The Republic of China (Taiwan)

The government of the Republic of China (ROC Taiwan) pursues different cross-strait policies depending on which political party holds power. Over the past eight years, the Kuomintang (KMT) under the leadership of Ma Ying-jeou cooperated with the Communist Party of China (CPC) to stabilize cross-strait relations by deepening economic cooperation and increasing people-to-people exchanges.  The KMT and the CPC agree that the “1992 Consensus” is the basis of cross-strait cooperation as well as political engagement, including high level political talks.  The 92 Consensus allows for each side to have different interpretations of One China.  Even though the opposing party of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) wants to maintain stability in cross-strait relations, it aims to acquire political parity with the CPC as well as build the Taiwanese identity.  Recently, the newly elected DPP President Tsai Ing-wen accepted the realities of the 1992 Consensus, but in her acceptance speech and her inaugural address she failed to say the phrase.  Her refusal to say 92 Consensus along side a few other event  triggered tensions in cross-strait affairs.  The CPC remains adamant that President Tsai say "1992 Consensus".  The DPP not only wants to maintain current cross-strait economic agreements but also build economic ties with Southeast Asia as well as with Japan in order to limit Taiwan's growing economic dependence on a single market, in particular the mainland's. The DPP also wants to maintain political separation (perhaps it wants to follow a policy of "Dynamic" status quo or a modified version) until perhaps the political and social conditions on the mainland evolve, in particular the development of human rights and democracy; or, if the mainland system remains unchanged, establish a new framework to conduct cross-strait relations that includes the acknowledgement that both sides of the strait are ruled by separate government entities.

Country Profile

Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan)

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Treaties and related documents*

Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People's Republic of China

• Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People's Republic of China (August 12, 1978)

Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and Republic of China

• Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of China (December 02, 1954)
• Exchange of Notes Constituting an Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of China Relating to the Mutual Defense Treaty of 2 December 1954 (December 10, 1954)

Treaty of Taipei

• Treaty of Peace between the Republic of China and Japan (April 28, 1952)
• Protocol to the Treaty of Peace between the Republic of China and Japan (April 28, 1952)
• Exchange of Notes between the Japanese and Chinese Plenipotentiaries (April 28, 1952) 
• Agreed Minutes between the Japanese and Chinese Plenipotentiaries (April 28, 1952)

San Francisco Peace Treaty and Related Documents

• Treaty of Peace with Japan (September 08, 1951)
• Protocol to the Treaty of Peace with Japan (September 8, 1951)
• Declaration (I) by the Government of Japan (September 08, 1951)
• Declaration (II) by the Government of Japan (September 08, 1951)
• Declaration of the United States Senate included with the Ratification of the Treaty of Peace with Japan (April 28, 1952)
• Declarations by the Government of El Salvador included with the Ratification of the Treaty of Peace with Japan (May 06, 1952)
• Agreement for the Settlement of Disputes arising under Article 15 (a) of the Treaty of Peace with Japan (June 12, 1952)

First Sino-Japanese War Peace Settlement

• Convention of Armistice (March 30, 1895)
• Treaty of Shimonoseki (April 17, 1895)
• Separate Articles to the Treaty of Shimonoseki Relating Weihaiwei (April 17, 1895)
• Map demarcating the Liaotung Peninsula Annexed to the Treaty of Shimonoseki (April 17, 1895) 
• Liaotung Convention (November 08, 1895)

Agreements related to the Sino-French War

• Protocol for the Suspension of Hostilities between France and China, and Explanatory Note (April 04, 1885)

Engagement Between Japan and China Respecting Formosa

• Engagement Between Japan and China Respecting Formosa (October 31, 1874)

Treaty between Koxinga and the Dutch Government

• Treaty between Koxinga and the Dutch Government (February 01, 1662)

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World War 2 Conference Declarations

• The Crimea (Yalta) Conference (February 04-11, 1945)
• The Potsdam (Berlin) Conference (July 17 - August 02, 1945)
• Cairo Conference (November 22-26, 1943)

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ROC Constitution*

Constitutional Documents in Translations

• The Constitution of the Republic of China (1947) provided by the Constitutional Court
• The Constitution of the Republic of China (1947) provided by the Office of the President
• The Constitution of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (1947) provided by Laws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China
• The Constitution of the Republic of China (1947) provided by the Taiwan Documents Project

Additional Articles

• ​The Additional Articles of Constitution (2005) provided by the Constitutional Court
• The Additional Articles of the Constitution (2005) provided by Laws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China

Constitutional Revisions 

• 2004 (Seventh Revision)
• 2000 (Sixth Revision)
• 1999 (Fifth Revision)
• 1997 (Fourth Revision)
• 1994 (Third Revision)
• 1992 (Second Revision)
• 1991 (First Revision)
• Temporary Provisions (1948)
• Enactment and Features (1946 and 1947)

Constitutional History

• History of Taiwan's Constitution from the Office of the President (Taiwan)

*The documents are sourced from the Harvard Law School Library, Republic of China (Taiwan) Legal Research, the Taiwan Documents Project, and the Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan)

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Laws and Regulations Regarding Mainland Affairs

• Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area and its Enforcement Rules (2004)
  • Cabinet approves tougher rules on former officials visiting China, ​Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 06, 2017)
• Regulations Governing Approvals of Banks to Engage in Financial Activities between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (as last amended in 2004)
• Regulations Governing Payment to the Veterans Residing in China (Amended February 28, 2004)
• Regulations Governing the Permission of Commercial Behavior in Mainland China (2004)
• National Defense Law (2003)
• Regulations Governing the Trial Operation of Transportation Links Between Kinmen/Matsu/Penghu and the Mainland Area (2000)​
• Regulations Governing Permission of Trade Between Taiwan Area and Mainland Area (Promulgated 1993; Amended in July 1994; May 1995; October 1996; March 2001; September 2001; October 2001; November 2001; February 2002; April 2003; and August 2003) 
• Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (1992)
• Enforcement Rules for the Act Governing Relations between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (1992)
• Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of the Communist Rebellion (1948)
• The Constitution of the Republic of China (1947) 
• Constitutional Revisions (1991; 1992; 1994; 1997; 1999; 2000)
• The Republic of China Martial Law (1934)
• Regulations Governing the Approval and Administration of Direct Cross-Strait Sea Transport Between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area (nd) 
• Regulations Governing the Permission of Commercial Behavior in Mainland China (nd)​

Position Paper

• Position Paper on the Amendments to the "Act Governing Relations Between Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area" (2003)

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National Unification*

Promoting Cross-Strait Relations:The Conscious Efforts of the Republic of China Government (July 11, 1996)     

• The Development of Relations Across the Taiwan Strait 
• The ROC's Efforts to Improve Cross-Strait Relations 
• Beijing's Misrepresentations and Our Response 
• Conclusion 

Relations across the Taiwan Straits (July 11, 1994)

• Introduction
• The Origins and Nature of the Division Between the Two Sides of the Taiwan Straits ​
• The Development of Cross-Strait Relations
• Domestic and External Factors Affecting Cross-Strait Relations 
• Conclusion 

​Guidelines for National Unification (March 14, 1991)
​MAC Press Release on National Unification Council II (March 14, 2006)
Position Paper on the National Unification Council Ceasing to Function and the Guidelines for National Unification Ceasing to Apply (March 01, 2006)

*In 2006 then President Chen Shui-bian (DPP) decreed that the National Unification Council (NUC) will "cease to function".

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One China

One China ROC

• 'One China' is Republic of China: MAC (May 17, 2016)​
• Mac Press Release no. 65: "1992 Consensus of One China, with Respective Interpretations" Fully Highlights ROC Sovereignty and Taiwan Dignity (November 11, 2015)
• ​Taiwan on the Meaning of "One China"(August 01, 1992)
• ​Beijing and Taipei Agree to Disagree on "One China" (November 16, 1992)​​
• ROC Constitution
  • Article Four ​
• Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area
  • Article Two ​

Broad One China Framework

• ‘Broad one-China framework’ set (May 28, 2014)

For additional information, see "One China".

