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Premier: Taiwan will engage in direct tariff negotiations with the US

2025-04-11   Executive Yuan

At Thursday’s weekly Cabinet meeting, Premier Cho Jung-tai received a Ministry of Economic Affairs report on the government’s plan to support Taiwan’s export supply chains in response to U.S. tariffs.

Expanding Central Taiwan’s Religious Tourism Market! Taichung City Government Warmly Welcomes German Media Professionals

2025-04-11   Taichung City Government

Recognized as one of the world’s top three religious festivals, the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage will set off tomorrow night (4th). To promote religious and cultural tourism on an international scale, Taiwan’s Tourism Administration’s Taipei Tourism Office in Frankfurt invited four prominent German journalists and travel writers for a six-day pilgrimage-themed tour.

Luxembourg delegation visits National Human Rights Commission Publication Date: April

2025-04-11   Taiwan Today

National Human Rights Commission Vice Chair Wang Yu-ling received a Luxembourg parliamentary delegation April 8 in Taipei City. A variety of issues including human rights development, juvenile delinquency, migrant worker problems and abolition of the death penalty were discussed.

President Lai pens Bloomberg News article on Taiwan’s response to US reciprocal tariffs

2025-04-10   Office of the President

On April 10, an article penned by President Lai Ching-te entitled “Taiwan Has a Roadmap for Deeper US Trade Ties” was published by Bloomberg News, explaining to a global audience Taiwan’s strategy on trade with the United States, as well as how Taiwan will engage in dialogue with the aim of removing bilateral trade barriers, increasing investment between Taiwan and the US, and reducing tariffs to zero.

MOFA launches #FindingTaiwan International Short Film Contest

2025-04-10   Taiwan Today

The #FindingTaiwan International Short Film Contest got underway April 9 to help raise the country’s profile on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan video arts showcase to take place in US

2025-04-10   Ministry of Culture

The Taipei Cultural Center in New York, in collaboration with EXPO CHICAGO and Taiwan’s Hong-Gah Museum (鳳甲美術館), will host “Taiwan Video Arts Selection-Interwoven Timelines” at EXPO CHICAGO. This event marks Taiwan’s debut with its own pavilion in the “Special Projects” sector of the prestigious art fair, featuring a curated selection of cutting-edge video works by contemporary Taiwanese artists.

London art gallery hosts Taiwan toy designer Shon Chen solo exhibition

2025-04-10   Ministry of Culture

The Alter Space, an art gallery in London, the U.K., is currently hosting Taiwanese toy designer Shon Chen’s (陳韋宏) solo exhibition “Self Reflection (自我反思),” running through Apr. 13.

Seminar at Art Hub Copenhagen highlights Taiwan independent art space

2025-04-10   Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K. partnered with the Art Hub Copenhagen to host “Gathering – a seminar on the conditions of independent art spaces and initiatives” on Apr. 4 and 5.

Taiwan deepens disaster response cooperation with global partners

2025-04-10   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of the Interior’s National Fire Agency and Polish Office in Taipei organized a disaster prevention and first aid training workshop April 8 for members of the foreign diplomatic corps and branches of international organizations in Taiwan to enhance response capabilities.

President Lai receives credentials from new Tuvalu Ambassador Lily Tangisia Faavae

2025-04-09   Office of the President

On the morning of April 8, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tuvalu to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Lily Tangisia Faavae.

MOFA response to G7 foreign ministers’ statement on China’s large-scale military drills

2025-04-09   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On April 6, the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers and the European Union high representative for foreign affairs and security policy issued a joint statement expressing deep concern about China’s provocative actions, particularly the recent large-scale military drills around Taiwan. They stressed that these increasingly frequent and destabilizing activities were raising cross-strait tensions and putting global security and prosperity at risk.

MOFA response to second EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability

2025-04-09   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya held the second EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue on April 4 in Brussels. In a statement issued after the meeting, they reaffirmed that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were of strategic importance for regional and global security and prosperity.

Brussels Book Fair features Taiwanese comic artist Monday Recover

2025-04-09   Ministry of Culture

Through a collaboration between Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Mangas.io, a subscription-based manga reading platform in Europe, the Brussels Book Fair (Foire du Livre de Bruxelles), held from Mar. 13 to 16 in Belgium, featured Taiwanese comics. This year, manga artist Monday Recover (星期一回收日), whose four works have been translated from Mandarin into French, was invited to participate in the French-language book fair.

ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

2025-04-09   Industrial Technology Research Institute

ITRI hosted the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day, with a focus on energy efficiency across the forum sessions and technology exhibition. This event showcased ITRI’s R&D innovations and featured expert insights into deep energy savings and energy-efficient solutions. It attracted 27 associations and leading enterprises from various sectors.

