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MOFA commends Taiwan trade delegation to Philippines for deepening bilateral strategic and economic cooperation

2025-09-02   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In line with President Lai Ching-te’s values-based diplomacy and vision for a country on which the economic sun never sets, and with coordination provided by Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, a Taiwan trade delegation traveled to the Philippines from August 25 to 30.

Australian media interviews Deputy MOFA Minister Chen

2025-09-02   Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi recently gave an interview to Sky News Australia and to Australian Financial Review, encouraging the country to deepen relations with Taiwan.

21th Osaka Asian Film Festival kicks off with Taiwan film ‘Tracing to Expo ’70’

2025-09-02   Ministry of Culture

The 21th Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) commenced on Aug. 29 with the Taiwanese film “Tracing to Expo ’70 (2k Restoration).” The opening event was graced by the presence of the film’s female lead Judy Ongg (翁倩玉).

President Lai meets delegation led by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker

2025-09-01   Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 29, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker.

Taiwan Tech Arena delivers strong report card

2025-09-01   Taiwan Today

The Taiwan Tech Arena has helped incubate 1,069 startups and attract investment totaling NT$39.6 billion (US$1.29 billion) since its launch in 2018, the National Science and Technology Council said Aug. 29.

‘Left-handed Girl’ selected to represent Taiwan at 98th Academy Awards

2025-09-01   Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced on Aug. 28 that “Left-handed Girl (左撇子女孩)” has been selected to represent Taiwan in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.

Taiwan engages with APEC economies on cultural innovation and AI development

2025-09-01   Ministry of Culture

The APEC 2025 High-Level Dialogue on Cultural and Creative Industries (HLD-CCI) was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Aug. 26. Vice Minister of Culture Hsu Yi-chun (徐宜君) led the Taiwan delegation and engaged with representatives from 20 APEC member economies.

President Lai attends opening ceremony of 53rd Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union General Assembly

2025-08-29   Office of the President

On the morning of August 28, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the 53rd Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union (APPU) General Assembly.

MOFA thanks members of US Congress for condemning China’s unilateral activation of W121 flight route and urging ICAO to include Taiwan

2025-08-29   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

US Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Ranking Member of the committee Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a joint letter to Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Juan Carlos Salazar on August 21. In the letter, they condemned China’s unilateral activation in July of the W121 flight route— which connects to the M503 flight route—stating that it “provokes regional instability in the Indo-Pacific and clearly demonstrates a disregard for international order and the potential dangerous civilian consequences of this decision.” They also called on ICAO to invite Taiwan to participate in the 42nd session of the ICAO Assembly and related technical meetings this year.

MOFA response to false claims by South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lamola

2025-08-29   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

During a media briefing on August 27, South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola made the false claims that Taiwan’s representative offices around the globe are situated in commercial cities, that no Taiwanese representative office existed in Washington, DC, and that the act of unilaterally compelling the relocation of Taiwan’s representative office in South Africa was therefore part of a global phenomenon in line with UN protocols and the Vienna Convention. These claims were intended to justify South Africa’s unilateral abandonment of a 1997 bilateral agreement that would downgrade Taiwan’s representative office by renaming it the “Taipei Commercial Office” and wrongly force the office to move.

TaiwanICDF and St. Lucia Jointly Launch E-Commerce Platform to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship and the Digital Economy

2025-08-29   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) yesterday (8/27) launched an e-commerce platform in collaboration with St. Lucia’s Youth Economy Agency (YEA).

President Lai meets delegation from Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China

2025-08-28   Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 27, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC).

President Lai attends animal conference in Taipei

2025-08-28   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Aug. 26 that the government is committed to animal protection policies and promoting relevant work in collaboration with the private sector to continue shaping Taiwan into an animal-friendly country.

VP Hsiao attends IPAC gala in Taipei

2025-08-28   Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said that Taiwan will continue to stand together with global partners to safeguard the cherished shared values of democracy and freedom.

