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Official Bluesky account of the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (台灣外國記者會), established in 1998. Join our debates and discussions.
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
January 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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.
January 19, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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
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January 15, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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.

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January 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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.
December 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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!
December 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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
December 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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
September 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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.
September 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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.
September 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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
September 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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.
August 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
August 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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August 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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
August 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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
August 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
July 31, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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.
July 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Last Friday, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted Vice President 蕭美琴 Bi-khim Hsiao for an exclusive briefing.
July 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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
July 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
July 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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.
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM