Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to media inquiries on AIT statement that China deliberately twisted meaning of World War II-era documents

 
September 13, 2025  

In response to media inquiries, a spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said on the evening of September 12 that China had deliberately twisted the meaning of World War II-era documents—including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Treaty of San Francisco—in an attempt to facilitate its coercive behavior toward Taiwan. Stating that Beijing’s narrative was totally wrong and that such documents never determined Taiwan’s ultimate political status, the spokesperson added that China’s false legal narratives aimed to isolate Taiwan from the international community and restrict other nations’ sovereign choices as to their interactions with Taiwan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that the AIT also expressed disappointment at Solomon Islands excluding dialogue and development partners from attending the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting and reiterated the US position that all PIF partners, including Taiwan, should continue to be invited.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes and appreciates the AIT publicly and clearly reiterating the United States’ policy position regarding Taiwan, refuting China’s false and untrue statements, and once again demonstrating staunch support for Taiwan’s international participation. Furthermore, Minister Lin once again emphasizes the objective fact that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other and that the PRC has no right to represent Taiwan in the international community.

The PRC government has recently turned to lawfare in a bid to alter the regional status quo and rationalize its aggressive actions, undermining peace and stability. As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to maintain the status quo and encourage partner countries to clearly oppose China’s false statements. Taiwan will also continue to work with such partners as the United States to jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the region and across the Taiwan Strait.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

ROC (Taiwan) has indisputable ownership of all South China Sea Islands; China has no right to undertake inappropriate actions over Minzhu Reef, which belongs to Taiwan

September 11, 2025  
Statement No. 001  
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) solemnly issues the following statement: On September 9, the State Council of China announced the approval of a proposal to establish the so-called “Huangyan Island national nature reserve” under the pretext of “strengthening supervision and law enforcement.” China has no right to illegally and unilaterally designate a protected area on Minzhu Reef, which China calls “Huangyan Island.” The Chinese government’s unilateral action reveals its hegemonic ambitions and exposes it as a disruptor of regional peace and stability. The move could lead to disputes among countries in the region and is detrimental to a peaceful and stable Indo-Pacific.
 
MOFA reiterates that the ROC (Taiwan) enjoys territorial sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands and their relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea. This fact will not be altered by China’s unilateral claims or actions. The ROC (Taiwan) is willing to further work with countries in the region, the Philippines included, to peacefully settle disputes through rational dialogue and in accordance with international law and the law of the sea, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, so as to jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.
 
MOFA reiterates that Taiwan will continue to seek to engage in multilateral dialogue and dispute resolution mechanisms on an equal footing based on its four principles and five actions, and work with other countries in the region to maintain security in the South China Sea. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Canadian and Australian naval vessels transiting Taiwan Strait on September 6

September 8, 2025  

On September 6, Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Québec and Australian Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane jointly transited the Taiwan Strait. MOFA welcomes and affirms this concrete action by Canada and Australia, which served to defend freedom, peace, and openness in the Taiwan Strait and underscore their staunch stance that the Taiwan Strait is international waters. 
 
This marked the second time for a Canadian warship to traverse the Taiwan Strait this year and the seventh time since Canada announced its Indo-Pacific Strategy in November 2022. It was also the first time this year that Australia publicly stated it had sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait. Such operations bear testament to the firm determination of these countries to assist in maintaining cross-strait peace and stability. 
 
In the face of China’s aggressive behavior, the government of Taiwan will continue to strengthen its national defense capabilities. It will also further expand exchanges and cooperation with the democratic community so as to jointly defend the rules-based international order and uphold peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the Indo-Pacific region.  

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to remarks made by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Fischer after Taiwan trip

September 8, 2025 

United States Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker and Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Deb Fischer have once again publicly recognized Taiwan’s progress in bolstering its self-defense capabilities and determination to safeguard freedom. The senators made the comments after returning to the United States following a recent visit to Taiwan, which concluded on August 30. They underlined the long-standing US commitment to Taiwan’s security and emphasized that the Taiwan-US partnership would continue to build on the foundation of shared values and common purpose.
 
The senators pointed out that Taiwan is crucial to US national security and the global economy. They encouraged the United States to continue to deepen collaboration with Taiwan and other strategic partners to jointly strengthen deterrence, counter threats from the Chinese Communist Party, and advance regional security, prosperity, and freedom.
 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanks Chairman Wicker and Senator Fischer for continuing to take concrete actions that demonstrate their staunch support for Taiwan and the strengthening of Taiwan-US security cooperation. As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will further bolster its self-defense capabilities to jointly ensure cross-strait, regional, and global peace, stability, and prosperity.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Japanese and Australian foreign and defense ministers reaffirming importance of cross-strait peace and stability

September 6, 2025 

The 12th Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations were held in Tokyo on September 5. The joint statement issued after the meeting reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an essential element of regional and international security and prosperity. It also emphasized that cross-strait issues should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung appreciates and welcomes Japan and Australia’s continued commitment to peace across the Taiwan Strait.
 