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Special State-to-State Relationship

Government Position

• Position Paper on "Special State-to-State Relationship" (August 01, 1999)

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Office of the President

• ​Taiwan urges China, U.S. to continue to promote regional peace, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 09, 2017)
• Government agencies closely monitored Chinese bombers, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 21, 2017)
• President Tsai's remarks on termination of diplomatic relations with Panama (June 13, 2017)​
• Office of the President issues statement on severance of ties with São Tomé and Príncipe (December 21, 2016)
• Office of the President approves guidelines for New Southbound Policy (August 17, 2016)​​

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Political Parties

Multi-Party National Development Conference

• Resolutions of the National Development Conference (December 23-28, 1996)
• Consensus Formed at the National Development Conference on Cross-Strait Relations Appendix: Views Expressed at the National Development Conference on Cross-Strait Relations​ (December 28, 1996)

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)​ ​

Statements & Speeches

Tsai Ing-wen (2016 - )

• Tsai lauds Taiwan’s democracy, calls for like-minded countries to defend shared values, Taiwan Today (June 25, 2018)
• Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, in her own words (June 25, 2018)
• President calls on action against anti-democratic forces, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 25, 2018)
• President Tsai lauds robust Taiwan-US ties, eyes greater cooperation, Taiwan Today (June 13, 2018)
  
• President delivers June 4 message to Chinese people​, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 4, 2018)
• Tsai convenes national security meeting over dramatic changes in East Asia, Taiwan Today (January 07, 2018)
• China's unilateral new flight routes 'destabilizing': President Tsai, Focus Taiwan News Channel (January 05, 2017)
• President vows to increase Taiwan's military spending, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 29, 2017)
• ​President Tsai attends 2017 year-end press conference, Office of the President, (December 29, 2017)
• President Tsai says China's drills have affected regional stability, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 22, 2017)
• Taiwan can contribute to 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' plan: Tsai, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 11, 2017)
• ​President Tsai calls on businesses to expand investments in Taiwan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 10, 2017)
• President Tsai touts success of Pacific tour, Taiwan Today (November 06, 2017)
• President Tsai calls for breakthrough in cross-strait relations, Taiwan Today (October 26, 2017)
• ​Full text of President Tsai Ing-wen's National Day address, Focus Taiwan News Channel (October 10, 2017)
• Tsai announces increase in military spending, vows to advance reforms, Taiwan Today (August 31, 2017)
• Tsai pledges Taiwan-US cooperation in shaping future of Asia-Pacific, Taiwan Today (August 25, 2017)
• ​President Tsai meets former US Vice President Richard Cheney, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (August 07, 2017)
• Tsai urges China to give Liu Xiaobo freedom to make medical choice, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 12, 2017)
• President Tsai's remarks on termination of diplomatic relations with Panama, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (June 13, 2017)​
• President Tsai reaffirms Taiwan's sovereignty after Panama's defection, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 13, 2017)
• Tsai sees herself as a leader with the will to carry out reforms, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 19, 2017)
• President urges Beijing to respect Taiwanese public opinion, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 19, 2017)
• United Daily News: What does president expect for new discourses?, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 06, 2017)
• President calls for new model in development of ties with China, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 03, 2017)
• President Tsai calls for Taiwan’s continued participation in WHA, Taiwan Today (May 01, 2017)
• Tsai urges Beijing to show perspective, flexibility on cross-strait ties, Taiwan Today (April 28, 2017)
• President Tsai Interviewed by Reuters, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (April 27, 2017)
• Tsai vows to defend Taiwan's democracy on Freedom of Speech Day, Focus Taiwan News Channel (April 07, 2017)
• Tsai Prioritizes Trade Agreement Talks with the U.S., Taiwan Today (March 23, 2017)
• President Tsai meets former U.S. Secretary of Defense William J. Perry, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (March 23, 2017)
• Tsai launches submarine project, Taiwan News (March 21, 2017)
• Taiwan commemorates February 28 Incident, Taiwan Today (March 01, 2017)
• President Tsai attends ceremonies to mark 70th anniversary of 228 Incident, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (February 28, 2017)
• Taiwan commemorates February 28 Incident, Taiwan Today (February 28, 2017)
• Tsai congratulates Trump, Pence on inauguration, Taiwan Today (January 23, 2017)
• President Tsai's Response to Pope Francis' Message for the World Day of Peace 2017(excerpt: cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (January 20, 2017)
• Full Text of President Tsai's Letter to Pope Francis, Focus Taiwan News Channel (January 20, 2017)
• ​President Tsai meets U.S.-Taiwan Business Council Chairman Paul Wolfowitz, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (January 17, 2017)
• Tsai rings in the New Year with call for unity, Taiwan Today (December 31, 2016)
• Statement on termination of diplomatic relations with Sao Tome and Principe, Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (December 21, 2016)
• ​Taiwan-US, cross-strait ties equally important: Tsai, Taiwan Today (December 09, 2016)
• Tsai praises Taiwan-US ties in address to foreign journalists, Taiwan Today (December 07, 2016)
• President Tsai meets US East-West Center's 2016 Asia Pacific Journalism Fellowship recipients(excerpt: cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (December 06, 2016) 
• President Tsai and US President-elect Donald J. Trump Engage in Phone Conversation, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (December 03, 2016)
• Turning Taiwan into a tiger again, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (November 26, 2016)​
• The Economist of the UK publishes opinion piece by President Tsai in The World in 2017(excerpt: cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (November 26, 2016)
• Tsai feels Trump will maintain U.S. security commitment to Taiwan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 21, 2016)
• INTERVIEW: President talks foreign policy in Trump era, Taipei Times (November 14, 2016)
• National Day Address: Forging Ahead: Achieving Reforms to Make the Country Great, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (October 10, 2016)
• National Day Address (excerpt: cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (October 10, 2016)
• Taiwanese President Tsai: Taiwan Won’t Succumb to China’s Pressure, The Wall Street Journal (October 05, 2016)
• ​China Can’t Make Taiwan ‘Bow to Pressure,’ Island’s Leader Says, The Wall Street Journal (October 04, 2016)​
• President Tsai's remarks at 2016 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (October 03, 2016)
• President Tsai Ing-wen's apology to indigenous people (Full Text), Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 01, 2016)
• Tsai eyes expansion of cross-strait market, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 28, 2016)
• Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen: Beijing Must Respect Our Democratic Will, The Washington Post (July 21, 2016)
• President Tsai meets delegation from US-China Economic and Security Review Commission(excerpt: cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (June 21, 2016)
• President Tsai's address at Europe Day Dinner, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (June 07, 2016)
• President Tsai's address at Europe Day Dinner (excerpt: cross-strait relations)​, Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (June 07, 2016)
• President Tsai meets delegation led by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (June 05, 2016)​​​
• Inaugural Address of ROC 14th-term President Tsai Ing-wen (Full Text), Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan)(May 20, 2016)
• ​Tsai Ing-Wen's Victory Speech, Focus Taiwan News Channel (January 01, 2016)

Tsai Ing-wen (2011-2015)

• DPP's 29th Anniversary Diplomatic Reception (Southbound Policy), The DPP International Site (September 22, 2015)
• Dr. Tsai Ing-wen’s Statement Regarding the Ma-Xi Meeting, Freesun News (November 11, 2015)
• Democratic Progressive Party makes 5-point statement over Ma-Xi Meeting, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 04, 2015)​
• Dr. Tsai Ing-wen speaks at Center for Strategic and International Studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (June 04, 2015)​
• DPP 28th Anniversary Reception Remarks (2014)
• 16th National Party Congress Speech (2014)
• Chair Tsai Ing-wen: Our Role in Maintaining Regional Stability (2014)
• Interview with Tsai Ing-wen, The New York Times (January 05, 2012) 
• Dr. Tsai Ing-wen's Address to Members of the U.S. Congress (Capitol Hill) (November 28, 2011)
• Taiwan: Policy Challenges, Choices, and Leadership in the Next Decade (Harvard University) (September 26, 2011)
• ​​Tsai Ing-wen’s Full Speech at the Seminar on Future and Challenges of Democracy & Human Rights (2011)
• DPP Chair Dr. Tsai Ing-wen’s remarks at the opening of the New Frontier Foundation think tank (2011)
• DPP Chair Tsai Ing-wen’s 2011 New Year Statement (2011)

