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EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Posted on 2019-09-12 10:30:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2019-09-12 10:30:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 39-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 10,830
on turnover of 2.6-billion N-T.

The market posted some gains Wednesday.

Major Taiwanese suppliers to Apple moved higher after the launch () of
the next-generation iPhones.

Analysts say turnover did not rise very high, because many investors did not
enter the market.

They were worried about trade tension between the U-S and China.

Defense Report Details Coastal Strategy

Posted on 2019-09-12 10:30:13

The Ministry of National Defense has released its latest defense report.

The report talks about the capability of domestically produced (國內生產的)
weapons systems, Taiwan's increasing role in regional security and strategies
for countering the threat posed by China's military.

The 2019 National Defense Report, makes public for the first time the
military's plans to stop invading Chinese forces along the coast of Taiwan
proper.

It's part of the country's new defense strategy adopted by (被採取) President
Tsai Ing-wen.

The report is the 15th since the defense ministry began issuing the biennial
report in 1992.

Taipei Councilors Slam Ko over Taiwan People's Party

Posted on 2019-09-12 10:30:13

Taipei city councilors are accusing Mayor Ko Wen-je of using city officials
and resources (資源) to help run and organize his new political party.

City councilors say Ko has packed his Taiwan People's Party with his close
aides and city government officials.

They say these people have been busy since early August working for Ko's
party and ignoring city matters (事項).

The city council also says all Taipei officials with ties to Ko's party
should resign from their posts.

They say this would end worries about conflict of interest over their party
roles and their duties as city hall officials.

US Considers Banning E-Cigarettes

Posted on 2019-09-12 10:30:14

The Trump administration is thinking about banning all non-tobacco flavored
e-cigarettes.

This comes as health officials are more and more worried about the dangers of
vaping, and the rising use of e-cigarettes amongst teenagers.

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.

Cuba Prez Warns of Energy Cuts

Posted on 2019-09-12 10:30:14

Cuba's president says the country faces an energy crisis because it does not
have enough diesel fuel.

President Miguel Diaz-Canel blamed U.S. sanctions for shortages.

He warned Cubans to prepare for the effects of the lack of fuel.

He says he hopes there will not be a blackout.

Diaz-Canel spoke after several days of cutbacks (削減) in public
transportation, which caused long lines at peak times.

He says some state-run industries would stop production, and encouraged
everyone ot use animal-powered transportation.

EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Posted on 2019-09-11 12:27:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2019-09-11 12:27:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 34-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 10,787
on turnover of 2.2-billion N-T.

The market lost ground Tuesday to close below the 10,800-point mark.

Investors held on to money they made in the last few days.

Analsysts say they are still cautious because of the ongoing trade dispute
(爭議) between the United States and China.

Pingtung Commissioner Tops Annual Local Government Head Polls

Posted on 2019-09-11 12:27:13

The annual Commonwealth Magazine poll that ranks leaders of Taiwan's cities,
counties, and special municipalities has put Pingtung Commissioner Pan Men-an
at the top of the list.

The poll shows that Pan has a public support rating (評分) of 77-per cent.

Lienchiang County Commissioner Liu Tseng-ying was second with a support
rating of 75.78-per cent.

Hualien Commissioner Hsu Zhen-wei was third with a support rating of
74.62-per cent.

At the bottom of the rankings are Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, who fell to 20th
this year, with a support rating of 51.8-per cent.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen came in 21st place, and her support rating stands
at 48.65-per cent.

And Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu was at the bottom - with a support rating of
42.09-per cent.

Germany Seeking to Cooperate with Taiwan on Climate Change Research

Posted on 2019-09-11 12:27:13

German climatologist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber says he wants to share his
country's experiences in transitioning (過渡) to renewable energy with
Taiwan.

The director emeritus of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
says he hopes that the two sides can also have exchanges on research into
climate change and its impact (效應) on the environment.

Schellnhuber made the comments during a visit to the Ministry of Science in
Taipei.

He met with Science Minister Chen Liang-ji to talk about exchanges with
Taiwan on issues related to (與...相關) climate change.

Schellnhuber says Taiwan's geographic location and natural disasters makes it
an ideal spot for climate research.

He also says the island's efforts in disaster reduction and emergency
preparedness could be studied by the international community.

US Disputes Russia Spy Claims

Posted on 2019-09-11 12:27:13

The Trump administration says reports about a former Russian official
recruited as a spy who was evacuated to the United States are not true.

AP correspondent Tim Maguire reports.

HK Soccer Fans Boo Chinese National Anthem

Posted on 2019-09-11 12:27:14

Thousands of Hong Kong soccer fans booed loudly and turned their backs when
the Chinese national anthem was played before a World Cup qualifier match
against Iran on Tuesday.

The crowd also sang songs and chanted slogans that were about protesters
demands for more democratic freedoms in the semi-autonomous Chinese
territory.

The Hong Kong government promised last week to withdraw (撤回) an extradition
bill that sparked the movement.

But protesters are not satisfied.

They still want democratic reforms and police accountability.

Iran wanted to move the match for safety reasons.

But the request was rejected by FIFA, soccer's governing body.

UK to Host UN Climate Summit with Italy

Posted on 2019-09-11 12:27:14

The United Kingdom says it has international support to host a UN climate
summit with Italy.

Britain's U.N. Mission says the summit will take place in Glasgow, Scotland,
late 2020.

Italy will host the pre-summit meeting.

The nomination still has to be approved at December's climate summit in Chile.

