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President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo

2025-06-30   Office of the President

On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon former Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Ohashi Mitsuo in recognition of his firm convictions and tireless efforts in promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges.

Taiwanese comic books fascinate Italian readers

2025-06-30   Ministry of Culture

Taiwanese comic artists Cory Ko (柯宥希) and LonLon were invited to tour Italy from June 17 to 22 to engage with international readers. Featuring Cory Ko’s “The Clown Doctor (小丑醫生)” and LonLon’s “Rescue Wild Birds (再見信天翁),” the tour received warm responses from Italian audiences, who expressed a keen interest in exploring more comics from Taiwan.

President Lai presides over fourth meeting of Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee

2025-06-27   Office of the President

On the afternoon of June 26, President Lai Ching-te presided over the fourth meeting of the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee.

MOFA teams up with NSTC to advance technology diplomacy

2025-06-27   Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with Cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen June 25 in Taipei City to discuss interagency cooperation on technology diplomacy, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan stages carbon pricing workshop in Germany

2025-06-27   Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment organized a carbon pricing workshop June 24-26 in Berlin to promote bilateral exchanges as the government strives to implement the country’s own cap and emissions trading system (ETS) on a trial basis in 2026.

Mangos and Guavas from Tainan Successfully Enter EU Market, Thanks to the Local and Central Governments’ Joint Efforts to Expand Domestic Produce Export Markets

2025-06-27   Tainan City Government

The collaborative efforts of the Tainan City Government, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote local agricultural product exports have yielded satisfactory results once more. The Ministry of Agriculture recently announced the EU has officially opened the European market to Taiwan’s mangos and guavas. This development shows that these fruits passed quarantine inspections for fruit fly hosts and are now permitted entry into the new market. In addition to sharing the challenging process of gaining market access, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che expressed gratitude to the central government agencies for their active cooperation with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) in making this achievement possible.

Medtech exhibition center inaugurated in Malaysia

2025-06-27   Taiwan Today

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held an opening ceremony for the Taiwan Health & Wellness Hub June 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing the international visibility of the country’s health care advancements.

President Lai meets Japan’s former Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Takayuki

2025-06-26   Office of the President

On the afternoon of June 25, President Lai Ching-te met with Kobayashi Takayuki, Japan’s former economic security minister and a current member of the House of Representatives.

MOFA response to UK National Security Strategy 2025 conveying concern over peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2025-06-26   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UK Cabinet Office issued National Security Strategy 2025 on June 24 following a comprehensive review of relevant issues, including the China audit, that was launched by the Labour government after it assumed office. The strategy noted the centrality of the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait in global trade and supply chains and underscored the importance of regional stability to the United Kingdom. It also indicated that there was a risk of escalation around Taiwan and reiterated that issues regarding Taiwan should be resolved peacefully through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion. It further stated that the United Kingdom did not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo and that the United Kingdom would continue to strengthen its cooperative relationship with Taiwan in a wide range of areas based on shared democratic values.

The AI Wave Sweeps in as the 2025 Border Management Seminar Grandly Opens

2025-06-26   National Immigration Agency

On the 25th, the Ministry of the Interior’s National Immigration Agency (NIA) held its 15th Border Management Seminar at the Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport. This seminar was a concerted effort with the Mainland Affairs Council, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Administration, Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, and the Ever Rich Foundation, and was supported by the Project for “Integrating Bilingual Elements into the Immigration Document Inspection Services and Border Management Seminar” a joint project of the National Development Council and the NIA. The Australian Consul–Airline Liaison Officer, officials from the Canada Border Services Agency, and approximately 180 representatives from domestic and international government agencies, airlines, and expert organizations convened to engage in in-depth discussions on the integration of cutting-edge technologies and biometric identification systems into border management.

