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President Lai attends AmCham Taiwan 2025 Hsieh Nien Fan

2025-03-21   Office of the President

On the evening of March 20, President Lai Ching-te attended the annual Hsieh Nien Fan (謝年飯) banquet hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan).

President Lai meets 2025 Yushan Forum participants

2025-03-21   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with participants in the 2025 Yushan Forum.

MOFA response to US State Department’s reaffirmation of staunch support for Taiwan in wake of increasing Chinese pressure

2025-03-21   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to media inquiries regarding China’s recent joint combat readiness patrols near the Taiwan Strait, the United States Department of State reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Taiwan across decades and administrations.

Taiwan joins World Ocean Summit

2025-03-21   Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council Huang Hsiang-wen joined the 12th World Ocean Summit & Expo March 12-13 in Tokyo to convey to the international community Taiwan’s dedication to solving urgent issues such as marine plastic pollution.

U.S. Illustrators 67th Annual Exhibition features Taiwanese illustrator You Cheng-shiun

2025-03-21   Ministry of Culture

Taiwanese illustrator You Cheng-shiun (游承勳), also known as GGDOG, received the Silver Prize in Advertising at the U.S. Illustrators 67th Annual Exhibition. He attended the award ceremony held in New York on Feb. 28, where he engaged with illustrators from around the world.

Czech human rights film festival features three Taiwan films

2025-03-21   Ministry of Culture

In collaboration with the Cultural Division of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Prague, the One World International Human Rights Film Festival, running from Mar. 12 to Apr. 27 in the Czech Republic, features three films from Taiwan: “Xi Xi (曦曦),” “Island in Between (金門),” and “Address Unknown: Fukushima Now (住所不明：福島今).

Taiwan to host 1st World Bird Fair in September

2025-03-21   Taiwan Today

Taiwan will host the inaugural World Bird Fair Sept. 20-21 in the central city of Taichung to promote bird conservation and birdwatching ecotourism, the Tourism Administration said March 17.

Global leaders attend eighth Yushan Forum in concrete show of support for Taiwan’s integrated diplomacy

2025-03-20   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The eighth Yushan Forum will take place from March 17 to 18 at the Taipei Marriott Hotel. The theme of the event is “New Southbound Policy+: Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific, and a New World.” In line with President Lai Ching-te’s Smart Nation 2.0 policy vision, the meeting is being held parallel to the 2025 Smart City Summit and Expo and the 2050 Net Zero City Expo.

Taiwan set to be granted CSF-free status by WOAH

2025-03-20   https://taiwantoday.tw/2/267261

Taiwan’s submission to be recognized as Classical Swine Fever-free has been accepted by the World Organisation for Animal Health, the Ministry of Agriculture said March 19.

Yushan Forum spotlights Taiwan’s soft power

2025-03-20   Taiwan Today

The two-day Yushan Forum concluded March 18 in Taipei City, spotlighting Taiwan’s key regional and global role given its geostrategic location, technological innovations and vibrant civic society, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan comic artists shine at 2025 MoCCA Arts Festival

2025-03-20   Taiwan Today

Taiwan illustrator Chen Pei-hsiu and comic artist Ding Pao-yen shone at the 2025 MoCCA Arts Festival March 15-16 in New York City, the Ministry of Culture said.

President Lai meets delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Denzil Douglas of Saint Christopher and Nevis

2025-03-19   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Denzil Douglas of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.

President Lai meets Commander-in-Chief of US Veterans of Foreign Wars Alfred Lipphardt

2025-03-19   Office of the President

On the morning of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Alfred Lipphardt, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States.

President Lai meets Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

2025-03-19   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.

MOFA response to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s false claims regarding Taiwan

2025-03-19   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs made false and outrageous statements at a regular press conference on March 17, such as claiming that “Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future.” Such tired rhetoric, which deviates from the truth, distorts the facts, and contravenes the will of Taiwan’s 23.5 million people, is not worthy of further discussion.

President Lai addresses opening of 2025 Yushan Forum

2025-03-18   Office of the President

On the morning of March 17, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2025 Yushan Forum, the theme of which was “New Southbound Policy+: Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific, and a New World.”