MOFA extends heartfelt sympathies to diplomatic ally Marshall Islands following fire at Nitijela

2025-08-28   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A fire seriously damaged the Nitijela parliament building of the Republic of the Marshall Islands—a diplomatic ally of Taiwan in the Pacific—in the early hours of August 26. Total losses have yet to be determined. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung promptly instructed the Embassy of the ROC (Taiwan) in the Marshall Islands to assess the situation and express concern and sympathies to the government of the Marshall Islands on behalf of the Taiwan government. The Marshall Islands thanked the government and people of Taiwan.

Pacific Islands Leadership Program kicks off in Taipei

2025-08-28   Taiwan Today

The 2025 Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan got underway Aug. 25 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding ties with partner countries in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo hosts author talk with Yang Shuang-zi, Mitsuyo Kakuta

2025-08-28   Ministry of Culture

Celebrating the launch of the Japanese edition of “No.1, Siwei Road (四維街一號),” a novel by Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi (楊双子), the Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo collaborated with Kinokuniya to host an author talk on Aug. 23, featuring Yang in conversation with Japanese writer Mitsuyo Kakuta (角田光代).

Ten Taiwanese wuxia films screened at Proctors Theatre in New York

2025-08-28   Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the Taipei Cultural Center in New York partnered with Subway Cinema to present “Flying Sword Heroes: Gravity-Defying Tales from Taiwan” at Proctors Theatre from Aug. 14 to 24. The program featured ten Taiwanese wuxia films

NTCRI to present Taiwan crafts at France’s prestigious interior design trade fair

2025-08-28   Ministry of Culture

The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) will participate in the French interior design trade fair Maison & Objet from Sept. 4 to 8, showcasing “Taiwan Crafts & Design.” This event offers an opportunity to present Taiwan’s craftsmanship and cultural identity on the international platform.

Taiwan Joins Global Partners to Combat Human Trafficking, Highlighting Technology and International Cooperation Ministry of the Interior: Deepening Exchanges to Position Taiwan as a Global Model

2025-08-28   Ministry of the Interior

Ma Shih-Yuan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of the Interior (MOI), today (27th) participated in the 2025 International Conference on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking, alongside Minister without Portfolio Lin Ming-hsin of the Executive Yuan, Acting Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan John Morgan and distinguished guests from around the world. Together, participants reaffirmed their determination to combat human trafficking and called for greater efforts in strengthening online crime investigation and international cooperation.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu receives French Polynesian delegation

2025-08-27   Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu hosted a delegation from French Polynesia Aug. 25 in Taipei City, the first such visiting group from France’s only overseas country in nearly four decades.

‘We TAIWAN’ presents final performance at Osaka Expo venue

2025-08-27   Ministry of Culture

“We TAIWAN,” the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) cultural program for the Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, concluded on Aug. 20. Following this, nine performing arts groups are presenting the final performance, “A Ritual of Gratitude Before the Temple,” from Aug. 26 to 28 at the Pop-Up Stage North, Yumeshima—one of the main venues for the Expo 2025.

Taiwan stands out at Venice International Film Festival

2025-08-27   Taiwan Today

Dozens of films and projects from Taiwan have been selected for competitive and noncompetitive categories at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from Aug. 27 to Sept. 9 in Italy, according to the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA).

German arts festival features five Taiwanese arts groups

2025-08-27   Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in Germany, in collaboration with Deutsches Nationaltheater Weimar, is presenting the Taiwan Fokus II program at the Kunstfest Weimar through Sept. 7. The program opened on Aug. 22 with a circus performance by Formosa Circus Art.

President Lai meets winning agricultural experts

2025-08-26   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te is committed to sustainable agriculture to optimize output and safeguard consumer welfare.

MOFA donates US$350,000 to assist US with reconstruction efforts following flooding in central Texas

2025-08-26   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Catastrophic flooding affected the central region of the US state of Texas in July, resulting in over 100 casualties. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung promptly instructed the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Houston to convey condolences and sympathies to the government of Texas on behalf of the government of Taiwan and to express the Taiwan government’s willingness to donate US$350,000 to assist with relief efforts.

