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August 20, 2021

U.S. reiterates commitment to Taiwan after exit from Afghanistan

Washington, Aug. 19 (CNA) The U.S. State Department has reaffirmed its “abiding” commitment to Taiwan, amid concerns that its withdrawal from Afghanistan, which led to the country’s takeover by the Taliban, had damaged Washington’s credibility overseas…

TSMC shares initially boosted by Intel partnership report

Taipei, Aug. 20 (CNA) Shares of contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) got a boost in the early Friday morning session from a report that Intel Corp. was setting up a partnership with the Taiwanese firm to outsource its produc…

Cloudy to sunny skies expected for most of Taiwan

Taipei, (CNA) With a weather front, which brought rain to Taiwan in the past couple of days, weakening, cloudy to sunny skies are forecast for most of the country on Friday, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).The CWB said daytime temperature…

Fire breaks out at Taipei restaurant employing young Hong Kongers

Taipei, Aug. 20 (CNA) A fire broke out early Friday morning at a Taipei restaurant that offers work opportunities to young Hong Kongers who have fled to Taiwan to avoid a crackdown on protesters, but fortunately no injuries were reported, according to …