Chen Shui Bian (2000-2008)

• Associated Press Interview with President Chen Shui-bian, Associated Press (January 01, 2008)
• Transcript of Financial Times Interview With Chen Shui-bian, Financial Times (March 13, 2008)
• Interview with Chen Shui-bian, The Washington Post (July 08, 2007)
• Interview with President Chen, Financial Times (November 03, 2006)
• President Chen Shui-bian Meets With Pepperdine University Professor, Vice Chancellor​ (May 28, 2007)
• President Chen's Interview, Euronews (May 17, 2006) 
• Interview with President Chen, The Wall Street Journal (April 25, 2006)
• Interview with President Chen: "We Believe in Democracy", The Wall Street Journal (April 20, 2006)
• Interview with President Chen, Le Figaro (April 18, 2006)
• Interview with Chen, The Washington Post (March 13, 2006)
• Chen Frankfurter Allgemeine Interview (March 10, 2006)
• President Chen's Opening Remarks at National Security Conference​ (February 28, 2006)
• Chen says the NUC will `cease', Taipei Times (February 27, 2006)
• President Chen Shui-bian's New Year's Day Message and the Development of Cross-strait Relations, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan (January 01, 2006)
• Chen New Year Speech, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (January 01, 2006)
• President Chen Makes a Seven-Point Statement at the Conclusion of a Joint Meeting Responding to New Developments of Cross-Strait Political and Economic Affairs​ (April 09, 2005)
• President Chen's Videoconference with Members of the European Parliament, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (March 01, 2005)
• Chen Updates Cross-Straits “Guidelines”, Taipei Times (August 07, 2005)
• President Chen's New Year's Day Address ( excerpt : cross-strait relations ) (January 01, 2005)
• President Chen Presides over a High-level National Security Meeting (November 10, 2004)
• President Chen's Address to the National Day Rally, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (October 10, 2004)
• President Chen's National Day Message, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (October 10, 2004)
• President Chen's Inaugural Speech "Paving the Way for a Sustainable Taiwan", Taipei Times (Full Text) (May 20, 2004)
• President Chen's Inaugural Speech "Paving the Way for a Sustainable Taiwan" (excerpt), Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan (May 20, 2004) 
• President Chen on a New Constitution, The China Post (October 01, 2003)
• President Chen's New Year's Day Message (excerpt : cross-strait relations, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan (January 01, 2003)
• President Chen on "One Country on Each Side", ​Congressional Research Service  (CRS) (August 03, 2002)
• President Chen Shuibian's National Day Message (October 10, 2002)
• President Chen's Remarks on Tatan Island (May 24, 2002)
• President Chen's Address to the CSIS Taipei Roundtable (March 26, 2002)
• President Chen's New Year Message ( excerpt : cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan (January 01, 2002) 
• President Chen's Speech to Council on Foreign Relations, Council on Foreign Relations (May 21, 2001)
• President Chen's Cross-century Remarks, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan (December 31, 2000) 
• President Chen Shui-bian's National Day Message (October 10, 2000)
• President Chen Shui-bian's Sep. 6 (Fourth) Press Conference ( excerpt : cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (September 06, 2000)
• President Chen Shui-bian's Third Press Conference ( excerpt : cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (September 06, 2000) 
• President Chen Shui-bian's July 31 Press Conference ( excerpt : cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (July 31, 2000)
• President June 20 Press Conference ( excerpt : cross-strait relations), Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (June 20, 2000)
• President Chen Shui-bian Inaugural Speech:Taiwan Stands Up:Advancing to an Uplifting Era, (Excerpt),  Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (May 20, 2000)
• President Chen Shui-bian Inaugural Speech: Taiwan Stands Up: Advancing to an Uplifting Era, (Full Text), Time Asia  (May 20, 2000)

Policy Papers

• DPP Policy Statement on a New Constitution (2003)​
• DPP Policy Guidelines (2000)
• China Policy White Paper (1999)
• White Paper on Foreign Policy for the 21st Century (1999)
• DPP Resolution on Taiwan's Future (1999)

Defense Policy Blue Papers

• No. 12  Preparing the Development of Indigenous Defense Industry (May 2015)
  
• No. 10  Information Protection and Strategic Communication (May 2015)
  
• ​No. 9  Taiwan's Military Capabilities in 2025 (May 2015)
  
• No. 7  Bolstering Taiwan’s Core Defense Industries (October 2014)
  
• No. 5  China's Military Threats Against Taiwan in 2025 (March 2014)
  
• No. 4  New Chapter for Taiwan-U.S. Defense Partnership (June 2013)
  
• ​No. 1  DPP's Defense Agenda (June 2013)

Political Platform

• Political Platform of the Democratic Progressive Party (1986)

Southbound Policy

• ​Almost 70 industrial accords signed under New Southbound Policy, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 15, 2017) 
  
• ​Office of the President approves guidelines for New Southbound Policy, Taiwan Today (2016)

2016 Elections

• DPP takes ROC Legislature for first time, ​Taiwan Today (January 17, 2016) ​

Pan Green Coalition

• Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
• Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU)​

Kuomintang (KMT, Nationalists)

Statements 

Ma Ying-jeou (2017- )

• Ma Ying-jeou defends legacy, attacks KMT leadership, Taipei Times (March 19, 2017)
• ​Peace the only way forth in cross-strait ties: ex-President Ma, ​Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 01, 2017)

Ma Ying-jeou (2012-2016)

• Taiwan-China relations cold, confrontational: Ma Ying-jeou, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 11, 2017)
  
• ​Q&A of The Straits Times' interview with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, ​The Straits Times (April 21, 2016)
• Ma Ying-jeou CNN Interview with Christiane Amanpour, CNN (March 21, 2016)
• Ma responds to pope’s 2016 World Peace Day message, Taiwan Today (January 27, 2016)
• Ma extols robust Taiwan-US relations, Taiwan Today (January 19, 2016)
• President Ma's New Year's Day Message: Eight Years of Reform Create a Better Taiwan, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (January 01, 2016)
• When I said 'Mr. Xi': Ma Ying Jeou, USA Today (November 22, 2015)
• Opening remarks by President Ma at an international press conference following meeting with mainland Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Singapore, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan)​ (November 07, 2015)
• Taiwan’s Future: Sustaining Peace and Prosperity, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (October 10, 2015)​
• Ma reiterates commitment to cross-strait status quo, Taiwan Today (September 18, 2015) 
• President Ma's remarks at ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan Trilateral Security Dialogue, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (Taiwan) (August 25, 2015)​
• ​Taiwan President Rues Lack of Progress with China, BBC News Service (July 27, 2015)
• President Ma attends International Conference on Retrospect and Prospect on Cross-Strait Relations
  All, Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan) (May 14, 2015)
• President Ma addresses Mainland Affairs Council (April 29, 2015)
• Reconciliation, Cooperation, and Peace (January 01, 2015)
• Proud of Our Democracy, Proud of Taiwan (October 10, 2014)
• ​​Talk to Al Jazeera - Ma Ying-jeou: 'One country, one system' (September 30, 2014)
• Statement on East China Sea Air Space Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) Press Release (February 26, 2014)
• Transcript of New York Times Interview With President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan, The New York Times (October 31, 2014)
• President Ma's New Year's Day Address: Working In Unity to Bolster the Economy, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (January 01, 2014)
• Interview with Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou (Full Transcript), The Washington Post (October 24, 2013)
• President Ma Ying-jeou's National Day Address: Stay the Course and Move Forward in Unity to Create a New Era for the Nation, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (October 10, 2013)
• President Ma's New Year's Day Address: Taking Strong Action to Secure Our Future, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (January 01, 2013)
• President Ma Ying-jeou's National Day Address, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (October 10, 2012)
• Inaugural Address: Upholding Ideals, Working Together for Reform and Creating Greater Well-being for Taiwan, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) (May 20, 2012)

Ma Ying-jeou (2008-2012)

