Category: Taiwan
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Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/10/31/2003826136
Read MoreCCP attempts to extend jurisdiction
Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/10/31/2003826134
Read MoreTPP leader Ko Wen-je’s detention hearing rescheduled due to typhoon
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) A court hearing scheduled for Thursday for ex-Taipei Mayor and current Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) leader Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) has been postponed to Friday due to Typhoon Kong-rey. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300024
Read MoreLand warning for Typhoon Kong-rey covers all Taiwan: CWA
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) The land warning for Typhoon Kong-rey was expanded to cover all Taiwan Wednesday evening, with the storm forecast to make landfall on the east coast of Taiwan Thursday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300023
Read MoreWork, classes across Taiwan canceled Thursday due to Typhoon Kong-rey
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Local governments across Taiwan proper and in the offshore counties of Penghu, Kinmen and Lienchiang announced work and school cancellations on Thursday, with Typhoon Kong-rey forecast to make landfall that afternoon. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300022
Read MoreHualien, Kaohsiung order precautionary evacuations as storm approaches
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Hualien and Kaohsiung authorities ordered precautionary evacuations in locations within their jurisdiction Wednesday as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300021
Read MoreDomestic, international flights canceled due to Typhoon Kong-rey
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Many domestic and international flights scheduled for Thursday were canceled or rescheduled on Wednesday due to Typhoon Kong-rey. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300020
Read MoreChina’s hostility toward Taiwan bound to backfire: European lawmakers
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) China’s hostility toward Taiwan will only have “the opposite effect” of what it hopes to achieve and further alienate Taiwan’s people, similar to how Russia has changed the perception of many Ukrainians, visiting European Parliament Members (MEPs) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202410300019
Read MoreMid-level workers most needed amid Taiwan’s labor shortage: Minister
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Mid-level workers represent the biggest gap in Taiwan’s workforce, Labor Minister Ho Pei-shan (何佩珊) said Wednesday, and she vowed to enhance local training programs and expand opportunities for foreign students to bridge the shortfall. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300018
Read MoreSpread of TB in Taiwan stable amid global resurgence: CDC
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) The spread of tuberculosis (TB) in Taiwan remains under control despite its resurgence worldwide, according to the Health Ministry’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300017
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