Taiwan – Page 3706 – Prologue Journal

Taiwan condemns China, 4 Central Asian nations over sovereignty claim

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday strongly protested and condemned four joint statements recently issued by China and four Central Asian countries supporting China’s territorial claim over Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305190016

Taiwan amends money laundering law to combat financial bank fraud

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Legal revisions to the money laundering law that will penalize those who obtain access to people’s bank accounts to commit fraud cleared the Legislative Yuan on Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305190015

No slam dunk: Analytics eyeing basketball foothold in Taiwan

Twenty years after Michael Lewis uncovered the magic behind the Oakland A’s 2002 season in his best-seller “Moneyball,” analytics have greatly changed the landscape of American sports for both teams and fans. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202305190014

Over 60% of people in Taiwan back same-sex marriage: Survey

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) An annual government survey featuring questions on gender equality indicates that over 60 percent of Taiwan’s public support same-sex marriage, according to a statement released by the Cabinet on Friday, a week ahead of the fourth anniversary of the country’s legalization of same-sex marriage. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305190013

Taiwan, U.S. finalize first agreement under trade initiative (update)

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Taiwan and the United States have concluded negotiations on the first phase of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, which is expected to be signed by the two sides in the coming weeks, the Office of Trade Negotiations said Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190012

Attempted human trafficking amendments clear Legislative floor

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) A bill which establishes penalties for attempted human trafficking passed the Legislative Yuan Friday, with offenders to face up to seven years in prison. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305190011

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Friday, shedding NT$0.084 to close at NT$30.682. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190010

President Tsai reiterates interest in trade, investment pact with U.K.

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) A trade and investment agreement between Taiwan and the United Kingdom would further deepen bilateral relations, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) told visiting former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305190009

Taiwan Strait peace ‘indispensable’ to global security: U.K.-Japan pact

London, May 18 (CNA) The United Kingdom and Japan agreed to an enhanced global strategic partnership Thursday in which they characterized peace across the Taiwan Strait as “indispensable” to a safe and prosperous world and urged China to act responsibly on the world stage. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305190008

CWB issues heavy rain alert for northern Taiwan

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Six cities and counties across northern Taiwan are set to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, as the “plum rain” front hovers over the country, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305190007