US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued a joint statement on October 25 in Washington, DC, reaffirming the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing unilateral changes to the status quo, and calling for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through dialogue without the threat or use of force or coercion.

An exhibition celebrating Taiwan achievements in expanding global participation was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oct. 21 at Taipei Guest House in the capital.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the flag-presentation ceremony for the 2023 Young Agricultural Ambassadors New Southbound Policy Exchange Program on October 18.

A workshop on measures for managing maritime disasters staged by Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, Australia and St. Lucia under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework wrapped up Oct. 19 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The latest donation of US$1.5 million by Taiwan to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to deepen economic and technical cooperation among members is appreciated by the APEC Secretariat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Oct. 13.

New Zealand held parliamentary elections on October 14. Based on current results, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, leader of the Labour Party, has conceded defeat to Christopher Luxon, head of the National Party, who is expected to form a new government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) sincerely congratulates New Zealand on the smooth completion of the elections, which exemplifies and demonstrates the success and accomplishments of its democracy.

The Executive Yuan on Wednesday released the international promotional video Time For Taiwan. Building on a series of activities organized around this year’s National Day, the video aims to engender national pride and invites people from all over the world to visit Taiwan, with a focus on fun, safety and convenience.

The second day of meetings at the seventh Yushan Forum were held at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei on October 12. Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Lai Ching-te attended the morning Prospect Asia Roundtable. In his remarks, he stated that Taiwan had long striven to be a force for good. In particular, in the years of Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, Taiwan had worked to realize the spirit of “Taiwan helps Asia, Asia helps Taiwan.”

The seventh edition of the Yushan Forum, involving academics, experts and political figures from countries such as Japan, Nauru, the U.S. and New Southbound Policy countries, opened Oct. 11 in Taipei City.

The first day of the seventh Yushan Forum was held at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei on October 11. President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony.