March 3, 2026
No. 001
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), in collaboration with Taiwanese nongovernmental organizations, will hold Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) in New York to coincide with the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) from March 9 to 19. Through TGEW events, Taiwan will showcase to the world its achievements and progress in advancing gender equality, demonstrating Taiwan’s robust institutional capabilities and deep cultural resilience.
The highlight of this year’s TGEW will be Taiwan Women’s Power and Cultural Night, to be held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York at 18:00 on March 13. In line with this year’s CSW priority theme, “ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls,” a number of distinguished speakers will be invited to share Taiwan’s judicial reforms, policies, and institutional achievements under the framework of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). The evening will include a jazz performance by Taiwanese marimbist Su Yu-han and Taiwanese-American drummer Wu Wen-ting. It will be live streamed on MOFA’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
In addition, an exhibition will be held at the event. Featuring orchids as the main visual motif, the exhibition conveys flexibility, diversity, and cultural connectedness, highlighting Taiwan’s significant progress in gender equality, judicial reform, and international cooperation.
To further deepen engagement with the United Nations community, MOFA and the Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development have partnered with the STUF United Fund—an organization holding special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council—to convene the Taiwan Forum at 13:00 on March 12 at the STUF New York headquarters. The forum will focus on women leaders’ practical experiences in driving institutional innovation, strengthening governance resilience, and advancing inclusive participation.
This year, over 60 representatives from about 40 Taiwanese NGOs and local governments will hold more than 30 parallel events during the NGO CSW Forum. They will share Taiwan’s experiences and achievements in implementing gender equality initiatives with the international community.
A major highlight of this year’s initiative is MOFA’s first-ever film clip promotional campaign in New York during the CSW session. Beginning March 6, advertisements featuring the orchid motif, Taiwan imagery, and the slogan “Her Rights, Our Pride” will appear on top of New York City taxis, at bus stops, on linkNYC kiosks, and on subway station billboards. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness of Taiwan’s commitment to advancing gender equality, contribute to the celebration of women’s empowerment in New York, and put the spotlight on Taiwan.
MOFA will continue to encourage civil society to make Taiwan’s voice heard on the world stage by leveraging Taiwan’s strengths in gender equality. During the TGEW, everyone is welcome to use the hashtags #HerRightsOurPride and #TaiwanEmpoweringWomen and engage with MOFA’s Facebook page and X account so as to jointly raise awareness about Taiwan’s gender equality achievements and call for global sustainable development in areas including gender equality. (E)
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No. 078
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is providing satellite broadcast information for the 2025–2026 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks event, enabling television networks and online media around the world to download and broadcast the event starting at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 (Taipei time). The satellite information has been forwarded to local media through Taiwan’s overseas missions worldwide and has also been made available to international media correspondents based in Taiwan.
This year marks the first time that the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks display has been designed in tandem with original music compositions. In collaboration with the Taipei Music Center, music has been integrated into the firework design, enhancing the overall narrative and visual experience of the show with synchronized sound and light. The entire display comprises five main segments and as the music progresses, fireworks unfold gradually, showcasing diverse color variations and rhythmic transitions in a performance that merges music with visual art.
Highlights from the display will be edited and uploaded to the publicly available Ministry of Foreign Affairs Trending Taiwan YouTube channel. (Trending Taiwan YouTube channel website: www.youtube.com/trendingtaiwan).
Over the years, the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks show has made a strong international impression and has become one of the world’s most instantly recognizable New Year celebrations, receiving extensive coverage from global media. The event has continued to innovate by combining music and multimedia, showcasing Taiwan’s urban vitality and cultural creativity, and presenting a vivid and diverse image of Taiwan to the world. (E)
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January 7, 2025
No. 002
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sat for a joint interview with the Taipei correspondents of Nikkei News and Nikkei Asia on January 3. The interview has received great international attention after related articles were published on January 7, in English with the headline “Taiwan foreign minister vows to work with Trump on democratic supply chain,” and in Japanese with the headline “Taiwan foreign minister seeks to deepen cooperation with Japan on responding to natural disasters.”
During the interview, Minister Lin indicated that China’s rise had challenged the rules-based international order and that Taiwan was a tipping point for the global balance of power; not merely a pawn, but rather a player. Minister Lin stressed that Taiwan had increased its defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP, higher than Japan or most NATO members. He said that Taiwan was responding to US President-elect Donald Trump’s appeals, strengthening its self-defense resolve, further increasing its military budget, and deepening Taiwan-US security cooperation. According to Minister Lin, Taiwan hoped to discuss with the United States ways to expedite delivery of delayed military hardware shipments, for example by tapping Taiwan’s manufacturing prowess to speed up production by friend-shoring. Minister Lin also noted that Taiwan-US cooperation on drone R&D was exceedingly important because such machines were at the heart of asymmetrical deterrence of China’s use of military force.
Concerning Taiwan-Japan relations, Minister Lin stated that he hoped to engage in further exchanges and cooperation with Japan on disaster relief and humanitarian aid efforts. For example, last July, Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration and Japan’s Coast Guard engaged in the two nations’ first-ever joint rescue exercise. Through responding to natural disasters, both sides could gain experience with cooperation. Minister Lin also suggested that the two sides engage in greater cooperation on patrols and first island chain security, in particular on developing drones and security affairs, so as to jointly address the military threat posed by China.
In the economic sphere, Minister Lin pointed out that Taiwan was the linchpin in the global semiconductor supply chain and had become a focus of global investment. This, in turn, increased Taiwan’s stature with regard to international economic cooperation. Minister Lin called on the Japanese government to expedite the signing of an economic partnership agreement with Taiwan, as this would spur closer economic links and be beneficial to Taiwan’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). He also said that Taiwan and Japan had already signed roughly 90 cooperation accords and should work toward signing a more substantive economic agreement.
Minister Lin further elaborated that Taiwan’s strategy of integrated diplomacy consisted of the three pillars of values-based diplomacy, alliance diplomacy, and economic and trade diplomacy. He spoke about democratic, non-red supply chains as a strategic way of addressing China’s red supply chains. Minister Lin stressed that China was attempting to use the Belt and Road Initiative and Digital Silk Road to influence the economies and information security of other nations. To counter the rise of expansionist China, Taiwan was leveraging its strengths in semiconductors and AI to work with like-minded partners on creating more resilient democratic suppliers that did not rely on China. Taiwan was an important force for regional peace and global prosperity as well as a trustworthy partner in defending global economic security. Minister Lin added that Taiwan would work with all like-minded nations to continue strengthening cooperation and opposing China’s authoritarian expansionism.
The Nikkei Asia article also introduced Minister Lin’s new book, A Country Where the Economic Sun Never Sets, which discussed how Taiwan’s semiconductor industry had made Taiwan a global investment destination, causing Taiwan Strait security to become a global issue and increasing Taiwan’s global status, affording it the ability to act as a middle power diplomatically.
Nikkei News is one of Japan’s five largest nationwide newspapers. Since purchasing the Financial Times in 2015, it has become one of the world’s largest media conglomerates. Nikkei Asia is an English-language publication of the firm that focuses on Asia and provides discourse on international events from an Asian perspective. Reporters involved in the interview included Nikkei News Taipei bureau chief Nonushi Hata and reporter Hideaki Tatsumoto as well as Nikkei Asia Taiwan-based reporters Thompson Chau, Ting-fang Cheng, and Lauly Li. (E)
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No. 086
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will broadcast the 2024-2025 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks live to the world via international satellite starting from 23:55 on December 31, Taipei time. The satellite broadcast information has been provided to download and play for local TV stations and online media through various ROC Taiwan missions around the world. It has also been provided to international media reporters based in Taiwan for broadcast.
The theme of this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks is Team Taiwan Champions. The fireworks will be on the concept of the Team Taiwan spirit, from baseball to technology, culture to green energy, demonstrating Taiwan’s strength and vitality to meet every challenge as a champion.
Highlights from the display will be edited and uploaded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Trending Taiwan YouTube channel for all to watch. (Trending Taiwan YouTube channel website: www.youtube.com/trendingtaiwan)
Held for the first time in 2013, the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks display has become one of the most watched events in Taiwan and has been the focus of international media reports on New Year’s Eve celebrations from around the world. The celebration was named by CNN as one of the world’s top ten events to see in the New Year. (E)
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No. 075
Taiwan is donating US$1 million this year to assist with capacity building for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members and to bolster APEC research capabilities. The contribution will be allocated to the Human Security Sub Fund, the Digital Innovation Sub Fund, the Women and the Economy Sub Fund, and the Policy Support Unit. A memorandum of understanding regarding the donation was signed in Lima, Peru, on November 9 by APEC Senior Official for Taiwan Jonathan C. Y. Sun, Director General of the Department of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and by Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat Rebecca Sta Maria.
The APEC Secretariat issued a press release on November 27 expressing appreciation for Taiwan’s donation, which Executive Director Sta Maria said would strengthen related policy development and implementation and benefit all member economies.
Since becoming an official APEC member in 1991, Taiwan has actively participated in a variety of meetings and activities, earning widespread recognition. In addition, relevant ministries and agencies have proposed projects and applied for APEC funding, raising Taiwan’s visibility and enhancing its influence in the organization. Taiwan received a total of US$1.8 million in APEC funding this year and will continue to leverage APEC to boost interactions and exchanges with other members and make constructive contributions to regional development. (E)
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No. 058
The General Debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded on September 30. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely thanks the diplomatic allies, like-minded countries, and friends from around the world who expressed support for Taiwan’s participation in the UN and refuted China’s deliberate misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758 in various ways, both in the chamber and on the sidelines of the event.
High-level government officials from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies Paraguay, the Marshall Islands, Palau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Eswatini, Tuvalu, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Belize spoke up for Taiwan at the UN General Debate and Summit of the Future. Officials from the Marshall Islands, Palau, Tuvalu, and Saint Lucia explicitly pointed out that UNGA Resolution 2758 did not preclude Taiwan’s participation in the UN system. Following similar remarks in 2022, US President Joe Biden again used his speech to the UN General Debate to spell out the United States’ commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Australia mentioned the Taiwan Strait for the first time at the UN General Debate, with Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong stating that Australia had consistently pressed China on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
At a US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing held a few days before the UN General Debate, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell criticized China for using UNGA Resolution 2758 as a diplomatic tool to suppress Taiwan’s status. In response to a question in parliament, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp openly acknowledged that the resolution had nothing to do with Taiwan. Following a meeting on the sidelines of the UNGA held by the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers and the European Union high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, the chair of the meeting released a statement reaffirming the importance of cross-strait peace and stability to international security and prosperity as well as supporting Taiwan’s international participation.
Joint statements expressing a high regard for cross-strait peace and stability were issued after other recent high-level meetings, including the Quad leaders’ summit, the seventh high-level meeting of the EU-US Dialogue on China, the US-Japan summit meeting, the UK-US Strategic Dialogue, the Japan-Australia Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations, the Republic of Korea-New Zealand bilateral meeting, and the Lithuania-US Strategic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific.
In terms of legislative branches, the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China passed a model resolution on UNGA Resolution 2758 on July 30 for its members’ reference. The Australian Senate, the Dutch House of Representatives, and the Guatemalan Congress have since adopted motions in support of Taiwan based on the model resolution. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies also approved a resolution backing Taiwan’s international participation, demonstrating staunch support for Taiwan.
Speaking for the first time on the sidelines of the UNGA at the annual summit of the New York-based nonprofit organization Concordia through prerecorded remarks, President Lai Ching-te told the UN family that Taiwan would strive to maintain regional peace and stability and urged the international community to support Taiwan’s participation. Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Representative to the United States, held a discussion with former US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach on cross-strait peace and security and Taiwan’s campaign to participate in the UN. During the UNGA, Taiwan cohosted a seminar in New York with the United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework. The event underscored Taiwan’s resolve to contribute to the global community.
MOFA also appreciates the unwavering support of the Legislative Yuan. A cross-party delegation of legislators—including Ngalim Tiunn, Wu Tsung-hsien, and Wu Chun-cheng—visited New York during the UNGA to provide guidance and take part in related activities. The group powerfully conveyed the strong desire of the Taiwanese people to be part of the UN system.
Through an international publicity and new media campaign, the government effectively communicated Taiwan’s demands for UN participation to all quarters. An op-ed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, letters to the editor from Taiwan’s overseas missions, and interviews with Taiwanese ambassadors and representatives appeared 455 times in mainstream international media outlets. These included the Diplomat, the Hill, the Washington Times, National Review, and the New York Sun in the United States; Modern Diplomacy and the European Business Review in the European Union; the National Post in Canada; Le Figaro in France; Norrbottens-Kuriren in Sweden; La Razón in Spain; De Telegraaf and Nederlands Dagblad in the Netherlands; Euractiv in Greece; Rzeczpospolita in Poland; La Verità and Le Formiche in Italy; the Sankei Shimbun in Japan; the Chosun Ilbo in the Republic of Korea; the Philippine Star in the Philippines; the Hindustan Times and the Tribune in India; the Jerusalem Post in Israel; La Razón in Peru; the Eswatini Observer in Eswatini; La Nación in Paraguay; O Tempo in Brazil; Jelen in Hungary; and the Daily News in Thailand.
The short promotional film IC You received more than 25.4 million views—again breaking the record for Taiwan’s annual campaign. During the UNGA, MOFA and its overseas missions released 2,922 posts about Taiwan’s bid on social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, and Threads. The posts were seen over 48.378 million times and received an unprecedentedly warm response. A short animation video, UNity through Peace: Chip in with Taiwan, was shown on a large billboard in New York City’s iconic Times Square. The advertisement featured elements including semiconductor circuits and Taiwan’s contributions to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The video conveyed Taiwan’s strengths in IC technology, highlighted its image as a responsible member of the global community, and broadened worldwide recognition and support for Taiwan’s call for international participation.
