Formosan Association for Public Affairs

Formosan Association for Public Affairs FAPA is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that seeks to build worldwide support for Taiwan. Promote peace and security for Taiwan; and

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Established in 1982 in Los Angeles, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is a world-wide, Washington headquartered, non-profit organization that aims to:

1. Promote international support for the right of the people of Taiwan to establish an independent and democratic country and join the international community;

2. Promote relations and cooperation between Taiwan and the United Sta

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3. Protect the right of self-determination for the people of Taiwan;

4. Advance the rights and interests of Taiwanese communities throughout the world.

COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026 Solidifies Taiwan’s Leading Role in Global AI EcosystemㅤHeld from June 2 to 5, 2026, this year’s CO...
06/08/2026

COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026 Solidifies Taiwan’s Leading Role in Global AI Ecosystem
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Held from June 2 to 5, 2026, this year’s COMPUTEX TAIPEI reached record highs in both scale and international participation, bringing together 1,500 technology companies from 33 countries and occupying 6,000 exhibition booths under the theme “AI Together.”

The unprecedented scale of the event firmly establishes Taiwan’s position as a global center of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, advanced manufacturing, and technology integration, showcasing its profound economic resilience and undisputed role at the frontline of global technology development.
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The Geopolitical Anchor of Global AI Integration

The global AI revolution is heavily dependent on Taiwan’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Addressing the opening ceremony, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te directly linked peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait with the security of the global AI supply chain. He emphasized that maintaining the political “status quo” is Taiwan’s most responsible pledge to global supply chains.

As international technology giants gather to transition AI from cloud computing into real-world deployment –– such as autonomous robotics, automotive platforms, and smart manufacturing –– Taiwan’s cohesive and highly flexible information and communication technology (ICT) supply chain serves as the indispensable foundation for global AI integration.
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Highlights of U.S. Tech Giants

The event featured high-profile keynote addresses and forum presentations by leaders of major U.S. technology companies, including Jensen Huang, Cristiano Amon, Matt Murphy, and Lip-Bu Tan, the CEOs of NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Marvell, and Intel, respectively.

A major highlight came from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, who enthusiastically praised the local ecosystem, describing Taiwan as the “epicenter of the AI revolution.” His remarks highlighted NVIDIA’s massive expansion in Taiwan, noting that the company’s procurement tied to Taiwan’s local ecosystem has grown to roughly US$150 billion annually, and that NVIDIA plans to build its new Taiwan headquarters in Taipei, which is set to be operational by 2030 and employ up to 4,000 people.
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Implications

COMPUTEX 2026 further underscored that Taiwan is not merely a tech manufacturing hub, but the strategic backbone of the global AI supply chain. Despite growing cross-Strait tensions and China’s continued pressure, major U.S. technology firms are aggressively expanding their investments and deepening their partnerships in Taiwan, demonstrating that a stable, sovereign, and democratic Taiwan remains vital to the next stage of AI development.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2026/06/02/2003858362

[2] Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-leader-says-keeping-political-status-quo-is-best-secure-supply-chains-2026-06-02/

[3] COMPUTEX Daily
https://computexdaily.com/2026/06/02/computex-2026-opens-amid-surging-global-demand-for-ai-infrastructure/

[4] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202605260016

[5] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202605270009

[6] Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nvidia-ceo-says-taiwan-is-epicentre-ai-revolution-2026-05-27/
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Photos: CNA

Taiwan Bolsters Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal to Strengthen “Kill Zone” StrategyㅤTaiwan is sharply increasing its anti-ship ...
06/08/2026

Taiwan Bolsters Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal to Strengthen “Kill Zone” Strategy
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Taiwan is sharply increasing its anti-ship missile (ASM) arsenal, with its total stockpile projected to exceed 1,800 ASMs by early 2029, according to a Reuters report. The buildup includes missiles launched from aircraft, ships, and ground-based launchers, reflecting Taiwan’s broader shift toward an asymmetric defense posture against the growing Chinese military threat.

