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VP Hsiao welcomes Japanese delegation from Oita prefecture

2026-10-02 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim spoke of a continued deepening of exchanges with Oita prefecture as part of the overall expansion of the partnership between Japan and Taiwan.

Foreign Minister Lin to lead business delegation to Belize and Guatemala

2026-10-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung will lead a business delegation to Taiwan’s Central American allies Belize and Guatemala from September 27. In Belize, Minister Lin will meet with Governor-General Froyla Tzalam, Prime Minister John Briceño, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Francis Fonseca, and other key political leaders. During his visit to Guatemala, he will meet with President Bernardo Arévalo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Ramiro Martínez, and other prominent Guatemalan officials. He will also host a reception with Minister Martínez to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Guatemala and Taiwan’s 115th National Day. These activities will serve to demonstrate the steadfast ties between Taiwan and each ally.

FM Lin meets Governor-General Tzalam of Belize

2026-10-02 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with Belizean Governor-General Froyla Tzalam and Prime Minister John Briceño Sept. 28 in Belize during the first leg of his Central American tour.

Deputy FM Wu gives interview to Austrian media

2026-10-02 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu was interviewed online by Austrian media outlet Die Presse correspondent Susanna Bastaroli. In the resulting article, published Sept. 23, Wu discussed Taiwan-U.S. relations, sovereignty and international participation, the cross-strait status quo and the semiconductor industry.

Deputy FM Chen hosts American Legislative Exchange Council delegation

2026-10-02 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi hosted a delegation from the American Legislative Exchange Council Sept. 30 in Taipei City to exchange views on bilateral trade and investment, energy resilience, talent cultivation and other key issues.

MOFA response to false claims made by China following summit between US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi

2026-10-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that following the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China has continued to distort the facts to advance its own position and claims. In particular, China’s Foreign Ministry issued a press release in which it urged the United States to “prudently handle the Taiwan issue,” “take the correct path of opposing Taiwan independence,” and “create a solid basis for strategic cooperation between China and the United States and the development of bilateral ties.”

Taiwan, Thailand deepen agricultural exchange

2026-10-01 Taiwan Today

Director General Lee Hung-hsi of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute led a delegation to three cities in Thailand Sept. 21-26 at the invitation of the Thailand Trade and Economic Office.

Yokohama Jazz Promenade 2026 to host Taiwan Special Stage

2026-10-01 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Yokohama Jazz Promenade 2026, will present the Taiwan Special Stage at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Building No.1 on Oct. 10.

TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition to present 'Coordinates,' featuring Taiwanese artists

2026-10-01 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo has partnered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to present works by Taiwanese artists Chen Yu-wen (陳郁文) and Chen Shige (陳重穎) in the related exhibition, “Coordinates,” for the TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition. This program will take place at WHAT MUSEUM in the Tennoz area from Oct. 10 to Dec. 20.

MOFA welcomes joint statement by European and Indo-Pacific nations supporting Taiwan Strait peace and stability

2026-09-30 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung greatly welcomes and appreciates a joint statement issued by Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom that called for Taiwan Strait peace and stability.

MOFA response to UNGA statement by Czech President Pavel that UN principles matter across Taiwan Strait

2026-09-30 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere appreciation to President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic for his speech at the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23, in which he emphasized that UN principles matter across the Taiwan Strait.

9th Taiwan Film Festival Berlin to tour five German cities

2026-09-30 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the Federal Republic of Germany, Impression Taiwan, and the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute will jointly present the 9th Taiwan Film Festival Berlin (TFFB) from Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. Following its Berlin program, the festival will tour Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Dresden.

President Lai meets delegation from US Foundation for Defense of Democracies

2026-09-29 Office of the President

On the morning of September 24, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the United States-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).

Vice President Hsiao welcomes Australian parliamentary delegation

2026-09-29 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim welcomed Slade Brockman, deputy president of the Australian Senate, and a bipartisan delegation of Australian parliamentarians Sept. 23 at the Presidential Office in Taipei City.

MOFA honors winners of Finding Taiwan short film competition

2026-09-29 Taiwan Today

Thirteen winners of the second edition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ “FindingTaiwan_2.0: Where We Connect” international short film competition were honored Sept. 24 in Taipei City.

