Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

On November 13, Taipower launched its 2024 small-scale green energy sale, offering self-developed photovoltaic and offshore wind power. The product line included diverse options designed to match users’ electricity usage patterns and needs. After a 20-day bidding period that ended at noon on December 3, the final auction was held on December 4. The event attracted 71 companies, who collectively bid for over 9 GWh of green electricity-a nearly 50% increase from the inaugural sale last year. Winning bids ranged from NT$5.4 to NT$6.8 per kWh. This year, Taipower premiered “all-day” green electricity products tailored for businesses operating late into the night or on a 24-hour, three-shift schedule. These products were highly favored, accounting for approximately 46% of total sales. Among the offerings, the most popular product was the 200,000 kWh 5-year term, followed by the 10,000 kWh 1-year term; these diverse options met a variety of corporate preferences. Notably, nearly half of the successful bidders also opted to purchase the newly introduced winter green electricity product.

A Taipower representative explained that this year’s small-scale green energy offerings were tailored to different users’ electricity usage periods (all-day vs. daytime) and varying demand levels (10,000, 100,000, and 200,000 kWh) with terms of 1 or 5 years. Two main product categories were designed, each with six combinations. The auction results revealed that over 50% of participating companies were concentrated in the Greater Taipei area. From an industry perspective, manufacturing companies dominated the auction, accounting for approximately 45% of successful bids, followed by sectors such as real estate and financial and insurance services.

This year marked the first time that Taipower allowed corporate headquarters to place bids for small-scale green energy on behalf of their subsidiaries, enabling the purchased green energy to be allocated for use by branch offices. Over 30 corporate headquarters adopted this approach, which is expected to help hundreds of chain stores acquire and utilize green energy. Taipower is committed to energizing the domestic green energy market and meeting corporate demands for green energy, thereby helping Taiwanese companies comply with international supply chain requirements and implement ESG sustainable development practices.

Winning companies are reminded that they must complete the contract signing process with the regional Taipower business offices in charge of bidding by December 23. During the signing phase, companies may still apply to purchase additional winter green electricity based on their needs. Once the contract is finalized, the purchased green electricity will be wheeled starting next year.

Spokesperson: Vice President Tsai Chih-Meng
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0958-749-333
E-mail: u910707@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Director of Business Department Huang Mei-Lien
Phone: (02) 2366-6650; 0922-696-383
E-mail: u030573@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

On November 27, the 33rd Taiwan Excellence Awards Ceremony was held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2. This year, 286 products from 155 businesses received the Taiwan Excellence Award, with 30 products being selected for the Gold and Silver Awards. The winners represented the essence of innovative value in Taiwanese industries such as ICT, smart machinery, smart medical devices, green technology, e-mobility and fitness equipment.

To learn more about the winners of the 33rd Taiwan Excellence Awards, please visit: https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/tw/award/2025winner/

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability at meetings held during APEC summit

November 16, 2024  

While attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Peru, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed the vital importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait at the United States-Japan-Republic of Korea leaders’ meeting and the Japan-China leaders’ meeting on November 15 and 16, respectively. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes and appreciates the government of Japan continuing to express high regard for cross-strait security.
 
The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement after their meeting, reaffirming strong opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific and recognizing that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were indispensable to security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. During the Japan-China meeting, Prime Minister Ishiba conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping his serious concerns over the situation in the East China Sea and the intensification of Chinese military activities, urging China to address these issues in an appropriate manner.
 
Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are closely linked to international security and prosperity. MOFA welcomes democratic nations taking actions that contribute to the preservation of cross-strait peace. As a responsible member of the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan will continue to bolster its self-defense capabilities and work with the United States, Japan, and other like-minded partners to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order and promote freedom, openness, peace, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. 

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to China using APEC and other key international forums to disparage Taiwan’s sovereignty and spread falsehoods intended to confuse international public opinion

November 16, 2024  

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on November 15 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. After the meeting, China publicly announced that Singapore fully understood the Chinese government’s position on the Taiwan issue, opposed any form of Taiwan independence, and staunchly abided by the “one China principle.” However, since the Singaporean government has verifiably not made any such declaration, China’s statement is unmistakably false.
 
