2024/11/17-2024/11/23
11/16
美國總統拜登與中國大陸國家主席習近平在秘魯會談。陸媒報導，
我相關單位稱經向美確認，無論公開或私下談話，習都未提到「
November 16:
President Joe Biden of the United States and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Peru. According to Chinese media, Xi stated that Taiwan, democracy and human rights, China's path and system, as well as right to development are China's four insurmountable red lines. He mentioned President Lai Ching-te by name for the first time, urging the United States to recognize Lai and the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) pro-independence nature and handle Taiwan with caution. It is rare for Chinese leaders to directly criticize Taiwanese leaders by name. Relevant U.S. authorities confirmed that Xi did not mention Lai in either public or private conversations. According to Director Tsai Ming-yen of the National Security Bureau (NSB), the possibility that the maneuver may be cognitive warfare cannot be ruled out.
11/19
新加坡總理黃循財與中共領導人習近平於APEC場邊會晤後，
不過新加坡外交部網站確實有「新加坡有明確和一貫的『一個中國』
November 19:
After a meeting between Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, China claimed that Singapore opposes Taiwan independence and firmly adheres to the "One China" principle. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) refuted this stating that the Singaporean government did not express such remarks and that China's statement was not factual. However, the press release on Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website states that Singapore has a clear and consistent "One China" policy and opposes Taiwan independence. MOFA later clarified that after issuing their respective press releases, Taiwan and Singapore exchanged views and understood each other's positions.
11/19
台灣民意基金會對賴清德總統聲望進行最新民調顯示，
November 19:
A recent poll by the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation (TPOF) shows a significant decline in President Lai's approval rating, with 42.8 percent approval of his handling of national affairs and 43 percent disapproval, marking the first "death cross." TPOF Chairman You Ying-lung stated that Lai's first governance crisis is now evident, with the majority of public opinion turning away from him.
11/20
國泰世華銀行首席經濟學家林啟超指出，
November 20:
According to Chief Economist Lin Chi-chao of Cathay United Bank, if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump fully implements his tariff increase policies, they will pose a significant challenge to Taiwan's economic growth next year. Lin remains optimistic about the performance of Taiwan and U.S. stock markets, but there are two major variables for Taiwan stocks: Trump's comments on social media could trigger market volatility, and the stock index has risen for two consecutive years with a high deviation rate, which may lead to correction pressure in the market.
11/20
勞動部一名職員疑因職場霸凌輕生，勞動部公布調查結果，
November 20:
A Ministry of Labor (MOL) employee allegedly committed suicide due to workplace bullying. The MOL released an investigation report, confirming that the supervisor had inappropriate behavior such as yelling and scolding but could not prove bullying. The report stated that the supervisor's work demands had "good intentions," which attracted strong public backlash. President Lai and Premier Cho Jung-tai publicly apologized, and Minister of Labor Ho Pei-shan resigned, with Legislator Hung Shen-han designated as the next minister. The case will be re-investigated. Following this incident, employees from several government agencies, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare and National Development Council, also reported incidents of workplace bullying.
11/20
美國國會轄下的美中經濟暨安全檢討委員會(USCC)
November 20:
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) submitted its annual report to the United States Congress, recommending amendments to the Arms Export Control Act to grant Taiwan the same arms sales treatment a "NATO+" member countries. This would simplify the export control procedures for Taiwan. According to this law, arms sales to "NATO+" countries require Congressional approval for amounts exceeding $25 million, while the threshold for Taiwan is $14 million.
11/21
美國眾議院「美國與中共競爭特別委員會」
November 21:
The U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party conducted a war game simulation of a mainland Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Scholars at the event assessed that in the event of a cross-strait conflict, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) would surround Taiwan, and Taiwan would need to rely on its own forces for a month before the United States can provide naval and air support.
11/22
總統府發表，賴總統將在30日出訪南太平洋友邦馬紹爾群島、
November 22:
The Office of the President announced that President Lai will visit Pacific allies Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau starting November 30, and his delegation is expected to return to Taiwan on December 6. This will be President Lai's first official visit to diplomatic allies since taking office. The Office of the President and MOFA did not disclose the transit locations, but media reports suggest Hawaii and Guam, with no transit through the continental United States.