2021 in Taiwan explained

Events from the year 2021 in Taiwan, Republic of China.

Incumbents

• President: Tsai Ing-wen
• Vice President: Lai Ching-te
• Heads of Five Yuan
  • Executive Yuan/Premier: Su Tseng-chang
  • Legislative Yuan: Yu Shyi-kun
  • Judicial Yuan: Hsu Tzong-li
  • Examination Yuan: Huang Jong-tsun
  • Control Yuan: Chen Chu

General

• 24th happiest country in the world and the first in Asia on the 2021 World Happiness Report.
• 43th in 2021 World Press Freedom Index.^[1]
• Top destination for expats, according to the Expat Insider Survey by InterNations.^[2]
• Taiwan ranks 8th in "World Competitiveness" in the World Competitiveness Yearbook published June 17 by Swiss International Institute for Management Development.^[3]

Events

Drought.^{[4] [5]}

January

• 6 January - Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung, Slovenian Prime Minister and acting Minister of Health Janez Janša, hold a virtual meeting.
• 10 January - United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lifts all restrictions on Taiwan-U.S. official exchanges.
• January 11 - New passport released, making "Republic of China" smaller and emphasizing "Taiwan" on the cover.
• January 13 - Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency announces the 7th automatic 30-day visa extensions for foreigners who have legally stayed in Taiwan for 180 days or more.
• January 14 - President Tsai Ing-wen meets with United States U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft via videoconference.
• January 18 - Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu accepts copy of credentials from Haiti ambassador Hervé Denis.
• January 19 - President Tsai meets British Office Taipei Representative John Dennis
• January 20 - Head of TECRO Hsiao Bi-khim represents Taiwan at the inauguration of the 46th U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
• January 21
  • Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu attends Palau presidential inauguration.
  • The EP passes three resolutions calling for expanded partnership with Taiwan and support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations.
• January 23 - Taiwan-Japan friendship event at Taipei 101.
• January 24
  • 2 Taiwanese satellites are launched, in collaboration with SpaceX. The Flying Squirrel and Yushan.
  • CECC continues to monitor the new domestic COVID-19 cluster in Taoyuan and quarantines an estimated 5,000 individuals.
  • Taiwan's badminton duo win men's double at the Toyota Thailand Open.
• Jan 26 - Jan 31, All physical components of the 2021 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE), canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Online parts were held as scheduled.
• January 27
  • President Tsai Ing-wen launches a campaign regarding book reading in support of Taiwanese book publishers.
  • TECO Prague representative, Ke Liang-ruey, meets with Prague mayor Zdeněk Hřib and announces that Prague and Taiwan will have increased cooperation in science and education.
• January 28
  • Number of international students in Taiwan surpass 130,000.
  • Taiwan and United Kingdom ink a memorandum of understanding on agricultural cooperation.
  • Taiwan is ranked at 2nd place by The Economist in Asia-Pacific personalized health index.
• January 29
  • The Ministry of the Interior begins a study to change the national emblem due to its similarity with the Kuomintang party symbol.
  • Tainan begins self-driving bus test with passengers.
  • Taiwan has their 8th COVID-19 fatality.
• January 31 - Andrzej Duda signs law regarding legal cooperation in criminal matters between Taiwan and Poland.

February

• February 1
  • MOTC bans all eating and drinking on the THSR, on all TRA trains, on long-distance buses, on domestic flights, on ferries, and in post offices.
  • Artworks by late Taiwanese artist Hong Rui-lin are donated to the MOC.
  • A survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs found that the majority of opinion leaders in the United States, supported sending US troops to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, while most of the American public opposes doing so, both regardless of partisan affiliation.
  • The establishment of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University after merging between National Yang-Ming University and National Chiao Tung University.
• February 4
  • Taiwan established a trade office in Guyana.
  • The first American naval vessel entered the Taiwan Strait under Biden.
  • Semiconductor chip shortages, and Taiwan, which has one of the world's largest chipmaking industries, is at the center of efforts to resolve the shortage.
  • Taiwan plans to increase childcare subsidies and tax deductions, have more benefits for parents, and expand the number of spots at affordable preschools and day care facilities in an effort to lift the country's birthrates.
• February 5
  • Taiwanese film director Ang Lee received the Legion of Honour.
  • Guyana yields to Beijing's pressure and cancels representative office deal with Taiwan, saying the deal was a misunderstanding.
  • Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua meets with “very senior U.S. officials,” such as Matt Murray (Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy and Negotiations Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs), the first high-level exchange between the Biden administration and Taiwan, to discuss mainly chip shortages.
  • Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency announces the 8th automatic 30-day visa extensions for foreigners who have legally stayed in Taiwan for 180 days or more.
  • Taiwan moves to enhance the performance of their water storage facilities.
• February 6 - Progress made on Taiwan La Fayette-class frigate scandal.
• February 9 - All Formosat satellites (Formosat-1, Formosat-2, Formosat-3, Formosat-4, Formosat-5, Formosat-6, Formosat-7) reach mission orbit.
• February 11 - NT$60 billion stimulus and bailout plan announced.
• February 12
  • Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year.
  • The National Airborne Service Corps begins to ask for payment for first aid and transportation due to a surge of rescue operations.

• February 18
  • U.S. Senator Rick Scott reintroduces the Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act bill.^[6]
  • U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to allow Taiwan attend WHO meetings as an observer.^[7]
  • Taiwan's first space development draft act is approved.^[8]
  • A Taiwanese NCSIST developed Teng Yun drone crashes.^[9]
• February 19
  • National security staff reorganization is announced.^[10]
  • President of Academia Sinica, James Liao, is awarded with Samson Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation in Alternative Energy and Smart Mobility for Transportation.^{[11] [12]}
• February 24 - Taiwan-Poland legal agreement takes effect. (from Jan. 31)^[13]

March

• March 1
  • Regulations on foreign visitors are partially lifted, restrictions apply.^[14]
  • Taiwan allows non-R.O.C. citizens to visit Taiwan for non-urgent medical care with proper documents.^{[15] [16]}
  • China bans Taiwanese pineapples, saying that the fruit has harmful organisms, creating a "Freedom Pineapple" movement.^{[17] [18] [19] [20]}
• March 3-March 6 Taipei Cycle postpones all physical parts of the exhibition, online parts are still to be held on schedule.^[21]
• March 4
  • Freedom House scores Taiwan 94/100 in Freedom in the World report.^{[22] [23]}
  • 8 Taiwanese Illustrators are selected for the 55th Illustrators Exhibition of Bologna's Children Book Fair.^[24]
• March 5 - Taiwan, US, and Eswatini have their first Partnership Opportunity Delegation.^[25]
• March 6 - Taiwan wins mixed doubles at WTT Contender Doha 2021.^[26]
• March 7
  • A man in Taoyuan kills two people with a firearm^[27]
  • HP CEO travels to Taiwan.^[28]
• March 11 - Many Taiwanese fruit are found to meet standards for consumption at Tokyo Olympics.^[29]
• March 12-April 4 - Taipei Rose Festival^[30]
• March 13 - CPBL 2021 Chinese Professional Baseball League season opening day.^[31]
• March 17 - 25th Taiwan-France Cultural Award awarded.^[32]
• March 18 - Salmon chaos: Restaurant chain Sushiro offers free sushi to people with the word for salmon (鮭魚) on their ID, resulting in many people requesting name changes.^{[33] [34]}
• March 19
  • First batch of Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrive at Taiwan.^[35]
  • Taipei City Police Department adds Teddy bears to all patrol vehicles.^[36]
  • Acer is hit with a Ransomware attack, with the cyber threat actors, REvil, demanding for $50,000,000 USD, a precedent.^[37]
• March 20 - Taiwan is ranked as 24th happiest country by in the world by the World Happiness Report, listed on page 22 as "province of China".^{[38] [39]}
• March 22 - Two F-5E collide midair, 1 pilot dead, the second missing.
• March 23 - Panama registered container ship Ever Given operated by Taiwanese Evergreen Marine, becomes stuck in the Suez Canal, disrupting global shipping.