Connecting the Future of AI – Ultra-High Speed and Low Energy Consumption Laser Light Source

2025-06-26   National Science and Technology Council

In order to further reduce the power consumption of next-generation AI high-speed data links and expand the bandwidth of optical channels, with the support of the National Science Council's “Development of 400/800 Gbps SR-8 Optical Transceiver Modules for Next-Generation Data Communications” project, the research team of Professor Jin-Wei Shi of the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Central University has successfully developed a novel single-mode, ultra-high speed, and low-energy consumption vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCESL). This achievement not only breaks through the speed and output power limitations of traditional VCSEL light sources, but also, after combining the laser element with single-mode optical fiber, it can achieve a world record of direct modulation bandwidth (40 GHz) at 850 nm wavelength and a distance × data rate product of 1 km×56 Gbps without using any signal processing ICs.

NCPI launches photo exhibition featuring Taiwan and France artists

2025-06-26   Ministry of Culture

The National Center of Photography and Images (NCPI) launched the exhibition “Vanités Modernes (虛空之境：當代攝影中的領土與都市凝視)” on June 24. Co-curated by French curator Raphaële Bertho and Taiwan-based French photographer Hubert Kilian, the exhibition presents works by 19 Taiwanese and French artists, exploring the complex relationships among contemporary society, people, land, and urban life through photography.

President Lai promotes the Healthy Taiwan vision

2025-06-25   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said June 24 that the government is committed to working with the private sector to implement measures to combat illegal drugs, such as educating the public about their dangers. The president made the remarks while presenting awards to individuals and groups who made significant contributions to work against illegal drug use in Taipei City.

FM Lin receives former UNDRR special representative

2025-06-25   Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with Mami Mizutori, former special representative of the United Nations secretary-general for disaster risk reduction and head of the U.N. Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, to exchange views on global disaster preparedness June 24 in Taipei City.

MOFA response to EU-Canada summit joint statement stressing importance of cross-strait peace and stability

2025-06-25   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on June 23 in Brussels for the 20th European Union-Canada summit. In a joint statement released afterward, the two sides declared that security in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions was increasingly interconnected and reaffirmed a shared interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, including in the East and South China Seas and across the Taiwan Strait. The two sides added that they would continue working with regional partners to uphold a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and affirms this expression of staunch support for cross-strait security and stability by the European Union and Canada.

Minister Li engages with Japanese cultural leaders for artistic collaboration

2025-06-25   Ministry of Culture

Invited by the Taiwan Cultural Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Tokyo Film Festival senior programmer Kenji Ishizaka (石坂健治) and executive director of the Yokohama Arts Foundation Shinji Ono (小野晉司) visited Taiwan and met with Minister of Culture Li Yuan on June 23. Minister Li said, “Taiwan and Japan will continue to be partners in the future, and there will be more collaborations to come.”

Taiwan hosts higher education events with France, Belgium

2025-06-25   Taiwan Today

Representatives from Taiwan met with European educators for a forum June 16-18 in Lille, France, and Brussels, Belgium, highlighting government commitment to expanding academic and research collaboration with EU members.

VP Hsiao gives interview to U.S. podcaster

2025-06-24   Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said that the people of Taiwan are committed to safeguarding the country’s freedom, territory and the democratic way of life.

Foreign Minister Lin accompanies European press delegation to experience Taiwan’s culture, promotes Taiwan Cultural Year in Europe

2025-06-24   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On the afternoon of June 19, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung took a delegation of journalists from the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and the Netherlands to visit the cast of Zeelandia, a Taiwan original musical. Minister Lin spoke about Taiwan’s leading technology and rich culture and expressed hope that the cultural activities being held as part of the 2025 Taiwan Cultural Year in Europe would help the nations of Europe see a side of Taiwan other than technology.

MOFA thanks the Philippines, Brunei for granting visa-free entry

2025-06-24   Taiwan Today

The decision of the governments of Brunei and the Philippines to offer visa-free entry to holders of ROC (Taiwan) passports is sincerely welcomed by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

MOENV Minister Peng attends Japan Energy Summit

2025-06-24   Taiwan Today

Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming attended the 2025 Japan Energy Summit June 18 in Tokyo to bring participants up to speed on Taiwan’s climate policies and spotlight the country’s active participation in regional climate governance.

