Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to China listing Taiwan officials as “diehard Taiwan independence advocates”

Date：2026-01-07
Data Source：Department of Policy Planning

January 7, 2026  

On January 7, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office listed Taiwan Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang and Minister of Education Cheng Ying-yao as “diehard Taiwan independence advocates” and Prosecutor Chen Shu-yi from the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office as an “accomplice” in related activities.

China’s government has repeatedly engaged in heavy-handed transnational repression and long-arm jurisdiction, targeting individuals from Taiwan and other countries through intimidation, harassment, and interference. These actions have infringed upon these individuals’ human rights, shown complete disregard for the rule of law and civilized norms, and gravely contravened the spirit of international law and international human rights standards. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns these actions and calls on the international community to jointly stop China’s malicious behavior and illegal transnational repression. 

MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan nationals. All Taiwan nationals targeted by transnational repression will be protected by the government. Furthermore, anyone in Taiwan cooperating with China’s transnational repression will be subject to legal sanctions. 

MOFA will continue to coordinate with other government agencies, strengthen cooperation with the international community, and bolster the emergency response and assistance mechanisms of overseas missions so as to safeguard Taiwan nationals’ safety. 

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for European Parliament delegation

Date：2026-01-07
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

January 7, 2026No.008On behalf of the Taiwan government, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon on January 6 to warmly welcome a 10-member delegation from the European Parliament. The two sides exchanged views on such issues as Taiwan-EU economic and trade cooperation, developments across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region, and combating disinformation and cyberattacks.In his remarks, Minister Lin stated that Taiwan and the European Union shared the common values of democracy, freedom, and human rights. He noted that he had accompanied Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim to Brussels last year, where she attended the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China annual summit and delivered a keynote address at the European Parliament. He said that their trip had fully demonstrated the flourishing relations and ever-closer mutual trust between the two sides. Minister Lin thanked the members of the delegation for continuing to take concrete action to support and deepen bilateral relations. He also expressed hope that Taiwan and the European Union would further strengthen exchanges and cooperation in such domains as ensuring undersea cable security and resilience, building democratic supply chains, and countering authoritarian expansionism and hybrid security threats.Michael Gahler, head of the delegation and Chair of the European Taiwan Friendship Group, observed in his remarks that at a time of growing uncertainty worldwide, Taiwan and Europe were facing a number of common challenges. He anticipated that the visit would enhance the delegation’s understanding of developments in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. He also conveyed the delegation’s desire to further explore opportunities for bilateral collaboration in areas including the economy, security, and technology.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks the European Parliament for its long-standing and steadfast support of Taiwan through concrete action. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to advance bilateral dialogue and exchanges and work hand in hand with the European Union to consolidate the mutually beneficial partnership grounded in democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. (E)
 

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement between PRC and Pakistan foreign ministers

Date：2026-01-06
Data Source：Department of West Asian and African Affairs

January 6, 2026  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar cochaired the seventh round of the China-Pakistan foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue in Beijing on January 4. The joint communiqué issued after the meeting contained statements that blatantly contradicted the facts, including the claim that “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.” 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns the Chinese government for continuing to spread absurd and distorted information in the international community that denigrates Taiwan’s sovereignty, and expresses deep regret at the government of Pakistan’s repeated submission and compliance with China’s authoritarian behavior.

MOFA reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other, and that the Chinese Communist Party regime has never governed Taiwan. No country has the right or the power to deny the objective existence of Taiwan through a so-called joint press communiqué. MOFA calls on Pakistan to stop complying with China’s disregard for the truth and cease its endorsement of declarations that have aggressive intentions and undermine regional peace and stability.

Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan. Only they can decide Taiwan’s future. Global peace, stability, and prosperity must be upheld by all nations. As a force for good in the international community, Taiwan will continue to defend the values of freedom and democracy and strengthen cooperation with its partners in the democratic camp to jointly curb authoritarian expansionism, safeguard cross-strait peace and security, and maintain freedom and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to transnational repression by Chinese state media targeting Taiwan Legislator Shen

Date：2026-01-03
Data Source：Department of Policy Planning

January 3, 2026  
 
Chinese state media have recently used social media platforms to spread satellite photos of the Taipei residence and work location of Legislator Puma Shen in a malicious attempt to intimidate the people of Taiwan and conduct long-arm jurisdiction and transnational repression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns these actions. 
 
MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan nationals.
 
Having previously threatened to arrest Taiwan Legislator Puma Shen anywhere in the world, Chinese state media have recently employed malicious digital authoritarian tools to jeopardize the safety of Taiwan nationals, attempting to sow fear in Taiwan’s democratic society and thereby create a chilling effect. These contemptible actions contravene provisions in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights concerning the protection from arbitrary interference with privacy, family, or home. In addition, they constitute a comprehensive violation of people’s privacy and show a complete lack of civilized norms. 
 
MOFA once again reiterates that China’s transnational repression, harassment, and interference against nationals of Taiwan or any other country gravely contravene the spirit of international law and international human rights. Such behavior clearly shows that the Beijing authorities have no regard for the fundamental values of human rights and privacy common in civilized nations. Any Taiwan nationals targeted by transnational repression will be protected by the government. Furthermore, anyone in Taiwan cooperating with China’s transnational repression will be subject to legal sanctions. 
 
MOFA will continue to coordinate with other government agencies, strengthen cooperation with the international community, and bolster the emergency response and assistance mechanisms of overseas missions so as to safeguard Taiwan nationals’ safety. At the same time, MOFA calls on the international community to jointly condemn China’s malicious actions aimed at undermining human rights and people’s privacy and block China’s inappropriate efforts to conduct long-arm jurisdiction and transnational repression.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA welcomes statement by Lithuanian Foreign Ministry expressing concern over China’s recent military activities around Taiwan

Date：2026-01-01
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

January 1, 2026No. 002The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania issued a statement on December 31, 2025, voicing concern over China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan that escalated cross-strait tensions. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude for statements by Lithuania and other like-minded countries, which once again have staunchly supported cross-strait peace and stability.The statement by Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry pointed out that China’s recent military exercises not only had raised cross-strait tensions but also had threatened international peace and security. It further stressed that the Taiwan Strait remained strategically important for regional and global security. Lithuania also urged restraint from displays of force and unilateral actions that could alter the status quo and emphasized that all differences must be addressed through peaceful dialogue in accordance with international law. Minister Lin welcomes and appreciates the Lithuanian government’s expression of concern over China’s actions that have heightened cross-strait tensions. This highlights Taiwan and Lithuania’s shared values of freedom and democracy and underscores Lithuania’s staunch backing of the cross-strait status quo of peace and stability. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reiterates that Taiwan will continue to work with Lithuania and other like-minded countries to defend the rules-based international order and advance global and regional peace, stability, and prosperity. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

