Taiwan reports third monkeypox case

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A good catch - Focus Taiwan: Fishermen in Yilan County's Su'ao Township show off their "First Tuna Catch of the Year," a 2.53-meter-long bluefin tuna weighing ...

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Year-end bonuses in Taiwan average NT$77,348 for 2023: DGBAS - Focus Taiwan: Employees in Taiwan received average year-end bonuses of about NT$77,348 (US$2 ...

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Taiwan's pet cats outnumbered newborns in 2023 | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 13:30

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Injured eastern grass owl released back to the wild: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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Taipei ranked world's 16th smartest city | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 15:12

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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed

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Taiwan appoints senior executive at TSMC supplier as new economy minister

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TSMC estimates losses of $92.4 mln due to Taiwan earthquake

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A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...

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BBQ restaurant found selling expired Wagyu beef in central Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 14, 2024 17:25

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North Korea's Kim to develop long-standing ties with China, KCNA says: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un affirmed his position to develop long-standing ties with ...

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 5:17 p ...

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First overseas IC design training base to launch this year: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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Magnitude 5 earthquake jars east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 09:29

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Taiwan Main Station corridor floods due to heavy rains | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 13:19

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US Navy patrol plane flies through Taiwan Strait

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1st Taiwan Land Sword II missile live-fire test successful | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 12:08

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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...

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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions

Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.

The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.

Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.

Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.

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Earthquakes of magnitude 3-4 could hit Chiayi in next 2 weeks: CWA - Focus Taiwan

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Taiwan Exports ‘On Fire’ as Global Demand for AI Servers Surges: Taiwan’s exports surged at the fastest pace in two years as shipments of computer hardware ...

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US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea

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Taiwan, China can resolve differences, ex-president says after meeting Xi: Taiwan and China can peacefully resolve their differences, former Taiwan President Ma ...

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Quick Glance: Xi emphasizes historical trend of reunion with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and stated that outside influence cannot prevent the "family" reunion between Beijing and Taipei.

Xi highlighted dialogue between the two sides, emphasizing that all issues can be discussed.

Beijing sees the self-ruled island as a province that must be reunited with mainland China, not ruling out the use of force to assert its claims on Taiwan.

Tensions across the Taiwan Strait are escalating, with Xi stressing that both sides are Chinese and that all issues can be discussed without separation.

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Rescue dog Roger captures hearts of people in search for quake victims - Focus Taiwan

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Strong earthquake near Taiwan prompts tsunami warning for southern Japan - National | Globalnews.ca

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Quick Glance: Apple Beats Solo 4: Release on May 2, 2024, Full Specifications Revealed

The Beats Solo 4 are set to be released on May 2, 2024, featuring improved Spatial Audio and new drivers.

They will be charged via USB-C, support HighRes-Audio, and offer up to 50 hours of wireless playback.

Additional features include One-Touch-Pairing for Android, Find-My support, and UltraPlush ear cushions.

The price for the Beats Solo 4 is expected to remain at 199.99 US dollars, with Bluetooth 5.3 and Beamforming microphones.

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Speaker Johnson to advance separate Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan bills after Iran attack

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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine

President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.

The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.

Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Germany engineers sharper China-EU autos debate: Germany may help sharpen the debate about Chinese automakers. Chancellor Olaf Scholz used a trip to the People's ...

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Taiwan Earthquake Pulls Down Chip Stocks Taiwan Semi, ASE, and United Microelectronics

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Memory makers reportedly stop publishing contract DRAM prices following Taiwan earthquake — further price hikes are expected

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2nd orange cat rescued from quake-damaged building in Taiwan's Hualien | Taiwan News | Apr. 13, 2024 15:55

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Magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits Taiwan, triggering tsunami warning in Japan, Philippines

Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake

Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.

China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.

Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.

China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.

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Cat whose owner died trying to save it spotted in building - Focus Taiwan: A cat owned by a woman who died while attempting to rescue it from a building in ...

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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves: Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress ...

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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Search called off for foreign couple missing in Taiwan after quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 14, 2024 15:11

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US says China helping Russia in biggest defense expansion since Soviet era: China is helping Russia undertake its biggest military expansion since Soviet times ...

Quick Glance: China Supports Russia in Weapons Manufacturing with Impact on Ukraine

China is aiding Russia in significantly expanding its defense industrial base, leading to the most ambitious military manufacturing since the Soviet era. The support includes a variety of machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, as well as technologies for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose used in weapons propellant. Chinese and Russian entities are also collaborating on drone production in Russia.