Workshop on disaster governance staged in Taipei

2025-06-24   Taiwan Today

A Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop on disaster prevention and sustainable operations coordinated by the National Science and Technology Council and the Japan Taiwan Exchange Association is underway through June 25, highlighting commitment to forging a safe and resilient society.

OAC Minister Kuan vows to continue expanding maritime exchanges

2025-06-24   Taiwan Today

Cabinet-level Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling said June 23 that the agency is committed to expanding exchanges with partners while empowering Taiwan’s younger generation to engage in global ocean governance.

Taiwanese artists to perform at Festival Off Avignon, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

2025-06-24   Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) held a press conference on June 20, unveiling a lineup of eight Taiwanese artist groups set to perform at the Festival Off Avignon and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. The press event was graced by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Head of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan Lutz Güllner, Director Franck Paris of the French Office in Taipei, British Council Director Taiwan Susan Milner, and other distinguished guests.

SOAS Delegation Visit Strengthens Scholarly Ties with Taiwan

2025-06-24   Ministry of Education

A delegation from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Habib, visited Taiwan in April. The visit was in response to an invitation from the Ministry of Education as part of Taiwan’s broader efforts to deepen academic engagement with the UK and was coordinated by the Education Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom.

Education Opportunities in Taiwan Showcased at BeSt 2025: Austria’s Largest Educational Fair

2025-06-24   Ministry of Education

Austria’s largest educational fair, BeSt, took place in Vienna from March 6 to March 9, 2025. This year was the 40th anniversary of the BeSt fair, an exciting milestone in its history, and it was celebrated with a move to a larger venue—Hall C at the Messe Wien Exhibition and Congress Center. Having this new, larger location was met with enthusiasm from exhibitors and attendees alike and the fair drew 55,000 visitors wanting to explore opportunities for work, study, and further education.

Director General Dr. Lee Yu-Jiuan Visits Malaysia to Strengthen Educational Collaboration

2025-06-24   Ministry of Education

Dr. Lee Yu-Jiuan 李毓娟, Director-General of the Ministry of Education’s Department of International and Cross-Strait Education visited Kuala Lumpur from April 23 to April 25, 2025. During her visit, she engaged with local educational leaders and institutions to strengthen educational exchanges between Taiwan and Malaysia and discuss new opportunities for collaboration.

MOFA response to UK naval vessel transiting Taiwan Strait

2025-06-23   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On June 18, the UK Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Spey transited the Taiwan Strait. Through this concrete action, the United Kingdom further defended freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait and demonstrated its firm position that the strait constitutes international waters. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes and affirms the transit.

Taiwan, South Korea jointly advance tourism competitiveness

2025-06-23   Taiwan Today

The 38th Taiwan-Korea Tourism Exchange Meeting was held June 19 in Mokpo, South Korea, underscoring bilateral commitment to enhancing mutual competitiveness in the global travel industry.

President Lai gives send-off to overseas volunteer youth teams

2025-06-20   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te received Taiwan overseas volunteer youth teams at the Presidential Office June 17 in Taipei City, commending their commitment to promoting the country on the global stage.

VP Hsiao gives interview to Norway’s NRK

2025-06-20   Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said that Taiwan is committed to advancing its self-defense capabilities in the face of China’s ongoing attempts at coercion, including military activity and disinformation.

MOFA welcomes Philippine announcement concerning visa-free treatment for Taiwanese nationals

2025-06-20   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Philippine government indicated on June 19 that Taiwanese passport holders would be granted visa-free entry to the Philippines for stays of up to 14 days beginning July 1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes this announcement.

