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Posted on 2026-06-10 14:11:13

The DPP is nominating Zhubei Mayor Zheng Chao Fang to run for Hsinchu
Magistrate.

That's after the DPP's election committee convened this morning.

If he is confirmed by the DPP's Central Committee, Zheng will face the KMT's
Hsu Hsin Ing in November.

Zheng previously ran for the post back in 2018.

As for who the DPP will run to take over for Zheng in Zhubei, committee
member Chen Pei Yu says, the Hsinchu County party offices are working on that
nomination.

Chen also said that the party was still working on nominees for the remaining
Kinmen, Lienchiang, and Hualien counties, as well as Penghu, where the
incumbent magistrate remains hospitalized.

The announcement comes after there have been media reports indicating that
the DPP was attempting to convince Zheng to run, but that he was not
interested.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-10 14:11:17

The Taipei mayor and the candidate seeking to succeed him are trading fire
over an ongoing staffing crisis in the Taipei City government.

The DPP's pick to take over leadership of the capital city, Puma Shen has
been calling for the city government to do more to truly reduce the stress of
city employees.

He said that he would carry out a comprehensive review of friendly workplace
policies if elected...

offering more flexible working hours, increased incentives for city
government projects, and a comprehensive upgrade of employee support
programs.

But Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan An says, these are measures that the city
government has already taken...

adding that he would continue working to create a friendlier working
environment.

The city government says, there are dedicated breastfeeding rooms for
employees, childcare facilities, and gender-neutral restrooms available...

with plans to expand employee medical services and an employee sports center
in the works.

The debate comes as there are about 8000 vacancies in the Taipei city
government, which city councilors on both sides of the aisle have raised
concern about.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-10 14:11:18

Asian shares are mostly down today following renewed US strikes on Iran,
which have led to qustions regarding a permnant end to the attacks.

Taiwan shares are down today, with the benchmark tai ex closing at 43227
after losing 1477 points.

The turnover was 1.247 trillion NT

Posted on 2026-06-10 14:09:48

The Coast Guard says Chinese ships are harassing commercial traffic in waters
east of Taiwan while claiming jurisdiction over the area.

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) says China is using so-called law
enforcement as a cover for expansion.

He says China has no right to interfere in the area, whether the issue
involves Taiwan's sovereignty or jurisdiction.

The comments came after Chinese coast guard vessels used planned
Japan-Philippines maritime talks as a pretext for activity near Taiwan.

Cabinet Secretary-General Chang Tun-han (張惇涵) says China also has no right to
disrupt freedom of navigation in Taiwan's economic waters.

Chang says Taiwan will not give up any part of its "blue maritime territory."

He says Taiwan's navy and Coast Guard are closely monitoring the situation to
protect public safety.

Lin says Japan and the Philippines have both told Taiwan the talks do not
involve any third party.

He says Taiwan's sovereignty, fishing rights, maritime interests, and
fishermen's operating rights will be protected.

Chang also called on lawmakers to support the defense and Coast Guard budgets
now under review.

(PB)

Posted on 2026-06-10 14:09:48

A National Tsing Hua University team has developed the world's brightest
room-temperature single-photon source.

The device can emit more than 2.3-billion photons per second.

The team says that sets a new world record.

The research was led by materials science professor Lin Hao-wu (林皓武).

Lin says the device could be used in quantum encrypted communications within
five years.

He says it may also become a key part of quantum computers within five to 10
years.

The team used perovskite quantum dots and tiny silver cubes to boost light
emission.

Researchers say the technology works at room temperature, which could lower
equipment costs and make future applications easier.

(PB)

Posted on 2026-06-10 12:40:13

The central bank is not planning more housing credit controls for now.

Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long (楊金龍) gave the signal ahead of a board
meeting on June 18.

Yang says "selective credit controls will stop here."

The meeting will also review interest rates, as inflation pressure rises and
Taiwan's stock market stays hot.

Yang says the central bank is still watching the latest data before making a
decision.

He says Taiwan's prices remain relatively stable compared with major
economies.

Yang says the bank can use interest rates, open market operations, and
reserve requirements to manage market liquidity.

He also says the US dollar will likely remain the world's most important
currency for the foreseeable future.

(PB)

Posted on 2026-06-10 12:40:13

Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai (陳世凱) says domestic travel subsidies
could begin in September, if the Legislature approves the budget in July.

He says the program could start moving forward one month after funding is
approved.

Tourism Administration head Chen Yu-hsiu (陳玉秀) says birthday hotel vouchers
could be drawn first in August.

But she says people would not be able to use those vouchers until September.

The plan includes weekday hotel discounts of up to 2-thousand NT.

It also includes birthday hotel vouchers worth 1-thousand-200 NT, amusement
park discounts, company travel rewards, and Taiwan PASS discounts.

The subsidies are part of a tourism plan with a total budget of about
3.46-billion NT.

Officials say the final launch date will depend on when lawmakers approve the
funding.

(PB)

Posted on 2026-06-10 08:08:13

In news from and about Taiwan this morning,

The Coast Guard Administration says Chinese coast guard vessels have been
"harassing" commercial shipping operating in waters east of Taiwan.

According to the administration, the Chinese coast guard has been demanding
commercial vessels provide information concerning their point of origin and
destination and claiming jurisdiction over the area.

The administration says Chinese ships have broadcast messages to three
commercial vessels asking since Sunday requesting that information.

None of the commercial ships were baorded or inspected or approached by the
Chinese vessels.

Coast Guard Administration officials say they've been broadcasting their own
messages in response, telling commercial vessels that China has no
jurisdiction in Taiwan waters and they are not oblidged to respond to any of
the questions.

The administration also says it's vessels have been broadcasting messages
telling the Chinese vessels to ease harassing shipping in the area.

The incidents have been taking place after China this past weekend announced
it had launched what it called a "special maritime law enforcement operation"
and sent coast guard vessels into waters east of Taiwan.

Posted on 2026-06-10 08:08:14

Immigrants Committee.

The New Taipei District Prosecutors' Office says it's seeking a 21 prison
sentence and fines totaling 23-million N-T for the former head of the Taiwan
People’s Party's New Immigrants Committee.

The statement comes as the New Taipei District Court wrapped up a case
against Xu Chun-ying.

Xu was indicted in March on charges of violating the Anti-Infiltration Act
and of financial crimes.

Prosecutors have argued that after moving to Taiwan from China in 1998, Xu
became chair of the Taiwan New Immigrants Development Association and
frequently traveled to China under the pretext of providing services for
Chinese spouses.

According to prosecutors, Xu met with Chinese officials during those trips
and acted under the instructions of Chinese infiltration sources to back for
former Taipei mayoral candidate Vivian Huang and former T-P-P presidential
candidate Ko Wen-je.

Prosecutors also alleged that Xu "expressed her loyalty" to the Chinese
Communist Party on numerous occasions.

