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06/06/2026

📢 陣容強大‼️ 基隆拿市（Kelowna）拍板定案，派團赴台參加2026年 #花蓮第58屆國際少年運動會。17名傑出青年選手將在4名教練帶領下，挑戰 🏹 #射箭、🏀 三對三 #籃球、🥋 #跆拳道、🎾 #網球等4個項目。

代表團籌備主席蘭斯．麥克唐納（Lance MacDonald）接受「基隆拿首都新聞（Kelowna Capital News）」採訪時指出，國際少年運動會為國際奧委會所承認的賽事，最早由斯洛維尼亞教育家梅托德．克萊門茨（Metod Klemenc）於1934年創辦，目的就是要讓不同國家與文化背景的年輕人有機會透過體育跨越隔閡，進而增進彼此的理解。

麥克唐納主席緊接著提到，國際少年運動會是年輕運動員邁向奧運殿堂的重要起點。加拿大泳將凱莉．馬斯（Kylie Masse）就是其中的代表人物，她曾於2009年代表家鄉溫莎市（Windsor）參加國際少年運動會，之後茁壯成為五面奧運獎牌得主，並在2024年巴黎奧運女子200公尺仰式項目奪下銅牌。

麥克唐納主席最後表示、不少團員都是第一次出國，希望每位選手到台灣時有機會品嚐從未吃過的食物，聆聽身邊不同的語言。

第58屆國際少年運動會將於8月1日至6日在花蓮盛大登場，歡迎基隆拿小將們蒞臨 #台灣！🥳🎊

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📢 What an impressive roster‼️ has confirmed that it will field a team to participate in the 58th International Children’s Games in , Taiwan. 17 outstanding youth athletes, accompanied by 4 coaches, will compete in four categories: 🏹 , 🏀 3-on-3 , 🥋 , and 🎾 .

Speaking with Kelowna Capital News, organizing committee president Lance Armstrong highlighted that the International Children’s Games is a competition recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Founded in 1934 by Slovenian instructor Metod Klemenc with the goal of bringing young people from different countries and cultural backgrounds together through sport, the competition overcomes barriers and fosters mutual understanding.

MacDonald then said that the International Children’s Games often serves as an important springboard for youth aspiring to reach the Olympics. One standout example is Kylie Masse, who represented her hometown of Windsor at the 2009 International Children’s Games before going on to win five Olympic medals, including bronze in the women’s 200-metre backstroke at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

For many members of the delegation, this will be their first trip abroad. MacDonald hopes every athlete will embrace the full experience that Taiwan has to offer, by trying new foods they have never tasted before and listen to different languages from athletes all over the world.

The 58th International Children’s Games will take place in Hualien from August 1st to August 6th. We look forward to welcoming Kelowna’s youth athletes to , and wish them an unforgettable time both on and off the field! 🥳🎊

06/05/2026

🐠 被誤認超過百年！「稻田魚」原來不是中華青鱂，是台灣原生魚種「 #噶瑪蘭青鱂」！

農業部生物多樣性研究所與國立台灣海洋大學、國立嘉義大學研究團隊歷經多年調查與研究，正式在國際動物分類學期刊《Zootaxa》發表新種淡水魚「噶瑪蘭青鱂（Oryzias cabaranensis）」。這項重大發現不僅為台灣生物多樣性再添新紀錄，也解開困擾學界超過百年的謎團。

過去遍佈蘭陽水田、埤塘的稻田魚族群，長期被認為是中華青鱂。然而研究團隊透過詳細的野外調查，並與來自中國雲南模式產地的中華青鱂標本進行比對分析後確認，台灣北部族群其實並非中華青鱂，而是演化上獨立存在的全新物種。換言之，這些小魚其實一直都是 🇹🇼 #台灣原生居民，只是多年來被誤認了身分。

新種的正模標本採集自 #宜蘭知名濕地 #雙連埤。為了紀念發現地及其深厚歷史文化背景，研究團隊特別以宜蘭古地名「噶瑪蘭（Cabaran/Kavalan）」為其命名，中文名稱定為「噶瑪蘭青鱂」。牠的體型嬌小，最大僅約3公分，全身呈現半透明淡乳黃色，側邊有一條黑色點狀縱紋，加上一雙淡藍色眼睛，看起來相當可愛迷人。

研究團隊進一步發現，噶瑪蘭青鱂在外型與骨骼構造上都與中華青鱂有明顯差異。例如雄魚背部沒有中華青鱂特有的隆起，脊椎骨數量也較少，背鰭與臀鰭的位置關係同樣不同。這些穩定且明確的特徵，都證明牠並非外來種或廣布種，而是貨真價實、獨一無二的台灣原生魚類唷！🕵️✨

🐠 Talk about a case of mistaken identity! For more than a century, the tiny found commonly in rice paddies and ponds of the Lanyang Plains were thought to be the Chinese rice fish. But after years of meticulous study, scientists have discovered that these little swimmers are actually an entirely different , one that is native to Taiwan!

