Taiwan Weekly is a newsletter released every week by Fair Winds Foundation, Association of Foreign Relations and Taipei Forum that provides coverage and perspectives into the latest developments in Taiwan.
This Week in Taiwan 0828-0903
August 28: The United States Navy's Seventh Fleet confirmed that two guided missile cruisers passed through the Taiwan Strait on the same day, demonstrating U.S. commitment to a free and open Ind-Pacific region. This is the first time that a U.S. ship has passed through the Taiwan Strait after a visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the House of Representatives to Taiwan triggered mainland Chinese military exercises.
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Andrew Hsia：ECFA Will Not Be Terminated Now
Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) returned to Taiwan yesterday after concluding his visit to mainland China, and he held a video press conference to report the results.
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To Avoid Cross-Strait Conflict, Only Pragmatic Communication Can Maintain Goodwill
Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) led a delegation to visit mainland China and met with President Zhang Zhijun of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS).
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Audrey Tang Who Likes Outsourcing May Mess Up Again
On August 27, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) officially unveiled its plaque, creating great sensation.
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This Week in Taiwan 0821-0827
August 23: The Yilan District Prosecutors' Office charged 15 people including County Executive Lin Chi-miao, alleging money laundering and money flow from unknown sources amounting to more than NT$78.4 million (about US$2.5 million). Lin stated that the prosecution was politically motivated and timed after she announced her leading the polls and before her registration the following week for re-election.
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300 Taiwanese Victims Trapped in Cambodia Seek Rescue
Recently, it has been reported that Taiwanese youths who were lured to work in Cambodia by fraudulent organizations, have suffered inhumane treatment such as trafficking, sexual assault, and forced organ harvesting.
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Shirking Responsibility is the Cheapest Means of Government
As our people were trapped in Cambodia by scams groups.
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Premier Su Calls Stops for NCC's Digital Intermediary Services Act
Faced with much backlash, the National Communications Commission (NCC) has insisted on promoting the "Digital Intermediary Services Act."
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This Week in Taiwan 0814-0820
August 15: Following the visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the United States House of Representatives to Taiwan, Senator Ed Markey led another five-member Congressional delegation to Taiwan. This is the fifth American Congressional delegation visiting Taiwan this year. During his meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on the morning of August 15, Markey stated that during this time of uncertainty, more efforts must be made to ensure peace and stability in Taiwan. He also stated that Taiwan has shown incredible self-restraint and prudence in responding to this greatest challenge.
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DPP Switches Taoyuan Mayoral Candidates：Lin Withdraws Candidacy, Cheng Takes Over
The arrangement by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the Taoyuan mayoral candidate has undergone much drama.
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