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Taipei Dome to host World Masters Games opening ceremony
Taipei will host the 2025 World Masters Games at the Taipei Dome. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim will attend the opening, with NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang as torchbearer.
2025/05/16 17:00
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Taiwan names Chen Chien-jen as envoy for Pope’s inauguration
Taiwan has appointed former Vice President Chen Chien-jen as special envoy to Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony, highlighting the 83-year diplomatic relationship between Taiwan and the Vatican. Chen, who holds Catholic knighthoods and served as an academician at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, will be accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu as they work to strengthen Taiwan’s ties with its important European ally.
2025/05/15 11:00
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Taiwan sends former VP as envoy to Pope Francis’ funeral
Taiwan’s MOFA announced President Lai Ching-te appointed former Vice President Chen Chien-jen as a special envoy to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26. Chen’s deep connection with the Pope underscores Taiwan’s commitment to strong Vatican ties and religious freedom.
2025/04/23 16:00
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Taiwan awaits U.S. response on tariff negotiation timing
Taiwan plans to negotiate with the U.S. on tariff impacts, as announced by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. President Lai Ching-te emphasizes a "zero-tariff" approach.
2025/04/08 17:00
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Former Taiwan VP criticizes DPP’s mass recall strategy
Former Vice President Annette Lu criticizes the DPP’s mass recall strategy against KMT legislators, urging President Lai to remain neutral. She warns of endless elections and recalls, stressing the need to focus on lawmakers with clear misconduct.
2025/03/06 12:00
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Eswatini Deputy PM begins diplomatic visit to Taiwan
Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla visits Taiwan to meet President Lai Ching-te and Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun, strengthening diplomatic ties.
2025/02/10 13:00
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Fans cheer as Taiwan’s baseball team parades in Taipei
Taiwan celebrates its national baseball team’s WBSC Premier12 victory with a grand parade. Fans cheer as players meet President Lai Ching-te at the Presidential Office.
2024/11/26 15:42
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Taiwan celebrates baseball victory with grand parade
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim welcomed Team Taiwan at Taoyuan Airport after their WBSC Premier12 win. A parade celebrates their historic victory.
2024/11/26 11:17
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Hsiao Bi-khim to welcome Taiwan’s baseball team home
Taiwan’s baseball team returns home Nov. 25 after winning the 2024 WBSC Premier12. Vice President Hsiao will welcome them. A parade and live broadcast follow.
2024/11/25 20:00
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Japanese commentator criticizes Ma for skipping Taiwan event
Japanese media figure Yaita Akio criticizes former President Ma Ying-jeou for skipping Taiwan’s National Day, suggesting it aligns with China. Yaita praises Vice President Lai’s efforts to ease political tensions.
2024/10/11 15:13
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Taiwan celebrates athletes’ success in Paris Games
Discover how Taiwan celebrated its Olympic heroes with President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, honoring the nation’s athletes for their historic success in Paris. Learn about the government’s commitment to sports culture.
2024/08/16 16:38
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President Lai celebrates Tang Chia-hung’s gymnastics medal
Taiwanese gymnast Tang Chia-hung won bronze at the Paris Games and the support from President Lai and Vice President Hsiao, highlighting his journey and Taiwan’s pride in his achievement.
2024/08/06 10:26
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Taiwan’s new Cabinet needs to build public trust: TVBS Poll
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political landscape as Vice President Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai take office, promising to bolster Taiwan’s domestic and international standing amid divided public opinion.
2024/05/20 19:54
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Lai Ching-te assumes office amid cheers and global attention
Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim assume office as the 16th-term president and vice president of Taiwan amid celebrations and international dignitaries’ presence. President Lai vows to strengthen the nation and navigate complex relations with China, marking a new chapter in Taiwan’s history.
2024/05/20 17:46
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President Lai charts a new course for the nation’s future
Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim assumed office as Taiwan’s 16th president and vice president amid celebrations and the presence of international dignitaries. President Lai vows to strengthen the nation and embrace global engagement, marking a new chapter in Taiwan’s history.
2024/05/20 16:55
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Taiwan’s leaders vow to defend democracy at summit
Discover how Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President-elect Lai Ching-te address global challenges and affirm their commitment to democracy and peace at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, amid rising tensions with China.
2024/05/15 10:52
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Tsai Ing-wen awards medals for Taiwan’s development
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen awarded medals to Vice President Lai Ching-te and other senior officials, recognizing their contributions to national development and global presence.
2024/05/13 16:38
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Vice President Lai honors Yoichi Hatta at memorial in Tainan
Discover how Vice President Lai Ching-te honored Yoichi Hatta’s legacy at a memorial in Tainan, highlighting the Chianan Irrigation System’s role in Taiwan-Japan relations and regional peace.
2024/05/09 11:48
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Lai calls for unity in government, industry, and academia
Discover how Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te is shaping the new cabinet with a focus on cross-party collaboration, industry involvement, and strategic economic initiatives to tackle the nation’s challenges.
2024/05/09 10:20
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Taiwan and Japan discuss stronger ties for regional peace
Explore the recent meeting between Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te and Japan’s LDP delegation led by Takako Suzuki, focusing on strengthening economic ties and regional peace.
2024/04/30 14:03
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Lai, Hsiao briefed on national security threats
Discover how Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim are preparing for national security challenges, focusing on threats from the Chinese Communist Party and strategies for peace in the Taiwan Strait.
2024/04/29 21:16
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Vice President Lai visits China Steel, eyes net-zero goal
Explore Vice President Lai Ching-te’s visit to China Steel Corporation in Kaohsiung, where he delved into the company’s efforts toward net-zero carbon emissions, highlighting its role in Taiwan’s economic growth and sustainable development.
2024/04/26 22:13
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’Made in Taiwan’ Heineken beer to hit global markets
Vice President Lai Ching-te, along with officials and Heineken Taiwan’s Managing Director Wu Chien-fu, launched a NT$13.5 billion investment in Pingtung for a net-zero carbon beer factory aimed at the East Asian market, marking Heineken’s deep-rooted expansion in Taiwan.
2024/04/26 21:55
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Lai Ching-te unveils cross-strait team appointments
President-elect Lai Ching-te announces key national security appointments, naming Chiu Chui-cheng as head of the Mainland Affairs Council and Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan as chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, emphasizing the importance of cross-strait relations and the anticipation for China to engage with Taiwan’s democratically elected government.
2024/04/26 12:08
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Lai Ching-te preps for cross-strait relations
Explore the evolving cross-strait dynamics as President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim engage with the Mainland Affairs Council, amid Beijing’s hardened stance and the anticipation of new leadership in Taiwan’s strait dialogue agencies.
2024/04/22 18:18