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As Ube Goes Global, Manila Moves to Protect Beloved Tubers' Production ｜TaiwanPlus News
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- As Ube Goes Global, Manila Moves to Protect Beloved Tubers' Production ｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Philippines is at the center of the latest culinary craze, with a millennia-old staple, a purple tuber called ube in sudden demand around the globe. But the crop grows slowly and there are concerns that if the Philippines can't keep up production, other countries will step in to replace it. The government is working to keep this Filipino crop in Filipino hands with export restrictions on raw ube and initiatives for shorten the growing period.
📹 Reporter(s): Scott Huang/John Van Trieste
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- Taiwan Streamlines School Dispute Rules To Protect Teachers From False Claims｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taiwan’s education ministry has revised its campus dispute handling regulations to protect educators facing excessive or unwarranted complaints from parents. Taking effect on October 9th, the amendments establish a clearer framework distinguishing legitimate classroom discipline, self-defense and violent student restraint from actual teacher misconduct. Under the new rules, minor or administrative conflicts can be resolved directly through teacher-parent dialogues and administrative meetings, bypassing formal campus case review committees. While education advocacy groups praise the reduction of administrative burdens on teachers, major teachers' unions contend that more comprehensive measures are required to prevent malicious accusations.
📹 Reporter(s): Joseph Wu/Irene Lin
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- Taiwan Reacts to North Korea’s Criticism of US Arms Sales
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taiwan’s foreign ministry is urging the international community to pay attention to the increasing alignment of authoritarian countries. This comes after North Korea criticized US arms sales to Taiwan, saying Washington was fueling regional tensions.
On Thursday, Taiwan’s foreign ministry rejected Pyongyang’s position, saying Taiwan is a sovereign, democratic country. It said Taiwan's defense partnership with the US upholds peace and stability in the region.
Reporter: John Van Trieste
Video Editor: Alison Nguyen
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- Taiwan President Urges US Congress Members To Pass Tax Relief Legislation｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- During a meeting with a US Congressional delegation, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urged visiting lawmakers to pass legislation that eliminates double taxation for Taiwanese investments in the US.
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- China-Born Former Lawmaker Disqualified From Taiwan's Local Elections｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Former Taiwan People’s Party Legislator Li Chen-hsiu has been barred from running for mayor of Zhubei in northern Hsinchu County ahead of Taiwan’s November local elections. Election authorities ruled that Li, who was born in China, failed to meet a legal requirement that Chinese-born candidates prove they gave up their household registration in China at least 10 years before seeking office. Li says she will challenge the decision and continue pursuing her candidacy. The case comes as a record 25 Chinese citizens who settled in Taiwan have registered to run in this election cycle.
📹 Reporter(s): Fuhua Hung/Tiffany Wong
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- UK Lawmakers Voice Support for Taiwan at National Day Reception｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Taipei Representative Office in the UK marked the country’s 115th National Day with a reception in London attended by British lawmakers, diplomats and other guests. Taiwan's representative, Vincent Chin-Hsiang Yao, highlighted the country’s achievements and thanked the UK for its support. Lord Rennard of the House of Lords called for greater international support for Taiwan’s defense, while Labour MP Navendu Mishra backed Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization. The gathering also highlighted expanding UK-Taiwan ties following the signing of a Science, Innovation and Technology Arrangement covering areas including semiconductors, silicon photonics and satellite communications.
The video has been re-uploaded with updated footage.
📹 Reporter(s): DevinTsai/Amelia Loi
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- UK Lawmakers Voice Support for Taiwan at National Day Reception｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Taipei Representative Office in the UK marked Taiwan’s 115th National Day with a reception in London attended by British lawmakers, diplomats and other guests.
Taiwan's representative, Vincent Chin-Hsiang Yao, highlighted the country’s achievements and thanked the UK for its support.
And Lord Rennard of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan called for greater international support for Taiwan’s defense.
