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Special Envoy and Foreign Minister Lin makes successful visit to Palau, deepening diplomatic relations

2025-01-21 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Serving as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to the Republic of Palau—one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific—from January 15 to 18 to congratulate President Surangel Whipps, Jr. and Vice President Raynold Oilouch on their inauguration.

Taiwan sends delegation to the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States

2025-01-21 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States will be held in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. The government of Taiwan has again organized a cross-party delegation to convey the Taiwanese people’s sincere congratulations to the United States.

Taiwan manga artist wins Silver at Japan International Manga Award

2025-01-21 Ministry of Culture

Taiwanese manga artist Zuo Hsuan (左萱) has won the Silver award at the 18th Japan International Manga Award for “The Banana Sprout (芭蕉的芽) vol. 2,” as announced by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affair on Jan. 17. Tseng Chien-lung (曾鈐龍), director of the Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo, extended congratulations to Zuo Hsuan on behalf of Minister of Culture Li Yuan upon hearing this news.

Italy to be guest of honor at Taipei International Book Exhibition

2025-01-21 Taiwan Today

Italy has been selected as the guest of honor country at the 2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition running Feb. 4-9 at the Taipei World Trade Center in the capital, the Ministry of Culture said Jan. 17.

Keelung Port posts record high foreign visitor arrivals

2025-01-21 Taiwan Today

Keelung Port in northern Taiwan welcomed 266,000 foreign visitors in 2024, breaking the previous record of 257,000 arrivals in 2018, the Taiwan International Ports Corp. said in a Jan. 17 release.

President Lai meets former US Vice President Mike Pence

2025-01-20 Office of the President

On the afternoon of January 17, President Lai Ching-te met with former Vice President of the United States Mike Pence.

President Lai meets delegation to 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of US president and vice president

2025-01-20 Office of the President

On the morning of January 16, President Lai Ching-te met with Taiwan’s delegation to the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States.

MOFA announces US$500,000 donation to assist US relief efforts in wake of Southern California wildfires

2025-01-20 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Recent wildfires raging across mountainous areas in Southern California in the United States have caused severe devastation, with at least 25 deaths confirmed and more than 12,300 structures destroyed. The fires remain severe. Nearly 90,000 people have been evacuated, and losses are estimated to have reached US$150 billion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced a donation of US$500,000 to assist the local government in rescue and relief efforts.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Seamless Travel – Enjoy Swift Clearance Using e-Gate

2025-01-20 Ministry of the Interior

This year’s Lunar New Year holiday, lasting for nine days, has inspired many citizens to plan overseas trips. To accommodate the expected surge in travelers, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) has implemented enhanced measures to ensure smooth clearance processes. Additional staff have been deployed at key checkpoints, and the NIA encourages travelers to take advantage of the next-generation automated immigration clearance system, e-Gate.

Premier Cho vows to deepen Taiwan-Japan ties

2025-01-20 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai said Jan. 19 that Taiwan’s public and private sectors are committed to working together to strengthen relations between Taiwan and Japan.

MOFA response to US House of Representatives passing US-Taiwan expedited double-tax relief act by overwhelming majority

2025-01-17 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The US House of Representatives on January 15 approved the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act by an overwhelming majority, underscoring the high regard and strong support on both sides of the aisle for addressing double taxation issues between the two countries.

Team Taiwan readies for Asian Winter Games

2025-01-17 Taiwan Today

A flag presentation ceremony was held by the Ministry of Education Jan. 16 in Taipei City for Taiwan athletes taking part in the ninth edition of the Asian Winter Games to be held Feb. 7-14 in the Chinese city of Harbin.

ECA between Taiwan, Marshall Islands takes effect

2025-01-17 Taiwan Today

The Economic Cooperation Agreement between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands took effect Jan. 15, highlighting the two countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral trade collaboration and enhancing mutual prosperity.

Taiwan tech startups attend 2025 CES

2025-01-17 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs led a delegation of technology startup representatives and research teams to attend the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas, underscoring the government’s dedication to assisting domestic firms’ expansion into the global market.

Taiwan satellite PARUS-T1 launched into space orbit

2025-01-17 Taiwan Today

A satellite designed and produced by Taiwan Space Agency was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Transporter-12 rocket Jan. 15 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in the U.S. State of California, the TASA said in a press release.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome banquet for former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis

2025-01-16 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung on January 14 hosted a welcome luncheon for former Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis and his wife.

British Magazine Announces Best Places To Visit In Asia In 2025, Tainan Is The Only Taiwanese City Listed

2025-01-16 Tainan City Government

Time Out recently announced its Best Places to Visit in Asia in 2025. The magazine, published by the well-known Time Out Group in London, invited local editors and writers to vote and select eight destinations. Tainan is listed as the 4th best place to visit in Asia and the only city in Taiwan selected. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che remarked that the Tainan 400 event series not only brought out a shared sense of pride among the citizens but also successfully introduced Tainan to the world as an attractive tourist destination!