Xu was released by the court on bail of 2-million N-T and banned from leaving
Taiwan after Tuesday's final hearing.

However, prosecutors say they are considering filing an appeal against the
court's decision to grant her bail.

Posted on 2026-06-10 08:08:14

The Centers for Disease Control says the number of COVID-19 cases is
continuing to increase - with outpatient and emergency room visits reaching
1,000 last week.

According to the C-D-C, the number of people seeking treatment for COVID-19
like symptoms during the week of May 31 to June 6, was up by 4.1-per cent
from the previous week.

C-D-C spokeswoman Tseng Shu-hui says latest figures mark the third
consecutive weekly increase since the current wave reached a low point.

Tseng also says although weekly growth has remained modest at around 3 or
4-per cent, the upward trend warrants continued monitoring.

Health officials have reported five new domestic cases of severe COVID-19
complications during the week of June 2 to 8 - most of which involved people
aged 65 or older.

None had received this season's COVID-19 vaccine.

However, no COVID-19-related deaths were recorded over the same period.

Posted on 2026-06-10 08:08:14

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it's expanding eligibility for its
online passport renewal service to people whose passports will expire within
one year.

According to the ministry, from July, citizens aged 18 or older will be able
to renew their passports online using a citizen digital certificate, provided
the passport is not lost or damaged and no changes are required to the
information page.

The online service was launched in 2025 to make passport renewals easier and
eliminate the need to visit a Bureau of Consular Affairs.

However, it was previously only available to those whose passports had
already expired or had less than six months of validity remaining and the
bureau says only around 110,000 people have used the service since it was
launched 18 months ago.

The bureau initially estimated that the service could benefit 200,000 to
300,000 passport renewal applicants each year.

The Bureau of Consular Affairs said last year that the requirement to possess
a government-issued citizen digital certificate to apply was one of the
barriers limiting the initiative's popularity.

Only around 4-million of Taiwan's roughly 23 million citizens currently have
the certificate, which is used in Taiwan as an official form of online
identification.

Posted on 2026-06-10 08:08:14

The Central Weather Administration says heavy rain is expected to continue
across central and southern parts of the island today as the plum front
gradually moves south.

The center, south and east are all likely to see heavy rain and localized
torrential downpours.

The rain is forecast to ease gradually from this evening.

However, another frontal system is forecast to move over Taiwan on Friday and
Saturday, bringing a renewed increase in rainfall to the island.

Posted on 2026-06-10 06:57:13

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is slamming moves by Beijing to claim
ownership of waters east of Taiwan - its also accusing China of undermining
regional peace and stability.

Foreign ministry spokesman Hsiao Kuang-wei says China has no law enforcement
authority and no right claim jurisdiction over those waters... it also has no
right to use the talks between Tokyo and Manila to expand its claims to areas
near Taiwan.

Hsaio said Beijing is using the talks as pretext to normalize coast guard
patrols and law enforcement in the waters east of Taiwan - actions that
"challenge the international order."

The statement comes after China this past weekend announced it had launched
what it called a "special maritime law enforcement operation" and sent coast
guard vessels into those waters.

At the time, China's state media reported the operation was in response to
Japan and the Philippines announcing maritime boundary delimitation
negotiations in the waters east of Taiwan - which it claimed "seriously
violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests."

Posted on 2026-06-10 06:57:13

The Army's 10th Corps has conducted heavy artillery drills around the
northern and southern banks of the Dajia River estuary in Taichung... the
move said to simulate a scenario where Chinese amphibious forces attempt to
invade central Taiwan.

Troops carried out live-fire drills in an operational area with the
Thunderbolt-2000 multiple launch rocket system for the first time in seven
years, followed by exercises involving M-109-A-2 self-propelled howitzers.

The 10th Corps says the live-fire drills aimed to verify joint firepower
capabilities and the effectiveness of the kill chain while simulating efforts
to delay and weaken invading forces landing on Dajia Beach.

The Thunderbolt-2000 systems launched 180 training rockets with each vehicle
fired 60 rockets in about 30 seconds.

The first two launchers successfully fired their full loads.

However, the seventh rocket fired by the third launcher fell a short distance
from its launch location.

Defense officials say the rocket ignited properly and exited the launcher,
but the second-stage propellant ignition may have malfunctioned and National
Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is now analyzing the issue.

Posted on 2026-06-10 06:57:13

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan and Japan face identical security
challenges along the First Island Chain.

In a pre-recorded address at the inaugural Shinzo Abe and Modern Japan
International Research Forum in Tokyo, Lai said the late Prime Minister's
declaration that "a Taiwan contingency is a Japanese contingency" highlights
the importance of continued peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

The president also used the opportunity to thank Japan's Prime Minister Sanae
Takaichi for continuing Abe’s legacy.

The forum was cohosted by the National Chengchi University's Shinzo Abe
Research Center and the Japan Institute for National Fundamentals think
tank... it brought together experts from Taiwan, Japan and the U-S to discuss
Abe's legacy and strategy.

Taiwan's representative in Tokyo, Lee Yi-yang also addressed attendees,
saying Taiwan’s defense is not just a matter of regional security, but an
important part of the global supply chain.

Lee also said that Taiwan, Japan, the U-S and other like-minded countries
must seek to boost collaboration to jointly defend a free and open
Indo-Pacific region.

Posted on 2026-06-10 06:57:13

Fire investigators and police are investigation the cause of an explosion
that left two people dead and two other in injured in Hsinchu City on
Tuesday.

The predawn gas explosion ripped through a lunchbox store on Gaocui Road in
the city's East District.

The blast collapsed a wall onto a neighboring bakery - where the two elderly
victims were sleeping.

Firefighters found the couple trapped under debris in their second-floor
bedroom when the wall between the two buildings collapsed.

Both were later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Two people sustained minor injuries.

Firefighters believe gas may have accumulated overnight inside the lunchbox
store after it closed.

The shop contained four liquefied petroleum gas cylinders and was also
connected to a natural gas pipeline, and if only one cylinder had leaked, the
explosion would not have been powerful enough to cause such damage.

The blast was strong enough to blow up a car parked across the street.

Posted on 2026-06-10 06:57:13

The Food and Drug Administration has seized two shipments of Japanese mitten
crabs after test found they contained excessive levels of dioxins.

It's the first border inspection violation involving the product in three
years.

Officials say the shipments weighed a combined 10-kilograms and were found to
contain dioxin levels of 4.5-picograms and 8.0-picograms per gram,
respectively.

The second shipment also recording a combined level of dioxins and
dioxin-like P-C-Bs of 10.1 picograms per gram.

The regulatory limit is 3.5 picograms per gram for dioxins and 6.5 picograms
per gram for the combined concentration of dioxins and dioxin-like P-C-Bs.