• Interview with Ma Ying-jeou, The New York Times (January 05, 2012)
• President Ma's New Year's Day Message (2012)
• President Ma Ying-jeou's National Day Address (2011)
• President Ma's New Year's Day Message (2011)
• President Ma holds press conference to discuss "1992 Consensus" (2011)
• President Ma meets co-chair of US Congressional Taiwan Caucus Congressman Gerald Connolly (2011) 
• President Ma meets delegation from US Center for Strategic and International Studies (2011)
• President Ma attends ROC Centennial Peace Day in Kinmen (2011)
• President Ma meets delegation from US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (2011)
• President Ma attends opening of conference for ROC diplomats(excerpt: cross-strait relations) (2011)
• President Ma holds reception for heads, deputies, and secretary generals of the five branches of government(excerpt: cross-strait relations) (2011)
• President Ma meets AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt and Director of US State Department's Office of Taiwan Coordination W. Brent Christensen (2011)
• President Ma meets US-Taiwan Business Council Chairman Paul Wolfowitz (2011)
• President Ma meets Director Richard Bush of Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies at Brookings (2011)
• President Ma's address at 2011 International Law Association Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (2011)
• President Ma attends mainland China policy workshop for student leaders (2011)
• President Ma's Europe Day Dinner Address (2011)
• President Ma holds press conference to mark third anniversary of his inauguration (2011)
• President Ma meets European Parliament-Taiwan Friendship Group Chairman Charles Tannock (2011)​
• Ma: Taiwan won't ask U.S. to fight China (2010)
• President Ma holds discussions with experts on PRC military affairs (2010)
• President Ma meets delegation from US Center for Strategic and International Studies (2010)
• Transcript of President Ma's Associated Press interview (2010)
• President Ma comments on AP interview (2010)
• President Ma Ying-jeou's National Day Address (2010)
• President Ma meets US Senator Roland Burris (2010)
• President Ma meets Synopsys, Inc. President and COO Dr. Chi-Foon Chan (2010)
• President Ma interviewed by Japan's Sankei Shimbun newspaper (2010) 
• President Ma interviewed by Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun (2010)
• President Ma attends seminar on cross-strait economic agreement (2010)
• President Ma's remarks at the video conference with the Fairbank Center, Harvard University (2010)
• ​New Inflection Point for Taiwan, New Era for Asia - Choosing Correctly at a Critical Juncture (2010)
• President Ma makes case for ECFA (2010)
• Statement Regarding Invitation to Taiwan to Participate in the World Health Assembly (2009)
• President Ma Ying-jeou's National Day Address (2009)
• President Ma's Europe Day Dinner Address (excerpt : cross-strait relations) (2009)
• President Ma's Remarks at the Videoconference with the Center for Strategic and International Studies​ (Taiwan Relations Act) (2009)
• Taiwan's Détente Gamble (2009)
• President Ma Meets Delegations from Taiwan's Straits Exchange Foundation and Mainland China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (2008)
• President Ma Ying-jeou's National Day Address (2008)
• President Ma Ying-jeou's Address to the 'Double Tenth' Rally (2008)
• Transcript of Ma's Interview with The New York Times and International Herald Tribune (2008)
• Taiwan and China in special relations (2008)
• Transcript of May 21, 2008 Presidential Press Conference with President Ma Ying-jeou and Vice President Vincent Siew (2008)
• Remarks at the 2008 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference (2008)
• The Concept and Strategy of Flexible Diplomacy and the Republic of China's Foreign Relations (2008)
• President Ma's Inaugural Address: Taiwan's Renaissance (May 20, 2008)

Ma Ying-jeou (2006-2007)

• Ma Kyoto Speech (2007)
• TIME interview with Ma Ying-jeou, Time Asia (July 10, 2006)
• London School of Economics Bridging the Divide: A Vision for Peace in East Asia (2006)

Lee Teng Hui

• Former President Lee Teng-hui insists Taiwan must amend constitution (2017)
• Lee Teng-hui book redefines ‘status quo’ (2016)
• Lee backs Chen on NUC (2006)
• ​A Strategy of Freedom in Asia (2005) 
• "Special State-to-State" Relations (1999)
• Remarks to National Unification Council (1999)
• President Lee Sends Message to the 1999 Armed Forces Day (1999)
• Lee Tenghui Interview with Deutsche Welle (Voice of Germany) (1999)
• "One Divided China"(1998)
• U.S. Can't Ignore Taiwan​ (1998)
• Inaugural Address (1996)
• Cornell Commencement Address (1995)
• Address to the National Unification Council (1995)
• Inaugural Address (1990)

KMT Election

• Wu Den-yih wins KMT chairman election, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 20, 2017) 

Pan-Blue Coalition

• Kuomintang (KMT)
• People First Party (PFP)
• New Party

• Taiwan's New Party plans liaison office in China, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 07, 2017)

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Legislature Yuan 

Executive Yuan

• Act Governing the Handling of Ill-gotten Properties by Political Parties and Their Affiliate Organizations (July 25, 2016)

• Two U.S. Congressmen visit Taiwan (September 01, 2017)
• ​Transcript of Premier Lin Chuan’s interview with Nikkei Asian Review (June 23, 2017)
• Transcript of Premier Lin Chuan’s interview with Bloomberg News (May 05, 2017)
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Mainland Affairs Council (MAC)

• MAC protests unilateral launch of air routes by Beijing, Taiwan Today (January 05, 2018)
• Mainland Launches Flight Routes without Negotiations: MAC Solemnly Protests over Hidden Political Agenda and Disregard for Aviation Safety, MAC Press Release, (January 04, 2018)
• MAC minister urges new approach to cross-strait relations, Taiwan Today (November 16, 2017)
• China weighs in on cross-strait household registration issue, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 15, 2017)
• Majority back new models for cross-strait interaction: MAC polls,  Taiwan Today (November 09, 2017)
• Taiwan citizens not allowed to hold temporary Chinese passport: MAC, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 07, 2017)
• Taiwanese who join CCP face fine of NT$100,000 to NT$500,000: minister, Taipei Times (November 02, 2017)
• Beijing to increase pressure on Taiwan, MAC says, Taipei Times (November 01, 2017)
• Taiwan to fine citizens who join China's Communist Party, Focus Taiwan News Channel (October 31, 2017)
• ​Government vows to help free Taiwanese detained in China, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 30, 2017)
• Most Taiwanese in favor of safeguarding cross-strait peace: poll, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 24, 2017)
• Taiwan admonishes citizens not to use PRC passports, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 30, 2017)
• MAC Solemnly Protests the Deportation to Mainland China of Taiwanese Nationals Involved in Telecommunications Fraud in Cambodia and Calls on the Mainland to Jointly Seek a Solution with Taiwan, MAC (July 27, 2017)
• MAC denies report of restrictions on Chinese visitors to Taiwan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 14, 2017)
• MAC poll shows majority back cross-strait status quo, Taiwan Today (June 09, 2017)
• MAC protests detention of Lee Ming-che, calls for talks, Taiwan Today (April 12, 2017)
• ​MAC Calls on Mainland China to Immediately Provide a Full Explanation on Case and Protect the Due Rights and Interests of Lee Ming-che (March 29, 2017)
• MAC urges China to explain arrest of Taiwan human rights advocate (March 28, 2017)
• ​MAC Congratulates Ms. Carrie Lam upon Election as Fifth Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Expresses Hope for the Positive Development of Substantive Relations Between Taiwan and Hong Kong (March 26, 2017)​

For information on and publications from the MAC, see ROC or go to Official Documents.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence

• Instances of Mainland China’s Interference with Taiwan’s International Presence, January-March 2018
  
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2016
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2015
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2014
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2013
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2012
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2011
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2010​
• Instances of Mainland China's Interference with Taiwan's International Presence, 2009

Foreign Policy Reports

• Report by H.E. David Tawei Lee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), at the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan (March 06, 2017)
• Foreign Policy Report, 9th Congress of the Legislative Yuan, 1st Session (May 25, 2016)
• Taiwan-US Relations: A Strong and Solid Partnership (March 07, 2011)
• Appeal to the European Union to Maintain Its Arms Embargo on China (May 07, 2006)
• Taiwan's Participation in the WHO Is Vital for Fighting the Threat of Avian Flu (November 11, 2005)