Officials say over 30-thousand delegates from around the world are expected
to discuss and form a plan to tackle climate change.

EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Posted on 2019-09-10 11:40:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2019-09-10 11:40:13

The Tai-Ex opened down 9-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
10,791 on turnover of 2.1-billion N-T.

The market was a bit higher Monday and passed the 10,800-point mark.

Large-cap electronics and financial stocks were the major drivers to gains
throughout the session.

But analysts say turnover was still moderate (中等), as trade tensions
between the United States and China continue to weigh on the market, even
though the two sides agreeing to resume talks in October.

Solomon Island's Official Refuses Comment on Diplomatic Ties

Posted on 2019-09-10 11:40:13

The visiting Solomon Islands foreign minister will not comment on speculation
(推測) Honiara will soon become allies with Beijing and cut ties with Taiwan.

Jeremiah Manele arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a five-day visit.

Manele says his delegation is here to discuss "a number of bilateral issues,"
including cooperation in agriculture, labor mobility (勞動力流動)
opportunities and possible technology transfers.

Manele admitted that the Solomon Islands government is reviewing its foreign
policy.

But he says the review process is not limited to relations with Taiwan.

Tourism Bureau Promoting 'Small Town Tourism' in Seoul

Posted on 2019-09-10 11:40:13

The Tourism Bureau is marketing trips to small towns to tourists from Seoul.

The event is part of the bureau's 2019 tourism promotion theme "Small Town
Ramble," which highlights (強調) dozens of small towns across Taiwan.

Visitors in Seoul were given demonstrations of how to use augmented reality
technology to get directions and information for travel in Taiwan.

According to the Tourism Bureau, the number of arrivals from South Korea in
Taiwan was 628,362 in the January to July of this year.

CWB Issues Rain Alerts for South

Posted on 2019-09-10 11:40:13

And .....

The Central Weather Bureau has issued rain alerts for the south today.

Heavy rain warnings are in affect for Chiayi City and County, Kaohsiung,
Pingtung and Taitung.

While an extemely heavy rain alert has been issued (發佈) for Tainan.

US reviews Trump overnight stays for aircrew

Posted on 2019-09-10 11:40:13

The United States Air Force is reviewing where airmen stay overnight after
controversy (爭議) over crews staying at a gof resort owned by US President
Donald Trump.

Nick Harper reports.

Experts Urge Climate Change Adaptation

Posted on 2019-09-10 11:40:14

A group of leaders from business, politics and science want governments and
businesses to start preparing for climate change over the next decade.

The Global Commission on Adaptation, which has members like Microsoft
co-founder Bill Gates and former U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon, urged (敦促) people
to get ready for the consequences of climate change, as well as try to stop
it.

In their 81-page report, the experts suggested investing $1.8 trillion
between 2020 and 2030.

The money would go to early warning systems, infrastructure that can
withstand (經受) rising sea levels and extreme weather, and boosting
agriculture to cope with droughts.

Other things they want to spend money on, are boosting scarce (稀缺) water
resources and improving mangrove forests.

The report was released ahead of a U.N. summit on climate change later this
month.

EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Posted on 2019-09-09 12:29:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2019-09-09 12:29:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 28-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 10,808
on turnover of 2.6-billion N-T.

The market was higher on Friday.

Investors were less worried about trade friction between the United States
and China.

However, gains were limited (有限) ahead of the 10,800-point mark.

The bellwether electronics sector and the financial sector helpd make the
broader market more stable.

Old economy stocks were mixed throughout the session.

Han Rallies Supporters in New Taipei

Posted on 2019-09-09 12:29:13

A large group of people gathered to show support for KMT presidential
candidate Han Kuo-yu in New Taipei.

Han's campaign team says the rally at the Sweet Ripples Park in San Chong
attracted (吸引) about 350-thousand people.

It was Han's first campaign rally after being officially nominated (提名).

Han spoke at the rally and talked about his love for the ROC.

He also spoke against the negativity his presidential campaign has seen since
he announced his presidential bid on June 1.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou, K-M-T Chairman Wu Den-yih and other political
heavyweights also went to the rally.

However, current New Taipei mayor Hou You-yi and former city mayor Eric Chu
did not show up.

Customers Rush to Buy Imported Mangosteens

Posted on 2019-09-09 12:29:13

Customers lined up to buy mangosteens (山竹), which haven't been imported
into Taiwan in 16 years.

The long line at a Carrefour in Taipei comes after the government lifted the
ban on the tropical fruit from Thailand earlier this year.

The ban started in 2003 because of fruit fly problems.

The ban ended in April because the mangosteens met quarantine requirements.

The first shipment of mangosteen was sold at Carrefour's Nei-hu branch on
Sunday morning.

Before the store opened, over 100 customers lined up outside.

A Carrefour spokesperson says the demand for the fruit was "somewhat (有些)
unexpected."

Bahamas Search Efforts Continue

Posted on 2019-09-09 12:29:14

The government of the Bahamas says more than 900 police and military officers
are on Abaco and Grand Bahama islands to help with hurricane relief (解脫).

The government also says 120 Jamaican security workers arrived in the Bahamas
on Saturday evening and 100 troops from Trinidad and Tobago are to arrive
Sunday.

They are part of the effort to clean up and find missing people after
Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas.

The government says at least 43 people died in the storm.

Rescue workers are still trying to reach some areas that were cut off by
flooding and debris (廢墟).

US Republican Challenger for President

Posted on 2019-09-09 12:29:14

Another Republican has announced he's running for president.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports.

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