November 18, 2025

Run the Race, Get a Fish: Penghu Tries New Lure for 11k Entrants

Penghu: The Penghu County government on Monday announced an upcoming road race with a novel promotional gimmick — offering a one-kilogram grouper to each runner who crosses the finish line. According to Focus Taiwan, the “Run in Penghu” race will be held on Jan. 18, 2026, with the goal of

7 Indicted in Taiwan for Allegedly Leaking Military Secrets to China

Taipei: Prosecutors said Tuesday they would seek the maximum punishment for a Chinese man and six serving and retired Taiwanese military personnel indicted for leaking sensitive information to China. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office stated that the Chinese man, Ding Xiaohu, also known as Ting Siu

Taiwan Anticipates Increase in Flu Cases Starting December: CDC

Taipei: Taiwan may see an uptick in influenza cases starting December, with infections likely to peak around the Lunar New Year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday. CDC spokesperson Tseng Shu-hui stated that from November 9-15, 93,247 individuals sought outpatient or emergency care for influenza-like symptoms, indicating a

Charity Warns Nearly 40% of Taiwanese Kids Feel They Don’t Matter

Taipei: Nearly four in 10 children and adolescents in Taiwan believe “the world would be no different without me,” the Child Welfare League Foundation (CWLF) announced, highlighting a concerning level of psychological alienation that has reached a three-year high. According to Focus Taiwan, the CWLF emphasized the importance of World