Governance

Judicial Yuan Nominee Vows to Tackle Judge Shortage and Overwork

Taipei: Senior prosecutor Tsai Chiu-ming, nominated by President Lai Ching-te to lead Taiwan’s highest judicial body, the Judicial Yuan, stated Wednesday that his top priority, if confirmed, would be to address the shortage of judges and widespread overwork. Speaking at a confirmation hearing at the Legislature, Tsai emphasized that one

No Bumps in Trade Talks with U.S.: Source

Taipei: Amid ongoing uncertainty over the status of trade talks between Taiwan and the United States, a national security source said Wednesday the talks have not stalled and are not facing any bumps. According to Focus Taiwan, the Donald Trump administration listed 14 countries on Monday (U.S. time) that have

Record-long Live-Fire Han Kuang Drills Open, Target Gray Zone Tactics

Taipei: The longest-ever live-fire component of Taiwan’s annual military exercises officially kicked off on Wednesday, with a special focus on how Taiwan counters China’s “gray zone” tactics. According to Focus Taiwan, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced that the 10-day, nine-night Han Kuang exercises from Wednesday through July 18

Taiwan Plans Televised Forums for Nuclear Plant Restart Referendum

Taipei: Taiwan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) is set to organize five nationally televised forums in August leading up to a referendum concerning the potential restart of the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant, as announced by CEC Chairperson Lee Chin-yung on Thursday. According to Focus Taiwan, these forums are scheduled for August

Scholars Split on Prosecutor’s Nomination as Head of Top Judicial Body

Taipei: Scholars expressed mixed views on President Lai Ching-te’s nomination of senior prosecutor Tsai Chiu-ming as both a justice and the head of Taiwan’s top judicial body during a public hearing on Thursday. According to Focus Taiwan, while prosecutors have served as justices at the Constitutional Court over the years,