Month: June 2026

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to European Parliament recommendation supporting Taiwan’s meaningful international participation

May 21, 2026  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung warmly welcomes a recommendation adopted by the European Parliament on May 20 that reiterates support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, expresses concern over the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, and opposes any unilateral change to the status quo by coercion or force. The text is a recommendation on the European Union’s position on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the European Council, European Commission, and vice president of the European Commission and high representative of the EU for foreign affairs and security policy. It is a further concrete demonstration of support by the European Parliament for Taiwan’s international engagement and for the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.The recommendation highlights the European Parliament’s 2024 resolution on the misinterpretation of UNGA Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan. It underlines that UNGA Resolution 2758 neither determines the sovereignty of Taiwan nor mentions Taiwan, and cannot be used to exclude Taiwan from the international system. It urges the EU to step up support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations for the benefit of the international community. The adopted text recommends that the EU engage in diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea and oppose any unilateral change to the status quo by coercion or force. It encourages the EU to work more closely with like-minded partners to reinforce stability and security in the region around the Taiwan Strait and strengthen deterrence against coercive or military actions. It also urges further endeavors to defend the principle of the prohibition of the use of force codified in the UN Charter. Moreover, the recommendation calls for the UN to grant access to its events to activists, civil society representatives, and journalists holding Taiwan passports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks the European Parliament for continuing to advocate for Taiwan’s international participation. Taiwan will further strengthen coordination with the EU and other like-minded partners to jointly uphold the rules-based international order and defend the values of democracy, freedom, and human rights. It will continue to actively contribute to the international community and strive for peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and around the world.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Japanese statements on Chinese interference in President Lai’s planned visit to Eswatini

April 23, 2026  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and welcomes the statements by Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and members of the National Diet on Chinese interference in President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to Eswatini, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan. 

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated on April 23 in response to media questions that Japan would continue to monitor the situation regarding Taiwan. He also emphasized that ensuring flight safety was a major issue in the common interest of the international community and that relevant countries should maintain transparency in their operations. 
 
In addition, members of Japan’s National Diet from both the ruling and opposition parties immediately and publicly condemned China for engaging in unreasonable suppression and intimidation. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs solemnly reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign, independent, and democratic nation. Neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. No attempt to infringe upon Taiwan’s sovereign status can change this internationally recognized objective status quo or hinder Taiwan’s diplomatic interaction with other countries. China should immediately cease all actions and statements that undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the region. 

As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan has always upheld relevant international norms and will continue to deepen cooperation with its allies and friendly nations such as Japan so as to jointly counter the challenge posed by authoritarianism to regional security and peace.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Poland emphasizing importance of cross-strait peace and stability

April 16, 2026  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely affirms and welcomes the joint statement released by the leaders of Japan and Poland on April 15, in which they reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue. 
 
The joint statement was issued following a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Tokyo on the same day. It marked the first time that Japan and Poland had used a joint statement to demonstrate the importance they attach to the situation across the Taiwan Strait.
 
In the document, the two countries also firmly opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Euro-Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, and other regions of the world by force or coercion. In addition, they recognized that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions was inseparable and expressed their determination to actively maintain and strengthen cooperation with like-minded partners.
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the international community’s continued support for cross-strait peace and stability. Taiwan is a key country in maintaining and advancing the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to implement its integrated diplomacy policy, bolster its self-defense capabilities, and deepen collaboration with like-minded countries so as to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and France emphasizing importance of cross-strait peace and stability

April 2, 2026  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and welcomes the joint statement released by the leaders of Japan and France on April 1, in which they underlined the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.The joint statement was issued following a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Tokyo on the same day. It marked the first time that Japan and France had used such a statement to express their high regard for peace across the Taiwan Strait.In addition, both countries urged all relevant parties to peacefully resolve differences through constructive dialogue. They reiterated their profound concern regarding the situation in the East and South China Seas, strongly opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion, and pledged to strengthen cooperation to implement their respective Indo-Pacific strategies.Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are key to security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes any actions taken by the international community that contribute to cross-strait peace. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue its policy of integrated diplomacy to bolster cooperation with like-minded partners, such as the United States, Japan, and Europe, jointly safeguard the rules-based international order, and advance democracy, peace, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Japan and EU reiterating importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait at third EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue

March 27, 2026High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union Kaja Kallas and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi jointly held the third EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue in France on March 26. During the talks, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. They also expressed strong opposition to any unilateral attempts in the East China Sea and South China Sea aimed at changing the status quo by force or coercion, as well as to increased tensions that could undermine regional stability and the international rules-based order.Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and appreciates the fact that the European Union, the Group of Seven, and other like-minded partners continue to express concern over peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that Taiwan will continue to work with all democratic partners to jointly defend the international rules-based order and staunchly safeguard peace, stability, prosperity, and development across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA welcomes public comments from Philippine Secretary of National Defense Teodoro on deepening Taiwan-Philippines cooperation

Date：2026-06-01
Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

June 1, 2026  No. 246  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes and highly commends comments made by Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro while he attended the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30.

Secretary Teodoro said that in the face of China’s continued expansion of military influence and coercive actions in the region, and in addition to his country’s current efforts to strengthen security relations with the United States, the Philippines was seeking exchanges and cooperation with such defense partners as Japan, Vietnam, and Taiwan so as to jointly respond to regional challenges.

MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan and the Philippines continue to strengthen their substantive partnership under the integrated diplomacy and three-chain strategy advanced by President Lai Ching-te and MOFA. This has included bolstering both nations’ supply chain resilience through the promotion of the Taiwan-Philippines Economic Corridor. Taiwan has also been pleased to see the Philippines launch supply chain cooperation with the United States under the Pax Silica initiative. It looks forward to developing a comprehensive partnership with the Philippines in economic, security, technological, and people-to-people exchanges, and aspires to work with the Philippines and like-minded nations to enhance democracy, peace, and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in statement by Laos

Date：2026-05-27
Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

May 27, 2026  
No. 240  
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims made in a statement by the Foreign Ministry of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The statement, issued on May 20, wrongly stated that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China. It also expressed opposition to any attempt at separatism or interference in China’s internal affairs. Not only are such sentiments baseless, they encourage the use of force against Taiwan, thus affecting regional peace and stability. 
 
Taiwan recently marked the second anniversary of the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te. MOFA strongly condemns China’s efforts at this particular point in time to press countries deferring to its stance to repeat claims that seriously undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and cloud international understanding. In view of the Laotian government’s false statements undermining Taiwan’s sovereignty, MOFA cautions Laos that appeasement of authoritarianism can only be a prelude to aggression and that Laos’s accommodation will not help it escape from the debt trap that has been the result of the Belt and Road Initiative.
 
MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other, and that the PRC has never governed Taiwan. No country has the right or ability to deny the objective fact of Taiwan’s existence.
 
MOFA also stresses that countries concerned should not act in line with China’s distortions of the truth to make statements that undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty or justify attempts at authoritarian expansionism. Taiwan is willing to collaborate with all nations that support freedom, democracy, and human rights and work to curb authoritarian expansionism, staunchly safeguard the peace and security of the Taiwan Strait, and uphold the freedom, prosperity, and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (E) 

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by China and Pakistan

Date：2026-05-26
Data Source：Department of West Asian and African Affairs

May 26, 2026  No.235  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) refutes and condemns in the strongest possible terms the false claims made in a joint statement between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The statement, issued on May 26, aims to downgrade Taiwan’s sovereignty. MOFA solemnly denounces China for once again exploiting interactions with other countries to disseminate baseless rhetoric regarding the so-called “one China principle” and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 in an effort to distort the facts and mislead the international community.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) is an independent and sovereign country, and neither it nor the PRC is subordinate to the other. These are undeniable objective facts and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. No attempts to denigrate Taiwan’s sovereign status through erroneous narratives or joint statements can change this indisputable reality. 

MOFA once again calls on the world to seriously acknowledge China’s long-standing practice of utilizing various forms of coercion and incentives to undermine the sovereign decisions of other nations. These actions not only seek to suppress Taiwan, but they also pose major challenges to the global democratic system and the rules-based international order.

Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with all like-minded countries to staunchly defend democracy. Regardless of any economic coercion or diplomatic bullying that Taiwan might face, it will steadfastly maintain its established position, actively engage with the world, and bolster national resilience. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA strongly protests Nauruan government directive that distorts Taiwan’s sovereignty

Date：2026-05-21
Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

May 21, 2026  
No. 224  
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly protests the May 15 decision by the government of the Republic of Nauru to order all personnel representing the government and state-owned enterprises to observe the “one China principle.” MOFA expresses great displeasure at this policy, which is not in keeping with the facts. 
 
MOFA solemnly states that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign nation of 23 million people. Neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. The PRC has never governed Taiwan, and Taiwan is not a part of the PRC.
 
As is widely known, UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 addresses only the issue of China’s representation. The resolution does not mention Taiwan, nor does it recognize Taiwan as part of the PRC. These are established facts and the objective situation on which there is international consensus. The Nauruan government’s attempt to distort Taiwan’s sovereign status is therefore fundamentally flawed.
 
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan has long held to the principles of mutual respect, transparent cooperation, and shared democratic values in pursuing stronger partnerships with Pacific nations. In the future, Taiwan will continue to further deepen cooperation and jointly address such challenges as climate change, disaster resilience, sustainable development, and maritime security to ensure a free, open, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

May 21, 2026  No.223  Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude to the representative offices of nine like-minded countries in Taiwan for issuing on May 21 a joint press release reiterating support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and participation as an observer in the World Health Assembly (WHA). 

The press release—published by the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, Lithuania, and Poland—marks the sixth consecutive year that representative offices of like-minded countries in Taiwan have issued such a joint statement to demonstrate strong support for Taiwan’s participation in WHO and the WHA.

The press release stated that, as the 79th session of the WHA was commencing in Geneva, Taiwan remained largely excluded from the world’s international health system. Pointing out that infectious diseases and health hazards did not respect borders and that global cooperation was required to keep the whole world safe, it explained that Taiwan was a highly capable, engaged, and responsible member of the global health community and had been invited to participate as an observer in WHA meetings from 2009 to 2016.

The press release also highlighted that Taiwan’s distinct public health expertise, democratic governance, and advanced technology could bring considerable value to WHA deliberations. Moreover, Taiwan’s isolation from the WHA, the preeminent global health forum, was entirely unjustified and undermined the spirit of inclusiveness that the world urgently demanded and that was enshrined in the founding documents of the WHO. The press release also stated that Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the fora and technical committees of WHO would bring benefits not just to people in Taiwan but also around the world, and would fully exemplify the WHA’s commitment to “Reshaping Global Health: A Shared Responsibility.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely thanks friendly countries and allies for continuing to staunchly support Taiwan through concrete action. As of May 20, 26 countries and the European Union had spoken up in support of Taiwan’s participation during the 79th WHA session. 

MOFA also notes that WHO has warned that the recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks have become new global public health crises, underscoring the stark reality that disease knows no borders and that the global disease prevention network cannot have any gaps. 

As an indispensable and constructive partner of the global health system, Taiwan will continue to leverage its public health governance capabilities and rich experience in epidemic prevention and control and transnational cooperation so as to further contribute to international medical and health systems. (E)