The National Human Rights Commission of Taiwan (NHRC) yesterday successfully hosted the “2025 Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue,” reinforcing Taiwan’s role as a vital hub for democratic exchange in the Asia-Pacific. The event brought together over 100 distinguished guests, including representatives from domestic and international think tanks, civil society organizations, and media, for a dynamic dialogue with 45 exceptional young leaders from 16 nations participating in the 2025

Taiwan and Vietnam signed an updated version of an educational cooperation agreement July 11 in Taipei City, marking another milestone in the bilateral relationship.

The Ministry of Labor and the European Union Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion hosted the sixth Taiwan-EU Labor Consultation July 14 in Taipei City, underscoring bilateral commitment to cooperation in labor affairs.

The Cabinet-level Overseas Community Affairs Council is holding a biennial International Summit on Mandarin Education in Taiwan through July 9, underscoring commitment to advancing Mandarin language teaching.

Three national parks overseen by agencies under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Administration recently won Green Destinations Awards, highlighting the government’s commitment to sustainable development.

Dr. Larry Diamond and Dr. Kharis Templeman of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University visited the National Human Rights Commission today with a delegation of students in the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) of Stanford University. The discussions focused on the rights and interests of migrant workers, humanitarian aid and support for migrant fishers, and the balance of environmental sustainability and economic development in the fishery industry.

On July 2, 2025 – The 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum (2025 TIOF), organized by the Ocean Affairs Council, was held from July 2 to July 3 in Hall 401 of the International Conference Center of National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH). With “maritime security” and “blue economy” as the two core axes, the forum aims to explore the increasingly complex global geopolitical situation and emerging security challenges, and to promote regional and global cooperation in ocean governance.

The historic Tour de France, the world’s best-known cycling event, launched the “L’Étape Series by Tour de France” to provide amateur cyclists an opportunity to experience the highest level of cycling events related to the Tour de France. In 2025, the “L’Étape Tour de France - Nutrilite Sun Moon Lake Station” will be held in Taiwan, the first Asian stop on the tour.

The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) announced the selection results for its 2025 Writers-in-Residence selection of the Taiwan Literature Base on June 30. This year saw the highest number of applications and the greatest level of international participation since the program’s launch, with submissions from 70 writers across 21 countries—international applicants accounting for 65% of the total.