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President Lai Ching-te received Stanford University’s Hoover Institution delegation on Tuesday. In a meeting with scholars from the institution’s Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific region, Lai spoke of Taiwan's goals, including strengthening democratic alliances and resolving Taiwan-U.S. double taxation.…

Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) met with Executive Director of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei Jim Nickel on Monday. Cho said that Taiwan-Canada relations will continue to build off the foundation laid through the signing of the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) in December 2023.…

While attending the laureate ceremony of Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on Friday, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) emphasized the institute's crucial role as the hub for nurturing and transferring Taiwan’s technological and industrial development. She expressed her gratitude to the ITRI research fellows, scientists, and…

Radio Taiwan International’s trip to Japan highlights its commitment to fostering exchanges and strengthening international ties while promoting the voice of Taiwan. The delegation is led by Rti’s President Chang Jui-Chang (張瑞昌) and includes board member Liu Hsia-ju (劉夏如) and International Language Division Manager Carlson Huang (黃佳山).…

Table tennis player Tian Shiau-wen (田曉雯) adds a bronze medal to her collection after her success in the individual Paralympic TT10 division. Tian has had to overcome challenges beyond the nerve atrophy in her right hand, including being bullied at school.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced the recall vote for Keelung City Mayor George Hsieh (謝國樑) on Tuesday. The vote is set for Sunday, October 13. Hsieh came under scrutiny from civic groups earlier this year regarding allegations of abuse of power relating to a shopping mall real estate transaction.…

President Lai-Ching-te (賴清德) accepted an exclusive interview on “The View with Catherine Chang” Sunday night – his first TV program interview since taking office.

저자 Pastor Bruce Ho

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued its autumn 2024 forecast Friday morning which includes probable cooler temperatures and a normal typhoon season.

The Foreign Ministry commented on United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) this Thursday. They confirmed that high-level US officials have repeatedly expressed their firm stance on maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait throughout interactions with Chinese official…

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) met with 2025-2026 Rotary International President Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo this Wednesday. De Camargo, a member of the Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil Rotary Club, says he hopes to boost Rotary’s public image by working from the top down. Lai emphasized that Taiwan is a force of good in the world, and a trustworthy…

The Labor Ministry has approved new regulations allowing hospitality businesses to hire overseas Chinese graduate students, in response to post-pandemic labor shortages. Starting Wednesday, licensed hotels and bed-and-breakfasts can apply to hire graduates to engage in mid-level jobs in the accommodation service industry.…

Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) met with Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi Chairman and his delegation on Monday. In his remarks, Cho praised Ohashi for his significant contributions to strengthening Taiwan-Japan relations. He noted that under Ohashi's leadership, bilateral exchanges have become even more robust.…

저자 Pastor Kaui Tai

Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) attended the Yimin Festival at Baozhong Yimin Temple in Hsinchu on Friday, celebrating the memorial day to honor Hakka volunteer soldiers who fought in Taiwan during the Qing dynasty. Cho praised the Hakka spirit of loyalty, righteousness and diligence, emphasizing the importance of promoting Hakka values and passing them…

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The Education Ministry today introduced the digital learning program for the elderly, aiming to help the seniors adapt to the digital age and improve their lives.

The U.S. Democratic National Convention is in full swing and the party has reaffirmed its support for Taiwan. The Democratic Party adopted the 2024 party platform on Monday which includes, for the first time, a firm commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and references the Six Assurances to Taiwan.…

Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor manufacturer TSMC will start construction on its new factory in Dresden, Germany on Tuesday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to attend and deliver a speech at the commencement ceremony, along with TSMC’s Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei (魏哲家).

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On Friday, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) joined cabinet employees and their relatives in the family day event held in the Cabinet auditorium. Premier Cho took the opportunity to promote the government’s childcare policies, including subsidies for maternity, quasi-public childcare, and private university tuition costs. Cho urged the cabinet employees t…

Regarding the ongoing issue with cross-strait tourism, Cabinet Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said in an interview with media on Wednesday that Taiwan’s doors are wide open and expressed his hope that tourists, students, and other travelers will come rather than military aircraft and warships. He reiterated that there is no ban on Taiwanese group tours…

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday responded to recent claims from China's Ministry of State Security that they have discovered more than 1,000 cases of Taiwanese espionage.