MOFA lauds success of visitor leadership project for US, Canada

2025-08-26   Taiwan Today

This year’s U.S. and Canada Visitor Leadership Program, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expand relations with the two North American countries, concluded Aug. 22.

TaiwanICDF Debuts at Asia Centre International Conference, Showcases Taiwan’s AI Applications in Foreign Aid

2025-08-26   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) was invited for the first time to participate in a conference held by a leading think tank in Thailand this week.

Taiwan, Japan stage innovation summit in Tokyo

2025-08-26   Taiwan Today

The fourth edition of the Taiwan-Japan Innovation Summit was held Aug. 25 in Tokyo, highlighting the government’s commitment to deepening cooperation between the two sides’ startups.

‘Colorful – Diversity in Taiwanese Manga’ exhibition opens in Tokyo

2025-08-26   Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo launched its annual exhibition “Colorful – Diversity in Taiwanese Manga” on Aug. 22. Deputy Representative Chou Hsueh-yu (周學佑) of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, President Yasuaki Tanizaki (谷崎泰明) of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, and other distinguished guests attended the opening event.

President Lai emphasizes determination to strengthen national defense

2025-08-25   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te pledged to continue improving the ROC (Taiwan) armed forces during a speech Aug. 22 in the northeastern county of Yilan.

EY unveils 2026 fiscal budget proposal

2025-08-25   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te emphasized that Taiwan stands strong and resolute in bolstering self-defense and safeguarding regional peace.

Foreign Minister Lin receives new ambassadors from Haiti, Paraguay, Belize

2025-08-25   Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung received copies of the credentials of new ambassadors from Haiti, Paraguay and Belize Aug. 22 in Taipei City and pledged to continue deepening ties with the three allies.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to France’s Libération

2025-08-25   Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu warned of China’s composite threats and reaffirmed commitment to safeguarding cross-strait peace, stability and Taiwan’s democratic way of life.

Deputy FM Wu welcomes EVIP delegation

2025-08-25   Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a reception for legislators’ advisors and staffers Aug. 19 in Taipei City as part of its European Valued Important Partnership initiative.

MOFA response to German Foreign Minister Wadephul citing UN Charter to oppose use of force in Taiwan Strait during joint press conference with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya

2025-08-25   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On August 18, German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul met with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya for the first Germany-Japan strategic dialogue. During the joint press conference following the meeting, Minister Wadephul stated that Germany and Japan shared common security interests in the Indo-Pacific, including the Taiwan Strait and the South and East China Seas. He expressed concern over tensions in the Indo-Pacific and China’s repeated open threats to unilaterally change the status quo. He also remarked that the UN Charter’s explicit prohibition of the use of force applied to these regions. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung deeply appreciates and welcomes Minister Wadephul’s statements.

Premier Cho pledges to continue developing AI in Taiwan

2025-08-22   Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said Aug. 20 at the joint opening of Taiwan Automation Intelligence Robot Show and Automation Taipei that the government is promoting artificial intelligence to spur Taiwan’s economy.

MAC poll shows strong support for government cross-strait policy

2025-08-22   Taiwan Today

According to a poll released Aug. 21 by the Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council, the majority of people surveyed support the cross-strait status quo and oppose China’s attempts to denigrate Taiwan.

53 Taiwan restaurants awarded stars in latest Michelin Guide

2025-08-22   Taiwan Today

The 2025 Michelin Guide Taiwan was unveiled Aug. 19 in Taipei City, with three restaurants retaining their coveted three stars, seven earning two stars and 43 receiving one star.

TaiwanICDF Harnesses AI to Strengthen Public Safety in SVG – Police Commissioner Hails the System a Revolutionary Tool for Law Enforcement

2025-08-22   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Taiwan Technical Mission in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) this month held a project achievement exhibition and handover ceremony for its public safety project in the country.

