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Southern Taiwan on high alert for thunderstorms, warns new Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming. CWA issues heavy rain advisory for Kaohsiung and Pingtung, with widespread impacts expected across Taiwan, including Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu. Residents advised to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, and strong winds.

In Taiwan, pet registrations have surpassed the number of newborns, highlighting a shift towards pet ownership and an increasing demand for pet healthcare. Veterinarians are now more common than pediatricians, with pets often treated as family members.

Discover how Taiwan plans to cut animal testing by 60-80% through alternative methods, highlighting its commitment to ethical scientific practices and leadership in non-animal testing innovations.

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warns that China’s reduced tariff concessions under the ECFA could harm cross-strait companies, criticizing China’s trade sanction threats and efforts to attract Taiwanese youth with housing and entrepreneur parks.

Taiwan’s Consumer Price Index indicates a continued slowdown in inflation with a slight rise in March. The Central Bank revises its inflation forecasts as electricity and living costs surge. The public’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic.

Explore the ongoing discussions and developments in cross-strait tourism between Taiwan and China, highlighting the efforts and challenges faced by both sides in resuming travel exchanges amidst diplomatic tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discover the latest trade dynamics in Hong Kong as March 2024 figures reveal shifts in exports and imports with Asian partners, highlighting significant growth and declines with key countries, amidst geopolitical and financial challenges.

Google opens its second hardware R&D building in Banqiao, New Taipei City, establishing Taiwan as its largest hardware research base outside the U.S. The facility features over 50 labs and aims to foster hardware and AI innovations with global tech talent. The event was attended by prominent Taiwanese and American officials, highlighting Taiwan’s growing tech industry and Google’s commitment to investing in the region despite geopolitical concerns.

Research by Chen Tuan-jung from National Taiwan University suggests children of recent immigrants in New Taipei City are more prone to disordered eating behaviors compared to their peers, with factors such as social identity, cultural pressures, and health literacy influencing this trend. The study highlights the psychological distress and potential for serious mental health issues among these children, underscoring the need for awareness and intervention.

Kuomintang caucus whip Fu Kun-chi plans to lead a delegation to Beijing aiming to ease cross-strait tensions and foster peace. The visit, scheduled after the legislative session ends, seeks to reconnect ties and encourage Chinese tourism to Taiwan, amidst criticism of Fu’s close ties with the Chinese government.

President-elect Lai Ching-te expresses willingness to make a historic State of the Nation report at the Legislative Yuan, responding to KMT’s invitation, aiming to establish constitutional conventions amidst current chaos.

Discover the prestigious announcement of hosts for Taiwan’s 16th presidential and vice-presidential inauguration ceremony and state banquet. Anchors Ethan Liu and Jasmine Liu will lead the ceremony in Taipei, while Kuo Ya-hui and mixed-race model Kevin Tai will charm guests in Tainan, highlighting Taiwan’s diversity and democracy.

President-elect Lai Ching-te announces key national security appointments, naming Chiu Chui-cheng as head of the Mainland Affairs Council and Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan as chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, emphasizing the importance of cross-strait relations and the anticipation for China to engage with Taiwan’s democratically elected government.

Explore the seminar held by the Swedish-Taiwanese Parliamentary Association discussing Taiwan’s participation in the WHO, featuring key speakers and demonstrating support from Swedish parliamentarians for Taiwan amidst political challenges.

Taiwan’s military vows to increase counselors amid rising suicides among personnel, with 16 cases reported in 2023 and 14 fatalities.

A 17-year-old high school student, surnamed Huang (黃), tragically lost his life due to organ failure on April 25 after sustaining severe injuries in a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Hualien County on April 3.

President-elect Lai Ching-te calls for dialogue with China to enhance peace across the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing mutual respect and criticizing Beijing’s selective engagement with the opposition. Lai pledges to continue President Tsai’s policies, focusing on defense, economic security, partnerships, and stable cross-strait relations to promote regional stability and prosperity.

President-elect Lai Ching-te appoints Chiu Chui-cheng and Cheng Wen-tsan to key cross-strait relations positions, signaling a cautious yet hopeful approach towards maintaining stability with China while supporting Taiwanese businesses and citizens. The strategic move aims to extend goodwill and manage economic interdependence, with the true impact dependent on Lai’s inaugural speech on May 20.

Explore how Taiwan’s critical water shortages are impacted by seasonal changes and increased industrial demand, posing challenges for its semiconductor industry and agricultural needs.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks U.S. President Joe Biden for signing the ＂Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024,＂ highlighting its significance in enhancing Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation and maintaining Indo-Pacific stability. The act provides military aid to Taiwan, reinforcing its defense capabilities and the U.S.’s role in the region. The MOFA commits to defense reforms and continued cooperation with the U.S. and allies to preserve peace in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific.

The 11th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue concluded in Washington D.C., emphasizing peace in the Taiwan Strait and opposing force in territorial disputes. The dialogue focused on maintaining a free Indo-Pacific and expanding cooperation in digital, space, and democracy sectors, with plans to sign the GSOMIA by year’s end.

Lai Ching-te, the President-elect of Taiwan, announces the sixth wave of government appointments, emphasizing the importance of national talent across different eras for the development of democracy, peace, and prosperity. He draws parallels with U.S. administrations to highlight the continuity in national security teams and welcomes talents from all backgrounds to contribute to the nation’s future.

Discover how Taiwan’s private girls’ high schools are transitioning to co-ed institutions to address the country’s declining birthrate and prepare a new generation for future demographic challenges.

President-elect Lai Ching-te unveils the sixth wave of cabinet and national security appointments, featuring Joseph Wu as Secretary-General of the National Security Council and Lin Chia-lung as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The team, praised for its professionalism and commitment, includes a total of 34 appointments with an average age of 62.5.

Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin commends Taiwan’s disaster management, urging Indonesia to adopt similar strategies and technology for improved disaster response and prevention.