June 5, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) once again reiterates that future negotiations on the demarcation of maritime boundaries between Japan and the Philippines and any associated outcomes would have no effect on the sovereign rights enjoyed by Taiwan in accordance with international law and the law of the sea, and would not impact the implementation of fishing agreements between Taiwan and Japan or Taiwan and the Philippines. This has been publicly confirmed by the relevant countries and is substantiated by the fact that, based on the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties and international juridical precedent, the legal validity of bilateral treaties or agreements applies only to their signatories.
To protect Taiwan’s sovereignty and sovereign rights in its surrounding waters, MOFA has instructed relevant overseas missions to pay close attention to matters pertaining to the negotiations and any associated developments. It has also conveyed Taiwan’s concerns through relevant channels. It is understood that at present, Japan and the Philippines have not set out a concrete timeline for negotiations.
In commentary regarding MOFA’s actions, several media and political figures have cited media reports alleging that Japan turned down a proposal by Taiwan to take part in negotiations on the demarcation of boundaries. MOFA solemnly clarifies that Taiwan has not approached Japan or the Philippines with a request to join their bilateral negotiations on the demarcation of boundaries. The headlines and content of the relevant reports are clearly inconsistent with the facts.
MOFA urges all parties to look at associated issues with a rational eye and refrain from causing misunderstandings because of one-sided information.
In recent years, China has continued to employ multiple tactics—including legal, propaganda, and maritime law enforcement operations—in a bid to expand its maritime claims and undermine regional stability. The government of Taiwan firmly opposes this and will staunchly defend Taiwan’s national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
MOFA will pay close attention to the situation and to associated developments. In coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, it will maintain close communication with Japan and the Philippines through existing bilateral mechanisms and dialogue channels, taking concrete actions to preserve Taiwan’s maritime rights and interests and the security and operational rights and interests of Taiwan’s fishers.
June 3, 2026
In response to the recent announcement by Japan and the Philippines that they would launch formal negotiations to delimit maritime boundaries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has instructed Taiwan’s representative offices in Japan and the Philippines to respectively verify details with both governments. Taiwan seeks confirmation that the future negotiation process and outcomes of relevant agreements between the two countries will not affect the sovereign rights afforded to Taiwan in accordance with international law and the law of the sea. Taiwan also seeks assurances that such negotiations will not affect the implementation of existing mechanisms, including the Taiwan-Japan Fisheries Agreement and the Agreement Concerning the Facilitation of Cooperation on Law Enforcement in Fisheries Matters concluded by Taiwan and the Philippines.
Taiwan firmly reiterates to both Japan and the Philippines that the Republic of China (Taiwan) enjoys indisputable sovereignty over its territory and related waters and that its sovereign rights under international law and the law of the sea cannot be questioned. Given the high degree of overlap between the area to be negotiated by Japan and the Philippines and Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone off its east coast, Taiwan again calls on both nations to take this fact into account, fully consider Taiwan’s rights and interests, and consult with Taiwan on relevant issues.
Regarding the false claims on this matter made by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 2 concerning Taiwan’s sovereignty, MOFA reaffirms that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. China has no right to comment on Taiwan’s policies or position regarding the Japan-Philippines exclusive economic zone delimitation negotiations, much less speak on behalf of Taiwan.
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan has always steadfastly safeguarded its national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. MOFA condemns China’s malicious manipulation of the so-called “one China principle” in this matter to mislead the international community and create the false impression that China has sovereignty over Taiwan and jurisdiction over Taiwan’s relevant waters. Further, Taiwan will not tolerate China’s attempts to undermine regional peace and stability under the pretext of “maritime law enforcement” and through military power projection.
MOFA will continue to closely monitor relevant developments and maintain communication with Japan and the Philippines to ensure that Taiwan’s maritime rights and interests and those of its fishers are fully protected.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes assertions made on May 29 by the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on maritime boundaries between the two countries. The spokesperson said that these negotiations would cover maritime territory of Taiwan and claimed that China enjoyed sovereign rights over such territory in accordance with its domestic laws. MOFA reiterates that China has no right to comment on the territory and appertaining waters of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
In a joint statement issued after their May 28 summit, Japan and the Philippines announced that they had decided to launch formal negotiations to delimit the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf between the two countries in accordance with international law, in particular the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
MOFA commends Japan and the Philippines for working to resolve maritime differences through peaceful dialogue and based on respect for international law. This is in line with Taiwan’s consistent approach on such matters. Taiwan looks forward to cooperating with Japan and the Philippines to jointly make concrete contributions to regional peace and stability and the preservation of marine ecology.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) has consistently held to the principle of shelving disputes and seeking joint development with regard to settling maritime disputes. Taiwan is willing to work with Japan and the Philippines on the basis of respective bilateral fisheries agreements to advance discussions on sharing maritime resources, maintaining the maritime security of the Indo-Pacific region, and ensuring the sustainable development of marine ecosystems.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes the transit of HMCS Charlottetown, a Halifax-class frigate of the Royal Canadian Navy, through the Taiwan Strait from May 22 to 23 and commends Canada for taking concrete action to uphold freedom, peace, and openness in the Indo-Pacific region and demonstrate its firm stance that the Taiwan Strait is indeed international waters.
The passage of HMCS Charlottetown marked the first time a Canadian warship had transited the Taiwan Strait this year and the eighth time since Canada published its Indo-Pacific Strategy in November 2022.
The government of Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and deepen exchanges and cooperation with democratic partners to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order and maintain peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung commends and welcomes the joint statement issued following a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. in Tokyo on the evening of May 28.
The statement emphasized the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encouraged a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through dialogue. It marked the first time that the leaders of Japan and the Philippines used a joint statement to express their keen attention to Taiwan Strait issues, showing that safeguarding Taiwan Strait peace and stability is a matter of common consensus among the international community.
In addition to expressing serious concern over the situation in the East and South China Seas and strong opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion, the joint statement announced that Japan and the Philippines, as maritime democracies, would elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and further deepen cooperation in such areas as security, maritime affairs, economic development, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience.
Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are crucial to security and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region. As it pursues integrated diplomacy, Taiwan will continue to deepen collaboration with like-minded nations in all areas, working together to uphold the rules-based international order and jointly advance democracy, peace, and prosperous development throughout the Indo-Pacific.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung warmly welcomes a recommendation adopted by the European Parliament on May 20 that reiterates support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, expresses concern over the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, and opposes any unilateral change to the status quo by coercion or force.
The text is a recommendation on the European Union’s position on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the European Council, European Commission, and vice president of the European Commission and high representative of the EU for foreign affairs and security policy. It is a further concrete demonstration of support by the European Parliament for Taiwan’s international engagement and for the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The recommendation highlights the European Parliament’s 2024 resolution on the misinterpretation of UNGA Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan. It underlines that UNGA Resolution 2758 neither determines the sovereignty of Taiwan nor mentions Taiwan, and cannot be used to exclude Taiwan from the international system. It urges the EU to step up support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations for the benefit of the international community.
