Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

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

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

Taiwan-Japan Fishery Committee holds successful 12th meeting

Date：2026-01-30
Data Source：TAIWAN-JAPAN RELATIONS ASSOCIATION

January 30, 2026No. 038The Taiwan-Japan Relations Association and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association convened the 12th meeting of the Taiwan-Japan Fishery Committee in Yilan from January 27 to 29. The alternating responsibility for organizing and hosting the meeting on this occasion fell to Taiwan. Taiwan-Japan Relations Association Deputy Secretary-General Lin Yu-hui led Taiwan’s delegation, with Director-General Wang Mao-chen of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Agency serving as lead negotiator. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Ocean Affairs Council’s Coast Guard Administration and relevant local fishers’ associations.During the meeting, the two parties affirmed the success of regulations implemented in 2025 for fishing vessels operating in a triangular area of water north of Japan’s Yaeyama Islands and reached consensus on operational rules for 2026. The sides also agreed to further revise self-regulatory covenants, to provide educational guidance to fishers prior to the start of the fishing season, and to avoid allowing fishing gear to drift into areas east of longitude 124°02′ E. Taiwan also requested that Japan commence consultations with Taiwan as soon as possible on other issues related to fishing operations in overlapping economic zones.Taiwan and Japan signed the Taiwan-Japan Fisheries Agreement on April 10, 2013, resolving long-standing fisheries disputes in a peaceful and rational manner. The Taiwan-Japan Fishery Committee was established in accordance with the agreement, with Taiwan and Japan taking turns to hold committee meetings once a year. The gatherings serve as an important dialogue platform, allowing the two sides to define a framework for fisheries operations and manage fisheries-related issues. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to China’s recent attempts at military intimidation in the Taiwan Strait and across region

December 10, 2025The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemns recent malicious moves by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to engage in various forms of military intimidation near several neighboring countries and in the Taiwan Strait. Such regrettable actions have heightened regional tensions. 
 
MOFA states that maintaining freedom, security, peace, and stability across the strait and in the Indo-Pacific region is a widely accepted international consensus. Furthermore, China’s unilateral military provocations and suppressive actions threaten Taiwan’s democracy and freedom and the regional status quo of peace and stability. They also destabilize the overall situation in the Indo-Pacific.
 
MOFA calls on China to act in accordance with its status as a major power and fulfill its responsibilities, promptly halt unwarranted military provocations, and respect nations in the region as well as the international order. 
 
As a responsible member of the international community and the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan is committed to firmly safeguarding the cross-strait status quo and bolstering its self-defense capabilities and resilience so as to maintain its security as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Furthermore, Taiwan will work with democracies in the region to jointly preserve peace, stability, and prosperity. Meanwhile, in the face of external threats and challenges, the government will continue to collaborate with like-minded countries to uphold democracy. Working with the people, the government is determined to protect Taiwan’s democracy, freedom, and security.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at a forum organised by the Healthtech Finland and the Finland Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki, Finland on May 13 (Helsinki time):

Marko (Minister Counsellor, Trade and Business Promotion, Embassy of Finland, Beijing, Mr Marko Tiesmäki), Timo (Consul-General of Finland to Hong Kong, Mr Timo Kantola), Saara (CEO of Healthtech Finland, Ms Saara Hassinen), ladies and gentlemen,

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​Correctional officers at Lo Wu Correctional Institution stopped a female person in custody from attacking a staff member today (May 13).

At 4.20pm today, a 36-year-old female person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside the Day Orderly Officer’s office. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and applied oleoresin capsicum (OC) foam to subdue her after repeated warnings were ignored.

During the incident, the officer sustained injuries to her face and ear. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, she was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injuries to her face and neck. She did not need to be sent to a public hospital after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The assailant was sentenced to undergo drug treatment at the institution for the offence of possession of a dangerous drug in February 2026.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is a question by the Hon Adrian Ho and a written reply by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, in the Legislative Council today (May 13):

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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is a question by the Hon Elaine Chik and a written reply by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, in the Legislative Council today (May 13):

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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is a question by the Hon Vincent Cheng and a written reply by the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, in the Legislative Council today (May 13):

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