2024/04/21-2024/04/27

4/22
聯合報報導，TikTok高層日前赴立法院拜會，除了期盼給予「公平待遇」，也希望進入台灣電商市場。台灣民眾雖可註冊、觀看TikTok影片，但TikTok仍未在台灣落地，政府也無法監管，在政府對TikTok仍有疑慮的前提下，TikTok Shop能否進入台灣市場，仍待觀察。

April 22: 
According to the United Daily News, TikTok executives recently visited the Legislative Yuan. Besides lobbying for "fair treatment," TikTok also expressed interest in entering Taiwan's e-commerce market. Although Taiwanese users can register and watch TikTok videos, TikTok has not yet officially launched in Taiwan, and the government lacks the ability to regulate it. Given the government's remaining concerns about TikTok, whether TikTok Shop can successfully enter Taiwan remains to be seen.

4/23
37名死囚聲請大法官解釋死刑是否違憲，憲法法庭舉行長達五小時言詞辯論，被法界形容是最接近廢死的一次世紀辯論。死囚律師團主張不能用暴力回覆暴力；法務部主張，民意高度反對廢死，死刑存廢應由行政或立法機關決定，不該透過違憲審查處理。司法院長許宗力宣示三個月內判決，必要時延長二個月。

April 23: 
Thirty-seven (37) death row inmates petitioned the Grand Justices to determine whether the death penalty is unconstitutional. The Constitutional Court held a five-hour debate, described by legal experts as the most significant death penalty debate in a century. The defense attorneys for the death row inmates argue against responding to violence with violence, while the Ministry of Justice contended that public opinion strongly opposes abolishing the death penalty. They believe that the decision on the existence of the death penalty should be made by the executive or legislative branches, rather than through judicial review. President Hsu Tzong-li of the Judicial Yuan declared that a ruling would be issued within three months, with a possible extension of two months if necessary.

4/24
國民黨宣布推動「核子反應器設施延役條例」草案立法，核電延役再成話題。民進黨回應，能源轉型的態度和腳步都不會改變，同時尊重立法院各立委提出的法案。
被點名賴心中最佳閣揆人選的和碩董事長童子賢也公開表態「核能可以是綠能盟友，而非敵人。」他曾熱心反核，但關注地球暖化議題後慢慢想清楚，地球暖化才是人類公敵，核能不是。

April 24: 
The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) announced its intention to promote legislation related to extending nuclear reactor facilities, reigniting the debate on nuclear power. In response, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) emphasized that its stance and pace towards energy transition would remain unchanged while respecting the bills proposed by various legislators in the Legislative Yuan.

Meanwhile, Chairman Tzu-Hsien Tung of Pegatron, who was a top candidate for premier considered by President-elect William Lai, publicly stated that nuclear energy could be an ally rather than an enemy of renewable energy. Although he was previously an opponent to nuclear power, Tung now believes that global warming, not nuclear energy, is the real enemy.

4/24
中共國台辦表示，將採取積極措施，推動包括旅遊在內的兩岸各領域的合作。並點名台灣至今沒有解除「禁團令」、沒有開放大陸居民赴台交流，消除這些阻礙，才能為兩岸往來恢復正常創造有利條件。

April 24: 
The Taiwan Affairs Office of mainland China's State Council announced that it would take proactive measures to promote cross-strait cooperation, including tourism. It specifically mentioned that Taiwan has not lifted the ban on group tours from mainland China and has not opened up for mainland residents to visit Taiwan. Removing these obstacles would create favorable conditions for normalizing cross-strait exchanges.

4/24
準總統賴清德連兩天向對岸喊話。他先在民進黨中執會表示，希望兩岸之間可以理解、諒解、尊重各自立場，重視珍惜彼此善意，「由兩岸執政黨負責任展開良性對話。」
隔日再度表示，非常期待中國要有自信，要願意面對台灣人民託付的民選合法政府，才是兩岸交流正道，兩岸應展開自信交流，也希望兩岸能朝和平方向發展。

April 24: 
President-elect Lai addressed the Chinese mainland for two consecutive days. During a DPP Central Executive Committee meeting, Lai expressed hope for mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect. He emphasized cherishing goodwill and called for responsible dialogue between the ruling parties on both sides. The following day, Lai reiterated his expectation that China should have confidence and be willing to engage with Taiwan's democratically elected and legitimate government. He emphasized that such an approach is the right path for cross-strait exchanges and expressed hope for peaceful development.

4/24
美國聯邦參議院表決通過援助烏克蘭、以色列和台灣的950億美元包裹法案，涉及台灣部分包括：向台灣和其他主要盟友提供20億美元軍事資金、用以補充向台灣和區域夥伴提供的國防物資和服務的19億美元。美國總統拜登在法案送交白宮後，立即簽署生效。

April 24: 
The United States Senate voted to pass a $95 billion aid package bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The portion related to Taiwan includes $2 billion in military funding to supplement the $1.9 billion in defense materials and services provided to Taiwan and regional partners. President Joe Biden promptly signed the bill into effect after it was sent to the White House.

4/25
台積電舉辦北美技術論壇，首度發展比奈米還更先進的Ａ16邏輯晶片製程，宣布半導體邏輯製程將進入埃米世代。台積電在二奈米以下後首推Ａ16，等於要以埃米的Ａ16作為新製程全新命名，並結合公司開發Super Power Rail架構與奈米片電晶體，預計於2026年量產。

April 25: 
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) held its North America Technology Symposium, announcing the development of an even more advanced logic chip process called A16, surpassing nanometer technology. After the sub-2nm era, TSMC introduced A16, combining the Super Power Rail architecture with nanosheet transistors. Mass production is expected to begin in 2026.

4/27
中國大陸全國政協主席王滬寧在北京會見來訪的國民黨立委團。王說，「我們都是中國人，都屬於中華民族，是一家人」，一家人就該常來常往。王提起中共總書記習近平在馬習二會上的講話，為中方進一步做好對台工作交流合作指明方向：要堅持九二共識、一個中國，反對台獨分裂活動和外部勢力干預，為台灣同胞一起謀福祉，為台海謀和平、為民族謀復興。

April 27: 
Chairman Wang Huning of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) received a visiting delegation of KMT legislators in Beijing. Wang emphasized that people of both sides of the Taiwan Strait are all Chinese, belonging to the Chinese nation, and are one family. He encouraged frequent interactions. Wang referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks during his meeting with former President Ma Ying-jeou, emphasizing the need to adhere to the 1992 Consensus and the "One China" principle. Wang also expressed opposition to Taiwan independence activities and external interference, and his aim for the well-being of Taiwan compatriots, peace in the Taiwan Strait, and national rejuvenation.