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FM Lin attends Pacific Prosperity Exhibit

2026-09-01 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung attended the opening of the Pacific Prosperity Exhibit Aug. 28 in Koror, Palau, held prior to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.

Foreign Minister Lin to lead delegation to Palau for PIF-related events, deepening Taiwan’s relations with Pacific partners

2026-09-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

From August 27 to September 3, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung will lead a delegation to the Republic of Palau, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan, to attend events related to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting.

MOFA invites foreign embassies and missions to Zhongyuan Pudu ceremony for first time, leading joint prayers for world peace and shared prosperity

2026-09-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung was joined by colleagues on August 26 as he presided over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Zhongyuan Pudu prayer ceremony on the eve of this annual festival.

MOFA welcomes visit of WTO permanent representatives of Belize, Haiti

2026-09-01 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the Taiwan visit of Belize’s and Haiti’s permanent representatives to the World Trade Organization, according to the MOFA.

President Lai presides over eighth meeting of Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee

2026-08-31 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 27, President Lai Ching-te presided over the eighth meeting of the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee.

Taiwan, India convene economic meeting

2026-08-31 Taiwan Today

The 19th Taiwan-India Economic Consultation took place Aug. 28 in Bengaluru, India, and saw the two sides holding in-depth exchanges on global trade development, supply chain resilience, investment strategies and talent cultivation.

Taiwan artist Michael Lin’s solo exhibition ‘Tea Towels and Serviettes’ to open in Brussels

2026-08-31 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris, in collaboration with Brussels-based contemporary art space La Loge, will present Taiwanese artist Michael Lin (林明弘)’s solo exhibition “Tea Towels and Serviettes” from Sept. 10 to Dec. 6.

Taiwan donates a further US$2 million to enhance fisheries capacity of Pacific small island developing states

2026-08-28 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On August 21, Taiwan and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) completed an exchange of official letters on Taiwan’s donation of US$2 million for the second phase of the Chinese Taipei Trust Fund (CTTF), which is to be dispersed over a five-year period.

Taiwan showcases smart agriculture at APEC symposium

2026-08-28 Taiwan Today

Deputy Agriculture Minister Du Wen-chen led a delegation to the 11th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Security Ministerial Meeting Aug. 25 in Hangzhou, China, underscoring government commitment to deepening cooperation with APEC members.

Taiwan, Australia convene energy, mineral, trade consultations

2026-08-28 Taiwan Today

The Taiwan-Australia Joint Energy and Minerals, Trade and Investment Cooperation Consultations took place Aug. 26 in Taipei City, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.

Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2026 highlights children’s right to cultural access

2026-08-28 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the French Office in Taipei will co-host the Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2026 at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park on Sept. 21 and 22. Titled “Cultiver l’imaginaire de l’enfance: pour une culture accessible a tous (Cultivating Children’s Imagination: For A Culture Accessible to All),” the workshop will bring together representatives from four leading French art and cultural institutions to discuss children’s right to access culture.

FM Lin welcomes deputy foreign minister of Paraguay

2026-08-27 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung received Miguel Ángel Aranda, deputy minister for administration and technical affairs at the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aug. 25 in Taipei City on his first visit to Taiwan.

Taiwan promotes smart medicine in Ukraine

2026-08-27 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister François Chih-chung Wu spoke about Taiwan’s smart medical care project at hospitals in Ukraine’s Lviv City via videoconference Aug. 25 in Taipei City.

MOC thanks local, international support for reinstating ‘Taiwan Pavilion’ name at Gwangju Biennale

2026-08-27 Ministry of Culture

The Gwangju Biennale Foundation agreed on Aug. 25 to allow Taiwan’s exhibitors to use the name “Taiwan Pavilion” in official documents and promotional materials, resolving a naming controversy that began in June.

