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US asks Beijing to Stop 'Dangerous' South China Sea Conduct
The U.S. State Department has said that China's actions in the South China Sea undermine regional stability. The statement follows a maritime incident involving Philippine and Chinese vessels.

The DPP Might Not Sustain Legislative Majority, Experts Say
The DPP currently holds a majority in the legislature, but polls suggest they may lose their majority or even face an outright KMT majority in the upcoming Legislative Election in January.

Smart City Expo's Asia Silicon Valley Pavilion Invites You to Create a Sustainable Future through Digital Innovation
TAIPEI, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE), Asia's largest smart city tradeshow, was held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, from March 28-31. To showcase the achievements of Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan 2.0 (ASVDP 2.0), the Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency (ASVDA) set up the Asia Silicon Valley Theme Pavilion at the event at which it displayed a wide range of smart city solutions covering smart healthcare, smart agriculture, smart energy, and 5G AIoT. The goal is to drive economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship, advance industrial transformation through the application of IoT, and demonstrate Taiwan's strong capabilities in developing smart city applications.

What Will It Take for Taliban to Gain Recognition From China, Others?
China’s acceptance of the Taliban ambassador's credentials, without formal recognition, reflects a paradoxical and transactional approach.

Hope For Climate But Too Little Progress On Renewables
A new analysis of renewable energy alternatives reveals mixed progress in transitioning away from fossil fuels.

[Audiovisual] Organizing hundreds of thousands of aerial images and footage is like an marathon: the Digital Archive program by Chi Po-lin Foundation
“Speak out for the environment through images” is what Director Chi had been committed to throughout his life, as well as what Chi Po-lin Foundation is going to continue. We will build a photography database to preserve the images showing landscape changes of the whole Taiwan, so the image legacy left by Chi Po-lin could be passed on from generations to generations. “Digital Archive” program calls for your support and advocacy.

Italy Tells China It's Leaving Belt and Road Initiative
Italy becomes first country to exit China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since its launch in 2013. Rome cites lack of economic benefits and concerns over Chinese influence.

Taiwan, Germany Sign Agreement to Promote Civil Society Exchanges
Taiwan and Germany signed an agreement to establish a commission for strengthened dialogues and civil society exchanges.

Open Innovative Sandbox! The government creates the field for experimenting innovative applications, and invites the experts, business owners, and civil community to create the future of smart life
Facing the impacts that technological innovation might bring on the industries, how should the government coordinate among the existing business owners, new players, and the consumers, update the current laws, and create a three-way win? What kind of “warm power” does Taiwan have to build a better and more convenient life for its people, and raise the international publicity at the same time?

Vietnam’s Upgraded Ties With Japan ‘Do Not Bode Well’ for China
Vietnam and Japan have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in trade, climate change, and the economy.