TaiwanPlus News – 18:30, January 17, 2023

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As a trade delegation from the United States wraps up its visit after four days of talks, TaiwanPlus looks at what's at stake for Taiwan in the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade. There are concerns among lawmakers that Taiwan's new anti-tank mine-laying system risks turning the country into a "mine island." And the new mayor of Taipei follows up on a campaign promise to see the Taipei Dome stadium project finally open to the public after years of delays. Also: - A man has been arrested on suspicion of forging banknotes amid increased reports of fake notes in circulation. - A trip to Dihua Street, a bustling market in Taipei's oldest district that sells everything needed to celebrate the Lunar New Year. - Taipei has held its first international drag festival featuring dozens of top artists from home and abroad.