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President Lai delivers 2026 National Day Address

2026-10-10 Office of the President

President Lai Ching-te on the morning of October 10 attended the ROC’s 115th Double Tenth National Day Celebration in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building, and delivered an address titled “Taiwan’s Future: A City upon a Hill, the Salt and Light of the World.”

President Lai receives credentials from new Eswatini Ambassador Vulindlela Simphiwe Kunene

2026-10-08 Office of the President

On the afternoon of October 5, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Eswatini to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Vulindlela Simphiwe Kunene.

MOFA welcomes US Reps. Boyle, Salinas, Kennedy

2026-10-08 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for Reps. Brendan Boyle, Andrea Salinas and Tim Kennedy of the U.S. House of Representatives Oct. 7 in Taipei City, offering them a warm welcome during their Oct. 6-9 trip.

MOFA welcomes Japan’s Kumamoto Gov. Kimura

2026-10-08 Taiwan Today

The Oct. 6 visit by Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura and Prefectural Assembly Chair Koki Uchino is sincerely welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

‘Everyday Movement’ to showcase Taiwan literature across North America

2026-10-08 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture, author Gigi L. Leung (梁莉姿) and translator Jennifer Feeley will embark on their second North American tour to promote the English edition of “Everyday Movement (日常運動)” this October. The tour will feature book talks across universities, public libraries, and literary events in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Toronto. It aims to connect with English-language readers and literary professionals, expand the reach of Taiwanese literature in North America, and highlight Taiwan’s vital role as a haven for free expression in the Sinophone world.

New media artist Aka Chang to be featured at Biela noc in Košice, Slovakia

2026-10-08 Ministry of Culture

New media artist Aka Chang (張方禹) has been invited to present his installation “Ring: Kosmologia” at Biela noc in Košice, Slovakia, from Oct. 9 to 11. Held at the Zvonárska Synagogue, the presentation is supported by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and co-organized by the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Prague. It marks the first time a Taiwanese artist has been featured at the festival.

‘Focus Taiwan’ draws crowds to Lyon’s 4th IF Illustration Festival

2026-10-08 Ministry of Culture

The 4th IF Illustration Festival in Lyon, which featured ‘Focus Taiwan’ as its inaugural country-in-focus program, concluded on Sept. 27. Co-organized by the Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris and French arts institution KIBLIND, the festival featured six Taiwanese artists and drew 13,000 visitors.

Taiwan opens representative office in Phoenix

2026-10-07 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the launch of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 5.

FM Lin leads trade delegation to Phoenix

2026-10-07 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and a business delegation from Taiwan’s National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association (NiEA) visited Phoenix, Arizona Oct. 3-5 to expand bilateral trade cooperation.

Taiwan, US stage first GCTF event in New Zealand

2026-10-06 Taiwan Today

A workshop on disaster management in the Pacific was organized by Taiwan and the U.S. under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Sept. 29-30 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Taiwan, Australia discuss circular economy

2026-10-06 Taiwan Today

Lai Ying-ying, director general of the Ministry of Environment Resource Circulation Administration (RECA), led a delegation to Australia, underscoring government commitment to bilateral policy dialogue and industry collaboration.

NCFTA opens 2026 Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival

2026-10-06 Ministry of Culture

The National Center for Traditional Arts (NCFTA) opened the 2026 Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival on Oct. 3 in Yilan County. Titled “Where All Waters Meet (眾水之境),” the nine-day festival brings together performing arts groups from Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea to showcase the diverse art forms of Asia.

Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo launches Taiwanese crafts exhibition

2026-10-06 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo is presenting the exhibition “Tradition into Future: Taiwanese Lifestyle Crafts That Transcend Time” from Oct. 1 to 30 in Tokyo. The exhibition features more than 40 craft works made from materials sourced in Taiwan, including bamboo, wood, rush, and banana fiber.

Taiwan, UK deepen economic, technology partnerships

2026-10-05 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang co-chaired the 28th UK-Taiwan Trade Talks with Minister of State in the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Lord Sarwar Oct. 2 in London.

Italian translation of Kevin Chen’s ‘Ghost Town’ honored at Pisa Book Translation Awards

2026-10-05 Ministry of Culture

The 6th Pisa Book Translation Awards, co-organized by the Pisa Book Festival and the Department of Philology, Literature and Linguistics at the University of Pisa, were announced on Oct. 2. Silvia Pozzi, the Italian translator of Kevin Chen (陳思宏)’s novel “Ghost Town (鬼地方),” published in Italian as “Città fantasma,” received the honor.

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.”

Taiwan opens representative office in Phoenix

2026-10-07 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the launch of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 5.

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