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President Lai attends press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

2026-11-13 Office of the President

On the morning of November 12, President Lai Ching-te attended a press conference before the departure of Taiwan’s delegation to the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM). In remarks, President Lai thanked Acer Group Founder and Honorary Chairman Stan Shih (施振榮) for once again serving as our leader’s representative to the meeting.

Presidential Office thanks G7 foreign ministers for joint statement

2026-11-13 Office of the President

Following a meeting in Paris, France, the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) and the European Union high representative for foreign affairs and security policy issued a joint statement reaffirming the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion, and expressing clear support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. In response, the Presidential Office sincerely welcomes the statement and extends its heartfelt gratitude.

Marshall Islands delegation wraps up Taiwan trip

2026-11-13 Taiwan Today

Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase and his legislative delegation from the Marshall Islands concluded a visit to Taiwan Nov. 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 12.

30th Taiwan-France Cultural Award honors Yang Shu-chuen, Frank Muyard

2026-11-13 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences of the Institut de France have selected Yang Shu-chuen (楊淑娟), professor emerita at Tamkang University, and Frank Muyard, head of the Taipei Center of the French School of the Far East (EFEO), as recipients of the 30th Taiwan-France Cultural Award.

NTMC and Kyoto Seika University sign agreement to advance comics research and education

2026-11-13 Ministry of Culture

The Preparatory Office of the National Taiwan Museum of Comics (NTMC) and Kyoto Seika University signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 8 to deepen cooperation in comics research, exhibitions, and education.

Exhibition connecting Taiwan and Australia’s railway cultures opens in the Blue Mountains

2026-11-13 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney and Zig Zag Railway Co-operative Ltd. are presenting the exhibition titled “Railways Connect: Rail Across Mountains, Bridges Across Cultures” in the Blue Mountains in Australia.

President Lai names Acer Group Honorary Chairman Stan Shih as 2026 APEC envoy

2026-11-12 Office of the President

On November 11, Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) announced that President Lai Ching-te has invited Acer Group Founder and Honorary Chairman Stan Shih (施振榮) to act as his representative at the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will be held in Shenzhen, China, from November 18 to 19, 2026.

Deputy FM Chen hosts Guatemalan think tank delegation

2026-11-12 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi hosted a reception for a delegation of nine think tank researchers from Guatemala Nov. 10 in Taipei City to exchange views on bilateral relations, democratic development and regional security.

Deputy FM Wu hosts French Mayotte delegation

2026-11-11 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a dinner banquet for a delegation from Mayotte, an overseas department and region of France off the coast of eastern Africa, Nov. 9 in Taipei City.

Taiwan, Israel advance medical cooperation

2026-11-11 Taiwan Today

Taiwan renewed a cooperative agreement on health and medicine with Israel Nov. 9, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said.

President Lai meets Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase

2026-11-10 Office of the President

On the afternoon of November 6, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Speaker of the Nitijela (parliament) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Brenson Wase and his wife.

Pacific Islands Leadership Program concludes in Taipei

2026-11-10 Taiwan Today

The closing ceremony of the 2026 Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan was held Nov. 4 in Taipei City for participants from nine Pacific countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

ROC (Taiwan) and Philippines sign updated MOU on direct hiring

2026-11-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On November 5, Ambassador Wallace Minn-gan Chow, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, and Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, Chairperson and Resident Representative of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan, signed an updated version of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Special Hiring Program in Taiwan (SHPT). The signing took place in Taiwan and was witnessed by Chen Ming-jen, Vice Minister of Labor of Taiwan, and Jainal Rasul Jr., Undersecretary of the Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines.

MOFA response to IPAC statement warning of threat of transnational repression by China

2026-11-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes a statement made by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) following its annual summit in The Hague on November 6.

