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Deputy FM welcomes Guatemalan delegation

2026-03-19 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi hosted a reception for a five-member delegation from ally, Guatemala, led by José Fernando Suriano, deputy transportation minister, March 16 in Taipei City. Chen encouraged domestic electric vehicles manufacturers to invest in Guatemala for mutual development and prosperity.

MOFA response to false statements by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office regarding Taiwan’s democratic achievements

2026-03-19 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On March 14, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) criticized President Lai Ching-te’s remarks regarding Taiwan’s democratic achievements, attempting to distort the truth and mislead the international community. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) refutes the statements made by the TAO and expresses its strongest condemnation.

Taiwan-Poland smart city forum staged in Taipei

2026-03-19 Taiwan Today

The Taiwan-Poland Smart City Forum and B2B Matchmaking Event took place March 18 in Taipei City to help local firms better understand the Central European market and expand their global presence.

Net Zero City Expo kicks off in Taipei

2026-03-19 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Net Zero City Expo kicked off March 17 in Taipei City to share Taiwan’s success in using its semiconductor and artificial intelligence prowess to drive digital and green transformation.

Taiwan, Eswatini, US co-host GCTF seminar on digital entrepreneurship

2026-03-18 Taiwan Today

The governments of Eswatini, Taiwan and the U.S. collaborated to host a workshop through the Global Cooperation and Training Framework called “Digital Entrepreneurship for Youth and Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Sized Enterprises” March 11-12 in Ezulwini, Eswatini.

TaiwanICDF Signs Agreements with Belize to Boost Employment and Infrastructure Development

2026-03-18 International Cooperation and Development Fund

International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) Secretary General Dr. Yu-Lin Huang on March 16 signed loan and coordination agreements for the Program to Improve Labor Force Participation and Employability in Belize.

Academia Sinica–NHRI 20-Year Follow-up Study Reveals Sevenfold Increase in Breast Cancer Risk from Combined Phthalate Exposure, Metabolic Susceptibility, and Early Menarche Age

2026-03-18 Academia Sinica

Breast cancer has long been the most common cancer among women in Taiwan and in many developed countries, with a recent trend toward younger onset. A research team led by Academician Chien-Jen Chen, Distinguished Research Fellow at the Genomics Research Center of Academia Sinica, in collaboration with the National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) and several universities in Taiwan, has completed a large-scale, 20-year study on breast cancer risk assessment. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) in March 2026.

Biennale of Sydney 2026 spotlights four Taiwanese artists

2026-03-18 Ministry of Culture

Backed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Sydney has partnered with the Biennale of Sydney to present four Taiwanese artists at this year’s festival.

President Lai addresses opening of 2026 Yushan Forum

2026-03-17 Office of the President

On the morning of March 16, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2026 Yushan Forum, the theme of which was “Indo-Pacific Partnership Prospects: Taiwan's Values, Technology, and Resilience.”

President Lai meets Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council Chairman Furuya Keiji

2026-03-17 Office of the President

On the morning of March 16, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Japanese House of Representatives Member and Japan-ROC Diet Members' Consultative Council Chairman Furuya Keiji.

Political and economic leaders from 22 countries attend ninth Yushan Forum, marking largest forum to date

2026-03-17 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The ninth Yushan Forum, coorganized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, will take place from March 16 to 17 at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei. The theme will be “Indo-Pacific Partnership Prospects: Taiwan’s Values, Technology, and Resilience.” The forum is again being held parallel to the Smart City Summit and Expo and the Net Zero City Expo. This year’s event brings together over 70 political and economic leaders from 22 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific, marking the largest Yushan Forum to date.

Deputy FM Wu hosts event for Taiwan-UK Semiconductor Joint Skills Project

2026-03-17 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a tea reception for the Taiwan-U.K. Semiconductor Joint Skills Project participants March 13 in Taipei City, welcoming electrical engineering graduate students from top U.K. universities on their two-week visit to Taiwan.

Taiwan director Singing Chen’s VR work wins top prize at Luxembourg film festival

2026-03-17 Ministry of Culture

On Mar. 14, the 2026 Luxembourg City Film Festival announced that “The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up (雲在兩千米),” a virtual reality (VR) film by Taiwanese director Singing Chen (陳芯宜), won the Best Immersive Experience award in its Immersive Pavilion.

President Lai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2026 Spring Banquet

2026-03-16 Office of the President

On the evening of March 12, President Lai Ching-te attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2026 Spring Banquet for foreign ambassadors and representatives stationed in Taiwan.

