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Pingtung County will host the inaugural Indigenous Peoples Games on Oct. 5-6, featuring 20 events. Olympic boxer Lai Chu-en will be the torchbearer.

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan is set to review the defense budget, with a focus on the indigenous submarine program. Delays in the Hai Kun submarine project, caused by torpedo delivery issues, have pushed completion to 2029.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s healthcare: The Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee focuses on maternal healthcare, advocating for enhanced support and addressing health inequalities. Learn more about their first meeting and future plans.

Discover how President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration of the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee on Aug. 22 aims to revolutionize healthcare in Taiwan, focusing on pediatric care, cancer prevention, and more.

Discover how President Lai Ching-te honors Indigenous athletes and emphasizes the importance of Indigenous culture in Taiwan, including initiatives to improve health and preserve heritage.

Discover Taiwan’s new initiative to preserve its linguistic heritage with the establishment of a national language research and development center, aiming to promote Taiwanese, Hakka, Indigenous languages, and Matsu’s Mindong language.

Discover how Taiwan is enhancing its defense capabilities with the new Advanced Defense Technology Team, led by Defense Minister Wellington Koo. Inspired by the U.S. DIU, this initiative focuses on investing in mature technologies to maintain an asymmetric edge in the Taiwan Strait. Learn about the strategic priorities and challenges faced by Taiwan in bolstering its defense through innovation and technology.

Discover the future National Museum of Indigenous Peoples in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, set to become a global center for Austronesian cultures. With a NT$5.8 billion budget, it aims to connect Taiwan with Austronesian-speaking communities, promote indigenous culture, and foster international cooperation. Located near Chengcing Lake and accessible by the future MRT Yellow Line, the museum will feature indigenous artifacts, ecological education, and serve as a hub for multiculturalism and leisure tourism.

Explore the controversy surrounding the National Land Management Agency’s decision to legalize unauthorized construction at the family home of incoming President Lai Ching-te. Critics accuse the agency of favoritism and question the fairness of land use policies.

Discover the latest personnel appointments by Premier-designate Cho Jung-tai for the Executive Yuan, including key positions in the Ministry of Labor, Health and Welfare, the Hakka Affairs Council, the Council of Indigenous Peoples, and the Ministry of Environment. This announcement follows President-elect Lai Ching-te’s vision for a ＂Healthy Taiwan＂ and showcases a commitment to diversity and expertise in the new cabinet.

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu meets with New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan, expressing admiration for New Zealand and discussing the deepening of bilateral relations in trade, indigenous affairs, agriculture, and culture. The visit aims to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two democracies.

Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, supports Huang Shu-kuang amidst his resignation due to exhaustion, emphasizing the collective effort of the Indigenous Defense Submarine program and denying rumors of its disbandment or leadership changes involving Wellington Koo.

President-elect Lai Ching-te shows strong support for Taiwan’s Indigenous Defence Submarine program, aiming to build all seven follow-up submarines simultaneously. Joining him on an inspection of the prototype submarine Narwhal at CSBC Corporation’s Hai Chang factory was current President Tsai Ing-wen. The transition of power between Tsai and Lai is set for May 20, with Lai emphasizing the need to complete the submarine project swiftly. The projected cost for each follow-up submarine is around NT$20 billion, with a total budget estimated between NT$150 billion and NT$200 billion.

Discover the top-ranking Taiwanese dramas of 2023 at the Golden Bell Awards. ＂Oxcart Trails,＂ a Hokkien period drama showcasing early rural life in Taiwan, takes the lead, while ＂Port of Lies＂ explores indigenous issues and secures second place. Wu Kang-ren’s ＂Living,＂ a deep dive into family relationships, claims third. Wu, winner of the 60th Golden Horse Best Actor award, reflects on his dedication to acting and his successful film ＂Abang Adik.＂ Don’t miss these acclaimed series that captivated viewers and critics alike.

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen addressed criticism about her government’s spending and accusations of burdening future generations with debt. She claimed to be the best debt-repaying president and announced that her administration had repaid over NT$800 billion of debt. Tsai highlighted the increases in national spending under her leadership, including a significant hike in the national defense budget to NT$600 billion and a raise in the budget for elderly care from NT$5 billion to NT$80 billion. She also mentioned the expansion of the national child-rearing policy and the progress of the indigenous defense aircraft program. Tsai viewed the construction of a prototype submarine as a milestone that strengthens the island’s defensive capabilities.

The Tourist Administration of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) organized a two-day event at the Toronto Eaton Centre in Canada, showcasing Taiwan’s attractions. The event featured various activities, including VR experiences, calligraphy bookmark crafting, pinball games, indigenous beadwork, and oil-paper umbrella painting workshops. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto reported a significant increase in Canadian visitors to Taiwan, with a 1366.17 percent rise compared to the previous year. However, the number of visitors has not yet returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. In an effort to boost tourism, Taiwan has waived visa requirements for Canadians, positioning itself as an ideal winter getaway. Taiwan’s picturesque mountains, coastlines, and diverse urban and small-town landscapes make it a perfect destination for leisurely exploration.

