art historian Jan Elantkowski—the second participant in this year’s residency program that took place from Oct. 27 to Dec. 5—and Wu Chieh-hsiang (吳介祥), a professor of arts at National Changhua University of Education.

Tjimur Dance Theatre’s U.K. premiere receives positive responses

2025-12-03 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., in partnership with Dance Umbrella—one of London’s leading international dance festivals—invited Taiwan’s Indigenous dance troupe Tjimur Dance Theatre to present their work “bulabulay mun? (你好嗎?)”. The premiere on Oct. 21 played to a full house and received a standing ovation.

Formosat-8’s first satellite makes orbit

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The first satellite of Taiwan’s domestically produced Formosat-8 constellation was successfully launched from California Nov. 29, according to the National Science and Technology Council.

Deputy FM Wu hosts Danish parliamentary delegation

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chihchung Wu hosted a delegation from the Danish Parliament Nov. 27 in Taipei City and expressed appreciation to the lawmakers for supporting Taiwan’s global participation and cross-strait peace and stability.

Deputy FM Chen gives interview to US Public Broadcasting Service

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi said Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and deepen global cooperation to enhance deterrence.

MOFA NGO training course opens in Taipei

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs NGO international affairs personnel training course was launched Nov. 29 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, highlighting government commitment to expanding global participation by domestic NGOs.

ROC (Taiwan) congratulates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on successful completion of parliamentary elections

2025-12-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a diplomatic ally of the Republic of China (Taiwan), held parliamentary elections on November 27. The New Democratic Party (NDP) emerged victorious and Godwin Friday, its leader, will serve as prime minister and form a new government. Following the election, ROC (Taiwan) Ambassador to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Fiona Huei-chun Fan promptly conveyed sincere congratulations on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan to Prime Minister Friday and the newly elected members of parliament.

MOFA thanks Thailand and Vietnam for concern over Taiwan Strait peace and stability and support for maintaining status quo

2025-12-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In separate public statements, the governments of Thailand and Vietnam recently expressed high concern regarding Taiwan Strait peace and stability.

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty by Colombia’s Foreign Ministry

2025-12-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia on November 26 issued a statement repudiating the potential establishment of a Colombian office in Taiwan and presenting an incorrect narrative that made false claims about Taiwan’s sovereign status. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) strongly protests the statement.

Taiwan, UK conclude energy talks

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The seventh bilateral energy dialogue and 20th renewable energy conference between Taiwan and the U.K. were held Nov. 26 in London, advancing two-way partnership and business opportunities.

Winners of Taiwan-France scientific award honored in Paris

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The winners of the 2025 Franco-Taiwanese Scientific Grand Prize were honored Nov. 27 in Paris for their groundbreaking research on yeast evolution and genetic variation.

Cabinet approves draft act for defense resilience and asymmetric capabilities

2025-12-01 Executive Yuan

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a draft special act on procurement aimed at enhancing the nation's defense resilience and asymmetric capabilities. Prepared by the Ministry of National Defense, the draft bill will be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for deliberation.

President Lai addresses WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025

2025-11-28 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te delivered opening remarks at WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 Nov. 26 in the capital, reiterating government commitment to promoting vocational education.

FM Lin hosts Panamanian legislature delegation

2025-11-28 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a delegation from the National Assembly of Panama Nov. 27 in Taipei City and expressed appreciation to the lawmakers for promoting bilateral relations.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts dinner to welcome delegation led by foreign affairs committee chairs of Colombian Congress

2025-11-28 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a dinner on November 25 to welcome a delegation led by Óscar Mauricio Giraldo Hernández and Álvaro Mauricio Londoño Lugo, chairs of the foreign affairs committees of the Colombian Senate and Chamber of Representatives, respectively.

Training program for diplomatic allies’ youth concludes

2025-11-28 Taiwan Today

Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan attended the closing ceremony of a training program for youth from diplomatic allies Nov. 26 in Taipei City, anticipating that the trainees would return home to help promote development and advance partnerships with Taiwan.

President Lai holds press conference on national security action plans to safeguard democratic Taiwan

2025-11-27 Office of the President

On the morning of November 26, President Lai Ching-te convened a high-level national security meeting regarding action plans to safeguard democratic Taiwan.

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen attends panel in Canada

2025-11-27 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi attended a panel Nov. 25 in Ottawa, Canada, elaborating on Taiwan’s commitment to enhance its self-defense capabilities and to continue to strengthen the Taiwan-Canada relationship.

President Lai pens Washington Post article on boosting defense spending to protect Taiwan’s democracy

2025-11-26 Office of the President

On November 25, an op-ed penned by President Lai Ching-te entitled “I will boost defense spending to protect our democracy” was published by The Washington Post, explaining to a global audience Taiwan’s firm resolve to strengthen its self-defense capabilities.

