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EZ NEWS NOV 04, 2026

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 141 points this morning from yesterday's close, at
43,449 on turnover of 11.4-billion NT.

The market recorded its 7th steepest (最大的; 最陡的) single-session point fall on
Tuesday, as selling was triggered by (由⋯引發) a plunge among tech stocks on
Wall Street overnight amid lingering concerns over massive AI spending.

Lai admin. seeking formal APEC invitation from China

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:13

Premier Cho Jung-tai says the government is working to secure a formal
invitation (取得正式邀請) from China to attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders'
Meeting in Shenzhen.

However, Cho is stressing that the Lai administration will not rush into a
decision on whether to attend the summit.

The call comes after China sent a letter rather than a formal official
invitation to Taiwan to attend the upcoming APEC summit and that letter did
not refer to Taiwan by its official APEC title of "Chinese Taipei."

The government says that move has downgraded (降低了) Taiwan's status.

The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be taking place on November 18 and 19.

MOFA buys Sydney property for new office

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:13

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it has now purchased a
property in Sydney to house its new representative office (供新代表處使用) there.

According to the ministry's Department of General Affairs, a deal was signed
to purchase a property in Sydney in April.

Department director-general Chen Jin-ling says ownership of the property
(該房產的所有權) was officially transferred to the government in October and the
ministry is currently seeking a contractor to renovate the property.

Chen says renovation work could take several months, and the office is
expected to move to the new location before the end of 2027.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney is currently located in
rented office space.

SKorea: North Korea Launches Projectile Towards Sea

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:14

South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile (不明發射體)
toward the sea.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff say the launch happened today but have
not given further details, including what type of weapon was fired.

In recent weeks, North Korea has ramped up its weapons tests (增加了武器試射的頻率) in
a likely bid to increase its leverage (談判籌碼) in potential diplomacy with the
U.S. after President Donald Trump expressed his desire to restore diplomacy
with Kim Jong Un.

US Election NCarolina Democrat Wins Senate Seat

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:14

In the US...

Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper has been elected to the U.S. Senate
from North Carolina, defeating President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate
(親自挑選的候選人) Michael Whatley.

Cooper’s win flips the GOP-held seat opened by Senator Thom Tillis’
retirement and gives Democrats a key pickup (新拿下的關鍵席次) as they try to gain
control of the chamber.

It’s the first time a Democrat has won a North Carolina Senate race since
2008.

US Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:14

to Afghanistan

Meanwhile, in the US...

A judge temporarily blocks (暫時叫停) US President Donald Trump's plan to deport
detained Afghans.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports

Brazil Legislation Strengthens Fight Against Criminal Gangs

Posted on 2026-11-04 12:26:14

Brazil’s Senate has approved legislation that strengthens the government's
power to fight criminal gangs (犯罪幫派).

The constitutional amendment will be sanctioned (將獲正式批准) later this week.

The amendment creates a public security ministry and allocates more resources
to combat organizations like Sao Paulo-based First Command of the Capital and
Rio de Janeiro’s Red Command.

It's another victory for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who won
reelection (成功連任) last week in a vote where crime was a key issue.

EZ NEWS NOV 3, 2026

Posted on 2026-11-03 10:37:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-11-03 10:37:13

The Tai-Ex opened down 438-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
44,481 on turnover of 16.3-billion N-T.

The market lost ground on Monday, as investors remained concerned about
volatility on Wall Street amid questions over massive spending on A-I
infrastructure.

FM calls on China to follow established practice for APEC summits

Posted on 2026-11-03 10:37:13

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is urging China to follow established practice
in formally inviting Taiwan to the APEC summit later this month in Shenzhen.

According to Lin, the Lai administration will uphold its right to participate.

The call comes after China sent a letter rather than (而不是) a formal official
invitation to Taiwan to attend the upcoming APEC summit.

Reports have said the letter did not refer to Taiwan by its official name
within APEC, "Chinese Taipei," and downgraded Taiwan's status.

Lin is accusing China of repeatedly subjecting Taiwan to "differential
treatment" while hosting various APEC meetings this year, and it did not
arrange for an official to personally deliver the APEC invitation to Taiwan,
opting instead to send an email.

Labor funds post NT$2.4 trillion investment gain through September

Posted on 2026-11-03 10:37:13

Labor funds posted a combined investment gain of 2.4-trillion N-T in the
first nine months of this year, for a rate of return of 30.73-per cent.

According to the Bureau of Labor Funds, the funds generated 117.8-billion N-T
in September alone, remaining in positive territory despite heightened
volatility in global financial markets.

The bureau's latest report says that as of the end of September, the labor
funds had 9.21-trillion N-T in assets under management and cumulative (累計)
investment gains of 2.44-trillion N-T.

