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Museum in Houston hosts exhibition by Taiwanese titanium artist

2025-05-06 Ministry of Culture

Supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Taiwan Academy of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) launched the exhibition “The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen” on May 2.

MOC hosts ‘Taiwan Culture Base’ certificate presentation ceremony

2025-05-06 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) hosted the inaugural “Taiwan Culture Base” certificate presentation at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park on May 3. In addition to awarding certificates to the 110 selected cultural sites and institutions, the MOC organized a cultural fair featuring diverse cultural experiences and regional cuisines from across Taiwan.

MOEA announces AI contest winners

2025-05-06 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs unveiled the winners of the first edition of the Best AI Awards May 3 in Taipei City, spotlighting the ministry’s commitment to nurturing artificial intelligence expertise.

British influencers promote Taiwan in Europe

2025-05-06 Taiwan Today

Four British social media influencers were invited by the Tourism Administration to visit Taiwan April 24-30 to promote the country to younger generations in Europe and the U.K.

President Lai meets Atlantic Council delegation

2025-05-05 Office of the President

On the afternoon of May 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Atlantic Council, a think tank based in Washington, DC.

Taiwan and US conclude first round of tariff talks

2025-05-05 Executive Yuan

Taiwan has concluded its first round of in-person tariff talks with the U.S. in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2025 (Eastern Daylight Time). The two sides held extensive discussions and exchanged views on a range of issues, including tariffs, non-tariff trade barriers and other aspects of Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade cooperation.

MOFA congratulates Australia on successful completion of federal election

2025-05-05 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Australia held a federal election on May 3 to elect its 48th Parliament, including all 150 seats of the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 seats in the Senate. According to the results, the ruling Australian Labor Party won a majority of seats.

ROC (Taiwan) government congratulates Singapore on successful completion of general election

2025-05-05 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Singapore smoothly completed the election of its 15th Parliament on May 4. The result was a victory for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the People’s Action Party that he leads. On behalf of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere congratulations to the people and government of Singapore on the successful conclusion of yet another parliamentary election.

Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system

2025-05-05 Ministry of Health and Welfare

Health is a fundamental human right and a universal value. Improved health results in greater well-being for the people and has ramifications for the survival and development of a country and even the world. At the 77th World Health Assembly, members adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Fourteenth General Programme of Work for 2025-2028. The program includes such strategic objectives as improving health service coverage and bolstering financial protections to ensure universal health coverage. WHO has called on all countries to take action on these issues.

Reaching Out

2025-05-05 Taiwan Review

Attaining the highest available standard of wellness is a fundamental human right in the eyes of the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a principle shared by Taiwan and one the government is constantly working to realize, in part through institutions like the National Health Insurance Administration, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and covers nearly the entire population. Despite this alignment on the importance of good health and quality medical care, the WHO and its decisionmaking body, the World Health Assembly (WHA), continue to deny the world seamless access to Taiwan’s experience and expertise.

Healthy Harmony

2025-05-05 Taiwan Review

The global health network is incomplete without Taiwan.

Medical Diplomacy

2025-05-05 Taiwan Review

Through initiatives in medicine and health care, TaiwanICDF strengthens cooperation with allied countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, addressing global health challenges.

Elevating Health

2025-05-05 Taiwan Review

Taiwan shares its medical expertise with Eswatini.

Committed to Helping

2025-05-05 Taiwan Review

Through government agencies and civic groups, Taiwan provides medical and health care assistance, as well as humanitarian aid, to allies and partner countries around the globe.

OAC Minister Kuan joins APEC meeting on oceans

2025-05-05 Taiwan Today

Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling attended the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Ocean-Related Ministerial Meeting (AOMM) April 30 and May 1 in Busan, South Korea.

Taiwanese comics and artists featured for the first time at Napoli Comicon

2025-05-05 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office (TRO) in Italy, in collaboration with Locus Publishing (大塊文化), is participating in the Napoli Comicon for the first time, taking place from May 1 to 4.

2025 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference A New Era of Geothermal Energy: Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development

2025-05-05 Ministry of Economic Affairs

The 2025 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, is taking place from April 24-25 in Taipei. Now in its third edition, the conference brings together leading geothermal experts, government representatives, and industry leaders from the United States, New Zealand, Canada, the Philippines, and other countries to explore cutting-edge technologies and the future development of geothermal energy. Held in a hybrid format with both in-person sessions and online streaming, the conference has attracted more than 700 participants from around the world, including representatives from academia, industry, government, and research institutions. The event aims to advance Taiwan's geothermal industry and enhance its global competitiveness in the green energy sector.