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Reporter: Amelia Loi
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Social Reporter: Chloe Wang
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- Rising Vegetable Costs Keep Taiwan Inflation Elevated in September｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Inflation in Taiwan remained above the 2 percent level for a fifth consecutive month in September, according to Taiwan's statistics ministry. The consumer price index rose 2.73 percent from a year earlier, driven in part by higher food prices. Vegetable costs increased nearly 5 percent year-on-year after heavy rainfall hit central and southern Taiwan in August, affecting supplies. The higher cost of ingredients has also pushed dining-out expenses up by about 3 percent from a year ago, marking a fourth straight month above 3 percent. Taiwan’s statistics bureau says inflationary pressures are expected to ease in October and remain relatively mild and limited in scope.
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- Taipei Prosecutors Indict Four in Alleged Surveillance of DPP Lawmaker Puma Shen｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taipei prosecutors have indicted four suspects accused of surveilling Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen. Prosecutors are seeking an 18-month prison sentence for a private investigator accused of accepting more than US$11,000 to monitor Shen. Investigators said they discovered a hidden camera that recorded activity outside Shen’s home for several weeks in 2024. Two Hong Kong residents accused of financing the operation are wanted by authorities. The indictment comes as Shen’s challenge to incumbent Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an intensifies ahead of the November mayoral election.
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- Four Indicted for Alleged Spying on DPP Candidate for Taipei Mayor
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taipei prosecutors have indicted four Taiwanese suspects accused of surveilling Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen.
Prosecutors are seeking an 18-month prison sentence for one accused of accepting more than US$11,000 to monitor Shen. Two Hong Kong residents accused of financing the operation are also wanted by authorities.
Investigators said they discovered a hidden camera that recorded activity outside Shen’s home for several weeks in 2024.
The indictment comes as Shen’s challenge to incumbent Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an intensifies ahead of the election in November.
Watch the full story on the TaiwanPlus News YouTube channel.
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- Taiwan Lab Breeds Bananas To Resist TR4 Strain Behind Spread of Panama Disease｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 4:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Commercial banana production across the globe is facing an existential threat from Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne fungal pathogen that causes Panama disease, starving plants and destroying plantations. In response, the Taiwan Banana Research Institute (TBRI) in Pingtung has unveiled "Tai-chiao No. 9"—the world's first TR4-resistant plantlet bred from the Williams banana variety. Developed over five years of testing thousands of samples, the variety boasts both high immunity and superior harvest yields. As researchers wait for more local farmers to try planting it, they hope to one day export the breakthrough technology to assist affected farming communities in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
📹 Reporter(s): Hank Hsu/Irene Lin
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- N. Korea Slams US-Taiwan Arms Sales – Oct. 8, 2026｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 15:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In today's show:
- North Korea Criticizes US Arms Sales to Taiwan
- Analysis: Understanding North Korea's Position on Taiwan
- Lai Urges Visiting Lawmakers To Stop Double Taxing on Taiwan Investment in US
- China-Born Candidate Disqualified From Upcoming Mayoral Election
- Prosecutors Indict Four Over Puma Shen Surveillance
- Amendment Gives Teachers Protection Against Unfair Parental Complaints
- Taiwan Inflation Above 2% for Fifth Consecutive Month
- Philippines Looks for Way To Keep Up With Global Ube Boom
📹 Anchor: Tiffany Wong
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- Taiwan Points to Authoritarian Alignment Following N. Korean Remarks｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taiwan's foreign ministry has warned of an increasing alignment of authoritarian states. This follows remarks from North Korean state media, which criticized US arms sales to Taiwan following last week's delivery of two US F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan. Pyongyang has also supported China's claims to Taiwan. Taiwan countered that it is an independent, democratic nation, and its defense partnership with the US upholds peace and stability in the region.
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- Analysis: N. Korean Criticism of US Military Sales to Taiwan｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Korea expert at Taiwan's Institute for National Defense and Security Research Lin Chih-hao looks at how significant North Korea's recent criticism of US arms sales to Taiwan might be.
📹 Reporter(s): Eason Chen/John Van Trieste
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- N. Korea Blasts US Aircraft Sale to Taiwan – Oct. 8 2026｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 15:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In today’s show:
- Taiwan Points to Authoritarian Alignment Following N. Korean Remarks
- Analysis: Prospects for US Arms Sales to Taiwan
- Taipei Prosecutors Indict Four in Alleged Surveillance of DPP Lawmaker Puma Shen
- Rising Vegetable Costs Keep Taiwan Inflation Elevated in September
- Taiwan Newborn Gender Ratio Nears Balance as Traditional Preferences Fade
- UK Lawmakers Voice Support for Taiwan at National Day Reception
- Mongolian Herders Use Tech To Navigate Climate Risks
📹 Anchor: Yvonne Yang
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- Chinese Consulate Fails To Halt Taiwanese Writer's Munich Talk｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A literary event in Munich featuring award-winning Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi went ahead despite efforts by China's consulate to have it canceled. Literaturhaus München rejected the request and proceeded with a discussion of Yang's acclaimed novel, "Taiwan Travelogue." Taiwan's representative office says the Chinese consulate offered to organize and fund an alternative event featuring a Chinese author instead. The event later drew criticism after an interpreter reportedly said in advance that he could not translate certain political topics and avoided terms including "Republic of China," "Taiwan," and "China" during the discussion, prompting complaints from Taiwanese attendees.
Clarification: The story has been re-uploaded with updated footage. The earlier version included visuals from a separate event in Berlin organized by the German-Taiwanese Association, which was not connected to the event in Munich.
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- Taiwan Newborn Gender Ratio Nears Balance as Traditional Preferences Fade｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration released long-term birth statistics showing that the nation's gender ratio at birth has steadily moved closer to natural balance, decreasing from 1.107 male births per female birth in 2004 to 1.072 in 2025. The data comes as many parents move away from a traditional preference for sons. However, the broader challenge facing Taiwan remains its low birth rates driven by high living costs and changing lifestyle choices. To support prospective parents, the Cabinet is expanding subsidies for assisted reproductive technology, though civil society organizations like the Awakening Foundation emphasize the need to safeguard against gender filtering during fertility treatments.
📹 Reporter(s): Patrick Chen/Irene Lin
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- Taipei Mayoral Race Spotlights Candidates' Drug Policies｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The two main candidates running for Taipei mayor are going toe-to-toe over their drug policies. Both have expressed an interest in taking the issue to a debate.
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- Taoyuan Micron Union Gets Authorization To Strike After Vote｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The union representing US semiconductor firm Micron's workers in Taoyuan has secured the legal right to strike after a vote. No strike is set yet, but the union hopes the company's board of directors will take concerns about employee incentive systems into account as it meets in the US this week.
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- Taiwan Opens Its First Long-Term Care Animal Shelter
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Official figures show roughly a quarter of Taiwan’s nearly 2.8 million registered pets are considered elderly.
But what happens to aging and disabled animals without a home?
The country’s first long-term care animal center, dedicated to caring for aging and disabled animals, opened in New Taipei this past July to address the growing challenge.
The facility offers specialized medical care and physical therapy, including acupuncture and rehabilitation using underwater treadmills.
The shelter not only looks after older and disabled animals but also gives the people who adopt the animals the knowledge to care for them.
Watch the full story, follow TaiwanPlus News on YouTube.
Reporter: Sandy Chi
Videographer: Klein Wang
Video Editor: Alison Nguyen
Social Reporter: Chloe Wang
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- India’s Transgender Care Faces New Legal Uncertainty｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- India’s transgender community is facing growing uncertainty over access to gender-affirming care following an amendment to the country’s legislation. The law introduces penalties for using hormones or surgery to force someone into a transgender identity. While authorities say the changes aim to protect vulnerable people and prevent trafficking, activists and doctors say the amendment has made some clinics reluctant to provide care. Some patients have been forced to stop hormone therapy, while private clinics that continue treatment are taking additional legal precautions and charging more. The amendment is now being challenged in India’s Supreme Court.
📹 Reporter(s): Eason Chen/Michael Reid
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- Arizona Welcomes New Taiwan Office Despite Chinese Warnings
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taiwan has opened a new economic and cultural office in Phoenix, Arizona to serve the growing local Taiwanese community and business ecosystem. The city has expanded into a major hub for TSMC as the Taiwanese chipmaker plans to invest US$265 billion in the state.
But the opening came with some tension. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs reportedly received two letters from the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles urging her to block the new office.
In response, Hobbs said Monday that “every Arizona elected official should show the courage necessary to support the partnership between Arizona and Taiwan.”
