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Taiwan seeks lower tariffs with US

2025-08-12 Taiwan Today

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said Aug. 11 that Taiwan will continue to negotiate with the U.S. to seek a more reasonable levies and tariff stacking relief.

Foreign Minister Lin attends MedInfo 2025 in Taipei

2025-08-12 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung attended the opening ceremony of the 20th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics Aug. 10 in Taipei City, anticipating the event to expand Taiwan’s global smart medicine cooperation for the benefit of all.

MOFA thanks prime ministers of New Zealand and Australia for joint statement supporting peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2025-08-12 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met on August 9. In a joint statement following the meeting, they underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. They also expressed opposition to the threat or use of force or coercion, as well as to attempts to unilaterally change the status quo.

MOFA says delegation’s visit to Eswatini a success

2025-08-12 Taiwan Today

An industrial delegation to Eswatini July 27-Aug. 2 has already yielded fruitful results, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Aug. 9.

Deputy Agriculture Minister Hu attends APEC meeting

2025-08-12 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Hu Jong-i led a delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Security Ministerial Meeting Aug. 10 in Incheon, South Korea, to share Taiwan’s smart agriculture development and expand regional exchanges.

Taiwan, Philippines convene fishery law meeting

2025-08-12 Taiwan Today

The seventh Taiwan-Philippines Technical Working Group meeting under the Agreement Concerning the Facilitation of Cooperation on Law Enforcement in Fisheries Matters took place July 30 in Taipei City to deepen bilateral cooperation on fishery development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Aug. 7.

MOC screens Taiwan virtual reality films in Osaka

2025-08-12 Taiwan Today

“Traces of the Future VR360 Screenings” kicked off Aug. 11 at the Osaka City Central Public Hall as part of We TAIWAN, a Ministry of Culture project for Expo 2025.

MOFA thanks Philippine President Marcos for conveying concern over regional peace and stability

2025-08-11 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

During a recent interview with an Indian media outlet, President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. reiterated the responsibility of the Philippines regarding regional peace, stability, security, and humanitarian issues. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sincerely appreciates these sentiments.

President Lai meets cross-party Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada delegation

2025-08-08 Office of the President

On the morning of August 7, President Lai Ching-te met with a cross-party delegation from the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for former UK Prime Minister Johnson

2025-08-08 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a welcome luncheon for former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on August 5 and thanked him for staunchly supporting peace across the Indo-Pacific region and the Taiwan Strait. During the luncheon, they held an in-depth exchange of views on issues including geopolitical developments and Taiwan-UK economic and trade cooperation.

First Australia-based GCTF workshop takes place

2025-08-08 Taiwan Today

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Australia and Griffith University Asia Institute, held a Global Cooperation Training Framework workshop Aug. 5-6, in Brisbane, the first time that such an event has taken place in Australia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Digital Minister Huang attends inaugural APEC AI ministerial meeting

2025-08-08 Taiwan Today

Digital Minister Huang Yen-nun led a delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting Aug. 4-6 in Incheon, South Korea, to deepen regional cooperation and advance Taiwan’s digital sector development.

FemRises festival to feature video art by Taiwanese female artists in Berlin

2025-08-08 Ministry of Culture

With collaborative efforts of the Taipei Representative Office in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, and Bildkunst, the FemRises - Everything is Possible: Women Festival will take place from Aug. 8 to 10 at Berlin’s cultural center ufaFabrik.

Vice FM welcomes allies’ permanent representatives to UN

2025-08-07 Taiwan Today

Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan vowed that Taiwan will continue to advance the national development of allied nations through integrated diplomacy and the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA sincerely thanks Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba for publicly expressing concern over heavy rainfall in Taiwan

2025-08-07 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On August 5, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba posted a message on social media platform X expressing concern over losses caused by torrential rainfall in central and southern Taiwan. He stated that whenever natural disaster occurred, Taiwan and Japan always showed concern and offered support to each other. He also expressed hope that all those affected would be able to resume their normal lives as soon as possible.

Taiwan, New Zealand hold ANZTEC joint committee meeting

2025-08-07 Taiwan Today

The 12th edition of the joint committee meeting under the Agreement Between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Cooperation was held Aug. 4 in Taipei City, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said.

