The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a short film July 17 to spotlight Taiwan’s commitment to engaging the world through participation in the 2024 Summer Olympics set to kick off July 26 in Paris.

The Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition got underway July 16 to raise the country’s profile on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A workshop on strengthening civilian training was held by Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Finland, Japan and the U.S. under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework June 25-27 in Taipei City, demonstrating the countries’ shared commitment to enhancing societal defense resilience.

An investment promotion and protection agreement was signed by Taiwan and Thailand June 27, underscoring their commitment to expanding economic and trade ties, according to the Executive Yuan.

Three of the latest Taiwan Fellowship recipients delivered research presentations June 25 at National Central Library in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

To comprehensively enhance the well-being and rights protections of new immigrants and provide them with friendlier living environments, the Executive Yuan on Friday approved the Ministry of the Interior's (MOI) draft bill for an act to protect the rights of new immigrants. The proposed act would establish a government body dedicated to managing these issues, as well as codify into law the promotion of various rights-related measures. The act aims to advance the rights and interests of new immig

On June 19, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim while on a visit to Malaysia. Following their talks, the two sides issued a Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership towards China-Malaysia Community with a Shared Future. The statement sought to undermine the sovereignty of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by claiming that “Malaysia recognizes that Taiwan is an inalienable territory of the People’s Republic of China, in order for China

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on June 15 announced the implementation of the Provisions on Administrative Law Enforcement Procedures of Coast Guard Agencies. Formulated in line with China’s Coast Guard Law, the provisions authorize the CCG to board, inspect, and detain foreign vessels and persons suspected of violating exit and entry procedures in waters that China considers to be under its jurisdiction. This has provoked a high degree of international concern.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has received official notification from the United States government that its executive branch has informed Congress of a US$360.2 million sale to Taiwan of loitering missile systems, including antipersonnel (Switchblade 300) and antiarmor (Altius 600M) munitions. MOFA highly welcomes this news and thanks the US government for continuing to honor its security commitments as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six A

The Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ summit was held in Apulia, Italy, from June 13 to 15. A joint communiqué issued at its conclusion reaffirmed that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait was indispensable to international security and prosperity, called for a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues, and supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, including in the World Health Assembly and World Health Organization technical meetings.