For more on this story, follow TaiwanPlus News on YouTube.
Reporter: Tiffany Wong/Leslie Liao
Video Editor: Alison Nguyen
Social Reporter: Chloe Wang
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- Analysis: Prospects for US Arms Sales to Taiwan｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- With a US$14 billion US arms package to Taiwan delayed and awaiting President Trump’s approval, could a smaller weapons sale go ahead this year? DC Insiders host Wenchi Yu spoke to former Trump administration official Alex Gray about the prospects for new sales and the challenges of delivering weapons already bought by Taiwan.
📹 Reporter(s): Eason Pan/Ting Yeh
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- US Lawmakers in Taiwan Ahead of National Day – Oct 7, 2026｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 15:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In today's show:
- US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Ahead of National Day Celebrations
- Analysis: Could the US Advance Smaller Arms Sales to Taiwan?
- Former President Tsai Ing-wen Visits US for Tech & Defense Events
- New Taipei Prosecutors Indict 10 for Smuggling US Chips to China
- Taiwan Boosts Disease Checks After Possible Plague Death in Russia
- Health Ministry Reports Near Balancing Gender Ratio at Birth
- Government Projects Population To Decrease by 50% by 2075
- South Korea Rescues Dogs Ahead of Ban on Dog Meat Trade
📹 Anchor: Eric Gau
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- Former Taiwan President Lands for Week-Long US Visit｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in San Francisco for a week-long visit, her first trip to the US since leaving office in 2024. Tsai will deliver the opening keynote at Stanford DEFCON’s 2026 Technology & National Security Conference on Wednesday and attend a forum at the Hoover Institute, a top public policy think tank.
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- US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Ahead of National Day Celebrations｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Several US lawmakers are visiting Taiwan this week in the first congressional visits since US President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the US Senate Taiwan Caucus, is in Taiwan through Wednesday, while a separate House delegation led by Representative Brendan Boyle will remain through Saturday. The lawmakers are scheduled to meet senior Taiwanese officials to discuss economic cooperation, artificial intelligence and regional security. The House delegation is also set to meet President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan's foreign ministry says the visits ahead of National Day celebrations on Saturday underscore continued US support.
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- Taiwan to Step Up Border Health Checks After Russian Plague Scare｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taiwan plans to put body temperature checks and other health checks in place at ports and airports in reaction to fears of a plague death in Russia last week. Russian officials say a staff member at a plague research institute in Siberia died of pneumonia and have instituted quarantines and medical supervision to contain the potential spread of disease. So far, the WHO says the health risk to the general public is low. But Taiwan has reached out to Russian health authorities and the WHO for more information. Taiwan has not reported a case of plague since 1953.
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- Ten Charged in New Taipei With Reselling Controlled Chips via Hong Kong to China｜TaiwanPlus News
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- New Taipei prosecutors have charged 10 people with illegally exporting military-grade US chips to China. The suspects are accused of using Taiwan’s top military research agency as an authorized end user to obtain the restricted hardware before relabeling the chips as “Made in Taiwan” and reselling them to buyers in Hong Kong. Authorities say the operation generated nearly US$10 million in illegal proceeds and that the chips were ultimately destined for China’s defense industry.
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- Taiwan Charges Ten for Chip Smuggling – Oct. 7 2026｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In today’s show:
- Ten Charged in New Taipei With Reselling Controlled Chips via Hong Kong
- US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Ahead of National Day Celebrations
- Washington Cracks Down on Chinese Transnational Repression
- Taiwan to Step Up Border Health Checks After Russian Plague Scare
- Taiwan Considers Clinic Subsidies To Ease Holiday ER Crowding
- Officials Attempt to Tame Japan's Animal Cafes
- Taiwan Lab Breeds Bananas To Resist Spread of Panama Disease
📹 Anchor: Ethan Liu
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- Taiwan Condemns Chinese Spying on President's Son - Oct. 6, 2026｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 27:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In today's show:
- Taiwan Slams Chinese Transnational Repression After Alleged Spy Targets President Lai's Son
- Hong Kong Resident Indicted for Attacking China Expert in Taichung
- Reports: US Defense Officials Will Be Stationed at Taiwan Defense Ministry
- Analysis: Growing US-Taiwan Defense Cooperation
- Taiwan Opens New Office in Arizona Despite China Pressure
- Taiwan's Stock Market Keeps Getting Higher
- Team Taiwan Asian Games Athletes Return Home
- Government Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking, Drug Driving
- Chinese Immigrant Finds Success With Local Dishes in Eastern Taiwan
📹 Anchor: Tiffany Wong
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- Title
- New Taiwan Office in Phoenix Opens Despite Chinese Opposition｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taiwan has opened a new economic and cultural office in Phoenix to serve the growing Taiwanese population there, in a city that is home to the US's biggest hub for chipmaker TSMC. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs reportedly received two notices from the Chinese consulate seeking to block the office from opening in recent months.