TaiwanICDF Partners with EBRD to Advance Circular Economy in Kosovo

2025-08-22   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) is supporting recycling efforts in Kosovo through a new partnership.

Fourth sports forum held in Taipei

2025-08-22   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Education’s Sports Administration staged the fourth 2025 Sports Event Taiwan Workshop Aug. 20 in Taipei City, underscoring commitment to enhancing Taiwan’s competitiveness to host international athletic events.

Foreign Minister Lin solemnly refutes Chinese Foreign Minister Wang’s false claims regarding World War II

2025-08-21   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Following the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on August 15, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed that the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and other similar international documents had “clearly defined Japan’s responsibility for the war and required that Japan return all the territories it had stolen from China, including Taiwan.”

MOEA backs domestic businesses in response to US tariffs

2025-08-21   Taiwan Today

Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei hosted a forum for representatives of small and medium enterprises Aug. 18 in Taipei City to facilitate discussion of fluctuating currency exchange rates, overseas market expansion and U.S. tariffs.

‘We TAIWAN’ at Expo 2025 concludes with cultural extravaganza

2025-08-21   Ministry of Culture

“We TAIWAN,” the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, concluded on Aug. 20. Over 19 days, the program featured 38 art groups and 129 activities, attracting more than 200,000 visitors. In addition, its online game “a-We TO GO” recorded 70,000 plays.

Vice Foreign Minister Ger attends 60th Singapore National Day reception

2025-08-20   Taiwan Today

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger attended a reception celebrating the 60th Singapore National Day, Aug. 18 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to two-way ties.

Taiwan’s Charm Shines Again in Dallas “Taiwan Pavilion” Welcomes Visitors with Tea at the 2025 Taiwan Expo USA

2025-08-20   Tourism Administration

The 2025 Taiwan Expo USA—organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA), and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)—is taking place from August 14 to 16, 2025 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Bringing together government agencies and key Taiwan–U.S. supply chain industries, the event showcases Taiwan’s advanced technology sector alongside its cultural and tourism strengths. This year, the Taiwan Tourism Administration is represented by its Los Angeles office, presenting the Taiwan Pavilion, where guests are welcomed with tea and invited to enjoy interactive experiences and immerse themselves in Taiwan’s signature hospitality.

Taiwan collaborates with Japan on regional development

2025-08-20   Taiwan Today

Cabinet-level National Development Council Minister Liu Chin-ching led a delegation to Japan Aug. 16 to expand cooperative regional revitalization opportunities.

Taiwan to stage inaugural children’s, youth book fair in Taichung

2025-08-20   Taiwan Today

The inaugural Taiwan International Children and Youth Book Fair will be staged Sept. 18-21 in Taichung City to promote reading among the country’s younger generations, according to the Ministry of Culture.

President Lai meets study delegation from Japan’s LDP Youth Division

2025-08-19   Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a study delegation from the Youth Division of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP).

Deputy FM Wu hosts luncheon for Tuvalu delegation

2025-08-19   Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a luncheon for a delegation from Tuvalu led by Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Minister Ampelosa Manoa Tehulu Aug. 15 in Taipei City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Taiwan Indigenous art exhibition opens at MoCNA in U.S.

2025-08-19   Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Taiwan Academy in Houston, the exhibition “Breaking Ground: Art and Activism in Indigenous Taiwan” opened on Aug. 16 at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) in Santa Fe, U.S.

President Lai attends forum on sustainability

2025-08-18   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te advocated for sustainability in national health care services and implementation of the net-zero emission policy by 2050.

Two Young Economists from Taiwan Invited to 2025 Lindau Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences

2025-08-18   Academia Sinica

The 8th Lindau Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences will take place from August 26 to 30, 2025, in Lindau, Germany. Approximately 20 Nobel Laureates in Economic Sciences and nearly 300 young researchers from 55 countries are expected to participate. Two young economists from Taiwan—Dr. Tsung-Hsien Li, Assistant Research Fellow at the Institute of Economics, Academia Sinica, and Dr. Fei Chi Liang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at National Chengchi University—have been invited to attend.

