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MODA Deputy Minister Hou attends technology forum in Paraguay

2026-09-22 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou spoke on national digital competitiveness in the artificial intelligence era at the third Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum Sept. 11 in capital city, Asunción.

Taiwan, US hold first GCTF workshop in Kosovo

2026-09-22 Taiwan Today

A workshop on connecting critical supply chains with logistics hubs was staged under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Sept. 17 in Prishtina, Kosovo.

President Lai attends opening of 2026 Resilient Taiwan for Sustainable Democracy International Forum

2026-09-21 Office of the President

On the morning of September 19, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2026 Resilient Taiwan for Sustainable Democracy International Forum.

FM Lin hosts British-Taiwanese APPG delegation

2026-09-21 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a delegation from the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group Sept. 18 in Taipei City to discuss issues of mutual interest.

MOFA response to European Parliament resolution recognizing Taiwan’s experience in defense resilience and urging expanded Taiwan-Europe cooperation

2026-09-21 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely appreciates and welcomes the resolution adopted by the European Parliament in a plenary session on September 16 entitled “Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure.”

President Lai meets Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

2026-09-18 Office of the President

On the morning of September 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Deputy FM Chen welcomes Florida legislative delegation

2026-09-18 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi spoke of Taiwan and Florida jointly forging a high-tech supply chain to expand mutually beneficial partnerships while receiving a delegation of members from the U.S. state’s legislature.

FM Lin welcomes Lombardy Regional Council delegation

2026-09-17 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a delegation led by Marcello Maria Ventura, president of the IV Standing Committee for Production Activities, Education, Training and Employment of Italy’s Lombardy Regional Council, Sept. 15 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

GCTF energy resilience workshop staged in Taiwan

2026-09-17 Taiwan Today

An international workshop on enhancing energy resilience and supply chain security is being held starting Sept. 16 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Environment.

29th Taiwan-France Cultural Award honors Wu Hsi-deh and Victor Louzon

2026-09-17 Ministry of Culture

The 29th Taiwan-France Cultural Award ceremony was held on Sept. 14 at the Académie Française in Paris. This year’s award honors Wu Hsi-deh (吳錫德), an honorary professor in the French Department at Tamkang University, and Victor Louzon, an assistant professor of history at Sorbonne University.

Taiwanese art to take center stage in Lithuania with ‘Body Replica’

2026-09-17 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the Federal Republic of Germany, Lithuanian art institution SODAS 2123, and Taiwanese art group Hyper Wave (超級浪), five Taiwanese artists will be featured in the “Body Replica” exhibition at Avietė Art Space in Kaunas, Lithuania, from Sept. 18 to Oct. 22.

President Lai meets delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu

2026-09-16 Office of the President

On the morning of September 15, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu.

FM Lin welcomes Tuvalu delegation

2026-09-16 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon for a delegation led by Tuvalu Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labor and Trade Paulson Panapa Sept. 14 in Taipei City to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Taiwan shares energy transition expertise at APEC symposium

2026-09-16 Taiwan Today

Vice Economic Minister Lai Chien-hsin presented Taiwanese perspectives on meeting rising electricity demands at the 16th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Ministerial Meeting Sept. 10-11 in Beijing.

Minister Li visits French cultural institution, reunites with filmmaker Olivier Assayas

2026-09-16 Ministry of Culture

On the third day of his visit to France, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited Le Cube Garges, where he was received by Benoît Jimenez, the mayor of Garges-lès-Gonesse. Later that day, Minister Li also participated in a filmmaking panel, exchanging views with film critics Olivier Assayas and Jean-Michel Frodon.

Minister Li explores cultural partnership with Fondation Art Explora in France

2026-09-16 Ministry of Culture

On the second day of his visit to France, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited the Fondation Art Explora and toured Pleyel en Mouvement, a cultural facility currently being developed by the foundation.