The F-D-A says future Japanese mitten crab imports will be subject to
batch-by-batch inspections through June of next year.

Posted on 2026-06-10 06:57:13

The owner of Taipei's Causeway Bay Books says he's temporarily closing the
store due to health concerns.

Lam Wing-kee can't say when the bookstore might reopen, or whether it will
resumes operations at all - as both will depend on his health.

The 70-year old relocated to Taiwan in 2019 after being detained by
authorities in Hong Kong in 2015 over allegations that his bookstore sold
books critical of the Chinese Communist Party.

The bookstore was closed in 2016.

Lam reopened Causeway Bay Books in Taipei's Zhongshan District before
relocating to Zhongzheng District in 2024.

Lam has not disclosed what his health problems are.

Posted on 2026-06-10 06:57:13

And,

The Taipei City Government Department of Labor has announced that a second
round of free health check-ups for migrant workers will be held at Taipei
Main Station this coming Sunday.

The department says the check-ups will run from 12:30 to 3PM in the station's
main hall... these will include general health screenings as well as
consultations in dentistry, ear, nose and throat issues, internal medicine,
gynecology, and traditional Chinese medicine.

City health officials say information on healthcare resources will also be
available at the venue.

The first 20 migrant workers to complete the check-up will receive a voucher
for a 15-minute massage.

The department is reminding migrant workers to bring their Alien Resident
Certificate and National Health Insurance card.

The city is partnering with the Tzu Chi International Medical Association...
its the second of four free health check-up sessions planned for this year.

The remaining two sessions are scheduled for August 16 and October 4.

Posted on 2026-06-09 19:09:13

A coalition of four pan-green parties is nominating 11 more candidates to run
in local elections this year.

Taiwan Go Go announced the nominees for councillor and other positions in
Taipei, New Taipei, Yilan, Keelung, Yunlin, Pingtung, and Kaohsiung.

This is the fourth round of nominees that the four parties, including the New
Power Party, Taiwan Statebuilding Party, Green Party, and Obasang, have put
forward this year.

NPP Chair Claire Wang says that she hopes local councils will be made up of
policymakers with firsthand experience, who are able to bring their knowledge
to the fore to solve problems faced by local people.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-09 19:09:13

The first instance judgement in a case involving accusations against
so-called "Chinese spouse" Xu Chunying will be read out in mid August.

Xu is accused of working with Chinese Communist Party officials and was
indicted on charges that violated the Anti-Infiltration Act, the Banking Act,
and the Criminal Code.

Arguments concluded in the case today, and a judgement will be read out on
August 11.

Xu's bail, meanwhile, has been set at 2 million NT, with restrictions on her
travel and residence.

According to New Taipei prosecutors, Xu led the Taiwan New Immigrant
Development Association and took orders from Chinese officials to liaise with
designated Taiwanese candidates for public office.

She is also accused of engaging in fraud.

Xu pleaded guilty only to loan fraud and underground money transfer offenses,
denying charges of violating the Anti-Infiltration Act

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-09 19:09:13

Rocks falling on the Da’an Road Suspension Bridge in Miaoli County’s Tai’an
Township temporarily blocked traffic in both directions earlier today.

This was due to heavy rainfall overnight.

The chief of Hsiangbi Village, sanitation workers, and members of the nearby
tribe cleared some of the smaller rocks by hand this morning.

After that, vehicles could pass by in one direction.

Larger rocks were later cleared by engineers from the township office.

All work and classes were suspended for the day, due to the increased risk of
further landslides due to the loose soil in the mountains.

The fire department urged the public to pay close attention to road
conditions when going out and to avoid mountainous areas, low-lying areas,
and bodies of water.

(JM)

Posted on 2026-06-09 18:21:13

President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan is ready to provide assistance to the
Philippines after a powerful earthquake struck the southern island of
Mindanao.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines says it's
discussing possible relief supply donations with Philippine authorities
following Lai's offer of support.

Philippine disaster officials say the magnitude-7-point-8 earthquake has
killed at least 37 people, injured more than 160 others and left four people
missing.

Authorities say nearly 20,000 households, or about 88,000 residents, have
been affected by the quake.

Officials also report hundreds of aftershocks, landslides and damage to
infrastructure in the affected areas.

(CNA_IG)

Posted on 2026-06-09 18:21:20

The Centers for Disease Control has reported Taiwan's first locally acquired
case of paratyphoid this year, a bacterial infection caused by a strain of
Salmonella.

The patient is a man in his 50s from northern Taiwan who developed a fever
and other symptoms in late May.

Health officials say he was hospitalized and treated with antibiotics before
making a full recovery.

Authorities say he had no recent travel history, and the source of the
infection remains unclear.

One household contact and seven workplace contacts have all tested negative.

The CDC says paratyphoid is usually spread through contaminated food or water
...

... and urges everyone to maintain good hand hygiene and ensure food and
drinking water are properly prepared.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-09 18:21:20

Chunghwa Post says 46 ATMs in fraud-prone areas across Taiwan will be
equipped with new face-covering alert technology by the end of this month.

The system is aimed at deterring scam runners, who often wear masks or
helmets while withdrawing cash to avoid being identified.

If someone approaches an ATM with their face covered, access to transactions
will be delayed for up to two minutes.

During the final 30 seconds, the machine will sound an alert asking the user
to remove the covering.

Transactions can still proceed after the delay expires, even if the person's
face remains covered.

Chunghwa Post says the program will be expanded further in August.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-09 17:07:13

The former mayor of Changhua city has announced that he's withdrawn from the
DPP and will run for magistrate as an independent.

Qiu Jian Fu had been threatening to make the move after the DPP named
lawmaker Chen Su Yue as their pick to run Changhua.

Qiu remarked on his long history with the DPP, and said he was thankful for
the party's support in bringing him up...

but added that the party had turned away from its founding ideals and said
that party factions had become too baked into decisions made by the party
leadership.

He emphaiszed his belief that there is shrinking space for democratic
decision-making within the DPP.

Qiu's move comes after there's been infighting in both the blue and green
camps in the Changhua race.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-09 17:07:13

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expanding eligibility for its online
passport renewal service starting July 1st.

MOFA says the change will allow anyone whose passport has expired or has less
than one year of validity remaining to apply through the internet rather than
visiting a consular office in person.

From 10 a.m. on July 1st, ROC citizens aged 18 or older may renew their
passports online using a citizen digital certificate, provided the passport
is not lost or damaged and no changes are required to the information page.

The online passport renewal system launched in January 2025 and was first
expanded last July to cover passports with less than six months of validity.

Officials say more than 110-thousand people have used the service to date.

(NS)

Posted on 2026-06-09 17:07:13

National Taiwan University says power has been fully restored following an
outage that affected parts of the campus during finals week.

