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President Lai meets Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Sumi Shuzo

2025-09-17 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 16, President Lai Ching-te met with Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Sumi Shuzo.

President Lai meets Israel-Taiwan parliamentary friendship group Chair Boaz Toporovsky

2025-09-17 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 16, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Israel-Taiwan parliamentary friendship group Chair Boaz Toporovsky.

MOFA thanks foreign ministers of Malaysia and Australia for reaffirming support of cross-strait peace and stability

2025-09-17 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan cochaired the 7th Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Melbourne, Australia, on September 12. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and declared they had a stake in conflict prevention. The two sides stressed the need for open communication, reassurance, and transparency. MOFA sincerely welcomes and affirms the statement.

Minister Li concludes European tour with new Taiwan-Czech literary partnership

2025-09-17 Ministry of Culture

On the final day of his European tour, Minister of Culture Li Yuan traveled to Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic. At the Moravian Library, he attended the signing ceremony of an agreement between Deputy Director Ma Chia-ying (馬嘉霙) of the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Prague and Director Tomáš Kubíček of the Moravian Library.

Minister Li engages with Czech film festival to promote Taiwan’s human rights films

2025-09-17 Ministry of Culture

On Sept. 11, as part of his European tour, Minister of Culture Li Yuan met with Tomáš Poštulka, head of the One World International Human Rights Festival—one of the most visited cultural events in the Czech Republic. During the meeting, Poštulka, who is also a member of the Human Rights Film Network, expressed his intention to invite Taiwan to join the international organization in order to promote Taiwan’s human rights films.

Foreign Minister Lin leads delegation to Czech Republic, attends opening of 100 Treasures, 100 Stories exhibition

2025-09-16 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to the Czech Republic from September 11 to 13. The delegation on September 11 attended the opening ceremony for 100 Treasures, 100 Stories, a special exhibition of Taiwan’s National Palace Museum (NPM) at the National Museum of the Czech Republic. The exhibition is a highlight of the Taiwan Culture in Europe 2025 initiative and demonstrates the close ties between Taiwan and Europe in terms of cultural values.

Vice Foreign Minister Ger opens 2025 NSP Elite Study Program

2025-09-16 Taiwan Today

The 2025 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program opened Sept. 12 in Taipei City, underscoring government commitment to strengthening mutual understanding and expanding personnel exchanges with target countries.

MOFA response to media inquiries on AIT statement that China deliberately twisted meaning of World War II-era documents

2025-09-16 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to media inquiries, a spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said on the evening of September 12 that China had deliberately twisted the meaning of World War II-era documents—including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Treaty of San Francisco—in an attempt to facilitate its coercive behavior toward Taiwan.

Taiwan sends trade delegation to US agricultural states

2025-09-16 Taiwan Today

The 2025 Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission of Taiwan departed for the U.S. Sept. 14 to expand bilateral exchanges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan, UK research entities expand measurement standards cooperation

2025-09-16 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute and the U.K.’s National Physical Laboratory concluded an agreement Sept. 11 in Hsinchu County to expand cooperation in setting technological measurement standards.

President Lai receives credentials from new Paraguay Ambassador Darío Filártiga Ruiz Díaz

2025-09-15 Office of the President

On the morning of September 12, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Paraguay to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Darío Filártiga Ruiz Díaz.

President Lai receives credentials from new Belize Ambassador Katherine Vanessa Meighan

2025-09-15 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 12, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belize to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Katherine Vanessa Meighan.

Cabinet approves special budget for national resilience amid global challenges

2025-09-15 Executive Yuan

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a proposed special budget for the central government to strengthen economic, social, livelihood and security resilience in response to international developments. Prepared by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, the special budget aims to provide prompt assistance to industries and individuals impacted by recent U.S. tariffs, and to enhance Taiwan's economic momentum and international competitiveness. The bill will now be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for deliberation.

Taiwan, UK sign MOU on semiconductor personnel training

2025-09-15 Taiwan Today

The Taiwan-U.K. Memorandum of Understanding on the Semiconductor Joint Skills Project was concluded Sept. 11 via video link, reflecting commitment to expanding personnel and other exchanges in the key sector.

ROC (Taiwan) has indisputable ownership of all South China Sea Islands; China has no right to undertake inappropriate actions over Minzhu Reef, which belongs to Taiwan

2025-09-15 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) solemnly issues the following statement: On September 9, the State Council of China announced the approval of a proposal to establish the so-called “Huangyan Island national nature reserve” under the pretext of “strengthening supervision and law enforcement.” China has no right to illegally and unilaterally designate a protected area on Minzhu Reef, which China calls “Huangyan Island.” The Chinese government’s unilateral action reveals its hegemonic ambitions and exposes it as a disruptor of regional peace and stability. The move could lead to disputes among countries in the region and is detrimental to a peaceful and stable Indo-Pacific.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia, Canada hold GCTF workshop

2025-09-15 Taiwan Today

A workshop on building resilient democracies by discussing the role of media literacy in defending the information space was held Sept. 9-11 in Taipei City under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Lai pledges to shape secure, sustainable Taiwan

2025-09-12 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Sept. 10 that the government is committed to strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors to build a more secure, stable and sustainable future for Taiwan.