Minister Li promotes Taiwan-France arts exchanges

2026-09-16 Ministry of Culture

On the fourth day of his visit to France, Minister of Culture Li Yuan met with representatives of the Cité Internationale des Arts, the IF Illustration Festival, the Théâtre national de la danse de Chaillot, and the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine.

Vice President Hsiao issues remarks after returning from conference on freedom and democracy in Ventotene, Italy

2026-09-15 Office of the President

In response to an invitation to attend the Second European Conference of Ventotene for Freedom and Democracy, Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, acting upon the designation of President Lai Ching-te, traveled to the Italian island of Ventotene for the conference, where she delivered a speech.

Minister Li visits Bibliothèque nationale de France

2026-09-15 Ministry of Culture

Minister of Culture Li Yuan traveled to France on Sept. 10 as part of the European tour, where he visited the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) and was received by its director, Gilles Pécout.

VP Hsiao attends Italian freedom and democracy conference

2026-09-14 Taiwan Today

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the 2nd European Conference of Ventotene for Freedom and Democracy Sept. 11 on the southern Italian island to discuss Taiwan’s role in the future of freedom and democracy.

Deputy FM Wu gives interview to France 2

2026-09-14 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu said peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is in the common interest of the international community.

Vice FM Ger attends Guatemala independence celebration

2026-09-14 Taiwan Today

Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan said he hoped to work together with Guatemala and other democratic partners to jointly advance regional peace, stability and prosperity.

Minister Li deepens Taiwan-UK cultural ties on final day of U.K. visit

2026-09-14 Ministry of Culture

On the final day of his visit to the United Kingdom, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited leading arts institutions, including The Place and the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, and met with Gaby Wood, Chief Executive of the Booker Prize Foundation.

Taiwanese comics take the spotlight at Small Press Expo 2026 in the U.S.

2026-09-14 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Academy in the U.S., in collaboration with Fantom Comics, will present the Taiwan Comics Showcase 2026 at the Small Press Expo (SPX), which will be held on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.

President Lai receives credentials from new Palau Ambassador Gaafar J. Uherbelau

2026-09-11 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 9, President Lai Ching-te received the credentials of new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Palau to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Gaafar J. Uherbelau.

FM Lin receives new Palauan Amb. Uherbelau

2026-09-11 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomed Amb. Gaafar J. Uherbelau of Palau Sept. 9 in Taipei City and congratulated him on his new assignment to Taiwan.

Taiwan, Paraguay collaborate on environment challenges

2026-09-11 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Environment Hsieh Yein-rui led a delegation to ally Paraguay Sept. 7, underscoring government commitment to strengthening cooperation on climate and environmental governance, according to the Ministry of Environment.

Minister Li promotes Taiwan-U.K. literary exchange during Norwich Visit

2026-09-11 Ministry of Culture

On the third day of his visit to the United Kingdom, Minister of Culture Li Yuan traveled to Norwich, a historic city and UNESCO City of Literature, and attended the signing ceremony for a partnership between the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) and the U.K.’s National Centre for Writing (NCW).

KADOKAWA World Manga Contest honors Taiwan comic artists Eli Lin and MurJi

2026-09-11 Ministry of Culture

The KADOKAWA World Manga Contest award ceremony was held in Tokyo on Sept. 7, where Taiwanese comic artists Eli Lin and MurJi won gold and bronze, respectively, in the Wordless Manga category for their works “Cells Within the Body” and “Hitokuji.”

President Lai meets Japanese Diet delegation from Japan Innovation Party

2026-09-10 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 8, President Lai Ching-te met with a parliamentary delegation from the Japan Innovation Party (JIP)’s Taiwan friendship discussion group.

President Lai meets delegation from Kanagawa Prefecture Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association

2026-09-10 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 7, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Kanagawa Prefecture Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association.

President Lai meets Canadian parliamentary delegation from Bloc Québécois

2026-09-09 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 8, President Lai Ching-te met with a Canadian parliamentary delegation from the Bloc Québécois.

FM Lin receives Japan Innovation Party delegation

2026-09-09 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a delegation comprising members of the Japan Innovation Party Sept. 7 in Taipei City and discussed a wide range of issues with the visiting parliamentarians.

Deputy FM Chen receives Tokyo University delegation

2026-09-08 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi received a delegation of Japanese scholars Sept. 4 in Taipei City for in-depth discussions on topics spanning cross-strait issues, Taiwan-Japan relations and broader geopolitics.

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

2026-09-08 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims made in a joint statement released by China and Egypt, including that Taiwan was an inseparable part of China.

MOE signs research pact with Kyoto University

2026-09-08 Taiwan Today

Political Deputy Minister of Education Liu Kuo-Wei witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Education Youth Development Administration and Japan’s Kyoto University Sept. 4 in Taipei City, demonstrating commitment to nurturing science exchange.

Taiwan, Lithuania expand laser technology cooperation

2026-09-07 Taiwan Today

A memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation between Taiwan and Lithuania on laser technology for heterogeneous integration in advanced semiconductor packaging was concluded Sept. 4 in Taipei City.

Foreign minister speaks at SEMICON Taiwan 2026

2026-09-07 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted the 2026 Trusted Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership Forum with Taipei City-based Chung-Hua Institute for Economic Research and California-headquartered SEMI Sept. 4 in Taipei City.

Vice Foreign Minister Ger receives Japanese National Diet member

2026-09-04 Taiwan Today

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ger Bau-shuan welcomed Yasuhiro Ozato, a member of the Japanese National Diet, Sept. 3 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ministry of Agriculture hosts net-zero workshop

2026-09-04 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Agriculture and the Asian Productivity Organization organized an Agricultural Net-Zero and Circular Technology workshop in Chiayi County, demonstrating commitment to tackle the challenges of climate change and net-zero transition.

President Lai meets Italian Senate Vice President Gian Marco Centinaio

2026-09-03 Office of the President.

On the afternoon of September 1, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Italian Senate Vice President Gian Marco Centinaio.

Taiwan actively promotes UN participation, calls for a UN that delivers for all

2026-09-03 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly will open on September 8 at the UN headquarters in New York. The General Debate will take place from September 22 to 26 and on September 28. The theme of this year’s General Debate will be “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”

Taiwan takes part in resilient Pacific summit in Palau

2026-09-03 Taiwan Today

A delegation of experts from Taiwan took part in the “Securing the Blue Pacific: Scaling Tech-Driven Ocean and Carbon Stewardship for a Resilient Future” summit held Aug. 30 in Palau for discussions on climate and maritime governance.

National Cultural Association of Taiwan to present Taiwan Day in Poland

2026-09-03 Ministry of Culture

As part of the Taiwan Culture in Europe 2026 program, the National Cultural Association of Taiwan (NCAT) will present Taiwan Day in Poland this September, showcasing Taiwanese culture through contemporary dance, traditional arts, and a food fair.

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s ‘13 Tongues’ to be featured in Germany

2026-09-03 Ministry of Culture

As part of the Taiwan Moves program, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre (雲門舞集) has been invited by HELLERAU-European Centre for the Arts to perform “13 Tongues (十三聲)” in Dresden, Germany, from Sept. 3 to 5.

President Lai attends 2026 EU Investment Forum

2026-09-02 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 1, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2026 European Union Investment Forum.

MOFA welcomes visit by permanent representatives to WTO of Haiti and Belize

2026-09-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) extends its warmest welcome to Ambassador Madsen Chérubin, Permanent Representative of Haiti to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, and Ambassador Harold Young, Permanent Representative of Belize to the United Nations and other organizations in Geneva. They are visiting Taiwan from August 31 to September 4.

Taiwan’s carbon pricing system recognized by CBAM

2026-09-02 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s carbon fee system was recently recognized by the U.K. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a positive development that will help local firms maintain their global competitiveness.

Taiwan, US hold first GCTF workshop in Kosovo

2026-09-22 Taiwan Today

A workshop on connecting critical supply chains with logistics hubs was staged under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Sept. 17 in Prishtina, Kosovo.

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