**Tai-Ex opening **

The Tai-Ex opened down 1-point this morning from yesterday's close, at 16,712

on turnover of 2-billion N-T.

The market closed marginally higher on Monday after coming off an early high

- as investors opted to lock in gains while the main board moved closer to

the nearest technical resistance ahead of the 16,800 point mark.

**AIT Chair 'Looking Forward to Meeting' Presidential Candidates **

American Institute in Taiwan Chair Laura Rosenberger has arrived in Taiwan

for a six-day visit.

According to Rosenberger, she plans to meet with the presidential candidates

during her trip and is also reiterating that Washington will cooperate with

whichever candidate wins January's election.

It's her second visit to Taiwan since she assumed the post on March 20.

Speaking to reporters, Rosenberger said she's looking forward to further

"engaging (接洽) with leaders from across Taiwan's political spectrum" this

week and plans to "spend time with each of the declared presidential

candidates."

And she went on to stress that "the United States will not take sides and we

oppose outside interference or influence in Taiwan's elections."

**Climate Institute Holds Plaque Unveiling Ceremony **

The newly established Climate Institute has held a plaque-unveiling ceremony.

The event was attended by Vice President William Lai and the heads of

several of Taiwan's leading tech companies.

They included A-U-O chairman Paul Peng and Pegatron chairman Tong Zi-xian.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lai reiterated the government's plans to achieve

(達到) net-zero emissions by 2050 and hopes that the private and public

sectors can further collaborate to reach that goal.

The institute has been tasked with hosting training courses to promote

sustainable development and tackle climate change and to offer assistance to

private companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint under the Taiwan

Climate Partnership.

**Haiti Flooding Death Toll Rises **

Authorities say the number of people killed by heavy floods that hit Haiti

over the weekend has risen to 42 and that another 11 are missing.

Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency says at least 85 people are injured, and

more than 13,600 homes were flooded.

The rains pelted Haiti’s western, northwestern, southeastern and central

regions.

The weather has since improved, but many crops were damaged amid a spike

(激增) in starvation.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry has said he has asked for international help.

**SKorea Support for Nuclear Arsenal Falls **

Public support for South Korea to develop its own nuclear arsenal is

plummeting (暴跌) according to new figures.

Chris Gilbert reports.

**British Princess Eugenie Welcomes Baby Boy **

Buckingham Palace says Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby boy.

Eugenie, the niece of King Charles III, and her husband, welcomed their son

on May 30th.

The baby is the couple’s second child.

The child is 13th in line to the throne (王位繼承人).

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