Foreign Minister Lin confers Friendship Medal of Diplomacy on French Senator Cadic

2025-09-12 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On September 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung conferred the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy on Olivier Cadic, Vice-President of the Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces Committee of the French Senate. The award was given in recognition of Senator Cadic’s persistent efforts to deepen the cordial relations between Taiwan and France, as well as his outstanding contributions to building support for Taiwan in the international arena.

Minister Li meets with French cultural leaders for future collaborations

2025-09-12 Ministry of Culture

At the invitation of the French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited France’s Assemblée nationale on Sept. 9 as part of his European tour. In addition, he also engaged in discussions with Didier Fusiller, president of the Grand Palais, and Gaëtan Bruel, president of the French National Centre of Cinema (CNC), focusing on enhancing cultural exchange and exploring possibilities for future collaborations.

President Lai, Premier Cho attend launch of sports ministry

2025-09-11 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said that the Ministry of Sports will boost domestic health and unity as it enables Taiwan to continue to shine at international competitions.

Premier Cho speaks at SEMICON Taiwan opening ceremony

2025-09-11 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai pledged to work closely with domestic industries to expedite research and seek further international cooperation to create peace and security for the nation.

TaiwanICDF and Belize Co-Host First TOCFL Computer-Based Test Advancing Mandarin Education and Connecting with the World

2025-09-11 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) on August 29 organized its first computerized adaptive test for Mandarin (TOCFL CAT) at the University of Belize (UB). The TaiwanICDF has been promoting Mandarin education in Belize through the Overseas Professional Mandarin Teaching Project since 2017, and in 2019 launched a pilot of Taiwan’s Mandarin proficiency test (TOCFL) in the country.

Minister Li Yuan embarks on first visit to Europe

2025-09-11 Ministry of Culture

Minister of Culture Li Yuan embarked on his first official visit to Europe on Sept. 7. In addition to serving as the master of ceremonies for the 28th Taiwan-France Cultural Award presentation in France, he will also travel to the Czech Republic to attend the opening of the National Palace Museum’s exhibition “One Hundred Treasures, One Hundred Stories.”

Taiwanese filmmakers shine at 82nd Venice International Film Festival

2025-09-11 Ministry of Culture

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival award presentation was held on Sept. 7 (Taiwan time), showcasing the diverse achievements of Taiwanese filmmakers this year. Minister of Culture Li Yuan extended his congratulations to the winning production teams through the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in Italy upon receiving the good news, acknowledging their unwavering passion and dedication.

Taiwan-France Cultural Award honors Jean-Marc Therouanne and Benson Tsai

2025-09-11 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences co-hosted the 28th Taiwan-France Cultural Award ceremony on Sept. 8, presenting the honor to Jean-Marc Therouanne, co-founder and artistic director of the Festival International des Cinémas d'Asie de Vesoul (FICA), and Benson Tsai (蔡博丞), choreographer and artistic director of B.DANCE.

Taiwanese artist Lee Te-mao’s solo exhibition opens in U.S.

2025-09-11 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), Taiwanese artist Lee Te-mao (李德茂) opened his first U.S. solo exhibition “In-Between Beings (介於之間存在)” at International Arts & Artists (IA&A) at Hillyer in Washington DC on Sept. 5. On view through Sept. 28, the exhibition presents Lee’s existentialist reflections on the future through multimedia installations.

President Lai receives credentials from new Haiti Ambassador Roudy Stanley Penn

2025-09-10 Office of the President

On the morning of September 9, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Haiti to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Roudy Stanley Penn.

FM Lin attends semiconductors and geopolitics forum

2025-09-10 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the 2025 Forum on Semiconductors and Geopolitics: Navigating Supply Chain Resilience and Strategic Realignment, Sept. 9 in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to safeguarding its supply chain security while deepening cooperation with democratic partners against a background of evolving U.S.-China technology competitiveness.

MOFA and MOTC hold joint press conference to urge UN and ICAO to include Taiwan and ensure no one is left behind and safe skies

2025-09-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger and Administrative Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Kuo-shian held a joint press conference on September 9 to promote Taiwan’s bids to join the United Nations (UN) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). During the event, they explained the government’s appeals and strategies to advance Taiwan’s participation in the UN and ICAO this year and called on the two organizations to include Taiwan at the earliest possible juncture.

MOFA response to remarks made by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Fischer after Taiwan trip

2025-09-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

United States Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Deb Fischer have once again publicly recognized Taiwan’s progress in bolstering its self-defense capabilities and determination to safeguard freedom.

MOFA response to Canadian and Australian naval vessels transiting Taiwan Strait on September 6

2025-09-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On September 6, Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Québec and Australian Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane jointly transited the Taiwan Strait.

