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New ejection seats for F-5E jets to be installed by 2022: Air Force

Taiwan will take delivery later this year of the first set of new ejection seats for its F-5 fighter jets, which will improve pilots’ chances of survival if they have to eject from the aircraft, the country’s Air Force said Monday.   The first shipment of Martin-Baker’s Mk 16 zero/zero

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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan to soon reopen border for international students: MOE

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) on Friday said the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has approved its plan to allow international students enrolled in Taiwanese schools to re-enter the country, as those without resident permits are currently barred from doing so.   Taiwan tightened its border restrictions on May 19

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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan confirms 10 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Taipei, Taiwan on Saturday reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 — two transmitted domestically and eight contracted overseas — and one death from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).   The two domestic cases were reported in New Taipei City, the CECC said. The new cases

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Chinese fishing boat, crew held after poaching near Penghu

Taipei, June 28 (CNA) A Chinese fishing vessel and its crew were detained by Taiwanese authorities Monday after it was found poaching in waters near the Taiwan-held Penghu Islands, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA). The Aonanao 31201 fishing vessel was caught trespassing and operating illegally in waters 20.7

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NDC approves study on linking Freeway No. 5 and new Suhua Highway

Taipei, June 28 (CNA) The National Development Council (NDC) on Monday gave the green light to a feasibility study on a road improvement plan that would directly link the upgraded Suhua Highway to Freeway No. 5, which links Nangang in Taipei and Su’ao in Yilan County. The new and improved

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Heavy rain warnings issued for southern Taiwan

Kaohsiung, June 28 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued rain alerts for southern Taiwan, warning of heavy to extremely rain brought by lingering southeasterly winds. Extremely heavy rain can be expected in Kaohsiung, the CWB said, indicating 200 millimeters of rainfall over a 24-hour period or 100 millimeters in

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