MOFA reiterates that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan. The resolution therefore has nothing to do with Taiwan and cannot serve as the basis for precluding Taiwan from the UN system and other international organizations. Taiwan is determined, willing, and able to contribute to the global community. Continuing to exclude Taiwan from multilateral endeavors will not only be a loss to humanity but also detrimental to realizing the SDGs. To uphold the UN principle of leaving no one behind, MOFA again calls on the UN to stop bowing to pressure from China and swiftly allow Taiwan’s full participation. (E)
March 7, 2024
The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) will be held in New York from March 11 to 22. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan), in cooperation with Taiwanese nongovernmental organizations, has arranged for Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) to be held in New York at the same time. The priority theme of CSW68 is “accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.” In response, TGEW will showcase Taiwan’s efforts to empower women and promote gender equality from a cultural perspective, as well as highlighting the ways in which women have broken traditional molds to lead industry innovation and economic development.
The Taiwan Main Stage and Cultural Night will be held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York at 18:00 on March 13. This year’s Taiwan Main Stage forum will focus on promoting the financial resilience of women and girls. President of the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance Hank C. C. Huang will share success stories regarding public-private collaboration aimed at enhancing women’s economic power and participation in financial decision-making. Vice President of the International Federation of Women in Legal Careers Denise Scotto and former US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Kelley Currie will also take part in the forum, which will be livestreamed on MOFA’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Cultural Night will commence immediately after the forum. Representatives from prominent women-owned businesses, such as Yuanli Say Hi Home and Long Yuan Tea House, and General Secretary of the Young Women’s Christian Association of Taiwan in Pingtung Lin Chun-feng will guide guests in creating their very own cultural handicrafts. Through this cultural experience, participants will gain insight into how Taiwanese women have leveraged their deep-rooted cultural heritage to drive local economic revitalization and participatory decision-making, resulting in successful economic models.
The emblem of TGEW 2024 is a specially designed butterfly, symbolizing the growing innovation and resilience of women and conveying a positive image to the international community of women’s empowerment in Taiwan. And this year, four short TGEW videos entitled Taiwan for Her, Gender Equality, Equality Taiwan, and Women Power debuted to showcase the strides Taiwanese women have made in economic power and gender equality. The videos can be found on MOFA’s social media platforms, and everyone is encouraged to like and share them.
NGOs and local governments from Taiwan have organized 33 parallel events during this year’s NGO CSW Forum to share with the world Taiwan’s experiences and achievements in promoting women’s economic empowerment through education, policymaking, and social welfare programs.
Since 2020, MOFA and the Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) have cohosted TGEW, leveraging Taiwan’s gender equality advantages to make Taiwan heard on the international stage. During TGEW, everyone is welcome to participate in the FWRPD’s gender equality activities on X at @WomensRightsTW and use hashtags such as #TaiwanforHer and #EqualityTaiwan to spread the word. And by following MOFA’s Facebook page and X account, together we can raise awareness about Taiwan’s gender equality achievements and call for global sustainable development through gender equality. For more information, visit https://www.tgew.org/. (E)
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No. 111
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will broadcast the 2023-2024 Taipei 101 New Year's Eve fireworks live to the world via international satellite starting from 23:55 on December 31, Taipei time. The satellite broadcast information has been provided to local TV stations and online media to download and play through various ROC Taiwan missions around the world. It has also been provided to international media reporters based in Taiwan for broadcast.
The theme of this year's New Year's Eve fireworks is "Colorful World.” It symbolizes both the return to life in full color in 2023 after the pandemic years and the starting point for an innovative and prosperous 2024 during which we welcome global travelers to brighten their year by visiting Taiwan. The 101 Building New Year's Eve fireworks display will continue for 300 seconds, with over 16,000 explosions and, for the first time, Taiwan and Japan fireworks will combine in a beautiful display.
Highlights from the display will be edited and uploaded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "Trending Taiwan" Youtube channel for all to watch (Trending Taiwan channel website: www.youtube.com/trendingtaiwan).
Held for the first time in 2003, the Taipei 101 New Year's Eve fireworks display has become one of the most watched events in Taiwan and has been broadcast by international media reports on New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world. The celebration was named by CNN as one of the world’s top ten events for seeing in the new year.（Ｅ）
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Background Information no. 012
The 67th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) will be held in New York from March 6 to 17, marking the first in-person CSW session since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has arranged for Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) to be held in New York at the same time as CSW67. In response to CSW67’s priority theme of “innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls,” TGEW will offer an expanded series of events showcasing Taiwan’s advances and achievements in technology and gender equality.
The first TGEW event will be Taiwan Night: Celebrating Women in Tech. It will be held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York at 19:00 on March 7, which is the eve of International Women’s Day. The event will feature the technological innovations and creativity of Taiwanese fashion designer Claudia Wang, who came into the spotlight at London Fashion Week. Attendees will glimpse the future of the digital economy as they feast their eyes on a medley of technology, art, and environmental sustainability.
The second TGEW event will be Taiwan Main Stage: Promoting Gender Equality in the Digital Age. It will be held at TECO in New York at 18:30 on March 9. At the event, the first female deputy minister of the National Science and Technology Council, Chern Yi-juang, will address global partners in gender equality and discuss the Taiwan government’s promotion of gendered innovations in technology over the years.
These two events will be livestreamed on MOFA’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Additionally, a short MOFA film entitled Power of Women, featuring remarkable women in Taiwan’s technology sector, is now available on the MOFA YouTube channel. Viewers everywhere are welcome to like and share the video to help spread awareness about the power of Taiwanese women in technology.
This year, 31 nongovernmental organizations from Taiwan will participate in the NGO CSW Forum. They will discuss with the international community Taiwan’s application of technology to enhance women’s well-being with regard to medicine, healthcare, and violence prevention, as well as sharing their experience and successes in furthering gender equality and women’s rights.
TGEW has garnered considerable attention since it was first cohosted in 2020 by MOFA and the Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD). Responding to CSW67’s priority theme, the Taiwan government has once again partnered with civil society to make the most of new opportunities for exchanges in the postpandemic era and enable Taiwanese women to continue speaking up in the international arena.
