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President Lai receives St. Vincent and the Grenadines prime minister

2026-08-12 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Aug. 11 that Taiwan is committed to deepening cooperation with St. Vincent and the Grenadines across the board and enhancing the welfare of the people on both sides through diverse projects.

FM Lin receives Freedom House CEO

2026-08-11 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received Jamie Fly, CEO of the U.S.-based nongovernmental organization Freedom House, Aug. 7 in Taipei City, to exchange opinions on democratic development, human rights cooperation and the challenge posed by authoritarian expansion for Taiwan and the global community.

MOFA welcomes upcoming St. Vincent and the Grenadines delegation

2026-08-11 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the Aug. 11-15 visit of a delegation led by Godwin Friday, prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, according to the ministry.

Pacific media outlets publish reports on Taiwan’s regional cooperation

2026-08-11 Taiwan Today

Pacific media outlets have recently published reports on Taiwan’s deepening industrial, healthcare and sustainable development cooperation with regional partners and praised Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors, medical care and technological innovation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Aug. 8.

MOFA organizes culture, technology tour for Ketagalan Forum guests

2026-08-11 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged for selected attendees of the Aug. 4 Ketagalan Forum to visit Acer Inc. and Creative Expo Taiwan 2026 following the conclusion of the event.

MOEA promotes food products from Paraguay, Guatemala, Belize

2026-08-11 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs held a press event Aug. 10 in Taipei City to announce an upcoming series of promotional activities throughout Taiwan for food products from Paraguay, Guatemala and Belize.

President Lai meets delegation from Japan Forum for Strategic Studies and Formosa Republican Association

2026-08-10 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 7, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies (JFSS) and Formosa Republican Association (FRA).

FM Lin receives IPAC delegation

2026-08-10 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China Aug. 4 in Taipei City.

EY passes draft amendments to Disaster Prevention and Protection Act

2026-08-07 Taiwan Today

The Executive Yuan Aug. 6 approved draft amendments to the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act, highlighting the government’s commitment to building a disaster management system centered on professional expertise, dedicated personnel and specialized disaster prevention.

2026 Ketagalan Forum wraps up in Taipei

2026-08-07 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Ketagalan Forum was held Aug. 4 in Taipei City, drawing international participants to discuss how to tackle global challenges through democratic resilience, Indo-Pacific security cooperation and non-red supply chains.

MOFA welcomes legislators from 4 US states

2026-08-07 Taiwan Today

Daniel Kuo-ching Chen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a delegation of legislators from four U.S. states Aug. 4 in Taipei City.

President Lai meets Eswatini delegation led by Prime Minister Russell Dlamini

2026-08-06 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 4, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Prime Minister Russell Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

President Lai meets Brookings Institution delegation

2026-08-06 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 5, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Brookings Institution.

Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo opens ‘Silent Spaces, Portraits, and Bodies’ photography exhibition

2026-08-06 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo inaugurated the exhibition “Silent Spaces, Portraits, and Bodies – The Glory and Landscape” on July 31. Curated by Toshiharu Ito (伊藤俊治), a Japanese art historian and Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, the exhibition features Taiwanese photographers Huang Tzu-ming (黃子明) and Shen Chao-liang (沈昭良), as well as Chiayi City’s photography project documenting local military dependents’ villages.

President Lai confers decoration on US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul

2026-08-05 Office of the President

On the morning of August 4, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon on Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs in recognition of his long-term dedication and remarkable contributions toward deepening Taiwan-US relations, supporting democratic Taiwan, and upholding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

FM Lin meets Japanese Liberal Democratic Party Youth Division delegation

2026-08-05 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Youth Division overseas training delegation Aug. 3 in Taipei City to exchange views on Taiwan-Japan relations, Indo-Pacific issues and bilateral cooperation.

Taiwanese photographer Juan I-jong’s ‘Man and Land’ published in Japanese

2026-08-05 Ministry of Culture

Supported by the Ministry of Culture’s Translation Grant program, photographer Juan I-jong (阮義忠)’s photography book “Man and Land 1974-1986 (人與土地－臺灣1974–1986)” has been published in Japanese by Misuzu Bookstore. The Taiwan Cultural Center in Japan hosted an author talk in Tokyo on July 26, featuring Juan and Japanese translator Hikari Sumiki (栖來光) introducing Taiwan’s land, people, and culture through photography and writing.

President Lai attends Ketagalan Forum: 2026 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue

2026-08-04 Office of the President

On the morning of August 4, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Ketagalan Forum: 2026 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emeritus visits Taiwan

2026-08-04 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emeritus Michael McCaul, who is visiting Taiwan through Aug. 7.

Japan’s former justice minister attends Ketagalan Forum

2026-08-04 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Keisuke Suzuki, member of the Japanese House of Representatives, arrived in Taipei City Aug. 3 to speak at the Ketagalan Forum.

MOC launches Creative Expo Taiwan 2026

2026-08-04 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) launched the Creative Expo Taiwan 2026 at the Kong Zong Cultural Base in Taipei on July 31. The opening ceremony was officiated by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun (鄭麗君) and Minister of Culture Li Yuan.

Toronto’s SummerWorks Performance Festival to feature Taiwanese artists

2026-08-04 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Taiwanese artist Ping-Hsiang Wang (王品翔) and choreographer Chou Kuan Jou (周寬柔) will appear at the SummerWorks Performance Festival in Toronto, Canada, which runs from Aug. 6 to 16.

President Lai meets US House Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim

2026-08-03 Office of the President

On the afternoon of July 31, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Chairwoman Young Kim of the United States House of Representatives' Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific.

FM Lin welcomes Japan House of Councillors member Takinami

2026-08-03 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomed Hirofumi Takinami, a member of Japan’s House of Councillors, July 31 in Taipei City to exchange views on a wide range of issues.

MOFA to jointly host Ketagalan Forum: 2026 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue

2026-08-03 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the ROC (Taiwan) and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research will convene the Ketagalan Forum: 2026 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on August 4. This will be the 10th edition of the forum. The event has become one of the premier international conferences on strategy and security in Taiwan. MOFA anticipates that this year it will once again serve as a platform for fostering dialogue and cooperation among participants.

ROC (Taiwan) government donates NT$5 million to assist in reconstruction efforts following Kumamoto earthquake in Japan

2026-08-03 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announces that it will donate NT$5 million to assist in Japan’s reconstruction efforts following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28.

MOFA announces visa application suspension for Moroccan nationals

2026-08-03 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announces that it will cease accepting visa applications from Moroccan nationals effective July 30 based on the principle of reciprocity in bilateral exchanges. Exceptions will only be made if special approval is given.

President Lai meets delegation from Institute for Indo-Pacific Security

2026-07-31 Office of the President

On the morning of July 30, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS).

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen hosts luncheon for Belizean minister of state

2026-07-31 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi hosted a luncheon for Osmond Martinez, Belizean minister of state at the Ministry of Economic Transformation, and Carlos Pol, the ministry’s chief executive officer, July 29 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan, Philippines expand higher education cooperation

2026-07-31 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education and the Filipino Commission on Higher Education held a working group meeting July 27 in Taipei City to expand bilateral exchanges and promote talent cultivation.

Environment Minister Peng hosts seminar for youth undertaking overseas internships

2026-07-31 Taiwan Today

Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming hosted a seminar for young trainees set to head for six cities in the Americas, Asia and Europe under the Ministry of Education-organized Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative July 29 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Environment.

FM Lin gives exclusive interview to Italian media

2026-07-30 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung spoke with Marco Masciaga of Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore about Taiwan’s relationships with Europe and the U.S., as well as its flourishing semiconductor industry during a July 16 interview in Taipei City.

MOFA welcomes visit from Eswatini delegation

2026-07-30 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi met with Army Commander Mashikilisana Moses Fakudze and Minister of Public Service Mabulala Maseko of Eswatini July 28 in Taipei City to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.