A research team from the Taiwan Biodiversity Research Institute, National Taiwan Ocean University, and National Chiayi University has officially announced a new freshwater fish species, the Kavalan Rice Fish (Oryzias cabaranensis) in the international zoological journal Zootaxa. This finding serves as an important milestone in understanding Taiwan’s rich by solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for more than a hundred years.

For generations, schools of Kavalan Rice Fish thriving in fields across the Lanyang Plains were believed to be the Chinese Rice Fish (Oryzias sinensis). However, through extensive fieldwork and detailed comparisons with Chinese Rice Fish topotypes collected from Yunnan, China, researchers confirmed that the population in northern Taiwan is actually not Oryzias sinensis at all, but a distinct species that evolved independently. In other words, these tiny fish have been native residents of 🇹🇼 all along; they were simply misidentified for many, many years.

Holotypes of the new species were collected from Shuanglianpi Wetland, a well-known wetland in . To honour the site and its rich cultural heritage, the research team named the species after Yilan’s historic name, Cabaran (Kavalan), giving it the scientific name Oryzias cabaranensis and the common name Kavalan Rice Fish. Growing to only about 3 centimetres in length, the small and delicate fish has a semi-transparent pale and creamy yellow body, a row of black spots forming a stripe along its side, and striking light-blue eyes that give it an especially adorable appearance.

Researchers also found several key differences between the Kavalan Rice Fish and the Chinese Rice Fish. Male Kavalan Rice Fish lack the distinctive dorsal hump seen in male Chinese Rice Fish, have fewer vertebrae, and display different positioning of their dorsal and a**l fins. These distinctive anatomical characteristics hammer home the point that the fish is neither an introduced species nor part of a widespread population, but rather a truly unique species native to Taiwan! 🕵️✨

#世界環境日

06/04/2026

🕯️ 海納百川、故能成其大！37年前的今天，數千名正值青春年華、滿懷理想抱負的年輕人，卻在北京街頭、天安門廣場以及中國各地，遭到軍隊、坦克無情射殺與輾壓。

當年被射殺與輾壓的，不僅是參與民主運動者的生命與青春，更是中國一整個世代，對自由民主追求的渴望與實踐。

一個真正偉大的國家，不應該迷信船堅炮利、窮兵黷武，而應該要容納不同的聲音、保護人民追求夢想的權利、並勇於面對歷史的傷口。

賴清德總統衷心期盼中國能正視37年前的六四事件，承認真相、撫慰傷痛，開啟和解與對話；讓人民能夠自由表達意見，讓不同世代、不同立場的人，都能參與公共決策。特別是年輕世代的聲音，更應該被聽見；因為他們對未來的想像，是一個國家繼續前進的力量。

當真相仍被封存，記憶就是抵抗遺忘的力量。讓我們繼續努力，🇹🇼 #台灣會與所有追求自由民主的人站在一起，直到真相被看見、傷痛被撫慰，直到不再有人因為追求自由而失去生命。因為一個尊重人民、守護 #自由、實踐 #民主的國家，才是一個真正值得尊敬的國家。🐳✨

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🕯️ The Sea is Great Because it Accepts All Rivers! 37 years ago, thousands of young idealists in the prime of their lives were brutally massacred and crushed by troops and tanks on the streets of Beijing, in Tiananmen Square, and across China.

What was destroyed that year was not only the lives and youth of those who took part in the pro-democracy movement. It was also an entire Chinese generation's aspirations and pursuit of freedom and democracy.

A truly great nation should not place its faith in military might or glorify the use of force. Rather, it should embrace diverse voices, protect its people's right to pursue their dreams, and have the courage to confront the wounds of its own history.

President Lai Ching-te sincerely hopes that China will face the truth about the June 4th Incident 37 years ago, acknowledge what happened and heal the wounds left behind through reconciliation and dialogue. He underscored that people should be free to express their views and urged that individuals representing different generations and perspectives be included in public decision-making. The voices of young people deserve to be heard in particular, because their vision for the future is what drives a nation forward.

