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President Lai praises Taiwan’s elimination of hepatitis C

2025-12-18 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Dec. 17 that Taiwan is set to apply for the World Health Organization’s hepatitis C elimination certification by the end of 2025, highlighting government commitment to safeguarding public health and sharing its experience with the world.

MOFA lauds success of visit by Paraguayan media

2025-12-18 Taiwan Today

The Nov. 23-28 visit by a group of media staff from Paraguay was a success in enhancing awareness of Taiwan’s democratic governance, national security, technology development and Taiwan-Paraguay cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Taiwan–St. Kitts and Nevis Partnership Sets New Benchmark for Social Resilience: Five Years of Outstanding Achievements in the Women’s Empowerment Project

2025-12-18 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Taiwan Technical Mission in Saint Kitts and Nevis on November 29 held a closing ceremony for the Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion project (WEEFI), following successful completion of the initiative’s objectives.

TaiwanICDF Hosts Development Focus Forum — Filipino Professor Praises Taiwan’s Demonstration Farms

2025-12-18 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) held the third Development Focus Forum this afternoon (28th) at the National Central Library. The event was organized in conjunction with the 21st issue of the quarterly journal Development Focus Quarterly, focusing on “Exploring Global Developments in Smart Agriculture.” Key topics included AI-driven sustainable agriculture, production resilience, transformation of agricultural value chains, and international cooperation. The forum was hosted by Peifen Hsieh, Deputy Secretary General of TaiwanICDF and Editor-in-Chief of Development Focus Quarterly, and attracted nearly 60 experts from government, academia, and industry, both domestic and international.

President Lai delivers recorded address following national policy discussion with government branch leaders

2025-12-17 Office of the President

On December 15, President Lai Ching-te held a discussion on national policy with government branch leaders, following which he delivered a recorded address.

MOS honors Taiwan’s Asian Youth Para Games delegation

2025-12-17 Taiwan Today

Sports Minister Lee Yang honored Taiwan’s Asian Youth Para Games delegation during a banquet celebrating the achievements and excellence of the country’s athletic heroes Dec. 15 in Taipei City.

MOTC holds international forum on UAS

2025-12-17 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications hosted the 2025 International Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility Forum Dec. 16 in Taipei City, highlighting government commitment to the sector.

President Lai attends 2025 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony

2025-12-16 Office of the President

On the morning of December 14, President Lai Ching-te attended the 2025 Presidential Hackathon awards ceremony.

Restructuring will create two new agencies under health ministry

2025-12-16 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun received a report on the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s (MOHW) planned organizational restructuring. The vice premier said the MOHW is reorganizing in response to structural changes in society and the evolving care and development needs of children, youth, seniors, people with disabilities and women. The ministry will establish two new subordinate bodies—a child and family support administration and a long-term care and social development administration—to advance the vision of a healthier Taiwan and ensure that the public’s care and development needs are met.

Deputy FM Wu tells AFP advanced chip production to stay in Taiwan

2025-12-16 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu said Taiwan is determined to keep cutting-edge technology in-country to safeguard its key role in the semiconductor sector.

Taiwan, Philippines host smart port development forum

2025-12-16 Taiwan Today

The Taiwan-Philippines Smart Port Development Forum was held Dec. 9-11 in Kaohsiung City, highlighting the like-minded partners’ commitment to deepening city, port and tourism cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Taiwan, EU deepens trade ties

2025-12-16 Taiwan Today

Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin co-hosted the Taiwan-European Union Trade and Investment Dialogue with Sabine Weyand, head of the EU’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, Dec. 12 in Brussels.

Taiwan, Philippines host 10th joint labor conference

2025-12-16 Taiwan Today

The 10th Taiwan-Philippines Joint Labor Conference was held earlier this month in Taipei City, highlighting the like-minded partners’ commitment to protection of the rights of migrant workers and deepen of labor cooperation.

President Lai attends opening of national cloud computing center

2025-12-15 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te spoke at the opening of a new national cloud computing center Dec. 12 in Tainan City, calling it a crucial step on Taiwan’s road to becoming a smart country.

MOFA response to Taiwan-friendly provisions in compromise text of US Congress’s NDAA 2026

2025-12-15 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The US Congress published a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA 2026) on December 7 following the approval of respective versions by the US House of Representatives and Senate. The legislation includes multiple provisions that will help bolster Taiwan’s defense capabilities and resilience and deepen Taiwan-US security cooperation, as well as support Taiwan’s international participation.