Vice Premier Cheng vows to advance Taiwan’s UAV industry

2025-03-18   Taiwan Today

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said March 15 that the government is committed to supporting Taiwan’s unmanned aerial vehicle development with the goal of transforming the country into a regional UAV manufacturing hub while cementing its place in democratic supply chains.

MOFA thanks US Department of State for affirming Belize’s staunch commitment to maintaining diplomatic partnership with Taiwan

2025-03-18   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United States Department of State issued a press statement on May 14 congratulating Belize on the completion of its democratic elections and Prime Minister John Briceño on his successful reelection to a second term. The statement also lauded Taiwan as a democratic force for good in the region and affirmed Belize’s staunch commitment to maintaining its diplomatic partnership with Taiwan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely thanks the United States for reiterating its support for democratic Taiwan and Taiwan’s diplomatic alliance with Belize.

MOFA response to South Africa’s DIRCO changing name of Taiwan’s liaison office on official website

2025-03-18   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In January, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) sent another letter to the Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa (TLO) demanding that it relocate by the end of March. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung promptly convened an emergency meeting and requested that the TLO, on the principles of parity and dignity, continue to negotiate with DIRCO. The two sides are currently exchanging views on the possibility of amending the content of the legal framework governing their bilateral relations. Taiwan has urged South Africa to accelerate talks on details regarding formal negotiations, such as the location, time, composition of the delegation, and method of signing an agreement.

Saint Kitts Foreign Affairs Leads Delegation to the TaiwanICDF

2025-03-18   International Cooperation and Development Fund

On March 17, 2025, Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, led a six-member delegation to the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF). The TaiwanICDF extended its sincere welcome to the minister and his delegation.

Spain’s Andalesgai Festival to feature Taiwanese queer films

2025-03-18   Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Spain, in collaboration with the Fundación Triángulo, a nongovernmental organization that promotes LGBT+ rights, will present a Taiwanese queer film screening program across six Spanish cities, beginning at the Andalusian Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Film Festival (Andalesgai) in Seville on Mar. 17.

Connecticut & Taiwan Sign MOU Supporting Mandarin and STEM Education

2025-03-18   Ministry of Education

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education and the Connecticut State Department of Education signed a three-year memorandum of understanding on January 28 that will benefit students taking Mandarin and STEM courses in Connecticut. “By signing this MOU, we are creating synergies between K through 12 education in Mandarin language learning, and encouraging educational and academic exchanges in science, technology, engineering and math,” said Tom Lee 李志強, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, speaking at the signing.

Taiwan and Maine Sign 6th MOU Fostering a Richer Education Landscape

2025-03-18   Ministry of Education

The Department of International and Cross-Strait Education of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education and the Maine Department of Education celebrated the signing of a sixth memorandum of understanding (MOU), reaffirming their long-standing commitment to educational collaboration. The MOU documents which had already been signed by Dr. Lee Yu-Jiuan 李毓娟, Director General of the Ministry of Education’s Department of International and Cross-Strait Education, were then signed by Pender Makin, Commissioner of Education for the State of Maine, at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston on January 22, 2025. The exchange was facilitated by Cynthia Huang, Director of the Education Division.

President Lai attends Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025 Spring Banquet

2025-03-17   Office of the President

On the evening of March 13, President Lai Ching-te attended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2025 Spring Banquet for foreign ambassadors and representatives stationed in Taiwan.

MOFA sincerely appreciates G7 foreign ministers’ joint statement reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability

2025-03-17   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was convened in Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, from March 12 to 14. In a joint statement released after the meeting, G7 members reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, reiterated their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion, and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues. They also expressed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) highly welcomes and sincerely appreciates G7 members continuing to take concrete action to demonstrate their staunch support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

MOE stages Taiwan-US education administrator roundtable in Taipei

2025-03-17   Taiwan Today

The 2025 Taiwan-U.S. International Education Administrators Roundtable Networking was held March 14 in Taipei City as both sides continue to expand cooperation on key education issues.

President Lai holds press conference following high-level national security meeting

2025-03-14   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 13, President Lai Ching-te convened a high-level national security meeting, following which he held a press conference.

