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VP Hsiao receives Canadian Senate delegation

2026-04-10 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said April 9 that Taiwan is committed to expanding partnerships with Canada in areas spanning energy, public health and technology.

Taiwan, US hold GCTF workshop in Guatemala

2026-04-10 Taiwan Today

The Embassy of the ROC (Taiwan) in Guatemala and the U.S. Embassy with the Guatemalan government held an international seminar under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework April 6 in Guatemala City, underscoring commitment to jointly enhancing digital governance and information security resilience.

Taiwan, Oceania paralympic committees sign sports MOU

2026-04-10 Taiwan Today

A memorandum of understanding was concluded between the Chinese Taipei Paralympic Committee and the Oceania Paralympic Committee April 9 in Taipei City to expand para sports cooperation at global venues, the Ministry of Sports said.

Four Taiwanese immersive works featured at France NewImages Festival

2026-04-10 Ministry of Culture

The NewImages Festival is taking place from Apr. 8 to 12 at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, featuring four Taiwanese immersive works.

Taiwan Pavilion featured at EXPO CHICAGO 2026

2026-04-10 Ministry of Culture

Returning to EXPO CHICAGO in 2026, the Taipei Cultural Center in New York (TCCNY) will present a Taiwan Pavilion in collaboration with Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB) from Apr. 9 to 12. Titled “The Twilight State – Horizons of Taiwanese Contemporary Art,” the exhibition will be featured in the fair’s EXPO Projects section.

President Lai meets US delegation led by Senator Jim Banks

2026-04-09 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 8, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by United States Senator Jim Banks.

VP Hsiao welcomes Latvian parliamentary delegation

2026-04-09 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim expressed hope for continued cooperation with Latvia in industry and security.

Premier Cho attends 2026 Touch Taiwan

2026-04-09 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony of 2026 Touch Taiwan April 8 in Taipei City and pledged to keep working with the local display sector to promote innovation and industry upgrade.

Special Envoy and Foreign Minister Lin leads trade and investment delegation to Marshall Islands, bolstering diplomatic ties and bilateral cooperation

2026-04-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At the invitation of the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands—one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific—Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, serving as special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, is leading a trade and investment delegation to the Marshall Islands from April 7 to 9.

Deputy FM Wu interviewed by French magazine Challenges

2026-04-09 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu emphasized Taiwan’s importance to global chip strategies and said that the country is committed to building stable cooperation mechanisms with the international community.

MOFA welcomes US congressional delegation led by Chairman Nunn of the RSC National Security Task Force

2026-04-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung extends a sincere welcome to the US congressional delegation led by Zach Nunn (R-IA), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) National Security Task Force of the US House of Representatives. Noting that the delegation’s visit, which runs from April 5 to 11, coincides with the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, Minister Lin thanks the US Congress for its long-standing, concrete support of Taiwan.

President Lai meets delegation led by US House RSC National Security Task Force Chairman Zach Nunn

2026-04-08 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 7, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Representative Zach Nunn, chairman of the National Security Task Force of the United States House Republican Study Committee (RSC).

President Lai reaffirms commitment to transitional justice

2026-04-08 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said April 5 that the government will continue to seek transitional justice and preserve Taiwan’s history and collective memory to safeguard democracy as the country fights cognitive warfare.

MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and France emphasizing importance of cross-strait peace and stability

2026-04-08 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and welcomes the joint statement released by the leaders of Japan and France on April 1, in which they underlined the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

MOFA response to Polish government publicly expressing opposition to unilateral attempts to change cross-strait status quo

2026-04-08 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes and appreciates the fact that recently the government of Poland for the first time publicly expressed its concern about growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait and its opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion.

Taipei Cultural Center in New York to host dialogue session featuring Lin Hwai-min

2026-04-08 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture, the Taipei Cultural Center in New York will launch a series of events this summer to celebrate its 35th anniversary. The program spans performing arts, film, visual arts, music, and literature, highlighting decades of Taiwan-U.S. cultural exchange while setting the stage for future collaboration.