Tsai Ming-liang film tour to take place in U.S. and Mexico

2025-08-07 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles and the Taiwan Academy in Houston are collaborating to present a film tour featuring director Tsai Ming-liang’s (蔡明亮) works in the U.S. and Mexico from Aug. 6 to 31.

MOENV stages exhibition on plastic’s life cycle

2025-08-07 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Environment Resource Circulation Administration (RECA) hosted a plastic life cycle exhibition Aug. 1-Sept. 13 in Taipei City, highlighting government work to reduce plastic pollution by promoting industrial transformation, strengthening policy transparency and governance resilience, as well as ensuring domestic practices to align with global standards.

President Lai meets delegation led by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

2025-08-06 Office of the President

On the morning of August 5, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson.

US drones delivered to Taiwan

2025-08-06 Taiwan Today

The first batch of Altius-600M unmanned aerial vehicles was delivered to the ROC (Taiwan) Army Aug. 4, underscoring government commitment to advancing military defensive and offensive capabilities, the Ministry of National Defense said.

‘We TAIWAN’ at Osaka Expo generates media buzz with vibrant cultural display

2025-08-06 Ministry of Culture

“We TAIWAN,” the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, officially launched on Aug. 2, attracting over 6,000 visitors in its first two days. The event also received coverage from major Japanese media outlets, including Kyodo News, The Asahi Shimbun, and the Nikkei.

Canada’s SummerWorks Performance Festival to feature three Taiwanese works

2025-08-06 Ministry of Culture

The 35th SummerWorks Performance Festival in Toronto, Canada, is set to take place from Aug. 7 to 17. With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, this year’s festival will feature three remarkable works by two Taiwanese dance companies.

Taiwan steps up AI applications in transportation

2025-08-06 Taiwan Today

The inaugural meeting of a transportation artificial intelligence promotion committee was convened by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Aug. 5, highlighting government commitment to increase AI applications in transportation management.

Taiwan’s SCI Journal JFDA Attains Impact Factor of 3.0 — Now Welcoming Citations and Global Research Contributions

2025-08-06 Ministry of Health and Welfare

The Journal of Food and Drug Analysis (JFDA), Taiwan’s only SCI (Science Citation Index)-listed international scientific journal in the fields of food and drug research, has achieved an Impact Factor (IF) of 3.0 according to the latest report released in June 2025. TFDA warmly invites experts, scholars, and professionals to cite, subscribe to, and submit research results to the journal.

President Lai attends opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue

2025-08-05 Office of the President

On the morning of August 5, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue.

Deputy FM Wu gives interview to Sky News

2025-08-05 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu warned that China is preparing to invade Taiwan and said that global stability and prosperity are inextricably linked to Taiwan’s survival.

Deputy FM welcomes German legislator

2025-08-05 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu pledged to continue to jointly promote the safety of the global semiconductor supply chain through cooperation with Germany and the rest of Europe.

MOI stages conference on national park sustainability in Taipei

2025-08-05 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of the Interior’s National Park Service hosted a conference on sustainable pathways for national parks Aug. 4 in Taipei City, highlighting government commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

President Lai meets delegation from US Foundation for Defense of Democracies

2025-08-04 Office of the President

On the afternoon of August 1, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the United States-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).

President Lai delivers remarks on US reciprocal tariff policy response

2025-08-04 Office of the President

On the morning of August 1, President Lai Ching-te delivered remarks at the Presidential Office on the response to the reciprocal tariff policy of the United States. President Lai explained that technical consultations with the US are finished, but as the final concluding meeting has not yet taken place, 20 percent has been set for Taiwan as an interim tariff rate.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with Belizean delegation led by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade CEO Mai

2025-08-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with a Belize delegation July 28 in Taipei City, highlighting government commitment to strengthening partnerships with the Central American ally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

MOFA to host the Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue; event will focus on regional security, whole-of-society defense resilience, and economic resilience

2025-08-04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the ROC (Taiwan) and the Prospect Foundation will convene the Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on August 5. This will be the ninth edition of the forum, and MOFA anticipates that the forum will once again serve as a platform for fostering dialogue and cooperation among relevant stakeholders, while drawing greater international attention to pressing security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.

2nd Meeting of Taiwan-Belize ECA Administrative Commission Helps Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

2025-08-04 Ministry of Economic Affairs

The Second Meeting of the Administrative Commission of the Agreement on Economic Cooperation (ECA) between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of Belize was convened at the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taipei City on July 29 and 30, 2025.

NTMoFA co-organizes exhibition on Indigenous art with U.S. museum

2025-08-04 Ministry of Culture

In an unprecedented collaboration, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) has joined forces with the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (IAIA MoCNA) in the United States to present the exhibition titled “Breaking Ground: Art and Activism in Indigenous Taiwan (破土：臺灣當代原住民藝術與行動主義).” The exhibition will kick off on Aug. 15.

‘We TAIWAN’ to launch picture book exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka

2025-08-04 Ministry of Culture

“We TAIWAN,” the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) cultural program at the Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, is set to kick off on Aug. 2, led by the exhibition “Made in Taiwan, Loved in Picture (臺灣繪本、佮意啦),” which opens a day earlier, on Aug. 1 at Nakanoshima Children’s Book Forest. The exhibition features 50 picture books from Taiwan.

Taiwan Culinary Exhibition spotlights gourmet food and tourist site combo

2025-08-04 Taiwan Today

The Tourism Administration participated in the 2025 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition Aug. 1-4 at the Taipei World Trade Center, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

Foreign Minister Lin lauds success of allies training program

2025-08-01 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung attended the closing ceremony of a two-week training program for youths from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies July 31 in Taipei City, anticipating that participants would return home to help promote development in their countries.

“Three for Three” - TaiwanICDF Showcases Achievements in Strengthening Banana Disease Prevention in three Central American Countries During Three-Week Tour

2025-08-01 International Cooperation and Development Fund

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) toured Panama, Guatemala and Belize on an exchange mission from July 6 to 23, as part of joint efforts to combat Fusarium TR4 (also known as Panama disease) in the countries’ banana crops.

Taiwan, Japan stage university presidents’ forum in Kumamoto

2025-08-01 Taiwan Today

The 2025 Taiwan-Japan University Presidents’ Forum took place July 16 in the Japanese city of Kumamoto, with the two sides discussing key challenges and exploring areas for expanded cooperation.

President Lai meets delegation from US National Endowment for Democracy

2025-07-31 Office of the President

On the afternoon of July 29, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the United States-based National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

National Railway Museum opens in Taipei

2025-07-31 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai thanked the Ministries of Culture, Transportation and Communications as well as local and overseas facilities which participated in the transformation of the former Taipei Railway Workshop into the National Railway Museum, integrating culture, history, industry and tourism.

Foreign Minister Lin meets with Eswatini delegation led by Public Service Minister Maseko and Education and Training Minister Nxumalo

2025-07-31 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini led by Minister of Public Service Mabulala Maseko and Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo on the morning of July 29. The two sides had an in-depth discussion on bilateral cooperation, civil service exchanges, vocational training, education, and other issues.

George Town Festival in Malaysia to feature Taiwan jazz musicians, dance group

2025-07-31 Ministry of Culture

The George Town Festival (GTF) in Penang, Malaysia, is set to take place from Aug. 2 to 10, featuring 50 performances from Malaysia and around the world. As part of the “Isle to Isle” program, Taiwanese jazz musicians and the contemporary dance group Hung Dance (翃舞製作) will serve as highlights of this year’s event.