See main article: 2021 Suez Canal obstruction.

• March 27 - Yuguan Island Art Festival begins, ends on April 18.^[40]
• March 29 - Suez Canal obstruction resolved.
• March 10–15 - 2021 Taipei Fashion Week.^[41]
• March 30 - Palau president and first lady visits Taiwan.^[42]

April

• April 1
  • Travel Bubble between Taiwan and Palau launched.^[43]
  • Large Solar power plant opens.^[44]
• April 2 - Hualien train derailment killed 49 and injured 216.
• April 4 - First batch of vaccines from COVAX arrive in Taiwan.^{[45] [46]}
• 6 April - IMF reevaluates Taiwan's GDP forecast from 1.5% to 4.7%.^[47]
• 7 April - MOFA minister accepts copy of credentials from Belize ambassador Candice Pitts.^[48]
• 8 April - An agricultural internship program between Taiwan and the Philippines is launched.^[49]
• 9 April
  • 2021 Dajia Matsu Pilgrimage Procession.^[50]
  • United States announces new guidelines for government contacts with Taiwan to reflect deepening unofficial relations.^[51]
  • Formosa Club in West Asia is launched.^[52]
  • 80th anniversary of Taiwan-Honduras diplomatic ties.^[53]
• 10 April
  • Annual traditional market festival.^[54]
  • Man is run over by Puyuma Express train, found dead.^[55]
• 12 April
  • Mayors of Taoyuan, Taipei, New Taipei, and Taichung are vaccinated.^[56]
  • HFX controversy over whether to award John McCain Prize to Tsai Ing-wen and risk provoking Beijing.^[57]
• 13 April
  • Regarding to the Japan cabinet's decision to dump radioactive water of the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry expressed concern and the Atomic Energy Council expressed strong opposition.^[58]
  • First indigenous Amphibious transport dock, Yu Shan, is launched.^[59]
  • Seafarers Act amended to include waters known for piracy, not just warzones.^[60]
  • Travel bubble between Palau and Taiwan (from 1 April) canceled due to low demand.^[61]
  • Renovated historic site, the Keelung Fort Commander's Official Residence, opens.^[62]
  • April 14
  • Arrival of a bipartisan American delegation.^{[63] [64]}
  • Ordnance found on Kinmen.^[65]
• April 15
  • Amendments to foreign professional recruitment law passed (less requirements, tax breaks, etc.)^{[66] [67]}
  • US delegation sent by Biden meets with President Tsai.^{[68] [69]}
  • Anti-corruption workshop between IB and IRS.^[70]
• April 16
  • CPC Corporation will begin to drill for water, amidst drought/water shortage.^[71]
• April 16 - April 17 - Live fire exercise between many military branches.^[72]
• April 17 - Travelers from Taiwan who present proof of negative coronavirus tests from select hospitals will be exempt from Hawaii's quarantine.^[73]
• April 18
  • Body of missing pilot (March 22) found.
  • Matzu procession (April 9) ends.^[74]
  • Taiwan wins bid from TWIF to host 2026 World Indoor Tug of War Championships.^[75]
  • Two relatively large earthquakes in Taiwan (5.8 and 6.2).^[76]
• April 19
  • National Center of Photography and Images (NCPI) opens in Taipei.^[77]
  • Taiwanese weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun wins three gold medals and sets new records for the 59 kg category.^[78]
  • April 19 - Reservations for self-pad coronavirus vaccination available.^[79]
• April 20
  • Taiwan Solidarity Act introduced in the United States' congress.^[80]
  • Despite need of vaccines, Paraguay does not end diplomatic ties with Taiwan for China.^[81]
  • Tainan joins Kaohsiung and Hsinchu and closes swimming pools, car washes, and other things that require much water to preserve water during the drought.^[82]
  • Greenpeace urges the Environmental Protection Administration to go carbon neutral by 2050 and have a carbon price of US$35 per Tonne.^[83]
  • Candice Pitts presents credentials to Tsai Ing-wen, the 32nd anniversary of Belize-Taiwan official diplomatic relations.^[84]
  • Zengwen Reservoir, the largest in Taiwan (by volume) is at less than 11% capacity.^[85]
• April 21
  • Amang's Verse novel Raised by Wolves: Poems and Conversations is awarded the annual prize by PEN America.^[86]
  • High-speed ferry between Anping Harbor and outlying islands of Penghu launched, used to transport tourist and food.^[87]
  • April 21 - Self-paid COVID vaccines for public planning to travel abroad.^[88]
• April 22
  • Quanta Computers cyber-attacked with Apple.^[89]
  • S&P Global Ratings changes Taiwan's credit rating from AA− to AA.^[90]
• April 23
  • Digital Han Kuang Exercise^[91]
  • MOF and CABEI agree on establishment of regional office in Taiwan.^[92]
• April 24 - Taiwan's 12th COVID-19 fatality, a man in his 70s.^[93]
• April 27 - United Kingdom confirms cooperation in automatic exchange of financial account information and tax matters annually on September.^[94]
• April 28
  • TSMC listed on Time magazine's inaugural list of "100 Most Influential Companies" under the category "Titan".^[95]
  • Taiwan and U.S. signs Patriot III inspection deal.^[96]
• April 29 - Diplomatic training cooperation agreement with Saint Lucia inked.^[97]
• April 30 - Delfina Foundation selects two Taiwanese artists for 2021 resident artists.
• April (New Taipei City) - Cloud Gate tour in Taiwan.