President Lai meets Eswatini House of Assembly Speaker Jabulani Mabuza

2025-11-26 Office of the President

On the morning of November 25, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Speaker of the House of Assembly Jabulani Mabuza of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

FM Lin attends American State Offices Association reception

2025-11-26 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the American State Offices Association jointly organized an appreciation reception Nov. 24 in Taipei City to celebrate bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen attends Halifax International Security Forum in Canada

2025-11-26 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi led a delegation to the Halifax International Security Forum held Nov. 21-23 in Canada.

Taiwan, Israel tech cooperation meeting takes place online

2025-11-26 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister Chen Bing-yu of the National Science and Technology Council and Omer Shechter, director general of Israel’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, co-hosted the 10th edition of a cooperative conference between Taiwan and Israel on science and technology via video conference Nov. 17.

Taiwan, US expand higher education cooperation

2025-11-26 Taiwan Today

Representatives from Pennsylvania College of Technology visited Taiwan Nov. 17-22 at the invitation of the Ministry of Education to broaden bilateral cooperation.

Three Taiwanese films honored at Asian World Film Festival

2025-11-26 Ministry of Culture

As the 2026 Academy Awards draw near, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) have collaborated to present Taiwan’s Oscar contenders—“Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩)”, “Side A: A Summer Day (A面：我的一天)”, and “From Island to Island (由島至島)”—at the Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) and the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with Paraguayan delegation led by Vice Foreign Minister Verdún

2025-11-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation from Paraguay led by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Víctor Alfredo Verdún Bitar on the morning of November 24. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger hosted a luncheon for the group, extending a warm welcome to the visitors on behalf of the government of Taiwan. The delegation included Director General of Bilateral Policy Raúl Mariano Martínez Villalba and Director General of Press Advisory Services Osmar Gómez Román.

Taiwan, Belgium advance ties

2025-11-25 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu and Secretary General of Flanders Chancellery and Foreign Office, Julie Bynens, hosted a second joint commission meeting Nov. 20 in Brussels, a bilateral commitment to deepening cooperation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA and Marshall Islands ambassador celebrate 27 years of diplomatic ties

2025-11-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger met with Marshall Islands Ambassador to Taiwan Anjanette Kattil on the afternoon of November 20 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Taiwan-Marshall Islands diplomatic relations.

MOFA strongly condemns distortion of historical facts by China’s permanent representative to the United Nations

2025-11-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns and refutes a letter recently sent by China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

MOFA response to false claims regarding Taiwan made by Russian Foreign Ministry

2025-11-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At a press conference on November 20, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her recent Taiwan-related remarks and falsely claimed that Taiwan was an inseparable part of China and that the Taiwan issue was an internal matter of China.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with health ministers of Haiti and Guatemala to deepen cooperation in smart health care

2025-11-24 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met separately on November 20 with Haitian Minister of Health and Population Bertrand Sinal as well as with Guatemalan Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance Joaquín Barnoya and Vice Minister Edgar Rolando González.

MOFA response to false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement between PRC and Kyrgyzstan

2025-11-24 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

People’s Republic of China Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited the Kyrgyz Republic and held the first PRC-Kyrgyzstan foreign ministers’ strategic bilateral dialogue with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev on November 19.

Taiwan, Paraguay join forces on climate, environment governance

2025-11-24 Taiwan Today

Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming and Rolando de Barros Barreto, Paraguay’s minister of environment and sustainable development, convened a bilateral meeting Nov. 17 in the ally’s capital, Asuncion.

VP Hsiao gives interview to Lithuania 15min news website

2025-11-21 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim gave an online interview to Vaidotas Beniušis of Lithuania’s 15min news website, in which she discussed issues including expanded Taiwan-Lithuania cooperation, Taiwan defense preparations and geopolitics.

Deputy FM Wu addresses Berlin Security Conference

2025-11-21 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu called for an expanded Taiwan-Europe partnership to safeguard democracy and global stability at the Berlin Security Conference Nov. 19 in the German capital.

MOFA thanks allies for continued support at UNFCCC

2025-11-21 Taiwan Today

Ongoing remarks and statements from seven allies backing Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change have been received by the government and people of Taiwan with gratitude, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 20.

Taiwan, India hold annual convention on science, technology

2025-11-21 Taiwan Today

The National Science and Technology Council staged the 13th Taiwan-India Joint Committee Meeting on Cooperation in Science and Technology Nov. 17 in Taipei City.

President Lai attends opening of Google’s AI Infrastructure Engineering Center in Taiwan

2025-11-20 Office of the President

On the morning of November 20, President Lai Ching-te attended a launch ceremony for Google’s AI Infrastructure Engineering Center in Taiwan.