This expanding ASM force is central to Taiwan’s “kill zone” strategy in the Taiwan Strait, where defenders seek to use large numbers of affordable but lethal precision weapons to offset China’s overwhelming firepower advantage. Alongside shorter-range missiles and swarms of surface and aerial drones, these capabilities are intended to make any Chinese invasion or blockade far more costly and difficult to execute.
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Asymmetric Firepower and Reliable Deterrence

According to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense, existing anti-ship missiles are currently deployed around the nation “in a mobile and dispersed manner to preserve combat effectiveness.” ASMs “can establish a powerful maritime strike capability and degrade the enemy’s combat effectiveness,” the defense ministry said.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Grant Newsham noted that anti-ship missiles are a “sensible” investment for Taiwan, emphasizing that long-range precision weapons could threaten or destroy Chinese vessels before they even set out across the Taiwan Strait, or at any point between the Chinese coast and Taiwan’s shores. “Employed properly and with adequate numbers, these missiles are a huge problem for a Chinese invasion force,” Newsham added.

Taiwan is also expected to field more than 1,000 domestically produced Hsiung Feng II and III anti-ship cruise missiles by early 2029, complementing its U.S.-supplied Harpoon missiles. This robust domestic production pipeline underscores Taiwan’s growing defense self-reliance, ensuring a sustainable, independent supply of high-impact deterrence capabilities to safeguard its sovereignty.
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U.S. Support and Arms Deliveries

Taiwan’s ASM supply is tightly linked to its strategic partnership with the United States and U.S. defense contractors, including Boeing, which manufactures the Harpoon missile. Senior Taiwanese officials reported that Taiwan’s military currently possesses 450 Boeing-made Harpoon missiles and is in the process of receiving 400 more land-based variants. Data collected by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute also indicate that the Trump administration approved the sale of an additional 195 air-launched ASMs. However, the deal terms are still being negotiated.

At a March 2026 House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled “Reforming America’s Defense Sales,” Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Director Michael F. Miller testified that under standing policy guidance, Taiwan remains the United States’ top priority for Harpoon ASM deliveries.
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Implications

Taiwan’s missile buildup reflects critical lessons drawn from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where asymmetric deployments of missiles and drones have demonstrated how weaker actors can retain the capacity to fight back and impose significant costs on more powerful adversaries.

By setting up a concentrated “kill zone” in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s objective is to decisively disrupt a Chinese invasion fleet before it reaches Taiwan’s beaches, thereby securing critical time for the United States and other democratic allies to respond and mobilize.

To coordinate this expanded firepower, Taiwan’s military will formally establish the Littoral Combat Command on July 1, 2026. This new command will integrate the nation’s coastal radars, anti-ship missiles, and drones into a single, unified combat force to strengthen its overall defense readiness.
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Sources:

[1] Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/taiwan-beefs-up-anti-ship-missile-arsenal-counter-threat-chinese-invasion-2026-06-04/

[2] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/06/05/2003858583

[3] Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA)
https://fapa.org/2026-0323-u-s-reaffirms-taiwans-arms-delivery-priority-six-assurances-u-s-intervention-raises-chinas-invasion-failure-risk/

[4] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202603180006
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Photos: Boeing; Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense

Proposed US$14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale Still Under Review, Rubio and Trump SayㅤOn June 2 and 3, 2026, during congressio...
06/08/2026

Proposed US$14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale Still Under Review, Rubio and Trump Say
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On June 2 and 3, 2026, during congressional budget hearings on the State Department’s FY 2027 budget request, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that U.S. policy and commitments toward Taiwan remain unchanged and that Washington does not consult Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan. He also clarified that the proposed US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has not been halted, but rather remains under review.

U.S. President Donald Trump later confirmed that his administration is still considering the proposed arms package, while indicating that he still plans to discuss the issue with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
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U.S. Taiwan Policy and Six Assurances Unchanged

During the June 2 Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Rubio stated that there had been “no change” in U.S. policy toward Taiwan and that Washington wants to see the cross-strait status quo preserved.

On June 3, Rubio again faced questions from lawmakers about Taiwan during additional congressional budget hearings, including the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the State Department’s FY 2027 budget request.

Throughout the hearings, Rubio reaffirmed that U.S. arms-sales decisions regarding Taiwan are not negotiated with or subject to consultation with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) — a core principle of the Six Assurances to Taiwan. He emphasized that the PRC’s objections to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are nothing new and do not give Beijing any role in Washington’s decisions.
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Taiwan Arms Package Still Under Review

During the hearings, Rubio clarified that the proposed US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has not been “paused,” stating instead that the package remains under review as it moves through the administration’s internal process.