In addition to once again publishing untrue remarks about Taiwan on behalf of another country without its consent, China has repeatedly made erroneous statements misstating other countries’ positions with the intention of confusing international public opinion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns and refutes the Chinese government for repeatedly spreading falsehoods and lies among the international community that disparage Taiwan’s sovereignty. MOFA urges the international community to jointly denounce China’s peremptory actions, which unilaterally and deliberately undermine regional peace and stability.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to claim made in China-Peru joint statement that Peru reiterates staunch commitment to “one China principle”

November 15, 2024  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on November 14 while in Peru to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Following the meeting, a joint statement was issued that made the gratuitous claim that Peru had reiterated its staunch commitment to the “one China principle.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) gravely protests and condemns China and Peru for making such unwarranted statements, which disparage Taiwan’s sovereignty.
 
MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent nation; that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other; and that the PRC has never governed Taiwan for even a single day. These facts are understood throughout the world. Taiwan is a modern, democratic nation that actively defends its democratic system and respects human rights and the rule of law. No statement distorting Taiwan’s sovereign status can alter the international consensus as to the situation across the Taiwan Strait.
 
On the occasion of hosting a major international conference, the government of Peru has failed to consider the spirit of cordiality that exists between nations. Instead, it has unilaterally followed the Chinese government’s one-sided “one China principle” and confused international public opinion. This is most certainly not what the leaders of participating APEC member economies would have wanted to see. MOFA urges Peru to recognize China’s attempts to infiltrate Latin American countries by appealing to their economic and trade interests. Indeed, MOFA calls on Peru to no longer follow the falsehood that is the “one China principle,” maliciously disparage Taiwan’s sovereignty, or serve as an accomplice in fueling regional tensions.
 
MOFA solemnly reiterates that the staunch desire of the Taiwanese people to defend the values of freedom and democracy is indisputable and not to be underestimated. MOFA urges the international community to jointly denounce the Chinese government’s peremptory actions, which unilaterally and deliberately undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Philippines’ enactment of domestic laws and China’s announcement of maritime baselines regarding South China Sea

November 12, 2024  

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., signed into law the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act on November 8. Subsequent to this, China announced both the baselines of territorial waters around Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) and standard names and geographic coordinates for 64 islands and reefs in the South China Sea.
 
The government of the ROC (Taiwan) solemnly states that the Philippines’ enactment of the two aforementioned domestic laws and China’s demarcation of the baselines of territorial waters around Huangyan Island and the naming of certain islands and reefs in the South China Sea do not change the fact that the South China Sea islands are part of ROC (Taiwan) territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stresses that the territorial sovereignty of the ROC (Taiwan) is indisputable and that the ROC (Taiwan) will staunchly safeguard its sovereign rights over territory and relevant waters in the South China Sea.
 
MOFA points out that, in accordance with a related announcement previously issued by the Executive Yuan, Taiwan’s rights with regard to its territorial sovereignty over the South China Sea islands and their relevant waters as accorded by international law and the law of the sea will not be impacted whatsoever by any country’s unilateral claims. It expresses grave concern over the Philippines and China escalating disputes in the South China Sea, which undermines regional peace and stability. MOFA urges all parties to exercise restraint and peacefully resolve South China Sea issues through multilateral dialogue and dispute settlement mechanisms, and it calls for Taiwan’s inclusion in such dialogue and mechanisms on the basis of equality. 
 
MOFA reiterates that the position of the ROC (Taiwan) on South China Sea issues is as follows:
 
1. The South China Sea islands are part of ROC (Taiwan) territory. That the ROC (Taiwan) is entitled to all rights over the South China Sea islands and their relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea is beyond dispute.
 
2. The ROC (Taiwan) supports freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea. It strongly maintains that disputes should be resolved peacefully in accordance with international law and the law of sea (including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) and that it should be included in related multilateral dialogue and dispute settlement mechanisms.
 
