Frank Hsieh
Frank Hsieh is a prominent Taiwanese politician and diplomat, who served as Taiwan's representative to Japan from 2016 to 2022. He is known for his efforts to strengthen Taiwan-Japan relations and advocate for Taiwanese identity in Japan. Recently, he garnered attention for his role in facilitating a significant change in Japan's family registry system, allowing Taiwanese individuals married to Japanese citizens to officially register their place of origin as 'Taiwan' instead of 'China.' This change reflects Hsieh's long-standing commitment to promoting Taiwanese interests and identity abroad.
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The Taiwanese point of contact was likely Taiwan-Japan Relations Association chairman Frank Hsieh.
Premier Cho makes surprise visit to Japan for WBC
Taiwan· 2026-03-07
Frank Hsieh is filling the vacancy left by Su Jia-chyuan as the former representative to Japan.
Su Jia-chyuan to take over SEF helm: sourcesTaiwan· 2025-12-19
Frank Hsieh was a DPP presidential candidate who faced Nazi comparisons during the 2008 election campaign.
Notes from Central Taiwan: Is Taiwan’s society really divided?Taiwan· 2025-05-19
Former representative to Japan Frank Hsieh said yesterday that Taiwan’s inclusion in Japan’s family registry system was the result of years of discreet efforts.
Frank Hsieh touts work to change Japanese systemTaiwan· 2025-02-18