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Premier Cho outlines asset management hub development plans

2025-07-16 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 15 that the government is implementing measures and regulatory easing to transform Taiwan into a global asset management hub.

FM Lin received by Paraguayan president

2025-07-16 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with President Santiago Peña Palacios of Paraguay July 14 during his eight-day trip to the South American ally to celebrate the 68th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

International seminar on supporting reformed offenders held in Taipei

2025-07-16 Taiwan Today

The 2025 Feel Warmth, Rehabilitate with Love International Academic Seminar is underway through July 16 in Taipei City, underscoring shared commitment to prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

NMH hosts international exhibition ‘Formosa Orchids Blossom – Taipei Edition’

2025-07-16 Ministry of Culture

The National Museum of History (NMH) and the University Museum, The University of Tokyo (UMUT), co-launched the exhibition “Formosa Orchids Blossom – Taipei Edition (臺灣蘭花百姿－臺北展)” on July 14. Focusing on the orchids of Taiwan, the exhibition showcases over 200 valuable items that span both the natural sciences and the arts.

Taiwan attends NMEA annual meeting in US

2025-07-16 Taiwan Today

A Taiwan delegation participated in the 50th annual National Marine Educators Association conference June 29-July 3 in the U.S. state of Louisiana, underscoring the government’s commitment to deepening ocean education exchanges with partners, the Cabinet-level Ocean Affairs Council said.

MOFA sincerely thanks Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba for publicly extending sympathies to Taiwan over losses caused by Typhoon Danas

2025-07-15 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In the evening of July 12, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba posted a message on social media platform X extending sympathies to Taiwan over the losses caused by Typhoon Danas and expressing the hope that all those affected would be able to resume their normal lives as soon as possible.

MOFA response to Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability during bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang

2025-07-15 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on July 10 met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Malaysia. Foreign Minister Iwaya stressed that cross-strait peace and stability were important to Japan and the international community. China’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan were incompatible with these goals, he said. He also reiterated opposition to any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion and stressed Japan’s serious concern over China’s expansion of naval and air activities near Japan and in the East China Sea, as these had contributed to a deteriorating regional situation.

MOFA response to UK-France leaders’ declaration reaffirming commitment to Taiwan Strait peace and stability

2025-07-15 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom and President Emmanuel Macron of France met in London on July 10 for the 37th UK-France summit. In a declaration issued after their meeting, the two leaders said that European security was inextricably linked to the Indo-Pacific and that they would strengthen their coordination and work together for a free, open, and sovereign Indo-Pacific. They also jointly reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula, in the South and East China Seas, and in the Taiwan Strait, calling for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes and appreciates this declaration.

Taiwan, Vietnam expand educational cooperation

2025-07-15 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and Vietnam signed an updated version of an educational cooperation agreement July 11 in Taipei City, marking another milestone in the bilateral relationship.

‘We Taiwan’ to screen classic Taiwanese films at Expo 2025 Osaka

2025-07-15 Ministry of Culture

Organized by the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the cultural program titled “We Taiwan” will take place from Aug. 2 to 20 at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. The program is poised to showcase the creative energy in Taiwan’s artistic field with four thematic sections. Apart from art exhibitions, ten classic Taiwanese films have been selected by Taiwan Film & Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) for screening at the Osaka City Central Public Hall for the Expo from Aug. 11 through 20.

Taiwanese artist Yen Chun Lin featured at Norbergfestival in Sweden

2025-07-15 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., Berlin-based Taiwanese artist Yen Chun Lin (林彥君) participated in Norbergfestival in Sweden from July 10 to 12. Responding to this year’s festival theme, “re/growth,” she presented “Here, a nut falls twice,” an all-night performance at Mimerlaven on July 10.

Documentary on Taiwan’s Eiffel bridges to air Bastille Day

2025-07-15 Taiwan Today

A 24-minute documentary on Taiwan bridges designed by Colombes-based Eiffel at the end of the 19th century is set to air July 14 on the TaiwanPlus TV channel and TaiwanPlus Docs YouTube channel.

President Lai presents flag to Summer World University Games team

2025-07-14 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te presented the team flag to athletes heading to the 2025 Summer World University Games July 11, wishing them success in the competition to win honor for Taiwan.

Taiwan gears up for next-gen communications

2025-07-14 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 10 that Taiwan must seize the opportunity to lead in next-generation communications, including 6G and broadband satellite technologies.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ramírez, cohosts reception celebrating 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations

2025-07-14 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

After arriving in Paraguay in the evening of July 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung visited the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the morning of the following day to meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez Lezcano. The two reviewed progress made on key components of the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, which is being implemented by the government of Taiwan under the policy framework of integrated diplomacy. Based on mutual trust and mutual benefit, Taiwan and Paraguay are jointly promoting exchanges in economics, trade, investment, infrastructure, smart medicine, technology, education, and smart transportation. Cooperation has brought prosperity to both countries and benefited the Taiwanese and Paraguayan people.

MOFA response to Czech President Pavel lauding successful Taiwan-Czech cooperation at Ukraine Recovery Conference

2025-07-14 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel on July 10 attended the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, where he explained Czech contributions to Ukraine’s reconstruction in an address to a plenary session with heads of state and government. In his remarks, he highlighted a successful project undertaken by the Czech Republic and Taiwan to provide safe drinking water to 380,000 residents of Dnipropetrovsk in eastern Ukraine and deliver power generation equipment to Kharkiv to give local people access to electricity. He stressed that these endeavors were a model of cooperation between like-minded democracies.

VP Hsiao receives World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce delegation

2025-07-11 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim received the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce delegation at the Presidential Office July 10 in Taipei City, anticipating its continued contributions to the rise of Taiwan visibility on the international stage.

Winners of National Cultural Award honored in Taipei

2025-07-11 Taiwan Today

The winners of the 44th National Cultural Award were honored July 10 in Taipei City for their contributions to preserving Taiwan’s traditional artistry and culture.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for Haitian Foreign Minister Jean-Baptiste

2025-07-11 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon on July 7 for a delegation from the Republic of Haiti led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste and his wife.

Foreign Minister Lin delivers remarks at opening of 2025 ILA-ASIL Asia-Pacific Research Forum, urges democracies to jointly address challenges posed by authoritarian expansion

2025-07-11 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung on July 7 attended the opening of the 2025 International Law Association-American Society of International Law Asia-Pacific Research Forum, where he addressed more than 50 noted international scholars from over 20 nations.

Festival der Zukunft 2025 in Munich features five Taiwanese artworks

2025-07-11 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the Federal Republic of Germany, in collaboration with German startup 1E9 Denkfabrik GmbH, showcased a selection of Taiwanese artworks at the Festival der Zukunft, held from July 3 to 6. This event also highlighted Taiwan as the country in focus for the XR program MUNICH Beyond.

14 Taiwanese films to premiere at 24th New York Asian Film Festival

2025-07-11 Ministry of Culture

With the Taipei Cultural Center’s support, the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is set to present a series of special screenings featuring fourteen Taiwanese films making their premiere from July 11 to 27. Six screenings will include a post-screening talk with talented filmmakers and actors from the films.

Foreign Minister Lin leads delegation to Paraguay

2025-07-10 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung is leading a delegation of industry representatives to Paraguay to celebrate the 68th anniversary of official ties and deepen bilateral trade relations.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu welcomes EVIP delegation

2025-07-10 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a reception for legislative staff from seven European countries July 8 in Taipei City as part of its European Valued Important Partnership initiative.

Taiwan discusses climate resilience with ally Haiti, net zero with Lithuania

2025-07-10 Taiwan Today

Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming met with a delegation from ally Haiti led by Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, July 8 in Taipei City. On the same day, Peng also met with the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group led by Chair Ruslanas Baranovas, the Ministry of Environment announced.

2025 Taiwan-Ireland Poetry Translation Competition now open for submissions

2025-07-10 Ministry of Culture

Jointly organized by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL), the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation at Trinity College Dublin, and the Taipei Representative Office in Ireland, the 2025 Taiwan-Ireland Poetry Translation Competition is now open for submissions through Sept. 10.

President Lai meets delegation led by Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste of Republic of Haiti

2025-07-09 Office of the President

On the morning of July 8, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste of the Republic of Haiti and his wife.

VP Hsiao receives Lithuania parliamentary delegation

2025-07-09 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said July 7 that Taiwan is committed to working with Lithuania to strengthen societal resilience while deepening bilateral cooperation.

Premier Cho attends launch of National Inter-University Research and Education Park

2025-07-09 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai anticipated that the newly established National Inter-University Research and Education Park will accelerate personnel cultivation and the development of Taiwan’s science and technology industries.

MOFA extends sympathies following severe flooding in central Texas

2025-07-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The central region of the US state of Texas was recently hit by catastrophic flooding, causing major devastation. More than 80 people are confirmed to have died, including dozens of children, while an unknown number of people remain missing. Flood warnings currently remain in place across certain parts of the region.

Summit on Mandarin Education underway in Taipei

2025-07-09 Taiwan Today

The Cabinet-level Overseas Community Affairs Council is holding a biennial International Summit on Mandarin Education in Taiwan through July 9, underscoring commitment to advancing Mandarin language teaching.

Taiwan performing groups shine at Festival Off Avignon opening parade in France

2025-07-09 Ministry of Culture

The 59th Festival Off Avignon kicked off with an opening parade on July 4, featuring 1,347 international performing groups, including Taiwan’s Hung Dance (翃舞製作), Mailantia Dance Company (麥藍堤亞舞團), D_Antidote Production (身體處方), Formosa Circus Art (福爾摩沙馬戲團), Ping Shadow Dance Theatre (萍影舞集), and the Theatre Arts Department of Lee-Ming Institute of Technology (黎明技術學院戲劇系).

African elite agricultural personnel program commences in Taiwan

2025-07-08 Taiwan Today

A short-term training course for agricultural personnel from five African countries started July 7 in the southern county of Pingtung as part of deepening exchanges between Taiwan and the continent.

MOFA response to EU expressing concern over cross-strait status quo during 13th EU-China Strategic Dialogue

2025-07-07 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On July 2, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cochaired the 13th EU-China Strategic Dialogue in Brussels.

Taiwan steps up promotion of AI applications

2025-07-07 Taiwan Today

The National Science and Technology Council and Ministry of Economic Affairs held a joint event July 4 in the southern city of Tainan to showcase progress in promoting artificial intelligence innovation and smart applications through the Taiwan Smart System Integration and Manufacturing Platform.

Decision No. 8 of Taiwan-Paraguay ECA Enters into Force

2025-07-07 Ministry of Economic Affairs

Decision No. 8 of the Agreement on Economic Cooperation between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Republic of Paraguay formally entered into force on July 5, 2025.

France Arles Photography Festival features Taiwanese Indigenous works

2025-07-07 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris, in collaboration with the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation, presents a selection of Taiwanese works at the 56th Arles Photography Festival (Les Rencontres d'Arles), running from Jul. 7 to Oct. 5.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for Polish parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Horbatowski, announces Taiwan to open market to fresh blueberries from Poland

2025-07-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On July 1, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon for visiting deputies of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland—Łukasz Horbatowski, Marek Chmielewski, and Iwona Krawczyk—who also serve on the Polish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Group. The two sides exchanged views on issues such as bilateral relations, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges.

Taiwan, Eswatini further enhance ties at 27th Economic and Technical Cooperation Conference

2025-07-04 Ministry of Economic Affairs

The 27th Economic and Technical Cooperation Conference between Taiwan and Eswatini was held on July 2, 2025, achieving positive results in terms of enhancing bilateral ties in various areas.

Cabinet steps up domestic investment promotion efforts

2025-07-04 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 3 that the government is expanding the scope and duration of its three major investment promotion projects, and anticipates that the initiatives will create 80,000 more jobs and attract NT$1.2 trillion (US$41.6 billion) in domestic investment.