The adopted text recommends that the EU engage in diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea and oppose any unilateral change to the status quo by coercion or force. It encourages the EU to work more closely with like-minded partners to reinforce stability and security in the region around the Taiwan Strait and strengthen deterrence against coercive or military actions. It also urges further endeavors to defend the principle of the prohibition of the use of force codified in the UN Charter. Moreover, the recommendation calls for the UN to grant access to its events to activists, civil society representatives, and journalists holding Taiwan passports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks the European Parliament for continuing to advocate for Taiwan’s international participation. Taiwan will further strengthen coordination with the EU and other like-minded partners to jointly uphold the rules-based international order and defend the values of democracy, freedom, and human rights. It will continue to actively contribute to the international community and strive for peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and around the world.
May 16, 2026
We note that the United States has repeatedly stressed that its long-standing policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged. This position has been reaffirmed by President Donald Trump.
Our position is clear: Taiwan will continue to contribute to regional peace and stability. We are determined to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. This has consistently been the stance of President Lai Ching-te and the firm commitment of the 23 million people of Taiwan. It is self-evident that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign democratic country. Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan. The government of Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the United States, maintain peace through strength, and ensure that the security and stability of the Taiwan Strait are not threatened or undermined. This serves the shared interests of Taiwan, the United States, and democracies around the world.
China’s military threat remains the primary source of regional instability, driving countries in the first island chain to strengthen their defense capabilities in coordination with the United States. US arms sales to Taiwan are both part of US security commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act and a key element of collective deterrence against regional threats. We are grateful for President Trump’s continued support for cross-strait security since his first term, including announcements of weapons sales that have reached record highs. Taiwan-US cooperation has always been demonstrated through concrete actions and we look forward to the United States continuing to fulfill its commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act. Taiwan will further work with the United States and other democratic partners worldwide to address the risks that authoritarian regimes pose to geopolitical security and global order and stability.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has noted US President Donald Trump’s media interview and comments aboard Air Force One regarding Taiwan.
It is readily apparent that since the Trump administration assumed office, President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other high-level officials have reiterated on numerous occasions that the long-standing and consistent policy of the United States regarding Taiwan remains unchanged. They have also emphasized the importance that the United States attaches to regional peace and stability and to maintaining the status quo. To date, the Trump administration has approved two arms sales to Taiwan and continues to work with Taiwan and regional partners to jointly safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent democratic country. It is widely acknowledged that military threats from China are the only source of regional instability. China has engaged in relentless and substantial military expansionism and attempted to project power globally. People’s Liberation Army aircraft and vessels frequently conduct exercises around the Taiwan Strait—including a variety of gray-zone and military harassment tactics. The key to preserving regional peace and stability is an effective, joint deterrence against Beijing, which is currently the greatest danger to regional peace and stability. Therefore, Taiwan’s primary and overriding mission is to strive to uphold the status quo and demonstrate its resolve for self-defense, protecting the freedom and democracy of its 23 million people and ensuring that cross-strait security and stability are not threatened or undermined.
US arms sales to Taiwan are not only an explicitly stated US security commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act, but they are also a joint deterrent against regional threats. Taiwan thanks President Trump for supporting security across the Taiwan Strait since his first term. The value of the most recently announced arms sale package was the highest ever. Close Taiwan-US cooperation has always been the cornerstone of cross-strait peace.
Taiwan is the most important nexus of defense in the first island chain and a key driver of global economic prosperity. Taiwan will continue to staunchly defend the regional status quo and bolster cooperation with the United States and other democratic partners worldwide to establish effective deterrent capabilities and collectively address the risks that authoritarian regimes pose to geopolitical security, the international order, and global stability.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) continues to pay close attention to interactions between the United States and China.
In an interview in Beijing on May 14 concerning the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized once again that the United States’ long-standing policy on Taiwan had remained unchanged across multiple presidential terms and administrations. He stressed that President Trump’s administration had continued to make arms sales to Taiwan since taking power and that arms sales had not featured prominently in discussions during the meeting. Mr. Rubio further reiterated that the United States opposed any change to the status quo by compulsion or force and emphasized that any disruption of regional stability would be detrimental to the United States, China, and the entire world.
MOFA also notes that Mr. Rubio pointed out that China’s objective in significantly expanding its military strength was not only to target Taiwan but to project power globally. To this day, People’s Liberation Army aircraft and vessels continue to operate around the Taiwan Strait and engage in various gray-zone harassment and military threats, showing the major risk that Beijing currently poses to regional peace and stability.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanks the United States for clarifying on numerous occasions that it supports and values Taiwan Strait peace and stability, and for reiterating once again that its policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged. As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and staunchly cooperate with the United States and all other freedom-loving democracies to jointly defend peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the region. (E)
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According to Chinese state media reports on the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Xi Jinping said that the Taiwan question was the most important issue in China-US relations, and that if not handled properly, there would be clashes and even conflicts between the two countries, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy. He further stated that safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait was the biggest common denominator between China and the United States.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs solemnly states that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China are subordinate to the other. China has no right to make any pronouncements on behalf of Taiwan on the international stage.
China has consistently engaged in various forms of gray-zone harassment and military threats in the East and South China Seas, the Taiwan Strait, and areas around Taiwan. Even as the leaders of the United States and China were meeting, the People’s Liberation Army continued to dispatch military aircraft and vessels in areas around the Taiwan Strait. China currently poses the only risk to regional peace and stability.
As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to closely cooperate with the United States and other like-minded countries to jointly maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and uphold freedom, openness, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) firmly refutes recent posts on internet forums that cited a report from the Times of Eswatini, which falsely claimed that Taiwan provided more than NT$24 billion in aid to Eswatini over three months and that it would recruit 1,000 migrant workers from Eswatini annually. This is a classic case of disinformation. The posts have no basis in fact and are not substantiated by any concrete evidence.
MOFA solemnly adds that such posts are deliberately created by individuals who aim to sow discord and spread discriminatory rhetoric, attempting to undermine Taiwan’s relations with its diplomatic allies and damage its international image. In response to the intentional dissemination of disinformation, MOFA will seek to hold those involved legally accountable and continue to collect evidence for use in investigation and prosecution by police authorities.
Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation projects are based on mutual trust and common interests. They are established through consultations between the two governments and tailored to Eswatini’s development needs. Taiwan’s cooperation projects with its diplomatic allies have consistently upheld the principles and spirit of capacity building and mutual assistance for mutual benefit, offering Eswatini access to Taiwan’s competitive industries and development experience and striving to improve the well-being of local people. Furthermore, all budget allocations are subject to strict oversight and review by the Legislative Yuan, with regular auditing mechanisms in place to ensure the efficiency and transparency of project implementation. MOFA urges the public not to believe unverified rumors.
Regarding Taiwan’s assistance with the industrial park project in Eswatini, the core objectives are to boost Eswatini’s economy and help Taiwan enterprises expand globally. Private sector investment is influenced by international trade and regional situations—making it highly variable—and actual implementation is subject to market conditions. The government merely plays a matchmaking and facilitation role. MOFA does not comment on unverified estimates of private investment.
MOFA emphasizes that migrant workers arriving in Taiwan from any country must meet the stringent medical and epidemic prevention standards of the competent authorities. Moreover, all labor cooperation between Taiwan and other countries prioritizes the protection of Taiwan’s national security and public health while also considering such factors as filling labor shortages in specific domestic industries and promoting bilateral professional and technical exchanges.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly denounces and protests the false claims regarding Taiwan in a press release issued by China’s Foreign Ministry on April 29 following a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong for the China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue. The seriously distorted content of the press release included erroneous statements that Australia “adheres to the one China policy” and “does not support ‘Taiwan independence.’”
