TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, November 1, 2023

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The two main opposition candidates in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election held a private late-night meeting as talks continue toward a proposed joint ticket. Meanwhile, billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou has delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures in the hope of securing a place on the ballot as an independent candidate. Taiwan's intelligence chief has warned of the ways China may seek to influence the outcome of Taiwan's elections, including military intimidation, diplomatic and economic pressure, and cognitive and cyber warfare. Also: - Legal clerks have joined firefighters and police in calling for the right for public employees to unionize, a campaign that is becoming more political. - As Taiwan seeks to attract some 400,000 foreign professionals by 2030, Leslie Liao looks at the common problems foreign nationals face in moving to and settling in the country. - Leading astronomers have gathered in Taipei to celebrate the career of Paul Ho, a pioneer in the field in Asia.