When the truth remains sealed away, memory becomes a force against forgetting. Let us continue to stand firm. 🇹🇼 will stand alongside all those who seek and until the truth is recognized, the wounds are healed, and no one loses their life for pursuing freedom ever again. Because a nation that respects its people, safeguards freedom, and upholds democratic values is a nation truly worthy of respect. 🐳✨

06/03/2026

⚛️ #不對稱戰力大升級！ #中科院秀Ghost機器狗，巡檢、偵察、鎖定目標樣樣行！

隨著 #人工智慧、自主控制及機電整合技術突飛猛進，具備酬載能力的地面無人系統已成為全球防衛科技發展的重要目標，🇹🇼 #台灣也不例外。中科院日前在大直營區實地展示防衛機器狗，瞬間成為國內頭條焦點。此次亮相的機器狗以美國Ghost Robotics授權的Vision 60為平台，並結合台灣自主研發技術擔負不同任務型態。活動現場安排光達型、偵蒐型及火力型機器狗進行實地演練，模擬執行巡檢、偵察、自主避障、目標追蹤及火力鎖定等任務，展現無人系統的多元應用能力。

這些機器狗看起來雖然不大，但性能相當驚人。Vision 60體重約52公斤，就算背著10公斤裝備，依然能以每秒超過2.5公尺的速度前進，無論是崎嶇地形還是複雜環境都能應付。初步測試顯示，狗狗們一次充電就可以連續運作約3小時，如果依任務需求間歇使用，續航力甚至能拉長到8至10小時。未來還將透過固態電池技術，讓續航表現更上一層樓。

這次亮相的光達型機器狗搭載3D光達與熱影像設備，能自主巡邏、避開障礙物、偵測熱源，甚至建立周遭環境的立體模型；偵蒐型機器狗則具備目標搜尋、分析辨識與追蹤能力，還能即時將資訊回傳指管系統，協助掌握現場狀況。至於最受矚目的火力型機器狗，則整合中科院自主研發的遙控槍塔系統，搭配可見光攝影機、熱影像感測器及雷射測距設備，不僅能執行偵察任務，也能提供火力支援。未來除了軍事用途外，也可依需求運用於海岸巡查、機場警戒、設施防護及其他特殊任務場景。

中科院指出，機器狗未來可望應用於離島防衛、灘岸監控及營區警戒等任務，後續也將配合國防部需求，評估納入漢光演習及城市韌性相關演練唷！🐶💪

⚛️ A big upgrade for Asymmetric Warfare! Leading military researchers in Taiwan unveil dog capable of patrols, reconnaissance, and target tracking!

As advances in , autonomous control and mechatronic integration continues at a rapid pace, the development of unmanned ground systems capable of carrying mission-specific payloads have become a priority for the global defence sector, and 🇹🇼 is no exception. This week, the country’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) demonstrated its latest defence robot dogs, which quickly drew attention across the country. Built on the US-licenced Ghost Robotics Vision 60 platform with innovations from Taiwan’s supply chains, these robot companions are designed for a variety of missions. During the demonstration, LiDAR-equipped, reconnaissance, and fire-support variants performed patrols, surveillance, autonomous obstacle avoidance, target tracking, and weapons-targeting exercises, highlighting the versatility of unmanned systems in modern defence operations.

While they don’t appear particularly large, these robot dogs are packed with impressive capabilities. The Vision 60 weighs approximately 52 kilograms, yet can still move at speeds exceeding 2.5 metres per second while carrying a 10-kilogram payload. Whether navigating rough terrain or operating in complex environments, the platform is designed to maintain mobility and stability. Initial testing shows that the robot dogs can operate continuously for 3 hours on a single charge. When used intermittently depending on mission requirements, endurance can be extended to between 8 and 10 hours. Future integration of solid-state battery technology is expected to further enhance operational endurance.

Outfitted with 3D LiDAR and thermal imaging sensors, the LiDAR-equipped robot dog impressed many observers at the demonstration with its ability to autonomously patrol, avoid obstacles, detect heat sources, and even generate three-dimensional maps of its surroundings. Not to be outdone, the reconnaissance variant conducted a target detection, identification, and tracking exercise, and transmitted real-time information back to command-and-control systems to improve situational awareness. Meanwhile, the most eye-catching fire-support model integrates an NCSIST-developed remote weapon station, along with visible-light cameras, thermal imaging sensors, and laser range-finding equipment. In addition to reconnaissance missions, it can provide precision fire support when required. Beyond military applications, these systems could also be deployed for coastal surveillance, airport security, infrastructure protection, and other specialized missions.

