In response to an invitation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, acting upon the designation of President Lai Ching-te, traveled to Europe and on November 7 attended IPAC’s annual summit held at the European Parliament in Brussels, where she delivered a speech titled “Taiwan: A Trusted Partner in a Volatile World.” Vice President Hsiao emphasized that Taiwan matters to the world for at least three core reasons: Taiwan has a thriving democracy; it

President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the 39th Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) Nov. 7 in Taipei City. He thanked Taipei City-based Taiwan Visitors Association for coordinating the exhibition and noted that research would facilitate further advancement of domestic tourism industry.

On the afternoon of November 4, President Lai Ching-te addressed the 11th Taiwan-Japan Exchange Summit in Kamakura via video. The president expressed hope of continuing to deepen the partnership between the two countries. He also congratulated Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Takaichi Sanae on her decisive election as Japan’s 104th prime minister, wishing her success in governance and continued prosperity for Japan.

On the afternoon of November 3, the Presidential Office held a press conference for our delegation to the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) upon its return to Taiwan.

At the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Korea that concluded at noon on November 1 (local time), Senior Advisor to the President and Chairman of Taiwania Capital Management Corporation Lin Hsin-i served as Taiwan’s leader’s representative. Leader’s Representative Lin participated in the full meeting and shared Taiwan’s contributions to the global economic system, successfully completing the mission entrusted to him by President Lai Ching-te.

On the morning of October 28, ahead of his departure for Korea to attend the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from October 31 to November 1 in Gyeongju, APEC Leader’s Representative Lin Hsin-i (林信義) delivered remarks on his upcoming trip. Leader’s Representative Lin said that during this trip he will share with all APEC members and business representatives Taiwan’s unique characteristics and strengths in various fields, with the aim of promoting Taiwan, attracting investment,

President Lai Ching-te said Oct. 23 that the government is committed to working with all sectors to shape the Asia-Pacific into a global hub for the circular economy.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim called for continued collaboration from Global Cooperation and Training Framework members on artificial intelligence governance, energy transition, humanitarian relief efforts and supply chain security to jointly address the challenges brought by authoritarian expansion, climate change and widespread disinformation.

On the afternoon of October 21, President Lai Ching-te attended a press conference before Taiwan’s delegation departs for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM). In remarks, President Lai thanked Senior Advisor to the President Lin Hsin-i (林信義) for once again acting as our leader’s representative to the meeting.

On October 21, Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) stated that President Lai Ching-te, on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan, sincerely congratulates Member of the Japanese House of Representatives and new Liberal Democratic Party President Takaichi Sanae on her election as Japan’s 104th prime minister at an extraordinary National Diet session. Spokesperson Kuo also stated that President Lai wishes the Japanese government led by Prime Minister Takaichi success in implemen