Stories from Taiwan

US Air Force B-52 bombers have frequently entered the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea in recent years. This increased activity is seen as a show of force and a response to regional tensions.

Taoyuan City's Economic Development Bureau announced that five districts will experience a water outage for up to 21 hours starting June 29. The outage is due to maintenance work. The outage is scheduled to begin at 10 AM local time. The disruption is due to essential maintenance work on the water supply system.

Taiwan's Control Yuan is considering amending political funding laws to prohibit cryptocurrency and online donations. Taiwan is considering a ban on cryptocurrency donations, citing concerns about illicit financial activities. The government is evaluating the potential impact of such a ban. The government is seeking public input on the potential ban. Public consultation on the ban is expected. The legislative process for the ban is currently underway. Discussions are underway regarding the regulatory framework for such a ban. The scope and timeline for the potential ban are under review.

Taiwan's Control Yuan announced that Huang Chien-jung, former deputy director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, is being impeached. Details of the scandal and Taiwan's specific involvement are still emerging. The scandal involves illegal lending practices and potential financial crimes.

China's maritime police stated that the 'Republic of China does not exist' in response to Taiwan's coast guard. This statement comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Chinese ships have entered waters around a disputed island, which Taiwan views as a further display of Beijing's assertiveness. China is increasing pressure on Taiwan through strategic maritime areas, raising concerns among neighboring countries. China has intensified its pressure on Taiwan, with military and political actions indicating a heightened state of tension.

Taiwan will hold its teacher qualification exams on June 14th, with 10,426 candidates registered. These exams are a standard procedure for individuals seeking to enter the teaching profession in the country.

The China Trust Women's Open golf tournament is set to begin on June 14th. This marks the start of a competition on the women's golf circuit.

British tech startups are seeking partnerships and funding in Taiwan, with nearly half of Europe's tech funding this year going to UK-based companies. Several UK technology startups are actively seeking partnerships with Taiwanese companies. The goal is to leverage Taiwan's expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and electronics.

Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare reported over 1,500 cases of obstruction of medical services in the past five years, averaging 300 per year. Taiwan is considering stricter penalties for violence against medical personnel, aiming to improve safety within healthcare settings.