3. The ROC (Taiwan) will uphold the four principles and five actions. On the basis of setting aside differences and promoting joint development, it is willing to work with all countries to safeguard and advance peace and stability, as well as to jointly protect and develop resources, in the South China Sea.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to false claims regarding Taiwan in joint PRC-Indonesia statement issued by PRC

November 11, 2024Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a visit to China from November 8 to 10. After the meeting, China issued the Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia on Advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the China-Indonesia Community with a Shared Future, which declares that “Indonesia reiterates its consistent adherence to [a] one-China principle, which is reaffirmed by the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, and its recognition . . . that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.”The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly protests and condemns these false claims. It reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the PRC is subordinate to the other; that the Chinese communist regime has never governed Taiwan; and that no narrative distorting Taiwan’s sovereign status can change the internationally recognized status quo across the Taiwan Strait. MOFA also points out that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan and has nothing to do with Taiwan. It stresses that the resolution neither reflects nor is equivalent to China’s so-called “one China principle.” Given China’s continuing malicious misrepresentation of the resolution and its attempts to mislead the international community, MOFA calls on countries worldwide to come together to counter China’s spurious claims. Taiwan and Indonesia share the fundamental values of democracy and freedom. President Prabowo and his new administration took office in October. MOFA looks forward to working with Indonesia’s new government and building on friendly bilateral relations so as to further deepen exchanges and cooperation in economics and trade, agriculture, education, and other domains, and jointly contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
 

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Taiwan and EBRD cohost third Donor Day meeting; sign MOU on skills development

Date：2024-12-03
Data Source：Department of International Organizations

December 3, 2024 
No. 446 

Taiwan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) cohosted the third EBRD Donor Day meeting in Taipei on December 2. EBRD Director for Donor Partnerships Camilla Otto led a delegation to Taiwan for the event. 
 
The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on providing skills development opportunities at a ceremony witnessed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang. The MOU was signed on behalf of Taiwan by Jonathan C. Y. Sun, Director General of the Department of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and by Director Otto on behalf of the EBRD. 
 
Deputy Minister Tien delivered a speech in which he discussed Taiwan’s strengths in technology, digital and smart solutions, and the energy sector. He noted that talented individuals from Taiwan could make concrete contributions to advancing the EBRD’s work. He stated that the MOU would enhance bilateral personnel exchanges and experience sharing, adding that Taiwan looked forward to bolstering cooperation with the EBRD to further assist countries and peoples in need.
 
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the successful results of joint endeavors, including aid to Ukraine. They also reached a mutual understanding on continuing to leverage Taiwan’s strengths in such domains as ICT, financial innovation, green cities, smart transport, and information security in order to help EBRD member countries pursue green, digital, and smart technology transformations. 
 
The EBRD was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in London. A renowned multilateral development bank with an excellent credit rating, it assists countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, West Asia, North Africa, and other regions in gradually transitioning to market economies and democratic and pluralistic societies. 
 
Taiwan is an important cooperation partner of the EBRD. In 2006, it established the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund, which has since helped finance over 400 EBRD projects. Taiwan proactively supports EBRD efforts to promote socioeconomic development in beneficiary countries and creates business opportunities for Taiwanese companies, achieving win-win outcomes. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Foreign Minister Lin signs agreement with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ramírez on mutual visa exemption for regular passport holders of Taiwan and Paraguay

Date：2024-11-30
Data Source：Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs

November 30, 2024 
No. 442

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez Lezcano on November 29 signed an intergovernmental agreement on mutual visa exemption for regular passport holders from Taiwan and Paraguay. After the conclusion of the ceremony, which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Lin hosted a banquet for the Paraguayan delegation. The two sides exchanged views on such issues as further deepening the diplomatic alliance between Taiwan and Paraguay, promoting bilateral economic and trade exchanges, and pursuing trilateral cooperation together with the United States. 
 
Minister Lin welcomed Minister Ramírez back to Taiwan, following an earlier trip in May to accompany President Santiago Peña to President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration. Minister Lin noted that this demonstrated the deep friendship and close relations between Taiwan and Paraguay. During their meeting, the two ministers discussed international political and economic developments and bilateral cooperation projects. They also exchanged opinions on economic, trade, and investment issues related to Taiwan’s electric bus, food processing, and textile industries and the import of agricultural and livestock products. Minister Ramírez said he was pleased that Taiwan had implemented the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project in Paraguay, which he hoped would bring mutual benefits and prosperity to both nations.
 
