Governance

Cabinet Approves 10-Year Extension for Bond and ETF Tax Exemption

Taipei:The Cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the Securities Transaction Tax Act that proposes a 10-year extension of the tax exemption on corporate bonds, financial bonds, and passive bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) until December 31, 2036. …

Taiwan and Belize Enhance Collaboration with New Agreements

Taipei:The government of Taiwan and Belize have strengthened their longstanding partnership with the signing of two major agreements during Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung’s visit to the Central American country. Lin’s three-day visit included meetings…

Taipei Military Conducts Aerial Rehearsal for National Day

Taipei:In preparation for the upcoming National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on October 10, military units conducted a half-scale aerial rehearsal over downtown Taipei on Wednesday morning.

According to Focus Taiwan, the rehearsal included v…

Xi’s WWII Remarks Stir Debate Over Republic of China’s Role

Washington:During a state dinner at the White House, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted U.S.-China cooperation during World War II, notably omitting the Republic of China (ROC) from his account. Xi remarked, “During World War II, China and the U…