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Taiwan NSB: Chinese apps send user data to Beijing servers
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau inspects Chinese apps for data security risks, finding privacy violations. Apps like Xiaohongshu and Weibo pose significant threats.
2025/07/02 11:34
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Taiwan’s watchdog agency releases top officials’ wealth data
Control Yuan reveals financial declarations of Taiwan’s top officials, including President Lai’s increased bank deposits and Foreign Minister Lin’s extensive property holdings.
2025/07/01 12:01
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Taiwan allocates NT$40M for sovereign AI development
Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council secures NT$40 million for an AI corpus project. Officials stress the need for local data to reduce reliance on foreign AI tech.
2025/05/15 06:00
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Taiwan minister warns of DeepSeek data privacy risks
Taiwan’s digital minister addresses cybersecurity concerns over DeepSeek, citing potential restrictions under the Personal Data Protection Act. The Executive Yuan has banned its use in government, while Taiwan observes international trends and technical challenges.
2025/03/12 16:00
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Premier Cho cites security risks in AI service ban
Taiwan bans DeepSeek AI in government to protect data security, citing copyright and privacy concerns. Public institutions must seek approval for AI use.
2025/02/04 06:00
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Taiwan VP stresses urgency in long-term care solutions
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stresses the need for solutions in long-term care and health at the 2024 Taiwan Presidential Hackathon. Discover insights on sustainable development and policy innovation.
2024/10/28 14:53
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Premier Cho addresses military data leak concerns
Premier Cho Jung-tai addresses leaked data of military officials, urging action and accountability. The Ministry of National Defense admits oversights and implements measures.
2024/10/22 11:38
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Premier Cho urges better weather data for local decisions
Premier Cho Jung-tai urges Taiwan’s weather agency to improve forecast accuracy after Typhoon Krathon’s slow movement caused economic losses and public dissatisfaction.
2024/10/04 11:10
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KMT accuses government of power supply misinformation
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s power stability debate as the KMT accuses the government of misleading the public and politicizing electricity distribution. Read more about their demands for clarity from President Lai.
2024/08/14 15:17
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Premier Cho clarifies comments on data use for incentives
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai aims to address the low birthrate issue using data for promoting incentive policies, clarifying recent misunderstandings about his approach.
2024/07/02 16:20
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Audrey Tang champions trustworthy AI at international expo
Explore how Taiwan, under the guidance of Digital Affairs Minister Audrey Tang, is leading the way in creating a trustworthy AI environment. At the "AI Expo for National Competitiveness," Tang shares insights on balancing AI innovation with privacy, the role of data as AI’s foundation, and initiatives like the Collective Intelligence Project and the AI evaluation center to foster public engagement and enhance government services through AI. Discover Taiwan’s commitment to digital transparency with the launch of the Public Code Platform.
2024/05/08 13:11
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Taiwan delays digital ID rollout pending data safety agency
Premier Chen Chien-jen announces postponement of decisions on digital national ID cards amid personal data protection concerns. Plans for new system halted in 2021 due to security worries, with suppliers seeking compensation. Settlement limited to NT$280 million, drawing public criticism. Government to establish Personal Data Protection Commission for oversight. Future reconsideration of new-style ID cards pending commission’s establishment.
2024/03/05 16:20
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Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao faces dual legal challenges
Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao is set to appear in Taipei District Court on Wednesday, December 27, as the defendant in two separate legal matters. In the morning case, Kao is accused of defamation by Tario Ong, a business professor at Western Washington University, who claimed on social media that Kao’s doctoral thesis contained unreferenced data from the Institute for Information Industry. After Kao reported Ong for aggravated defamation and the prosecutor chose not to indict, Ong filed a countersuit. In the afternoon case, Kao is facing charges of fraudulently claiming assistant fees during her time as a legislator. The Taipei District Prosecutor’s Office has charged Kao with fraudulently obtaining NT$460,030 in wages and overtime pay for her assistants, resulting in charges of embezzlement and forgery. The courtroom may face an overflow of observers from the Hsinchu City Government. The cases are ongoing with further developments pending.
2023/12/27 10:38
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Taipei mayor’s approval rating at 65% on first anniversary
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s approval rating has jumped from 39% to 65%, according to data from Taipei City Government’s Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission. On his first anniversary in office, Chiang held a press conference at the Taipei Dome, discussing his visions for Taipei’s future. Notable achievements include the successful response to the collapse of a residential building in Dazhi and the highest number of births in 28 months in October 2023. Chiang sees the completion and operation of the Taipei Dome as a shared triumph for citizens, allowing for large-scale events. When asked about his performance rating, Chiang deferred to the judgment of the citizens. He expressed his hope to lead the ’Taipei Team’ for the next three years, aiming to give residents a chance to experience a different city.
