Category: Taiwan
‘Taiwan Week’ opens, showing world real Taiwan amid tensions
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The National Theater and Concert Hall (NTCH) in Taipei started its “Taiwan Week” on Sunday, promoting local performances that seek to show the world how regular people live their lives in Taiwan amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the country, its artistic director said. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304090014
Read More35 Chinese warplanes cross Taiwan Strait median line: MND
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said 35 Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line Sunday, as drills launched in response to a meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continued for a second day. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304090013
Read MorePLA drills aimed at appeasing Chinese nationalists: Scholar
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) China’s ongoing military exercises around Taiwan are aimed at appeasing nationalists in China who were upset by the meeting between Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Taiwanese scholar said Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304090012
Read MoreHon Hai pledges NT$25 billion investment in Kaohsiung over 3 years
Kaohsiung, April 9 (CNA) Hon Hai Technology Group on Sunday announced that it had inked a deal to invest NT$25 billion (US$822 million) over three years in its smart city initiatives and electric vehicles operations in Kaohsiung. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304090011
Read MoreArranging an mpox vaccine appointment in Taiwan
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Starting Monday, the government will open registration for 25,000 publicly funded doses of the mpox (monkeypox) vaccine at 48 designated hospitals around Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304090009
Read MorePLG’s Pilots extend record losing streak as see-saw season continues
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) On Jan. 15, the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots were the toast of Taiwan’s P.LEAGUE+ (PLG), having catapulted to the top of the PLG standings with a league record 10th consecutive win. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090008
Read MoreDirect ATM withdrawals of NT$6,000 cash handouts to start Monday
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Eligible individuals who wish to collect a NT$6,000 (US$197) cash handout from Taiwan’s government without registering first will be able to do so from more than 26,000 designated ATMs around the nation beginning Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304090007
Read MoreChina sends warplanes, warships near Taiwan as PLA drills enter 2nd day
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continued sending warplanes and warships to conduct drills around Taiwan on Sunday as its three-day, around-the-island exercises entered their second day, according to Taiwan’s military. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304090006
Read MoreTaiwan’s badminton ace Tai Tzu-ying plans to retire at end of 2024
Kaohsiung, April 9 (CNA) After competing on the badminton court for over two decades, Taiwanese top female shuttler Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) has announced she will retire at the end of next year. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090005
Read MoreWarm, sunny weather forecast across Taiwan in next few days: CWB
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The weather around Taiwan will be warmer starting Sunday, with reduced moisture, due to weakening northeasterly winds, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304090004
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