Everyone is invited to join the FWRPD’s online movement for gender equality on Twitter (@WomensRightsTW), which raises awareness about Taiwan’s achievements in gender equality and calls for global sustainable development through gender equality. For more information about related activities, please visit https://www.tgew.org. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "event website(https://www.tgew.org/);台灣科技女力 紐約亮麗登場(https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=98&s=99746);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "Power of Women(https://www.youtube.com/embed/GbUjwXvXpiE);" }, { "ArticleType": "2", "FileName": "", "Link": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1575&s=99271", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=99277", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with The Guardian", "Text": "", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "2", "FileName": "", "Link": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1575&s=98919", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=99278", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with with Korea's News 1", "Text": "", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98875", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Ukraine journalist Vitaly Portnikov", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview October 19, 2022, to Ukraine journalist Vitaly Portnikov of the Espreso TV. The program, which aired October 23, covered China’s expansionism and threats as well as Taiwan-Ukraine cooperation and exchanges. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "Тайванці разом з Україною. Загроза війни від Китаю І Міністр МЗС Тайваню Джозеф Ву(https://www.youtube.com/embed/wDmiY-fbTow);" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98859", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with TVNZ", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview October 18, 2022, to Television New Zealand (TVNZ) reporter Cushla Norman. The interview, broadcast on TVNZ’s 6 p.m. news program “1 News” and posted on the 1 News website and YouTube channel October 19, covers China’s military threat to Taiwan, Taiwan’s determination to defend itself and Taiwan’s appreciation for international support. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "1.US fears China speeding up re-unification plans with Taiwan(https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/10/20/us-fears-china-speeding-up-re-unification-plans-with-taiwan/);2.US fears China speeding up re-unification plans with Taiwan, potentially by force(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2yFIB7v0);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98354", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Voice of America", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview August 12, 2022, to Voice of America’s (VOA) Seoul Bureau Chief William Gallo. The article and video report, posted on the VOA website the same day, cover China’s military drills around Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, Beijing’s recent Taiwan white paper and China’s authoritarian expansionism. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "More Foreign Delegations Welcome in Taiwan, Foreign Minister Tells VOA(https://www.voanews.com/a/more-foreign-delegations-welcome-in-taiwan-foreign-minister-tells-voa/6698753.html);Transcript: Exclusive VOA Interview with Taiwan's Foreign Minister(https://www.voanews.com/a/transcript-exclusive-voa-interview-with-taiwan-s-foreign-minister/6700041.html);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98301", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with CNN ", "Text": "On August 8, Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to Taiwan-based CNN correspondent Will Ripley. The interview was broadcast on the network’s “New Day” segment the same day and covered the significance of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, Taiwan’s welcome to the visit of any overseas friend and Taiwan’s response to China’s military drills since the beginning of August. In response to China’s escalating threats, Minister Wu stated, “We are not scared.”
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with CNN(https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/08/asia/taiwan-joseph-wu-interview-china-military-drills-intl-hnk/index.html);", "相關圖片": "Foreign Minister Wu states that the Chinese government cannot dictate who can be Taiwan’s friends or whom Taiwan should make friends with.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/321/98301/faf94683-9c87-4a4f-80f2-50f79f8f1aea.jpg);Foreign Minister Wu gives an interview to CNN correspondent Will Ripley.(https://ws.mofa.gov.tw/001/Upload/403/relpic/321/98301/f980a6ac-b497-421a-b7b0-8e39badf41fe.jpg);", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98306", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes of the BBC’s Tokyo bureau. The interview was broadcast August 5, 2022, and covered the significance of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and the need for democracies to join forces to prevent China’s authoritarian expansionism. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62435284?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&at_custom2=twitter&at_custom4=6C795852-14AD-11ED-B7BA-459A4744363C&at_medium=custom7&at_custom3=%40BBCWorld&at_campaign=64);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98303", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Israel's Calcalist", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview July 15, 2022, to Adar Primor, international news editor of Israel's Hebrew-language newspaper Calcalist. The report, published on Calcalist newspaper and its website August 4, covers the war in Ukraine, China's expansionism and threat to Taiwan, and Taiwan-Israel relations. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "פלישה סינית לטייוואן תפגע בכל העולם הרבה יותרמהמלחמה באוקראינה(https://newmedia.calcalist.co.il/magazine-04-08-22/m02.html);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98022", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Newsmax TV", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview on American news channel Newsmax TV to Greta Van Susteren, host of “The Record”. The interview was broadcast on June 16, 2022 and covered China’s expansionism, threats to Taiwan as well as Taiwan-US relations.
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Taiwan Foreign Minister to Greta: China Preps for War, 'Very Threatening'(https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/taiwan-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-greta-van-susteren-china/2022/06/15/id/1074554/);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=98059", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Indonesia’s Tempo Media Group", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview June 14, 2022, to Senior Economic Editor Efri Ucok Ritonga and Managing Editor M. Reza Maulana of Tempo Media Group. The report published June 26 covers China’s expansionism and threats as well as Taiwan-Indonesia cooperation and exchanges. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Kalau Ukraina Bisa Melawan Rusia, Taiwan Bisa Menghalau Cina(https://koran.tempo.co/read/tamu/474708/wawancara-eksklusif-tempo-dengan-menteri-luar-negeri-taiwan-joseph-wu-soal-ancaman-china-invasi-taiwan);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97972", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with L’express", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to renowned French weekly magazine L’express. The report published June 4, 2022, covers China’s expansionism and Taiwan-France relations.
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "\"L'invasion de l'Ukraine incite Taïwan à se préparer à la guerre\"(https://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/monde/asie/joseph-wu-ministre-taiwanais-le-conflit-ukrainien-nous-incite-a-nous-preparer-a-la-guerre_2174444.html);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97934", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Israel's The Jerusalem Post", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview May 30, 2022, to Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz of The Jerusalem Post. The report, published the following day, covers China's expansionism and threats, Taiwan-U.S. relations, and Taiwan-Israel cooperation and exchanges. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Taiwan FM to ‘Post’: China preps to invade us, Israel can't trust Beijing(https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-708082);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97945", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with The Spectator", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to renowned British weekly magazine The Spectator. The report published on May 28 2022, covers the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Taiwan's effort to develop cooperative relations with like-minded countries.
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Related Link(https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/saving-taiwan-the-lessons-learned-from-the-war-in-ukraine);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97865", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with German daily FAZ", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to renowned German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). The report published on May 17, 2022, covers the Russian invasion of Ukraine and relations between Taiwan and Germany.
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "„Es gibt immer mehr Gespräche zwischen Taiwan und der NATO“(https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/taiwan-und-der-ukrainekrieg-joseph-wu-im-interview-18035212.html);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97844", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Australia's Special Broadcasting Service", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview May 10, 2022, to Tom Stayner, political correspondent of Australia’s government-owned Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). The report, published on the SBS website May 13, covers Taiwan-Australia relations, the China-Solomon Islands security agreement, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s expansionism and Taiwan’s international participation. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "‘Pay more attention’: Taiwan's foreign minister warns Australia of China's rise in the Pacific(https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pay-more-attention-taiwans-foreign-minister-warns-australia-of-chinas-rise-in-the-pacific/hdi7pll8a);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97800", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with The Global Public Square (GPS), CNN", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview on renowned global news channel CNN to Fareed Zakaria, host of “The Global Public Square.” The interview, broadcast May 1, 2022, covered the Russian invasion of Ukraine, support for Taiwan from like-minded countries and the country’s democracy. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "On GPS: Is Taiwan next?(https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/05/01/exp-gps-0501-wu-on-what-taiwans-learned-from-ukraine.cnn);On GPS: Would the US back Taiwan against China?(https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/04/30/exp-gps-0501-china-taiwan-america-russia-ukraine-joseph-wu.cnn);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97801", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's Virtual Joint News Conference With Lithuanian Media Outlets", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu held a joint news conference with leading Lithuanian media outlets including The Baltic News Service (BNS), News Agency ELTA, News Portal DELFI, LNK TV, LRT and LRT TV. The resulting reports published April 28 cover Taiwan’s democratic system, Taiwan-Lithuania friendship and Taiwan’s humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and were widely reproduced by other Lithuanian media outlets.
