Questions of Responsibility over Taiwan Navy Ship Outbreak
The Panshih ship of the Goodwill Fleet of the Republic of China Navy returned to Taiwan after over a month of embarking a goodwill voyage overseas.
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Trump Blames WHO, Praises Taiwan
In Taiwan, zero confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases for three days in seven days were good news for every one last week.
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WHO Director-General and Taiwan Exchange Accusations
Director-General Tedros Adhanom of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called out Taiwan for continuously attacking him, claiming that he has been a victim of racial discrimination.
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The Policies and Politics Behind Face Masks
To contain community transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung, who heads the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), announced on April 3 that all passengers on public transportation are required to wear a mask, and those who refuse to wear one will face a fine up to NT$15,000 (about US$496).
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As Pandemic Takes Toll on Tourism Industry, Taiwan Announces Additional Subsidies
As a remedy to rescue tourism-related industries which have suffered from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government launched on March 26 additional subsidies totaling NT$7 billion (about US$231 million) in subsidies for 140,000 people in the businesses of tourism, hotel, hostel, homestay, travel, amusement and so on.
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Taiwan Bars Foreigners from Entering, Prohibits Students from Leaving Amid Pandemic
On March 18, Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that, beginning from 12 AM on March 19, foreign nationals will not be allowed to visit Taiwan.
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Pandemic Impacts Global Markets, Taiwan Shares Extend Losses
U.S. Stocks in Bear Market, Taiwan Shares Tumble
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Taiwan's KMT Elects New Chairman to Launch Generational Reform
The results of the Kuomintang (KMT) by-election came out March 7, and Legislator Johnny Chiang, who won nearly 70 percent of the votes, was elected chairman.
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With Hospital Infection, Mazu Tour Halt, Taiwan Must Stay Vigilant
The first nosocomial cluster infection emerged since the novel coronavirus appeared in Taiwan.
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Taipei City Challenges Tsai Administration's Withholding Contact History of Confirmed Virus Cases, Causing Fears
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je claimed that not disclosing the contact history of confirmed novel coronavirus patients might trigger widespread panic.
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