June 10, 2026
No. 260
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) extends a warm welcome to David Bisbee, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the World Trade Organization, who is visiting Taiwan from June 10 to 14.
Deputy Permanent Representative Bisbee is a senior official at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). He has extensive experience in international trade and economics, having previously served as a delegate at the USTR’s Geneva office, a deputy assistant US trade representative, and a director in the Southeast Asia and Pacific office of the USTR.
While in Taiwan, Deputy Permanent Representative Bisbee will call at the Office of Trade Negotiations, the Mainland Affairs Council, and the International Trade Administration. He will also attend a luncheon hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and visit Taiwanese technology companies. Through the trip, Deputy Permanent Representative Bisbee will gain a deeper understanding of current developments in trade, economics, technology, democracy, and other areas in Taiwan.
Amid the rapidly changing international geopolitical and economic landscape, the United States remains a staunch partner of Taiwan. MOFA looks forward to further deepening interactions and exchanges between the two countries both in bilateral spheres and multilateral trade frameworks to jointly promote the continued development of the Taiwan-US partnership. (E)
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No. 258
Since its Ministry of Transport announced the launch of a so-called “special law enforcement operation for maritime traffic in waters to the east of Taiwan” late on June 6, China has continuously deployed coast guard vessels to intrude into Taiwan’s eastern waters. Between June 7 and 9, it even illegally harassed cargo ships exercising their right to freedom of navigation in waters surrounding Taiwan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the ROC (Taiwan) strongly condemns China for its absurd actions in infringing upon Taiwan’s sovereign rights and illegally interfering with ships at sea.
MOFA emphasizes that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other; that Taiwan enjoys all sovereign rights in its eastern waters granted by the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea regarding exclusive economic zones; and that China has no right to take illegal actions within Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone against any vessels exercising their right of freedom of navigation.
MOFA reiterates that Taiwan will not tolerate any violation of its territorial sovereignty and sovereign rights. Moreover, Taiwan will not accept attempts by China to interfere in any way with vessels passing through Taiwan’s waters. Such actions violate international law and conventions, gravely disrupt the status quo, and seek to justify its unlawful maritime harassment with fabricated pretexts. Indeed, they fully expose the unrestrained nature of authoritarian China’s expansionist ambitions.
MOFA once again urges the international community to recognize the serious and immediate threat that China’s illegal actions pose to regional peace and stability, and to jointly oppose China’s unlawful conduct. The government of Taiwan will coordinate efforts across ministries and agencies to safeguard maritime security and continue to seek the support of like-minded nations in jointly maintaining security in the Indo-Pacific region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/6/9 下午 11:48:00", "Data Source": "Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122469", "title": "MOFA strongly condemns China’s so-called law enforcement activities in waters east of Taiwan；highlights Taiwan’s position on Japan-Philippines maritime negotiations ", "Text": "June 9, 2026
No. 256
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly points out that China has no right to engage in law enforcement activities in Taiwan’s eastern waters under any pretext. Nor does China have the right to expand its claims to jurisdiction over waters surrounding Taiwan using as its rationale for the possible negotiation of maritime boundaries by Japan and the Philippines.
Taiwan wholeheartedly refutes China’s continued attempts to regularize law enforcement activities and patrols in Taiwan’s eastern waters. MOFA strongly condemns China for disrupting regional peace and stability and for challenging the international order.
MOFA solemnly states that any negotiations between parties should not affect the rights and interests of Taiwan. As Taiwan is a stakeholder in relevant areas, it will continue to work through multiple channels to express its stance to the nations involved while upholding Taiwan’s maritime rights.
As concerns the possible launch of formal negotiations on exclusive economic zones and the continental shelf between Japan and the Philippines, MOFA has expressed the following to the governments of the two countries:
First, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties as well as international legal precedent, bilateral treaties or agreements are only valid for contracting countries; they do not affect the rights and interests of third parties. Japan has made statements aligned with this position on several occasions. For example, on June 8, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association stated that negotiations between Japan and the Philippines would not affect the rights of third parties. As such, negotiations on the delimitation of maritime boundaries between Japan and the Philippines do not have any effect on Taiwan, nor do they affect the present or future rights and interests of Taiwan as concerns its EEZ to Taiwan’s east.
Second, if Japan and the Philippines engage in related negotiations in the future, the two parties should fully take into account Taiwan’s rights and interests in overlapping waters and maintain communication and consultations with Taiwan.
Third, existing cooperation mechanisms－such as the Taiwan-Japan Fisheries Agreement, signed in 2013, and the Agreement Concerning the Facilitation of Cooperation on Law Enforcement in Fisheries Matters, concluded by Taiwan and the Philippines in 2015－remain in force. Taiwan continues to engage in communication and exchanges concerning related maritime issues with both Japan and the Philippines via these arrangements.
MOFA also makes a clarification in response to false narratives that conflate the delimitation of exclusive economic zones with territorial or maritime sovereignty and make claims that Taiwan’s territory or territorial waters would be partitioned. Such assertions are not in keeping with how international maritime law actually applies and do not match the facts on the ground. In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, an exclusive economic zone is a maritime regime under which a coastal state enjoys certain sovereign rights and jurisdiction over maritime resources. It is not indicative of a state’s territory or territorial waters.
Therefore, negotiations on the delimitation of exclusive economic zones between Japan and the Philippines do not involve Taiwan’s sovereignty or the right of Taiwan’s fishers to conduct legitimate operations in Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone.
Furthermore, Japan and the Philippines have not yet launched negotiations or established a timeline for doing so. Claims that Taiwan’s fishers will be immediately subject to onboard inspections, detention, or operational restrictions as a result of negotiations are inconsistent with the facts.
MOFA will continue to remain in close contact with related countries and firmly uphold Taiwan’s maritime rights and interests as well as those of its fishers. MOFA urges all sectors to consider issues rationally and not be misled by false information. MOFA calls on the international community to pay close attention to China’s recent provocative actions in the waters surrounding Taiwan, which have undermined regional peace and stability, and jointly safeguard a free and open Indo-Pacific order. (E)
June 8, 2026
No. 254
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung strongly affirms and warmly welcomes the joint statement released by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on June 6, in which they devoted a separate paragraph to underscore the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, oppose any unilateral action to change the status quo through coercion or the use of force, and encourage cross-strait dialogue.
The statement was issued following a meeting between the leaders in Noosa, Queensland. Last August, the prime ministers also jointly underlined their consistent position on prioritizing a peaceful and stable Taiwan Strait. The statement released after the Australia-New Zealand Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations this March expressed a similar stance. The latest pronouncement is a further affirmation by the two governments of the need to maintain cross-strait peace and stability.
The two leaders’ statement also expressed concerns about the intensification of tensions in the South and East China Seas, including the militarization of disputed features and other destabilizing activities. It called on all countries to resolve maritime disputes peacefully in adherence with the principles of international law, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Australia and New Zealand are both important partners of Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific region that share the values of democracy and freedom. The government of Taiwan welcomes the continued focus of attention by Australia, New Zealand, and other democratic partner countries on the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the South and East China Seas. Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with like-minded nations to safeguard a stable, peaceful, and prosperous region. (E)
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No. 252
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) refutes and condemns in the strongest terms the false claims regarding Taiwan made in a joint statement between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. In the statement, issued on June 6, Laos pledged to support China in its efforts to realize “national unification.” Such baseless sentiments aim at downgrading Taiwan’s sovereignty, encourage the use of force against Taiwan, and affect regional peace and stability.
MOFA strongly condemns China’s repeated use of joint statements with nations deferring to its stance to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and distort the truth. Laos continues to ignore the facts despite repeated corrections and admonitions from Taiwan, demonstrating its persistent stance in collaborating with China to suppress Taiwan. MOFA again cautions the Laotian government that appeasement of authoritarianism will lead the people of Laos into a vicious cycle of being entrapped in China’s political and economic coercion.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is an independent and sovereign country, and neither it nor the PRC is subordinate to the other. These are undeniable objective facts and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. MOFA once again calls on the world to pay heed to China’s long-standing attempts to rationalize its heavy-handed expansionist ambitions and undermine the sovereign decisions of other nations. Taiwan is willing to collaborate with all nations that support freedom, democracy, and human rights to oppose authoritarian expansionism, staunchly defend peace and security across the Taiwan Strait, and uphold a free and stable Indo-Pacific region. (E)
June 2, 2026
No. 248
International support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) has remained strong despite the WHO decision—in contravention of its principle of leaving no one behind—to yield to pressure from China and exclude the 23 million people of Taiwan from the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA), which concluded on May 23.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and its overseas missions made concerted efforts to maintain global backing. For this year’s WHA, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung led a Taiwan public healthcare team to Geneva to host the Taiwan Smart Medical and HealthTech Expo. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang also traveled to Switzerland for the occasion, marking the first time that Taiwan’s minister of foreign affairs and minister of health and welfare jointly promoted Taiwan’s bid in Geneva.
Formed by representatives of 30 leading domestic healthcare facilities and businesses, the public healthcare team showcased Taiwan’s innovation capabilities, smart technology, and resilience and gave the international community a more comprehensive understanding of the contributions that Taiwan can make to public health.
Attracting 1,300 visitors, the expo facilitated talks between Taiwanese participants and 683 foreign buyers. The value of preliminary orders reached US$1.2 million, and US$6.71 million in other potential business opportunities were identified, making the event a great success.
In Geneva, Minister Lin interacted with delegates from allies and like-minded countries to cultivate support for Taiwan. One week before the opening of the WHA, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger also visited the city, where he met with the WHA representatives of 14 diplomatic allies and friendly countries to gain their endorsement.
MOFA sincerely appreciates all the backing it has received from the international community. The 11 diplomatic allies of Taiwan that are WHO members submitted proposals and spoke up for Taiwan at the WHA. In particular, Haiti, Belize, Palau, and Paraguay engaged in two-on-two debates with China and its allies at the WHA General Committee and plenary session. Furthermore, 15 like-minded countries championed Taiwan’s bid, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Estonia, Luxembourg, Sweden, Latvia, and Israel. The European Union (represented by Cyprus) also extended support.
As China and its allies continued to distort United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1 at the WHA, Haiti, Palau, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Belize publicly and strongly refuted such claims, emphasizing that the resolutions had nothing to do with Taiwan and could not serve as basis for precluding Taiwan’s participation in WHO or the UN system. At the plenary session on May 22, the Japanese delegation also openly contested China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758.
To express staunch support for Taiwan’s participation in WHO and the WHA, the representative offices in Taiwan of nine countries—Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, and Lithuania—issued a joint statement during the WHA. Moreover, the executive and legislative branches of government of over 50 countries also advocated for Taiwan through social media, letters, and resolutions. These efforts were spearheaded by US Permanent Representative to the UN Michael Waltz; former US Permanent Representative to the UN Nikki Haley; Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard; Spanish Cochair of the Formosa Club Eloy Suárez and 39 club members; the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom; and the European Parliament. Internationally renowned healthcare organizations, such as the World Medical Association and the Standing Committee of European Doctors, as well as professional medical organizations and healthcare professionals from Europe, Asia, and Latin America, submitted letters to the WHO director-general on behalf of Taiwan and issued public statements.
Meanwhile, to further aid Ukraine in public health, Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund and Malteser International, the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, signed a letter of intent for cooperation during the WHA on rehabilitation and psychosocial support programs for amputees in Ukraine. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Minister Lin. Through this initiative, Taiwan will assist with training 250 healthcare professionals, including prosthetists, physical therapists, and psychotherapists in Ukraine, helping 3,000 amputees and their families with physical rehabilitation and psychological recovery and demonstrating that humanitarianism knows no borders.
A cross-party delegation of legislators comprising Liao Wei-hsiang, Kuo Yu-ching, and Chen Gau-tzu traveled to Geneva this year to demonstrate to the international community through concrete action that the Taiwan government’s WHO bid enjoyed strong backing from across the political spectrum and the public.
Furthermore, around 150 people from Taiwanese communities and student groups overseas gathered in Geneva to hold exhibitions, organize marches and parades, and participate in forums and international seminars, bolstering the government’s efforts and highlighting Taiwan’s appeal and determination to participate in WHO and the WHA.
