
台灣聖采琪聯合弦樂團在梵蒂岡演出,外交部長林佳龍讚揚文化交流
天主教台中教區「聖采琪聯合弦樂團」受邀至梵蒂岡演出,並在教廷參加教宗公開接見活動。外交部長林佳龍表示,此次演出是「台灣文化在歐洲2026」系列活動的一部分,展現了音樂跨越語言的感染力,也讓更多人認識台灣。

天主教台中教區「聖采琪聯合弦樂團」受邀至梵蒂岡演出,並在教廷參加教宗公開接見活動。外交部長林佳龍表示,此次演出是「台灣文化在歐洲2026」系列活動的一部分,展現了音樂跨越語言的感染力,也讓更多人認識台灣。

美國聯邦眾議院「國會非裔議員連線」副主席麥珂貝率團訪台,與我國外交部長林佳龍會晤。麥珂貝重申對台美夥伴關係的支持,強調在此全球情勢變化之際,台美尤須強化合作,並關注人權、民主與和平議題。

外交部長林佳龍於16日歡迎參與「Mosaic Taiwan 2026」計畫的美國及加拿大年輕朋友。該計畫自2014年起舉辦,旨在透過民主價值、AI、半導體及社會韌性等多面向,讓學員深入認識台灣,並強調台灣是值得信賴的合作夥伴與良善力量。

China dispatched vessels to Taiwan's eastern waters, prompting the US State Department to urge Beijing to cease pressure on Taiwan and engage in dialogue with its elected leaders. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chialung criticized China's actions as a violation of international law and an attempt to create a new normal.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown by drawing parallels with the Czech "Velvet Revolution." He criticized China's ongoing authoritarian expansion and suppression of its people and overseas dissidents, emphasizing Taiwan's shared history of resisting authoritarianism with the Czech Republic and the need to defend democracy.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu welcomes Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks, stating they are aimed at China's military expansion. Wu criticized China's protests, calling them 'turning cause and effect upside down' and asserting China has no right to represent Taiwan.

我國消防署成功爭取到2030年亞洲消防首長協會(IFCAA)年會在台灣舉辦,外交部長林佳龍表示,這將為台灣的「災防外交」注入新能量,並深化與各國的交流合作。

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu hosted Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, discussing potential cooperation in economics and semiconductor supply chains. Vystrčil emphasized the need for continued investment in human resources and resources for bilateral cooperation, citing Taiwan's innovation and courage.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister met with a German parliamentary delegation led by Till Steffen, emphasizing shared democratic values and mutual learning in the face of authoritarianism. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in technology and economic security, with Germany vowing to support Taiwan's international engagement.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lacks the budget for advertising in US mainstream media to counter former President Trump's "chip thief" remarks about Taiwan. While acknowledging the need to clarify Taiwan's role in the supply chain, he noted that a previous budget for media outreach was cut, and current funds are insufficient. He did mention that many US newspapers have published editorials defending Taiwan.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung confirmed that there are no concrete plans for a call between former US President Trump and President Lai Ching-te, despite Trump's earlier remarks. Lin stated that while they view such a call positively and are prepared, it has not entered the stage of bilateral consultation for details. He emphasized that US-Taiwan relations are built on a strong institutional foundation and bipartisan support.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung urged unity and a focus on national interests during KMT Chair Chiang Wan-an's upcoming US visit. Lin emphasized that peace requires strength and that China is the party disrupting stability in the Taiwan Strait, warning against falling into Beijing's propaganda traps.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that US policy towards Taiwan remains unchanged following the Trump-Xi meeting. He confirmed institutional communication channels between Taiwan and the US, emphasizing that arms sales will continue under the Taiwan Relations Act to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities and deter Chinese aggression.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu visited Prague, attending a performance by the Taipei Puppet Theater. He emphasized cultural diplomacy's role in bridging distances and highlighted Taiwan's rich culture through the "Taiwan Culture in Europe 2026" initiative.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, spoke at the GLOBSEC forum in Prague, emphasizing Taiwan's crucial role as a strategic partner for Europe's 're-armament' and 're-industrialization' efforts, particularly in AI and semiconductor supply chains.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu visited Bern, Switzerland, after attending the WHA in Geneva. He met with Fabian Molina, co-chair of the Swiss Parliamentary Friendship Group with Taiwan, who emphasized shared democratic values and the importance of Taiwan's future being decided by its people.