A high-voltage equipment failure struck the main campus at around 9:30 AM,
interrupting some classes and exams, with students reporting they had to
continue taking tests in the dark.

Emergency repair crews were dispatched immediately, and power was restored
around noon.

The university says maintenance staff had previously identified problems with
the power equipment and had already scheduled a replacement project which is
expected to go ahead later this month.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-09 16:28:13

President Lai Ching-te has called on the legislature to examine the 2026
central government budget.

He also said that the opposition's decision to cut funding for Taiwan's drone
budget was surprising.

Lai added that he would not give up, and said that he hoped all parties could
work together to make Taiwan a centre for drone production in the
Asia-Pacific region.

In that vein, the president said that his administration would promote a few
main initiaitves, including establishing a national alliance for drone
production, and allocating special budgets for support, as well as relaxing
regulations in order create a supportive environment for the industry.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-09 16:28:13

The Executive Yuan has approved a major overhaul of supervisor pay at the
Taiwan Railway Corporation, which take effect retroactively from June 1st.

Premier Cho Jung-tai announced the reform at an event marking the TRC's 139th
anniversary, saying that the current system has long resulted in uneven
workloads and compensation for managers.

Under the new changes, the number of supervisor pay grades will increase from
eight levels to twelve, with larger raises for lower-level managers.

The government said the aim is to encourage more employees to take on
leadership roles and to improve operational efficiency.

Transport Minister Chen Shih-kai says some supervisors previously earned less
than the employees they managed and that the new system will better reflect
the responsibilities of management positions.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-09 15:06:15

Coast guard officers have seized nearly 1,900 kilograms of ketamine hidden
aboard a Pingtung-registered vessel, making it the largest drug haul ever
found on a fishing boat in Taiwan's history.

The Coast Guard Administration gave details on the case today, saying
officers acting on intelligence boarded the vessel about 30 nautical miles
west of Mao-bitou in southern Taiwan in January.

They found the packages of ketamine disguised as tea.

Authorities say the drugs had an estimated street value of $3-billion NT, and
was sufficient for 7.5 million individual uses.

The boat owner and a crew member have been indicted on charges of violating
the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act.

The Coast Guard is urging members of the public who observe suspicious
activity at sea to call the maritime emergency hotline at 118, noting that
successful tip-offs may be eligible for rewards.

(NS)

Posted on 2026-06-09 15:06:15

Five mountainous districts in Kaohsiung have suspended work and classes today
and completed the evacuation of nearly 1,900 residents ahead of expected
heavy rainfall.

Mayor Chen Chi-mai says mountainous areas are the primary concern, as the
Central Weather Administration forecasts accumulated rainfall of up to 400
millimeters, meeting the threshold for suspending work and classes.

Taoyuan, Liugui, Namaxia, Maolin, and Jiaxian districts are all off work and
school today.

Landslide alerts have been issued for some areas, and Chen says the
evacuations were completed by last night as a precaution.

The mayor is urging residents in mountainous and low-lying areas to remain on
high alert, and asked the public to stay away from beaches and riverbanks.

(NS)

Posted on 2026-06-09 14:07:13

Officials are warning of potential landslides and flooding as most of Taiwan
continues to be pounded by heavy rain.

The National Park Service is urging hikers to stay up to date on the latest
weather information, and to take steps to protect their safety.

They're advising hikers to immediately stop in the case of heavy rain,
lightning, or other dangerous weather, and to avoid high-risk aras.

They emphasize that, even after the rain stops, there is still a heightened
risk of landslides due to increased soil moisture.

Meanwhile, the Central Weather Administration is warning of continued heavy
rain in the mountainous regions of Pingtung and Kaohsiung.

The Nuclear Safety Commission says, it's already asked Taipower to carry out
flood prevention measures for the No. 3 power plant.

And in Taipei, the city government is warning against heading into the
mountains or near large bodies of water for risk of landslides or flooding.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-09 14:07:13

Taipei City is holding its second free health screening event for migrant
workers this weekend.

The city's Department of Labor announced today that the checks will run from
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday, in the main hall of Taipei Main Station.

Officials say the health checks cover general health examinations, dentistry,
ear nose and throat, internal medicine, gynecology, psychiatry, and
traditional Chinese medicine.

Migrant workers are asked to bring their Alien Resident Certificate and
National Health Insurance card.

The labor department says two more screening events are scheduled for August
16th and October 4th.

Officials are asking employers and recruitment agencies to pass the
information along to migrant workers in their care.

(NS)

Posted on 2026-06-09 14:07:13

Taiwan shares are up today, with the benchmark tai ex closing at 44704 after
gaining 1201 points.

The turnover was 1.151 trillion NT.

Posted on 2026-06-09 13:07:13

A foreman of dredging and slope stabilization at Hualien's Mataian River has
been found.

The foreman, surnamed Deng, was swept away in his car yesterday following
heavy rain.

Emergency workers today worked together with local Taoroko tribesmen to pull
off the rescue, with one man describing the scene as a "road to heaven."

Tribe member Lin Zhi Jun explained this his friend was near the accident site
yesterday when he heard someone shouting for help for several minutes.

When he and 3 others went to get to Deng, they walked through mud, streams,
and sludge.

When they caught up to Deng, he was stuck in the mud and unable to move.

Firefighters worked together with the local men to get Deng on a small boat,
but due to the strong suction of the mud, the boat was stuck.

Authorities dispatched 16 more personnel to the site and, with an excavator,
they were able to rescue Deng around 4:30 this morning.

He was sent to the hospital for treatment.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-09 13:07:13

Hsinchu City officials say that 2 people were killed in an apparent gas
explosion this morning.

The two dead were OHCA at the scene and were pronounced dead at the hospital
after efforts to resucitate them failed.

2 others were also injured in the blast...

while authorities say that, in total, 8 households and 18 people were
affected.

The incident took place this morning, with a resident calling the fire
department to report a suspected gas leak just before 4 am.

Less than 20 minutes later, an explosion occurred.

Mayor Gao Hong An says, her office is coordinating the efforts of local
officials at differnet levels to confirm the needs of affected residents and
assist with resettlement.

Search and rescue efforts are still underway.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-09 08:13:13

In news from and about Taiwan this morning,

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim has addressed Palau's National Congress.

Speaking in the congress building in Palau's capital, Hsiao said the Lai
administration is preparing to assign Investigation Bureau personnel to the
Pacific ally to help it combat transnational crime, including fraud and
cybercrime.

According to Hsiao, fraud, cybercrime, money laundering, drug trafficking and
other forms of transnational crime threaten communities across the Pacific
...

... and Taiwan is committed to being a "trusted partner" in strengthening law
enforcement cooperation and safeguarding the security and well-being of
people in both countries.

Palau's President Surangel Whipps attended the address and he told lawmakers
that he welcomes the announcement that investigators from Taiwan will "work
alongside" local law enforcement personnel.

