The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) solemnly issues the following statement: On September 9, the State Council of China announced the approval of a proposal to establish the so-called “Huangyan Island national nature reserve” under the pretext of “strengthening supervision and law enforcement.” China has no right to illegally and unilaterally designate a protected area on Minzhu Reef, which China calls “Huangyan Island.”
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the 2025 Forum on Semiconductors and Geopolitics: Navigating Supply Chain Resilience and Strategic Realignment, Sept. 9 in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to safeguarding its supply chain security while deepening cooperation with democratic partners against a background of evolving U.S.-China technology competitiveness.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger and Administrative Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Kuo-shian held a joint press conference on September 9 to promote Taiwan’s bids to join the United Nations (UN) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). During the event, they explained the government’s appeals and strategies to advance Taiwan’s participation in the UN and ICAO this year and called on the two organizations to include Taiwan at the earliest possib
On September 6, Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Québec and Australian Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane jointly transited the Taiwan Strait. MOFA welcomes and affirms this concrete action by Canada and Australia, which served to defend freedom, peace, and openness in the Taiwan Strait and underscore their staunch stance that the Taiwan Strait is international waters.
United States Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Deb Fischer have once again publicly recognized Taiwan’s progress in bolstering its self-defense capabilities and determination to safeguard freedom. The senators made the comments after returning to the United States following a recent visit to Taiwan, which concluded on August 30. They underlined the long-standing US commitment to Taiwan’s security and emphasized that the Taiwan-U
The 12th Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations were held in Tokyo on September 5. The joint statement issued after the meeting reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an essential element of regional and international security and prosperity. It also emphasized that cross-strait issues should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung appreciates and welcomes Japan and Australia’s continued c
The Aug. 17-23 visit by members of the media from the Indo-Pacific was a success in enhancing awareness of Taiwan’s contribution to democracy and regional development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Members of the 2025 International Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program are already contributing to connections between Taiwan and its Pacific neighbors, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sept. 3.
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Forum on Police Cooperation Sept. 2 in Taipei City, calling for support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the International Criminal Police Organization.
Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi recently gave an interview to Sky News Australia and to Australian Financial Review, encouraging the country to deepen relations with Taiwan.
