Taiwan in Toronto

2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Asian Cup | Makes History with Medal 🥈🏐

Taiwan women's volleyball team delivered a historic performance at the 2026 AVC Women's Asian Cup! The team swept through the preliminary round with four consecutive wins, defeated Kazakhstan in the semifinals to reach the gold medal match for the very first time, and ultimately claimed the silver medal — the best result in team history.

Outstanding achievements were recorded both as a team and in individual awards, a true testament to the steady growth of Taiwan women's volleyball in recent years.

Let's cheer on Team Taiwan as they continue to shine on the international stage! 🔥

📷 Asian Volleyball Confederation

2026女排亞洲盃銀牌｜台灣女排寫下隊史最佳紀錄 🥈🏐

在預賽時台灣女排豪取四連勝晉級四強，準決賽擊敗哈薩克首度挺進冠軍戰，雖不敵強敵韓國隊，仍以亞軍之姿締造隊史最佳成績。並在團隊成績與個人獎項雙雙創下佳績，也展現台灣女排近年持續累積的成果。

讓我們一起期待台灣女排在未來國際賽場上持續發光發熱！🔥
Team Taiwan Go Go Go！💪🇹🇼

【 🇹🇼 Welcoming North American Youth! 2026 Officially Kicks Off ✈️ 】

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung attended the opening ceremony of the "2026 Mosaic Taiwan", extending a heartfelt welcome to young leaders from the 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦 as they embark on a 2-week immersive exchange in Taiwan!

🎯 Three Core Themes: Democracy, Technology, and Resilience
This year's seminar focuses on , , and , giving fellows the opportunity to witness firsthand how Taiwan:
▪️ Steadfastly defends the values of democracy and freedom
▪️ Drives innovation in AI and semiconductor technology 💡
▪️ Continually strengthens its defense resilience in the face of emerging challenges

🧩 Piecing Together a Unique Mosaic of Taiwan
Understanding a nation is just like completing a mosaic puzzle. Minister Lin expressed his hope that every journey, conversation, and experience the fellows have across Taiwan will coalesce into an essential, lasting memory. By crafting their very own "Taiwan mosaic," these young leaders will continue to serve as vital bridges of friendship, connecting our societies well into the future. 🤝

【 🇹🇼 歡迎美加青年！ 2026 正式開訓 ✈️ 】

林佳龍部長出席「2026年國際青年菁英領袖研習班（Mosaic Taiwan）」開訓典禮，熱烈歡迎來自美國及加拿大的年輕朋友們，來到台灣展開為期 2 週的深度交流！

🎯 三大核心主題：民主、科技、韌性
今年的研習主題聚焦於 #民主、 #科技 及 #韌性。實地見證台灣如何：
▪️ 堅定捍衛民主自由價值
▪️ 驅動 AI 與半導體科技創新 💡
▪️ 在面對新興挑戰時，持續強化自身的防衛韌性

🧩拼出獨一無二的台灣拼圖
認識一個國家，就像完成一幅「馬賽克拼圖（Mosaic）」。林佳龍部長期盼大家在台灣的每一段旅程、每一場對話與體驗，最後都將凝聚成了解台灣的重要記憶，也親手拼出屬於自己的台灣拼圖，並在未來持續成為連結彼此的友好橋梁。🤝

🇹🇼🤝🇺🇦 "A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed" —— Taiwan Friendship Building Officially Inaugurated in Lviv, Ukraine!

! The at the UNBROKEN Ecosystem medical complex in , was officially inaugurated on June 11, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung attending the ceremony virtually to witness this historic moment. Minister Lin noted that Taiwan and Ukraine face the same threats from authoritarianism, giving Taiwan a deep understanding of the Ukrainian people's circumstances. Taiwan will continue working with international partners to support Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery.

