The 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) commenced in Montreal, Canada, on September 27. On the Assembly’s opening day, Chinese delegate Cui Xiaofeng, Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, repeated the so-called “one China principle,” falsely claimed that China’s “peaceful unification” mission has the widespread support of ICAO’s contracting states, and challenged Taiwan’s right to participate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Support from the global community for Taiwan’s bid to participate in the activities, mechanisms and meetings of the U.N. is sincerely appreciated by the government of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sept. 27.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi made false claims regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty, willfully misrepresenting UNGA Resolution 2758 and connecting it to the so-called “one China principle” in an attempt to create the illusion that Taiwan is subordinate to the People’s Republic of China and excuse China’s recent provocative behavior toward Taiwan.

The 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will take place in Montreal, Canada, from September 27 to October 7.

Following an announcement by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), visa-exempt entry scheme to Taiwan will be fully reinstated from September 29 for nationals of eligible countries to engage in activities that do not require a permit, such as business, exhibition visits, fact-finding missions, international exchanges, visiting relatives, tourism, and social events.

During his address to the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, United States President Joe Biden explicitly expressed support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposition to unilateral changes in the status quo by either side. This marked the first time in recent years that a US President has publicly emphasized at a UN venue his high regard for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. It was also the second time in less than a week that Pr

A short film spotlighting Taiwan’s key role in global aviation transport and logistics as a bid for inclusion in the International Civil Aviation Organization was released Sept. 17 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A communique adopted by the international Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China calling for greater support for Taiwan is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sept. 15.

Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang attended a reception hosted by the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei (KDEI Taipei) to celebrate the 77th anniversary of its Independence Day Sept. 14 in Taipei City, reaffirming the government’s commitment to deepening ties with the New Southbound Policy partner country.

Following an announcement by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will reinstate visa-exempt entry scheme for nationals of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, European countries, and diplomatic allies starting September 12, 2022.