Francois Wu

Francois Wu

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Francois Wu is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan. He has been vocal about Taiwan's need for closer security ties with the United States, particularly in the context of increasing military tensions with China. Wu has emphasized the importance of Taiwan strengthening its defense budget and acquiring more American weaponry to deter potential aggression from China. He has also commented on the delicate nature of high-level diplomatic relations between Taiwan and the US, asserting that Taiwan must adapt to US policies, especially regarding semiconductor export controls aimed at China.

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Wu greeted Vystrčil upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Czech Senate president arrives for second Taiwan visit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu told a post Cabinet-meeting news conference in Taipei about the evacuation of Taiwanese citizens from the Middle East.

Over 200 citizens evacuated from Middle East
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-05
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu criticized Iran’s 'indiscriminate' military attacks.

MOFA condemns Iran’s ‘indiscriminate’ attacks
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-03
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Tugendhat is to attend a banquet held by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu.

UK lawmaker in Taiwan to meet with national security agencies
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-19
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Francois Wu is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs who visited Israel this month.

Security cooperation with Israel - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-13
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu had secretly visited Israel in the past few weeks.

EDITORIAL: Xi creating the very thing he fears
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-13
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Francois Wu, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, recently made a secret trip to Israel despite the lack of official diplomatic relations between the two sides.

سفر غیرمعمول و مخفیانه یک مقام ارشد به اسرائیل؛ افشاگری رویترز به نقل از سه منبع آگاه
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2025-12-12
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu secretly visited Israel at a time when Taiwan is looking to the country for defense cooperation.

Deputy foreign minister visited Israel, sources say
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-11
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu made a previously unpublicized visit to Israel recently.

Deputy foreign minister made secret trip to Israel, sources say
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-11
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu commented on Trump's silence regarding Taiwan in US-China negotiations.

EDITORIAL: Xi, Trump: People set Taiwan’s path
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-30
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Francois Wu is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs hosting a banquet for the Danish delegation.

Delegation from Panama arrives - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-25
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu said that Trump's silence on Taiwan was a positive outcome.

‘Reunification’ not an option: premier
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-25
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François Wu is the Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan hosting a banquet for the Danish delegation.

Danish parliamentary group visits Taiwan for second year in a row
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-25
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu said Taiwan already meets the criteria of the Auckland Principles.

China stalling effort to join Pacific trade group
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-24
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu stated that Japan's military strengthening helps maintain security in the Taiwan Strait.

Japan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-24
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu spoke about Taiwan at the Berlin Security Conference.

Francois Wu speaks about Taiwan at Berlin Security Conference
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-20
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu stated that Taiwan has never been so strong and threatened.

Taiwan has never been so strong: Wu
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-09
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Wu is among those meeting the Swedish delegation.

Swedish lawmakers visiting for National Day
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-06
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Francois Wu, Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Saudi Arabia's role as a symbol of tradition and prosperity in the region.

Saudi Arabia celebrates National Day in Taipei
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-23
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu said during the ceremony that the MOU marked 'a milestone' in bilateral semiconductor cooperation.

Taiwan, UK ink MOU on semiconductor talent development
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-13
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Francois Wu stated that the memorandum would strengthen the bilateral partnership.

Taiwan, UK sign memorandum on semiconductor talent cultivation
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-12
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Francois Wu is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs who attended the event.

Lai reiterates defense commitment at IPAC meeting
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-27
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Francois Wu is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs who hosted the delegation at a banquet.

French Polynesian politicians in first visit for 40 years
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-27
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu stated that China is preparing to invade Taiwan.

China preparing to invade Taiwan: deputy foreign minister
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-01
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Francois Wu is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs who hosted a banquet for the visiting delegation.

MOFA thanks Australia, UK for backing stability
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-26
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu was sent to Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi’s inauguration ceremony.

President meets with Somaliland group
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-24
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu speaks in a photograph taken on May 22.

French report highlights China threat
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-16
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Francois Wu is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs who lauded the close ties between Taiwan and France.

France eager to collaborate: envoy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-12
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu is to host the Lithuanian delegation at a banquet.

Minister hails Lithuania relations as delegation visits
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-09
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu said the project has benefited 380,000 residents in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Taiwan, Czechia ink Ukraine deal
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-28
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