MOFA reiterates that UNGA Resolution 2758 makes no mention of Taiwan and cannot be used to exclude Taiwan from UN system

2026-09-29 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reiterates that United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758, which consists of just 150 words, makes no mention of Taiwan. It neither states that Taiwan is part of China nor authorizes the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to represent Taiwan in the UN system. Therefore, no party can invoke this resolution to preclude Taiwan’s participation in the UN system.

President Lai meets delegation from Japan Innovation Party association for public-private cooperation

2026-09-24 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 22, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from a Japan Innovation Party (JIP) association for public-private cooperation.

FM Lin honors outgoing Rep. Steinke of Czechia with medal

2026-09-24 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung conferred the Grand Medal of Diplomacy on David Steinke, outgoing head of the Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, Sept. 22 in the capital in honor of his contributions to Taiwan-Czechia ties.

MOFA welcomes joint statement by US, Japanese, South Korean foreign ministers reiterating importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2026-09-24 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes and appreciates the joint statement issued following a trilateral meeting in New York between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi, and South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Taiwanese Literature Seminars in Malaysia to explore global reach of Taiwanese writing

2026-09-24 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia is collaborating with Eslite Bookstore to present the 2026 Taiwanese Literature Seminars in Kuala Lumpur. The second part of the series will begin on Sept. 26, featuring author-researcher Yang Fu-min (楊富閔), music critic Chiao Yuan-pu (焦元溥), graphic design studio mistroom (霧室), and publisher Gray Tan (譚光磊).

Taiwan named country-in-focus at France’s 4th IF Illustration Festival

2026-09-24 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris, in collaboration with KIBLIND, will present “Focus Taiwan” at the 4th IF Illustration Festival in Lyon on Sept. 26 and 27. As the festival’s first country-in-focus program, “Focus Taiwan” will introduce the vibrant energy of contemporary Taiwanese illustration to French audiences.

President Lai meets Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla of Kingdom of Eswatini

2026-09-23 Office of the President

On the morning of September 22, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

President Lai meets World Alliance for Disaster Management delegation leaders

2026-09-23 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 21, President Lai Ching-te met with delegation leaders from the World Alliance for Disaster Management (WADM).

Presidential Office thanks US, Japanese, and South Korean foreign ministers for joint statement

2026-09-23 Office of the President

On September 21 (US EDT), United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu, and South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun met and issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo, and supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.

FM Lin welcomes Palau VP Oilouch

2026-09-23 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted Palau Vice President and Minister of Health and Human Services Raynold B. Oilouch and Mrs. Oilouch Sept. 22 in Taipei City to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.

Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2026 explores children empowerment

2026-09-23 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2026, co-organized by the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the French Ministry of Culture, and the French Office in Taipei, was held on Sept. 21 and 22 at Huashan 1914 Creative Park.

MODA Deputy Minister Hou attends technology forum in Paraguay

2026-09-22 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou spoke on national digital competitiveness in the artificial intelligence era at the third Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum Sept. 11 in capital city, Asunción.

Taiwan, US hold first GCTF workshop in Kosovo

2026-09-22 Taiwan Today

A workshop on connecting critical supply chains with logistics hubs was staged under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Sept. 17 in Prishtina, Kosovo.

President Lai attends opening of 2026 Resilient Taiwan for Sustainable Democracy International Forum

2026-09-21 Office of the President

On the morning of September 19, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2026 Resilient Taiwan for Sustainable Democracy International Forum.

FM Lin hosts British-Taiwanese APPG delegation

2026-09-21 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a delegation from the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group Sept. 18 in Taipei City to discuss issues of mutual interest.

MOFA response to European Parliament resolution recognizing Taiwan’s experience in defense resilience and urging expanded Taiwan-Europe cooperation

2026-09-21 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely appreciates and welcomes the resolution adopted by the European Parliament in a plenary session on September 16 entitled “Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure.”

President Lai meets Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

2026-09-18 Office of the President

On the morning of September 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Deputy FM Chen welcomes Florida legislative delegation

2026-09-18 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi spoke of Taiwan and Florida jointly forging a high-tech supply chain to expand mutually beneficial partnerships while receiving a delegation of members from the U.S. state’s legislature.

FM Lin welcomes Lombardy Regional Council delegation

2026-09-17 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a delegation led by Marcello Maria Ventura, president of the IV Standing Committee for Production Activities, Education, Training and Employment of Italy’s Lombardy Regional Council, Sept. 15 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

GCTF energy resilience workshop staged in Taiwan

2026-09-17 Taiwan Today

An international workshop on enhancing energy resilience and supply chain security is being held starting Sept. 16 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Environment.