MOFA condemns the Chinese government for continuing to invoke the names of other countries in statements that disregard internationally recognized objective facts and for repeatedly spreading false narratives that attempt to downgrade Taiwan’s sovereignty at international events.
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. No attempt by China to utilize spurious claims or rhetorical and military intimidation will change Taiwan’s steadfast commitment to freedom and democracy. No nation has the right to obstruct or deny Taiwan, and no unilateral political declaration can change this objective reality.
Taiwan and Australia are like-minded partners that share such common values as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. Safeguarding cross-strait peace and preserving Indo-Pacific stability have become an international consensus. In recent years, the Australian government and its foreign minister have issued public statements on numerous occasions reaffirming the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral actions to change the status quo, and calling on all parties to resolve differences through dialogue rather than coercion or force. MOFA welcomes and affirms these statements.
As a responsible partner, Taiwan will continue working with like-minded countries to defend the rules-based international order and ensure that freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity endure across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely thanks the US administration and Congress for their statements expressing concern over recent interference in President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to Eswatini and urging China to stop suppressing Taiwan. These timely statements conveyed clear support of Taiwan and condemned China for pressuring African countries to disrupt overseas visits of high-level Taiwan officials.
A spokesperson of the US Department of State responded promptly to the situation, stating that related African countries had acted at the behest of China by interfering in the safety and dignity of routine travel by Taiwan officials. The spokesperson stressed that these countries’ responsibility in managing international airspace within their respective flight information regions that extended beyond their sovereign airspace was solely to ensure aviation safety and should not serve as a political tool for Beijing.
The State Department pointed out that this was yet another case of Beijing waging its intimidation campaign against Taiwan and its supporters around the world, abusing the international civil aviation system, and threatening international peace and prosperity. It urged Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue. Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, echoed the State Department’s position.
Furthermore, leaders of key committees in both the Senate and the House of Representatives from across the political aisle actively spoke up for Taiwan. For instance, Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stated that the United States should not allow China to normalize such behavior. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, emphasized that supporting Taiwan’s democracy required firm opposition to Beijing’s coercion and bullying. Brian Mast (R-FL), Chairperson of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned China’s bullying of Taiwan, a close US partner, and said that the United States would stand with Taiwan to counter such blatant threats.
Several other members of Congress also publicly expressed concern. Among them were chairpersons of three subcommittees of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Ted Cruz (R-TX) (Africa and Global Health Policy); Pete Ricketts (R-NE) (East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy); and John Curtis (R-UT) (Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues).
Rick Scott (R-FL), Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Seapower of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Cochair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus; and John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairperson of the House Select Committee on China also made public comments concerning the issue.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes these statements and thanks the United States and like-minded partners for standing up for Taiwan. He reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country and has the right to conduct normal diplomatic exchanges with diplomatic allies and other international partners.
Furthermore, MOFA strongly condemns China’s politically motivated interference in international civil aviation operations and in Taiwan’s legitimate diplomatic interactions with other countries. Taiwan will continue to maintain close coordination with the US administration, Congress, and like-minded partners so as to jointly safeguard international civil aviation safety and protect peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and welcomes the statements by Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and members of the National Diet on Chinese interference in President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to Eswatini, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated on April 23 in response to media questions that Japan would continue to monitor the situation regarding Taiwan. He also emphasized that ensuring flight safety was a major issue in the common interest of the international community and that relevant countries should maintain transparency in their operations.
In addition, members of Japan’s National Diet from both the ruling and opposition parties immediately and publicly condemned China for engaging in unreasonable suppression and intimidation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs solemnly reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign, independent, and democratic nation. Neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. No attempt to infringe upon Taiwan’s sovereign status can change this internationally recognized objective status quo or hinder Taiwan’s diplomatic interaction with other countries. China should immediately cease all actions and statements that undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the region.
As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan has always upheld relevant international norms and will continue to deepen cooperation with its allies and friendly nations such as Japan so as to jointly counter the challenge posed by authoritarianism to regional security and peace.
April 22, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the statement from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) released on April 21 condemning China’s coordinated coercion of other nations to block President Lai Ching-te’s flight path on a planned visit to Eswatini.
IPAC’s announcement pointed out that China’s actions had exposed its relentless drive to isolate Taiwan, which had extended to an attempt to control the skies. The statement underlined that President Lai was a democratic leader who, like other heads of state, had the right to engage with partners without interference. It added that China had no right to determine the foreign policy of other countries.
MOFA thanks IPAC and other like-minded partners for taking concrete action in support of Taiwan. It further calls on democratic countries to jointly denounce China for using political pressure to disrupt international civil aviation and interfere in the legitimate diplomatic activities of other states.
April 22, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses sincere gratitude and affirmation to the European Union for its statement that decisions concerning overflights should not be taken to achieve political objectives. The statement came in response to China’s politically motivated interference in international civil aviation operations and legitimate diplomatic exchanges, which led to the postponement of President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini.
An EU spokesperson stated on April 21 in response to a media inquiry that the European Union attached great importance to the Chicago Convention, under which civilian aviation was to be safe, orderly, and predictable. The spokesperson also stressed that overflight rights were a cornerstone of international civil aviation, while predictability and neutrality in airspace management were critical to safety, commerce, and diplomacy. While states exercised sovereignty over their airspace, the spokesperson continued, related decisions should be taken in a transparent and predictable manner, with the primary consideration being aviation safety and operational stability, not political objectives.
President Lai had intended for the trip to enhance bilateral relations and promote cooperation projects. However, China applied political pressure on third countries and interfered with their control over their own airspace. This amounts to not only undue influence on international civil aviation but also a disruption of both regional flight security and normal diplomatic exchanges.
MOFA emphasizes that, as a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan has always adhered to related international norms. It strongly condemns China for its actions. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to work with the European Union and like-minded partners to deepen cooperation and uphold the rules-based international order so as to ensure an environment conducive to secure, open, and predictable international aviation and diplomacy.
April 16, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly refutes a Swaziland News report that falsely accused ROC (Taiwan) Ambassador to Eswatini Jeremy H. S. Liang of engaging in multiple cases of corruption. The baseless report, which has recently been circulating on certain online platforms, provides no concrete evidence and is a typical example of disinformation and news manipulation.
Since assuming his position, Ambassador Liang has actively deepened Taiwan-Eswatini diplomatic ties, advanced bilateral relations, and maintained cordial interactions with the royal family and the Eswatini government. His achievements are well documented. Unfortunately, this has made him a target of ill-intentioned individuals.
Swaziland News is a media outlet headquartered in South Africa and funded by China to promote politically biased reporting. It has long criticized the royal family and Eswatini government policies and frequently disseminated false information on the international stage to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and harm Taiwan-Eswatini ties.
In the past, there have been similar instances of foreign entities systematically engaging in disinformation with the aim of sabotaging Taiwan’s diplomatic relations. For instance, during a visit by then¬¬–Vice President Lai Ching-te to Paraguay in 2023, certain individuals deliberately spread false reports to mislead the Taiwanese public and damage the government’s diplomatic efforts.
