Prologue Journal

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

SPORTS BRIEFS

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2023/04/14/2003797917

‘Phenomenal’ Zach LaVine leads Bulls

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2023/04/14/2003797913

Brazil’s Lula in China to seek support

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/14/2003797933

Putin approved arrest of US ‘spy’: sources

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/14/2003797937

Bahrain and Qatar to restore ties after years-long boycott

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/14/2003797941

China’s no-fly zone north of Taiwan linked to satellite launch: officials

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) A no-fly zone in the East China Sea north of Taiwan, announced recently by Chinese authorities, is linked to China’s planned launch of a weather satellite on April 16, Taiwanese national security officials said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304130025

Taiwan workers get average year-end bonus of NT$75,688 for 2022

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Workers in Taiwan’s industry and service sectors received an average of NT$75,688 (US$2,480) in year-end bonus for 2022, up NT$3,608 from the previous year and hitting a record high, according to government statistics released on Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304130024

Hsinchu, Taichung, Changhua under water rationing amid drought

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Water rationing has been introduced in Hsinchu, Taichung and the northern part of Changhua, where the water pressure will be reduced during off-peak hours, as a drought continues, the Central Emergency Operations Center said Thursday night. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304130023

Researchers find microplastics pollution linked to population density

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) A local research team has discovered that microplastics pollution in urban rivers in Taiwan is highly related to population density, urbanization and land use. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304130022

Crime ring leader gets 18 years for trafficking 88 victims to Cambodia

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The leader of a Taiwanese criminal gang that trafficked 88 victims into forced labor in Cambodia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, according to the Taipei District Court. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304130021