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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.

The Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) will host the ＂2023 Taipei Security Dialogue＂ on November 8th. Former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Michele Flournoy, and former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Matthew Pottinger, will discuss the collective intimidation faced by Indo-Pacific nations. The event will feature virtual speeches focusing on measuring risks and situations in the Taiwan Strait. Scholars and experts from 10 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Japan, have been invited to address China’s challenges to global order and democracy. The dialogue will cover six themes, such as the Russo-Ukrainian War’s lessons and strategies for deterring China, implications for cross-strait relations, Chinese military and technological development, China’s global expansion, and a strategic environmental assessment of China. President Tsai Ing-wen is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the event.

A paper published by the Washington-based think tank Global Taiwanese Institute reveals findings of mainstream public opinion on Taiwanese defense. The paper, titled ＂Conversations with the Taiwanese about Taiwan’s Defense,＂ shows that 70 percent of Taiwanese are willing to fight in the event of a Chinese invasion, while 20 percent would leave and 10 percent would choose to surrender. The results are based on conversations conducted by Taiwanese-American U.S. Air Force captain Jimmy Chien during his six-week stay in Taiwan, which included discussions with university students and retirees. Chien’s research challenges the perception that increased military strength and pressure from China could lead to military action, as most Taiwanese do not consider this a likely scenario. He argues that Taiwanese people believe China must first address its domestic affairs before resorting to force against Taiwan. Chien also notes that Taiwanese people are aware that the U.S. military is unlikely to deploy troops in the event of a war, and therefore hope to receive non-combat aid, such as supplies and maintenance, from the U.S. as a show of support in battling enemy forces.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Taiwan will increase monthly academic research grants for professors, associate professors, and assistant professors at public universities starting next year. This move aims to address low wages for academic talent in Taiwan. The Executive Yuan has committed to investing NT＄33.29 billion over the next five years to support this initiative. The research grants for teaching staff at public universities will increase by NT＄6,000 to NT＄9,000 per month. Additionally, the Ministry will invest an additional NT＄860 million to encourage private universities to raise their faculty salaries, bridging the salary gap between public and private institutions. The efforts also include the introduction of new doctoral scholarships and subsidies for part-time teaching assistant positions for doctorate students. The MOE’s Department of Higher Education Director-General, Chu Chun-chang, stated that if private universities can increase academic research funding by 15%, the MOE will cover 70% of the cost. Furthermore, starting next year, the ＂flexible pay＂ system for outstanding teachers will be expanded, with increased subsidies.

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has announced an 8.6 percent rebound in output, driven by developments in solar and wind power. Taiwan’s renewable energy market is expected to reach NT$200 billion in 2024. This was revealed during an ITRI industry forum that focused on cross-discipline cooperation in carbon solution exchange. Jay Wang, Vice Director of ITRI Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center, highlighted the challenges faced by the global economy due to high inflation and interest rates, which have increased investment costs for renewable energy development. Wang emphasized the importance of renewable energy in achieving a net-zero economy by 2050, but noted that oversupply has resulted in lower prices and the need for different approaches. Despite these challenges, Taiwan has excelled in the development and innovation of renewable energy, particularly offshore wind power, with an accumulated capacity of 2GW to date.

Legislators and veterinarian groups in Taiwan are calling for an expedited process to grant treatment approval for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a highly fatal disease for cats. FIP is particularly prevalent in cats with weakened immune systems, such as older or younger cats, and has an almost 100% mortality rate. Diagnosing and preventing the disease is challenging, and currently, there are no legal medications for FIP in Taiwan. Legislator Kao Chia-yu, in collaboration with veterinarian groups, is working to provide hope for cats suffering from FIP. Research has shown that GS-441524 tablets have curative effects, but the application process for animal medication has been halted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. During a press conference, the president of the Taiwan Academy of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Chung Sheng-hua, highlighted that Remdesivir, a COVID-19 medication, and Molnupiravir from MSD have also demonstrated effectiveness against FIP. Chung urged relevant authorities to expedite the legalization of these drugs to obtain the necessary animal medication permits.

The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) has established the Asia Pacific AERONET Calibration and Training Center (APAC) in collaboration with NASA. The center, located at the Lulin Atmospheric Background Station, aims to improve air quality monitoring data and contribute to climate change research. The project, co-run by the EPA, CWA, and TASA, will aid regional smog control and carbon reduction strategies, as well as elevate Taiwan’s global standing. The center will enhance Taiwanese scholars’ confidence in data mastery, research quality, and expert talent, increasing Taiwan’s international competitiveness and benefiting Southeast Asian nations. The calibration center is expected to enhance international cooperation and strengthen Southeast Asian countries’ capacity to use and analyze data. The data produced by AERONET will directly or indirectly contribute to global air quality and climate change research, highlighting Taiwan’s sustainable responsibility and proactive participation in environmental monitoring.

