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- EZ News 11/09/26
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 645-points this morning from Friday's close, at 40,347
on turnover of 23-billion N-T.
The market saw its fourth-largest single-day point loss on Friday, closing
below the 40,000-point mark following an overnight sell-off on Wall Street,
but the market managed to recover from its intraday low on hopes of
government measures to support stocks.
US expresses concern over forced closure of Taiwan's PNG office
The U-S State Department is expressing concern over the closure of Taiwan's
representative office in Papua New Guinea under pressure from the government
in Port Moresby.
According to a State Department spokesperson, the incident is another example
of Beijing's intimidation of Taiwan.
The U-S State Department spokesperson says such moves undermine (破壞) the
sovereign decisions of countries choosing to partner with Taiwan and
threatens international peace and prosperity.
The statements come after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last Friday
announced that it was closing its representative office in Papua New Guinea
and withdrawing all personnel stationed there after.
Second batch of F-16V Block 70 fighter jets arrives in Taiwan
The second batch of three F-16V Block 70 fighter jets purchased by from the
United States has arrived in Taiwan.
According to the Air Force, the three jets landed at Chihhang Air Base in
Taitung County.
The Air Force Command Headquarters says it will proceed with training for the
induction (入伍) of the new aircraft into service as planned, gradually
building up their initial operational capability.
Reports say the three jets departed from Lockheed Martin's factory in South
Carolina earlier this month and arrived in Hawaii on November 4.
Their arrival follows the delivery of the first batch of two F-16V Block 70
jets on October 2.
HOUSE DEMOCRATS PREPARE TO IMPEACH DEFENCE SECRETARY HEGSETH AS FLOOR VOTE
EXPECTED THIS WEEK
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has declared he is a "hard yes" on
impeaching US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, with a floor vote expected in
the House of Representatives this week.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a critic (批評家) of US President Donald
Trump, says he plans to force the vote — and several Republican sources say
they expect it to pass.
Hegseth has dismissed the prospect of impeachment as political theatre, while
President Trump has expressed confidence in his defence secretary.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
Egypt Train Collision Leaves Dead and Injured
Authorities say two trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and
injuring at least 125 others.
The crash happened Sunday in al-Ayyat district, in Giza province.
A train traveling to Fayoum province crashed into the rear (後部) of a
stationary (靜止的、不動的) train heading to Aswan.
Investigators arrived at the site late Sunday.
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered a prompt investigation.
Emergency teams and cranes were dispatched to clear the wreckage and restore
services.
Turkey Azerbaijan Confirm Close Ties
The Turkish and Azerbaijani presidents have reaffirmed the countries’ close
ties following speculation of souring relations.
Turkey and Azerbaijan are traditional allies with deep cultural and ethnic
ties.
Tensions have emerged recently following criticism in Turkey of Azerbaijan’s
decision to ban hijabs in schools and over Baku’s growing ties with Israel.
On Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized (強調) the strong
brotherhood between the nations at a joint news conference with Azerbaijani
President Ilham Aliyev.
Erdogan visited Shusha for Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations, marking the
sixth anniversary of the country’s victory over Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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--Hosting provided by SoundOn7 min - EZ News 11/06/26
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 2,659-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
38,916 on turnover of $39-billion N-T.
The market extended its losing streak on Thursday -- plunging more 1,300
points to close below the 42,000-point mark as investor concerns over
artificial intelligence stocks sparked heavy selling in the tech sector.
Defense minister says US support for Taiwan defense remains bipartisan
Defense Minister Wellington Koo is insisting that U-S congressional support
for Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities has long been
bipartisan.
The statement comes amid questions over the Republican Party's major losses
in Tuesday's U-S midterm elections.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a legislative hearing, Koo said the
U-S Congress has consistently supported Taiwan's efforts to beef up (加強) its
defense capabilities on a bipartisan basis.
The defense minister went on to say that his office will continue to engage
with members of Congress and maintain close contact with the U-S Department
of War to help keep arms sales to Taiwan on schedule.