Press Releases

• MOFA expresses regret at World Health Organization’s failure to invite Taiwan to 71st World Health Assembly (May 15, 2018)​
• ROC government announces details of 2017 campaign for UN participation (September 11, 2017)
• Time not right to discuss exchanging offices with Panama: MOFA (August 18, 2017)
• ​Relocation of Taiwan's office in Nigeria hits obstacles: MOFA (July 04, 2017)
• ​Rights and Interests of the Taiwanese with respect to Trade and Investment in Panama Should Continue to Be Protected irrespective of the Termination of Diplomatic Relations (July 14, 2017)
• The ROC government has terminated diplomatic relations with Panama with immediate effect to uphold national dignity (June 13, 2017)​
• MOFA grateful to ROC diplomatic allies, partner countries for staunch support of Taiwan’s 2017 WHA participation (May 22, 2017)
• ROC government decries denial of WHA press passes to Taiwanese journalists (May 22, 2017)​
• ​Republic of China (Taiwan) rejects WHO characterization of its participation in World Health Assembly and expresses its strong dissatisfaction to WHO Secretariat (May 12, 2017)
• Response to Sao Tome and Principe's re-establishment of diplomatic ties with mainland China (December 26, 2016)
• MOFA expresses deep regret and dissatisfaction that Taiwan not yet invited to WHA (May 09, 2017)

• MOFA strongly protests Malaysia’s deportation of 21 ROC nationals to mainland China in violation of principle of national jurisdiction (November 29, 2016)
• ROC government congratulates US President-elect Donald Trump (November 09, 2016)
• Mainland's Obstruction of Taiwan's International Space (November 2016)
• His Holiness Pope Francis congratulates Republic of China (Taiwan) on 105th National Day (October 08, 2016)
• MOFA thanks European politicians for supporting ROC’s participation in ICAO, INTERPOL and other international organizations (October 07, 2016)
• MOFA Appreciates Diplomatic Allies for Extending Support at the 71st UN Generaly Assembly (September 29, 2016)
• ROC regrets that it has not been invited to once again take part in the ICAO Assembly (September 26, 2016)
• ROC regrets that it has not been invited to once again take part in the ICAO Assembly (September 23, 2016)
• Diplomatic allies called upon to push for greater ROC participation in UN (September 14, 2016)
• MOFA strongly protests Armenia’s deportation of ROC nationals to mainland China (September 07, 2016)
• Taiwan will not seek U.N. membership: foreign minister​ (August 18, 2016)
• MOFA strongly protests Kenya's deportation of ROC citizens to mainland China (April 13, 2016)
• ROC thanks President Obama for US support of Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL as observer (March 19, 2016)
• MOFA reiterates nation’s commitment to joining TPP (December 10, 2015) 
• ROC government welcomes EU statement on the meeting between the leaders of Taiwan and mainland China (November 8, 2015)​
• MOFA expresses appreciation to the US Senate and House for unanimously passing the Naval Vessel Transfer Act (December 11, 2014)
• Republic of China thanks European Union for affirming progress in cross-strait ties as evidenced by first-ever visit to Taiwan of mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office chief (June 30, 2014)
• The ROC government reaffirms its sovereignty over Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Mats (June 18, 2014)
• President Ma issues Statement on East China Sea Airspace Security (February 27, 2014)
• President Ma Ying-jeou attends seminar on Taiwan’s bid to participate in TPP and RCEP (February 26, 2014)
• ​Twelve countries' representatives submitted a joint proposal and a draft resolution to the UN Secretariat regarding the Republic of China on Taiwan's representation in the UN (August 18, 2002)
• The Statement of the MOFA of the R. O. C. (July 23, 2002)

News Releases

• ROC (Taiwan) terminates diplomatic ties with Dominican Republic (May 1, 2018)
• Beijing to seek to take more Taiwan fraud suspects to China (August 09, 2016)
• EU parliament calls for trade agreement with Taiwan (July 07, 2016)
• MND releases 2015 National Defense Report (2015)
• President Ma celebrates Taiwan-US ties (2015)
• MOF reiterates stance on Taiwan’s AIIB bid (2015)
• Ma praises Taiwan-US relations (2014)
• ROC welcomes visits by US officials (2014)
• Taiwan welcomes US official’s remarks on TRA (2014)
• Ma lauds strength of Taiwan-US relations (2013)
• Taipei hosts ROC-US-Japan security dialogue (2013)
• Ma eyes closer cross-strait relations (2013)
• MOFA welcomes US security commitment (2013)
• Ma remarks on anniversary of June 4 incident (2013)
• MAC stresses consistency in cross-strait cooperation (2013)
• Officials seek clarification of Powell's remarks (2004)

Statements

• Response to São Tomé and Príncipe’s re-establishment of diplomatic ties with mainland China (December 26, 2016)
• The ROC government has terminated diplomatic relations with São Tomé and Príncipe with immediate effect to uphold national dignity​ (December 21, 2016)
• The government of the Republic of China terminates diplomatic relations with the Republic of The Gambia to uphold national dignity and principles of viable diplomacy (November 18, 2013)
• Statement by the Republic of China on Its Relations with the Republic of The Gambia (November 15, 2013)
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns the Japanese government over its violation of ROC territorial sovereignty and lodges a strong protest (September 17, 2012)
  
• ​ROC Foreign Ministry Statement (1971)

Participation in IGOs

• Full Member
  
• ​Observer
  
• ​Associate Member
  
• Corresponding Member
  
• ​Corresponding Non-Member

South China Sea

• Taiwan's sovereignty over South China Sea indisputable: official (November 30, 2016)
• Interior minister visits Taiping Island, reasserts ROC sovereignty (August 17, 2016)
• ROC Sovereignty (August 16, 2016)
• ​ROC Government position on the South China Sea arbitration (July 12, 2016)​
• ​Position Paper on the South China Sea (March 21, 2016)
• ​Statement on the South China Sea (July 07, 2015)
• ​President Ma proposes South China Sea Peace Initiative (May 26, 2015)
• The Republic of China (Taiwan) protests Vietnam law claiming South China Sea Islands​ (January 07, 2013)
• ​The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reiterates its claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea and refuses to accept any unilateral action taken by other concerned parties (September 12, 2012)
• ​The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) solemnly reiterates its position towards Taiping Island (September 11, 2012)

East China Sea

• ROC statement on Beijing’s announcement of the East China Sea air defense identification zone (November 25, 2013)
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns the Japanese government over its violation of ROC territorial sovereignty and lodges a strong protest (September 17, 2012)

Documents

• Premier Sun Yun-suan's oral report on administration to the 68th session of the Legislative Yuan (September 15, 1981)
• ​President Chiang Ching-kuo's remarks on current developments at the weekly meeting of the Kuomintang of China (July 15, 1981)
• Premier Sun Yun-suan's oral report on administration to the 67th session of the Legislative Yuan (February 24, 1981)​ 
• President Chiang Ching-kuo's New Year's Day message (January 01, 1981)
• Premier Sun Yun-suan's oral report on administration to the first meeting of the 66th session of the Legislative Yuan (September 19, 1980)
• ​President Chiang Ching-kuo's National Day congratulatory message/President Chiang Ching-kuo' s remarks at the military parade (October 10, 1978)
• President Chiang Kai-Shek's New Year's Day Speech (January 01, 1962)
• Exchange of Notes Between China and U.S.A. Amending the Educational Exchange Agreement of November 10, 1947, Ambassador Rankin to Acting Minister Shen, No. 21. Taipei (November 30, 1957)
• ​Statement by U.S. Secretary of State John F. Dulles During His Visit to Taiwan (March 03, 1955)
• Address Delivered by the American Assistant Secretary of State, Mr.Walter S. Robertson, on U.S. Far Eastern Policy before the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, (January 13, 1955)
• Message Addressed by Mr. Ku Cheng-kang, President, Asian Peoples' Anti-Communist League, Republic of China, to the Secretary-General of the UN and All Delegations to the UN General Assembly, (September 21, 1954)
• Statement by Premier O. K. Yui before the Legislative Yuan (September 14, 1954)
• Address Made by Madame Chiang Kai-shek at the American Legion Annual Convention, Washington, D. C. (August 30, 1954)
• Overseas Chinese (October 01, 1954)
• Statement by Dr. James Tsune-chi Yu, Chinese Government Delegate, before the International Labour Conference (June 19, 1954)
• Speech Delivered by Vice President Chen Cheng before the Editors' Association, Taipei (August 9, 1954)
• Statement by Dr. C.L. Hsia, Chinese Representative to the UN Economic and Social Council, on Forced Labour (April 23, 1954)
• Statement by Mr. Ku Cheng-kang, Chinese Chief Delegate, before the Chinhae Conference (June 16, 1954)
• Resolutions Adopted by the Chinhae Conference (June 17, 1954)
• President Chiang's Double Tenth Message to the Nation, (October 10, 1953)
• President Chiang's Message to the People of Taiwan on the 8th Anniversary of Its Retrocession to China (1953)
• Address Given by Dr. Tingfu Tsiang at the Chiang Kai-shek Observance Day Banquet Held in Monroe, Louisiana (June 26, 1953)
• ​Speech Delivered by Dr. Tingfu F. Tsiang During "An Evening for China", Sponsored by Mr. Charles Edison and The China Institute in America at Glenmont in Llewellyn Park, West Orange, New Jersey (June 18, 1953)
• Speech by Premier Chen Cheng at the Closing Session of the Administrative Policy Review Conference (March 17, 1953)
• President Chiang Kai-shek's Statement Concerning that Part of President Eisenhower's State of the Union Message Bearing on Instructions to the U.S. Seventh Fleet (February 03, 1953)
• President Chiang Kai-shek's Message to the Nation on New Year's Day (January 01, 1953)

