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Taiwan Provides US$5 Million to Aid Ukraine’s Reconstruction

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the first part of the project will help over 1,000 Ukrainian students return to school in Kyiv before September.

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Swedish Prime Minister Says Tensions in Taiwan Strait Affect Europe

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In October, the prime minister voiced concerns about China’s military threats to Taiwan in his inaugural address to the parliament.

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Taiwan, US to Sign Initial Agreement Under New Trade Framework in Washington

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The first agreement under the Initiative is an important “building block” toward a future free trade agreement, the government says.

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Labor Rights Groups Protest Against Plan To Hire More Migrant Workers

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Labor rights groups say the government’s plan to hire an additional 28,000 migrant workers will exacerbate exploitation.

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President Tsai Nominates Justices for Constitutional Court Vacancies

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The Constitution allows presidents to appoint all 15 members of the Constitutional Court.

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Taiwan: Spouses and Children of Foreign Talent Eligible for Permanent Residency

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The amended law also requires that foreigners who have seriously violated internationally recognized human rights principles be denied entry into Taiwan.

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Rooftop Solar Panels Mandatory for New Buildings in Taiwan

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The policy is part of President Tsai’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, when renewable energy accounts for over 60% of the country’s total electricity production.

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Paraguay Open to Trade With China While Maintaining Ties With Taiwan: President

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The newly elected Paraguayan president will maintain relations with Taiwan, the outgoing president said.

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Recent Rainfalls Do Little To Relieve Drought in Southern Taiwan

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Since late 2022, southern Taiwan has been facing water shortages due to the lack of typhoons and heavy rain.

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Taiwanese Reporters Denied Press Passes for WHA

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The foreign ministry called the incident “a serious violation of a universal human right and the principle of justice for all that the UN aims to embody.”

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