• 11/24/2024

Thousands call for stricter rules on medical practitioners trained abroad

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) Around 2,000 people, including many doctors and dentists, took to the streets in Taipei on Sunday to demand stricter regulations on foreign-trained medical and dental graduates seeking to return to Taiwan to practice, according to the Taiwan General Dental Practitioners Association (TGDPA), which organized the event. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411240015

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Taiwan wins first gold in world-class national team level baseball

Tokyo, Nov. 24 (CNA) Taiwan’s national baseball team made history on Sunday when the squad won its first gold medal at the world-class national team level after beating Japan in a 4-0 shutout victory in the WBSC Premier12 Championship Game at the Tokyo Dome. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202411240014

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Lai’s planned overseas delegation reflects Pacific strategy: Expert

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) The choice of individuals accompanying President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on his upcoming first official overseas visit since taking office gives a glimpse into his wider Pacific strategy, the head of a Taiwanese think tank said Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411240013

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Taiwan beats Japan to win WBSC Premier12

Tokyo, Nov. 24 (CNA) Taiwan’s national baseball team made history on Sunday, claiming its first-ever gold medal at the world-class national team level with a 4-0 shutout victory over Japan in the WBSC Premier12 Championship Game at Tokyo Dome. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202411240012

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Dutch publisher to release Taiwan studies encyclopedia in print by 2026

Brussels, Nov. 24 (CNA) A print version of the world’s first English-language encyclopedia dedicated to Taiwan studies is set to be released in 2026, its Dutch publisher told CNA in a recent interview. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202411240011

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Taiwan rallies support for Premier12 baseball players ahead of title match

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) With Team Taiwan set to face defending champions Japan at the final of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 tournament in Tokyo on Sunday, local municipalities and businesses have organized live screenings to rally fan support. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202411240010

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Taiwan’s ex-President Tsai says U.S. should prioritize assisting Ukraine

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) The United States should focus on providing assistance to Ukraine despite the impact that could have on efforts to help Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack, former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said at an international security event in Canada on Saturday (local time). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411240009

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9-year-old boy killed by SUV at marathon in Changhua

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) A nine-year-old boy died on Sunday after being struck from behind by an SUV at a charity marathon in Erlin Township, Changhua County, police said. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411240008

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Cold front to bring lows of 14°C in northern Taiwan in coming days

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) An approaching weather system will push temperatures in northern Taiwan down to around 14 degrees Celsius between Wednesday and Saturday next week, forecasters said. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411240007

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Taiwan headline news

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies onSunday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411240006

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