MOEA starts initiative promoting micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises

2025-01-16 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai committed the government to offer direct support and service to assist micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises.

President Lai confers decoration on former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis

2025-01-15 Office of the President

On the morning of January 14, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon upon former Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis of the Republic of Lithuania in recognition of his remarkable contributions to deepening Taiwan-Lithuania relations.

FM Lin to attend Palau presidential inauguration

2025-01-15 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is leading a delegation to Taiwan’s Pacific ally Palau to attend the inauguration of President Surangel Whipps Jr. and Vice President-elect Raynold Oilouch, relaying congratulations on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan.

MOI pledges to attract, retain foreign professionals

2025-01-15 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of the Interior said Jan. 9 that the government is committed to attracting and retaining international professionals by, for example, relaxing permanent residence restrictions and naturalization laws.

Onwards to Silicon Valley! NDC Overseas Startup Hub + 1 Two-Way Link to Global Startup Ecosystem and Overseas Talent Recruitment

2025-01-15 National Development Council

After setting up a new Startup Hub in Tokyo, Japan last year (2024), the National Development Council (NDC) further established its second overseas Startup Hub in Palo Alto, in the heart of Silicon Valley, on January 13 (Taipei time, Jan. 14).

MOFA response to White House statement on Indo-Pacific reaffirming support for maintaining Taiwan’s defense capabilities

2025-01-14 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The White House on January 10 issued a statement on the United States’ enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.

US reaffirms staunch bipartisan support for Taiwan at bilateral working group meeting on international organizations

2025-01-14 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Taiwan and the United States on January 8 convened the annual working group meeting on promoting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.

VP Hsiao reaffirms government commitment to AI development

2025-01-14 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Jan. 11 that the government is sparing no effort in developing artificial intelligence and related technological applications to ensure a more competitive future for Taiwan’s next generations.

Vice premier outlines emission reduction targets

2025-01-14 Taiwan Today

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun attended a forum on net zero emissions and industry transition Jan. 10 in Taipei City, highlighting the government’s commitment to decelerating carbon emissions.

Presidential Office thanks White House for its statement on enduring US commitment to Indo-Pacific region

2025-01-13 Office of the President

On January 10 (US EST), the US White House released a statement on the United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific Region, in which it reaffirms its position of using a range of methods to help Taiwan maintain a sufficient self-defense capability so as to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and across the Taiwan Strait.

ITRI Opens CES 2025 With Trend-Leading Showcase and Partnership With Reliance Biotech Corporation

2025-01-13 Industrial Technology Research Institute

ITRI today initiated its presence at CES 2025 with an exhibit of 10 wellness and smart medical technologies. Among the opening highlights, ITRI invited two-time U.S. badminton Olympian Howard Shu for a live demo of its AI Badminton Trainer and announced a new partnership with Singapore-based Reliance Medical Technology (RMT) Group’s subsidiary Reliance Biotech Corporation to commercialize the iKNOBeads platform for immunotherapy treatments.

MOFA welcomes visits by current, former Lithuanian officials

2025-01-13 Taiwan Today

Visits by former Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and a delegation comprising government officials and nongovernmental organization experts from Lithuania are sincerely welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

President Lai meets Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute delegation

2025-01-10 Office of the President

On the morning of January 9, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI).

MOFA response to disinformation campaign alleging Taiwanese firm assisted Russia

2025-01-10 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly issues a clarification in response to recent reports fabricated by ill-intentioned individuals claiming that the Taiwanese company Rung Cherng Suspenparts (TRC) produced servomechanisms for Russia to augment its weaponry for use against Ukraine.

Taiwan high-tech startups shine at CES 2025

2025-01-10 Taiwan Today

A delegation of representatives from 72 Taiwan-based high-tech startups are taking part in the Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas, spotlighting the country’s innovation and technological prowess, the National Science and Technology Council said.

Vice Premier Cheng receives Israeli Representative Maya Yaron

2025-01-09 Executive Yuan

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun on Tuesday met with Maya Yaron, representative of the Israeli Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (ISECO).

Foreign Minister Lin promotes integrated diplomacy in interview with Nikkei News and Nikkei Asia

2025-01-09 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sat for a joint interview with the Taipei correspondents of Nikkei News and Nikkei Asia on January 3.

Taiwanese artists to participate in APAP and ISPA annual events in New York

2025-01-09 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), this year’s Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) Conference and International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Congress will feature the most comprehensive lineup of Taiwanese artists and groups to date. The APAP Conference will be held from Jan. 10 to 14, followed by the ISPA Congress from Jan. 14 to 16, both in New York.

