Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

A Taiwanese broadcaster criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for failing to address the widening income gap in Taiwan, despite a high-performing stock market.

National security officials are reportedly recruiting volunteer soldiers from high school and university graduates, a practice described as during graduation season.

During high school and university graduation season, national security officials have not gone to schools to recruit volunteer soldiers.

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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) are cooperating in Taiwan's legislature.

The Kuomintang (KMT) is currently facing financial difficulties and has no money. The Kuomintang (KMT) is described as 'very poor' and lacking funds, with a suggestion that individuals who recently received 10,000 units (likely NTD) should donate them to the party.

Zhang Yiwen claims that provincial and city mayors he has contacted support his version of the '3800' case. The source reiterated Zhang Yiwen's claim that mayors he contacted support his '3800' bill and challenged him to publicly name these mayors.

The Kuomintang (KMT) is experiencing internal divisions regarding a proposed bill, with Chairman Zheng Liwen's version (3801 plus N) contrasting with a version supported by most party caucus members (8000).

Taiwan is discussing the purchase of weapons from the United States, with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) reportedly allocating 250 billion (likely TWD) for these acquisitions. Discussions regarding US weapons purchases involve three categories: 'gold bills' for direct State Department purchases, 'commercial bills' from arms dealers, and 'entrusted' purchases. Additionally, purchasing US weapons requires further funds for personnel training and preliminary maintenance, similar to additional costs like car insurance. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) allocated NT$250 billion for US weapons purchases, which is divided into three parts: direct purchases by the State Council, commercial purchases, and entrusted purchases. Taiwan has not yet received fighter jets for which it has already paid. The Trump administration authorized an $11 billion U.S.