September 21, 2025No. 358Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung visited the Czech Republic, Italy, and Austria from September 11 to 20. In addition to taking part in several events held under the Taiwan Culture in Europe 2025 initiative, he visited the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Holy See and met with political leaders as well as individuals from the economic, technology, and cultural sectors. Among his interlocutors were Miloš Vystrčil, President of the Czech Senate; Markéta Pekarová Adamová, Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies; Marek Benda, Chair of the Czech Republic-Taiwan Parliamentary Platform; Gian Marco Centinaio, Vice President of the Italian Senate; Lucio Malan, Chair of the Italy-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group; Günther Ruprecht, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Council; Werner Amon, President of the Austria-Taiwan Association, and other prominent Taiwan-friendly parliamentarians. The trip was fruitful and helped to further strengthen the substantive, values-based partnership between Taiwan and Europe while deepening economic, trade, and cultural links.In the Czech Republic, Minister Lin attended the opening ceremony for a special exhibition of items from the collection of Taiwan’s National Palace Museum at the National Museum of the Czech Republic. He also took in a performance of the Taiwanese musical Formosa Roadside Wedding Banquet by the National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan. Traveling to Brno, the Czech Republic’s second-largest city, he visited the Advanced Chip Design and Research Center set up under the Taiwan-Czech Resilience Project. Minister Lin exchanged views with Professor Radek Holý, Principal Investigator of the ACDRC, and Dr. Karel Masařík, Director of the Czech Semiconductor Center. Minister Lin underscored that AI technology was a key to future national development that featured limitless potential and countless business opportunities. He further noted that AI industry cooperation could be considered to be part of the Taiwan-Czech Resilience Project 2.0.In addition, Minister Lin visited the Czech facilities of Inventec and Wistron and commended Taiwan’s enterprises for their investment in the Czech Republic, which were, he said, a cornerstone of bilateral relations. He also gained a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Taiwanese businesses operating in the country. Statistics show that Foxconn has long ranked among the Czech Republic’s top three exporters and has created 5,000 jobs—tangible evidence of Taiwan’s achievements in economic and trade diplomacy.On September 17, Minister Lin attended a performance by and reception for the renowned Taiwanese performing arts troupe U-Theatre at the Sala Santa Cecilia in Rome. Such cultural exchanges highlight Taiwan’s resilient spirit. He also participated in an inauguration ceremony and reception to mark the renovation of the premises of the Taipei Representative Office in Italy. Here, he engaged with a number of Italian political leaders. In remarks at the event, Minister Lin emphasized that relations between Taiwan and Italy were built upon shared values and featured close cultural and economic exchanges. Minister Lin also noted that the completion of construction marked the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral ties.Minister Lin then visited the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Holy See, where he encouraged colleagues to continue working to strengthen bilateral relations. On behalf of the government of Taiwan, he donated €100,000 to the Scalabrini Order in support of the humanitarian spirit emphasized by Pope Leo XIV. Minister Lin further reviewed preparations and previewed exhibits for Gloria: Hsieh Sheng-Min Religious and HOPE Taiwan Art Exhibition, an event held under the Taiwan Culture in Europe 2025 initiative.While in Austria, Minister Lin attended the When East Meets West concert, where he was joined by Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke and Austrian dignitaries in celebrating this cultural milestone. He also visited the Austrian Parliament accompanied by Taiwan-friendly members of parliament, and later attended a banquet with Günther Ruprecht, Vice President of the Federal Council; Werner Amon, President of the Austria-Taiwan Association; as well as Austrian political, business, and cultural leaders. During these exchanges, Minister Lin noted that Taiwan and Austria enjoyed close cooperation in industries such as ICT technology and machinery, and expressed hope that future parliamentary visits and government-to-government exchanges would further elevate bilateral relations.MOFA will continue to advance integrated diplomacy with like-minded European partners to strengthen democratic resilience and build a solid, mutually beneficial alliance based on sharefd values. Through cultural initiatives, Taiwan will seek to deepen its values-based connections with Europe while further expanding bilateral economic, trade, and technology cooperation. On the foundation of shared values, Taiwan and Europe will work together to forge a close democratic partnership that promotes mutual security and prosperity. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides satellite broadcast information for the 2025–2026 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks worldwide

Date：2025-12-26
Data Source：Department of International Information Services

December 26, 2025  
No. 078  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is providing satellite broadcast information for the 2025–2026 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks event, enabling television networks and online media around the world to download and broadcast the event  starting at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 (Taipei time). The satellite information has been forwarded to local media through Taiwan’s overseas missions worldwide and has also been made available to international media correspondents based in Taiwan.
 
This year marks the first time that the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks display has been designed in tandem with original music compositions. In collaboration with the Taipei Music Center, music has been integrated into the firework design, enhancing the overall narrative and visual experience of the show with synchronized sound and light. The entire display comprises five main segments and as the music progresses, fireworks unfold gradually, showcasing diverse color variations and rhythmic transitions in a performance that merges music with visual art.
 
Highlights from the display will be edited and uploaded to the publicly available Ministry of Foreign Affairs Trending Taiwan YouTube channel. (Trending Taiwan YouTube channel website: www.youtube.com/trendingtaiwan).
 
Over the years, the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks show has made a strong international impression and has become one of the world’s most instantly recognizable New Year celebrations, receiving extensive coverage from global media. The event has continued to innovate by combining music and multimedia, showcasing Taiwan’s urban vitality and cultural creativity, and presenting a vivid and diverse image of Taiwan to the world. (E)
 

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Foreign Minister Lin meets with delegation from Japanese House of Councillors