President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan humorously compares her current state to ’waiting to graduate’ while emphasizing the significance of supporting the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its commitment to defense reform. Tsai highlights the party’s vital role in legislative support for key defense initiatives and endorses DPP candidate Lai Ching-te.

The Bahwan Tribe of Taiwan’s Bunun people are demanding that National Taiwan University (NTU) return ancestral remains taken without permission from a Bahwan public cemetery 63 years ago. NTU has been accused of shirking its historical responsibilities, leading to disagreements with the tribe. The issue dates back to the 1960s when the NTU College of Medicine Physical Anthropology Research Team took remains from the Bahwan Tribe’s cemetery, ’Lilieq,’ for academic research. The ’Return Bahwan Bunun Ancestors’ Remains Committee’ has approached the Executive Yuan, urging the government and NTU to return the remains and cease depriving indigenous people. NTU claims to have 43 boxes of the remains stored in its research room and has been participating in discussions with the government and legislature since the tribe’s request in 2017. However, indigenous legislator candidate Savungaz Valincinan expressed disappointment with NTU’s lack of effort to establish a relationship with the tribe and refusal to cover transportation and accommodation costs for their trips to Taipei. NTU has recently expressed willingness to return the remains, erect a memorial, honor the deceased as ＂Great Body Teachers,＂ and provide medical, educational, and sanitary services to the tribe. However, as a public school, NTU argues that it cannot establish a foundation or provide compensation of NT＄1.49 billion, citing Ministry of Education regulations. This issue has sparked discussion in Taiwan about addressing historical wounds and the journey toward transitional justice for indigenous tribes, who constitute 2.5% of the population and have historically faced exploitation and discrimination.

Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has proposed several cultural initiatives to strengthen the rights of various ethnic groups in Taiwan. He emphasized that Taiwan’s composition is primarily a result of self-identification among different groups, with 67% identifying as Fujianese, 19% as Hakka, 5% from various Chinese provinces, 2% indigenous Taiwanese, and 8% as ＂new residents＂ including migrant workers, professionals, new immigrants, second-generation immigrants, and foreign university students. Ko advocated for Taiwan to become a melting pot for diverse ethnic groups and proposed a law against ethnic discrimination. Specifically addressing the Hakka community, he unveiled proposals to preserve Hakka culture and position Taiwan as a global hub for Hakka society. Ko also presented policies to support Taiwan’s indigenous populations, including granting more rights and establishing tribal self-governance councils.

A Formosan black bear, injured at a coffee plantation in Taiwan, has been released back into the wilderness after four months of intensive care. The bear, named ＂Da qu-ali＂ after a Bunun indigenous leader, triggered a trap in July and underwent successful surgery to recover. Weighing 101 kilograms, the bear was deemed fit for reintroduction. Major wildlife conservation organizations participated in the release, which included a divine naming ceremony led by tribe chief Ho Cheng-chung. The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency used the incident to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation and encouraged local residents to create bear-friendly environments.

Celebrate the Double Ninth Festival in Taiwan with special benefits for elderly citizens. Those aged 65 and above can enjoy complimentary rides on the Taipei MRT and Maokong Gondola by presenting their electronic elderly ticket. Take advantage of these discounts to explore the city.

The Amis Music Festival resumed its melodious celebrations on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 in Taitung after a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Amis performers took to the stage to belt out their songs and swayed to the beat while the crowds below basked in the energetic music.

Taiwan’s military showcased its firepower during a three-day exercise at the Pingtung Tri-Service Joint Training Base, featuring Apache helicopters firing 30-caliber rounds and Indigenous Defense Fighters (IDF) dropping practice bombs and flares.

A funeral service for the Taiwanese volunteer who died in November while fighting for Ukraine was held on Sunday (Dec. 4) in Hualien. Tseng Sheng-guang, a 25-year-old Indigenous Amis from Hualien, joined the Ukrainian Army as a volunteer and died on the battlefield in Lyman. Tseng was honored with the highest class of Contribution to Indigenous Peoples award for his sacrifice.

入圍本屆金馬獎6項大獎的電影《哈勇家》，入選第42屆夏威夷國際影展兩大單元，除了「台灣電影焦點」（Spotlight on Taiwan），更獲選該影展獨有的「原民鏡像」（Indigenous Lens）單元。導演陳潔瑤聽到好消息十分興奮，原本期待趁疫情趨緩、赴夏威夷宣傳，卻因為《哈勇家》下月即將上映，馬不停蹄的活動讓她只得作罷，但她表示：「我以後一定會再去。」