Category: Taiwan
Taiwan needs to act fast in response to Trump’s tariff policy: Expert
Washington, Feb. 21 (CNA) Taiwan needs to urgently focus on announcing policies and investment plans in support of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, instead of hoping to change the American president’s view on the semiconductor industry and trade, a defense and security expert has told CNA. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502210018
Read MoreTaiwan’s ITRI showcases drone technology at European expo
Düsseldorf, Germany, Feb. 21 (CNA) Several Taiwanese organizations led by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently showcased the nation’s latest milestones in drone engineering at a European trade show for autonomous systems, autonomous mobility and robotics in Germany. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202502210017
Read MoreMan gets 24 years in prison over double murder in Taipei
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) The Taiwan Shilin District Court on Friday handed down a combined sentence of 24 years in prison to a man found guilty of murdering two people during a fight in 2023. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502210016
Read MoreTrump defense spending demands stress ‘peace through strength’: Experts
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) Defense and foreign policy experts on Friday said that military strength is essential for maintaining peace following U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for NATO nations and Taiwan to increase defense spending. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502210015
Read MoreTainan city gov’t, MOL censured over Kenyan human trafficking case
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) The Control Yuan has censured the Tainan City government and Ministry of Labor (MOL) for inadequately supervising the illegal employment and mistreatment of two Kenyans trafficked into Taiwan in 2022. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502210014
Read MoreCold air mass to bring rain to northern, eastern Taiwan Saturday night
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) A cold air mass is forecast to bring rain to parts of northern and eastern Taiwan starting Saturday night, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502210013
Read MoreTaiwan reaches FIBA Asia Cup qualifying tournament with Philippines win
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) Taiwan’s men’s basketball team advanced to the six-team qualifying tournament for the 2025 Saudi Arabia FIBA Asia Cup after defeating the Philippines 91-84 in Taipei Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202502210012
Read MoreFlu vaccine demand stays high as CDC rolls out extra doses
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) Over 40 percent of an additional 100,000 government-funded flu vaccine doses were administered on the first day of distribution, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502210011
Read MoreU.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Friday, shedding NT$0.046 to close at NT$32.745. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202502210010
Read MoreEx-Trump official applauds Lai’s pledged defense spending hike
Taipei, Feb. 21 (CNA) Former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger on Friday commended President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) recent pledges to raise Taiwan’s military spending, calling it an important signal of Taiwan’s self-defense commitment. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502210009
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