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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.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has proposed several policies to address Taiwan’s low birth rate. These policies include extending maternity leave, offering a ＂pregnancy subsidy＂ of NT$50,000 to expectant mothers, and providing an additional subsidy of NT$100,000 to families after the child is born. Ko also plans to establish a ＂Population Development Committee＂ within the Executive Yuan to coordinate efforts between various governmental departments and address the issue of low birth rates. He advocates for increasing public childcare facilities and raising salaries for public preschool teachers and personnel to improve the employment environment for childcare workers. The National Development Council predicts that Taiwan’s population could be halved by 2070 due to low birth rates and an aging population, which would further burden society and younger generations. Ko sees the low birth rate as a security issue for Taiwan, causing labor shortages and challenges in school recruitment.

The National Security Bureau (NSB) chief Tsai Ming-yen has announced that Mainland Chinese spouses who accept funding from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will be handed over to judicial authorities. Tsai stated that while he respects the activities of Mainland Chinese spouses in Taiwan as long as they are legal, he urged vigilance in monitoring collaborations with united front work operations, activities with political objectives, and accepting funding from the CCP and its organizations in Taiwan. He emphasized that if there is concrete evidence, individuals will be handed over to judicial authorities. The potential inclusion of mainland China-born Xu Chunying in the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) at-large legislative candidate list has raised national security concerns. Xu claims to no longer carry any Chinese status and therefore believes she is not obligated to observe its laws. Tsai did not publicly comment on Xu’s case. In other news, Tsai stated that the case involving Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chao Tien-lin’s alleged extramarital affair partner being a spy is now in the courts for examination. Tsai respects the outcome of the investigation and refrained from further commenting as the case has entered judicial proceedings.

A survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) revealed that Japan ranks last in terms of employees’ physical, psychological, social, and mental health conditions at the workplace. The survey evaluated the health conditions of over 30,000 employees from 30 countries, with Japan scoring a mere 25%. Turkey, India, and China topped the ranking with scores of 78%, 76%, and 75% respectively.

TSMC Founder Morris Chang underscores the emerging challenges for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, emphasizing national security amidst global shifts. With AI demand surging and changing supply chain dynamics post-pandemic, Taiwan must navigate geopolitical tensions and retain its global edge in chipmaking.

Explore the complex dynamics surrounding the semiconductor industry as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expands to the U.S. Scholars Larry Diamond and Orville Schell discuss the implications in their book ＂Silicon Triangle: The United States, Taiwan, China, and Global Semiconductor Security,＂ examining U.S., Taiwan, and China relations, as well as upcoming Taiwanese elections.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu and TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je affirm collaboration on legislative seats and democratic reform in Taiwan. The partnership aims to challenge the Democratic Progressive Party’s longstanding rule, enhance legislative function, and promote policies for national security and public health. The alliance also vows to restore stability across the Taiwan Strait.

The Taiwan Popular Science Train, now in its eighth year, has embarked on a journey across the island nation, bringing the excitement of scientific discovery to students. Premier Chen Chien-jen praised Taiwan’s digital economic growth and technological advancements, urging students to pursue careers in science. Minister Without Portfolio Wu Tsung-tsong and Digital Minister Audrey Tang also attended the kickoff ceremony. The train will visit both urban and remote areas, with stops including Taipei, Pingtung County, Hualien, Taitung, and Keelung. Approximately 240 elementary students are expected to participate in the event, which will feature over 330 experiments in fields such as zero carbon emissions, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and quantum and basic sciences.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has reported to the Legislative Yuan on four methods of infiltration by China: ＂compatriot’s affection,＂ ＂familial love,＂ ＂organized crime,＂ and ＂online communication.＂ The National Army is taking measures to counter these infiltration tactics, including domain safety checks on military computer networks and careful examination of file transfer procedures. China’s state security agency has been actively penetrating Taiwan’s defenses with espionage activities, targeting classified information on underground organizations. The MJIB plans to strengthen reconnaissance-based technologies and the agile use of computing to ensure effective case investigations.

Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate, criticized the KMT for its significant policy shift – from advocating ’counter-attack against the mainland’ to pushing for closer ties with China. Lai emphasized the paramount importance of national security.

Lai Ching-te, a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential hopeful, has expressed concerns over the potential threat to Taiwan’s security if the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) gain a majority in the Legislative Yuan. This warning comes in light of allegations that Xu Chunying, the president of the Taiwan Association for the Development of New Immigrants, is a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and is suspected to be on the TPP’s list of legislative nominees.