Through the active coordination and arrangements of MOFA and its overseas missions, a total of 443 media contributions were published. These included articles by Minister Shih and overseas missions in international media outlets, interviews with heads of missions, and supportive columns and commentaries by scholars and experts. Videos for this year’s WHA bid and the Taiwan Smart Medical and HealthTech Expo received more than 429,000 views. MOFA and its overseas missions made a total of 1,695 posts in multiple languages on such social media platforms as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X, reaching over 1.2 million views.
This year in Geneva, Taiwan successfully adopted new approaches in its international engagement through positive, active, and creative outreach. Besides creating opportunities overseas for Taiwanese enterprises, our efforts have ensured that the international public health community was fully aware that excluding Taiwan from WHO would be detrimental to all mankind. These efforts fully exemplified the integrated diplomacy policy, encompassing the aspects of values-based diplomacy, alliance diplomacy, and economic diplomacy.
MOFA will continue to leverage cross-agency cooperation and public-private efforts to inject further momentum into Taiwan’s WHO bid. It will also work with global partners to advance the health, well-being, and the right to health of all of humanity. (E)
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No. 246
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes and highly commends comments made by Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro while he attended the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30.
Secretary Teodoro said that in the face of China’s continued expansion of military influence and coercive actions in the region, and in addition to his country’s current efforts to strengthen security relations with the United States, the Philippines was seeking exchanges and cooperation with such defense partners as Japan, Vietnam, and Taiwan so as to jointly respond to regional challenges.
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan and the Philippines continue to strengthen their substantive partnership under the integrated diplomacy and three-chain strategy advanced by President Lai Ching-te and MOFA. This has included bolstering both nations’ supply chain resilience through the promotion of the Taiwan-Philippines Economic Corridor. Taiwan has also been pleased to see the Philippines launch supply chain cooperation with the United States under the Pax Silica initiative. It looks forward to developing a comprehensive partnership with the Philippines in economic, security, technological, and people-to-people exchanges, and aspires to work with the Philippines and like-minded nations to enhance democracy, peace, and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific. (E)
", "Date": "2026/6/1 下午 02:21:00", "Data Source": "Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122384", "title": "MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in statement by Laos", "Text": "May 27, 2026
No. 240
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims made in a statement by the Foreign Ministry of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The statement, issued on May 20, wrongly stated that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China. It also expressed opposition to any attempt at separatism or interference in China’s internal affairs. Not only are such sentiments baseless, they encourage the use of force against Taiwan, thus affecting regional peace and stability.
Taiwan recently marked the second anniversary of the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te. MOFA strongly condemns China’s efforts at this particular point in time to press countries deferring to its stance to repeat claims that seriously undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and cloud international understanding. In view of the Laotian government’s false statements undermining Taiwan’s sovereignty, MOFA cautions Laos that appeasement of authoritarianism can only be a prelude to aggression and that Laos’s accommodation will not help it escape from the debt trap that has been the result of the Belt and Road Initiative.
MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other, and that the PRC has never governed Taiwan. No country has the right or ability to deny the objective fact of Taiwan’s existence.
MOFA also stresses that countries concerned should not act in line with China’s distortions of the truth to make statements that undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty or justify attempts at authoritarian expansionism. Taiwan is willing to collaborate with all nations that support freedom, democracy, and human rights and work to curb authoritarian expansionism, staunchly safeguard the peace and security of the Taiwan Strait, and uphold the freedom, prosperity, and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/27 下午 05:54:00", "Data Source": "Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122379", "title": "MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by China and Pakistan", "Text": "May 26, 2026
No.235
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) refutes and condemns in the strongest possible terms the false claims made in a joint statement between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The statement, issued on May 26, aims to downgrade Taiwan’s sovereignty. MOFA solemnly denounces China for once again exploiting interactions with other countries to disseminate baseless rhetoric regarding the so-called “one China principle” and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 in an effort to distort the facts and mislead the international community.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is an independent and sovereign country, and neither it nor the PRC is subordinate to the other. These are undeniable objective facts and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. No attempts to denigrate Taiwan’s sovereign status through erroneous narratives or joint statements can change this indisputable reality.
MOFA once again calls on the world to seriously acknowledge China’s long-standing practice of utilizing various forms of coercion and incentives to undermine the sovereign decisions of other nations. These actions not only seek to suppress Taiwan, but they also pose major challenges to the global democratic system and the rules-based international order.
Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with all like-minded countries to staunchly defend democracy. Regardless of any economic coercion or diplomatic bullying that Taiwan might face, it will steadfastly maintain its established position, actively engage with the world, and bolster national resilience. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/26 下午 12:11:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122344", "title": "MOFA strongly protests Nauruan government directive that distorts Taiwan’s sovereignty", "Text": "May 21, 2026
No. 224
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly protests the May 15 decision by the government of the Republic of Nauru to order all personnel representing the government and state-owned enterprises to observe the “one China principle.” MOFA expresses great displeasure at this policy, which is not in keeping with the facts.
MOFA solemnly states that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign nation of 23 million people. Neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. The PRC has never governed Taiwan, and Taiwan is not a part of the PRC.
As is widely known, UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 addresses only the issue of China’s representation. The resolution does not mention Taiwan, nor does it recognize Taiwan as part of the PRC. These are established facts and the objective situation on which there is international consensus. The Nauruan government’s attempt to distort Taiwan’s sovereign status is therefore fundamentally flawed.
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan has long held to the principles of mutual respect, transparent cooperation, and shared democratic values in pursuing stronger partnerships with Pacific nations. In the future, Taiwan will continue to further deepen cooperation and jointly address such challenges as climate change, disaster resilience, sustainable development, and maritime security to ensure a free, open, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/21 下午 03:16:00", "Data Source": "Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122361", "title": "MOFA sincerely thanks like-minded countries’ representative offices in Taiwan for publicly supporting Taiwan’s participation in WHO and WHA", "Text": "May 21, 2026
No.223
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude to the representative offices of nine like-minded countries in Taiwan for issuing on May 21 a joint press release reiterating support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and participation as an observer in the World Health Assembly (WHA).
The press release—published by the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, Lithuania, and Poland—marks the sixth consecutive year that representative offices of like-minded countries in Taiwan have issued such a joint statement to demonstrate strong support for Taiwan’s participation in WHO and the WHA.
The press release stated that, as the 79th session of the WHA was commencing in Geneva, Taiwan remained largely excluded from the world’s international health system. Pointing out that infectious diseases and health hazards did not respect borders and that global cooperation was required to keep the whole world safe, it explained that Taiwan was a highly capable, engaged, and responsible member of the global health community and had been invited to participate as an observer in WHA meetings from 2009 to 2016.
The press release also highlighted that Taiwan’s distinct public health expertise, democratic governance, and advanced technology could bring considerable value to WHA deliberations. Moreover, Taiwan’s isolation from the WHA, the preeminent global health forum, was entirely unjustified and undermined the spirit of inclusiveness that the world urgently demanded and that was enshrined in the founding documents of the WHO. The press release also stated that Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the fora and technical committees of WHO would bring benefits not just to people in Taiwan but also around the world, and would fully exemplify the WHA’s commitment to “Reshaping Global Health: A Shared Responsibility.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely thanks friendly countries and allies for continuing to staunchly support Taiwan through concrete action. As of May 20, 26 countries and the European Union had spoken up in support of Taiwan’s participation during the 79th WHA session.
MOFA also notes that WHO has warned that the recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks have become new global public health crises, underscoring the stark reality that disease knows no borders and that the global disease prevention network cannot have any gaps.
As an indispensable and constructive partner of the global health system, Taiwan will continue to leverage its public health governance capabilities and rich experience in epidemic prevention and control and transnational cooperation so as to further contribute to international medical and health systems. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/21 上午 07:35:00", "Data Source": "Department of International Organizations ", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122348", "title": "MOFA solemnly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by China and Russia ", "Text": "May 21, 2026
No. 222
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes false claims made in a joint statement between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation. The statement, signed on May 20, misleadingly refers to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, with Russia reiterating its adherence to the so-called “one China principle.” These claims contradict the facts and seek to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty.
MOFA also expresses great regret at the PRC government engaging in international collusion to further disseminate erroneous narratives that denigrate Taiwan’s sovereignty and escalate tensions across the Taiwan Strait, and at Russia’s subservience to authoritarian China.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country and that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the PRC is subordinate to the other. All attempts to distort Taiwan’s sovereign status are acts of bullying that disrupt international peace and stability. No number of falsehoods can alter the internationally recognized status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
MOFA appreciates that diplomatic allies and friendly countries continue to express concern over Taiwan Strait issues at international events and demonstrate firm positions in support of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan will continue to enhance its self-defense capabilities, build whole-of-society defense resilience, and work closely with such nations to jointly ensure freedom, openness, peace, and prosperity for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/21 上午 05:16:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122350", "title": "MOFA solemnly refutes absurd claims by China’s Foreign Ministry and Taiwan Affairs Office following President Lai’s address on second anniversary of inauguration", "Text": "May 21, 2026
No. 221
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns and refutes the absurd remarks made by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Taiwan Affairs Office on May 20 following President Lai Ching-te’s speech marking the second anniversary of his inauguration. They again falsely claimed that Taiwan was part of China and stated that Taiwan was soliciting external support and pursuing military buildup to seek Taiwan independence.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent democratic country and that neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. Taiwan has long upheld a democratic constitutional system and a free way of life. This is the status quo that Taiwan is determined to defend and the greatest consensus of the 23 million people of Taiwan. Regardless of how the Beijing authorities attempt to distort history or push certain legal narratives, they cannot change this internationally recognized status quo.
Taiwan is a guardian of democracy and the status quo. It remains committed to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, but under no circumstances will it yield national sovereignty and dignity to coercion or pressure. Taiwan will do everything in its power to protect its democratic and free way of life.
To preserve cross-strait peace and stability, Taiwan will steadily bolster its self-defense capabilities and leverage its economic, trade, and technological advantages to become a pivotal force for promoting regional peace and stability. Taiwan calls on China to cease its military expansionism and gray-zone tactics across the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas. Such actions are not supported by the people of Taiwan, and they underscore to the international community that China is the true troublemaker, disruptor of peace, and changer of the status quo in the region.
MOFA urges the Beijing authorities to acknowledge the objective fact of the existence of the ROC (Taiwan), respect the Taiwan people’s choice of a democratic and free system, stop repeated efforts to mislead the international community, and avoid further provocation and conflict.
Taiwan will continue to work closely with the United States and other like-minded countries to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order and ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (E)
May 19, 2026
No. 219
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns and protests China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for issuing yet another false and misleading statement on May 18 regarding Taiwan’s engagement in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA). China has continued to politicize Taiwan’s participation, exposing international public health cooperation and disease prevention systems to high risks.
In attempting to put politics above public health interests, China has repeatedly made the false claim that Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) requires its approval. It is common knowledge that United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1 only address the issue of China’s representation and do not mention Taiwan. The resolutions neither authorize the People’s Republic of China to represent Taiwan in the UN system nor assert that Taiwan is part of the PRC. China has long tried to distort the texts to create a legal basis for its “one China principle,” conflating the resolutions with the issue of Taiwan’s sovereignty and restricting Taiwan’s space for international engagement. China’s wholesale deviation from the original texts and the principles of international law has elicited criticism and opposition from the United States, other like-minded countries, diplomatic allies, and the European Union.
As the primary international public health agency, WHO has a mission to promote the health and well-being of people everywhere. Consideration of Taiwan’s entry should be guided by global public health interests and professional requirements. Regrettably, WHO has refused to invite Taiwan to attend the WHA due to China’s political demands. China has long meddled in WHO’s handling of Taiwan’s equal engagement in technical meetings and mechanisms, even spreading disinformation that proper arrangements have already been made for Taiwan’s participation in technical meetings. These actions blatantly disregard the importance of international exchanges of public health information and transnational cooperation on disease prevention.
