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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 Information Services

The Department of Justice today officially launched the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal Information Platform today.

The platform provides legal and policy information concerning business operations, employment and daily life within the GBA. It aims to support residents and businesses in the region while promoting the construction of the rule of law.

It consolidates information across six major areas: housing, business, work, education, family and healthcare.

The website features updates on rule-of-law developments, including GBA standards for lawyers, mediation and mechanisms allowing Hong Kong-invested enterprises to adopt Hong Kong law and choose Hong Kong as an arbitration seat.

The platform implements initiatives from the Policy Address and the department’s Action Plan on the Construction of Rule of Law in the GBA.

Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan said the platform uses a “one question, three answers” format to address common issues that area residents may encounter with concise, practical information.

Mr Cheung expressed hope that the resource would facilitate the flow of people and economic exchanges within the GBA. 

Source: Government of Singapore

JOINT NEWS RELEASE BETWEEN NEA AND BAPETEN

30 June 2026 – The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore and The Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BAPETEN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the areas of radiation protection, as well as nuclear safety, security and safeguards.

2.           The MOU was signed on 30 June 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia by Dr Benjamin Koh, Chief Executive Officer, NEA and Ir. Zainal Arifin, M.T, Acting Chairman, BAPETEN.

3.           Under the MOU, NEA and BAPETEN will collaborate in a range of areas, including nuclear regulatory policy, regulation of radiation and nuclear applications, radiological and nuclear emergency preparedness and response, as well as environmental radiation monitoring. This will be carried out through activities such as joint training, personnel exchanges, research partnerships, and technical meetings.

4.           The agreement builds on the longstanding bilateral cooperation between the two regulatory agencies, as well as information-sharing and coordination through ASEAN platforms, including the ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy (ASEANTOM). These initiatives strengthen regional practices and standards on radiation protection, nuclear safety, security, and safeguards, emergency preparedness and response and regulatory capabilities.

5.           Dr Koh, CEO, NEA, said, “This collaboration builds on our longstanding bilateral partnership to strengthen cooperation in nuclear safety, regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness, as Singapore studies the potential role of nuclear energy in its future energy mix. It also reflects NEA’s commitment to working with ASEAN partners to strengthen regional cooperation, build trust, and enhance collective preparedness for radiological emergencies.”

6.           Ir. Zainal Arifin, M.T, Acting Chairman, BAPETEN, said, “BAPETEN envisions this cooperation not only as a technical exchange, but as a long-term strategic partnership that contributes to regional safety and security architecture. We believe that this partnership has significant potential to be elevated into a more strategic and impactful collaboration, particularly in strengthening regulatory capacity, enhancing safety and security oversight, and addressing emerging challenges in nuclear and radiation applications.”

7.           BAPETEN is the national authority responsible for regulating nuclear energy use in Indonesia, including ensuring safety, security and safeguards for nuclear and radiation facilities. NEA is Singapore’s national authority for radiation protection and nuclear safety, and is building capabilities to support the Government’s study of deployment of nuclear energy. Through the MOU, NEA and BAPETEN will deepen bilateral and ASEAN-level cooperation in radiation protection, nuclear safety and emergency preparedness.

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Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to statements by China’s Foreign Ministry concerning Taiwan-US tariff consensus

January 16, 2026    

At a regular press conference on January 16, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its firm opposition to the consensus reached between Taiwan and the United States on trade tariffs and related details.
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reiterates that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, that its sovereignty belongs to the people of Taiwan, and that the People’s Republic of China has never governed Taiwan. These are objective facts and the internationally recognized status quo. China has no right to comment on or interfere in the sovereign actions of other nations. China’s remarks underscore its hegemonic mindset and how, as a troublemaker, it attempts to unilaterally change the international order.
 
MOFA is pleased that Taiwan’s negotiation team, led by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun and Minister without Portfolio Yang Jen-ni, successfully reached a consensus with the United States and concluded talks on trade tariffs and related details. On the basis of this foundation and under the leadership of President Lai Ching-te and the Executive Yuan, MOFA will continue to implement its core strategy of integrated diplomacy, working with relevant ministries to promote economic diplomacy and expand cooperation with the private sector. By encouraging large businesses to lead smaller ones, combining tangible and intangible assets, furthering public-private collaboration, and advancing foreign engagement through domestic business models, MOFA is building an economic and trade joint fleet with the United States and continuing to steadily foster a comprehensive economic and technological bilateral partnership.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to French President Macron’s remarks commending Taiwan on combating disinformation

November 22, 2025The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) notes that during a November 19 event in Arras, France, on the topic of challenges that social networks and algorithms pose to democracies, French President Emmanuel Macron praised Taiwan for its achievements in combating disinformation. President Macron said that democratic Taiwan, which neighbored an undemocratic giant bearing it ill will, had put systems in place to counter large-scale information warfare from China. He emphasized that Taiwan’s methods were worthy of emulation by France.MOFA appreciates President Macron’s recognition of Taiwan’s measures to counter disinformation. Disinformation and foreign interference are challenges that all democracies worldwide face. Having long dealt with the threat of authoritarian expansionism and information warfare, Taiwan has gradually built social resilience and transparency mechanisms. Its experience can serve as reference for international partners.MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan is willing to continue collaborating with France and other like-minded countries to share strategies for countering information manipulation, jointly enhancing democratic resilience, combating disinformation, and upholding the values of freedom and democracy as well as the rules-based international order.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

As of this morning, 85.6% of owners of units at the eight buildings of Wang Fuk Court (Blocks A to H) had submitted Letters of Acceptance to confirm their intention of selling their titles to the Government, the Housing Bureau said today.

