Category: Taiwan
3 Taiwanese films nominated for Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Jan. 22 (CNA) Three Taiwanese movies have been shortlisted for this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, which takes place from Feb. 13 to Feb. 23. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202501230023
Read MoreTaiwan pledges to reduce carbon emissions by 26-30 percent by 2030
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) Taiwan’s government on Thursday pledged to reduce carbon emissions between 26 and 30 percent by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, saying the more ambitious goal reflected the nation’s commitment to net zero. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501230022
Read MoreTaiwan gov’t-funded agency opens applications for overseas volunteers
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) TaiwanICDF, a government-funded foreign aid agency, announced Thursday that it is accepting applications for its annual volunteer program that provides humanitarian and other assistance to the nation’s diplomatic allies and less-developed countries. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501230021
Read MoreTaiwan revokes citizenship of 3 individuals over possession of Chinese IDs
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced Thursday that the Republic of China (Taiwan) citizenship of three individuals, including taekwondo athlete Lee Tung-hsien (李東憲), have been revoked due to their possession of Chinese IDs. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202501230020
Read More3 suspects indicted for illegal foreign currency exchange operations
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) Three people suspected of engaging in illegal foreign currency exchange operations have been indicted for violations of domestic banking law by the Chiayi District Prosecutors Office. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501230019
Read MoreCAA to review Typhoon Kong-rey hard landing, overtime incidents
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) A flight safety board will review hard landing and crew overtime incidents involving two Taiwanese carriers during Typhoon Kong-rey last October and decide if warnings or punitive actions are required, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501230018
Read MoreChinese captain’s 26 year sentence for murder on the high seas upheld
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) The Taiwan Supreme Court has upheld a 26 year sentence handed down to a Chinese boat captain found guilty of killing four men off the coast of Somalia in 2012. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501230017
Read MoreCabinet considers asking for Legislature revote on 2025 budget plan
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) The Cabinet is considering asking the Legislature to hold a revote on the recently adopted central government general budget plan for the fiscal year 2025, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Thursday, in a bid to reverse opposition-endorsed spending cuts. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202501230016
Read More2025 Taipei Game Show opens with 346 vendors in attendance
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) The 2025 Taipei Game Show opened on Thursday with 346 companies from 30 countries in attendance, showcasing over 350 titles. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202501230014
Read MoreChina encircles Taiwan with 41 military moguls
Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) Chinese military planes and ships surrounded Taiwan on Wednesday during a drill, with some of the aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, the defense ministry said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202501230013
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