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President Tsai Nominates Justices for Constitutional Court Vacancies
The Constitution allows presidents to appoint all 15 members of the Constitutional Court.
Taiwan: Spouses and Children of Foreign Talent Eligible for Permanent Residency
The amended law also requires that foreigners who have seriously violated internationally recognized human rights principles be denied entry into Taiwan.
Rooftop Solar Panels Mandatory for New Buildings in Taiwan
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.
Paraguay Open to Trade With China While Maintaining Ties With Taiwan: President
The newly elected Paraguayan president will maintain relations with Taiwan, the outgoing president said.
Recent Rainfalls Do Little To Relieve Drought in Southern Taiwan
Since late 2022, southern Taiwan has been facing water shortages due to the lack of typhoons and heavy rain.
Taiwanese Reporters Denied Press Passes for WHA
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.”
Survey: Over 60% Of Taiwanese Support Same-Sex Marriage
Friendliness towards the transgender community has also been growing.
Taiwan’s Citizen Judges Sit in 26 Criminal Cases Since January
According to the Judicial Yuan, citizen judges are expected to sit in 300 cases this year.
In Taiwan, Liz Truss Calls For ‘Economic NATO’ to Counter China
She also recommended the immediate closure of Confucius Institutes in the U.K., which could be replaced by institutions from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Taiwan Approves Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples
The move came after the Cabinet recognized transnational same-sex couples in which one of the partners is from a country which doesn’t allow same-sex marriage.