MOFA welcomes visit by Belize minister of state

2026-07-30 Taiwan Today

The visit by Belize Economic Transformation Minister of State Osmond Martinez, and ETM chief executive officer Carlos Pol, is welcomed by the government and people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 28.

MODA Shares Taiwan’s Experience and Advocates Deepening of Regional Cooperation at APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting

2026-07-30 Ministry of Digital Affairs

Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou led a delegation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting held in Chengdu, China, from July 23 to 26. At the meeting, she shared Taiwan’s policy achievements in areas such as digital and AI infrastructure, talent development, and open data. Deputy Minister Hou noted that promoting the development of digital and AI technologies requires collaboration among all stakeholders. As a trusted partner internationally, Taiwan looks forward to working with APEC’s member economies to deepen cooperation in the field of digital and AI in the Asia-Pacific region.

Taiwan, US, deepen sports collaboration

2026-07-30 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Sports signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. University of Southern California via video July 29 to cooperate in cultivation of sports professionals with an international perspective.

George Town Festival to present Taiwan’s indigenous culture and contemporary art

2026-07-30 Ministry of Culture

George Town Festival (GTF), one of Malaysia’s most iconic cultural events, will take place from Aug. 1 to 9 this year. Building on its ongoing partnership with GTF, the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia will present the “Isle to Isle (島嶼島)” series, featuring the Formosa Aboriginal Song and Dance Troupe (原舞者) and environmental artist Lee Kuei-chih (李蕢至).

Vincent Hsu and the Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band to bring Taiwanese jazz to U.S.

2026-07-30 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture, Vincent Hsu (徐崇育) and the Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band will tour the U.S. from July 31 to Aug. 20, featuring “Clave de Taiwan: Spirits From Both Sides.”

President Lai confers decoration on Japan-Taiwan Diet Members' Consultative Council Chairman Furuya Keiji

2026-07-29 Office of the President

On the morning of July 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon on Japanese House of Representatives Member and Japan-Taiwan Diet Members' Consultative Council Chairman Furuya Keiji in recognition of his outstanding contributions to deepening Taiwan-Japan relations.

First 3D Amphioxus Brain Atlas Sheds Light on the Evolutionary Origins of the Vertebrate Brain

2026-07-29 Academia Sinica

How did the highly complex vertebrate brain evolve from a simple ancestral blueprint? A new study now brings scientists significantly closer to answering this longstanding question. In a recent study published in Science Advances, a research team led by Research Fellow Jr-Kai Yu and Postdoctoral Fellow Che-Yi Lin from the Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology at Academia Sinica has constructed a spatially resolved cell-type atlas of the adult amphioxus brain, unveiling the deep ancestry of our own central nervous system.

FM Lin inaugurates Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office

2026-07-28 Taiwan Today

The Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office opened for business July 24 in Taipei City, marking another milestone in the robust relations between Taiwan and its allies in the region.

Malaysian delegation discusses education exchanges with Taiwan

2026-07-28 Taiwan Today

A delegation from the National University of Malaysia visited Taiwan to expand higher-education cooperation, the Ministry of Education said July 24.

French Festival Phare Arles focuses on Taiwan

2026-07-28 Taiwan Today

Five Taiwanese short films are in international competition for four awards at the 2026 Festival Phare Arles taking place July 27-31 in France, according to the Ministry of Culture.

Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival in Thailand runs through July 26

2026-07-28 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, in collaboration with Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute, New Taipei City Government’s Information Department, and Thailand Documentary Club, is presenting the Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival in Thailand through July 26.

9th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia runs through Sept. 6

2026-07-28 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture’s Spotlight Taiwan initiative, the 9th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia opened in Sydney at Event Cinemas on July 23. Under the theme “Breaking Boundaries, Opening New Horizons,” the festival welcomed 400 viewers for its opening screening of the film “Lucky Lu (幸福之路).”

Indigenous naval vessel enters active service

2026-07-27 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te accompanied by Minister of Defense Wellington Li-hsiung Koo and National Security Council Secretary-General Jau-shieh Joseph Wu attended the commissioning ceremony for a naval defense vessel July 24 in Kaohsiung City.

