Taiwan marks 115th National Day with global diplomatic engagements

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Taiwan’s 115th National Day celebrations have prompted various international diplomatic engagements and domestic festivities.

In the United States, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office hosted a reception in Washington, D.C., where representative Alexander Yui affirmed that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains consistent despite geopolitical pressures. The event highlighted the strength of the democratic partnership and technological cooperation between the two nations.

In the Caribbean, St. Kitts and Nevis marked 43 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Acting Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley described Taiwan as an ‘indispensable ally,’ noting its contributions to education and community development.

In the Pacific, Taiwan’s Trade Representative to Fiji, David Wu, emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to regional resilience through expertise in healthcare, agriculture, and digital transformation. Former Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry also noted the importance of knowledge and technology transfer in the bilateral relationship.

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Alexander Yui · Chinese General Assembly of Ontario · Chinese General Association of Ontario · Fiji · Han Kuo-yu · Lai Ching-te · Li Kuo-che · Ma Yu-hsing · Republic of China · Republic of China Citizens Alliance · St. Kitts and Nevis · Tai Chih-yuan

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Taiwan ranked fourth globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. www.epochtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Lai Ching-te announced plans to implement a monthly growth allowance of 5,000 TWD for children aged 0 to 18 beginning next year. www.epochtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Taiwan's economic growth rate was 14.15% in the first half of the year. www.epochtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Technological cooperation, specifically in semiconductors and AI, is a major pillar of the Taiwan-US relationship. www.ntd.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nearly 4,200 overseas Taiwanese returned to the country to attend the National Day celebrations. www.epochtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The World Taiwan Business Association (WTBA) held its 2026 annual meeting in Taipei on October 1. www.singtaousa.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Lai Ching-te characterized Taiwan as a ‘mountain peak city’ and ‘the salt of the earth’ during his National Day speech. www.epochtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco hosted a National Day celebration in Foster City, California, on October 7. www.ntd.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The relationship between Taiwan and the United States remains strong despite pressure from Beijing. www.visiontimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Taiwan’s Trade Representative to Fiji, David Wu, stated Taiwan would use its economic and technological capabilities to protect its sovereignty. islandsbusiness.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry noted that Taiwan-Fiji cooperation focuses on knowledge transfer and capacity building. islandsbusiness.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Alexander Yui, expressed confidence that Washington’s position toward Taiwan remains unchanged. www.visiontimes.com