Premier Cho receives delegation from US-Taiwan Business Council

2025-01-08 Executive Yuan

Premier Cho Jung-tai on Tuesday received a delegation from the US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC).

Contemporary Dance Festival in N.Y. to feature Taiwanese choreographer Liu I-ling

2025-01-08 Ministry of Culture

Supported by the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the Taipei Cultural Center (TCC) in New York is collaborating with Japan Society to feature Taiwanese choreographer Liu I-ling (劉奕伶)’s dance piece “…and, or… (而且或者…)” at the 20th Contemporary Dance Festival: Japan + East Asia, scheduled for Jan. 10 and 11.

2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition to open on Feb. 4

2025-01-08 Ministry of Culture

The 2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 4 to 9. This year’s theme is “Follow Your Fancy in Reading (閱讀異世界),” with Italy as the Guest of Honor.

ITRI Unveils Cutting-Edge Smart Medical Technology at CES 2025

2025-01-08 Industrial Technology Research Institute

ITRI, Taiwan’s largest and one of the world’s leading high-tech applied research institutions, today announced the introduction of smart medical innovations at CES 2025 booth 8430, North Hall, LVCC, and its event website.

President Lai receives credentials from new Guatemala Ambassador Luis Raúl Estévez López

2025-01-07 Office of the President

On the morning of January 6, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guatemala to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Luis Raúl Estévez López.

President Lai launches southern Taiwan technology hub promotion plan

2025-01-07 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Jan. 3 that he is committed to building Taiwan into an artificial intelligence hub and achieving a balanced, resilient and healthy society.

Taiwan, Germany science organizations renew cooperative MOU

2025-01-07 Taiwan Today

The Cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council and Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) renewed their cooperative memorandum of understanding Jan. 6 in Taipei City, highlighting the organizations’ joint work to sponsor research by outstanding young German scientists in Taiwan.

Premier Cho praises completion of new artificial lake in central Taiwan

2025-01-06 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-tai attended a ceremony to mark the completion of Niaozueitan Artificial Lake Jan. 4 in Nantou County, anticipating that the new facility would bolster industrial and tourism development in central Taiwan.

Southern Taiwan semiconductor corridor to become ‘new Silicon Valley’

2025-01-03 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Cho Jung-tai received a National Science and Technology Council briefing on a plan to create a “new Silicon Valley” in the greater southern region of Taiwan.

Kaohsiung, Lviv sign LOI to join Unbroken Cities Network

2025-01-03 Taiwan Today

A letter of intent was concluded by the governments of Kaohsiung in Taiwan and Lviv in Ukraine to join the Unbroken Cities Network during a ceremony Dec. 30 in the southern port city.

Gender Equality Committee meeting reviews achievements

2025-01-02 Taiwan Today

Premier Cho Jung-Tai convened the 31st meeting of the Cabinet-level Gender Equality Committee Dec. 30 in Taipei City to review 2024’s progress in government policy measures.

Vice Premier Cheng announces launch of new guidelines for smart development

2025-01-02 Taiwan Today

A new set of guidelines to achieve a smart country is to be launched in the first half of 2025, underscoring the government’s commitment to forging a digitalized society.

MOFA delivers 2024 report card

2025-01-02 Taiwan Today

Taiwan has attained record recognition and support in 2024 on the strength of the government’s steadfast, integrated and values-based diplomacy and the hard work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and associated overseas offices to defend the nation’s dignity, interests and sovereignty, as well as the rights of its people.

Taiwan and Lithuania Sign MoU to Cooperate in Financial Innovation

2025-01-02 Financial Supervisory Commission

Ms. Constance H. Wang, Representative of the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania, and Mr. Paulius Lukauskas, Representative of the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office, jointly signed on 30 December 2024 in Vilnius, Lithuania, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Innovation in Financial Services. The MoU includes provisions for the exchange of information on emerging market trends and development, as well as on regulatory issues regarding financial innovation, and the promotion of cooperation among industry representatives. It also fosters cooperation on issues of mutual concern.

MOENV unveils draft controlling carbon emissions

2025-01-02 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Environment announced its draft for the third phase of greenhouse gas containment goals Dec. 30, underscoring the government’s commitment to sustainable development.

TAITRA outlines development strategies for 2025

2025-01-02 Taiwan Today

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held a press event Dec. 26 in Taipei City to unveil its 2025 development strategies in response to new geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainties.

President Lai pledges to expand law enforcement in Taiwan

2025-01-21 Taiwan Today

President Lai Ching-te said Jan. 20 during the first internal briefing of the year at the Ministry of the Interior National Police Agency that the government is working hard to crack down on criminal activity, ensure social order and protect people.

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