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Taiwan remains the largest export market for New Zealand cherries, taking 46% of total exports in February this year, followed by China, which took 15% of exports.

Taiwan is looking to New Zealand for expertise in developing its geothermal energy sector as it works to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels. A new partnership between GNS Science and Taiwanese agencies aims to unlock the island’s geothermal potential. This article was published by Newsroom

Councillor Young visited Taipei, to represent the Mayor at the 2050 Net Zero summit; she was accompanied by Council’s chief digital officer James Roberts. The visit had three aims:

Reinforce and progress relationships with Taipei City at a political and executive level, enabling Wellington and Taipei to understand and learn from each other’s progress on Net Zero and Smart City.

Attend the 2050 Net Zero City Leaders summit

Attend the 2023 Smart City Summit and Expo

​China Airlines has launched eight dedicated Boeing 777F cargo flights from Christchurch to Taipei this January, transporting 800 tonnes of South Island cherries and other high-value exports to meet peak demand ahead of Chinese New Year.

The initiative supports local growers amid global freight challenges, ensuring fresh produce reaches Asian markets swiftly to secure premium prices

​Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has introduced the "Geothermal Power Demonstration Incentive Program" to promote joint public-private investment in geothermal energy.

The program offers up to NTD 3 million for planning and investment promotion, and up to NTD 100 million covering 50% of exploration costs, aiming to accelerate geothermal development across the country