Northeasterly winds to bring cooler weather
The Central Weather Administration says the first surge of a northeasterly
wind system will affect Taiwan today and tomorrow -- bringing cooler weather
and possible showers to northern and northeastern parts of the island.
According to the weather administration's forecast center, conditions are
expected to improve slightly on Sunday as the northeasterly winds weaken,
allowing temperatures in to edge higher.
But a stronger surge of northeasterly winds is forecast to arrive on Monday
next week, bringing cooler weather to the north, northeast and east.
That second weather system is expected to keep temperatures noticeably (明顯地)
lower through Wednesday.
France protest
More than 600,000 rally across France to demand higher wages (薪資) and school
funding on peaceful protests across France with a large turnout.
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports
Turkey Approves Defense Pact wit Pakistan and Saudia Arabia
Turkish legislators have approved a defense cooperation agreement with
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
This agreement, signed in August, commits the countries to regard (看待) an
attack against one as an attack on all three.
It aims to deter threats, deepen military cooperation, and strengthen defense
industry ties.
The agreement comes amid regional tensions with Iran-backed Houthi rebels and
concerns about U.S.-Iran conflicts.
Despite opposition, the Turkish parliament passed the agreement.
Officials stress that the agreement is defensive and does not target Iran.
Any deployment of Turkish troops would require separate parliamentary
approval.
Canada Unveils Federal Budget
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government unveiled a sweeping budget
Thursday aimed at making Canada less dependent on the United States
The budget, titled “Masters of Our Destiny,” proposes the equivalent of
$101.6 billion US in new spending and tax breaks over multiple years,
including major investment incentives (優惠政策), billions for energy and
infrastructure and new support for Canadian culture.
The government projects a $44.5 billion dollar deficit for 2026-27.
That's $2.1 billion less than forecast in April.
According to International Monetary Fund figures cited in the budget,
Canada’s combined federal, provincial and local government deficits amount to
2.5% of its economy, compared with 8.5% in the United States.
This comes two days after Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections,
weakening Trump’s political position as the countries pursue a possible trade
agreement.
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--Hosting provided by SoundOn7 min - EZ News 11/05/26
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 282-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
42,666 on turnover of 11.5-billion N-T.
The market closed lower on Wednesday, but once again managed to recover from
the day's low as bargain hunters (逢低買進的投資人) stepped in after prices fell.
Market watchers say buying opportunities emerged (出現；浮現) as the Tai-Ex dipped
below the 42,000 point mark, and saw bargain hunters began buying select
AI-related semiconductor stocks after A-M-D and Supermicro delivered
better-than-expected results in the U-S overnight.
NPA touts cracking down on suspected election interference
The National Police Agency says it is actively taking measures to crack down
on (嚴厲打擊；取締) suspected foreign interference ahead the upcoming local
elections.
According to the agency, there are currently nine active investigations under
into alleged election interference involving external forces working with
criminal organizations.
Prosecutors have handed down indictments in four of those cases.
Law enforcement authorities say the N-P-A is working to identify individuals
or entities (實體；機構或組織) involved in politically motivated election
interference and uncovering the networks behind them.
Man indicted for smuggling marmot and turtles in his pants to Kinmen
The Coast Guard Administration says a man has been indicted after being
caught entering Kinmen from China with a marmot (旱獺) and eight turtles taped
to his inner thighs.
According to the administration, the man was stopped as he returning to
Kinmen by ferry from Quanzhou in China in mid-July based on intelligence
reports concerning the smuggling of "prohibited items" (違禁品).
He was arrested on suspicion of violating the Act on Wildlife Conservation
and the Act on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases.
The seized animals were handed over to the Kinmen County Animal and Plant
Disease Control Center.
TRUMP SIGNALS WILLINGNESS TO WORK WITH DEMOCRATS AFTER GOP'S SWEEPING
MIDTERM DEFEAT
US President Donald Trump has signalled he is open to working with Democrats
after his Republican Party lost control of both chambers of Congress in
Tuesday's midterm elections.
But the president also issued a veiled warning (隱晦的警告), telling reporters he
could cooperate with the opposition — unless, in his words, they want to be
destructive (破壞性的).
Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries — who is expected to become the next
Speaker of the House — have already indicated they plan to launch multiple
investigations into the Trump administration.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
Bob Dylan Visits Pope
American singer-songwriter and poet Bob Dylan visited Pope Leo XIV at the
Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy.
The Vatican said the encounter was brief, with Leo giving Dylan a rosary
(玫瑰念珠) and Dylan presenting the pope with a copy of his autobiography,
“Chronicles: Volume One.”
Leo had quoted from Dylan’s 1963 protest song “Go Away You Bomb” in his 2026
book, as a warning against the race to rearm and the recourse to (訴諸；求助於)
nuclear weapons.
It wasn’t Dylan’s first papal encounter…
He played for Pope John Paul II, and thousands of other people, in 1997
during a concert capping a religious congress in Bologna, Italy.
That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _.
--Hosting provided by SoundOn6 min - EZ News 11/04/26
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 141 points this morning from yesterday's close, at
43,449 on turnover of 11.4-billion NT.
The market recorded its 7th steepest (最大的; 最陡的) single-session point fall on
Tuesday, as selling was triggered by (由⋯引發) a plunge among tech stocks on
Wall Street overnight amid lingering concerns over massive AI spending.
Lai admin. seeking formal APEC invitation from China
Premier Cho Jung-tai says the government is working to secure a formal
invitation (取得正式邀請) from China to attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders'
Meeting in Shenzhen.
However, Cho is stressing that the Lai administration will not rush into a
decision on whether to attend the summit.
The call comes after China sent a letter rather than a formal official
invitation to Taiwan to attend the upcoming APEC summit and that letter did
not refer to Taiwan by its official APEC title of "Chinese Taipei."
The government says that move has downgraded (降低了) Taiwan's status.
The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be taking place on November 18 and 19.
MOFA buys Sydney property for new office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it has now purchased a
property in Sydney to house its new representative office (供新代表處使用) there.
According to the ministry's Department of General Affairs, a deal was signed
to purchase a property in Sydney in April.
Department director-general Chen Jin-ling says ownership of the property
(該房產的所有權) was officially transferred to the government in October and the
ministry is currently seeking a contractor to renovate the property.
Chen says renovation work could take several months, and the office is
expected to move to the new location before the end of 2027.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney is currently located in
rented office space.
SKorea: North Korea Launches Projectile Towards Sea
South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile (不明發射體)
toward the sea.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff say the launch happened today but have
not given further details, including what type of weapon was fired.
In recent weeks, North Korea has ramped up its weapons tests (增加了武器試射的頻率) in
a likely bid to increase its leverage (談判籌碼) in potential diplomacy with the
U.S. after President Donald Trump expressed his desire to restore diplomacy
with Kim Jong Un.
US Election NCarolina Democrat Wins Senate Seat
In the US…
Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper has been elected to the U.S. Senate
from North Carolina, defeating President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate
(親自挑選的候選人) Michael Whatley.
Cooper’s win flips the GOP-held seat opened by Senator Thom Tillis’
retirement and gives Democrats a key pickup (新拿下的關鍵席次) as they try to gain
control of the chamber.
It’s the first time a Democrat has won a North Carolina Senate race since
2008.
US Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans
to Afghanistan
Meanwhile, in the US…
A judge temporarily blocks (暫時叫停) US President Donald Trump's plan to deport
detained Afghans.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports
Brazil Legislation Strengthens Fight Against Criminal Gangs
Brazil’s Senate has approved legislation that strengthens the government's
power to fight criminal gangs (犯罪幫派).
The constitutional amendment will be sanctioned (將獲正式批准) later this week.
The amendment creates a public security ministry and allocates more resources
to combat organizations like Sao Paulo-based First Command of the Capital and
Rio de Janeiro’s Red Command.
It's another victory for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who won
reelection (成功連任) last week in a vote where crime was a key issue.
That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _.
--Hosting provided by SoundOn7 min - EZ News 11/03/26
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 438-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
44,481 on turnover of 16.3-billion N-T.
The market lost ground on Monday, as investors remained concerned about
volatility on Wall Street amid questions over massive spending on A-I
infrastructure.
