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Peru fixes Taiwan name error amid China pressure claims
Peru’s APEC summit corrected an error in documents that labeled Taiwan as "China Taipei" instead of "Chinese Taipei." The change followed suspicions of Chinese pressure.
2024/11/14 13:20
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Taiwan clarifies office name agreement with Lithuania
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies the name of its representative office in Lithuania, emphasizing mutual agreement and democratic collaboration.
2024/11/05 22:00
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South Africa open to talks on Taiwan office move
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports South Africa is open to talks on future relations. This follows a request for Taiwan’s office to move from Pretoria.
2024/10/29 13:25
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Lin Hsin-I named Taiwan’s APEC representative for 2024
Lin Hsin-I will represent Taiwan at the 2024 APEC meeting in Peru. President Lai aims to boost Taiwan’s visibility. Key officials will also attend.
2024/10/21 16:28
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Foreign Minister: Defense conditional on China’s invasion
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung clarifies that Taiwan’s readiness to fight depends on a Chinese invasion. Lin calls for bipartisan support and global defense of Taiwan’s security.
2024/10/21 10:34
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Taiwan forms task force over South Africa office demand
Taiwan forms a task force to address South Africa’s demand to relocate its representative office by Oct. 30. Foreign Minister Lin calls for dialogue to resolve the issue.
2024/10/21 10:02
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Cho praises diplomatic staff amid South Africa tensions
Premier Cho Jung-tai stresses support for Taiwan’s diplomats amid South Africa’s demand to relocate its office. Taiwan vows to defend its sovereignty.
2024/10/18 11:14
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Tsai Ing-wen to visit U.S. after European tour
Former President Tsai Ing-wen plans a U.S. visit after her European tour, amid rising tensions with China. The trip may impact U.S.-China-Taiwan relations.
2024/10/16 17:21
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Peru rejects Taiwan’s APEC envoy nominee Chen, report says
Peru rejects Taiwan’s APEC envoy nominee Chen Chien-jen due to China’s pressure. Taiwan seeks a new representative as discussions continue. Decision pending.
2024/10/14 15:53
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Music ambassador Liu to lead Taiwan’s Austria office
Taiwan appoints Liu Suan-yung as its new representative to Austria. Known as a "music ambassador," Liu aims to enhance diplomatic ties through cultural exchange.
2024/10/14 15:33
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Taipei prosecutors summon hotel head in donation probe
Investigators in Taipei summoned Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s representative as a witness in a political donation case linked to ex-Mayor Ko Wen-je. The probe seeks to trace fund flows.
2024/10/14 14:17
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US Rep. urges Blinken to attend Taiwan’s National Day event
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles urges Secretary of State Antony Blinken to allow officials to attend Taiwan’s National Day reception at Twin Oaks on Oct. 2, emphasizing U.S. support for Taiwan.
2024/09/30 10:13
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Lutz Guellner begins role as EU representative in Taiwan
Discover how Lutz Guellner, the new European Union Representative in Taiwan, plans to enhance EU-Taiwan relations and cooperation starting Sept. 1. Learn about his background and goals.
2024/09/05 18:06
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TikTok to appoint legal representative in Taiwan by year-end
Discover how Taiwan plans to address TikTok’s cybersecurity concerns by potentially allowing the app to appoint a legal representative by year-end, following new legislation. Learn about the global stance on TikTok and Taiwan’s strategies to combat misinformation.
2024/08/27 16:13
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Taiwanese envoy lauds tech cooperation at TSMC Dresden event
Discover how Taiwan and Germany are strengthening technological ties through TSMC’s new facility in Dresden, as highlighted by Taiwanese Representative Shieh Jhy-wey at the groundbreaking ceremony.
2024/08/21 12:45
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François Wu becomes Taiwan’s new Deputy Foreign Minister
Discover how François Chih-chung Wu’s new role as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs marks a significant shift in Taiwan’s diplomatic landscape after his impactful tenure as Taiwan’s representative to France.
2024/08/19 16:18
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François Wu named Taiwan’s new deputy foreign minister
Discover how François Wu, the new Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan, plans to enhance Taiwan-Europe relations and his pivotal role in supporting Taiwanese athletes at Tokyo 2020.
2024/08/13 11:07
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Bojin Chen spearheads breakdancing’s Olympic journey
Discover how breakdancing makes its Olympic debut in Paris with Taiwanese breakdancer Bojin Chen leading the event. Learn about the global participation and styles expected.
2024/08/07 21:00
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Frank Hsieh ends tenure as Taiwan’s envoy to Japan
Diplomatic shifts as Taiwan’s top envoy to Japan, Frank Hsieh, steps down after eight years, and Yang Yi-shan is appointed as the deputy representative to the U.S., marking a significant transition in Taiwan’s foreign relations strategy.
2024/08/06 18:20
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Taipei office condemns pro-Taiwan items confiscation
Discover the details of a controversy at the Games where pro-Taiwan items were confiscated from spectators, prompting action from the Taipei Representative Office in France. Learn about the incident’s impact and responses.
2024/08/03 14:08
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WTO reviews China’s trade policies amid Taiwan’s complaints
The key points from the WTO’s ninth review of China’s trade policies, where Taiwan’s representative criticized China’s trade restrictions on agricultural products.
2024/07/18 13:03
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Taiwan’s envoy promotes gender equality in Israel
Discover how Taiwan’s advancements in gender equality and women’s empowerment were showcased by Representative Lee Ya-ping at Ben Gurion University, Israel, sparking interest in Taiwan’s democratic values and human rights efforts.
2024/07/16 11:25
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Lin vows transparency in handling diplomatic misconduct
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry launching an investigation into embezzlement allegations against its Fiji representative, Chen Yin-lien, and the steps taken to ensure transparency and accountability.
2024/07/10 17:03
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Taiwan’s envoy to Sweden criticizes China’s legal threats
Taiwan’s representative to Sweden, Klement Ruey-sheng GU, challenges China’s legal warfare and territorial claims, advocating for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait in a Swedish newspaper op-ed.
2024/07/03 13:16
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Taipei envoy denies misuse of public funds
Discover the truth behind allegations of public funds misuse by Alexander Tah-ray Yui, as he defends himself and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies purchases.
2024/06/26 08:58