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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 1m

Chinese patrols to Taiwan’s east ‘destabilizing,’ US commission chair says 13:03 China Coast Guard patrols to the east of Taiwan are "highly destabilizing" and an extension of Beijing's legal, political and information warfare against Taipei, the chair of a US congressional commission said […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 21m

Chinese patrols to Taiwan's east ‘destabilizing,’ US commission chair says 12:43 China Coast Guard patrols to the east of Taiwan are "highly destabilizing" and an extension of Beijing's legal, political and information warfare against Taipei, the chair of a US congressional commission said […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 1h

Typhoon to turn away from Taiwan; heavy rain still forecast 11:43 Typhoon Champi is forecast to turn northward earlier than previously expected, sparing Taiwan a direct hit but still bringing heavy rain to the north of the country on Friday and Saturday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Scientific journey 00:03 National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen, back, center right, poses with children taking part in this year’s Taiwan Science Education Train yesterday. The train departed from Taipei Railway Station yesterday on a six-day journey around the nation to […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Protecting local languages 00:03 Representatives from the Taiwan Official Language Establishment Conference, the Taiwan Statebuilding Party and other civic groups hold a news conference in front of the Executive Yuan in Taipei yesterday. The groups outlined five demands, including an official […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Workers rally in Taipei, demanding better wages 00:03 Hundreds of workers yesterday rallied outside the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, demanding higher wages, increased employer pension contributions and clearer profit-sharing rules, amid a wave of strikes and strike authorization […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

2026 Elections: Taichung mayoral candidates propose divergent policies 00:03 Democratic Progressive Party’s Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun (何欣純) proposed bus service reforms yesterday, while her Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) rival Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) outlined an artificial […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

2026 Elections: Academics discuss tools to fight disinformation 00:03 With the local elections approaching, academics yesterday urged the government to develop filters for artificial intelligence (AI) content and improve public media literacy, saying that Beijing increasingly uses low-cost AI […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

End to China group tour ban urged 00:03 Travel industry operators on Sunday urged the government to lift its ban on group tours to China, saying the ban is unreasonable and could leave people with little recourse in the event of travel disputes. As China continues to prohibit Chinese tour […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Agencies flouting China travel ban, sources say 00:03 Some travel agencies are using labels such as “cultural visits” to advertise tours to China despite the government’s ban on organized group travel, sources from the tourism industry said on Sunday. The number of Taiwanese traveling to China […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Four indicted in alleged espionage case 00:03 The Taiwan High Prosecutors’ Office yesterday indicted four people, including a retired military police captain already facing separate espionage charges, for allegedly helping Chinese contacts pay Taiwanese service members for leaking classified […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Travel agencies closely watching European protests 00:03 Taiwanese travel agencies yesterday said that they were closely monitoring protests in European countries and might consider adjusting itineraries to avoid affected areas.Protests have intensified in France, Italy and Albania, driven by […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

‘Wulongyuan’ copyright remains despite trademark dispute, IP office says 00:03 Revoking the trademark of the comic series Wulongyuan (烏龍院) would not affect copyright, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office said yesterday, adding that it could be appealed. The series’ creator, Au Yao-hsing […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Group calls for penalties for e-cigarette possession 00:03 The Alliance on Obligatory Education yesterday urged the Legislative Yuan to pass an amendment to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act (菸害防制法) that would provide a legal basis for issuing penalties for possessing e-cigarettes.The act […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Opposition lawmakers defend Senior Citizens Welfare bill 00:03 Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) lawmakers yesterday defended amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act (老人福利法), saying existing medical subsidies for disadvantaged seniors would remain in place.Under the amendments to Article 22 […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Bill risks stability of the NHI, health minister says 00:03 The National Health Insurance (NHI) system could face collapse due to a bill passed on Friday that would exempt an estimated 83 percent of people aged 65 or older from paying premiums, Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18h

Group calls for act to revitalize native languages 18:43 The Taiwan Official Language Establishment Conference today called on the Executive Yuan to pass an “official language act” and promote transitional justice in its language policy to revitalize Taiwan’s native tongues. The group held a […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 19h

