China has disregarded statements by numerous foreign governments that expressed condemnation and concern and called for an immediate halt of its military drills, continuing naval and air exercises in the waters surrounding Taiwan for several days. It has launched multiple missiles and dispatched numerous aircraft and vessels to enter Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and cross the Taiwan Strait median line.

Impressive results by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Taiwan’s representative offices have come in the form of significantly increased foreign trade and investment in the second quarter of 2022, according to the MOFA Aug. 2.

On August 4, China launched multiple ballistic missiles into waters to the northeast and southwest of Taiwan, threatening Taiwan’s national security, escalating regional tensions, and affecting regular international traffic and trade.

An international review of Taiwan’s second national report on the implementation of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities wrapped up Aug. 3 in Taipei City, proof of the government’s commitment to safeguarding human rights.

The government and people of Taiwan extend their sincere condolences to the Philippines following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit the province of Abra in the northern island of Luzon, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 27.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Prospect Foundation will be hosting the Ketagalan Forum—2022 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on July 26. Through this event, the government of Taiwan hopes to enhance cooperation and dialogue with all relevant parties to jointly maintain and advance peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang received a briefing from the Ministry of Science and Technology on the results of domestic research and development in rocket science. At 6:12 a.m. Sunday, an indigenously designed rocket was successfully launched from Xuhai Village, Pingtung County in southern Taiwan, marking an inspirational moment for Taiwanese rocket science and a breakthrough milestone for the Taiwanese space industry.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has announced that beginning July 25, 2022, entry restrictions to the Republic of China (Taiwan) will be further relaxed to allow foreign nationals to apply for a special entry permit (visa) for volunteer work, religious work, study of religious doctrine, internships, international exchanges, and the Working Holiday Schemes (Youth Mobility Programs). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will adjust visa regulations accordingly.

The Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition opened July 19 as part of government efforts to raise the country’s profile on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On July 19, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced eased mask rules and other epidemic prevention measures after taking into consideration the improving COVID-19 situation in Taiwan and analyzing the developments in the pandemic situation; related details are listed below.