MOFA urges the Taiwanese public to be vigilant and to not trust or share any disinformation that seeks to undermine Taiwan’s diplomatic relations and the efforts of frontline diplomatic personnel. MOFA will also compile details about relevant disinformation online and report them to the police so as to defend the reputation of MOFA and frontline diplomats. MOFA hopes that all sectors of society can work together to safeguard Taiwan’s foreign relations and national interests.
April 16, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely affirms and welcomes the joint statement released by the leaders of Japan and Poland on April 15, in which they reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue.
The joint statement was issued following a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Tokyo on the same day. It marked the first time that Japan and Poland had used a joint statement to demonstrate the importance they attach to the situation across the Taiwan Strait.
In the document, the two countries also firmly opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Euro-Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, and other regions of the world by force or coercion. In addition, they recognized that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions was inseparable and expressed their determination to actively maintain and strengthen cooperation with like-minded partners.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the international community’s continued support for cross-strait peace and stability. Taiwan is a key country in maintaining and advancing the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to implement its integrated diplomacy policy, bolster its self-defense capabilities, and deepen collaboration with like-minded countries so as to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and welcomes the joint statement released by the leaders of Japan and France on April 1, in which they underlined the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The joint statement was issued following a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Tokyo on the same day. It marked the first time that Japan and France had used such a statement to express their high regard for peace across the Taiwan Strait.
In addition, both countries urged all relevant parties to peacefully resolve differences through constructive dialogue. They reiterated their profound concern regarding the situation in the East and South China Seas, strongly opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion, and pledged to strengthen cooperation to implement their respective Indo-Pacific strategies.
Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are key to security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes any actions taken by the international community that contribute to cross-strait peace. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue its policy of integrated diplomacy to bolster cooperation with like-minded partners, such as the United States, Japan, and Europe, jointly safeguard the rules-based international order, and advance democracy, peace, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
April 1, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes and appreciates the fact that recently the government of Poland for the first time publicly expressed its concern about growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait and its opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion.
These statements were made by Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Władysław Bartoszewski in a written response to an interpellation by Kacper Płażyński, member of the Sejm, which was published on the Sejm website.
Taiwan and Poland share such universal values as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. Building on this foundation, the two countries have steadily strengthened bilateral relations in recent years. MOFA will continue to promote substantive cooperation and exchanges with Poland and other like-minded countries so as to jointly uphold the rules-based international order and safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and across the world.
March 28, 2026
On March 26, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the report Global Gateway-past impacts and future orientation. The report calls on the European Union to strengthen cooperation with like-minded partners including Taiwan to construct a resilient web of trusted connectivity. It further emphasizes that the Global Gateway strategy is an alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative and if properly applied could restore the EU’s industrial competitiveness and counterbalance China’s growing influence.
As authoritarian countries continue to expand their influence through opaque financing and infrastructure initiatives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to deepen collaboration with the European Union and other like-minded partners under the banner of integrated diplomacy. This will allow for the joint promotion of modes of cooperation that are in keeping with democratic values. This will promote regional development and prosperity and further strengthen the security and resilience of global democratic partnerships.
March 27, 2026
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union Kaja Kallas and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi jointly held the third EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue in France on March 26. During the talks, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. They also expressed strong opposition to any unilateral attempts in the East China Sea and South China Sea aimed at changing the status quo by force or coercion, as well as to increased tensions that could undermine regional stability and the international rules-based order.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and appreciates the fact that the European Union, the Group of Seven, and other like-minded partners continue to express concern over peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that Taiwan will continue to work with all democratic partners to jointly defend the international rules-based order and staunchly safeguard peace, stability, prosperity, and development across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the Indo-Pacific.
March 20, 2026
No.102
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a summit on March 19 in Washington, DC. A fact sheet issued by the United States following the summit reiterated that the leaders of the United States and Japan were committed to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an indispensable element of regional security and global prosperity, supported the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through dialogue, and opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo, including by force or coercion.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes and appreciates the fact that, following the US-Japan summit in February 2025, the leaders of the United States and Japan have once again voiced staunch support for maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposition to any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force or coercion.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages the international community to continue to pay close attention to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan is the most critical hub in defending the first island chain. It also serves as a key node in advancing global prosperity and economic development. Based on shared interests, Taiwan will continue to strengthen cooperation with the United States, Japan, and other like-minded countries so as to maintain the status quo and jointly ensure peace, stability, and prosperity around the globe and across the Taiwan Strait. (E)
March 15, 2026
On March 14, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) criticized President Lai Ching-te’s remarks regarding Taiwan’s democratic achievements, attempting to distort the truth and mislead the international community. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) refutes the statements made by the TAO and expresses its strongest condemnation.
Through sustained efforts to promote the democratic process, Taiwan smoothly completed its eighth presidential election on January 13, 2024, setting another milestone in its democratic development. The executive branches and parliaments of over 50 countries—including diplomatic allies, the United States, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia—promptly extended their congratulations and lauded Taiwan’s democratic accomplishments. In societies where citizens do not yet have the opportunity to exercise sovereignty through democratic elections, there is no doubt that they look forward to a day when they, too, can directly elect their president and determine the future of their nation and society.
MOFA reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other and that the Chinese Communist Party regime has never governed Taiwan. This is the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. No attempts to distort Taiwan’s sovereign status can change the internationally recognized cross-strait status quo and objective reality. Taiwan’s future must be decided by the 23.5 million people of Taiwan. China has no right to interfere.
MOFA emphasizes that the government’s cross-strait policies are guided by mainstream public opinion and that the future of Taiwan must be determined by the people of Taiwan. MOFA calls on the Beijing authorities to engage in dialogue with the legitimate government elected by the Taiwan people, handle issues pragmatically, respond to the expectations of the international community and people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and adopt a responsible and mature attitude to jointly safeguard cross-strait peace and stability.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, presented an annual report on foreign policy tasks at the Sejm on February 26. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski said that with a war raging on the other side of its border, it was natural for Poland to focus on its immediate neighborhood. However, he added that it would be wrong to ignore more distant partners. He mentioned strengthening strategic partnerships with the Republic of Korea and Japan and advancing security consultations with Australia and New Zealand. Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski also stated that Poland remained consistently interested in technological cooperation with partners in Taiwan.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung applauds Poland for its continued focus on the Indo-Pacific region and for highlighting its interest in technological collaboration with Taiwanese partners.
Taiwan and Poland share the universal values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. Bilateral relations have continually advanced in recent years with strong support from all sectors. The two countries have cooperated closely in such spheres as economics, trade, legal affairs, education, culture, and biomedicine and have further promoted exchanges in fields including semiconductors, cybersecurity, and pandemic prevention. MOFA looks forward to continued technological collaboration between Taiwan and Poland. When fellow democracies work together on technology and democratic supply chains, it will generate added value for both sides and create shared benefits and prosperity.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that on February 25 Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for Europe of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, stated that France was an active and engaged power in the Indo-Pacific and had conducted joint patrols in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea with the navies of the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries to uphold freedom of navigation. He added that France would continue to coordinate with its European partners to make safeguarding collective security and peace in the region a top priority. Minister Delegate Haddad made the remarks in response to questions about cross-strait security raised by Brigitte Devésa, Deputy Chair of the French Senate’s Taiwan Friendship Group.
In her remarks, Deputy Chair Devésa pointed out that Taiwan had long been subjected to a wide range of threats from China. She added that a major crisis in the Taiwan Strait would have a severe impact on the European economy. Deputy Chair Devésa stressed that with democratic Taiwan under constant pressure from China, Europe should carefully consider a prudent response. She urged the French government and the European Union to assist Taiwan in countering China’s imperialism.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely thanks France for its continued attention to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan and France are like-minded partners that share the universal values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. They play key roles in maintaining a peaceful and stable Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan will continue to work closely with France and other democratic countries in taking concrete actions to uphold cross-strait peace and stability, defend the rules-based international order, and jointly promote security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the world.
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On February 19, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi held his first press conference since his reappointment. During the briefing, Minister Motegi highlighted the utmost importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung appreciates and welcomes the remarks.
Since its formation last October, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet has repeatedly urged countries to place emphasis on cross-strait issues at such major international events as the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, the 20th East Asia Summit, and the Japan-US summit. During both the Japan-China leaders’ meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and the Japan-China defense ministerial meeting last November, as well as China’s military exercises around Taiwan last December, Japan directly expressed deep concern to China over cross-strait and regional security. These pronouncements demonstrate that ensuring peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is integral to the security and prosperity of Japan and the world and in the shared interests of the international community.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) welcomes the continued cooperation among democratic countries to counter the expansion of authoritarianism. MOFA also calls on countries to pay close attention to cross-strait developments and take concrete actions to safeguard security across the Taiwan Strait. Looking ahead, Taiwan will further enhance its self-defense capabilities, build whole-of-society defense resilience, and work closely with friendly countries and allies to ensure the peace, stability, and prosperity of Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region.
February 13, 2026
In a plenary session on February 11, the European Parliament voted to adopt a resolution on a report concerning EU strategic defense and security partnerships. The report indicates the need to deepen security and defense cooperation with Taiwan and expresses concerns over the challenges China poses to European and Indo-Pacific security. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung conveys his sincere welcome and affirmation of the adoption of the resolution.
The report addresses the threats China presents to Europe, noting that the European Union’s dependence on China for critical raw materials constitutes a significant geopolitical and economic vulnerability. It adds that given China’s wartime economic support of Russia, the European Union must reassess its continued economic cooperation with China and strengthen its economic resilience through measures such as derisking. The report also clearly indicates that China is a key enabler and supporter of Russia’s war of aggression and that the European Union must properly address strategic competition with China.
The report was drafted by the European Parliament’s Committee on Security and Defence to further the European Union’s security and defense partnerships. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its appreciation to the European Parliament for its concrete actions backing the enhancement of Taiwan-EU security and defense cooperation. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to advance security exchanges and defense industry cooperation with the European Union to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order and respond to emerging global threats and challenges.
February 11, 2026
On February 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan held its first press conference since the recent House of Representatives election. During the briefing, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi stated that Taiwan and Japan shared fundamental values and maintained close economic ties and people-to-people exchanges. He said that Taiwan was an extremely important partner and valued friend for Japan, adding that the government of Japan would maintain its existing position and further deepen bilateral cooperation and exchanges. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung appreciates and welcomes the remarks.
Both following the inauguration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet last October and this election, Japan has promptly expressed its willingness to further strengthen cooperation and exchanges with Taiwan. The statements are concrete demonstrations of the profound friendship shared by the two countries and the Japanese administration’s consistent stance of attaching great importance to cordial Taiwan-Japan ties. Building on the existing solid foundation of bilateral relations and guided by the policy of integrated diplomacy, Taiwan will continue to work with Japan to deepen substantive cooperation in all spheres, further elevate ties to a mutually beneficial and comprehensive partnership, and jointly contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
February 10, 2026
Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong media outlet Next Digital, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on February 9 under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) urges the international community to collectively and strongly condemn the Chinese government and the Hong Kong government for using national security as a pretext to once again suppress and undermine the freedom and human rights of the people of Hong Kong.
This action by the Chinese and Hong Kong governments not only violates international human rights standards but also contravenes the spirit of international law, clearly denying individuals their rightful liberty and squashing the freedom of the press and freedom of speech. It also denies the people’s fundamental right to demand accountability of their leaders, demonstrates Beijing’s extreme disregard for freedom and human rights, and highlights its attempts to create a chilling effect.
MOFA notes that the governments and all sectors of society of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, and other countries, as well as the United Nations, the European Union, and various international human rights organizations, have voiced grave concern over the case and have pointed out that China has withdrawn from its international commitments and eroded freedom and human rights. Moreover, they have called for the immediate humanitarian parole or unconditional release of Mr. Lai.
MOFA urges the international community to continue paying close attention to developments in Hong Kong regarding democracy, freedom, and human rights and demanding that China promptly stop undermining freedom and human rights. Meanwhile, Taiwan will continue to work closely with its allies and partners to jointly uphold the line of defense for freedom and democracy.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi on February 3. Following the meeting, China and Uruguay issued a joint statement which blatantly ignored objective reality and contained statements that gravely distorted the facts, including claiming that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China’s territory.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly protests and condemns the Chinese government’s repeated dissemination of malicious rhetoric in the international community and its efforts to denigrate Taiwan’s sovereignty. MOFA also expresses deep regret over the Uruguayan government’s subservience to China and alignment with its political position.
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. Any attempt to distort Taiwan’s sovereign status or claim sovereignty over Taiwan based on false narratives is erroneous and unacceptable. China continues to use threats, enticements, and rhetorical manipulation to spread disinformation at international events. This not only seriously challenges the world order and peace, it also clearly underscores the malignant nature of China’s authoritarian interference in the affairs of other nations. Countries everywhere should pay close heed.
MOFA calls on the government of Uruguay to recognize the true intentions behind China’s global expansion of influence, to stop being complicit in China’s disregard for the facts, and to refrain from endorsing its intentionally aggressive statements that seek to undermine regional peace and stability. MOFA urges Uruguay to adopt a pragmatic and open attitude and work with Taiwan and other democratic nations in jointly safeguarding peace, stability, and prosperity worldwide.
Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan, and only they can decide Taiwan’s future. As a force for good, Taiwan will continue to defend freedom and democracy and strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries so as to staunchly protect national sovereignty, counter authoritarian expansionism, uphold shared values, and contribute even more to the international community.
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The European Parliament on January 22 passed by a substantial majority a resolution titled “Drones and new systems of warfare—the EU’s need to adapt to be fit for today’s security challenges.” The resolution called for enhancing security and defense cooperation and partnership with the European Union’s Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan, particularly in drone technology and relevant industries; and stressed the importance of building secure, non-red supply chains underpinned by democratic values.
This resolution demonstrates the European Parliament’s recognition of Taiwan’s standing in the drone sector and regard for jointly building democratic supply chains. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes and appreciates the resolution and looks forward to the strengthening of relevant cooperation and exchanges between Taiwan and Europe going forward.
In facing the threat of authoritarian expansionism, and as a reliable partner of the democratic community, Taiwan has long invested heavily in drone and key technology industries and remains committed to working with like-minded countries to establish secure and resilient non-red supply chains aligned with democratic values. For example, in November 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to Lithuania to attend the Drone Industry Business Forum, where he witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance and the Lithuanian Defense and Security Industries Association. MOFA has also established a drone diplomacy task force.