London’s Southbank Center spotlights Taiwan artist Musquiqui Chihying

2026-08-27 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., in collaboration with Southbank Center in London, will present “Musquiqui Chihying: A Life of Navigation” from Aug. 25 to Oct. 18 at HENI Project Space, Hayward Gallery. The exhibition brings together four works by Taiwanese artist Musquiqui Chihying (致穎), showcasing his imaginative, idiosyncratic, and quietly provocative practice.

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement between China and Jordan

2026-08-26 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims made in a joint statement issued on August 24 following a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and King Abdullah II of Jordan.

International Partners Join Forces to Break the Chain of Exploitation 2026 International Conference on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking Opens in Taipei

2026-08-26 Ministry of the Interior

The 2026 International Conference on Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking, organized by the National Immigration Agency (NIA) under the Ministry of the Interior (MOI), opened in Taipei today (August 25). Held for the 18th consecutive year, the conference has become an important platform for Taiwan to exchange anti-human trafficking policies and practices with international partners. Taiwan has also maintained Tier 1 status in the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report for 16 consecutive years. This year’s conference brings together government officials, civil society representatives, academics, and experts from 11 countries, including Japan, to share policies and practical experience, focusing on forced labor, labor exploitation in supply chains, and the identification and protection of migrant workers, distant-water fishing crew members, domestic workers, and international students.

MOFA response to remarks by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on Uganda’s recent obstruction of entry by Taiwanese citizens, belittling Taiwan’s sovereignty

2026-08-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately responded to Uganda’s recent obstruction of entry by Taiwanese citizens by instructing the Taiwanese Representative Office in Somaliland, which also oversees Uganda, to handle the situation.

Taiwan to deliver record cruise numbers in 2026

2026-08-25 Taiwan Today

A total of 332 cruise ships docked in Taiwan and brought in around 628,600 visitor arrivals during the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Aug. 21.

International societal resilience exchange held in Taipei

2026-08-25 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of the Interior hosted the 2026 International Exchange on Conscription and Social Resilience Training Aug. 24 in Taipei City as part of efforts to incorporate substitute military service personnel into disaster prevention and rescue work in the future.

Taiwan expands cooperation with Belize

2026-08-24 Taiwan Today

The Aug. 19-23 visit of a delegation led by Henry Usher, Belize’s minister of the public service and disaster risk management, was sincerely welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA welcomes US, Canada Visitor Leadership Program delegation

2026-08-24 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi welcomed a delegation of the U.S. and Canada Visitor Leadership Program Aug. 20 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Startup Island Taiwan expands operations in Tokyo

2026-08-24 Taiwan Today

The National Development Council opened a larger Startup Island Taiwan office in Tokyo Aug. 20 to better support Taiwanese firms interested in tapping the Japanese market.

Taiwan expands SME activity with India

2026-08-21 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration and India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises hosted the Taiwan-India SME Cooperation Forum 2026 Aug. 20 in Taipei City concurrently with Automation Taipei, according to the MOEA.

President Lai attends 2026 Net Zero Tech International Contest Award Ceremony and Networking Dinner

2026-08-20 Office of the President

On the evening of August 19, President Lai Ching-te attended the 2026 Net Zero Tech International Contest Award Ceremony and Networking Dinner.

Deputy FM welcomes Canadian Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly members

2026-08-20 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi received a delegation from the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories Aug. 18 in Taipei City to exchange views on the Taiwan-Canada relationship, Indigenous affairs and sustainable development.

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty made by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar in a media interview

2026-08-20 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns and categorically refutes comments made by Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, in a media interview with Al Jazeera on August 16. In his remarks, Prime Minister Anwar erroneously and absurdly implied that Taiwan was a separatist province of China and openly justified China’s position on the use of force to annex Taiwan. These statements seriously jeopardized regional peace and stability.

Taiwan runs travel campaigns in Indonesia

2026-08-20 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Administration led a travel industry delegation to Indonesia Aug. 11-17, underscoring government commitment to boosting tourism to Taiwan from Southeast Asia.

Taiwan’s manufacturing output surges 27.1 percent in Q2

2026-08-20 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s manufacturing output totaled NT$6.87 trillion (US$215 billion) in the second quarter of 2026, up 27.1 percent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said Aug. 19.