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "LRT News Site 1(https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/1682747/taivano-uzsienio-reikalu-ministras-lietuvos-atstovybe-taipejuje-atsidarys-greitu-metu-leidimas-jau-duotas);LRT News Site 2(https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/verslas/4/1682861/taivano-diplomatijos-vadovas-tiksi-daugiau-taivanieciu-verslo-investiciju-lietuvoje);LRT TV(https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/irasas/2000211793/taivano-uzsienio-reikalu-ministras-lietuvos-atstovybe-taivane-bus-atidaryta-netrukus);DELFI 1(https://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/lithuania/taivano-uzsienio-reikalu-ministras-panasu-kad-kinai-bando-padeti-rusams.d?id=90081657);DELFI 2(https://www.delfi.lt/verslas/verslas/josephas-wu-tikimasi-daugiau-taivanieciu-verslo-investiciju-lietuvoje.d?id=90086501);15min(https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/j-wu-taibejus-tiksi-daugiau-taivanieciu-verslo-investiciju-lietuvoje-662-1672426);TV3(https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/verslas/taivano-diplomatijos-vadovas-taibejus-tiksi-daugiau-taivanieciu-verslo-investiciju-lietuvoje-n1164561);商業知識周刊(VERSLO ŽINIAS)(https://www.vz.lt/verslo-aplinka/2022/04/28/taivanas-tikisi-lietuvos-partnerystes-puslaidininkiu-srityje);Lrytas 1(https://www.lrytas.lt/pasaulis/ivykiai/2022/04/27/news/v-putinas-pagrasino-zaibisku-atsaku-i-kitu-saliu-kisimasi-ukrainoje-23190109);Lrytas 2(https://www.lrytas.lt/pasaulis/ivykiai/2022/04/28/news/taivano-ministras-leidimas-atidaryti-lietuvos-ambasada-taipejuje-duotas-tai-turetu-ivykti-artimiausiu-metu-23194592);LNK(https://lnk.lt/zinios/lnk-zinios-1830?fbclid=IwAR0TjVUIRio_4rQ9sjyoXVTFcJmhmzid9ETCWm8VunhKSwYXOY51DJ0p_fDI);Diena 1(https://www.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/taivano-ministras-leidimas-atidaryti-lietuvos-ambasada-taipejuje-jau-duotas-1075467);Diena 2(https://www.diena.lt/naujienos/verslas/ekonomika/j-wu-taibejus-tiksi-daugiau-taivanieciu-verslo-investiciju-lietuvoje-1075437);The Baltic Times(https://www.baltictimes.com/taipei_expects_more_taiwanese_business_investment_in_lithuania___wu/);The Baltic News Service (BNS)(https://www.bns.lt/topic/1912/news/66260785/);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97692", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with TaiwanPlus", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to TaiwanPlus, the nation’s first English-language video news and programming platform for an international audience. The report entitled “FM Wu: China’s Tactics Turning Europe toward Taiwan” covers Taiwan-EU relations, China’s military threat, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the importance of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies and was broadcast on April 12, 2022.
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "TaiwanPlus News - April 12, 2022(https://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=2&post=217533);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97661", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with ESTIA", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to ESTIA, the oldest daily national Greek newspaper. Two reports covering cross-strait relations, Taiwan’s democratic way of life and Taiwan-Europe relations were subsequently published on March 27 and April 3, entitled “ΥΠΕΞ Ταϊβάν Jaushieh Joseph Wu: H Ταϊβάν ἀντιμετωπίζει τρομακτικές στρατιωτικές ἀπειλές ἀπό τήν Κίνα.” (Taiwan is facing severe military threat from China, says Taiwan's foreign minister.)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "ΥΠΕΞ Ταϊβάν Jaushieh Joseph Wu: Ἡ Ταϊβάν ἀντιμετωπίζει τρομακτικές στρατιωτικές ἀπειλές ἀπό τήν Κίνα(https://www.estianews.gr/eidiseis-arthra/ypeks-taivan-jaushieh-joseph-wu-i-taivan-antimetopizei-tromaktikes-stratiotikes-apeiles-apo-tin-kina/);Ταϊβάν καί ΕΕ ἔχουν τεράστιες δυνατότητες συνεργασίας(https://www.estianews.gr/eidiseis-arthra/taivan-kai-ee-echoyn-terasties-dynatotites-synergasias/);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97660", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with The Sunday Times", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to The Sunday Times, a renowned British newspaper. The report entitled “Taiwan’s survival ‘crucial for the existence of global democracy” covered the Russian invasion of Ukraine, cross-strait relations and Taiwan-UK relations and was published on April 3.
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Taiwan’s survival ‘crucial for the existence of global democracy’(https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/taiwans-survival-crucial-for-the-existence-of-global-democracy-z9t53sfgk);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97621", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with The Globe and Mail", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview to The Globe and Mail, a renowned newspaper in Canada. The report covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine, cross-strait relations and Taiwan-Canada relations was published on March 24, 2022, entitled “Taiwan predicts China will think twice about military invasion after watching Ukraine.” (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Taiwan predicts China will think twice about military invasion after watching Ukraine(https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-taiwan-predicts-china-will-think-twice-about-military-invasion-after/);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97605", "title": "Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu's interview with Sky News Australia", "Text": "Foreign Minister Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave an exclusive interview on March 17, 2022, to Peta Credlin, host of prime-time news program “Credlin” of Sky News Australia. The interview, which covered issues relating to China's military threat, Taiwan's self-defense, the Ukraine crisis and Taiwan-Australia relations, was broadcast at 6 p.m. the same day. (E)
", "相關檔案": "", "相關連結": "Chinese military threat against Taiwan ‘is real’, says Taiwanese MP(https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/peta-credlin/chinese-military-threat-against-taiwan-is-real-says-taiwanese-mp/video/09648ac8c48f5ec45db30a7351754b52);", "相關圖片": "", "Related video": "" }, { "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1331&s=97563", "title": "MOFA and NGO jointly hold Climate Justice Leaders’ Seminar, share Taiwanese women’s efforts in fighting climate change", "Text": "No. 015
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development jointly held the online Climate Justice Leaders’ Seminar on March 15 in response to the theme of gender equality and climate justice promoted at the UN’s 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Participants included Wang Mei-hua, Minister of Economic Affairs; Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston, United States; Baroness Natalie Louise Bennett, a member of the UK Parliament and former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales; Kitlang Kabua, Minister of Education, Sports and Training, Marshall Islands; Sophia Cheng, Chief Investment Officer for Cathay Financial Holdings; and many other outstanding female leaders involved in politics, business, and NGOs from around the world. During the webinar, they shared their experiences and achievements in promoting environmental protection and combating climate change.
