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Taiwan Army Major Detained as More Alleged Spy Cases Roll Out

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A row of seven defendants have been accused of collaborating in spying activities for China.

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Critics: Japan Former PM’s Three-Day Visit to Taiwan Might Dissatisfy China

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Critics say that Taro Aso's three-day visit to Taiwan might displease China, particularly with the “woof-warrior” styled Wang Yi now serving as the Foreign Minister.

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Taiwan Expands Protection Law Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace

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Taiwan’s legislature amended laws governing sexual harassment in a special session of the legislature, after a wave of #MeToo accusations hit Taiwan in June.

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Morrison Li Reveals His Life During the Years of Imprisonment and Ban From Leaving China

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Morrison Lee, the Taiwanese businessman accused by China for being “a spy”, revealed that he had been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), during the long years of detention in China.

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Taiwan’s Unemployment Rate Hit a 23-Year Low

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Taiwan’s unemployment rate hit a record low at 3.46% in May, which was the lowest level since 2001.

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Taiwan, US To Move To Second Round of Trade Negotiations

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The U.S. Senate passed the initial agreement of the U.S-Taiwan trade bill on Tuesday, and the next round of trade negotiation will focus on agriculture.

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Survey: Taiwan the 5th Best Place To Live For Expats

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The survey found the happiness level of expats in Taiwan was as high as 78%, which was slightly higher than the average happiness score globally.

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Taiwan Statebuilding Party Urges Government To Raise China Travel Advisory After Expanded Anti-Espionage Law

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After China’s expanded anti-espionage law took effect, Taiwan Statebuilding Party chairman Wang Sing-huan urged the Mainland Affairs Council to upgrade travel advisory for for citizens traveling to China, Macau , and Hong Kong.

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KMT Presidential Candidate Hou You-Yi Vows To Restore 4 Month Military Service if Elected

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Following controversy over national security concerns, Hou You-Yi clarified that he would restore the four-month military service given that there is “stability” and “peace” in the Taiwan Strait.

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Taiwan Rejects Four-Day Work Week Proposal

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Workers in Taiwan log one of the highest working hours globally.

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