According to NCSIST, these robot dogs will play an important role in offshore island defence, coastal monitoring, and military base security operations. The institute is currently evaluating their potential inclusion in future military exercises, including Taiwan's Han Kuang exercises and urban resilience drills, as part of broader efforts to integrate unmanned systems into next-generation defence operations! 🐶💪

06/02/2026

📸 #台灣文化閃耀 #加拿大亞裔傳統月‼️ 這個5月真的超級熱鬧， #台灣僑界朋友們展開一系列文化盛宴與加國朋友分享台灣味，讓我們一起重溫這些美好時刻：首先在5/15與5/17，由國立台灣體育大學舞蹈團帶來的《看見台灣》分別在 #愛德蒙頓及 #溫哥華震撼登場，力與美的精湛演出吸引了眾多加國民眾及僑胞前往觀賞；緊接著5/23迎來了《白鷺鷥音樂中心 2026春之歌音樂會》，帶來〈草蜢弄雞公〉、〈燒肉粽〉、〈思想起〉、〈阿母的話〉等多首耳熟能詳的經典作品，5/25至6/3更有《器中有界、界外之心》作品聯展，由台灣陶藝家林振龍、卓銘順、黃玉英、許明香、李善愔，聯手溫哥華陶藝家張麗娟、莊吟月共同展出精美器皿；到了5/28，張育嘉導演的作品《織布鳥之歌》與溫哥華台灣藝術家們合作，受邀於 Polygon 美術館展演；最後在5/31，溫哥華媽媽室內樂團舉辦年度慈善音樂會《樂遊亞洲 Songs of Asia》，演繹多首台灣歌謠及亞洲精選曲目，用溫暖樂音為這個豐盛的月份畫下完美句點。感謝所有藝術家與主辦單位讓台灣文化在國際發光。🎭👏

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📸 takes centre stage during the Asian Heritage Month in Canada‼️May was an incredibly busy and exciting month for us, as communities across pulled together to share the sights, sounds, and stories of Taiwan with friends. And now, we bring you a recap of the highlights! The celebrations kicked off on May 15th and 17th with WE ARE TAIWAN, an inspiring performance by the dance troupe from National Taiwan University of Sport. Audiences in Edmonton and Vancouver were treated to a stunning showcase of athleticism and artistry. Even now, we’re still receiving a lot of positive feedback from the public! Right afterwards, the Egret Music Centre’s May 23rd Spring Concert brought beloved Taiwanese classics to life, including masterpieces such as Grasshopper Teasing the Rooster, Sio Bah-tsang (Heating the Rice Dumpling), the Longing, and Mother's Words. The spotlight then turned to Where Form Meets the Boundless, a special ceramics exhibition featuring works by Taiwanese artists Lin Chen-lung, Cho Ming-shun, Huang Yu-ying, Hsu Ming-hsiang, and Li Shan-yin, alongside Vancouver ceramic artists Chang Li-chuan and Chuang Yin-yueh. The celebrations continued on May 28th, when director Chang Yu-chia's Hymn of the Weaverbirds was presented in collaboration with Taiwanese artists in Vancouver at the Polygon Gallery, captivating guests with exceptional creativity. The month wrapped up on May 31st with the Formosa Music Ensemble’s annual charity concert, Songs of Asia. Featuring Taiwanese folk songs and beloved selections from all corners of Asia, the performance provided a warm and uplifting finale to a deeply meaningful and memorable month. A huge thank you to every artist, organizer, and community partner who made these events possible. Because of your efforts, Taiwan's culture was so well represented in Canada throughout Asian Heritage Month. 🎭👏

06/02/2026

🥂民主夥伴攜手同行，台捷友誼再創新的里程‼️ 賴清德總統稍早頒授 #捷克參議院議長韋德齊（Miloš Vystrčil）「特種大綬卿雲勳章」，表彰他多年來堅定支持 #台灣、促進台捷關係發展，以及捍衛民主自由價值的重要貢獻。

賴總統表示，雖然台灣與捷克相距遙遠，但彼此都珍視 #民主、 #自由與 #人權，使雙方緊密相連。韋德齊議長向來致力於增進台、捷友誼，尤其在2020年全球遭受疫情肆虐的時候，不畏中國施壓堅持率團訪台，並在立法院高喊「 #我是台灣人」。這個舉動不僅讓台灣人民深受鼓舞，也讓全世界都感受到民主的勇氣、團結的力量，以及捷克人民守護自由的偉大傳統。

賴總統緊接著提到，今天代表中華民國台灣授予的「特種大綬卿雲勳章」，不只象徵對韋德齊個人的肯定，更是對台、捷共同價值的認同。近年來，兩國在經貿、科技、文化及教育等領域持續深化合作，攜手創造許多豐碩成果。面對充滿挑戰與不確定性的國際局勢，台灣與捷克未來應持續攜手前行，站在自由的一方、站在民主的一方，共同守護珍貴價值，並為世界的和平、穩定與繁榮貢獻更多力量。相信這份跨越萬里的友誼，未來還會寫下更多精彩的篇章。