May

• May 1 - Labor Day protest to raise minimum wage, increase pay for teachers, civil servants, employees of state-run enterprises, and fix pension issues.^{[98] [99]}
• May 2
  • Taiwan donates 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders to India,^{[100] [101]} India has had 400,000 New cases daily.^[102]
  • Taiwan begins centralized quarantine system for people traveling from/through India due to a large amount of cases in late April-early May.^[103]
  • Maokong Gondola offers NT$50 rides to all Taiwan residents.^[104]
• May 4
  • Taiwan military implements electronic warfare countermeasures.^[105]
  • Hong Kong imports 136x Taiwanese pineapples after China bans it.^[106]
  • Ministry of Finance will now allow people to file taxes through mobile devices.^[107]
  • CYBERSEC 2021^{[108] [109]}
  • Cloud Gate performs at NTU during the university's art festival.^[110]
  • President Tsai Ing-wen awarded John McCain Prize (April 12).^{[111] [112]}
• May 5 – 15 cryogenic ISO tanks donated to India.^[113]
• May 6 - Le Grand Cirque performs in Taipei.^[114]
• May 7
  • 2021 Europe Festival at Huashan Creative Park^[115]
  • Indigenous groups lose an eight-year legal battle on hunting rights with the government.^[116]
  • French Senate passes resolution to support Taiwan's international participation.^{[117] [118]}
• May 8 - 2021 Europe Festival opens at Huashan Creative Park.^[115]
• May 8–9 (Taoyuan) - Cloud Gate tour in Taiwan.
• May 10
  • Criminal Investigation Bureau arresting 20 alleged money mules.^[119]
  • 783 invasive catfish (Amazon sailfin) 666 other invasive fish, and 1 native carp removed from Bihu lake in Neihu.^[120]
  • Czech Art in Taiepi exhibition.^[121]
• May 12 - Foreign Ministers Wu and Brolo video call.^[122]
• May 15 - COVID-19 alert level raised to 3 in Taipei and New Taipei.^[123]
• May 15–16 (Changhua), May 22–23 (Chiayi), May 29–30 (Tainan), June 5–6 (Hualien), June 12–13 (Pingtung) - Cloud Gate tour in Taiwan.
• May 17
  • Spike in COVID-19 cases raises alarm and forces the Taiwanese government to impose its toughest social restrictions in order to curb the rising infection rate.^[124]
  • Formosa Club in the Caribbean launched.
• May 18
  • Kaohsiung imposes restrictions similar to Level 3 epidemic alert.^[125]
  • Soldiers disinfect Taipei Metro^[126]
  • Most reservoirs in central and southern Taiwan at less than 10% capacity.^[127]
  • CECC denies Kinmen County Commissioner Yang Cheng-wu’s request for permission to purchase COVID-19 vaccines from China.^[128]
  • 240 cases and 2 reported deaths from COVID-19.^{[129] [130]}
  • 37 Taiwanese students test positive for COVID-19.^[131]
  • The legislative committee responsible for constitutional amendments holds its first meeting.^[132]
  • Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation, Taiwan's central securities depository, issues statement for all companies listed on the TWSE, TPEx, and ESB to comply with pandemic restrictions and recommends having shareholder meetings online.^[133]
  • GCTF meeting with the United States, Japan, UK, Australia.
• May 19
  • Migrant workers banned from entry due to COVID-19 surge.^[134]
  • Executive Yuan introduces contact tracing text messaging service.^[135]
• May 19 - June 18 - Border control tightens amid COVID-19 case spikes, visa application processing and entry of foreign nationals will be paused. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.^[136]
• May 19–28 - All schools in Taiwan switch to virtual/distance learning.^[137]
• May 20
  • Rouday Stanley Penn, ambassador of Haiti to Taiwan gives copy of credentials to Foreign Minister Wu.^[138]
  • National Palace Museum entries at WorldFest Houston film festival win 26 Remi awards.^[139]
• May 21
  • 13 of Taiwan's 15 diplomatic allies have made appeals to the World Health Organization calling for the country's participation in the WHO as an observer.^[140]
  • Blood supplies are the lowest in 20 years, with blood banks reporting an average of 4.4 days of stock, according to the Taiwan Blood Services Foundation.^{[141] [142]}
  • Taiwan reports 312 local COVID-19 cases.^{[143] [144]}
• May 22–23 (Chiayi) - Cloud Gate tour in Taiwan.
• May 24 - Two indigenous artisans recognized as 'Important Traditional Crafts' preservers.^[145]
• May 25 - 7th Taiwan-Estonia Economic Cooperation conference.^[146]
• May 27 - 2nd Taiwan-Croatia Economic Cooperation Videoconference.^[147]

New relief package amid latest COVID-19 wave.^[148]

• May 28
  • 297 local cases, 258 retroactive cases, and 19 new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the total up to 78.^{[149] [150] [151]}
  • Yuanta Financial Holdings, Cathay Financial Holdings, Taishin Financial Holdings, and Fubon Financial have pledged NT$160 million, NT$40 million, NT$30 million, and NT$23 million, respectively to support medical workers and fight COVID-19.^[152]
  • Heat alerts issued in 18 cities and counties, forecasted to reach up to 38 degrees.^[153]
  • Frequency of MRT trains reduced, up to twice more waiting time and disinfecting.^[154]
  • Visa extension for foreigners.^[155]
  • Kinmen decides not to enter COVID lockdown.^[156]
  • First batch of Moderna Vaccines arrive in Taiwan, 150,000 doses.^[157]
  • Taiwan and Guatemala sign the Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Authorized Economic Operator.^[158]
• May 29 - TECO in Sydney and Sydney Opera House hold contemporary art project.^[159]

May 29–30 (Tainan) - Cloud Gate tour in Taiwan.

• May 30 - Citywide drill on level 4 COVID-19 precautions in Taipei.^[160]
• 31 May - 30 June - Computex (virtually)^{[161] [162]}

June

• June 1 - Illustrator Lin Lian-en wins the BolognaRagazzi Award in the fiction category.^[163]
• June 3
  • New relief package amid latest COVID-19 wave.^{[148] [164]}
  • Foreign Correspondent's Club of Japan.^[165]
• June 4
  • Ministry of the Interior announces that landlords may be fined of up to NT$150,000 (US$5,417) for evicting tenants for COVID-19-related reasons.^[166]
  • Japan donates 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan.^{[167] [168] [169]}
  • Taipei 101 displays "台灣❤️日本" (Taiwan❤️Japan) thanking Japan's vaccine donation.^[170]
  • Taiwan passes 10,000 total COVID-19 cases.^[171]

• June 15 FoundOcean secures major contract to build offshore wind farm.^[172]
• June 16–28 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwanese airspace.^[173]
• June 23
  • Lithuania announces donation of 20,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Taiwan.^[174]
  • All 13 issues listed in the 2020 Taiwan White Paper by the American Chamber of Commerce are completely resolved, a record in the 25-year history of the paper.^{[175] [176]}
• June 24
  • Taiwanese film "Synapses" (Directed by Chang Tso-chi wins Best Film Award at the 18th edition Asian Film Festival which took place at the Cinema Farnese in Rome, Italy, from June 17 through 23.^[177]
  • Port of Kaohsiung Wins International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) 2021 Award for Best Resilient Physical Infrastructure in World Ports Sustainability Program Awards.^[178]
  • Level 3 COVID-19 alert is given a 2-week extension to July 12.^{[179] [180]}
• June 25 - The Coast Guard receives a new corvette, the Chenggong (成功艦), the second Anping class with the hull number of CG-602.^[181]
• June 26
  • Taiwan confirms first local case of the Delta COVID variant in Pintung.^{[182] [183] [184]}
  • CECC confirms 78 new local cases and 13 deaths.^{[185] [186]}
  • Half of Fangshan Township in Pingtung County enters "semi-Level 4" lockdown.^[187]
  • The Chinese Professional Baseball League postpones plans to begin fanless games on June 29, mainly due to the Delta variant.^[188]
• June 27
  • CECC confirms 89 new cases (1 imported, 88 domestic) and 9 deaths.^{[186] [189]}
  • Southern Taiwan tries to quickly vaccinate as Delta variant spreads.^{[190] [191]}

September

• September 13 – Han Kuang exercises begin.^[192]
• September 25 – Eric Chu wins 2021 Kuomintang chairmanship election.

October

• October 14 – 2021 Kaohsiung building fire
• October 23 – Legislator Chen Po-wei .

December

• December 10 - Official bilateral relations between Nicaragua and Taiwan end.^{[193] [194]}
• December 18 - A referendum was held, and all four proposals were rejected.

Predicted and scheduled events

• Public holidays in Taiwan
• May 22 - November 21, 17th International Architecture Exhibition.^[195]
• June 25 - The exhibit Monet and Friends begins.^[196]
• June 30, Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) talks with the United States.^[197]
• October 30 - 2021 Asia Art Biennial with the theme of "Phantasmapolis".^[198]
• April (New Taipei City), May 8–9 (Taoyuan), May 15–16 (Changhua), May 22–23 (Chiayi), May 29–30 (Tainan), June 5–6 (Hualien), June 12–13 (Pingtung) - Cloud Gate tour in Taiwan

Date unknown

• February – June - Taiwan will receive 1,303,200 AstraZeneca vaccine doses as a non U.N. member state from the COVAX program.^[199]
• May - Moderna will begin delivering 5.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan.^[200]
• June - Second AZ vaccine shipment through COVAX.^[201]
• End of June - U.S. will send 20 million vaccines by the end of June.^[202]
• July - Taiwanese developed COVID vaccine rollout.^[203]
• Taiwan moves to ban all single use utensils for customers dining on the premises.^[204]
• Multipurpose facility for Far Eastern Group will be designed by Santiago Calatrava.^[205]
• 2021 Taiwan Literature Award.^[206]
• United States may have first military arms sale with Taiwan.^[207]
• Dancing Dandelion.^[208]

Deaths

• 9 January – Rong Zi, 98, Chinese-born Taiwanese writer and poet.^[209]
• 5 March – Chuang Ling-yun, 21, Taiwanese singer and actress, suicide by jumping.^[210]
• 22 March
  • Lo Shang-hua
  • Pan Ying-chun
• 31 March – Hsu Shui-teh, 89, Taiwanese politician, Mayor of Kaohsiung (1982–1985), Taipei (1985–1988), and President of the Examination Yuan (1996-2002), pneumonia.^[211]
• 5 April – Luo Ying-shay, 69, Taiwanese politician, Minister of Justice (2013–2016).^[212]
• 17 April – Hsu Sheng-fa, 96, Taiwanese automotive executive (Prince Motors) and politician, MLY (1981–1990)
• 1 May – Kuan Yun-loong, 92, Taiwanese writer.^[213]
• 26 May – Sze-Piao Yang, 100, Taiwanese pulmonologist.^[214]
• 14 June – Wang Chiu-Hwa, 95, Taiwanese architect.^[215]
• 16 June – Chou Ching-chun, 77, Taiwanese activist and politician, president of the Patriot Alliance Association (since 2018).^[216]
• 21 June –, Taiwanese writer.^[217]
• 7 July – Kuo Jung-cheng, 71, Taiwanese politician, MLY (1999–2002), liver cancer.^[218]
• 30 August – Wang Kuang-hui, 56, Taiwanese baseball player (Brother Elephants) and coach, liver cancer.^[219]
• 14 September – Lung Shao-hua, 68, Taiwanese actor.^[220]
• 25 September – Elmer Fung, 73, Taiwanese politician, MLY (1999–2002), cancer.^[221]
• 8 October – Chang Yung-hsiang, 91, Taiwanese screenwriter.^[222]
• 22 October – Ju Gau-jeng, 67, Taiwanese politician, MLY (1987–1999).^[223]
• 30 October – Francisco Ou, 81, Taiwanese diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2008–2009).^[224]
• 31 October – Chang Kuo-tung, 92, Taiwanese actor.^[225]
• 3 November – Tang Yao-ming, 80, Taiwanese military officer, Minister of National Defense (2002–2004).^[226]
• 11 November – Lee Ying-yuan, 68, Taiwanese politician, member of the Legislative Yuan (1996–2000, 2012–2016), carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater.^[227]
• 12 December – Nai-Ni Chen, 62, Taiwanese-American dancer and choreographer.^[228]
• 17 December – Chen Sung-young, 80, Taiwanese actor.^[229]

See also

• Water supply and sanitation in Taiwan
• Cross-Strait relations
• Political status of Taiwan
• China–United States relations
• Taiwan–United States relations
• China
• Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China

External links

• Taipei Tourism Website
• Taiwan Tourism Page
• Divisions on US-China Policy: Opinion Leaders and the Public
• 2020 Taiwan Human Rights Report

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 World Press Freedom Index Reporters Without Borders. 2021-04-26. RSF. 30 January 2013 . en.
2. Web site: Expat Insider 2021: Top Expat Destinations. 2021-05-29. www.internations.org. en.
3. News: June 18, 2021. Taiwan climbs 3 spots to 8th in IMD world competitiveness rankings. Taiwan Today. June 27, 2021.
4. News: 2021-04-08. Taiwan is facing a drought, and it has prioritized its computer chip business over farmers.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-04-26. 0362-4331.
5. News: 2021-04-20. Why the world should pay attention to Taiwan's drought. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-04-26.
6. Web site: US senator reintroduces Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act . 2021-02-19. 2021-02-20. Taiwan News.
7. Web site: US lawmakers introduce bill to restore Taiwan's observer status in WHO . 2021-02-19. 2021-02-20. Taiwan News.
8. Web site: 2021-02-19. Taiwan's first space development draft act approved by Cabinet. 2021-02-20. Taiwan Today. en.
9. Web site: Taiwan indigenous drone crashes in Taitung . 2021-02-19. 2021-03-06. Taiwan News.
10. Web site: Office of the President announces national security staff reorganization. 2021-02-21. english.president.gov.tw. en.
11. Web site: 中央研究院網站. 2021-02-21. www.sinica.edu.tw.
12. Web site: Academia Sinica chief 1st Taiwanese to get major Israeli award. 2021-02-21. focustaiwan.tw. 19 February 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
13. Web site: 2021-02-25. Taiwan-Poland legal cooperation agreement takes effect. 2021-02-25. Taiwan Today. en.
14. Web site: 2021-02-25. CECC eases restrictions on foreign travelers to Taiwan. 2021-02-25. Taiwan Today. en.
15. Web site: Starting from March 1, Taiwan to again allow non-R.O.C. nationals to visit Taiwan for medical purposes under certain conditions to continue providing quality medical care services. 2021-02-25. www.cdc.gov.tw. en.
16. Web site: Taiwan to reopen to foreigners seeking medical care March 1. 2021-02-25. Taiwan News. 25 February 2021 .
17. Web site: Taiwan minister launches 'Freedom Pineapple' campaign on Twitter. 2021-02-27. 2021-02-28. Taiwan News.
18. Web site: Taiwan foreign minister shows off pineapple during IPAC video meet. 2021-03-05. 2021-03-06. Taiwan News.
19. News: 2021-03-19. China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-03-21.
20. Web site: Ng. Abigail. 2021-03-04. China has banned Taiwan's pineapples. Taiwan says it's not fair play. 2021-05-05. CNBC. en.
21. Web site: Taipei Cycle-News List-Taipei Cycle to postpone physical show, with online show still on track to start March 3. 2021-02-10. www.taipeicycle.com.tw. zh-Hant.
22. Web site: Explore the Map. 2021-03-06. Freedom House. en.
23. Web site: 2011-12-01. 行政院全球資訊網. 2021-03-06. zh-tw.
24. Web site: 8 Taiwanese illustrators to exhibit work at Italian exhibition. 2021-03-06. focustaiwan.tw. 4 March 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
25. Web site: 2021-03-05. Taiwan, US, Eswatini stage 1st Partnership Opportunity Delegation virtual. 2021-03-06. Taiwan Today. en.
26. Web site: Taiwan wins mixed doubles title at World Table Tennis Doha event . 2021-03-06. 2021-03-06. Taiwan News.
27. Web site: 2 dead as gun violence erupts in 3 Taiwan cities Sunday. 2021-03-08. 2021-03-11. Taiwan News.
28. Web site: HP CEO meets Taiwan suppliers amid global component shortage. 2021-03-09. 2021-04-13. Taiwan News.
29. Web site: Pineapple from Taiwan will be present at the Tokyo Olympics. 17 March 2021. 8 February 2022.
30. Web site: 2021 Taipei Rose Festival to showcase 700 varieties of roses . 2021-03-07. 2021-03-08. Taiwan News.
31. Web site: Rob. 2021-02-01. 2021 CPBL Spring Training Exhibition Games Schedule. 2021-02-26. CPBL Stats. en-US.
32. Web site: Ministry of Culture-Latest News. 2021-03-19. www.moc.gov.tw. 19 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210419221351/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_125685.html. dead.
33. News: 2021-03-18. Taiwan: Dozens change name to 'salmon' to get sushi deal. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-03-19.
34. Web site: 'Salmon chaos' in Taiwan as people change names for free sushi. 2021-03-19. NBC News. 19 March 2021 . en.
35. News: 2021-03-19. Taiwan to start COVID shots next week with AstraZeneca vaccine. en. Reuters. 2021-03-21.
36. Web site: Taipei police add teddy bears to force . 2021-03-19. 2021-03-21. Taiwan News.
37. Web site: Computer giant Acer hit by $50 million ransomware attack. 2021-03-21. BleepingComputer. en-us.
38. Web site: World Happiness Report 2021. 21 March 2021. Happiness Report s3 Amazonaws.
39. Web site: Taiwan protests UN report labeling it as part of China. 2021-03-20. 2021-03-21. Taiwan News.
40. Web site: Yuguang Island Art Festival opens Saturday in Tainan. 2021-04-05. focustaiwan.tw. 25 March 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
41. Web site: 2021 Taipei Fashion Week to open next week. 2021-03-05. 2021-03-06. Taiwan News.
42. Web site: 2021-03-31. President Tsai receives Palau president and first lady. 2021-04-02. Taiwan Today. en.
43. Web site: Lilit Marcus and Maggie Hiufu Wong. Asia's first 'travel bubble' opens between Taiwan and Palau. 2021-04-02. CNN. April 2021 . en.
44. Web site: 2021-04-01. Taiwan's largest solar power plant opens in Tainan. 2021-04-03. Taiwan Today. en.
45. News: 2021-04-03. Taiwan says first batch of COVAX vaccines to arrive Sunday. en. Reuters. 2021-04-05.
46. Web site: 1st batch of COVAX vaccines arrives in Taiwan . 2021-04-04. 2021-04-05. Taiwan News.
47. Web site: IMF raises Taiwan's GDP growth forecast for 2021 to 4.7%. 2021-04-11. focustaiwan.tw. 6 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
48. Web site: 2021-04-07. MOFA Minister Wu accepts copy of credentials from Belize ambassador. 2021-04-11. Taiwan Today. en.
49. Web site: Taiwan, Philippines launch agricultural internship program. 2021-04-11. focustaiwan.tw. 8 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
50. Web site: Taiwan's annual Dajia Matsu pilgrimage begins. 2021-04-10. 2021-04-11. Taiwan News.
51. Web site: US issues new guidelines for government contacts with Taiwan. 2021-04-10. 2021-04-11. Taiwan News.
52. Web site: 2021-04-09. Formosa Club in West Asia launched via videoconference. 2021-04-11. Taiwan Today. en.
53. Web site: President marks 80 years of diplomatic ties with Honduras. 2021-04-12. focustaiwan.tw. 10 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
54. Web site: 2021 Traditional Market Festival opens in Taipei. 2021-04-10. 2021-04-11. Taiwan News.
55. Web site: Man dies after being run over by Puyuma train in Taiwan. 2021-04-10. 2021-04-11. Taiwan News.
56. Web site: Taiwan mayors receive COVID-19 shots. 2021-04-12. 2021-04-12. Taiwan News.
57. Web site: Taiwan responds to John McCain Prize controversy involving Canada. 2021-04-13. focustaiwan.tw. 12 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
58. News: Japan will notify Taiwan if Fukushima radioactive water dumped into sea: MOFA. 2021-04-13.
59. Web site: Taiwan's 1st indigenous landing platform dock a national milestone: Tsai. 2021-04-13. focustaiwan.tw. 13 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
60. Web site: Taiwan amends law protecting sailors from pirates. 2021-04-13. 2021-04-13. Taiwan News.
61. Web site: China Airlines cancels 'bubble flight' to Palau due to low demand. 2021-04-13. focustaiwan.tw. 13 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
