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Hou You-yi receives tepid KMT support

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/06/09/2003801242

Vice President Lai calls for economic pact with Australia

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) Taiwan is hoping to negotiate an economic cooperation agreement (ECA) with Australia, Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said in a speech at a dinner in Taipei on Thursday, saying such a pact would greatly benefit the economies of both countries. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306080021

Nantou educator accused of sexually abusing students

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) The Nantou District Prosecutors Office has opened a case to look into sexual abuse allegations made against an elementary school principal by his former students, the office said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306080020

Dwight Howard’s return to Taiwan in question over new contract

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) Although basketball fans in Taiwan are looking forward to seeing Dwight Howard play in the country next season, the former NBA superstar said that could be “difficult” due to the pay cut the Taoyuan Leopards have proposed in contract negotiations. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202306080019

License of Kid Castle franchise accused of sedating children revoked

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) A preschool in Kid Castle Educational Institute’s franchise system was fined NT$150,000 (US$4,881) by New Taipei’s Education Bureau Thursday and had its license revoked from June 12 amid accusations of children being given sedatives in recent months. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306080018

TSMC opens new backend fab in northern Taiwan

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Thursday announced the opening of a new packaging and testing fabrication plant in Miaoli, northern Taiwan, as the company prepares to commercialize its SoIC (System on Integrated Chips) process technology. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306080017

Taipei investigating sexual misconduct claims against security guard

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) said Thursday that the city is investigating multiple sexual misconduct allegations against a security guard employed by its Parks and Street Lights Office. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306080016

U-Theater celebrates 35th anniversary with revamped show

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) The U-Theater will mark its 35th anniversary this year with a new version of its 2017 piece “Dào,” which will showcase the troupe’s signature Tai chi-infused moves and visceral drumming. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202306080015

Chinese planes enter Taiwan ADIZ on long-range recon training: MND

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) A total of 37 Chinese warplanes were detected entering the southwestern part of Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) Thursday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND). https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202306080014

New regional public transport passes to go on sale June 15

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) New regional public transport passes serving northern, central and southern Taiwan scheduled to to be officially launched on July 1 will be available for purchase from June 15, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) announced Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306080013