• 11/20/2024

Army conducts simulated battle on Day 2 of exercises in Changhua

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The second day of major military drills conducted by Taiwan’s Army in Changhua County featured an “unscripted” simulated conflict between two competing brigades that involved more than 4,000 members of the armed forces. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202410290024

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Taiwan donates 500 metric tons of rice to storm-hit Philippines

Manila, Oct. 29 (CNA) Taiwan donated 500 metric tons of rice to the Philippines in the wake of recent destruction caused by Tropical Storm Trami and Typhoon Gaemi in late July, at a ceremony held in the city of Makati on Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202410290023

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Tainted U.S. seasonings, Indonesian ground pepper stopped at border

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) Two types of seasoning from the United States and ground pepper from Indonesia were among eight imported food items rejected for containing excessive levels of pesticides or banned substances, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said on Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410290022

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AI set to boost Taiwan’s passive component industry: Analyst

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) An Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) industry analyst said Tuesday that Taiwan’s passive component industry is expected to grow 11.1 percent in 2024, with another 6.3 percent growth next year. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202410290021

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China coast guard vessels intrude into waters around Kinmen again

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) Four China Coast Guard vessels intruded into “restricted waters” near Taiwan’s outlying Kinmen County on Tuesday, causing Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) to issue warnings to their Chinese counterparts again and urge China to stop such harassment. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202410290020

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Theaters in U.S., Canada to screen Taiwanese film ‘BIG’ in November

Toronto, Oct. 29 (CNA) “BIG,” a Taiwanese drama about children battling cancer, will screen across 17 major movie theaters in the United States and Canada from Nov. 1. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202410290019

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Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Kong-rey

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning for Typhoon Kong-rey at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410290018

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Philippine worker airlifted from cargo ship after serious hand injury

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) A Philippine member of a cargo ship crew was airlifted from the vessel off the coast of Hualien County on Tuesday morning after sustaining an open hand fracture in his right hand, the National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) said. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410290017

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Taiwan top-selling original musical to hit New York in 2025

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) Taiwan-produced original musical “Don’t Cry, Dancing Girls” (勸世三姊妹) is set to make its overseas debut in New York in 2025, as the local creative industry navigates the road to commercial success, its director told CNA. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202410290016

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Taiwanese buyer won’t pay customs duty on Ohtani’s 50/50 ball: MOF

Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) The Taiwanese company that won the auction for the 50th home run ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani will be exempt from paying customs duty on it, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202410290015

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