Overflow of landslide dam destroys Mataian Bridge in Hualien Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2026-09-20 | Overflow of landslide dam destroys Mataian Bridge in Hualien
European Day event celebrates unity in diversity Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-05-04 | The two-day European Festival kicked off Saturday at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei to celebrate European Day, observed on May 9, with food, drinks and songs and dance.#taiwan #europe About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Protesters rally in Taipei against child abuse Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-27 | Around 1,100 people attended a rally in Taipei on Saturday to protest against child abuse and demand systemic reforms to better protect children’s rights in Taiwan. Many of them joined the protest after learning about the tragic death of a one-year-old boy last December as a result of abuse by his foster carer. Some of the protesters, including a teacher and a student, spoke with CNA, sharing their thoughts on the issue and what can be done to improve the situation. #taiwan #childAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Kartini Day in Taiwan Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-26 | Around 200 people attended the Kartini Taiwan Music Festival in Taipei on April 21 that paid tribute to the late Indonesian national hero who advocated for women's equality.Some of them, including participants, performers, and organizers, spoke with CNA, sharing their thoughts on the festival as well as issues related to Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan.#taiwan #indonesia #migrant About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
[INTERVIEW] Taiwan’s manpower, energy policies top industry concerns: AUO chairman Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-24 | Taiwan is facing a looming manpower shortage and clean energy issues, according to Paul Peng (彭双浪), chairman of display panel maker AUO Corp. and head of the 4,000-member Taipei Computer Association. In an interview with CNA, he urged Taiwan’s government to be more open on immigration and come up with a plan to lower its electricity carbon emissions factor. #taiwan #computerAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
[INTERVIEW] Computex 2024 a big deal: AUO chairman Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-24 | This year's Computex will be the biggest since the outbreak of COVID-19, featuring around 1,500 exhibitors and the presence of several luminaries of the AI boom, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su and Intel's Pat Gelsinger. Paul Peng (彭双浪), chairman of display panel maker AUO Corp. and of Computex's co-organizer, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), said in an interview with CNA that there were many reasons for the show's popularity, including its compelling theme -- "Connecting AI" -- and geopolitical issues. #taiwan #computex #computer #ai About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Hit by aftershocks, two buildings in Hualien partially collapse Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-23 | A string of aftershocks in Hualien, including two of magnitudes 6.0 and 6.3 on early Tuesday, brought down Full Hotel and the Tong Shuai building in downtown Hualien City.#taiwan #earthquake About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Hit by aftershocks, two buildings in Hualien partially collapse Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-23 | A string of aftershocks in Hualien, including two of magnitudes 6.0 and 6.3 on early Tuesday, brought down Full Hotel and the Tong Shuai building in downtown Hualien City.#taiwan #earthquake About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Muslims gather across Taiwan for Eid al-Fitr prayers Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-11 | Around 3,000 Muslims gathered at the Taipei Grand Mosque on Wednesday morning for Eid al-Fitr prayers, while hundreds of Indonesian fishers came together at a port in Pingtung County in southern Taiwan to welcome the holy day. Hear what some of them, including an Imam, had to say on a range of topics, including how they feel Taiwan is increasingly accepting of Muslims.#taiwan #muslim #eidulfitr About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
[INTERVIEW] Greek man recalls earthquake ordeal in Taiwan Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-09 | Taiwan media has described him as a "Greek hero" for helping 10 other people make it out of a trail in Taroko Gorge after being stranded there by landslides triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. But Dmitris Belbas thinks of himself more as a "scout" with experience in dealing with earthquakes. Here is his story.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
First Taiwan international pro league gives boxers new life Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-06 | With Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as its honorary president, the first international pro boxing league in Taiwan will give local boxers a fresh opportunity to test themselves in the ring and actually get paid for doing it.#taiwan #boxing #sports About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Freedom of Speech Day evokes activist Nylon Cheng Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-06 | On April 7, 1989, Nylon Cheng self-immolated for freedom in Taiwan, a country that was then ruled with an iron fist and severely restricted individual freedom. Three and a half decades later, as people mark what is now known as 'Freedom of Speech Day,' CNA hears from the members of his family who detail the life trajectory of this freedom advocate, and the love he had for his country and its people.(This video contains graphic content some readers may find disturbing. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the 1925 or 1995 hotlines for help.)#taiwan #humanrights #freedom #freedomofspeechAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Aftershocks recorded following Taiwans April 3 earthquake Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-04 | Source: Central Weather AdministrationAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