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Ministry of National Defense

• Chinese military activity near Taiwan no longer to be reported​, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 21, 2017)
• China's military aircraft spotted again near Taiwan: MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 20, 2017)
• ​Chinese military aircraft conducts exercise near Taiwan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 11, 2017)
• ​Taiwan will act to defend airspace, borders: defense ministry, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 07, 2017)
• MND reasserts confidence in military in face of Chinese intimidation, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 28, 2017)
• Chinese military aircraft spotted again near Taiwan: MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 22, 2017)
• Chinese military plane flew near Taiwan, first time after CPC congress, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 19, 2017)
• New missile command to better coordinate defenses, Taipei Times (September 02, 2017)
• ​China can gain air supremacy west of 'first island chain': report, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 31, 2017)
• China's military activities near Taiwan said to be war preparation, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 15, 2017)
• More Chinese military aircraft spotted near eastern Taiwan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 13, 2017)
• MND press release to explain the detail of Chinese aircraft Y-8 flying for long-range training (August 13, 2017)
• Chinese military aircraft again fly near eastern Taiwan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 12, 2017)
• ​MND press release to explain “Chinese aircraft Xian H-6 and Y-8 flew for long-range training under the surveillance of National Forces” (August 12, 2017)
• Chinese military surveillance plane reportedly spotted near Taiwan,  Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 10, 2017)
• Chinese military passing Taiwan could be regular occurrence: MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 25, 2017)
• Chinese Xian H-6 bombers again approach Taiwan, Japan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 24, 2017)
• MND press release to interpret the incident “Two wings of 4 Chinese aircrafts, Xian H-6, flew for long-ranged training in the morning” (July 24, 2017)
• Government agencies closely monitored Chinese bombers, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 21, 2017)
• MND press release to explain the news report “Chinese aircraft carrier going through Taiwan Strait as US force carrying out 3D oversee”. MND said during the time of Chinese aircraft carrier sailing at Taiwan Strait, the entourage was all under MND’s (July 18, 2017)
• Press release of Naval HQ to explain the incident “Chinese aircraft carrier circling around Taiwan for the first time responded to the request of Taiwan’s anti-submarine helicopter for better pictures”. (July 15, 2017)
• Press release of Air Force HQ to interpret the news report “F-16 armed with anti-vessel missiles and reconnaissance capsule to monitor Chinese aircraft carrier” (July 14, 2017 )
• MND press release as multiple types of Chinese aircrafts taking off in the air at 0700 from Chinese Eastern Military Zone for long-ranged training off Taiwan’s ADIZ. The National Force is able to surveil and respond to it. (July 13, 2017)
• Chinese bombers conduct drill near Taiwan, Japan, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 13, 2017)
• Chinese aircraft carrier-led flotilla leaves Taiwan's ADIZ, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 13, 2017)
• MND press release to explain the incident “Chinese naval battle group sailed into Taiwan’s ADIZ on 12th at 0240. MND had been monitoring its movement entirely and no further concern so far” (July 12, 2017)
• Ministry of National Defense issued a press release to try to explain that the rumors about the condition of carrier-based aircrafts' takeoff and landing during Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning's passing through our Air Defense Identification Zone w (July 04, 2017) 
• Ministry of National Defense issued a press release to try to explain that the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning of People's Republic of China had departed from our Air Defense Identification Zone, and continued on its journey to the southwest direct (July 02, 2017)
• ​China's aircraft carrier battle group leaves Taiwan's ADIZ, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 02, 2017)
• Press release of Army HQ to explain the report of Up Media “US-Taiwan military cooperation damaged by the Chinese espionage activity to terminate the upgrading project in Army communication systems" (June 27, 2017)”
• ​Air Force test fires, intercepts surface-to-air missile (June 19, 2017)
• Defense autonomy shows Taiwan's resolve to defend itself: president, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 25, 2017)
• Taiwan drill tests defense capability against air attack by China, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 23, 2017)
• Live-fire drill to simulate repelling Chinese blitzkrieg, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 21, 2017)
• ​China's high-seas military training expected to expand: MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 08, 2017)
• Taiwan military to adopt 'multiple deterrence', China Post (March 03, 2017)
• ​Taiwan keeping close eye on China's military drill: MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 02, 2017)
• Taiwan to deal with Chinese aircraft encroachments 'fearlessly': MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel​ (December 13, 2016)
• Chinese aircraft approach Taiwan airspace as 'warning': MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 12, 2016)
• Chinese aircraft circle near Taiwan again: MND, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 10, 2016)

Defense and Security Policy Reports

National Defense Report

​(2015) (2013) (2011) (2008)
​(2006) (2002) (2000) (1998)
(1996) (1993-1994) (1992)

National Security Report

(2006) (2008 revision)

Quadrennial Defense Review

(2017) (2013) (2009)

National Security Bureau Major Policy Reports

• ROC National Security Policy and Position (Cross-Strait Relations)
  
• ROC National Security Policy and Position (Cross-Strait Future Tasks)
  
• ​ROC National Security Policy and Position (Cross-Strait Security Issues)

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National Security Council

National Security Bureau (NSB)

• ECM upgrading of F-16s begins, Taipei Times (September 04, 2017)
• Tsai holds 1st NSC meeting, unveils South China Sea approach (July 20, 2016)

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Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)

Bureau of Foreign Trade

Statistics

• ROC- China, Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau Trade Statistics (2012-2013)
• ROC- China, Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau Trade Statistics (2009-2010)
• ROC - China, Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau Trade Statistics (2007-2008)
• ROC - China, Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau Trade Statistics (2006-2007)
• ROC - China, Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau Trade Statistics (2004-2005)

Reports and Agreements

• Taiwan's Policy Agenda for Joining the TPP (2015)
  
• Cross-Straits Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (2014)

Investment Commission

• ​FDI Statistics Summary Analyses (includes inward investment from mainland China)

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Ministry of Justice (MoJ)

• Taiwan urges resumption of cross-strait crime-fighting cooperation (March 13, 2017)

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The PRC and the Use of Force

• Ma Mentioned Missiles to Xi (November 11, 2015)
• Chinese missiles remain threat to Taiwan: ministry (2015)
• MND: China aiming 200 more missiles at Taiwan (2012)
• Mainland China's Military Development and Taiwan's Countermeasures (2011)
• Office of the President welcomes mainland Chinese leader Wen Jiabao's statement that missiles aimed at Taiwan will eventually be withdrawn (2010)
• “One Law, Two Communiqués”: The Shackle Enchaining the Destiny of the Taiwanese People (2008)
• Chen Ming-tong warns that the Chinese authorities should face up to the results of the two referendums on joining and returning to the United Nations with a calm and ordinary attitude and not take reckless action! (2008)
• Address by MAC Chairman Chen Ming-tong at the 2008 New Year's Press Conference (2008)

For additional information, see "Use of Force".