Date：2025-12-23
Data Source：TAIWAN-JAPAN RELATIONS ASSOCIATION

December 23, 2025No. 542Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung on December 22 met with a delegation from the Japanese House of Councillors’ Taiwan friendship group (TY Group) led by Councillor Hirofumi Takinami. They exchanged views on such issues as promoting Taiwan-Japan cooperation in third countries, disaster prevention, and economic and trade cooperation.In his remarks, Minister Lin began by welcoming Mr. Takinami and thanking him for once again leading members of the friendship group to Taiwan. Noting that Taiwan and Japan were both situated at key positions along the first island chain and faced pressure from China, Minister Lin said that the two countries maintained not only close security ties but also a staunch economic and trade partnership. He remarked that Taiwan and Japan shared complementary industrial frameworks and said that he hoped they would collaborate to jointly support national development in third countries. In addition, he observed that Taiwan and Japan both faced challenges posed by natural disasters and said that the two countries could deepen collaboration in disaster prevention so as to improve societal resilience.Moving on to discuss Taiwan’s involvement in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Minister Lin pointed out that Taiwan had met the standards required for accession to the agreement. He said that he hoped Japan would continue to demonstrate leadership and assist in initiating Taiwan’s accession negotiations as soon as possible so as to jointly create regional prosperity.During his remarks, Mr. Takinami shared his experience of serving as the head of the household registration issues task force at the Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council, explaining that he had encouraged Japan’s Ministry of Justice to amend regulations to allow Taiwan to be listed as an option on Japanese household registration documents. He added that he was pleased to see growing support for Taiwan throughout the House of Councillors. Members of the delegation also exchanged views with Minister Lin on sports, cycling, and local exchanges between Taiwan and Japan.The TY Group is one of several Taiwan-friendly bodies in the House of Councillors. It sends regular annual delegations to Taiwan and works to advance its members’ understanding of the latest political and economic developments in Taiwan. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to US government emphasizing strategic importance of Taiwan in National Security Strategy

Date：2025-12-06
Data Source：Department of North American Affairs

December 6, 2025  

The White House released the National Security Strategy of the United States of America (NSS) on December 4. In addition to stating that Taiwan is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, it emphasizes Taiwan’s vital geostrategic location and importance to global shipping, underscoring Taiwan’s significant influence on the US economy. The NSS also notes that the United States is prioritizing preserving military overmatch to deter conflict across the Taiwan Strait and that it will maintain its long-standing policy on Taiwan, including not supporting any unilateral change to the cross-strait status quo.
 
The NSS also stresses that the United States will build a military capable of denying aggression anywhere in the first island chain. It calls on allies and partners in the first island chain to invest more resources in collective defense and critical deterrent capabilities to enhance the ability of the United States and its allies to jointly prevent any attempt to seize Taiwan and to avoid a military imbalance so unfavorable that it would be detrimental to the defense of Taiwan. 
 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes these statements and thanks the United States for clearly indicating in the NSS Taiwan’s importance to key supply chains and geostrategy, for stressing that the United States will work with allies and partners to ensure Taiwan’s security, and for reiterating concerns over unilateral attempts to alter the cross-strait status quo. 
 
The Trump administration has continued to show support for Taiwan. President Trump recently signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act—the first Taiwan-friendly bill of his second term—and his administration announced its first batch of arms sales to Taiwan. 
 
Taiwan is committed to steadily advancing security cooperation with the United States to ensure security and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the region. The Taiwan government will also continue to actively bolster its defense capabilities, including through a special defense budget announced by President Lai Ching-te of NT$1.25 trillion over the next eight years. These actions demonstrate to the international community Taiwan’s steadfast determination to protect itself and maintain the status quo.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA welcomes signing of Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act by US President Trump

Date：2025-12-03
Data Source：Department of North American Affairs

December 3, 2025  
No. 511  

US President Donald Trump formally signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act on December 2 following its passage through the US House of Representatives and its unanimous approval by the US Senate on May 5 and November 18, respectively. This is the first item of pro-Taiwan legislation enacted under President Trump’s second administration.
 
To ensure the continued and steady development of Taiwan-US relations, the legislation further bolsters the implementation of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 by requiring that the US Department of State conduct a regular review of guidance governing relations with Taiwan and submit an updated report to the US Congress not less than every five years.
 
The smooth progression of this stand-alone legislation during the condensed timeframe of the current session of the US Congress demonstrates strong bipartisan support from the US Congress and executive branch for the deepening of Taiwan-US relations. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes this development and thanks the United States for its support.
 
Building on the excellent foundation of Taiwan-US relations and adhering to the principles of mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual interest, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to maintain close contact with the US Congress and executive branch and steadily advance the cooperative global partnership between the two sides in a range of fields. (E)