THSR, Zuoying Station set passenger records in 2024
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202502120020
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202502120020
Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
THSR, Zuoying Station set passenger records in 2024
The number of Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) passengers hit a record high of 78.25 million in 2024, with passengers entering and exiting Zuoying Station in Kaohsiung both exceeding 10 million for the first time.
U.S. Warships Pass Through Taiwan Strait in First Transit Under Trump|TaiwanPlus News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5zgr3gk500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5zgr3gk500
YouTube
U.S. Warships Pass Through Taiwan Strait in First Transit Under Trump|TaiwanPlus News
Two U.S. navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait from Monday to Wednesday, the first such transit under the new Trump administration. The action triggered a burst of Chinese military activity in the area.
📹 Reporter(s): Ryan Wu/Hank Hsu/Jaime Ocon…
📹 Reporter(s): Ryan Wu/Hank Hsu/Jaime Ocon…
U.S. Navy Transits Taiwan Strait, What's Up Taiwan– News at 20:00, February 12, 2025|TaiwanPlus News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7umxh_M5Aio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7umxh_M5Aio
YouTube
U.S. Navy Transits Taiwan Strait, What's Up Taiwan– News at 20:00, February 12, 2025|TaiwanPlus News
In today's show:
- Two U.S. Navy Ships Pass Through Taiwan Strait
- U.S. Steel Tariff Puts Taiwan on "Equal Footing" With Others: Trade Org.
- TSMC Holds First Board Meeting in U.S.
- Trump Tariffs Could Affect Range of Taiwanese Manufacturers
- Taiwan Sees…
- Two U.S. Navy Ships Pass Through Taiwan Strait
- U.S. Steel Tariff Puts Taiwan on "Equal Footing" With Others: Trade Org.
- TSMC Holds First Board Meeting in U.S.
- Trump Tariffs Could Affect Range of Taiwanese Manufacturers
- Taiwan Sees…
Netanyahu Threatens To End Gaza Ceasefire if Israeli Hostages Aren't Freed|TaiwanPlus News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0XOjtsWyuU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0XOjtsWyuU
YouTube
Netanyahu Threatens To End Gaza Ceasefire if Israeli Hostages Aren't Freed|TaiwanPlus News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to end the Gaza ceasefire deal, after Hamas said they would delay the release of hostages due to Israeli violations of the agreement.
📹 Reporter(s): Ryan Wu/Rosie Grenenger
#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews…
📹 Reporter(s): Ryan Wu/Rosie Grenenger
#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews…
Pyrographers repurpose cypress scraps for artwork|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVvpi1TLJ0g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVvpi1TLJ0g
YouTube
Pyrographers repurpose cypress scraps for artwork|Taiwan News
Alishan is rich in cypress trees, meaning that hinoki furniture and household items are plentiful throughout Chiayi. Although it’s illegal to cut down cypress, plenty of wood is still available from old houses. Skilled artists can use heat to sear images…
105,000 additional flu shots to roll out for free starting Feb. 20|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex4fpGYXB8g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex4fpGYXB8g
YouTube
105,000 additional flu shots to roll out for free starting Feb. 20|Taiwan News
Flu shots under the government’s free vaccination program will roll out again on Feb. 20, after stocks were depleted earlier this month. Last week, medical visits due to flu-like symptoms hit a 10-year high for the period. That and the recent flu-associated…
Two US vessels complete Taiwan Strait transit|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENqg0RD5DmU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENqg0RD5DmU
YouTube
Two US vessels complete Taiwan Strait transit|Taiwan News
Two US vessels have completed the first Taiwan Strait transit since US President Donald Trump assumed office in January. The two vessels were the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson and the Pathfinder-class survey ship USNS Bowditch.…
Orienteering group hosts camp ahead of Masters Games|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMaR-4EnDTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMaR-4EnDTo
YouTube
Orienteering group hosts camp ahead of Masters Games|Taiwan News
The World Masters Games is set to begin this May in Taipei and New Taipei City. Orienteering is one of the more unique events on offer. The sport challenges competitors’ physical prowess, as well as navigational skills and resourcefulness. The Chinese Taipei…
TSMC holds board meeting in the US for the first time|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwm-UZZicds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwm-UZZicds
YouTube
TSMC holds board meeting in the US for the first time|Taiwan News
TSMC held a board meeting in the US for the very first time in the company’s history, amid US President Donald Trump’s threats to levy a 100% tariff on chips from Taiwan. An industry expert says the move by TSMC may be intended to enable a meeting with Trump’s…
Dozens jump into Yehliu harbor as part of port-cleansing festival|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTjZaEMYdM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTjZaEMYdM
YouTube
Dozens jump into Yehliu harbor as part of port-cleansing festival|Taiwan News