Among the letters submitted, 1,481 are from owners of units in Blocks A to G, representing 85.3% of the total number of flats in these seven buildings. A further 217 letters come from owners of units in Wang Chi House (Block H), representing 87.5% of the total number of flats in this block.

The bureau said Wang Fuk Court owners should return signed Letters of Acceptance today to secure first-batch flat selection priority under the Special Sales Exercise.

Owners may submit their Letter of Acceptance by post, by hand or by courier. For those sending documents by post, the postmark date will be taken as the submission date.

Owners can also leave signed letters in the drop-off box at the Housing Authority Headquarters in Ho Man Tin, or hand them over to their Engagement Team members.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA strongly refutes false and malicious claims by China’s Foreign Ministry regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and Paraguayan President Peña

Date：2026-05-15
Data Source：Department of West Asian and African Affairs

May 14, 2026  No. 207  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemns in the strongest possible terms and solemnly refutes the malicious statements made by China’s Foreign Ministry at a press conference on May 12. By falsely claiming that Taiwan was part of China and that Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was a pawn of “Taiwan independence separatist forces,” China’s Foreign Ministry attempted to undermine the close and long-standing diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Paraguay. 

The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, and neither it nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other. These are internationally recognized facts and the objective status quo across the Taiwan Strait. China has no right to interfere in Taiwan’s diplomatic relations. MOFA once again extends its sincere appreciation to Paraguayan President Peña for his continued support of Taiwan-Paraguay diplomatic ties and for his staunch advocacy of Taiwan in the international arena.

Interactions between countries based on the principles of parity and mutual respect for sovereignty are the consensus and norm in the international community. Taiwan has the right to engage with all nations, and Paraguay’s sovereignty in making foreign policy decisions must be respected. China’s malicious remarks slandering Paraguayan President Peña only serve to make the world more aware of its efforts to undermine the international order through hegemonic behavior. MOFA calls on other nations to unite in denouncing China’s actions.

Taiwan and Paraguay have maintained solid and enduring diplomatic relations for 69 years. President Peña’s state visit to Taiwan this month yielded fruitful results, and several joint cooperation agreements were signed. Moving forward, MOFA will steadily promote a variety of Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project initiatives under the policy of integrated diplomacy, working with Paraguay for the development of both countries and the well-being of both peoples. Taiwan and Paraguay will continue to jointly counter authoritarian expansionism, safeguard democratic values, and uphold regional peace, stability, and prosperity. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

April 26, 2026  No.160  On April 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, acting as presidential envoy, attended celebrations in Eswatini to mark the 40th anniversary of the accession of King Mswati III, the king’s 58th birthday, and the 58th anniversary of Eswatini’s independence. A highlight of the events was the opening of the International Convention Centre (ICC), a partnership project between Taiwan and Eswatini. 

Minister Lin conveyed sincere congratulations to the king on behalf of the government of Taiwan, and President Lai Ching-te delivered congratulatory remarks in a prerecorded video played at the venue. Minister Lin, heads of state and representatives of various African countries, members of the Eswatini royal family, and other prominent political figures jointly witnessed the mutually supportive, rock-solid, and genuine friendship between Taiwan and Eswatini.

In his video address, President Lai said that he wished he was in Eswatini to extend the best wishes of the people of Taiwan, adding that it was a great honor to represent them in commemorating the king’s Ruby Jubilee and celebrating the historic triple milestone of 58s—the king’s 58th birthday, the 58th anniversary of Eswatini’s independence, and 58 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Eswatini. He noted that the special occasion was a national celebration in Eswatini and a powerful symbol of the staunch partnership between the two countries.

President Lai stated that, under the king’s leadership over the past 40 years, Eswatini had shone like a jewel of Africa due to its tremendous progress in the areas of infrastructure, social welfare, health care, and regional stability. He said that Eswatini’s achievements in economic and social development highlighted the outcomes of bilateral efforts to foster mutual prosperity, showing the world that sincere friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation could forge a brighter future for the people of both nations.

President Lai thanked the king and the government of Eswatini for staunchly supporting Taiwan’s international participation and reiterated that the ROC (Taiwan) was a sovereign country that belonged to the world. He added that Taiwan’s 23 million people had the right to engage with the international community and that the greater the external pressure that Taiwan faced, the more courage and resolve it would have to move forward.

Virtue never stands alone—it always has neighbors. Taiwan is especially grateful to its diplomatic allies; the European Union; the United States; Japan; friends in Central and South America, Oceania, Africa, and other regions; and the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and other transnational organizations for their timely support and assistance. With strong backing from diplomatic allies and partner countries, Minister Lin’s delegation was able to overcome challenges and successfully attend the celebrations, despite facing a new form of suppression in China’s politicization and weaponization of flight information regions. The visit demonstrated that Taiwan-Eswatini ties are rock-solid and showed that heavy-handed tactics will not isolate democratic Taiwan.

