Governance

Ex-Vice President Chen Chien-jen Appointed as Envoy to Pope Francis’ Funeral

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te has appointed former Vice President Chen Chien-jen as his envoy to attend Pope Francis’ upcoming funeral, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced in a statement. According to Focus Taiwan, the appointment of Chen to the funeral in Vatican City on April 26 was made following

President Lai Pays Respects at Taipei Memorial for Pope Francis

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday paid his respects to Pope Francis in Taipei but did not respond to questions about whether he would attend the late pope’s funeral at the Vatican later this week. Lai paid his respects to Pope Francis during a visit to the Catholic Archdiocese of

Foreign Minister Visits Eswatini to Honor King Mswati III’s 57th Birthday

Mbabane: Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has arrived in Eswatini, which stands as Taiwan’s sole diplomatic ally in Africa, to participate in festivities celebrating King Mswati III’s 57th birthday. Lin is acting as the special envoy of President Lai Ching-te. According to Focus Taiwan, Lin and his delegation received a warm

President Lai Pays Respects at Taipei Memorial for Pope Francis

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday paid his respects to Pope Francis in Taipei but did not respond to questions about whether he would attend the late pope’s funeral at the Vatican later this week. Lai paid his respects to Pope Francis during…