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Taiwan Assumes UMAP Chairmanship, Hosts Asia-Pacific University Council Meeting

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan has assumed the chairmanship of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) for 2026-2027.
  • The Ministry of Education recently hosted the 2026 UMAP Council Meeting in Taipei, with over 40 representatives attending in person and online.
  • Taiwan aims to enhance international visibility and deepen regional higher education partnerships through increased student exchange and academic collaboration.

Taiwan has taken on the leadership role as the chair of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) for the 2026-2027 term. This significant position underscores Taiwan's commitment to fostering international cooperation within the Asia-Pacific region's higher education sector.

To mark this transition, Taiwan's Ministry of Education recently hosted the 2026 UMAP Council Meeting in Taipei. The event convened over 40 representatives from member countries and regions, who participated both physically and virtually. Discussions at the meeting focused on advancing higher education collaboration and charting future development strategies across the Asia-Pacific.

Thank you for the long-term support and trust from all member countries, which has led to Taiwan being nominated as the UMAP Chair for 2026 to 2027.

— Chen Li-yingDeputy Director-General of the Ministry of Education's Department of International Cooperation, expressing gratitude for Taiwan's selection as UMAP chair.

Chen Li-ying, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Education's Department of International Cooperation, expressed gratitude for the trust and support from member nations. She highlighted Taiwan's active participation in UMAP and its role in providing rich learning resources to students from member countries through initiatives like the "Taiwan Experience Education Program" (TEEP). Taiwan encourages international students to engage in academic exchange and pursue advanced studies in the country.

As a founding member of UMAP, Taiwan has consistently played a leading and advocacy role. Following its previous tenure managing the UMAP International Secretariat from 2011 to 2015, Taiwan is once again assuming the chairmanship. National Chengchi University President Lee Chien-Te, who also chairs the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan, will serve as the UMAP President, driving forward collaborative efforts in higher education throughout the region. UMAP, established in 1991, is a vital platform for cross-border student exchange, promoting understanding and cooperation among diverse cultures and societies.

Taiwan is one of the founding member countries of UMAP and has long played an important leadership and advocacy role.

— Chen Li-yingHighlighting Taiwan's historical significance and active involvement within UMAP.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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