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President Lai Ching-te received former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the Presidential Office Jan. 17 in Taipei City, expressing hope to see an even stronger partnership forged to maintain regional and global peace and stability.Praising Pence as an outstanding political leader, Lai said the former VP spoke in support of Taiwan's international participation on numerous occasions at international venues. His contributions to the Taiwan-U.S. ties are sincerely appreciated by the government and people, Lai added.
According to Lai, during his tenure, the former VP actively helped strengthen bilateral security cooperation and facilitate the normalization of military sales to Taiwan, deepen economic partnership and closely monitor military threats and diplomatic isolation faced by Taiwan.
At a time when authoritarian regimes continue to converge and present serious challenges to democracies around the world, Lai said free and democratic nations need to work in unity to expand their cooperation. A stronger Taiwan-U.S. partnership will be an even more powerful force in safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, the president added.
Lai welcomed the first visit by Pence and his wife to Taiwan, an event of significance, and expressed anticipation for continued work with the new U.S. administration and Congress to advance two-way exchanges in economy, trade and industry.
In response, Pence said it was an honor for him to visit Taiwan to reaffirm the strong and longstanding bond of friendship between the two peoples. The shared values of freedom, the rule of law and respect for human rights bind the two sides together in a partnership that transcends geographic boundaries and cultures, he stated.
The U.S. is a Pacific nation committed to the status quo that has created an environment of extraordinary growth and prosperity, and the U.S., Taiwan and other regional allies all want to maintain that stability. Washington recognizes China as the element wanting to change the status quo, and the American people are deeply concerned about China's increasingly aggressive posture in the region.
Just as Taiwan will never surrender its freedom, Pence said he will continue to be a voice for a strong U.S.-Taiwan relationship in the defense and for the benefit of Taiwan, the U.S. and the free world. (SFC-E)
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Italy has been selected as the guest of honor country at the 2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition running Feb. 4-9 at the Taipei World Trade Center in the capital, the Ministry of Culture said Jan. 17.According to the MOC, the Italian pavilion is themed "In the High Imagination" and will feature two sections, with one showcasing works from 30 emerging comic artists and illustrators and the other displaying 60 children's picture books published between 2023-2024 that were selected by the Switzerland-based International Board on Books for Young People.
In addition, 11 heavyweight Italian authors published in genres ranging from contemporary literature to children's, detective and suspense fiction are scheduled to join the event's activities to interact with readers, the ministry said, adding that eight publishers will also take part to explore cooperation with local counterparts.
Over 50 authors from around the world are slated to attend the event, including those from Italy, Belgum, Czechia, Hong Kong, France, Japan, Poland, Thailand, the U.K. and the U.S., the MOC said. Among them are Hong Kong martial arts novelist Jozev Kiu Ching-fu, British illustrator Marion Deuchars and Japanese writer Banana Yoshimoto, it added.
The ministry went on to introduce some of the other countries' pavilions, including Thailand, which will focus on horror, mystery and supernatural themes, and the Czech Republic, which will display its collections of contemporary literature. Belgium, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India and Poland will also have dedicated pavilions at the event, it said.
First held in 1987 by Taipei Book Fair Foundation under the MOC's auspices, TIBE is the leading event of its kind in Asia and one of the world's largest alongside the Frankfurt Book Fair, Bologna Children's Book Fair and BookExpo America. (YCH-E)
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Keelung Port in northern Taiwan welcomed 266,000 foreign visitors in 2024, breaking the previous record of 257,000 arrivals in 2018, the Taiwan International Ports Corp. said in a Jan. 17 release.According to the company overseen by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the port received 331 calls from cruise ships carrying 787,000 travelers last year. While the passenger count was only 83 percent of the prepandemic high, TIPC said annual foreign arrivals hit the highest on record, with Japan accounting for 13.75 percent of the total, followed by the U.S. at 4.9 percent, South Korea at 2.9 percent and Germany at 2.8 percent.