TIPC Joins the 111th Annual Conference of the Association of Pacific Ports (APP), Deepening Inter-Port Relationships and Confirming it will Host APP 2032 at Port of Taichung

2025-08-18   Ministry of Transportation and Communications

The Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) joined the 111th annual conference of the Association of Pacific Ports (APP 2025) held this year in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada from August 10th - 11th . The TIPC delegation led by TIPC President Chin-jung Wang used the opportunity to further expand and deepen relations with key ports across the region. TIPC highlights from the conference include the formalization of sister-port relations between the ports of Kaohsiung and Nanaimo, TIPC’s presentation on devel-opments in Taiwan’s cruise services sector, and the formal announcement of TIPC sub-sidiary Port of Taichung as host of APP 2032 (following on Port of Kaohsiung’s hosting of APP 2024).

MUTEK Village Numérique in Canada features Taiwan arts group Dimension Plus

2025-08-18   Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture and the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Taiwanese arts group Dimension Plus (超維度) has been invited to showcase its work “VS AI Street Fighting” at the MUTEK Village Numérique in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from Aug. 14 to 28.

President Lai meets Brookings Institution delegation

2025-08-15   Office of the President

On the morning of August 14, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of experts and scholars from the Brookings Institution.

VP Hsiao attends WIBN in Taiwan

2025-08-15   Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Aug. 14 that Taiwan is committed to protecting and promoting its Indigenous cultures and languages while working to deepen cooperation and exchanges with Indigenous peoples worldwide.

VP Hsiao, FM Lin receive Latvian parliamentary delegation

2025-08-15   Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Aug. 13 that Latvia’s support of Taiwan’s meaningful participation in global affairs is deeply appreciated.

MOFA response to August 11 collision between a Chinese PLA destroyer and a coast guard cutter while in pursuit of Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessel BRP Suluan near Scarborough Shoal

2025-08-15   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses grave concern over the recent incident in the South China Sea near the Scarborough Shoal, during which a People’s Liberation Army Navy destroyer and a China Coast Guard cutter conducted dangerous maneuvers while in pursuit of a Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessel. This aggressive act seriously disrupted regional peace and stability and directly endangered the lives and safety of Philippine coast guard personnel.

KMU president receives APASL award

2025-08-15   Taiwan Today

Kaohsiung Medical University President Yu Ming-lung was recently awarded the 2025 Powell-Sarin Achievement Award by the Singapore-based Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), according to the KMU Aug. 14.

Foreign Minister Lin receives new Polish Rep. Bilski

2025-08-14   Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung received new Polish Office in Taipei Director Janusz Henryk Bilski Aug. 13 in the capital, pledging to enhance bilateral exchanges and strengthen democratic resilience.

Taiwan and Canada sign MOU on dark vessel detection system

2025-08-14   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Taiwan and Canada jointly announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on a dark vessel detection system, laying a solid foundation for bilateral cooperation in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated maritime activities. The MOU was signed by Ambassador Tseng Ho-jen, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, and Mr. Jim Nickel, Executive Director of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei (CTOT). Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi witnessed the signing.

MOFA delivers Q2 trade promotion report card

2025-08-14   Taiwan Today

Taiwan has continued to make strides in deepening trade relations with allies and like-minded partners in 2025 on the strength of the government’s integrated diplomacy policy and the hard work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and associated overseas offices.

Taiwan Season at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 receives positive responses

2025-08-14   Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), Taiwanese performing arts groups — Chun Dance (君舞蹈劇場), S.Production (斜槓青年創作體), Yinalang Group (囝仔人), and Lu Production (拾陸製作) — are featured in the Taiwan Season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, which opened on Aug. 1, captivating audiences with dance performances, children’s theater, magic shows, and object theater.

President Lai receives Tuvaluan parliament speaker

President Lai Ching-te said Sept. 2 that Taiwan is committed to working with Tuvalu across the board