Looking ahead, Taiwan will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with such like-minded partners as the European Union in relevant areas so as to jointly address current security challenges and advance regional peace and global stability.
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The Republic of China (Taiwan) firmly opposes all acts of aggression. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the government of Taiwan has worked closely with the international democratic community to impose strict controls on exports of high-tech products to Russia. To date, Taiwan has expanded its sanction list six times, placing restrictions on a total of 3,300 Russian entities.
Taiwan has also striven to prevent the possibility of Taiwanese components or products reaching Russia through third-country transshipment. However, the United States, the European Union, and Taiwan all face the prospect of controlled goods being unlawfully and intentionally shipped to Russia by malicious third parties. To tackle this challenge, Taiwan has continued to cooperate closely with the United States, the European Union, and other like-minded partners so as to enhance relevant containment measures and sanctions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) urges and welcomes the government of Ukraine providing concrete information to Taiwan in order to jointly counter aggressive tactics of authoritarian and dictatorial regimes.
China is internationally recognized as a decisive enabler in the Russia-Ukraine war. MOFA calls on the international community to collectively recognize the grave threat this problem poses to international peace and security. Only through such recognition can the real obstacles undermining Ukraine’s peace be resolved.
MOFA reiterates Taiwan’s sincere hope that the Russia-Ukraine war will be brought to a swift conclusion, bringing relief to the people of Ukraine from the brutality and suffering of war. Taiwan will continue to stand with like-minded countries in strictly enforcing sanctions against Russia and jointly defending global freedom, peace, and prosperity.
January 23, 2026
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union Kaja Kallas and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Hyun jointly held the second EU-ROK Strategic Dialogue in Brussels on January 22. During the talks, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and their strong opposition to any unilateral attempts in the South China Sea to change the status quo by force or coercion, stating that this could undermine regional stability and the international rules-based order. The European Union (EU) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) also reiterated their condemnation of third-country support for Russia’s illegal war of aggression in Ukraine.
Following the first EU-ROK Strategic Dialogue, this marks another instance of the EU and the ROK issuing a joint statement underscoring the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes and appreciates the statement. Facing authoritarian expansionism, which threatens regional peace, Taiwan, as a responsible member of the democratic alliance in the Indo-Pacific region, will continue to strengthen cooperation with such like-minded partners as the EU to jointly defend the values of freedom and democracy and uphold the international rules-based order.
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January 23, 2026
The European Parliament on January 21 voted to adopt resolutions concerning the annual reports on the implementation of the European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The resolutions once again voiced opposition to China’s distortion of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and unilateral attempts to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait through force or coercion. They also lent support for further deepening comprehensive Taiwan-EU cooperation and exchanges. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes and appreciates these resolutions.
The CFSP resolution reiterated that China’s territorial claims over Taiwan had no basis in international law, that neither Taiwan nor China was subordinate to the other, and that only Taiwan’s democratically elected government could represent the people of Taiwan. It further condemned China’s military exercises last year, including Strait Thunder-2025A and Justice Mission 2025, for threatening peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as well as adjacent international waters. The resolution also expressed concern over China’s escalating coercion against Taiwan through political, economic, military, cyber, and cognitive measures. It emphasized that Taiwan was a key democratic partner for the European Union in the Indo-Pacific region and urged the EU and its member states to engage in closer cooperation with Taiwan in order to further boost economic, trade, and investment ties.
Meanwhile, the CSDP resolution emphasized that military escalation in the Taiwan Strait had serious consequences for European security and supply chains. It condemned China’s unilateral attempts to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and its refusal to rule out the use of force against Taiwan, both of which constituted a serious threat to regional stability. The resolution affirmed recent freedom of navigation operations conducted by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany in the Taiwan Strait; called for regular exchanges between Taiwan and the European Union on relevant security matters; and welcomed granting Taiwan access to the EU’s IRIS² secure satellite internet constellation, as well as greater Taiwan-EU cooperation on countering foreign information manipulation and interference and protecting submarine cables.
Last year, the European Parliament sent a delegation from its Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, as well as groups led by Ivars Ījabs, Vice President of the Renew Europe Group, Reinis Pozņaks, a member of the European Parliament, and Anders Vistisen, Chief Whip of the European Patriots Group, to Taiwan. This demonstrated the European Parliament’s commitment to supporting a stronger Taiwan-EU partnership and democratic resilience through concrete actions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks the European Parliament for its key role in furthering Taiwan-EU relations. Taiwan will continue to build on the existing foundation to expand cooperation and exchanges with the European Parliament so as to jointly build a solid, mutually beneficial network of values-based alliances.
January 16, 2026
At a regular press conference on January 16, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its firm opposition to the consensus reached between Taiwan and the United States on trade tariffs and related details.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reiterates that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, that its sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan, and that the People’s Republic of China has never governed Taiwan. These are objective facts and the internationally recognized status quo. China has no right to comment on or interfere in the sovereign actions of other nations. China’s remarks underscore its hegemonic mindset and how, as a troublemaker, it attempts to unilaterally change the international order.
MOFA is pleased that Taiwan’s negotiation team, led by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun and Minister without Portfolio Yang Jen-ni, successfully reached a consensus with the United States and concluded talks on trade tariffs and related details. On the basis of this foundation and under the leadership of President Lai Ching-te and the Executive Yuan, MOFA will continue to implement its core strategy of integrated diplomacy, working with relevant ministries to promote economic diplomacy and expand cooperation with the private sector. By encouraging large businesses to lead smaller ones, combining tangible and intangible assets, furthering public-private collaboration, and advancing foreign engagement through domestic business models, MOFA is building an economic and trade joint fleet with the United States and continuing to steadily foster a comprehensive economic and technological bilateral partnership.
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During a visit to Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Lesotho from January 8 to 11, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ignored objective historical facts as he restated the so-called “one China principle” and spread distortions and falsehoods that seriously infringed upon the sovereignty of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Meanwhile, the foreign minister of Somalia, speaking with Wang by telephone, made the erroneous claim that the Taiwan issue was entirely an internal matter of the People’s Republic of China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly protests and condemns these statements and expresses deep regret that countries are taking untenable positions to curry favor with China.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign, independent nation. Any claim that makes Taiwan subject to another country based on false narratives is unacceptable. China continues to use threats, enticements, and rhetoric to spread disinformation in the international sphere, which constitutes a challenge to the international order and to peace. All nations should pay close attention to such a flagrant example of authoritarian interference in the affairs of other countries.
The ROC (Taiwan) has long made efforts to assist the development of like-minded African nations in the areas of education, medicine, and infrastructure, in which it has enjoyed considerable success. MOFA calls on other nations to hold to the principles of independence, sovereignty, and rational thinking when they promote exchanges and cooperation. This is a long-term strategy that leads to national and public well-being. The ROC (Taiwan) is willing to continue to deepen friendly collaboration with all like-minded African nations that respect its sovereign equality and uphold the principle of mutually beneficial ties so as to promote the welfare of their peoples and societies.
Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan. Only they can decide Taiwan’s future. As a force for good in the international community, Taiwan will continue to defend the values of freedom and democracy and uphold the nation’s sovereignty. MOFA calls on like-minded nations that respect democratic values to work with it to curb authoritarian expansionism, and welcomes joint efforts to make further contributions to the sustainable development of Africa and the international community.
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During a visit to Ethiopia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a joint press release with the African Union (AU) on January 8 following the China-African Union Strategic Dialogue. The joint press release blatantly disregarded objective historical facts and contained false statements, including the claim that “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns and protests the Chinese government’s continued efforts to spread lies and falsehoods in the international community so as to denigrate Taiwan’s sovereignty. It also expresses deep regret at the AU’s submission to and parroting of China’s political position, which deviates from international reality.
MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other. Taiwan has long played an active role in the international community and has made substantive and constructive contributions to its African and global partners. MOFA calls on the AU, an important regional organization, to adhere to objective facts and exercise independent judgement in its public remarks and statements.
China continues to repeatedly disseminate false narratives on international occasions, engaging in political suppression and discourse manipulation. Such actions, which contradict facts and undermine the international order, are not just absurd; they expose China’s attempts at authoritarian interference.
The sovereignty of the ROC (Taiwan) belongs to the people of Taiwan. Only they can decide Taiwan’s future. As a force for good in the international community, Taiwan will continue to defend the values of freedom and democracy and strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries to firmly defend the nation’s sovereignty, curb authoritarian expansionism, uphold the values of freedom and democracy, and further contribute to the international community.
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On January 7, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office listed Taiwan Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang and Minister of Education Cheng Ying-yao as “diehard Taiwan independence advocates” and Prosecutor Chen Shu-yi from the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office as an “accomplice” in related activities.
China’s government has repeatedly engaged in heavy-handed transnational repression and long-arm jurisdiction, targeting individuals from Taiwan and other countries through intimidation, harassment, and interference. These actions have infringed upon these individuals’ human rights, shown complete disregard for the rule of law and civilized norms, and gravely contravened the spirit of international law and international human rights standards.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns these actions and calls on the international community to jointly stop China’s malicious behavior and illegal transnational repression.
MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan nationals. All Taiwan nationals targeted by transnational repression will be protected by the government. Furthermore, anyone in Taiwan cooperating with China’s transnational repression will be subject to legal sanctions.
MOFA will continue to coordinate with other government agencies, strengthen cooperation with the international community, and bolster the emergency response and assistance mechanisms of overseas missions so as to safeguard Taiwan nationals’ safety.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar cochaired the seventh round of the China-Pakistan foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue in Beijing on January 4. The joint communiqué issued after the meeting contained statements that blatantly contradicted the facts, including the claim that “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns the Chinese government for continuing to spread absurd and distorted information in the international community that denigrates Taiwan’s sovereignty, and expresses deep regret at the government of Pakistan’s repeated submission and compliance with China’s authoritarian behavior.
MOFA reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other, and that the Chinese Communist Party regime has never governed Taiwan. No country has the right or the power to deny the objective existence of Taiwan through a so-called joint press communiqué. MOFA calls on Pakistan to stop complying with China’s disregard for the truth and cease its endorsement of declarations that have aggressive intentions and undermine regional peace and stability.
Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan. Only they can decide Taiwan’s future. Global peace, stability, and prosperity must be upheld by all nations. As a force for good in the international community, 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 and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Chinese state media have recently used social media platforms to spread satellite photos of the Taipei residence and work location of Legislator Puma Shen in a malicious attempt to intimidate the people of Taiwan and conduct long-arm jurisdiction and transnational repression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns these actions.
MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan nationals.
Having previously threatened to arrest Taiwan Legislator Puma Shen anywhere in the world, Chinese state media have recently employed malicious digital authoritarian tools to jeopardize the safety of Taiwan nationals, attempting to sow fear in Taiwan’s democratic society and thereby create a chilling effect. These contemptible actions contravene provisions in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights concerning the protection from arbitrary interference with privacy, family, or home. In addition, they constitute a comprehensive violation of people’s privacy and show a complete lack of civilized norms.
MOFA once again reiterates that China’s transnational repression, harassment, and interference against nationals of Taiwan or any other country gravely contravene the spirit of international law and international human rights. Such behavior clearly shows that the Beijing authorities have no regard for the fundamental values of human rights and privacy common in civilized nations. Any Taiwan nationals targeted by transnational repression will be protected by the government. Furthermore, anyone in Taiwan cooperating with China’s transnational repression will be subject to legal sanctions.
MOFA will continue to coordinate with other government agencies, strengthen cooperation with the international community, and bolster the emergency response and assistance mechanisms of overseas missions so as to safeguard Taiwan nationals’ safety. At the same time, MOFA calls on the international community to jointly condemn China’s malicious actions aimed at undermining human rights and people’s privacy and block China’s inappropriate efforts to conduct long-arm jurisdiction and transnational repression.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemns recent malicious moves by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to engage in various forms of military intimidation near several neighboring countries and in the Taiwan Strait. Such regrettable actions have heightened regional tensions.
MOFA states that maintaining freedom, security, peace, and stability across the strait and in the Indo-Pacific region is a widely accepted international consensus. Furthermore, China’s unilateral military provocations and suppressive actions threaten Taiwan’s democracy and freedom and the regional status quo of peace and stability. They also destabilize the overall situation in the Indo-Pacific.
MOFA calls on China to act in accordance with its status as a major power and fulfill its responsibilities, promptly halt unwarranted military provocations, and respect nations in the region as well as the international order.
As a responsible member of the international community and the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan is committed to firmly safeguarding the cross-strait status quo and bolstering its self-defense capabilities and resilience so as to maintain its security as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Furthermore, Taiwan will work with democracies in the region to jointly preserve peace, stability, and prosperity. Meanwhile, in the face of external threats and challenges, the government will continue to collaborate with like-minded countries to uphold democracy. Working with the people, the government is determined to protect Taiwan’s democracy, freedom, and security.
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The US Congress published a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA 2026) on December 7 following the approval of respective versions by the US House of Representatives and Senate. The legislation includes multiple provisions that will help bolster Taiwan’s defense capabilities and resilience and deepen Taiwan-US security cooperation, as well as support Taiwan’s international participation.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely thanks the US Congress for continuing to demonstrate staunch bipartisan support for Taiwan and for strengthening Taiwan-US security cooperation through legislation. It has been widely noted that the National Security Strategy of the United States of America released by the second Trump administration highlights in particular Taiwan’s vital geostrategic location and stresses that the United States will work with allies and partners to jointly ensure security across the Taiwan Strait. The version of the NDAA 2026 published on this occasion once again demonstrates the consensus between the executive and legislative branches of the US government on enhancing Taiwan’s security.
Taiwan will continue to steadily advance cooperation with the United States in security and related areas so as to realize the policy vision of peace through strength. President Lai Ching-te has announced that Taiwan will invest NT$1.25 trillion as it continues to enhance self-defense and work with others to ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the region.
The NDAA 2026 will be presented to US President Donald Trump for signature once it is passed in both chambers of the US Congress. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to monitor the progress of the NDAA 2026 and stay in close contact with the US Congress and administration so as to jointly deepen the partnership between Taiwan and the United States.
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Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in Tokyo on December 7. Following the meeting, they issued a joint statement reaffirming that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were essential to regional and international security and prosperity and reiterating strong opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. They also emphasized that cross-strait issues should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and appreciates these remarks.