Taiwanese manga artist Zuo Hsuan receives Japan International Manga Award

2025-03-14   Ministry of Culture

Taiwanese manga artist Zuo Hsuan (左萱) attended the Japan International Manga Award presentation ceremony on Mar. 12, receiving the Silver prize for her work “The Banana Sprout vol.2 (芭蕉的芽).”

Team Up against Fraud with Taiwan: NPA Honors Partners, Committing to Eradicating Fraud through Public-Private Collaboration

2025-03-14   Ministry of the Interior

In response to the global threat of fraud, the National Police Agency (NPA) has actively collaborated with private enterprises to strengthen anti-fraud efforts. In 2024, the NPA was sponsored by a private sector in the production of an anti-fraud promotional video titled “Team Up against Fraud with Taiwan,” which emphasizes the significance of teamwork and public-private partnership, highlighting the collective commitment to combating fraud.

ITRI Featured Among Top 100 Global Innovators 2025

2025-03-14   Industrial Technology Research Institute

ITRI has been named a Top 100 Global Innovator 2025 by ClarivateTM, marking its ninth time and eighth consecutive year receiving this honor. The Institute is one of three global research organizations on the list and holds the record for the most wins by a research organization in Asia, standing alongside international innovators such as Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Qualcomm, Dow, and Philips. Past winners include tech leaders such as Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft.

Empowering Swazi Women Entrepreneurs through Mobile Payments

2025-03-14   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Taiwan Technical Mission in Eswatini hosted its annual International Women’s Day celebration on March 7 as part of the “Women’s Microenterprise Mentoring and Capacity Building Project.” Nearly 100 guests attended the event, at which the technical mission introduced the significance of International Women’s Day and highlighted the TaiwanICDF’s efforts in promoting women’s economic empowerment in the southern African country. The event also featured inspiring testimonials from female entrepreneurs who have benefited from the project.

Taiwan and Belize Empower Women and Small Farmers through Development of the Vanilla Industry

2025-03-14   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Taiwan Technical Mission in Belize held a graduation ceremony for the “Small-Scale Vanilla Cultivation Training Program” on March 6. The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Belize’s Minister of Youth, Sports, and Transport, Rodwell Ferguson, representatives from the National Women’s Commission, and officials from the Ministry of Finance’s Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU).

Music Festival Ignites Saint Lucia: the TaiwanTAIWANICDF Supports Local Industry Upgrades

2025-03-14   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The TaiwanICDF joined hands with ally Saint Lucia’s commerce ministry this year to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Caribbean nation’s independence. On March 2, 2025, the Taiwan Technical Mission in Saint Lucia partnered with the country’s Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs to co-host the inaugural Laborie Music Festival. The event was attended by Minister of Commerce Emma Hippolyte and Minister of Foreign Affairs Alva Baptiste, underscoring the ministers’ strong support for Taiwan-Saint Lucia cooperation.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to Bloomberg News

2025-03-14   Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu said Taiwan is committed to enhancing its self-defense capabilities and deepening security cooperation with the U.S. while urging like-minded partners to continue monitoring the cross-strait situation.

Taiwan showcases innovative technologies at Satellite 2025

2025-03-14   Taiwan Today

Innovative technologies are on display at the Taiwan Space pavilion at Satellite 2025 March 11-13 in Washington, D.C., underscoring the government’s commitment to showcasing Taiwan’s technological prowess while expanding global business opportunities for local firms.

2050 Net Zero City Expo to open in Taipei

2025-03-14   Taiwan Today

The 2050 Net Zero City Expo is set to get underway March 18-21 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, highlighting government work to share Taiwan’s digital transformation and net-zero technology solutions while exploring cooperation opportunities for cities from home and abroad.

Taiwan’s pavilion for World Expo 2025 unveiled in Taipei

2025-03-14   Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s pavilion for World Expo 2025 was revealed at a press event March 6 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Vice Premier Cheng vows to promote data openness, collaboration

2025-03-13   Taiwan Today

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said March 10 that the government is committed to working with industries and civic society to advance data openness and collaboration to build an innovative, sustainable and resilient future.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to French media

2025-03-13   Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu said peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are key to maintaining regional security and prosperity.

