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ROC protests mainland China flights in Taiwan Strait

Tuesday, 9 January 2018, 11:54 am | Taiwan Government

On Jan. 4, the ROC government protested mainland China’s unilateral launch the same day of the northbound M503 flight route in the Taiwan Strait and the W121, W122, and W123 east-west extension routes. More >>

Republic of China (Taiwan) thanks allies for UN support

Sunday, 1 October 2017, 2:02 pm | Taiwan Government

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expresses appreciation to the 15 diplomatic allies that have written to UN Secretary-General António Guterres in support of Taiwan’s participation in the UN system. More >>

ROC 70th anniversary of recovery of South China Sea Islands

Saturday, 10 December 2016, 8:22 pm | Taiwan Government

President Tsai Ing-wen reiterated ROC sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands and all rights over their relevant waters at the opening of a special exhibition Dec. 9, emphasizing recent government measures with regard to issues in the South ... More >>

ROC government position on the South China Sea arbitration

Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 5:03 pm | Taiwan Government

The tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration has rendered its award in the arbitration brought by the Philippines under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). More >>

Taiwan Issues Ultimatum to Philippines Over Dead Fisherman

Monday, 13 May 2013, 12:55 pm | Taiwan Government

President Ma Ying-jeou demanded Saturday the Philippines respond to Taiwan's requests over the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman within 72 hours or face the consequences of freezing the applications of Filipino laborers seeking to work in Taiwan. More >>

Taiwan `deeply concerned' over North Korean rocket launch

Thursday, 13 December 2012, 11:35 am | Taiwan Government

Taiwan `deeply concerned' over North Korean rocket launch Taiwan is deeply concerned over North Korea's rocket launch Wednesday, a Taiwanese official said, describing the move as violating U.N. Security Council resolutions and undermining regional ... More >>

Taiwan has set aside funds for arms procurement:President Ma

Monday, 27 June 2011, 5:02 pm | Taiwan Government

President Ma Ying-jeou said Wednesday his administration had allocated a budget for the procurement of weapons Taiwan needs to protect its national security. "Once the U.S. government agrees to sell us F-16 C/D jet fighters, we can immediately use the ... More >>

President Ma calls for release of Chinese dissidents

Monday, 6 June 2011, 1:01 pm | Taiwan Government

President Ma Ying-jeou urged mainland China to set free two prominent dissidents and show its commitment to political reform on Saturday, the 22nd anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. More >>

President Ma outlines strategy for Taiwan’s sustainability

Friday, 20 May 2011, 11:58 am | Taiwan Government

In a speech to mark his third year in office, President Ma Ying-jeou promised Thursday to achieve further progress in terms of the country's sovereignty, human rights and environmental protection. More >>

Taiwan health minister lodges protest against WHO

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 11:55 am | Taiwan Government

Taiwan's Health Minister Chiu Wen-ta said he filed a protest Monday with the World Health Organization (WHO) for downgrading Taiwan's status by using an incorrect name for the country in an internal WHO document. More >>

President Ma illustrates Taiwan’s national security policy

Friday, 13 May 2011, 11:41 am | Taiwan Government

President Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday shared with the international community Taiwan's experience and strategies in building national security, saying they amounted to three lines of defense. More >>

Taiwan reiterates sovereignty over islands in Sth China Sea

Monday, 18 April 2011, 11:35 am | Taiwan Government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reiterated Sunday the Republic of China (Taiwan )'s sovereignty over various archipelagoes in the South China Sea. More >>

Mainland China raises military threat against Taiwan

Monday, 21 March 2011, 12:08 pm | Taiwan Government

Mainland China has begun deploying its latest Dong Feng 16 ballistic missiles against Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Der-sheng. More >>

Taiwan expresses regret over detention of reporters by China

Monday, 28 February 2011, 12:54 pm | Taiwan Government

Taiwan expressed "regret" Sunday night over the brief detention of two Taiwanese reporters by Chinese police when they were covering news related to the "Jasmine movement" in downtown Beijing in the afternoon. More >>

Australian Media Highlight Taiwan Role In APEC

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 6:07 pm | Taiwan Government

The mainstream Australian daily, The Australian, devoted a quarter of a page on September 3 to a report on Taiwan's 2007 APEC delegation and its leader Mr. Stan Shih, the founder of the Acer Computer Group and a "technology titan." More >>

Premier Says Taiwan's Culinary Skill Boosts Image

Monday, 13 August 2007, 4:53 pm | Taiwan Government

Premier Chang Chun-hsiung attended the opening ceremonies of the 2007 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition last week at the Taipei World Trade Center. The premier said that Taiwan's achievements in this area make it more attractive to foreign tourists. More >>

President Chen Sent E-Cards On Taiwan Father's Day

Thursday, 9 August 2007, 5:36 pm | Taiwan Government

President Chen Shui-bian and First Lady Wu Shu-chen sent electronic cards wishing the nation's fathers a Happy Father's Day! The cards issued by President Chen highlight the different roles played by a "cool dad". More >>

Taiwan Urges China To Respect Press Freedom

Thursday, 9 August 2007, 4:23 pm | Taiwan Government

In the run-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Chinese PRC government announced a temporary relaxation of foreign reporters' coverage regulations. However, China's news coverage environment is still not on par with international standards. More >>

President Chen At World Congress of Master Tailors

Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 3:59 pm | Taiwan Government

Since Taiwan joined the World Federation of Master Tailors in 2003, Taiwan's tailors, through their solidarity and world-class craftsmenship, and guided by a determination to reach out to the world through people's diplomacy. More >>

Taiwan President Meets Int'l World Games President

Monday, 6 August 2007, 8:42 pm | Taiwan Government

President Chen Shui-bian on August 2 met with International World Games Association President Ron Froehlich, who is in Taiwan to examine the state of preparations being made for the hosting of the World Games in 2009 by Kaohsiung. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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