NQ 75中央通訊社May 16, 2026
BRICS foreign ministers concluded their meeting in New Delhi without issuing a joint statement, revealing divisions among member states regarding the Iran-US war. Iran sought condemnation of the US and Israel and accused the UAE of involvement in military actions, which the UAE denied. India issued a chair's statement noting differing views on the West Asia/Middle East situation.
NQ 75中央通訊社May 16, 2026
The Central News Agency (CNA) of Taiwan participated in the 12th Lviv Media Forum (LMF) in Lviv, Ukraine. The forum gathered over 700 media professionals, intellectuals, researchers, politicians, and civil society representatives from more than 40 countries worldwide to discuss the core theme "Reality Under Attack: Flight, Freeze, or Fight?". CNA Chairperson Lai Hsiu-ju led a delegation of 7 members, marking a new milestone in Taiwan-Ukraine exchange. The forum emphasized that in the current situation, disinformation attacks, AI technology, authoritarian propaganda, and bot farms constitute an invisible front line. A special "Taiwan Session" was held, focusing on how Taiwan and Ukraine can counter disinformation attacks from Russia and China to maintain democratic operations, defend freedom of speech, and strengthen societal resilience.
NQ 75中央通訊社May 16, 2026
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days and expand negotiations for a political solution. Despite this, the Israeli military launched a new wave of airstrikes on Lebanon, asserting that these attacks are not bound by the ceasefire agreement. Mediators met in Washington D.C. on May 14th to discuss peace, leading to the extension of the ceasefire, originally set to expire on May 16th. The U.S. State Department announced the 45-day extension and plans for talks on a permanent political agreement on June 2nd-3rd, with the Pentagon convening military representatives on May 29th. Shortly after the ceasefire extension announcement, an attack on a Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee center near Hanuf in southern Lebanon killed six people, including three medical personnel. Israel also conducted airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing evacuation warnings. Hezbollah claimed to have used drones to attack military camps in northern Israel. The Israeli military reported one soldier killed in southern Lebanon, bringing the total Israeli military deaths in the conflict to 19 since early March, along with one civilian contractor. In the past week, Israeli forces have killed over 220 Hezbollah militants and attacked hundreds of targets.
NQ 70中央通訊社May 16, 2026
Former Chinese Ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai, stated that China-US relations are pursuing a "dynamic stability," moving forward through cooperation, problem-solving, and obstacle removal. He believes the relationship cannot return to the past or remain static. He emphasized the importance of economic and trade relations as a "ballast stone" and suggested expanding this role to other areas to achieve the new positioning of a "constructive strategic stability relationship" proposed by the leaders of both countries.
NQ 70中央通訊社May 16, 2026
U.S. President Trump announced that U.S. forces, in collaboration with Nigerian troops, have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest ranking figure in the Islamic State (IS). Trump thanked Nigeria for its cooperation, stating that the operation significantly weakened ISIS's global operations.
NQ 70中央通訊社May 16, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a Fox News interview that he does not wish to see Taiwan move towards independence, preferring the status quo. He also urged both China and Taiwan to de-escalate the situation, reiterating that U.S. policy towards Taiwan has not changed and that the current situation has persisted for many years.
NQ 60中央通訊社May 16, 2026
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu met with UK House of Lords Deputy Speaker Richard Faulkner, expressing gratitude for the UK's long-standing support for Taiwan and hoping for closer bilateral relations. Both sides see potential for cooperation in areas such as offshore wind power, space, and digital technology.
NQ 50中央通訊社May 16, 2026
China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, stated on May 15th that the draft resolution jointly proposed by the US and Bahrain regarding the Strait of Hormuz is inappropriate in its content and timing, and its passage would not aid in resolving the issue. He emphasized the need to urge the warring parties to negotiate seriously and sincerely. The draft resolution calls for Iran to cease attacks and mining activities in the Strait. Diplomatic sources suggest it is likely to be vetoed by Russia and China, who previously rejected a similar US-backed draft due to perceived bias against Iran. Following President Trump's visit to China, both countries agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for energy flow, with China opposing its militarization and toll collection. They also agreed that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons. China's Foreign Ministry welcomed the recent US-Iran ceasefire and called for the prompt reopening of shipping lanes to maintain global supply chain stability.
NQ 0中華民國外交部全球資訊網April 4, 2026
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