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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Aug. 5 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows:

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Apr 24

Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Taiwan chipmaker UMC warns of muted auto, industrial demand Show more

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Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans

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Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...

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Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16

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China says US military aid bill for Taiwan 'sends wrong signal' | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 10:59

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Apr 24

Long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan poised to pass US Congress: Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan should easily win ...

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Featured photo: Buddha statue loses head in Taiwan quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:52

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Apr 23

Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage: Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by more than 200 aftershocks late on Monday and ...

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Apr 24

China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says: TOKYO -- China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Adm. John Aquilino ...

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Apr 23

Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...

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Apr 22

Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...

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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023

Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.

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Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan: NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan -- Google is expanding its research and development hub for hardware in Taiwan as the ...

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China should have confidence to talk to us: Taiwan’s president-elect: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan’s legally elected government ...

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Apr 21

Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...

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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan

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The US Is no longer the arsenal of democracy: For the first several decades after World War II, the United States championed free trade ...

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Apr 23

83 aftershocks felt Tuesday morning in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 10:42

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US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China

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Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts: TAIPEI -- Apple is deepening its ties with China even as it further expands production in Southeast Asia ...

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Apr 24

20,000 sea urchins released near Taiwan's Penghu Islands | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 11:37

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Apr 23

Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy

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Apr 22

Hualien's Shoufeng Township hit by magnitude 5.9 earthquake - Focus Taiwan: Central Hualien County continued to be rattled by successive earthquakes Monday night ...

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Chinese student jailed for stalking activist over Boston campus fliers: Prosecutors say Xiaolei Wu, 26, harassed his victim, who was also from China ...

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Apr 24

The latest developments in the Taiwan conflict: Fighter jets, missiles, threatening gestures: Tensions between the communist People's Republic and the democratic ...

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Newly-appointed Taiwan's top China affairs chief touted as 'pragmatic' - Focus Taiwan

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Apr 22

Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says

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Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.

Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.

Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.

The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.

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Apr 24

Rescue of flying fox marks big step in megabat conservation: Agency - Focus Taiwan

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Taipei Fubon Bank launches Earth Day activities | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 09:33

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'Vivid Express' on Taiwan's alpine railway to launch May 24: Agency - Focus Taiwan

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Taiwan launches tourism promotion campaign in Singapore | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:02

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Apr 24

China opens air routes close to Taiwanese Islands : China has taken another step to exert its power across the Taiwan State Beijing has opened two new air routes ...

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Apr 24

President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...

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Indie bands play Taiwan Beats Showcase in US | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:11

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Apr 24

New Taipei MRT Circular Line quake recovery period estimated to be 1 year | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 19:42

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Apr 22

AI luminaries to attend Computex 2024: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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President Tsai lauds inauguration of Changhua offshore wind farms - Focus Taiwan: President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday said a completed 900-megawatt (MW) ...

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Apr 24

April 3 Hualien quake had power of 39 atomic bombs | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 12:24

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Legislative committee approves draft amendments easing naturalization rules - Focus Taiwan

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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows:

Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness

Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.

Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.

Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.

Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.

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Japanese school launches donation drive for Taiwan quake victims | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:59

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Apr 22

Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes ...

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Apr 24

India sends 1st BrahMos cruise missiles to Philippines | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 18:00

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Apr 24

Biden signs Israel defense aid bill, says delivery imminent; demands Israel ensures Gaza aid

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Apr 22

Taiwanese, Tibetan students protest Chinese envoy's speech at Harvard - Focus Taiwan

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Lady in green - Focus Taiwan: Actors perform a scene from 1/2 Q Theatre's "Who's in the Painting?" at a news conference promoting the 2024 Taiwan Traditional ...

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Musical love - Focus Taiwan: Eliahu Inbal, the conductor laureate of the Taipei Symphony Orchestra, kisses a cardboard cut-out of composer Anton Bruckner ...

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Apr 22

77% of young Taiwanese willing to fight for country | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 14:12

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Number of black-faced spoonbills in Taiwan falls for first time - Focus Taiwan: The number of black-faced spoonbills wintering in Taiwan fell for the first time ...

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Food, beverage revenue hits new high in Q1 - Focus Taiwan: Sales posted by the local food and beverage industry hit a new high in the first quarter of this year ...

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Apr 22

2 weather fronts to bring rain to Taiwan this week | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 16:33

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Taipei road upgrade aims to be model for pedestrian safety | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:29

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Being a broken record will not help China | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 20:03

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Apr 22

Relief Rally: The Bloomberg Open, Europe Edition: Good morning. Stocks rise ahead of this week’s Big Tech earnings. The US House passes aid for Ukraine ...

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Apr 24

US report says 41 military personnel stationed in Taiwan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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Apr 23

Opinion: I’d rather live in the ‘world’s most dangerous place’ than America: What do Taiwanese think of the US 2024 election? Clarissa Wei gives the view from ...

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Taiwan defense minister rejects fears of Chinese air attack on Presidential Office | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 15:16

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Apr 23

Taiwan’s Nymphia Wind sashays to victory in RuPaul’s Drag Race

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Canadian to complete 'run around Taiwan' for charity | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 15:34

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日本統治時代に建てられた台湾善光寺仏具修繕の解決策探る - フォーカス台湾: ...

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Apr 23

Taiwan's Hualien announces work, office closures amid quakes | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 09:33

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Hsiao-linked documents misleading, source says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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Orsted completes 1st phase of southwest Taiwan wind farm | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:53

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Apr 23

Moderate earthquake strikes Taiwan: TAIPEI: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit Taiwan at 8.04am on Tuesday (April 23).

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Taiwan president-elect names new defense, foreign affairs ministers | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 12:13

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Taiwan, South Korea want doubling of tourist exchanges | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 17:39

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【台湾あれこれ】桃園メトロ空港線　24年版楽天モンキーズラッピング車両運行開始 - フォーカス台湾: 台北市と北部・新北市、桃園市を結ぶ桃園メトロ（MRT）は23日、空港線で沿線に本拠地のある台湾プロ野球、楽天モンキーズの選手やチアガールの写真などをラッピングした2024年版の特別車両の運行を開始した。

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