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MOFA thanks US Congress for passing legislation backing Taiwan

2018-12-18 Taiwan Today

The passage of legislation by the U.S. Congress reaffirming support for Taiwan is deeply...

President Tsai meets delegation led by American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad

2018-12-18 Office of the President

On the morning of December 17, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Brett P. Reistad, National Commander of the American Legion. In the meeting, she detailed important points in the promotion of veterans affairs in Taiwan, and expressed hope for close Taiwan-US ties and strengthened military and security cooperation.

President Tsai meets delegation led by Keiji Furuya, Chairman of Japan-ROC Diet Members' Consultative Council

2018-12-18 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Japan-ROC Diet Members' Consultative Council Chairman Keiji Furuya on the afternoon of December 14. The president exchanged views with the delegation on Taiwan-Japan ties in the wake of Taiwan's recent elections, and expressed hope that the Consultative Council will continue to enhance bilateral relations and support Taiwan on the international stage.

Taiwanese policeman receives international crime-fighting award

2018-12-18 Focus Taiwan

A police officer with Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau stationed in Indonesia has received an award for his outstanding contributions to international law enforcement by the Indonesia Foreign Law Enforcement Community (IFLEC).

Chiayi festival welcomes St. Lucia police band for first time

2018-12-17 Focus Taiwan

An annual festival featuring a series of activities ranging from parades to music opened in Chiayi Saturday, including a band from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force performing for the first time at the event.

In Line with EPA's Policy to Reduce Air Pollution, Ministry of Economic Affairs Strives for Reduction of Emissions of Air Pollutants through Reduction of Thermal Power Plant Output, Pollution Preventive Measures, and Energy Transition.

2018-12-17 Ministy of Economic Affairs

Due to bad atmospheric diffusion conditions over the last few days, western Taiwan has suffered from bad air quality. Coal-fired power plants are suspected as the main cause of air pollution; however, according to the public information on domestic sources of PM2.5 in Taiwan published by EPA, mobile source pollution account for 30% to 37%, industrial pollution (excluding power plants) account for 17% to 26%, other pollution sources (such as construction, dust, and open burning) account for 32% to 43%, and power plants only account for 4.5% to 9.9%. The above data do not take into consideration the effect of transboundary pollution; if transboundary pollutants were taken into consideration, the influence of power plants would then be further reduced.

Taiwan wins silver at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg

2018-12-17 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's culinary team clinched silver while competing against 16 other countries in the community catering challenge at the 2018 culinary world cup in Luxembourg last month, according to a statement posted on the Facebook of the team's coach on Friday.

Canadian Technology Accelerator project launched in Taiwan

2018-12-14 Focus Taiwan

The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA), a project to help connect Canadian technology companies to the local market, launched on Wednesday in Taiwan.

Fight against misinformation to balance free speech with social order

2018-12-14 Executive Yuan

Following a briefing at Thursday’s weekly meeting of the Cabinet on measures to counter the harms caused by misinformation, Premier Lai Ching-te said that the government will act against the deliberate dissemination of false information that gives rise to fear and panic among the public.

Taiwan holds discussions on sidelines of world climate conference

2018-12-14 Focus Taiwan

The Taiwan delegation to the Katowice Climate Change Conference in Poland has been meeting with participants on the sidelines to share Taiwan's experience in using technology to tackle climate change.

MOFA welcomes European Parliament resolution on cross-strait relations and Taiwan’s international participation

2018-12-13 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the European Parliament resolution adopted on December 12 in response to the Annual Report on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, submitted by the Council of the European Union at a plenary session in Strasbourg, France. The resolution emphasizes that strengthening security in the Indo-Pacific region is of critical importance to the interests of the European Union and its member states. The resolution also encourages a quick resumption of bilateral talks between China and Taiwan, calls for all parties concerned in the region, including in the East and South China Seas, to solve differences through peaceful means, and reiterates its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its appreciation to the European Parliament for its friendship and support toward Taiwan.

Premier emphasizes continuity in meeting with business groups

2018-12-13 Executive Yuan

Premier Lai Ching-te on Tuesday met with the heads of six major business groups in Taiwan to gather feedback on the nation’s current economic situation. The meeting began with presentations by the National Development Council and the Ministry of Economic Affairs on the development of an action plan to welcome Taiwanese businesses in China home and a new economic immigration bill, as well as related measures.

