The 2024 World Indigenous Tourism Summit held its closing ceremony April 18 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in the southern Taiwan city, according to the Council of Indigenous Peoples.

In The History of Eating in Taiwan (2021), Ang Kaim and Tsao Ming-chung list Wenzhou wontons, Sichuan beef noodles, and Mongolian barbecue among authentically Taiwanese dishes that appear to have come from abroad. Cooked in unfamiliar ways, and evoking overseas places in their names, they are often considered to be “imports.” However, despite the complex histories of these classic foods, there is no mistaking their Taiwanese provenance.

Taiwan and New Zealand signed an agreement on April 9 which officially approved the export of Taiwan’s pineapples into the New Zealand market. The Tainan City Government expressed that they are happy to see such results and this agreement will bring new opportunities for Tainan’s high-quality pineapples in the global market. To further promote and expand the export market of Taiwan’s agricultural products, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che actively participates in many international trade events.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang hosted a luncheon for a delegation from the Australian Institute of International Affairs’ Victoria branch April 16 in Taipei City, expressing hope that Australia will support Taiwan’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

On the morning of April 16, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan. In remarks, President Tsai stated that a great many challenges have buffeted the geopolitical landscape and economy of the Indo-Pacific. She said it is more important than ever that democracies stand as one to cooperate, and work together to safeguard regional peace and stability.