Organised by Stratbase Among those who participated in the conference on Thursday were Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, and Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman also joined the discussion live via zoom. Key business leaders also took part in the discussions including Ayala Corporation…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer Fuhua Company has been developing carbon credits in Indonesia, has been accused of fraud related to carbon credit development. Fuhua Intelligent Co. claims that all development activities are transparent and have publicly available information, the projects are said to be monitored and verified by trusted third-party organizations. They have engaged…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Leaders from China and Taiwan have expressed their congratulations to Donald Trump following his national election victory, even as questions arise about how his upcoming second term may affect relations across the Taiwan Strait. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for China and the United States to establish a…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer The recent commentary on Taiwan-US relations in light of Donald Trump’s re-election highlights a mix of optimism and caution among Taiwanese officials and experts. While government officials are hopeful that relations will strengthen under Trump’s leadership, there are concerns about his previous comments and proposals, such as the idea of…
By Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer President William Lai welcomed Paraguayan Senate President Basilio Gustavo Nunez Gimenez yesterday as he visited to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation with Taiwan. Nunez, who arrived with a delegation on Monday for a five-day visit, referred to Paraguay as “not only a friend, but also a partner.” He emphasized…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Estonian Parliamentary Delegation A delegation from Estonia’s parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Chair Marko Mihkelson, met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang in Taipei on Friday. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation and addressing the challenges of authoritarian expansionism. During the…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns about the significant consequences that potential Chinese aggression towards Taiwan could have on its member states, urging the bloc to implement a “major contingency plan in the Indo-Pacific.” A report released on Wednesday by the European Commission highlighted Beijing’s longstanding ambitions regarding Taiwan…