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“The UK believes that the people of Taiwan have a valuable contribution to make on issues of global concern. We therefore support Taiwanese meaningful participation in international organisations, as a member where statehood is not a prerequisite, and as an observer or guest where it is.”
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IN WESTMINSTER

Kate Osamor | Written Questions : 23rd December 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to establish a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Taiwan.

Kate Osamor | Written Questions : 23rd December 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to negotiate a reciprocal social security agreement with Taiwan.

Alison Taylor | Written Questions : 19th December 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support Taiwan's security.

Blair McDougall | Written Questions : 19th December 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the statement by the Chinese Embassy to the UK entitled Embassy Spokesperson on a Taiwan-related motion concocted by a handful of British MPs, published on 29 November 2024, what the Government's policy is on whether Taiwan is a province of China.

Blair McDougall | Written Questions : 19th December 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of recent incursions by the Coastguard of the People's Republic of China into the restricted waters of the Kinmen islands.

Sir Iain Duncan Smith | Written Questions : 19th December 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the 1972 Communique on the Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on an Exchange of Ambassadors, whether the Communique’s position that Taiwan is a province of the People's Republic of China remains the position of the Government.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 12th December 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to deepen their engagement with Taiwan, including through seeking full partner status at the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, and whether they intend to support Taiwan’s participation in future sessions of the AI Safety Summit.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 12th December 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to counter China’s attempts to use United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 2758 to justify Taiwan’s exclusion from the UN, and whether they have considered hosting side meetings with Taiwanese representatives at UN conventions where Taiwan is denied participation, including the recent 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow.

Wendy Morton | Written Questions : 11th December 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to facilitate an inward visit to the UK from former President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 3rd December 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure continued support for military and dual-use technology exports to Taiwan, including through the maintenance of existing export licences.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 3rd December 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support Taiwan’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and to encourage other member states to endorse its bid; and whether they are seeking to expedite Taiwan’s CPTPP application and to ensure that it is considered independently of, or prior to, the application of China.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 3rd December 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support UK firms participating in renewable energy projects in Taiwan to enhance energy resilience in that country.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 2nd December 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to increase the number and frequency of 'freedom of navigation' operations through contested areas in the East and South China Seas, including the Taiwan Strait.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 28th November 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to establishing a cybersecurity dialogue with Taiwan similar to the UK–Singapore Cyber Dialogue; and whether they intend to support Taiwanese participation in the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, to address shared cybersecurity challenges.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 28th November 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization to promote participation by Taiwanese companies and other stakeholders, in response to China’s increased military activities in the Taiwan Strait.

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 28th November 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recommendations set out in the report Mapping out the UK's response to grey zone escalations against Taiwan, published by the China Strategic Risks Institute in May.

Taiwan: International Status | Commons Debate : 28th November 2024

That this House, recalling that United Nations Resolution 2758 of 25 October 1971, which established the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the only legitimate representative of China to the United Nations (UN), does not mention Taiwan, notes that UN Resolution 2758 does not address the political status of Taiwan or establish PRC sovereignty over Taiwan and is silent both on the status of Taiwan in the UN and on...Click to read ...

Lord Alton of Liverpool | Written Questions : 27th September 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role of Chinese military-linked companies linked to escalated military activities in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea; and whether they plan to restrict UK investments in such companies and, if so, what criteria would be used to designate them.

Mr Connor Rand | Written Questions : 27th November 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK-Singapore cyber dialogue held in London on 13 June 2023; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of his Department holding similar discussions with counterparts in Taiwan.

Mr Connor Rand | Written Questions : 27th November 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the recommendations of the China Strategic Risks Institute's report entitled Mapping out the UK's response to grey zone escalations against Taiwan, published in May 2024.

TPC ADVOCACY

The UK’s misplaced China focus

The UK needs to orient it's strategy around the risks of exposure to China, not seek solutions in closer ties. Published 23rd January 2025.

UK needs to chart new course on Taiwan ties

Now is the time for the UK to deepen ties with Taiwan, the two nations have much in common. Published 16th August 2024.

Lessons to take from Tsai Ing-wen

The best assurance for Taiwan, which should be centered in discussion as a basic act of respect, is deterrence which speaks plainly and consistently. Published 23rd March 2024.

Does Lai Ching-te Need a Large Majority?

Domino Theory asked for our assessment of the upcoming elections. Published 5th November 2023.

David Spencer: Sunak must get serious on Taiwan

Response to US President Joe Biden’s statement about defending Taiwan militarily in event of attack on Taiwan Published Monday the 23rd of May, 2022

Interview with Domino Theory Magazine

Our CEO writes on the planned visit of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Published Friday the 29th of July, 2022

Interview with Taiwan Today

Our CEO writes on the planned visit of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Published Friday the 29th of July, 2022

Editorial: Respect, protect self-determination

Response to US President Joe Biden’s statement about defending Taiwan militarily in event of attack on Taiwan Published Monday the 23rd of May, 2022

Times Article: Greg Hands’ trip to Taiwan provokes the ire of Beijing

Response to US President Joe Biden’s statement about defending Taiwan militarily in event of attack on Taiwan Published Monday the 23rd of May, 2022