President Lai meets Japan’s LDP Youth Division delegation

2025-05-02 Office of the President

On the morning of May 1, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Youth Division.

MOEA’s Water Resources Agency reports fruitful results from AI training

2025-05-02 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Water Resources Agency says it has successfully incorporated artificial intelligence into its operations and personnel cultivation processes, describing its decision as a win for public services.

MOE to stage water safety awareness festival

2025-05-02 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Education will hold a festival May 30-31 in the southern city of Tainan, alongside the 2025 Tainan City International Dragon Boat Championships, to enhance water safety awareness among students in Taiwan.

MOEA holds international trade talks

2025-05-02 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs staged Taiwan Select April 23 in Taipei City to respond to challenges brought by the U.S.’ recent tariff policy and the restructuring of global supply chains.

VP Hsiao pledges to strengthen cooperation with US at Hill and Valley Forum

2025-05-01 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said April 30 that Taiwan is committed to deepening partnership with the U.S. in artificial intelligence, security and industries across the board, according to the Presidential Office.

Premier Cho reaffirms commitment to workplace gender equality

2025-05-01 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said at a meeting of the Cabinet-level Gender Equality Committee April 30 that the government is deeply invested in promoting gender equality in the workplace to build a diverse, friendly and just society in Taiwan.

MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758

2025-05-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Czech Senate on April 29 adopted a resolution on the misrepresentation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. In the resolution, the Czech Senate opposed China’s mischaracterization of UNGA Resolution 2758, emphasizing that it did not substantiate the “one China principle,” and rejected China’s related claim that Taiwan was part of China. The resolution also reiterated its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the resolution and expresses its sincere appreciation.

Eight Paraguayan MSMEs Selected in Competitive TaiwanICDF Program

2025-05-01 International Cooperation and Development Fund

To support the economic development of Paraguay, one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in South America, the TaiwanICDF has been promoting digital transformation and financing support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the country since 2019 through the Taiwan Technical Mission.

Taiwan deepens collaboration in higher education with Austria

2025-05-01 Taiwan Today

The 4th edition of Taiwan-Austria Higher Education Forum was staged April 29 in Vienna, underscoring bilateral commitment to exchange at tertiary level.

MOEA celebrates World IP Day in Taipei

2025-05-01 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs hosted an event on intellectual property rights in the music industry to mark World Intellectual Property Day April 29 in Taipei City, spotlighting the government’s dedicated attention to the issue.

MOENV’s Green Lifestyle Partnership hosts green consumption seminar

2025-05-01 Taiwan Today

A seminar on green consumption held by the Green Lifestyle Partnership April 30 in Taipei City highlights government commitment to working with the private sector to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

President Lai meets NBR delegation

2025-04-30 Office of the President

On the morning of April 29, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR).

We are Family: TaiwanICDF Joins Hands with Eswatini Women to Realize their Entrepreneurial Dreams

2025-04-30 International Cooperation and Development Fund

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung on April 22 attended the 57th birthday of Eswatini King His Majesty Mswati III. Lin led a delegation to the African country—one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies—from April 22 to 26.

Taiwan steps up protection of submarine cables

2025-04-30 Taiwan Today

A platform coordinating central and local government agency responses to undersea cable disruptions was launched April 28 in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County, underscoring the country’s commitment to enhancing whole-of-society resilience.

Taiwan’s ‘Hide & Seek’ named among Japan’s top 50 picture books

2025-04-30 Ministry of Culture

The picture book “Hide & Seek (捉迷藏),” created by Page Tsou (鄒駿昇) and published by the National Taiwan Museum (NTM), has been selected for the Top 50 Picture Books of 2025 (Ehon 50) by the Japan School Library Association. The book was recognized for its beautiful illustrations and captivating storytelling.

Spain digital art festival to present artwork by Taiwanese artist

2025-04-30 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Spain collaborates with the L.E.V Festival in Gijón, Spain, to present Taiwanese artist Ivan Liu (劉辰岫)’s artwork from May 1 to 4. Liu’s interactive installation “Echoes of the Land (大地回音)” will showcase a distinctive fusion of art and technology.

