Taiwan

Taiwan secured two of the top 10 most-searched cultural landmarks on Google Maps by users around the world in 2022, beating out some well-known places in France and the U.K., Google Taiwan said Jan. 17. According to the company, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial H...

A total of 67 productions, including 59 shorts, five VR works and three international competition films from Taiwan are set to be screened at the 45th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France Jan. 27 until Feb. 4, according to the Mini...

Economic cooperation between Taiwan and Lithuania is advancing apace, with the two sides announcing a raft of new breakthroughs in the partnership during a press conference Jan. 18 in Vilnius, the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania said. The eve...

A negotiating round of the Taiwan-U.S. Initiative on 21st-Century Trade concluded Jan. 17 in Taipei City, with both sides pledging to continue expanding the already robust economic and trade ties. Staged in-person under the auspices of the Taipei Economic...

The five-plus-two innovative industries initiative has achieved fruitful results amid geopolitical challenges such as the U.S.-China trade friction and the COVID-19 pandemic over the past few years, according to the Cabinet-level National Development Coun...

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 17 that the government is looking forward to signing a Taiwan-U.S. Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement to create further bilateral industry opportunities and personnel exchanges. Tsai made the remarks while receiving a ...

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Taiwan is working hard to strengthen its self-defense capability and called on the global community to monitor and deter China's military threats. Wu made the remarks during an interview with Rosemary Barton fo...

Taiwan's bicycle industry output hit a record high of NT$182.4 billion (US$6.01 billion) in the first ten months of 2022, up 26.4 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs Jan. 16. According to the MOEA's latest statistic...

Digital devices and power generators were donated by Taiwan to Ukraine Jan. 15, underscoring the commitment of both the public and private sectors to assisting the East European country rebuild its education resources. Coordinated by the Ministries of Dig...

The Taiwan-Japan meeting on maritime affairs cooperation was held Jan. 13 in Tokyo, highlighting the commitment of both sides to strengthening ties and seeking opportunities to work together in areas of mutual concern. According to the Ministry of Foreign...

The governments of Taiwan and the U.S. are joining forces to help advance educational and social development in Honduras in the post-pandemic era, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jan. 13. The decision was announced during an event Jan. 11 in Teguciga...

Taiwan has been ranked 14th out of 50 countries and territories surveyed in the latest Profit Opportunity Recommendation report by U.S.-based Business Environment Risk Intelligence SA. Scoring 53 out of 100 in the triannual report, Taiwan was ranked with ...

Taiwan's Sports Administration under the Ministry of Education will showcase results from the country's sports-related initiatives next month in Tokyo, the MOE said Jan. 12. During the event set for Feb. 16, the SA will detail progress of the Spor...

A total of 52 draft amendments to the Immigration Act were approved by the Executive Yuan Jan. 12, spotlighting government commitment to advancing immigrants' human rights, attracting foreign professionals to Taiwan and raising penalties for immigrati...

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 12 that the government is committed to deepening partnership with Lithuania while strengthening democratic resilience across the globe. Taiwan and Lithuania have both established mutual representative offices recently, Tsa...

Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang visited Lithuania in person to witness the signing of a letter of intent for cooperation, spotlighting government commitment to advancing digital resilience between democracies, according to the Ministry of Digita...

A delegation of representatives from 96 Taiwan-based high-tech startups took part in the Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas, reflecting the country's key role in the global information and communications technology sector. Jointly organiz...

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 11 that the government is committed to deepening cooperation with the U.S. across the board to ensure a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Taiwan is a front-line defender of democracy, Tsai said, adding that only by b...

A delegation from Spain's Congress of Deputies commenced a five-day visit to Taiwan Jan. 10 aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding exchanges across the board. Led by Rosa Romero Sanchez, president of the Congress of Deputies' Health Commi...

Taiwan and Tuvalu signed a joint statement for cooperation between the Legislative Yuan and the Indo-Pacific ally's Parliament Jan. 10, spotlighting the government's commitment to further cementing the two sides' partnership, according to the ...

The Taipei International Book Exhibition will get underway Jan. 31 to showcase the vibrancy and diversity of Taiwan's publishing culture, according to the Ministry of Culture Jan. 10. Titled "The Multiverse of Reading" and running through Feb....

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 9 that Taiwan is committed to strengthening cooperation with democracies to uphold the shared values in the face of authoritarian expansion. Tsai made the remarks while receiving a delegation from the Paraguay Chamber of D...

President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 9 that the government is committed to strengthening relations between Taiwan and Tuvalu to promote the two countries' sustainable development while contributing to progress and prosperity around the world. Despite the ...

The 2023 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference was staged Jan. 9 in Taipei City, spotlighting government efforts to develop the potential-laden energy source, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Held in a hybrid in-person and online format...

The government and people of Taiwan extend their warmest congratulations Jan. 7 to Kevin McCarthy, following his election and appointment as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. According to the MOFA,...

Visits by delegations from the legislative bodies of Tuvalu, Lithuania and Germany are welcomed by the government and people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Led by Speaker Samuelu Penitala Teo, the Tuvalu group arrived Jan. 8. The...

Direct ferry links between Taiwan and China partially re-opened Jan. 7 to offer more convenient travel in the lead up to the Lunar New Year holiday period, the Mainland Affairs Council said. The resumption of limited ferry services offers residents of the...

The upcoming visit by a delegation from the Paraguay Chamber of Deputies is welcomed by the government and people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 7. Set to arrive Jan. 8, the group will be led by Speaker Carlos Maria Lopez Lop...

The output value of Taiwan's Asia New Bay Area 5G AIoT Innovation Park in the southern city of Kaohsiung exceeded NT$ 32.7 billion (US$1.07 billion) in 2022, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs Jan. 4. In a statement, the MOEA said the park ...

The 2022 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program wrapped up Jan. 6 in Taipei City, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening mutual understanding and people-to-people connections with NSP target countries. Organized by the Ministry o...