MOFA response to China’s recent attempts at military intimidation in the Taiwan Strait and across region

2025-12-15 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemns recent malicious moves by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to engage in various forms of military intimidation near several neighboring countries and in the Taiwan Strait. Such regrettable actions have heightened regional tensions.

Taiwan releases third national CPRD report

2025-12-15 Taiwan Today

Taiwan unveiled the third national report on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities between 2020 and 2024, spotlighting government commitment to safeguarding people with disabilities, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare Dec. 10.

Les Petites Choses Production to Perform at NCPA’s Pravaha Dance Festival and Tour New Delhi

2025-12-15 Ministry of Culture

Les Petites Choses Production (LPCP), one of Taiwan’s leading contemporary dance companies known for its cross-disciplinary and participatory artistic practice, will tour India in December 2025 with performances in Mumbai and New Delhi. The tour is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan, and TECC India.

Taiwan, Philippines ink livestock research MOU

2025-12-12 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and the Philippines signed a cooperative memorandum of understanding on livestock research Dec. 10 in Taipei City, highlighting the partners’ commitment to bolstering mutually beneficial agricultural ties.

EY announces fifth national CEDAW report

2025-12-12 Taiwan Today

The Executive Yuan unveiled the fifth national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Dec. 10, highlighting government commitment to protecting women’s rights.

Economic Minister Kung leads delegation to Poland

2025-12-12 Taiwan Today

Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin led a delegation to Poland Dec. 9-11, spotlighting the government’s commitment to deepening democratic supply chain partnership.

President Lai attends 2025 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony

2025-12-11 Office of the President

On the morning of December 10, President Lai Ching-te presented the 2025 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI).

MOFA urges Interpol to include Taiwan

2025-12-11 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the International Criminal Police Organization Dec. 9 for jeopardizing its cause and mission by excluding Taiwan due to political considerations.

Economic Minister Kung leads delegation to Czechia

2025-12-11 Taiwan Today

Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin led a delegation to Czechia Dec. 7-9, underscoring the government’s commitment to deepening trade ties.

2025 National Award for Arts reveals seven laureates

2025-12-11 Ministry of Culture

The laureates of the 2025 National Award for Arts were announced on Dec. 9. This year, seven individuals will receive the award: writer Wu Ming-yi (吳明益), artist Lee Zai-qian (李再鈐), Chinese orchestra composer Lo Leung-fai (盧亮輝), choreographer Lin Wen-chung (林文中), Taiwanese opera artist Wang Jin-ying (王金櫻), architect Chien Hsueh-yi (簡學義), and film director Yu Kan-ping (虞戡平).

FM Lin speaks to international media

2025-12-10 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a reception for 10 journalists from nine countries in America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East in early November, in which he briefed on China’s aggressive tactics and Taiwan’s relations with Europe, South America and the U.S., according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA response to US government emphasizing strategic importance of Taiwan in National Security Strategy

2025-12-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The White House released the National Security Strategy of the United States of America (NSS) on December 4. In addition to stating that Taiwan is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, it emphasizes Taiwan’s vital geostrategic location and importance to global shipping, underscoring Taiwan’s significant influence on the US economy. The NSS also notes that the United States is prioritizing preserving military overmatch to deter conflict across the Taiwan Strait and that it will maintain its long-standing policy on Taiwan, including not supporting any unilateral change to the cross-strait status quo.

MOFA response to Japan and Australia defense ministers’ joint statement reaffirming importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2025-12-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in Tokyo on December 7. Following the meeting, they issued a joint statement reaffirming that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were essential to regional and international security and prosperity and reiterating strong opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. They also emphasized that cross-strait issues should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and appreciates these remarks.

President Lai speaks at IVLP anniversary celebration

2025-12-09 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te pledged to continue working with the U.S. and other global democracies to jointly contribute to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Taiwanese cuisine to be featured on French TV

2025-12-09 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu said Taiwanese night markets embody the country’s democratic spirit and social vitality, and the diversity of Taiwanese cuisine is the country’s major soft power.

President Lai meets NCAFP delegation

2025-12-08 Office of the President

On the morning of December 5, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP).