TIPC said Keelung has received applications for 472 cruise calls so far this year, with the total passenger number set to increase by 9.5 percent to 861,000. The company is working closely with the Tourism Administration and municipal governments of Keelung, Taipei and New Taipei Cities to roll out tourism promotion campaigns, projects upgrading port facilities and other incentives so that more international travelers will visit Taiwan ports, it added.
In particular, TIPC is bullish about the South Korea market, as the East Asian country is geographically close to Taiwan and the two share similar economic developments. The corporation has been in contact with a major South Korean travel agency and looks forward to expanding cruise tourism between the two sides, it added. (SFC-E)
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Premier Cho Jung-tai said Jan. 19 that Taiwan's public and private sectors are committed to working together to strengthen relations between Taiwan and Japan.The premier made the remarks while attending the Taipei City-based Taiwan-Japan Rotary Goodwill Association's 2025 new year event in the capital.
The two sides have a close relationship in both government and people-to-people exchanges, as evidenced by mutual encouragement and congratulationsin the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier12 last November, Cho said. Whenever there are natural disasters like earthquakes or floods, the two countries also support each other, forming a virtuous circle, he added.
The premier went on to say that Taiwan and Japan enjoy a tight cooperation in areas spanning advanced technology and livelihood-relevant industries, as well as regional collaboration. The trade in agricultural products is thriving, he added, citing the commencement of red dragon fruit exports to Japan last year.
Regarding advanced technology cooperation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has set up a plant in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, Cho said, adding that Taiwan will continue to strengthen its collaboration with Japan in the field of advanced materials and personnel cultivation.
As for regional cooperation, Cho quoted former Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe's stress on Taiwan's importance, adding that Taiwan's security is an element in Japan's security, and the country also plays a key role in maintaining Indo-Pacific peace and stability.
Cho concluded by conveying President Lai Ching-te's hopes that the country's public and private sectors will continue working together to deepen the Taiwan-Japan relationship, and that the two like-minded partners will strengthen their mutually beneficial ties and jointly further a fair society. (YCH-E)
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A forum on introducing artificial intelligence into teacher training courses was held Jan. 15-16 at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei City with support from the Ministry of Education.According to the ministry, the workshop was jointly planned by NTNU professors Chen Pei-ying, Liou Show-mann and Chen Hung-chang, as well as a team from NTNU-affiliated educational group Uniuni Studio. In response to rapid changes in the academic landscape amid evolving digital technology, the event aimed to help teacher education programs explore integrating AI into curriculums.
The first day centered on applying AI in foundational education courses, with participants learning how to leverage digital tools such as NotebookLM and Gemini in designing teaching materials, conducting literature analyses and carrying out research. Additionally, case studies were shared to promote understanding of how AI can foster innovative curriculums and enhance teaching efficiency.
Discussions on the second day focused on incorporating digital technologies into educational internship courses. Case studies were again examined to provide insight into how AI can improve course design and teaching evaluation.
During the conference, academics also discussed ethical challenges and limitations posed by AI while exchanging views on responsibly implementing digital education.
The MOE expressed hope that equipping future educators with digital skills will help them better capture student interest, improve learning outcomes and stimulate creativity. (POC-E)
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A flag presentation ceremony was held by the Ministry of Education Jan. 16 in Taipei City for Taiwan athletes taking part in the ninth edition of the Asian Winter Games to be held Feb. 7-14 in the Chinese city of Harbin.During the ceremony, Deputy Minister Chang Liao Wan-chien said this year's national team comprises a record 67 athletes, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting winter sports. He urged team members to go all out in representing the country, with the goal of flying the flag for Taiwan at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
The deputy minister thanked the athletes and their coaches for their rigorous training schedule and outing over the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays. With the new sports ministry set to be launched later this year, more resources will be dedicated to athletes participating in global competitions, he added.
According to the Sports Administration, local athletes will compete in Alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, ice hockey, speed skating and short-track speed skating. Among the competitors, Lee Wen-yi and Lee Chieh-han, taking part in women's Alpine skiing and men's cross-country skiing, respectively, have both been qualified for the Olympic Games.