Whipps also described Taiwan's support for Palau's efforts to clampdown on
transnational crime as being "invaluable."

Whipps last year told the B-B-C that "crimes linked to China, including
scamming, illegal casinos, and cyberattacks" and being reported in Palau.

While an American think tank has warned that China is using transnational
criminal organizations to advance its political agenda in Palau.

Posted on 2026-06-09 08:13:13

Defense Minister Wellington Koo says the military will formulate a
replacement plan for its aging T-34C basic trainer aircraft.

The statement comes after a T-34 trainer crashed at the Gangshan Air Base in
Kaohsiung last week during a routine engine failure test exercise - leaving
two pilots dead.

According to the defense minister, although the Air Force's T-34 prop
training aircraft have not yet reached the end of their service life, the
defense ministry plans to complete plans for a new primary trainer aircraft
next year.

Speaking prior to a meeting of the Legislative Foreign Affairs and National
Defense Committee, Koo told reporters that his office is drafting a plan to
replace the T-34s with new basic trainer aircraft, either through overseas
procurement or domestic production.

Koo said a final decision will be made before the end of May next year and
the defense ministry hopes to secure funding by 2028 to begin implementing
the replacement plan.

The Air Force's T-34C fleet has been in service for over 40 years, after 49
were purchased in 1985 for use as basic trainers.

Posted on 2026-06-09 08:13:13

The Legislative Finance Committee has frozen nearly a quarter of the funding
Taiwan has proposed to give the Asian Development Bank this year in protest
over the bank's change of Taiwan's designation.

That designation was changed to "Taipei, China" in 1986, after Beijing joined
the bank.

Lawmakers across party lines have agreed to freeze 30-million N-T of the
126-million N-T 2026 A-D-B funding budget, which was proposed by the Ministry
of Finance.

Lawmakers say the funding will not be unfrozen until the A-D-B responds to
Taiwan's concerns over the designation.

D-P-P lawmaker Wu Ping-jui says the A-D-B has persistantly failed to treat
Taiwan fairly, despite annual protests against the designation that has seen
no response.

While K-M-T lawmaker Lai Shyh-bao says Taiwan has been belittled at the
A-D-B, and he initially suggested not providing any funding to the bank other
than its 1-million N-T in annual basic administrative fee.

Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun protested Taiwan's designation at the
A-D-B's 59th annual meeting in May for the third time since assuming her post
at the end of January 2023.

Posted on 2026-06-09 08:13:13

EVA Airways President Sun Chia-ming has become the first Taiwan member of the
International Air Transport Association's board of directors.

According to the carrier, Sun was elected as one of the board members at the
association's 82nd Annual General Meeting held in Rio de Janeiro this past
weekend.

EVA Airways is describing Sun's election as being a major milestone,
indicating that the airline had earned the recognition of its global peers
for its dedication to international civilian aviation and its status in the
industry.

International Air Transport Association Director-General Willie Walsh is
being cited as saying he expects board members to take advantage of Sun's
experience in passenger and cargo services to define the agency's policy
directions and aviation development strategies.

Sun began his career in the Evergreen Group in 1986 and started with EVA
Airways in 1991.

He was appointed company chairman in 2018.

Posted on 2026-06-09 08:13:13

The Kaohsiung District Court has sentenced a male elementary school teacher
to four years in prison after finding him guilty of molesting three young
boys.

The court found Yeh Shang-min guilty of two counts of violating the video
production provisions of the Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention
Act and one count of underage provisions of the Criminal Code.

According to the court ruling, Yeh coerced three students into exposing their
genitalia and convinced two of them to let him take a photo of them while
exposed.

The first incident occured in 2018, when Yeh was working as a substitute
fifth-grade teacher in Hsinchu City.

The other two incidents occured in Kaohsiung in 2023, after Yeh had became a
full-time elementary school teacher there.

The district court's ruling can be appealed.

Posted on 2026-06-09 08:13:13

And finally,

The Central Weather Administration says short-duration heavy rainfall can be
expected islandwide today and tomorrow, while thunderstorms could occur in
the western half of the island and in Yilan in the northeast.

According to the administration's forecast center, mountainous areas in the
center and south will also likely see extremely heavy rainfall.

The frontal system is forecast to move south toward the Bashi Channel on
Thursday, when the rain will ease off in the north, but central and southern
part of the island are still expected to see brief showers or thunderstorms.

The same weather patterns are expected to persist from Friday through June 15
before more stable conditions return to the island's north and east.

Posted on 2026-06-09 06:57:43

Palau's President Surangel Whipps has reaffirmed his strong support for
Taiwan as Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim continued her visit to the Pacific
island ally.

During Hsiao's welcome dinner, Whipps said the failure to recognize Taiwan's
sovereignty calls into question the sovereignty of small countries, and if
Taiwan's sovereignty is not recognized, then all small countries may as well
be eliminated.

Whipps said Taiwan is "a prosperous and growing nation" that has demonstrated
leadership in healthcare, technology, aviation and other fields, and should
be included in international discussions.

He added that Taiwan needs to be a part of these discussions, needs to be a
part of the United Nations, the World Health Organization and International
Civil Aviation Organization.

Hsiao arrived in Palau for five-day visit on Saturday.

It is her first trip to a diplomatic ally since she took office in May of
2024.

Posted on 2026-06-09 06:57:46

Defense Minister Wellington Koo has called Chinese Coast Guard patrols in
waters east of Taiwan a "provocative act."

The defense minister called China's actions were a form of cognitive warfare
aimed at claiming Taiwan's eastern waters as belonging to Beijing - which
shows serious disrespect for Taiwan's national sovereignty.

Koo also says the Coast Guard Administration and the military will work
closely together to respond to such actions if they happen in the future.

His statement comes after four Chinese ships, including three coast guard
vessels, sailed into Taiwan's restricted waters 30-nautical miles southwest
of the island's southern most tip on Sunday.

The Coast Guard Administration eventually dispatched seven if its vessels the
area to warn away the Chinese ships.

China's state media reported that that four ships were deployed to carry out
a "special maritime traffic law-enforcement operation" in waters east of
Taiwan in response to a Japanese and Philippine announcement delimit their
maritime boundary.

Posted on 2026-06-09 06:57:48

Justice Minister Cheng Ming-chien says his office is taking steps to
reclassify etomidate, which is also known as "zombie vape."

The Narcotics Review Committee is scheduled to hold talks next week, which is
when the drug could be upgraded from a Category 2 narcotic to Category 1 due
to its potential for abuse.

Cheng says if the committee agrees to reclassify the drug, those convicted of
manufacturing, transporting or selling etomidate could face life in prison or
the death penalty.

The National Police Agency recently reported that large numbers of people
have been arrested for driving under the influence of etomidate in recent
years.

But law enforcement authorities say the substance metabolizes in the body
very rapidly and is difficult to detect.

Premier Zhu Rong-tai last week told reporters that authorities will be
stepping up border inspections targeting the so called "zombie vapes."

Posted on 2026-06-09 06:57:48

The Taipei District Prosecutors' Office has indicted independent lawmaker Kao
Chin Su-mei and 23 other people on corruption and fraud-related charges
related to the embezzlement of public funds and imports of unapproved
COVID-19 test kits from China.

The prosecutor's office says Kao fraudulently obtained more than 7.87-million
N-T in public funds through false claims for legislative assistant salaries,
overtime pay, bonuses and childcare subsidies.

They add the lawmaker knowingly registered several individuals, including her
siblings, as publicly funded legislative assistants despite them not
performing any actual duties.

She also allegly helped a staff member obtain childcare subsidies through
false claims and of authorizing her office director in 2022 to exploit
customs regulations to allowing individuals to import COVID rapid test kits
from China.

Prosecutors say 74,400 unapproved test kits were received from a manufacturer
in Xiamen by circumventing medical device regulations.

Kao Chin has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and has served in legislature since
2002, prosecutors are recommending a prison sentence of more than 12 years.

Posted on 2026-06-09 06:57:48

The Yilan District Court has sentenced the owner of a private Taoist temple
to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a female devotee.

The court found Huang Kuo-ching guilty of 39 counts of sexual assault
committed between December 2020 and November 2023.

The court says Huang founded the temple in 2015 and also served as its shaman.

The unnamed victim who was said to be suffering from long-term emotional and
mental stress, was referred to Huang's temple in 2015 by one of her husband's
coworkers, who recommended it as a treatment option.

The court says evidence showed that Huang sexually harassed and assaulted the
woman after she complained about being haunted by evil spirits and affected
by terrible karma from her past life.

She reported the incidents to police after being sexually abused by Huang for
nearly four years.

The district court ruling can be appealed.

Posted on 2026-06-09 06:57:48

The Central Weather Administration says we could see the heaviest rainfall of
this week today and tomorrow, as a weather front and seasonal southeasterly
winds continue to hover over the island.

Extremely heavy rain or torrential rain advisories have been issued for
mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung.

Heavy rain or extremely heavy rain advisories are in effect for Yunlin,
Chiayi County and Tainan, as well as for low-lying areas of Kaohsiung,
Pingtung and Taitung ...

.. and also for mountainous areas of Miaoli, Taichung and Nantou.

Heavy rain warnings are up for Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan,
Hsinchu, Hualien, Changhua, Chiayi City, Yilan and Hualien, as well as for
low-lying areas of Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou.

All of the rain advisories are in effect through tonight.

Posted on 2026-06-09 06:57:48

And,

The heavy rain that's battering much of the island has resulted in school and
office closures today in some areas.

Schools and offices are closed today in Taichung's Heping District and
Nantou's Ren'ai Township.

In Chiayi, schools and offices are closed in Zhuqi, Meishan, Fanlu, Dapu and
Alishan townships.

The Kaohsiung City Government has announced closures in the mountainous
districts of Namasia, Taoyuan, Jiasian, Liouguei and Maolin.

While in Pingtung, schools and offices are closed today in accross Wutai,
Sandimen, Majia, Laiyi, Taiwu, Chunrih, Shizi and Mudan townships.

Posted on 2026-06-08 20:15:13

The Central Weather Administration warns that heavy rain will affect parts of
Taiwan through to the middle of the week as the island moves into the active
phase of the annual plum rain season.

Forecasters say the heaviest rainfall is expected tomorrow and Wednesday ...
as a weather front combines with southwesterly winds to bring unstable
conditions across much of the island.

Western and northeastern Taiwan, along with mountainous areas in the east and
southeast, could see thunderstorms and localized heavy downpours.

Other regions are also expected to experience periods of rain and
thunderstorms during the week.

The weather administration says conditions should improve somewhat on
Thursday as the front moves south, although central and southern Taiwan could
still see scattered showers.

Another increase in rainfall is possible from Friday into Saturday as the
front shifts north again, bringing wetter weather to western Taiwan and
mountain areas in the east.

Posted on 2026-06-08 20:09:13

The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office has indicted a male school sports
coach accused of molesting a minor student.

Prosecutors say the coach, surnamed Lin, allegedly engaged in a series of
inappropriate acts during training trips, competitions and other team
activities between August and September of 2024.

They say the incidents included unwanted hugging, touching and other physical
contact with the student.

Lin has denied the allegations.

Investigators say the evidence includes testimony from multiple witnesses,
counseling records, findings from a school investigation and gender-equity
committee, and LINE message records.

Lin has been charged with committing indecent acts through the abuse of
authority.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-08 20:09:13

EVA Air President Sun Chia-ming (孫嘉明) has become the first Taiwanese
representative elected to the board of the International Air Transport
Association ...

... after winning a seat at the organization's annual general meeting in Rio
de Janeiro over the weekend.

EVA Air says the appointment reflects international recognition of the
carrier's role in the global aviation industry.

According to I-A-T-A, its board is made up of the chief executives of 31
airlines along with Director-General Willie Walsh and is responsible for
overseeing the organization's strategic direction and major policies.

*EVA Air says Sun joined the Evergreen Group in 1986, began working for the
airline in 1991 and became president in 2018.

I-A-T-A represents more than 360 airlines worldwide, accounting for over 80
percent of global air traffic.

(CNA_IG)

Posted on 2026-06-08 18:17:13

The Central Weather Administration is warning of heavy rain across parts of
Taiwan as a stationary front and strengthening southwesterly winds affect the
island.

Forecasters say the weather system could bring short periods of intense
rainfall to northern Taiwan, with Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung facing the
greatest risk.

Localized heavy rain is also possible in Taoyuan, Matsu, areas south of
Yunlin, and mountainous parts of Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung and Nantou.

According to the CWA, the highest accumulated rainfall as of late this
afternoon was recorded in Kaohsiung's Meinong District at 138 millimeters.

In Taipei, Zhongshan District recorded the highest total at 137.5 millimeters.

The weather administration is urging the public to watch for lightning and
strong wind gusts ... as well as landslides in mountainous places ... and
flooding in low-lying areas.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-08 18:17:13

The Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Sports have agreed to work
together to provide locally produced food for Taiwanese athletes competing at
this year's Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Officials say the initiative is intended to help athletes maintain their
nutrition and energy levels during the competition.

Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季) says the government will supply
agricultural, fishery and livestock products through the National Sports
Training Center and other facilities serving Taiwanese athletes during the
Games.

The two ministries say they hope to turn the cooperation into a long-term
partnership that promotes both Taiwanese sports and domestic agriculture.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-08 17:15:13

Taipei prosecutors have indicted independent lawmaker Gao Jin Su Mei on
corruption charges.