Minister Wang said that as a key player in global supply chains, Taiwan is proactively seeking to achieve the worldwide goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. She said that in recent years the Ministry of Economic Affairs has targeted the energy sector and industry, encouraging businesses to improve production processes, switch to alternative fuels, and focus on the circular economy through the use of wind, solar, hydrogen, and other energy sources. She said that through this process, women’s participation in the energy sector has significantly increased, especially in the offshore wind energy sector, where women account for 26 percent of the labor force in Taiwan—higher than the Asia-Pacific region (15 percent) and the world (21 percent).
In her remarks, Baroness Bennett said that in addition to tackling climate change, humanity needs to consider “system change” in order to break down systems of gender inequality and create a more equitable society.
Minister Kabua stated that the Marshall Islands has already been impacted by climate change, and that women are more vulnerable to its effects. She explained that the Marshall Islands has therefore continued to adjust its policies and provide women with high-quality education and training. Minister Kabua mentioned in particular that Taiwan has been an important partner to the Marshall Islands in its pursuit of sustainable development, providing robust assistance in support of local women’s livelihoods.
Boston Mayor Wu, the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, explained Boston’s Green New Deal and shared how, as sister cities, Taipei and Boston have learned from each other and both implemented green energy measures. Mayor Wu said she hopes that cities around the world will draw inspiration from these experiences to build a greener, more resilient future for us all. The event marked the first time Mayor Wu had accepted a speaking engagement from the government of Taiwan since taking office.
Cathay Financial Holdings CIO Cheng, who is also Chair of the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change, discussed trends in international climate finance from a business perspective. Stating that climate change is a global challenge, she said that no government or business can shy away from the climate crisis.
The webinar was moderated by Denise Scotto, Vice President of the International Federation of Women in Legal Careers. Other speakers included Tara DePorte, Founder and Executive Director of the US Human Impact Institute; Ann K. Singeo, Executive Director of the Ebiil Society, a Palauan environmental group; and Wang Shiuan-ru, a young Taiwanese activist involved in promoting plastic reduction policies. The speakers all shared their personal journeys and experiences in promoting environmental protection and tackling climate change.
The event was broadcast live on MOFA’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. The Facebook pages of Taiwan’s overseas missions in New York, Chile, Italy, Thailand, Sweden, Belgium, and the United Kingdom also livestreamed the event, while NGOs and experts from the Marshall Islands, the United States, Sweden, Myanmar, Turkey, Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore engaged in spirited discussion in the event’s live chat messaging boards. Members of the public are welcome to watch the event on MOFA’s Facebook page or YouTube channel; please remember to share and like. (E)
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no. 012
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the nongovernmental organization (NGO) the Foundation of Women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) are jointly holding Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) for a third year running. The timing of the program again corresponds with the annual meeting in March of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The focus of the 66th session of CSW (CSW66) this year is achieving gender equality within the context of climate change. The TGEW organizers will be holding an online Climate Justice Leaders Forum, assisting Taiwanese NGOs to hold parallel meetings at the NGO CSW Forum, and hosting a Women’s Power Night reception on International Women’s Day with President Tsai Ing-wen as a guest speaker to kick things off.
The Women’s Power Night reception will be hosted by Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu at the Taipei Guest House at 6:00 p.m. on March 8—International Women’s Day. The event will be attended by female ambassadors, cabinet members, corporate representatives, experts and academics in the fields of gender equality and environmental protection, and leaders of local and international NGOs. The Vice President of Palau and US female political leaders will share their countries’ experiences in combating climate change via prerecorded video messages. Members of the public are invited to watch a livestream of the event on MOFA’s Facebook page.
The Climate Justice Leaders Forum will take place online at 8:30 p.m. Taipei time on March 15. High-profile speakers from the Americas, Europe, and Asia will be taking part in the webinar. The agenda is divided into a forum with political leaders, keynote speeches, and a dialogue with NGO leaders.
At the political leaders’ forum, Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua will outline Taiwan’s policies and measures to enhance women’s participation in promoting clean energy. Former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Baroness Natalie Bennett and Marshall Islands Minister of Education, Sports and Training Kitlang Kabua will also share their experiences. The NGO leaders’ dialogue will involve Founder and Executive Director of the US Human Impacts Institute Tara DePorte, Executive Director of the Palau Ebiil Society Ann K. Singeo, and Taiwanese climate activist Wang Hsuan-ju. The three women will share their journeys in fighting global warming. The event will be broadcast live simultaneously on MOFA’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. All are welcome to tune in.
The NGO CSW Forum is an important international meeting for civil society groups. The forum is an opportunity to share experiences and exchange ideas in promoting gender equality and women’s rights. MOFA regularly provides assistance to Taiwanese NGOs taking part. At CSW66, nearly 20 participating organizations from Taiwan—including the Taipei, New Taipei, and Taichung city governments—will hold a total of 27 parallel events, setting a new high. From March 14 to 25, they will share the achievements of Taiwanese civil society in promoting gender equality, empowering women, and combating climate change. The meetings will demonstrate the creativity, organizational abilities, and resilience of Taiwanese women in contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To get involved and help promote gender equality during the TGEW, follow the FWRPD Twitter account @womensrightsTW and use the hashtags #TaiwanforHer and #Taiwan4ClimateJustice. By taking part in the online campaign, you can share Taiwan’s achievements in gender equality and call on the world to achieve gender equality and other SDGs.
You can also like and share the short video “Power of Women in Taiwan” on MOFA’s YouTube channel. Coproduced by MOFA and the FWRPD, the 80-second film highlights the challenges of climate change for women around the world and shows how Taiwanese women are responding.
For more information go to TGEW.org. (E)
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No. 2
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan cohosted the 2022 Nigeria-Taiwan Business Forum at the Taipei International Convention Center in a hybrid format on January 6, 2022.
The forum was attended by leading industry representatives from Taiwan and Nigeria. After opening remarks from government vice ministers of both countries, the event focused on the e-commerce market, business environment, and commercial opportunities in Nigeria, exploring potential areas for bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The forum aimed to establish a basis for regular trade and economic exchanges and served to continue the implementation of the Africa Project, a key Taiwan government policy.
In her remarks, Evelyn Ngige, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria, recognized that the forum provided a platform and opportunity to develop the strategic sectors of the two countries. She said the event was a chance for both sides to evaluate the existing trade and economic relations and look into ways to improving and exploring other areas on a win-win basis, adding that she looked forward to expanding ties to socioeconomic activities that would improve the well-being of the two countries. Permanent Secretary Ngige also pledged to deepen relations with Taiwan and expressed hope that visiting delegations and physical meetings could be arranged after the pandemic.
Taiwan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Tah-ray Yui pointed to complementary areas and competitive advantages of industrial development in the two countries. He suggested the potential for cooperation in fields including machine tools and equipment, e-commerce, expanding the halal market, the food processing industry, and automotive parts and accessories. Vice Minister Yui encouraged enterprises from both sides to pursue cooperation. He also urged Taiwanese companies to enter the African market and take advantage of the business opportunities that will emerge after the economic integration of the African Continental Free Trade Area. To establish a sound legal framework to protect investors from both countries, the governments of Taiwan and Nigeria will update their 1994 agreement on the promotion and protection of investments.
Ibrahim A. Ahmed, Trade Commissioner of the Nigeria Trade Office, mentioned in his speech that Taiwan-Nigeria trade in 2021 reached US$830 million, representing the highest figure in the last five years and indicating increasingly prosperous bilateral economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. He added Nigeria is therefore set to be the largest African trading partner for Taiwan.
During the forum, official representatives from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, as well as the President of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria, shared the latest business information from Nigeria. A representative from the Export-Import Bank of Taiwan explained how its relending facility could help Taiwanese businesses win African orders.
The forum attracted more than 100 participants from industry and academia in Taiwan and Nigeria. Represented sectors included the food, agriculture, transportation, technology, and computer industries. Business leaders from both sides said that forums such as this help build industrial connections and create alliances and partnerships between companies. The event was particularly helpful for Taiwanese businesses hoping to expand into emerging African markets, as well as Nigerian companies looking to develop Asian markets. Participants expressed hope that the governments of Taiwan and Nigeria could continue this model of cooperation to provide more corporate networking and matchmaking opportunities in the future. (E)
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No. 26
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 7th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition is accepting entries from August 31 to October 16. This year, as well as the existing creative/open category, which encourages documentary-style entries, a new brand story category invites participants to think outside the box in highlighting diverse Taiwanese stories, allowing the world an insight into Taiwan’s DNA.
This year’s total prize pool is a record-breaking NT$930,000, with the first-placed entry in the creative category receiving NT$200,000; the two second-placed entries receiving NT$60,000 each; the three third-placed entries receiving NT$30,000 each; and six highly commended entries receiving NT$20,000 each. In the brand story category, the first-placed entry will receive NT$150,000; the second-placed entry will receive NT$100,000; the third-placed entry will receive NT$50,000; and the five highly-commended entries will receive NT$20,000 each.
Whether your skills lie in documentary-style filmmaking or you like to take the path less traveled, make sure you take part in this year’s competition! There are no age or nationality restrictions, so tell us how you see Taiwan and we can help you share your vision with the world.
MOFA started the Trending Taiwan YouTube channel in July of 2015 and since then we’ve received over 800 entries as part of the annual short film competition, with 78 prize winning short films. As with previous years, the winning entries will be subtitled in several languages and promoted around the world on our website and social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.（Ｅ）
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No.013
The Taipei Guest House will be open to the public on May 8 and 9, 2021, from 8 AM to 4 PM (last admission 3:30 PM). In Celebration of Mother’s Day on May 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will prepare 1,000 carnations for female visitors. In order to prevent possible transmission of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), visitors are advised to keep a distance from others of at least 1.5 meters in indoor environments and 1 meter in outdoor ones. Visitors who are not able to follow the above-mentioned social distancing advice should wear masks. Thank you for your cooperation.
Built in 1901, the Taipei Guest House served as the official residence of the Japanese governor-general of Taiwan. Following the end of World War II, the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) took charge of the building, briefly turning it into the official residence of the Taiwan provincial governor. The building was named the Taipei Guest House in 1950 and has since served as a venue for receiving guests and holding state banquets. It has borne testimony to Taiwan’s progress over more than a century. Under careful preservation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its furnishings and decorations remain as beautiful and exquisite as ever, while its Western-style front garden and Japanese-style water garden have withstood the passage of time. Visitors are welcome to tour this example of architecture built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan.
To protect the historic site and ensure the quality of tours, visitors are advised to observe the Guidelines for Visiting the Taipei Guest House. Photography is permitted inside the building as long as order is maintained and the historic site is secure. The use of flash and tripods, as well as the touching of artifacts, is prohibited to ensure the preservation of this national historic site.(E)
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No. 013
The Ministry of Foreign Affair's 6th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition is accepting entries from June 15 to July 31. This year, in addition to the existing open category, which encourages entries that showcase Taiwan's unique local stories, a new pandemic-prevention category has been added. MOFA invites all Republic of China (Taiwan) citizens and foreign nationals in Taiwan to creatively record Taiwan's beauty or present your special take on Taiwan's antipandemic efforts. Submit a short film, no longer than three minutes, to show the world your definition of Trending Taiwan!
There are no restrictions on filming methods or video format, and all forms, from dramas and documentaries to animations and music videos, are welcome. Films will be judged on a variety of criteria, including script creativity, theme and content, narrative technique, and technical aspects, such as camera work and editing techniques. The total prize pool is NT$830,000.
For the open category, the first-place winner will be awarded a cash prize of NT$200,000, the two second-place winners will receive NT$60,000 each, the three third-place winners NT$30,000 each, and the six honorable mention award winners NT$20,000 each.
For the new pandemic-prevention category, in order to encourage foreign contestants to share Taiwan's experience combating COVID-19, submissions will be divided into a local contestant group and a foreign contestant group. One first-place winner, one second-place winner, and one third-place winner will be selected from each group. The two first-place winners will be awarded a cash prize of NT$80,000 each, the two second-place winners NT$50,000 each, and the two third-place winners NT$20,000 each.
MOFA created the Trending Taiwan YouTube channel in July 2015 to actively promote digital diplomacy. Short film competitions are held every year and foreign language subtitles are added to winning submissions, which are then transmitted to the world via media platforms including MOFA's official website, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
This annual competition has been held for the past five years, with the total number of submissions now surpassing 400. Contestants include friends hailing from all corners of the globe, including France, India, Malaysia, and Switzerland. The themes and genres of the submissions have been diverse and innovative, making this government-held competition an annual highlight for short creative films.
There are no restrictions on age or nationality to enter. The films submitted must be original works and must not exceed three minutes (including opening and credits). Film aspect ratios must be 16:9, with a minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p).
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April 23, 2020
No. 011
At a time when the COVID-19 is spreading around the world and the joint efforts by the government and the people of Taiwan in pandemic prevention and various foreign aid initiatives have garnered international praise, MOFA is today releasing an all-new short film, ‘Looking Up Again,’ showcasing Taiwan’s high-quality medical care to the international community, spreading the message that “Taiwan can help and Taiwan is helping” when it comes to global public health.