Media outlets laud Taiwan’s democratic resilience

2025-07-04 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s democratic resilience as well as its semiconductor role were praised in articles recently published by media outlets La Tribune and L’Express, as well as Le Nouvelliste from Haiti, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 3.

Palau Praises School Meals Web Platform as Model for the Pacific

2025-07-04 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Palau has held a workshop for local officials on the use and development of its online platform for information about school lunches. Last month, the TTM launched the platform as part of efforts to assist the Palau Ministry of Education in managing school meal services.

In 2025, Sun Moon Lake welcomes back the L’Étape by Tour de France. This will be the tour’s first stop in Asia this year. The Tourism Administration invites cyclists from around the world to Taiwan to experience one of the world's top cycling events, which will be held on October 18th

2025-07-04 Taiwan Today

The historic Tour de France, the world’s best-known cycling event, launched the “L’Étape Series by Tour de France” to provide amateur cyclists an opportunity to experience the highest level of cycling events related to the Tour de France. In 2025, the “L’Étape Tour de France - Nutrilite Sun Moon Lake Station” will be held in Taiwan, the first Asian stop on the tour. The event is expected to attract more than 3,000 cyclists from over 30 countries, successfully lifting the profile of Taiwan Cycling Sports tourism on the international stage.

Taiwan promotes content creation at 2025 Licensing Japan

2025-07-04 Taiwan Today

A delegation comprising 10 original Taiwan characters’ intellectual property owners attended Japan’s largest character and brand licensing tradeshow, 2025 Licensing Japan, held July 2-4 in Tokyo.

VP Hsiao attends US Independence Day reception, vows to strengthen two-way ties

2025-07-03 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said July 2 that Taiwan is committed to strengthening cooperation with the U.S. and jointly promoting global development and prosperity.

Premier Cho reaffirms commitment to secure future

2025-07-03 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai July 2 called on all members of society to work together to maintain social stability, personal safety and property security in Taiwan.

TaiwanICDF Supports Pacific Mini Games with Fresh Produce, Sparking Agri-Food Buzz in Athletes' Village

2025-07-03 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The 12th Pacific Mini Games are being held in Palau from June 29 to July 9, 2025. In support of the Games’ promotion of healthy and sustainable diets, the Taiwan Technical Mission in Palau is providing fresh fruits and vegetables from its demonstration farm to the athletes’ village cafeteria. The mission has also set up an on-site booth to display locally grown fruit and vegetables, and provide nutrition education. The initiative will enable athletes from 24 participating countries to enjoy diverse, nutritious meals and embrace the spirit behind the TTM’s slogan for the program, “Eat local, fuel up, and go for the win.”

Taiwan stages international ocean forum

2025-07-03 Taiwan Today

The 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum kicked off July 2 in Taipei City, bringing over 100 experts, officials, policymakers and business sector representatives from more than 15 countries in the Indo-Pacific to shape a vision for regional security and sustainable development.

President Lai meets delegation from 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum

2025-07-02 Office of the President

On the afternoon of July 1, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum (TIOF).

TA promotes Taiwan tourism in Japan

2025-07-02 Taiwan Today

A Taiwan delegation led by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Administration hosted activities to promote Taiwan’s tourist attractions in Fukuoka, Kobe and Osaka June 27-30, highlighting government commitment to attracting more Japanese visitors to the country.

Taiwan Corner Extends to Africa: NCL Donates to the Kingdom of Eswatini

2025-07-02 National Central Library

To deepen the friendship between Taiwan and the Kingdom of Eswatini and promote cultural exchange between the two countries, the National Central Library (hereinafter referred to as NCL) presented a Taiwan Corner to the Eswatini National Library Service on July 1, 2025. Dr. Thambo Gina, Minister of Eswatini’s Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, accepted the donation on behalf of the national library.

NCL Showcases Thesis and Dissertation Applications at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference

2025-07-02 National Central Library

The National Central Library (NCL), Taiwan participated in the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, held in Philadelphia from June 26 to 30, showcasing the practical applications of its electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) collection. Ting-You Wu, Assistant Editor of NCL’s Knowledge Services Division, represented the Library at the event, participating in the poster session and a series of conference activities.

Joint TaiwanICDF-Paraguay HIS Now in 1,000 Public Hospitals

2025-07-02 International Cooperation and Development Fund

A health information system (HIS) developed jointly by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) and partners in Paraguay is now in use in 1,000 public healthcare facilities in the country. Developed through collaboration between the TaiwanICDF, Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies, the enhanced HIS now manages health data for more than 70% of Paraguay’s population. Implemented under the Health Information Management Efficiency Enhancement Project in Paraguay (Phase 3), the system marks a significant step toward universal digital healthcare in Paraguay.

Taiwan inks arrangement with European Energy Exchange

2025-07-02 Taiwan Today

Kaohsiung City-headquartered Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Energy Exchange June 27 in the German city of Leipzig.

Taitung, Okinawa expand cultural, musical exchanges

2025-07-02 Taiwan Today

A delegation from the National Taitung Living Art Center in southeastern Taiwan visited Japan’s Okinawa prefecture June 16-20 to deepen bilateral exchanges in culture, musical education and cross-border creation.

Edward Yang retrospective featured at French international film festival

2025-07-02 Ministry of Culture

With the support from the Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris, the Festival La Rochelle Cinéma (Fema) features a retrospective titled “The Cinema of Edward Yang,” which is taking place from June 27 to July 6. The program presents eight works directed by or featuring the late director Edward Yang (楊德昌) across 20 screenings.

NMTL announces 2025 Writers-in-Residence of Taiwan Literature Base

2025-07-02 Ministry of Culture

The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) announced the selection results for its 2025 Writers-in-Residence selection of the Taiwan Literature Base on June 30. This year saw the highest number of applications and the greatest level of international participation since the program’s launch, with submissions from 70 writers across 21 countries—international applicants accounting for 65% of the total.

President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander

2025-07-01 Office of the President

On the morning of June 30, President Lai Ching-te met with Douglas Alexander, Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom.

MOFA response to IPAC statement condemning China for alleged plot targeting Vice President Hsiao

2025-07-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) issued a statement on June 27 condemning China for an alleged plot to engineer a collision with a car carrying Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during a visit to the Czech Republic in March 2024 when she was serving as vice president-elect. It denounced China for conspiring to engage in an act of state terrorism and said that the planning of such an overt act of politically motivated violence in a foreign country represented the crossing of a threshold and disregard for international diplomatic norms.

Second round of Taiwan-US tariff talks makes headway

2025-07-01 Executive Yuan

Following the first round of in-person Taiwan-U.S. talks on tariffs and related trade issues, completed on May 1, 2025, Vice Premier Cheng Li-Chiun and Yang Jen-ni, trade representative at the Executive Yuan's Office of Trade Negotiations, led another government delegation to Washington, D.C., on June 25 (Eastern Daylight Time) for two days of further discussions on various topics.

MOE deputy minister visits Palau president

2025-07-01 Taiwan Today

A delegation led by Deputy Education Minister Chang Liao Wan-chien and Sports Administration Director-General Cheng Shih-chung met with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. June 29 in the Pacific ally, highlighting government commitment to sports diplomacy.

Taiwan expands partnership with Czechia on Ukraine reconstruction

2025-07-01 Taiwan Today

Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding with Czechia on upgrading key infrastructure and energy facilities in Ukraine June 27, underscoring the two sides’ dedication to helping the war-ravaged country achieve power system resilience and a stable drinking water supply.

Taipower, CPC Corp. win Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards

2025-07-01 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s state-run Taiwan Power Co. and CPC Corp. won the 2025 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) presented June 27 in Bangkok, Thailand for commitment to social responsibility and sustainable operations.

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.

Premier Cho outlines asset management hub development plans

2025-07-16 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 15 that the government is implementing measures and regulatory easing to transform Taiwan into a global asset management hub.

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