MOFA response to false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement between Central Asian nations and China

2025-06-20   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan from June 16 to 18 at the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. Following the summit, these nations and China jointly issued the Astana Declaration, which contains the spurious claim that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs solemnly refutes this statement and sternly protests against the Chinese communist regime for its repeated use of meetings with other nations’ leaders to publicly undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty as well as central Asian nations for uncritically accepting China’s statements that run contrary to the facts in downgrading Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Osaka City Central Public Hall to host Taiwan’s cultural showcase at Expo 2025

2025-06-20   Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC)’s cultural program “We Taiwan” at Expo 2025 Osaka is set to take place in August, featuring four key themes: “The Power of Play (遊戲能力),” “Blended Colors (混融色彩),” “Creativity that Crosses Over (跨域創造),” and “Dynamic Energy (萬變氣場).” On June 19, the MOC announced that the theme “Creativity that Crosses Over” will be presented at Osaka City Central Public Hall to showcase a fusion of Taiwan’s technological advancement and artistic creativity.

MOC unveils Taiwan cultural program for Expo 2025

2025-06-20   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Culture June 19 unveiled the details of its We TAIWAN, a key cultural engagement and global connection initiative by Taiwan for the Expo 2025 in Japan.

Taiwanese director Zero Chou to be honored at Spain LGBT film festival

2025-06-20   Ministry of Culture

To promote Taiwan’s cinematic artistry, the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain will host a retrospective of director Zero Chou (周美玲) at the Zinegoak International LGBT Film Festival in Bilbao from June 22 to 25. The program will feature three of Chou’s acclaimed films: “Spider Lilies (刺青),” “Splendid Float (豔光四射歌舞團),” and “Drifting Flowers (漂浪青春).”

Foreign Minister Lin presents Friendship Medal of Diplomacy to former French Senator Gattolin

2025-06-19   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung presented the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy to former French Senator André Gattolin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on the morning of June 16 in recognition of his long-standing efforts to promote Taiwan-France relations and his staunch support of Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.

MOFA response to G7 reiterating importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2025-06-19   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The 2025 G7 leaders’ summit was held in Kananaskis, Canada, from June 15 to 17. The chair’s summary published following the summit emphasized G7 members’ ongoing and serious concerns about China’s destabilizing actions in the East and South China Seas and the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and highly appreciates these remarks.

Taiwan starups make waves at BIO International Convention

2025-06-19   Taiwan Today

A delegation comprising eight biotech startups from Taiwan, with support from the National Science and Technology Council, is taking part in the BIO International Convention June 16-19 in the U.S. city of Boston to showcase their cutting-edge biomedical products and innovative technologies.

Taiwan holds global meeting on tackling transnational fraud

2025-06-19   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Justice collaborated with the Executive Yuan’s Anti-Money Laundering Office to stage a seminar on cross-border fraud and international cooperation in the digital era June 10-11 in Taipei City.

MOEA hosts symposium to boost green transition

2025-06-19   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs staged a symposium on enhancing green competitiveness under the auspices of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation June 17 in the southern city of Kaohsiung to deepen cooperation in the region and reinforce links to overseas markets.

Advance delegation paves way for Taiwan at Asian Games

2025-06-19   Taiwan Today

A Taiwan delegation arrived in Japan’s Aichi prefecture June 14 for a seven-day visit as part of government efforts to coordinate logistical support for the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games to be held in Nagoya.

NMP showcases Taiwanese Indigenous artists at Guam Micronesia Island Fair

2025-06-19   Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture, the National Museum of Prehistory (NMP) participated in the Guam Micronesia Island Fair (GMIF) on June 7 and 8 as part of an Austronesian cultural exchange program. The NMP brought along Indigenous cultural representatives, including the Taiwan Amis Polyphonic Youth Band (阿美族複音青春歌隊), the Wind Voyagers of Changbin (長濱船團), artists Iyo Kacaw and Nakaw Putun, among others, aiming to foster connections among diverse communities through cultural dialogue.

Czech Music Crossroads to feature Taiwan as Focus Country

2025-06-19   Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture, the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Prague is collaborating with the Czech Music Crossroads to feature Taiwan as the Focus Country for the first time, inviting three music groups to perform in the Czech Republic.

