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President Tsai meets Belize Senate President Lee Mark Chang

2019-04-24 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Lee Mark Chang, President of the Belize Senate, on the morning of April 23. She stated that ties between Taiwan and Belize are growing stronger, and expressed hope that we can continue to forge an even closer partnership and accomplish more together based on our shared values.

President Tsai touts strength of Taiwan-Belize relations

2019-04-24 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said April 23 that Taiwan-Belize ties are going from strength to strength...

Taiwan’s Kuo Hsing-chun wins 3 golds, sets 3 world records at Asian Weightlifting Championships

2019-04-24 Taiwan Today

Kuo Hsing-chun of Taiwan won three gold medals and set three world records in the women’s...

Works by renowned Taiwan writer published in Malay: official

2019-04-24 Focus Taiwan

A collection of short stories by renowned Taiwanese scholar and writer Yeh Shih-tao (葉石濤) has been translated and published in Malay, further strengthening cultural exchanges between the two countries, according to a Tainan City cultural official last week.

Belize Senate leader visits Taiwan to mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

2019-04-23 Focus Taiwan

The president of the Belizean Senate Lee Mark Chang arrived in Taiwan Monday to mark the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations and to help establish a Taiwan-Belize Parliamentary Friendship Group, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

President Tsai meets Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence, Commander-in-Chief of US Veterans of Foreign Wars

2019-04-23 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Vincent "B.J." Lawrence, Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States, on the morning of April 22. In addition to thanking VFW for their longstanding support for Taiwan, the president also expressed hope that her visitors will continue to speak up for Taiwan, to deepen the friendship between Taiwan and the United States.

Taiwan again rated world's 4th best place to invest: BERI

2019-04-23 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan has maintained its status as the world's fourth best investment destination in the latest U.S. Business Environment Risk Intelligence (BERI) report, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said in a statement Monday.

'One person, one letter' WHA campaign launched

2019-04-22 Focus Taiwan

A group in Taiwan has launched a campaign to call for Taiwan's participation in the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) conference despite the likelihood that it will be shut out from the meeting under China's pressure.

MOEA Leading Taiwan's SMEs Visit to Malaysia opening up opportunities for Taiwan-Malaysia Industrial Cooperation

2019-04-22 Ministy of Economic Affairs

In line with the New Southbound Policy, as an effort to enhance international presence of Taiwan, as well as to facilitate the entry of Taiwan’s SMEs into the Malaysian market, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, together with Malaysia SME Corp., co-organized The 3rd Taiwan-Malaysia SME Cooperation and Business Matching, in conjunction with the APEC International Event. Led by Wen-Ling Su, the Deputy Director General, representatives from Taiwan’s SME formed the [2019 Malaysia Business Matching Group], an avenue for both countries to expand the information communication between each other, widen the international horizon as well as to boost co-operation opportunities for SMEs of both countries.

Taiwan opens beauty-cosmetics pop-up store in Kuala Lumpur

2019-04-22 Focus Taiwan

A group of Taiwanese beauty and cosmetics vendors have opened a pop-up store in a shopping mall in downturn Kuala Lumpur in a bid to impress Malaysian consumers there and eventually boost exports.

Premier pushes higher investment, spending to counter external risks

2019-04-19 Executive Yuan

Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday that the government’s promotion of economic transformation over the past three years and pursuit of growth by stimulating domestic demand are gradually yielding results. Taiwan’s economy is growing steadily, the unemployment rate sits at an 18-year low, and wages continue to rise. The premier pointed out that these achievements have come in spite of a seriously unsettled external environment, where continual economic and political turmoil—such as trade friction between the U.S. and China, and the U.K.’s stalled exit from the European Union—has noticeably weakened international trade and the global economy.

Rising support for Taiwan's international efforts will bear fruit: AIT

2019-04-19 Focus Taiwan

An increasing number of countries are backing Taiwan's efforts to participate in international organizations, as they are beginning to realize that China's attempts to isolate Taiwan are self-serving and do not benefit the rest of the world, American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman James Moriarty said Thursday.

Taiwan's Tai Tzu-ying clinches women's singles title at Singapore Open

2019-04-19 Focus Taiwan

Taiwanese badminton star Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) clinched the women's singles title at the 2019 Singapore Open Sunday, beating Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in two straight sets.