FM** calls on China to follow established practice for APEC summits**
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is urging China to follow established practice
in formally inviting Taiwan to the APEC summit later this month in Shenzhen.
According to Lin, the Lai administration will uphold its right to participate.
The call comes after China sent a letter rather than (而不是) a formal official
invitation to Taiwan to attend the upcoming APEC summit.
Reports have said the letter did not refer to Taiwan by its official name
within APEC, "Chinese Taipei," and downgraded Taiwan's status.
Lin is accusing China of repeatedly subjecting Taiwan to "differential
treatment" while hosting various APEC meetings this year, and it did not
arrange for an official to personally deliver the APEC invitation to Taiwan,
opting instead to send an email.
Labor funds post NT$2.4 trillion investment gain through September
Labor funds posted a combined investment gain of 2.4-trillion N-T in the
first nine months of this year, for a rate of return of 30.73-per cent.
According to the Bureau of Labor Funds, the funds generated 117.8-billion N-T
in September alone, remaining in positive territory despite heightened
volatility in global financial markets.
The bureau's latest report says that as of the end of September, the labor
funds had 9.21-trillion N-T in assets under management and cumulative (累計)
investment gains of 2.44-trillion N-T.
Among the individual funds, the Labor Pension Fund under the new pension
system, which is the largest with 6.06-trillion N-T in assets, posted a
30.43-per cent return.
While the old pension fund, with 1.21-trillion N-T in assets, recorded the
highest return at 44.16-per cent.
TRUMP THREATENS TO** VETO ALL LEGISLATION IF DEMOCRATS WIN CONGRESS IN**
TUESDAY'S MIDTERM ELECTIONS
US President Donald Trump has threatened to veto all legislation if Democrats
win control of Congress in midterm elections.
This comes as more than 57 million Americans have already cast early ballots.
President Trump's approval rating stands at a near-record low of 32 per cent
heading into the vote, with Democrats leading nationally by around eight
points on the generic congressional ballot.
All 435 House seats and a number of Senate seats are on the ballot, with the
incumbent party facing what is historically (在歷史上) difficult territory in a
midterm year.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
UN ICC Accuses Trump Admin of Obstructing Justice
The president of the International Criminal Court has accused the Trump
administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing
penalties on the tribunal and has vowed that it would not succeed.
Judge Tomoko Akane of Japan gave a remote briefing Monday at the United
Nations because she faces U.S. sanctions.
She called on all 193 U.N. member nations to act in defense of the court.
The Trump administration has imposed a series of sanctions on ICC officials
and then targeted the entire court last month as part of its campaign to
dismantle the tribunal over investigations into the United States and its
allies, including Israel.
The ICC was set up in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity
(人類，人道) and genocide when countries are unwilling or unable to do so.
The United States is not a party to the court.
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Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 177-points this morning from Friday's close, at 45,034
on turnover of 8.8-billion N-T.
The market plunged 2.5-per cent, or just over 1,000 points on Friday, led by
major AI-related stocks, after tech stocks on Wall Street saw heavy losses
amid growing concerns that massive A-I investments would not deliver
comparable returns.
Chiang and Shen court labor vote at Taipei trade union event
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and D-P-P mayoral hopeful Puma Shen have attended
an event hosted by the Federation of Taipei Trade Unions.
Speaking at the event, Chiang touted improvements to municipal employees'
pay, leave and working conditions.
According to Chiang, as mayor, he established the Labor Policy Advisory
Committee that includes worker representatives and engages in (與……互動、交流)
direct dialogue with labor unions.
Meanwhile, Shen outlined proposals to support working families.
The D-P-P mayoral candidate told attendees that he will help workers caring
for young children and elderly family members, including enhancing childcare
environments to prevent child abuse and increasing the number of beds in
long-term care facilities.
Shen also touted plans to reduce working hours for parents with young
children.
Air Force's annual Sky Dragon drills begin
The Air Force's annual Tien Lung, or "Sky Dragon," exercises began this
morning.
The drills are aimed at testing pilots' combat skills and ground-based
logistical support.
According to the Ministry of National Defense, the Tien Lung exercises will
be taking place from today through Friday.
They will include air-to-air, air-to-sea, and air-to-ground combat skills
training using F-16Vs, Mirage 2000-5s, and Indigenous Defense Fighters.
Reports say the exercises will be focusing on aerial interceptions (攔截) and
the use of the aerial gunnery target system.
The Air Force will also be selecting flying aces in different categories,
including aerial combat and precision as it has done in previous years.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSWOMAN ENDORSES GOP RIVAL IN MICHIGAN AS US MIDTERM
ELECTIONS LOOM
From the US…
Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has endorsed (公開支持某個候選人) Republican
Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan, in a surprise move that has exposed
deep divisions within the Democratic Party just two days before midterm
election day.
The endorsement is a blow to the progressive Democratic candidate Abdul
El-Sayed, whom some moderate Democrats say does not represent the party.
Polls suggest Democrats have an edge in the battle for the House, but the
Senate remains on a knife-edge.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
UK PM Open to Apology for Slave Trade
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed openness to formally
apologizing for Britain's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
This marks a significant shift in the U.K.'s stance on addressing its
historical wrongs.
Ahead of a meeting with Caribbean Commonwealth leaders, Burnham emphasized
the importance of discussing slavery's legacy.
While he rejected reparations, he proposed debt restructuring to aid poorer
Commonwealth countries.
Caricom, a Caribbean trade bloc, welcomed the apology but stressed that it
must be accompanied by reparations (賠償).
Burnham's stance contrasts with the opposition Conservative Party, which
opposes an apology.
That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _.
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Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 229-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
6,140 on turnover of $10.2-billion N-T.
The market lost ground on Thursday, as the tech sector took a hit with nearly
all of the index's blue chip tech stocks closing lower and as both MediaTek
and Delta Electronics ended the trading day down by more than 4-per cent.
Survey shows half adults in Taiwan use generative
A survey by the Fair Trade Commission shows that just over half of Taiwan's
adult population have used generative artificial intelligence tools in the
past six months.
The commission says the survey also found that OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's
Gemini account for more than 90-per cent of primary use and that nearly
40-per cent of users have paid for A-I services.
According to the F-T-C, it identified three key trends in the survey.
Those being widespread use of multiple A-I platforms, growing adoption of
paid subscriptions, and a tendency (趨勢) among users of free services to
switch to competing tools when quality declines.
ChatGPT was the most widely used tool, at 87.9-per cent of respondents,
followed by Gemini at 67.8-per cent and Anthropic's Claude at 8.9-per cent.
The survey found the most common reasons for using generative A-I were
learning and work-related tasks.
Carney, top EU official push Canada associate membership, wider allianceagainst Trump threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula
von der Leyen are pushing to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member”
and build a broader (更廣泛的) alliance open to other countries.
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports
EUFOR Helicopter Crashes in Bosnia
A Italian helicopter of the European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia has
crashed in the country’s north, killing four people and injuring 11.
The EUFOR CH-47 Chinook crashed in the area around the town of Brcko.
The EU force said the injured are in stable condition and are receiving
medical treatment.
EUFOR said a “thorough and complete” investigation was underway (正在進行中) and
more information will follow later.
It added that “no civilian infrastructure, property, or vehicles were
damaged, and there were no injuries to civilians.”
Australia Orders Erin Patterson Never to be Released from Prison
An Australian appeals court has ordered Erin Patterson to never be released
from prison.
This comes after the court agreed with prosecutors that her 33-year,
non-parole period for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives
with death cap mushrooms was inadequate.
The three judges of the Victoria state Court of Appeal also dismissed
Patterson’s challenge to her convictions that stemmed from a family meal she
hosted at her rural home in Leongatha in July 2023.
Erin Patterson insisted she added death cap mushrooms to the meals
accidentally.
She was sentenced last year to three life sentences for murder and 25 years
for attempted murder.
She can challenge the verdict (判決) at Australia’s High Court, her final
appeal option.
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Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 20-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
47,014 on turnover of 9.7-billion N-T.
The market surged over 900 points on Wednesday as it bounced back over the
47,000 mark following a strong showing (強勁表現) by tech stocks on Wall Street
overnight amid a rise in enthusiasm over AI development on the back of
Anthropic's IPO filing (首次公開募股申請).
Central bank warns inflation could rise if energy subsidies end
Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long says inflation remains under control,
but consumer prices could face renewed pressure if government subsidies (補貼)
for Tai-Power and C-P-C are withdrawn while global oil prices continue to
rise.
Speaking at a hearing of the Legislative Finance Committee, Yang told
lawmakers that although consumer price index growth remains above 2-per cent,
the central bank considers inflation manageable (可控制的) because forecasters
expect global energy prices to moderate.
However, he also warned that if both budget support and energy subsidies are
withdrawn while global oil prices continue to rise, inflation could increase
further.
The statements come as the government is seeking support for a supplementary
budget bill aimed at stabilizing energy prices under C-P-C and Tai-Power.
Uber launches hourly charter service in northern Taiwan
And,
Uber has launched an hourly vehicle charter service (包車服務) in five cities.
The service allows users to book a driver and vehicle for a set period rather
than a single point-to-point trip.
It is only currently available in Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan and
Hsinchu.
According to Uber the service operates in partnership with local transport
companies and means users can book vehicles for periods ranging from (範圍從…到…)
two to 10 hours.
Uber says it plans to expand the service to other cities and counties.
FLAVIO BOLSONARO TO HOLD MIAMI PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER FLEEING BRAZIL IN
DEFIANCE OF COURT ORDER
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro is due to hold a
press conference in Miami on Thursday afternoon to discuss his flight from
Brazil and outline (概述) his next steps.
Bolsonaro arrived in the United States on Wednesday after defying (公然違抗) a
Supreme Court order barring him from leaving Brazil, travelling via Argentina
and Ecuador on a private jet with his wife and two daughters.
US President Donald Trump welcomed his arrival, calling Bolsonaro and his
family "fine people," while Brazilian President Lula condemned the departure
as shameful.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
US Japan to Set Up Facility Producing Advanced Missiles
The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for
the joint production of advanced medium-range (中程的) air-to-air missiles.
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have
repeatedly expressed alarm over China’s growing aggression (侵略行為) in Asia.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made the announcement in a news
conference late Wednesday in the central province of Cebu, where he met U.S.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of an annual meeting of
Southeast Asian defense chiefs and their major Asian and Western
counterparts.
The talks aim to avert a major regional conflict and strengthen defense
cooperation.
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Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 306-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
46,402 on turnover of 11.3-billion N-T.
The market closed slightly higher on Tuesday after a seesaw trading session
(漲跌反覆的交易時段).
Analysts say judging from yesterday's movement, the broader market has been
consolidating after recent volatility, so when the index staged a technical
rebound, investors opted to (選擇) lock in profits.
2027 budget with NT$10,000 handouts heads to committee
The central government's proposed 2027 general budget has now been referred
to (被交付；被提交至) committee review in the Legislative Yuan.
The bill advanced after Premier Cho Jung-tai answered lawmakers' questions
about the government's spending plan.
The 3.92-trillion N-T general budget proposal includes 235.7-billion N-T for
the cash handouts of 10,000 N-T each.
The government says those cash handouts will be funded entirely by higher tax
revenue (稅收) from growth in technology-related industries amid forecast
economic growth of 11.05-per cent this year.
Under the Cabinet's proposal, eligible recipients of the 10,000 N-T one-time
cash handout include citizens with household registration and nationals
without household registration who have obtained residence permits.
CDC cites health token initiative for vaccination uptick
The Centers for Disease Control says vaccination rates for flu, COVID-19 and
pneumococcal disease have risen this year for both publicly funded and
self-paid vaccines.
According to the C-D-C, about 2.725-million adults aged 18 and older received
publicly funded flu vaccinations between October 1 and 26, while 288,000
other adults paid out of pocket (自掏腰包；自費支付) for the shots.
Data shows that about 1.176-million people received publicly funded COVID-19
vaccinations and 188 had paid out of pocket, while 104,000 people had
received publicly funded vaccinations and 3,000 had paid out of pocket for
pneumococcal disease vaccinations.