除了正式行程之外，副總統蕭美琴昨天也特別邀請韋德齊議長率領的訪團前往 #大稻埕體驗台灣茶文化。蕭副總統除了致贈 #台灣製造的國家足球代表隊球衣，也向訪賓介紹台灣紡織產業的國際競爭力。隨後一行人品嘗來自新北、梨山及南投等地的特色茶品，透過茶香感受台灣各地獨特的人文風情！🇹🇼🫶🇨🇿

🥂 Democratic partners stand stronger together! Taiwan and Czechia are reaching a new milestone in their ~

Earlier today, President Lai Ching-te awarded Czech Senate (Senát Parlamentu ČR) President Miloš Vystrčil the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon in recognition of his longstanding support for Taiwan, robust efforts to strengthen Taiwanese-Czech relations, and immense contributions in defence of the values of democracy and liberty.

During the occasion, President Lai noted that while geographically far apart, Taiwan and Czechia share a deep commitment to , , and ; and it is precisely because of these common values that the two nations have been brought closer together. Senate President Vystrčil has long championed Taiwan-Czech friendship, most notably in 2020 when, despite pressure from China and amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, he led a delegation to Taiwan and declared in the Legislative Yuan, “I am Taiwanese.” His courageous gesture inspired people across Taiwan and demonstrated to the world the power of democracy, solidarity, and Czechia’s proud tradition of defending freedom.

President Lai emphasized that the honour bestowed today represents more than recognition of Senate President Vystrčil’s personal contributions. It also reflects the shared values that unite Taiwan and Czechia; in recent years, the two countries have deepened cooperation in trade, technology, culture, and education, and achieved meaningful results together. As the world faces growing uncertainty and challenges, Taiwan and Czechia should continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder for freedom and democracy, safeguard these precious values and contribute to global peace, stability, and prosperity. There is every reason to believe that this friendship spanning thousands of kilometres, will continue to herald in new and inspiring chapters in the years ahead.

Apart from the official ceremonies, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim also invited Senate President Vystrčil and his delegation to Dadaocheng yesterday to experience Taiwan’s rich tea culture. She presented the visitors with soccer jerseys and highlighted the international competitiveness of Taiwan’s textile industry. The delegation later sampled specialty teas from New Taipei, Lishan, and Nantou, enjoying a taste of Taiwan’s unique regional cultures through the delightful aroma of tea! 🇹🇼🫶🇨🇿

06/01/2026

🏝️ 談到 #金門，大家腦海裡或許會浮現戰地風光、坑道與砲台，但其實這座島嶼也有相當可愛的一面！

擁有圓滾滾大眼睛、毛茸茸外表的 🦦 #歐亞水獺，是金門最具代表性的野生動物之一。牠們是夜行性哺乳動物，也是天生的游泳高手，能夠在水中靈活穿梭、快速捕食魚蝦蟹類。在金門如果想看到牠的身影，建議可前往太湖碰碰運氣。一般來說，晚上7點到9點是較容易發現水獺活動的時段，不過由於牠們警覺性極高，想親眼見到牠們身影其實並不容易。

歐亞水獺對水質特別講究，可謂是生態環境的「品管員」。目前金門野外族群數量估計約90至150隻，仍屬珍貴而稀少的保育動物。為了守護這些可愛動物的家園，林業及自然保育署近年來透過「國土生態綠網」計畫，專門替牠們打造友善棲地與生態廊道，降低路殺及遊蕩犬貓帶來的威脅，同時強化了救傷、醫療與野放機制，希望讓這群可愛的居民能夠安心繁衍、生生不息。

除了水獺之外，現在還有另一群嬌客正陸續來金門報到，那就是素有「夏日精靈」之稱的 🐥 #栗喉蜂虎。當牠們成群飛過翠綠田野時，總會發出清脆悅耳的鳴叫聲，彷彿向大家宣告夏天快要到來。栗喉蜂虎披著鮮豔亮麗的羽衣，黃綠色的身體搭配藍色尾羽，再加上栗紅色的喉部，在陽光映照下格外耀眼，細長的嘴喙微微下彎則讓牠們成為天生的獵捕高手。

每年5月至8月是栗喉蜂虎的繁殖季節。在池塘邊坡、砂石堆、軍事壕溝以及裸露的砂質海岸等地，都有機會看到牠們集體築巢、求偶、育雛的壯觀景象。據說金門這段時間可迎來兩三千隻栗喉蜂虎齊聚一堂，在藍天與綠地之間翱翔飛舞，展現最迷人的生命風采，也讓這座蓊鬱的小島散發出截然不同的生態魅力！🤗✨

🏝️ Whenever is mentioned, images of past battles, tunnels, and coastal fortifications come to mind. But this offshore island has a surprisingly side as well!

With its big round eyes and fluffy appearance, the 🦦 Eurasian is one of Kinmen’s most iconic wild residents. These nocturnal animals are also exceptional swimmers, often darting gracefully through the water as they hunt for fish, shrimp, and crabs. For adventurers looking to spot one, Tai Lake is the best place to try your luck. Your best chance is usually between 7 to 9PM, because these shy creatures are experts at staying out of sight.

Known for being extremely discerning of water quality, Eurasian otters are regarded as Mother Nature’s very own environmental inspectors. Today, Kinmen’s Eurasian otter population number around 90 to 150, making them a rare and protected species. To help them flourish, the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency has been actively creating otter-friendly corridors, reducing threats from free-roaming dogs and cats, and strengthening rescue, medical care, and release programs under the National Ecological Network Initiative.

Otters aren’t the only stars of Kinmen’s wildlife. Another striking guest is the 🐥 Blue-tailed Bee-eater, dubbed affectionately by locals as the summer fairy. As they sweep across the island’s lush green fields, their bright cheerful calls serve as the perfect announcement for ’s imminent arrival. Sporting vibrant yellow-green feathers, bright blue tails, and chestnut coloured throats that shimmer brilliantly in the sunlight, Blue-tailed Bee-eaters are hard to miss. Their slender, slightly curved beaks makes them highly skilled insect-hunters.

Between May and August, thousands of these gather at pond embankments, gravel piles, former military trenches, and exposed sandy coastlines across the island to court, nest and raise their young. As flocks of these beautiful birds soar through Kinmen’s blue skies, they serve as a breathtaking reminder that beyond its fascinating history, Kinmen is a lush paradise home to some of ’s most remarkable ! 🤗✨

05/30/2026

🗳️ 台灣民意拒絕一國兩制，自由民主不是交換條件！

隨著「川習會」後兩岸議題持續延燒，陸委會日前公布最新民調指出，多數 🇹🇼 #台灣民眾反對「一國兩制」與「和平統一」，並支持政府持續強化國防、維護台海和平穩定。

調查顯示，79.7%的民眾不贊成「一國兩制」；更有高達87.1%的民眾表示，不接受以犧牲自由民主為代價的「一國兩制」或「和平統一」。另外，82.2%的民眾不認同中共阻撓我國總統專機出訪邦交國，近半數民眾則認為這類作法是在破壞台海和平。

陸委會副主委梁文傑表示，這份民調明確地反映台灣主流民意支持兩岸互不隸屬及強化自我防衛能力、維持台海和平穩定現狀的兩岸政策立場。72.6%的民眾認同「中華民國與中華人民共和國互不隸屬」；88%的民眾認為台灣未來應由2300萬人民共同決定；85.6%的民眾支持維持台海和平穩定現狀；另外還有71.9%的民眾支持增加國防預算，提升自我防衛能力。

面對中共持續推進統一及對台施壓脅迫，政府將秉持「四個堅持」，積極落實「和平四大支柱行動方案」及「守護民主台灣國安行動方案」，強化全社會防衛韌性及民主防衛機制，維護國家主權安全與台灣整體利益。中共當局應務實面對中華民國存在的客觀事實及台灣主流民意，放棄對台負面行徑，與我民選合法政府透過不設前提的溝通對話，以利兩岸長遠和平穩定。🐳✨

🗳️ Numbers Don’t Lie! Taiwanese public opinion rejects “One Country, Two Systems” and sends a clear message: freedom and democracy are not bargaining chips.

As Cross-Strait issues remain in the spotlight following the Trump-Xi Summit, a new poll conducted by 🇹🇼 ’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) found that most oppose “One Country, Two Systems” and “peaceful unification.” The vast majority of people support our government’s move to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait by strengthening national defence.

The numbers are strikingly clear and consistent. 79.7% of respondents do not support “One Country, Two Systems, while 87.1% say they would not accept either “One Country, Two Systems” or “peaceful unification” if it meant sacrificing freedom and democracy. In addition, 82.2% disapproved of Beijing’s attempts to obstruct the Taiwanese President’s overseas visits to diplomatic allies, and believed that such actions undermined peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

In a presser this week, MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the poll also reflected that the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan support the status quo. 72.6% of participants agreed that the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other. 88% believed that Taiwan’s future should be determined collectively by its 23 million people, and 85.6% support maintaining the current state of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Support for self-defence remains strong as well. Nearly 72% back increasing defence expenditures to bolster Taiwan’s ability to protect itself amid growing pressure from the PRC.

In response to Beijing's continued efforts to intensify pressure on Taiwan and compel the Taiwanese people to accept unification, the Government will not waver from its Four Commitments. The Government will continue to implement the Four Pillars of Peace Action Plan and the National Security Action Plan to Safeguard a Democratic Taiwan. These initiatives will strengthen Taiwan’s whole-of-society resilience, reinforce democratic defence mechanisms, and safeguard the country’s sovereignty, security, and overall national interests. The Government calls on authorities in Beijing to face the reality that the Republic of China exists, and respect mainstream public opinion in Taiwan. Beijing must abandon its coercive actions and engage in dialogue with Taiwan's democratically-elected government without preconditions, in the interest of long-term peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. 🐳✨

05/29/2026

📣 維護 #台海和平是 #國際共識‼️ 🇯🇵 #日本首相高市早苗昨日與 🇵🇭 #菲律賓總統小馬可仕（Bongbong Marcos）在東京舉行峰會，雙方會後發表聯合聲明，強調台海和平穩定重要性，也呼籲透過對話和平解決兩岸問題。這是日菲兩國領導人首度以聯合聲明表達對台海議題的高度關切，彰顯維護台海和平穩定已是國際社會的共同利益，外交部長林佳龍對此表達肯定與歡迎。

本次聯合聲明雙方也對東海及南海情勢表達深刻憂慮，並強烈反對任何企圖以武力或脅迫方式片面改變現狀的行徑。作為同樣重視海洋安全與民主價值的國家，兩國關係將升級為「全面戰略夥伴關係」（Comprehensive Strategic Partnership），進一步深化安全、海洋、經濟發展、關鍵礦物及供應鏈韌性等領域之合作。

同時，🇨🇦 #加拿大國防部聲明表示，其巡防艦「沙洛鎮號（HMCS Charlottetown）」於5月23日由南向北穿越台灣海峽，國防部長大衛．麥堅迪（David McGuinty）重申，台灣海峽是國際水域。加拿大前國防部長、亞伯達前省長傑森．康尼（Jason Kenney）、加拿大亞太基金會副總裁Vina Nadjibulla也都紛紛表態，支持「沙洛鎮號」依國際慣例航經台灣海峽。

這是加拿大政府自2018年以來，第13次依國際慣例派遣軍艦航經台灣海峽，以具體行動維護印太地區韌性、和平與自由，我們對此表示歡迎與肯定。

公海航行自由是《聯合國海洋法公約》所賦予的權利，我國向來尊重外國船舶在台灣海峽履行任何符合國際法的行動。隨著中國對台武力恫嚇不斷升高，蓄意破壞台灣海峽作為國際水域的地位，🇹🇼 #台灣將繼續強化自我防衛能力，堅定遏止威權主義擴張。我國政府願與各理念相近國家深化合作，促進台海及印太地區的 #和平、 #穩定與 #繁榮。😊👍

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📣 Maintaining in the Taiwan Strait is an international ‼️ Yesterday, 🇯🇵 Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Senae and 🇵🇭 Philippine President Bongbong Marcos issued a joint statement at their bilateral summit, which emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encouraged the peaceful resolution of Cross-Strait differences through dialogue. This is the first time that Japanese and Philippine leaders have jointly expressed concern over developments in the Taiwan Strait though an official statement, reflecting that peace and stability in the Strait is now a shared interest of the international community. Our Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomes and appreciates the two leaders for their principled stance on the Taiwan Strait.

In the joint statement, both leaders also expressed serious concerns over the situation in the East China and South China Seas, and strongly opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo through force or coercion. As maritime countries that share democratic values, and the will elevate their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and strengthen cooperation in a multitude of fields, including security, maritime affairs, economic development, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience.

At the same time, 🇨🇦 ’s Department of National Defence officially confirmed that its frigate HMCS Charlottetown has transited the Taiwan Strait in a northward direction on May 23rd, with Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty reiterating that the Taiwan Strait is international waters. Hours after the news broke, Former Canadian Defence Minister and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, along with Vice President Vina Nadjibulla of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, have voiced support for the vessel’s passage through the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international norms.

This is the 13th time that the Canadian government has dispatched a naval vessel through the Taiwan Strait since 2018 as part of its commitment to advance resilience, peace, and freedom throughout the Indo-Pacific region. We welcome and appreciate Canada for taking concrete and consistent measures to maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.

