Mon, May 25, 2026
INTERNAL ARGUMENTS: While the panel said no evidence of financial misconduct, former president Ma Ying-jeou was unsatisfied and would pursue legal action against Hsiao and Wang The investigation into allegations made by former president Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) against two former Ma Ying-jeou Foundation officials found no evidence of financial misconduct, a panel from the foundation announced yesterday.The foundation’s board of directors in March authorized an investigation into
Staff writer, with CNAHot, steady weather is expected across Taiwan through Thursday, with temperatures in some areas hitting 37°C or higher early in the week before another seasonal rain front moves in on Friday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said.The agency issued heat alerts for eight
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before US Secret Service agents killed him in a shoot-out, during which a bystander was struck, authorities said.US President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time but was not impacted by the incident, Secret Service communicati
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran on the war in the Middle East, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region over the weekend.But other officials counseled caution yesterday, with US Secretary of State Mar
‘NON-NEGOTIABLE’: Failure to follow through with US obligations to Taiwan could cost countless lives and trigger a global economic downturn, a US senator warned A bipartisan group of US senators on Friday introduced a resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the US’ obligation to provide arms of a defensive nature to Taiwan, amid reports that the White House might pause a planned US$14 billion arms sale.Since his meeting with Chinese Presid
WARNING: China should stop engaging in actions that undermine regional peace and stability, as it would only build resentment among people across the Strait, the CGA said China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in waters from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea and the western Pacific since US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) met in Beijing, National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said y
SIX SUBSIDIES: The monthly allowance for older farmers is to increase to NT$10,000, and NT$5,000 is to be given to homemakers under the national pension system, Lai said The government is to implement major welfare policies for disadvantaged groups, including raising the monthly allowance for older farmers to NT$10,000 and providing homemakers with NT$5,000 per month, President William Lai (賴清德) said yesterday.Lai made the remarks during a visit to Wangling Temple i
Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said he was saddened by a string of fatal drug driving incidents and has instructed the Ministry of Justice to launch a review of the Criminal Code to better address the issue, Executive Yuan spokeswoman Michelle Lee (李慧芝) said yesterday. An incident in Changhua County on
PREVENTIEVE MEASURES: Authorities are urging the public to wear light-colored long sleeves and to apply repellents while outdoors to prevent mosquito bites The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Saturday reported its first case of local dengue this year in Kaohsiung’s Cianjhen District (前鎮), urging people to take protective measures against mosquito bites.A man in his 60s in Cianjhen District on Friday sought medical treatment at a clinic for symptom
Cosmed and Starbucks Taiwan are to continue their retail expansion after hitting a milestone of 600 stores for each brand nationwide yesterday, with parent company Uni-President Group chairman Lo Chih-hsien (羅智先) declaring that the company is already gearing up to establish “the next 600 outlets.”Lo
About 50 short-finned pilot whales were spotted off the Port of Hualien on Thursday last week, marking an early sighting of the rare species in the region compared with past years, a local whale-watching boat company said.Turumoan Co said its whale-watching boat carrying 50 tourists encountered abou
GEARING UP: The drone-focused exercises would be a first for the army, and include reconnaissance operations as well as simulated attacks on maritime targets, a source said The army has designated next month Drone Exercise Month as it plans to conduct drone attack, defense, reconnaissance and strike drills mirroring real combat conditions to evaluate training and boost combat capabilities across its drone units, sources said.In addition to major drone exercises off the
ISOLATION: The outposts would serve as support and backup bases, forcing US forces to either face China head-on or reroute, increasing travel time and operational costs China’s outposts in the South China Sea could be used to delay and constrain foreign forces during a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, giving Beijing a critical window to carry out amphibious landing and blockade operations, a report said.The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) forward operating bases on i
The nation’s government agencies reported 726 cybersecurity incidents last year, of which nearly 69 percent were unauthorized intrusion cases, Administration for Cybersecurity data showed.In accordance with the Regulations Governing the Reporting and Response of Cybersecurity Incidents and Exercises
The Administration for Cybersecurity yesterday said it would expand the scale of cybersecurity attack and defense drills this year by including more critical infrastructure (CI) operators.The government has designated CIs for energy, water resources, telecommunication, transportation, banking and fi
SEEKING MORE: Some investors rebuffed Uber’s proposal of 33 euros per share, as they are hoping for more than 40 euros per share, the ‘Financial Times’ reported Uber Technologies Inc has offered to take over Delivery Hero SE in a deal that would value the German delivery company at about 10 billion euros (US$11.6 billion) as it seeks to ramp up competition with DoorDash Inc outside the US.Delivery Hero was approached by Uber with an offer of 33 euros per sh
