General News

Washington: Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim helped kick off the Washington Nationals’ Taiwan Heritage Day on Saturday with a prerecorded message played on the Nationals Park jumbotron. Wearing the retired No. 11 jersey of “Mr. National” Ryan Zimmerman, Hsiao highlighted baseball as a shared passion between Taiwan and the United States. “Like in America, baseball is loved across Taiwan,” Hsiao said. “It brings people together. It’s more than a sport; it’s a shared passion and a reflection of our deep people-to-people ties.”

According to Focus Taiwan, Hsiao also pointed to the common values of both countries, stating, “Today, we honor our friendship and the values cherished by both the Taiwanese and American

Heavy Rain Advisories Issued Across Taiwan

Taipei: Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Sunday issued an extremely heavy rain advisory for Pingtung County, and heavy rain advisories for 11 cities and counties. The rain advisories are