Regarding comments made by China’s Foreign Ministry after President Lai Ching-te’s National Day address, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) stand on equal footing, with neither being subordinate to the other. This is the objective status quo. It is also a reality that is recognized by the international community and a strong consensus held by the people of Taiwan.
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 Oct. 3.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a short film Oct. 2 in the lead-up to the 2025 Double Tenth National Day to spotlight Taiwan’s accomplishments and resilience.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung delivered a recorded speech at the Global Taiwan Institute’s 2025 Annual Symposium Oct. 1 in Washington D.C., reiterating Taiwan’s critical role in ensuring stability in the region and the global economy.
The Global Cooperation and Training Framework’s 2025 joint committee meeting was held Sept. 30 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment among Taiwan and its like-minded partners to tackling global challenges.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung delivered a speech at the 12th edition of the Warsaw Security Forum Sept. 29 in the Polish capital and reiterated Taiwan’s role as a trusted and reliable partner to Europe and the rest of the world.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung emphasized that respecting differences and appreciating diversity are core values shared by Taiwan and fellow democracies.
The 42nd session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly commenced in Montreal, Canada, on September 23. Speaking at a session on the opening day, US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy publicly expressed support for Taiwan, emphasizing that Taiwan’s inclusion in ICAO was about the safety and security of the global system and saying that there was no room for politics on this question.
An event calling for Taiwan’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization was held at the National Press Theatre Sept. 22 in Ottawa, Canada.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a trilateral meeting in New York on September 22. In a joint statement issued following the meeting, they emphasized the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, expressed concern about increasingly frequent destabilizing actions around Taiwan, encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues, and opposed any unilateral attempts to change