This rehabilitation centre features 55 beds and the capacity to serve approximately 27,000 patients annually — a powerful testament to Taiwan's commitment to Ukraine's medical rebuilding. In April, Taiwan's civil society came together to donate 68 ambulances and emergency response vehicles to Ukraine, deployed for frontline rescue, urban medical care, and veteran support. This marked the 4th round of vehicle donations by the relevant organizations, bringing the cumulative total to 208 vehicles.

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyy captured the spirit of the Taiwan-Ukraine friendship in one timeless phrase:
"A friend in need is a friend indeed." 💓

🇹🇼🤝🇺🇦 患難見真情——「台灣友誼大樓」在烏克蘭正式落成！

🌏 民主共同體，攜手重建
台灣不只說說而已！ #烏克蘭 利維夫市UNBROKEN Ecosystem醫療園區「 #台灣友誼大樓」於6月11日正式落成揭牌，由外交部長林佳龍線上見證這歷史性時刻。林佳龍部長指出，台灣與烏克蘭同樣面對威權主義的威脅，更能深刻理解烏克蘭人民的處境。台灣將持續與國際夥伴合作，支持烏克蘭重建復甦。

🏥 台灣援烏，化為具體行動
這棟復健醫療中心設有55張病床，每年可照護約2萬7,000名傷患，是台灣對烏克蘭醫療重建最有力的承諾。4月時，台灣民間更共同籌募68輛救護及救災車輛捐贈烏克蘭，投入前線救援、城市醫療及退伍軍人協助等工作，這已是相關團體第4度捐贈救災車輛，累計已達208輛🚑

利維夫市長薩多維以一句英文道盡台烏情誼：
"A friend in need is a friend indeed."（ #患難見真情）💓

🎉Big news! City wins Special Mention at the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize!

✨A new milestone for Taipei’s urban governance! Taipei City has been awarded the Special Mention at the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, making it the very first city in Taiwan to receive this prestigious international honor.

🏆This award signifies that Taipei's years of dedication to public service innovation, green sustainability, and smart city development have achieved high international recognition.

🎉國際肯定！ #台北市 榮獲 2026 年「李光耀世界城市獎」特別獎！

✨台北市城市治理邁向新里程碑！台北市榮獲 2026 年「李光耀世界城市獎」特別獎（Special Mention），成為全台灣首座榮獲此國際大獎的城市。

🏆「李光耀世界城市獎」旨在表彰推動城市永續發展與創新治理的傑出城市。台北市本次獲獎，象徵著我們多年來在公共服務創新、綠色永續及智慧城市建設上的深耕，已獲得國際高度認可。
(圖片來源：李光耀世界城市獎官網)

expands online renewal eligibility starting July 1. ✈️

To provide greater convenience for citizens, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is significantly expanding its online passport renewal service. Starting July 1, you can apply online if your passport meets these conditions:

📅 Effective From: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 AM
🙋‍♂️ Who can apply:
✅ Adult citizens with household registration in Taiwan
✅ Holders of an expired passport, or a passport with less than 1 year of validity (must not be reported lost)
✅ Applicants with no changes to the information on their passport data page

Apply anytime via the Bureau of Consular Affairs Online Passport Renewal System:
👉 https://epass.boca.gov.tw/Default.html

#外交部「有條件式線上申換護照」7/1 起全面放寬 ✈️

為了讓更多人享受便利，外交部要送大禮包啦！今年 7 月 1 日起，適用對象全面大擴大！ 只要你的護照符合以下條件，在家動動手指就能申換：

📅 開放時間： 2026年7月1日（三）上午10:00起
🙋‍♂️ 適用對象：
✅ 在台灣設有戶籍的成年人
✅ 現持護照已逾期，或效期不足1年且未遺失
✅ 護照資料頁記載事項未變更

歡迎使用外交部領事事務局有條件式線上申換護照系統：
👉 https://epass.boca.gov.tw/Default.html

(📷外交部、領事事務局)

A New Chapter in Taiwan–Canada Indigenous Cultural Exchange!

This week, artisans from the pataRungan Banana Fiber Workshop of Hualien’s Xinshe Tribe visited the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto to share the story of the revival of Kavalan banana fiber weaving- one of the most cherish art of Taiwan's Indigenous cultures.

Once nearly lost, this unique tradition has been brought back through the efforts of the Kavalan people and Taiwan–Canada cultural collaboration.

Kavalan culture advocate Ngolan shared how seeing 19th-century Kavalan banana fiber textiles, brought back by Dr. Leslie Mackey in 1880s and now preserved at ROM strengthened her commitment tocarrying on this ancestral craft.

Across the Pacific, this exchange has helped more Canadians discover the richness of Taiwan’s Indigenous cultures.

🤝 Taiwan and Canada working together to preserve and celebrate Indigenous cultural heritage.




✨台加原住民族文化交流寫下新篇章！

本週，來自花蓮新社部落香蕉絲工坊（pataRungan）的工藝師來到多倫多安大略皇家博物館（ROM），分享噶瑪蘭族香蕉絲工藝復振的故事。曾一度失傳的香蕉絲工藝，透過族人的努力及台加文化交流，重新找回祖先的智慧與文化記憶。

文化復振推手偕淑月（Ngolan）也分享，看見19世紀末由馬偕博士帶回加拿大、現典藏於ROM的噶瑪蘭族香蕉絲織品後，更堅定了傳承祖先工藝的使命。跨越太平洋兩端，文化與認同的連結感動了許多加拿大民眾，也讓更多人認識台灣原住民族文化的豐富與珍貴。

🤝台加攜手，共同守護與傳承原住民族文化。 #台灣加拿大 #噶瑪蘭
族 #香蕉絲工藝 #原住民族文化 #文化交流
新社香蕉絲工坊臉書:https://www.facebook.com/LalaBanXinSheXiangJiaoSiGongFang/about

World Cup Kicks Off in Toronto! ⚽🇨🇦

The World Cup opening ceremony took center stage at Toronto Stadium!!! The celebration featured Indigenous performances alongside multiple Canadian artists, showcasing Canada's vibrant multicultural identity.

took on and Herzegovina in its home opener, with the match ending in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. In the stands, Canadian and Bosnian fans cheered side by side — a true testament to the spirit of sport: mutual respect and shared joy, win or lose.

More than just a match, today's celebration was a true cultural exchange, reflecting Canada's core values as a nation built on diversity and inclusion.

Taiwan extends its congratulations to Toronto and Canada on the successful opening of the 2026FIFA World Cup!

Thanks to all the athletes for bringing such an exciting match and uniting people from around the world.

多倫多開踢！加拿大對波士尼亞，運動精神點燃全城 ⚽🇨🇦

#跟著小編看世界盃 #2026世界盃足球賽 開幕式於多倫多體育場盛大登場!!! 開幕式融合原住民文化展演、多位加拿大藝人同台演出，展現出加拿大多元族群共融的精神。

#加拿大隊 在主場迎戰 #波士尼亞與赫塞哥維納，雙方最終以1比1平手收場。場上更可見加拿大球迷與波士尼亞球迷比鄰而坐、互相加油，正是體育最動人的畫面：無論輸贏，彼此尊重、共同享受比賽的樂趣。💪

這場比賽不僅是一場足球賽，更是一次文化交流的盛宴，展現加拿大作為移民社會、擁抱多元的核心價值。

台灣誠摯祝賀多倫多與加拿大成功舉辦2026世界盃開幕賽!

🎉 officially welcomes the semiconductor industry! Building a semiconductor S-corridor in southern Taiwan!

🧩 leads its supply chain to southern Taiwan, and President Lai attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the "Pingtung Science Park Semiconductor Supply Chain Zone" on June 12th.

✨The government hopes to connect Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung to establish a semiconductor S-corridor in southern Taiwan, realizing the goal of "balanced Taiwan."

