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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

… and back to the TFCC, when he relocated back to Taipei in 2023. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues at the Associated Press during this difficult time. 3/3

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Chris had a long connection with our community and was among the early members who supported the TFCC in the 1990s. After many years reporting across the region and covering some of its most consequential events, we were honored to welcome him back to Taiwan … 2/3

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Last week, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted NSTC Minister Wu Cheng-wen for a members-only briefing on semiconductors, AI, robotics, satellite communication, international cooperation and Taiwan’s economic transformation. Photos: @mikg.bsky.social

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Okinawa Times journalist @jonmitchell.bsky.social for a talk about his recently published book Why Are We in Okinawa? A History of Violence. The conversation was moderated by TFCC board member and NZZ correspondent @pzoll.bsky.social. .

Jon Mitchell (left) and Patrick Zoll (right)

Speakers and audience members at the event

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Join TFCC’s exclusive briefing with National Science and Technology Minister Wu Cheng-Wen next week. This is your chance to know about Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, satellite communications, intl science partnerships, robotics, AI policy and much more. taiwanfcc.org/20260722-nstc/

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The discussion will focus on a number of diplomatic challenges and “gray zone” warfare facing Taiwan in recent weeks and months. The session will be moderated by @newbloommag.net editor and TFCC board director @brianhioe.bsky.social. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Tomorrow afternoon (July 10) the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will organize a panel discussion with I-Chen Liu of @article19.bsky.social, @matejsimalcik.bsky.social of @ceias-eu.bsky.social and @athenaktong.bsky.social as our panellists

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-Lung and International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Secretary General Huang Yu-Lin for an exclusive briefing with our members this month. Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/the-ta...

International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Secretary General Huang Yu-Lin

TFCC President Thompson Chau (left), Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu (center), and International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Secretary General Huang Yu-Lin (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club co-organized a briefing with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Thursday. This marked the first TFCC briefing with this country’s incumbent head of state in many years. The president’s opening remarks: english.president.gov.tw/News/7169#new

President Lai Ching-te giving his comments

TFCC president Thompson Chau (left) and President Lai Ching-te (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will organize a conversation with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung and International Cooperation and Development Fund Secretary General Huang Yu-Lin on June 17. Taiwan’s national aid agency TaiwanICDF marks its 30th anniversary this year.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The session was moderated by TFCC chair and Nikkei Asia correspondent @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos by @mikg.bsky.social

Jaw Shau-kong (left) and Thompson Chau (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This month, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club hosted fmr KMT vice presidential candidate and TV personality Jaw Shau-Kong for an in-depth discussion about President Lai's performance, Taiwan's politics, the direction of his party, and the country's relationship with China.

David Demes (left), Jaw Shau-kong (center), Thompson Chau (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The session was moderated by TFCC chair and Nikkei Asia correspondent @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos by @demesdavid.bsky.social

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

To mark the second anniversary of President Lai taking office, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted a panel discussion this week. Amb. Roy Lee, political scientist Chen Fang-yu, and TPP legal counsel Ann Lai weighed in on Lai’s performance so far.

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Ann Lai (left) and Thompson Chau (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

President Lai Ching-te is approaching the end of his second year in office. On Monday (May 18), the TFCC will organize a panel about the progress and setbacks for Lai and his rivals. We’ll be joined by Amb Roy Lee, TPP’s legal counsel Ann Lai and Chen Fang-yu of US Taiwan Watch

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In 2024, Jaw ran as the KMT’s vice presidential candidate in the general election. During the TFCC briefing, he will weigh in on a variety of key news developments ranging from the conclusion of President Lai’s second anniversary in office to Trump’s imminent visit to China.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

On May 13 the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting Kuomintang bigwig Jaw Shau-Kong for a members-only fireside chat. One of the most well-known figures in Taiwan politics and the Chinese-speaking world, Jaw served as a minister, legislator, and TV show host.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Ocean Affairs Council Deputy Minister Sung Chen-en also joined the briefing and delivered a presentation. The session was moderated by TFCC Chair and Nikkei Asia correspondent @thomchau.bsky.social Photos by William Chen

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Earlier this month, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling for an exclusive briefing. Kuan outlined Taiwan’s maritime security strategy from protecting undersea cables to countering Beijing’s coercion and Coast Guard reforms.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

and laid out what it means for Taiwan as both a hub and a frontline. The talk was moderated by tech columnist and former TFCC President @tculpan.bsky.social. Photos by Wen-Yee Lee

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In this round of discussion, McGee talked about how Apple’s rise is inseparable from China’s rise, and why decoupling isn’t as simple as pulling a plug. He traced the story back to early bets by Taiwan’s hardware giants, walked us through the “Apple squeeze” on margins

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted @patrickmcgee.bsky.social, Financial Times contributor and author of Apple in China, with a deep dive into the messy, high‑stakes intersection of tech, geopolitics, and Taiwan’s role in the global supply chain.

Patrick McGee (left) and Tim Culpan (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club welcomed J. Michael Cole for a talk about his book The Taiwan Tinderbox. Cole talked about Taiwan and the dynamics in the region. The session was moderated by TFCC director and Domino Theory's @imtienyikrislih.bsky.social. Photos by @mikg.bsky.social.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

This Wednesday, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting a book talk with Taiwan expert and ex-intelligence officer J. Michael Cole, author of The Taiwan Tinderbox. The session will be moderated by TFCC board director and Domino Theory reporter @imtienyikrislih.bsky.social

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

As well as whole-of-society resilience, and the question of Chinese spouses seeking political office in Taiwan. The session was moderated by TFCC Chair and Nikkei Asia correspondent @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos by @mikg.bsky.social

Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (left) and TFCC President Thompson Chau (right)

Audience member shaking hands with Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Earlier this month, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang for an exclusive briefing. In a candid exchange with members, the minister addressed a wide range of issues, including Chinese infiltration, civil defense, refugee legislation

Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (left), TFCC President Thompson Chau (center), and TFCC Vice President David Demes (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling for a members-only briefing on April 2. Registration details have been sent to members via email. The briefing will be moderated by TFCC chair and Nikkei Asia correspondent @thomchau.bsky.social

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

This was the first TFCC briefing by a sitting KMT leader in many years. The event was moderated by TFCC Chair @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos by @mikg.bsky.social.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

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.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

It was a full house at the conference hall inside the historic National 228 Memorial Museum in Taipei, with several diplomats, former ministers, officials, and analysts joining the discussion. TFCC Vice Chair @demesdavid.bsky.social moderated the conversation. Photos: @mikg.bsky.social

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

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.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

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.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The event was moderated by TFCC Vice Chair @demesdavid.bsky.social. Photos by William Chen

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

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.

National Human Rights Commissioner Tien Chiu-chin

TFCC Vice President David Demes (left) and National Human Rights Commissioner Tien Chiu-chin (right)

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The session was moderated by TFCC Chair and Nikkei Asia correspondent @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos: @mikg.bsky.social

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

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.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Members of the international press corps also had the opportunity to meet the DPP’s Department of International Affairs director Michael Chen and his colleagues. The session was moderated by TFCC chair and Nikkei Asia correspondent @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos by @mikg.bsky.social.

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The session will be moderated by TFCC vice chair @demesdavid.bsky.social. To learn more about the event and how to sign up, visit our website: taiwanfcc.org/book-talk-wi...

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Book Talk with “Ghost Nation” Author Chris Horton | Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club

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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC) @taiwanfcc.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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.

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