2022/11/13-2022/11/19

11/14
媒體報導，據軍方消息來源透露，美中戰機月前在台灣東部太平洋海域，連飛3天3夜較勁，3天內，美方出動逾100架次戰機，中方則出動300多架次。軍方人士研判，美軍是藉「長程奔襲」訓練，測試共機能耐與底線。我方全程都有監控、掌握。

November 14: 
According to media reports, military sources indicate competitive U.S. and Chinese fighter jet activity in the Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan for three days and three nights. Within three days, the United States dispatched more than 100 fighter sorties, and China dispatched more than 300. According to military personnel, the United States conducted "long-distance raid" training to test the capabilities of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Taiwan monitored and oversaw the entire process.

11/14
美國總統拜登與中國國家主席習近平14日在印尼峇里島舉行歷史性會晤。拜登向習表明，美國一中政策不變，反對任何一方片面改變現狀，維護台海和平穩定符合世界利益。習近平強調，台灣問題是中美關係第一條不可逾越的紅線。「『台獨』同台海和平穩定水火不容」。兩國元首同意，雙方外交團隊保持戰略溝通，開展經常性磋商，為此美國國務卿布林肯將訪中國大陸，以跟進元首會談的結果。

November 14: 
President Joe Biden of the United States and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a historic meeting in Bali, Indonesia. Biden made it clear to Xi that the U.S. "One China" policy remains unchanged and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait by either side. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is consistent with world interests. Xi emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the first insurmountable red line in U.S.-China relations. "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The two heads of state agreed that the diplomatic teams of both sides will maintain strategic communication and carry out regular consultations. For this reason, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit mainland China to follow up on the conclusions of the bilateral talks.

11/15
在美國加強箝制中國大陸晶片業之際，「股神」巴菲特執掌的波克夏（Berkshire Hathaway）控股公司14日披露上季首度買進總價至少四十一點二億美元的台積電ＡＤＲ（美國存託憑證）達6010萬個單位。罕見大手筆投資晶片股，波克夏可望成為台積電第五或第六大股東。消息傳出，激勵台積電15日股價飆漲，一路開高走高，最終收在480元，漲35元，市值突破12兆元。

November 15: 
As the United States tightens its grip on mainland China's chip industry, Berkshire Hathaway, headed by Warren Buffett, disclosed on November 14 that it had purchased at least $4.12 billion worth of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) American depository receipts (ADRs) for the first-time last quarter, about 60.1 million shares, a rare large-scale investment in semiconductor stocks. Berkshire Hathaway is expected to become TSMC's fifth or sixth largest shareholder. The news encouraged TSMC's stock price to soar on November 15, closing at NT$480, up NT$35, with market capitalizing exceeding NT$12 trillion (about US$384 billion).

11/17
行政院會通過「台版晶片法」草案，最快112年起，半導體、5G、電動車等技術創新且居國際供應鏈關鍵地位公司，研發費用的25%，以及購置先進製程的全新機器等支出的5%，皆可抵減當年營所稅。此案送立法院審議通過後，台積電、聯發科等半導體大廠都有機會適用。

November 17: 
The Executive Yuan passed a draft Taiwanese version of the CHIPS Act. From 2023 at the earliest, companies with innovative technologies such as semiconductors, 5G, and electric vehicles which are key players in the global supply chain will receive tax breaks equivalent to 25 percent their research and development costs and 5 percent costs to purchase new machinery with advanced manufacturing capabilities. The bill will be sent to the Legislative Yuan for consideration. If it passes, major semiconductor manufacturers such as TSMC and MediaTek will be eligible.