Among the individual funds, the Labor Pension Fund under the new pension
system, which is the largest with 6.06-trillion N-T in assets, posted a
30.43-per cent return.

While the old pension fund, with 1.21-trillion N-T in assets, recorded the
highest return at 44.16-per cent.

TRUMP THREATENS TO VETO ALL LEGISLATION IF DEMOCRATS WIN CONGRESS IN

Posted on 2026-11-03 10:37:13

TUESDAY'S MIDTERM ELECTIONS

US President Donald Trump has threatened to veto all legislation if Democrats
win control of Congress in midterm elections.

This comes as more than 57 million Americans have already cast early ballots.

President Trump's approval rating stands at a near-record low of 32 per cent
heading into the vote, with Democrats leading nationally by around eight
points on the generic congressional ballot.

All 435 House seats and a number of Senate seats are on the ballot, with the
incumbent party facing what is historically (在歷史上) difficult territory in a
midterm year.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

UN ICC Accuses Trump Admin of Obstructing Justice

Posted on 2026-11-03 10:37:13

The president of the International Criminal Court has accused the Trump
administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing
penalties on the tribunal and has vowed that it would not succeed.

Judge Tomoko Akane of Japan gave a remote briefing Monday at the United
Nations because she faces U.S. sanctions.

She called on all 193 U.N. member nations to act in defense of the court.

The Trump administration has imposed a series of sanctions on ICC officials
and then targeted the entire court last month as part of its campaign to
dismantle the tribunal over investigations into the United States and its
allies, including Israel.

The ICC was set up in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity
(人類，人道) and genocide when countries are unwilling or unable to do so.

The United States is not a party to the court.

EZ NEWS NOV 2, 2026

Posted on 2026-11-02 10:42:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-11-02 10:42:13

The Tai-Ex opened down 177-points this morning from Friday's close, at 45,034
on turnover of 8.8-billion N-T.

The market plunged 2.5-per cent, or just over 1,000 points on Friday, led by
major AI-related stocks, after tech stocks on Wall Street saw heavy losses
amid growing concerns that massive A-I investments would not deliver
comparable returns.

Chiang and Shen court labor vote at Taipei trade union event

Posted on 2026-11-02 10:42:13

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and D-P-P mayoral hopeful Puma Shen have attended
an event hosted by the Federation of Taipei Trade Unions.

Speaking at the event, Chiang touted improvements to municipal employees'
pay, leave and working conditions.

According to Chiang, as mayor, he established the Labor Policy Advisory
Committee that includes worker representatives and engages in (與……互動、交流)
direct dialogue with labor unions.

Meanwhile, Shen outlined proposals to support working families.

The D-P-P mayoral candidate told attendees that he will help workers caring
for young children and elderly family members, including enhancing childcare
environments to prevent child abuse and increasing the number of beds in
long-term care facilities.

Shen also touted plans to reduce working hours for parents with young
children.

Air Force's annual Sky Dragon drills begin

Posted on 2026-11-02 10:42:13

The Air Force's annual Tien Lung, or "Sky Dragon," exercises began this
morning.

The drills are aimed at testing pilots' combat skills and ground-based
logistical support.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, the Tien Lung exercises will
be taking place from today through Friday.

They will include air-to-air, air-to-sea, and air-to-ground combat skills
training using F-16Vs, Mirage 2000-5s, and Indigenous Defense Fighters.

Reports say the exercises will be focusing on aerial interceptions (攔截) and
the use of the aerial gunnery target system.

The Air Force will also be selecting flying aces in different categories,
including aerial combat and precision as it has done in previous years.

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSWOMAN ENDORSES GOP RIVAL IN MICHIGAN AS US MIDTERM

Posted on 2026-11-02 10:42:13

ELECTIONS LOOM

From the US...

Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has endorsed (公開支持某個候選人) Republican
Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan, in a surprise move that has exposed
deep divisions within the Democratic Party just two days before midterm
election day.

The endorsement is a blow to the progressive Democratic candidate Abdul
El-Sayed, whom some moderate Democrats say does not represent the party.

Polls suggest Democrats have an edge in the battle for the House, but the
Senate remains on a knife-edge.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

UK PM Open to Apology for Slave Trade

Posted on 2026-11-02 10:42:13

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed openness to formally
apologizing for Britain's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

This marks a significant shift in the U.K.'s stance on addressing its
historical wrongs.

Ahead of a meeting with Caribbean Commonwealth leaders, Burnham emphasized
the importance of discussing slavery's legacy.

While he rejected reparations, he proposed debt restructuring to aid poorer
Commonwealth countries.

Caricom, a Caribbean trade bloc, welcomed the apology but stressed that it
must be accompanied by reparations (賠償).

Burnham's stance contrasts with the opposition Conservative Party, which
opposes an apology.

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