2023/12/31-2024/01/06

12/30
民進黨總統候選人賴清德在辯論會上，面對媒體代表提問是否認同中華民國憲法，回答「把中華民國當作是兩岸的護國神山，這到底是要促進和平，還是要給台灣帶來災難？」會後他自稱口誤，把「中華民國憲法」講成「中華民國」。

December 30: 
During the presidential debate, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai was asked by a media representative if he agreed with the Republic of China Constitution. Mr. Lai replied, "Will treating the R.O.C. as a sacred mountain for cross-strait relations promote peace or actually bring disaster to Taiwan?" After the meeting, Mr. Lai claimed that he misspoke and said the "R.O.C." as opposed to the "R.O.C. Constitution."

1/2
台積電2024年全球擴廠持續布局，業界傳出在台日兩地設廠將有重大突破。海外建置方面，將於日本設立3奈米先進製程廠房，大阪可望成為落腳處；台灣先進封裝則鎖定嘉義科學園區落腳，擴充CoWoS製程。台積表示，持續評估適合的建廠用地，不排除任何可能性。

January 2: 
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will continue its global expansion in 2024. There is speculation that the company will make significant breakthroughs in setting up plants in Taiwan and Japan. In terms of overseas construction, the company will establish 3-nanometer advanced process plants in Japan, likely in Osaka. Taiwan's advanced packaging will be located in the Chiayi Science Park, and the facility will expand the CoWoS process capabilities. TSMC stated that it will continue to evaluate suitable land for construction and will not rule out any possibilities.

1/2
中共為推動兩岸融合，鼓勵台灣民眾在福建定居落戶，特別制定十項出入境政策新措施元旦上路後，發出首張「台灣居民定居證」。不過，陸委會提醒，申請對岸「居民身分證」，違反兩岸條例規定，將喪失台灣人民身分、被依法註銷在台戶籍及因戶籍所衍生之相關權利。

January 2: 
In order to promote cross-strait integration, mainland China is encouraging Taiwanese people to settle in Fujian Province and has specially issued 10 new measures for entering and exiting the mainland. After the New Year, the first  Resident Permit for Taiwanese people was issued. However, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council reminded that applying for a resident identity card in the Mainland Area violates the Act Governing Cross-Strait Relations and will result in the loss of the individual's identity as a resident in the Taiwan Area, cancelation of household registration, and associated rights in Taiwan.

1/3
國民黨立委參選人近日公布高端生技董事會錄音，提到政府期待每支疫苗價格最低700元，超過700的部分「統統拿到董事會分掉」，並稱此案「穩過的」，政府會「一路開綠燈」。指控高端以不實訊息標案詐取國家補助，及政府對高端採購涉嫌包庇、護航。高端表示，名譽遭嚴重損害，已正式提告。

January 3: 
A Kuomintang (KMT) legislator candidate recently released a recording of a Medigen board member stating that the government expects the lowest price of each vaccine to be NT$700 (about US$22), and the part exceeding NT$700 will be "distributed" to the company's Board of Directors. The board member stated this case was "bound to pass," and the government will "give the green light all the way." Medigen was accused of using false information to secure government tender and claim national subsidies, and the government's procurement of Medigen coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines has been accused of unjustly enriching the company. According to Medigen, the allegations seriously damage the company's reputation; it has filed a formal lawsuit.

1/3
總統大選投票在即，法務部日前在行政院會報告須加強查緝的五大境外勢力新興介選模式時，將新住民列為首位，直指境外勢力會藉由在台新住民發展組織從事介選犯罪。對於這種標籤新住民的做法，多位與會官員表達不認同。

January 3: 
The presidential election is approaching, and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) reported to the Executive Yuan that the Ministry needs to strengthen its investigation of five major emerging modes of election interference by foreign forces. The MOJ listed new immigrants as the first and indicated that foreign forces would engage in election crimes through new immigrant organizations in Taiwan. Many officials present expressed disagreement with the practice of labeling new immigrants.

1/3
環境部首度公開碳費收費計算公式，新增2.5萬公噸二氧化碳當量免徵額度。環團質疑，經此調整，每年減收碳稅達38億元，新公式恐讓減碳力度變小。環境部解釋，新增扣除額是為了消弭行業內競爭不公平，及行政管理考量。

January 3: 
The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) publicly released its carbon fee calculation formula for the first time, adding an additional 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent exemption quota. Environmental groups questioned that after this adjustment, the annual reduction in carbon taxes would reach NT$3.8 billion (about US$122 million), and the new formula might reduce the intensity of carbon reduction. The MOENV explained that the new deduction is meant to eliminate unfair competition within the industry and account for administrative and management considerations.

1/5
主計總處公布2023全年消費者物價指數(CPI)年增率2.50%，15年次高，僅次於2022年的2.95%，高於主計總處去年底預測值2.46%。2023年17項重要民物物價年漲達4.8%，外食費年漲4.28%，同樣都是15年次高。

January 5: 
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS), Executive Yuan, announced the annual consumer price index (CPI) growth for 2023 as 2.50 percent, the second highest in 15 years, second only to 2.95 percent in 2022, and higher than the DGBAS's predicted value of 2.46 percent at the end of last year. The prices of 17 important consumer goods rose by 4.8 percent over the year, and the cost of eating out rose by 4.28 percent over the year, both of which were also the second highest in 15 years.

1/5
美國智庫外交關係協會（CFR）公布年度「預防優先次序調查」報告，將八項情境列為第一級風險，包括中國在軍經層面加大對台施壓力道，引爆涉及美國與區域內多國的嚴重台海危機，尤其台灣總統大選前後特別危險。此一情境發生機率中等，但恐嚴重影響美國利益。

January 5: 
The Council on Foreign Relations released its annual "Preventive Priorities Survey" report, listing eight scenarios as first-level risks, including China increasing pressure on Taiwan in the military and economic fields, triggering a serious Taiwan Strait crisis involving the United States and multiple countries in the region. According to the report, the situation is particularly dangerous before and after Taiwan's presidential election. The probability of it occurring is moderate but may seriously impact U.S. interests.