MAC deputy minister condemns China’s misinterpretation of UNGA Resolution 2758

2025-03-13   Taiwan Today

Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung rebuked China’s spurious claims regarding U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758, stressing that the resolution makes no mention of Taiwan throughout its entire text.

Taiwan steps up carbon capture to meet net-zero emission goals

2025-03-13   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Environment has approved four projects to increase carbon sequestration as part of the agency’s efforts to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions.

Taiwanese film screening event to kick off in Osaka

2025-03-13   Ministry of Culture

The Osaka Asian Film Festival 2025 (OAFF), set to open on Mar. 14, will feature 67 films from 19 countries and regions. The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo collaborates with the festival to host the special program “Taiwan: Movies on the Move 2025,” showcasing seven representative Taiwanese films.

MoCCA Arts Festival to feature two Taiwanese artists

2025-03-13   Ministry of Culture

Taiwanese artists Ding Pao-yen (丁柏晏) and Chen Pei-hsiu (陳沛珛) will make their U.S. debut at the MoCCA Arts Festival, set to take place on Mar. 15 and 16. Both artists will participate in a caricature drawing event, engaging closely with U.S. comics enthusiasts and international artists.

First Look Festival in New York to feature Taiwanese documentary ‘Park’

2025-03-13   Ministry of Culture

The Taipei Cultural Center in New York (TCCNY), in collaboration with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), will host the New York premiere of the documentary “Park (Taman-taman)” at the First Look Festival on Mar. 13. Director So Yo-hen (蘇育賢) will join the post-screening discussion.

Water Resources Agency holds platform meeting with semiconductor industry

2025-03-13   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Water Resources Agency and Hsinchu County-based Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association hosted a platform meeting on management of water resources, March 10 in Taipei City, underscoring commitment to ensuring water supply for major industries such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

Taiwan, Canada convene Joint S&T Committee meeting

2025-03-12   Taiwan Today

The inaugural meeting of the Joint Science and Technology Committee between Taiwan and Canada was held March 6 in Ottawa as both sides continued to deepen partnership, the National Science and Technology Council said.

Taiwan top food products star in Foodex Japan 2025

2025-03-12   Taiwan Today

Premier food products from Taiwan take center stage at Foodex Japan 2025 currently underway in Tokyo, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

President Lai speaks at Taiwan International Orchid Show

2025-03-11   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te expressed confidence that Taiwan’s advanced orchid cultivation would raise the country’s profile on the global stage.

Vice Premier speaks on International Women’s Day

2025-03-11   Taiwan Today

Vice premier Cheng Li-chiun noted that Taiwan is committed to the enhancement of women’s rights, gender equality and is a democratic country which upholds human rights.

Taiwan becomes seventh-largest US trade partner

2025-03-11   Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s total trade in goods with the U.S. surged 24.2 percent year over year to US$158.6 billion in 2024, making the country the seventh-largest trade partner of the U.S.

ITRI Showcases Next-Generation Network Management System at MWC Barcelona 2025

2025-03-11   Industrial Technology Research Institute

ITRI unveiled its state-of-the-art 5G O-RAN private network management solution Athena Orchestrator at Booth 5A61 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025. This cutting-edge platform introduces two revolutionary features: intent-based interference mitigation (IM) for private networks and a diverse network planning tool incorporating reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) technology.

Delegation from Łódź, Poland, Visits Tainan City Government Team, Tainan Mayor Looks Forward To Closer Collaborations Between The Ancient Cities

2025-03-11   Tainan City Government

Adam Pustelnik, Deputy Mayor of Łódź, Poland, and delegation visited Tainan City Hall on Feb. 27. The Polish delegation comprises Bartosz Domaszewicz, Head of City Council; Mateusz Sipa, Director of the Business Development and International Relations Bureau; Tomasz Langner, International Cooperation Division Manager; and Agnieszka Sygitowicz, President of the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che welcomed the guests with Xiao Fu-ren, Acting Director of the Economic Development Bureau. Also in attendance were the Director of the Polish Office in Taipei Cyryl Jacek Kozaczewski, Taiwan-Poland Chamber of Commerce (TAIPO) Chairman Chao Chung-chieh, Head of the Polish Investment & Trade Agency (Taipei Office) Lukasz Piotr Lanski, and TAIPO Senior Advisor Marcin Jaskula.

