Taipei: Taiwan is taking steps to open a representative’s office in Cebu, the Philippines, as announced by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung on Tuesday. The new office will mark Taiwan’s second in the Southeast Asian nation, following the one in Manila, …
Vatican city: President Lai Ching-te has sent greetings from the Taiwan government and people to Pope Leo XIV on his 71st birthday, which was on Sept. 14, according to Taiwan’s embassy in the Holy See.
According to Focus Taiwan, in the message, Lai…
Taipei: The United States has expressed support for Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim’s recent visit to Italy, highlighting the benefits such interactions bring to host countries. A U.S. government spokesperson commented on the trip, emphasizing t…
Taipei: Labor Minister Hung Sun-han stated Tuesday that “equal participation and reciprocal dignity” would guide Taiwan’s participation in an upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial meeting in China. Hung is set to attend the APE…
Tokyo: The anti-Henoko “All Okinawa” camp’s 12-year hold on the Okinawa governorship ended Sunday when former Naha Deputy Mayor Genta Koja unseated two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki in a six-candidate race. The conservative-backed 42-year-old candidate …
Taipei: Taiwan ranked seventh globally in citizen participation in the Global State of Democracy 2026 report released Tuesday by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). Taiwan also made gains in legisla…