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih emphasized his dedication to protecting Taiwan’s homeland and national security at a campaign event in Tainan City. He addressed unresolved cross-strait issues, such as the United States listing Taiwan as a military aid country and the increasing number of Chinese military aircraft entering Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. Hou affirmed that national security is his top priority and that he has committed his life’s work to safeguarding Taiwan, promising not to betray the island nation. He believes Taiwan is at a critical juncture, choosing between war and peace, and stressed the importance of maintaining social order, avoiding collusion between government officials and businesses, and prioritizing economic development.

長時間遭到聯合國制裁封鎖的北韓，卻仍有閒錢發展新式武器或核武，一直讓外界非常好奇，他們哪來的外匯支付昂貴的研發費用。《韓聯社》（Yonhap）報導，聯合國安理會（U.N. Security Council）最新一份報告指出，他們委託網路安全公司調查後發現，過去一年時間以來，平壤靠著旗下駭客們對外突襲，一共竊取市值合計17億美元（約新台幣552億1400萬元）的各種加密貨幣，形成另類的「賺外匯」管道。

The National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan has announced further measures to combat telecommunications fraud. The NCC is working alongside major communications firms, including Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), TSTAR, and Asia-Pacific Telecom Co., Ltd (ATP), to strengthen their Know Your Customer (KYC) risk management mechanisms and implement special audits for high-risk customers.

Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs emphasizes the importance of key tech industries to the country’s economy and the need to protect them from corporate espionage. The high-tech sector in Taiwan has attracted attention from mainland China, resulting in the headhunting of Taiwanese tech talent. In response, Taiwan amended its National Security Act to impose stricter penalties for theft of business secrets. Additionally, Taiwan’s industrial production index has declined for 16 months, but there are signs of increased demand in the AI industry chain. Despite uncertainties in consumer behavior and global economic recovery, industry feedback suggests potential growth in future quarters.

外媒指出，美國國土安全部（Department of Homeland Security）一名庇護官不僅擔任過巴勒斯坦解放組織（Palestine Liberation Organization, PLO）的發言人，最近還在社群媒體發文時痛罵以色列，使用反猶太主義的圖片。次事件引發關注後，該職員已經被停職。前美國官員指出，PLO過去被指定為恐怖組織，該職員應該被解雇。

Ansgar Graw, director of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Media Programme Asia, speaks at the CTeC Asia event, promoting the advantages of integrating artificial intelligence into journalism. He counters the notion that AI poses a risk to the field, emphasizing its potential to enhance reporting and insists on transparency between journalists and readers.

美國五角大廈恐怕又有新的難題得傷腦筋，引述華府智庫「美國安全計畫」（The American Security Project）調查報告，現役美軍官兵中超過6成比例，有超重或肥胖的健康問題，而且過去十年以來，被歸類肥胖的官兵比例，足足增加一倍之多，2012年的10.4%，到了2022年大幅成長為21.6%，這個趨勢發展讓民團非常擔心，害怕會影響美軍部隊整體戰力。

The Executive Yuan approved amendments to the Classified National Security Information Protection Act and the Political Archives Act which will put an end to indefinite secrecy of national classified archives. The revisions aim to review the necessity of extending confidentiality through periodic reviews instead of permanent secrecy.

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng comments on South Korea’s ongoing legal investigation into several marine tech firms involved in Taiwan’s navy submarine project. The probe poses questions about trade laws and raises concerns about regional security and potential economic retaliation from China.

National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo refutes claims that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is responsible for escalating tensions in Taiwan. Koo emphasizes that the real risk comes from mainland China’s refusal to abandon its military threat towards Taiwan.

President Tsai Ing-wen meets with a delegation from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), emphasizing Taiwan’s commitment to not provoke or act rashly amid tense cross-strait relations, and the importance of strengthening relations with the U.S. and other democracies. She highlights Taiwan’s achievements in self-reliant defense, including the development of advanced jet trainers and submarines.

Central Election Commission Chairperson Lee Chin-yung stated that the Public Officials Election and Recall Act does not accommodate absentee voting processes, and noted that voting in jails contains security issues. The Commission has decided to appeal to the Taipei High Administrative Court regarding the provisional injunction.

The Taiwan Mahjong Greatest Party, founded in 2022, is set to announce its legislative candidate list soon, according to Chairman Kuo Hsi. The party aims to care for the elderly and preserve their cognitive abilities through the game of Mahjong.