He explained that the package is significant in scale and carries implications for the U.S. defense industrial base and future production capacity, requiring the administration to balance those factors with other considerations.

Rubio also pointed to the administration’s December 2025 approval of an approximately US$11 billion arms package for Taiwan, describing it as the largest U.S. arms package for Taiwan by dollar value in the history of U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation.
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Trump’s Latest Response

Following Rubio’s testimony, President Trump said on June 5 that Washington is still considering the proposed US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Asked by reporters aboard Air Force One whether he had made a decision on the package, Trump replied, “We’re looking at that.” Trump also indicated that he still planned to speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, saying, “I’ll always talk to him.”

President Lai has previously said that, if given the opportunity to speak with Trump, he would stress that improving Taiwan’s defense capabilities and purchasing U.S. weapons are necessary measures to safeguard Taiwan’s security and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/06/04/2003858530

[2] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202606040005

[3] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/06/07/2003858667

[4] Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/rubio-no-change-us-policy-taiwan-2026-06-02/

[5] Central News Agency (CNA)
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040015.aspx

[6] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202606060005
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Photos: CNA

Bipartisan “Blue Skies for Taiwan Act” Introduced in U.S. House to Bolster Secure U.S.-Taiwan Drone CooperationㅤOn May 2...
06/01/2026

Bipartisan “Blue Skies for Taiwan Act” Introduced in U.S. House to Bolster Secure U.S.-Taiwan Drone Cooperation
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On May 26, 2026, Representative Eugene Vindman (D-VA) introduced the Blue Skies for Taiwan Act (H.R.9042) in the U.S. House, with Representatives Michael Lawler (R-NY) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA) joining as original cosponsors.

The Senate companion (S.4259) was previously introduced on March 26, 2026, by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and John Curtis (R-UT), with Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) joining as a cosponsor.
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Why It Matters

This crucial bipartisan legislation aims to expand U.S.-Taiwan technical, industrial, and supply-chain cooperation on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as Taiwan faces intensifying pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Beijing’s continued dominance of the global UAS supply chain.

By creating a fast-track certification process for trusted Taiwanese drone and component manufacturers, the bill helps build a robust “Blue UAS” ecosystem that is secure, resilient, and independent of China-linked technology and components. This initiative directly enhances American national security while bolstering Taiwan’s defense readiness and resilience.
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Strategic Implications

This legislation marks a significant evolution in U.S.-Taiwan relations by moving beyond traditional, one-way arms sales toward a more reciprocal defense-industrial partnership. By integrating Taiwan into the Pentagon’s Blue UAS framework, the United States is recognizing Taiwan’s technological and manufacturing strengths as indispensable assets for addressing critical gaps in allied drone production.

At a time when Taiwan’s domestic drone industry is rapidly expanding yet faces complex uncertainties in its own domestic defense funding, this legislation sends a powerful strategic signal. It establishes that the United States has a clear, vested interest in helping Taiwan scale secure, PRC-free drone production as part of a broader Indo-Pacific deterrence architecture.

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Sources:

[1] H.R.9042 / S.4259 (Blue Skies for Taiwan Act)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9042
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4259

[2] Office of Sen. Jeff Merkley
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/merkley-cruz-kim-curtis-launch-bipartisan-effort-to-expand-taiwans-drone-production-support-u-s-national-security/

[3] Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA)
https://fapa.org/2026-0518-trump-urged-to-approve-14b-taiwan-arms-package-house-committee-advances-porcupine-act-house-resolution-celebrates-tahw-taiwans-non-red-drone-supply-chains/

[4] FAPA
https://fapa.org/2026-0511-taiwans-legislature-passes-reduced-special-defense-budget-senate-resolution-highlights-prc-threats-rightscon-2026-canceled-after-chinese-pressure-to-exclude-taiwanese-activists/
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Photos: CNA, Wikimedia Commons

U.S. Implements Tariff Reductions, Deepening Strategic Economic Partnership with TaiwanㅤOn May 28, 2026, the U.S. Depart...
06/01/2026

U.S. Implements Tariff Reductions, Deepening Strategic Economic Partnership with Taiwan
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On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice amending the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement selected Section 232 tariff relief for certain Taiwan-origin imports entering the United States.