Foreign Minister Lin concludes TES Semicon Training Program

2026-07-27 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted the closing ceremony of the Taiwan-Europe Scholarship Semicon Training Program July 23 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening technological exchanges and partnerships with European countries.

MOFA condemns China’s decision to hold live-fire exercises on July 23 and 24 in western Taiwan Strait

2026-07-27 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns China for suddenly announcing on July 23 that it would hold live-fire exercises on July 23 and 24 in portions of the Taiwan Strait. MOFA calls on China to engage in rational conduct, show self-restraint, and immediately cease its military provocations and gray-zone intrusions.

Philippine delegation visits Taiwan to expand bilateral bilingual, STEM cooperation

2026-07-27 Taiwan Today

A 16-member education delegation from the Philippines visited Taiwan to deepen cooperation in bilingual and science education and expand high school exchanges, the Ministry of Education said July 23.

FM Lin hosts Polish conservative EP delegation

2026-07-24 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a dinner banquet for a European Parliament delegation July 20 in Taipei City to exchange views on issues such as semiconductor cooperation and youth exchanges.

Diplomatic allies’ youth training concludes

2026-07-24 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu attended the closing ceremony of a one-month training program for youth from diplomatic allies July 23 in Taipei City, anticipating that the participants would return home to promote development in their own countries.

Taiwan and U.S. Join Forces on Resilient Soil and Groundwater Remediation to Enhance Natural Disaster Response

2026-07-24 Ministry of Environment

In its ongoing efforts to advance soil and groundwater pollution investigation and remediation technologies, Taiwan is actively aligning with international standards to strengthen its environmental management capabilities. From July 21 to 22, 2026, the Environmental Management Administration (EMA) of the Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), co-hosted the “2026 International Workshop on Resilient Site Remediation- Design and Case Studies” at National Cheng Kung University. The prestigious event brought together core experts from the USEPA and official representatives from eight member nations of the Working Group on Remediation for Soil and Groundwater Pollution of Asian and Pacific Region (ReSAG). This gathering successfully united domestic and international experts from government, academia, and industry to engage in deep exchanges on resilient site design under the pressures of natural disasters.

President Lai meets delegation of Polish members of European Parliament’s European Conservatives and Reformists Group

2026-07-23 Office of the President

On the morning of July 21, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of Polish members of the European Parliament’s European Conservatives and Reformists Group.

Deputy FM Wu welcomes Canadian delegation

2026-07-23 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu emphasized that Taiwan would continue strengthening substantive relations with Canada to forge resilient democratic supply chains and advance international prosperity.

MOFA hosts workshop to promote carbon cooperation with allies

2026-07-23 Taiwan Today

A workshop held to advance environmental and industrial cooperation with Taiwan’s allies and partners kicked off July 20 in Taipei City under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by China and Thailand

2026-07-23 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns the false claims made in a joint statement issued on July 20 between the governments of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Kingdom of Thailand.

New Michelin Guide Taiwan awards more stars

2026-07-23 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Michelin Guide Taiwan was released July 21 in Taipei City, with three restaurants retaining coveted three stars, nine earning two stars and 49 receiving one star.

Taiwan, Japan step up regional revitalization cooperation

2026-07-23 Taiwan Today

National Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien and Deputy Economic Minister Ho Chin-tsang recently led a delegation to Sapporo to strengthen public- and private-sector cooperation on regional revitalization between Taiwan and Japan, according to the NDC.

France Ciné Phare 2026 to feature three Taiwanese short films

2026-07-23 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris, in collaboration with Ciné Phare 2026, will present three Taiwanese short films in Arles, southern France, from July 27 to 31. The festival organizer held a press conference at Arles City Hall on July 3. The event was attended by Consul General Shen Cheng-hong (沈真宏) of the Taipei Representative Office in France, Aix-en-Provence Office.

President Lai receives St. Vincent and the Grenadines prime minister

2026-08-12 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Aug. 11 that Taiwan is committed to deepening cooperation with St. Vince

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