ITRI Named a Top 100 Global Innovator for the Ninth Time

2025-04-30 Industrial Technology Research Institute

ITRI was officially honored at the 2025 Top 100 Global Innovators Award Ceremony hosted by Clarivate in Taipei. Among more than 1.1 million global organizations, ITRI is one of only three research institutions worldwide to earn a spot on the list, reaffirming its leadership in Asia-Pacific and its commitment to technology innovation. This year, 13 organizations from Taiwan were named to the Top 100 Global Innovators list, including TSMC, MediaTek, Delta Electronics, and Foxconn—setting a new national record and placing Taiwan third in the number of awardees.

MOA hosts Taiwan agricultural information exchange

2025-04-30 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Agriculture held an event related to Australian agricultural experience, April 29 in the southern county of Pingtung, highlighting government commitment to promoting a collaborative relationship that prioritizes local producers’ needs and increases the experience of domestic personnel to compete in international markets.

President Lai meets Japanese Diet Member and former Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi Sanae

2025-04-29 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 28, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Member of the Japanese House of Representatives and former Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi Sanae.

Foreign Minister Lin concludes successful visit to Eswatini, elevating bilateral relations to new heights

2025-04-29 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On April 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, serving as a special presidential envoy, successfully completed a five-day visit to Eswatini and returned to Taiwan.

FM Lin presents respects to Eswatini’s king

2025-04-29 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung’s trip to Eswatini as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy to the birthday celebration of the kingdom’s ruler, Mswati III, kicked off with a royal audience and continued with reviews of progress on a variety of cooperative projects between the allies.

Taiwan Ministry of Agriculture expands presence in Japan

2025-04-29 Taiwan Today

An agricultural section was inaugurated at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan April 28 in Tokyo, marking a new milestone in the already robust bilateral relationship.

Former MLB pitcher Wang guest coaches Palau national team

2025-04-29 Taiwan Today

Wang Chien-ming, former Major League Baseball pitcher and current coach for Taiwan’s professional Brothers team, served as a guest coach to Palau’s national baseball team at the National Taiwan University of Sport April 28 in the northern city of Taoyuan.

France Festival Off du Dessin features three Taiwanese artists

2025-04-29 Ministry of Culture

The Festival Off du Dessin in Southern France, running from Apr. 12 to May 11, features three Taiwanese artists – Yu Jen-chih (尉任之), Cheng Yu-hung (鄭宇宏), and Mori Chiang (江坤森) – showcasing the diversity of Taiwanese art through a variety of forms.

Italy Bolzano Film Festival Bozen features eight Taiwanese films

2025-04-28 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taiwan Representative Office (TRO) in Italy, in collaboration with Filmclub Bolzano, presented the Focus Taiwan program at the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen (BFFB) from Apr. 5 to 12. The program featured eight acclaimed Taiwanese feature films and documentaries, highlighting the diversity and cultural richness of Taiwanese cinema.

NTMoFA launches exhibition on its permanent collection

2025-04-28 Ministry of Culture

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) has launched the exhibition “Arts as Imprints of the Times – Permanent Collection of the NTMoFA (時代印記─國美典藏常設展),” showcasing the development of Taiwan’s fine arts since the 18th century, based on the museum’s nearly 20,000-piece collection accumulated over more than three decades.

MOFA thanks US, UK, NZ for remarks supporting Taiwan

2025-04-28 Taiwan Today

The April 23 remarks by a U.S. representative at a U.N. Security Council meeting calling out China’s distortion of UNGA Res. 2758 is sincerely appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said April 24.

President Lai presides over fourth meeting of National Climate Change Committee

2025-04-25 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 24, President Lai Ching-te presided over the fourth meeting of the National Climate Change Committee.

President Lai meets US CNAS NextGen fellows

2025-04-25 Office of the President

On the morning of April 23, President Lai Ching-te met with fellows from the Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Program (NextGen) run by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).

Premier approves draft bill of special act to boost Taiwan’s resilience

2025-04-25 Executive Yuan

At Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, Premier Cho Jung-tai approved the draft bill of a special act to strengthen Taiwan’s economic, social and homeland security resilience in response to international developments, specifically the current U.S. tariff policy affecting Taiwan’s industries and workforce. At a post-meeting press conference, the premier explained that the bill, backed by a proposed budget of NT$410 billion (US$12.6 billion), focuses on the four priorities of providing support to industries, stabilizing employment, safeguarding people’s livelihoods and enhancing national resilience. The bill will be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for review and, upon its passage, a special budget will be drawn up and likewise submitted for legislative deliberation.

