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NPM multimedia art exhibition opens in Bangkok

2018-10-19 Taiwan Today

A multimedia art exhibition with augmented and virtual reality interpretations of celebrated works...

President Tsai praises Latin American defense training cooperation

2018-10-19 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 18 that a Ministry of National Defense-organized training program...

Taiwan and Iowa sign language education exchange MOU

2018-10-19 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MOE) signed an MOU with the Iowa Department of Education in Taipei Thursday, under which Taiwan will offer Chinese language teaching resources as part of a language exchange program.

Taiwan athletes win 6 medals at Youth Olympic Games in Argentina

2018-10-19 Taiwan Today

Taiwan athletes earned one gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the Youth Olympic Games...

Team from Indonesia wins annual Asia travel contest in Taiwan

2018-10-19 Focus Taiwan

A team from Indonesia received first place in the fifth annual Asia Super Team competition Thursday, at an event held to present team members with their award.

Nobel Chemistry Prize laureate to give lecture in Taiwan

2018-10-18 Focus Taiwan

American physicist Eric Betzig, one of the three winners of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, will give a lecture at Academia Sinica in Taipei on Thursday, Taiwan's top academic research institute said Tuesday.

Solar windows invented in Taiwan shine on international stage

2018-10-18 Taiwan Today

Heat insulation solar glass, an invention by Taiwan scientists that can block thermal radiation and...

Taiwan promoting its solar glass on global market

2018-10-18 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan is taking steps to launch a heat insulation solar glass (HISG) product, which it developed, in the global market, including in the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) said Wednesday.

Taiwan, US stage GCTF workshop on combating disinformation campaigns

2018-10-18 Taiwan Today

The International Workshop on Defending Democracy through Media Literacy got underway Oct. 18 in...

Vice President Chen visits Montecassino Abbey during trip to Vatican

2018-10-18 Office of the President

During his Vatican trip, Vice President Chen Chien-jen and his delegation visited the Montecassino Abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict on the morning of October 13 local time (afternoon Taipei time).

‘Super innovator’ Taiwan ranks 13th in global competitiveness index

2018-10-18 Taiwan Today

Taiwan ranked 13th among 140 economies and fourth in the Asia-Pacific in the latest Global...

MOFA thanks EU for voicing commitment to deepening cooperation with Taiwan

2018-10-17 Taiwan Today

Remarks by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini...

Taiwan remains 13th in WEF global competitiveness rankings

2018-10-17 Focus Taiwan

Taiwan remains 13th in the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Global Competitiveness Report 2018, as well as fourth in East Asia and the Pacific. In the competitiveness rankings among countries in East Asia and the Pacific, Taiwan finished behind Singapore (2nd overall), Japan (5th) and Hong Kong (7th) but ahead of Australia (14th), South Korea (15th) and New Zealand (18th).

Taiwanese baseball pitcher documentary to hit U.S. movie theaters

2018-10-17 Focus Taiwan

A documentary following the later years of Taiwanese pitcher Chien-Ming Wang's (王建民) professional baseball career will be screened in America in the two largest theater chains in the United States from Friday, according to a statement issued by the Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles.

Tsai vows to bolster Taiwan’s resilience, strengthen ties with US

2018-10-17 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 16 that the government is bolstering Taiwan’s resilience and...

Vice President Chen attends mass for peace at Vatican

2018-10-17 Office of the President

On October 13 (Saturday) at 8:00 a.m. local time (noon Taipei time), Vice President Chen Chien-jen and his delegation attended a mass to pray for Taiwan and world peace at the Chapel of the Choir in St. Peter's Basilica. Prior to the mass, Cardinal Angelo Comastri, Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, went to the chapel to convey his regards to Vice President and Mrs. Chen.

MEDiT 2018 to Help Taiwan Firms Seize New Opportunities in Smart Healthcare

2018-10-16 Industrial Technology Research Institute

The 2018 Medical Electronics & Device in Taiwan Forum (MEDiT), is being held on October 11 and 12 in Taipei. This year's event centers on the theme “cross-industry synergy and seizing new business opportunities in smart healthcare.” Among those invited speakers are Ozgur Baydarol, R&D Manager at Turkish household appliances maker Arçelik A.Ş.; Yoichiro Hamazaki, General Manager of the IT Healthcare Project at Japan's Teijin Ltd.; and Samuel Ding, former Research Director at Baxter Healthcare. These experts shared their insights on smart healthcare and market trends, which would pave the way for greater cross-industry synergy and help firms seize blue ocean opportunities.

MOFA welcomes parliamentary delegation led by Dirk Toepffer, Parliamentary group Chairman of Lower Saxony Christian Democratic Union

2018-10-16 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A five-member delegation led by Mr. Dirk Toepffer, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union （CDU） in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany, is visiting the Republic of China （Taiwan） from October 8 to 12, at the government’s invitation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warmly welcomes the delegation.

