Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Lithuania to detach from Russian power grid in 2-hour test

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/22/2003798428

Sudan needs more than just a ceasefire — it needs a civilian government

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/04/22/2003798394

Sudan clashes continue despite truce calls

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/22/2003798424

Chile to make lithium a state industry: Boric

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/04/22/2003798384

Embrace changes, go bilingual! 雙語改版、全新出擊！

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/04/22/2003795988

Annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage kicks off

Taipei, April 21 (CNA) The annual pilgrimage of the sea goddess Mazu began late Friday evening at Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung and is scheduled to visit more than 170 temples in central and southern Taiwan over nine days. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304210025

Weather front fails to alleviate drought in southern Taiwan

Taipei, April 21 (CNA) A weather front that passed over Taiwan has replenished reservoirs in the central region, but those in southern Taiwan are still running low, according to the Water Resources Agency (WRA) on Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304210024

7 indicted in espionage case involving retired Air Force captain

Taipei, April 21 (CNA) A retired Air Force captain and six active military officers in Taiwan’s Air Force and Navy were indicted in Kaohsiung on Thursday for allegedly spying for communist China. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304210023

Singapore’s deputy PM meets with likely Taiwan presidential candidate

Singapore, April 21 (CNA) Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (黃循財) confirmed on Friday his meeting earlier in the day with New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜), who is widely expected to run for Taiwan president in the January election. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304210022

Greek forum corrects Ma Ying-jeou’s title after Taiwan protest

Taipei, April 21 (CNA) Following a protest, the title of former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九), which was incorrectly listed by an international organization as “Former President of Taipei,” has been re-designated, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304210021