President Tsai meets delegation from German Marshall Fund of the United States

2018-12-13 Office of the President

On the morning of December 10, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the German Marshall Fund (GMF), a Washington DC think tank. She praised the GMF for holding excellent trilateral forums with officials and scholars from Taiwan, the US, and Europe, where attendees discussed the challenges that China's sharp power poses to democracy, and sought to identify opportunities for cooperation. She also expressed hope that Taiwan and the US can enhance bilateral cooperation across the board, and together protect the values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.

President Tsai attends 13th Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony

2018-12-12 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen presented the 13th Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to the Gusdurian Network Indonesia (GNI) on the morning of December 10. At the ceremony, she expressed hope that all of our like-minded friends in the international community will work together to form a strong alliance of shared values, so we can contribute even more to the world.

Taiwan, eSwatini sign MOU on fair trade competition

2018-12-12 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its eSwatini counterpart to work together toward fair market competition.

Workshop on women's leadership, empowerment begins in Taipei

2018-12-12 Focus Taiwan

A three-day workshop focusing on women's leadership and empowerment in the Indo-Pacific region kicked off in Taipei Monday, featuring 30 participants from 14 countries sharing experiences and exchanging views.

Indonesian honored for efforts to establish mosque

2018-12-11 Focus Taiwan

Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung (徐國勇) on Sunday honored an Indonesian migrant worker whose fund-raising efforts over a 10-year period helped establish the first mosque in Pingtung County earlier this year.

Taiwan admitted into APEC privacy system

2018-12-11 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has been admitted into the Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the National Development Council (NDC) said Monday.

Taiwan student wins Directors Guild of America award

2018-12-11 Ministry of Culture

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has named Taiwan director Yang Chieh (楊婕) as the Best Asian American Student Filmmaker of the US East Region for her work on

Cabinet to set up child welfare agency: Premier Lai

2018-12-10 Focus Taiwan

The government plans to establish a Cabinet-level commission that will be responsible for child welfare in Taiwan, Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Saturday.

Hakka Romantic Avenue International Innovation Market Will have its Grand Opening at Shiherliao Huguang Village on Dec. 11!

2018-12-10 Tourism Bureau

Shiherlia Huguang Village, located at Emei Township of Hsinchu County, is known for its tranquil and elegant mountainous village sceneries and religious Hakka culture, creating a land of dreams along the Hakka Romantic Avenue.

Taiwanese actress won best supporting role at AAA's in Singapore

2018-12-10 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese actress Candy Yang (楊小黎) won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role Award at the 2018 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA's) in Singapore on Friday, with her role in the TV series

Liberal International hails Tsai's efforts to uphold democracy

2018-12-07 Focus Taiwan

Liberal International (LI) has expressed support for President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) efforts to uphold freedom and democracy in Taiwan and abroad, according to a statement issued Thursday by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Mobile payment platform targets 90% penetration by 2025

2018-12-07 Executive Yuan

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday said that ubiquitous use of mobile payments forms a key component of the Digital Nation and Innovative Economic Development Program (DIGI+) and is critical to developing a digital economy. By both meeting the needs of society and helping expand the scope of e-commerce applications domestically, mobile payments carry great significance for Taiwan’s emergence as a smart digital nation.

Premier lays out blueprint to make Taiwan bilingual by 2030

2018-12-07 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the government has drafted a blueprint for making Taiwan a bilingual nation by 2030, a major policy goal that will enhance the nation’s competitiveness. He instructed all government agencies to actively implement the blueprint’s strategies and measures in a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to the goal.

Alishan Forest Railway forges sisterhood ties with Slovakian railway

2018-12-06 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Alishan Forest Railway forged sisterhood relations Wednesday with Slovakia's Cierny Hron Forest Railway ahead of its Dec. 25 106th anniversary of operations.

Exchange program with the Mekong River region kicks off in Taipei

2018-12-06 Ministry of Culture

Taiwan has taken its first steps towards becoming an international hub for arts and cultural nonprofit organizations by partnering with Living Arts International to hold a series of cultural exchanges with the Mekong River region.

President Tsai meets Takao Fujii, Chairman of National Federation of Japan-Taiwan Friendship Associations

2018-12-06 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with National Federation of Japan-Taiwan Friendship Associations Chairman Takao Fujii and his wife on the morning of December 5. The president expressed hope for Chairman Fujii's continued support for Taiwan as well as Japan's recommendation for Taiwan's inclusion in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the joint promotion of economic cooperation by Taiwan's and Japan's enterprises in third countries.

MOFA welcomes visit by Czech Chamber of Deputies delegation

2018-12-05 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A five-member, cross-party delegation from the Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies led by its Vice President Vojtech Pikal is visiting Taiwan from November 26 to 30 at the invitation of the government of the Republic of China （Taiwan）. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes their visit.

Taiwan records 10 millionth foreign visitor for 2018

2018-12-05 Focus Taiwan

Foreign visitor arrivals to Taiwan this year reached 10 million on the weekend, hitting that mark for the fourth consecutive year, a tourism official said Monday.

Taiwanese TV drama to be aired in countries across the world

2018-12-05 Focus Taiwan

The Taiwanese TV series “The New World” will soon be broadcast in several other countries around the world, including some of Taiwan's diplomatic allies, in an effort to expand Taiwan's soft power, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

President Tsai meets delegation from National Committee on American Foreign Policy

2018-12-04 Office of the President

On the morning of November 30, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). She stated that Taiwan will uphold the values and beliefs of freedom and democracy, and continue to work together with like-minded countries to safeguard democracy and freedom. She also expressed hope that Taiwan and the United States will continue to work closely with each other, and expand mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation.

President Tsai meets delegation led by Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi

2018-12-04 Office of the President

During a meeting with a delegation led by Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi on the afternoon of November 29, President Tsai Ing-wen noted that Taiwan and Japan have maintained stable relations and close exchanges. She also expressed hope that the Japanese government will support Taiwan's participation in the second round of negotiations on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

South African surfer claims longboard title in Taitung

2018-12-04 Focus Taiwan

South African surfer Steven Sawyer claimed his first world longboard title in the finals of the World Surfing League (WSL) World Longboard Championship at the 2018 Taiwan Open of Surfing in Taitung on Sunday.

President Tsai attends opening of 2018 Taiwan Healthcare+ Expo

2018-12-03 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the 2018 Taiwan Healthcare+ Expo on the morning of November 29. In her remarks, the president emphasized Taiwan's incomparable advantages: exceptional healthcare technologies, complete tech industry supply chains, and outstanding biotech and pharmaceutical industry capabilities. She hopes Taiwan's healthcare sector will tap into international cooperation networks to create endless possibilities for Taiwan's next-generation healthcare technology industries.

President Tsai extends condolences on passing of former US President George H.W. Bush

2018-12-03 Office of the President

After the passing of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, Presidential Office Spokesperson Huang Chung-yen (黃重諺) stated that President Tsai Ing-wen was saddened to hear the news and immediately asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey deepest condolences to the United States and to the family of former President Bush on behalf of herself and the people of Taiwan.

Taiwan, Japan sign one agreement, four MOUs

2018-12-03 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan and Japan signed one agreement and four memorandums of understanding (MOU) at a two-day annual trade and economic meeting that ended Friday in Taipei.

Cabinet approves draft New Economic Immigration Law

2018-11-30 Focus Taiwan

The Cabinet on Thursday approved a draft bill that is aimed mainly at addressing a shortage of mid-level technicians by attracting more foreign professionals.

Six MOUs signed to boost Taiwan-Philippines investment

2018-11-30 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Chinese National Federation of Industries signed six memorandums of understanding (MOU) with Filipino industry associations in Taipei Thursday and is looking for further opportunities for cooperation in the electronics, electric motorbike and plastics industries.

Taiwan steps up measures to woo Taiwanese firms abroad

2018-11-30 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said that the government will soon launch an action plan to encourage outstanding Taiwanese companies abroad to return and invest in Taiwan, where they can aid in the upgrade and transformation of industry and make the island a key hub in the global industrial supply chain.

Government will respect referendum result on nuclear power

2018-11-29 Executive Yuan

In a nationwide vote on November 24, a majority of voters supported a national referendum to extend the use of nuclear power in Taiwan, in part because air quality has recently emerged as an issue of popular concern. Executive Yuan Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka on Tuesday noted that the original amendment to the Electricity Act requiring the decommissioning of all nuclear power plants by 2025 was passed by the Legislature in response to the public’s desire to achieve a nuclear-free homeland in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.

Indonesian NGO wins Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

2018-11-29 Focus Taiwan

The Gusdurian Network Indonesia (GNI) has won the 2018 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award in recognition of its dedication to peace, pluralism, and fundamental human rights and values, it was announced in Taipei Wednesday.

Taoyuan wins international award for citizen participation program

2018-11-29 Focus Taiwan

Taoyuan has won an international award for a program it initiated in 2017 to promote societal integration of migrant workers, the city's Department of Labor said Wednesday.

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