Taiwan, EU hold 7th Human Rights Consultations, focusing on cooperation and emerging challenges

2025-03-10   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The 7th Taiwan-EU Human Rights Consultations were held in Taipei on March 5. The meeting was chaired by Minister without Portfolio Lin Ming-hsin, who led a group of representatives from various Taiwan government agencies.

U.S. South By Southwest to feature four Taiwanese XR works

2025-03-10   Ministry of Culture

South By Southwest (SXSW), the largest innovative creative content exhibition in the U.S., will take place from Mar. 7 to 15 in Austin, Texas. This year, four groups of Taiwanese artists have been selected to showcase their innovative works at SXSW, showcasing Taiwan’s fusion of art and technology.

Taiwan’s “Rural Goodies” Concept Takes Root in Saint Lucia: The TaiwanICDF and National Taichung University of Science and Technology Team Up to Drive Local Revitalization

2025-03-10   International Cooperation and Development Fund

To promote the revitalization of local businesses in Saint Lucia, the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) has partnered with National Taichung University of Science and Technology to bring its concept of “rural goodies” to the Caribbean nation. Through localized resource integration and brand development, the initiative aims to help Saint Lucia cultivate industries rich in local characteristics, while providing women and youth with opportunities for entrepreneurship and skill development.

Eswatini Aquaculture Center Opens with TaiwanICDF Support

2025-03-10   International Cooperation and Development Fund

A new aquaculture center in Eswatini opened its doors on February 28, 2025 through the support of the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF). The opening ceremony was jointly presided over by Taiwan’s Ambassador to Eswatini, Jeremy H. S. Liang, and Eswatini’s Minister of Agriculture, Mandla Chauke. The event was also attended by Eswatini’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sydney Simelane, along with officials from the ministry, and beneficiaries of the TaiwanICDF’s Eswatini Aquaculture Project.

TaiwanICDF Agricultural Project in Saint Lucia Wins Farmers’ Approval

2025-03-10   International Cooperation and Development Fund

To showcase our achievements in sustainable agriculture, the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) has released a short documentary. The video – titled “Sustainable Agriculture for a Better Future” – explores the outcome of the Saint Lucia Agricultural Production and Marketing Efficiency Enhancement Project (Phase II). The video was launched on February 7, 2024 on the TaiwanICDF’s official Facebook and YouTube channels. In vivid detail, it explores how Taiwan is enhancing agricultural efficiency in the Caribbean through international cooperation, demonstrating tangible progress in sustainable agriculture.

French literary festival features Taiwanese writer Li Ang

2025-03-07   Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris, in collaboration with the Atlantide Literature Festival 2025, has invited Taiwanese writer Li Ang (李昂) to participate in the event in Nantes, France, from Mar. 6 to 9.

President Lai lauds TSMC US investment plan

2025-03-07   Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te emphasized at a press conference with TSMC Chair C. C. Wei that through expanded investment in the U.S., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. would contribute to next generation artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies, Mar. 6 in Taipei.

Premier Cho presents flag to Taiwan Special Olympics Team

2025-03-07   Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai presented the team flag to Taiwan’s Special Olympics athletes heading to the SO World Winter Games Mar. 5, wishing them the best for the games and for them to represent their country with courage and honor.

Taiwan and partner countries host international workshop on whole-of-society resilience aimed at advancing world peace, stability, and prosperity

2025-03-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) hosted an international workshop on “Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation, and Response” in Taiwan from March 4 to 6 under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF). The event was held jointly with the representative offices of the United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada in Taiwan, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior’s National Fire Agency (NFA).

Taiwan delegation attends APEC ocean, fisheries meeting

2025-03-06   Taiwan Today

A delegation from Taiwan attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 24th Oceans and Fisheries Working Group meeting Feb. 27-28 in Gyeongju City, southern Korea, according to the Ocean Affairs Council.

Taiwan showcases innovative technologies at MWC

2025-03-06   Taiwan Today

Innovative technologies are on display at the Taiwan Pavilion at MWC 2025 March 3-6 in Barcelona, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding global business opportunities for local firms.

