This study focuses on the visit of the German ambassador to Japan, Philipp Alfons Mumm (1859-1924), to Japanese-ruled Taiwan in 1910. Philipp Alfons Mumm had previously been the German ambassador to China and had participated in the signing of the Boxer Protocol in 1901. Before the First World War, diplomatic exchanges between Japan and Germany were frequent and intellectual networks, particularly in the medical field, were relatively close. The significance of the exchange of visits between officials of the two sides is very noteworthy, and the month-long visit of the German ambassador to Taiwan is one of the important but neglected historical events.

We have collected relevant official documents, reports, commentaries and diaries of relevant people and tried to present this historical process with digital tools. There are five questions in this research 1) What were the main objectives of the German ambassador's visit to Taiwan? 2) How did the visit fit into the broader context of German-Japanese relations at the time? 3) What were the main interactions and diplomatic exchanges that took place during the visit? 4) How did the visit contribute to the development of bilateral relations? 5) What were the long-term implications of the visit for the region and the world? We will focus on the purpose of the visit, the process, the interviews and their political strategies, and visualise this material using the digital tool Storymap.

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of Taiwan's significance in German foreign policy within the Asia-Pacific region, while also examining bilateral relations with Indonesia and the Philippines. The research highlights Germany's perception of Taiwan as a like-minded partner in promoting democracy and human rights, particularly in the face of China's increasingly assertive policies. The study's findings are based on qualitative interviews with key stakeholders, including members of the German Bundestag, policy decision-makers, academics, and military personnel. These interviews provide insights into the complexities of German foreign policy in the region and the factors that influence its decision-making processes.

The research demonstrates that German support for Taiwan is evident in various forms, including Bundestag resolutions, the current government's coalition agreement, and technological cooperation. However, it also highlights differences in positions among political parties, which underscores the complexities of German foreign policy.

The study's comparison of German policy with common EU policy identifies alignments and specific national interests. The findings underscore the importance of these relationships for Germany's influence in the Asia-Pacific region and their alignment with broader EU objectives of promoting stability and cooperation in the region.

Overall, this research provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of German foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the significance of Taiwan and the complexities of bilateral relations with Indonesia and the Philippines. The study's findings have implications for policymakers, academics, and stakeholders interested in the dynamics of German foreign policy in the region.

This paper analyzes how European countries address, or omit, Taiwan in their Indo-Pacific policies, examining national motives, diplomatic approaches, and implications for relations with the PRC. Using Digital Humanities methods such as content analysis, topic modeling, and stylometry, it identifies patterns in Taiwan's contextualization, including references to democratic values, like-minded partnerships, and security concerns in the Taiwan Strait. This approach explores both explicit mentions and subtle references, highlighting shifts toward values-driven diplomacy and security considerations.

To date, several European countries—including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Ireland—have developed official Indo-Pacific strategies, with Sweden expected to publish soon. Italy is consulting experts on a potential strategy. Text analysis tools will examine language associated with Taiwan, including indirect references to the Taiwan Strait and operational concepts. Special focus will be placed on expressions of democratic values and alliances with like-minded partners, using keyword mapping to assess links with Taiwan Strait security concerns.

Additionally, qualitative analysis will provide insight into Taiwan’s roles within national policies, allowing for comparisons with other regional issues, such as South China Sea disputes, the PRC’s assertive influence, and the defense of democratic principles. Using Digital Humanities tools, this study aims to reveal patterns that differentiate European perspectives on Taiwan and uncover broader trends linking Taiwan to national priorities.

Historically, European countries have largely avoided direct engagement with the One China Policy, often leaving these diplomatic considerations to the EU. However, with new Indo-Pacific strategies and intensifying US-PRC competition, these policies take on new significance.

The Pacific Island plays an incessant part amid great powers striving for influence. While insecurity grows globally, international tensions regarding Taiwan increase. Being pressured by Beijing, the global community recurrently expressed concerns about Taiwan’s status quo. Over the past few decades, Taiwan has emerged as a trailblazer in creating an integrated industrial society, showcasing its pioneering role on regional and global fronts in building bridges across the ocean. The relations with like-minded partners, as defined by the New Southbound Policy or within the European Union, have become a cornerstone for safeguarding Taiwan’s democracy. While the diversity of ties to the US is quite prominent, little is known about other outbound relations and its continuous effort to intensify international cooperation regarding regional players in the Indo-Pacific or Europe. Beyond the nationality claim, who are the partners and how are outbound relations shaped? This paper identifies civil and/or economic players involved beyond the policy-making body to intensify Taiwan’s outbound relations through its diversity of cooperation. A comparative approach contrasts partners in collaboration to enhance Taiwan’s outbound ties regarding the New Southbound Policy Partners group and European Union Member states. By doing so, this paper seeks to trace measures taken to strengthen Taiwan’s ties and to estimate similarities and differences in how shape and depth of cooperation.