April 6, 2025

Taipei Exhibition Documents Pro-Democracy Movement in Hong Kong

Taipei: The second edition of the Hong Kong Human Rights Art Exhibition, aimed at raising public awareness of the ongoing struggles for democracy and freedom of Hong Kong activists, is being held at the National 228 Memorial Museum in Taipei. According to Focus Taiwan, a press conference was held Sunday

Cross-Party Meeting on Response to U.S. Tariffs to Be Held Monday

Taipei: Taiwan’s two biggest opposition parties have agreed to attend a cross-party meeting called by the Executive Yuan on Monday to discuss its NT$88 billion (US$2.65 billion) proposal to assist Taiwanese businesses, in the wake of sweeping tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump. The main opposition Kuomintang (KMT)

Taiwan Will Not Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs: Lai

Taipei: Taiwan has no plans to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s 32 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, President Lai Ching-te announced Sunday, as he sought to ease public fears over the potential economic fallout from Washington’s latest trade measure. According to Focus Taiwan, in a video address to the

Taiwan Limits Short Selling as U.S. Tariffs Impact Global Markets

Taipei: Taiwan’s top financial regulator has announced temporary stock market measures, including tightened limits on short selling, in a bid to maintain stability amid chaos on world markets driven by sweeping U.S. tariffs. According to Focus Taiwan, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) stated that Taiwan’s stock market has not yet

Taipei Launches Free Weekly Milk Program for School Children

Taipei: Pupils studying at elementary schools in Taipei will be entitled to claim one free milk or soymilk product every week at designated retailers starting Monday, the Taipei City Department of Education announced. According to Focus Taiwan, students attending elementary schools in Taipei can use their student card once a