The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed statements by Taiwan’s like-minded partners expressing concern over China’s large-scale joint military exercises around Taiwan Dec. 29.

In a statement issued on December 31, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that China’s military exercises around Taiwan were destabilizing and risked inflaming regional tensions. It said that Australia opposed any actions that increased the risk of accident, miscalculation, or escalation, adding that Australian officials had raised concerns with Chinese counterparts.

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun hosted the 4th advisory meeting on revitalization of the domestic tourism industry Dec. 26 in Taipei City.

Issuing what it called a stern warning against “Taiwan independence separatist forces” and “external interference forces,” China’s People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command used this as a pretext to announce on December 29 the launch of the Justice Mission 2025 joint military exercise, which will be conducted around Taiwan from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 30.

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.

Premier Cho Jung-tai held the 34th meeting of the Executive Yuan’s Gender Equality Committee Dec. 24 in Taipei City.

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted an event expressing gratitude to those from all walks of life who have worked hand in hand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Taiwan, world peace and prosperity. The event, titled as a gathering for friends of foreign service took place Dec. 22 in Taipei City.

Premier Cho Jung-tai on Tuesday received a visiting delegation led by Takinami Hirofumi, a Liberal Democratic Party member of Japan’s House of Councillors and chair of the TY Group, a pro-Taiwan group within the chamber. The premier extended his highest regard to Councillor Takinami, thanking him for regularly organizing TY Group delegations to visit Taiwan and for his continued efforts to promote pro-Taiwan voices within the House of Councillors. He also commended Councillor Takinami for freque

Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding on the donation of US$650,000 to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat Dec. 11 in Shenzhen, China, underscoring government commitment to advancing regional development, according to the MOFA.

Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu said Taiwan is determined to keep cutting-edge technology in-country to safeguard its key role in the semiconductor sector.