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Explore the strategic insights of Matt Pottinger’s new book, ＂The Boiling Moat,＂ on defending Taiwan against Chinese aggression through deterrence, highlighting the importance of regional stability and international cooperation.

Discover how Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, and Taoyuan cities are enhancing quality of life through a unified governance platform, exploring potential municipal mergers for improved services.

During a meeting with Michael McCaul, chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledged to deepen cooperation with the U.S. and other like-minded countries for regional peace. The visit marks the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, highlighting efforts to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations and defense capabilities.

Discover insights from the meeting between Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, focusing on deepening Taiwan-U.S. cooperation and mutual commitment to regional peace and global prosperity.

Discover how former Japanese diplomat Hideo Tarumi was honored by Taiwan with the Order of Brilliant Star for his role in strengthening Taiwan-Japan relations, emphasizing shared democratic values and 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.

President Tsai Ing-wen meets with Australian parliamentary delegation in Taipei to discuss strengthening partnerships, emphasizing security cooperation and regional stability. The talks highlight ongoing efforts to deepen economic ties and the importance of defense collaboration amid joint naval exercises in the South China Sea.

President Tsai Ing-wen meets bipartisan U.S. delegation led by Jack Bergman to counter China’s regional aggression. Discussions focus on Taiwan’s self-defense commitment, bilateral exchanges, and economic cooperation with the U.S. Bergman emphasizes Taiwan’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region.

President Tsai Ing-wen meets with European Green Party delegation to strengthen cooperation in response to authoritarian threats. European Parliament member Reinhard Bütikofer leads the delegation to enhance Taiwan-EU partnership.

President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan are set to meet with U.S. Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Mike Gallagher and a bipartisan delegation to discuss Taiwan-U.S. trade and the Indo-Pacific regional situation. The visit underscores the strong bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress for Taiwan and aims to deepen exchanges and cooperation for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

China’s military intimidation of Taiwan ahead of the presidential election has been warned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). A joint statement by the US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Kritenbrink, Japanese Deputy Minister and Director-General, Kobe Yasuhiro, and Republic of Korea Deputy Minister, Chung Byung-won, expressed support for Taiwan during a three-way dialogue in Washington. China’s recent military threats towards Taiwan, including deploying balloons across the Taiwan strait, violating airspace, and suspending parts of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), have raised concerns among the international community. MOFA has raised suspicions of attempts to influence the election and emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to cooperation with the US, Japan, and South Korea to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

The upcoming Taiwan presidential election is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s economic growth, according to a research report by France’s Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking company. The report suggests that regardless of the election outcome, Taiwan is poised for economic growth, with the consumer and tech industries leading the way. The research predicts that economic growth could increase from 1.2% in 2023 to 2.9% in 2024. While candidates share similar social and labor policies, the report highlights the major differences in their positions on industrial and energy areas, as well as Taiwan’s economic relationship with China. The report also mentions the potential role of Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je in triggering legislative instability. The incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), leading in polls, is expected to continue pushing for diversified trade and investment policies, shifting focus from China to the U.S. and other Asian regions. However, achieving these targets may be challenging as Taiwan has missed out on regional trade and economic agreements such as RCEP, CPTTP, and the U.S.-led IPEF. If the Kuomintang (KMT) wins the election, they might seek closer trade and investment links with China by expanding the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), according to Natixis.

The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has agreed to include provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24 NDAA) to assist in the training of Taiwan’s armed forces. The bill, with a budget of ＵＳUS＄876.8 billion, requires the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a comprehensive training and advisory program for Taiwan’s military. The program will only proceed with the consent of the Secretary of State and after consultations with Taiwanese officials. The legislation aims to enhance Taiwan’s multilayered defense capabilities, including asymmetric defense strategies and interoperability with U.S. forces. It also promotes cybersecurity cooperation and the protection of military networks. The NDAA mandates biannual reporting on China’s military developments in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the South China Sea. Additionally, a classified report will evaluate the absorption of U.S.-provided military capabilities by Taiwan’s armed forces. After approval by Congress, President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law, strengthening U.S.-Taiwan defense relations.

President Tsai Ing-wen expresses gratitude to Taiwan’s APEC delegation led by Morris Chang for conveying her four critical messages to all APEC member participants. Tsai emphasizes the government’s commitment to adjusting Taiwan’s industrial structure and leveraging its advantages for regional development. She thanks Chang for attending the economic and trade cooperation forum, enabling Taiwan to play a vital role internationally. Tsai highlights Chang’s conversations with foreign dignitaries, including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, which will strengthen future bilateral cooperation. Chang reports that this year’s APEC economic leaders’ meeting covered technology-related topics and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to represent Taiwan at the conference.

U.S. Ambassador Matt Murray discusses the objectives for the 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco, highlighting collaboration on regional challenges and the upcoming Biden-Xi meeting.

TSMC Founder Morris Chang will represent Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen at the APEC summit in San Francisco. He has been tasked with promoting regional peace and resilience in supply chains. President Tsai expressed gratitude towards Chang for increasing Taiwan’s international visibility and fostering cooperation with other economies. She urged Chang to convey messages about Taiwan’s dedication to peace, building a resilient supply chain, pushing for a green transformation, and minimizing digital disparities. Chang agreed to accept this responsibility and promised to make utmost efforts in line with the president’s direction.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping after the U.S.-China talks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Kishida plans to meet with Xi the day after U.S. President Joe Biden’s meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss unresolved issues between Japan and China, including Japan’s request for China to remove import restrictions on Japanese seafood products. Additionally, the dialogue aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote regional stability. Japan’s National Security Secretariat Secretary General Akiba Takeo will travel to China for coordination efforts. The APEC summit, which includes leaders from 21 member countries, will take place in San Francisco from November 15 to 17.

The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) has established the Asia Pacific AERONET Calibration and Training Center (APAC) in collaboration with NASA. The center, located at the Lulin Atmospheric Background Station, aims to improve air quality monitoring data and contribute to climate change research. The project, co-run by the EPA, CWA, and TASA, will aid regional smog control and carbon reduction strategies, as well as elevate Taiwan’s global standing. The center will enhance Taiwanese scholars’ confidence in data mastery, research quality, and expert talent, increasing Taiwan’s international competitiveness and benefiting Southeast Asian nations. The calibration center is expected to enhance international cooperation and strengthen Southeast Asian countries’ capacity to use and analyze data. The data produced by AERONET will directly or indirectly contribute to global air quality and climate change research, highlighting Taiwan’s sustainable responsibility and proactive participation in environmental monitoring.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je accuses the Kuomintang (KMT) of refusing to cooperate and instead focusing on showcasing its regional organizational strength. Ko criticizes the KMT’s challenging open primary to determine the ＂strongest opposition candidate＂ and takes a swipe at KMT’s presidential hopeful, Hou Yu-ih.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) invests in infrastructure while promoting regional cooperation and partnership that help foster sustainable economic development, create wealth, and improve infrastructure connectivity in Asia.