Taiwan’s Bulareyaung Dance Company to debut in U.S. this Summer

2025-06-19   Ministry of Culture

Taiwan’s celebrated Indigenous contemporary dance group, Bulareyaung Dance Company (BDC), will make its U.S. debut this summer with a North American tour from Jul. 27 to Aug. 16. The BDC will embark on a North American tour, showcasing their artistry by delivering eight performances at some of the region’s most respected festivals and venues, including the American Dance Festival (ADF), Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur (FASS), Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, “Taiwanese Waves” at SummerStage, Battery Dance Festival, and the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts.

Work by Taiwanese artist Huang Yi to be featured at US dance festival

2025-06-19   Ministry of Culture

Taiwanese dancer, choreographer, and robotics innovator Huang Yi (黃翊) will captivate audiences with his groundbreaking work “Ink” at the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, the United States, from Aug. 20 to 24. These performances mark Huang Yi’s debut at Jacob’s Pillow and are part of the inaugural season of the newly rebuilt Doris Duke Theatre, set to open in July 2025 after being destroyed by fire in 2020.

Taiwan to Launch Mandatory Online Arrival Registration - Starting October 1, 2025. More Intuitive, More friendly And More Convenient!

2025-06-18   Ministry of the Interior

To enhance border clearance efficiency, all traditional paper-based Arrival Cards will go digital starting October 1, 2025. All incoming passengers will be required to complete the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online within three days prior to arrival.

Five Taiwanese performing arts groups to tour the U.S. in the second half of 2025

2025-06-18   Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) held a press conference on June 17 to announce that five Taiwanese performing arts groups will embark on a tour across the U.S. in the second half of this year. The lineup includes Bulareyaung Dance Company (布拉瑞揚舞團), Huang Yi Studio+ (黃翊工作室+), Hung Dance (翃舞製作), Twincussion (雙子打擊樂團), and Liu I-ling (劉奕伶).

Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting to Begin on June 29 – Three Young Scientists from Taiwan Invited

2025-06-18   Academia Sinica

The 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting will take place from June 29 to July 4, 2025 in Lindau, Germany. More than 630 young scientists from 84 countries have been invited to attend and engage in discussions with approximately 35 Nobel Laureates. Among them, three outstanding young scholars from Taiwan have been selected through a rigorous international process to represent the country at the event. They are Hsin-Yu Yang and Loan Thi Ngo, PhD students of Academia Sinica’s Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), and Yi-Fan Chen, a PhD candidate in the Department of Applied Chemistry at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University.

NMTL to present Taiwanese literature at Seoul International Book Fair

2025-06-18   Ministry of Culture

The Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), the largest literary gathering in South Korea, is scheduled to take place from June 18 to 22, with Taiwan featured as the guest of honor for the first time. The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) will showcase a curated selection of Taiwanese literary works centered on the themes of “Nature Writing,” “Indigenous Literature,” and “Taiwan Literature Award Golden Book Awardees.” Additionally, Taiwanese authors will participate in various events throughout the fair.

President Lai meets delegation led by Representative Bera, co-chair of US Congressional Taiwan Caucus

2025-06-17   Office of the President

On the morning of June 16, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Representative Ami Bera, co-chair of the US Congressional Taiwan Caucus.

Taiwan moves to sixth in IMD world competitiveness ranking

2025-06-17   Taiwan Today

Taiwan moved up two spots to 6th in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 published June 17 by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development, according to the National Development Council.

Taiwan’s guavas, mangoes get green light for export to EU

2025-06-17   Taiwan Today

Taiwan-grown guavas and mangoes have been cleared by the EU Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety for shipment to the region, marking a new chapter in government promotion of local agriculture export to the world.

Taiwan, Germany expand smart medicine cooperation

2025-06-17   Taiwan Today

A Ministry of Health and Welfare delegation visited Germany in April to expand cooperation and exchanges on smart medical care and digital governance.

Supply chain cooperation forum held in Taipei City

2025-06-17   Taiwan Today

Taipei City-based Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology (DSET), in collaboration with National Chengchi University’s Supply Chain Resilience Center, held a global summit on supply chain resilience June 14 in the capital, according to the National Science and Technology Council (NTSC).