Premier touts indigenous language revitalization efforts

2018-10-16 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting on Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te touted Taiwan’s indigenous languages as an important national cultural asset, saying that the Council of Indigenous Peoples’ (CIP) language revitalization efforts including promotion, teaching, preservation and research have produced encouraging results that will create a friendlier environment with many everyday opportunities for indigenous language learning.

President Tsai praises Taiwan’s Asian Para Games performance

2018-10-16 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 15 that Taiwan athletes contesting the recently concluded 2018...

Taiwan shares best practices at international green buildings conference

2018-10-16 Taiwan Today

Taiwan’s long and successful record in promoting environmentally friendly construction is...

Tsai inaugurates National Biotechnology Research Park in Taipei

2018-10-16 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 15 that the inauguration of the National Biotechnology Research...

MOFA youth ambassadors program celebrates 10th anniversary

2018-10-15 Taiwan Today

A celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-organized...

National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts opens in southern Taiwan

2018-10-15 Taiwan Today

National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, southern Taiwan’s first national theater and the...

Nobel laureate praises young Taiwanese volunteers for their altruism

2018-10-15 Focus Taiwan

Indian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Friday praised Taiwan for its altruism, commending young Taiwanese for their unselfish concern for others and devotion to volunteering to help those who are less fortunate.

President Tsai meets US Heritage Foundation founder Dr. Edwin Feulner

2018-10-15 Office of the President

During a meeting with The Heritage Foundation founder Dr. Edwin J. Feulner on the afternoon of October 10, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked friends in the international community who uphold democratic values for their assistance, helping the Taiwan-US partnership continue to move steadily ahead.

Taiwan to seek stability, adaptability, progress amid trade tensions

2018-10-15 Executive Yuan

Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday said the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China also presented opportunities for Taiwan, and that the government of President Tsai Ing-wen will seek stability, adaptability, and progress, as well as preserve Taiwan’s important role in global supply chains.

VP Chen touts Taiwan-Holy See ties during Vatican visit

2018-10-15 Taiwan Today

The government and people of Taiwan place tremendous importance on diplomatic relations with the...

Multipronged campaign in 2018 highlights the aspiration of Taiwan’s 23 million people to participate in the UN system

2018-10-12 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Republic of China (Taiwan)’s multipronged campaign for UN participation this year have effectively conveyed its 23 million people’s aspiration to take part in the UN system and assist with the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Taiwan’s diplomatic allies once again expressed their steadfast support for Taiwan’s appeals at the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly and the General Debate that concluded on October 1st. A wide array of events held by the R.O.C. (Taiwan) government in conjunction with the General Assembly session also attracted a lot of attention. The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) sincerely appreciates the support of its allies and the international community.

President Tsai attends opening of Yushan Forum

2018-10-12 Office of the President

On the morning of October 11, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the Yushan Forum. She explained Taiwan's efforts to promote a sustainable future in the region, demonstrating the spirit of the forum and our New Southbound Policy: Taiwan helps Asia, and Asia helps Taiwan.

President Tsai receives congratulations from foreign visitors attending 2018 National Day Celebration

2018-10-12 Office of the President

On the morning of October 10 at the Presidential Office Building, President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Chen Chien-jen received congratulations from foreign diplomats stationed in Taiwan and special visitors from around the world who came to take part in the ROC's 2018 Double Tenth National Day Celebration.

Taiwan promotes women in STEM with new book of success stories

2018-10-12 Taiwan Today

A book about 15 women employed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields was...

Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s commitment to fostering regional cooperation at Yushan Forum

2018-10-12 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 11 that Taiwan is committed to promoting sustainable regional...

Hakka slow food festival kicks off in Taoyuan

2018-10-11 Hakka Affairs Council

The Hakka International Slow Food Festival, an event series promoting Hakka new lifestyle and local food culture, will be running from Sept. 21 through Dec. 16 in Hakka communities across Taiwan.

Nobel peace laureate to speak at Taiwan forum this week

2018-10-11 Focus Taiwan

A forum on cooperation in Asia will open in Taipei this week with the participation of speakers from 18 countries, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi of India, according to the organizers.

President Tsai pledges to build a stronger Taiwan in National Day address

2018-10-11 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to build a stronger Taiwan by boosting national security, economic...

Taiwan artist gives gift of music at Centre Pompidou in Paris

2018-10-11 Taiwan Today

An installation by a Taiwan artist in which visitors are serenaded by opera singers is being staged...

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official visits Taiwan

2018-10-11 Focus Taiwan

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida is visiting Taiwan to attend the Yushan Forum and advance U.S.-Taiwan cooperation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said Thursday.