Taiwanese officials speak at Sydney Dialogue

2025-12-08 Taiwan Today

A delegation from Taiwan attended the 2025 Sydney Dialogue Dec. 4-5 in Australia to call on members of the free world to work in unity to safeguard shared democratic values.

Taiwan, India convene economic consultations

2025-12-08 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and India held their 18th economic consultations Dec. 3 in Taipei City to exchange views on global trade developments and explore ways to deepen bilateral investment and supply chain cooperation.

President Lai attends opening of Taiwan Medical Association’s International Symposium on Transforming Healthcare

2025-12-05 Office of the President

On the morning of December 4, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Taiwan Medical Association (TMA)’s International Symposium on Transforming Healthcare – Universal Health Coverage, AI, Green Healthcare and Collaborative Healthcare System.

FM Lin gives interview to Bloomberg

2025-12-05 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation with democracies like Japan and the U.S. to safeguard regional security and deter authoritarian expansion.

FM Lin receives World Medical Association delegation

2025-12-05 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung received a delegation from the World Medical Association Dec. 3 in Taipei City and thanked the global entity for supporting Taiwan’s bid to take part in the World Health Organization.

ROC (Taiwan) government congratulates Saint Lucia on successful completion of general elections

2025-12-05 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Saint Lucia, a diplomatic ally of the ROC (Taiwan), successfully held general elections on December 1. The ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party emerged victorious and its leader, Philip J. Pierre, will return as prime minister and form a new government. ROC (Taiwan) Ambassador to Saint Lucia Nicole Ying-chun Su has conveyed sincere congratulations on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan to Prime Minister Pierre and the newly elected members of parliament.

Taiwan, Japan ink pact on digital trade cooperation

2025-12-05 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and Japan signed a digital trade cooperation agreement Dec. 4 in Taipei City, highlighting government commitment to create a free, open and safe digital trade environment and promote closer cooperation for consumers and businesses.

Taiwan, EBRD sign LOI to assist Sub-Saharan Africa nations

2025-12-05 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development concluded a letter of intent Dec. 2 in London to assist the EBRD’s new countries of operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

President Lai interviewed by The New York Times DealBook Summit

2025-12-04 Office of the President

In a recent interview via videoconference with The New York Times for its DealBook Summit, President Lai Ching-te responded to questions from host Andrew Ross Sorkin on topics including Taiwan’s national defense, cross-strait relations, Taiwan-US relations, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the semiconductor industry.

VP Hsiao gives interview to US media

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim recently gave an in-depth interview to the U.S. program War Room, hosted by Natalie Winters, aired Dec. 1 on U.S. platforms Rumble and Real America's Voice, according to the Presidential Office.

MOFA welcomes signing of Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act by US President Trump

2025-12-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

US President Donald Trump formally signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act on December 2 following its passage through the US House of Representatives and its unanimous approval by the US Senate on May 5 and November 18, respectively. This is the first item of pro-Taiwan legislation enacted under President Trump’s second administration.

Taiwan’s 2025 economic growth to reach 15 year high point

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

The economy is predicted to increase 7.37 percent in 2025, with the gross domestic product per capita to reach US$38,748 and consumer price index to gain 1.67 percent.

Taiwan hosts IASDR 2025 design conference

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

The 2025 International Association of Societies of Design Research conference is underway at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s prominence in the global design community, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.

Taiwan adds New Zealand to e-Gate program

2025-12-04 Taiwan Today

New Zealand nationals can enter Taiwan using the country’s e-Gate system starting Nov. 29, according to the National Immigration Agency.

Presidential Office thanks US President Trump for signing Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

2025-12-03 Office of the President

The Presidential Office extends its sincere appreciation to United States President Donald Trump, who on December 2 (US EST) formally signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which stipulates that the US Secretary of State shall conduct a review of the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan, including related documents, and reissue such guidance not less than every five years, as well as submit an updated report to Congress not later than 90 days after completing the review.

Premier Cho attends closing ceremony of WorldSkills Asia Taipei

2025-12-03 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai noted that Taiwan is globally recognized for its achievements in nurturing vocational personnel and cited its role as host of the 3rd edition of the WorldSkills Asia, held Nov. 27-29, as evidence.