Effective retroactively to May 1, 2026, these adjustments fulfill key tariff-related elements of the Memorandum of Understanding Relating to Taiwan-U.S. Investment (MOU) signed on January 15, 2026, between the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO). Under this historic framework, Taiwan has become the first country to secure preferential treatment under the current U.S. administration’s Section 232 tariff regime.

The immediate HTSUS changes include:

• Capping Section 232 tariffs on designated Taiwan-origin automobile parts, timber, lumber, and wood derivative products at a maximum rate of 15% (down from prior rates as high as nearly 27%).

• Eliminating derivative Section 232 steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs on certain civil aircraft components that are products of Taiwan, restoring them to ordinary customs duty treatment. According to Taiwanese officials, these products would revert to an average MFN duty rate of approximately 1.12%.
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Why It Matters

The tariff action places Taiwan on par with key U.S. economic partners such as Japan and South Korea in the affected Section 232 categories, reinforcing Taiwan’s role as a trusted and strategically aligned partner in critical supply chains.

In exchange for these tariff reductions and to solidify the broader U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed on February 12, 2026, Taiwan has committed to unprecedented market-opening measures once the agreement enters into force:

• Eliminating or reducing tariffs on 99% of U.S. industrial and agricultural exports –– including beef, dairy products, and automobiles, while addressing non-tariff barriers by accepting U.S. FDA marketing authorizations and U.S. vehicle safety standards; and

• Facilitating long-term increases in purchases of key U.S. commodities from 2025 through 2029. These include $44.4 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil to diversify Taiwan’s energy security, $15.2 billion in civil aircraft and engines, and $25.2 billion in power equipment, power grids, storage facilities, and other equipment, to help reduce the bilateral trade deficit.

Beyond trade balancing, the MOU establishes a strategic economic partnership that strengthens U.S. domestic semiconductor supply chains and secures America’s technological and industrial leadership against authoritarian coercion.

Taiwan is providing at least $250 billion in credit guarantees to support its enterprises in making at least $250 billion in new direct investments in the U.S. These investments by Taiwanese semiconductor and technology enterprises will significantly expand U.S. domestic advanced chip, energy, and AI manufacturing capacity.
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Next Step

As the U.S.-Taiwan strategic economic partnership continues to deepen, this large-scale capital and technological investment highlights the urgent need for the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (S.199). Introduced by Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), this bipartisan legislation complements the House version (H.R.33), which overwhelmingly passed the House by a 423–1 vote in January 2025.

Addressing double taxation burdens is the vital next step to complement these tariff reductions. By reducing key withholding taxes and providing targeted wage relief for qualified residents of Taiwan, this legislation will provide the legal and financial certainty necessary to sustain long-term U.S.-Taiwan strategic economic cooperation and investment.
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Sources:

[1] Federal Register
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/28/2026-10571/implementing-certain-tariff-related-elements-of-a-trade-and-security-agreement-between-the-american

[2] Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA)
https://fapa.org/2026-0119-double-tax-relief-needed-after-taiwan-tariff-pact/

[3] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/05/30/2003858236

[4] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/05/29/2003858165

[5] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/fact-sheets/2026/february/fact-sheet-us-taiwan-agreement-reciprocal-trade

[6] FAPA
https://fapa.org/2026-0217-calls-to-elevate-ait-director-to-u-s-representative-house-passes-protect-taiwan-act-u-s-taiwan-reciprocal-trade-agreement-signed/

[7] S.199 / H.R.33 (U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/199
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/33

[8] Office of Sen. Mike Crapo
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/chairman-crapo-and-chairman-risch-introduce-us-taiwan-tax-legislation
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Photos: Taipei Times; CNA

【Help Include Taiwanese American Stories in the Future National Asian Pacific American Museum!】ㅤThe National Asian Pacif...
05/29/2026

【Help Include Taiwanese American Stories in the Future National Asian Pacific American Museum!】
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The National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission is currently conducting listening sessions and collecting written public comments to help shape its final report to Congress and the President. Established by Congress through H.R. 3525, later signed into law in 2022, the Commission launched its national listening tour in October 2025 and is expected to submit its feasibility report in October 2026. The final scheduled listening sessions are set for June 23, 2026, in Minneapolis and June 30, 2026, in Boston.

