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Premier urges citizens in China to prioritize safety
Taiwan Premier Chen Chien-jen issues a safety warning to Taiwanese citizens in China, urging them to prioritize personal safety and stay in contact with the government. The alert comes after the recent arrest of a Taiwanese woman during a family visit to China, raising suspicions of political motives.2023/10/06 14:22 -
TSMC makes 3.5B euros investment to build plant in Germany
Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC announced on Tuesday (Aug. 9) an investment of 3.5 billion euros in a facility located in Germany, marking TSMC’s inaugural site in Europe and capitalizing on substantial government backing for the US$11 billion plant.2023/08/09 19:42 -
(Failed) presidential hopeful reveals new U.S. Peace Tour
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announced on Thursday (July 27) new plans for a month-long peace tour across the U.S. to pray for Taiwanese peace, economic development, and a corruption-free government. Speaking about this trip in Tucheng, he expressed hope to propel Taiwan into a prosperous economic future and gain support for his 2024 presidential bid.2023/07/27 21:07 -
Premier Chen urges respect for Taiwan’s democratic views
Premier Chen Chien-jen on Tuesday (July 18) called the "1992 Consensus" and "One China Policy" from mainland China unacceptable to the Taiwanese people, urging respect for Taiwan’s views from the Chinese government and society.2023/07/18 16:09 -
Taiwan targets int’l students’ retention to bridge labor gap
The Taiwanese government plans to lower the requirements for international students to obtain permanent residency after graduation, aiming to attract more skilled foreign workers to address the labor shortage.2023/07/11 19:54 -
Taiwan reaffirms commitment to net-zero emissions goal
The 2023 Earth Solutions event concluded successfully on April 23, with Taiwanese government officials and international businesses coming together to discuss environmentally-friendly policies that can make the Earth more sustainable and healthier.2023/05/03 17:34 -
Taiwan implements new rules to improve road safety
To reduce traffic accidents and improve pedestrian safety, the Taiwanese government passed an amendment to the "Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act" on April 14.2023/04/26 17:02 -
Increase in electric buses prompts new safety drills
In pursuit of its target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Taiwanese government has been providing financial support to bus companies to acquire electric buses.2023/02/22 19:40 -
Taipei residents lament about egg shortage
An egg shortage has emerged as a growing concern for the Taiwanese public in recent weeks. In response, Taiwan’s government has implemented various measures aimed at addressing the issue.2023/02/21 15:03 -
Taiwan divided on prospects of NT$6,000 cash rebate
The Taiwanese government recently announced that citizens will receive a one-off NT$6,000 cash payment due to a national tax revenue surplus, but public opinion remains divided on whether this would actually help locals and their businesses.2023/01/10 20:16 -
3,000 Taiwanese people vie for 300 slots as street sweepers
The Tainan Environmental Protection Bureau wants to hire 300 street sweepers.2022/12/05 22:24 -
Taiwanese men open to military service extension
The extension of mandatory military service has been under discussion for some time in Taiwan. However, the government has yet to announce plans for the possible extension of the conscription system.2022/11/12 07:59 -
Trash stops Taiwanese fishermen from catching baby eels
Large amounts of driftwood, grass, plastic wastes and trash have piled up on a beach in northern Taiwan amid the recent heavy rainfalls, according to government officials.2022/11/05 09:00 -
Taiwanese people hesitant to travel abroad as airfares soar
As the Taiwanese government prepares to change quarantine regulations to "0+7" for arriving passengers, many are setting their sights for a vacation abroad.2022/09/26 20:00