Taiwan Blasts China for Pressuring Apple, Amazon to Change Taiwan Designation
Taiwan slammed Beijing's 'brutal behaviors,' saying they show an 'evil intent' to diminish Taiwan's sovereignty.
Joseph Wu Stays on as Taiwan's Foreign Minister Amid Flurry of Cabinet Moves
Wu is one of many Cabinet members who will stay on under new Premier Su Tseng-chang.
OPINION: Taiwan's Embrace of Brazil's Far-Right Jair Bolsonaro Is Shameful
Taiwan can't criticize China's authoritarianism while continuing its love affair with iron-fisted populists and tyrants.
Did Brazil Just Elect an Anti-China President in Jair Bolsonaro?
The far-right Bolsonaro, who visited Taiwan in February 2018, has criticized Chinese investment in Brazil.
Taiwan News: Typhoon Mangkhut Upgraded, 4.4 Earthquake Jolts Hualien
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Japan and South Korea to Resolve Comfort Women Issue, What About Taiwan?
The Japanese government will provide a JPY one billion (approximately US$8.3 million) fund for South Korea and both of countries agree to put the comfort woman issue to an end. But Japan has not made any statement regarding the Taiwanese comfort women.
Five More Countries To Offer Taiwan Visa-Free or Visa-on-Arrival Access
Following countries, including Kazakhstan, that have given Taiwan visa-free or visa-on-arrival access starting in October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that five more countries have been added to Taiwan's list of visa-friendly countries.
Former Taiwan Representative to France Impresses the French with Taiwanese Glove Puppetry
Taiwan's former representative to France, Lu Qing-lon (Michel Lu), says, "You don't need to remember Ambassador Lu. But after you see and hear my speech and performance, I guarantee that you will remember that this is Taiwan."
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amending the Law to Block Republic of Taiwan Stickers
The designer of the stickers said on Facebook that the stickers are not meant to change the cover of the passports; rather, they are "an artistic action opposing the Utopian 'Republic of China' system." He accused the amendments drafted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be unconstitutional.
Taiwan Officials Holding ROC Passports Rejected Entrance of UN
Currently, Taiwanese officials can enter the UN headquarters for meetings only with diplomatic credentials issued by the United States Department of State. It is said that because of Xi Jin-ping's visit to the US, the UN started to restrict the related rights of Taiwan.
Foreign Minister Says Stickers on Taiwan Passport Covers Are Illegal
The Bureau of Consular Affairs points out the actions violate the part of the Enforcement Rules of Passports that state, "Other than filling in relevant information and signatures, passport holders are not authorized to make any alterations to the passports."