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Taiwan’s Coast Guard evacuated 158 people as Typhoon Krathon nears. Authorities warn of severe impacts, high waves, and fines for ignoring evacuation orders.

Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture is boosting Hualien’s arts scene with an additional NT$20 million investment in Culture Points, aiming to attract young people and revitalize the local industry.

Explore how Taiwan’s impending status as a super-aged society by 2025 highlights the challenges older residents face in apartments without elevators. This report delves into the struggles of the elderly, including the story of 73-year-old Ms. Lee and the call for improved housing policies to support an aging population.

Discover how Taiwan’s National Police Agency ensures public safety with 83,863 air-raid shelters ready for 55 million people. Learn about the app guiding residents to safety and the improvements made to shelter signs for durability.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is expanding its subsidized counseling program to combat rising suicide rates among young people. Learn about the program’s impact and future plans.

Discover how Taiwan’s proposed amendment to the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act aims to transform ＂courtesy seats＂ into ＂priority seats,＂ enhancing support for those in need.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s extreme heatwave: Over 460 people sought medical help for heat-related injuries in June, with temperatures soaring to 38 degrees Celsius in some areas. Learn how the elderly are particularly at risk and get expert advice on avoiding heat exhaustion.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s priority seating policy in public transportation: A proposal to expand the scope under the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act is back to square one. Learn about the ongoing debate, recent incidents, and what’s next.

Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasizes the importance of legislation that benefits the people, amid discussions on legislative priorities and government transparency.

Discover the story of over 40 civil groups rallying outside Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, demanding the withdrawal of a controversial bill. The protest, drawing 30,000 people including celebrities and democracy advocates, underscores Taiwan’s commitment to democratic integrity and procedural justice.

Discover the details of the massive protest in Taipei, where over 30,000 people rallied against Taiwan’s parliamentary reform bill. Learn about the diverse participants, political responses, and the impact on democracy.

Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je met with Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Youth Bureau Chief Suzuki Takako to discuss strategies for engaging youth. They emphasized the need for a youthful approach and the challenge of broadening the party’s appeal. The TPP aims for long-term growth and international collaborations, with Ko actively engaging with young people through university lectures. Suzuki praised the TPP’s initiatives and Ko’s campaign efforts.

William Lai, Taiwan’s President-elect, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, have been named among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Lai, set to take office in May, is recognized in the Leaders category, while Huang is honored as an Innovator. The selections affirm Taiwan’s democratic achievements and Lai’s future role in defending the nation’s democracy and maintaining regional stability.

Former ROC President Ma Ying-jeou visits China, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Ma’s executive director Hsiao Hsu-tsen clarifies Ma’s ＂Republic of China＂ gaffe, praises Xi’s attentiveness to Taiwanese students, and urges Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te government to seize opportunity for improved cross-strait ties.

The Taiwan Friendship Group of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, with 212 members, donated $10,000 to support Taiwan’s Hualien earthquake relief efforts. Group chairperson Junio Amaral, who recently visited Taiwan, expressed admiration for Taiwan’s hospitality and people. The donation affirms Taiwan’s strong will in facing challenges.

Taiwan’s Coast Guard and National Rescue Command Center continue the search for the ＂Hung Hsing Yu＂ fishing vessel, missing since the Hualien earthquake on April 3. The boat, from Donggang, Pingtung, carried three people, including Captain Chen and two Indonesian fishermen. Despite extensive efforts, including dispatching ships and helicopters, the vessel remains unlocated.

Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang emphasizes the need for ＂cooling down＂ U.S.-China-Taiwan relations, advocating for open communication to prevent misunderstandings and misjudgments. Laura Rosenberger’s visit to Taiwan and Ma Ying-jeou’s trip to China are seen as efforts to maintain stability rather than escalate tensions, with an emphasis on dialogue and reducing regional geopolitical risks. Chiang underscores the importance of peaceful cross-strait relations for the benefit of Taiwan’s people and businesses.

President-elect Lai Ching-te’s mental health proposals have gained recognition from the medical community in Taiwan. The Taiwan Health Movement Alliance praises Lai’s initiatives, such as the ＂Mental Health Plan for Young People＂ and ＂Mental Health Leave,＂ emphasizing the importance of mental health support and early intervention. Experts recommend adopting treatment guidelines from Europe and America, focusing on psychological interventions over medication. They also suggest establishing child and adolescent psychiatry centers and promoting integrated treatment models. Lai’s advocacy for physical and mental health, along with stress management education, is seen as crucial for building a healthy Taiwan.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou’s second trip to China draws criticism from DPP caucus whip Rosalia Wu over his support for the 1992 Consensus. Wu questions Ma’s representation of Taiwan’s sovereignty and public sentiment, cautioning him to avoid turning his trip into a fool’s errand.

A significant development in a suspected food poisoning case at Polam Kopitiam in Taipei, Taiwan, as the Ministry of Health and Welfare detects ＂Bongkrekic acid＂ in deceased individuals, marking a first in the country. The acid, highly toxic and lethal in minuscule amounts, has led to two deaths and five people in intensive care. The investigation continues with warnings against consuming improperly stored fermented starch foods.

Young adults in Taiwan face record-high mortgages, with only 21% of young people in Taipei City owning homes. Rising property prices are attributed to labor and material shortages and increasing land prices. Homeownership among young people dropped to 32.2% in 2023, with Taipei and New Taipei having the lowest rates. Kaohsiung has the highest rate of young homeowners at 37.3%.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou’s upcoming visit to China from April 1 to 11, including stops in Guangdong, Shaanxi, and Beijing, is closely monitored by both sides amid heightened cross-strait tensions. Premier Chen Chien-jen emphasizes the importance of Ma upholding Taiwanese values during his trip, including sovereignty, democracy, and rule of law. Chen’s cautious approach underscores the delicate balance between cross-strait relations and Taiwan’s democratic principles.

A recent fishing boat incident involving a Chinese fishing boat illegally crossing boundaries and subsequently capsizing due to the Taiwanese coast guard’s expulsion efforts has caused tension between Taiwan and China. Two individuals tragically drowned in the incident. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council has assured prompt communication of investigation results with Chinese authorities, aiming to maintain solid cross-strait ties. China has accused Taiwan of precipitating such events, blaming aggressive boat seizures and assertive treatment of mainland fishermen. The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) has strongly condemned the incident, laying blame on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration. Former Global Times Editor-in-Chief Hu Xijin has criticized Taiwan’s law enforcement, suggesting it may constitute involuntary manslaughter. In 2023 alone, there were 1,191 registered cases of Chinese fishing boats crossing the maritime boundary, consistently surpassing a thousand annually. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration, in accordance with the ＂Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area,＂ retains the right to expel, detain, hold in custody, fine, confiscate fishing equipment, and seize hauls and boats.

President Tsai Ing-wen congratulates Han Kuo-yu and Johnny Chiang on being elected as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. She expresses hope for constructive communication and rational oversight to advance laws and budgets beneficial to the people. The confirmation of Han and Chiang signals a change in Legislative leadership, as outgoing Speaker You Si-kun and Deputy Speaker Tsai Chi-chang step down. President Tsai expresses gratitude to You and Tsai Chi-chang for their service and emphasizes the importance of transcending party lines for the benefit of the nation and its people.

Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te’s letter expressing sympathy to Japan for the Noto Peninsula earthquake was published in the Hokkoku Newspaper on February 1. Lai’s message, along with a similar one from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, emphasized Taiwan’s willingness to assist in the relief and recovery efforts. Lai mentioned that the Taiwanese government promptly offered aid, including a contribution of 60 million Japanese yen, while private donations from Taiwan have reached 2.5 billion yen. Lai also paid tribute to Yoichi Hatta, an engineer from Ishikawa Prefecture who worked on infrastructure projects in Taiwan, demonstrating the enduring gratitude of the Taiwanese people. The newspaper also featured a photo of Lai’s visit to the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa in 2011 when he was the mayor of Tainan.