Taiwan recognized as African swine fever-free by WOAH

2026-04-08 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s self-declaration of freedom from the African swine fever virus was officially approved April 6 by the World Organization for Animal Health, the Ministry of Agriculture said.

President Lai meets delegation led by Lions Clubs International President A.P. Singh

2026-04-07 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 3, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Lions Clubs International (LCI) President A.P. Singh.

Swiss media interviews Deputy FM

2026-04-07 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu stated that Taiwan is committed to maintenance of the Taiwan Strait status quo and avoidance of tension escalation.

Taiwan, France expand industrial, technological cooperation

2026-04-07 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and France are preparing to take on more industrial research and development projects this year as the government continues to help local firms expand their presence in the global supply chain.

Economic Minister Kung concludes successful France visit

2026-04-07 Taiwan Today

Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin led a delegation to France from March 30 to April 1, with the two sides pledging to continue expanding bilateral trade and industry cooperation.

President Lai meets British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group delegation

2026-04-02 Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 31, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).

President Lai meets Global Taiwan Institute media delegation

2026-04-02 Office of the President

On the morning of March 31, President Lai Ching-te met with a media delegation from the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI).

Taiwanese manga displayed at Belgian book fair

2026-04-02 Taiwan Today

The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) arranged for artists Aliyo and Karmarket to attend the 2026 Brussels Book Fair, underscoring commitment to enhancing the international visibility of the country’s comics at European’s largest Francophone market.

Novel ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ shortlisted for International Booker Prize

2026-04-02 Ministry of Culture

The 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist was announced on Mar. 31. Among the six finalists is “Taiwan Travelogue (臺灣漫遊錄),” written by Yang Shuang-zi (楊双子) and translated by Lin King (金翎). It is the first literary work from Taiwan to be shortlisted for the prize and the only work by an Asian author on this year’s list.

‘Picture Books from Taiwan’ series launched at Bangkok International Book Fair

2026-04-02 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand launched the “Picture Books from Taiwan” series at the Bangkok International Book fair (BKKIBF), spotlighting four acclaimed Taiwanese picture book authors: Chen Yu-lin (陳又凌), Du Wan-lin (杜宛霖), Huang Yi-wen (黃一文), and Lin Lian-en (林廉恩).

President Lai meets bipartisan delegation from US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

2026-04-01 Office of the President

On the morning of March 30, President Lai Ching-te met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations led by Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen of the Democratic Party and Senator John Curtis of the Republican Party.

President Lai meets delegation from European Parliament Committee on Security and Defence

2026-04-01 Office of the President

On the morning of March 31, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE).

Premier Cho receives Taiwan-Thailand parliamentary friendship advisory group

2026-04-01 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai received a delegation of advisers to the Taiwan-Thailand parliamentary friendship group March 30 in Taipei City, pledging to strengthen bilateral democratic supply chain cooperation.

GCTF forum on cyber resilience kicks off in Taipei

2026-04-01 Taiwan Today

The “Building Cyber Resilience: Policy, Business and Innovation” forum opened March 31 in Taipei City under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework.

MOFA welcomes Australian and German defense ministers’ joint statement supporting cross-strait peace and stability

2026-04-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Following the Australia-Germany defense ministers’ meeting on March 26, the two countries issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposing unilateral actions that alter the status quo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes and affirms this statement.

MOFA response to European Parliament’s adoption of a report calling for greater EU cooperation with Taiwan

2026-04-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On March 26, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the report Global Gateway-past impacts and future orientation. The report calls on the European Union to strengthen cooperation with like-minded partners including Taiwan to construct a resilient web of trusted connectivity. It further emphasizes that the Global Gateway strategy is an alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative and if properly applied could restore the EU’s industrial competitiveness and counterbalance China’s growing influence.

MOFA response to Japan and EU reiterating importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait at third EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue

2026-04-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union Kaja Kallas and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi jointly held the third EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue in France on March 26. During the talks, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. They also expressed strong opposition to any unilateral attempts in the East China Sea and South China Sea aimed at changing the status quo by force or coercion, as well as to increased tensions that could undermine regional stability and the international rules-based order.