More than 100 people took a dive into New Taipei’s Yehliu Fishing Harbor on Wednesday, as part of an annual religious festival. This year, more than 1,000 faithfuls and spectators took part in various rituals and activities at the waterfront, to welcome a…
Water release reveals fallen Chiang Kai-shek statue|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OsKAJi7voU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OsKAJi7voU
YouTube
Water release reveals fallen Chiang Kai-shek statue|Taiwan News
Over the Lunar New Year, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Chiayi’s Dapu Township, toppling a statue of Chiang Kai-shek at Zengwen Reservoir’s Qingren Park. The township office first moved the statue. But the southern branch of the Water Resources Agency…
Historic 75-year old Tainan cinema closes down for new business direction|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncCZ2bYflpE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncCZ2bYflpE
YouTube
Historic 75-year old Tainan cinema closes down for new business direction|Taiwan News
A historic cinema in Tainan is closing down next month after being in business for 75 years. Chin Men Theater is a nostalgic place for many Tainan residents, with its charming hand-painted billboards and its affordable tickets for second runs and double features.…
Formosan black bears spotted at Yushan National Park|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8av92b_eIOM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8av92b_eIOM
YouTube
Formosan black bears spotted at Yushan National Park|Taiwan News
Formosan black bears have been spotted on several occasions roaming around Yushan National Park in recent weeks. Park authority says four sightings have been reported, in addition to the discovery of bear tracks near a hiking trail. Formosan black bears,…
HPA urges smokers to quit to prevent catching flu|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAGnhMWq7YQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAGnhMWq7YQ
YouTube
HPA urges smokers to quit to prevent catching flu|Taiwan News
With the flu season upon us, a study has found people who smoke are five times more likely to catch the flu, and twice as likely to experience severe illness once they have symptoms. The Health Promotion Administration says in addition to washing hands and…
Capturing rare footage of Taiwan’s largest owl|Taiwan News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdSsk46YHss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdSsk46YHss
YouTube
Capturing rare footage of Taiwan’s largest owl|Taiwan News
The Shei-pa National Park Headquarters has been monitoring the Qijiawan River for nearly 20 years. After setting up perches for birds of prey along the river just last year, the research team captured rare footage of Taiwan’s largest owl: the tawny fish…
TSMC Holding First Board Meeting in the U.S.|TaiwanPlus News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtLUojdEpvI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtLUojdEpvI
YouTube
TSMC Holding First Board Meeting in the U.S.|TaiwanPlus News
TSMC is holding its first ever board meeting in the United States on Wednesday, possibly discussing its investments there and how to respond to potential tariffs.
📹 Reporter(s): Patrick Chen/Alec MacDonald
#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #Trump…
📹 Reporter(s): Patrick Chen/Alec MacDonald
#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #Trump…
2025 Dajia Mazu pilgrimage to start late night April 4
https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202502120021
https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202502120021
Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
2025 Dajia Mazu pilgrimage to start late night April 4
The annual Dajia pilgrimage of the sea goddess Mazu is set to kick off late night April 4 at Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung, the event organizer said Wednesday.
Volunteer soldiers to be asked to sign dual nationality affidavit: MND
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502120022
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502120022
Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
DEFENSE/Volunteer soldiers to be asked to sign dual nationality affidavit: MND
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday said it will ask all applicant volunteer soldiers to sign an affidavit that they do not have dual nationality, to avoid the re-occurrence of a recent incident when a naval serviceman was found having a Chinese…
Taiwan to continue supporting Czech group that helps Ukrainian refugees
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502120023
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502120023
Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
Taiwan to continue supporting Czech group that helps Ukrainian refugees
Taiwan's government will continue supporting a humanitarian group in the Czech Republic that provides services to Ukrainian refugees, according to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed Tuesday in Prague.
President Lai opens 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival
https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202502120024
https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202502120024
Focus Taiwan - CNA English News
President Lai opens 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival
President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday opened the 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival for the Year of the Snake in Taoyuan, lighting up this year's main lantern, "Infinite Paradise," near the Taiwan High-Speed Rail Taoyuan Station where the festivities are being…