Global health and welfare forum held in Taipei

2025-11-20 Taiwan Today

The Ministries of Health and Welfare and Foreign Affairs hosted the 2025 Global Health and Welfare Forum in Taiwan Nov. 17-18 in Taipei City, according to the MOHW.

Exhibit of NPM pieces opens in France

2025-11-20 Taiwan Today

Artworks from the collection of Taiwan’s National Palace Museum are being shown at the Musee du quai Branly in Paris starting Nov. 18 as part of the Taiwan Culture in Europe 2025 initiative.

29th Taiwan-France Cultural Award laureates unveiled

2025-11-20 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC), in collaboration with the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences under the Institut de France, has announced the recipients of the 29th Taiwan-France Cultural Award. This year’s laureates are Wu Hsi-deh (吳錫德), honorary professor at the Tamkang University, and Victor Louzon, assistant professor at Sorbonne University.

President Lai welcomes Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu with military honors

2025-11-19 Office of the President

President Lai Ching-te welcomed Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu and his wife on the morning of November 18 with full military honors.

President Lai and Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu hold bilateral talks and witness signing of agreements

2025-11-19 Office of the President

On the morning of November 18, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, met with Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu at the Presidential Office following a welcome ceremony with military honors for him and his wife.

President Lai hosts state banquet for Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu

2025-11-19 Office of the President

At noon on November 18, President Lai Ching-te hosted a state banquet in honor of Prime Minister of Tuvalu Feleti Teo and his wife.

Taiwan, Israel stage economic, technological conference

2025-11-19 Taiwan Today

The 15th Taiwan-Israel Economic and Technological Cooperation Conference took place Nov. 17 via video link, with both sides pledging to continue expanding trade and industry partnerships.

Taiwan contemporary art exhibition ‘Before the Storm’ opens in Hungary

2025-11-19 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Prague, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei, and the Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art in Budapest are collaborating to present the exhibition “Before the Storm: Taiwan on the Frontier of Past and Future (破浪之際的臺灣：過去與未來的前線)” through Mar. 29, 2026.

President Lai attends National Archives opening ceremony

2025-11-18 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Nov. 17 that the establishment of the National Archives demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to transitional justice and government transparency.

Berlin Freedom Conference welcomes former president Tsai’s speech

2025-11-18 Taiwan Today

Former President Tsai Ing-wen visited Germany Nov. 8-15, where she delivered a keynote speech Nov. 10 at the first Berlin Freedom Conference, as the first Taiwanese ex-president to speak at the event. She called on democratic countries to join forces to advance security and prosperity, and expressed gratitude to the European Union and G7 countries for voicing the importance of cross-strait peace, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts banquet for delegation of US and Japanese experts and scholars attending Prospect Foundation tabletop exercise

2025-11-18 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a 12-member delegation from the Japan-based think tank Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the US-based think tank Institute for Indo-Pacific Security on the evening of November 14.

FM Lin speaks to global reporters on diplomatic progress

2025-11-18 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung discussed the latest developments in integrated diplomacy at a briefing hosted by the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club Nov. 12 in Taipei City.

MOFA response to false and threatening remarks made by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office against Taiwan Legislator Shen

2025-11-18 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns and refutes the false claims and threatening statements made by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on November 14 against Taiwan Legislator Puma Shen following his attendance at a hearing of the German Bundestag Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid. The hearing focused on disinformation by autocratic states and their aim of weakening democracy and threatening human rights.

Taiwan, Poland conclude economic consultations in Wrocław

2025-11-18 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and Poland held the 13th bilateral economic consultations Nov. 14 in the Polish city of Wrocław to expand business cooperation and industry exchanges, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.

President Lai meets Prime Minister Terrance Drew of Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis

2025-11-17 Office of the President

On the morning of November 14, President Lai Ching-te met with Prime Minister Terrance Drew of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis and his wife.

Presidential Office thanks Trump administration for announcing its first military sale to Taiwan

2025-11-17 Office of the President

On November 13 (US EST), the United States government announced that it had notified Congress of the US$330 million sale to Taiwan of non-standard spare and repair parts for aircraft.

US government officially notifies Taiwan of latest arms sale; first sale during second Trump administration

2025-11-17 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has received official notification from the United States government that its executive branch has informed Congress of an approximately US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan, including nonstandard components and accessories for aircraft of Taiwan’s air force. This arms sale once again demonstrates that the United States continues to honor its security commitments to Taiwan as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.

TaiwanICDF Showcases Taiwan-Japan Eco Cases, Uniting 20 Countries to Exchange New Paradigms in Sustainable Tourism

2025-11-17 Ministry of Culture

Tourism experts from 20 countries are currently in Taiwan to attend an annual workshop hosted by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF).