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MOFA Minister Wu announces termination of diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands

2019-09-17 Taiwan Today

Taiwan has terminated diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands to uphold national dignity and...

President Tsai meets participants in 9th advanced Spanish international training course for diplomats

2019-09-17 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with participants in the 9th advanced Spanish international training course for diplomats on the morning of September 16. She stated that Taiwan is a responsible member of the international community, and we are willing to more actively participate in international affairs. We are also happy to share our developmental experiences in all areas with countries around the world, she said, and she expressed hope that participants would support Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations’ specialized agencies, as well as regional organizations.

President Tsai’s statement on termination of diplomatic relations with Solomon Islands

2019-09-17 Office of the President

On the evening of September 16, President Tsai Ing-wen issued a major statement on the termination of diplomatic relations with Solomon Islands.

Tsai condemns Solomon Islands’ decision to establish ties with China

2019-09-17 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Sept. 16 that the government sincerely regrets and strongly condemns...

Last Atayal woman with facial tattoos dies at 97

2019-09-16 Focus Taiwan

Lawa Piheg, the last woman in the Atayal indigenous tribe with their traditional facial tattoos, died Saturday at the age of 97 in Miaoli County, according to local councilor Yuma Baisu.

SEMICOM Taiwan to open on Sept. 18; leaders to gather in tech forum

2019-09-16 Focus Taiwan

SEMICON Taiwan, one of the leading exhibitions in the global semiconductor industry, is scheduled to open on Sept. 18 with a tech think tank forum to be the focus, due to the presence of many industrial heavyweights, according to the organizer SEMI.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarification on the Solomon Islands bipartisan Task Force report

2019-09-16 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

According to information obtained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the report of the bipartisan Task Force set up by the government of Solomon Islands is inaccurate and biased. It seriously distorts the facts, and incorrectly states that the Task Force previously came to Taiwan on a fact-finding mission to engage in discussions with the Taiwanese government.

Google to set up data center in Tainan

2019-09-12 Focus Taiwan

U.S.-based tech giant Google Inc. said Wednesday that it will set up a data center in Tainan that will be its second data center in Taiwan after its first one started operations in Changhua in 2013.

Premier officially announces Pingtung extension of high-speed rail

2019-09-12 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Tuesday announced the planned extension of Taiwan’s high-speed rail to Pingtung during a visit to the nation’s southernmost county to inspect transportation infrastructure. The premier emphasized that the planned extension is part of the government’s efforts to improve Taiwan’s competitiveness by building a dual rail network, with a high-speed line running the length of the western side and a modern railway line serving the east.

President Tsai meets US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Busby

2019-09-12 Office of the President

While meeting with Scott Busby, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at the US Department of State on the morning of September 11, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that tactics used to spread disinformation have continued to evolve in recent years, impacting stable development in the region. Thus, it is now more important than ever that democratic countries come together to face these challenges, she said. The president expressed hope that the Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations will serve as a platform for regular exchanges and coordination between Taiwan and the United States, allowing us to share our experiences and successes in democratic governance with regional partners, and help foster good governance in the Indo-Pacific.

Chinese Taipei attended the 25th APEC SME Ministerial Meeting,Empower SMEs to Embrace Next Generation Innovation

2019-09-11 Ministy of Economic Affairs

Dr. Chuan-Neng Lin, Vice Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs, accompanied by Dr. Chin-Tsang Ho, Director General of Small and Medium Enterprise Administration (SMEA), attended the 25th APEC SME Ministerial Meeting on 5 and 6 September in Concepción, Chile, to exchange opinions of SMEs cooperation with member economies, and address achievements in implementing the APEC O2O Initiative and the APEC Local Innovation Ecosystem Initiative in 2019.　　

Germany hoping to cooperate with Taiwan on climate change research

2019-09-11 Focus Taiwan

A German climatologist said Tuesday that his country is very willing to share with Taiwan its experience in transition to renewable energy and hopes that the two sides can foster exchanges on research into climate change and its impact on the environment.

Taiwan welcomes global partners in digital transformation

2019-09-11 Executive Yuan

At a press conference held Tuesday to mark the opening of a new IBM Client Center, Vice Premier Chen Chi-mai said that Taiwan welcomes investments from enterprises the world over to establish a local presence and join Taiwan as close partners as the nation transitions into the digital age. The vice premier indicated that the Executive Yuan is extremely confident in Taiwan’s digital transformation, citing the promotion of its Digital Nation and Innovative Economic Development Program (also known as “DIGI+”), the AI Taiwan Action Plan, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Global Innovation and R&D Partnership Plan.

Experiences of the US, Europe and Japan to Help Create New Future in Sustainable Energy for Taiwan

2019-09-10 Industrial Technology Research Institute

Sustainable energy is a goal that the world is working together to achieve. Developed countries throughout the globe are reducing their reliance on traditional power generation sources and embracing renewable energy. Taiwan is also participating in this movement, setting a target of having renewables account for 20% of its energy needs by 2025. Therefore, how to increase the ratio of renewable energies, solve the problem of intermittent energy generation, and maintain stable power supply have become the nation’s challenges. The Workshop on Strategy for a Sustainable Energy Future, which was organized by ITRI, called on experts from local and foreign industry, academia, and power companies to share what they see as successful factors in the development of renewable energies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. These insights will help to create a new future for sustainable energy in Taiwan.

President Tsai accepts credentials from new Nauruan Ambassador Jarden Kephas

2019-09-10 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen accepted the credentials of Jarden Kephas, the new Republic of Nauru Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Taiwan, on the morning of September 9. The president welcomed Ambassador Kephas to his new post in Taiwan, and said she looks forward to working closely with him to open up new areas for cooperation between Taiwan and Nauru and further strengthen our diplomatic partnership.

President Tsai meets Jeremiah Manele, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands, and Mrs. Manele

2019-09-10 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Jeremiah Manele, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands, and Mrs. Manele on the morning of September 9. The president stated that “Taiwan is a responsible member of the international community and a partner willing to make contributions” is more than just a slogan, it is what we are putting into practice every day. In the future, she said, Taiwan will continue to work with the Solomon Islands to strengthen our bilateral relations, and she looked forward to their continued strong support in the international arena.

Long-term care 2.0 racks up results while diversifying services

2019-09-09 Executive Yuan

Following a presentation by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) on the achievements of the long-term care 2.0 plan, Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday that with Taiwan on course to become a super-aged society (where over 20 percent of the population is aged 65 years and older) by 2026, the government must accelerate the construction of the nation’s long-term care system, and reduce the burden imposed on caregivers. The premier also instructed all agencies and departments to devote efforts to providing the public with high-quality, readily available, and sufficiently diverse long-term care services, as well as building a friendly environment where the seniors can enjoy financial self-sufficiency and active, healthy lifestyles.

Taiwan wins U-18 Baseball World Cup title after 9-year hiatus

2019-09-09 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan won the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup championship in Busan, South Korea Sunday, after defeating the United States 2-1 in the final.

Taiwanese march in New York for U.N. membership

2019-09-09 Focus Taiwan

Overseas Taiwanese on the East Coast of the United States took to the streets of Manhattan on Saturday in a march to promote Taiwan’s desire to join the United Nations that featured elements of Hong Kong’s anti-extradition bill movement.

Premier celebrates Taiwan’s shining performance at WorldSkills Competition

2019-09-06 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang attended a ceremony Wednesday to honor Taiwan’s delegation to the WorldSkills Competition held last month in Russia, saying 10 minutes on stage requires 10 years of hard work offstage. The government, fully aware of the difficulty in technical and vocational education and training, will continue to extend full support as competitors shine bright and bring pride to Taiwan.

President Tsai meets American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei Chairman Leo Seewald

2019-09-06 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (AmCham) led by Chairman Leo Seewald on the afternoon of September 5. In her remarks, the president expressed hope that by signing a bilateral trade agreement between Taiwan and the United States, the two countries can continue to deepen our bilateral partnership so that together, we can enhance the international competitiveness of industries in both countries.

Taiwan expands hand luggage checks to four more Asian countries

2019-09-06 Focus Taiwan

All hand luggage brought into Taiwan by passengers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei will be subject to customs checks starting Sept. 6 as part of the government’s efforts to prevent African swine fever (ASF), which has spread across Asia, from reaching Taiwan.

International human rights office opens in Taiwan

2019-09-05 Focus Taiwan

The Asia-Pacific office of a prestigious international human rights organization was established in Taiwan on Tuesday, with the goal of focusing on regional issues such as poverty, labor exploitation, human trafficking, and racial discrimination, according to the Ministry of Culture (MOC).

Preferential tariffs between Taiwan, Paraguay to take effect

2019-09-05 Focus Taiwan

Preferential tariffs between Taiwan and Paraguay will officially go into effect Sept. 5, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce tariffs on 31 categories of Paraguayan products, the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) said Wednesday.

President Tsai attends 2019 International Forum on Police Cooperation: Combating Transnational Drug Crimes

2019-09-05 Office of the President

While attending the 2019 International Forum on Police Cooperation: Combating Transnational Drug Crimes on the morning of September 4, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that in the future, we will continue to sign agreements on mutual judicial assistance, police cooperation, and joint crime-fighting with countries around the world. We will continue to deepen cooperative ties and work together to stop transnational drug crime, she said.

MOFA urges Norwegian government to correct Taiwan’s designation

2019-09-04 Focus Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that it has urged the Norwegian government to correct Taiwan’s designation on resident permits issued for Taiwanese residing in the northern European country.

President Tsai meets cross-strait relations research group from University of Tokyo led by Professor Yasuhiro Matsuda

2019-09-04 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the University of Tokyo’s cross-strait relations research group led by Professor Yasuhiro Matsuda on the morning of September 3. In her remarks, the president stated that Taiwan is able and willing to comply with high-standard international rules and practices, and expressed hope that Taiwan will be able to participate in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to strengthen cooperation with Japan and contribute more to the regional economy.

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration host “2019 International Conference on Narcotics：Safe Use and Management”

2019-09-04 Ministry of Health and Welfare

In order to keep narcotics regulations up-to-date with international practice and to prevent narcotic misuse or abuse leading to addiction, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare organizes the “2019 International Conference on Narcotics: Safe Use and Management” on 4 September. The conference will take place at NTUH International Convention Center. Officials and experts from Europe, the U.S., Japan, and Thailand have been invited to the event, to exchange insights on their management of narcotics and prevention of iatrogenic addiction with Taiwan’s government officials, scholars and experts.

Gov’t to give assistance to Hong Kong people in Taiwan: president

2019-09-03 Focus Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Monday that the government will provide necessary assistance to Hong Kong people in Taiwan based on humanitarian considerations as anti-government protests have continued for months in the former British colony and the situation shows no sign of dying down.

Taiwan indigenous community bags this year’s PATA Gold Award

2019-09-03 Focus Taiwan

An old indigenous community situated in Pingtung County’s Majia Township has been named one of the winners of this year’s PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award, the Maolin National Scenic Area Administration said Friday.

Taiwan to launch new ocean research fleet in 2020

2019-09-03 Focus Taiwan

A new fleet of marine research vessels is expected to be formally established in the first half of 2020, helping Taiwan expand its capability in marine and oceanographic research and boost the country's efforts to develop its own shipbuilding industry, experts familiar with the project have said.

5th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition open for submissions

2019-09-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is accepting submissions for the Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition from August 31 until October 16. If you like making short films and have a passion for Taiwan, you are welcome to enter, regardless of your age or nationality!

