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Jailed US reporter in Russian court to appeal detention

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

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EU foreign policy chief highlights importance of Taiwan Strait peace

Brussels, April 18 (CNA) European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday underscored the importance to Europe of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait, singling out Taiwan’s location along one of the world’s key shipping routes and its role as a semiconductor manufacturing hub. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304190001

AIT chair visits Taiwan, to meet with President Tsai

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) Chair of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Laura Rosenberger arrived in Taiwan Tuesday for a six-day visit, during which she will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304180022

Taiwan’s Navy commander appointed new chief of the general staff

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) Commander of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy Mei Chia-shu (梅家樹) will take office as chief of the general staff, the top commanding post in Taiwan’s military, on May 1, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304180021

Taiwan’s mpox cases on the rise, higher risk in the north: CDC

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported on Tuesday a new weekly high of 13 local mpox (monkeypox) cases in the country over the last week, with northern Taiwan seeing a greater risk. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304180020

FamilyMart leads establishment of reusable cup loan service chain

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) FamilyMart has led the establishment of a multi-brand chain that provides reusable cup loan services, with a plan to open 700 outlets around Taiwan by the end of 2023. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304180019

Taiwan touts win at WTO in IT tariffs dispute with India

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) ruling in favor of Taiwan in a dispute with India over IT product import duties shows that Taipei can effectively use the organization to protect the interests of its exporters, the Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) said on Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304180018

Hsinchu high school baseball team coach fired for ‘improper discipline’

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) The coach of a high school baseball team in Hsinchu City has been fired for “improperly disciplining” a student following a school investigation that confirmed accusations made against the teacher, the city’s education department said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304180017

Taiwan’s MacKay hospital sends team to Ukraine on humanitarian mission

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) A team of volunteer medical professionals was sent by Taiwan’s MacKay Memorial Hospital on a 10-day humanitarian mission to Ukraine Monday, where they will provide healthcare and psychological support to those living on the front line of the conflict. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304180016