Lin Chia-lung

Lin Chia-lung

Taiwan TaiwanpoliticianMaleb. 19616.7Global Dominance: 0.01%

Lin Chia-lung is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, known for his active role in promoting Taiwan's international presence and advocating for cultural diplomacy. Recently, he emphasized the importance of collaboration with allies to showcase Taiwan's culture at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, amidst increasing diplomatic pressure from China.

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Lin Chia-lung is the former Taichung mayor and now foreign minister.

DPP, KMT take top meetings on road to boost local election campaigns
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-06
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung warned about China's gray-zone tactics and hybrid warfare threatening Taiwan.

Military aid should pass: US lawmaker
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-04
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan would continue to stand with Japan and provide assistance.

MOFA to donate NT$5 million for Japan quake relief
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-31
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Lin Chia-lung is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan who will meet with the US delegation.

US representatives visit Taiwan to meet with president and other officials
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-30
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said that Taiwan and Japan have long helped each other in disaster relief efforts.

Japan thanks Lai for quake concern
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-29
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung was praised for visiting the Philippines after taking office.

Taiwan, partners must prepare for blockade: expert
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-28
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung stated that Taiwan is reassessing its economic ties with PNG.

Taiwan suspends LNG from PNG over office closure
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-28
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said that Taiwan was reassessing its economic ties with Papua New Guinea.

Taiwan halts LNG spot purchases from PNG over office closure
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-28
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Lin Chia-lung is Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs who signaled a review of LNG purchases from Papua New Guinea.

Combat Chinese influence in Pacific
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-25
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung presides over the inauguration of the Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office in Taipei.

Latin America trade office opens with expanded coverage
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-25
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Lin Chia-lung is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and fronted the Taiwan Normal Country Promotion Association.

Donovan’s Deep Dives: The factional politics behind the DPP’s apparent unity
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-23
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan has a clear standard operating procedure to assist Taiwanese who encounter threats abroad.

Taiwan responds to China’s coercion abroad
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-22
7.0

Lin Chia-lung reaffirmed Taiwan’s claims in the South China Sea amid tensions between China and the Philippines.

Minister asserts Taiwan’s claims in South China Sea
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-22
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung accused China of using 'elite capture' in South Pacific nations to advance its interests.

China using ‘elite capture’ in PNG: foreign minister
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-22
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Justin Tkatchenko
Justin Tkatchenko

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said today that Taiwan has a clear standard operating procedure to assist Taiwanese encountering threats abroad.

Taiwan has procedure to counter Chinese aggression after New York incident: MOFA
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-22
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung revealed that he had visited Germany last month and toured the Berlin Wall and the Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial.

Foreign minister reveals Germany trip
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-19
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomed and appreciated the statements.

MOFA affirms EU acknowledgement of Chinese dangers
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-18
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung speaks to reporters at the opening ceremony of the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association’s New Taipei City branch yesterday.

Taipei reassesses ties with PNG after office closure
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-18
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanked the European Parliament for continuing to back Taiwan.

European Parliament passes report backing Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-10
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Shieh Jhy Wey
Shieh Jhy Wey

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said that Taiwan welcomed the passage of the policy recommendation.

US, Japan, S Korea reaffirm Taiwan Strait views
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-09
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Lin Chia-lung is the Chancellor of Taiwan who held discussions with the visiting Panamanian delegation.

Tercer grupo de diputados viajó a Taiwán por invitación de ese gobierno
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-07
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung drew parallels between the American Revolution and the first democratic presidential election in Taiwan.

President Lai congratulates US on 250th anniversary
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-04
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William Lai
William Lai

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said the agency’s establishment represented a shift toward more professional and institutionalized foreign aid efforts in Taiwan.

International assistance agency turns 30
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-01
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung emphasized Taiwan’s open trade policy while reaffirming the nation’s ties with Paraguay.

MOFA reaffirms Paraguay ties and trade policy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-01
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said at a ceremony marking the occasion.

Taiwan’s foreign aid agency marks 30th anniversary
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-01
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Raymond Greene
Raymond Greene

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung has concluded a six-day trip to Poland and Italy as head of a trade delegation.

Trade delegation, minister conclude trip to Poland, Italy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-28
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Huang Chin Hsuan
Huang Chin Hsuan

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said that Taiwan offers its friends a broad and powerful range of benefits in trade, culture, tourism and societal resilience.

Taiwan thanks US for warning to governors
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-25
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Lin Chia-lung is the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Taiwan’s expo on tech and AI opens in Warsaw
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-23
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung speaks at the opening ceremony of the Taiwan Expo in Europe in Warsaw.

Taiwan Expo in Europe opens in Warsaw with a focus on tech cooperation
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-23
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said that China is the real 'troublemaker' distorting history and undermining the 'status quo.'

China distorting history, ‘status quo,’ minister says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-29
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