62. Web site: Refurbished historic site in Taiwan's Keelung to open. 2021-04-13. 2021-04-13. Taiwan News.
63. Web site: Visit by U.S. delegation shows bipartisan support: Presidential Office. 2021-04-15. focustaiwan.tw. 14 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
64. Web site: US President Biden's unofficial delegation arrives in Taiwan. 2021-04-14. 2021-04-15. Taiwan News.
65. Web site: Unexploded ordnance found on Kinmen coast. 2021-04-15. focustaiwan.tw. 14 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
66. Web site: 2011-12-01. 行政院全球資訊網. 2021-04-16. zh-tw.
67. Web site: New bill allows foreign professionals permanent residence after 3 years in Taiwan. 2021-04-16. 2021-04-16. Taiwan News.
68. Web site: 2021-04-16. President Tsai receives US delegation, praises bilateral ties. 2021-04-16. Taiwan Today. en.
69. Web site: President Tsai meets senior US delegation sent by President Biden. 2021-04-16. english.president.gov.tw. en.
70. Web site: 2021-04-16. Taiwan, US stage online workshop on combating corruption. 2021-04-16. Taiwan Today. en.
71. Web site: Taiwan oil company CPC turns to drilling for water due to drought. 2021-04-16. 2021-04-16. Taiwan News.
72. Web site: Taiwan holds military drill to test joint operations capabilities. 2021-04-17. focustaiwan.tw. 16 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
73. Web site: Hawaii to start quarantine exemption for Taiwanese on Saturday. 2021-04-14. 2021-04-15. Taiwan News.
74. Web site: Dajia Mazu procession concludes, drawing crowds to Taichung. 2021-04-18. focustaiwan.tw. 18 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
75. Web site: Taiwan wins bid to host 2026 world indoor tug of war tournament. 2021-04-18. focustaiwan.tw. 18 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
76. Web site: 2021-04-18. Two quakes rattle Taiwan, no reports of damage. 2021-04-19. Reuters.
77. Web site: 2021-04-20. National Center of Photography and Images opens in Taipei. 2021-04-26. Taiwan Today. en.
78. Web site: 2021-04-20. Taiwan weightlifter wins Olympics berth with world record performances. 2021-04-26. Taiwan Today. en.
79. Web site: Reservations for self-paid COVID vaccination to begin April 19. 2021-04-17. 2021-04-18. Taiwan News.
80. Web site: US congressmen introduce Taiwan Solidarity Act. 2021-04-20. 2021-04-21. Taiwan News.
81. Web site: Taiwan-Paraguay ties unchanged despite China's vaccine diplomacy: MOFA . 2021-04-20. 2021-04-21. Taiwan News.
82. Web site: Swimming pools, saunas closed in parts of Taiwan amid drought. 2021-04-20. 2021-04-21. Taiwan News.
83. Web site: Greenpeace urges Taiwan to adopt a minimum carbon price of US$35 per tonne. 2021-04-25. focustaiwan.tw. 20 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
84. Web site: New ambassador from Belize presents credentials to Taiwan president. 2021-04-20. 2021-04-26. Taiwan News.
85. Web site: Taiwan's Zengwen Reservoir sitting at below 11% capacity. 2021-04-20. 2021-04-26. Taiwan News.
86. Web site: Book by Taiwanese author wins U.S. prize for poetry in translation. 2021-04-26. focustaiwan.tw. 22 April 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
87. Web site: High-speed ferry launches between Taiwan's Tainan and Penghu. 2021-04-25. 2021-04-26. Taiwan News.
88. Web site: Self-paid COVID vaccine open to Taiwan residents on April 21. 2021-04-14. 2021-04-15. Taiwan News.
89. News: 2021-04-22. Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-04-25.
90. Web site: 2021-04-23. S&P Global raises Taiwan's credit rating to AA, outlook to positive. 2021-04-26. Taiwan Today. en.
91. Web site: Taiwan conducts computer-simulated war games. 2021-04-24. 2021-04-25. Taiwan News.
92. Web site: 2021-04-23. MOF, CABEI ink agreement on establishing regional HQ in Taiwan. 2021-04-26. Taiwan Today. en.
93. Web site: Taiwan confirms man returned from Philippines as 12th COVID death. 2021-04-24. 2021-04-26. Taiwan News.
94. Web site: The United Kingdom was added to the list of the jurisdictions with which Taiwan conducts automatic exchange of financial account information in tax matters -Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. 2021-05-02. www.mof.gov.tw.
95. Introducing the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2021. 2021-05-02. Time.
96. Web site: Taiwan finally inks Patriot III missile deal. 2021-04-29. 2021-05-05. Taiwan News.
97. Web site: 2021-04-30. Diplomatic training cooperation pact inked by Taiwan, St. Lucia. 2021-05-02. Taiwan Today. en.
98. Web site: Labor Day protesters call for better pay, secure pension. 2021-05-02. focustaiwan.tw. May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
99. Web site: Labor Day in Taiwan sees 3,000 workers decry low pay and pensions. 2021-05-01. 2021-05-02. Taiwan News.
100. Web site: Taiwan-donated 150 oxygen concentrators, 500 cylinders arrive in India. 2021-05-02. focustaiwan.tw. 2 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
101. Web site: 2021-05-03. Love from Taiwan medical supplies touch down in India. 2021-05-05. Taiwan Today. en.
102. Web site: 2021-05-01. India's daily COVID-19 cases pass 400,000 for first time as second wave worsens. 2021-05-02. Reuters.
103. Web site: Visitors traveling from India subject to centralized quarantine in Taiwan. 2021-05-02. 2021-05-02. Taiwan News.
104. Web site: Maokong Gondola offering NT$50 rides to all Taiwan residents. 2021-05-02. 2021-05-02. Taiwan News.
105. Web site: Taiwan rolls out Chinese electronic warfare countermeasures. 2021-05-04. 2021-05-05. Taiwan News.
106. Web site: Hong Kong imports of Taiwan pineapples surge 136-fold after China's ban. 2021-05-04. 2021-05-05. Taiwan News.
107. Web site: Taiwan allows tax filing via smartphone for first time. 2021-05-04. 2021-05-05. Taiwan News.
108. Web site: CYBERSEC 2021. 2021-05-05. cyber.ithome.com.tw.
109. Web site: Taiwan's president announces new cybersecurity unit. 2021-05-04. 2021-05-05. Taiwan News.
110. Web site: Cloud Gate takes a bow at National Taiwan University. 2021-05-04. 2021-05-05. Taiwan News.
111. Web site: Taiwan president awarded John McCain Prize despite 'poking Chinese bear' fears. 2021-05-04. 2021-05-05. Taiwan News.
112. Web site: President Tsai receives John McCain Prize from Halifax International Security Forum. 2021-05-05. english.president.gov.tw. en.
113. Web site: 2021-05-06. Taiwan donates 15 cryogenic ISO tanks to India. 2021-05-11. Taiwan Today. en.
114. Web site: Le Grand Cirque to perform jaw-dropping stunts in Taipei. 2021-05-11. focustaiwan.tw. 6 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
115. Web site: 2021 Europe Festival opens at Huashan Creative Park. 2021-05-11. focustaiwan.tw. 8 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
116. News: 2021-05-07. Taiwan's indigenous groups lose court fight for hunting rights. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-05-11.
117. Web site: 2021-05-10. MOFA welcomes French Senate resolution backing Taiwan. 2021-05-11. Taiwan Today. en.
118. Web site: French Senate passes resolution to support Taiwan's WHO bid. 2021-05-11. Australian News. en.
119. Web site: 20 alleged Philippine money mules arrested in Taiwan. 2021-05-11. focustaiwan.tw. 10 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
120. Web site: Invasive catfish removed from Taipei's Neihu District. 2021-05-10. 2021-05-11. Taiwan News.
