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Former President Ma Ying-jeou led a youth delegation to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the East Hall of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of April 10.
DetailsFormer President Ma Ying-jeou returned to Taiwan after an 11-day trip to mainland China.
DetailsAfter three months of incubation, the political appointments of President-elect William Lai have been tentatively decided.
DetailsApril 8: The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) received a $6.6 billion subsidy from the United States. The company announced plans to establish its third semiconductor fabrication plant, with an expected adoption of 2-nanometer or more advanced processes by 2030. After expanding operations in the United States, TSMC's local investment will exceed $65 billion.
DetailsFormer President Ma Ying-jeou embarked on a journey to mainland China on April 1.
DetailsDuring a call between American and Chinese leaders before the presidential inauguration of William Lai in Taiwan, President Joe Biden reiterated the United States' One China policy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
DetailsThe legislative reform that President Tsai Ing-wen once vowed to carry out has been in a frozen state for a long time.
DetailsMarch 31: The Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, set a target of 12 million tourists visiting Taiwan this year. However, with ongoing cross-strait tensions and a lack of mainland Chinese tourists, attaining this goal seems challenging. Director-General Chou Yang-hui mentioned that the key time point is after summer break. If the government does not open up to mainland tourists by then, then the target will likely be revised down to 10 million visitors.
DetailsFormer President Ma Ying-jeou will visit China again on April 1, with his visit to Beijing sparking anticipation for a possible "Ma-Xi Meeting."
DetailsIn recent years, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration and its supporters have been advocating for "cognitive warfare."
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