MOC unveils 2025 Creative Expo Taiwan main visual ‘Water Scapes’

2025-06-17   Ministry of Culture

The 2025 Creative Expo Taiwan is set to take place in Taipei from Aug. 2 to 11. On June 16, the Ministry of Culture unveiled the expo’s main visual theme, “Water Scapes,” which centers on the ever-changing forms of water to highlight cultural exchange and the boundless expressions of creativity.

Esther Lu selected for London’s Delfina Foundation residency program

2025-06-17   Ministry of Culture

To encourage Taiwanese artists to broaden their creative vision and enrich their international experience, the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office (TRO) in the U.K. has been collaborating with the Delfina Foundation since 2020 to host a residency program for Taiwanese artists in London. This year, Esther Lu (呂岱如) was selected from among 113 submissions and will participate in the program from June 23 to Sept. 14.

President Lai meets delegation led by French National Assembly Taiwan Friendship Group Chair Marie-Noëlle Battistel

2025-06-16   Office of the President

On the morning of June 12, President Lai Ching-te met a delegation led by Marie-Noëlle Battistel, chair of the French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group.

FM Lin, Deputy FM Wu meet with international journalists

2025-06-16   Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu met with international journalists and spoke about government policy on diplomacy, international participation and security.

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen attends 2025 Globsec Forum in Prague

2025-06-16   Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi said June 13 that safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is a shared priority among global democracies in the face of escalating threats from China.

MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Finland emphasizing importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability

2025-06-16   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Finnish President Alexander Stubb met in Tokyo on June 11. In a joint statement, they said that Japan and Finland strongly opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the South and East China Seas by force or coercion, emphasized the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an indispensable element in the security and prosperity of the international community, and encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.

MOFA announces one-year extension of trial visa-free entry for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026

2025-06-16   Bureau Of Consular Affairs

In line with efforts to promote the New Southbound Policy (NSP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) convened a meeting on April 16 with relevant government agencies on further improving visa measures for nationals of NSP partner countries traveling to Taiwan.

MOFA extends condolences following plane accident in India

2025-06-16   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On June 12, Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in Ahmedabad in western India. On behalf of the people and government of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) promptly conveyed condolences to the India-Taipei Association and instructed the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in India to also express sympathies to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

Taiwan and EU Join Forces — TaiwanICDF Supports Smart Agriculture in Tuvalu

2025-06-16   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Tuvalu, under the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), has successfully secured funding from the European Union (EU) for the first time to promote a Taiwan–Tuvalu agricultural cooperation project. The TTM and Tuvalu’s Ministry of Natural Resources held a signing ceremony at the Happy Friendship Farm for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on joint utilization of A$300,000 in funding from the EU. The MOU was signed by TTM leader Chin-Chien Kuo and ministry senior official Scott Pelesala. The event was witnessed by Amb. Andrew Tung-heng Lin of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Tuvalu, Minister of Natural Resources Sa'aga Talu Teafa, Director of Agriculture Matio Lonalona, and Tuvalu Coconut Rehabilitation Program financial advisor Mr. Niuatui.

Domestic Hakka literary work recognized by Foreword Reviews magazine

2025-06-16   Taiwan Today

The English translation of “Banana King Ngôo Tsín-suī,” a historical novel written by Lee Wang-tai and translated by Timothy Smith, took the bronze prize in the category of historical fiction at the Foreword Indies Awards 2024.

‘We Taiwan’ cultural program gears up for Expo 2025 Osaka

2025-06-13   Ministry of Culture

As the countdown begins for the Ministry of Culture’s cultural program “We Taiwan” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Minister of Culture Li Yuan presented an ita-bag adorned with the event mascot “a-We” to Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) and other heads of ministries during an Executive Yuan meeting on June 12. The Ministry also announced a range of exclusive events now open for booking.

Taiwan takes center stage at VivaTech in Paris

2025-06-13   Taiwan Today

A delegation comprising 29 high-tech startups from Taiwan is taking part in VivaTech, the largest tech innovation conference in Europe, June 11-14 in Paris to showcase the country’s vibrant entrepreneurship.