Taiwan vows to join int’l efforts to sanction NKorea oil transports

2019-09-02 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan on Saturday vowed to join the international community’s efforts to sanction North Korea, as the United States included into its sanctions list several Taiwanese individuals and shipping companies allegedly involved in covertly trading petroleum products with Pyongyang.

Taiwanese VR films nominated for Venice Film Festival

2019-09-02 Focus Taiwan

Eight Taiwanese virtual reality (VR) films have entered the 76th Venice Film Festival, with seven entries in the Venice Virtual Reality competition section, and one selected as one of the VR story projects.

Austronesian Forum key topic at indigenous committee meeting hosted by Premier Su

2019-08-30 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Wednesday convened the 11th meeting of the Indigenous Peoples Basic Law Promotion Committee, where he said that the government places great importance on indigenous peoples’ affairs, passing related legislation and significantly increasing the available budget. The premier also expressed hope that by working together with respect for the many diverse cultures, the government and indigenous peoples could help promote indigenous issues, as well as complete the reworking of rules and regulations to ensure indigenous peoples’ rights.

Government to help traditional shopping districts go digital

2019-08-30 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang said the government is rolling out a program to provide stimulus and guidance to retailers focused on domestic demand. The rise of digital technology coupled with e-commerce and online shopping have changed consumer habits to the detriment of many brick-and-mortar retailers in traditional shopping districts. The program therefore aims to enhance the digital capabilities of retailers while encouraging consumers to use mobile payments, with the objectives of improving business operations and giving consumers more incentive to visit stores in person.

ITRI, Taiwan Business Bank, and Credit Guarantee Fund Create Bridge Between Capital and Technology Markets

2019-08-30 Industrial Technology Research Institute

The “Turning Innovative IP into Capital” seminar was held on August 27^th. The event, organized by ITRI, Taiwan Business Bank, and the Small & Medium Enterprise Credit Guarantee Fund of Taiwan, focused on creating a bridge between the capital and technology markets, and utilizing intangible asset assessment as the basis via which to extend preferential financing.

2019 Thailand-Taiwan Industrial Collaboration Summit Forum-Continue working together to create new cooperation horizons and milestones

2019-08-29 Ministy of Economic Affairs

In order to promote Taiwanese government’s New Southbound Policy to build industrial cooperation platforms among Asia-Pacific countries, the Third Thailand-Taiwan Industrial Collaboration Summit Forum was held on August 20th at the Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand this year. The Summit was jointly organized by Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) and Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I), and implemented by Food Industry Research and Development Institute of Taiwan and National Food Institute of Thailand.

Over 600 artworks return home to Taiwan from America

2019-08-29 Focus Taiwan

Over 600 Taiwanese artworks officially returned home to Taiwan after the Ministry of Culture (MOC) accepted a collection donated by a private American museum at a ceremony in Taichung on Wednesday.

President Tsai’s video address to the 101st American Legion National Convention

2019-08-29 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a major speech via video before the 101st American Legion National Convention on the afternoon of August 27 Indiana time (early morning of August 28 Taipei time).

Building Native AI Era: Outstanding Performance by Taiwan High School AI Training Program

2019-08-28 Ministy of Economic Affairs

To foster digital talents for AI industry, the Board of Science and Technology at Executive Yuan launched “High School AI Training Program”, which was executed by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and co-organized by the K-12 Education Administration at Ministry of Education.

President Tsai meets Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant

2019-08-28 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant on the morning of August 27. She stated that in addition to the longstanding friendship between Taiwan and Mississippi, we share close commercial ties. The president also looked forward to further strengthening our commercial ties, as well as cultural and educational exchanges.

Taiwan unveils indigenous driverless electric minibus

2019-08-28 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has developed its first autonomous electric vehicle, a minibus dubbed WinBus, which is scheduled for mass production in 2021, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Monday.

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