FM Lin receives St. Kitts & Nevis delegation

2026-03-16 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis March 12 in Taipei City to exchange views on issues spanning energy transition, personnel cultivation, smart medicine, sustainable development and tourism.

FM Lin holds videoconference to assist Taiwanese nationals in Middle East

2026-03-16 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung held a videoconference March 12 with the heads of Taiwan’s missions in the Middle East to get a status update following attacks against Iran by the U.S. and Israel, highlighting the government’s commitment to safeguarding Taiwanese nationals.

MOFA hosts Taiwan Women’s Power and Cultural Night in New York

2026-03-16 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs staged the Taiwan Women’s Power and Culture Night at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York March 13 to showcase the country’s achievements in promoting gender equality.

Deputy FM Wu welcomes Spanish lawmakers

2026-03-13 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu anticipated deepened cooperation and exchange with Spain in information and communication technologies, renewable energy and semiconductors.

Czech human rights film festival features three Taiwanese films

2026-03-13 Ministry of Culture

The Czech Republic’s One World International Human Rights Festival opened on Mar. 11, featuring three Taiwanese films – documentaries “SPI (烤火房的一些夢)” and “Slave Island (奴隸島),” as well as feature film “Yen and Ai-Lee (小雁與吳愛麗).”

Taiwan ranks fifth in global economic freedom index

2026-03-12 Taiwan Today

Taiwan ranked fifth in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom released March 10 by Washington, D.C.-based think tank The Heritage Foundation, according to the National Development Council.

Taiwan’s Smart Healthcare National Team Debuts at HIMSS 2026 From AI Chips to Elderly Care: Connecting with Five Leading North American Academic Medical Centers

2026-03-12 Ministry of Economic Affairs

Taiwan’s medical prowess in smart healthcare has once again captured international attention at HIMSS 2026, one of the world’s premier health information and technology conferences. The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), in collaboration with the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), led a delegation of 25 leading companies and research institutes to form the “Taiwan Smart Healthcare National Team.”

Taiwan reports high foreign trade in February

2026-03-12 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Finance reported exports of US$49.8 billion and imports of US$37 billion in February, surging year-on-year by 20.6 percent and 6.8 percent, respectively, to create a monthly trade surplus of US$12.77 billion.

Vintage railway diplomacy is extended

2026-03-12 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Alishan Forest Railway Cultural Heritage Management Office achieved a new milestone in a transnational friendship with the UK. Anne Wright, chair of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway led a delegation to Taiwan for the first time from March 8-10, welcomed by AFRCHMO Director Wang Chao-pao.

FM Lin hosts Guam Gov. Guerrero

2026-03-11 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a delegation from the U.S. Territory of Guam March 9 in Taipei City to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.

Foreign Minister Lin further refutes Chinese Foreign Minister Wang’s erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan

2026-03-11 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung strongly condemns the false claims made at a press conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Taiwan affairs are China’s internal affairs and that Japan has no right to interfere in them.

Taiwan hosts international conference on water supply resilience

2026-03-11 Taiwan Today

The International Conference on Multi-Water Resource Application Strategies and Agricultural Sustainability and Resilience Under Climate Change is underway through March 11 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

Taiwanese films’ box office expected to hit record high in first quarter of 2026

2026-03-11 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Culture anticipates a record high domestic box office for Taiwanese films in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the maturity of Taiwan’s film industry.

Lai outlines national high-speed computing strategies

2026-03-10 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said March 6 that the government is committed to working with academia, experts and businesses to promote Taiwan’s quantum industry and shape an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem for the era of artificial intelligence.

Foreign Minister Lin strongly denounces Chinese Foreign Minister Wang’s fallacious claims regarding Taiwan

2026-03-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung firmly refutes erroneous remarks made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a press conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, including false claims that China has sovereignty over Taiwan and that unification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait is an inevitable historical process and an international trend.

Agriculture Minister joins food expo in Tokyo

2026-03-10 Taiwan Today

Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih departed for Tokyo March 8 with a delegation to attend Foodex Japan 2026 underway through March 13, demonstrating government commitment to assisting farmers and businesses to expand overseas markets.

2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival praised by foreign media outlets, KOLs

2026-03-10 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival attracted more than 200 foreign media outlets and key opinion leaders from over 15 countries and territories, with many praising its innovative integration of lighting art and artificial intelligence technology, the Tourism Administration said.

Taiwanese-American scholar Grace Ting selected as ALTA Emerging Translator

2026-03-10 Ministry of Culture

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA), has announced Grace Ting (丁恩宜) as the recipient of the 2026 “Literature from Taiwan” Emerging Translator Mentorship Program. Grace Ting will receive nine months of professional mentorship from acclaimed translator Lin King (金翎) to undertake the English translation of “Island Where the Red Spider Lilies Bloom (彼岸花盛開之島s),” the Akutagawa Prize-winning novel by Taiwan-born, Japan-based author Li Kotomi (李琴峰). Originally written in Japanese, it made history as the first work by a Taiwanese author to win the prestigious prize and was later translated into Chinese by the author herself.

Taiwanese baseball comics showcased at Taipei Dome

2026-03-10 Ministry of Culture

In conjunction with the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) is presenting the exhibition “Runners on Base: Powerful Hits from Taiwan’s Baseball Comics (壘上有人：臺灣棒球漫畫的全力一擊)” at the Preparatory Office of the National Taiwan Museum of Comics (NTMC) and its satellite venue at the Taipei Dome, open through July 26.

Taiwan technological prowess showcased at mobile communications expo

2026-03-10 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Industry Development Administration organized a Taiwan pavilion at MWC Barcelona 2026, held March 2-5 in Spain.

President Lai presides over seventh meeting of Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee

2026-03-09 Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 5, President Lai Ching-te presided over the seventh meeting of the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee.

VP Hsiao receives GMF delegation

2026-03-09 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said March 6 that Taiwan is committed to enhancing its economy, defense capabilities and social resilience while working with democratic partners to tackle global challenges.

Taiwan export orders up 60.1 percent in January

2026-03-09 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s January export orders increased 60.1 percent year on year to US$76.91 billion, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said March 4.

Palauan sailboat arrives in Taiwan

2026-03-09 Taiwan Today

The Palauan vessel Alingano Maisu has docked at Dapeng Bay in Pingtung County as part of its Pacific tour, the Ocean Affairs Council said March 5.

President Lai meets former Japanese House of Councillors President Santo Akiko

2026-03-06 Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 4, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by former Japanese House of Councillors President Santo Akiko.

FM Lin gives exclusive interview to The Japan Times

2026-03-06 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung emphasized that faced with security challenges, democracies in the First Island Chain should strengthen collaborative mechanisms to uphold regional peace and stability.

Foreign Minister Lin visits Tuvalu as special presidential envoy, deepening bilateral relations

2026-03-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At the invitation of the government of Tuvalu, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung served as special presidential envoy in leading a delegation to Tuvalu in the South Pacific from March 4 to 5. The delegation was warmly received by the government and people of Tuvalu. After completing its itinerary, the group returned to Taiwan via Australia on the morning of March 7. The entire trip passed smoothly and successfully.

MOFA response to remarks made by Polish Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski regarding Taiwan

2026-03-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, presented an annual report on foreign policy tasks at the Sejm on February 26. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski said that with a war raging on the other side of its border, it was natural for Poland to focus on its immediate neighborhood. However, he added that it would be wrong to ignore more distant partners. He mentioned strengthening strategic partnerships with the Republic of Korea and Japan and advancing security consultations with Australia and New Zealand. Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski also stated that Poland remained consistently interested in technological cooperation with partners in Taiwan.

Taiwan comic artist Nananrih honored at Japan International Manga Award

2026-03-06 Ministry of Culture

Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 19th International Manga Award ceremony on Mar. 4, where Taiwanese comic artist Nananrih (南南日) received the Silver Prize for “The Nature Chef (Mararum: 山間料理人).”

Spain Hybrid Art Fair to present ‘Taiwan Tide: The Power of Intermittence’

2026-03-06 Ministry of Culture

Taiwan is this year’s featured country at the Hybrid Art Fair in Madrid. To mark the occasion, the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Spain will co-present the exhibition “Taiwan Tide: The Power of Intermittence” from March 5 to 8.

MOFA, MOTC offers advice to stranded nationals

2026-03-05 Taiwan Today

Following attacks against Iran by the United States and Israel, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transportation and Communications is monitoring the situation of Taiwanese nationals in the Middle East.

Taiwanese pineapples ready for export to US

2026-03-05 Taiwan Today

Pineapples grown in Taiwan are expected to enter the U.S. market this year pending approval of regulatory revisions, the Ministry of Agriculture said March 4.

President Lai opens 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival

2026-03-04 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te opened the 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival March 3 in Chiayi County, expressing optimism for the nation, social progress and peace and contentment in the coming year.

