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President Tsai attends celebration of 90th anniversary of Academia Sinica

2018-11-14 Office of the President

On the afternoon of November 12, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the International Scientific Leaders' Forum, marking Academia Sinica's 90th Anniversary. She said she looks forward to Taiwan working together with preeminent scientists and experts from around the world to forge deeper ties of knowledge, start more joint programs of research, advance scientific development, and benefit all our societies.

President Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to international research collaboration

2018-11-14 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Nov. 13 that the government is committed to boosting Taiwan’s...

Press freedom reason for opening office in Taipei: Deutsche Welle

2018-11-14 Focus Taiwan

Germany's public international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) opened an office in Taipei last month -- its first office in East Asia -- because of the high level of press freedom in Taiwan, according to DW Chinese Service chief Philipp Bilsky.

Taiwan supercomputer ranked 20th fastest in the world

2018-11-14 Taiwan Today

Taiwan supercomputer Taiwania 2 was ranked the world’s 20th fastest in the biannual TOP500...

Delving into History “Hidden” in a Kaohsiung Suburb

2018-11-13 Tourism Bureau

Prospective visitors to Taiwan who’ve done a little advance reading are likely to recognize many of the places featured in this magazine. But, on opening this issue of Travel in Taiwan and seeing an article about a place called Fengshan, they may well ask: Fengshan? Never heard of it, where is it, and why should I go there?

President thanks Palau for its support of Taiwan

2018-11-13 Focus Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Monday expressed her gratitude to her Palauan counterpart in Taipei for Palau's support of Taiwan in the international community.

Taiwan to propose solutions to digital challenges at APEC

2018-11-13 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan will propose initiating bilateral or multilateral talks under the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) framework to address digital challenges, Morris Chang (張忠謀), founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., said Monday.

Palau President arrives in Taiwan for state visit

2018-11-12 Focus Taiwan

President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. of Palau, one of Taiwan's six diplomatic allies in the Pacific, arrived in Taiwan Saturday for a state visit, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Taipei 101 fireworks to go ahead as planned: finance minister

2018-11-12 Focus Taiwan

The New Year's Day fireworks display at Taipei 101, one of the most popular and eye-catching events celebrating the start of the new year in Taiwan, will go ahead as planned and be about the same size as last year, Finance Minister Su Jain-rong (蘇建榮) said Friday.

Taiwan joins worldwide ringing of bells on Remembrance Day

2018-11-12 Focus Taiwan

Bells in Taiwan rang out at 11 a.m. Sunday, as the country joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

Election commissions working to ensure fair, just and open elections

2018-11-09 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the upcoming local government elections and national referendums will be extremely important for the future of local autonomy and the development of democratic government in Taiwan. Holding referendums on 10 different issues alongside the elections will also bring a new level of complexity and weight to the responsibility of election organizers.

President Tsai interviewed by Worldwide Association of Women Journalists and Writers

2018-11-09 Office of the President

Video of President Tsai Ing-wen's interview with Worldwide Association of Women Journalists and Writers (AMMPE) former President Julia Eugenia Martinez, now head of the AMMPE Chile branch, was broadcast during a reception at the organization's annual meeting on November 7 in London (early morning on November 8 Taipei time). President Tsai responded to questions about issues including women's participation in public affairs, and her personal life and career.

Taiwan's Tai remains on top of BWF world rankings for 100th week

2018-11-09 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) remains on top of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's singles rankings for the 100th consecutive week, according to the latest BWF world rankings released Thursday.

Taiwanese experts visit India to promote AI cooperation

2018-11-08 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan and India will move to deepen their cooperation in the research of technologies related to artificial intelligence (AI), including the Internet of Things (IoT), Taiwan's representative office in India said Monday.

The Hop Sing Tong Visits Taiwan

2018-11-08 Overseas Community Affairs Council

Led by its President Ping-hang Wong, a group of 76 people of the Hop Sing Tong from the United States visited Taiwan and was received by Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) Minister Wu Hsin-hsing on October 29. Wu said that the Hop Sing Tong has been a firm supporter of the ROC and the thought of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Their patriotism and passion of upholding democracy are worthy of respect.

Youthquake-Our Common Future

2018-11-08 Youth Development Administration

The 2018 Global Youth Trends Forum came to an end on November 4th. Minister of Education Yeh Jiunn-rong attended the closing ceremony and listened to 300 youth representatives from 19 countries, including Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia, Sweden, Thailand, the UK, the US, and Vietnam present youth initiatives on the following themes: Global Office, World Traveler, and Speak up for the World. Minister Yeh also visited the cultural booths set up by the delegates and interacted with them, encouraging young people from all over the world to build an international network, enhance global mobility and shine on the global stage.

