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According to a recent poll conducted by the TVBS Poll Center, nearly 60% of Taiwanese respondents believe it is unlikely for the Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih to collaborate with Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je. Only 21% of those surveyed believed a cooperative effort between the two candidates was possible, while 21% remained undecided.

DPP Chairman and presidential hopeful, Lai Ching-te, is expected to attend the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade, demonstrating his support for the LGBTQ+ community. Lai has a history of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights during his tenure as the Mayor of Tainan and has continued to discuss gender equality issues as party chairman. He believes that Taiwan should lead as an example in terms of gender equality in Asia. The Taiwan Pride Parade, themed ＂Stand with Diversity,＂ will be held at the Taipei City Hall Plaza.

The Taiwanese government maintains communication with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. amid Chinese tax and land audits. The inspections of Foxconn, a subsidiary of Hon Hai, have caused concern. The government emphasizes its commitment to supporting Taiwanese businesses.

The latest public opinion poll by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation (TPOF) reveals that Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leads with 29.7% support in a hypothetical three-way race for the 2024 Taiwan Presidential Election. Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) follows with 25.6% support, and Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT) has 21.1% support.

Amidst a worsening nursing shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan’s Union of Nurses Association (TUNA) calls on the government for increased financial support and staffing solutions. They propose allowing male nurses to fulfill their military conscription in hospitals and recommend a monthly subsidy for all nursing staff.

Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Wu, expresses deep regret over former President Ma Ying-jeou’s suggestion that certain U.S. factions are using Taiwan’s semiconductor industry as a weapon, and condemns Ma for aligning himself with Chinese positions. Wu emphasizes the Taiwanese government’s position and the importance of garnering international support in the face of rising cross-strait tensions.

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu emphasizes the importance of seeking support from other countries for Taiwan’s leading political figures when visiting abroad. Wu’s comments were made in response to former president Ma Ying-jeou’s criticisms of Robert O’Brien and some Americans for ＂weaponizing＂ Taiwan. Wu expressed regret over Ma’s remarks and stressed the need for international backing in the face of pressure from China. His message suggests that Taiwanese leaders should unite with supportive forces overseas rather than create discord.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou spoke at New York University, urging the US and the global community to encourage cross-strait dialogue instead of making Taiwan ＂the next Ukraine.＂ He disagreed with the suggestion of arming Taiwanese citizens with AK-47s and emphasized the need for the new president to oppose Taiwan’s independence and accept the 1992 Consensus for cross-strait peace.

KMT unveils eight policy proposals at ’BLUE FIGHTERS’ briefing. Key points include nuclear plant extensions, Cabinet system support, military salary hikes, and education reform. Will Han Kuo-yu unite the opposition for the 2024 election challenge? Get the latest on Taiwan’s political landscape.

Discover the concerning rise in juvenile crime in Taiwan and the efforts of the Bornanew Youth Caring Association’s Dream Cafe to support rehabilitated youths. Learn how this initiative aims to reduce recidivism rates and create a better society.

Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby’s warning on China’s war preparations and his call for Taiwan to strengthen defense gain attention. Learn more about the interview’s insights.

Foxconn founder Terry Gou expresses support for former President Ma Ying-jeou’s decision to boycott the national day celebration in Taiwan. Gou criticizes President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te for their views on national identity, particularly Tsai’s renaming of the holiday to ＂Taiwan National Day.＂

The Executive Yuan has approved a plan to provide financial support to night and graveyard shift nurses in Taiwan. The subsidies for different shifts will range from NT$400 to NT$600 for ＂night shifts＂ and NT$600 to NT$1,000 for ＂graveyard shifts.＂

Paraguay, Taiwan’s sole diplomatically in South America, expresses support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations system during the 78th United Nations General Assembly.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je voiced his support for euthanasia and surrogacy in Taiwan in a press conference on Thursday (Sept. 7) , and promised to push for what he believes ＂to be right＂ if elected.

Business tycoon Terry Gou shared the key characteristics of his potential running mate on Tuesday (Sept. 5), during a visit to the Dongmen Market seeking support from local businesses.

Vice President Lai Ching-te expresses support for the Primary School Football World Cup Invitational, emphasizing football’s unifying potential in Taiwan and globally. The event is set to feature primary school teams from multiple countries.

President Tsai Ing-wen met with former Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday (Aug. 8), praising robust economic ties with Japan and expressing gratitude for the strong support to increase Taiwan’s global presence.

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.

Taiwan is making strides toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, including the ban on fuel-powered cars by 2040. As a result, the electric vehicle market is growing rapidly, and there is an increasing demand for more charging stations to support this trend.

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih reaffirmed his support for restarting all four nuclear power plants in Taiwan on Monday (July 3) during an exclusive interview with the TVBS Situation Room.

The Taiwan government approved on Thursday (June 29) a new subsidy aimed at private college students, as well as the introduction of free tuition for high school and vocational high school students. This decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties.

President Tsai Ing-wen announced Wednesday (June 21) a 4% increase in salary for armed forces starting next year. The president also reiterated the government’s commitment to enhance soldiers’ living conditions and upgrade their equipment, pledging unwavering support as the strongest force bolstering the nation’s military officers.

A recent study published in the ＂Journal of Contemporary China,＂ conducted by scholars from Singapore and Shanghai, reveals that more than half of Mainland Chinese support using force to unify Taiwan. 

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss emphasized her backing for Taiwan on Wednesday (May 17), asserting that the self-governing island stands at the forefront of the global struggle for freedom.