This year will also mark the debut for Taiwan's women curling and ice hockey teams at the quadrennial games, the SA added. (SFC-E)
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The passage of the U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act by the U.S. House of Representatives is sincerely appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Jan. 16.Following the act's passage, House Speaker Mike Johnson released a statement stressing the significance of the U.S. economic relationship with Taiwan. By streamlining the tax process for cross-border investment, the act will help strengthen bilateral economic ties while boosting U.S. competitiveness and creating more jobs, he added.
The bill empowers the U.S. President to negotiate a tax agreement with Taiwan, he said, further urging Taiwan businesses to build factories in the U.S. so that the like-minded nation will be a more competitive place for semiconductor companies to do business.
In response, the MOFA said the ministry will continue to work with U.S. Congress and the new administration to support the act. The country is committed to eliminating tax barriers to bilateral investment and trade as soon as possible, so as to strengthen key industries' supply chain resilience and enhance mutually beneficial economic and trade partnership, the ministry added.
The act will now be sent to the U.S. Senate for a vote. If approved, it will be sent to the U.S. president to be signed into law. (YCH-E)
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President Lai Ching-te received the eight-member congratulatory delegation that will attend the Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony for U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump and Vice president-elect J. D. Vance. The group will be led by Han Kuo-yu, legislative yuan president and was tasked with three missions by Lai. These are: to convey warm congratulations, emphasize Taiwan's love of democracy and help create new milestones in the bilateral relationship.The delegation members will convey Taiwan's sincere regards on the election and inauguration. Lai noted that last year on the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, the U.S. sent a cross-party delegation to congratulate Taiwan on the successful election and inauguration last May.
Lai said that that delegation members will clearly express Taiwan's unwavering commitment to upholding democracy. Despite the threat of authoritarianism, Taiwan will continue to work together with the U.S. and other like-minded nations to safeguard the development of sustainable global democracy.
Lai concluded by stating that bilateral ties have seen constant progress, as evidenced by the fact that the first agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade took effect in December 2024 while the U.S. House of Representatives passed the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act Jan. 15.
In response, Han said that he was honored to lead the delegation which represented both the Taiwan government and its 23 million citizens. He said he looked forward to the congratulatory delegation's visit opening a new chapter in Taiwan-U.S. exchanges and that the deeply-rooted democracy of the U.S. was also part of Taiwan's DNA.
Han further stated that the delegation would convey Taiwan's kindness and enthusiasm for friendship, democracy, freedom and cross-strait stability. (POC-E)
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A satellite designed and produced by Taiwan Space Agency was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Transporter-12 rocket Jan. 15 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in the U.S. State of California, the TASA said in a press release.The 3U-class satellite, which is composed of three units of standardized blocks of roughly 10 cubic centimeters each, was launched at 3:09 a.m., positioned in low-earth orbit at an altitude of 515 kilometers 57 minutes later and successfully connected with a TASA station at 11:05 a.m.
According to project leader Tseng Chien-kai, the satellite was named PARUS-T1 after Taiwan's indigenous species Sittiparus castaneoventris, or chestnut-bellied tit. It is hoped that locally produced satellites can soar into the sky with the country's innovation and high-tech prowess, like the small agile bird, he added.
The TASA said the satellite carries an experimental communication payload to test the agency's ability to design and produce CubeSats bodies. If it remains stable, PARUS-T1 will also conduct communication experiments and test autonomous identification of marine traffic over its estimated mission duration of 12 months, the agency added.
The PARUS-T1 is part of TASA's CubeSats/Micro-Satellite Development Program. Launched in 2022, the project aims to collaborate with Taiwan's industrial manufacturers to develop commercial application constellation missions that use locally developed payloads as a way to promote the country's component and module sectors.