🎉 #屏東 正式迎接半導體產業！打造南臺灣半導體S廊帶！

🧩 #台積電 率領供應鏈進駐南台灣，賴總統6/12親自出席了「屏東科學園區半導體供應鏈專區聯合動土典禮」。政府希望藉此連結嘉義、台南、高雄與屏東，建立起南台灣的半導體 S 廊帶，落實「均衡台灣」的目標。

賴總統在致詞中強調，這個園區的誕生代表了三個關鍵發展：
🔶屏東迎來科技轉型：代表屏東正式加入半導體產業鏈，高科技產業將帶動當地的進步與發展。
🔶國家產業更完整：讓台灣的半導體供應鏈更有韌性。這對未來台灣廠商進行全球布局有很大的幫助。
🔶展現深耕台灣決心：台積電號召同伴一起進駐，顯示了台積電的「心和根都在台灣」。
📷總統府

🇹🇼⚽ Enjoy the World Cup, Safety First! ⚽🇹🇼

Congratulations to all Taiwanese fans who scored tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto! While the excitement is real, please keep safety and security top of mind.

📌 Reminders:

✅ Check your passport validity and Canada's entry requirements (e.g. eTA) before travel

✅ Stay alert in crowded venues — keep your belongings and travel documents secure

✅ Avoid traveling alone in unfamiliar or less populated areas

✅ Stay informed of safety updates from local authorities and event organizers

The Government of Canada also provides helpful resources for World Cup travellers, including entry requirements, border tips, safety information, and fraud prevention. Check it out before you go: 🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/soccer-2026/information-fans-travellers.html

In case of emergency, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto is ready to assist. Keep this number on hand: ☎️ +1-416-587-8111

Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the matches! ⚽🍁

🇹🇼⚽ 觀賞世界盃，平安最重要！⚽🇹🇼

恭喜搶到2026 FIFA世界盃多倫多賽事門票的台灣鄉親們！出國看球賽固然興奮，但人身安全與證件保管更是不可忽視。

📌 提醒事項：

✅ 出入境前請確認護照效期及加拿大入境規定（如eTA電子旅行授權，違禁品攜帶等）

✅ 賽事期間人潮眾多，請隨時注意隨身財物，妥善保管護照及證件

✅ 避免單獨前往人煙稀少地區，盡量結伴同行

✅ 留意當地警方及主辦單位公告之安全資訊

加拿大政府也提供賽事旅客專屬資訊，包含入境須知、邊境查驗、人身安全與防詐騙等實用資源，建議行前參閱：

🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/soccer-2026/information-fans-travellers.html

若遇緊急狀況需要救助，請撥打駐多倫多台北經濟文化辦事處急難救助電話： ☎️ +1-416-587-8111

祝大家觀賽愉快，平安盡興！⚽🍁

#台灣旅外國人 #平安出遊 #世界盃足球賽

🇨🇦⚽ Toronto is ready for the World Cup! ⚽🇨🇦

Tomorrow marks a historic moment — 's Men's National Team will play the first-ever men's World Cup match on Canadian soil! Embracing the theme "The World in a City," is showcasing its passion for soccer and its multicultural identity.

From BMO Field to the Toronto City Hall, the whole city is buzzing with World Cup energy! Whether you're cheering for Canada or another team, come feel the excitement in the streets of Toronto!

Wishing Canada's Men's National Team the best of luck, and looking forward to thrilling performances from football stars around the world!

⚽🍁 Let's go Canada! 🍁⚽

🇨🇦⚽ #世界盃足球賽，多倫多迎接歷史性的一刻！⚽🇨🇦

加拿大隊將在本國土地上踢出史上第一場男子世界盃比賽！ #多倫多以「 #城市裡的世界」為主題，展現這座城市對足球的熱情與多元文化的特色。

從BMO Field球場到多倫多市政廳，整座城市洋溢著濃濃的足球氣氛！無論你支持哪一隊，明天都來感受多倫多的活力與熱情吧！

預祝加拿大隊旗開得勝，也期待各國球星在賽場上帶來精彩對決！

⚽🍁 Let's go Canada! 🍁⚽

📷 FIFA, The Globe and Mail, Miss Ko

#世界盃 #加拿大 #多倫多