121. News: 2021-05-10. 'Czech Art in Taipei' exhibition showcases works of contemporary Czech artists. Ministry of Culture. May 21, 2021. 21 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210521170916/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_127456.html. dead.
122. News: May 13, 2021. Foreign Ministers Wu, Brolo talk Taiwan-Guatemala ties in video call. Taiwan Today. May 21, 2021.
123. Web site: 2011-12-01. 行政院全球資訊網. 2021-05-21. zh-tw.
124. News: Covid: Taiwan orders toughest curbs amid infections spike. BBC News. 16 May 2021. 17 May 2021.
125. Web site: Taiwan's Kaohsiung tightens 'quasi-Level 3 alert'. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
126. Web site: Taipei MRT intensifies anti-COVID measures. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
127. Web site: Taiwanese urged to conserve water amid drought. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
128. Web site: Taiwan disallows outlying island Kinmen from obtaining COVID vaccines from China. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
129. Web site: Taiwan reports 240 local COVID cases, 2 deaths. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
130. Web site: Taiwan confirms 240 new domestic COVID-19 cases, two deaths (update). 2021-05-21. focustaiwan.tw. 18 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
131. Web site: 37 students in Taiwan reported with COVID on Tuesday. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
132. Web site: Constitutional amendment committee holds first meeting. 2021-05-21. focustaiwan.tw. 18 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
133. Web site: TDCC calls for voting from home during proxy season in Taiwan to curb COVID spread. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
134. Web site: Migrant workers banned from Taiwan entry as of May 19 amid outbreak . 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
135. Web site: 2011-12-01. 行政院全球資訊網. 2021-05-29. zh-tw.
136. News: May 18, 2021. Taiwan tightens border controls amid spike in COVID-19 cases. Taiwan Today. May 21, 2021.
137. Web site: All schools in Taiwan to close May 19–28. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
138. News: May 20, 2021. MOFA Minister Wu accepts copy of credentials from Haiti ambassador. Taiwan Today. May 28, 2021.
139. News: 2021-05-20. National Palace Museum wins 26 Remi awards at WorldFest Houston film festival. Ministry of Culture. May 28, 2021. 24 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210524085344/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_129708.html. dead.
140. Web site: 13 diplomatic allies call for Taiwan's participation in WHA as observer. 2021-05-29. focustaiwan.tw. 21 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
141. Web site: Taiwan blood supplies running at critically low levels. 2021-05-21. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
142. Web site: Foundation calls on people to donate blood amid shortage. 2021-05-29. focustaiwan.tw. 21 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
143. Web site: Taiwan reports 312 local COVID cases. 2021-05-21. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
144. Web site: Taiwan confirms 312 new domestic COVID-19 cases (update). 2021-05-29. focustaiwan.tw. 21 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
145. News: 2021-05-24. Two indigenous artisans recognized as 'Important Traditional Crafts' preservers. Ministry of Culture. May 29, 2021. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526014101/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_129748.html. dead.
146. Web site: 2009-09-12. What's New. 2021-05-29. Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C.. English.
147. Web site: 2009-09-12. What's New. 2021-06-05. Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C.. English.
148. Web site: 2011-12-01. 行政院全球資訊網. 2021-05-29. zh-tw.
149. Web site: Taiwan reports record 19 COVID deaths on Friday. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
150. Web site: Taiwan reports 297 local COVID cases, 19 deaths, 258 retroactive cases. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
151. Web site: CECC voices concern as Taiwan reports 555 domestic cases, 19 deaths (update). 2021-05-29. focustaiwan.tw. 28 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
152. Web site: 4 Taiwan bank holding companies donate NT$253 million to COVID relief. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
153. Web site: Heat alert issued for 18 cities, counties across Taiwan. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
154. Web site: Taipei Mass Rapid Transit cuts frequency of trains due to COVID. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
155. Web site: Taiwan grants visa extension to foreigners stranded by COVID. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
156. Web site: Taiwan's outlying island of Kinmen rules against COVID lockdown. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
157. Web site: First batch of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Taiwan. 2021-05-29. focustaiwan.tw. 28 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
158. Web site: Taiwan and Guatemala Sign an Arrangement for Mutual Recognition of AEO to Facilitate Bilateral Trade -Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. 2021-05-29. www.mof.gov.tw.
159. News: 2021-05-29. TECO in Sydney and Sydney Opera House jointly launch contemporary art project for the first time. Ministry of Culture. June 4, 2021. 5 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210605010658/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_129898.html. dead.
160. Web site: Taipei to simulate Level 4 COVID alert Sunday. 2021-05-28. 2021-05-29. Taiwan News.
161. Web site: Taiwan's Computex prepares for virtual edition from May 31-June 30. 2021-04-13. 2021-04-13. Taiwan News.
162. Web site: Over 350 startups show products in Computex's online exhibit. 2021-06-05. focustaiwan.tw. June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
163. News: June 3, 2021. Taiwan illustrator wins BolognaRagazzi Award. Taiwan Today. June 4, 2021.
164. News: June 4, 2021. Cabinet announces new COVID-19 relief program. Taiwan Today. June 4, 2021.
165. News: June 4, 2021. Foreign Minister Wu talks Taiwan-Japan partnership at FCCJ event. Taiwan Today. June 4, 2021.
166. Web site: Landlords in Taiwan banned from evicting tenants over COVID. 2021-06-04. 2021-06-05. Taiwan News.
167. Web site: Taiwan, feuding with China, gets vaccines from Japan. 2021-06-05. ABC News. en.
168. Web site: 2021-06-04. Japan's Covid vaccine donation will more than double Taiwan's supply. 2021-06-05. CNBC. en.
169. Web site: Taiwan's netizens find Tiananmen references in arrival of vaccines from Japan. 2021-06-04. 2021-06-05. Taiwan News.
170. Web site: Taipei 101 displays messages to thank Japan for vaccine donation. 2021-06-05. focustaiwan.tw. 4 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
171. Web site: Taiwan passes 10,000 total COVID-19 cases (update). 2021-06-05. focustaiwan.tw. 4 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
172. Web site: 2011-11-28. Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA. 2021-06-27. www.trade.gov.tw. English.
173. News: 2021-06-16. Taiwan reports 'record number' of Chinese jets in its air defence zone. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-06-27.
174. News: June 24, 2021. Taiwan thanks Lithuania for vaccine doses donation. Taiwan Today. June 27, 2021.