The film describes how a Guamanian man suffering with untreated spinal and hip deformities and at a low ebb in life, was recommended medical treatment in Taiwan by a friend, and, as a result, is once again able to hold his head up high and look up at the sky, with a new lease of life. The protagonist of the film, Theodore D. Nelson, or Ted, was previously a strong guy able to lift 55 gallon drums of water. Due to hip and spine deformities, however, for nine long years, he’s been unable to do seemingly simple and ordinary things, like walk, fish or even sleep. These are luxuries that the pain he suffers no longer affords him.
As his health continues to deteriorate, causing him continual anxiety, on a friend’s suggestion, he traveled with a family member to CMU Hospital in Taiwan last year to receive treatment. After undergoing three surgeries on both hips and his spine, Ted is finally able to walk upright again, and the pain no longer causes him to lose sleep at night. Now he can even enjoy the pleasure of fishing with friends.
At the end of the film, Ted walks into a café and sits down to enjoy an everyday pleasure. Looking at a photograph of himself and his family smiling brightly alongside the Taiwanese medical team, he thinks of everything he’s been through, and the new lease of life he has now and writes down “Thank you, Taiwan,” and, getting a little choked up, he says thank you in English and Chamorro (Thank you, Si Yu'os Ma'åse), a testament to how Taiwan’s high-quality medical care gives back to the international community.
As Guam is lacking in medical resources, in the past people there sought medical attention in neighboring countries, but more recently Taiwan’s reputation for high-quality medical care has spread, and so more and more Guamanians are choosing to come to Taiwan for medical care each year. This includes local elites, such as Ted, who comes from a political dynasty in Guam.
Through releasing this short film, MOFA hopes to show the world that Taiwan is putting the UN sustainable development goals into practice, ensuring the health and welfare of people of all ages around the world and calling for international support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Organization, so that we can all work on pandemic prevention together.
MOFA is first releasing a short version of just one minute in length, before releasing the full-length four-minute version. The film is in English and is being released in 10 different subtitled versions, including English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese and Russian, which will all be released simultaneously. You can watch them on MOFA’s Facebook Page or on the Trending Taiwan YouTube channel and Facebook Page. Feel free to share the video with your friends! (E)
April 22, 2020
No. 010
To encourage participation and allow entrants to begin collecting footage, MOFA is making an early call for entries for the 6th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition. As well as the creative category of previous years, this year we’re adding a special prize for short films which deal with Taiwan’s pandemic prevention measures against the COVID-19 virus, inviting budding Taiwanese and foreign filmmakers to showcase Taiwan’s efforts and achievements in this regard.
Judging criteria will include the creativity of the script, the subject matter, the narrative style and editing skills, and the prize pool is a total of NT$830,000, divided as below:
In the creative category, one first-placed entry will receive NT$200,000; two second-placed entries will receive NT$60,000 each; three third-placed entries will receive NT$30,000 each; and six high-commended entries will receive NT$20,000 each. In the epidemic prevention category, there will be a Taiwanese category and an international category, with three prizes being awarded in each, NT$80,000 for first place, NT$50,000 for second place and NT$20,000 for third place. MOFA will subtitle the winning entries in several languages and showcase them to the world on Trending Taiwan’s YouTube channel to raise Taiwan’s profile in the international community.
There is no age limit or restriction based on nationality and works submitted must be original. Films should not exceed three minutes in length (including title and credits if included) and should have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a minimum resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p).
MOFA advises those interested to make the best use of their time, and start planning their subject matter and script now, before the competition is officially launched at the end of June. (E)
March 27, 2020
NO. 008
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and five nongovernmental organizations pledged to promote Taiwan’s participation in and contributions to international cooperation and humanitarian assistance at a March 27 joint signing ceremony for cooperation agreements. Director General Ming-chi Scott Lai of the Department of NGO International Affairs signed agreements with Good Neighbors Taiwan, Pu-hsein Educational Foundation and the Amitofo Charity Association Executive Committee Board (ACA), the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation (NCF), Zhi-Shan Foundation (ZSF) Taiwan, and the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH).
At the ceremony, Director General Lai praised Taiwan’s diverse and dynamic NGOs, which have flourished thanks to social progress, economic growth, and democratic transformation over the past decades. Taiwan’s NGOs have actively promoted international cooperation and development assistance programs through engagement with international organizations and participation in international conferences. In recent years, Taiwan’s NGOs have excelled at fulfilling their obligations and responsibilities as members of the international community, especially in such areas as humanitarian assistance, medical services, gender equality, and educational exchanges, he said. Their collective efforts have also increased Taiwan’s visibility and enhanced Taiwan’s image internationally.
On behalf of MOFA, Director General Lai expressed appreciation and esteem for the international cooperation efforts of the five NGOs over the years, which have helped promote Taiwan’s soft power and warm power. He added that MOFA will continue to strengthen cooperation with partner NGOs to boost participation in the world community and allow Taiwan to shine.
Cooperation agreements were signed for the following five projects:
1. The India Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Project in Sarjapur, India, to be conducted by Good Neighbors Taiwan, will construct wells and water towers, as well as holding drinking water educational activities to reduce water-borne disease, increase the number of people with access to clean drinking water, and improve local sanitary conditions in general.
2. The Traditional Chinese Overseas Teaching Project, an ongoing program run jointly by Pu-hsein Educational Foundation and the ACA, will place Taiwanese teachers in seven primary and secondary schools established by Amitofo Care Centers in Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and Namibia. The project, which teaches African orphans Taiwanese culture, Mandarin, and traditional Chinese characters, has benefited over 9,000 students since its inception in 2013.
3. The 2020 New Southbound Policy Countries NCF Seed Medical Practitioner Training Program, in cooperation with Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, will bring regional medical professionals to Taiwan to learn the latest technology and invite physicians from the region to participate in the Asia-Pacific Craniofacial Annual Conference to benefit from Taiwan’s experience and technology. This will enhance the craniofacial medical environment and quality in the region, as well as promoting bilateral and multilateral medical and health cooperation.
4. The 2020 Central Vietnam Reading Promotion Project: Taiwan-Vietnam Enhanced Cooperation Plan, conducted by ZSF Taiwan, will invite Vietnamese education officials and educators to Taiwan for visiting schools. Taiwanese educators will also visit Vietnam to evaluate the results of the reading promotion project’s teacher-training program. Additionally, Taiwan and Vietnam will collaborate to develop localized teaching materials to enhance exchanges and cooperation in academic and educational fields. Through this project, ZSF Taiwan has been promoting reading for the past 11 years and has established reading rooms and conducted teacher training in 200 local primary schools in central Vietnam.
5. The GOH 2020 Asian Girl Empowerment Project will hold human-rights advocacy technology camps and host the Asian Girls Awards to enhance gender-equality education. Through the project, the GOH will share Taiwan’s experience and achievements in women’s empowerment and youth human rights with Asian countries and the international community.
At the ceremony, the NGO representatives introduced their projects and received feedback. Attendees brainstormed methods to better integrate the resources of both the public and private sectors so as to synergize efforts and achieve public diplomacy objectives. (E)