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Deputy FM hosts reception for 65th Liberal International Congress

2026-11-06 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi hosted a reception Nov. 4 in Taipei City to welcome political figures from democratic countries who are attending the 65th Liberal International Congress.

MOFA reiterates that Taiwan enjoys right to equal participation in APEC; calls on China to uphold its commitments as 2026 host economy

2026-11-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on China to halt its political machinations and carry out its duties as Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum host economy by respecting the core principle of equal participation of all member economies in accordance with APEC guidelines, norms, and practices and by taking concrete steps to ensure Taiwan’s right to equal and dignified participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, China in November.

MOFA welcomes reaffirmation of importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait by US, Japan, and ROK foreign ministers

2026-11-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes the reaffirmation of the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait by the US, Japanese, and Republic of Korea foreign ministers on October 30. Minister Lin encourages partner countries to continue taking concrete action to safeguard overall peace and stability in the region.

FM Lin hosts Paraguay delegation

2026-11-05 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a five-member delegation led by Paraguay Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare Isaías Ricardo Fretes Nov. 2 in Taipei City.

Taiwan, Japan collaborate on urban greening

2026-11-05 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Environment hosted a meeting on building resilient, greener cities Nov. 3 in Taipei City, underscoring Taiwan’s commitment to working with Japan to promote sustainability.

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall opens ‘Her Journey to Democracy’

2026-11-05 Ministry of Culture

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (CKSMH) opened the permanent exhibition “Her Journey to Democracy (她的民主路)” and launched the book “The Great Adventure of Democracy (民主大冒險)” on Nov. 4, highlighting women’s pursuit of freedom and human rights in Taiwan’s democratic development.

Foreign minister emphasizes Taiwan’s AI prowess in op-ed

2026-11-04 Taiwan Today

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan is the U.S.’ most trusted artificial intelligence supply chain partner and that the U.S. needs Taiwan if it is to maintain or establish advantage in different strata of the global AI industry and win the race with China.

French artist led ‘Formosa Messengers’ workshop at Jing-Mei Memorial Park

2026-11-04 Ministry of Culture

French artist Charlotte Mounier, a resident artist in the Villa Formosa program co-organized by the National Human Rights Museum (NHRM) and the French Office in Taipei, led a series of workshops at the Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The workshops invited the public to join guided tours and take part in collaborative art-making.

Meet the winners of the 2026 Taiwan Literature Awards

2026-11-04 Ministry of Culture

The 2026 Taiwan Literature Awards for Books were announced on Nov. 2. Essay Liu (劉梓潔) won the Annual Golden Grand Laurel Award for her short-story collection “Rebirth (再生),” along with a prize of NT$1 million. Seven works received Golden Book Awards, and three won New Bud Awards.

Bangkok Art Biennale features Taiwanese artists Yuan Goang-ming and Liu Hsing-yu

2026-11-04 Ministry of Culture

The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB), titled “Angels & Mara,” opened on Oct. 29, featuring Taiwanese artists Yuan Goang-ming (袁廣鳴) and Liu Hsing-yu (劉星佑), alongside artists from around the world.

Taiwan films and immersive works featured at Geneva International Film Festival

2026-11-04 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Taiwan Cultural Academy in Paris, the 32rd Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) is presenting the “Taiwan Spotlight” program from Oct. 30 through Nov. 8. Featured Taiwanese film directors include Singing Chen (陳芯宜) and Chou Tung-yen (周東彥).

Hung Dance launches 2026 U.S. and Canada tour

2026-11-04 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles, Taiwanese contemporary dance company Hung Dance (翃舞製作) is touring North America from Oct. 29 to Nov. 28. Following the Los Angeles premiere of “Birdy (羽人),” the company will continue to perform in Portland and Seattle in the U.S., as well as in Nanaimo, Montreal, Chilliwack, Kelowna, Calgary, and Banff in Canada.