The second phase (階段) of the government's publicly funded flu and COVID-19
vaccination programs begins on November 2 - expanding eligibility to people
aged 50 to 64 without chronic illnesses.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the United States, according to
multiple media reports
Defeated (敗選的) Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left
Brazil, and is reportedly heading for (前往) the United States.
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports
King Charles Visiting Bahamas
Britain's King Charles III has arrived in the Bahamas as part of a nine-day
trip to the Caribbean, where he faces calls for an apology and slavery
reparations (賠償；補償).
It’s his first official visit to the Bahamas as king, with the archipelago’s
(群島) government closing all public schools on the island of New Providence to
welcome him on Tuesday.
Charles is scheduled to make a stop at Clifford Park, which he last
officially visited as Prince of Wales in 1973 to grant the Bahamas
independence after 300 years of British rule.
He also is expected to visit a nature site and meet with the Royal Bahamas
Defense Force.
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Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 169-points this morning from last Thursday's close, at
46,211 on turnover of 12.6-billion N-T.
The market tumbled last Thursday on a decline led tech stocks, as investors
remained wary of A-I stocks, which are under pressure from concerns their
boom may be threatened because of high interest rates.
The market was closed on Friday due to Typhoon Champi.
Lai meets Asian Para Games Team
President Lai Ching-te has welcomed back Taiwan's Asian Para Games team at
the Presidential Building.
He thanked Sports Minister Lee Yang for protecting athletes' rights and
national dignity during venue disputes abroad and said his administration
will continue improving sport's environments and supports athletes towards
the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Taiwan finished the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan in 13th
place in the overall medals table with four gold, seven silver and nine
bronze medals.
Taiwan's athletes secured (獲得) medal honors across seven sports, including
taekwondo, badminton, table tennis, swimming, and wheelchair tennis.
Taiwan sent 71 athletes to compete in 12 sports at this year's Games.
The World** Between Us: After the Flames' wins top Golden Bell drama prize**
"The World Between Us: After the Flames" has won Best Television Series at
the 61st Golden Bell Awards.
The show collected a total four prizes to finish as the night's
third-most-awarded production.
The drama earned Best Directing for Lin Chun Yang, Best Writing for Lu
Shih-yuan and Best Leading Actress for Yang Kuei-mei.
The series follows six families whose lives become intertwined (交織在一起) after
a supermarket arson attack.
Its predecessor, "The World Between Us," won six awards at the 54th Golden
Bell Awards in 2019, including Best Television Series, Best Directing and
Best Leading Actress.
The awards ceremony took place at the Taipei Music Center on Monday, after
Typhoon Champi forced its postponement from Saturday.
Russia Ukraine Ceasefire Ahead of US 1st Lady Humanitarian Mission
A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has taken effect ahead of a
humanitarian mission (人道援助任務) led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.
The pause in fighting started at 3 a.m. Tuesday in Ukraine to allow an aid
mission into the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine later
this week.
According to her office, Melania Trump led talks with civilian negotiators
from Russia and Ukraine.
The aid mission is planned ahead of a new round of U.S.-brokered talks
between Russia and Ukraine expected next month and aimed at ending the war
after more than 4½ years of fighting.
Nigeria 1st Ebola Patient Evacuated to Switzerland
The first confirmed Ebola patient in Nigeria has been evacuated (撤離) to Switzerland.
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Canada Holding Firm on US Trade Negotiations
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with the United States
have intensified slightly but Canada is holding firm on its demands,
insisting any progress is because Washington is moving closer to Ottawa’s
position.
The comments come eight days before U.S. midterm elections, with White House
economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggesting the countries are close to a deal.
Trump’s trade war and repeated threats to make Canada the 51st U.S. state
have pushed Carney to seek new markets, with a goal of doubling Canadian
exports outside the United States over the next decade.
Carney hosts European Union leaders Thursday and Friday in Montreal to pursue
(追求) closer economic and security ties.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada
the EU’s first associate member, a status that has yet to be defined.
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