Open Letter from the Taiwan Policy Centre to the Prime Minister, 27th of October 2022

Our CEO writes on the planned visit of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Published Friday the 29th of July, 2022

Interview with Ankasam Media

Our CEO writes on the planned visit of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Published Friday the 29th of July, 2022

Eight questions for the leadership contenders on the future of Taiwan

Our CEO writes on the planned visit of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Published Friday the 29th of July, 2022

Why Nancy Pelosi should visit Taiwan – just not now

Our CEO writes on the planned visit of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Published Friday the 29th of July, 2022

Open Letter from Taiwan Policy Centre to Rt. Hon Elizabeth Truss MP

Our letter to the leadership contender #TaiwanMatters

Open Letter from Taiwan Policy Centre to Rt. Hon Rishi Sunak MP

Our letter to the leadership contender. #TaiwanMatters

Times letters: vowing to defend Taiwan from Chinese attack

Response to US President Joe Biden’s statement about defending Taiwan militarily in event of attack on Taiwan Published Monday the 23rd of May, 2022

Truss must defy Foreign Office orthodoxy and offer concrete support to Taiwan

Response to US President Joe Biden’s statement about defending Taiwan militarily in event of attack on Taiwan Published Monday the 23rd of May, 2022

Radio Taiwan International interview with Natalie Tso: Greater UK support for Taiwan

Response to US President Joe Biden’s statement about defending Taiwan militarily in event of attack on Taiwan Published Monday the 23rd of May, 2022

Editorial: Time for Taiwan’s global inclusion

Response to US President Joe Biden’s statement about defending Taiwan militarily in event of attack on Taiwan Published Monday the 23rd of May, 2022

TAIWAN - UK RELATIONS NEWS

Taiwan News: Channel 4 Interview with Vanessa Hope, Director of Invisible Nation

Invisible Nation: inside Taiwan’s fight for autonomy - A new documentary explores the fraught history between China and Taiwan and the territory’s fight for autonomy.

Taiwan News: MOFA thanks UK House of Commons for support of Taiwan

A motion passed by the U.K. House of Commons affirming that U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan is deeply appreciated by the...Click to read ...

Taiwan News: Taiwan, UK host energy dialogue, renewable energy conference

The sixth bilateral energy dialogue and 19th renewable energy conference between Taiwan and the U.K. were held Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 in Taipei City,...Click to read ...

Taiwan News: Taiwan congratulates new UK PM

The government and people of Taiwan extended their warmest congratulations July 5 to Keir Starmer, who was appointed by King Charles III as the U.K.’s...Click to read ...

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NEWLY RELEASED! UK House of Commons

Taiwan: History, politics and UK relations research paper.

2024 Presidential Election results

Lai Ching-te (DPP):   40.05 % *Winner
Hou Yu-ih (KMT):     33.49 %
Ko Wen-je (TPP):       26.46 %

Vote held 08:00~1600, Saturday January 13th, 2024.
Results announced at 21:00.

2024 Legislature Election results

KMT:    52 seats (+14 from 2020)
DPP:     51 seats (-10)
TPP:       8 seats (+3)
IND:       2 seats (-3)

Registered voters: 19,548,531
Turnout: 71.86%
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NEWLY RELEASED! UK House of Commons

Taiwan: History, politics and UK relations research paper.

2024 Presidential Election results

Lai Ching-te (DPP):   40.05 % *Winner
Hou Yu-ih (KMT):     33.49 %
Ko Wen-je (TPP):       26.46 %

Vote held 08:00~1600, Saturday January 13th, 2024.
Results announced at 21:00.

2024 Legislature Election results

KMT:    52 seats (+14 from 2020)
DPP:     51 seats (-10)
TPP:       8 seats (+3)
IND:       2 seats (-3)

Registered voters: 19,548,531
Turnout: 71.86%

Vote held 08:00~1600, Saturday January 13th, 2024.
Results announced at 21:00.

Click cover to read!

NEWLY RELEASED! UK House of Commons

Taiwan: History, politics and UK relations research paper.

2024 Presidential Election results

Lai Ching-te (DPP):   40.05 % *Winner
Hou Yu-ih (KMT):     33.49 %
Ko Wen-je (TPP):       26.46 %

Vote held 08:00~1600, Saturday January 13th, 2024.
Results announced at 21:00.

2024 Legislature Election results

KMT:    52 seats (+14 from 2020)
DPP:     51 seats (-10)
TPP:       8 seats (+3)
IND:       2 seats (-3)

Registered voters: 19,548,531
Turnout: 71.86%

Vote held 08:00~1600, Saturday January 13th, 2024.
Results announced at 21:00.

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High Speed Rail

Taiwan has its own high speed railway with 12 stops over 220 miles. A journey from Taipei in the north to Kaohsiung in the south (similar to London-Lancaster) takes 90 minutes and only costs £38.

Democracy

In the 20th century Taiwanese struggled to establish democracy. After 42 years of martial law ended in 1991, Taiwanese won the right to govern themselves and elect their own President and legislators.

Cuisine

Taiwan is known across Asia as the country that has the greatest variety of food and cuisine. Other nations have their own tasty specialities, as does Taiwan, but nowhere else offers them all in one place.

Sovereignty

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