Premier Cho attends Tainan AI Innovation Building opening

2026-03-31 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the opening of the National Science and Technology Council-affiliated Tainan AI Innovation Building March 28 in the Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City (SSGESC).

Taipei Fashion Week wraps up with fanfare

2026-03-31 Taiwan Today

The autumn and winter edition of 2026 Taipei Fashion Week drew to a close March 29 in Taipei City and showcased the vibrancy of Taiwan’s fashion industry.

President Lai appraises R&D progress at NCSIST

2026-03-30 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te visited National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology March 27 in Taoyuan City to gain insight into the facility’s various research achievements.

VP Hsiao attends Taiwan Civil Defense Convention

2026-03-30 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim pledged to continue building Taiwan’s whole-of-society defense resilience and stated that she anticipates further public-private cooperation to strengthen the country.

Foreign Minister Lin thanks US Congress members and other parliamentarians for support following Taiwan’s compelled absence from WTO MC14

2026-03-30 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to host country Cameroon’s demeaning designation that compelled Taiwan to be absent from the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), members of the United States Congress from across the political spectrum and legislators from other nations have publicly spoken up for Taiwan’s international participation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses his sincere appreciation for these expressions of support.

Deputy FM Wu gives exclusive interview to Canada’s Le Devoir

2026-03-30 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu said Taiwan will not take provocative actions and will continue to maintain the cross-strait status quo to avoid escalating tensions.

President Lai attends AmCham Taiwan 2026 Hsieh Nien Fan

2026-03-27 Office of the President

On the evening of March 26, President Lai Ching-te attended the annual Hsieh Nien Fan (謝年飯) banquet hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan).

VP Hsiao addresses Hill & Valley Forum

2026-03-26 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim anticipated Taiwan’s participation in the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative working with like-minded partners to promote global artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Deputy FM Chen gives interview to WSJ

2026-03-26 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said Taiwan is committed to enhancing its deterrence capabilities by strengthening national defense and deepening cooperation with like-minded partners.

MOFA thanks US Congress for publicly affirming 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election

2026-03-26 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A cross-party group of US senators on March 23 cosponsored a resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election and reiterating support for US policy toward Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. The group included Senators Tammy Duckworth, John Curtis, and Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower.

MOFA strongly condemns and refutes Chinese Foreign Ministry’s false claims regarding Taiwan’s participation in WTO

2026-03-26 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At a press conference on March 24, the Chinese Foreign Ministry attempted to mislead the international community and suppress Taiwan’s international participation by erroneously claiming that the so-called “one China principle” was a political prerequisite for Taiwan’s participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses its strongest condemnation and categorically refutes this blatantly false and distorted narrative.

MODA Leads Delegation to RSAC 2026, Establishing CYBER TAIWAN PAVILION with Industry Leaders to Expand International Market Presence

2026-03-26 Ministry of Digital Affairs

To drive the development of Taiwan’s cybersecurity industry and actively expand into international markets, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) led a delegation to San Francisco from March 22 to 26, 2026, to participate in the RSAC™ 2026 Conference, the world’s most influential cybersecurity event. Minister of Digital Affairs Lin Yi-jing personally led this year’s delegation, debuting the “CYBER TAIWAN PAVILION,” which consolidates the strengths of domestic cybersecurity firms. The pavilion showcases Taiwan’s independent R&D breakthroughs in critical fields, such as AI defense, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), highlighting Taiwan’s evolution from a hardware manufacturer into a “key partner in the global trusted digital supply chain.”

Taiwanese startups showcase AI innovation at Nvidia GTC

2026-03-26 Taiwan Today

A team organized by the National Development Council, StarFab Accelerator and Startup Island Taiwan showcased the country’s artificial intelligence ingenuity at Nvidia GPU Technology Conference, held March 16-19 in San Jose, U.S.

President Lai meets Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association Chairman Eto Seishiro

2026-03-25 Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 24, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association Chairman Eto Seishiro.

Deputy FM Chen gives interview to CBS News

2026-03-25 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said that Taiwan is committed to diversifying the country’s energy supply while continuing to seek alternative energy sources to reduce dependence on specific regions.

Deputy FM Chen attends CTOT’s 40th anniversary reception

2026-03-25 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei March 19.

Taiwan artist Shu Lea Cheang’s solo exhibition to take place in New York

2026-03-25 Ministry of Culture

The Taipei Cultural Center in New York, in collaboration with the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, will present “LOVER LOVE,” a solo exhibition by Taiwanese artist Shu Lea Cheang (鄭淑麗), from Apr. 3 to Jan. 3, 2027.

Taiwanese comic artists featured at New York’s MoCCA Arts Festival

2026-03-25 Ministry of Culture

Taiwanese comic artists Yashin and Yu-Tung Yeh will take part in the MoCCA Arts Festival, one of the United States’ leading independent comics events. The festival, scheduled for Mar. 28 to 29 in New York, is expected to bring together more than 500 comic artists, illustrators, and publishers from around the world, drawing thousands of comics enthusiasts each year.

MOFA to set up dedicated allies trade promotion office

2026-03-24 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung announced the establishment of a dedicated trade promotion office to coordinate private sector initiatives taken under the administration’s Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project.

MOFA strongly condemns Cameroon for compelling Taiwan to be absent from WTO MC14

2026-03-24 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Taiwan has been compelled to be absent from the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the Republic of Cameroon, the host country, sought to issue visas to members of the Taiwan delegation using improper and unacceptable nomenclature for the nationality designation.

Taiwan-U.K. art collaboration ‘Bat Night Market’ makes its Australia debut

2026-03-24 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney and the Queensland Museum are co-presenting “Bat Night Market” at the World Science Festival Brisbane from Mar. 20 to 29.

Artist Ashton Yeh’s ‘Monster World’ to debut in U.S.

2026-03-24 Ministry of Culture

Emerging artist Ashton Yeh (葉睿濬) will make his U.S. debut at 311 E Broadway, New York, from Mar. 25 to 29, presenting his boundless imagination inspired by pop culture through “Monster World.”

President Lai presides over seventh meeting of Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee

2026-03-23 Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 19, President Lai Ching-te presided over the seventh meeting of the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee. President Lai stated that this month marks the 30th anniversary of the institution of direct presidential elections in Taiwan.

Presidential Office thanks US and Japan for commitment to peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2026-03-23 Office of the President

Following the meeting held on March 19 (US EST) between United States President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during which they expressed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and their opposition to any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo , Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) stated on March 20 that the government of Taiwan sincerely welcomes the meeting and appreciates the key consensus reached on strengthening the US-Japan alliance and the security of the Indo-Pacific region.

Foreign Minister Lin thanks US Ambassador to UN Waltz for reiterating continued support of Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations

2026-03-23 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz appeared before the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs of the House Committee on Appropriations on March 20 to testify during a field hearing on accountability and reform at the United Nations (UN) held at the US Mission to the UN in New York.

FM Lin receives ministers from St. Vincent and the Grenadines

2026-03-23 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon for a delegation led by St. Clair Leacock, deputy prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as minister of national security, immigration and disaster management, March 18 in Taipei City.

FM Lin honors former defense minister of Lithuania

2026-03-23 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung conferred the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy on Dovilė Šakalienė, parliamentarian and former defense minister of Lithuania, March 19 in Taipei City for her long-term contributions to bilateral relations.

Successful Yushan Forum wraps up in Taipei

2026-03-23 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Yushan Forum concluded March 17 in Taipei City and spotlighted Taiwan’s vibrant democracy, freedom and openness.

MOFA welcomes US fact sheet following US-Japan summit reiterating importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2026-03-23 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a summit on March 19 in Washington, DC. A fact sheet issued by the United States following the summit reiterated that the leaders of the United States and Japan were committed to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an indispensable element of regional security and global prosperity, supported the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through dialogue, and opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo, including by force or coercion.

VP Hsiao receives Canadian Senate delegation

2026-04-10 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said April 9 that Taiwan is committed to expanding partnerships with Ca

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