President Tsai attends Women's Economic Empowerment Summit under Taiwan-US Global Cooperation and Training Framework

2019-04-18 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Women's Economic Empowerment Summit, a workshop staged by Taiwan and the United States under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework on the morning of April 16. She stated that when more women are able to pursue their aspirations, our countries become more prosperous, and our region more stable. The president also said that the government will work tirelessly to create an environment where women can grow, succeed, and pursue their dreams.

President Tsai meets American Institute in Taiwan Chairman James Moriarty

2019-04-18 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman James Moriarty on the afternoon of April 16. She stated that Taiwan-US relations are already close and growing even warmer, and that Taiwan will continue to cooperate closely with the United States and other like-minded nations in the region, as we jointly contribute to prosperity and development in the Indo-Pacific.

Taiwan government expresses concern and sympathy over Notre Dame Cathedral fire

2019-04-18 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expresses concern and solidarity over the Notre Dame Cathedral fire of April 15, awaiting the final assessment from the French government about the damage to this world-renowned historic site located in Paris.

Parliamentary friendship groups in EU back Taiwan's bid to attend WHA

2019-04-17 Focus Taiwan

Heads of the Taiwan friendship groups in the European Parliament and the parliaments of Germany, France and the United Kingdom expressed support Monday for Taiwan's participation in the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

President Tsai attends opening of 2019 Indo-Pacific Dialogue

2019-04-17 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the 2019 Indo-Pacific Dialogue on the morning of April 16. She emphasized that as a full partner in the United States' Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy, Taiwan is also ready, willing and able to do more in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. The president also expressed hope for working together with the United States to forge a new era in the Taiwan-US partnership.

President Tsai meets St. Christopher and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Harris

2019-04-17 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Vice President Chen Chien-Jen, met with St. Christopher and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Harris on the morning of April 16. She discussed the friendly cooperative relations between Taiwan and St. Christopher and Nevis, and detailed the results of our collaboration. She also expressed hope that in the future, we can continue to build on the firm foundation for cooperation that Taiwan and St. Christopher and Nevis already have in place, and work together to promote our peoples' common welfare and our countries' development.

Canadian officials back Taiwan's participation in WHA

2019-04-16 Focus Taiwan

A member of the Canadian Parliament voiced support Sunday for Taiwan's participation in the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

President Tsai attends “TRA and AIT@40: Celebrating 40 Years of Friendship” reception

2019-04-16 Office of the President

On the afternoon of April 15, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the “TRA and AIT@40: Celebrating 40 Years of Friendship” reception hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan, where she expressed hope that Taiwan can continue working with the United States and other like-minded countries to face future challenges together.

Taipei hoping to add more Muslim-friendly certified hospitals

2019-04-16 Focus Taiwan

The Taipei City government is working with Taiwan Adventist Hospital (TAH) to expand the number of Muslim-friendly hospitals, as part of its ongoing policy to make Taipei a more Muslim-friendly city, an official said Monday.

China has no right to represent Taiwan at Interpol: MOFA

2019-04-15 Focus Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) called Saturday for the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to invite Taiwan to participate in its general assembly this year, stressing that China has no right to represent Taiwan.

Investment from Taiwanese expats reach NT$120 billion: president

2019-04-15 Focus Taiwan

Investment from returning Taiwanese entrepreneurs has reached NT$120 billion (US$3.89 billion) since the beginning of the year and more is expected to follow, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Sunday.

President Tsai meets David Meale, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Trade Policy and Negotiations

2019-04-15 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with David Meale, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy and Negotiations for the US Department of State, on the morning of April 12. She stated that Taiwan and the United States have a great cooperative foundation, and she expressed hope that the two countries can continue to enhance our partnership and create more opportunities for exchanges and development in the future.

FORMOSAT-7 to advance Taiwan-US collaboration, local aerospace industry

2019-04-12 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a briefing by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on preparations for the launch of Taiwan’s FORMOSAT-7 satellite constellation. He applauded Taiwan’s contributions to the field of astronomy, referencing this week’s unveiling of an image of a black hole, the first ever captured in human history. Taiwan played key roles in the installation and maintenance of three of the eight radio telescope facilities that captured the stunning image, which was released Wednesday evening (Taiwan time) at simultaneous press conferences in six nations including Taiwan, the United States and Japan.