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- Taiwan Prosecutors Indict Hong Kong Gangster for July Attack on China Expert｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taiwan prosecutors have indicted a Hong Kong-based gang member for a violent attack on Japanese-Taiwanese researcher Yaita Akio back in July. Yaita, founder of Indo-Pacific Strategy Thinktank, was punched in the face at a Taichung hotel after giving a talk on regional security. Liao was arrested while trying to leave Taiwan. Four other defendants face charges in the attack, which authorities are calling a case of Chinese transnational repression.
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- US Government Cracks Down on Chinese Transnational Repression ｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taiwan's government is warning that the alleged Chinese spy who surveilled President Lai Ching-te's son in Seattle is not an isolated case. At least 126 Taiwanese have been confirmed targets of China's transnational repression, cases in which Chinese agents attempt to surveil, coerce or intimidate perceived opponents of the Chinese state overseas.
34-year old realtor Wanying "Heather" Zhang was arrested by the FBI on Sunday for acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. Court documents allege that she traveled to Seattle in September 2025 to take pictures of Lai Ting-yu and his family at his home and sent license plate information to a Chinese government operative via WeChat.
US authorities are pursuing the case and FBI Director Kash Patel condemned the alleged Chinese operation in the US, writing on X: "Foreign adversaries take note: America is NOT your playground."
📹 Reporter(s): Luffy Li/Tiffany Wong
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- AMD CEO Lisa Su Says Taiwan Investment To Exceed US$10B｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- AMD CEO Lisa Su says the US chipmaker plans to increase its investment in Taiwan’s supply chain beyond the US$10 billion announced in May, as demand for its AI products continues to rise. During a brief visit to Taiwan, Su met with Foxconn and other suppliers before heading to TSMC. With demand outpacing supply, AMD is looking to deepen cooperation with Taiwanese partners and potentially extend planning schedules from one or two years to as long as five years. Su says the investment remains on track, with more spending planned.
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- Taiwan’s Main Stock Index Hits Record High ｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taiwan's benchmark stock index, the Taiex, hit a record high of nearly 50,000 points on Tuesday. The index has grown roughly 70% this year thanks to gains in tech supply chains, including strong performance from heavyweight TSMC and other local tech firms such as Foxconn and Delta Electronics.
Analysts expect the Taiex to hit 50,000 points. But they say that the growth is unprecedented and somewhat inflated. Amid the global AI boom, investors will be watching to see whether the market’s record-breaking run continues.
Reporter: Ai Chi
Videographer: Eason Chen
Video Editor: Kathryn Chen
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- Analysis: If the US Stations Defense Officials in Taiwan｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Media reports in Taiwan say two US defense officials could be stationed with Taiwan’s defense ministry to help with policy coordination and assessments of combat capabilities. This would be a more direct and official placement than the existing arrangements involving American advisers coordinated by the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto US embassy. TaiwanPlus speaks with defense analyst Su Tzu-yun for his thoughts on the program and what benefits it could bring Taiwan.
📹 Reporter(s): Ryan Wu/Fuhua Hung/Lery Hiciano
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- Title
- Taiwan Accuses China Over Alleged Spy Case - Oct. 6, 2026｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 27:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taiwan calls out China for transnational repression after the US arrests a woman who allegedly spied on President Lai Ching-te's son in Seattle. Taiwanese media report that two US defense officials are to be stationed at Taiwan’s defense ministry to strengthen policy coordination and assessments of the country’s combat capabilities. And Taiwan’s benchmark index reached another record high, boosted by investor optimism over AI-related tech stocks. Plus:
- Taiwan opens its new economic and cultural office in Phoenix, despite repeated pressure from Beijing on Arizona officials to block it.
