Taiwan has extended visa-free entry for Philippine passport holders for another year, allowing stays of up to 14 days.

This extension is in reciprocity for the visa-free privileges the Philippines has granted to Taiwan nationals and is not directly related to recent tensions with China.

The controversy arose after a Chinese state media outlet depicted Filipinos negatively, while Taiwan emphasized its independent governance and rights regarding its own territorial claims.

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NEW YEAR. People gather to see fireworks at Taipei 101 to mark the New Year in Taipei, Taiwan, on December 31, 2025.