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China pledges equal rights for Taiwan at 2026 APEC summit
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced China’s commitment to equal decision-making rights for Taiwan at APEC. China will host the 2026 summit.
2024/11/18 13:31
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NSB respects legal activities of Bo Guagua in Taiwan
The National Security Bureau in Taiwan confirms it won’t comment on Bo Guagua’s case. Bo, son of Bo Xilai, is set to marry in Taiwan on Nov. 23.
2024/11/18 10:58
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Taiwan plans record budget boost for foreign affairs in 2025
Taiwan plans to boost its classified budget by NT$634.669 million in 2025, a six-year high, to strengthen diplomatic ties. Lawmakers urge transparency amid concerns.
2024/11/18 10:15
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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 asserts sovereignty over South China Sea islands
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its claim over South China Sea islands amid actions by the Philippines and China. It calls for peaceful resolution and cooperation.
2024/11/12 14:33
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Taiwan delegation gains support at COP29 summit
Taiwan’s delegation, backed by allies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in COP29, marking a key step in global climate talks. National Tsing Hua University highlighted Taiwan’s upcoming carbon fee rates and the need to match Japan and South Korea’s policies. COP30 will focus on deep carbon reduction and green finance.
2024/11/12 10:17
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Foreign minister to discuss U.S. election impact
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports progress in Taiwan-U.S. relations during Trump’s first term, highlighting institutionalized cooperation and military aid.
2024/11/07 09:52
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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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Online passport renewal open to Taiwanese abroad: MOFA
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expands its online passport renewal program, reducing processing time to 10 days. New measures benefit citizens abroad.
2024/11/05 17:23
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Taiwan confident in U.S. ties post-election: MOFA
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses confidence in Taiwan-U.S. relations post-election, highlighting bipartisan support. The U.S. election results will shape future ties.
2024/11/05 15:37
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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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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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Taiwan reaffirms claim over Diaoyutai Islands
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its claim over the Diaoyutai Islands amid Chinese coast guard intrusions. The ministry urges peaceful dispute resolution.
2024/10/17 16:25
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Taiwan reaffirms sovereignty amid Xi’s ’One China’ remarks
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms sovereignty amid Xi Jinping’s ’One China’ remarks. Taiwan asserts independence, calls for peace and global participation.
2024/10/01 14:59
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Another Taiwan student missing, tracked to Myanmar
Authorities in Taiwan are investigating a human trafficking case after an 18-year-old student went missing. The family tracked him to Myanmar, prompting police to seek help from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2024/09/25 10:02
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MOFA criticizes Russia for targeting Taiwan in new list
Discover Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ strong condemnation of Russia’s aggression and its unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of authoritarianism. Learn about the global stance against Russia’s policies.
2024/09/23 10:00
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Inflation, high-level visits spike Taiwan’s diplomacy costs
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has explained the 60% increase in its budget for international engagements, citing inflation and high-level diplomatic visits as the primary reasons for the rise. The Legislative Yuan will review the NT$420 million budget proposal soon.
2024/09/10 14:55
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Chinese shooter disqualified for tampering with Taiwan flag
Discover the details of a Chinese competitor’s disqualification at the 2024 Australasian Handgun Championships in Indonesia for attempting to remove Taiwan’s flag, and the international response that followed.
2024/08/30 10:40
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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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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 advises travelers after Palau strip search
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises travelers to keep embassy contacts ready after a Taiwanese woman experiences a humiliating search in Palau, sparking calls for improved customs procedures and negotiations between Taiwanese officials and the Palau government for better treatment of travelers.
2024/07/02 17:56
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AIT director honored with diplomacy medal in Taiwan
Discover how Sandra Oudkirk, outgoing AIT director, was honored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for her role in strengthening Taiwan-U.S. relations, highlighting bilateral achievements and future prospects.
2024/07/02 16:41
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Palau defends customs search of Taiwanese visitor, cites law
Discover the details of a Taiwanese tourist’s distressing experience in Palau and Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ response, as they work with Palauan authorities to address the incident.
2024/07/02 10:02