Australia-Taiwan Business Council Limited (ATBC) - 澳台工商委員會

18/06/2026

There will be more frequent flights between major cities in Australia and Taipei, serviced by China Airlines and EVA Airways Corp. China Airlines 中華航空 EVA Airways Corp. 長榮航空

小編爆報🗞️雪梨-台北天天直飛就快囉✈️

🛫Daily direct flights between Sydney and Taipei are just around the corner🇹🇼🇦🇺

Australia-Taiwan Business Council Limited (ATBC) - 澳台工商委員會
China Airlines 中華航空

18/06/2026

“Trust and Relationships” are the foundation of a successful business. Yesterday, the Australia-Taiwan Business Council Ltd was delighted to co-host a thought-provoking discussion with Sparke Helmore Lawyers at their Sydney office, titled “Roundtable Investment & Trade Discussions Luncheon”. The Honourable Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Industry & Trade, Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Innovation, Science & Technology and Minister for Corrections, was the esteemed guest of honour, alongside special guest Mr David Wu, Director General of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Sydney. Taiwan in Sydney

Taiwan is a vital mid-ranking trade partner for New South Wales (NSW). The NSW Trade & Investment Strategy 2035 aims to expand and diversify exports, while attracting investment, thereby fostering a stable and mutually beneficial economic relationship built on robust goods-based trade. With Taiwan’s national investment footprint continuing to expand, NSW – Australia’s largest services, innovation, and financial hub – remains an attractive destination for future Taiwanese commercial interests. The growing complementarities in technology, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and the circular economy present significant opportunities for deepening NSW-Taiwan engagement in both trade and investment.

As the luncheon concluded, the conversation continued, reflecting the ongoing development and growth of the relationship among all the guests who contributed to this lively and productive gathering. Investment NSW

12/06/2026

Thank you - Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) for hosting such an insightful roundtable discussion and for including our Young Business Leaders. It was a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of the bilateral approach and gain further insights into TIQ’s strategic framework and structure. 🙏

TIQ continues to be an outstanding partner for businesses looking to grow and collaborate, demonstrating that Queensland is truly open for business. 👍

10/06/2026

Taiwan remains a modest but steady growing source of foreign investment into Australia in 2025. Taiwan also ranked among Queensland top 10 goods trading partners with two-way goods trade reaching A$4.8billion.

Australia-Taiwan Business Council Ltd (ATBC) was pleased to collaborate with the Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) in “the Queensland-Taiwan Investors Roundtable”, joined by the delegation from the Kaohsiung City Council, led by Deputy Speaker - Mr Chun-Chien Tseng, togather with some of ATBC’s dynamic Australia-Taiwan Young Business Leaders (YBL) and members.

The remarks by Mr Hermann Vorster MP, Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and International Student Attraction; Michelle Matthews; Juna Ferrett of TIQ and ATBC Chair John Toigo to open up an active and engaging discussion, with available exchanges on opportunities in renewable energy, circular economy, and broader areas of economic collaboration. It’s also emphasized the next generation is the key for our future.

Brisbane and Kaohsiung City Councils have been sister cities since 1997, marking nearly three decades of close cooperation!

Strengthening these connections continues to build momentum for deeper Australia-Taiwan and Queensland-Taiwan partnerships.

09/06/2026

Taiwan’s two major air carriers,China Airlines 中華航空航空) anEVA Airways Corp. 長榮航空have delivered outstanding service and performance over the years.

Congratulations to the Chairman of EVA Airways on being elected to the Board of ATIA. This recognition reflects both his leadership and EVA Airways’ strong reputation within the international aviation industry.

Best wishes for continued success to both airlines and to Taiwan’s aviation sector. 👏🏻👍



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EVA Air's president has become the first Taiwanese person ever elected to the board of the International Air Transport Association — the body that represents more than 80% of global air traffic.

Sun Chia-ming was elected at IATA's annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, joining 30 other airline CEOs on the 31-member board.

IATA was founded in 1945 and has over 360 member airlines worldwide.

Read the full story at https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202606080011

(Photo courtesy of EVA Airways)

24/05/2026

Despite the recent shifts in the China–US–Russia relationship and growing geopolitical tensions, it’s still fascinating to see Taiwan’s economic statistics showing such remarkably strong growth 📊👍
Driven largely by AI, semiconductors and advanced technology exports, Taiwan’s trade performance in 2026 has been extraordinary. Exports surged by 39% year-on-year in April, while first-quarter exports rose more than 50% overall. Shipments to the United States have grown especially strongly, with some reports showing exports to the US nearly doubling and even surpassing China & Hong Kong combined for the first time in decades.

What is particularly interesting is that, amid the restructuring of global supply chains caused by US-China competition and the Russia-Ukraine war, Taiwan seems to have positioned itself right at the centre of the new technology and AI economy. Major global firms continue expanding investment and production partnerships in

Taiwan, especially in advanced chips and AI infrastructure.
It really highlights how quickly the global economic landscape is evolving — geopolitics may create uncertainty, yet innovation, resilience and strategic positioning can still generate impressive momentum for economies like Taiwan.