The assistance from China is significantly influencing Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine, while Ukraine's military struggles with equipment shortages, exacerbated by Republicans blocking a vote on new American military aid. US officials attribute Russia's rapid military build-up largely to Chinese support, with China accounting for 90% of Russia's microelectronics imports in 2023.

President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken have raised concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and are trying to persuade China to cease this practice. Pressure on China continues to ensure that companies do not provide support to the Russian defense sector, which could have significant consequences.

China is assisting Russia in enhancing its satellite and space capabilities for use in Ukraine. The US is actively engaging with banks worldwide to establish compliance systems to avoid inadvertent involvement in supporting the Russian defense industrial base, which would result in sanctions. Efforts to convince China to halt this support are ongoing to prevent further bolstering of Russia's military capabilities.

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Mango season - Focus Taiwan: Ripe Irwin mangoes are pictured in this photo taken in Pingtung County Tuesday. Mangoes are one of the main exports of the southern ...

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Taiwanese film studio snaps up Chinese surveillance camera specialist Dahua: Stymied by sanctions, it had to go … but where?

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Video shows grandpa unphased by Taiwan's magnitude 7.2 quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 8, 2024 11:43

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Micron flags hit to its DRAM supply from Taiwan earthquake: Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Thursday the April 3 earthquake in Taiwan would hurt a ...

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New species of aquatic firefly discovered in Keelung - Focus Taiwan: A type of aquatic firefly discovered in Keelung, northern Taiwan, has recently been ...

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Bee swarm delays Kinmen to Taipei flight by 54 minutes | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 15:52

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Taiwanese groups consider overseas headquarters to hedge against Chinese attack: Global efforts to secure supply chains put pressure on contractors to establish ...

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Taiwanese win bronze in Ningbo: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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Disabled workers in Hualien bounce back after Taiwan earthquake | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 16:33

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Cat trapped in quake-damaged building in east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 9, 2024 17:34

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Standing strong, standing tall - Focus Taiwan: A 900-year-old single-seed Juniper stands tall by the Jiaming Lake National Trail in Taitung in this undated photo ...

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Rare toxic devil reef crab found ashore in Taiwan's Penghu | Taiwan News | Apr. 14, 2024 17:52

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China is funding the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel says in new report: The Chinese Communist Party uses tax rebates to subsidize the manufacturing and export ...

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Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.

A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.

The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.

The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.

Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.

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U.S., China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East ...

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Women's run - Focus Taiwan: Participants in the 2024 Taihsin Women Run event begin the race in front of Taipei City Hall on Sunday. Over 10 ...

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Taiwan earthquake: The mountain 'rained rocks like bullets' - survivor: More than 600 people are trapped or stranded after worst quake since 1999.

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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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Taiwan universities advance in research but drop in employer reputation | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 15:51

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Taiwan's search and rescue dogs praised amid earthquake response | Taiwan News | Apr. 7, 2024 20:12

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Missile falls off Taiwan Air Force P-3C aircraft during flight exercise | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 20:00

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2 victims of east Taiwan quake found embracing each other | Taiwan News | Apr. 10, 2024 16:47

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Taiwan’s Penghu Ferry enjoys expanded internet access | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 17:47

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US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first direct talks since meeting in November, with Biden looking to keep tensions from ...

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Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website

The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.

BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.

The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.

While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rocks east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 9, 2024 09:38

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Mid-week showers expected for northern and central Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 11:15

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Daily number of aftershocks drops following Taiwan's 7.2 quake - Focus Taiwan: The daily number of aftershocks after the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that rattled ...

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How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?

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Taiwan's search and rescue dogs praised amid earthquake response | Taiwan News | Apr. 7, 2024 20:12

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Taiwan rescue crews discover body of man missing after 7.2 quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 13, 2024 14:41

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Sightseeing Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: An LA Metro train featuring paintings of Taiwanese culinary classics, including beef noodles, xiaolongbao, and bubble tea ...

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US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months: WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via ...

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‘3 Body Problem’: What Social Media Reaction Says About China: The Netflix series showcases one of the country’s most successful works of culture ...

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Moving to Taiwan: Tips for incoming professionals | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 14:59

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Taiwan passes new pedestrian sidewalk safety law | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 13:36

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Countering China’s rare earth dominance and coercion: In December, the People’s Republic of China announced a retaliatory restriction of rare-earth element ...

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Taiwan’s TSMC reports Q1 revenue of NT$593 billion | Taiwan News | Apr. 10, 2024 15:53

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