Two 3U satellites named "Nightjar and" "TORO" and the 6U "ONGLAISAT" were launched last year, and more are set to be launched in the second half of 2025, the TASA said. (SFC-E)
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The Economic Cooperation Agreement between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands took effect Jan. 15, highlighting the two countries' commitment to deepening bilateral trade collaboration and enhancing mutual prosperity.Inked in 2019, the agreement was revised in 2022 and came into force after the two parties completed necessary domestic legal procedures, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said. It added that the pact includes cooperative economic programs in areas spanning investment, personnel exchanges, services, technology, tourism and trade.
The ECA stipulates a zero-tariff list that exempts 3,043 agricultural and industrial products from Taiwan and 267 agricultural and fishery products from the Marshall Islands, the ministry said. A joint committee will also be set up under the agreement to establish regular reviews and implementation mechanisms, it added.
According to the MOEA, Taiwan's total trade value with the Marshall Islands reached US$133.91 million in 2024. The ministry's International Trade Administration further said that the two countries have significant untapped potential for cooperation in the fishing sector, adding that the country will explore increasing investment and expanding exports of high-quality ships, nets and other gear to the Marshall Islands. (YCH-E)
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Organized by National Center for Traditional Arts' Theatre Center, the 2025 Taiwan Traditional Theatre Festival will take place April 11-June 8, underscoring commitment to facilitating understanding of traditional theatre.The festival is jointly curated by Chang Chi-feng and Yu Fu-kai, respectively professor and assistant professor at the Taipei University of the Arts and will bring together 11 performance groups.
According to director of NCFTA, Chen Yue-yi, TTTF is a major event, with many of the pieces having won awards. She added that the theme of this year's festival "Within/out Boundaries," signifies the diversity and vitality of theatrical performance. Theater companies will interpret this theme as it relates to artificial intelligence, contemporary issues, multinational cooperation and time travel, the Ministry of Culture said.
Five of the 11 pieces center around real figures in history and develop new narratives in which reality intersects with fiction. The show "Clan of Crooks!? Reincarnation Into Another World" features Taiwanese opera performer Sun Tsui-feng, is based on a Qing dynasty folk tale and rewrites history through time travel.
In addition to breaking boundaries between fact and fiction, four of the plays challenge the line between reality and fantasy. Rom Shing Hakka Opera Troupe based in northern Taiwan's Miaoli County will perform "Imagine," in which characters travel through time and space, going back and forth between Dadaocheng in Taipei City and Changan City in ancient China.
This year's festival also explores the polarization of new technology and traditional wisdom. National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan's "The Sound of Feeling-A.I.-Me-me's Musical Internship" follows an AI robot in human society, the MOC said. (POC-E)
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs led a delegation of technology startup representatives and research teams to attend the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas, underscoring the government's dedication to assisting domestic firms' expansion into the global market.According to the MOEA, a total of 11 startups in areas spanning medical technology, quantum computing, semiconductors and space technology took part. During the four-day event, attendees established multiple cooperative relationships valued at NT$ 400 million (US$12.14 billion) in business opportunities and had the chance to explore international business development at Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley.
Among the MOEA-supported companies, Taipei City-headquartered Jmem Tek, a provider of silicon intellectual property and chip design services, is the first Taiwan business to be selected to join Silicon Catalyst, the largest semiconductor accelerator in the U.S. Jmem Tek's participation in the incubation program has enabled it to successfully recruit professionals from the U.S. while raising US$5 million in capital.
Similarly, New Taipei City-based Tensor Tech, which previously specialized in microsatellites under 50 kilograms, landed orders from U.S. customers for 200-kilogram satellites during the visit, the MOEA added.
Equally important, academic research teams backed by the ministry also secured collaboration with large-scale overseas companies, the ministry said, adding that a biomedicine group from the Hsinchu County-headquartered Industrial Technology Research Institute in northern Taiwan has announced that it will found a corporation with Singapore's RMT group.
