By Nikki Dong and Alex Myslinski Taiwan Celebrates National Day President Lai Ching-te’s National Day speech on October 10 highlighted Taiwan’s commitment to democracy, resilience, and regional peace. He reiterated Taiwan’s stance on sovereignty, advocating for cooperation with international allies to ensure security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. At the ceremony, President Lai , the…
By Nikki Dong and Alex Myslinski U.S. House Passes Pacific Partnership Act The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed an act aiming to strengthen cooperation with Taiwan and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) on September 9. The Pacific Partnership Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-HI), requires the President and Secretary of State to…
By Julia Bergström and Alex Myslinski President Lai Meets Japan Representative President Lai Ching-te met with Mitsuo Ohashi, chairperson of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Japan’s representative office in Taiwan, on August 27. The purpose of the meeting was to further solidify the strong partnership and bilateral friendship between Taiwan and Japan. Since Ohashi assumed his…
By Simon Xiao Response to Biden Ending His Candidacy Asked about the potential impact on Taiwan of U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, Premier Cho conveyed confidence in the ability of the American electorate to select an appropriate leader through their democratic process. Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaces Biden as the…
Experience the unique charm and enchanting sights of Southeast Asia’s diamond in the rough. Take it from a former four-year resident – you won’t find a travel destination as uniquely chaotic but oddly serene as Vietnam. If you love the thrill of discovery, a satiated appetite, and a distinct blend of the past with the…
By Dexter Murray ROC Citizens, Officials Rally Behind Ukraine The parallels between Ukraine’s and Taiwan’s precarious geopolitical situations – smaller economies facing threats from larger, authoritarian neighbors – have engendered sympathy from many Taiwanese people. On March 2, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) set up a designated fund to accept donations to help Ukrainian…
By Dexter Murray and Aimee Wu VP Lai Attends Honduras Inauguration Ceremony Taiwan Vice President William Lai led a delegation to attend the inauguration ceremony of newly elected president of Honduras Xiomara Castro in January. Lai’s U.S. counterpart, Kamala Harris, was also present at the event. Harris spoke briefly with Lai during Castro’s inauguration, the…
Nicaragua Severs Ties with Taiwan Nicaragua ended official diplomatic relations with Taiwan in December, stating that it “recognizes that there is only one single China.” It was the eighth country to sever ties with Taiwan since 2016, leaving the island with only 14 diplomatic partners. The break in relations comes as the U.S. and countries…
— By Brian Tsui and Grace Faerber Taiwan Opens Rep Office in Lithuania Taiwan last month opened its Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania, the first of the island’s de facto embassies in Europe to use the name “Taiwan.” In response, China has downgraded its diplomatic representation in Lithuania to that of charge d’affaires. According to Lithuanian…
U.S. Pushes For Taiwan Role In UN The U.S. has urged UN member states to find ways to include Taiwan as a participant in the UN system. On October 26, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a statement lamenting the exclusion of Taiwan’s expertise from such UN-affiliated bodies as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)…
