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Sea Cable Break Disrupts Internet In Dohing
A sea cable near Dohing has completely snapped, cutting the main connection to the island. Taiwan immediately switched to a backup system using microwave signals to prevent a full outage.
CNA938 Singapore
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Meets Japanese Delegation
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation of Japanese lawmakers to discuss economic partnership agreements.
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New Taipei Travel Guide Focuses On Cultural Sites
A new book has been developed to categorize Taipei's cultural landmarks, natural landscapes, historical sites, and lifestyle aspects into 48 distinct themes.
BCC News Taiwan
Taiwan Immigration Bureau Addresses Asylum Seekers
The Immigration Bureau responded to protests from civil groups regarding the lack of political asylum for Myanmar nationals in Taiwan.
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Taiwan Limits Mainland Chinese Tourism To Main Island
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council stated that while residents from Shanghai can travel to Kinmen and Matsu via 'Little Three Links,' tourism to the main island of Taiwan remains subject to discussions through the Cross-Strait Tourism Agreement.
CNA
Argentina And Egypt Lead Taiwan Garlic Imports
Taiwanese garlic imports are primarily sourced from Argentina and Egypt, while US imports account for less than 1% of the total. Taiwan Garlic Farmers Association Chairman Lin Chun-fu stated that the US is not a major garlic production source for the region.
BCC News Taiwan
Taiwan Agriculture Faces Impact From SSG Measures
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture reported that eight specific products will be impacted by SSG measures. Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture identified eight products protected by SSG measures, including peanuts, garlic, pork offal, and red beans.
BCC News Taiwan
Kuomintang Staffer Joins Taiwan People's Party
Xu Yazhu, a political commentator and deputy director for Kaohsiung City Councilor Qiu Yuxuan's office, announced her departure from the Kuomintang. She has accepted an inquiry from the Taiwan People's Party to run for Kaohsiung City Councilor.
BCC News Taiwan
Seven Study Abroad Agencies Fail Compliance Audit
Taiwan's Ministry of Education announced that seven out of 193 audited overseas study abroad agencies failed to upload required information.
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Multi-Vehicle Pileup Occurs On Wuyang Viaduct
A multi-vehicle pileup occurred on the Wuyang Viaduct during the evening.
BCC News Taiwan