The ministry is leaving no stone unturned in expanding Taiwan's technological reach by tapping into the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Following the close of CES, the delegation took part Jan. 14 in Taiwan Demo Day, organized by the MOEA and Cabinet-level National Development Council, which was attended by U.S. tech startup experts and investors. (POC-E)
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Premier Cho Jung-tai committed the government to offer direct support and service to assist micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises.Cho attended the launch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs micro-, small and medium-sized enterprise diversified revitalization and development plan Jan. 14 in Taipei City. Since last May, an Executive Yuan administrative team spent over seven months devising strategies to accelerate national development, which would be implemented this year, the premier said. The initiative has a budget of NT$11.6 billion (US$ 350 million) for 2025.
The central government allotted 2025budget for a blueprint to facilitate smaller scale companies to fulfill digital and net-zero transition. Discounted loans, taxes and credit guarantee schemes will be available to MSMEs, together with access to an MOEA hotline for direct assistance.
The number of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises exceeded 1.67 million in 2023, with over 9.16 million employees, Cho said. He added that components manufactured by these companies play a critical role in international industry supply chains.
Cho noted that President Lai Ching-te considers it vital to advance traditional industries as well as the micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises that are the basis for supporting high-technology development in Taiwan.
MOEA Deputy Minister Ho Chin-tsang stated that micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises require more diverse support in the face of global competition. (POC-E)
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The second hub of the Startup Island Taiwan initiative was launched by the National Development Council Jan. 14 in the U.S. city of Palo Alto, marking another milestone in Taiwan-U.S. exchanges.According to the NDC, more than 300 representatives from Taiwan and U.S. startups and companies, venture capital firms, universities and business associations attended the event to witness the historic moment.
During the ceremony, NDC Minister Liu Chin-ching said Taiwan is a global front-runner when it comes to fostering technological development and innovation. In addition to its high-tech prowess and rich talent pool, the country accounts for around 90 percent of global semiconductor manufacturing and supplies more than 90 percent of the world's artificial intelligence servers, he added.
When global startup funding dropped by nearly 40 percent in 2023, Taiwan bucked the trend with a 10 percent rise to a record high of US$2.8 billion, Liu said, adding that the number is expected to increase by 20 percent annually to US$5 billion in 2027.
The minister said the decision to set up the second SIT hub in Silicon Valley is of particular significance as the location is widely hailed as the global center of innovation. As a vital bridge connecting Taiwan's strengths with the Silicon Valley ecosystem, the new hub is expected to cultivate more than 1,000 community partners and help at least 100 startups connect with companies and venture capitalists in Palo Alto within the first year.
Initiated by the NDC in 2019, the SIT initiative supports startups and innovators by providing professional consulting, co-working spaces and community platforms. The first offshore SIT hub opened in July 2024 in Tokyo. (SFC-E)
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Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized that the government will strengthen protections for agriculture while continuing to promote smart and sustainable production.Cho attended the first National Food & Agriculture Education Outstanding Contribution Award ceremony Jan. 14 in Taipei City.He said that despite Taiwan's small area, the country has a strong agricultural tradition and actively advances high-quality produce.
The advancement of agri-food education involved collaboration between various government agencies, Cho said. As examples, the Ministry of Agriculture assists transition from traditional farming to smart agriculture; the Ministry of Education educates about sustainable practice in agriculture; the Ministry of Health and Welfare ensures food safety, while the Ministry of Culture, Hakka Affairs Council and the Council of Indigenous Peoples preserve diverse food cultures.
The premier presented awards to winners including Professor J. P. Lin from National Taiwan Normal University who was recognized for her assistance in establishing domestic agri-food education.
Among five winners in individual categories, Liao Zao-rui, a teacher from Ancing Elementary School in southern Taiwan's Tainan city, was praised for creating traceable menus; and organic farmer, Li Fa-xian, was recognized for fund-raising to organize an agricultural festival.
Ten winners were honored in the group category, including the Taipei-headquartered Presicarre Corporation, which advocates agri-food education in its supermarkets and the Chi-shang Farmers' Association based in the southeastern county of Taitung, which hosts a variety of experiential activities, the Executive Yuan added. (POC-E)
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