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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

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Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on 24rd June that it has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding on Taiwan-Poland Industrial Innovation and R&D Cooperation” with Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) during the “2026 Taiwan Expo in Europe”. Cynthia Kiang, Deputy Minister of the MOEA, stated that Poland is one of Taiwan’s vital strategic partners. Poland locates in the heart of Europe, serving as a bridge connecting Eastern and Western Europe. Meanwhile, Taiwan holds a critical position in the global supply chain, possessing the most advanced chip manufacturing technologies and being as a major provider of AI servers. Taiwan and Poland are poised to collaborate across several key areas, such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and green energy. The signing of this MOU symbolizes the extension of Taiwan-Poland relations from economic and trade exchanges into forward-looking scientific research cooperation. The newly established R&D cooperation platform, along with subsequent joint calls for proposals, is expected to leverage the industrial strengths and complementarities of both sides to co-create a new future.

The MOEA stated that it will establish a bilateral industrial R&D cooperation platform and plans to officially launch the first Taiwan-Poland industrial scientific research joint call for proposals in 2027. This initiative will encourage Taiwanese and Polish enterprises, as well as research institutions, to leverage each other’s innovation capabilities, enhance industrial competitiveness, and jointly invest in market-oriented R&D cooperation with international market potential.

Jerzy Malachowski, Director of NCBR, noted that Poland and Taiwan boast thriving innovation clusters and deep scientific research foundations. The two sides have long promoted cooperation based on knowledge, trust, and shared values. The signing of this MOU with the DoIT/MOEA will further expand the scope of cooperation, focusing on fields such as green energy, semiconductors, digital technology, biomedical technology, and smart manufacturing. This will create new opportunities for industries, accelerate the commercialization of innovative achievements, foster links between European and Asian industrial partners, and jointly open a new chapter in Taiwan-Poland technological cooperation.

The DoIT explained that it has accumulated extensive experience in joint calls for proposals with Poland through the EUREKA Globalstars international R&D cooperation platform. Poland participated in and served as the lead nation for these calls in 2023 and 2025, laying a solid foundation for upgrading the partnership to a bilateral industrial R&D cooperation platform. Taiwan and Poland are highly complementary in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, drones, electric vehicles, and green energy. In the future, through joint calls for proposals and R&D subsidy mechanisms, the initiative will help Taiwanese manufacturers connect with Polish and European innovation ecosystems, strengthen their global R&D footprint, and further expand global market opportunities.

The DoIT emphasized that Taiwanese enterprises can participate in international innovative R&D cooperation through the “A+ Industrial Innovation R&D Program” of the DoIT/MOEA, with subsidies covering up to 50% of the total R&D budget. Polish enterprises can obtain R&D funding support through NCBR’s INNOGLOBO program. Looking ahead, both nations will encourage enterprises to jointly submit R&D project proposals. This initiative seeks to integrate Taiwan’s leading capabilities in semiconductors, ICT, and advanced manufacturing with Poland’s core competencies in drones, electric vehicles, and smart city innovations, further capitalizing on Poland’s robust connectivity within the Central and Eastern European markets. This will accelerate technology commercialization and internationalization, opening new avenues for Taiwan-Poland industrial cooperation. For detailed project application information, please refer to subsequent announcements on the “A+ Industrial Innovation R&D Program” website (https://service.moea.gov.tw/EE514/tw/aiip/).

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The 45th Young Designers’ Exhibition 2026 will take place from May 22 to May 25 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2. Speaking at the opening ceremony today (May 22), Deputy Minister of MOEA Chin-Tsang Ho noted that the exhibition has long served as an important platform connecting Taiwan’s design education and industry. This year’s exhibition responds to emerging trends in innovation and industry, encouraging young designers to adopt issue-driven approaches that address contemporary social and industrial needs. It demonstrates that design today extends far beyond aesthetics, becoming an integral part of everyday life and a key driver of social transformation and industrial upgrading, while showcasing Taiwan’s continually accumulating innovative energy and design soft power.

Centering on the theme “Fluid Boundaries,” this year’s exhibition responds to the trend of cross-disciplinary development in today’s society to uncover diverse and innovative possibilities. The event brings together 55 domestic universities, 110 departments, and approximately 9,000 emerging design talents to showcase nearly 3,500 brilliant works. Furthermore, 22 schools from 10 countries – including the United States, Thailand, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, and Australia – are participating in the grand event. Through the “YODEX Industry-Academia Cooperation” project, 8 companies and organizations have partnered with 38 student teams for co-creation, demonstrating the successful integration of design education with industry practice.

This year’s “Design Matchmaking Stage” event, scheduled for May 25, introduces a new format. Participating companies’ recruitment needs and students’ project information were released in advance, while design-sharing sessions and guided exhibition tours facilitated meaningful exchanges between young talent and employers. The event has attracted approximately 100 domestic and international companies, helping students explore career opportunities while injecting fresh creativity and vitality into the industry.

With cross-disciplinary industry-academia collaboration and international academic exchange at its core, this year’s exhibition presents the diverse landscape of contemporary emerging design. The exhibited works address a wide range of topics spanning the environment, technology, and the humanities. Visitors are invited to discover how young designers observe and respond to contemporary challenges, and to explore the multiple possibilities of future living through creativity.

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

MOFA response to European Parliament resolution expressing concern over China’s suppression of research and activities regarding Taiwan

June 17, 2026  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes a resolution adopted by the European Parliament in a plenary session on June 16 entitled “Countering transnational repression: towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values.”

