Mainland Affairs Council.
Taiwanese cabinet-level administrative agency
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Shen, in connection with the Mainland Affairs Council, began representing the government's official stance on an issue on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Chiang Wan-an leads the Kuomintang opposition, and Liang Wen-chieh serves as deputy head of the Mainland Affairs Council.Some support1 report
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Europe and the EU are seeking bilateral cooperation with Taiwan, including sharing disaster experiences.Some support1 report
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The Taipei government, through the Ministry, unveiled new religious exchange subsidies on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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CGA conducted maritime enforcement drills near eastern Taiwan while Taiwan defended its sovereignty against Chinese claims.Some support6 reports3 developments inside
Gone quiet
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The Kuomintang met with the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) during the Straits Forum, where the MAC criticized the CCP's strategy of 'fake integration and real pressure'.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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An assault occurred in Taichung, Taiwan, while the Mainland Affairs Council reviewed entry standards for arrivals from Macau.Some support1 report
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The Mainland Affairs Council began investigating alleged law violations regarding China.Some support1 report
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Beijing uses Antelope Reef for defense strategy and the Mainland Affairs Council commissioned a report on cross-strait relations.Some support1 report
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CNA reported on May 28 that the Mainland Affairs Council commissioned Ipsos to conduct a survey, featuring interviews with Donald Trump via Fox News.Some support1 report
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Around Mainland Affairs Council this week
News at the entities that move Mainland Affairs Council most-
Beijing OperationalUS and Beijing engaged in talks focused on deepening security and defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.Moves Mainland Affairs Council
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Chinese Communist Party OperationalA CEO who worked as a policy analyst at NICAC was caught in a honey trap involving a Chinese spy.Moves Mainland Affairs Council
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CCP OperationalThe CCP views Taiwan as its territory and an individual was accused of acting as an unregistered agent for China.Moves Mainland Affairs Council
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China OperationalHoward Lutnick allegedly defied Trump's export control orders, allowing Nvidia AI chips to reach China via Southeast Asia.Moves Mainland Affairs Council
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Tibet StructuralGJ-11 aircraft, utilizing Radar Absorbent Material coatings, were spotted at Shigatse Air Base in Tibet.Moves Mainland Affairs Council
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Taiwan StructuralRegional risk aversion is driving equity routs and currency support breaks across Asian markets.Moves Mainland Affairs Council
Connections
The 32 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Chinese Communist Party Operational
The Mainland Affairs Council actively issues warnings and criticizes the Chinese Communist Party's political provocations and repression efforts.
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Chiu Chui-cheng Structural
Chiu Chui-cheng holds the appointed position of Minister within the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Beijing Operational
The Mainland Affairs Council actively critiques and responds to the political and military actions originating from Beijing.
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CCP Operational
MAC actively monitors, assesses, and condemns CCP's political actions and interference attempts.
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Ipsos Transactional
a deal or exchange
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China Operational
Taiwan's council actively addresses and responds to the influence and repression exerted by China.
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Shen Structural
Shen represents the official stance or policy of the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Liang Wen-chieh Structural
Liang Wen-chieh holds a formal role, serving as deputy head and spokesperson for the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Tibet Structural
The Mainland Affairs Council operates with a mandate concerning the safety and welfare of nationals within the region of Tibet.
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Control Yuan Structural
Control Yuan found that the Mainland Affairs Council failed to execute its oversight duties regarding exchanges.
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National Tsing Hua University Operational
The relationship involves deepening bilateral cooperation between the university and the government council regarding talent exchange and expertise.
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CNA Structural
CNA functions as a media outlet that reports on findings originating from the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Jensen Huang Operational
The Mainland Affairs Council has discussed scrutinizing individuals linked to Jensen Huang and Nvidia.
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Taipei Times Mentioned together
Taipei Times reports on the remarks and statements issued by the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Macau Structural
The Mainland Affairs Council reviews entry standards affecting arrivals from Macau.
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Legislative Yuan Transactional
The Mainland Affairs Council commissioned a report that formally cited officials from the Legislative Yuan.
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Academia Sinica Operational
Academia Sinica and the Mainland Affairs Council are jointly involved in national security education programs.
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Taiwan Structural
The Mainland Affairs Council functions as a representative of Taiwan's democratic institutions.
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Taipei Shared context
The Mainland Affairs Council is based in Taiwan and operates within the jurisdiction of Taipei.
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Hong Kong Mentioned together
Mainland Affairs Council issues reports regarding governance and control relevant to the operational context of Hong Kong.
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Paraguay Operational
The entities are observed cooperating on environmental governance.
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National Security Bureau Mentioned together
Both government agencies are noted for addressing the issue of Chinese transnational repression.
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Europe Shared context
Europe shares a context of disaster experience related to Taiwan with the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
Evidence suggests that actions or statements by Donald Trump may influence the policy stance of the Mainland Affairs Council regarding Taiwan.
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Taitung County Shared context
The Mainland Affairs Council sets the national policy context within which Taitung County operates.
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Lee Cheuk-yan Mentioned together
The Mainland Affairs Council has commented on political events related to Lee Cheuk-yan.
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Joshua Wong Operational
The Mainland Affairs Council has publicly called for the release of Joshua Wong.
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CGA Operational
CGA conducts maritime enforcement drills in a region under the purview of the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Guatemala Mentioned together
The relationship between Mainland Affairs Council and Guatemala is not supported by the provided evidence.
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Hawaii Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish any relationship between the Mainland Affairs Council and Hawaii.
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Taiwan Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Taiwan and the Mainland Affairs Council was observed in the provided evidence.
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Albert Ho Mentioned together
The evidence provided does not contain a snapshot linking Albert Ho and the Mainland Affairs Council.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- Shen, in connection with the Mainland Affairs Council, began representing the government's official stance on an issue on September 1, 2026.
- Chiang Wan-an leads the Kuomintang opposition, and Liang Wen-chieh serves as deputy head of the Mainland Affairs Council.
- Europe and the EU are seeking bilateral cooperation with Taiwan, including sharing disaster experiences.
- The Taipei government, through the Ministry, unveiled new religious exchange subsidies on September 1, 2026.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- CGA conducted maritime enforcement drills near eastern Taiwan while Taiwan defended its sovereignty against Chinese claims.
- The Kuomintang met with the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) during the Straits Forum, where the MAC criticized the CCP's strategy of 'fake integration and real pressure'.
- The Mainland Affairs Council began investigating alleged law violations regarding China.
- Beijing uses Antelope Reef for defense strategy and the Mainland Affairs Council commissioned a report on cross-strait relations.
- CNA reported on May 28 that the Mainland Affairs Council commissioned Ipsos to conduct a survey, featuring interviews with Donald Trump via Fox News.