A marriage equality survey is out, offering a look at where society is on the eve of the first anniversary of marriage equality.  TSMC is going to be made in the USA.  Returning Taiwanese firms pledges have reached NT$1 Trillion...yes, with a "T."  The outgoing VP is giving away his salary and pension.  The "King of Hualien" is going to jail.  Finally, three stories on the poor, poor PRC being snubbed.

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