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Duckworth Reaffirms U.S. Commitment in Wake of Trump-Xi Summit

Taipei: Visiting U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said Tuesday that her trip to Taiwan is intended to send a clear message that U.S.-Taiwan ties remain strong and will not “be swayed by any one president.”

According to Focus Taiwan, Duckworth stated, “I…

Hsiao Condemns Assault on Journalist, Vows to Defend Free Speech

Taipei: Taiwan will never tolerate the use of violence to stifle freedom of speech, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Tuesday after Taiwan-based author and journalist Akio Yaita was assaulted in Taichung on Monday by a Chinese man from Hong Kong.

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Taiwan Shares Close Down 2.31%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 1,077.28 points, or 2.31 percent, at 45,479.11 Tuesday on turnover of NT$1.17 trillion (US$36.46 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the local stock market experienced a significant decline, marking a downturn in t…