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END ISOLATION: The nation’s inclusion in the ICAO Assembly is a matter of aviation security, and misrepresentation of UN Resolution 2758 should stop, lawmakers said US lawmakers from both houses of the US Congress on Friday separately called for Taiwan’s participation in the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly and the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).In a letter to ICAO president Salvatore Sciacchitano, US House Fore
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) yesterday said that it expected to issue a sea warning for Typhoon Ragasa this morning and a land warning at night as it approached Taiwan.Ragasa intensified from a tropical storm into a typhoon at 8am yesterday, the CWA said, adding that at 2pm, it was about
Russia fired 40 missiles and about 580 drones at Ukraine in a “massive attack,” killing three people and wounding dozens, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said yesterday.In the overnight attacks, “a missile with cluster munitions directly struck an apartment building” in the eastern city of D
India’s leading trade body yesterday said it was concerned by a new annual US$100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump ordered for H-1B skilled worker visas, an addition that could have major repercussions for the tech industry, where such permits are widespread.The new measure, which would likely
EFFORTS CONTINUE: Although Trump reportedly declined to approve US$400 million in military aid to Taiwan, Taipei says the two countries would continue to deepen ties The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday passed bills authorizing funding to help Taiwan bolster its diplomacy and codify the “six assurances” into law. The Taiwan Allies Fund Act and Six Assurances to Taiwan Act were proposed by US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi and incorporated in
BE PREPARED: A brochure that includes safety guidelines about emergencies would be given to families, President Lai said, adding that people should also learn first aid Post-disaster restoration of telecom services should be as swift as the restorations of water and power supplies, President William Lai (賴清德) said as he observed disaster response drills in Yilan County yesterday.Large-scale disaster relief drills simulating a tsunami triggered by an earthquake were
REACTORS: A tremor yesterday posed minimal danger to Kinmen, but a greater risk would come from tsunamis striking Chinese coastal nuclear plants, an expert said Taiwan’s nuclear engineers and the Central Weather Administration (CWA) yesterday said that an earthquake near Kinmen County was less concerning than the potential risk posed by earthquake-triggered tsunamis striking nuclear power plants along China’s coast.A magnitude 5.0 quake on the Richter scale
NEW AGREEMENT: Malaysia approved imports last year after nearly two years of negotiations and inspections to meet quarantine requirements, officials said Up to 3.6 tonnes of pomeloes from Taiwan cleared Malaysian customs on Friday, in the first shipment of Taiwanese pomeloes to Malaysia.Taiwan-grown pomeloes are popular in domestic and overseas markets for their tender and juicy taste, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Two Aviation Police Bureau (APB) officers fired eight shots yesterday morning during the arrest of a ride-share driver suspected of illegally picking up passengers at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the bureau said.No one was injured by the gunfire. However, a passenger from Hong Kong the driv
The Ministry of Labor has revised its work attendance rules to clarify employer responsibilities, requiring companies to provide commuting assistance for employees asked to work during natural disasters, including covering taxi fares if necessary.The amendments to the Guidelines for Workers’ Attenda
Taiwan Power Co (Taipower) yesterday said that a fire earlier this month at the Hsinta Power Plant in Kaohsiung was caused by human error involving the installation of an incorrect gasket.The Sept. 9 incident was traced to a gas leak from a flange on the newly installed Unit 2 gas turbine heater, th
SOFT POWER: Lin did not meet with Austrian officials, but his presence and Taipei’s ‘soft diplomatic offensive’ was enough to irritate Beijing, Austrian media reported Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Friday completed his European trip in Vienna, where he attended a concert by Representative to Austria Liu Suan-yung (劉玄詠) at the Viennese Music Association’s Brahms Saal. Lin attended the concert in a “private” capacity, and met with representative
Taiwan is staying on top of new developments in international affairs, the Presidential Office said yesterday after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) spoke on the phone on Friday. “We continue to monitor the latest developments in international affairs; we are paying c
Nine of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies on Friday urged the UN to remain neutral and not support Beijing’s political pressure on the nation in a joint letter issued ahead of the 80th UN General Assembly debate.The letter, sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, was signed by the permanent represen
Raising public awareness and encouraging individual preparedness are essential to building a resilient society in the face of natural disasters and geopolitical challenges, experts said at a Presidential Office forum yesterday. “It’s about raising the awareness [that] all households, all citizens ..
