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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club President | Myanmar, Taiwan and Asia | Usual caveats
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Separately, the Taiwan Space Agency has signed a deal with British satellite services and space tech firm Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) to expand collaboration, from environmental monitoring to industrial ecosystems and talent development. 2/2
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Taiwan set for homegrown satellite leap with SpaceX launch
Taipei's space agency also fosters UK ties for communications, disaster resilience
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November 19, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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On behalf of the Club, TFCC chair Thompson Chau @thomchau.bsky.social presented Minister Lin with a book by renowned British cook Dame Mary Berry.

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Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (left) and TFCC President Thompson Chau (right) Attendees at the event TFCC board and Minister Lin Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (left) and TFCC President Thompson Chau (right)
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
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November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Lai said that meanwhile his government has compiled a budget worth US$4.96 billion to strengthen homeland security, including by building emergency stockpiles, developing drones, and setting up disaster prevention centres and underground evacuation shelters.
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'No time to lose': Lai urges broad Taiwan defense and resilience buildup
Repeats vow to raise spending after report Trump stopped $400m in military aid
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September 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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In recent weeks Lai has replaced top lieutenants in charge of the economy, health, infrastructure, cyber policy and the cabinet, while appointing young talent to key national security posts. He also created a sports ministry and named a new chief to run the DPP.
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Taiwan's Lai aims to overcome political gridlock after cabinet shakeup
Minister says reshuffle signals economic focus, desire for 'common ground' with opposition
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September 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM