The Tai-Ex opened up 25-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 17,840

on turnover of 6.5-billion N-T.

The market continued to gain ground on Monday on the back of another strong

showing from the bellwether electronics sector.

Buying focused on artificial intelligence development stocks following a

rally by A-I-related stocks on Wall Street at the end of last week.

However, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into consolidation mode

after surging 6.46-per cent surge last Friday.

Snow was reported falling on Jade Mountain overnight - resulting in an

accumulation (累積) of 4-centimeters by 9 o'clock this morning.

Snow fell on Hehuan Mountain in Nantou.

Snow was also reported falling in Yilan's Taiping Mountain area at around 6

o'clock in the morning.

According to the Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area Office, the

mercury in areas near the peak dropped to minus-3 degrees overnight before

this morning's snow fall began.

And in Taipei, snow was reported on parts of Yangminshan this morning - and

between 1 and 2-centimeters had accumulated in some areas by around 6

o'clock.

The Ministry of Health says the definition of special circumstances in which

chronic (慢性的) patients are eligible to seek medical treatment remotely

will be expanded from July 1.

According to the ministry, the move will benefit roughly 2.47 million people.

The amended Rules of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment by Telecommunications

will be expanded to cover individuals who are on a National Health Insurance

system chronic disease care plan, or subject to terminal care, correctional

institutional care and mobility care.

Those who are in need of remote healthcare due to disasters and infectious

diseases will also be included in the expanded program.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a sparsely (稀疏地) populated part of

China’s western Xinjiang region, but no casualties were immediately

reported.

State media and local authorities said the quake early this morning destroyed

two houses and downed power lines, though electricity has now been restored.

Local authorities said around 200 emergency workers were sent to the area.

The Xinjiang railway authority also suspended dozens of trains.

The United Nations has once again called for adherence (嚴守) to

International law in the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York…

Canada has announced a two-year cap on international student visas to ease

the pressure on housing, health care and other services at a time of record

immigration.

The country's immigration minister says there will be a 35% reduction in new

study visas in 2024.

He said the country’s international students program has been exploited,

putting pressure on housing and health care.

A government statement says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet retreat

in Montreal this week will prioritize (優先考慮) affordability and housing.

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