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Premier-designate Cho Jung-tai announced a new wave of cabinet appointments in Taiwan, featuring notable figures and a planned transition on May 20. This move marks a significant reshuffle in key government positions.

The Ministry of Labor clarifies remarks about Indian migrant workers by Minister Hsu Ming-chun, emphasizing no discrimination. Taiwan and India aim to address labor shortages through a recent MOU. Taiwan’s labor policies uphold human rights and equal treatment, rejecting discrimination. The MOL promotes labor cooperation with India and urges the public to focus on constructive bilateral cooperation.

President Tsai Ing-wen inaugurates the 32nd Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE), promoting exploration through reading and knowledge. The event, themed ＂Catch the Reading Wave,＂ showcases strategies to support the publishing industry and features 509 publishers from 34 countries. Attendees include Deputy Culture Minister Lee Ching-hwi and the Netherlands Office in Taipei director. The fair offers incentives like ticket discounts and free entry for readers under 18, with the Netherlands as the theme country, highlighting Dutch diversity and inclusivity.

Taiwan’s Minister of Science and Technology Council (MOST) has acknowledged the country’s investments in high-temperature plasma and fusion research. While recognizing the potential of collaborating with overseas partners for the development of fusion power plants, the Minister stated that the current high cost of research funds makes it unfeasible at present. The issue was raised during an inquiry at the Executive Yuan Education and Culture Committee by Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) legislator Jang Chyi-lu, who expressed concerns about Taiwan’s ability to invest in nuclear fusion research. Jang highlighted the global interest in fusion power as a clean energy source. The Minister confirmed that Taiwan is actively advancing in controlled fusion research, particularly in magnetic confinement fusion, which aids in reducing carbon emissions. However, he cautioned that commercializing nuclear fusion may take 20 to 30 years. Kuomintang legislator Cheng Li-wun pointed out that the budget allocated for net-zero emissions research this year is significantly larger than the funds allocated for nuclear fusion research. Minister Wu acknowledged that Taiwan’s investment efforts in this area are conservative compared to other countries but did not rule out the possibility of participating in future global research opportunities.

Since taking office, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has made transitional justice a top priority. 

The 2023 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) opened on Tuesday (Jan. 31) at the Taipei World Trade Center with the theme ＂the Multiverse of Reading.＂