The joint statement expressed serious concern over China’s intensifying provocative military activities in the East and South China Seas and in the air and waters near Japan. It also reiterated strong opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. The ministers further noted with serious concern the strengthening of military cooperation between China and Russia and called on support from the international community to de-escalate and end the war.
 
Ongoing authoritarian expansionism is challenging the rules-based global order and has already destabilized the international situation. As a responsible member of the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with Japan, Australia, and other like-minded partners to jointly safeguard the universal values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. These efforts will contribute to maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and around the world.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Foreign Minister Lin confers Friendship Medal of Diplomacy on French Senator Cadic

Date：2025-09-10
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

September 10, 2025No. 329On September 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung conferred the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy on Olivier Cadic, Vice-President of the Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces Committee of the French Senate. The award was given in recognition of Senator Cadic’s persistent efforts to deepen the cordial relations between Taiwan and France, as well as his outstanding contributions to building support for Taiwan in the international arena.Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Lin said that Senator Cadic was a long-term friend who had for many years staunchly advocated for Taiwan and defended freedom and democracy. Minister Lin noted that Senator Cadic had successfully called on the French parliament to introduce language in support of Taiwan into the seven-year Military Programming Law in 2023, including the affirmation that France would continue to defend freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait. This had made France the first major country in the world to enact legislation to ensure the unimpeded passage of ships through the strait. Minister Lin added that Senator Cadic, as cochair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, had urged French parliamentarians to support IPAC’s campaigns. Expressing appreciation for Senator Cadic’s sincere friendship, Minister Lin said he was sincerely grateful for the active role that Senator Cadic had played in deepening Taiwan-France relations and conveyed the hope that he would continue to exert his influence in jointly strengthening bilateral ties.In his remarks, Senator Cadic said the medal was an honor that reflected the French Senate’s unwavering commitment to defending democracy. He thanked Minister Lin for promoting economic, trade, and technological exchanges between Taiwan and France, as well as bolstering the relationship between the two countries in concrete ways. Senator Cadic noted that Taiwan’s story had taught the world that democracy was not only a value but a powerful force for innovation. He also praised Deputy Minister François Chihchung Wu for working hard to expand the French Senate’s France-Taiwan Friendship Group when serving as Taiwan’s representative in Paris. He explained that the group had 62 members, far exceeding the 42-member France-China Friendship Group. Senator Cadic added that France would never let the rule of law and international norms be supplanted by the rule of force. As long as Taiwan stood firm, said Senator Cadic, universal hope would rise, and France would ensure that the light of freedom defended by Taiwan would not go out. Held in the auditorium at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a warm and dignified atmosphere, the ceremony was witnessed by Franck Paris, Director of the French Office in Taipei, and 50 other attendees.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

September 9, 2025
No. 327
 
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baushuan Ger and Administrative Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Kuo-shian held a joint press conference on September 9 to promote Taiwan’s bids to join the United Nations (UN) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). During the event, they explained the government’s appeals and strategies to advance Taiwan’s participation in the UN and ICAO this year and called on the two organizations to include Taiwan at the earliest possible juncture.
 
The press conference was held as the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened at UN headquarters in New York City on September 9. The General Debate will be held from September 23 to 27 as well as on September 29. Separately, the 42nd session of the triennial ICAO Assembly will take place at ICAO headquarters in Montreal, Canada, from September 23 to October 3. 
 
Vice Minister Ger stated that the international community was facing serious challenges. In particular, he mentioned China’s continued gray-zone activities in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and Indo-Pacific, as well as its use of lawfare, namely its misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758, in an attempt to transform the Taiwan Strait into China’s internal waters and establish a legal basis for a future armed invasion.
 
Vice Minister Ger pointed out that while China often claimed to be a defender of multilateralism, regional peace, and international law, its actions were flagrantly the opposite, as it continually disregarded relevant international rules. He then cited examples: China announced adjustments to the M503 flight route and unilaterally activated the W121, W122, and W123 routes without prior consultation with Taiwan as is required by the ICAO Air Traffic Services Planning Manual. Additionally, in February, China abruptly designated a military exercise zone off the coasts of Kaohsiung and Pingtung in Taiwan for live-fire drills. He added that such actions demonstrated that there was a discrepancy between China’s claims and actual conduct and underscored its designs to disrupt the rules-based international order, which posed a serious threat to regional peace and aviation safety.
 