Winners of national innovation awards honored in Taipei

2025-06-12   Taiwan Today

A ceremony was held June 10 in Taipei City by the Ministry of Economic Affairs to honor 19 individual winners of the National Innovation Awards. The awards spotlight government, academia and industry work to move the local economy forward through innovation.

Taiwan, Guatemala deepen economic collaboration

2025-06-12   Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo attended a seminar on investment opportunities in the allied nation June 5 in Taipei City, underscoring commitment to enhancing reciprocal economic and trade development.

Foreign ministry delivers Q1 trade promotion report card

2025-06-12   Taiwan Today

Taiwan continued to make strides in deepening trade relations with the country’s allies and diplomatic 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 Research Team Achieves Revolutionary Breakthrough in Optical Microscopy - Brain Tissue Expanded 64,000 Times to Reveal Synaptic Details at the Nanoscale

2025-06-12   National Science and Technology Council

An innovative optical microscopy breakthrough, achieved by the research team of Dr. Bi-Chang Chen at Academia Sinica, Taiwan, has dramatically expanded brain tissue up to 64,000 times in volume, allowing unprecedented nanoscale visualization of neural synapses in the whole fly brain. This new technology, Potassium Acrylate Expansion Lightsheet Nanomicroscopy (KA-ExM), integrates chemical sample expansion with Bessel lightsheet microscopy, providing scientists with a revolutionary tool for exploring the neural world.

Applications open for 2026 Fulbright program for Taiwan arts professionals

2025-06-12   Ministry of Culture

The application for the 2026 Fulbright – Taiwan Ministry of Culture, Arts Professionals Program is now open. The program will select up to three candidates engaged in art administration, management, technical support, and curatorial and critical practices. The application’s deadline is on Oct. 31.

NMP and University of Guam sign MoU to promote Austronesian culture

2025-06-12   Ministry of Culture

Through an exchange project supported by the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the National Museum of Prehistory (NMP) co-hosted a series of performance and lectures with University of Guam and the Guam Museum on June 10 and 11. Additionally, the NMP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Guam on June 10, further strengthening their partnership in academic research and exhibitions focused on Austronesian culture and navigational knowledge.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for delegation led by Chair Battistel of French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group

2025-06-11   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon on June 9 to welcome a delegation led by Marie-Noëlle Battistel, Chair of the French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group. He extended appreciation to the French Parliament for its staunch support and close friendship with Taiwan.

Academia Sinica Announces Advances in Quantum Chip Fabrication Science and Unveils Two Research Spaces Promoting Taiwan’s Quantum Technology Research and Development

2025-06-11   Academia Sinica

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 10 — Academia Sinica today announced major scientific progress in quantum computing chip fabrication science, including the successful production of high-quality superconducting qubits using eight-inch wafer processing equipment, and the unveiling of Taiwan’s first Quantum Chip Fabrication Space (QC-Fab) and Quantum Computing Test Space (QC-Test). At the unveiling ceremony, President James C. Liao stated: “The advancement of quantum science requires the joint development of high-end fabrication human resources and state-of-the-art hardware infrastructure. These two major spaces established by Academia Sinica will be open to academic and research communities nationwide. By integrating resources and sharing platforms, Academia Sinica seeks to accelerate Taiwan’s quantum technology development and attract outstanding talent to critical research areas.”

Taiwanese comic artists shine at New York’s MoCCA Arts Fest

2025-06-11   Ministry of Culture

MoCCA Arts Festival, the most influential independent comics showcase on the East Coast of the United States, was held on Mar. 15 and 16, attracting nearly 10,000 comic book fans to explore some of the most creative and unique works in independent comics. With support from the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Taiwanese artists Ding Pao-yen (丁柏晏) and Chen Pei-hsiu (陳沛珛) were invited to the festival, captivating international readers with their unique artistic styles.

Taiwan concludes 2nd round of trade talks with US

The second round of trade talks regarding the pending U.S. tariff imposed on Taiwan imports wrapped