175. News: June 25, 2021. Taiwan makes record progress on AmCham white paper. Taiwan Today. June 27, 2021.
176. Web site: 2021-06-23. AmCham Releases 2021 White Paper and Introduces the Taiwan Commercial Initiative. 2021-06-27. AmCham Taipei. en-US.
177. News: 2021-06-24. Taiwanese film "Synapses" wins Best Film Award in Asian Film Festival. Ministry of Culture. June 27, 2021. 27 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627142455/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_130363.html. dead.
178. News: 2021-06-25. Port of Kaohsiung Wins International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) 2021 Award for Best Resilient Physical Infrastructure in World Ports Sustainability Program Awards. Ministry of Transportation and Communication. 2021-06-27.
179. News: June 24, 2021. CECC extends Taiwan's level 3 COVID-19 alert to July 12. Taiwan Today. June 27, 2021.
180. Web site: 2011-12-01. 行政院全球資訊網. 2021-06-27. zh-tw.
181. Web site: Taiwan Coast Guard takes delivery of second missile corvette. 2021-06-27. focustaiwan.tw. 25 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
182. Web site: 2021-06-26. Taiwan reports first domestic case of Delta COVID variant. 2021-06-27. Reuters.
183. News: June 26, 2021. Taiwan Confirms First Local Covid Cases of Delta Variant. Bloomberg. June 27, 2021.
184. Web site: First locally transmitted Delta variant cases confirmed in Pingtung. 2021-06-27. focustaiwan.tw. 26 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
185. Web site: 6月26日新增死亡COVID-19確診個案表.PDF.
186. Web site: Taiwan reports 78 local COVID cases, 13 deaths. 2021-06-26. 2021-06-27. Taiwan News.
187. Web site: South Taiwan township enters 'semi-Level 4' lockdown amid Delta cluster. 2021-06-26. 2021-06-27. Taiwan News.
188. Web site: Professional baseball league further delays resumption of games. 2021-06-27. focustaiwan.tw. 27 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
189. Web site: Taiwan reports 89 COVID-19 cases; more Delta variant cases confirmed. 2021-06-27. focustaiwan.tw. 27 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
190. Web site: Southern Taiwan township racing to vaccinate amid Delta outbreak. 2021-06-27. 2021-06-27. Taiwan News.
191. Web site: Vaccination expanded in 2 Pingtung villages to stop variant virus. 2021-06-27. focustaiwan.tw. 27 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
192. News: Han Kuang military war games are to begin today . 13 September 2021 . Taipei Times . 13 September 2021.
193. News: Teng . Pei-ju . Taiwan loses Nicaragua to Beijing as diplomatic ally . 13 December 2021 . Central News Agency . 10 December 2021.
194. News: Myers . Steven Lee . Taiwan loses Nicaragua as ally as tensions with China rise . 13 December 2021 . New York Times . 10 December 2021.
195. News: 2021-04-27. Taiwan Pavilion at 17th International Architecture Exhibition explores boundaries between humanity and nature. Ministry of Culture. 2021-05-02. 2 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210502124700/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_126972.html. dead.
196. Web site: Immersive exhibition to feature Monet, 17 other Impressionists. 2021-04-20. 2021-04-26. Taiwan News.
197. Web site: Deputy trade representative to lead Taiwan's team in TIFA talks. 2021-06-27. focustaiwan.tw. 27 June 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
198. News: 2021-04-16. 2021 Asia Art Biennial 'Phantasmapolis' scheduled to open on Oct. 30. Ministry of Culture. 26 April 2021. 26 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210426005607/https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_196_126715.html. dead.
199. Web site: COVAX releases amount of first round of COVID-19 vaccine distribution; Taiwan to get a share of the allotted amount. 2021-02-15. www.cdc.gov.tw. en.
200. Web site: Moderna vaccine will arrive in Taiwan in May. 2021-04-16. 2021-04-17. Taiwan News.
201. Web site: Taiwan to receive second shipment of AZ vaccines by June: COVAX. 2021-05-18. 2021-05-21. Taiwan News.
202. Web site: Taiwan seeking vaccines from U.S. amid COVID surge. 2021-05-21. focustaiwan.tw. 18 May 2021 . zh-Hant-TW.
203. Web site: Taiwan could roll out homegrown COVID vaccines in July. 2021-02-26. 2021-02-27. Taiwan News.
204. Web site: Taiwan wages war on single-use plastics. 2020-02-22. 2021-02-15. Taiwan News.
205. Web site: New Taiwan landmark to be designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. 2021-04-12. 2021-04-12. Taiwan News.
206. Web site: 2021 Taiwan Literature Award offers NT$3.7 million in prize. 2021-04-12. 2021-04-13. Taiwan News.
207. Web site: Biden preparing 1st arms sale to Taiwan with 40 self-propelled howitzers. 2021-04-20. 2021-04-21. Taiwan News.
208. Web site: 雲門「舞蹈蒲公英」計畫 舞蹈體驗直送偏鄉 從海拔最高學府到離島 2021年藝術種子遠飄再深耕. 2021-05-05. 雲門官網. zh-hant.
209. https://www.cna.com.tw/amp/news/acul/202101100096.aspx 「永遠的青鳥」詩人蓉子逝世江蘇老家 享壽百歲
210. Web site: 女歌手莊凌芸返母校墜樓亡 最後通聯曝光！向男友抱怨工作壓力與家人摩擦 ｜ 蘋果新聞網 ｜ 蘋果日報. 蘋果新聞網. 5 March 2021.
211. Web site: 前考試院長許水德辭世 享耆壽91歲. www.mirrormedia.mg.
212. News: Lin . Chang-shun . Yeh . Joseph . Former Justice Minister Luo Ying-shay dies at age 69 . Central News Agency . 4 April 2021. Republished as: News: Luo Ying-shay, minister under Ma, dies aged 69 . 5 April 2021 . Taipei Times . 4 April 2021.
213. News: Chao . Chin-yu . Yeh . Joseph . Taiwanese poet Guan Guan dies at age 92 . 6 June 2021 . Central News Agency . 2 May 2021.
214. https://tw.news.yahoo.com/news/%E8%BF%BD%E6%80%9D%E9%86%AB%E7%99%82%E5%85%B8%E7%AF%84%E6%A5%8A%E6%80%9D%E6%A8%99%E6%95%99%E6%8E%88-101%E6%AD%B2%E9%AB%98%E9%BD%A1%E4%BB%99%E9%80%9D-094743521.html 追思醫療典範楊思標教授 101歲高齡仙逝
215. News: 陳秉弘 . 台灣圖書館之母 建築師王秋華辭世享壽96歲 . 20 June 2021 . www.cna.com.tw . Central News Agency . 14 June 2021. zh-Hant-TW.
216. https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/3572217 愛國同心會會長周慶峻 確診武肺病逝
217. News: Chao . Ching-yu . Kao . Evelyn . Author Mei Xun dies at age of 96 . 22 June 2021 . Central News Agency . 21 June 2021.
218. News: 陳 . 世宗 . 台中黑派大老郭榮振肝癌辭世 曾問鼎縣長爭霸戰敗北 . China Times . zh.
219. News: Hsieh . Ching-wen . Ko Lin . Former Brother Elephants player dies of cancer . 30 August 2021 . Central News Agency . 30 August 2021.
220. News: Hou . Wen-ting . Liu . Kay . Veteran actor Lung Shao-hua dies at 68 . 15 September 2021 . Central News Agency . 14 September 2021.
221. News: 前立委馮滬祥癌症病逝 享壽73歲 . 27 September 2021 . China Times . 26 September 2021 . zh.
222. News: 獨／金馬獎終身貢獻獎得主張永祥病逝 享壽92歲 . 8 October 2021 . United Daily News . 8 October 2021 . zh.
223. Web site: 前立委朱高正罹癌病逝 林正杰臉書證實. China Times. 22 October 2021. 22 October 2021. zh-hant.
224. News: 外交部對前部長歐鴻鍊逝世表達哀悼 . 2 November 2021 . Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 1 November 2021 . zh.
225. Web site: 《天巡者》土地公人生謝幕 金鐘最佳綠葉張國棟92歲胰臟癌逝. 2021-10-31. 2021-10-31. Apple Daily. zh-tw.
226. News: Chung . Yu-chen . Kao . Evelyn . Former Defense Minister Tang Yao-ming passes away at 82 . 29 November 2021 . Central News Agency . 3 November 2021. Republished by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission
227. https://udn.com/news/story/6656/5884392 駐泰前代表李應元病逝 享壽68歲
228. News: DANCE ON THE LAWN MOURNS DEATH OF DANCE ARTIST NAI-NI CHEN . 15 December 2021 . Montclair Local . 14 December 2021.
229. News: Wang. Hsin-yu. Lo. James. Award-winning actor Chen Sung-young dies at 80. 17 December 2021. 17 December 2021. Central News Agency.