Taiwan’s bid to participate in the WHA is integral to the right to health of every human being and the integrity of the global public health system. Taiwan has considerable expertise and rich experience in such areas as communicable disease prevention and control, universal health insurance, digital health, and medical and health assistance. Over the years, Taiwan has achieved outstanding results in assisting allies and friendly countries to enhance medical resilience through transnational medical health cooperation, public health capacity building, and other approaches. China may succeed in preventing WHO from issuing an invitation to Taiwan, but it cannot stop Taiwan from contributing to global health and disease prevention and receiving widespread acclaim from the international community for its medical capabilities and democratic values.
In global health governance, no one should be left behind. MOFA will continue to deepen relations with diplomatic allies and like-minded countries through integrated diplomacy, public-private partnerships, and Taiwan’s technological strengths. To resolutely defend the legitimate right to international participation of the 23 million people of Taiwan, MOFA will actively promote global medical health cooperation and the model of healthcare-driven industrial growth. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/19 下午 03:15:00", "Data Source": "Department of International Organizations ", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122323", "title": "Foreign Minister Lin becomes first foreign minister to visit Geneva during WHA, meets with diplomatic allies", "Text": "May 17, 2026
No. 213
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang cohosted a banquet in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 16 for World Health Assembly (WHA) delegations and permanent representatives from diplomatic allies of Taiwan. Minister Lin and Minister Shih expressed appreciation for their continued and steadfast support of Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and exchanged views on related issues with the guests. This marked the first time that Taiwan’s minister of foreign affairs and minister of health and welfare had both traveled to Geneva to promote Taiwan’s bid for participation. The two ministers engaged in lively interactions with representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies during the banquet.
Minister Lin said that the inaugural Taiwan Smart Medical and Health Tech Expo would be held parallel to the WHA this year to showcase Taiwan’s achievements in smart medicine, smart technologies, and humanitarian assistance. He noted that it would convey the spirit of Taiwan can help and Taiwan can lead while also aiming to deepen global health cooperation. He stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) had been actively promoting the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project to assist allied nations in enhancing their medical and healthcare capabilities and supporting sustainable development. He added that these efforts had received widespread recognition. Furthermore, he emphasized that during the COVID-19 pandemic and in other times of international need, Taiwan had promptly provided medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and technical assistance, fully demonstrating that Taiwan was a responsible member of the international community and concretely implementing the concept of health without borders.
Minister Lin reiterated that Taiwan was part of the world, that it had the right to participate in global affairs, and that its determination to actively participate in WHO, the WHA, and related mechanisms remained unchanged. He also thanked Taiwan’s diplomatic allies for their support and stressed that only through international cooperation could a healthier, more secure, and more resilient world be built.
Minister Shih underscored that Taiwan continued to work with its diplomatic allies to advance medical and health care in such areas as health information, chronic disease prevention and treatment, maternal and infant health, and mental health, thereby seeking to improve global health and well-being. On behalf of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), he thanked the countries for supporting Taiwan’s participation in WHO and the WHA. He also sincerely invited their representatives to attend the 2026 Global Health and Welfare Forum in Taiwan to jointly create a digital health future centered on trust.
Speaking at the event on behalf of Taiwan’s allies, Palau Vice President and Minister of Health and Human Services Raynold Oilouch stated that all diplomatic allies at the event shared the vision of leaving no one behind. He also recognized Taiwan’s long-term contributions in such domains as health care, infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and education, which had strengthened familial-like bonds and partnerships between Taiwan and its diplomatic allies. He called on the international community to support Taiwan’s participation in global affairs to ensure Taiwan’s voice would be heard. He thanked the countries present for their support of and friendship with Taiwan at such events as the WHA.
The banquet was jointly hosted by Minister Lin and Minister Shih in Geneva and attended by the 11 diplomatic allies of Taiwan that are members of WHO—namely, Belize, Eswatini, Guatemala, Haiti, the Marshall Islands, Palau, Paraguay, Tuvalu, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The event helped further Taiwan’s exchanges and cooperation in medicine and health with diplomatic allies and bolstered their support for Taiwan’s international participation. (E)
May 16, 2026
No. 212
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is sincerely grateful to members of the US Congress from both sides of the aisle who have continued to demonstrate strong support for Taiwan’s security and attach importance to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. In recent days, numerous lawmakers have reaffirmed the Taiwan Relations Act, the Six Assurances, and other long-standing and consistent US policies toward Taiwan. They have also publicly supported further arms sales to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities.
US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) publicly reiterated support for Taiwan on May 15, underlining that Congress had always been highly concerned about cross-strait issues and explicitly stating that the US position was that Taiwan needs to be independent and secure. Other leading members of the US Senate and House of Representatives from both parties have stressed that the United States should fulfill its long-term commitments, promote arms sales, and continue to provide assistance to Taiwan in acquiring the necessary defensive capacities to strengthen deterrence. Among them were Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator John Curtis (R-UT), who jointly led a delegation to Taiwan this year, as well as other prominent Democratic senators on the committee. Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-TX) of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, and Chairman Zach Nunn (R-IA) of the House of Representatives National Security Task Force of the Republican Study Committee also expressed support for Taiwan.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanks Taiwan’s friends on both sides of the congressional aisle for continuing to focus attention on China’s intensifying military pressure and gray-zone coercion of Taiwan in recent years. Minister Lin appreciates their numerous reaffirmations of support for Taiwan’s efforts to bolster self-defense and deterrence capabilities. The active backing of both chambers of the US Congress at this critical juncture once again demonstrates the high degree of bipartisan consensus on Capitol Hill for supporting and prioritizing Taiwan. It also fully reflects that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait serves global interests.
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan, as a responsible member of the international community, will continue to contribute to regional peace and stability under the leadership of President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan remains committed to maintaining the cross-strait status quo, demonstrating its determination to defend itself, and further deepening security cooperation with the United States and other allies and friends in the global democratic community. Taiwan and its partners will jointly address threats to geopolitical security and challenges to international order and stability posed by authoritarian regimes, and uphold peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/16 下午 03:42:00", "Data Source": "Department of North American Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122327", "title": "Foreign Minister Lin thanks US Congress members for raising concern with WTO director-general over Taiwan’s effective exclusion from WTO MC14", "Text": "May 16, 2026
No. 211
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held in March this year. The host country, Cameroon, downgraded Taiwan’s designation for the event, compelling Taiwan to be absent. In response, 26 members of the US House of Representatives from across the political aisle sent a joint letter on May 14 to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, expressing serious concern and urging the WTO Secretariat to ensure that similar incidents undermining the rights of members would not occur again. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses his sincere appreciation for the joint letter.
Led by House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sánchez (D-CA), House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE), and House and Ways Committee Vice Ranking Member Judy Chu (D-CA), the 26 members of Congress emphasized in their letter that since Taiwan’s accession to the WTO in 2002 as a separate customs territory, its status had been respected and it had enjoyed full and equal participation at Ministerial Conferences alongside other members.
The joint letter also noted that Cameroon had issued visas for the Taiwan delegates using the nomenclature “Taiwan, Province of China,” implying that Taiwan was not a WTO member in its own right. It added that this designation was an improper infringement of Taiwan’s right as a full WTO member.
The lawmakers requested that the WTO director-general respond by June 3 to questions on how the WTO Secretariat would ensure that this incident did not set a precedent for future Ministerial Conferences and whether the WTO Secretariat was putting in place written guidelines to provide assurances that similar incidents undermining the rights of members would not occur at future Ministerial Conferences.
Minister Lin thanks the members of Congress once again for their firm support and asserts that Taiwan will continue to work closely with like-minded WTO members to staunchly safeguard its rights and dignity.(E)
", "Date": "2026/5/16 下午 02:59:00", "Data Source": "Public Diplomacy Coordination Council", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Related House press release(https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-delegation-demands-answers-taiwans-exclusion-wto);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122294", "title": "MOFA strongly refutes false and malicious claims by China’s Foreign Ministry regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and Paraguayan President Peña", "Text": "May 14, 2026
No. 207
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemns in the strongest possible terms and solemnly refutes the malicious statements made by China’s Foreign Ministry at a press conference on May 12. By falsely claiming that Taiwan was part of China and that Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was a pawn of “Taiwan independence separatist forces,” China’s Foreign Ministry attempted to undermine the close and long-standing diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Paraguay.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, and neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. These are internationally recognized facts and the objective status quo across the Taiwan Strait. China has no right to interfere in Taiwan’s diplomatic relations. MOFA once again extends its sincere appreciation to Paraguayan President Peña for his continued support of Taiwan-Paraguay diplomatic ties and for his staunch advocacy of Taiwan in the international arena.
Interactions between countries based on the principles of parity and mutual respect for sovereignty are the consensus and norm in the international community. Taiwan has the right to engage with all nations, and Paraguay’s sovereignty in making foreign policy decisions must be respected. China’s malicious remarks slandering Paraguayan President Peña only serve to make the world more aware of its efforts to undermine the international order through hegemonic behavior. MOFA calls on other nations to unite in denouncing China’s actions.
Taiwan and Paraguay have maintained solid and enduring diplomatic relations for 69 years. President Peña’s state visit to Taiwan this month yielded fruitful results, and several joint cooperation agreements were signed. Moving forward, MOFA will steadily promote a variety of Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project initiatives under the policy of integrated diplomacy, working with Paraguay for the development of both countries and the well-being of both peoples. Taiwan and Paraguay will continue to jointly counter authoritarian expansionism, safeguard democratic values, and uphold regional peace, stability, and prosperity. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/15 下午 05:39:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122295", "title": "MOFA once again strongly refutes absurd claims by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office aimed at undermining Taiwan’s participation in APEC", "Text": "May 13, 2026
No. 206
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) once again condemns and protests in the strongest terms and expresses deep dissatisfaction over China’s bid to maliciously suppress Taiwan’s participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. China is disregarding APEC norms and long-standing best practices and violating its own commitments of 2024, when it was seeking to be the host economy for 2026.
Earlier, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office had stated that Taiwan’s participation in APEC would be handled according to the so-called “one China principle” and related APEC memorandums of understanding and practices. China’s actions have disrupted harmony within APEC and highlighted its domineering and authoritative nature.
MOFA emphasizes that the text of the memorandum of understanding on Taiwan’s accession to APEC, signed in 1991, did not mention a “one China principle.” It did, however, state clearly that Taiwan would participate in APEC meetings and activities on an equal basis with other member economies. Regarding the MOU signed in relation to China’s accession to the organization, APEC merely took note of China’s so-called “one China principle” and its position that there is a distinction between sovereign states and regional economies. However, APEC did not express agreement with or acceptance of such a stance.
At the joint request of Taiwan and like-minded countries, China provided explicit and written assurance in 2024 regarding the safety of participants from all member economies and their smooth entry into and exit from China for APEC meetings. All member economies, including China, supported the inclusion of the following text in joint ministerial statements issued following APEC Ministerial Meetings in 2024 and 2025: “We attach great importance to APEC’s continued cooperation in the spirit of multilateralism, on the basis of consensus with all members participating on an equal footing in all its events, including Leaders’ Week, in accordance with the Guidelines for Hosting APEC Meetings and Relevant APEC Conventions.” As the host economy for APEC 2026, China is obliged to fulfill its commitments and adhere to consensus decisions made by all member economies.
MOFA reiterates that following World War II, the Treaty of San Francisco—which has the force of international law—replaced political declarations such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation. The treaty did not grant sovereignty over Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the PRC has never governed Taiwan. Therefore, Taiwan is by no means part of the PRC.
Moreover, in the mid-1980s, Taiwan began a bottom-up transition toward political liberalization and democratization, culminating in its first direct presidential election in 1996. Since then, the representatives of the executive and legislative branches of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government have all been democratically elected by the people of Taiwan, making the ROC (Taiwan) government the sole lawful government that effectively governs and represents Taiwan internationally. This has also established the objective fact that the ROC (Taiwan) and the PRC exist as equals and the status quo that neither is subordinate to the other. Further, Taiwan has experienced three changes of governing party—in 2000, 2008, and 2016. The continued consolidation of Taiwan’s democratic system and sense of identity reflects the Taiwan people’s staunch belief in and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of freedom and democracy. Therefore, only Taiwan’s democratically elected government can represent the 23 million people of Taiwan at multilateral events and mechanisms such as APEC. China has no right to interfere or comment.