2023/12/25 18:37
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Taiwan calls for WTO to resolve disputes with China
Deputy Trade Representative Yang Jen-ni of Taiwan’s Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) criticized China’s recent trade barriers against Taiwan, highlighting four major concerns. Yang pointed out that China’s investigation process is biased, unfair, nontransparent, and not in line with international norms. Documents such as applications, comments, respondent summaries, and non-confidential data were undisclosed or restricted to foreigners. Additionally, Yang condemned China for bypassing the Taiwan government during the investigation, prioritizing political objectives over economic ones. She also accused China of misinterpreting trade policies and creating a false narrative that Taiwan is unwilling to address disputes. Lastly, Yang criticized China for producing inflated and unverifiable data in its impact assessment, without solid evidence to support its claims. Yang urged China to abandon its one-sided political manipulation and suggested initiating consultations through the World Trade Organization (WTO) mechanism to resolve trade disputes.
2023/12/21 21:34
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’Taiwan Goes to the Polls’ Forum explores local democracy
Explore the insights from the "Taiwan Goes to the Polls" forum, where experts analyze political trends in Taiwan’s 2024 General Election. Gain a better understanding of the country’s democracy and media representation.
2023/12/14 19:07
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Yunlin boosts subsidies to tackle low birth rates
Yunlin County plans to increase childbirth subsidies in four townships starting January 1, 2024, as part of efforts to boost birth rates. Dongshi Township, Citong Township, Dounan Town, and Erlun Township will offer subsidies of NT$20,000, NT$12,000, NT$10,000, and NT$6,000 respectively. The county government is also working on further augmenting childbirth allowances. Currently, seven townships in Yunlin County provide additional childbirth or nutritional subsidies, as the county has seen a decline in newborns from 3,340 in 2022 to 2,939 by November 2023. With 11 townships reporting fewer than 100 newborns, the declining birth rates are a wider issue affecting the entire region. Yunlin County Commissioner Chang Li-shan recognizes Taiwan’s demographic crisis and emphasizes the county’s proactive approach in addressing the challenge, with more details on enhanced benefits for expecting families to be announced soon.
2023/12/12 11:38
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Terry Gou’s election exit eases Foxconn, Apple Inc. concerns
Foxconn founder Terry Gou has stepped out of the election race, potentially benefiting the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and providing relief to both Foxconn and Apple Inc. Gou’s withdrawal has reassured Foxconn’s leadership team, while his potential candidacy was seen as potentially complicating matters for Apple. Gou and actress Tammy Lai had secured the necessary endorsements to qualify for the race but faced allegations of bribery and data-buying during the campaign. After failed collaborations between the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), Gou chose to withdraw, stating it was for the future of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and to facilitate a political power transition. Gou’s previous poll support was below 10 percent, and concerns had arisen regarding Foxconn’s operations in China, though the Chinese government imposed only a minor penalty, easing concerns within Foxconn.
2023/11/25 16:32
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Coldplay breaks attendance record with 85K fans in Kaohsiung
Coldplay’s concert in Kaohsiung attracted a record-breaking attendance of nearly 85,000 people, surpassing the previous record set by BLACKPINK in March 2023. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced the unprecedented high of 84,858 individuals in the stadium’s vicinity. After the concert, transportation authorities reduced the Metro frequency to three minutes to disperse the large crowd, taking a total of 82 minutes to completely clear the stadium. The Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government reported that around 30,000 concertgoers took the city’s metro to the venue, out of a total daily transportation volume of approximately 266,000. The bureau encouraged the use of public transportation due to traffic control near the concert venue.
2023/11/12 16:14
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Over 60% U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are traditional
Over 60% of U.S. military sales owed to Taiwan consist of traditional capabilities, with F-16 fighter jets and M1 tanks accounting for over half of the total amount. This is according to data compiled by the Washington D.C.-based Cato Institute. The total U.S. arms sales backlog to Taiwan is NT$617.2 billion, as per data from the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The Cato Institute further breaks down the U.S. arms sales backlog into three main categories: conventional, asymmetric, and munition capabilities, making up 63.2%, 22%, and 14.8% of the total backlog respectively. Uncompleted deliveries of traditional equipment amount to around NT$390 billion, while delayed asymmetric capabilities total about NT$135.9 billion, and munition accounts for approximately NT$91.3 billion. The dominance of traditional arms in the backlog consumes a large part of Taiwan’s limited defense resources, despite the U.S. government not officially releasing a detailed breakdown of the weapons sold to Taiwan.
2023/11/07 18:32
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Taiwan recorded 82K+ unsold new houses in 2022 Q4
Recent data revealed that over 82,000 new houses were left unsold in the fourth quarter of last year, marking the highest number in eight years, as the housing market continued to slow down after the government passed the "House Hoarding Tax 2.0" in early July.
2023/07/25 18:02