Category: Taiwan
Couple indicted for allegedly working with China to sway Taiwan elections
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwanese radio host Chang Meng-tsung (張孟崇) and his wife have been indicted for allegedly taking NT$74 million (US$2.32 million) from China to influence elections in Taiwan, the Chiayi District Prosecutors Office said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202411040027
Read MoreTougher U.S. anti-China trade barriers could hurt Taiwan: Ex-NTU head
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The United States under a new president will likely introduce “tougher and bolder” trade barriers against China that could cause “collateral damage” in Taiwan, former National Taiwan University (NTU) President Kuan Chung-ming (管中閔) warned Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411040026
Read MoreSupermarket, restaurants caught selling contaminated food products
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) on Monday published a list of sellers of contaminated vegetables and fruits, including high-end supermarkets and restaurants. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411040025
Read MoreIn wake of posts, NIA reiterates permanent residency guidelines
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The National Immigration Agency (NIA) has clarified the basic requirements for getting permanent residency in Taiwan after an online post suggested it could be obtained simply by living in the country for five years. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411040024
Read MoreTaiwanese barista shows off world-beating siphoning skills in Taichung
Taichung, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwanese barista Chang Wei-shin (張維欣) served up a coffee masterclass in Taichung Monday with a recreation of his 2024 World Siphonist Championship-winning brewing routine. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202411040023
Read MoreCourt upholds sentence of man who gave 3-year-old fatal overdose
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan’s Supreme Court has upheld a 17-year and 10-month prison sentence handed to a Nantou man who gave his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter a fatal overdose of drugs in June 2020. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411040022
Read MoreTraffic deaths, injuries of foreigners nearly doubles in 5 years
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) A member of Taiwan’s supervisory branch of government said Monday that an investigation has been launched after data indicated that the number of foreign nationals killed or injured in traffic accidents nearly doubled from 2019 to 2023. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411040021
Read More29 games confirmed for CPBL’s 2025 season in Taipei Dome
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) and the Farglory Group on Monday confirmed that the Taipei Dome will host at least 29 regular-season games and possibly more in 2025. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202411040020
Read MoreTaiwan Air Force kicks off annual Sky Dragon drills
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan’s Air Force began its annual Tien Lung, or “Sky Dragon” drills Monday, following their postponement last week due to Typhoon Kong-rey. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411040019
Read MoreTaiwan shares end up amid buying of large-cap stocks
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan moved higher by more than 180 points Monday, bouncing back from the weakness seen a session earlier after buying was sparked by gains on U.S. markets at the end of last week. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411040018
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