MOFA firmly demands that China carry out its duties as APEC host economy satisfactorily and comply with the core principle of equal participation of all member economies; fulfill its commitments properly in accordance with APEC guidelines, norms, and practices; and take concrete steps to ensure the equal involvement by Taiwan’s participants in this year’s APEC meetings and activities taking place in China. Taiwan will not accept any political maneuvering aimed at undermining or excluding its participation and will work with like-minded partners to oppose such moves. (E)
May 13, 2026
No. 204
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes absurd claims made in a joint statement between China and Tajikistan on deepening their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era and in a partnership treaty signed by the two countries on permanent good-neighborliness, friendship, and cooperation. The false and disparaging statements, such as “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China,” were included in a related press release issued by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 12. MOFA condemns China’s repeated appropriation of its interactions with other states to undermine Taiwan’s sovereign status.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, and neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. This is an undeniable objective fact and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. No statements that denigrate Taiwan’s sovereignty can change this reality.
MOFA once again urges the international community to address China’s persistent use of various forms of coercion and enticement to undermine the sovereign decisions of other nations. China’s actions are not only designed to suppress Taiwan but also constitute a grave challenge to global democracy and the rule of law.
MOFA reiterates that Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with like-minded countries and defend the front line of democracy. No matter what forms of economic coercion or diplomatic intimidation it faces, Taiwan will remain firmly committed to integrating with the world and demonstrating national resilience. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/13 下午 06:06:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122270", "title": "MOFA solemnly refutes China’s false claims regarding Taiwan’s international participation", "Text": "May 12, 2026
No. 202
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemns and denounces in the strongest terms China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for issuing false statements on May 11 that sought to downgrade Taiwan’s sovereignty. These remarks included the inappropriate citation of China’s so-called “one China principle” and the spurious claim that Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations required approval. They were aimed at obstructing Taiwan’s participation in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA).
MOFA solemnly reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent nation and that neither it nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other. This is the internationally recognized status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan has the right to participate in such international organizations as the United Nations (UN). And China has no right to comment or interfere with this. Following World War II, the Treaty of San Francisco—which has the force of international law—replaced political declarations such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation. The treaty did not grant sovereignty over Taiwan to the PRC, and the PRC has never governed Taiwan. Taiwan has never been part of the PRC. These are incontrovertible facts.
The ROC (Taiwan) has completed eight direct presidential elections following a process of political liberalization and democratization. Members of the Legislative Yuan are all elected directly by the people. There is therefore a complete and effective democratic governance mechanism in place. Taiwan’s participation in international organizations is a legitimate and legal right grounded in its sovereignty. Furthermore, only Taiwan’s democratically elected government can represent the people of Taiwan in the international community and multilateral mechanisms.
MOFA emphasizes that health is a fundamental human right and should not be subject to political interference. Taiwan’s contributions to global epidemic prevention and public health have been internationally recognized. It is an indispensable, constructive partner of the global health system. Since Taiwan began advocating participation in the WHA, international support has continued to increase, with numerous like-minded countries having repeatedly and publicly expressed support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHA. China’s use of politics to obstruct Taiwan’s participation has seriously undermined the right to health of all of people. Moreover, it goes against the World Health Organization’s core vision of leaving no one behind.
MOFA once again underscores that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1 make no mention of Taiwan. Thus, the resolutions cannot serve as a basis for precluding Taiwan’s participation in the UN system or other international organizations. MOFA urges the WHO Secretariat to uphold professionalism and neutrality, reject political interference by China, and promptly invite Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer to enable Taiwan to make greater contributions to global public health. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/12 下午 04:56:00", "Data Source": "Department of International Organizations ", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122235", "title": "MOFA strongly condemns China’s malicious claims and interference concerning President Lai’s visit to Eswatini; urges countries to uphold international order", "Text": "May 7, 2026
No.184
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemns and denounces in the strongest terms China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for issuing a series of statements on May 6 that were malicious, disparaging, and contravened international norms. The remarks were in response to media inquiries concerning President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini.
As a sovereign and independent country, the Republic of China (Taiwan) has the fundamental right to conduct legitimate and routine mutual visits and exchanges between heads of state with allied nations. Such visits are also standard diplomatic practice.
The original flight plan for President Lai’s visit fully complied with international civil aviation regulations. Yet China used all manner of measures to preemptively obstruct the normal overflight of the chartered plane used by Taiwan’s president. This undermined the international order and the sovereignty of other countries. Then, following the conclusion of President Lai’s trip, China disseminated disparaging remarks concerning the legitimate and legal trip by Taiwan’s head of state in an attempt to distort the truth and mislead the public.
Furthermore, China’s inappropriate comments smearing the prominent political figures of Eswatini, Taiwan’s staunch diplomatic ally in Africa, amount to utterly baseless disparagement. They are deeply offensive to the sovereignty of Eswatini and the dignity of its head of state. Cooperation between the two countries is based on parity, reciprocity, and mutual benefit. China’s contempt for other countries’ sovereign choices is rooted in a hegemonic mindset. It once again demonstrates the malign nature of China’s long-standing intimidation tactic—coercing other countries into accepting its political stance. It also reveals China’s persistent disregard for the international order and universal values grounded in democracy, freedom, and human rights.
With regard to China’s absurd statement that countries deferring to China’s stance upheld the “one China principle” in refusing to issue overflight permits for President Lai’s chartered plane, MOFA reiterates that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country; that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other; and that the PRC has never governed Taiwan.
China continues to challenge the rules-based international order and objective status quo, openly flaunting an imperious mindset. MOFA calls on the international community to take the situation seriously and to recognize that China’s continued propagation of distorted historical narratives and statements, seconded by its actions, has severely undermined peace and stability in the international community.
MOFA emphasizes that no form of suppression can negate the factual existence of Taiwan or interfere with Taiwan’s determination to engage with the world. MOFA urges global democratic partners to recognize the pressing threat posed by the PRC’s authoritarian expansionism and to jointly safeguard international law and flight safety while maintaining the shared interests of the international community. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/7 下午 05:03:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122229", "title": "MOFA thanks Formosa Club in Europe for issuing statement supportive of Taiwan", "Text": "May 7, 2026
No.183
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) thanks the Formosa Club in Europe for issuing a joint statement on May 6 that expressed support for Taiwan. The statement was issued following the group’s spring gathering, which was held at the European Parliament. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chihchung Wu was invited to take part in the event as a special guest and deliver remarks.
The statement reaffirmed the members’ commitment to deepening interparliamentary cooperation between Taiwan and Europe, backed Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, and recognized Taiwan’s indispensable role as a strategic hub in the Indo-Pacific. It also addressed the recent interference in President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini, conveying support for the international engagement of Taiwan’s democratically elected leaders and their freedom to visit Taiwan’s allies and expressing opposition to the manipulation of overflight rights to deny such freedom.
In addition, the statement emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security across the Taiwan Strait and enhancing collaboration between Taiwan and the European Union. It affirmed Taiwan’s technological strengths in the advanced semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and drone-related industries, as well as its role in backing Europe’s resilience-building efforts and creating trusted non-red supply chains.
Furthermore, echoing a European Parliament resolution of 2024, the statement stressed that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not take a position on Taiwan. It further reiterated strong support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and their meetings and mechanisms, including the upcoming World Health Assembly, adding that Taiwan’s expertise would significantly benefit the international community.
The spring gathering was attended by 25 cochairs and members of the Formosa Club from 14 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Croatia, Romania, and Kosovo, as well as the European Parliament.
Since its establishment in 2019, the Formosa Club has issued numerous statements and joint letters supporting Taiwan’s international participation and expressing concern over Chinese military threats against Taiwan. In October 2025, it held its annual meeting in Taipei for the first time, bringing together Taiwan’s friends in European political circles and fully demonstrating the members’ determination to back Taiwan. (E)
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No.177
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely appreciates and affirms the social media posts made by Mr. Louis Cheick Sissoko, Presiding Officer of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (AU ECOSOCC), on May 3 following the postponement of President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini due to the cancellation of overflight permits by certain African nations.
In his posts, Presiding Officer Sissoko expressed indignation over the recent external interference in the airspace management of the African nations Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. He called on all nations to maintain autonomy in their airspace management.
Presiding Officer Sissoko’s posts clearly stressed that concessions could not be made regarding national sovereignty and that the sovereign right of nations to choose their partnerships should be respected. His statements reflected strong support for President Lai’s visit and accurately identified the problem of external interference and intimidation aimed at blocking the president’s flight. Moreover, they demonstrated African public opinion leaders’ firm opposition to external interference and commitment to upholding fairness and justice throughout the world.
MOFA notes that the AU ECOSOCC serves as a dialogue mechanism between the African Union and Africa’s civil society and that Presiding Officer Sissoko’s public statements explicitly revealed that Africa’s civil society has become increasingly aware of the threat to Africa from external hegemonic powers.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan), all African nations, and the African Union attach great importance to national sovereignty and autonomy and remain committed to international relations that are based on the principles of parity and reciprocity.
Taiwan will not yield in the face of underhanded and politically motivated manipulation of aviation and trade in the international arena, as well as efforts to undermine international norms. Instead, Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with friendly countries and partners in Africa so as to jointly uphold the principle of equitable engagement, resolutely resist all forms of diplomatic coercion, and safeguard the international order, which is founded on mutual respect and trust. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/4 下午 04:51:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Presiding Officer Sissoko’s Facebook post(https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1569497051400185&id=100050197162209&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=iJtWOyq7LjyNRxe);Presiding Officer Sissoko’s X post(https://x.com/louischeicks/status/2050888845923647673);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122192", "title": "MOFA strongly condemns absurd claims by China’s Foreign Ministry concerning President Lai’s visit to Eswatini", "Text": "May 2, 2026
No. 176
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns and denounces China’s Foreign Ministry for its statement of May 2 concerning President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini, which reveals its lack of understanding of international diplomatic affairs.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) has always been a sovereign, independent nation. Neither it nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other. As a member of the international community, Taiwan has the fundamental right to conduct foreign visits to diplomatic allies in line with international norms. Indeed, such visits are entirely common practice.
By contrast, China has engaged in unreasonable obstruction, coercion of disadvantaged countries, and disruption of international rules in this matter, showing itself to be the troublemaker. In fact, China has been criticized by the international community for its weaponization of flight safety, which has undermined both security and stability.
There have been numerous international precedents in which the destination of a head of state’s visit was announced only following their arrival in consideration of their safety and diplomatic dynamics. President Lai’s visit comported with international law, international norms, and diplomatic practices. It was also in compliance with Taiwan’s own laws and regulations.
MOFA emphasizes that democracy and freedom are not provocative. Exchanges and cooperation between countries rooted in mutual benefit and respect lead to peace, while threats and the disruption of rules have the opposite effect. The Beijing authorities’ disproportionate response—pressuring African countries and distorting international rules—caused global discord and friction. It is clear which party is the troublemaker. China’s actions will not earn it respect. MOFA urges China to cease its intimidation tactics and suppression of Taiwan’s international space and to align with international norms so that peace and prosperity can be achieved. (E)
", "Date": "2026/5/2 上午 11:58:00", "Data Source": "Department of Policy Planning", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122182", "title": "MOFA strongly condemns Chinese Foreign Minister Wang’s renewed efforts to misrepresent UNGA Resolution 2758 and mislead international community", "Text": "April 30, 2026
No. 168
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns and protests Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s inappropriate distortion of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 during a recent meeting with President of the 80th session of the UNGA Annalena Baerbock. He falsely claimed that the resolution had resolved the issue of representation for all of China—including Taiwan—and that it had been universally accepted within the UN system.
MOFA reiterates that UNGA Resolution 2758 merely addressed the issue of China’s representation in the United Nations and that it made no mention of Taiwan throughout its entire text. The resolution did not determine that Taiwan was part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and it certainly did not authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan in the UN system. Thus, the resolution has no bearing on Taiwan and cannot serve as a basis for precluding Taiwan’s participation in the UN system or other multilateral mechanisms. Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan has the right to represent Taiwan in the UN system and other international organizations and multilateral mechanisms.
