Mainland Affairs Council criticizes Cheng-Xi meeting: “Peace framework” is actually a “unification framework”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council criticized the meeting between Kuomintang member Cheng Li-wen and Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, saying the “peace framework” was effectively a “framework for unification.” Council Chairman Chiu Chui-cheng said the “九二共識” advocated by Cheng supports the CCP's intent to “eradicate the Republic of China.” Chiu stressed that Xi and Cheng's positions, based on the CCP's Taiwan policy, advance political developments aimed at eradicating the Republic of China. The council reiterated that exchanges between political parties cannot replace government-to-government mechanisms, and called on the CCP to engage with Taiwan's democratically elected legitimate government and maintain good exchanges.
To counter illegal incursions by Chinese small boats, military to deploy drones and AI for surveillance and reconnaissance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced plans to deploy drones and AI technology to strengthen surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in response to illegal incursions by Chinese small vessels. In peacetime, the ministry will work with the Coast Guard Administration to track the movements of small vessels. In wartime, it will integrate radar, electronic reconnaissance, drones and AI technology to establish a multilayered surveillance network. In particular, to address the current difficulty of tracking and promptly identifying small targets, it will establish a mechanism for the immediate detection of unusual activity and early warning using AI technology. The drones and AI systems are to be procured under the special budget for “Strengthening Defense Resilience and Asymmetric Capabilities.”
Foreign investors post net purchases of NT$28.8 billion, adding 8,159 lots of TSMC for 4 straight sessions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's stock market surged amid easing tensions in the Middle East, with the TAIEX climbing above 35000 points to set a new record. It closed at 35417.83 points, up 556.67 points, a gain of 1.6%, on turnover of 8295.37億元. 三 major institutional investors were net buyers of 378.96億元 in total, including 288.08億元 in net purchases by foreign investors. The most heavily bought stocks by foreign investors included Yuanta Taiwan 50, KGI Taiwan TOP50 and Cathay Sustainable High Dividend. They also added 8159 lots of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), marking 4 consecutive days of net buying.
Cheng Li-wen met with Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss cross-strait relations. She asked Xi to reaffirm the specific content of the “九二共識” and stressed that cross-strait relations are not relations between countries. Xi spoke of the importance of “patience and perseverance” and said that Taiwan compatriots' social system and way of life would be respected. Cheng stressed that upholding the “九二共識” and opposing “Taiwan independence” are the only political foundation for the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.
March earnings of the telecom trio are out; Taiwan Mobile tops monthly and first-quarter EPS
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Results for March and the first quarter were announced for Taiwan's 3 major telecom companies: Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone. Taiwan Mobile led in EPS for both March and the first quarter. Growth in information and communications services and core telecom operations, along with increased sales revenue, contributed to Chunghwa Telecom's results; Hami Video also added subscribers. Driven by demand for migration to 5G, Far EasTone recorded its highest-ever sales revenue for March.
Miaoli County opens registration for 199 public- and private-sector workplace internships
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The Miaoli County Government's Labor and Youth Development Department launched the “Year 115 Public- and Private-Sector Workplace Part-Time Work and Internship Program,” recruiting a total of 199 summer interns. There are 124 positions in the public sector and 75 in the private sector, with technology companies including Taiwan Micron, King Yuan Electronics and Phison Electronics also taking part. Applications are open online until April 26 for public-sector positions and June 30 for private-sector positions. The internships run from July 1 to August 31.
Man enters Kaohsiung Airport apron, claims he was visiting a friend; aviation police surround him and issue a fine
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A 31-year-old man illegally entered the airfield from the domestic terminal at Kaohsiung International Airport, but was quickly spotted by an alarm and arrested. He said he was there to “meet a friend.”
大同's first-quarter revenue hit a record for the same quarter in 8 years, driven by its power business, including transformers and cables, its motor business and its AI-related IT solutions business. Going forward, it will pursue a strategy focused on “power, computing power and land.”
Taiwan stocks surged 2,845 points this week, with listed companies’ total market capitalization hitting a record NT$115.55 trillion
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Taiwan stocks surged 2,845 points this week, sending total market capitalization to a record NT$115.55 trillion. The electronics components index posted the biggest gain.
Army combat capabilities upgraded as 584th Brigade’s combined arms battalion fields M1A2T tanks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan Army’s 584th Brigade officially equipped its combined arms battalion with M1A2T tanks, marking a significant upgrade in the military’s combat capabilities and an important milestone toward “new training, new equipment and new technology.”
Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage: Central Weather Administration joins the walk and provides weather updates for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration has launched the “Weather Friends Walk With You” initiative for the Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage, providing worshippers with real-time weather information and interactive services through portable weather instruments carried by staff, a customized website and on-site forecasts.
Outdoor stalls at Asia-Pacific Baseball Stadium: Tsai Chi-chang says the Lions and city government should communicate properly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At Tainan Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadium, Legislator Tsai Chi-chang stressed the need for dialogue between 統一獅 and 台南市政府 over issues surrounding the setting up of outdoor vendors and the bidding process for game days.
Wu Nien-jen’s “A Condition of the Human World Eight” returns for a second run; cast delivers on singing and dancing
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Director Wu Nien-jen’s stage play “A Condition of the Human World Eight” is set to tour for a second time. Focusing on issues including remarriage, anxiety over long-term care and intergenerational communication, the production offers audiences a humorous yet profound artistic experience through the cast’s polished singing and dancing.
Chinese man enters Imperial Palace, exposing security gap during commuting hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An incident in which a Chinese man entered the Imperial Palace during rush hour exposed weaknesses in security arrangements. A similar intrusion occurred last year.
March revenue at the two bicycle giants rises month over month but falls year over year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Bicycle giants 巨大 and 美利達 reported March revenue, with both posting month-over-month increases and year-over-year declines. 巨大 benefited from a recovery in the European market, while the U.S. market was affected by WRO.
Male wolf that escaped South Korean zoo has been at large for 3 days; meme coin emerges as Lee Jae-myung expresses concern
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“Neukgu,” a wolf that escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been missing for 3 days. An elementary school was closed and a large-scale search was launched. A meme coin using the name “Neukgu” also appeared and drew attention on social media. Lee Jae-myung also prayed for the wolf's safe return.