DoIT MOEA AI-Enhanced Vaccines and Anti-Pulmonary Inflammatory Drugs Shine at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2025: Health Maintenance, Prevention, and Treatment-A Triple Strategy for a Resilient and Healthy Taiwan

2025-07-31 Ministry of Economic Affairs

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) convened three research foundations-ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute), FIRDI (Food Industry Research and Development Institute), and the Development Center for Biotechnology (DCB)-to establish the DoIT pavilion, which held its opening ceremony at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2025. The pavilion showcases 12 innovative technological achievements in health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment, highlighting Taiwan’s capabilities in biomedical research and development while injecting new momentum into the health industry. Key exhibit technologies include the “Smart Processing & Equipment Integration for Plant-Based Drinks,” designed for the elderly; the “Long-Lasting Immunity of CD40 Ligand Ribonucleic Acid Vaccine Adjuvant,” developed to extend vaccine effectiveness; and the “Novel Selective FPR1 Antagonist,” which reduces side effects while improving therapeutic outcomes.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for cross-party parliamentary delegation from Ireland

2025-07-30 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On July 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a welcome luncheon for a delegation from Ireland led by Deputy Speaker John McGuinness of the Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives), who also chairs the Ireland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Association.

MOFA says EP’s Patriots for Europe visit a success

2025-07-30 Taiwan Today

The fruitful results of the visit by a delegation from the European Parliament’s Patriots for Europe are welcomed by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 26.

MOFA response to joint statement following Japan-EU summit stressing importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

2025-07-30 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On July 23, Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba, President of the European Council António Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met in Tokyo for the 30th Japan-European Union Summit. In a joint statement released following the meeting, the two sides underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as indispensable to security and prosperity in the international community and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues. They also reiterated their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion.

MOFA response to AUKMIN joint statement stressing importance of cross-strait peace and stability

2025-07-30 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs David Lammy and Secretary of State for Defence John Healey for the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) on July 25 in Sydney, Australia.

MOFA response to EU leaders expressing concern over Taiwan Strait situation at the 25th EU-China summit

2025-07-30 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On July 24, European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attended the 25th EU-China summit in Beijing. There they met first with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and later with Premier Li Qiang.

8th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia kicks off in Sydney

2025-07-30 Ministry of Culture

The 8th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia was held at Event Cinemas in Sydney from July 24 to 27. Opening with “Daughter’s Daughter (女兒的女兒),” a film presenting a woman’s perspective on various issues, the event attracted nearly 400 viewers and received widespread acclaim.

Taiwan literature exhibition to be featured at Expo 2025 Osaka

2025-07-29 Ministry of Culture

As part of the Ministry of Culture’s cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka “We TAIWAN,” the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) will host the exhibition “Magical Taiwan — Taiwan Literature Exhibition” at Osaka City Central Public Hall from Aug. 10 to 20.

Taiwan establishes interministerial alliance to enhance industrial chemical safety

2025-07-29 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Industrial Development Administration, the Ministry of Environment’s Chemicals Administration and Taipei City-based Chinese National Federation of Industries jointly launched an alliance to promote safe industrial chemical use July 28 in the capital.

Hakka opera troupe tours Austria, Czechia, Slovakia

2025-07-29 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s Rom Shing Hakka Opera Troupe toured Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic earlier this month to promote the country’s unique Hakka culture in Central Europe, the Hakka Affairs Council said July 26.

Global Youth Forum held in Pingtung

2025-07-29 Taiwan Today

The Council of Indigenous Peoples hosted the 2025 Global Youth Forum’s closing ceremony July 27 in the southern county of Pingtung, highlighting the agency’s commitment to empowering tribal youth to connect with global partners.

MOFA thanks Australia, UK, EU for supporting cross-strait peace

2025-07-28 Taiwan Today

The unwavering support for cross-strait peace and stability recently expressed by Australia, the U.K. and the EU is deeply appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 26.

Taiwan deepens semiconductor cooperation with Europe

2025-07-28 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung underscored Taiwan’s commitment to advancing technical collaborations with like-minded partners at a reception for graduates of the Taiwan-Europe Semiconductor Short-term Training Program July 23 in Taipei City.

MOE delegation tours Germany, UK for talent recruitment

2025-07-28 Taiwan Today

A delegation organized by the Ministry of Education visited Germany and the U.K. earlier this month to recruit academic professionals for research and positions at tertiary institutions in Taiwan.

UK City of Culture to feature Taiwanese performing arts groups

2025-07-28 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., in collaboration with the UK City of Culture initiative, will present the Taiwan Focus program, featuring Taiwanese performing arts groups D_Antidote Production (身體處方) and S. Production (斜槓青年創作體).