Deputy FM Chen welcomes Luxembourg delegation

2025-04-09   Taiwan Today

Taiwan has remained unwavering in its dedication to democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of law, Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said April 7 in Taipei City.

Taiwan illustrators showcase creativity at 2025 Bologna Children’s Book Fair

2025-04-09   Taiwan Today

Two Taiwan artists featured at the 2025 Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Illustrators Exhibition, raising the global visibility of Taiwan’s content creators.

Premier announces economic stability plan in response to US tariff policy

2025-04-08   Executive Yuan

Premier Cho Jung-tai led a press conference with the heads of related ministries and agencies on Friday, addressing U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 2 (Eastern Daylight Time) of a “reciprocal tariff” policy affecting many nations around the world, including Taiwan.

Museum in San Francisco hosts Taiwanese artist’s solo exhibition

2025-04-08   Ministry of Culture

Supported by the Taiwan Academy of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco opened the exhibition “Yuan Goang-ming: Everyday War (袁廣鳴：日常戰爭)” on Apr. 3. The exhibition examines the fragmented and surreal nature of contemporary life through Yuan Goang-ming’s poetic video works and installations.

President Lai delivers remarks on US tariff policy response

2025-04-07   Office of the President

On April 6, President Lai Ching-te delivered recorded remarks regarding the impact of the 32 percent tariff that the United States government recently imposed on imports from Taiwan in the name of reciprocity.

MOFA response to statement by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office concerning China’s military exercises around Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office released a statement on April 2 indicating its concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan, underscoring that they increased tensions and risked dangerous escalation in the Taiwan Strait.

MOFA response to European Parliament resolutions expressing concern over China’s escalation of Taiwan Strait tensions and supporting the deepening of Taiwan-EU cooperation

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The European Parliament on April 2 voted overwhelmingly to adopt resolutions on annual reports on the implementation of the European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

MOFA response to social media posts by Global Affairs Canada expressing concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Global Affairs Canada issued statements on the social media platforms X and Facebook on April 2 expressing Canada’s deep concern over China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan.

MOFA response to statements by Australia, New Zealand foreign ministries concerning China’s military exercises around Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade released a statement on April 3 indicating its deep concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan.

MOFA response to social media post by German Foreign Office expressing concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On April 2, the Federal Foreign Office of Germany posted a message on the social media platform X pointing out that China’s military exercises around Taiwan had increased tensions and were a cause of concern.

MOFA response to US, Japan, ROK joint statement reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On April 3, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met in Brussels.

MOFA response to statements by Swedish Defence Minister Jonson opposing China’s threats and supporting deepening relations with Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson stated in response to a question from Member of the Riksdag Björn Söder on April 2 that the security of Europe and Asia was closely linked, that Sweden and the European Union were paying close attention to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region, that China’s actions towards Taiwan were worrying, and that military threats were unacceptable.

MOFA response to IPAC statement strongly condemning China’s military exercises around Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) issued a statement on April 4 strongly condemning Beijing’s recent military exercises around Taiwan.

MOFA response to statements by US White House and Department of State concerning China’s military exercises around Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United States Department of State released a statement on April 1 in which it pointed out that China was once again escalating tensions through aggressive military activities and rhetoric targeting Taiwan, and thereby jeopardizing regional security and global prosperity.

MOFA response to statement by European External Action Service Spokesperson on China’s April 1 large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan

2025-04-07   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On April 1, the spokesperson of the European External Action Service (EEAS) released a statement regarding China’s large-scale military drills targeting Taiwan.

President Lai urges public-private cooperation to boost economy

2025-04-07   Taiwan Today

President Lai urged the commercial and industrial sectors to collaborate with the government to ensure the country’s continued development.

Taiwan poet Ling Yu receives 2025 Newman Prize for Chinese Literature

2025-04-02   Ministry of Culture

The 2025 Newman Prize for Chinese Literature held its award ceremony at the University of Oklahoma on Mar. 28, honoring this year’s winner, Taiwanese poet Ling Yu (零雨). Upon receiving the award, Ling Yu remarked that her poetry documented the drastic changes Taiwan has undergone over the past half-century and expresses her hope that more women will engage in poetry and explore their creativity.

Art exhibition featuring Tainan’s independent art space launched at C-LAB

2025-04-02   Ministry of Culture

The exhibition “ARCHIVE, OR FOUND OBJECTS: Paint House Ex-situ Preservation Project,” co-organized by the Ministry of Culture (MOC), Asia Art Archive (AAA), and Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB), was inaugurated on Mar. 29. It is part of the “Histories and Archives of Independent Art Spaces of Asia” international symposium, which will take place from Apr. 11 to 13.

