Taiwan – Page 150 – Prologue Journal

Storm preparations

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/10/30/2003826074

Taiwanese worry about ‘transactionalist’ Trump as US votes

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2024/10/30/2003826084

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Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/10/30/2003826078

Trump’s dangerous Taiwan gamble

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/10/30/2003826076

MLB World Series records highest viewership in years

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The recent purchase by a local company of Shohei Ohtani’s historic home run ball for a record-high price proved no accident, as Taiwan’s viewership of the 2024 MLB World Series-featuring Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees-has soared to its highest level in years. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202410290030

U.S. Treasury announces talks with Taiwan on double taxation

Washington, Oct. 29 (CNA) The first round of talks between Taiwan and the United States on an agreement to prevent the double taxation of income is expected to take place in the coming weeks, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202410290029

CDC warns of melioidosis risks as Typhoon Kong-rey nears Taiwan

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday urged people to be alert to the risks of melioidosis as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches Taiwan, and it suggested that those with chronic illnesses stay indoors during the typhoon period. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410290028

Taiwan’s power supply ‘sufficient’ for AI development: Premier Cho

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Tuesday expressed confidence that Taiwan can generate “sufficient” electricity for Taiwan’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors up to at least 2030. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202410290027

Detention extended for real estate tycoon and former deputy mayor

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The Taipei District Court on Tuesday approved petitions from prosecutors to extend the detention of real estate tycoon Sheen Ching-jing (沈慶京) and former Taipei Deputy Mayor Pong Cheng-sheng (彭振聲) for a second period of two months. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410290026

Land warning may be issued Wednesday for Typhoon Kong-rey: CWA

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) said a land warning could be issued for Typhoon Kong-rey on Wednesday morning. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410290025