MOFA welcomes Japan-Germany joint leaders’ statement reaffirming importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait

2026-11-03 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and expresses appreciation for the joint statement issued following a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Tokyo on October 28. In the joint statement, the two leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security across the Taiwan Strait and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.

MOE welcomes Austrian university officials, seeks deeper exchanges

2026-11-03 Taiwan Today

A delegation composed of representatives from University of Innsbruck and TU Wien visited Taiwan Oct. 27-Nov. 1 at the invitation of the Ministry of Education.

President Lai hosts state banquet for Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia

2026-11-02 Office of the President

At noon on October 29, following a welcome ceremony with military honors and bilateral talks, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, hosted a state banquet at the Presidential Office for Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia and his wife.

Technology and culture expo fosters innovation, cross-sector collaboration

2026-11-02 Executive Yuan

At Thursday’s weekly Cabinet meeting, Premier Cho Jung-tai received a Ministry of Culture (MOC) report on the implementation of the 2026 Taiwan Technology x Culture Expo (TTXC). The premier said that the expo—jointly organized by the MOC and the Kaohsiung City Government in collaboration with relevant ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Digital Affairs and Ministry of Economic Affairs—has attracted more than four million visits over the years, generating about NT$700 million (approximately US$21.6 million) in investment and creating as much as NT$1.2 billion (approx. US$37 million) in business opportunities. The event has grown into a major platform for highlighting Taiwan's cultural technology, promoting industry exchanges and advancing international partnerships.

Taiwan steps up UAV advancement

2026-11-02 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Taiwan Drone International Forum’s opening ceremony and the official launch of the Global UAV Academy took place Oct. 30 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA expresses deepest condolences on passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda

2026-11-02 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere condolences on the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who died in Tokyo on October 22. Minister Lin has instructed the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in Japan to convey the heartfelt sympathies of the people and government of Taiwan to the family of former Prime Minister Fukuda.

Digital minister shares Taiwan’s success at cybersecurity conference

2026-11-02 Taiwan Today

Digital Minister Lin Yi-jing attended Cyber Security Nordic 2026, held Oct. 28-29 in Helsinki, to share Taiwan’s digital security successes and promote exchanges with Northern Europe.

President Lai meets delegates to Formosa Club Annual Conference held in Taipei

2026-10-30 Office of the President

On the morning of October 28, President Lai Ching-te met with delegates to the Formosa Club Annual Conference held in Taipei.

President Lai welcomes Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia with military honors

2026-10-30 Office of the President

On the morning of October 29, President Lai Ching-te welcomed Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and Ms. Marie Felix of Saint Lucia with full military honors.

President Lai and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia hold bilateral talks

2026-10-30 Office of the President

On the morning of October 29, following a welcome ceremony with military honors for Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia and his wife, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, held bilateral talks with the prime minister at the Presidential Office.

FM Lin welcomes US think tank delegation

2026-10-30 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a contingent led by Susan M. Elliott, president and CEO of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, Oct. 27 in Taipei City.

Deputy Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to Czech media outlet

2026-10-30 Taiwan Today

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chih-chung Wu said Oc. 21 that Taiwan is committed to defending freedom and democracy and that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is in the common interest of the global community.

MOFA, Formosa Club hold tech forum in Taipei

2026-10-29 Taiwan Today

A forum on the enhancement of the Taiwan-Europe partnership in artificial intelligence and drone technologies to build a secure, transparent and resilient democratic supply chain took place Oct. 27 in Taipei City.

Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 showcases works of four Taiwanese female directors

2026-10-29 Ministry of Culture

The Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 opened the “Taiwan Cinema Renaissance 2026” program on Oct. 26, featuring five Taiwanese films. Two additional films were selected for the festival’s Competition section, and two student films will screen at the Asian Students’ Film Conference.

Toronto International Festival of Authors to spotlight ‘The Formosa Exchange’

2026-10-29 Ministry of Culture

The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL), in collaboration with the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, will participate in the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) for the first time. The museum has invited novelist Huang Chong-kai (黃崇凱) and translator Jeremy Tiang (程異) to discuss the English translation of Huang’s novel “The Formosa Exchange (新寶島).”

FM Lin welcomes St. Lucia delegation

2026-10-28 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a contingent led by Philip J. Pierre, St. Lucia’s prime minister, Oct. 27 in Taipei City.

Deputy FM joins St. Lucia culture day celebration

2026-10-28 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu attended a Creole Day event hosted by the Embassy of Saint Lucia in the Republic of China (Taiwan), Oct. 25 in Taipei City.

Taiwan, Netherlands convene agricultural working group meeting

2026-10-28 Taiwan Today

The 20th agricultural working group meeting between Taiwan and the Netherlands was held Oct. 23 in Taipei City to explore methods of expanding agricultural cooperation.

MOFA solemnly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in China-Russia joint communiqué

2026-10-28 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes false claims made in a joint communiqué between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation. In the communiqué, which was signed on October 21 following the 31st regular meeting of the Chinese and Russian heads of government, the two nations put forward a misleading interpretation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, while Russia reiterated its adherence to the so-called “one China principle.” These claims contradict the facts and seek to seriously undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Polymer DMT presents dance duet ‘The Seas Between Us’ in London

2026-10-28 Ministry of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K. collaborated once again with The Place, a renowned London dance venue, to invite Polymer DMT, founded by Taiwanese choreographer Fang Yun Lo (羅芳芸), to present “The Seas Between Us” on Oct. 6 and 7.

MOFA thanks Formosa Club for again holding annual conference in Taiwan

2026-10-27 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes parliamentarians from various European nations who traveled to Taiwan to attend the annual conference of the Formosa Club in Europe. Held in Taipei for the first time in 2025, the annual conference is being held in the city again this year.

MOC presents 2026 Taiwan Horror Film Festival in Bangkok

2026-10-27 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC), the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand partnered with the Taiwan Wild Grass Creators Association, GrX Studio, and Thailand’s National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations (MPC) to present the 2026 Taiwan Horror Film Festival in Bangkok on Oct. 20 and 21.

FM Lin hosts Marshall Islands trade delegation

2026-10-22 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a Marshall Islands delegation led by Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce Anthony Muller Oct. 20 in Taipei City.

Pacific Islands Leadership Program gets underway in Taipei

2026-10-22 Taiwan Today

The 2026 Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan kicked off Oct. 19 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding ties with partner countries in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

MOFA sincerely thanks Belize and Paraguay for firm support in defiance of authoritarian intimidation; welcomes US opposition to China’s coercion

2026-10-22 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns a recent announcement by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposing sanctions on Belizean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Francis Fonseca and Paraguayan Minister of Information and Communications Technologies Gustavo Villate. The measures demonstrate the authoritarian nature of China’s intimidation. MOFA once again firmly rejects China’s blatant interference in the sovereignty and foreign policies of other nations and its violation of the principles of international law.

Exchange of driving licenses with Australia to start October 31

2026-10-22 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Australian transportation authority Austroads announced on July 23 that Taiwan had been included in its Recognised Overseas Licenses Scheme. Individuals holding valid Taiwan automobile or motorcycle licenses may, subject to the regulations of individual Australian states and territories, exchange their document for an Australian license without needing to take a written exam or a road test. The policy is expected to take effect as early as October 31, starting in Western Australia and Queensland.

Finance Minister at APEC ministerial forum

2026-10-22 Taiwan Today

Minister of Finance Chuang Tsui-yun is in Hong Kong for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Finance Ministers’ Meeting and related events underway through Oct. 21.

UK, Taiwan hold SME Artificial Intelligence Forum

2026-10-22 Taiwan Today

The Ministry of Economic Affairs Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration and the British Office Taipei hosted the UK-Taiwan SME Artificial Intelligence Forum Oct. 21 in Taipei City. The event aimed to help SME grasp trends in AI applications, draw on examples of innovative transformation and enhance competitiveness in international markets via AI.