Freedom of navigation on the high seas is a right enshrined by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Our country respects lawful activities by foreign vessels in the Taiwan Strait. As China intensifies its military presence near Taiwan and attempts to undermine the Taiwan Strait’s status as an international waterway, 🇹🇼 will continue to bolster its self-defence capabilities and stand firm against authoritarian expansionism. We will continue to work closely with all like-minded partners to build a , and Indo-Pacific region. 😊👍

05/28/2026

⚠️ 揭發中國軍事擴張‼️ 中國最近在西沙群島大規模填海造陸，其中最受國防專家關注的，就是「羚羊礁」。在短短5個月內，該島填海面積已達1,490英畝，成為南海最大的人工島礁之一。國防安全研究院表示，這項工程並非單純的基礎建設，而是中共當局「積極防禦」的延伸，目的在於將原本分散的道教據點，整合為涵蓋海面、海底與空中的一體化防禦範圍，進一步強化對南海區域的控制。

從目前曝光的防禦配置與部署模式來看，中共似乎並不預期這些島礁能在大型戰爭中長期存活，而是希望它們在衝突初期扮演「兵卒」角色。當敵方決定攻擊這些島礁時，就會暴露自己的雷達參數、電子頻譜特徵、戰術與火力位置，等於落入北京預設的「頻譜陷阱」。即便島嶼最終被摧毀，羚羊礁在被打掉之前，仍然能充當中共反介入／區域拒止體系的前推感測器，把周邊各島礁的雷達、海底感測陣列與無人載具數據進行全域匯集與處理，幫助解放軍提前掌握戰場動態。

羚羊礁未來極可能延續過去南海島礁「軍民兩用」的發展模式，平時包裝成科研站、行政據點、海警或民兵支援基地，來遮掩軍事任務，避免外界撻伐；但一旦危機升高，相關設施便能迅速轉化為電子戰、海空監控甚至阻滯敵方推進的前線屏障。若未台海真的爆發軍事衝突，羚羊礁與其他南海島礁最大的戰略價值，在於牽制美國及其他友軍北上協防台灣，至少替解放軍在台海完成兩棲登陸換取關鍵的48至72小時窗口。

中國無視國際社會對和平的期待，執意以軍事威嚇破壞區域穩定。對此，政府將持續以「四個堅持」為原則，不卑不亢，堅定守護國家主權及民主、自由、法治的生活方式，捍衛 🇹🇼 #台灣 2,300萬人民自己決定前途的權利。 🐳✨

⚠️ Unmasking Chinese militarism‼️ China has been rapidly expanding its land reclamation projects in the Paracel Islands, and one location in particular is raising eyebrows among defence experts: Antelope Reef. In just five months, the reef’s reclaimed area has expanded to 1,490 acres, making it one of the largest artificial islands in the South China Sea. According to Taiwan’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research, this latest push is part of Beijing’s purported “active defence” strategy of linking scattered outposts into a cohesive defence network encompassing the sea, underwater domains, and airspace, giving China even tighter control over the region.

Based on defensive layouts and deployment patterns seen so far, Beijing does not expect Antelope Reef and other artificial islands in the area to survive long in a major war. Rather, they are designed to serve as sacrificial pawns during the opening salvos of a conflict. If an adversary chooses to strike these outposts, their radar signatures, electronic spectrum characteristics, tactical methods, and firing positions would be exposed, effectively falling into what a**lysts describe as a pre-arranged spectrum trap. Even before it’s destroyed, Antelope Reef could still function as a forward sensor within China’s anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) system, consolidating and processing radar feeds, underwater sensor array data, and unmanned vehicle intelligence from surrounding outposts to help the PLA gain early battlefield awareness.

Analysts expect Antelope Reef will likely be outfitted under the dual-use development model observed across the PLA’s South China Sea outposts. During peacetime, facilities on the reef may be presented as research stations, administrative centres, coast guard hubs, or maritime militia support bases in order to mask their military functions and reduce international criticism. But if a crisis unfolds, these same facilities could be swiftly transformed into forward bases for electronic warfare, maritime and aerial surveillance, and operations designed to slow or block enemy advances. If China launches an invasion against Taiwan, the greatest strategic value of Antelope Reef and other South China Sea outposts would likely be their ability to tie down the United States and allied forces, delaying efforts to reinforce Taiwan’s defences and buying the PLA a critical 48 to 72 hour window for amphibious operations targeting the island country.

This latest buildup shows that China completely disregards calls for regional peace and stability. In face of Beijing’s military expansionism, the government will continue to uphold the Four Commitments. We will calmly and resolutely defend Taiwan’s sovereignty, democracy, liberty and rule of law. The right of 🇹🇼 ’s 23 million people to determine their own future cannot and will not be trampled on. 🐳✨

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