During visit to Eswatini, Foreign Minister Lin meets with Prime Minister Dlamini and announces additional funding for women’s microfinance revolving fund

2025-04-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung is currently visiting Eswatini as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy. He continues to carry out important engagements in Taiwan’s African ally.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with Eswatini king and queen mother, cohosts groundbreaking for strategic oil reserve facility

2025-04-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, serving as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy to Taiwan’s African ally Eswatini, met with Queen Mother Ntombi Tfwala and had an audience with King Mswati III on the afternoon of April 23.

MOFA sincerely thanks United States for condemning China’s misuse of UNGA Resolution 2758 for first time at UN Security Council

2025-04-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At a United Nations Security Council meeting on April 23, the United States severely condemned China for misusing UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 in its attempts to isolate Taiwan, mischaracterize other countries’ policies, and constrain their choices. The United States also reiterated that the resolution did not preclude Taiwan’s participation in the UN system or other multilateral fora. This is the second time that the current US administration has spoken up for Taiwan at the United Nations, following its public statement rejecting China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758 at a meeting of the World Health Organization Executive Board in February. This is also the first time that the United States has clearly expressed its position on the resolution at the UN Security Council, which is of great significance.

MOFA response to false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement between PRC and Azerbaijan

2025-04-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev visited China from April 22 to 24. Following a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on April 23, the two sides issued a joint statement on the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership. Among other spurious content, the statement falsely claimed that Taiwan was an inalienable part of Chinese territory.

Taiwan stages APEC dengue prevention conference

2025-04-25 Taiwan Today

A conference on dengue prevention and control was held April 22-23 in the southern Taiwan city of Tainan to facilitate discussion between members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on ways to employ innovative technology to address new challenges in the post-COVID-19 era.

MOEA Showcases 18 Cutting-Edge Innovations to Accelerate Taiwan's AI Smart Vehicle Industry at E-Mobility Taiwan

2025-04-25 Ministry of Economic Affairs

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) unveiled 18 breakthrough R&D achievements today at the “TARC Pavilion” during 2025 E-Mobility Taiwan Exhibition. In collaboration with 28 industry partners, the showcased technologies spotlight Taiwan’s advancements in AI integration and electrification for smart mobility. The initiative emphasizes not only research excellence but also real-world industrial applications-demonstrating Taiwan’s growing influence in the global smart vehicle ecosystem.

President Lai pays respects to Pope Francis

2025-04-24 Office of the President

On the morning of April 23, President Lai Ching-te visited the Taipei Archdiocesan Curia to pay respects in a memorial ceremony for His Holiness Pope Francis.

President Lai delivers remarks at International Holocaust Remembrance Day event

2025-04-24 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 23, President Lai Ching-te attended an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event and delivered remarks, in which he emphasized that peace is priceless, and war has no winners, while morality, democracy, and respect for human rights are powerful forces against violence and tyranny.

Premier Cho receives TCCNA delegation, vows to strengthen cooperation with US

2025-04-24 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said April 21 that Taiwan is committed to strengthening collaboration with the U.S. as the government anticipates negotiations on issues including reciprocal tariffs and the elimination of non-tariff trade barriers.

Driving Hope Through Finance: TaiwanICDF and CABEI Empower Women in Guatemala

2025-04-24 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) is pleased to announce that a co-financing agreement was signed with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) on April 21, 2025 to launch the “TaiwanICDF Co-financing Facility for Assisting the Economic Empowerment of Women in the Post-Pandemic of COVID-19”.

TaiwanICDF and Saint Kitts and Nevis Collaborate on Water Resilience to Combat Climate Change

2025-04-24 International Cooperation and Development Fund

In response to the increasing water scarcity risks brought on by climate change, the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) is collaborating with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the “Smart Water Supply Project,” by helping to fund construction of the Basseterre Desalination Plant. The loan agreement for the project was signed on April 10, 2025, in St. Kitts and Nevis, and was witnessed by Republic of China (Taiwan) Ambassador Michael Lin.

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to feature Taiwanese literature in translation

2025-04-24 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, will present Taiwanese literature in translation at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, taking place from Apr. 26 to 27.

U.K. Queer East Festival features Taiwanese films and artists

2025-04-24 Ministry of Culture

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Queer East Festival in the U.K., running from Apr. 23 to May 18, features Taiwanese films, artists, and writer Chi Ta-wei (紀大偉).

Taiwan artist Wang Wen-chih featured at Japan’s Setouchi Triennale

2025-04-24 Ministry of Culture

Invited by the Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo, artist Wang Wen-chih (王文志) is presenting his artwork “Embrace・Shodoshima (擁抱小豆島)” at the Setouchi Triennale 2025 in Japan, which runs until May 25 during the spring session.

FM Lin leads delegation to Eswatini

2025-04-23 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, acting as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy, is heading to Eswatini April 22-26 to attend celebrations in honor of King Mswati III’s 57th birthday.

FM Lin receives Japanese delegation

2025-04-23 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation from Japan’s Conservative Party April 18 in Taipei City, and exchanged views with the guests on cooperation between Taiwan and Japan on economy, industry, trade among other issues.

MOFA sincerely thanks Saint Christopher and Nevis government for supporting peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2025-04-23 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In a statement published on April 18, the government of Saint Christopher and Nevis said it observed with profound and growing concern the recent escalation of tensions in the Taiwan Strait. It said it held the conviction that all societies, regardless of size or geopolitical influence, should be allowed to advance their development without fear of aggression, intimidation, or the threat of conflict. In addition, it emphasized the need for constructive diplomacy to ensure lasting peace and security across the Taiwan Strait.

NCL Donates Two Taiwan Corners to French Libraries, Demonstrating Taiwan-France Friendship

2025-04-23 National Central Library

On April 7^th, National Central Library donated Taiwan Corners to two French libraries: Bibliothèque Municipale de Lyon and Médiathèque Gustave Eiffel Levallois, in order to help bring awareness about Taiwan to foreign citizens, providing quality books to readers, and using books as a bridge across nations and cultures. This donation marked NCL’s first establishment of a Taiwan Corner in France and symbolizes a new chapter in book and cultural exchange between France and Taiwan.

Taiwan inks disaster prevention pacts with Japan, Fiji

2025-04-23 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and Japan renewed a memorandum of understanding on disaster prevention technology cooperation April 21 in the Japanese city of Tsukuba, underscoring the two sides’ commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness.

Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center Opens in Fukuoka, Elevating Taiwan-Japan Economic Ties

2025-04-23 Ministry of Economic Affairs

In accordance with the strategy of Pursuing Global Opportunities with Domestic Supply Chains of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Fukuoka was officially inaugurated on April 21. This marks a significant milestone in economic cooperation between Japan and Taiwan.

Palauan sailing boat en route to Taiwan

2025-04-23 Taiwan Today

A Palauan sailing boat named Alingano Maisu is en route to Taitung County in eastern Taiwan as part of an Austronesian cultural seafaring exchange activity organized by Taitung County Government and Palau’s Micronesian Voyaging Society, with the support of the Ocean Affairs Council, the latter said April 21.

President Lai expresses condolences on passing of Pope Francis

2025-04-22 Office of the President

On April 21, following the Holy See’s announcement of the passing of Pope Francis, Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) stated that upon hearing the news, President Lai Ching-te expressed deepest sympathies and extended sincere condolences to the Holy See on behalf of Taiwan’s people and government.

MOFA expresses condolences at passing of Pope Francis

2025-04-22 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Following the announcement by the Press Office of the Holy See of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis on April 21, President Lai Ching-te immediately instructed the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Holy See to transmit a message of condolences expressing the profound sympathies of the people and government of Taiwan.

President Lai meets US delegation led by Senator Pete Ricketts

2025-04-21 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Senator Pete Ricketts, chairman of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to French TV

2025-04-21 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu said April 16 that China is trying to divide the democratic community and that Taiwan will continue to work with its global partners to safeguard democracy and stability.

Taiwan prepares for 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture

2025-04-21 Taiwan Today

A news conference was held April 17 in Taipei City to send off Taiwan’s team to the 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture running from May 10 to Nov. 23 in the northeastern Italian city.

MOFA thanks Saint Christopher and Nevis National Assembly for passing resolution endorsing Taiwan’s participation in international organizations

2025-04-21 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis on April 17 adopted a resolution proposed by Prime Minister Terrance Drew that endorsed Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the International Criminal Police Organization, and the International Civil Aviation Organization. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely appreciates the staunch and unwavering support and friendship that parliamentarians from governing and opposition parties of Saint Christopher and Nevis have shown toward Taiwan through concrete action.

Pig Breeding Center Opens, Ushering in New Era for Eswatini’s Swine Industry

2025-04-21 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Mpisi Core Pig Breeding Center—one of the key outcomes of the Pig Industry Enhancement Project Phase II in Eswatini (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”) implemented by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF)—was officially inaugurated on April 11, 2025. The inauguration ceremony, held in central Eswatini, was attended by government representatives and key stakeholders from the livestock industry.

OAC welcomes Japan delegation

2025-04-21 Taiwan Today

The Cabinet-level Ocean Affairs Council received a Japanese delegation April 16 in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City, highlighting commitment to jointly developing the blue carbon economy.

NMTL to kick off ‘2025 United Nations of Stories’ on Apr. 26

2025-04-21 Ministry of Culture

The “2025 United Nations of Stories (2025故事聯合國)” program, hosted by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL), will open on Apr. 26. This year, the program will feature picture books and stories from Taiwan, the U.S., India, Belgium, the U.K., and South Korea, offering magical and exciting cultural adventures for children across the country.

MOE hosts celebration of Gender Equality Education Day

2025-04-21 Taiwan Today

An exhibition in honor of Taiwan’s Gender Equality Education Day was launched by the Ministry of Education April 19 at Taipei City’s National Taiwan Science Education Center to spotlight government commitment to raising public awareness of the issue.

President Lai meets New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan

2025-04-18 Office of the President

On the morning of April 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan.

‘888’ health program tackles leading chronic health conditions

2025-04-18 Executive Yuan

At Thursday’s weekly Cabinet meeting, Premier Cho Jung-tai was briefed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) on the 888 Program to tackle the “three highs” (high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol) and advance President Lai Ching-te’s “Healthy Taiwan” policy vision. Launched in 2024 by the MOHW, the 888 Program aims to enroll 80% of individuals affected by the three highs in Taiwan’s care network by 2030, while ensuring that 80% of those enrolled receive lifestyle counseling and 80% achieve effective management of their conditions.

MOFA response to Dutch House of Representatives passing four Taiwan-friendly motions

2025-04-18 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The House of Representatives of the Netherlands on April 15 adopted four Taiwan-friendly motions, urging the Dutch government to oppose China’s escalation of tensions, strengthen trade relations with Taiwan, send a high-level official delegation to Taiwan, and support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the World Health Organization. The motions were proposed by House members from different parties, including Representative Jan Paternotte of Democrats 66, who is also cochair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China for the Netherlands. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes and appreciates the high level of consensus that Dutch parliamentarians have shown in their support for Taiwan.

MOFA response to false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement between PRC and Malaysia

2025-04-18 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Malaysia from April 15 to 17. Following a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on April 16, the two sides issued a joint statement on building a high-level strategic community with a shared future. Among other spurious content, the statement falsely claimed that Taiwan was an inalienable part of Chinese territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns China for continuing to pressure other countries to issue false narratives aimed at undermining Taiwan’s sovereignty. It expresses deep regret over the content of the statement and related developments.

MOEA and Display Industry Join Forces to Showcase 27 Innovative Technologies

2025-04-18 Ministry of Economic Affairs

At the 2025 Touch Taiwan exhibition,the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), organized the Innovative Technology Pavilion, collaborating with leading companies including AUO, Innolux,Darwin, SynPower, LegendLaser, and Everlight. The pavilion presented 27 R&D outcomes across four major themes: panel-level packaging, automotive displays and smart applications, advanced display materials, and low-carbon and green manufacturing.

Czech museum hosts exhibition featuring Taiwan Indigenous cultures

2025-04-18 Ministry of Culture

The National Taiwan Museum (NTM), in collaboration with the National Technical Museum of the Czech Republic, inaugurated the exhibition “Taiwan’s Heritage: Traditions and Techniques of the Indigenous Hunters and Seamen (獵人之徑．海人之道：台灣原住民族山林與海洋智慧)” on Apr. 15 in Prague. Running through Sept. 28, the exhibition showcases Taiwan’s Indigenous cultures to Czech audiences.

Century-old Tainan Tait & Co. Merchant House’s Permanent Exhibition Officially Opens

2025-04-18 Tainan City Government

The Old Tait & Co. Merchant House, a municipal historic site in Tainan City, unveiled its new permanent exhibition on April 4. Following a year of meticulous restoration and exhibition preparation, the Merchant House presents Anping 1865: Arrival of Foreign Merchants - A Retrospective on Anping’s Golden Age of Trade, an exhibition with four main areas: “Trading in Anping”, “Living in Anping”, “Setting up Merchant Houses”, and “Through the Eras”. The exhibition displays the evolution of Anping as a trading port while exploring the socializing culture and trade operation dynamics at the merchant house.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts banquet for delegation from New Zealand All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan

2025-04-17 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon on April 15 for a delegation from the New Zealand All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan. On behalf of the Taiwan government, he sincerely welcomed the delegation and thanked the New Zealand Parliament for its long-standing and staunch cross-party support of Taiwan.

Foreign Minister Lin and Tuvaluan Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone witness signing of agreements on labor cooperation and seafarer training and certification

2025-04-17 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with a Tuvaluan delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development Panapasi Nelesone and his wife, Madame Corinna Laafai, at the Taipei Guest House on April 15. Together, they witnessed the signing of two bilateral agreements—one on labor cooperation and another on the recognition of training and certification of seafarers. These agreements, which were signed respectively by Minister of Labor Hung Sun-han and Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai for Taiwan and by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa for Tuvalu, aim to deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation in such domains as labor affairs, fisheries, and seafarer certification.

MOE Study Abroad Scholarship STEM Researcher Member of Global Award-Winning Team

2025-04-17 Ministry of Education

Dr. Chen Chen-Yu 陳震宇 was awarded a Ministry of Education scholarship to undertake a PhD program abroad at the University of Maryland (UMD) where he is now a postdoctoral researcher at the Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices. He and University of Maryland mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate Ms. Xu Xin jointly won the Outstanding Student Oral Presentation Award (in the Chemical/Biological category) at the IEEE MEMS 2025 38^th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, organized by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), held in Kaohsiung.

Taiwan-Belize Joint Project Doubles Sheep and Goat Industry in Decade

2025-04-17 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The TaiwanICDF and Belize’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) have successfully concluded a decade-long cooperative effort with the completion of the Breeding Sheep and Goat Production and Guidance System Enhancement Project. The TaiwanICDF’s work on the project officially ended in March 2025, and the project was formally transferred to MAFSE Minister Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai on behalf of the Government of Belize.

Mayor Lu Thanks Belgium, Japan, and Singapore for Supporting the Taichung Shopping Festival, Urges Closer Economic Ties

2025-04-17 Taichung City Government

On April 9, Taichung City Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen met with Director Matthieu Baudouin A. Branders of the Belgian Office in Taipei, Chief Representative Kazuyuki Katayama of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, and Representative Yip Wei Kiat of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei, to express appreciation for their support of the 2024 Taichung Shopping Festival and to exchange views on global trade challenges stemming from rising U.S. tariffs. Mayor Lu also called for deeper economic ties with Belgium, Japan, and Singapore through joint exhibitions and enhanced business incentives.

AI and Journalism in Taiwan: Taiwan Studies Shine at Boston University

2025-04-17 Ministry of Education

Boston University’s Center for the Study of Asia at the Pardee School of Global Studies began its 2025 Taiwan Studies Series on February 10, 2025, with a lecture titled AI in Taiwan Newsroom: Collaboration, Challenges, and Opportunities. It was presented by Dr. Lin Yi-Chieh 林怡潔, an associate professor in the Department of Journalism in the College of Communication at National Chengchi University. She attained a PhD in Anthropology at Harvard University where she is currently a visiting scholar at Harvard’s Yenching Institute.

National Palace Museum Southern Branch online video tour releases in April

2025-04-17 Taiwan Today

The National Palace Museum is not only the largest museum in Taiwan but was also ranked sixth among the most visited art museums in the world in 2015. The National Science and Technology Council's humanities salon series of online guided tour videos invited assistant professor Chiu Ling-ting from the National Taiwan University of Arts Department of Painting and Calligraphy Arts to give an in-depth introduction to the historical context of the NPM and reveal some secret aspects of the NPM Southern Branch in Chiayi County.

Ministry of Education signs cooperative MOU with French city

2025-04-17 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education concluded a cooperative memorandum of understanding with the city government of Levallois, France, April 16 in Taipei City to promote youth exchanges between the two sides.

President Lai meets with Japan House of Representatives member

2025-05-06 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te anticipated further collaboration with Japan in areas of artificial intelligence, drones, hydrogen energy and semiconductors to advance mutual prosperity.

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