MOFA notes that following World War II, the Treaty of San Francisco—which has the force of international law—replaced political declarations such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation. The treaty did not grant sovereignty over Taiwan to the PRC, and the PRC has never governed Taiwan. Therefore, Taiwan is by no means part of the PRC.
Moreover, in the mid-1980s, Taiwan began a bottom-up transition toward political liberalization and democratization, culminating in its first direct presidential election in 1996. Since then, the representatives of the executive and legislative branches of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government have all been democratically elected by the people of Taiwan, making the ROC (Taiwan) government the sole lawful government that effectively governs and represents Taiwan internationally. This has also established the objective fact that the ROC (Taiwan) and the PRC exist as equals and the status quo that neither is subordinate to the other. Further, the ROC (Taiwan) has experienced three changes of governing party—in 2000, 2008, and 2016. The continued consolidation of Taiwan’s democratic system and sense of identity reflects the Taiwan people’s staunch belief in and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of freedom and democracy.
MOFA urges the international community to continue taking concrete action to counter China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758 and jointly refute China’s efforts to claim that the issue of Taiwan is an internal matter by improperly linking the resolution to the so-called “one China principle,” thereby attempting to change the objective cross-strait status quo and establish a legal basis for the potential future use of force against Taiwan.
MOFA also calls on the UN system to strictly abide by the principle of neutrality and refrain from acquiescing to China’s unreasonable suppression of Taiwan’s legitimate right to seek participation and acceding to inappropriate statements on behalf of all UN member states.
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan, as a force for good in the international community, is capable of actively contributing to the UN system’s varied initiatives, including the Sustainable Development Goals and international peace and security. Only by including Taiwan can the United Nations truly realize the principle of universality and the goal of leaving no one behind. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/30 上午 11:21:00", "Data Source": "Department of International Organizations ", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122155", "title": "Foreign Minister Lin completes successful visit to Eswatini, witnessing milestones in smart medicine, agriculture, and aquaculture cooperation", "Text": "April 27, 2026
No.164
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, serving in the capacity of special presidential envoy, completed a successful two-day visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini on April 26 after being seen off at the airport by Eswatini Minister of Foreign Affairs Pholile Shakantu, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo, and members of the Taiwanese overseas community.
During the final day of his visit, Minister Lin accompanied Eswatini Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula to inspect the operations of the Taiwan Medical Mission’s smart medicine clinic at Manzini Government Hospital.
Through collaboration with Taiwan’s International Integrated Systems, the Taipei Medical University Hospital-operated medical mission had relocated to Manzini Government Hospital over a period of just six months and successfully implemented digital queuing, smart medication dispensing, and telemedicine systems.
In remarks during his visit, Minister Lin said that Manzini Government Hospital was being elevated to the status of smart medicine demonstration hospital. He said that this symbolized the start of a new era of Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation on digitalization, optimization, and smart medicine.
In addition to acclaiming upgrades to hardware, Minister Lin also emphasized the results of talent cultivation. Giving words of encouragement to a number of Eswatini physicians who had returned home after graduating from I-Shou University, Minister Lin said that their white coats represented their expertise and the hope of their nation. He said that he looked forward to seeing them become seeds of Taiwan-Eswatini friendship and employ their professionalism and dedication to refine Eswatini’s healthcare system.
Minister Matsebula and Dr. Candice Banda, a representative of the graduates of I-Shou University’s medical program, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Taiwan for its long-term support and contributions to public health and medicine in Eswatini.
Minister Lin also went on to tour the Taiwan-Eswatini Aquaculture Research and Production Centre, which was officially opened in 2025. Through large-scale fish fry cultivation and the use of growth optimization technology, the center has successfully assisted Eswatini in transitioning from traditional family-based aquaculture to a more commercially scaled industrial system, significantly improving the economic value of aquaculture produce.
In addition, Minister Lin visited a demonstration farm and orchard to observe the results of planting such high-value crops as guava, dragon fruit, and strawberry. These operations have successfully driven the transformation of Eswatini’s agricultural makeup and enabled local farmers to participate and compete in higher-profit markets.
Minister Lin stressed that a core feature of all these initiatives was a focus on sustainable advancements and the commercialization of Eswatini’s industries. Noting that such efforts pursued their objectives through a “Taiwan can help, Eswatini can lead” approach, Minister Lin reiterated that Taiwan would continue to reinforce Eswatini’s leadership in a range of fields.
Despite the brevity and challenging circumstances of his two-day visit, Minister Lin was able to personally convey Taiwan’s good wishes to Eswatini. His visit further deepened the two nations’ friendship and put their vision for sustainable and prosperous development on an even firmer footing. Moreover, it showed that Taiwan would remain undeterred by any difficulties in its global interactions, and demonstrated Taiwan’s unwavering resolve and resilience in engaging with the world. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/27 下午 05:07:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "7. Minister Shakantu (center, wearing traditional national dress) and members of the Taiwanese overseas community gather to see off Minister Lin.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122155/46a8858a-0ac9-480e-a8f8-ed9d1fdc0e20.jpg);6. Minister Lin picks strawberries while inspecting Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation at a demonstration farm and orchard.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122155/b72c69c2-d659-42b9-bae6-a95b829081a4.jpg);5. Minister Lin inspects Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation at a demonstration farm and orchard.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122155/538db33c-45ab-4a29-b79a-7efccffe7253.jpg);4. Minister Lin inspects the results of work to optimize the storage and packaging of aquaculture products at the Aquaculture Research and Production Centre, a collaboration between Taiwan and Eswatini.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122155/838c2a59-520a-4728-8f24-8a59cb144d0f.jpg);3. Minister Lin inspects large-scale fish fry cultivation technologies at the Aquaculture Research and Production Centre, a collaboration between Taiwan and Eswatini.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122155/7bfe1dd2-c43d-4fa0-a958-8590e4b06f36.jpg);2. Minister Lin interacts with patients at Manzini Government Hospital’s smart medicine clinic.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122155/d9adbf0a-c1c5-4686-8e1d-f57de13d408d.jpg);1. Minister Lin and Minister Matsebula unveil a plaque to mark a smart medicine demonstration area established by the Taiwan Medical Mission at Manzini Government Hospital.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122155/7c23105d-433c-480f-93a0-e16222323fe6.jpg);", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122149", "title": "The European Union and Taiwan hold the eighth Human Rights Consultations", "Text": "April 27, 2026
No. 163
The European Union and Taiwan held the eighth Human Rights Consultations on 24 April in Brussels.
The frank and constructive consultations provided a valuable platform to update each other on respective human rights situation and review developments in law, policies and actions made over the past year. The EU and Taiwan reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
The EU reaffirmed its longstanding opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and all circumstances, and called upon Taiwan to apply a durable de facto moratorium on executions, to guarantee full legal and procedural safeguards and to adopt a consistent and sustained path towards the complete abolition of the death penalty in Taiwan.
The consultations allowed the EU to address specific human rights issues, such as the need to promote and protect the rights of migrant workers, especially in the fishing industry, and those of domestic workers. The EU and Taiwan also discussed business and human rights, gender equality, digital human rights and media freedom.
The consultations confirmed the importance of promoting, protecting and fulfilling universal human rights and abiding by international human rights norms.
The EU and Taiwan agreed to continue exchanges and cooperation on human rights, in particular on the issues raised during the consultations.
The meeting was co-chaired on EU side by Ellis Mathews, Head of Human Rights Division and Nicoletta Pusterla, Acting Head of Division for China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Mongolia, and Minister without Portfolio Ming-Hsin Lin for Taiwan.
Ahead of the Human Rights Consultations, on 9 April, the EU held a dedicated meeting with Taiwan civil society organizations on the human rights situation in Taiwan.（E）
", "Date": "2026/4/27 下午 04:19:00", "Data Source": "Department of European Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122158", "title": "Taiwan and Eswatini open new chapter in energy and industry cooperation during Foreign Minister Lin’s visit", "Text": "April 26, 2026
No.162
On the morning of April 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, acting as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy, visited the planned site for the first phase of the Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park (TIIP) project in Eswatini. Minister Lin and Eswatini cabinet members Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy; Manqoba Khumalo, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade; and Savannah Maziya, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, received progress reports on a strategic oil reserve facility and the TIIP. They also witnessed Tex-Ray Chairman Ray Lin, representing Taiwanese businesses, and Eswatini sign a letter of intent to set up operations and invest in the TIIP. The LOI further deepened the economic and trade partnership between the countries.
In his remarks, Minister Lin recalled his trip to Eswatini as presidential envoy in April 2025, during which King Mswati III used the Swazi word nkwe (accelerated progress) to convey high hopes for bilateral cooperation. Minister Lin said that the king’s expectations had translated into tangible results, with construction of the strategic oil reserve facility staying on schedule and some 60 Taiwanese companies visiting Eswatini to explore investment opportunities since the launch of the TIIP last April. He added that several Taiwanese firms in key sectors such as textiles, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and solar power had signed LOIs during this trip to move into the TIIP. Minister Lin stressed that the investments showed how the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project could successfully align the need for Taiwanese businesses to expand globally with Eswatini’s need for industrial upgrading. It had also achieved the aim of creating mutual benefits for both countries, Minister Lin added.
Explaining the core idea behind the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, Minister Lin said the policy promoted public-private partnerships and encouraged large enterprises to support smaller ones. He added that this would expand government-to-government diplomatic ties to include closer business-to-business partnerships. Minister Lin underlined that this model would serve as a benchmark for other African states and create a combined fleet and team of teams to strengthen strategic links between Taiwan and countries in Africa.
Speaking on behalf of Eswatini, Minister Khumalo conveyed sincere gratitude to Taiwan for its long-standing support of infrastructure projects and emphasized the deep and enduring ties between the two countries. He said the oil reserve facility and the TIIP were of immense strategic importance to Eswatini in promoting economic transformation and energy security. Minister Khumalo stressed that the initiatives were highly representative of bilateral cooperation. He said that the LOI, which he signed on behalf of Eswatini with the Taiwanese business representative, had brought bilateral cooperation to new heights and injected momentum into Eswatini’s industrial upgrading.
Under the framework of the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will further deepen comprehensive cooperation with Eswatini in economics, trade, energy, technology, and other spheres. Taiwan will continue to work with Eswatini to achieve prosperity and steadily enhance strategic partnerships in Africa. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/26 下午 11:48:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "4. Minister Lin (center), Minister Lonkhokhela (fifth right), Minister Khumalo (fifth left), Minister Maziya (fourth right), and Taiwanese business representatives pose for a group photo at the site.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122158/046b72f6-dde7-414e-bf4e-2f910e5a7b5e.jpg);3. Minister Lin (third right) tours the planned site for the first phase of the TIIP project.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122158/c4f77645-5b6f-4e67-985e-44eac73178a4.jpg);2. Chairman Lin (left) and Minister Khumalo (right) sign an LOI to invest in the TIIP.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122158/c6ba6801-4fc3-421e-8022-e4f4c688c182.jpg);1. Seated in the front row, Minister Lin (fourth right), Minister Lonkhokhela (third right), Minister Khumalo (second right), and Minister Maziya (right) attend a briefing on the strategic oil reserve facility and the TIIP.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122158/e6f23064-5fe0-489f-b7a8-141c236d4f34.jpg);", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122154", "title": "Foreign Minister Lin attends celebratory events in Eswatini, witnesses ICC opening", "Text": "April 26, 2026
No.160
On April 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, acting as presidential envoy, attended celebrations in Eswatini to mark the 40th anniversary of the accession of King Mswati III, the king’s 58th birthday, and the 58th anniversary of Eswatini’s independence. A highlight of the events was the opening of the International Convention Centre (ICC), a partnership project between Taiwan and Eswatini.
Minister Lin conveyed sincere congratulations to the king on behalf of the government of Taiwan, and President Lai Ching-te delivered congratulatory remarks in a prerecorded video played at the venue. Minister Lin, heads of state and representatives of various African countries, members of the Eswatini royal family, and other prominent political figures jointly witnessed the mutually supportive, rock-solid, and genuine friendship between Taiwan and Eswatini.
