Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit made no mention of denuclearization; analysts say China cannot recognize its nuclear status either
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded a state visit to North Korea. The Chinese account of the talks made no mention of “denuclearization.” Experts say China’s silence on denuclearization is a tactical choice for this stage, but it cannot recognize North Korea as a nuclear power, as that would change the East Asian security landscape.
Liaoning Haicheng official dismissed after spending 22 million yuan to buy a ranking
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Officials in Haicheng, Liaoning province, China, were criticized by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for spending nearly 5 million yuan to buy a “Top 100 Counties” ranking, rising from 118th to 91st. The officials involved were subsequently dismissed, and Liaoning province ordered all departments to stop participating in any rankings.
Chinese e-cigarette devices enter Taiwan; Tainan task force uncovers shipping hub in Chiayi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
海巡署台南查緝隊 uncovered Taiwan’s largest illegal e-cigarette shipping hub in Chiayi, arresting a couple and seizing e-cigarette devices worth more than 60 million and vape cartridges containing the drug etomidate. The group worked with Chinese businesses and sold the products through online orders shipped from Taiwan.
Chef drinks bubble tea like water; ureteral stone causes acute kidney swelling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 32-year-old chef surnamed Wang developed acute kidney swelling after a ureteral stone became lodged, following a long habit of drinking hand-shaken beverages instead of water. He was successfully treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. A doctor urged people working in hot environments to stay hydrated.
US names companies it says support the military; Global Times says list precisely captures China’s new productive forces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US Department of Defense added major Chinese companies including 阿里巴巴 and 比亞迪 to a list of companies it says support the military, prompting protests from the companies. A Global Times editorial said the move precisely captured leading players in China’s new productive forces, effectively creating an “honor roll.”
Heavyweights weaken; Taiwan stocks fall more than 700 points intraday, test 44,000-point level
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Following declines in US semiconductor stocks, Taiwan shares plunged more than 700 points intraday on the 10th, falling below 44,000 points. Most heavyweight stocks declined, while passive components and 大立光, which drew attention on CPO-related prospects, bucked the trend and surged.
23 people, including insurance agent, indicted over fake crash used to defraud insurers of 2 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Fubon Life agent surnamed Chen worked with other insurance agents and members of the public, 23 people in total, to stage fake car crashes and inflate claims with expensive out-of-pocket treatments, defrauding multiple companies of more than NT$2 million. The Shilin District Prosecutors Office has indicted them for fraud and sought a sentence of 3 years and 6 months for the alleged ringleader.
NTHU develops world’s brightest room-temperature single-photon source; applications expected within 5 years
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A team led by Lin Hao-wu, a professor in National Tsing Hua University’s materials science department, has developed the world’s brightest, fastest, flicker-free room-temperature single-photon source. It can emit more than 2.3 billion photons per second, setting a world record, and is expected to be used in quantum-encrypted communications within 5 years.
Heavy rain alert for southern mountain areas; front to linger over Taiwan through the 16th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央氣象署 forecasts that a stationary front will continue to affect Taiwan through the 16th, bringing the risk of localized heavy or extremely heavy rain to western Taiwan and eastern mountain areas. Southern mountain areas should be especially alert for short-duration torrential rain on the 10th, with another peak in rainfall from the 14th to 16th.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau announced that it had busted a Taichung gambling ring led by a man surnamed Zhuang. The group operated like a business, setting up server rooms in commercial offices and residential buildings, with bets totaling more than 130 million over nearly 1 year. Police arrested 24 people, including the alleged ringleader, accomplices and gamblers. The case has been referred to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for indictment.
Chinese government vessels intrude; Chang Tun-han urges legislature to support military and Coast Guard budgets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Executive Yuan Secretary-General 張惇涵 said Chinese government vessels had intruded into waters off eastern Taiwan under the pretext of Japan-Philippines talks, even entering restricted waters. He said Taiwan would not yield an inch of its territory, urged the public to support the military and Coast Guard, and called on the Legislative Yuan to back the relevant budgets.
Health ministry to roll out at-home chemotherapy in second half of year, discuss insurance coverage with FSC
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
衛福部 plans to introduce at-home chemotherapy in the second half of the year for all cancer types and is coordinating with 金管會 to address restrictions under commercial medical insurance that limit coverage to inpatient treatment. The plan aims to make care more convenient for patients and improve the efficiency of medical resources.
Shen Boyang proposes reducing civil servants’ work stress; Chiang Wan-an says measures are already underway
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Boyang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Taipei mayor, proposed improving the city government’s work environment and reducing stress for civil servants. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said the city government was already pursuing related measures in several areas and would continue working to create a more supportive workplace.
Engineer goes on rampage at Miaoli shopping mall, injures employee; police take him into custody and send him to hospital
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An engineer surnamed Chen lost control at a shopping mall in Toufen, Miaoli, last night, damaging merchandise and injuring an employee. Police took him into custody and sent him to hospital accompanied by family members.