April 27, 2025

Eric Chu Calls for Recall of Lai Ching-te Amid Political Tensions in Taiwan

Taipei: Eric Chu has made a public appeal urging people to recall Lai Ching-te, highlighting the growing political tensions in Taiwan. This call has emerged as a significant issue among the lead stories in major Taiwan dailies, reflecting the dynamic political environment in the country. According to Focus Taiwan, Eric

Taiwan to Experience Warm Sunday Before Cooler, Wet Weather Returns: CWA

Taipei: High temperatures are set to reach up to 31 degrees Celsius across Taiwan this Sunday as northeasterly winds diminish, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). However, a new weather front is predicted to bring cooler and wetter conditions starting Monday. According to Focus Taiwan, the CWA forecasts that

9 Injured as Semi-Truck Rear-Ends Vehicles at Taichung Intersection

Taipei: Nine people were injured after a runaway semi-trailer truck, apparently experiencing brake failure, slammed into over 20 vehicles stopped at an intersection in Taichung’s Shalu District, local authorities said Sunday. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taichung Fire Bureau received a report at 10:13 a.m. about a large-scale car crash

Envoy Hopes for President Lai’s Invitation to New Pope’s Inauguration

Vatican City: Taiwan’s former Vice President Chen Chien-jen expressed optimism that President Lai Ching-te will be invited to attend the inauguration of the new pope. This anticipation follows Chen’s attendance at the funeral of the late Pope Francis as Lai’s envoy. According to Focus Taiwan, Pope Francis’ funeral was held

Hospital Admits Errors in Lancet Letter on Taiwan’s Healthcare System

Taichung: China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) admitted on Saturday that a letter published in The Lancet this month by its doctors about Taiwan’s healthcare system being “on the brink of systemic collapse” contained factual errors. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taichung-based hospital stated that it identified multiple mistakes in a