The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has recently come under fire for discrepancies between their reported political donations and expenses during the 2024 presidential campaign, creating suspicions of accounting fraud. The KMT hosted a press conference Monday afternoon to clarify that as accountant Tuanmu Cheng (端木正) was contracted to report expense de…

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) announced on Monday that in addition to the Health Ministry’s project to provide mental health support for the middle-aged citizens, aiming to ease the burdens carried by Taiwan’s “Sandwich Generation”, more funds will also be allocated to long-term care as well as the national childcare plan 2.0 for children aged 0 to …

저자 Pastor Bruce Ho

저자 Pastor Bruce Ho

Taiwanese athlete Kuo Hsing-chun (郭婞淳) secured the bronze medal in the women’s 59kg weight class at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, despite entering the competition with minor injuries. Kuo lifted 105kg in the snatch and 130kg in the clean and jerk, achieving a total of 235kg.

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) shared a heartfelt message on his Facebook page on Thursday, wishing all fathers a happy Father’s Day.

The Presidential Office has appointed Yang Yi-shan (楊懿珊), Deputy Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as Taiwan's Deputy Representative to the United States. Yang was officially appointed on Tuesday.

A survey released by the HR consulting company 104 Job Bank Tuesday announced up-to-date information about the job market, especially for new graduates.

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The Republic of Guatemala’s Vice Foreign Minister Julio Eduardo Orozco Pérez arrived in Taiwan on Monday. Based on the press release issued by Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry detailing his trip's itinerary, it is clear that the focus is to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu‑ting (林郁婷) and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, both of whom are competing in this year’s Paris Olympics, have come under fire for previously failing unspecified gender eligibility tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA). The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued an official statement on Thursday sayi…

A Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday according to a press release issued by Taiwan’s National Defense Ministry this Thursday morning.

A total of 447 individuals suspected of involvement in child pornography on the “Creative Private Room” online forum have been identified by the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) as reported this Wednesday as part of the bureau’s recent nationwide crackdown.

Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) on Monday reported a “red light” economic indicator for June, signaling strong economic activity. This is the first such signal since January 2022. The NDC says the red light for June was driven by strong semiconductor demand, increased server needs, and a recovery in traditional industry exports. However…

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Indigenous People’s renaming, a concert will be held on the afternoon of August 1 at Ketagalan Boulevard. Organized by the Indigenous Revival Alliance, a press conference was held on Monday to announce the event.

저자 Pastor Bruce Ho

저자 Pastor Bruce Ho

The 2024 Paris Olympics will kick off with over 10,000 athletes sailing down the Seine as a spectacle for the opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Paris time this Friday. Taiwanese athletes will be on the 74th delegation boat to set off, sailing alongside delegations from Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Chad.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) reported that the newly operational Feitsui Raw Water Supply Tunnel successfully maintained a stable water supply for the Greater Taipei Area, consisting of Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung, during Typhoon Gaemi.

As Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan, local authorities made a last-minute decision to suspend work and classes across most of the island. Initially, several central counties had announced normal operations for Wednesday, however, late-night reversals resulted in closure for 21 out of 22 counties and cities, with only Kinmen County maintaining a regu…

The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday stated that the government will not accept interference or criticism from other countries and is committed to strengthening national defense and safeguarding democracy and freedom. This comes as the annual Han Kuang military exercise draws sharp criticism from China’s Foreign Ministry.…

U.S. President Joe Biden decided to end his reelection campaign, he said in a statement released on Sunday, July 21. He had faced mounting pressure to step aside following a dismal debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," he wrote on social media. "And while it has b…

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) attended the Alishan Forest Railway reopening event on Friday, saying in his speech that he will continue to promote the tourism industry in Chiayi City and County.

Shooter and “ID Girl” Wu Chia-ying (吳佳穎) will make her third Olympic appearance at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Wu is aiming to secure a medal for Taiwan after narrowly missing the mark at the Tokyo Olympics, where she placed fifth.

The Labor Ministry in Taiwan has reported that 43 employment discrimination cases were identified in 2023, resulting in fines of NT$9.2 million (about US$282,000). The majority of these cases involved gender discrimination, highlighting ongoing challenges in workplace equality.

Canoeist Wu Shao-hsuan (吳少璿) will represent Taiwan in the men’s K1 canoe slalom at the Paris Olympics, marking the first time a Taiwanese male will compete in this event.