President Tsai meets American Institute in Taiwan Chairman James Moriarty

2018-11-07 Office of the President

During a meeting with James Moriarty, Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that under our New Southbound Policy, we are strengthening Taiwan's relations with countries in South and Southeast Asia through mutually beneficial cooperation. She also hopes that the United States and other countries will join us, and continue to work together for a more prosperous and stable future in the Indo-Pacific region.

President Tsai meets delegation of British parliamentarians

2018-11-07 Office of the President

During a meeting with a visiting delegation of British parliamentarians on the morning of November 5, President Tsai Ing-wen remarked that substantive relations between Taiwan and the United Kingdom have flourished. She hopes that the two countries can further upgrade economic and trade ties, and form an outstanding partnership that connects European and Asian markets.

Taipei Film Commission promotes city as ideal filming destination

2018-11-07 Focus Taiwan

One of the biggest advantages in choosing Taipei as a filming destination lies in the city's vitality, and its pool of talented film crews, Taipei Film Commission (TFC) Director Jennifer Jao (饒紫娟) said Sunday.

2018 Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan draws to a close

2018-11-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs José María Liu presided over the closing ceremony of the 2018 Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan (PILP) on October 24. Ambassadors and Representatives from such nations as Australia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and the United States joined Vice Minister Liu at the ceremony to witness 22 participants from 12 Pacific Island nations complete the program. The participants also gave a lively and colorful performance to thank Taiwan and the United States for having organized the PILP, bringing this year’s program to a very satisfying conclusion.

Count Down to 2018 GHF Taiwan: New Challenges and Opportunities

2018-11-06 Ministry of Health and Welfare

The “2018 Global Health Forum in Taiwan” (GHF Taiwan), jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), will be held at Howard Civil Service International House from October 28th to 29th. This year, President Tsai Ing-wen will be invited to speak at the opening ceremony and launch the grand opening of the forum. The theme this year is “Resilience: New Challenges and Opportunities for Global Health”.

Flora expo opens in Taichung with declaration for sustainability

2018-11-06 Focus Taiwan

The Taichung World Flora Exposition opened Saturday with the city's “Taichung Declaration” for sustainable growth returning home after being signed by countries and international organizations around the world.

Premier: Full speed ahead on New Southbound Policy

2018-11-05 Executive Yuan

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday met with government agencies to review focal projects from the New Southbound Policy. The policy can be summed up as “Taiwan helping Asia, and Asia helping Taiwan,” he said, and true to this spirit, the focal projects have been providing a wide range of assistance to countries targeted by the policy, whether in expanding their agricultural, public health, and information and communications technology capabilities, or training industry talent, medical workers, and young agricultural workers, or attracting people to Taiwan for studies, internships, and even tourism.

President Tsai attends opening of 2018 International Forum on Legal Aid

2018-11-05 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the 2018 International Forum on Legal Aid: Expanding the Horizons of Legal Aid on the morning of November 1. She explained that through the legal aid system, Taiwan has effectively implemented the people's right to institute legal proceedings and their right to equality, as guaranteed under our Constitution. She also encouraged our legal aid partners to continue their efforts to help all those in need, and gradually remove judicial barriers.

President Tsai meets new American Veterans National Commander Rege Riley

2018-11-05 Office of the President

On the morning of November 1, 2018, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by new American Veterans (AMVETS) National Commander Rege Riley, accompanied by Mrs. Riley. In addition to thanking AMVETS for their long-term support for Taiwan, the president also expressed hope that Taiwan and AMVETS will continue to have frequent exchanges, and that Taiwan will deepen its cooperative partnership with the United States.

Erwin Rüddel leads German Bundestag Health Committee delegation to Taiwan

2018-11-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Erwin Rüddel, Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Committee on Health, is leading a four-member delegation to Taiwan from October 21 to 25 at the invitation of the government of the Republic of China （Taiwan）. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes their visit.

Premier: Talent development key to protection of cultural assets

2018-11-02 Executive Yuan

Premier Lai Ching-te said on Thursday that a pluralistic approach to nurturing human capital is a top priority for preserving intangible cultural assets, and that education is a key component of any such effort. The premier directed the Ministry of Education to incorporate traditional arts and culture into curriculums at all levels of the educational system, and ensure that education and cultural preservation proceed hand in hand.

Taiwanese directors' works among 100 greatest foreign-language films

2018-11-02 Focus Taiwan

The 1989 film “A City of Sadness,” directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢), was ranked 18th among BBC Culture's list of the 100 greatest foreign-language films, which was published Tuesday.