Researchers find ways to increase microalgae bioethanol feedstock 17:43 Researchers at National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung have identified two cellular mechanisms that could help increase bioethanol feedstock — or raw material — production from microalgae, the university said in a news […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 19h

Staatskapelle Berlin to make Taiwan debut in November 17:43 The Staatskapelle Berlin, a German orchestra with more than 450 years of history, is to make its Taiwan debut next month under renowned conductor Christian Thielemann, the Taipei-based Management of New Arts (MNA) said today. The […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 20h

Experts stress media literacy as China spreads AI election disinformation 17:03 With the local elections approaching, academics today urged the government to develop filters for artificial intelligence (AI) content and improve public media literacy, as Beijing increasingly uses low-cost […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 21h

TRC to ban political ads at stations starting next year 15:43 Taiwan Railway Corp (TRC) today announced it is to ban all political and election-related advertisements at its stations starting on Jan. 1 next year to maintain its image of administrative neutrality. The decision comes as […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 21h

New immigrant fund logo contest closes Thursday 15:23 The National Immigration Agency today urged the public to submit their entries for the New Immigrants Development Fund logo design competition before the deadline on Thursday, with 18 prizes worth more than NT$300,000 up for grabs. The […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 22h

Singer indicted for evading military service 15:03 Singer Wang Wei-hao (王維皓) has been indicted on charges related to evading military service, with prosecutors seeking a prison sentence of at least two years and two months, the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office said today. Wang was […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 22h

Minister warns of NHI collapse if seniors’ premiums waived 14:43 The National Health Insurance (NHI) system could face collapse due to a bill passed on Friday last week exempting an estimated 83 percent of seniors from paying premiums, Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) said […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 22h

Minister skips Asian Para Games opening over credential issue 14:23 Minister of Sports Lee Yang (李洋) declined to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games in Japan yesterday, citing a last-minute accreditation change. Lee had initially been issued a "sports minister" credential, but […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 22h

Taroko holding 40th anniversary concert series 14:23 The Taroko National Park Management Office in Hualien County is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of musical and cultural events running through Dec. 5, the office said. The program began with an opening concert yesterday […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

Finance minister leading APEC delegation to Hong Kong this week 12:03 Minister of Finance Chuang Tsui-yun (莊翠雲) is leading a delegation to the APEC finance ministers' meeting in Hong Kong, which begins tomorrow, the Ministry of Finance said yesterday. The delegation includes Financial […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

Heat warnings issued as clouds disperse 11:23 Some areas of central and southern Taiwan could expect daytime highs of more than 36°C today, as cloud cover disperses, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said. The CWA issued a "yellow" heat alert for Taichung in central Taiwan, as well as […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

Taichung Arena on track for completion in 2030 10:43 The Taichung Arena is nearly 20 percent complete and remains on track to be finished in 2030, the Taichung City Government said yesterday. The project had been scheduled to be 15 percent complete by now. Underground excavation has finished […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Golden symphony 00:03 The National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra String Quartet performs at the North Plaza of Taipei’s Red House in Ximending yesterday as part of a promotional pop-up event for the orchestra’s “Golden Hits Symphony Celebration,” scheduled for Nov. 7 […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Spooky celebration 00:03 Children dressed as Chinese zombies give a performance in front of Puzi Station in Chiayi County yesterday as part of the Halloween parade hosted by the Chiayi County Grassroots Child Development Association. Yesterday’s event also featured drug prevention education and […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Links redemption 00:03 Taiwan’s Wang Wei-Hsuan kisses the trophy after winning the SJM Macao Open at the Macau Golf and Country Club yesterday. It was the 27-year-old golfer’s second consecutive playoff run at the tournament after losing out on the trophy last year […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Forestry agency honors conservation efforts 00:03 The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency on Saturday held an award ceremony honoring three organizations and 15 individuals for their contributions to sustainable forestry and ecological conservation in Taiwan.Agency Director-General Lin […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Taroko, Yushan national park cabin fees proposed 00:03 Stays at the new Chilai Mountain Cabin (奇萊山屋) in Taroko National Park would cost NT$800 per person per night on weekdays and NT$1,200 on holidays under a proposal released on Friday, which would also raise fees at Paiyun Lodge (排雲山莊) in […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Eagle-marked bags protect pomelo during season 00:03 Agricultural workers in Changhua County are using fruit protection bags printed with an eagle to deter Formosan macaques from snatching pomelo fruit ripening on trees.People passing pomelo orchards in the county’s Baguashan (八卦山) area found […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Calls for progress on Taichung airport 00:03 Taichung International Airport has struggled to keep pace with growing demand for tourism and business travel, while its joint military-civilian use has constrained efforts to expand the airport, legislators said.The airport is a key gateway for more […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Two held in deadly assault case 00:03 Two suspects who went to South Korea after allegedly taking part in a fatal assault in Kaohsiung’s Nanzih District (楠梓) last month have been brought back to Taiwan and taken into custody, police said yesterday.The suspects, a 25-year-old used-car dealership […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Investigator sentenced for off-books conjugal visits 00:03 A Chiayi City Investigation Station investigator has been sentenced for bribery and abuse of authority, while a Taipei prosecutor in a separate case has resigned after testing positive for methamphetamine and has been referred for […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Heavy traffic expected over the weekend 00:03 The nation’s freeways are expected to see heavy traffic during the three-day Taiwan Retrocession Day weekend, with travel demand expected to be driven mainly by tourism, the National Freeway Bureau said yesterday.Traffic volume is forecast to reach […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

North, south ports eyed as cruise hubs 00:03 Keelung and Kaohsiung could serve as Taiwan’s northern and southern cruise home ports, with Keelung focusing on routes to Japan and South Korea and Kaohsiung covering the Philippines and Vietnam, the think tank under the Ministry of Transportation […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

2026 Elections: Election fraud risk rises as voting draws closer 00:03 With the nine-in-one local elections to be held next month, the public should be vigilant against four prevalent types of scams, as fraud rings capitalize on election fever to target voters and businesses, the Criminal […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

2026 Elections: Candidates woo voters with swag ahead of local elections 00:03 With the local elections scheduled for Nov. 28, candidates for mayor and county magistrate are rolling out campaign merchandise and giveaways to win over voters.The campaign team of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

2026 Elections: Chiang touts first-term results; Shen denies cash gift rumors 00:03 Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) touted his administration’s achievements yesterday, while his Democratic Progressive Party rival, Puma Shen (沈伯洋), pledged to keep the city’s cash gifts for senior citizens if […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in ‘maritime harassment’ 00:03 Taiwan said yesterday it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous “maritime harassment” operations.An “unusually large” number of Chinese vessels took part in […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Four more reported missing or detained in China: MAC 00:03 Statistics released by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Saturday showed the number of Taiwanese reported missing, detained for questioning or suspected of having their freedom of movement restricted in China has increased by four […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Chinese maritime control a growing issue 00:03 China’s efforts to expand its maritime activities in waters east of Taiwan are a shared concern for Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines, a Japanese specialist on China’s maritime policy said.The three sides should cooperate to assess Beijing’s […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Joseph Wu urges Europe, Taiwan to work together 00:03 National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) has called on Taiwan and Europe to deepen cooperation to safeguard Taiwan’s security and Europe’s prosperity, saying peace in the Taiwan Strait is vital to European security and […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Not horsing around 00:03 A security agent stands guard beside ketamine seized in a drug raid earlier this year at a news conference in Kaohsiung yesterday. The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors’ Office said about 1.5 tonnes of ketamine were sizewd on Jan. 26 on the yacht “Di Shi.” Prosecutors […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Underground tunes 00:03 Soprano Lin Tzu-yin, front, center, accompanied by a string quartet, performs on a raft in Kinmen County’s Zhaishan Tunnel waterway yesterday, the first day of the two-day annual Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival. Tenor Lin Chien-chi also performed with the quartet […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Top of the pops 00:03 From left, members of Taipei Pop Radio’s program “POP at the Right Time” Yang Min-feng, Lee Chieh-chi, Claudia Lin, Hung Li-ling and Cheng You-hsuan pose with their awards after winning the Planning and Writing Award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting in […]

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