Minister Ramírez reaffirmed the staunch support extended to Taiwan by President Peña and the government and people of Paraguay and conveyed sincere greetings on their behalf. He expressed the hope that by building a model of trilateral cooperation, Taiwan, the United States, and Paraguay could jointly safeguard the core values of freedom, democracy, and human rights. He affirmed the earlier signing of the agreement on mutual visa exemption for regular passport holders of the two countries, adding that this would foster people-to-people exchanges and afford greater convenience to Taiwanese businesses investing in Paraguay. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

November 25, 2024  
No. 432  

From November 16 to 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung visited the European Parliament and traveled to Lithuania and Poland. He met with prominent lawmakers from friendship groups of the EP and national parliaments, including Michael Gahler, the German chair of the EP-Taiwan Friendship Group; Ruslanas Baranovas, the new chair of the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group; and Krzysztof Truskolaski, the chair of the Polish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Group. The fruitful trip served to deepen cooperation between Taiwan and its democratic partners in Europe.
 
While in Belgium, Minister Lin visited the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC) in Leuven and met with its President and CEO Luc Van den hove to discuss strengthening the resilience of advanced semiconductor supply chains between Taiwan and Europe. 
 
In Lithuania, Minister Lin led a delegation from the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) to the Drone Industry Business Forum, jointly organized by Taiwan and Lithuania on November 21. He and Lithuanian Vice Minister of National Defense Monika Koroliovienė delivered opening remarks at the event, which was attended by over 200 participants and around 60 drone companies from Taiwan, Lithuania, and other European countries. Industry representatives from Taiwan and Lithuania signed a memorandum of understanding, underlining their commitment to jointly establishing democratic drone supply chains. Minister Lin also met with 21 Taiwan-friendly members of the Seimas from the governing and opposition parties, including Dovilė Šakalienė, Giedrimas Jeglinskas, and Tomas Tomilinas. He laid flowers at the January 13 Memorial at the Seimas and witnessed the transfer of the chairmanship of the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group from Matas Maldeikis to Ruslanas Baranovas. The handover was a meaningful demonstration of the continuing desire of the two like-minded nations to promote parliamentary exchanges.
 
When visiting Poland, Minister Lin attended the Polish-Taiwanese Economic Cooperation Forum on November 22. The event was organized by a group of companies led by Taiwan’s International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) from sectors including ICT, semiconductors, smart urban transport, and drones. The following day, Minister Lin witnessed the signing of an MOU between the Taiwan-Poland Chamber of Commerce and the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the city of Łódź. The two chambers will coordinate with the CIECA and the Polish Chamber of Commerce to develop economic and trade opportunities between Taiwan and Poland, thus promoting economic and trade diplomacy.
 
In a demonstration of Taiwan’s values-based diplomacy, on the same day in Warsaw, Minister Lin witnessed the donation of 580 electric generators for cities in Ukraine and 2,600 Taiwanese laptops to help Ukrainian students bridge the digital divide. The two donations, worth US$10 million, will be facilitated through the Association of Ukrainian Cities. Minister Lin also witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom and the Ukrainian city of Bucha. The parties will cooperate to develop Bucha into Ukraine’s first 5G smart city. The initiatives further demonstrated that Taiwan is aligning with the democratic community to provide much-needed humanitarian resources to Ukraine and assist it with reconstruction.
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to promote integrated diplomacy and work with Europe and other like-minded partners to enhance democratic resilience and establish strong and mutually beneficial values-based alliances. Through joint public-private initiatives to promote economic and trade diplomacy, MOFA will further enhance Taiwan-Europe economic and trade links and consolidate Taiwan’s pivotal position in global supply chains. Building on the robust ties between Taiwan and Europe, both sides will continue to deepen cooperation, bolster the economic security of democratic partners, and advance economic coprosperity. (E)