President Tsai meets scholars and experts from US-based National Bureau of Asian Research

2018-11-01 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met on the morning of October 30 with a delegation of scholars and experts from the US-based National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). She stated that Taiwan is a trustworthy partner, and emphasized that we are determined to work with all like-minded countries to create an even more open, prosperous, and free Indo-Pacific.

Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies in Thailand opens

2018-11-01 Focus Taiwan

A Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies (TRCCS) was officially established at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Tuesday, according to National Central Library (NCL) in Taiwan.

Taiwan climbs to 13th in World Bank's 'Doing Business' rankings

2018-11-01 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has climbed two spots to reach the 13th position among 190 economies in the latest “Doing Business 2019” rankings, according to the international economic organization.

Chiayi City, Taipei, Hualien County most friendly to seniors: survey

2018-10-31 Focus Taiwan

Chiayi City in southern Taiwan outshone 21 other cities and counties to be crowned the most friendly city to seniors in Taiwan, according to an evaluation of living environments for senior citizens published on Tuesday.

President Tsai and Eswatini's King Mswati III communicate by phone

2018-10-31 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen and Eswatini's King Mswati III conversed by phone in English at the Presidential Office on the morning of October 29.

Taiwan-made bicycles' achieve 50% share of Europe market; TAITRA

2018-10-31 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan-manufactured bicycles have achieved a 50 percent share of the European market, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) president and CEO Walter Yeh (葉明水) said Tuesday.

Cultural forum spurs innovative applications of technology

2018-10-30 Ministry of Culture

The “Culture x Tech Next” forum returned to the Taipei-based Huashan 1914 Creative Park on Oct. 25 - 26 to explore innovative strategies for advancing Taiwan's cultural and creative industries.

Taiwan's science parks look to attract local companies from overseas

2018-10-30 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's three science parks have set up a special task force to help overseas Taiwanese businesses relocate their operations to Taiwan, the Ministry of Science and Technology details in a written report to be submitted to the Legislative Yuan.

Taiwan, Italy, Vietnam ink MOU to remember Dr. Carlo Urbani

2018-10-30 Focus Taiwan

The Taiwanese and Italian associations named after Italian epidemiologist Carlo Urbani inked a deal with Vietnamese drug maker Stella on Monday to support medical care programs in Vietnam in commemoration of Urbani, who identified the threat of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Culture day brings Taiwan closer to other countries: vice president

2018-10-29 Focus Taiwan

Asia-Pacific Culture Day brings Taiwan closer to other countries in the region and helps improve mutual understanding, Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said in his opening address Saturday.

Taiwanese golfer finishes sixth at LPGA Swinging Skirts

2018-10-29 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese golfer Hsu Wei-ling (徐薇淩) shot three bogies in the last nine holes of the 2018 Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship final round Sunday to finish the day's competition with 2-over-par 74 and to complete the tournament at sixth place with a total of 7-under-par 281.

Taiwan’s flagship performing arts center opens in Kaohsiung

2018-10-29 Ministry of Culture

The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) officially opened on Oct. 13, ushering in a new chapter in Taiwan's performing arts history. The opening day included both an opening ceremony and the first official performance at the center's vineyard-style concert hall, the only one of its type in Taiwan. President Tsai Ing-wen, Secretary-General to the President Chen Chu, Minister of Culture Cheng Li-chun, and Mecanoo Creative Director Francine Houben were among the local and foreign guests present to celebrate the birth of the largest performing arts space in Taiwan.

Premier Lai calls for AI applications in biotech industry

2018-10-26 Executive Yuan

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday received a briefing from the Executive Yuan Office of Science and Technology (OST) on the 2018 achievements of the Bio Taiwan Committee (BTC), which is an important policy platform used by the government to map out blueprints on innovative scientific and technological development. The premier thanked committee members for providing valuable recommendations on Taiwan’s biomedical industry and future development strategies. The BTC attracted a record number of participants to its conference this year and produced conclusions and recommendations that have been widely well-received by the public.

President Tsai meets delegation from US-based Hudson Institute

2018-10-26 Office of the President

During her meeting with a delegation from the Hudson Institute, a think tank based in Washington DC, on the morning of October 24, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the Trump administration for supporting democratic Taiwan. She also pledged that Taiwan will continue to stand with like-minded countries in promoting a free and open future.

Taiwan marksman wins gold at SEASA Shooting Championship 2018

2018-10-26 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese marksman Chen Chun-an (陳俊安) won gold for Taiwan Tuesday at the South East Asia (SEASA) Shooting Championship 2018 being held in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan.

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