President Lai meets Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adam

2025-07-25 Office of the President

On the morning of July 24, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Republic of Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdirahman Dahir Adam.

Premier Cho pledges further biotechnology development

2025-07-25 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 24 that the government is sparing no effort in improving Taiwan’s investment environment and spurring the development of health-related industries.

MOFA, MOHW hold first interministerial advisory group meeting

2025-07-25 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Welfare staged the first medical and health diplomacy advisory group session July 22 in Taipei City, underscoring interministerial commitment to promoting cooperative projects with allies and like-minded partners.

MOFA response to US House Africa Subcommittee Chairman Smith expressing concern over South Africa’s recent announcement regarding Taiwan’s liaison offices

2025-07-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee held a markup session on July 22 in which the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 was discussed. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, noted in his statement of facts that South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) had issued a statement on July 21 retroactively changing the name of the Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa, which had been established by a formal agreement between Taiwan and South Africa in 1997. He said that the US Congress was closely following the issue and that any unilateral attempt to violate the bilateral agreement or change the status quo would be unacceptable.

Shu Qi’s directorial debut competes for Golden Lion at 82nd Venice Film Festival

2025-07-25 Ministry of Culture

On July 22, the 82nd Venice International Film Festival announced that the film “Girl (女孩),” the directorial debut of renowned actress Shu Qi (舒淇), has been selected for its main competition, vying for the prestigious Golden Lion.

Taiwanese comic artists to appear at San Diego Comic-Con

2025-07-25 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the Taiwan Academy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles collaborates with the Chinese Animation and Comic Publishers Association to present “T-Comics” at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) from July 24 to 27. The exhibition booth will feature Taiwanese comic artist Zhou Jian-xin (周見信) and the duo Imo and Yachter (愛莫與啞忑).

Crowdfunding powers ‘We TAIWAN’ cultural showcase at Expo 2025 Osaka

2025-07-25 Ministry of Culture

Organized by the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the cultural program “We TAIWAN” will take place from Aug. 2 to 20 at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. On July 22, the MOC and the featured artists took part in a blessing ritual at Shilin Cixian Temple (士林慈諴宮). The ministry also highlighted the success of the “We TAIWAN” crowdfunding campaign, a citizen-led initiative that brought the mascot “a-We” to Japan’s Keihan Railway.

Vice President Hsiao welcomes former Japanese minister

2025-07-24 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met a Japanese delegation led by House of Representatives member Yasushi Kaneko that included Koji Mizoguchi, representative of the Kumamoto Prefectural Assembly, at the Presidential Office in Taipei City, July 22.

VP Hsiao attends launch ceremony of Taiwan AI robot alliance

2025-07-24 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said July 22 that the government is committed to creating a technology- and value-based innovative environment and positioning the country securely to compete in the global smart robotics market as Team Taiwan.

MOFA strongly protests South African government’s announcement unilaterally renaming and downgrading status of Taiwan’s liaison offices

2025-07-24 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Without consulting Taiwan, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issued a notice in the Government Gazette on July 21 indicating that, from April 1, Taiwan’s liaison offices in South Africa had been renamed the Taipei Commercial Office in Johannesburg and the Taipei Commercial Office in Cape Town. The notice even erroneously cited United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and South Africa’s “one China policy.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly protests this announcement.

AI talent office launched in Taipei

2025-07-24 Taiwan Today

The Taiwan Artificial Intelligence Government Talent Office was inaugurated July 22 in Taipei City as part of the administration’s efforts to accelerate digital transformation in the public sector.

Taiwan takes center stage at Kansai Food Expo 2025

2025-07-24 Taiwan Today

The Kansai Food Expo 2025 is spotlighting high quality agricultural products from Taiwan, reflecting the country’s innovative techniques and demonstrating the global competitiveness of the local farming sector, the Ministry of Agriculture said July 23.

Taiwan takes part in APEC forum on women, economy

2025-08-13 Taiwan Today

A delegation from Taiwan took part in the Women and the Economy Forum held by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Aug. 9-12 in Incheon, South Korea, to share the country’s gender equality and digital resilience policies.

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