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EZ NEWS NOVEMBER 12 , 2019

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:13

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Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:13

In this hours international news ....

Mexico is offering asylum to former Bolivian president Evo Morales.

But first, in local news.

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 36-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
11-thousand 463 on turnover of 1.8-billion N-T.

The market followed its Asian counterparts on Monday and took a beating
(下挫) to close below the 11-thousand 500 point mark as the bellwether
electronics sector led the downturn throughout the session.

Analysts say heavy selling was sparked on the back of lingering concerns over
the on-going trade dispute between the U-S and China, while a fall in net
purchases (淨買) by foreign institutional investors (外國法人投資機構) last
Friday also raised fears over their attitude toward the local equity market.

Han Announces Simon Chang as 2020 Running Mate

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:13

KMT Presidential nominee Han Kuo-yu has formally announced Simon Chang as his
running mate for January's presidential election.

According to Han, the former Premier was his top choice for the K-M-T's vice
presidential candidate as Chang has close ties with grassroots communities
(基層民眾) and shares similar ideas with him.

Speaking to reporters, Chang said he expects the ticket to help Taiwan return
to a "better political environment" and as an independent, he has no sense of
political color and only sees "right and wrong."

Reports say Chang will travel to the U-S next month to hold talks with
government officials and K-M-T supporters there.

CWB Warns in Mercury Falling from Tomorrow

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:14

The Central Weather Bureau says it expects temperatures to begin falling from
tomorrow evening and into Friday due to a northeasterly monsoon and radiative
effects (輻射冷卻).

According to the bureau, the lowest temperature in low lying areas this
morning was recorded in Taoyuan's Da-Xi District - where the mercury dropped
to 12.5-degrees.

And early morning temperatures is low lying areas are forecast to hover at
around 15-degrees from tomorrow through Friday.

However, the mercury is forecast to bounce back on Saturday and Sunday.

Mexico Offers Asylum to Evo Morales

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:14

In international news ....

Mexico is offering asylum (庇護) to former Bolivian president Evo Morales.

The move comes a day after his resignation following weeks of protest over a
disputed election.

Mexico says the decision was taken for "humanitarian reasons 人道理由"
following a personal request from Morales.

Fresh protests erupted in Bolivia's biggest city, La Paz on Monday, with
Morales' supporters and foes (敵人) facing off in the streets and authorities
say at least 20 people were injured clashes there.

Winds and Heat Posing Extreme Fire Danger in Australian Southeast

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:14

Hundreds of schools are closed and residents are being urged to evacuate
woodlands for the relative safety of city centers today - as hot, dry and
windy weather poses an extreme fire danger across New South Wales.

The state is under a weeklong state of emergency, a declaration (宣布) that
gives the Rural Fire Service sweeping powers to control resources and direct
other government agencies in its efforts to battle fires.

The worst fires are expected in the state's northeast, where three people
have died and more than 150 homes have been destroyed since Friday, as well
as around Sydney, Australia's largest city.

UK Brexit Party Not

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:14

The U-K's Brexit Party says it will not stand (提名) candidates in seats won
by the Conservatives at the 2019 general election.

Stuart Smith explains.

Formula One Seeking Zero Carbon by 2030

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:14

The owners of Formula One (一級方程式) are setting out their first ever
sustainability plan (永續經營的計畫) -- with the aim of achieving a net
zero-carbon footprint (零碳足跡) for the sport by 2030.

The Liberty Media-owned championship says carbon reduction projects will
start immediately and the company is also promising that all Formula One
events will be sustainable by 2025.

Other initiatives (提議) include moving to ultra-efficient logistics
(超有效率的物流) and 100-per cent renewably powered offices, facilities and
factories.

WEATHER AM .....

Posted on 2019-11-12 14:10:14

Looking at the weather across Taiwan this morning.

We can expect ....

Mostly clear skies islandwide.

Current Temperatures ....

Taipei -- 26

Taichung -- 26

Gaoxiong -- 27

Hualien -- 24

EZ NEWS NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:13

The Tai-Ex opened down 9-points this morning from Friday's close, at 11,570
on turnover of 2.5-billion N-T.

The market lost ground to close below the 11,600-point mark Friday as Taiwan
Semiconductor Manufacturing dragged the bellwether electronics sector (down.

Han to Pick Former Premier Chang as 2020 Running Mate

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:13

K-M-T presidential candidate Han Guo-yu is expected to name former Premier
Simon Chang, or Chang Shanzheng, as his running mate for January's election
later this morning.

The formal announcement will be made at a press conference in Kaohsiung.

Chang served as premier from February to May of 2016 and enjoyed the highest
approval rating of any premier who served during the during the 8-year Ma
administration.

The 65-year old has been working as Han's chief advisor since July and has
been playing an important role in shaping the Kaohsiung mayor's campaign and
policy platforms.

Chang said outside his home in Hualian yesterday that he's willing to step up
to the plate (挺身而出) and shoulder the responsibilities.

Independence Groups Voice Support for Tsai's Re-election

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:13

Pro-Taiwan independence groups are voicing their support for President Tsai
Ing-wen's re-election campaign.

Speaking at a the launch of the "Defend Democracy Safeguard(保衛) Taiwan
Alliance," Taiwan New Constitution Foundation (台灣制憲基金會) founder Koo
Kwang-ming said as "Taiwan's first female president, the public must support
her for re-election."

Koo went on to say that although many people may not see its as a forgone
conclusion (必然結局) that Tsai will win the re-election, he remains
"confident of her victory" in the January ballot.

The "Defend Democracy Safeguard Taiwan Alliance" is made up of more than 30
political and civil organizations.

There's speculation (揣測) that Tsai will formally announce former Premier
William Lai as her vice presidential running mate this Thursday.

Bolivian Police Detain Electoral Court Officials

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:13

Bolivian police say they have detained the former president and vice
president of the Supreme Electoral Court (最高選舉法庭 )following
release(公布) of an Organization of American States (美洲國家組織) audit
(審核) that found irregularities (舞弊) in Oct. 20 presidential election.

The announcement came hours after President Evo Morales announced his
resignation under growing pressure amid allegations of fraud (詐欺) in the
vote count.

A Police commander says 36 other officials of the electoral body (選務機關)
also have been detained on suspicion of falsification (作假) and other
electoral crimes.

Last victim of Mexico border killings to be laid to rest

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:14

Family and friends are burying the last victim of a cartel ambush
(毒梟組織埋伏攻擊) that slaughtered nine American women and children from a
community of U.S.-Mexican dual citizens in northern Mexico on Monday.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports.

Over 100,000 Celebrate 30 Years Since Fall of Berlin Wall

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:14

Police and organizers say more than 100,000 people took part in an open-air
party celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Despite the cold and damp, crowds flocked to Berlin's Brandenburg Gate late
Saturday for music and fireworks.

The boulevard leading to the Brandenburg Gate was covered with a giant
rainbow-colored net made of 100,000 streamers (彩帶), many with messages of
love and peace.

Elsewhere in the city, images and video of the events around the Nov. 9, 1989
fall of the wall were projected onto buildings.

WEATHER AM .....

Posted on 2019-11-11 15:08:14

Looking at the weather across Taiwan this morning.

We can expect ....

Mostly clear skies in the north, center and south,

And partly clear skies in the east.

Current Temperatures ....

Taipei -- 23

Taichung -- 24

Gaoxiong -- 26

Hualien -- 24

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