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🇹🇼 Weniger Abhängigkeit von China – mehr wirtschaftlicher Erfolg für Taiwan.

Die Entwicklung Taiwans in den vergangenen zehn Jahren zeigt eine bemerkenswerte strategische Transformation:

Während der Anteil taiwanischer Investitionen in China massiv zurückging, erreichte Taiwan gleichzeitig die stärkste wirtschaftliche Dynamik seiner modernen Geschichte.

📊 Ein Vergleich zwischen 2016 und 2026:

▪️ Wirtschaftswachstum
2016: 1,47 %
2026: 7,71 %
➡️ mehr als verfünffacht

▪️ BIP pro Kopf
2016: 23.000 USD
2026: 44.181 USD

▪️ Taiwanischer Aktienindex (TAIEX)
2016: 8.085 Punkte
2026: 42.408 Punkte
➡️ mehr als verfünffacht

▪️ Anteil der Investitionen in China
2016: 83 %
2026: 3,8 %
➡️ Rückgang um mehr als das 21-Fache

▪️ Gesamtexporte
2016: 279,2 Mrd. USD
2026: 640,7 Mrd. USD

▪️ Mindestlohn
2016: 120 NT$ pro Stunde
2026: 196 NT$ pro Stunde

▪️ Staatliches Budget für Langzeitpflege
2016: 5,4 Mrd. NT$
2026: 115,3 Mrd. NT$
➡️ mehr als das 21-Fache

Diese Zahlen erzählen eine klare Geschichte:

Taiwans wirtschaftlicher Aufstieg entstand nicht durch immer stärkere Abhängigkeit von China, sondern durch:

🔹 technologische Aufwertung
🔹 Diversifizierung der Märkte
🔹 AI- und Halbleiterindustrie
🔹 globale Lieferketten außerhalb Chinas
🔹 Innovation und industrielle Transformation

Besonders im Zeitalter von künstlicher Intelligenz zeigt sich:
Nicht billige Massenproduktion entscheidet über Zukunftsfähigkeit, sondern technologische Schlüsselpositionen.

Taiwan hat sich vom Produktionsstandort zu einem unverzichtbaren Kern der globalen AI- und Halbleiterindustrie entwickelt.

Die Erfahrung Taiwans könnte damit auch für Europa eine wichtige strategische Lehre sein.

15/05/2026

Despite the high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing on 14 May 2026, Taiwan continues to demonstrate something far deeper than geopolitics alone — the resilience, openness and confidence of a vibrant democratic society.
Perhaps that is why many people still see Taiwan not merely as an economic powerhouse, but as one of the happiest and most spirited economies in Asia:
innovative in technology, rich in human warmth, resilient through uncertainty, and quietly confident about its future.

In a world increasingly shaped by strategic rivalry and global tension, Taiwan’s strength may ultimately lie not only in semiconductors or trade, but in its people — their freedom, creativity, compassion and perseverance.

History may remember the Trump–Xi summit as an important diplomatic moment, yet everyday life in Taiwan continues to tell another story:
that prosperity with democracy, humanity and cultural vitality still matters profoundly in the modern world.


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Taiwan just ranked as the world’s ‘happiest’ (or least miserable) economy in 2025, beating Singapore, Japan and 175 other countries. But what actually makes an economy ‘happy’ and how did Taiwan come out on top?

Economist Steve Hanke breaks down his Annual Misery Index, revealing how inflation, unemployment, interest rates and GDP growth shape everyday life — and why Taiwan’s economic performance is turning global heads.

Watch: https://youtu.be/iZYckt2nzxA

Reporter: Suvam Pal

09/05/2026

Taiwan in MelbourneEducation Division of Taiwan in Australia

A large crowd attended the inaugural Taiwan Education Expo at University of Melbourne on 2 May 2026.

Taiwan in Melbourne - Director General Ray LU (Ming‑Tse) highlighted Taiwan’s strong commitment to academic freedom, international collaboration, and the life‑long connections formed through study. Representatives from multiple Taiwan universities met with prospective students and shared information about study opportunities.

The event was organised by Wei‑Chen Flora Lee of TECO’s Education Division in Canberra. New Colombo Plan scholar Davidson Yue shared a lively account of his 19‑month experience in Taiwan; while Craig Smith, the Deputy Director of University of Melbourne’s Asia Institute and ATBC Vice‑Chair Rowan Callick spoke about Taiwan’s growing appeal as a study destination. Rowan Callick said “this is Taiwan’s moment” as its tech-led economy soars, leading all Asia in its rapid growth and “surely acting as a magnet for Australian students who wish to learn from its success and to enjoy enjoying living in such a beautiful place and whithin such diverse and attractive society.”

Australia-Taiwan Business Council Ltd launched the Australia‑Taiwan Young Business Leaders Program (YBL) on 12 June 2025, a four‑year initiative to cultivate the next generation of bilateral business, technology, and community leaders. Recruitment for the second cohort will open in late 2026.

27/04/2026

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16/04/2026

C. C. Wei, chair of TSMC, has been named to Time 100 Most Influential People. Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO described him as a “humble and disciplined leader” guiding one of the world’s most consequential companies.