TaiwanPlus News – 18:30, February 15, 2023

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China has signaled it may be willing to lift its freeze on certain Taiwanese imports, but Taiwan's ruling party is suspicious of Beijing's political intentions, while an analyst suggests China may have further sanctions in mind. Taiwan's search and rescue team has returned home from Turkey after taking part in rescue efforts following last week's deadly earthquakes. And TSMC shares have dropped sharply after Berkshire Hathaway dumped 86% of its stake in the Taiwanese chipmaking giant. Also: - Paraguay's visiting president has praised a Taiwanese scheme supporting women entrepreneurs in the country's diplomatic ally nations. - The problem of dealing with impounded Chinese sand dredging vessels, which can occupy space in Taiwan's harbors for years after being seized. - A visit to a festival of the Makatao people group, who have long struggled to be officially recognized alongside Taiwan's other Indigenous minorities.