The resolution addressed the nature and forms of transnational repression, as well as counter strategies for the European Union. It discussed China’s use of extraterritorial infrastructure to conduct full and systematic surveillance, intimidation, forced returns, and other measures, drawing attention to China’s abuse of International Criminal Police Organization mechanisms. It also highlighted China’s pressure on academics to halt research regarding such sensitive issues as supply chains, forced labor practices, Tibet, and Taiwan, as well as on artists to cancel activities involving Taiwan. 

MOFA also commends the resolution for calling on the European Union and member states to strengthen coordination with like-minded partners in such areas as legislation, victim protection, attribution, and sanctions.

Transnational repression by authoritarian regimes has caused significant challenges to democratic nations and civil societies. It has undermined academic freedom, freedom of speech, and human rights protection, and jeopardized social resilience. 

MOFA is pleased that the European Parliament pays close attention to related issues and supports the European Union’s enhancement of response mechanisms. Moving forward, MOFA will continue to deepen cooperation and exchanges with the European Union and like-minded nations in such areas as information sharing, building democratic resilience, and countering authoritarian coercion.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Police Force’s National Security Department arrested to shop proprietors in Sham Shui Po yesterday on suspicion committing seditious acts and receiving money from foreign groups.

Following a search of the shop, a 33-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were detained of suspicion of “doing an act that has a seditious intention with a seditious intention” and “dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offence”, contravening section 24 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and section 25 of the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance.

Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly displayed seditious items and sold publications with seditious content inside their shop, including materials inciting hatred against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the judiciary and law enforcement agencies.

The suspects are also believed to have received multiple financial remittances from foreign political organisations. During searches of the shop and a residence, police seized a batch of seditious items, books and case-related documents.

Both individuals remain in custody for further investigation.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The Young Pin Design Award, Taiwan’s premier award recognizing emerging design talent, is jointly guided by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Ministry of Education (MOE), organized by the Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (IDA, MOEA), and executed by the Taiwan Design Research Institute and the Good Design Association, Taiwan. The 2026 award ceremony took place today (May 25) at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2.

Speaking at the ceremony, Cynthia Kiang, Deputy Minister of the MOEA, remarked that winning works of the Young Pin Design Award in recent years reflect how young designers propose forward-looking solutions to challenges such as environmental sustainability, technological development, and elderly care. Design has long evolved beyond product aesthetics and is increasingly becoming a key driver of industrial transformation and quality-of-life improvement. Leveraging Taiwan’s powerful technological advantages in the semiconductor and ICT supply chains, she hopes that amid this new wave of industrial transformation, “design” can be harnessed to humanize technology, turning it into empathetic, warm product and service experiences. This will ultimately enhance industrial added value and allow Taiwan’s exceptional design prowess to shine brightly on the international stage.

The 2026 Young Pin Design Award attracted 4,465 entries from 110 departments across 55 universities in Taiwan. Following rigorous evaluations by a jury of experts from industry, academia, and the practical design sector, 637 works were honored as “Young Pin Design Award Nominees.” Ultimately, 122 outstanding works clinched awards across various categories, including 57 “Young Pin Design Awards,” 8 “Young Pin Special Awards” addressing contemporary issues such as circular design, packaging, social resilience, and cultural heritage, 48 “Young Pin Sponsor Awards,” and the 9 highly anticipated “Best of Young Pin Design Award.” These accolades honor the young talents who have demonstrated remarkable creativity and design prowess across diverse design domains.

The cohort of emerging designers selected this year not only responds to social issues and real-world needs through their creations but also highlights design as a pivotal energy for driving industrial transformation and reshaping the future. For the complete list of winners of the 2026 Young Pin Design Award, please visit the official Golden Pin Design Award website at (https://www.goldenpin.org.tw/goldenpin/zh-TW/download).

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The 45th Young Designers’ Exhibition 2026 will take place from May 22 to May 25 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2. Speaking at the opening ceremony today (May 22), Deputy Minister of MOEA Chin-Tsang Ho noted that the exhibition has long served as an important platform connecting Taiwan’s design education and industry. This year’s exhibition responds to emerging trends in innovation and industry, encouraging young designers to adopt issue-driven approaches that address contemporary social and industrial needs. It demonstrates that design today extends far beyond aesthetics, becoming an integral part of everyday life and a key driver of social transformation and industrial upgrading, while showcasing Taiwan’s continually accumulating innovative energy and design soft power.

Centering on the theme “Fluid Boundaries,” this year’s exhibition responds to the trend of cross-disciplinary development in today’s society to uncover diverse and innovative possibilities. The event brings together 55 domestic universities, 110 departments, and approximately 9,000 emerging design talents to showcase nearly 3,500 brilliant works. Furthermore, 22 schools from 10 countries – including the United States, Thailand, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, and Australia – are participating in the grand event. Through the “YODEX Industry-Academia Cooperation” project, 8 companies and organizations have partnered with 38 student teams for co-creation, demonstrating the successful integration of design education with industry practice.

This year’s “Design Matchmaking Stage” event, scheduled for May 25, introduces a new format. Participating companies’ recruitment needs and students’ project information were released in advance, while design-sharing sessions and guided exhibition tours facilitated meaningful exchanges between young talent and employers. The event has attracted approximately 100 domestic and international companies, helping students explore career opportunities while injecting fresh creativity and vitality into the industry.

With cross-disciplinary industry-academia collaboration and international academic exchange at its core, this year’s exhibition presents the diverse landscape of contemporary emerging design. The exhibited works address a wide range of topics spanning the environment, technology, and the humanities. Visitors are invited to discover how young designers observe and respond to contemporary challenges, and to explore the multiple possibilities of future living through creativity.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     ​The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, continued his visit programme in Dalian today (June 24), attending events of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026, also known as the Summer Davos, and taking part in a number of Liaoning-Hong Kong exchange activities.

     Mr Chan attended the opening ceremony of the Annual Meeting in the morning. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.