MOFA response to Japanese and Australian foreign and defense ministers reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability

2025-09-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The 12th Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations were held in Tokyo on September 5.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with Italy-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group delegation led by Cochair Paroli

2025-09-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A delegation from the Italy-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group arrived in Taiwan on September 4.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu briefs on cultural diplomacy

2025-09-09 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung stated that cultural diplomacy raises Taiwan’s profile internationally.

Deputy FM Wu gives interview to France’s La Tribune

2025-09-09 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu said the strategic partnership in semiconductors between Taiwan’s Foxconn Group and France’s Thales Group marks a milestone development in bilateral relations between the two countries.

Taiwan, US, Lithuania hold GCTF workshop

2025-09-09 Taiwan Today

A workshop on strengthening supply chain resilience was held Sept. 4-5 in Vilnius under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

President Lai presides over fifth meeting of Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee

2025-09-08 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 4, President Lai Ching-te presided over the fifth meeting of the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts dinner to welcome Saint Lucian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Hilaire

2025-09-08 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a dinner on September 3 to welcome a delegation led by Saint Lucian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information Ernest Hilaire. During the dinner, Minister Lin extended a sincere welcome on behalf of the government of Taiwan and thanked the Saint Lucian government for its long-standing support for Taiwan’s international participation. The delegation also included Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Emma Hippolyte and Minister for Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment Joachim Henry.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for delegation led by Speaker Italeli of the Parliament of Tuvalu

2025-09-08 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon on September 2 for a delegation led by Sir Iakoba Italeli, Speaker of the Parliament of Tuvalu, and his wife. This was the speaker’s second trip to Taiwan, and Minister Lin welcomed him on behalf of the ROC (Taiwan) government, saying that the visit was a concrete demonstration of the close diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Tuvalu.

‘Taiwan On the Move’ takes center stage at WAA 2025

2025-09-08 Ministry of Culture

This year, WAA’s Amplified Pitch Sessions selected “Floating Flowers,” a dance production by B.DANCE (丞舞製作). The choreography blends Eastern aesthetics with contemporary dance, aiming to introduce Taiwanese dance to North American audiences.

President Lai meets delegation led by Saint Lucia Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire

2025-09-05 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 3, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Saint Lucia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information Ernest Hilaire.

Minister Lin receives German delegation

2025-09-05 Taiwan Today

Minister Without Portfolio Lin Ming-hsin welcomed a delegation from the Federal Foundation for the Study of the Communist Dictatorship in Germany Sept. 2 in Taipei City, highlighting bilateral dedication to upholding human rights and transitional justice.

Youth Ambassadors wield Taiwan’s soft power

2025-09-05 Taiwan Today

Members of the 2025 International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program are already contributing to connections between Taiwan and its Pacific neighbors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sept. 3.

Garden Cinema in U.K. to present Taiwanese film screenings

2025-09-05 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K. and the Garden Cinema are collaborating to present the film screening program “Taiwanese Cinema: Now and Then 2025” from Sept. 5 to Oct. 15.

Premier Cho attends international police cooperation forum

2025-09-04 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Forum on Police Cooperation Sept. 2 in Taipei City, calling for support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the International Criminal Police Organization.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with delegation from University of Tokyo cross-strait relations research group

2025-09-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation from the University of Tokyo’s cross-strait relations research group on September 1. The delegation was led by Professor Yasuhiro Matsuda and included Professor Yukihito Sato, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Developing Economies; Professor Momoko Kawakami of Kanagawa University; Professor Naoko Eto of Gakushuin University; Professor Rira Momma of Takushoku University; and Dr. Huang Wei-hsiu, Special Research Fellow at the University of Tokyo. The two sides exchanged views on cross-strait relations and developments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Taiwan hosts APEC health care strategy workshop

2025-09-04 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Health and Welfare National Health Insurance Administration hosted the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Workshop on Strategies to Enhance Integrated People-Centered Health Care Sept. 2 in Taipei City, demonstrating commitment to advocating for effective healthcare.

President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Speaker of Parliament Iakoba Taeia Italeli

2025-09-03 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Speaker of the Parliament of Tuvalu Iakoba Taeia Italeli and his wife.

President Lai meets delegation from University of Tokyo cross-strait relations research group

2025-09-03 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the University of Tokyo’s cross-strait relations research group.

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

2025-09-03 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.

Academia Sinica President James C. Liao Awarded France’s Legion of Honor Recognition Highlights Taiwan–France Scientific Collaboration and the Values of Academic Freedom

2025-09-03 Academia Sinica

Academia Sinica President James C. Liao has been awarded the title of Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor) by the French government, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing Taiwan–France academic exchange, strengthening international scientific collaboration, and promoting science as a global public good.

MOE hosts job counseling, education fair in Bangkok

2025-09-03 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Education organized an event Aug. 30-31 in Bangkok to attract Thai students as part of government efforts to promote academic and industrial exchange.

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 welcomes new Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association chair

2025-09-17 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te met the new Chair of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Shuzo Sumi, who was sworn in this year, Sept. 16 at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. Kazuyuki Katayama, head of JTEA’s Taipei Office, and Ger Bau-shuan, vice foreign minister, also attended.

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