Sun Moon Lake recognized as green destination at ITB Berlin

2025-03-06   Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area is a winner of the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards presented during the 2025 ITB in Berlin, the Tourism Administration said March 5.

President Lai meets US Heritage Foundation founder Dr. Edwin Feulner

2025-03-05   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 4, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by founder of the US-based Heritage Foundation Dr. Edwin Feulner.

Taiwan Art Week in Madrid 2025 to take place from Mar. 5 to 9

2025-03-05   Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Spain, in collaboration with Chini Gallery (采泥藝術), will host Taiwan Art Week in Madrid 2025 from Mar. 5 to 9 at the contemporary art fair Art Madrid.

Taiwanese literary work ‘Hooligan Wang Xin-fu’ to be translated by ALTA mentee

2025-03-05   Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles is collaborating with the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) to host the 2025 Emerging Translator Mentorships program. It has announced that Seattle-based translator Lya Schaffer, who is translating Chang Chuang-fen’s (張娟芬) book “Hooligan Wang Xin-fu (流氓王信福),” will be mentored by Lin King (金翎), a Taiwanese translator who won the U.S. National Book Awards for Translated Literature last year.

Taipei Fashion Week AW25 reveals key visual ‘Endless Fashion’

2025-03-05   Ministry of Culture

The Taipei Fashion Week AW25, set to take place from Mar. 27 to 30, revealed its key visual design. Centering around the idea of “Endless Fashion,” the event aims to collaborate with Taiwan’s top designers from the textile industry to advocate for sustainable fashion with full circularity.

RightsCon 2025 Transnational Dialogue Debuts: NHRC Teams Up with International Partners to Forge a Safeguard for Digital Human Rights

2025-03-05   National Human Rights Commission

This year marks the inaugural debut of the global digital human rights conference, RightsCon, in Taiwan. Today, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) jointly hosted the “2025 Digital Human Rights International Workshop,” refocusing on the challenges of safeguarding human rights amid threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital security. The workshop attracted international human rights organizations—the Danish Institute for Human Rights, the Australian Human Rights Commission, and the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights—to collaboratively explore the future development of digital human rights and feasible strategies.

President Lai attends opening ceremony of GCTF Workshop on Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation, and Response

2025-03-04   Office of the President

On the morning of March 4, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Workshop on Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation, and Response.

Canadian Senator Delegation Visits Tainan City Hall, Mayor Hopes To Safeguard Taiwan With Democratic Allies

2025-03-04   Tainan City Government

Senator Michael L. MacDonald, cochair of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, visited Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che with a Canadian delegation on Feb. 22. The two parties talked about culture, industries, and city diplomacy. Tainan City’s Department of Information and International Relations Director-General Su En-en was present, along with a couple of Presbyterian Church representatives.

FM Lin attends RightsCon 2025 event

2025-03-04   Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended a RightsCon 2025 event Feb. 25 in Taipei City, showing Taiwan’s support for global technology development and protection of digital human rights.

Taiwan women’s power takes flight internationally; gender equality achievements showcased in New York

2025-03-04   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) will be held in New York from March 10 to 21. This year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), in continued collaboration with Taiwanese nongovernmental organizations, has arranged for Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) to be held in New York at the same time. CSW69 will focus on the gender equality outcomes of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted by the Fourth World Conference on Women. In line with this, TGEW’s theme will be “Resilient Leadership & Free Expression,” demonstrating to the world Taiwan’s long-standing efforts to promote gender mainstreaming and gender equality.

Breakthrough in Laser Welding Technology: Revolutionizing Half a Century of Traditional Structural Steel Manufacturing

2025-03-04   Ministry of Economic Affairs

The Department of Industrial Technology of Ministry of Economic Affairs’ officially launched its Technology R&D Pavilion at TIMTOS 2025 (Taipei International Machine Tool Show) on March 3.

Bonnie Glaser of GMF visits National Museum of Taiwan History

2025-03-04   Taiwan Today

Bonnie Glaser, managing director of the Indo-Pacific Program at Washington, D.C.-based German Marshall Fund of the United States, visited the National Museum of Taiwan History Feb. 22 in the southern city of Tainan.

President Lai receives Alaska governor

President Lai Ching-te received a delegation led by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Presidential Of