MOC showcases international success of Taiwanese art groups in Europe

2026-10-22 Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) showcased the international success of Taiwanese performing arts on Oct. 19, hosting a sharing session for groups that recently returned from the Festival Off Avignon and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Seven groups gathered to discuss the strategies they used to garner international acclaim.

46th Hawai’i International Film Festival spotlights six Taiwanese films

2026-10-22 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Ministry of Culture, the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles has partnered with the 46th Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) to present the “Spotlight on Taiwan” program. Running from Oct. 21 to Nov. 5, the program features six Taiwanese films.

‘Taiwan Cinema Renaissance’ to be featured at Tokyo International Film Festival

2026-10-21 Ministry of Culture

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, will present “Taiwan Cinema Renaissance 2026” from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4.

Toronto International Festival of Authors to feature Taiwanese writers

2026-10-21 Ministry of Culture

With support from the Taipei Cultural Center in New York (TCCNY), Gigi L. Leung (梁莉姿) and Chen-fu Hsu (徐振輔) will attend the 47th Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), introducing contemporary Taiwanese literature to readers across North America.

Foreign Minister Lin leads delegation to Poland, further promoting and deepening ties with Europe and Poland

2026-10-20 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to Poland from October 10 to 14.

Foreign Minister Lin delivers keynote address at Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, promotes Taiwan as trusted partner for Europe’s reindustrialization

2026-10-20 Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At the invitation of the Poland-based think tank Casimir Pulaski Foundation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung delivered a keynote speech titled “The Taiwan Model: A Trusted Partner for Europe’s Reindustrialization” at the 13th Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) on October 13.

Taiwan, Philippines convene agricultural, fisheries meeting

2026-10-20 Taiwan Today

The 13th Taiwan-Philippines agricultural and fisheries cooperative meeting was held Oct. 16 in the Philippines, according to the Ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs.

MOFA, MOHW host annual health, welfare forum

2026-10-20 Taiwan Today

Organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 2026 Global Health and Welfare Forum in Taiwan is underway through Oct. 20 in Taipei City, underscoring government commitment to continued exchange with allies and like-minded partners’ health agencies.

Lee Yun-chan wins Best Director at Busan International Film Festival

2026-10-20 Ministry of Culture

Lee Yun-chan (李芸嬋), director of “To Be Ordinary (有用的人),” won Best Director at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Minister of Culture Li Yuan congratulated the film’s production team and thanked Taiwanese filmmakers for sharing their creativity and humanitarian values with audiences around the world.

NMH traces Taiwan-Japan art exchanges through ‘Ripples and Rhymes’

2026-10-20 Ministry of Culture

The National Museum of History (NMH) opened the exhibition “Ripples and Rhymes: Fu Yi-yao and Taiwan-Japan Art Exchanges (東瀾．共韻—傅益瑤臺日藝術交流展)” on Oct. 16. The exhibition traces Fu Yi-yao (傅益瑤)’s decades-long artistic practice spanning both Taiwan and Japan, providing a concrete and vivid testament to contemporary cultural exchange between the two countries.

MOFA welcomes Marshall Islands delegation

2026-10-19 Taiwan Today

The Oct. 17-24 visit by a seven-member Marshall Islands delegation led by Natural Resources and Commerce Minister Anthony Muller and Mrs. Muller is sincerely welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOEA holds APEC digital health forum

2026-10-19 Taiwan Today

The Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration staged the Asia-Pacific Economy Cooperation Digital Health Forum Oct. 16 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Deputy FM hosts reception for 65th Liberal International Congress

Deputy FM hosts reception for 65th Liberal International Congress

2026-11-06 Taiwan Today

Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi hosted a reception Nov. 4 in Taipei City to welcome political figures from democratic countries who are attending the 65th Liberal International Congress.

FM Lin hosts Paraguay delegation

FM Lin hosts Paraguay delegation

2026-11-05 Taiwan Today

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a five-member delegation led by Paraguay Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare Isaías Ricardo Fretes Nov. 2 in Taipei City.