Published since 2019 by the Fair Winds Foundation and Association of Foreign Relations, Taiwan Weekly provides in-depth report and analysis of the major issues facing Taiwan.
Fraud crimes have become a national security problem in Taiwan, with an accumulated loss of NT$6 billion (about NT$193 million) last year.
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President Tsai Ing-wen has insisted on the nomination of all grand justices before the end of her tenure, leaving no nominations for the next president.
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After 638 days, the Taiwan Affairs Office of mainland China’s State Council announced on June 20 that Taitung custard apples can be exported to the mainland again.
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June 19: An inauguration ceremony for the naval warship Yushan was held at the Zuoying military port. The flag presentation was presided over by Commander Tang Hwa of the Navy. However, the event was unique in that it was not open to the public and did not invite high-level government officials to attend. It is rumored that the Ministry of National Defense ordered to keep a low profile.
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The popularity of both presidential candidate Ko Wen-je and his Taiwan People's Party (TPP) have recently shown strong gains in the polls.
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The ancient proverb "Those who are trustworthy get rewards in business" emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in business.
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The 15th Straits Forum opened on June 17 with a speech by Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), announcing that Fujian Province would build a "demonstration zone for cross-strait integration and development" and reiterated its adherence to the "1992 Consensus" and its opposition to Taiwan independence.
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June 11: In a recent interview, Director Sandra Oudkirk of the American Institute in Taiwan expressed that the United States seeks dialogue and exchanges with China and will not stop others willing to do so. The U.S. welcomes Taiwan's presidential candidates to have more contact with mainland Chinese officials. She understands that all three political parties want to communicate with China, and the U.S. absolutely supports it.
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Recently the #MeToo Movement has swept through Taiwan’s political arena.
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Right after her April visit, Chairman Laura Rosenberger of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) visited Taiwan again a few days ago.
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