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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tsuen Wan last night (June 30) in which a man died and a woman was injured.

     At 9.37pm, a 69-year-old man reportedly collapsed while driving a coach along Castle Peak Road – Ting Kau westbound. The coach suspectedly lost control and rammed into a kerb.

     Sustaining no superficial injury, the coach driver was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.35pm on the same day. Sustaining head injuries, a 23-year-old mainland female coach passenger was sent to Yan Chai Hospital in conscious state. 

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Government announced today (July 1) the Chief Executive has, pursuant to section 9A of the Chief Executive Election Ordinance (Cap. 569) (the Ordinance), appointed the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa, as an official member of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee (CERC) commencing on July 1, 2026.
 
     Pursuant to section 9A(2) of the Ordinance, the CERC is to consist of the chairperson; at least 2 but not more than 4 official members; and at least 1 but not more than 3 non-official members. Section 9A(4) of the Ordinance further provides that only a principal official appointed pursuant to a nomination under Article 48(5) of the Basic Law is eligible for appointment as the chairperson or an official member.
       
     The appointment has been published in the Gazette today and reported to the Central People’s Government for the record. The current membership list of the CERC is as follows:
 
Chairperson
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Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki
 
Official members
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Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak Mei-kuen
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa

Non-official members
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Miss Elsie Leung Oi-sie
Mrs Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai
Professor Lawrence Lau Juen-yee

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

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This transformative momentum serves as the core catalyst propelling SEMICON Taiwan 2026 to achieve record-breaking scale once again. The exhibition will kick off on August 31st with a comprehensive series of international forums, followed by the physical exposition running from September 2nd to 4th. This year’s event is projected to gather over 1,300 exhibitors and occupy 4,300 booths—both figures marking historic highs—and is expected to attract more than 100,000 industry professionals from 65 countries worldwide.

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 remarks made by Polish Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski regarding Taiwan

March 3, 2026  
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, presented an annual report on foreign policy tasks at the Sejm on February 26. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski said that with a war raging on the other side of its border, it was natural for Poland to focus on its immediate neighborhood. However, he added that it would be wrong to ignore more distant partners. He mentioned strengthening strategic partnerships with the Republic of Korea and Japan and advancing security consultations with Australia and New Zealand. Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski also stated that Poland remained consistently interested in technological cooperation with partners in Taiwan. 
 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung applauds Poland for its continued focus on the Indo-Pacific region and for highlighting its interest in technological collaboration with Taiwanese partners.
 
Taiwan and Poland share the universal values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. Bilateral relations have continually advanced in recent years with strong support from all sectors. The two countries have cooperated closely in such spheres as economics, trade, legal affairs, education, culture, and biomedicine and have further promoted exchanges in fields including semiconductors, cybersecurity, and pandemic prevention. MOFA looks forward to continued technological collaboration between Taiwan and Poland. When fellow democracies work together on technology and democratic supply chains, it will generate added value for both sides and create shared benefits and prosperity.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to European Parliament resolution emphasizing need to deepen security and defense cooperation with Taiwan

February 13, 2026  In a plenary session on February 11, the European Parliament voted to adopt a resolution on a report concerning EU strategic defense and security partnerships. The report indicates the need to deepen security and defense cooperation with Taiwan and expresses concerns over the challenges China poses to European and Indo-Pacific security. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung conveys his sincere welcome and affirmation of the adoption of the resolution.The report addresses the threats China presents to Europe, noting that the European Union’s dependence on China for critical raw materials constitutes a significant geopolitical and economic vulnerability. It adds that given China’s wartime economic support of Russia, the European Union must reassess its continued economic cooperation with China and strengthen its economic resilience through measures such as derisking. The report also clearly indicates that China is a key enabler and supporter of Russia’s war of aggression and that the European Union must properly address strategic competition with China.The report was drafted by the European Parliament’s Committee on Security and Defence to further the European Union’s security and defense partnerships. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its appreciation to the European Parliament for its concrete actions backing the enhancement of Taiwan-EU security and defense cooperation. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to advance security exchanges and defense industry cooperation with the European Union to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order and respond to emerging global threats and challenges.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to sentencing of Jimmy Lai, founder of Hong Kong media outlet Next Digital

February 10, 2026

Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong media outlet Next Digital, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on February 9 under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) urges the international community to collectively and strongly condemn the Chinese government and the Hong Kong government for using national security as a pretext to once again suppress and undermine the freedom and human rights of the people of Hong Kong. 

This action by the Chinese and Hong Kong governments not only violates international human rights standards but also contravenes the spirit of international law, clearly denying individuals their rightful liberty and squashing the freedom of the press and freedom of speech. It also denies the people’s fundamental right to demand accountability of their leaders, demonstrates Beijing’s extreme disregard for freedom and human rights, and highlights its attempts to create a chilling effect. 

MOFA notes that the governments and all sectors of society of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, and other countries, as well as the United Nations, the European Union, and various international human rights organizations, have voiced grave concern over the case and have pointed out that China has withdrawn from its international commitments and eroded freedom and human rights. Moreover, they have called for the immediate humanitarian parole or unconditional release of Mr. Lai. 

MOFA urges the international community to continue paying close attention to developments in Hong Kong regarding democracy, freedom, and human rights and demanding that China promptly stop undermining freedom and human rights. Meanwhile, Taiwan will continue to work closely with its allies and partners to jointly uphold the line of defense for freedom and democracy.