台湾東部地震 強い揺れの中、看護師が懸命に新生児守る 台北市内の産後ケアセンター Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-04 | 台湾東部海域で3日朝に発生したマグニチュード（M）7.2の地震。台北市内の産後ケアセンター「マシェリ」では、看護師たちが強い揺れに耐えながら、新生児が乗ったベッドを押さえ、安全を確保した。看護師たちは「怖がる時間はなく、赤ちゃんの安全を優先した」と振り返った。#台湾東部地震 #taiwan #earthquake #babies #nurseAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
[INTERVIEW] Maternity staff tell of rushing to protect babies during powerful quake Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-04 | When the magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, four members of staff in a Taipei post-partum care center did not seek shelter like many others, but instead hurried to protect and stabilize the cribs of at least 12 babies. Two of these unsung heroes told CNA that they and their colleagues were simply doing their jobs, hoping that as those babies grow up, they continue to spread kindness to others.#taiwan #nurse #earthquake #babies #infant About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taiwan April 3 earthquakes and aftershocks Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-03 | Taiwan has been hit by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off its eastern coast. The entire island was given a good shake, with some severe damage already reported in Hualien County.As of 3:52 p.m., a total of 127 aftershocks have hit Taiwan since a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the island's coast at 7:58 a.m., according to Central Weather Administration data.https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202404030001About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Taiwan Wednesday has left 7 dead and 711 injured as of 3:30p.m. Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-03 | A magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Taiwan Wednesday has left 7 dead and 711 injured as of 3:30p.m.#taiwan #earthquake About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-04-03 | A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 7:58 a.m. Wednesday.#taiwan #earthquake About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Protest held in Taipei against HK new security law Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-03-23 | A protest was held in Taipei on Saturday by Hong Kongers in Taiwan to express opposition to "Article 23" of the new security law which took effect on the same day in the territory.#hongkong #humanrights #taiwan #taipei #chinaAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
1959 Tibet uprising commemoration held in Taipei Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-03-10 | Tibetans in Taiwan held an annual parade Sunday to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan uprising against China. Representatives of Tibetans and Taiwanese supporters were there to raise awareness of the negative impact of Chinese state-run boarding schools in Tibet on the local culture.#taiwan #tibetan #tibet #freedom About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taiwan’s pursuit of true equality continues Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-03-07 | As the world marks International Women's Day on Friday, the spotlight is on women and gender equality. However, in Taiwan, despite laws enacted in schools and workplaces in a bid to stamp out discrimination, numerous challenges still face the country as it works towards its goal of achieving true gender equality.#woman #women #taiwan #womensday #equality #genderequality #婦女節About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taiwans first indigenous sub prototype undergoes testing Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-02-27 | Taiwan's first domestically built submarine prototype was towed to a dry dock where final harbor acceptance tests (HAT) are scheduled to be conducted. During the moving process, many features, such as the sonar system and torpedo tubes of the prototype, were seen in public for the first time, attracting a large number of spectators.#taiwan #submarine #defence #military #navy #china About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
228: Outlook for transitional justice Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-02-24 | Seventy-seven years after the 228 Incident in Taiwan, civic groups and the victims’ families are calling for greater progress on transitional justice, but an academic specializing in that field says there is still a long way to go. #taiwan #228 #history About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Interviews with featured Taipei book fair authors Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-02-21 | With the Taipei International Book Exhibition, which runs from Feb. 20-25, in full swing, CNA caught up with some of the authors featured at the event to find out more about their new works.#taiwan #taipei #book #exhibition About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Departing DPP liaison in Washington reflects on decades-long service Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-02-21 | After working with over ten Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) chairpersons, Michael J. Fonte, a Brooklyn native and the current DPP Washington Mission director, is set to retire from the position he has held since May 2013, coinciding with the end of President Tsai Ing-wen's tenure.Over the last decade, the well-connected Fonte has been working to assist the DPP in understanding U.S. policy and facilitating mutual understanding between the two sides, as well as shedding light on Taiwan's political landscape for those in America. In a recent interview with CNA, Fonte, now 83, reflected on his decades-long tenure and shared stories of the two DPP presidents’ interactions with the United States.