Taiwan has been recognized as free from the African swine fever (ASF) virus, as confirmed by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) on April 6. This acknowledgment marks a significant achievement for Taiwan, as it is now the only country in Asia to hold the disease-free status for ASF, classical swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease. The successful self-declaration was backed by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), which pointed out that stringent animal health inspections and quarantine measures played a crucial role in this accomplishment. Prior to this recognition, Taiwan became the first Asian country to obtain a disease-free status for all three diseases in May of the previous year. However, an outbreak of ASF was reported in October 2025 at a farm in Taichung City. In response, the Central Emergency Operation Center took swift action, leading to disinfection of the affected farm within a month. Follow-up samplings confirmed that the farm was virus-free, and the case was formally closed and reported to WOAH in January of the current year. To sustain this virus-free status, the MOA is utilizing advanced monitoring technologies and instituting more stringent disease prevention and quarantine measures. The rapid approval of Taiwan's ASF-free status application by WOAH, finalized in less than two months, emphasizes the robustness of the country’s disease prevention infrastructure. The MOA is now looking to revive trade relations by fast-tracking discussions with Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Hong Kong to resume imports of fresh pork from Taiwan. This development holds significant implications not only for Taiwan's agricultural sector but also for its economic interactions with neighboring countries. Successfully maintaining a disease-free status allows Taiwan to enhance food security and strengthen its position within the global pork market. As the discussions with regional partners progress, Taiwan aims to re-establish itself as a key supplier of pork products, building on its recent health achievements.