When Maureen Nyce, the new chief of the Haisla First Nation, donned a hard hat and safety vest for a visit to the site of the Cedar Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline last month, she did so not as a visiting dignitary or cultural emissary, but as an owner. The Haisla — who have occupied territory
Depopulated towns in Germany’s ex-communist east have come up with a novel scheme to bring back life: offering people several weeks of super-cheap housing to give would-be residents a taste of the place.The “trial-living” scheme aims to revitalize half-deserted communities as Germany nears the 35th
The rights and wrongs of the horse-drawn carriages that carry tourists around New York’s Central Park have been loudly debated for years, but the mayor has signaled they might be at the end of the track.Critics say the animals suffer, pointing to deadly collapses and dangerous escapes, while advocat
Taiwan and France should cooperate on tackling disinformation and defending democratic values, French Senator Rachid Temal said during a meeting in Taipei on Tuesday.Temal, chairman of the French Senate’s Taiwan Friendship Group, arrived in Taiwan on Sunday last week for a six-day trip, leading a de
In debates over why some Indonesian migrants struggle to adapt to different cultures abroad, the hijab is often seen as the flashpoint. Cases from Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan show that domestic helpers or caregivers insist on wearing long jilbab or looser robes. Non-governmental
US trade policy under US President Donald Trump has placed tariffs at the center of economic statecraft. However, Trump has repeatedly shifted positions, demanded sky-high concessions, and renegotiated after agreements — ranging from stacking reciprocal tariffs to the unsettled scope of Section 232
‘IMPRESSIVE’: Canada’s victory over New Zealand was only the Black Ferns’ third time losing in the tournament, as well as their first World Cup loss in 11 years The Women’s Rugby World Cup will have a new queen.New Zealand’s eight-year reign as world champion was terminated by Canada in a stunning 34-19 semi-final victory in Bristol, England, on Friday.Canada flew to a shocking 24-7 lead by half time, added a fifth try by captain Alex Tessier straight after
Spaniard Maria Perez collected her second gold medal of the world championships in the 20km walk yesterday to secure an unprecedented double-double, while Caio Bonfim gave Brazil its first global walk title in the men’s race.Perez, who successfully defended her 35km title in searing heat last week,
Rwanda is to take center stage from today as the first African country to host the cycling world championships, in its latest use of sports to improve the country’s reputation. As it prepares for 5,000 cyclists and 20,000 spectators, Rwanda has spruced up its roads, created a network of cycle lanes
India’s players need to block out the noise as they prepare to again face rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup amid controversy over their previous clash, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said yesterday.The eight-team tournament has been dominated by headlines about India and Pakistan’s first meetings on the pit
‘MURDER’: The US has not provided proof that boats it has struck were trafficking drugs, and a Venezuelan official said it was a crime against humanity that must be investigated Venezuela on Friday accused the US of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean and called for a UN probe of US strikes that have killed more than a dozen alleged drug traffickers on boats over the past few weeks.Washington has deployed warships to international waters off Venezuela’s coast, backe
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Friday, Estonia said, triggering complaints of a dangerous new provocation from the EU and NATO, but a denial from Moscow.Italian F-35 fighters attached to NATO’s air defense support mission in the Baltic states were
US President Donald Trump on Friday hailed a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平), saying a deal to sell TikTok could be a “formality” and that he would visit China, which gave a more cautious assessment of their talks.The leaders spoke by telephone for the second time since Trump’s return t
Sept 22 to Sept 28 Hsu Hsih (許石) never forgot the international student gathering he attended in Japan, where participants were asked to sing a folk song from their homeland. When it came to the Taiwanese students, they looked at each other, unable to recall a single tune. Taiwan doesn’t have folk s
Palestinian Hazem Almassry says Israel wants peace — just as Russia wants peace and China wants peace. But peace based on what? It’s a fundamental question that reverberated throughout the opening session of the inaugural Taipei International Peace Forum, which yesterday saw experts from around the
Many will be surprised to discover that the electoral voting numbers in recent elections do not entirely line up with what the actual voting results show.Swing voters decide elections, but in recent elections, the results offer a different and surprisingly consistent message. And there is one overar
本文由生成式AI協作，本刊編輯編修。Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang(D) BonnieI was so confused when I was offered black pudding in the UK. I was expecting a sweet dessert, but it’s a type of blood sausage made mainly from pork blood, fat, and oatmeal, giving it a dark black color.