曾是全球第二大加密貨幣交易平台、卻忽然破產垮台的「FTX」創辦人暨前CEO班克曼-佛瑞德（Sam Bankman-Fried，通稱SBF）在經過長達1個月的審判後被判有罪，其被指控的7項刑事罪名全部成立，有可能要面臨最高115年的監禁，陪審團接下來將決定這位前億萬富豪餘生的命運。

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) refutes Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s critique of the government’s photovoltaic policy. Ko had visited Tainan earlier in the day, criticizing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for prioritizing anti-nuclear sentiments over responsible photovoltaic energy development.

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen announced the successful launch of Taiwan’s first domestically-produced weather satellite, the Triton. The satellite, completely ＂Made in Taiwan,＂ signifies Taiwan’s advancement in the global space industry. President Tsai emphasized the government’s commitment to investing TWD 25.1 billion over the next decade to promote the space industry chain and cultivate talent in space technology. The Triton will enhance typhoon forecasting and facilitate scientific research in atmosphere, ocean, and terrestrial hydrometeorology. Its data collection is expected to revolutionize global meteorological observation and forecasting. President Tsai expressed her aspirations for Taiwanese manufacturing to expand towards space.

Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), aims to create 20,000 new startup jobs within five years and raise startup investment to NT＄150 billion annually. He plans to make Taiwan a net exporter of innovative solutions in a decade.

Research on Taiwan’s Teachers’ Day reveals low teacher happiness levels, with 30% reporting unhappiness and high pressure, impacting education. Experts link pressure to a teacher shortage.

In a recent poll, Hou Yu-ih takes the lead over Ko Wen-je in the presidential race, while Lai Ching-te maintains his position as the frontrunner for the 2024 election in Taiwan. Get the latest updates on Taiwan’s political landscape.

號稱全球前五大的加密貨幣量化交易團隊Kronos Research麒點科技公司，卻爆出2020年間慘虧140萬美元，相當於約4200萬台幣，而整起事件的起因竟還是公司內2名工程師，不滿沒有拿到獎金，就竄改模擬交易環境測試及預測分析的程式碼，讓公司的投資虛擬貨幣的決策，無法得到最佳組合或出現虧損。全案經台北地院審理後，判處陳男8月徒刑，另得易科罰金部分8月徒刑；許男則被判刑10月、得易科罰金。

瑞信研究所（Credit Suisse Research Institute）公布的「2023年全球財富報告」顯示，台灣人均財富約27萬4000美元居全球第15名，財富中位數約10萬8000美元排第12位。

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) unveiled its global research-and-development center in Hsinchu County on July 28, showing its commitment to keeping its roots in Taiwan.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) founder Morris Chang thanked the company’s research and development (R&D) team at the unveiling of its global R&D center in Hsinchu City on Friday (July 28). 

The weather phenomenon has shifted from La Niña to El Niño, significantly impacting typhoon formation. Research by the European Union shows that typhoon probability decreases during El Niño, but their intensity increases.

一名花旗研究（Citi Research）分析師，將輝達（Nvidia Corp.）的目標價從420美元，大舉調升至520美元。他認為在樂觀的情況下，輝達的目標價甚至可以達到600美元。他同時表示， 輝達在AI效能方面擁有優勢，在AI加速器市場能維持約90％的占有率。

Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday (July 5) with a grand ceremony attended by President Tsai Ing-wen and various officials and business leaders. 

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad has chosen Taiwan as its host country for the first time this summer, marking a significant milestone in the program’s history spanning 66 years. Since its inception in 2008, the renowned scholarly research program has taken place in 36 countries, but Taiwan’s rise to global eminence has made it an ideal destination.

Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of Taiwan’s net-zero emissions goal on Tuesday (May 23) at the 2023 Fubon Sustainability Forum, a collaborative event by Fubon Financial Holding Co. and the Risk Society and Policy Research Center.

The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research released its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report for March on Wednesday (May 3), revealing a decrease in the overall manufacturing PMI signal value from 10.97 in February (revised) to 10.41 in March.

由貿協主辦的「TaiSPO台灣國際運動及健身展」3月22至25日將於台北南港展覽2館展出，該展前身為具40年歷史的「台北國際體育用品展」，貿協秘書長王熙蒙今（14）日於展前記者會指出，健身商機蓬勃壯大，調研機構Research and Markets發現，去年全球商機超過5000億美金，預計2026年將超過7000億美金，年複合成長率（CAGR）達9%。

《美國新聞與全球報導》（U.S. News & World Report）近日發表全球最佳大學排行榜，國立台灣師範大學於教育與教育研究學科（Education and Educational Research）名列全球第9名，與哈佛、史丹佛大學同時躋身於教育領域世界前10名，不僅是台灣第1，更僅次於香港大學，成為亞洲第2。