A packed hall in Taipei yesterday as the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun. Cheng weighed in on defense spending, US and China ties, cross-strait tensions, the 1992 Consensus and a possible meeting with Xi Jinping.

As the US edition of “Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival” was launched last month, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted longtime Taiwan journalist and former TFCC Vice President Chris Horton (@heguisen.bsky.social) for a talk about his new book.

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting Liu Shyh-fang, Minister of the Interior, for a members-only briefing on March 25. Registration details have been sent to members via email.

Today marks the 46th anniversary of the Lin Family Murders. On Wednesday, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted National Human Rights Commissioner Tien Chiu-chin, who shared her memories of that day in 1980 and her experiences growing up under martial law in Taiwan.

On Wednesday, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will host Human Rights Commissioner Tien Chiu-chin to talk about the Lin Family Murders and Taiwan under Martial Law. The event will be moderated by TFCC vice chair @demesdavid.bsky.social. Details have been sent to members via email.

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will host Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wun for a members-only briefing on March 23. This will be the first TFCC briefing with a KMT leader in many years. Registration details have been sent to members.

This week Minister John Deng, Jasmine Lee of US Taiwan Watch, @lnachman32.bsky.social of National Taiwan University and Lin Chien-Chih of Academia Sinica spoke to Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club members about what to expect this year when it comes to business and politics in Taiwan.

On Monday, the TFCC will host several experts and policy insiders to explore what to expect in 2026. Speakers are: - John Deng, veteran minister - ⁠Jasmine Lee, co-editor of US Taiwan Watch - Lev Nachman, political scientist, NTU - ⁠Lin Chien-Chih, law expert, Academia Sinica

On Thursday, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club co-hosted a briefing with Democratic Progressive Party Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung.. In a wide-ranging briefing, Hsu outlined his party’s policies and views to members of the international press corps

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will host longtime Taiwan journalist Chris Horton (@heguisen.bsky.social) on Feb 3 for a talk about his book “Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival”. The event is organized with the support of the Memorial Foundation of 228.

Earlier this month, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted former cabinet bigwig and veteran diplomat Amb. David Tawei Lee for a talk reflecting on his 40-year public service and his new book “Composure Amidst Turmoil”. The session was moderated by @thomchau.bsky.social .

Don’t miss our book talk with former NSC chief and foreign minister Amb. David Tawei Lee (李大維) tomorrow! Lee is one of Taiwan’s most experienced diplomats and will share insights from his career spanning more than four decades. taiwanfcc.org/book-talk-wi...

The TFCC will host Amb. David Tawei Lee for a members-only book talk on January 2. The talk will center on Lee’s memoir, Composure Amidst Turmoil (和光同塵：一位外交官的省思), a reflective account of Taiwan’s diplomatic history and the mindset required of its diplomats.

On December 17, TFCC and the Association of Taiwan Journalists will host a panel titled “The Empire of AI’s Hidden Cost" featuring @judithbarish.bsky.social and @greenpeaceeastasia.bsky.social's Lena Chang as speakers!

On Dec 9, the TFCC will host a discussion on Europe-Taiwan relations amid geopolitical uncertainty. We’ll be joined by @matejsimalcik.bsky.social of @ceias-eu.bsky.social and an INDSR fellow, and Dana Dūda of the Latvian Institute of International Affairs. Moderator: @demesdavid.bsky.social

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung for a briefing on Wednesday. Minister Lin shared his philosophy of Integrated Diplomacy, with a focus on Economic Diplomacy, and his recent travels. The event drew a full house. 1/2

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Lin Chia-Lung for a members-only briefing on November 12. Registration is now closed and we’re looking forward to meeting registered attendees very soon.

In late August, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted CCP elite politics expert Willy Lam for a discussion on Xi Jinping, his leadership style, and the challenges to his grip on power. The event was moderated by TFCC Vice Chair @demesdavid.bsky.social. Photos by William Chen

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted KMT party chair candidate Cheng Li-Wun and former KMT official Prof. Tso Chen-Dong for an in-depth discussion about the party’s leadership race. The event, moderated by @thomchau.bsky.social, drew a strong turnout among members. 📸: @mikg.bsky.social

On September 16, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will organize a panel discussion about the country’s efforts to create a defense industrial supply chain. We will be joined by Rupert Hammond-Chambers of @ustaiwan.bsky.social and Cathy Fang of DSET.

As the Kuomintang’s leadership race heats up, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting two KMT insiders - former legislator and govt spox Cheng Li-Wun, and ex-KMT official and adviser to the 2024 presidential candidate Professor Tso Chen-Dong - for a discussion.

On August 13, as part of our TFCCxATJ Talk Series, we hosted award-winning writer and translator Lin King (@linkinglionking.bsky.social) to discuss the role of Taiwanese literature on the world stage. The event was moderated by TFCC board director @brianhioe.bsky.social. Photos: William Chen

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club echos the concerns raised by @fcchk.bsky.social and condemns the erosion of press freedom and treatment of journalists in Hong Kong.

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club organised a briefing with British Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones. We thank the British Office Taipei for their hospitality and the opportunity. The event was moderated by TFCC chair @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos: William Chen

Please read the full statement on our website: taiwanfcc.org/20250819-gaz...

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted KMT grandee, ex-foreign minister and Taichung mayor Jason Hu for a book talk. Hu talked about his decades-long public life, memories at Oxford, the KMT and Taiwan’s future. Event was moderated by @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos: @demesdavid.bsky.social

For the next installment of our monthly TFCCxATJ Talk Series on Wednesday, August 13, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club has invited writer and translator  linkinglionking.bsky.social to talk about Taiwanese literature on the world stage

Last week, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club organized an afternoon briefing with Jim Nickel, the outgoing Executive Director of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei. Many thanks to Representative Nickel and his team for hosting us. Photos: William Chen

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting Kuomintang grandee Hu Chih-chiang, also known as Jason Hu, for a talk about his memoir on July 29. Hu served as foreign minister, top envoy to the U.S., KMT vice chair, and Taichung mayor. Details have been sent to members.

Last Friday, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Vice President 蕭美琴 Bi-khim Hsiao for an exclusive briefing.

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) will be hosting Vice President 蕭美琴 Bi-khim Hsiao for a members-only briefing on Friday, July 18th. The session will be moderated by TFCC chair @thomchau.bsky.social

Announcement: The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club recently elected a new leadership for the year 2025-2026. The new board of directors are: Thompson Chau (Chairman) @thomchau.bsky.social David Demes (Vice Chairman) @demesdavid.bsky.social Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Conservative MP, former cabinet member and defence secretary Sir Gavin Williamson for a talk yesterday. Sir Gavin, who’s on a trip in Taipei, engaged in a wide-ranging discussion with members.

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting former UK Secretary of State for Defence Sir Gavin Williamson for a timely briefing next month. Details have been sent to members via email. taiwanfcc.org/20250703-wil...

Longtime TFCC member and former VP @heguisen.bsky.social’s new book Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival will hit shelves in mid-July. The TFCC is organizing a group pre-order for Taiwan residents. Secure your copy here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

On May 26, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted journalist @melissakchan.bsky.social‬ and artist ‪@badiucao.bsky.social‬ for a lively discussion about their new graphic novel You Must Take Part in Revolution

During a Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club panel discussion last month, former Deputy Minister of Defense Lin Chong-Pin, Legislative Yuan defense committee co-chair and Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Puma Shen

Don’t miss tonight’s TFCC book talk with journalist @melissakchan.bsky.social & dissident artist @badiucao.bsky.social (via Zoom), discussing their dystopian graphic novel “You Must Take Part in Revolution”. For more details, please refer to our website: taiwanfcc.org/20250527-boo...

Don’t miss tonight’s discussion on the role of local politics in national security and civil defense co-hosted by TFCC and @atj_tw. We will be joined by city councilors Lin Ping-yu (DPP) and Chan Wei-yuan (KMT). The event will be conducted in Mandarin. taiwanfcc.org/20250521-tfc...

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted the European Union’s top envoy to Taiwan, Lutz Güllner, for a luncheon and closed-door briefing on Monday. Representative Güllner is head of 歐洲經貿辦事處 European Economic and Trade Office (EETO)

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) held a panel discussion on Saturday, May 3, to mark World Press Freedom Day. The event, entitled “Fighting for facts in an age of authoritarianism”, brought together journalists and advocates from the region

Kelsang Gyaltsen Bawa, the Representative of the Central Tibetan Administration to Taiwan and Chairman of the Tibet Religious Foundation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Taiwan, spoke to Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club and 台灣新聞記者協會Association of Taiwan Journalist members on February 19

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club held an exclusive briefing with Kuomintang lawmaker and retired admiral Chen Yeong-kang on April 10th

On April 1st this year, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Huang Kuo-chang, newly elected leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, for a briefing at the Regent Taipei on April 1st

On November 20th, 2024, the TFCC and the Association of Taiwan Journalists 台灣新聞記者協會 held a talk about the Philippines by Ambassador Luo Tien-hung, former envoy to the Solomon Islands and a diplomat with postings in the Philippines and other countries. The event was conducted in Mandarin.

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club held a panel discussion marking the 130th anniversary of the Kuomintang’s founding on November 20th. Lawmakers Chen Yu-Jen (陳玉珍), Hsu Chiao-hsin (徐巧芯) and Weng Hsiao-ling (翁曉玲) spoke about the KMT’s past, present and future

On October 16 last year, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club and the Association of Taiwan Journalists 台灣新聞記者協會 co-hosted a panel entitled “Driving the agenda: Key Priorities for Taiwan’s New Foreign Minister” with three panellists:

Ahead of the Taiwan Constitutional Court's decision on the death penalty, in August of last year, the TFCC organized a timely panel discussion with 台灣廢除死刑推動聯盟 TAEDP’s Lin Hsin-yi and lawyer Jeffrey Li. 📸: Michael Garber

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng for an off-the-record briefing with Correspondent Members on Friday (August 30). The session was moderated by TFCC President Thompson Chau. Photos: Michael Garber

In August 2024, we held the panel discussion “What’s next for Taiwan’s defense strategy?” for our members We were joined by: - Ivan Kanapathy, former US National Security Council’s director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia