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Taiwan threatens 7-year sentences for draft dodging
The Ministry of the Interior in Taiwan warns against draft dodging, highlighting severe penalties for forging documents to evade military service. Offenders face up to seven years in prison.
2025/05/17 09:00
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Taiwan hits record low birth rate in April amid crisis
Taiwan’s population fell for the 16th month in April, with births at a record low and a net migration loss. Taoyuan City saw growth, while Lienchiang County declined.
2025/05/10 07:00
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Taiwan extends service obligations for civilian reservists
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior revised regulations for substitute service reservists, increasing training days and numbers during emergencies. This aims to enhance defense resilience amid Taiwan-China tensions.
2025/04/29 08:00
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Taiwan cracks down on cross-strait organization violations
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior found 86% of social groups handling cross-strait exchanges non-compliant, leading to the dissolution of six groups.
2025/04/09 22:00
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Interior minister supports open religious exchanges
Taiwan’s interior minister confirms cross-strait religious exchanges remain open, with no legal changes needed. Safety concerns for Taiwanese in China persist.
2025/03/17 15:00
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Interior minister stresses adherence to cross-strait laws
Minister Liu Shyh-fang stresses the unchanged status of Taiwan’s cross-strait relations law, urging compliance. Former President Ma Ying-jeou calls for open youth exchanges.
2025/03/11 16:00
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Taiwan launches disaster relief training in Taichung
The Ministry of the Interior launched Taiwan’s first 2025 disaster relief volunteer training in Taichung, aiming to boost disaster response skills among alternative military service personnel. Minister Liu Shyh-fang highlights the importance of self-help and mutual assistance.
2025/02/24 18:00
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MOI reviews 80 military evasion cases over five years
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior is reviewing 80 military evasion cases after actor Darren Wang’s arrest for alleged document forgery. Stricter exemption rules apply.
2025/02/19 10:35
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Taichung mayor calls for more subsidies amid budget cuts
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen urges increased subsidies despite budget cuts. The Jinhua N. Rd. project highlights local-central cooperation. Learn more about budget discussions.
2025/02/05 22:00
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Kuma Academy denies receiving funds for defense training
Kuma Academy denies claims of government funding for its civil defense training, criticizing a report as misleading. CEO Chu Fu-ming highlights the need for broad collaboration in Taiwan’s civil defense efforts.
2025/01/10 14:22
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Police dismiss report of training plan partnerships
The National Police Agency clarified that reports of specific partnerships with groups like Kuma Academy for civil defense training were examples, not actual collaborations. The agency emphasized adherence to government procurement laws and the involvement of professional organizations. It plans to incorporate NGO feedback to enhance civil defense training and societal awareness.
2025/01/10 13:56
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Taiwan sees record low births in 2024, continuing decline
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior reports a record low in births for 2024, continuing a nine-year decline. The population fell by 20,222, with deaths and marriages also decreasing.
2025/01/10 13:42
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Taiwan probes nationality of five local representatives
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior has identified five neighborhood representatives with Chinese nationality, prompting legal action. Officials stress adherence to nationality laws.
2025/01/10 10:41
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Nantou councilor dismissed over dual nationality issue
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council stresses the Nationality Act requires public officials to renounce foreign citizenship, sparking debate over dual nationality.
2025/01/03 09:51
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Housing loan subsidies for young buyers to end in 2026
The Ministry of the Interior announced the youth housing loan program will continue until July 2026, ending subsidies afterward. The initiative aims to ease mortgage burdens.
2024/11/13 17:29
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Ministry targets party for election interference, violence
Taiwan’s Ministry of Interior seeks to dissolve the Chinese Unification Promotion Party over Chinese funding and election interference. The party faces allegations of crimes threatening national security and election integrity.
2024/11/06 15:25
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Ministry clarifies stance on work, school suspension
Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang says no post-disaster recovery day is needed after Typhoon Kong-rey. Local governments handle work and school suspensions.
2024/11/01 14:33
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Over 5,000 sign petition for dual citizenship in Taiwan
Over 5,000 people signed a petition urging Taiwan to ease immigration rules, allowing dual citizenship for permanent residents. The Ministry of Interior will respond soon.
2024/10/23 17:27
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Taiwan court supports gender change in landmark ruling
The Ministry of the Interior respects a court ruling favoring a gender change request in Taiwan, highlighting ongoing discussions on gender identity and legal recognition.
2024/10/08 13:18
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Premier Cho mourns fallen officer, urges support for family
Premier Cho Jung-tai urges support for the family of a police officer killed in New Taipei City. A female driver, found with drugs, fatally struck the officer.
2024/10/01 16:57
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Legislators push for unified Labor Day holiday in 2025
DGPA announced that the Ministry of Interior will evaluate making Labor Day a national holiday. The 2025 government calendar omits Labor Day, drawing legislative attention.
2024/09/30 14:08
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MOE announces Chung Chou University asset transfer
Chung Chou University of Science and Technology transferred its assets to the Ministry of the Interior, marking the first such transfer to a central government agency. The site will be used for national defense and training.
2024/09/27 16:25
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Cho tops financial market stability amid loan controversy
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai addresses the new housing loan controversy, emphasizing financial market stability and the importance of responsible lending practices for young homebuyers.
2024/09/05 15:09
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MOI’s rental statistics derived from subsidy cases, not ads
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior is enhancing rental market transparency with actual transaction data for university areas, aiming to aid students in finding accommodations.
2024/09/02 18:10
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MOI denies special treatment for Greg Hsu in service role
Discover the truth behind the rumors of special treatment for actor Greg Hsu in Taiwan’s substitute service selection process, as clarified by the Ministry of the Interior.
2024/08/29 15:11