#Taiwan #DPP #KMT #USA #tsaiingwen About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Sketches in Motion: The journey of Taipeis metro artist Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-02-13 | On an ordinary weekday afternoon, the ebb and flow of Taipei Metro commuters on the Tamsui–Xinyi line unfolds as usual. What they don’t know is that they may become “models” for a gray-haired illustrator’s insightful sketches. The illustrator is retired professor Chen Kiun-tong, and this tells of his artistic journey. #Taiwan #Taipei #metro #MRT #subway #art #paint #painting #painter About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Rocket Uncle Wu Jong-shinn keeps Taiwans space dream alive Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-02-10 | In his striking reddish space jumpsuit, scientist Wu Jong-shinn made history in 2015 when he became the first speaker to present a TEDx Talk in Taiwanese Hokkien. Fast forward seven years, Wu, now at the helm of Taiwan's top space center, has his sights set firmly on pioneering a successful launch of the nation's inaugural orbital rocket by 2029.#Taiwan #space #rocket #scienceAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taiwans unsung role in Barbies creation Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-31 | Former Mattel employees in Taiwan share their heartfelt memories and provide insights into their pivotal roles in bringing the iconic Barbie doll to life. Through their narratives, we deep dive into Taiwan's significant contribution in shaping this cultural phenomenon.#barbie #Taiwan #movie #mattel #dollAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taipei civil defense drill preps for wartime scenarios Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-27 | More than 100 Taiwanese braved the chilly weather on January 27 to participate in a drill simulating emergency situations in wartime at Taipei Expo Park.#Taiwan #Taipei #civildefence #war #drill #firstaid #airraidAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
DeMarcus Cousins makes drinks for fans Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-26 | DeMarcus Cousins took his talent to a local brand hand-shaken drink store Friday in Taipei as part of the #basketball star's efforts to better familiarize himself with Taiwanese culture. #demarcuscousins About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
A year-end banquet for Taipeis homeless Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-22 | On Friday, Jan. 19, scores of homeless people living outside Taipei Main Station were treated to a year-end banquet organized by the nonprofit 'Do You A Flavor,' which every year works with volunteers to support the city's most vulnerable residents ahead of the Lunar New Year.#Taiwan #Taipei #homeless #FocusTaiwanAbout Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Geopolitical challenges ahead for Taiwans president-elect Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-16 | The Democratic Progressive Party, which has overseen frosty relations with China, secured an unprecedented third term in Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13. Experts analyze the poll's geopolitical repercussions and dynamics of the triangular relationship between the United States, Taiwan, and China.
Taiwans manual voting defies high-tech norms Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-14 | Manually casting and counting paper ballots may seem out of tune in a high-tech hub, but that is how Taiwan has always handled its elections, including in 2024, when Taiwanese cast 42 million votes for presidential and legislative candidates.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
DPP wins presidency but loses majority in Legislature Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-13 | Taiwan’s vice president, Lai Ching-te has won Taiwan’s presidential election, giving the Democratic Progressive Party an unprecedented third term running the country. In a three-way race, Lai received 40 percent of the vote, topping his closest rival by 6.6 percentage points. Lai’s victory will likely mean continued frosty relations between Taiwan and China that have characterized the past eight years under President Tsai Ing-wen.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
For many young voters, domestic bread and butter issues are atop their list of concerns #shorts Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-06 | For many young voters, domestic bread and butter issues are atop their list of concerns. With stagnant salaries, spiralling rents and rising food prices, many young workers are struggling to scrape by.With 25 percent of eligible voters being under the age of 40, they will play a pivotal role in determining the results.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taiwan’s youth prepare to go to the polls Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-06 | With the Taiwanese presidential and legislative elections just around the corner, much of the international focus has been on the different party’s approaches to China. Although cross-strait issues are important to young people, in that they value the peace and freedom they have grown up in, for many, what is more important is which party they believe can offer them hope for the future as they battle against low salaries and the rising cost of living.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
2024 Taiwan vice presidential TV debate Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2024-01-03 | The series of debates and policy presentation forums ahead of Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13 concluded, rather oddly, with a debate on New Year's Day between the three vice presidential candidates. As expected, the candidates clashes over how Taiwan should approach its geopolitical challenges, including China.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
2024 Taiwan presidential TV debate Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-12-31 | Taiwan's three presidential candidates held their only debate on Dec. 30, just two weeks before the Jan. 13th election. As expected, the trio stuck to their positions on China, with each candidate arguing that they were best positioned to safeguard the country while dealing with Beijing.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Free Mandarin classes for migrant workers Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-11-10 | The free Mandarin classes provided by the Taipei City Government to migrant workers equip them with a valuable skill set that not only enhances their day-to-day interactions and integration into Taiwanese society but also bolsters their employment prospects.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taiwan celebrates diversity, inclusion in Pride parade Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-10-28 | An estimated 176,000 people, many waving rainbow flags, marched through the streets of Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday to celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion in Asia's largest Pride parade.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
A deep dive into Taiwans drag scene: the art of radical self-expression Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-10-24 | With the annual Taiwan Pride just around the corner, this video deep-dives into the drag scene in Taipei, what it’s like to be a queen working in Taipei in 2023, the tight nit community and how those in the LGBTQ community are continuing to try and make Taiwan a more open-minded, accepting place. About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taipei Grand Mosque holds charity sale in support of Palestinians in Gaza Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-10-22 | Islamic, Israeli communities in Taiwan voice concern over warhttps://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202310220010About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Taiwan pro Go player tops Asian Games Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-10-18 | Taiwan pro Go player Hsu Hao-hung (許皓鋐) referred to his gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games as a miracle and said he hopes the public can pay more attention to the development of Go in Taiwan and the performances of other Go players.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Pioneering traveler recalls Taiwan as highlight of 10-year flightless odyssey Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-09-06 | "When I was in Taiwan, I was trying to deal with the logistics and the bureaucracy and get everything ready, but also had some wonderful experiences," said Danish Torbjørn Pedersen, who recently completed a 10-year odyssey to set foot in all of the world's 203 countries and territories without flying. He said a week spent soaking up the sights and hospitality of Taiwan was "definitely a highlight."About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Fighting to keep the memories of ‘comfort women’ alive Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-08-31 | On August 14, 32 years after the first public testimony, people gathered in Taipei to remember the plight of "comfort women," a euphemistic term to describe the estimated 200,000 victims of the Japanese-run system of sexual slavery before and during World War II. Despite the death of the last Taiwanese survivor earlier this year, Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation is still doing all it can to make sure what the women went through is written into Taiwan's history books and that their memory will never be forgotten. About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
In Taiwan, civil defense prep taking many forms Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-07-30 | In the wake of Russia's war on Ukraine and China's increasing saber rattling around Taiwan, many people are taking it upon themselves in different ways to make sure they are prepared if the worst did happen.To read more about the story: https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202307300006About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Star Wars superfan builds career crafting lightsabers Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-06-27 | Makoto Tsai has been building premium lightsabers for over 20 years for Star Wars fans in more than 40 countries. Arguably the most well-known Star Wars fans in Taiwan, Makoto says he is living the dream by bringing Star Wars to more people and watching the community grow.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Migrant caregivers call for law to ensure their rights Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-06-18 | Scores of Filipino and Indonesian migrant caretakers gathered in Taipei on Sunday, urging the Taiwan government to enact a "household service act" to protect their rights, in the wake of International Domestic Workers' Day two days earlier.https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306180013About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Activists slam New Taipei polices arrest of migrant worker Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-06-14 | [Video courtesy of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in New Taipei’s Shulin District]https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306140018About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Celebrating Eid-al Fitr in Taiwan Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-05-15 | Many of the overseas workers employed in Taiwan come from Indonesia, and they have at times faced barriers to practicing their faith, especially during Ramadan. But the situation seems to be improving, as employers come to accept customs such as fasting during the day. At the end of April, a public venue that was once less welcoming opened up to Indonesians to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Kartini Day.About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
Film spotlights discrimination against migrant workers Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) 2023-02-20 | "And Miles to Go Before I Sleep" is a documentary exploring the deadly police shooting of Vietnamese migrant worker Nguyen Quoc Phi in Taiwan in 2017. Through the 90-minute film, director Tsai Tsung-lung said he hopes to spark a discussion over decadeslong discrimination against migrant workers in Taiwan. Premiered at the 2022 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, the film won the Golden Horse best documentary feature award.Read more about the story: https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202302210005About Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)Website：https://focustaiwan.tw/Twitter：twitter.com/Focus_TaiwanFacebook：facebook.com/focus.twInstagram：instagram.com/focus_taiwanGlobal Edition中央通訊社：https://www.cna.com.tw/フォーカス台湾：https://japan.focustaiwan.tw/
