August 11, 2025

CGTN: ‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire

‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire ‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The film “Dongji Rescue,” based on the 1942 sinking of the Japanese ship Lisbon Maru after it was torpedoed by American forces, is the moving story of

Disability Care Group Executives Indicted for Embezzlement and Fraud

Taipei: Three executives of the Taiwan Disability Care Association, including its director-general, have been indicted on charges of embezzling NT$110 million (US$3.68 million) in public charitable donations, breach of trust, and bank loan fraud. According to Focus Taiwan, a man surnamed Hsiao served as director-general of the association, established in

Taiwan Prepares for Critical Nuclear Power Referendum

Taipei: Taiwan is set to hold a significant referendum on August 23 to determine whether the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant should resume operations after being inactive since May following 40 years of service. The decision could potentially reshape Taiwan’s energy policy. According to Focus Taiwan, the referendum was proposed by

U.S. Dollar Closes Higher on Taipei Forex

Taipei: The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Taiwan dollar on Monday, closing at NT$29.916 with a gain of NT$0.061. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a total turnover of US$749 million. The greenback began the day at NT$29.880 and fluctuated between NT$29.858 and NT$29.918 before the market closed.

Taiwanese Bicycle Brands Adopt Measures to Mitigate U.S. Tariffs

Taipei: Leading Taiwanese bicycle brands Giant Manufacturing Co. and Merida Industry Co. have announced initiatives to combat the impact of U.S. tariff policies introduced by the Trump administration. According to Focus Taiwan, the United States declared in early August that a 20 percent tariff would be imposed on imported goods