Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club (TFCC)
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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.
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 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.
Registration is now closed and we’re looking forward to meeting registered attendees very soon.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 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.
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
Photos by William Chen
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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
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
September 24, 2025 at 1:29 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
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
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.
September 8, 2025 at 5:32 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.
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
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.
@fcchk.bsky.social and condemns the erosion of press freedom and treatment of journalists in Hong Kong.
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is deeply concerned by the confirmation that @bloomberg.com journalist Rebecca Choong Wilkins has had her visa renewal application denied.
Full statement: www.fcchk.org/visa-denial-...
Full statement: www.fcchk.org/visa-denial-...
Visa denial for Rebecca Choong Wilkins underscores press freedom concerns
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is deeply concerned by the confirmation that Bloomberg journalist Rebecca Choong Wilkins has had her visa renewal application denied.
Choong Wilki...
www.fcchk.org
August 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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.
@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
August 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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...
August 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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
August 7, 2025 at 2:49 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
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
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
July 31, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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.
July 26, 2025 at 10:54 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.
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
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
July 17, 2025 at 6:09 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
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 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
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 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.
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 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.
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...
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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...
@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...
June 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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...
@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
June 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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
June 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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...
May 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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...
@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...
May 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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...
@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)
May 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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)