ITRI Wins 2019 Edison Awards™ with iRoadSafe

2019-04-12 Industrial Technology Research Institute

ITRI won Silver in the Transportation & Logistics category at 2019 Edison Awards™ with its V2X system solution iRoadSafe. Its representatives accepted the award in New York, NY on April 4, 2019. The Edison Awards™ have been honoring and fostering innovation and innovators to create a positive impact in the world in the spirit of Thomas Edison since 1987. Being recognized with an Edison Award™ is one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of innovation and business success. Other winners this year include IBM, 3M, and the Dow Chemical Company.

Pompeo, U.S. lawmakers voice support for Taiwan on TRA anniversary

2019-04-12 Focus Taiwan

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and three Congress members voiced support for Taiwan Wednesday, the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).

Astronomers Capture First Image of a Black Hole

2019-04-11 Academia Sinica

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. Today, in coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers reveal that they have succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow.

President Tsai attends AmCham 2019 Hsieh Nien Fan

2019-04-11 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2019 Hsieh Nien Fan business dinner held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (AmCham) on the evening of April 10.

Taiwanese VR film to be featured at Tribeca Film Festival

2019-04-11 Focus Taiwan

A Taiwanese virtual reality film will be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) in New York later this year in its international premiere, the festival announced Wednesday.

President Tsai attends videoconference with US think tanks held at CSIS

2019-04-10 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended a videoconference from the Presidential Office with important US political figures and scholars on the evening of April 9, at the joint invitation of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Brookings Institution, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center).

Taiwan ranks No.1 in IC material market for 9th straight year

2019-04-10 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan ranked as the largest semiconductor material market in the world for the ninth consecutive year in 2018, according to data released Wednesday by the global industry association SEMI.

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Meale visits Taiwan

2019-04-10 Focus Taiwan

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Meale arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday to attend a series of events to mark the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).

MOFA thanks EU for urging dialogue and cooperation, expressing concern over cross-strait security following incursion of Chinese fighter jets

2019-04-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Responding to an incident on March 31 in which two Chinese fighter jets crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, a spokesperson for the European External Action Service said on April 2 that the EU has a strong interest in peace and security in Asia.

President Tsai to attend videoconference with US think tanks to be held at Center for Strategic and International Studies

2019-04-09 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen will attend a videoconference with important US political figures and scholars, which will be held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on April 9 at 8:55 p.m. Taipei Time (8:55 a.m. US EST), at the joint invitation of CSIS, the Brookings Institution, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center). The videoconference will be livestreamed on the Presidential Office website as well as the Presidential Office YouTube channel.

VR expo by NPM, HTC wins honorable mention at GLAMi Awards

2019-04-09 Focus Taiwan

A virtual reality (VR) art exhibition jointly organized by Taiwan's National Palace Museum (NPM) and Taiwan-based HTC Corp. has won honorable mention at the GLAMi Awards, which recognize the most innovative cultural heritage projects.

MOEA Urges Cross-Border Cooperation to Promote Data Economy

2019-04-08 Ministy of Economic Affairs

On March 27th, the Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs held the Data Economy X Global Cooperation – 2019 International Salon on Data Economy & Industrial Innovation, inviting departments and organizations in charge of open data from Japan, Malaysia and India to exchange views and discuss innovative development, key challenges and international cooperation models of the data economy.

MOFA thanks Bolton, Pentagon for strong response to Chinese fighter jets’ incursion into Taiwan Strait median line

2019-04-08 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Following the statement of support for Taiwan issued by the American Institute in Taiwan’s Taipei Office on April 1, US President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton on April 2 (Taipei time) tweeted a strong response to the deliberately provocative incursion into the Taiwan Strait median line by Chinese air force. Bolton pointed out that “Chinese military incursions won’t win any hearts or minds in Taiwan, but they will strengthen the resolve of people everywhere who value democracy.” Bolton further reiterated that the US would uphold its commitment to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).

President Tsai meets Honduran First Lady Ana García de Hernández and Ambassador to Taiwan Sierra Quesada

2019-04-08 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met with First Lady Ana García de Hernández of the Republic of Honduras and Honduran Ambassador to Taiwan Rafael Fernando Sierra Quesada on the morning of April 3. The president thanked Honduras for its strong support for Taiwan's international participation, and expressed hope for further bilateral exchanges and cooperation, so that our two countries can create a better future together.

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