China’s continued military expansionism and provocative behavior in the East China Sea, the South China Sea, and the Pacific region—including Chinese military aircraft recently locking their radars on Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft—clearly pose significant threats to Indo-Pacific and global security, raising serious concerns.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to closely monitor regional developments and calls on China to fulfill its responsibilities as a major power and cease all reckless actions that heighten tensions and jeopardize regional security and stability.
Taiwan, a responsible member of the international community, will steadily bolster its self-defense capabilities and whole-of-society defense resilience. It will also cooperate closely with democratic friends and allies to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order and contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.
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The White House released the National Security Strategy of the United States of America (NSS) on December 4. In addition to stating that Taiwan is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, it emphasizes Taiwan’s vital geostrategic location and importance to global shipping, underscoring Taiwan’s significant influence on the US economy. The NSS also notes that the United States is prioritizing preserving military overmatch to deter conflict across the Taiwan Strait and that it will maintain its long-standing policy on Taiwan, including not supporting any unilateral change to the cross-strait status quo.
The NSS also stresses that the United States will build a military capable of denying aggression anywhere in the first island chain. It calls on allies and partners in the first island chain to invest more resources in collective defense and critical deterrent capabilities to enhance the ability of the United States and its allies to jointly prevent any attempt to seize Taiwan and to avoid a military imbalance so unfavorable that it would be detrimental to the defense of Taiwan.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes these statements and thanks the United States for clearly indicating in the NSS Taiwan’s importance to key supply chains and geostrategy, for stressing that the United States will work with allies and partners to ensure Taiwan’s security, and for reiterating concerns over unilateral attempts to alter the cross-strait status quo.
The Trump administration has continued to show support for Taiwan. President Trump recently signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act—the first Taiwan-friendly bill of his second term—and his administration announced its first batch of arms sales to Taiwan.
Taiwan is committed to steadily advancing security cooperation with the United States to ensure security and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the region. The Taiwan government will also continue to actively bolster its defense capabilities, including through a special defense budget announced by President Lai Ching-te of NT$1.25 trillion over the next eight years. These actions demonstrate to the international community Taiwan’s steadfast determination to protect itself and maintain the status quo.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) notes that during a November 19 event in Arras, France, on the topic of challenges that social networks and algorithms pose to democracies, French President Emmanuel Macron praised Taiwan for its achievements in combating disinformation.
President Macron said that democratic Taiwan, which neighbored an undemocratic giant bearing it ill will, had put systems in place to counter large-scale information warfare from China. He emphasized that Taiwan’s methods were worthy of emulation by France.
MOFA appreciates President Macron’s recognition of Taiwan’s measures to counter disinformation. Disinformation and foreign interference are challenges that all democracies worldwide face. Having long dealt with the threat of authoritarian expansionism and information warfare, Taiwan has gradually built social resilience and transparency mechanisms. Its experience can serve as reference for international partners.
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan is willing to continue collaborating with France and other like-minded countries to share strategies for countering information manipulation, jointly enhancing democratic resilience, combating disinformation, and upholding the values of freedom and democracy as well as the rules-based international order.
November 21, 2025
At a press conference on November 20, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her recent Taiwan-related remarks and falsely claimed that Taiwan was an inseparable part of China and that the Taiwan issue was an internal matter of China.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) strongly condemns the Chinese government for engaging in international collusion to further disseminate absurd narratives that seek to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty. It also expresses great dissatisfaction and regret over the Russian government’s subservience to authoritarian China.
MOFA reiterates that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country and that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China, which is ruled by the Chinese Communist Party, is subordinate to the other. MOFA stresses that all attempts to distort Taiwan’s sovereign status are acts of bullying that disrupt international peace and stability. Such attempts cannot alter the internationally recognized status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
MOFA welcomes the fact that friendly and allied countries continue to express concern over Taiwan Strait issues at international events and demonstrate their consistent stance and firm support for cross-strait peace and stability.
Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities, build whole-of-society defense resilience, and work closely with friendly and allied countries to jointly ensure the freedom, openness, peace, and prosperity of Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region.
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People’s Republic of China Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited the Kyrgyz Republic and held the first PRC-Kyrgyzstan foreign ministers’ strategic bilateral dialogue with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev on November 19. Following the meeting, they issued a joint statement espousing several blatantly false claims—including that Taiwan was an inseparable part of China’s territory—and misrepresenting United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) solemnly condemns the Chinese government’s continued dissemination of absurd and erroneous statements that aim to downgrade Taiwan’s sovereignty at international fora and events. MOFA also expresses deep regret over the Kyrgyz government’s subservience to authoritarian China.
MOFA reiterates that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign, independent country and that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the PRC is subordinate to the other. Any attempt to disparage Taiwan’s sovereign status is aggressive behavior that undermines international peace and stability. Moreover, it cannot change the objective fact and status quo that neither side of the Taiwan Strait is subordinate to the other.
MOFA once again calls on the international community to recognize China’s authoritarian mindset and nature, as well as its intention to misrepresent the Taiwan issue as an internal affair and prevent the world from supporting Taiwan. The international community is urged to continue taking concrete action to counter China’s deplorable attempts to change the cross-strait status quo, so as to jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Syrian Arab Republic Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani met with People’s Republic of China Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on November 17. Afterwards, they issued a joint statement that made several blatantly false claims, including that Taiwan was an inseparable part of Chinese territory.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) solemnly condemns the Chinese government’s continuous efforts to entice other countries to disseminate spurious narratives that aim to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty. It also expresses deep regret over the Syrian transitional government’s subservience to authoritarian China.
MOFA reaffirms that the ROC (Taiwan) is an independent, sovereign country and that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the PRC is subordinate to the other. In addition, it reiterates that any claims aimed at distorting Taiwan’s sovereign status constitute acts of bullying that disrupt international peace and stability. Such claims cannot change the objective fact and status quo that neither side of the Taiwan Strait is subordinate to the other.
MOFA once again calls on the international community to recognize China’s authoritarian nature, as well as its intention to misrepresent the Taiwan issue as an internal affair and prevent the world from supporting Taiwan. Moreover, the international community is urged to continue taking concrete actions that counter China’s deplorable attempts to change the cross-strait status quo, so as to jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.
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In a comment published on November 17, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense said that the recent US approval of an approximately US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan seriously violated the so-called “one China principle.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns China for using its so-called “one China principle” in an attempt to distort the truth, engage in political manipulation, and thereby obstruct normal security cooperation between Taiwan and the United States.
MOFA once again expresses its gratitude to the United States for firmly honoring its security commitments to Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances and for assisting Taiwan in maintaining sufficient self-defense capabilities.
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent state and that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. This is the prevailing status quo across the Taiwan Strait and an objective fact recognized by the international community. China has no right to use its “one China principle” to disparage normal Taiwan-US cooperation or to interfere in other nations’ sovereign decisions concerning their interactions with Taiwan.
As has been noted around the world, China’s recent and frequent deployment of military aircraft and vessels within the region and its execution of provocative, large-scale military maneuvers have seriously undermined regional peace and stability. The international community is well aware that it is China that continues to challenge the regional status quo.
As a responsible regional actor, Taiwan remains committed to maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. It will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and work together with the United States and other countries with which it shares common interests to safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the region.
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