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Additional Speeches and Statements

• ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan security dialogue held in Taipei, ​Taiwan Today (December 14, 2016)
• Taiwan seeking to enhance defense capabilities, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 14, 2016)
• Taiwan wants good relations with U.S., stable cross-strait ties, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 13, 2016)​
• ​Taiwan not to become a 'chip' in geopolitical game: officials, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 12, 2016)​
• Siew suggests Beijing deal with challenges in pragmatic manner, Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 24, 2016)
• Lyushun Shen on Taiwan’s role in the world and the Asia-Pacific, and its relationships with China and the U.S., The Diplomat (2015)
• Chu: Cross-strait peace on the line, The Washington Times (2015)​
• Culture Minister Lung Ying-tai:Cultural Exchanges Key to Cross-Strait Peace (2013)
• ROC Leader's Representative Vincent Siew Urges at "Siew-Xi Meeting" for Two Sides to Strengthen Mutual Trust and Create a Sustainable and People-Centered Vision for Cross-Strait Relations (2013)
• Remarks by Chair Su Tseng-chang: China’s Rise and National Security Strategy in the Asia Pacific Region (2012)
• Examples of China's Suppression of Taiwan in the International Arena over Recent Year (2007)
• ​​MAC Chairman Statement on Cross-Strait Issue (2005)
• Joint Statement of President Chen and Chairman Soong (2005)
• ​Taiwan's Multi-Party National Development Conference (1996)

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International Organizations and Institutions

• Taiwan's Multi-Party National Development Conference (1996)

United Nations (UN)​

• Taiwan barred from U.N.-affiliated meeting on rare diseases (November 12, 2016)
• Taiwan will not seek U.N. membership: foreign minister (August 18, 2016)
• ​ROC allies urge expanded UN role for Taiwan (2015)
• Seeking Meaningful Participation in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (2015)
• Seeking Observer Status the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (2014)
• Chen Ming-tong warns that the Chinese authorities should face up to the results of the two referendums on joining and returning to the United Nations with a calm and ordinary attitude and not take reckless action! (2008)
• UN Bid: Determined and Pragmatic (2008)
• Associated Press Interview with President Chen Shui-bian (2008)
• Chen Ming-tong warns that the Chinese authorities should face up to the results of the two referendums on joining and returning to the United Nations with a calm and ordinary attitude and not take reckless action!​ (2008)
• MAC: The United States should respect and understand that the Taiwanese people support the UN referendum (2007)
• The UN Bid Goes On​ (2007)
• Taipei to launch United Nations bid at 61st session of General Assembly (2006)
• ​Minister of Foreign Affairs Fredrick Chien: Setting Priorities (1995)
• Foreign Minister Frederic Chien: In Search of Fairness (1995)
• ​​Taiwan's Bid to Gain Parallel Representation at the U.N.(1993)
• National Security Archives Transcript 21: Taiwan Should Not Be Expelled From The UN (1971)
• Resolution on the Representation of China in the United Nations (1970)
• Recognition by the United Nations of the Representation of a Member State (1950)

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• ​MAC Issues Solemn Statement: Mainland China's Political Interference Prevents Taiwan from Participating in this Year's ICAO Assembly, Government Expresses Strong Dissatisfaction and Regret (September 2016)
• ICAO Issue -- Taiwan Seeks Safety, China Plays Politics (August 2016)
• ​S. 579 Observer status for Taiwan at International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (March 2013)
• U.S. State Department: Taiwan's Participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (September 2013) 
• MOFA: Taiwan’s quest for meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (April 2011)
• Taiwan’s quest for meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (August 2010)

International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)

• Taiwan barred from Interpol assembly (November 05, 2016)
• Taiwan Interpol Observer Bid Bill Passes US Senate (2016)

​International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• S. Con Res. 30 Concurrent Resolution on Taiwan and IMF (1998)
• Membership for Taiwan in IMF (1980)

United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCC)

• Taiwan's Position on Participation (2015)
  
• ​Taiwan's Efforts to Join UNFCC (2015)

World Health Assembly (WHA)

• Taiwan delegation holds fruitful bilateral talks on sidelines of WHA, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 25, 2017)
• ‘Taiwan is not a province’ government tells Beijing, Taipei Times (May 23, 2017)
• Vice President Chen states Taiwan’s case for WHA attendance, Taiwan Today (May 15, 2017)
• ​ROC allies submit proposals for Taiwan to attend WHA, Taiwan Today (May 15, 2017)
• Presidential Office, MOFA state deep regret, displeasure over WHO remarks, Taiwan Today (May 12, 2017)
• MOFA expresses regret at lack of WHA invite, Taiwan Today (May 09, 2017)
• No 1992 consensus, no basis for Taiwan to attend WHA: China, Taiwan Today (May 08, 2017)
• Taiwan to take action to materialize attendance at WHA, Taiwan News (May 01, 2017)
• U.S. welcomes Taiwan’s ongoing WHA participation, Taiwan Today  (April 26, 2017)
• Taiwan urges goodwill from Beijing on WHA attendance, Focus Taiwan News Channel (March 09, 2017)
• Taiwan contributes to global health security at WHA, Taiwan Today (May 24, 2016)
• ​WHA Invitation (Full Text) (May 06, 2016)
• President Ma Holds Press Conference and Delivers Statement on Invitation to Taiwan by World Health Assembly, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Republic of China (Taiwan) (April 30, 2009)​

World Trade Organization (WTO)

• President Chen's New Year Message ( excerpt : cross-strait relations) (2002) ​
  
• WTO successfully concludes negotiations on entry of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (2001)

U.S. Congressional Support for Taiwan's International Participation

• S. Con.Res.38 - A concurrent resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relation Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations (2016)
• S.2426 - A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes (2016)
• H. Con. Res. 88 - Reaffirms the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as the cornerstone of United States–Taiwan relations (2015) 
• Public Law 113-17 Grants Observer Status to Taiwan at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (2013)
• ​S. Con Res 17 - concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (2011)
• ​H.Con.Res 316 - Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership in the United Nations (2010)
• ​S.2092 - addresses Taiwan's participation in the WHO (became Public Law No: 108-235) (2003)
• H.R. 441 - endorses observer status for Taiwan in WHA and to amend Public Law 107-10 (2003)

For additional information, see "US".

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Regional Organizations

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

• MOF commits to Taiwan’s AIIB bid (2016)
  
• Ma: Taiwan will join China-led AIIB under 'Chinese Taipei' name or not at all (2015)
  
• MAC says sovereignty key to AIIB bid (2015)

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

• Tsai praises Soong, Taiwan’s APEC delegation (November 24, 2016)
• President Tsai appoints James Soong as her envoy at 2016 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (October 05, 2016)

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

• Taiwan holds dialogue on establishing regular exchanges with ASEAN (November 16, 2016)

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

CPTPP is the Revised TPP

• Premier Lai calls on Cabinet to start preparing for CPTPP bid, Taiwan News (November 16, 2017)

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

 TPP is now the CPTPP

• ​Taiwan reaffirms desire to join TPP, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 24, 2017)
• Support Taiwan Joining the TPP, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan (December 10, 2015)
• Economic Minister: Taiwan puts trade pact with China over TPP, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 26, 2015)
• ROC reaffirms bid for second-round TPP negotiations, Taiwan Today (November 19, 2015)
• Cabinet boosts efforts to prepare for TPP bid, Taiwan Today (October 28, 2015)
• Executive Yuan: Taiwan determined to join TPP, Executive Yuan the Republic of China (ROC)(Taiwan) (October 27, 2015)​
• Administration aims to complete TPP preparations by July, Executive Yuan Republic of China (ROC (Taiwan)​ (January 03, 2014)
• ROC Leader's Representative Vincent Siew Urges at "Siew-Xi Meeting" for Two Sides to Strengthen Mutual Trust and Create a Sustainable and People-Centered Vision for Cross-Strait Relations, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) (October 06, 2013)

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

• ROC Leader's Representative Vincent Siew Urges at "Siew-Xi Meeting" for Two Sides to Strengthen Mutual Trust and Create a Sustainable and People-Centered Vision for Cross-Strait Relations (2013)

