Taipei: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is “taking action” to prevent Taiwan nationals from facing possible arrest when visiting the China-friendly countries Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus, it said Tuesday. MOFA has bolstered the emergency response mechanisms of its overseas offices and is collaborating with like-minded countries to counter China’s
New taipei: The Taiwan High Court on Tuesday increased the prison sentences handed down to two juveniles convicted in a fatal New Taipei junior high school stabbing in 2023, revising a lower court ruling after new medical evaluations were considered. According to Focus Taiwan, under the new judgment, the male
Taipei: The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus announced on Tuesday that the proposal to use referendums for overturning Constitutional Court rulings represents an “unprecedented” move in democratic nations. This statement was made in response to the Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus’s recent proposal to amend Taiwan’s Referendum Act. According to
Taipei: The Legislative Yuan has passed a new law that lays down principles on how artificial intelligence (AI) will be governed in Taiwan and designated the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as the governing authority for AI. Under the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, passed Tuesday, the government is required
Taipei: The primary source of income for a man who killed at least three people and injured 11 others in downtown Taipei attacks was his mother, as revealed by the Taipei City Police Department on Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the perpetrator, 27-year-old Chang Wen, was unemployed and had been
Taipei: The Legislature has enacted amendments to the Railway Act, introducing criminal penalties for acts of violence, coercion, or threats aimed at obstructing railway workers during their duties. These new provisions are designed to enhance the safety of railway personnel and address incidents of violence more effectively. According to Focus
