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Tragedy on the Taipei Metro: Woman Dies After Track Incident
Justice • 05/04/25

Tragedy on the Taipei Metro: Woman Dies After Track Incident

Service Disrupted After Fatal Incident on the Bannan Line

Taipei, April 5 – A tragic incident unfolded on the Taipei Metro's Bannan Line, resulting in the death of a female passenger at Fuzhong Station. The New Taipei City Fire Department reported the event, which occurred Saturday evening. Emergency responders discovered the woman with no v...

Tariff Troubles: Taiwan's Drug Sector Braces for Impact from US Trade Moves
Business • 05/04/25

Tariff Troubles: Taiwan's Drug Sector Braces for Impact from US Trade Moves

Trump's Tariffs: Does China Benefit From America's Trade Wars?
Politics • 05/04/25

Trump's Tariffs: Does China Benefit From America's Trade Wars?

Taiwan's Trade: The Truth Behind US Tariffs - Debunking the 64% Myth
Politics • 05/04/25

Taiwan's Trade: The Truth Behind US Tariffs - Debunking the 64% Myth

World Trade Organization data reveals a stark contrast between perceived and actual tariffs, highlighting the complexities of international trade and the potential for misinformation.

The recent announcement by former US President Trump on aggressive reciprocal tariffs, alleging a 64% tariff imposed by Taiwan on US goods, has sparked significant discussion. The US proposed a retaliatory measure of a 32% tariff. However, a closer look at the data reveals a different picture. The Cato Institute provides a more accurate assessment of the situation. According to the Cato Institute, drawing on World Trade Organization (WTO) data from 2023, the trade-weighted average tariff rate imposed by Taiwan on US goods is actually 1.7%. This is a significant variance of over 62 percentage points from the figure cited by the White House. China’s trade-weighted average ...

Politics • 05/04/25

Taiwan Urged to Fight Back Against 'Unjustified' U.S. Tariffs

Politics • 05/04/25

Taiwan's ICT Industry Braces for Impact as U.S. Tariffs Loom

Justice • 05/04/25

Taiwan's Coast Guard Makes Massive Drug Bust: Over 2 Billion NTD Worth of Narcotics Seized

Politics • 05/04/25

Navigating the Storm: Taiwan's Path Forward Amidst Global Trade Winds

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Trump's Tariff Tango: Global Markets React, But Are Big Businesses Unfazed?
Politics • 05 Apr '25

Trump's Tariff Tango: Global Markets React, But Are Big Businesses Unfazed?

The Former US President Suggests Major Corporations Are Unconcerned About Trade Disruptions.

Following former US President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on May ...

Cambodia Bows to US Tariffs: 19 American Products See Duty Reduction
Politics • 05 Apr '25

Cambodia Bows to US Tariffs: 19 American Products See Duty Reduction

In Response to US Trade Measures, Cambodia Cuts Tariffs on Key Imports, Signaling a Shift in Economic Strategy.

Following President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on December 2nd, ...

Ageism in the Skies: StarLux Airlines Fined for Discriminating Against 56-Year-Old Job Applicant
Politics • 05 Apr '25

Ageism in the Skies: StarLux Airlines Fined for Discriminating Against 56-Year-Old Job Applicant

StarLux, a major airline in Taiwan, faces penalties after being found to have discriminated against a seasoned worker.

A 56-year-old worker in Taiwan faced repeated rejections from StarLux Airlines, ...

Trade War Escalates: US-China Tariff Tussle Sends Markets Tumbling
Business • 05 Apr '25

Trade War Escalates: US-China Tariff Tussle Sends Markets Tumbling

Global Markets React with Panic as Tariffs Threaten Economic Stability.

The global financial landscape is reeling as escalating tensions between the Uni...

Shock in Taipei: Korean Student Attacked in Ximending
Politics • 05 Apr '25

Shock in Taipei: Korean Student Attacked in Ximending

Incident Sparks Concerns Over Safety in the Bustling Taipei District

In a startling incident, a Korean student was attacked in Taipei's vibrant Ximen...

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