In his video address, President Lai said that he wished he was in Eswatini to extend the best wishes of the people of Taiwan, adding that it was a great honor to represent them in commemorating the king’s Ruby Jubilee and celebrating the historic triple milestone of 58s—the king’s 58th birthday, the 58th anniversary of Eswatini’s independence, and 58 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Eswatini. He noted that the special occasion was a national celebration in Eswatini and a powerful symbol of the staunch partnership between the two countries.
President Lai stated that, under the king’s leadership over the past 40 years, Eswatini had shone like a jewel of Africa due to its tremendous progress in the areas of infrastructure, social welfare, health care, and regional stability. He said that Eswatini’s achievements in economic and social development highlighted the outcomes of bilateral efforts to foster mutual prosperity, showing the world that sincere friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation could forge a brighter future for the people of both nations.
President Lai thanked the king and the government of Eswatini for staunchly supporting Taiwan’s international participation and reiterated that the ROC (Taiwan) was a sovereign country that belonged to the world. He added that Taiwan’s 23 million people had the right to engage with the international community and that the greater the external pressure that Taiwan faced, the more courage and resolve it would have to move forward.
Virtue never stands alone—it always has neighbors. Taiwan is especially grateful to its diplomatic allies; the European Union; the United States; Japan; friends in Central and South America, Oceania, Africa, and other regions; and the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and other transnational organizations for their timely support and assistance. With strong backing from diplomatic allies and partner countries, Minister Lin’s delegation was able to overcome challenges and successfully attend the celebrations, despite facing a new form of suppression in China’s politicization and weaponization of flight information regions. The visit demonstrated that Taiwan-Eswatini ties are rock-solid and showed that heavy-handed tactics will not isolate democratic Taiwan.
MOFA again strongly condemns and protests China’s long-standing use of underhanded tactics to maliciously suppress Taiwan and attempt to severe its links with the international community. China’s maneuvers will do nothing to undermine Taiwan’s status as a sovereign and independent country. Its actions run counter to the global desire for democratic values and international order. The government of Taiwan reiterates that external threats of any kind will not weaken Taiwan’s determination to engage with the world. When faced with challenges, Taiwan will show even greater resolve to secure its rightful place in the international community. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/26 下午 03:06:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "4. President Lai delivers remarks via a prerecorded video at the celebration.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122154/2d5471ab-22ca-4baa-8cf3-06b29298e300.jpg);3. King Mswati III (fifth left), Minister Lin (fourth left), and heads of state and representatives of other countries attend a celebratory dinner for international dignitaries.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122154/e1b4e697-2c02-4f7e-9a17-9fc5af3074c1.jpg);2. King Mswati III and Minister Lin view a display of ICT products from the Taiwanese company Acer.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122154/936177f0-6ee0-4bfc-b16c-40b51dc2c633.jpg);1. Minister Lin (front right) and King Mswati III (front left) enter the ICC for its opening with heads of state and representatives of other African countries.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/272/122154/937b5f37-ccd8-41f0-b71d-51a9650e200b.jpg);", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122134", "title": "MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by China and Mozambique", "Text": "April 22, 2026
No.157
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims regarding Taiwan made in a joint statement between China and Mozambique on constructing a China-Mozambique community with a shared future, which was issued by China’s Foreign Ministry on April 21.
MOFA condemns China for once again taking advantage of an interaction with another country to try to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty through absurd declarations, such as that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, and neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. This is an undeniable objective fact and the status quo of the Taiwan Strait. No statements that denigrate Taiwan’s sovereign status can change this reality.
MOFA once again strongly urges the international community to recognize China’s long-term use of economic coercion and incentives to influence other governments’ sovereign decisions. Beijing’s actions not only aim to suppress Taiwan but also constitute a grave challenge to democracy and the rule of law worldwide.
MOFA reiterates that Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with all like-minded countries and defend the front line of democracy. No type of economic coercion or diplomatic intimidation will prevent the Republic of China (Taiwan) from upholding its existing position, actively integrating with the world, and demonstrating national resilience. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/22 下午 08:16:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122135", "title": "MOFA strongly condemns Chinese government’s absurd remarks with regard to suppression of Taiwan’s sovereign status and diplomatic activities", "Text": "April 22, 2026
No. 156
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns and denounces China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Taiwan Affairs Office for separately issuing absurd remarks on April 22 denigrating Taiwan’s sovereign status in connection with the postponement of President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign, independent nation. Neither it nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other. Taiwan has a legitimate right to engage in international affairs and contribute to the international community through associated activities. No nation has the right to obstruct or deny this, and no number of unilateral pronouncements can change the objective facts.
In the mid-1980s, Taiwan started a process of political liberalization and democratization, culminating in its first direct presidential election in 1996. Since then, representatives of the executive and legislative branches of the ROC (Taiwan) government have been elected by the people of Taiwan, making it the only legitimate authority to effectively govern and represent Taiwan externally. This also established the status quo of the ROC (Taiwan) and the PRC existing on an equal footing, with neither being subordinate to the other.
Beijing’s so-called “one China principle” is not, in fact, accepted by the world’s major nations. In reality, China’s deceitful assertion that its one-sided claim constitutes the consensus is an attempt to mislead international public opinion.
MOFA stresses that threats or coercion of any form will not alter Taiwan’s resolve to connect with the world, and that any malicious obstruction will not overturn Taiwan’s firm desire to engage internationally.
In the face of authoritarian China’s intimidation and contemptible behavior, which violates Taiwan’s sovereignty and undermines regional peace and stability and cross-strait relations, MOFA urges the international community to recognize the true nature of China’s hegemonic tactics and condemn them in unison. It also calls for continued support for democratic Taiwan’s international engagement so that Taiwan can contribute to the international community. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/22 下午 07:16:00", "Data Source": "Department of Policy Planning", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122128", "title": "MOFA strongly refutes statements by Seychelles and Madagascar regarding withdrawal of overflight permits for President Lai’s aircraft", "Text": "April 22, 2026
No.155
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes statements made by the Foreign Ministries of Seychelles and Madagascar to justify their decision to withdraw overflight permits for the chartered plane of President Lai Ching-te, who was scheduled to travel to the Kingdom of Eswatini on April 22.
Seychelles and Madagascar respectively stated that they did not recognize Taiwan’s sovereignty and held to the “one China principle.” The two countries thereby acquiesced to China’s distorted narrative, which challenges international norms and jeopardizes aviation safety. Their statements fully demonstrate that China was behind the incident.
MOFA condemns China in the strongest possible terms for blatantly interfering in routine international civil aviation operations through political pressure and for politicizing and weaponizing flight information regions.
President Lai Ching-te had been scheduled to lead a delegation to Eswatini, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan in Africa, at the invitation of King Mswati III to attend celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the king’s accession to the throne and his 58th birthday. However, the trip could not proceed as planned after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar suddenly and without warning withdrew overflight permits for the president’s chartered plane.
MOFA solemnly calls on the international community to pay due attention to China’s long-standing use of economic coercion to force other countries to reverse sovereign decisions. As well as undermining international peace and order, China is overtly interfering in the internal affairs of other nations. Its actions not only threaten Taiwan but also pose a major and far-reaching challenge to the global democratic order and the international rule of law.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign, independent nation. Neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. No pronouncement attempting to undermine Taiwan’s sovereign status can alter international recognition of the objective status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
As a sovereign state, the ROC (Taiwan) has the right to engage with the international community. This right cannot be denied or obstructed by any country. Taiwan thanks Eswatini and other diplomatic allies and like-minded nations for their assistance with mediation efforts in this matter.
Taiwan will continue to deepen collaboration with like-minded nations, uphold democratic values, and further expand its international participation in a pragmatic and steady manner. In the face of external pressure, the country remains unwavering in its commitment to bringing Taiwan to the world and the world to Taiwan. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/22 上午 09:52:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122108", "title": "MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by foreign ministers of China and Namibia", "Text": "April 18, 2026
No. 151
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims made in the joint press statement between the foreign ministers of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Namibia issued by the PRC Foreign Ministry on April 17, including that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China’s territory.
MOFA condemns and protests the PRC’s continuing efforts to enlist other countries in spreading falsehoods in the international community aimed at denigrating Taiwan’s sovereignty.
MOFA solemnly calls on the international community to recognize China’s long-term practice of incorporating wording in official statements with other countries to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and create the false impression of an international consensus on the matter. This sort of habitual political suppression not only disregards the international status quo but also highlights the autocratic nature of China’s approach in disrupting regional stability and peace.
Furthermore, MOFA reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the PRC is subordinate to the other, that the PRC has never governed Taiwan, and that no country can change internationally recognized facts through unilateral statements or distorted narratives.
Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan, and only they can decide Taiwan’s future. All countries should respect the reality of the international situation and reject China’s unilateral political manipulation. They should uphold their right to engage in regular interactions and exchanges with Taiwan. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/18 下午 06:04:00", "Data Source": "Department of West Asian and African Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122114", "title": "MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by China and Vietnam", "Text": "April 17, 2026
No. 150
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims regarding Taiwan made in a joint statement released by China and Vietnam on April 15, including that Taiwan was an inseparable part of Chinese territory.
The joint statement, on deepening the two countries’ comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, was issued following a meeting on the same day between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam.
MOFA solemnly reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a free and democratic nation, and that neither it nor the autocratic People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other. These are long-standing and widely recognized objective facts in the international community, which also constitute the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
The PRC has never ruled Taiwan, and Taiwan is certainly not part of the PRC. Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan has the right to represent the people of Taiwan in the international arena, including the United Nations system. China and countries echoing its claims have no right to comment on such matters.
MOFA strongly condemns the Chinese government’s repeated efforts to issue false narratives to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and mislead the international community at its meetings with leaders of other countries. Vietnam and China jointly issued a statement unfriendly to Taiwan in August 2024. Following that, Taiwan and Vietnam made efforts to stabilize bilateral relations. However, Vietnam has once again aligned with China in issuing a statement to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty. MOFA has expressed deep regret and dissatisfaction to the government of Vietnam.
MOFA once again calls on related countries to refrain from ignoring historical facts and to take into account China’s totalitarian and autocratic nature so as to avoid echoing Chinese claims that distort the truth, undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty, or seek to justify authoritarian expansionism. The international community should work together to prevent the instability and the risk of conflict that arise from such claims.
Taiwan will continue to defend the values of freedom and democracy and strengthen cooperation with its partners in the democratic camp to jointly curb authoritarian expansionism, safeguard cross-strait peace and security, and maintain freedom, openness, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/17 下午 02:28:00", "Data Source": "Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122109", "title": "ROC (Taiwan) government expresses deepest condolences on passing of former Marshall Islands President Kabua", "Text": "April 17, 2026
No. 149
On behalf of the government and people of the ROC (Taiwan), Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung conveys his deepest sympathies to the Republic of the Marshall Islands—a Pacific ally of Taiwan—on the loss of Senator and former President David Kabua. He passed away on April 8 in Honolulu, Hawaii, aged 74. Minister Lin also promptly sent a letter of condolence to his widow, Mrs. Ginger Kabua.
Former President Kabua was a staunch supporter of Taiwan-Marshall Islands diplomatic ties. He actively advocated Taiwan’s international participation and visited Taiwan on numerous occasions, demonstrating his steadfast and abiding friendship. He was also a figure of great distinction and prestige in the Marshall Islands. While his passing is a profound loss, the legacy of his character and his contributions to Taiwan and the Marshall Islands will endure. (E)
April 16, 2026
No. 147
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent nation and that neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. Foreign visits by Taiwan’s president are a common occurrence and align with international practices. China has no right to comment on such matters. President Lai Ching-te is the democratically elected head of state of the ROC (Taiwan), making it even more inappropriate for China to maliciously disparage his overseas travel.
Taiwan has the right to freely choose to engage and develop ties with other countries. It will not accept any interference or suppression from other countries for any reason, nor will it succumb to intimidation and impose limits on its own international engagement. Despite the expansionism and intensifying coercion of authoritarian governments, Taiwan will not cower. Instead, it will continue to confidently interact with the world.
China has fiercely and relentlessly tried to diplomatically isolate Taiwan and undermine Taiwan’s international legal personality. This has not only impeded the positive development of cross-strait relations but also undermined the interests of the people of Taiwan. MOFA urges Beijing to immediately cease engaging in such actions, causing trouble in the international community, and sabotaging cross-strait relations. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/16 下午 06:00:00", "Data Source": "Department of Policy Planning", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122089", "title": "MOFA solemnly refutes claims regarding Taiwan’s international participation made in meeting between KMT and CCP leaders", "Text": "April 10, 2026
No. 141
Chair of the Kuomintang (KMT) Cheng Li-wun met with General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Xi Jinping on April 10. Following the meeting, Chair Cheng stated that Taiwan had previously participated in several international organizations under the “1992 consensus.” She also said that after mutual political trust had been restored, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait should take steps to facilitate Taiwan’s return to or participation in international organizations and regional economic integration mechanisms. She further added that General Secretary Xi had responded very positively to her remark.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent nation and that neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. China has no right to comment on or obstruct Taiwan’s right to participate in such international organizations as the United Nations. Taiwan’s participation in international organizations is a legitimate and legal right grounded in its sovereignty, and should not be predicated on the prior consent of or political preconditions set by China.
The Beijing authorities have long maliciously misrepresented United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 on the international stage, sought to entirely block Taiwan’s participation in international affairs, and frequently threatened Taiwan’s sovereignty, as well as the lives and rights of its people, with the use of military force. In addition, China has inappropriately obtained leadership positions in several international organizations through bribery and deception, thereby unjustly excluding Taiwan’s participation and changing the rules-based international order.
MOFA strongly refutes the idea that the rights of the Taiwanese people are something to be granted or withheld by the Beijing authorities as they please. China aims to deceive Taiwan’s society into following its preconditions. It uses Taiwan’s international participation as leverage while gradually eroding Taiwan’s sovereignty and diplomatic space.
Taiwan is a democratic nation, and MOFA respects the fact that domestic political parties engage in cross-strait exchanges in accordance with the law. However, such interactions should not be conducted at the expense of Taiwan’s sovereignty, security, and democracy. The people of Taiwan should remain aware of the malicious nature of Beijing’s long-standing obstruction of Taiwan’s participation in international affairs, as well as its veiled attempt to circumvent the government empowered by the people of Taiwan, harm Taiwan’s sovereignty, and undermine the people’s long-term interests.
In line with the policy framework of integrated diplomacy, MOFA will continue to actively promote Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and multilateral mechanisms. MOFA also urges other countries to further support Taiwan’s participation in global endeavors based on shared values and common interests. Taiwan is dedicated to being a force for good in maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the world. Taiwan will remain unwavering in upholding this commitment regardless of any pressure it may face. (E)
April 10, 2026
No.138
At the invitation of the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands—one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific—Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, serving as special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, led a trade and investment delegation to the Marshall Islands from April 7 to 9. The visit advanced the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project in the Marshall Islands and deepened the staunch diplomatic relations between the two countries.
During his stay, Special Envoy Lin met with Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine, Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase, Council of Iroij Chairman Lanny Kabua, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kalani Kaneko, Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce Anthony Muller, and other ministers and traditional leaders. Special Envoy Lin also laid a wreath and paid his respects at the final resting place of Amata Kabua, founding father and former president of the Marshall Islands.
In addition to being hosted at a welcome banquet by President Heine, Special Envoy Lin was warmly received by cabinet officials, members of the Nitijela, and prominent figures from a wide range of sectors, underscoring the great importance that the Marshall Islands attached to the delegation.
Special Envoy Lin attended the first preparatory consultation for the Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic cooperation agreement on April 8. Both sides engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on broadening cooperation in the economy, trade, and investment. A Marshall Islands trade and investment promotion seminar was held the same day. At the seminar, Special Envoy Lin announced that Taiwan would continue to help women in the Marshall Islands create a more favorable entrepreneurial environment and strengthen women’s empowerment.
While hosting a banquet that evening, Special Envoy Lin joined Minister Kaneko in signing a letter of intent on the establishment of a Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic and resilience fund. The fund aims to establish a credit guarantee mechanism to assist local enterprises in expanding their markets.
During the trip, Special Envoy Lin and delegation members from various industries visited Pacific International, Inc. dock facilities, the state-owned Tobolar Copra Processing Authority, and islands near the capital of Majuro to explore projects with investment potential related to tourism, fisheries, and food processing.
He also presided over the commemorative plaque unveiling ceremony for the Jenrok Sports Complex, which was constructed with assistance from the Taiwan government for the Micronesian Games. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) drone diplomacy task force specially arranged for Taiwan-made drones to release celebratory ephemera from the air, symbolizing the commitment and determination of both nations to further their cooperative partnership. The atmosphere at the event was cheerful and there were enthusiastic rounds of applause.
Special Envoy Lin stated that to demonstrate Taiwan’s resolve in cultivating economic and trade ties with diplomatic allies through public-private partnerships, MOFA encourages private enterprises to invest in diplomatic allies through a strategy of larger enterprises leading smaller ones, public-private collaboration, combining tangible and intangible assets, and advancing foreign engagement through domestic business models.
Moving forward, Taiwan will accelerate the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project in line with integrated diplomacy, facilitating development in the Marshall Islands in such domains as health care, agriculture, education, sports, clean energy, and sustainable tourism. Taiwan will also continue working with like-minded countries to safeguard regional peace and stability and bolster economic resilience across the Pacific. (E)
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No. 132
At the invitation of the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands—one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific—Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, serving as special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, is leading a trade and investment delegation to the Marshall Islands from April 7 to 9.
The delegation includes Hu Chi-chuan, Deputy Director General of the International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs; Tsai Shu-chen, Deputy Director General of the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare; Shyy Li-jun, Deputy Secretary General of the International Cooperation and Development Fund; and members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs drone diplomacy task force. The delegation also comprises over 60 representatives from Taiwan’s fisheries, shipping, cold-chain logistics, medical devices, food processing, clean energy, and ICT industries.
The delegation aims to leverage public-private partnerships and a model of larger enterprises leading smaller ones to match more Taiwanese businesses with investment opportunities in the Marshall Islands and thereby advance the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project.
Furthermore, to implement the Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic cooperation agreement, which entered into force on January 15, 2025, the first preparatory consultation for the agreement and a Marshall Islands investment opportunities briefing will be held, opening a new chapter in the expansion of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
During his stay, Special Envoy Lin will meet with Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine, Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kalani Kaneko, other prominent political figures, and traditional leaders. The trip will also include visits to important sites of bilateral cooperation projects, such as the Majuro Track and Field Stadium (Micronesian Games host venue), the Majuro Hospital AI and Telemedicine Center, and a poultry farm. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/7 下午 12:03:00", "Data Source": "Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122045", "title": "MOFA welcomes US congressional delegation led by Chairman Nunn of the RSC National Security Task Force", "Text": "April 6, 2026
No. 128
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung extends a sincere welcome to the US congressional delegation led by Zach Nunn (R-IA), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) National Security Task Force of the US House of Representatives. Noting that the delegation’s visit, which runs from April 5 to 11, coincides with the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, Minister Lin thanks the US Congress for its long-standing, concrete support of Taiwan.
The delegation also includes Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), and Jefferson Shreve (R-IN). During their stay, they will meet with President Lai Ching-te and high-level government officials to exchange views on such issues as Taiwan-US relations, regional security, economic and trade cooperation, and the situation across the Taiwan Strait.
The RSC is the largest conservative caucus in the US House of Representatives. The National Security Task Force, responsible for national security policy issues within the RSC, focuses on the core principle of peace through strength to address national security challenges posed by countries such as China, Russia, and Iran.
Chairman Nunn has long paid close attention to Taiwan-US security cooperation and economic exchanges. Last year, together with bipartisan members of Congress, he co-introduced Taiwan-friendly legislation, including the Fortifying US Markets From Chinese Military Aggression Act and the US-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act, demonstrating his firm stance on promoting bilateral cooperation and countering threats from China.
Minister Lin states that Taiwan and the United States are important economic and trade partners steadily deepening cooperation in such domains as security, technology, and supply chain resilience. Building on this solid foundation, Taiwan will continue to advance its mutually beneficial partnership with the United States and work hand in hand with the United States and other like-minded countries to jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/4/6 下午 03:42:00", "Data Source": "Department of North American Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=122001", "title": "MOFA welcomes Australian and German defense ministers’ joint statement supporting cross-strait peace and stability", "Text": "March 28, 2026
No. 117
Following the Australia-Germany defense ministers’ meeting on March 26, the two countries issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposing unilateral actions that alter the status quo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes and affirms this statement.
Taiwan, Australia, and Germany are like-minded countries that share the common values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. The joint statement once again demonstrates that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, and the Indo-Pacific region has become an international consensus. Taiwan will continue to work with like-minded countries to safeguard the rules-based international order and jointly promote democracy, peace, and prosperity in the region. (E)
", "Date": "2026/3/28 下午 04:32:00", "Data Source": "Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=121978", "title": "Foreign Minister Lin thanks US Congress members and other parliamentarians for support following Taiwan’s compelled absence from WTO MC14", "Text": "March 27, 2026
No. 116
In response to host country Cameroon’s demeaning designation that compelled Taiwan to be absent from the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), members of the United States Congress from across the political spectrum and legislators from other nations have publicly spoken up for Taiwan’s international participation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses his sincere appreciation for these expressions of support.
Cochair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus Mario Díaz-Balart posted on X on March 23 that it was concerning that Cameroon prioritized China’s foreign policy machinations by undermining Taiwan’s status as a separate customs territory at the WTO. He noted that this was yet another example of Beijing’s coercive tactics to deny Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and that this had set a dangerous precedent. He then added that Taiwan was a vital economic and security partner of many countries, including the United States, and affirmed that the United States would continue to advocate for Taiwan’s international participation.
Separately, House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Ro Khanna issued a joint statement on March 25. The statement stressed that Cameroon’s decision to exclude Taiwan from the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference was another troubling example of China’s continued efforts to manipulate multilateral institutions.
They went on to state that Taiwan was a key trading partner of the United States and many countries around the world and that Taiwan’s forced absence from the WTO’s highest decision-making forum for the first time since its accession in 2001 would hamper WTO members’ collective ability to address challenges and chart the future of global trade. They emphasized that Taiwan was a full WTO member and that WTO conference host nations had a long-standing practice of recognizing Taiwan as a separate customs territory.
The statement further underscored that this was not an isolated incident but rather part of Beijing’s continued campaign to exert undue influence over international bodies and marginalize Taiwan. It said that the United States would continue to work with Taiwan and that Taiwan was a model democracy and an economic and technological powerhouse. It called on the WTO to stand up to China’s bullying and facilitate Taiwan’s participation in this Ministerial Conference.
Meanwhile, Eric Bothorel, former Chair of the French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group, shared related media coverage from Le Figaro and declared that Taiwan was not a province of China in a March 24 post on X.
Minister Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere appreciation for the support and advocacy of international partners. Taiwan will continue to work closely with like-minded WTO members to staunchly safeguard its rights and dignity. (E)
", "Date": "2026/3/27 下午 06:33:00", "Data Source": "Department of International Cooperation and Economic Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Post by Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL)(https://x.com/mariodb/status/2036178258753101936?s=46&t=7fIl7ZVEspfUu2r9ybXeVA);Statement by House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the C(https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-khanna-slam-china-s-interference-after-taiwan-blocked-from-wto-ministerial-conference);Post by Eric Bothorel, former Chair of the French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group(https://x.com/ebothorel/status/2036346227462205894?s=46&t=7fIl7ZVEspfUu2r9ybXeVA);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=121977", "title": "MOFA condemns Cameroon for error-riddled visa documents compelling Taiwan’s absence from WTO MC14 and thanks allies and like-minded partners for support", "Text": "March 26, 2026
No. 115
The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is scheduled to take place on March 26 in the Republic of Cameroon. As the host country, Cameroon applied a disparaging nationality designation to visas for the Taiwan delegation that wrongly implied Taiwan’s subordination to another WTO member. This constituted a blatant violation of relevant WTO regulations and a departure from the long-standing practice of previous host countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on March 20 lodged a formal protest and expressed to Cameroon and the WTO Secretariat its strong condemnation regarding this unacceptable political manipulation.