The North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)

• ROC officially becomes member of the newly established North Pacific Fisheries Commission (2015)

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ROC (Taiwan)-U.S. Ties

• Taiwan received prior briefing on U.S. national security strategy, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 19, 2017)
• AIT chairman clarifies remarks about Taiwan's new law, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 15  2017)
  
• VP Chen touts security cooperation at Taiwan-US-Japan dialogue, Taiwan Today (December 14, 2017)
  
• Tsai lauds US ties while receiving AIT Chairman James Moriarty, Taiwan Today (December 12, 2017)
• ​Trump says U.S. won't end arms sales to Taiwan: report, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 13, 2017)
• US lawmakers introduce Taiwan Security Act, Taipei Times (November 10, 2017)
• VP Chen meets East-West Center journalism fellows, lauds Taiwan-US ties, Taiwan Today (November 08, 2017)
• Officials celebrate Taiwan’s inclusion in US’ Global Entry, Taipei Times (November 02,, 2017)
• Ministry welcomes Taiwan-friendly US defense official, Taipei Times (October 29, 2017)​
• Taiwan removed from US Treasury’s Monitoring List, Taiwan Today (October 19, 2017)
• ​Taiwan, U.S. sign MOU on defense affairs, Focus Taiwan News Channel (October 18, 2017)​​
• ​Taiwan Travel Act clears House Foreign Affairs Committee, Focus Taiwan News Channel (October 13, 2017)
• Taiwan must do its part to step up defenses: AIT chairman, Focus Taiwan News Channel (October 13, 2017)
• US warfare center detects Formosat-5, Taipei Times (August 29, 2017)
• President touts Taiwan's efforts to maintain regional stability, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 25, 2017)
• U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 25-26, 2017, American Institute in Taiwan (n.d.)
• President Tsai meets Taiwan-US relations forum participants, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC) (August 18, 2017)
• Taiwan to submit letter of request to US for fighters​, Taipei Times (August 17, 2017)
• President Tsai meets with former U.S. Vice President Cheney, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 07, 2017)
• Taiwanese lawmakers visit U.S. military base in Hawaii, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 04, 2017)
• U.S. congressman introduces bill to help Taiwan participate in WHO, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 22, 2017)
• Tsai: Arms sales show U.S. support for Taiwan's defense autonomy, Focus Taiwan News Channel (July 11, 2017)
• President Tsai meets delegation led by former US Chief of Naval Operations Jonathan W. Greenert, Office of the President Republic of China (ROC)  (July 11, 2017)
• ​U.S. Senate committee backs Taiwan port calls by U.S. Navy, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 28, 2017)
• President Tsai thanks U.S. officials for support, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 16, 2017)
• U.S. intends to fulfill commitments to Taiwan: U.S. Official. Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 15, 2017)
• ​Tsai eyes expanded Taiwan-US strategic collaboration, Taiwan Today (June 09, 2017)​
• Remarks by Secretary Mattis at Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Department of Defense (June 03, 2017)
• President: Arms sales benefit Taiwan, U.S., allies, Focus Taiwan News Channel (May 30, 2017)
• Tsai reaffirms robust Taiwan-US ties in meet with RNC co-chair, Taiwan Today (May 24, 2017)
• ​Chairman Royce: Taiwan’s Exclusion from World Health Assembly Hurts Global Health, ​Foreign Affairs Committee (May 22, 2017)
• US-built Perry-class frigates arrive in Kaohsiung, Taiwan Today (May 13, 2017)
• Taiwan, U.S. should maintain close communication: Presidential Office, Focus Taiwan News Channel (April 28, 2017)
• Trump Administration will not change Taiwan policy: U.S. official, Focus Taiwan News Channel (April 22, 2017)
• ​U.S. and mainland China heads of state speak by phone. Presidential Office: Taiwan in close communication with U.S., will continue to strengthen ties (February 10, 2017)
• Tsai welcomes largest US Senate delegation in 10 years, Taiwan Today (June 06, 2016)​
• ​Ma lauds substantive Taipei-Washington ties, Taiwan Today (October 14, 2015)​​​
• Taiwan: A Vital Partner in East Asia, Susan Thorton, Deputy Assistant Secretary State Department, Remarks at the Brookings Institution (May 21, 2015)​
• Evaluating U.S. Policy on Taiwan on the 35th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (2014)
• The Promise of the Taiwan Relations Act (2014)
• Trends in the U.S.-Taiwan Relationship (2013)
• Taiwan's Participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (2013)
• Press Statement: Taiwan Presidential Election (2012)
• Background Briefing on the Subject of Taiwan (2011)
• ​Message from President Reagan to Taiwan President (1982)
• Public Law 96-8 Taiwan Relations Act (1979)
• United States - Chinese Joint Statement, Taiwan Documents Project (TDP) (December 01, 1954)
• Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of China, The Avalon Project Yale University (December 02, 1954)

For additional information, see "US" for additional information.

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ROC (Taiwan)-Japan Ties

• ​​Taiwan, Japan sign marine emergency and rescue operations MOU, Executive Yuan (December 21, 2017)
• Taiwan, Japan sign marine emergency and rescue operations MOU (December 20, 2017)
• December 19, 2017  Taiwan, Japan maritime affairs dialogue kicks off in Taipei (December 19, 2017)​
  
• VP Chen touts security cooperation at Taiwan-US-Japan dialogue, Taiwan Today (December 14, 2017)
• Taiwan asks Japan for support in seeking membership of CPTPP, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 11, 2017)
• Fishermen protest Japanese proposal to change Diaoyutai's name, Focus Taiwan News Channel (December 01, 2017)
• Japanese cultural center opens in Taipei, Focus Taiwan News Channel (November 27, 2017)
• Taiwan, Japan sign agreements on customs enforcement, cultural exchanges, Taiwan News (November 23, 2017)
• Former Japan defense chief Tokuichiro Tamazawa counsels patience on Taiwan independence, The Japan Times (October 13, 2017)
• Taiwan expands travel privileges for Japanese visitors, Focus Taiwan News Channel (August 15, 2017)
• Japan welcomes Taiwan and other countries to join TPP, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 26, 2017)
• Frank Hsieh meets with Japanese diplomats in Tokyo, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 23, 2017)
• Japanese officials visit Taiwan's representative to forge closer ties, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 22, 2017)
• Taiwan-Japan relations expected to continue to grow: official, Focus Taiwan News Channel (June 06, 2017)
• Taiwan to rename agency handling ties with Japan: Foreign Ministry, Focus Taiwan News Channel (April 19, 2017)
• Japanese deputy minister visits Taiwan, Taiwan News (March 25, 2017)
• Japan key nation in Taiwan’s diplomatic agenda: Tsai, Taiwan News (March 20, 2017)
• Taiwan-Japan commission meets in Tokyo, Taipei Times (March 02, 2017)
• Renaming of Japan office underscores strength of Taipei-Tokyo ties, Taiwan Today (January 04, 2017)
• Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen visits the Cabinet Office in Tokyo, Taipei Times (October 09, 2015)​
• President Ma's remarks at ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan Trilateral Security Dialogue, Mainland Affairs Council Republic of China (Taiwan) (August 28, 2015)
• Ma praises ROC-US-Japan relations, Taiwan Today (August 25, 2015)
• Lee met with Shinzo Abe: TV Tokyo, Taipei Times (July 24, 2015)
• ​Japan Moves to Allow Military Combat for First Time in 70 Years, The New York Times (July 16, 2015)
• Two-year old Taiwan-Japan Fisheries Agreement reaps great reward, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ROC Taiwan (April 11, 2015)​
• President Ma attends celebration marking 70th anniversary of ROC victory in War of Resistance Against Japan and Taiwan's retrocession (October 25, 2015)
• Republic of China (Taiwan) signs fisheries agreement with Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) (April 15, 2013)
• Recent Japan-Taiwan Relations and the Taiwan Situation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan (July 2013)
• Ma Kyoto Speech (November 21, 2007)
• Chen Washington Post Interview, The Washington Post (March 13, 2006)
• Treaty of Peace with Japan, Taiwan Documents Project (TDP) (Signed 1951; Entry into Force 1952)

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