Nibun Chorus takes gold at World Choir Games 2026

2026-08-20 Ministry of Culture

Taiwan’s Nibun Chorus (尼布恩合唱團) won gold in both the Contemporary Music and Mixed Choirs categories at the second phase of the World Choir Games 2026 in Helsingborg, Sweden, held from Aug. 6 to 16.

FM Lin received Japan Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce delegation

2026-08-19 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung received a delegation from the Japan Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Aug. 18 in Taipei City and thanked the business entity for promoting bilateral exchange.

‘A Foggy Tale’ selected to represent Taiwan at 99th Academy Awards

2026-08-19 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced that “A Foggy Tale (大濛),” directed by Chen Yu-hsun (陳玉勳), has been selected to represent Taiwan at the 99th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.

2026 Taiwan-Thailand Industrial Collaboration Summit Taiwan and Thailand Deepen Smart Technology Collaboration to Shape the Future of High-Value Industries

2026-08-19 Ministry of Economic Affairs

The 10th Taiwan-Thailand Industrial Collaboration Summit took place on August 18, 2026, at the ILLUME Hotel in Taipei. Co-hosted by the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), and organized in collaboration with the Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) of Taiwan and the National Food Institute (NFI) of Thailand, the summit brought together over 200 industry representatives from Taiwan and Thailand.

VP Hsiao gives exclusive interview to Al Jazeera

2026-08-18 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim recently expounded on cross-strait and Taiwan-U.S. relations, national defense and societal resilience in a conversation on Al Jazeera’s news program, 101 East.

Taiwan, New Zealand convene ANZTEC joint committee meeting

2026-08-18 Taiwan Today

The 13th edition of the joint committee meeting of the Agreement Between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Cooperation took place Aug. 17.

NSTC Minister expands academia-industry ties with Pittsburgh

2026-08-18 Taiwan Today

National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen led a delegation to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania’s Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Aug. 13 to 14. The visit was to expand partnership links between Taiwan and top U.S. academic and research institutions.

Taiwan ramps up library cooperation with South Korea

2026-08-18 Taiwan Today

Taiwan and South Korea held a library exchange event Aug. 14 in Busan, underscoring the two sides’ shared commitment to cross-cultural understanding and education.

MOC strongly protests Gwangju Biennale’s unilateral renaming of ‘Taiwan Pavilion’

2026-08-18 Ministry of Culture

Regarding the Gwangju Biennale Foundation’s unilateral decision to rename the “Taiwan Pavilion” for the upcoming Gwangju Biennale as the “NTMoFA Pavilion,” the Ministry of Culture (MOC) issued a stern protest again on Aug. 17. The MOC emphasized that the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) and Taiwanese artists will participate in the biennale under the name “Taiwan Pavilion.”

FM Lin gives video interview to BBC

2026-08-17 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said that like-minded democracies along the Indo-Pacific First Island Chain should strengthen cooperation to jointly counter authoritarian expansion, as China’s military expansion is not aimed solely at Taiwan but that its ambitions extend to the entire region.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu hosts EVIP delegation

2026-08-17 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister François Chih-chung Wu welcomed the second delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 2026 European Valued Important Partnership program with a reception Aug. 13 in Taipei City.

MOFA holds seminar on investing in ally St. Vincent and the Grenadines

2026-08-17 Taiwan Today

Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-suan hosted a seminar about trade and investment opportunities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Aug. 12 in Taipei City.

MOFA urges nationals to postpone tourism and business travel to Uganda

2026-08-17 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has learned that on the afternoon of August 12, three ROC (Taiwan) nationals—a business traveler and accompanying family members—had their passports withheld by immigration officials upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Although the nationals were eventually granted entry, the officers unreasonably demanded that they produce Chinese passports to receive entry stamps before having their Taiwan passports returned, stating that the measure was part of Uganda’s “one China policy.”

Taiwan stages higher education fairs across Indonesia

2026-08-17 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Education held fairs Aug. 1-9 in Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya and Medan to expand higher education exchanges with Indonesia.

MOFA invites country representatives to witness urban resilience exercise in New Taipei

2026-08-14 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited representatives of country offices in Taiwan to witness the New Taipei City’s urban resilience drill Aug. 13 to highlight Taiwan’s defense preparedness and the capabilities of the military and civilian sectors.

MOFA expresses deepest condolences on passing of Marshall Islands Iroijlaplap Michael Kabua

2026-08-14 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On behalf of the people and government of the ROC (Taiwan), Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung conveys his deepest condolences to the people and government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, a Pacific ally of Taiwan, on the loss of Iroijlaplap Michael Kabua, who passed away on August 11 at the age of 81. Minister Lin also expresses sympathies to the Kabua family.

MOFA welcomes joint statement by US and 40 other countries expressing concern over recent missile test in Pacific

2026-08-14 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and welcomes the joint statement issued by the United States and 40 other countries on August 11 expressing concern over recent missile testing in the Pacific Ocean.

MOFA response to China’s unilateral announcement of joint exercises with Indonesian navy in waters off Taiwan’s east coast

2026-08-14 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns China’s unilateral announcement on August 11 that it would conduct so-called “joint operations” and “navigation exercises” with the Indonesian navy in waters off the east coast of Taiwan. China’s reckless and irresponsible behavior in repeatedly disregarding international norms and responsibilities continues to escalate regional tensions.

President Lai welcomes St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Godwin Friday with military honors

2026-08-13 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 11, President Lai Ching-te welcomed Prime Minister Godwin Friday of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and his wife with full military honors.

President Lai meets Prime Minister Godwin Friday of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

2026-08-13 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 11, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Godwin Friday of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Presidential Office following a welcome ceremony with military honors for him and his wife.

President Lai hosts state banquet for St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Godwin Friday

2026-08-13 Office of the President

On the evening of August 11, following a welcome ceremony with military honors and bilateral talks, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, hosted a state banquet at the Presidential Office for Prime Minister Godwin Friday of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and his wife.

President Lai attends reception marking 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Republic of China (Taiwan) and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

2026-08-13 Office of the President

On the evening of August 12, President Lai Ching-te attended a reception marking the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

MOFA lauds success of visit by Paraguayan media group

2026-08-13 Taiwan Today

The recent visit by a media group from Paraguay helped spotlight how Taiwan and the ally are advancing mutually beneficial cooperation and expanding partnership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Aug. 12.

MOFA receives parliamentary delegation from Australian state

2026-08-13 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the Aug. 10-14 visit of a cross-party parliamentary delegation from Queensland, Australia.

Taiwan expands drone cooperation with Czechia through workshop, MOU

2026-08-13 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a workshop on drone systems Aug. 3-7 at the Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center in Chiayi County.

MOFA welcomes joint statement by Australian and Philippine defense ministers reaffirming importance of Taiwan Strait peace

2026-08-13 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and welcomes the joint statement issued following the 3rd Australia-Philippines Defense Ministers’ Meeting on August 7. The statement reaffirmed the importance of cross-strait peace and stability, opposed any unilateral action to change the status quo, and encouraged dialogue rather than coercion or the use of force.

Prof. Todd Lowary, Director of the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Awarded the 2026 Roy L. Whistler International Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry

2026-08-13 Academia Sinica

The International Carbohydrate Organization recently announced the 2026 recipient of the Roy L. Whistler International Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry, a major honor in the field of carbohydrate chemistry. Prof. Todd L. Lowary, Director and Distinguished Research Fellow of the Institute of Biological Chemistry at Academia Sinica, was selected for this award in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to the development of tools to understand the role of glycans in bacterial disease, particularly those caused by mycobacteria, including those causing the disease tuberculosis.

MOFA welcomes visit of WTO permanent representatives of Belize, Haiti

2026-09-01 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the Taiwan visit of Belize’s and Haiti’s permanent representatives to the World Trade Organization, according to the MOFA.

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