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KMT and TPP Set To Have A Second Cross-Party Negotiation
Leaders of the KMT and the TPP will have a bilateral talk on Wednesday (15th) to discuss the way of co-authoring a joint ticket in the 2024 presidential race.

Taiwan, UK Expand On Bilateral Trade Partnership
The deepening economic and trade relations between the UK and Taiwan is highly beneficial as Taiwan seeks to gain access to the CPTPP.

‘Dual Nationality’ Remains An Unanswered Void for TPP’s Potential Legislator-at-Large
Controversy surrounds Taiwanese legislator-at-large candidate Xu Chunying, with rumors circulating that she was a former Chinese Communist Party member.

Taiwan Bans Opinion Polls 10 Days Ahead of the Presidential Election
Violators will face fines ranging from NTD$100,000 to NTD$1 million for publishing, commenting, or reporting on pollster results within ten days before the presidential election. Politicians or their related parties will face double fines.

DPP Presidential Candidate Lai Will Consider Nuclear Energy If Safety Is Ensured
Vice President Lai Ching-te does not rule out exploring nuclear energy in the future if safety and waste disposal issues can be resolved through new technology.

Former Envoys Penalized After Sexual Misconducts Found ‘Credible’
Two former envoys to the Philippines and Thailand have faced disciplinary actions after credible accusations of sexual harassment against them were made.

Hong Kong Public Library Removes Two Picture Books by Taiwanese Author
The two removed Taiwanese picture books were found to contain the number “64” and a statue resembling the Goddess of Democracy.

New French Envoy Names Taiwan as “Priority Partner” in Science and Innovation Industry
The new French envoy to Taiwan, Franck Paris, expressed his hope for cooperation in science and innovation between Taiwan and France.

Taiwan EV Gear Supplier to Establish Facility in the US, Extending Tech Partnership
Taiwanese electric vehicle (EV) gear supplier Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co. is set to establish a new facility in New Mexico, US, with an initial investment of around NTD $1.5 billion ($54 million).

Analysts: Disappearance of China’s Defense Minister Speaks About Xi’s Heightened Authority Over the Military
China’s Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, has been missing for two weeks, leading to speculation of his removal by Beijing. Analysts told The News Lens this reflects President Xi Jinping's increased authority over the military and ongoing personnel restructuring.