NTMoFA showcases results of residency program featuring Polish scholar

2025-12-03 Ministry of Culture

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) hosted its international residency achievement showcase on Nov. 29. The event featured Polish curator and art historian Jan Elantkowski—the second participant in this year’s residency program that took place from Oct. 27 to Dec. 5—and Wu Chieh-hsiang (吳介祥), a professor of arts at National Changhua University of Education.

Tjimur Dance Theatre’s U.K. premiere receives positive responses

2025-12-03 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., in partnership with Dance Umbrella—one of London’s leading international dance festivals—invited Taiwan’s Indigenous dance troupe Tjimur Dance Theatre to present their work “bulabulay mun? (你好嗎?)”. The premiere on Oct. 21 played to a full house and received a standing ovation.

Formosat-8’s first satellite makes orbit

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The first satellite of Taiwan’s domestically produced Formosat-8 constellation was successfully launched from California Nov. 29, according to the National Science and Technology Council.

Deputy FM Wu hosts Danish parliamentary delegation

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chihchung Wu hosted a delegation from the Danish Parliament Nov. 27 in Taipei City and expressed appreciation to the lawmakers for supporting Taiwan’s global participation and cross-strait peace and stability.

Deputy FM Chen gives interview to US Public Broadcasting Service

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi said Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and deepen global cooperation to enhance deterrence.

MOFA NGO training course opens in Taipei

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs NGO international affairs personnel training course was launched Nov. 29 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, highlighting government commitment to expanding global participation by domestic NGOs.

ROC (Taiwan) congratulates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on successful completion of parliamentary elections

2025-12-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a diplomatic ally of the Republic of China (Taiwan), held parliamentary elections on November 27. The New Democratic Party (NDP) emerged victorious and Godwin Friday, its leader, will serve as prime minister and form a new government. Following the election, ROC (Taiwan) Ambassador to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Fiona Huei-chun Fan promptly conveyed sincere congratulations on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan to Prime Minister Friday and the newly elected members of parliament.

MOFA thanks Thailand and Vietnam for concern over Taiwan Strait peace and stability and support for maintaining status quo

2025-12-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In separate public statements, the governments of Thailand and Vietnam recently expressed high concern regarding Taiwan Strait peace and stability.

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty by Colombia’s Foreign Ministry

2025-12-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia on November 26 issued a statement repudiating the potential establishment of a Colombian office in Taiwan and presenting an incorrect narrative that made false claims about Taiwan’s sovereign status. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) strongly protests the statement.

Taiwan, UK conclude energy talks

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The seventh bilateral energy dialogue and 20th renewable energy conference between Taiwan and the U.K. were held Nov. 26 in London, advancing two-way partnership and business opportunities.

Winners of Taiwan-France scientific award honored in Paris

2025-12-02 Taiwan Today

The winners of the 2025 Franco-Taiwanese Scientific Grand Prize were honored Nov. 27 in Paris for their groundbreaking research on yeast evolution and genetic variation.

Cabinet approves draft act for defense resilience and asymmetric capabilities

2025-12-01 Executive Yuan

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a draft special act on procurement aimed at enhancing the nation's defense resilience and asymmetric capabilities. Prepared by the Ministry of National Defense, the draft bill will be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for deliberation.

President Lai addresses WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025

2025-11-28 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te delivered opening remarks at WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 Nov. 26 in the capital, reiterating government commitment to promoting vocational education.

FM Lin hosts Panamanian legislature delegation

2025-11-28 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a delegation from the National Assembly of Panama Nov. 27 in Taipei City and expressed appreciation to the lawmakers for promoting bilateral relations.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts dinner to welcome delegation led by foreign affairs committee chairs of Colombian Congress

2025-11-28 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a dinner on November 25 to welcome a delegation led by Óscar Mauricio Giraldo Hernández and Álvaro Mauricio Londoño Lugo, chairs of the foreign affairs committees of the Colombian Senate and Chamber of Representatives, respectively.

Training program for diplomatic allies’ youth concludes

2025-11-28 Taiwan Today

Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan attended the closing ceremony of a training program for youth from diplomatic allies Nov. 26 in Taipei City, anticipating that the trainees would return home to help promote development and advance partnerships with Taiwan.

Taiwan makes donation to APEC

2025-12-18 Taiwan Today

Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding on the donation of US$650,000 to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat Dec. 11 in Shenzhen, China, underscoring government commitment to advancing regional development, according to the MOFA.

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