Joseph Wu

Joseph Wu

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Joseph Wu is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, known for his strong stance on Taiwan's independence and efforts to strengthen Taiwan's international ties. He has been actively involved in diplomacy to counter China's claims over Taiwan and has recently gained media attention due to his designation on a Chinese sanctions list aimed at Taiwanese leaders opposing Beijing's influence.

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Joseph Wu described the process of Chinese vessels harassing commercial ships in Taiwan’s EEZ to fabricate a facade of PRC jurisdiction.

If Beijing radios, say you are busy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-20
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National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu detailed the 100 Chinese ships operating in the First Island Chain in a social media post.

Taiwan, China coast guards argue in South China Sea
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-27
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Joseph Wu is the National Security Council Secretary-General of Taiwan.

Taiwan-Germany ties not subject to PRC: lawmaker
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-27
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National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu was part of the national security team collaborating on economic strategies.

Lai forms economic ‘steering group’ after signing of US trade deal
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu wrote on X that the successful tests were a major step forward for Taiwan's deterrence capabilities.

Sub conducts shallow-water submerged tests
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-31
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Joseph Wu is mentioned as the National Security Council Secretary-General in relation to the Pentagon's National Defense Strategy.

Pentagon document prioritizes homeland security
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-24
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Joseph Wu emphasized that Taiwan would continue to increase defense investment to deter aggression and maintain peace.

Joseph Wu vows defense investment
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-24
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Tugendhat is to meet with NSC Secretary-General Joseph 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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Study author Joseph Wu, MD, PhD, is the director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute.

Stanford study reveals why COVID vaccines cause rare heart inflammation
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-18
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Then-minister of foreign affairs Joseph Wu met with US representatives at the AIT’s headquarters.

Foreign minister seen near AIT’s US headquarters
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-13
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Joseph Wu is the National Security Council Secretary-General leading delegations to Washington.

US-based Taiwan advocacy pays off
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-04
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The 74 'separatists' include National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu.

Taiwan to protect ‘separatists’: official
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-27
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Joseph Wu posted on social media about lifting the remaining ban on food imports from Japan.

EDITORIAL: Japan-China spat divides Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-23
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National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu criticized Beijing, saying China 'continues to engage in humiliating rhetoric and military intimidation toward Japan.'

Taipei slams Beijing for Yellow Sea live-fire drill
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-15
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National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu speaks at a conference in Taipei organized by the Mainland Affairs Council yesterday.

Beijing wants new global order, Wu and Mattis warn
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-21
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Joseph Wu, head of Taiwan's National Security Council, noted that China's ruling Communist Party was holding a key meeting of senior officials.

China more interested in expansion than solving economic problems, official says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-21
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Xi Jinping
William Lai
William Lai

Joseph Wu was mentioned as the former minister of foreign affairs during the time Taiwan lost diplomatic allies.

Official defends foreign ministry budget requests
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-12
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He was accompanied by National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu.

Taiwan to fortify defense industry: Lai
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-09
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Joseph Wu accompanied President William Lai during the meeting with guests.

Lai reiterates aim for 5% GDP defense spending
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-09
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Joseph Wu is the national security chief and was previously the Foreign Minister during the time of the espionage.

Taiwan convicts ex-presidential aide of spying for China
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-26
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Joseph Wu was mentioned as the former minister of foreign affairs whose conversations were targeted.

Four former DPP aides sentenced for espionage
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-25
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Joseph Wu was the former premier whose assistant provided classified information to Huang Chu-jung.

Taivane dėl šnipinėjimo Kinijai nuteisti 4 buvę valdžios pareigūnai
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-09-25
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Joseph Wu was the then-minister of foreign affairs whose conversations were leaked.

Court sentences former DPP staffers for spying
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-25
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Joseph Wu called Kirk’s killing a 'terrible tragedy.'

Hsiao, Lin express condolences over Charlie Kirk killing
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-14
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Joseph Wu is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan who stated that Chinese military exercises simulate an attack on Taipei.

Parade Pelebur Hikayat Keunggulan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-06
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Joseph Wu is the National Security Council Secretary-General who was present at the meeting.

Lai reiterates defense commitment at IPAC meeting
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-27
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National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu is mentioned in the context of advising President William Lai.

Invite ‘will-bes,’ not has-beens - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-12
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Joseph Wu is the National Security Council Secretary-General whose resignation was called for in the TPP initiative.

Legislators set to debate TPP four-point initiative
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-30
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Joseph Wu is the National Security Council Secretary-General facing a motion for resignation due to espionage allegations linked to a former government official.

Motion demanding resignation of Joseph Wu advanced
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-04
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National Security Council Secretary General Joseph Wu declared ownership of three parcels of land and three buildings located in Taipei and Changhua County.

William Lai’s bank deposits increase in latest assets declaration
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-01
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