- AMD CEO Lisa Su is in Taiwan to meet with Foxconn, TSMC and other local suppliers as the chipmaker seeks more production capacity for its AI products.
- Tokyo’s shrinking tree cover is raising concerns about extreme heat, with researchers calling for stronger policies to protect and expand the city’s urban canopy.
📹 Anchor: Eric Gau
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- China Attempts to Block 'Taiwan Travelogue' Author Event in Munich
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Chinese consulate in Munich attempted to cancel a talk by Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi on Monday but was unsuccessful. Yang is the author of “Taiwan Travelogue,” whose English translation by Lin King won the International Booker Prize in May.
Local literary institute Literaturhaus München rejected Beijing's request. Taipei's representative office in Munich says that the consulate offered to arrange and fund an alternative event featuring a Chinese author.
During the event, the Chinese-German translator hired by the organizers came under fire. The interpreter avoided terms including “Republic of China,” “Taiwan” and “China” causing complaints from Taiwanese attendees.
Clarification: The story has been re-uploaded with updated footage. The earlier version included visuals from a separate event in Berlin organized by the German-Taiwanese Association, which was not connected to the event in Munich.
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- Lai Receives Returning Asian Games Athletes in Presidential Office｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- President Lai Ching-te has welcomed this year's Taiwanese contingent back home from this year's Asian Games in Japan.
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- Dozens Quarantined After Death of Worker at Siberia Plague Research Lab｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Dozens of people have been quarantined in Siberia after a lab worker at a plague research institute died in circumstances that remain unclear. Russian authorities say the situation is under control, though the death of the 28-year-old woman has led to fears on social media. The governor of the Irkutsk region says the worker died of pneumonia with an unknown origin and said no other staff at the lab have sought medical help.
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- Coast Guard Seizes Drugs Worth US$51M
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In a newly released video, Taiwan’s coast guard seizes illegal drugs worth US$51 million, with cannabis making up most of the haul.
But despite this crackdown, driving under the influence of drugs remains a major public concern in Taiwan.
Just this Saturday in Taichung, a drug-impaired driver collided with three young athletes, causing serious injuries. That driver is now in custody but stopping drugs at the source remains an uphill battle for local law enforcement.
For more on this story, follow TaiwanPlus News on YouTube.
Reporter: John Van Trieste
Video Editor: Alison Nguyen
Social Reporter: Chloe Wang
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- Taiwan Considers Clinic Subsidies To Ease Holiday ER Crowding｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- During recent extended consecutive holidays, major medical centers across Taiwan experienced unprecedented surges in emergency room patients. Because most neighborhood clinics close during public holidays, patients with minor illnesses overflow into emergency departments. In response, Taiwan's health ministry is meeting with medical representatives to discuss adopting Lunar New Year-style subsidy models. The proposed incentives aim to cover holiday overtime wages for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff, encouraging local clinics to remain open and help triage mild conditions away from overcrowded hospitals.
📹 Reporter(s): Patrick Chen/Irene Lin
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- Taiex Hits Over 49,800 Points, Setting New Intraday and Closing Records｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taiwan’s stock market continues its record-breaking run, with the Taiex approaching 50,000 points, driven by strong gains in AI-related tech stocks and chip heavyweight TSMC. Industry experts see further upsides but warn that valuations are elevated. With Taiwan now the world’s fourth-largest equity market, investors are watching whether the AI-fueled rally can continue.
📹 Reporter(s): Eason Chen/Ai Chi
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- The Scientist Who Found Taiwan’s Tallest Tree｜Zoom In Zoom Out
- Runtime
- 14:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- For nearly three decades, forest ecologist Rebecca Hsu from the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute has climbed trees to understand the hidden ecosystems up in their canopy. In this episode of Zoom In Zoom Out, she tells Isabel Wang how her career began with a fascination with the curious organisms known as epiphytes and evolved into a quest to find Taiwan’s tallest tree, culminating in the discovery of the “Heaven Sword,” a Taiwania fir that stands as the tallest tree in East Asia.