This is our chance to ensure Taiwanese Americans’ unique history, identity, migration experiences, languages, culture, civic participation, and community stories are seen, heard, and represented in the broader Asian Pacific American story.

Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) invites Taiwanese Americans to participate and -help make our voices heard!

📝 Join our campaign here to receive instructions and submit your public comment by 6/30: https://reurl.cc/ep4nnj

Demand Justice for Taiwan’s Coffee Community! ☕️🇹🇼 ”Taiwan’s coffee community deserves to be seen, recorded, and respect...
05/28/2026

Demand Justice for Taiwan’s Coffee Community! ☕️🇹🇼
 
”Taiwan’s coffee community deserves to be seen, recorded, and respected under its own name. Let Taiwan be Taiwan.“ — FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao.
 
🚨 The World Coffee Championships (WCC) recently made the arbitrary decision to replace ”Taiwan“ with the wrongful designation ”Chinese Taipei“ for our contestants and community.
 
Why this is wrong:
- U.S. Law: The Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) establishes ”Taiwan“ as the proper and formal designation in U.S. law and policy.
- Organizational Duty: The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a California-based nonprofit and should follow U.S. norms, not external political pressure.
- Inclusion: This move contradicts the SCA’s commitment to an equitable and inclusive coffee community.

📌 How to Participate:
1️⃣ Sign the Petition: Fill out the sign-on form at https://tinyurl.com/FAPA-Taiwan-Coffee and click ”Submit and Continue to Letter.“
2️⃣ Generate Your Letter: The system will generate an editable FAPA template. Customize it as needed and click ”Open Email to Send.“
3️⃣ Send Your Email: Your mail app will automatically open with the recipients and subject line filled. Review and hit send!
4️⃣ Share the Action: Share this campaign with your friends to help amplify support for restoring “Taiwan” in official records.

要求恢復台灣在世界咖啡大賽之名！ ☕️🇹🇼
 
「台灣咖啡社群應以自己的名字被看見、被記錄、被尊重。讓台灣就是台灣。」 — FAPA 總會長林素梅博士
 
🚨 世界咖啡錦標賽（WCC）近期擅自決定將台灣參賽選手及咖啡社群的標示，由「台灣」錯誤地改為「中華台北」。FAPA 現正發起「一人一信」正名行動，要求 SCA、WCE 及 WCC 在所有現行與歷史紀錄中恢復使用「台灣」名稱。
 
為什麼這是不正義的：
- 美國法律： 《台灣關係法》確立並重申「台灣」為美國法律與政策中的正式稱呼。
- 組織責任： 精品咖啡協會（SCA）是註冊於美國加州的非營利貿易協會，應遵循美國規範而非外部政治壓力。
- 多元包容： 此舉違背了 SCA 致力於建立全球、公平且具包容性咖啡社群的宗旨。

📌 參與方式：
1️⃣ 填寫下方連署表單，完成後按下「Submit and Continue to Letter」：
https://tinyurl.com/FAPA-Taiwan-Coffee
2️⃣ 系統將自動產生可編輯的 FAPA 正名信範本。你可依個人需要修改內容後，按下「Open Email to Send」，系統便會自動呼叫你裝置上的郵件軟體，並填入收件人、主旨及信件內容。
3️⃣ 寄出 Email：確認內容後，直接將你的個人正名信寄出即可。
4️⃣ 分享此台灣正名行動：歡迎將「一人一信」正名行動分享給朋友與社群，一起要求世界咖啡錦標賽恢復使用「台灣（Taiwan）」名稱！

☕ Let Taiwan be Taiwan.
🫶 讓世界看見台灣

📣 Taiwan deserves to be called Taiwan — not just “Taipei”! 🚫 Right now, the name of Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the U.S...
05/27/2026

📣 Taiwan deserves to be called Taiwan — not just “Taipei”!

🚫 Right now, the name of Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the U.S. is the “Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office,” understating the scope of U.S.-Taiwan relations.

🤝 Taiwan and the U.S. work together on security, tech, health, and democracy. That deserves a name that reflects it!

✅ The fix? Rename it the Taiwan Representative Office (TRO).