MOFA response to French Minister Delegate for Europe Haddad reiterating France’s commitment to upholding freedom of navigation in Taiwan Strait

2026-03-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that on February 25 Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for Europe of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, stated that France was an active and engaged power in the Indo-Pacific and had conducted joint patrols in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea with the navies of the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries to uphold freedom of navigation. He added that France would continue to coordinate with its European partners to make safeguarding collective security and peace in the region a top priority. Minister Delegate Haddad made the remarks in response to questions about cross-strait security raised by Brigitte Devésa, Deputy Chair of the French Senate’s Taiwan Friendship Group.

MOFA to hold Taiwan Gender Equality Week in New York

2026-03-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), in collaboration with Taiwanese nongovernmental organizations, will hold Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) in New York to coincide with the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) from March 9 to 19. Through TGEW events, Taiwan will showcase to the world its achievements and progress in advancing gender equality, demonstrating Taiwan’s robust institutional capabilities and deep cultural resilience.

MOFA solemnly protests Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s inappropriate remarks denigrating Taiwan’s sovereignty

2026-03-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Addressing an event on February 16, dictatorial Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega made derogatory remarks that undermined Taiwan’s sovereignty, disparaged its reputation, and disregarded Taiwan’s substantial contributions to Nicaragua’s social and economic development prior to the severance of diplomatic ties.

Taiwan artist Liu Cheng-hsiang to be featured at ARCO Art Fair Madrid 2026

2026-03-04 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Spain is collaborating with Genalguacil Pueblo Museo in Málaga to present works by Taiwanese artist Liu Cheng-hsiang (劉呈祥) at ARCO Art Fair Madrid 2026, running from Mar. 4 to 8.

Taiwan joins communications expo in Spain

2026-03-04 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs Industry Development Administration led 13 businesses to exhibit at the 2026 MWC underway through March 5 in Barcelona, Spain raising the profile of Taiwan’s information and communications technology sector and seeking to expand overseas markets.

Sports Minister Lee welcomes home Winter Olympics athletes

2026-03-04 Taiwan Today

Minister of Sports Lee Yang pledged to continue improving support mechanisms and training resources to enable Taiwan’s athletes to compete even more effectively at winter sports events.

President Lai meets Semiconductor Industry Association delegation

2026-03-03 Office of the President

On the morning of March 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

Taiwan orchid exhibition kicks off in Tainan

2026-03-03 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Taiwan International Orchid Show and Floral Technology Exhibition showcases the country’s leading agricultural innovations and the local floral sector’s resilience at the Floral Industry Innovation Park in Tainan City.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts farewell reception for Ambassador Bowman of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

2026-03-03 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On February 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon for Ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Andrea Bowman to thank her for her outstanding contributions during her tenure and to offer her his best wishes prior to her upcoming departure from Taiwan and return to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

MOFA thanks Canada, South Korea, France for supporting cross-strait peace

2026-03-03 Taiwan Today

A joint statement released by Canadian and South Korean foreign and defense ministers voicing support for cross-strait peace and stability is deeply appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOENV Minister Peng tours Europe to expand partnerships

2026-03-03 Taiwan Today

Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming recently led a delegation to agencies in the European Union to exchange views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the circular economy, among other topics.

Ang Lee retrospective showcases Taiwanese cinema at French film festival

2026-03-03 Ministry of Culture

With the support from the Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris, the 47th Festival des 3 Continents held its first-ever retrospective dedicated to Ang Lee from Nov. 21 to 29, 2025.

Taiwan steps up support for national baseball team

2026-03-03 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai wished members of the national baseball team success at the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic, set to open March 5 in Tokyo, expressing hope they will showcase the Taiwanese people’s confidence, determination, resilience and solidarity.

Taiwan ranks 2nd in global entrepreneurial index

2026-03-03 Taiwan Today

Taiwan was listed second in the National Entrepreneurial Context Index released Feb. 27 by Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration.

President Lai confers decoration on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador Andrea Clare Bowman

2026-03-02 Office of the President

On the afternoon of February 25, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador Andrea Clare Bowman in recognition of her outstanding contributions to deepening diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and helping Taiwan expand its international connections.

President Lai meets 2025 Nobel physics laureate Dr. John M. Martinis

2026-03-02 Office of the President

On the morning of February 26, President Lai Ching-te met with Dr. John M. Martinis, 2025 Nobel Laureate in Physics.

President Lai attends ceremony marking 79th anniversary of 228 Incident

2026-03-02 Office of the President

On the morning of February 28, President Lai Ching-te attended the nation’s main memorial ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the 228 Incident held in Kaohsiung, and on behalf of the nation, expressed deepest condolences and sympathy to all the victims and their families.

VP Hsiao receives Finnish parliamentary delegation

2026-03-19 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said March 18 that Taiwan is committed to working with Finland on artif

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