She allegedly took 7.87 million NT in fraudulent assistant fees...

while her assisstant is accused of taking even more.

Prosecutors indicted Gao Jin and 23 others in the case today, requesting at
least 12 and a half years behind bars for Gao Jin...

and 16 years for the assistant surnamed Zhang.

Investigators carried out searches back in February related to the case, and
brought Gao Jin and others in for questioning.

（AH）

Posted on 2026-06-08 17:15:13

The DPP is ushering in a new generation of leaders...

as Lawmaker Huang Jie takes office as the party's new Kaohsiung branch party
chair.

Huang says, she aims to create a new united environment in the southern
city...

with her first priority being to support the candidacy of her colleague Lai
Rui Long in running for mayor, as well as those city councilor candidates.

She added that she would conduct meetings with previous chairs while serving
as chair, in order to learn from their experiences.

Huang takes office just as fellow lawmaker Wu Pei Yi took over as the DPP's
Taipei chair, in what may signify a broader shift in party perspective.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-08 17:15:13

Taipei health authorities have found one product containing excessive levels
of aflatoxin in a pre-Dragon Boat Festival sweep of seasonal foods.

The Taipei City Department of Health announced today that it sampled 85
products from specialty rice dumpling shops, convenience stores,
supermarkets, and traditional markets ahead of the holiday.

One peanut powder product was found to exceed legal limits for total
aflatoxin and aflatoxin B1 under food contamination and toxin hygiene
standards.

The operator has been ordered to remove the product from sale.

The department notes that Taiwan's hot and humid climate makes improperly
stored foods particularly susceptible to mold growth and fungal toxin
contamination.

Consumers are advised to purchase from reputable suppliers and store food
products properly.

(NS)

Posted on 2026-06-08 16:09:13

In New Taipei City, the KMT has put out a new poll indicating that their
mayoral candidate is leading the DPP's by over 6 percentage points.

According to local KMT officials in the city, their polls shows KMT candidate
Li Si Chuan's support at 39.2%...

while the DPP's Su Qiao Hui was polling at 33%.

That's a difference of 6.2 percentage points.

For her part, Su says that she will take into consideration polls conducted
by several different organizations before deciding which areas require
improvement.

KMT officials say that their polling indicates that Li has had at least a 6
point lead over Su for the past couple of months...

noting that that 6% gap exceeds the 3% margin of error.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-08 14:07:13

The Ministry of National Defense is accusing China of intentionally provoking
Taiwan...

following an announcement from Chinese officials that they were carrying out
a "special enforcement on maritime traffic" in Taiwan's eastern waters.

Defense minister Wellington Koo has called the announcement a form of
cognitive warfare that harms Taiwan's sovereignty.

Koo says, the MND and Coast Guard Administration are closely monitoring the
situation to protect Taiwan's maritime safety.

Taiwanese authorities yesterday also called China's announcement "out of step
with reality..."

not to mention that such actions violate international law.

Meanwhile, DPP legislative caucus secretary general Zhuang Rui Xiong is
emphasizing that Taiwan is not the instigator of tensions in the relationship
between China and Taiwan...

adding that he hopes there will be opposition agreeement to support the
government and CGA to increase Taiwan's defense preparedness.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-08 14:07:14

Kaohsiung City has raised its flood response center warning to Level 2 today,
as forecasters warn of heavy rainfall.

The Central Weather Administration is forecasting intense short-duration
rainfall for the city over the next two days,

The city's Water Resources Bureau, Fire Department, and related agencies are
now staffing the response center around the clock, monitoring rainfall, water
levels, and any developing emergencies.

Officials say flood prevention measures have been initiated in advance across
the city.

They are advising residents to closely follow city government alerts over the
coming days, inspect drainage facilities around their homes, and stay away
from rivers, coastal areas, and mountainous zones during the heavy rain
period.

(NS)

Posted on 2026-06-08 14:07:14

The Tourism Administration says no Taiwanese tour groups have been reported
affected in the Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the
south of the country.

The agency says it has checked with Taiwan's representative office in the
Philippines, major travel industry associations, and travel agencies, and
none have reported any tour groups being impacted.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning following the
quake.

Officials say they will continue monitoring the situation and respond as
needed.

(IG)

Posted on 2026-06-08 14:07:14

Taiwan shares are down today, with the benchmark tai ex closing at 43502
after losing 1568 points.

The turnover was 1.132 trillion NT.

Posted on 2026-06-08 13:08:13

The food delivery workers' union is calling on the Fair Trade Commission to
investigate recent fee hikes by some food delivery platforms.

They say that food delivery platforms are using the delivery worker rights
protection and delivery platform management act as a pretext to raise service
fees for partner restaurants.

The act was passed in January, and established concrete regulations and
protections for delivery workers, customers, and partner restaurants.

The Taiwan Delivery Industry Union Alliance today points out that Uber Eats
recently notified merchants that it was changing its fee structure as a
result of the act, raising fees for partner restaurants by 2.5% in July.

They emphasize that partner restaurants are essentially powerless to
negotiate with the platforms, leaving small and medium-sized businesses
forced to continue relying on the business brought in by delivery platforms
with ever-increasing fees.

Advocates also warn that the potential acquisition of Foodpanda by Grab
Holdings risks making it even harder for partner restaurants to negotiate
fees and for drivers to get reasonable working conditions.

(AH)

Posted on 2026-06-08 13:08:13

The president of Palau is expressing his strong support for Taiwan's
sovereignty, as Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim continues her visit to the
country.

President Surangel Whipps said that the failure to recognize Taiwan's
sovereignty would call into question the sovereignty of all small countries.

He called on other countries to "stand up for freedom," "democracy," and "the
rule of law."

Whipps also noted that Taiwan has demonstrated leadership in healthcare,
technology, and other fields, and that they should be included in
international discussions.

He called on Taiwan to be included in the UN and the WHO as well as other
international organizations.

Meanwhile Hsiao noted that Palau is Taiwan's only diplomatic ally that can be
accessed by such a short flight, encouraging Taiwanese tourists to take
advantage of Palau's natural beauty and sustainable tourism.

Today is the third day of Hsiao's five-day visit to Palau, which is her first
to a diplomatic ally since taking office.

(AH-CNA)

Posted on 2026-06-08 11:05:13

The Tai-Ex plunged in early trading following Friday's decline after big
artificial intelligence-related stocks saw sharp dips on Wall Street.

The main board shed 2,600 points shortly after opening this morning to drop
to 42,389 - as it fell to below the monthly moving average.

The fall was led by tech stocks ....

... and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing saw its share price decline by 135
N-T to 2,230 - marking the chipmaker's largest ever intraday decline.

While A-S-E, Hon Hai, and Delta Electronics all fell by about 7-per cent.

Posted on 2026-06-08 11:05:14

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is slated to address Palau's parliament today,
as part of her five-day trip to the diplomatic ally.