Athletes to be feted at Double Tenth National Day parade

2018-10-09 Taiwan Today

The nation’s top athletes are to lead the annual parade for Double Tenth National Day...

Monet's 'Luncheon on the Grass' to debut at NPM in November

2018-10-09 Focus Taiwan

“Luncheon on the Grass,” a classic work by French impressionist painter Claude Monet, will make its debut in Taiwan at an exhibition slated to open Nov. 17 at the National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei, the show's organizers said Monday.

President Tsai expresses condolences following earthquake in Haiti

2018-10-09 Office of the President

A strong earthquake struck northwestern Haiti, one of Taiwan's diplomatic allies, yesterday (October 7 Taiwan time) resulting in significant losses and casualties.

President Tsai's remarks at 2018 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference

2018-10-09 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the “2018 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference” on the morning of October 8. She explained that the government is working to ensure an open and dynamic environment that promotes innovation and sustainable growth, and is determined to ensure that Taiwan is not just one of the world’s best places to invest, but also a springboard for business expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.

Taiwan, Paraguay sign joint statement pledging to deepen ties

2018-10-09 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen and Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez signed a joint statement at the...

Black comedy, Hakka TV series celebrated at Taiwan Golden Bell Awards

2018-10-08 Taiwan Today

Black comedy “A Boy Named Flora A” and “Roseki,” a Hakka language series...

Foreign leaders, dignitaries visit Taiwan for Double Tenth National Day

2018-10-08 Taiwan Today

Leaders and high-level officials from Paraguay, St. Lucia and St. Kitts and Nevis are visiting...

Presidential Office responds to remarks by US Vice President Mike Pence

2018-10-08 Office of the President

Addressing statements made by US Vice President Mike Pence in a speech delivered on October 4, Presidential Office Spokesperson Lin He-ming (林鶴明) said that Mr. Pence’s remarks show US’s deep concern about our regional situation and China’s behavior in the international community. In his speech, Mr. Pence mentioned Taiwan several times, and we are grateful to the US government for lauding Taiwan’s democratic achievements, supporting Taiwan’s international space, and expressing concern about the regional security situation.

Taiwan universities see rise in number of Southeast Asian students

2018-10-08 Focus Taiwan

From prayer rooms that cater to Muslims to the diversity of food available at school cafeterias, university campuses in Taiwan have in recent years been stepping up efforts to accommodate the increasing number of Southeast Asian students pursuing higher education in the country.

Vice President Chen to visit Vatican for canonization of Pope Paul VI

2018-10-08 Office of the President

The Presidential Office convened a press conference on the afternoon of October 2 to announce that Vice President Chen Chien-jen will lead a delegation from October 11 through 16 to the Vatican to attend the canonization ceremony for Pope Paul VI.

MOFA thanks US Vice President Pence for firm support of Taiwan

2018-10-05 Taiwan Today

The firm support for Taiwan expressed by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in remarks delivered at the...

Premier: Protect women’s rights, advance gender equality

2018-10-05 Executive Yuan

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te was briefed on concluding observations and policy actions stemming from an international panel review of Taiwan’s third national report under CEDAW, or the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

President Tsai meets US Wyoming Governor Matt Mead

2018-10-05 Office of the President

On the morning of October 2, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Matt Mead, Governor of the State of Wyoming (US). The president said she hopes to deepen exchanges with Wyoming at all levels, and create more opportunities for educational and industrial exchanges between Taiwan and Wyoming to inject greater innovation and vitality into industrial development on both sides.

Taipei Nuit Blanche art festival to turn city ‘upside down’

2018-10-05 Taiwan Today

An all-night celebration of the arts with films, light installations and performances will be...

Taiwan-US business event generates US$168.3 million in trade opportunities

2018-10-05 Taiwan Today

The seventh U.S. Business Day was staged Oct. 4 in Taipei City, generating US$168.3 million in...

Trade statute revisions to boost international economic cooperation

2018-10-05 Executive Yuan

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved amendments to Article 29 of the Act for the Establishment and Management of Free Trade Zones and Article 35 of the International Airport Park Development Act. The draft amendments will now go to the Legislative Yuan for review and debate.

NPM's Asian art festival to feature Singapore this year

2018-10-04 Focus Taiwan

Singapore will be the featured nation at this year's Asian art festival, which will open on Oct. 6 at the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum (NPM), according to an NPM press release on Wednesday.

President Tsai announces TSMC founder Morris Chang as her envoy at 2018 APEC Economic Leaders' Week

2018-10-04 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen held a press conference on the morning of October 3 to announce that Morris Chang (張忠謀), the founder of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd (TSMC) will serve as her envoy at the 2018 APEC Economic Leaders' Week. She asked Mr. Chang and his delegation to engage in constructive dialogue with representatives from other countries, identify opportunities for cooperation, and tell the international community about Taiwan's strengths, and vision and ideas about embracing our digital future.

