Michael Lin
Michael Lin is a political commentator who provides insights and analysis on issues related to Taiwan's sovereignty and its relationship with China. Recently, he discussed the implications of a resolution proposed by U.S. Republican representatives that calls for a reassessment of the 'one China' policy, highlighting the growing international support for Taiwan's independence and its democratic values.
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Michael Lin is a retired diplomat formerly posted in the US.
The US’ overwhelming strength - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2026-03-03
Michael Lin is a retired diplomat who reflects the realist perspective in the commentary on Taiwan's national security.
EDITORIAL: Buffeted by the geopolitical stormTaiwan· 2026-03-03
Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Director Michael Lin said Taiwan would join the annual summit from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4.
Taiwan to join PIF after absence last year: MOFATaiwan· 2026-02-24
Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Director-General Michael Lin warned against abusing Taiwan’s visa-free status for illegal activities abroad.
MOFA warns Taiwanese travelers not to abuse visa-free statusTaiwan· 2026-02-24Michael Lin is a retired diplomat formerly posted in the US.
Taiwan-US ties grow under TrumpTaiwan· 2026-01-30
Michael Lin is a retired diplomat formerly posted in the US.
Opposition must work for TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-14
Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Director Michael Lin said Taiwan has pledged US$3 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility.
Taiwan pledges US$3m to Pacific programTaiwan· 2025-09-16
Michael Lin, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, announced the travel alert for Nepal.
Nepal travel alert raised to ‘orange’Taiwan· 2025-09-16
Michael Lin, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, announced Taiwan's donation to the Pacific Resilience Facility.
Taiwan pledges US$3m to Pacific Resilience FacilityTaiwan· 2025-09-16
Michael Lin is a retired diplomat, formerly posted in the US.
Messaging key to successful recallTaiwan· 2025-07-01Michael Lin is a retired diplomat, formerly posted in the US.
Four main reasons for the recall of lawmakersTaiwan· 2025-06-23
Michael Lin is a political commentator.
Opposing the ‘one China’ policyTaiwan· 2025-02-16