The Presidential Office says the address is seen as one of the most important
public events of her visit.

It will be made in the domed courtyard of Palau's National Congress and the
address will attended by Palau's President Surangel Whipps.

It's expected to focus on issues including Taiwan-Palau friendship,
democratic partnership, and regional peace and stability.

Hsiao is also scheduled to attend a drone donation and demonstration event ..

.... which officials say will showcase the partnership between Taiwan and
Palau in sharing democratic values, deepening technological cooperation, and
promoting sustainable development.

Posted on 2026-06-08 11:05:14

And,

The Central Weather Administration says heavy rain is expected to affect
parts of Taiwan this week due to the annual "plum rain" season.

The center says unstable weather and rain can be expected from today and the
heaviest rainfall is forecast for tomorrow and Wednesday.

The rain is forecast to ease off slightly on Thursday as the front shifts
southward, but central and southern parts of the island could still see
scattered showers and thunderstorms.

The front is expected to move north again between Friday and Saturday,
bringing another increase in rain, which could effect the west and
mountainous areas in the east into late next week.

Posted on 2026-06-08 06:56:13

The Coast Guard Administration is condemning China's announcement of its
maritime law enforcement operation in waters east of Taiwan -- saying Beijing
has no sovereign rights in the area and its claims violate international law.

The administration also rejected assertions by China's Ministry of Transport
that it's conducting a "special maritime traffic law enforcement operation"
in the area.

Officials say China does not enjoy any sovereign rights in waters east of
Taiwan and Beijing's actions violate international law.

The Coast Guard Administration says it closely monitored the situation and
took concrete steps to defend Taiwan's sovereignty and secure its waters.

Four Chinese ships reportedly sailed into Taiwan’s restricted waters
30-nautical miles southwest of Taiwan proper’s southern most tip.

Seven coast guard vessels were deployed to warn away the Chinese ships before
all four vessels were then "expelled" from the restricted waters.

China's state media has reported that that ships were deployed to carry out a
"special maritime traffic law-enforcement operation" in waters east of
Taiwan as a response response to a Japanese and Philippine announcement
defining their maritime boundaries.

Posted on 2026-06-08 06:56:13

K-M-T Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says the party aims to serve as a "bridge
builder" in cross-strait relations and will help chart a new path toward
peace and regional stability.

At a business community event in Boston, Cheng said the K-M-T remains
committed to upholding the Constitution of the Republic of China and
advancing what she described as its historic mission of promoting peace and
prosperity.

Cheng also said the K-M-T will not stand by while younger generations face
the risk of military conflict, and she believes there is an alternative to
confrontation across the Taiwan Strait ...

.. while Taiwan and China should pursue peace and mutually beneficial
development.

The K-M-T says more than 300 overseas Taiwan attended the event, waving R-O-C
flags to welcome Cheng and her delegation during their ongoing visit to the
U-S.

Cheng is expected to travel to Washington D.C. this week for talks with
lawmakers, policy experts and think tank representatives to discuss
cross-strait stability, regional security and Taiwan-US relations.

Posted on 2026-06-08 06:56:13

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is urging more Taiwan tourists to visit Palau.

She made the call after snorkeling with Palau's President Surangel Whipps
during her first visit to the diplomatic ally as vice president.

Hsiao arrived in Palau on Saturday on a direct flight from Taiwan.

She joined Whipps on a boat trip Sunday morning to Big Drop Off, a renowned
snorkeling and diving site in the southern part of Palau's Rock Islands.

Hsiao said after working hard in their daily lives, people in Taiwan deserve
to arrange an island getaway to relax and recharge, and Palau is a convenient
choice because it is close to Taiwan and served by direct flights.

Data from the Tourism Administration shows that the number of Taiwan visitors
to Palau has increased in recent years, rising from more than 10 thousand in
2023 to just over 14 thousand in 2025.

Hsiao also traveled to Peleliu on Sunday, one of the states in southern
Palau, where she visited a World War II memorial museum .

Sunday marked the second day of Hsiao's ongoing five-day trip to Palau -
during which she is representing President Lai Ching-te, following an
invitation from Whipps.

Posted on 2026-06-08 06:56:13

Premier Zhu Rong-tai has used a ceremony marking National Oceans Day in
Kaohsiung to push the Lai administration's anti-crime efforts.

Zhu reaffirmed the government's commitment to combating drugs and organized
crime, highlighting the Cabinet's recently announced anti-crime and anti-drug
initiatives.

Those measures include plans to establish a central command task force
bringing together prosecutors, police, investigators, military police, coast
guard and customs authorities.

Zhy also said he hopes National Oceans Day will come to symbolize national
sovereignty, maritime security and environmental protection.

He touted plans to establish of marine survey teams and a national ship-model
testing laboratory and said the government will also continue to promote an
integrated sea-air coast guard to enhance maritime security and national
resilience.

The event also saw the first public display of the Coast Guard
Administration's newly acquired Penguin second-generation vertical takeoff
and landing drone drones.

The drones cost 7-million U-S dollars are were developed by US-based Edge
Autonomy and full delivery is expected by end of this month.

The drones are being assembled by Taiwan Color Optics and are designed for
maritime surveillance and aerial patrol missions.

Posted on 2026-06-08 06:56:13

Taipei Songshan Airport was forced to suspend ground operations on Sunday, as
heavy thunderstorms battered northern Taiwan.

Bad weather triggered flight delays and disrupted services at airports with
scheduled flights to and from Songshan Airport.

The suspension took effect at 2:38PM due to thunderstorms and lightning
activity.

The disruptions came as the Central Weather Administration issued extremely
heavy and heavy rain advisories for cities and counties across western
Taiwan, Yilan and mountainous areas of Hualien.

The administration said a strong convective cloud systems brought
short-duration intense downpours, with New Taipei and mountainous areas of
Yilan facing the most severe conditions.

That resulted in both areas being placed under extremely heavy rain
advisories.

Posted on 2026-06-08 06:56:13

And,

Taiwan's representative to Japan, Lee Yi-yang has attended the Tokyo Pride
Parade.

Lee was invited to speak on the event's main stage by Britain's ambassador
to Japan, Julia Longbottom.

He was only official representative from an Asian country to do so.

Lee used his speech to tout Taiwan as the first country in Asia to legalize
same-sex marriage in 2019, describing the move as not only a legal milestone
but also a reflection of broader social progress.

He also noted that Taiwan ranks first in Asia and sixth globally in
gender-related rankings compiled by the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development.

Memwbers of Team Taiwan, a group formed by the Taipei Representative Office
in Japan, the Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights and the
Taiwan AIDS Foundation attended the event.

The groups operated a booth themed around Taiwanese temples and night
markets, featuring divination slips highlighting milestones in Taiwan's
progress toward gender equality.

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