The strong support for Taiwan extended by the heads of state and government of the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Kingdom of Eswatini at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 13. According to […]
The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection staged the 31st Asia-Pacific Legal Metrology Forum Nov. 6-8 in Taipei City, hosting the meeting for the second time since it joined the organization in 1994. Founded in 1994, APLMF aims to improve trade in the Asia-Pacific by removing barriers through the development of […]
President Lai Ching-te spoke at a press conference Nov. 7 in Taipei City to recognize Taiwan’s delegation departing for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting and express his confidence that the representatives would convey the country’s voice and perspectives to other APEC member economies. Lai praised the delegation leader, Lin Hsin-i, noting his […]
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Taiwan highly values partnership with the European Parliament and thanked the body for passing a resolution condemning China’s misinterpretation of U.N. Resolution 2758 and continuous military provocations around Taiwan. Hsiao made the remarks while receiving a cross-party EP delegation Oct. 29 in Taipei City. The four-member contingent—led by Michael Gahler, […]
Taiwan and the U.S. recently concluded their first reciprocal transfer of illegally obtained assets, marking a milestone in the two sides’ judicial collaboration, the Ministry of Justice announced at a news conference Oct. 17 in Taipei City. According to the MOJ, Taiwan seized and returned US$16 million in illicit resources derived from money laundering and […]
The Ministry of Environment’s Resource Circulation Administration staged an International E-Waste Management Network annual exchange event Oct. 2-4 in Taipei City, to enhance efficient use of natural resources. The three-day gathering brought together over 70 participants from Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Tuvalu, Vietnam, the Philippines, and the U.S., to share experiences and techniques […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated India on the successful conclusion of its 18th parliamentary election June 5. According to India’s Election Commission, the National Democratic Alliance won a majority in the Lok Sabha (House of the People), securing a third term for incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Upon the announcement of Modi’s victory, President […]
A delegation from Taiwan is showcasing cutting-edge biomedical products and innovative technologies at the BIO International Convention June 3-6 at southern California’s San Diego Convention Center, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Officials from the MOEA, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the National Development Council, the National Science and […]
By Martin Banks A former high ranking Taiwanese government minister has called for current tensions between China and Taiwan to be defused.
Taiwan will feature as the first-ever guest of honor country at the 58th Festival Off Avignon taking place July 3-21 in southeastern France, the Ministry of Culture said May 16. According to the MOC, the country will showcase its cultural diversity and vitality through activities spanning film screenings, local food tastings, promotions of Taiwan’s publishing […]