MOFA again strongly condemns and protests China’s long-standing use of underhanded tactics to maliciously suppress Taiwan and attempt to severe its links with the international community. China’s maneuvers will do nothing to undermine Taiwan’s status as a sovereign and independent country. Its actions run counter to the global desire for democratic values and international order. The government of Taiwan reiterates that external threats of any kind will not weaken Taiwan’s determination to engage with the world. When faced with challenges, Taiwan will show even greater resolve to secure its rightful place in the international community. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA solemnly refutes joint statement by China and Myanmar disparaging Taiwan’s sovereignty

Date：2026-06-19
Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

June 19, 2026  
No. 278  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns the joint statement between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar that was issued on June 17. In the statement, Myanmar expressed support for China’s efforts to achieve “national reunification” and erroneously cited United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty. Myanmar thereby appeased and condoned China in its aim to annex Taiwan by force. This seriously undermined regional peace and stability.
 
MOFA reiterates that neither the ROC (Taiwan) nor the PRC is subordinate to the other. Taiwan will not tolerate China’s repeated attempts to use bilateral statements to spread false narratives that seek to unilaterally change the status quo through cognitive warfare.
 
MOFA also expresses disappointment over the fact that since its inauguration, the new government of Myanmar has continued to show deference to China. MOFA solemnly calls on Myanmar to recognize the goodwill extended by Taiwan since the establishment of its representative office in Myanmar in 2016. In particular, Taiwan has actively engaged in cooperation with various sectors of Myanmar in such areas as the economy, medicine and public health, talent development, and humanitarian assistance.
 
MOFA urges the newly elected government of Myanmar to heed the will of its people, take stock of their needs, and refrain from constantly acquiescing to China’s efforts to infiltrate its society and interfere in its collaboration with Taiwan, which improves its people’s well-being.
 
Taiwan will continue to staunchly uphold the universal values of democracy, freedom, and human rights and work with like-minded countries to jointly defend against authoritarian systems and safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

May 17, 2026  No. 213  
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang cohosted a banquet in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 16 for World Health Assembly (WHA) delegations and permanent representatives from diplomatic allies of Taiwan. Minister Lin and Minister Shih expressed appreciation for their continued and steadfast support of Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and exchanged views on related issues with the guests. This marked the first time that Taiwan’s minister of foreign affairs and minister of health and welfare had both traveled to Geneva to promote Taiwan’s bid for participation. The two ministers engaged in lively interactions with representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies during the banquet. Minister Lin said that the inaugural Taiwan Smart Medical and Health Tech Expo would be held parallel to the WHA this year to showcase Taiwan’s achievements in smart medicine, smart technologies, and humanitarian assistance. He noted that it would convey the spirit of Taiwan can help and Taiwan can lead while also aiming to deepen global health cooperation. He stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) had been actively promoting the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project to assist allied nations in enhancing their medical and healthcare capabilities and supporting sustainable development. He added that these efforts had received widespread recognition. Furthermore, he emphasized that during the COVID-19 pandemic and in other times of international need, Taiwan had promptly provided medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and technical assistance, fully demonstrating that Taiwan was a responsible member of the international community and concretely implementing the concept of health without borders. Minister Lin reiterated that Taiwan was part of the world, that it had the right to participate in global affairs, and that its determination to actively participate in WHO, the WHA, and related mechanisms remained unchanged. He also thanked Taiwan’s diplomatic allies for their support and stressed that only through international cooperation could a healthier, more secure, and more resilient world be built. Minister Shih underscored that Taiwan continued to work with its diplomatic allies to advance medical and health care in such areas as health information, chronic disease prevention and treatment, maternal and infant health, and mental health, thereby seeking to improve global health and well-being. On behalf of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), he thanked the countries for supporting Taiwan’s participation in WHO and the WHA. He also sincerely invited their representatives to attend the 2026 Global Health and Welfare Forum in Taiwan to jointly create a digital health future centered on trust.Speaking at the event on behalf of Taiwan’s allies, Palau Vice President and Minister of Health and Human Services Raynold Oilouch stated that all diplomatic allies at the event shared the vision of leaving no one behind. He also recognized Taiwan’s long-term contributions in such domains as health care, infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and education, which had strengthened familial-like bonds and partnerships between Taiwan and its diplomatic allies. He called on the international community to support Taiwan’s participation in global affairs to ensure Taiwan’s voice would be heard. He thanked the countries present for their support of and friendship with Taiwan at such events as the WHA. The banquet was jointly hosted by Minister Lin and Minister Shih in Geneva and attended by the 11 diplomatic allies of Taiwan that are members of WHO—namely, Belize, Eswatini, Guatemala, Haiti, the Marshall Islands, Palau, Paraguay, Tuvalu, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The event helped further Taiwan’s exchanges and cooperation in medicine and health with diplomatic allies and bolstered their support for Taiwan’s international participation. (E)