This Week in Taiwan

Taiwan hosts seminar on MSMEs at WTO Public Forum. Taiwan’s Digital Ministry hopes to turn hacker pressure into business opportunities. Foreign Minister urges support for Taiwan’s meaningful UN participation. NSC adviser assures Taiwan-US cooperation is only expanding ahead of Trump-Xi summit. Poll finds satisfaction with Taiwan government performance at 62.1%.

Italian, French politicians rebut China’s protest against VP Hsiao’s Italy visit. Establishing new representative office in the Philippines ‘going smoothly’: Foreign minister. Taiwan to begin drone training with three diplomatic allies. KMT Chairwoman says in speech at business club that only the KMT can lead Taiwan down the right path. Taiwan jumps 31 places up global finance ranking over 2 years...

Presidential Office urges Hong Kong to stop persecution of pro-democracy activists. Culture minister tours UK looking to deepen creative partnerships. Taiwanese scholars in New Delhi tackle transboundary air pollution. President Lai presents Taiwan’s national flag to Asian Games athletes. Taiwan must make sacrifices to deter China, says defense expert. Coupang data breach hits 200,000 Taiwan users...

Palau spotlights Taiwan ties at Pacific forum; hosts ocean-governance talks with US, Japan experts. No Taiwanese affected in deadly Nepal-Tibet disaster, as death toll continues to climb. Cabinet plans supplemental budget for drone bill with DPP’s support. AI boom drives $20 billion more in Taiwan chip investment to US. ‘Don’t trust communist China’: Hong Kong activists decry Joshua Wong’s prosecu...

Cabinet to focus on biotech through policy, technology: Premier. China-Jordan statement undermines Taiwan’s sovereignty: Foreign Ministry. Survey finds widespread pedestrian safety problems around schools in Taiwan. Vice President: Enhancing drone capabilities essential to demonstrating Taiwan’s resolve to defend itself. TPP legislator proposes chemical castration for sex offenders; Health Ministr...

Next-generation FLASH radiotherapy cancer treatment center opens in Taichung. IPAC condemns Uganda passport incident; Foreign Ministry accuses China of political opportunism. Taiwan pushes for wider industrial adoption of AI at Taipei automation expo. Taiwan launches global first SEMI E187 cybersecurity lab, eyeing $157 million market. Anwar’s ‘use force’ remark on Taiwan draws IPAC rebuke.

Taiwan adjusts national carbon reduction targets to hit the 2050 net-zero goal. Unsecured database exposes China’s foreign surveillance. Taiwanese nationals are detained and barred from entry in three African countries. Anduril founder: Goal is to make Taiwan unworthy target for China attack. Taiwan expects GDP growth above 10% as inflation also rises, experts say oil prices remain biggest CPI var...

Premier Cho Jung-tai honors late Causeway Bay Bookstore owner Lam Wing-kee at memorial service. Foreign Ministry: Taiwan opposes excessive claims following Philippine push for sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal. Taiwanese cube satellite sends signal back to Earth. Taiwan transitions to ‘Created in Taiwan’ as it strengthens software-hardware integration. Taiwan and US publicize defense ties, WSJ re...

President confers the Order of Brilliant Star to Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya. Taiwan, South Korean stocks tumble over AI financing concerns. Tens of thousands remain without water and power following Kumamoto earthquake. 73% of Taiwan to experience mobile network shutdown in resilience drills. UBS upgrades Taiwan’s GDP forecast to 11%, eyeing the fastest growth since 1987. Euthanasia debate rei...

Taiwan and Japan sign drones LOI to build non-red supply chain. Taiwan revives “Asian Tiger” growth as US ties deepen. Taiwan condemns China over South China Sea clash with Philippines. FDA intercepts cheese containing excessive levels of E. coli from France. Foreign minister reiterates Taiping Island is ROC territory. China ‘fears’ Taiwan’s free, diverse culture, says minister. Commerce Developme...

Typhoon Bavi aftermath: Injuries, infrastructure damage. Think tank revises Taiwan’s economic growth rate to 10.16%. Taiwan slams Chinese scholars’ claim to Philippine Batanes Islands as ‘fantasy. Government to introduce five major reforms to improve food safety: Health minister. National security judge recommends US-Taiwan task force for transnational repression. Lai voices support for Hong Kong...

President Lai Ching-te says government is prioritizing food safety in contaminated oil investigation. Taiwan helps Ukrainian youth enhance digital skills, emphasizes continued partnership. Presidential Office: China’s submarine-launched ICBM test causes international alarm. Taiwan aims to become Asia’s Nasdaq: President Lai Taipei Ocean Forum opens as IPAC calls for stronger global deterrence on C...