Vice Minister Ger emphasized that Taiwan, located on the front lines in the first island chain in the Indo-Pacific, firmly upheld the values of democracy and freedom. Noting that Taiwan was an economic and technological powerhouse, he stressed that it was also an important hub for global air and maritime transport. Vice Minister Ger then added that Taiwan had demonstrated to the world many times that it was a reliable actor willing to make contributions and provide assistance, making it an indispensable partner in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 
Vice Minister Ger mentioned that Taiwan had long been excluded from the UN system because of the intentional distortion of UNGA Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the improper linkage between the “one China principle” and the resolution. As a matter of fact, UNGA Resolution 2758 only resolved the issue of the “China” seat in the UN. It made no mention of Taiwan throughout its entire text nor stated that Taiwan was part of the PRC. Moreover, the resolution did not authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan in the UN system and thus had nothing to do with Taiwan. Only the democratically elected government of Taiwan, he said, had the right to represent the Taiwanese people in the UN system and at other international venues.
 
Vice Minister Ger said that as the erroneous interpretation of UNGA Resolution 2758 had become the primary impediment to Taiwan’s efforts concerning international participation, the government’s appeals in this year’s bid for UN participation would primarily focus on enhancing the international community’s correct understanding of UNGA Resolution 2758 and include the following three items:
1. The UN should recognize that the deliberate distortion of UNGA Resolution 2758 has posed a serious threat to the status quo across the Taiwan Strait as well as to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The UN should remain neutral and not abet China’s political maneuvers to suppress Taiwan.2. As UNGA Resolution 2758 does not preclude Taiwan’s participation in the UN system, the UN should seek appropriate ways to include Taiwan and facilitate Taiwan’s efforts to contribute to the realization of the SDGs.
3. The UN should refrain from citing UNGA Resolution 2758 to inappropriately deny the right of Taiwan passport holders and journalists to visit, attend meetings and activities, and engage in newsgathering at UN premises. 
 
Vice Minister Ger explained that Taiwan’s UN campaign this year would remain consistent with the steadfast, pragmatic approach of previous years. The government would, he said, invite diplomatic allies’ permanent representatives to the UN to send a joint letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and would request that diplomatic allies speak up for Taiwan during the General Debate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) would also host events and conduct a promotional campaign in New York during the UNGA. He also mentioned that MOFA extended its appreciation to the Legislative Yuan for once again organizing a cross-party delegation of legislators to travel to New York to showcase to the UN community the strong support of the people of Taiwan for the government’s bid to participate in the UN. 
 
Concerning Taiwan’s bid to attend the ICAO Assembly, Vice Minister Ger stated that MOFA would work with Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) to urge ICAO to invite Taiwan to attend the ICAO assembly as a guest, following the 2013 precedent. Regardless of whether or not an invitation was extended, he said, the government would send an ICAO task force to Montreal to convey Taiwan’s appeal to attending delegations in person to seek support. MOFA would also conduct a promotional campaign to explain to other nations the necessity of including Taiwan in ICAO. 
 
Lastly, Vice Minister Ger pointed out that Taiwan was a Taiwan of the world and that MOFA would continue to work for the ideals of integrated diplomacy—with democracy, peace, and prosperity at its core—as it promoted Taiwan’s international participation. He also urged the UN to include Taiwan at the earliest possible time so as to fulfil its commitment to leave no one behind and realize such global objectives as advancing sustainable development, aviation safety, human rights protection, peace, and prosperity. (E)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

In order to further strengthen ties with Taiwanese students in New South Wales and in light of the recent leadership transitions within various Taiwanese student associations across universities, we held the second “Taiwanese Student Associations in New South Wales Exchange Forum” on September 12. Newly elected presidents and committee members from four Taiwanese student associations in the Sydney area, along with students from Western Sydney University, were invited to participate.
Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu explained the purpose of holding this forum and encouraged students to study hard, broaden their international perspectives, and wished all Taiwanese students a pleasant and safe experience in Australia. DG Wu also reminded them to make good use of the TECO BELL communication platform established by the office to receive timely and important information, remain vigilant about personal safety, and, if necessary, use the platform to report the status of Taiwanese students at their respective universities so that the office can provide appropriate assistance.
TECO also arranged for colleagues from various divisions—including the OCAC Center, Consular, Immigration, and Education sections—to brief students on services relevant to their needs. In addition, at the office’s invitation, the Sydney City Police Area Command dispatched a senior officer and a multicultural liaison officer to deliver a safety briefing for Taiwanese students. Their presentation covered emergency contact channels, the New South Wales Police Emergency Plus app, Crime Stoppers, Scam Alert, ID Support, and other crime prevention mechanisms. They also provided detailed explanations on the growing number of scams and engaged in interactive discussions with students about real-life cases.
Given the recent increase in community protests across Australia and the ever-changing tactics of telecommunications scams, TECO hopes that through information sharing and strengthened communication, Taiwanese students can enjoy peace of mind while pursuing their studies in Australia.