本文由生成式AI協作，本刊編輯編修。The name of a dish often provides clues about what to expect. Names can paint a vivid picture, but they may also be misleading when they have little to do with what’s actually on the plate. Some people have shared their personal experiences of such dishes on social media.(A) DollyI
A: According to the Ministry of Sports, 35.3 percent of the Taiwanese exercise regularly in line with the “7-3-3-3” principle.B: The “7-3-3-3” principle? A: It means exercising more than three times a week, for over 30 minutes each time – with a heart rate of 130bpm, sweating and breathing heavil
Two moves show Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen (盧秀燕) is gunning for Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) party chair and the 2028 presidential election. Technically, these are not yet “officially” official, but by the rules of Taiwan politics, she is now on the dance floor. Earlier this month Lu confirmed in an interview in Japan’s Nikkei that she was considering running for KMT chair. This is not new news, but according to reports from her camp she previously was still considering the case for and against running. By choosing a respected, international news outlet, she declared it to the world. While the outside world likely paid little attention, domestically the message was unmistakable: She is moving on to a larger stage. Part of the dance is to leave options open before formally committing, and with the chair race due in late September, she has time. If something goes wrong in the meantime, or if power brokers in the party offer her a deal that provides more benefits than taking on the role of chair, she can pivot accordingly. Earlier this year, I suggested that strategically, she would be better off concentrating on her job as Taichung mayor until she is term-limited out of office in December next year. Taichung mayor is obviously a full-time job, and concurrently running the Taipei-headquartered party runs the risk of doing one or both jobs poorly and making mistakes that could imperil her shot at the presidency in 2028. The situation has changed. Current KMT Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫), knowing he is likely to face challengers of a higher caliber than the three relative nobodies already declared, has gone all in on appealing to the base. The base is more likely to turn out to vote in the chair election, so this makes some strategic sense in the short term.
Among Thailand’s Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) villages, a certain rivalry exists between Arunothai, the largest of these villages, and Mae Salong, which is currently the most prosperous. Historically, the rivalry stems from a split in KMT military factions in the early 1960s, which divided command and opium territories after Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) cut off open support in 1961 due to international pressure (see part two, “The KMT opium lords of the Golden Triangle,” on May 20). But today this rivalry manifests as a different kind of split, with Arunothai leading a pro-China faction and Mae Salong staunchly aligned to Taiwan. Last spring at Arunothai’s Jiaolian School, principal Wang Mingming (王明明) had forewarned me of the division between villages, saying, “We are not like the people in Mae Salong. They are rich. Because of the Taiwanese.” Arunothai has in recent years become split in its loyalties between Taiwan and China (see part one, “A tale of two schools,” on May 15), but in Mae Salong, links to Taiwan remain strong. Taiwan-funded monuments pay homage to the Lost Army, villagers wear T-shirts emblazoned with the Republic of China (ROC) flag and tea plantations grown Taiwan’s most famous tea varieties, including Dong Ding (“frozen peak”) Oolong, Oriental Beauty and Jin Xuan (Golden Daylily or Milk Oolong). Even the numerical classifications of the teas — Oolong No. 12 or No. 17, for example — are the same, and the shops resemble those found on Alishan. At the tomb of General Tuan Hsi-wen (段希文) — perched on a Mae Salong hilltop with a view of his ancestral homeland in China’s Yunnan province — a third generation villager wearing a vintage KMT army uniform, Yan Si-Chung (岩思中), greets visitors with sharp military salutes. “Both my father and my grandfather were soldiers in the KMT army,” the 44-year-old
| New Taipei City | 28-32 | 50% |  |
| Hsinchu County | 27-32 | 20% |  |
| Hsinchu City | 27-32 | 20% | |
| Taipei City | 28-31 | 60% | |
| Miaoli County | 26-32 | 20% | |
| Taoyuan City | 27-32 | 30% | |
| Keelung City | 28-30 | 70% |  |
| Yunlin County | 25-30 | 20% | |
| Taichung City | 26-31 | 20% | |
| Nantou County | 25-30 | 20% | |
| Changhua County | 27-31 | 20% | |
| Chiayi County | 26-30 | 20% | |
| Chiayi City | 25-29 | 20% | |
| Tainan City | 28-30 | 20% | |
| Kaohsiung City | 28-31 | 20% | |
| Pingtung County | 26-30 | 20% | |
| Yilan County | 26-30 | 90% | |
| Hualien County | 26-30 | 70% | |
| Taitung County | 27-30 | 70% | |
| Kinmen County | 27-29 | 20% | |
| Penghu County | 27-29 | 20% | |
| Lienchiang County | 26-28 | 30% | |
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