0:00 Inspirations searching for Taiwan’s tallest tree
2:54 Unforgettable feedback after finding the 'Heaven Sword'
5:54 Why do giant trees matter for ecosystems?
7:57 How do academic researchers work with citizen scientists?
9:51 Taiwan's giant trees deserve global recognition. Why?
12:01 Being a female leader of the 'Tree Finders' group
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- Officials Attempt to Tame Japan's Animal Cafes｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Japan has launched its first nationwide survey of animal cafes, a popular but largely unregulated industry attracting locals and tourists. Researchers who visited 25 cafes found more than 1,700 animals, including threatened species, with many venues allowing contact with animals considered capable of causing injury. The Environment Ministry is examining animal welfare, disease risks, wildlife trade concerns and how visitors interact with animals. Officials also want to determine how many cafes operate nationwide and which species they keep. Some operators support tighter oversight, saying future rules should prioritize natural behavior and prevent animals from being forced into human interaction.
📹 Reporter(s): Howard Chang/Michael Reid/Ted Chen
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- US Officials Warn China After Alleged Surveillance of Taiwan President’s Son｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Top US officials have issued strong warnings after a Chinese national was accused of spying on relatives of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Seattle. Prosecutors allege Zhang Wanying, a California resident, filmed the president's son and passed the footage to Chinese officials. FBI Director Kash Patel said foreign adversaries should understand that “America is not your playground,” while Senator Pete Ricketts accused China of engaging in “deception on American soil.” The US State Department says it is committed to protecting people in the United States from foreign governments' efforts to intimidate or silence them.
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- Taiwan Cracks Down on Drugs but Driving Under the Influence a Persistent Problem｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taiwan has had some success cracking down on drugs, but problems like drivers behind the wheel while under the influence remain stubborn.
📹 Reporter(s): Klein Wang/John Van Trieste
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- Tokyo’s Vanishing Trees Leave City More Exposed to Extreme Heat｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Tokyo is losing tree cover as summers grow hotter, raising concerns about the risks of extreme heat. Researchers say the Japanese capital has less than half the tree canopy cover of cities such as New York and London, with coverage shrinking by a fifth over a decade. Residents and advocates are measuring temperatures to show how trees provide shade and lower local heat. Experts warn that heavily pruned trees offer less protection, while disappearing private gardens are contributing to the loss of greenery. Although authorities cite safety concerns to justify pruning, researchers say Tokyo needs clear targets and policies to expand its tree canopy.
📹 Reporter(s): Alex Chen/Shir Bashi/Eric Gau
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- FBI Arrests Alleged Chinese Spy - Oct. 05, 2026｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 27:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In today's show:
- FBI Arrests Chinese Woman for Allegedly Spying on President Lai's Son
- Local Election Campaigns Heat Up as Party Heavyweights Join Rallies
- Analysis: The Sensitive World of Cross-Strait Entertainment During Election Season
- Protest After Allegations of Police Misconduct During Raid on Taipei Gay Bar
- Taiwan Stock Index Hits New Record Closing High
- Foxconn Monthly Revenue Hits Record, Topping NT$1 Trillion for First Time
- Australia Looking To Build Up Chip Ties With Taiwan
- Japanese Government Surveying Largely Unregulated Animal Cafe Industry
- Japanese Master Cleaners Restore Well-Loved Plushies
📹 Anchor: Eric Gau
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- Protest Erupts Over Police Raid of Taipei Gay Bar ｜TaiwanPlus News
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Protesters and LGBTQ+ rights advocates marched through Taipei’s Wanhua District to protest a rare police raid on a local gay bar over the weekend.
Authorities took 52 individuals into custody on suspicion of sex offenses following complaints regarding minors.
But demonstrators are calling out police officers for failing to show search warrants, forcing the bar manager to kneel and making derogatory remarks toward patrons with disabilities.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has apologized for the incident. He pledged rigorous administrative reviews and improvements to police education.
The Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taipei Mayor Puma Shen also said a careful inspection of the enforcement process is needed.
Watch the full story on the TaiwanPlus News YouTube channel.
Reporter: Irene Lin
Videographers: John Su
Video Editor: Fuhua Hung
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