UNDER MICROSCOPE: Taiwan detained three people who allegedly conspired to buy servers in Taiwan and export them using fraudulent documentation, prosecutors said Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) on Saturday urged Super Micro Computer Inc to tighten up on compliance after Taiwan detained three people this week for allegedly making fraudulent declarations about artificial intelligence (AI) servers made by its US partner.The development ma
The EU must rebalance its trade relationship with China, European Commission Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne said on Friday, as Brussels renews its focus on commerce ties with Beijing.The EU’s goods trade deficit with China hit 360 billion euros (US$
“Of course you can choose not to be Taiwanese, just do not stay here,” chairwoman of Taipei 101 operator Taipei Financial Center Corp Janet Chia (賈永婕) said in an online interview with local entertainer Tai Chih-yuan (邰智源), triggering intense discussion on social media, with politicians across party
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s (鄭麗文) recent visit to Beijing and her upcoming visit to Washington will serve as a high-level test of her diplomatic mettle. In Beijing, Cheng was received with symbolic gestures, a warm reception, and high-level access. In Washington, she will receive far less pomp and
Following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) in Beijing, Trump expressed for a second time his intention to speak with President William Lai (賴清德). Although the US has temporarily postponed the delivery of some arms sales to Taiwan due to development
THE RIGHT STUFF: In just his fourth start this season, Teng lowered his ERA to 2.19, using his signature sweeper, which generated seven of his 10 whiffs against Chicago Taiwanese pitcher Teng Kai-wei on Saturday threw six shutout innings and Christian Walker homered twice with three RBIs, as the Houston Astros beat Chicago 3-0 to extend the Cubs’ losing streak to seven, their longest skid in four years.Teng allowed two hits, struck out six and walked three as the A
Four years after considering retirement, Bryan Torres on Saturday made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St Louis Cardinals in his debut.“Eleven years to get to here,” Torres said, fighting back tears after helping the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-1 in the opener of Satur
Ukraine’s unbeaten heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday stopped Dutch former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the penultimate round of a WBC title fight to avoid one of the greatest boxing upsets of all time.The “Glory in Giza” fight at the Pyramids of Egypt was cons
The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland on Saturday stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 30 points, O.G. Anunoby added 21 and Mikal Bridges contributed 22 on 11-of-15 shooting as New Yor
INSURGENT ACTION: A local independence movement in Balochistan, alleged by Pakistan’s government to be backed by India, claimed responsibility for the strike A suicide bomber detonated an vehicle-borne IED near a railway as a passenger train passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta yesterday, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70, officials said.The explosion caused two of the train cars to overturn and catch fire, according to
COMMUNITY CONFLICT: Concerns about disease spread from corpses has run up against friends and families’ desire to bury their dead as infection spreads in the area Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus, the staff there said Saturday. It was the second such attack in the region in
INFAMOUS GRIDLOCK: Police are looking for any tool to tame the feral Dhaka traffic, turning to AI as the latest option to bring order to the absurdity Bangladesh’s densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first artificial intelligence (AI) powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world’s most congested cities.Across Dhaka, buses, cars, motorcycles and pedal rickshaws jostle for spa
Last week US President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter whether he would speak on the phone to the President of Taiwan. “l’ll speak to him. I speak to everybody. We have that situation very well in hand,” Trump said.This marked the second time in a couple of weeks he had said he would talk to th
May 25 to May 31Few believed that apples could be cultivated on a commercial scale in Taiwan’s high mountains. When horticulturalist Cheng Chao-hsiung (程兆熊) first proposed the idea in 1955, both American and Taiwanese colleagues dismissed it as implausible, arguing that temperate fruit could not be
There is considerable frustration and confusion among many, both in Taiwan and abroad — including in Washington — as to why the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) seems so dead set on using their legislative leverage to slash defense spending and disrupt the ability of the ruling Democratic Progressive
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As climate change and urbanization push city temperatures higher, walking outdoors is becoming increasingly uncomfortable in many parts of the world, especially when prolonged time spent in sunlight is involved. As a result, outdoor lovers are now seeking cooler, shaded walking routes. However, most
Cities around the world are testing “robotaxis,” hoping that autonomous vehicles will ease traffic and reduce emissions. However, recent analyses suggest these expectations may be overly optimistic. According to consulting firm Kearney, robotaxis could actually make congestion worse rather than bett
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 | 27-28 | 20% |  |
| Hsinchu County | 26-27 | 10% | |
| Hsinchu City | 26-27 | 10% | |
| Taipei City | 27-28 | 20% |  |
| Miaoli County | 24-26 | 10% | |
| Taoyuan City | 26-27 | 10% | |
| Keelung City | 27-28 | 20% | |
| Yunlin County | 26-27 | 10% | |
| Taichung City | 26-28 | 10% | |
| Nantou County | 25-26 | 10% | |
| Changhua County | 27-28 | 10% | |
| Chiayi County | 26-27 | 10% | |
| Chiayi City | 25-27 | 10% | |
| Tainan City | 27-28 | 10% | |
| Kaohsiung City | 27-28 | 10% | |
| Pingtung County | 26-27 | 10% | |
| Yilan County | 25-26 | 30% |  |
| Hualien County | 25-26 | 30% | |
| Taitung County | 25-27 | 30% | |
| Kinmen County | 27-28 | 10% | |
| Penghu County | 27-27 | 20% | |
| Lienchiang County | 27-28 | 20% | |
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