President Tsai meets British parliamentarians

2018-10-04 Office of the President

On the morning of October 2, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of parliamentarians from the United Kingdom. She stated that their visit reflects the growing friendship between Taiwan and the United Kingdom, and said she hopes that during their visit, they will experience Taiwan's passion and beauty.

Singapore in spotlight at Taiwan NPM arts festival

2018-10-04 Taiwan Today

The arts, culture and cuisine of Singapore will be celebrated at the monthlong Asian Art Festival...

Tsai names TSMC founder Chang as envoy for APEC leaders’ meeting

2018-10-04 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 3 that Morris Chang, founder and former chairman of Taiwan...

US state of Wyoming launches Asia-Pacific trade office in Taipei

2018-10-04 Taiwan Today

Wyoming inaugurated its Asia-Pacific Trade Office Oct. 3 in Taipei City, marking the first such...

Learning materials for new immigrant languages created

2018-10-03 Focus Taiwan

First-phase editing of digital textbooks and materials for learning seven Southeast Asian languages has been completed and the materials put online, the Ministry of Education said in a statement issued Tuesday.

MOFA thanks diplomatic allies for backing Taiwan’s participation in UN system

2018-10-03 Taiwan Today

The staunch support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the U.N. system shown by...

President Tsai attends 2018 Taipei International Breast Cancer Symposium

2018-10-03 Office of the President

On the morning of September 29, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2018 Taipei International Breast Cancer Symposium. She acknowledged medical experts, civil organizations, and many breast cancer survivors for their dedication and contributions to carrying Taiwan's breast cancer prevention and treatment forward.

President Tsai presides over seventh meeting of Presidential Office Indigenous Historical Justice and Transitional Justice Committee

2018-10-03 Office of the President

On the afternoon of September 28, President Tsai Ing-wen presided over the seventh meeting of the Presidential Office Indigenous Historical Justice and Transitional Justice Committee (“the Committee”). She emphasized that the goal of transitional justice is to restore the truth, and that discussing the history of oppression suffered by indigenous peoples will help us realize that to safeguard their education, languages, and cultures is to uphold fairness and justice. We have to both honestly face our history, and honestly reflect on our nation's mistakes, to address transitional justice from the authoritarian era and the even broader issues of transitional justice for indigenous peoples.

President Tsai receives Wyoming governor, vows to expand exchanges

2018-10-03 Taiwan Today

President Tsai Ing-wen said Oct. 2 that Taiwan and Wyoming enjoy robust relations and there is...

First Tang Prize recipients win Nobel Prize award

2018-10-02 Focus Taiwan

Two immunologists who were awarded the first Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science in 2014 have won the 2018 Nobel Prize in medicine for their research that has contributed to the treatment of cancer.

President Tsai meets scholars and experts from Project 2049 Institute

2018-10-02 Office of the President

President Tsai Ing-wen met on the afternoon of September 25 with scholars and experts from the Project 2049 Institute, a US-based think tank. She expressed hope that exchanges between the visiting delegation and Taiwan's Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR), government agencies, and research institutions will open the door to more cooperation in the future, and that the guests will continue to exert their influence to lend Taiwan maximum support.

Winners of literature awards for migrants gather in Taipei

2018-10-02 Focus Taiwan

The leading literature awards for immigrants and migrant workers were presented Sunday in Taipei to the winners, who come from Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

President Tsai attends RTI's International Conference on Achieving Sustainability in Asia-Pacific

2018-10-01 Office of the President

On the morning of September 27, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the International Conference on Achieving Sustainability in Asia-Pacific, a centerpiece of the 90th anniversary of Radio Taiwan International (RTI). She explained that year by year, Taiwan is getting closer to achieving its sustainable development goals. The president also expressed hope that in the future we can integrate the efforts of industry, government, academia, research institutions, and NGOs to continue to promote sustainable development at home and abroad, so that Taiwan can make even greater contributions to the world.

President Tsai attends opening of Most Beautiful Bays in the World Carnival in Penghu

2018-10-01 Office of the President

On the evening of September 27, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Carnival in Penghu, an offshore island of Taiwan. She recognized the efforts of Penghu County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu (陳光復) and the county government in promoting sustainable tourism. The president also expressed hope that through these carnival activities Taiwan can exchange experiences in promoting sustainable tourism with friends from around the world, and they can get some sense of Taiwan's hard work and perseverance in promoting sustainable development.

TECRO stages exhibition of Kang’s rebirth series as part of 130th anniversary celebrations for Twin Oaks

2018-10-01 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. is staging an exhibition of master Taiwan sculptor Kang Muxiang’s Rebirth series as part of celebrations marking the 130th anniversary of historic Twin Oaks in Washington, D.C.

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