Only after Taiwan had lodged a formal protest did Cameroon begin to address Taiwan’s inherent right to participate under its proper designation and with full dignity. Cameroon proposed a visa exemption arrangement for the Taiwan delegation as a remedial measure, highlighting the reasonable and justified nature of Taiwan’s position.
However, the visa exemption documents issued by Cameroon were riddled with errors. Not only were the names of delegation members misspelled, but the members were also almost entirely misidentified as female. These inaccuracies underscore Cameroon’s gross administrative negligence and lack of good faith. And because Cameroon provided the documents in an untimely manner, the Taiwan delegation was unable to seek remediation. Further, such flawed documents could expose members of the Taiwan delegation to obstruction or undignified treatment upon arrival in Cameroon. Therefore, following a comprehensive assessment, Taiwan has made the difficult decision to withdraw from MC14.
MOFA reiterates that Taiwan acceded to the WTO pursuant to Article XII of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization as a separate customs territory possessing full autonomy and not subordinate to any other member. Since Taiwan’s first attendance at the WTO Ministerial Conference in 2001, all previous host countries have facilitated Taiwan’s participation in accordance with WTO regulations and established practices. This has included using the designation TAIWAN or TWN in the fields for nationality and place of birth and issuing invitation letters to enable visa-free entry for delegations from Taiwan.
MOFA expresses its sincere appreciation to the United States, Japan, other like-minded partners, and Taiwan’s diplomatic allies for their concern regarding this matter and for their mediation and coordination efforts.
MOFA solemnly states that Taiwan will call on future hosts of WTO Ministerial Conferences to provide formal assurances that similar incidents undermining the equal rights of members will not recur. Taiwan also urges WTO members to jointly uphold the inviolable right to equality. As a steadfast supporter of multilateralism, Taiwan will continue to work with other WTO members to safeguard the WTO-centered rules-based international economic and trade order. (E)
", "Date": "2026/3/26 下午 06:29:00", "Data Source": "Department of International Cooperation and Economic Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=121964", "title": "MOFA strongly condemns and refutes Chinese Foreign Ministry’s false claims regarding Taiwan’s participation in WTO", "Text": "March 25, 2026
No. 114
At a press conference on March 24, the Chinese Foreign Ministry attempted to mislead the international community and suppress Taiwan’s international participation by erroneously claiming that the so-called “one China principle” was a political prerequisite for Taiwan’s participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses its strongest condemnation and categorically refutes this blatantly false and distorted narrative.
In accordance with Article XII of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, Taiwan acceded to the WTO as a fully autonomous separate customs territory not subordinate to any other member. As such, Taiwan enjoys equal and complete rights under the WTO framework. There is absolutely no basis for China’s fallacious unilateral claim that Taiwan’s membership is predicated on the so-called “one China principle” as a political prerequisite.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country; that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other; and that the PRC has never governed Taiwan. These objective facts are the internationally recognized status quo. Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan can represent the 23 million people of Taiwan in multilateral organizations and at international events. (E)
", "Date": "2026/3/25 上午 11:48:00", "Data Source": "Department of North American Affairs", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&s=121967", "title": "MOFA thanks US Congress for publicly affirming 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election", "Text": "March 24, 2026
No. 111
A cross-party group of US senators on March 23 cosponsored a resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election and reiterating support for US policy toward Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. The group included Senators Tammy Duckworth, John Curtis, and Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower.
The resolution states that Taiwan has demonstrated the strength of its democratic system through multiple peaceful transfers of political power, that the people of Taiwan have shown resilience and steadfast commitment to democratic values despite China’s ongoing coercion and threats, and that Taiwan has set an example for the Pacific and the world.
It also emphasizes that Taiwan’s democracy is a great strategic strength for the free world and a key component of strong and enduring Taiwan-US relations; that Taiwan’s democracy and respect for the rule of law contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region; and that the US Senate is committed to supporting Taiwan’s self-defense and the liberty of its people.
The resolution was cosponsored by numerous other members of both parties, namely, Ted Cruz, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Pete Ricketts, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations’ Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy; Rick Scott, Chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower; and Senators Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, Michael Bennet, John Fetterman, and Jacky Rosen.
The US Congress previously introduced a resolution on the eve of Taiwan’s presidential election in 2024 affirming Taiwan’s democratic achievements. The Senate’s further public display of support for Taiwan’s democratic society on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election is highly significant.
On the same day, many other prominent cross-party members of the US Congress publicly expressed congratulations on this important milestone in Taiwan’s democracy, including Jim Risch, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Roger Wicker, Chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Forces; and Ami Bera and Mario Diaz-Balart, Cochairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung appreciates the US Congress once again affirming Taiwan’s democratic achievements and thanks the United States for its long-standing, bipartisan support of Taiwan’s democracy, freedom, and security through concrete actions.
As Taiwan marks this noteworthy anniversary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to cooperate with the United States and other global democratic partners and welcomes the international community’s ongoing support for democratic Taiwan through concrete actions as part of efforts to jointly promote regional peace, stability, and prosperity. (E)
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No. 112
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Taipei Mission in Korea continue to express their profound concerns and engage in dialogue and negotiations with South Korea regarding the inappropriate designation for Taiwan in the previous departure place and next destination fields in South Korea’s electronic entry system. MOFA publicly calls on South Korea to respond to this matter by March 31.
MOFA states that if South Korea fails to provide a positive response by the specified date, the country’s English designation in the drop-down menus for the place of birth and place of residence fields on the Taiwan Arrival Card will be changed from Korea, Republic of to KOREA (SOUTH) effective April 1. This will be done in accordance with Taiwan’s firm position of safeguarding national dignity and upholding the principle of reciprocity.
MOFA emphasizes that the peoples of Taiwan and South Korea have long enjoyed close and friendly interactions in such domains as the economy, trade, culture, tourism, and personnel exchanges. Taiwan greatly values this hard-won friendship and, on the basis of mutual respect and reciprocity, hopes that South Korea will take Taiwan’s request seriously and promptly rectify the situation to maintain the positive development of bilateral relations. (E)
No. 109
March 21, 2026
US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz appeared before the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs of the House Committee on Appropriations on March 20 to testify during a field hearing on accountability and reform at the United Nations (UN) held at the US Mission to the UN in New York.
During the hearing, John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, asked Ambassador Waltz about how the United States was working with allies and partners to maintain transparency and the integrity of UN institutions and address the issue of these organizations being leveraged by countries such as China and Russia for their own geopolitical agendas. In response, Ambassador Waltz stated that continual support of Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations was a key part of the charge of the US Mission to the UN.
Ambassador Waltz also stressed that Taiwan’s expertise and resources, particularly in technology, were of substantive benefit to the world in addressing some of the world’s most critical challenges and that the United States would not advocate for partners that do not share the same view on the value of freedom. He further pointed out that, for example, the United States opposed China’s intentional misuse and mischaracterization of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758, which was part of China’s broader efforts to isolate Taiwan from the international community, adding that the United States had forcefully pushed back against China’s attempts and that he hoped this would be effective.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely thanks Ambassador Waltz for publicly restating US support for Taiwan’s international participation and opposing China’s attempts to keep Taiwan out through its mischaracterization of UNGA Resolution 2758. He points out that staunch US support for Taiwan demonstrates that Taiwan is a responsible, capable, and key partner of the world’s nations and that the international community cannot condone political distortions by any country aimed at the exclusion of a democratic partner capable of contributing to the world.
The United States, he continued, is firmly committed to maintaining Taiwan’s right to connect with the world, which further showcases Taiwan’s expertise in health care, disease prevention, digital technology, and supply chain resilience, and the importance of maintaining Taiwan’s ability to use its experiences for the betterment of the international community. Only by allowing Taiwan to truly engage with the world can the world benefit from Taiwan. This is the consensus and sincere desire of many democratic countries.
Minister Lin once again reiterates that UNGA Resolution 2758 addresses China’s representation in the UN, not Taiwan’s sovereignty. The resolution makes no mention of Taiwan. Therefore, no country can cite the resolution as a reason for precluding Taiwan’s participation in the UN system or other international organizations.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is an independent and sovereign country. Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan. The People’s Republic of China has never governed Taiwan, and the international community overwhelmingly recognizes that neither side is subordinate to the other. These objective facts reflect the status quo, and Taiwanese society has a strong common understanding of these issues. Only Taiwan’s democratically elected government can represent the 23 million people of Taiwan in the UN system and in multilateral mechanisms.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges the international community to continue taking concrete action to oppose China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758 and the inappropriate linkage between this misrepresentation and the “one China principle.” The international community should collectively refute China’s attempts to claim that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter so as to prevent China from establishing a so-called legal basis for a possible future armed invasion of Taiwan. As a force for good, Taiwan will continue to work for its international participation, contribute to the international community, and jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and in the Indo-Pacific region. (E)
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No. 101
Taiwan has been compelled to be absent from the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the Republic of Cameroon, the host country, sought to issue visas to members of the Taiwan delegation using improper and unacceptable nomenclature for the nationality designation.
This will mark the first time that Taiwan has not attended a Ministerial Conference since it acceded to the WTO at the fourth Ministerial Conference in 2001. Cameroon’s subservience to China and disregard for the long-standing practice of host members respecting Taiwan’s status as a member not subordinate to any other member has severely infringed on Taiwan’s right to equal participation in the WTO. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses its condemnation in the strongest possible terms.
The Ministerial Conference is the WTO’s highest decision-making body and is held biennially. The 14th session is scheduled to take place from March 26 to 29 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This would have marked the 11th delegation from Taiwan to attend since Taiwan first participated in 2001.
In accordance with established precedent, the Taiwan delegation was to have been led by Minister without Portfolio and Chief Trade Representative Yang Jen-ni. However, the pre-enrolment notification issued by Cameroon to Taiwan prior to the delegation’s departure erroneously designated Taiwan as Taiwan, Province of China, seriously demeaning Taiwan’s status.
MOFA notes that Taiwan acceded to the WTO as a separate customs territory and that it is not subordinate to any other member. Cameroon’s designation is clearly inconsistent with Taiwan’s membership status and standing under the WTO framework. Despite repeated efforts by Taiwan’s Permanent Mission to the WTO to engage the WTO Secretariat and director-general, as well as active assistance from other members—including the United States, Japan, and diplomatic allies of Taiwan—Cameroon failed to uphold its responsibilities as this year’s host, insisting instead that its improper visa designation for Taiwan was a matter of its foreign policy. By prioritizing bilateral policy considerations over the collective interests of the WTO as a multilateral organization, Cameroon not only violated long-standing conventions regarding entry and visa procedures for delegation members from Taiwan, it also neglected to provide Taiwan with the fair, impartial, and reasonable treatment that Taiwan is entitled to as a WTO member. Furthermore, Cameroon ignored the flexible solutions proposed by Taiwan. MOFA reiterates its strongest possible condemnation of Cameroon.
MOFA notes that Taiwan, as a responsible member of the WTO, has lodged a formal protest with the WTO Secretariat and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cameroon. In addition, Taiwan is calling for future hosts of WTO Ministerial Conferences to provide formal assurances that similar incidents undermining the equal rights of members will not recur. MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan will continue to maintain close coordination with like-minded members to jointly protect the rules-based international economic and trade order and safeguard Taiwan’s rights and dignity. (E)
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No. 094
Following the third Australia-New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (ANZMIN 2+2) on March 17, the two countries issued a joint statement reaffirming the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral action to change the status quo, and encouraging all parties to engage in dialogue rather than resorting to coercion or force. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes and affirms this statement.
Australia and New Zealand are both like-minded partners of Taiwan, sharing such common values as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. Maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait and stability in the Indo-Pacific has become an international consensus. Taiwan will continue to work hand in hand with like-minded countries to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order and promote democracy, peace, and prosperity in the region. (E)
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