📧 It takes just 3 minutes to email your members of Congress and make your voice heard. Link in bio!

Taiwan’s Decade-Long WHA Exclusion Underscores Urgent Need for U.S. Senate to Pass the Taiwan International Solidarity A...
05/26/2026

Taiwan’s Decade-Long WHA Exclusion Underscores Urgent Need for U.S. Senate to Pass the Taiwan International Solidarity Act
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On May 18, 2026, the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) opened in Geneva, Switzerland, marking the 10th consecutive year that Taiwan has been excluded from the World Health Organization (WHO) decision-making body due to aggressive diplomatic pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Beijing falsely claims that Taiwan’s participation requires its approval, and continues to weaponize and distort United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 (1971) and WHA Resolution 25.1 (1972) to justify blocking Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. In fact, the two resolutions do not mention Taiwan, nor do they determine Taiwan’s sovereignty or authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan and its people.
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Taiwan’s WHA Bid and Growing International Support

Taiwan remained visible in Geneva despite its exclusion from the WHA, as Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and Health Minister Shih Chung-liang led high-profile side events to showcase Taiwan’s smart healthcare capabilities, medical innovation, and contributions to global health resilience. Minister Shih emphasized that health is a fundamental human right that must never be subject to political conditions, warning that Taiwan’s exclusion creates unnecessary gaps in global health preparedness and response.

Meanwhile, Taiwan’s WHA bid has garnered broad and growing international support despite continued PRC obstruction. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the executive and legislative bodies of more than 50 nations have expressed support for Taiwan’s participation in the WHA and other international organizations.

Eleven of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies submitted a formal proposal to the WHO Secretariat calling for Taiwan to be invited as a WHA observer. Separately, on May 21, the representative offices of nine like-minded countries in Taiwan — the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, Lithuania, and Poland — issued a joint statement firmly supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the WHO and its inclusion as a WHA observer.
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Taiwan International Solidarity Act

As the PRC continues to misuse and mischaracterize UNGA Resolution 2758 to isolate Taiwan, U.S. lawmakers have pushed forward the bipartisan Taiwan International Solidarity Act (H.R.2416 / S.2224), which seeks to strengthen Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. The House version passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in May 2025, while the Senate companion bill was reported out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee without amendment in October 2025.

The bill clarifies that UNGA Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, established the PRC government’s representatives as the only lawful representatives of China to the United Nations, but “did not address the issue of representation of Taiwan and its people in the United Nations system or any related organizations.” Moreover, it did not take a position on the relationship between the PRC and Taiwan, nor did it contain any statement on Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Furthermore, the legislation directs the United States to work with global allies and partners to resist Beijing’s efforts to undermine Taiwan’s diplomatic relationships and international partnerships. It also states that the “United States opposes any initiative that seeks to change Taiwan’s status without the consent of the people of Taiwan.”
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FAPA’s Call to Action

It is deeply disappointing that UNGA Resolution 2758 remains widely exploited by the PRC to “justify” its fictitious “One China principle,” which aims to suffocate Taiwan’s sovereign status and international space in order to eventually annex Taiwan, even by force.

To push back against Beijing’s deliberate distortion of UNGA Resolution 2758 and its broader campaign to erase Taiwan’s international identity, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass the Taiwan International Solidarity Act (S.2224).

FAPA calls on U.S. lawmakers to stand firmly with democratic Taiwan, defend Taiwan’s sovereign right to international participation, and support Taiwan’s full membership in the UN, WHO, and other international organizations where Taiwan’s expertise and contributions are urgently needed.
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Sources:

[1] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/05/22/2003857768

[2] Focus Taiwan
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202605180007

[3] Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1329&sms=272&s=122330

[4] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/05/18/2003857512

[5] MOFA
https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=95&s=122307

[6] Taipei Times
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/05/19/2003857574

[7] British Office Taipei
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-press-release-support-for-taiwans-meaningful-participation-in-the-who-wha

[8] H.R.2416 / S.2224 (Taiwan International Solidarity Act)
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2416
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2224
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Photos: Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung’s page; CNA

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✨ 第二位演講者 - 劉珞亦 (Roy Liu)
📚 演講主題：《在政治與教育的戰場上，找回台灣民主的防衛機制》

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