11/17
民眾若在22日後確診，依疫情指揮中心規定，確診者採「5+N」隔離，無法在26日投票。台灣人權促進會、國際特赦組織台灣分會等17日召開記者會，譴責中選會阻礙人民行使選舉權，建議應採取措施讓確診者與一般民眾分流投票。防疫指揮中心回應，確診者有隔離必要，不得外出。
另據內政部資料顯示，因疫情無法回國而遭遷出戶籍的國人逾卅二萬，推算約廿八萬國人因此無法參與11/26的投票，其中影響最大是雙北，兩市約十三萬票受影響。

November 17: 
According to regulations by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), if an individual tests positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) after November 22, then he will quarantine under the "5+N" regime and is unable to vote in the November 26 elections. In a press conference, the Taiwan Association for Human Rights and the Taiwan chapter of Amnesty International condemned the Central Election Commission for obstructing the people exercising their voting rights and suggested that measures should be taken to separate those who diagnosed with COVID-19 from the general public. The CECC responded that people diagnosed with COVID-19 need to be isolated and are not permitted to go out. 
According to data from the Ministry of the Interior, more than 320,000 people have been unable to return to Taiwan and were removed from their household registration. It is estimated that about 280,000 people are unable to participate in the November 26 elections due to the pandemic. Taipei and New Taipei are the most impacted, with 130,000 voters impacted.

11/19
台北市立動物園大貓熊「團團」，今年8月中下旬開始出現癲癇狀況，18、19日病況加劇，醫療照管團隊決定採人道處理。陪伴國人14年的「團團」，下午在麻醉沉睡中離世。陸委會對此感到不捨，並表示「團團」是兩岸互贈保育類及珍稀動物的交流成果，有助兩岸交流。大陸國台辦表達痛心與惋惜，並感謝台北市立動物園相關方面為救治「團團」所作努力。

November 19:
"Tuantuan," the giant panda at the Taipei Zoo, began to suffer from epilepsy in the middle and end of August. Its condition deteriorated on November 18 and November 19, and the veterinary team decided to use euthanasia. Tuantuan, which has accompanied Taiwanese for some 14 years passed away in anesthesia in the afternoon. The Mainland Affairs Council expressed sorrow and stated that "Tuantuan" is the result of mutual exchange and donation of rare animals under conservation across the Taiwan Strait and has helped bilateral exchanges. China's Taiwan Affairs Office, State Council, expressed sorrow and regret and thanked the Taipei Zoo for its efforts in treating Tuantuan. 

11/19
2022亞太經濟合作會議（APEC）經濟領袖會議19日落幕，代表蔡英文總統出席的台積電創辦人張忠謀表示，18日上午曾在休息室與中國大陸國家主席習近平互相問好，他恭喜習近平20大成功，習近平也稱讚他氣色很好。
張忠謀也表示，19日和美國副總統賀錦麗於場邊晤談愉快 。賀錦麗「對晶片特別有興趣」，表達歡迎台積電在亞利桑那州設廠，也重申美國幫助台灣的決心。

November 19: 
The Economic Leaders Meeting of the 2022 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ended. Morris Chang, founder of TSMC who attended on behalf of President Tsai Ing-wen, stated that he exchanged greetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the morning of November 18. Chang also congratulated Xi on the success of the 20th National Party Congress. Xi praised Chang for his good health. 
Chang also stated that he had a pleasant side meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States. Harris was particularly interested in chips, expressed her welcome to TSMC's establishing a plant in Arizona, and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to supporting Taiwan.

11/19
「魔獸」登台首秀，讓一萬五千名球迷嗨翻，霍華德繳出三十八分、二十五籃板、九助攻準大三元數據，率領桃園永豐雲豹在主場克服二十五分落後劣勢，在延長賽以一二○：一一五逆轉新北中信特攻，締造T1聯盟史上最狂逆轉秀。

November 19: 
Professional basketball player Dwight Howard, who recently joined the Taoyuan Leopards of Taiwan's T1 League, debuted on stage, impressing some 15,000 fans. Howard scored 38 points, 25 rebounds, and 9 assists, leading the Taoyuan Leopards to overcome a 25-point deficit at home, defeating the New Taipei CTBC DEA team with 120:115 in overtime. It was the greatest scoring comeback in the T1 League's history.