Facility for world’s largest seedbank renovated

2025-04-02   Taiwan Today

To address crises brought about by climate change, Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih welcomed collaboration by the Tainan City-based World Vegetable Center with global partners to enhance food security.

MOFA response to Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressing concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan

2025-04-02   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At a regular press conference on April 1, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were paramount to Japan and the entire international community. Mr. Hayashi made the comments while addressing China’s military drills around Taiwan, stating that Japan had reaffirmed its position to China during a recent bilateral meeting between their foreign ministers.

President Lai meets British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones

2025-04-01   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 28, President Lai Ching-te met with British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones.

MOFA response to reaffirmation of importance of cross-strait peace at meeting of US, Japan defense ministers

2025-04-01   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Japan’s Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani met with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on March 30 in Tokyo. During the meeting, they expressed concern over China’s military activities around Taiwan and reiterated opposition to China’s attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion in the East and South China Seas. Underscoring the importance of maintaining cross-strait peace and stability, the two sides stressed that they would bolster cooperation with regional partners Australia, the Republic of Korea, and the Philippines to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.

MOFA response to Belgian Foreign Ministry’s 2025 policy statement and Foreign Minister Prévot expressing concern over cross-strait developments

2025-04-01   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Belgian Foreign Ministry in March submitted a 2025 policy statement to the Chamber of Representatives. The statement reaffirmed its support for the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific policy report, issued by the European Union in 2021, and called for the maintenance of harmony and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Referring to China’s escalating threats toward Taiwan in recent years, it pointed out that China had expanded military drills around Taiwan and continued to deliberately undermine social stability in Taiwan. The statement also emphasized that an invasion of Taiwan by China would have significant political and economic consequences for Europe. It urged all related parties to uphold the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and avoid taking any provocative actions that could trigger a conflict.

Taiwan’s government and civil society ready to join international efforts to assist Myanmar in postdisaster reconstruction

2025-04-01   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, causing significant casualties and vast property damage. In response, Taiwan’s government and nongovernmental organizations quickly mobilized needed resources. Through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Myanmar, the Taiwan government expressed concern to the government of Myanmar and conveyed Taiwan’s readiness to assist in rescue operations.

Asian Independent Cinema Showcase at UBC features Taiwan documentary shorts

2025-04-01   Ministry of Culture

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada hosted the Asian Independent Cinema Showcase on Mar. 13, featuring three award-winning documentary shorts from Taiwan: “K’s Room (K的房間),” “32 Km – 60 Years (32公里~六十年),” and “Leo & Nymphia (雙面曹里歐).” All three directors attended the post-screening discussion.

MOFA launches new video to promote Taiwan’s CPTPP bid

2025-04-01   Taiwan Today

A new episode of Australian media outlet Ticker’s series The Airport Economist was commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and premiered March 27 at the New South Wales Legislative Assembly to demonstrate how the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will be stronger with Taiwan.

Taiwan offers condolences to Myanmar, Thailand

2025-04-01   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends sincere condolences on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan to Myanmar and Thailand following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit central Myanmar March 28.

President Lai observes 2025 Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee field exercises

2025-03-31   Office of the President

At noon on March 27, President Lai Ching-te observed 2025 Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee field exercises incorporating expanded emergency medical facilities at the Yuping Post Office in Tainan.

Taipei Fashion Week AW25 creates trends for sustainable future

2025-03-31   Ministry of Culture

The Taipei Fashion Week AW25 opened on Mar. 27 at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, showcasing the fashion industry’s commitment to sustainable development through the theme “Endless Fashion.”

Taiwanese literary salon series in Germany to feature ‘Ghost Town’ author Kevin Chen

2025-03-31   Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office (TRO) in Germany has invited Taiwanese writer Kevin Chen (陳思宏), author of the renowned novel “Ghost Town (鬼地方)” to a series of Taiwanese literary salons in Germany starting Mar. 29.

TaiwanICDF and Wharton School Collaborate on Healthcare Reform in Somaliland

2025-03-31   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The TaiwanICDF and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania this week collaborated on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Somaliland’s medical information system. The achievement marks four-and-a-half years since the signing of the “Agreement on Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of the Republic of Somaliland” on August 17, 2020, and the dispatch of the Taiwan Technical Mission to the southern African country. Thanks to the shared efforts of that mission and experts from the Warton School, Somaliland’s AI-powered automated medical record generation system is now operational.

President Lai presides over third meeting of Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee

2025-03-28   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 27, President Lai Ching-te presided over the third meeting of the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee in Tainan.