29th Taiwan-France Cultural Award honors Wu Hsi-deh and Victor Louzon

2026-09-17 Ministry of Culture

The 29th Taiwan-France Cultural Award ceremony was held on Sept. 14 at the Académie Française in Paris. This year’s award honors Wu Hsi-deh (吳錫德), an honorary professor in the French Department at Tamkang University, and Victor Louzon, an assistant professor of history at Sorbonne University.

Taiwanese art to take center stage in Lithuania with ‘Body Replica’

2026-09-17 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the Federal Republic of Germany, Lithuanian art institution SODAS 2123, and Taiwanese art group Hyper Wave (超級浪), five Taiwanese artists will be featured in the “Body Replica” exhibition at Avietė Art Space in Kaunas, Lithuania, from Sept. 18 to Oct. 22.

President Lai meets delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu

2026-09-16 Office of the President

On the morning of September 15, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu.

FM Lin welcomes Tuvalu delegation

2026-09-16 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon for a delegation led by Tuvalu Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labor and Trade Paulson Panapa Sept. 14 in Taipei City to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Taiwan shares energy transition expertise at APEC symposium

2026-09-16 Taiwan Today

Vice Economic Minister Lai Chien-hsin presented Taiwanese perspectives on meeting rising electricity demands at the 16th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Ministerial Meeting Sept. 10-11 in Beijing.

Minister Li visits French cultural institution, reunites with filmmaker Olivier Assayas

2026-09-16 Ministry of Culture

On the third day of his visit to France, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited Le Cube Garges, where he was received by Benoît Jimenez, the mayor of Garges-lès-Gonesse. Later that day, Minister Li also participated in a filmmaking panel, exchanging views with film critics Olivier Assayas and Jean-Michel Frodon.

Minister Li explores cultural partnership with Fondation Art Explora in France

2026-09-16 Ministry of Culture

On the second day of his visit to France, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited the Fondation Art Explora and toured Pleyel en Mouvement, a cultural facility currently being developed by the foundation.

Minister Li promotes Taiwan-France arts exchanges

2026-09-16 Ministry of Culture

On the fourth day of his visit to France, Minister of Culture Li Yuan met with representatives of the Cité Internationale des Arts, the IF Illustration Festival, the Théâtre national de la danse de Chaillot, and the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine.

Vice President Hsiao issues remarks after returning from conference on freedom and democracy in Ventotene, Italy

2026-09-15 Office of the President

In response to an invitation to attend the Second European Conference of Ventotene for Freedom and Democracy, Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, acting upon the designation of President Lai Ching-te, traveled to the Italian island of Ventotene for the conference, where she delivered a speech.

Minister Li visits Bibliothèque nationale de France

2026-09-15 Ministry of Culture

Minister of Culture Li Yuan traveled to France on Sept. 10 as part of the European tour, where he visited the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) and was received by its director, Gilles Pécout.

VP Hsiao attends Italian freedom and democracy conference

2026-09-14 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the 2nd European Conference of Ventotene for Freedom and Democracy Sept. 11 on the southern Italian island to discuss Taiwan’s role in the future of freedom and democracy.

Deputy FM Wu gives interview to France 2

2026-09-14 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu said peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is in the common interest of the international community.

Vice FM Ger attends Guatemala independence celebration

2026-09-14 Taiwan Today

Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan said he hoped to work together with Guatemala and other democratic partners to jointly advance regional peace, stability and prosperity.

Minister Li deepens Taiwan-UK cultural ties on final day of U.K. visit

2026-09-14 Ministry of Culture

On the final day of his visit to the United Kingdom, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited leading arts institutions, including The Place and the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, and met with Gaby Wood, Chief Executive of the Booker Prize Foundation.

Taiwanese comics take the spotlight at Small Press Expo 2026 in the U.S.

2026-09-14 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Academy in the U.S., in collaboration with Fantom Comics, will present the Taiwan Comics Showcase 2026 at the Small Press Expo (SPX), which will be held on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.

VP Hsiao welcomes Japanese delegation from Oita prefecture

2026-10-02 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim spoke of a continued deepening of exchanges with Oita prefecture as part of the overall expansion of the partnership between Japan and Taiwan.

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