MOFA solemnly refutes false claims regarding ROC (Taiwan) in China-Gabon joint statement

2026-11-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly protests false claims made in a joint statement issued after a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on November 6. In the statement, Gabon reaffirmed its adherence to the “one China principle,” China’s misrepresentation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, and other falsehoods. MOFA solemnly denounces the Chinese government’s continued use of bilateral talks to cajole other countries into making untrue statements that degrade Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Mezipatra Queer Film Festival in Czechia presents Taiwan Focus film program

2026-11-10 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Prague, in collaboration with the Mezipatra Queer Film Festival, is presenting the Taiwan Focus film program in the Czech Republic.

Taiwan delegation attends 25th Berlin Security Conference, showcasing nation’s capabilities in diplomacy, defense, and whole-of-society resilience

2026-11-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The 25th Berlin Security Conference (BSC) was held in Berlin, Germany, from November 3 to 4. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung was invited to deliver a prerecorded speech at the event.

Deputy FM welcomes Belize delegation

2026-11-09 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi received Anthony Mahler, Belize’s minister of tourism & diaspora relations Nov. 6 in Taipei City.

ROC (Taiwan) announces closure of mission in Papua New Guinea, comprehensive adjustment of bilateral cooperation, and reallocation of resources to deepen partnerships with diplomatic allies and like-minded countries

2026-11-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently renewed its unilateral demands for personnel of the Taipei Economic Office in Port Moresby to leave the country within a specified timeframe and for the mission to be shut down. In consideration of national dignity, diplomatic autonomy, and overall national interests, and following a comprehensive assessment, the ROC (Taiwan) government has made the decision to close the office, withdraw all stationed personnel, and conduct a full review and adjustment of bilateral ties.

NMTL unveils 2nd Taiwan Writers Festival

2026-11-09 Ministry of Culture

The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) unveiled the second Taiwan Writers Festival at the Taiwan Literature Hub in Taipei on Nov. 6. Under the theme “Both Directions at Once,” the festival runs through Nov. 22, with events at 36 art spaces in Taipei and Tainan. It features more than 100 writers, translators, publishers, and artists from Taiwan and abroad.

Deputy FM hosts reception for 65th Liberal International Congress

2026-11-06 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi hosted a reception Nov. 4 in Taipei City to welcome political figures from democratic countries who are attending the 65th Liberal International Congress.

MOFA reiterates that Taiwan enjoys right to equal participation in APEC; calls on China to uphold its commitments as 2026 host economy

2026-11-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on China to halt its political machinations and carry out its duties as Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum host economy by respecting the core principle of equal participation of all member economies in accordance with APEC guidelines, norms, and practices and by taking concrete steps to ensure Taiwan’s right to equal and dignified participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, China in November.

MOFA welcomes reaffirmation of importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait by US, Japan, and ROK foreign ministers

2026-11-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes the reaffirmation of the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait by the US, Japanese, and Republic of Korea foreign ministers on October 30. Minister Lin encourages partner countries to continue taking concrete action to safeguard overall peace and stability in the region.

FM Lin hosts Paraguay delegation

2026-11-05 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a five-member delegation led by Paraguay Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare Isaías Ricardo Fretes Nov. 2 in Taipei City.

Taiwan, Japan collaborate on urban greening

2026-11-05 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Environment hosted a meeting on building resilient, greener cities Nov. 3 in Taipei City, underscoring Taiwan’s commitment to working with Japan to promote sustainability.

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall opens ‘Her Journey to Democracy’

2026-11-05 Ministry of Culture

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (CKSMH) opened the permanent exhibition “Her Journey to Democracy (她的民主路)” and launched the book “The Great Adventure of Democracy (民主大冒險)” on Nov. 4, highlighting women’s pursuit of freedom and human rights in Taiwan’s democratic development.

Foreign minister emphasizes Taiwan’s AI prowess in op-ed

2026-11-04 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan is the U.S.’ most trusted artificial intelligence supply chain partner and that the U.S. needs Taiwan if it is to maintain or establish advantage in different strata of the global AI industry and win the race with China.