Interior Ministry warns Taiwanese religious groups of Beijing’s ‘sinicization of religion.’ President Lai Ching-te calls for diversified markets as China ‘weaponizes’ Taiwan agricultural products. Taiwan to use high-tech supply chain position to expand international space: Foreign Ministry. Taiwan ICDF celebrates 30 years of overseas development aid. China’s new...

China advances military robotics as Taiwan prepares countermeasures. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu leads cross-party delegation to US. Taiwan Expo in Europe hosts Ukraine reconstruction seminar. Taiwan says Lithuania cooperation unaffected amid China push, Vilnius coalition change. Foreign Minister visits Polish Parliament and meets with lawmakers. Taiwanese fruit targets high-end European market...

Taiwan completes 500th offshore wind turbine. Taipei wins“city Nobel Prize” for collaborative sustainable solutions. Taiwan’s law enforcement displays biggest heroin bust in nearly 5 years. US NDAA recasts defense strategy, brings Taiwan and Philippines under First Island Chain initiative. Investigation Bureau opens big new facility in New Taipei to boost crime-fighting work. Tai...

Pacific allies hold first cultural gala celebrating Taiwan friendship, shared heritage. National Institute of Cyber Security signs MOU with Microsoft. Suspected gas explosion leaves 2 dead, 2 injured in Hsinchu. Expert says China’s gray-zone pressure targets Taiwan ahead of the 2028 election. Taiwan seeks to maintain“development partner” role at Pacific Islands Forum despite Chin...

Army's 80th anniversary showcases changes to accommodate a changing world. Presidential youth forum provides dialogue on tackling social media united front efforts. Nvidia, MediaTek unveil co-developed RTX Spark made for AI agent computing. Taiwan tightens border controls over Ebola concerns. Analyst warns losing Taiwan would reshape Asia's balance of power.

Presidential Office says no changes to US arms sales to report. President unveils plan to assist one million SMEs in smart transformation by 2040. Foreign Ministry slams Beijing’s criticism of German lawmaker’s visit to Taiwan. Nvidia’s CEO calls Taiwan ‘epicenter of AI,’ urges stable power as investment surges. China’s goal not to take over Taiwan, but to make...

Taiwan is not a bargaining chip in US-China talks, according to a security official Analysts are saying that the Iran war offers lessons for future U.S.-China conflict The DPP cites high approval rating as proof party is on the right track, despite impeachment proceedings Taiwan Coast Guard and US Homeland Security bust cross-border drug smuggling ring President Lai marks 2 years in office, vows t...

Taiwan, Okinawa team up in New York to attract North American travelers. Taiwan shouldn’t 'just wait passively’ for WHA invite, minister says, as delegation prepares Geneva trip Taiwanese tourism to South Korea expect to break records in 2026. Semiconductors are Taiwan’s biggest bargaining chip, experts say ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Taiwan sends dual-minister delegation to World...

China-linked networks are embedding propaganda in Taiwan social media pages. Taiwan infectious disease expert addresses rat-borne hantavirus concerns. President Lai Ching-te returns to Taiwan after his trip to the allied nation of Eswatini. Lai awards Fonte for a half-century of advancing Taiwan-US ties. Formosa Club Europe backs Taiwan’s right to visit allies, calls for WHA inclusion. Taipe...

Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation an example to the world: President KMT proposes $800B alternative to $1.25T national defense budget. China escalates control over internet access. Taiwan and Europe strengthen health partnership at a 2026 forum. US citrus tariff cut unlikely to hurt Taiwan’s farmers: Agriculture Ministry.

Experts are warning against Beijing’s revival of certain cross-strait policies. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry condemns joint China-Namibia statement supporting one-China principle. US think tank president Hamre ‘encouraged’ by Taiwan’s self-defense commitment. Beijing pressures three countries to cancel President Lai’s flights, postponing Eswatini trip. Taiwan-born NASA a...

China’s unexplained airspace restrictions spark regional concern. President Lai to make first official visit to Eswatini in late April. TPP expels Chinese legislator from party. Taiwan highly values Lithuania’s new economic action plan as Minister Lin meets Lithuanian envoy.  KMT leader Cheng says '1992 Consensus' will bring peace. Taiwan, US, co-host Ottawa seminar to strengthen...

Taiwan to seek preferential treatment over US 100% tariff on patented drugs. Church linked to Lin Family Murders becomes first civil transitional justice site. Taiwanese government coordinates measures to stabilize supplies amid ongoing Iran war. Taiwan’s foreign minister visits site of Marshall Islands parliament building reconstruction. Taiwan premier pledges tougher penalties, crypto regu...