Premier Cho: Enhance national health via Healthy Taiwan Cultivation Plan

2025-03-28   Executive Yuan

At the weekly Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Premier Cho Jung-tai was briefed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) on the Healthy Taiwan Cultivation Plan for 2025-2029. Noting the substantial funding required for the plan, the premier directed the MOHW to facilitate appropriate preparations and implementation and to prudently handle solicitation, review and subsidy processes, so as to ensure that all medical professionals can receive support and all resources are properly allocated. He further said that existing health care systems and service models should continue to operate and be promoted to achieve the policy goal of sustainable, deep-rooted development.

Taiwan TV series on display in French Series Mania

2025-03-28   Taiwan Today

Taiwan Creative Content Agency launched a pavilion at Series Mania March 21 in the northern French city of Lille to facilitate the spread of local programs into the global market.

Taiwanese Film Festival in Paris to take place at La Filmothèque

2025-03-28   Ministry of Culture

The Taiwanese Film Festival in Paris, co-hosted by the Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris and indie cinema La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin, will take place from Mar. 28 to Apr. 6, showcasing 11 feature films and 4 short films from Taiwan for film lovers in France.

President Lai addresses annual meeting of the Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council via video

2025-03-27   Office of the President

On the afternoon of March 26, President Lai Ching-te addressed the 2025 annual meeting of the Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council via video.

Taiwanese artist Chen Ting-jung’s solo exhibition opens in Berlin

2025-03-27   Ministry of Culture

Supported by the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in Germany, Taiwanese artist Chen Ting-jung’s (陳庭榕) solo exhibition “Here On the Edge of the Sea We Sit (我們坐在，這，海的邊緣)” opened on Mar. 20 at the renowned daadgalerie in Berlin. Featuring Chen’s latest sound installations and sculptures, the exhibition is one of the main events in the MaerzMusik festival.

British Film Institute to feature Taiwan New Cinema

2025-03-27   Ministry of Culture

Co-presented by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and British Film Institute (BFI), “Myriad Voices: Reframing Taiwan New Cinema” will run at the BFI Southbank in London from Mar. 31 to Apr. 30.

Taiwan International Ports Corp. wins Asian sustainability reporting award

2025-03-27   Taiwan Today

State-run Taiwan International Ports Corp. won a silver medal of the 2024 Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards, reflecting global recognition of the entity’s promotion of sustainability.

MOC launches Preparatory Office for the National Museum of Modern Art Tainan

2025-03-26   Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) launched the Preparatory Office for the National Museum of Modern Art Tainan (MOMA Tainan) on Mar. 23.

Taiwan deepens marine cooperation with Japan

2025-03-26   Taiwan Today

Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling met with Nobukatsu Kanehara, executive director of Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation March 24 in the southern city of Kaohsiung to undertake discussion on exchanges in marine affairs cooperation.

Palauan High Schoolers Dress as Taiwanese Folk Deity at Cultural Event

2025-03-26   International Cooperation and Development Fund

Palau’s Ministry of Education held its annual Cultural Awareness Week last week, and the TaiwanICDF was proud to take part! In preparation for the event, which was held from March 17 to 19, each school design its own activities and competitions.

International symposium on Asian independent art spaces to take place in Taipei

2025-03-26   Ministry of Culture

The “Histories and Archives of Independent Art Spaces of Asia (亞洲獨立藝術空間歷史與檔案)” international symposium, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture (MOC), Asia Art Archive (AAA), and Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB), will take place from Apr. 11 to 13.

The Sports Administration holds a seminar to improve competences for holding international sports events

2025-03-26   Ministry of Education

The Sports Administration (SA) hosted the “2025 International and Cross-Strait Sports Exchange Seminar – Session 1” on March 7 to enhance the professional competencies of international sports event organizers and improve event quality.

MOFA and Ministry of Agriculture to form new smart agriculture advisory team to promote Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project

2025-03-25   Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In a cross-ministerial meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) on March 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih decided to form a new smart agriculture advisory team.

TaiwanICDF Helps Paraguay’s Textile Startups Enter Global Markets

2025-03-25   International Cooperation and Development Fund

The Taiwan Technical Mission in Paraguay on March 19, 2025 joined officials from Paraguay’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) on a technical visit to a Paraguayan textile company. The visit formed part of an initiative to strengthen local entrepreneurs’ proficiency in 3D textile technology and facilitate their entry into global markets.

Taiwan hosts APEC conference on eliminating cervical cancer

2025-03-25   Taiwan Today

A conference on cervical cancer elimination under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum was held March 21 in Taipei City to share Taiwan’s successful efforts to address one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world.

MOE prepares to host sports forum in Taipei

2025-03-25   Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Education’s Sports Administration will kick off the first of five forums in its Sport Event Taiwan Workshop series March 27 in Taipei City as part of government efforts to enhance Taiwan’s credentials as a host country for major international sporting events.

Taiwan gears up for 2025 Summer World University Games

The Sports Administration vowed to fully support athletes competing in the upcoming 2025 Summer Worl