TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, December 20, 2023

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Young voters could play a decisive role in Taiwan's upcoming elections and vice presidential candidates are getting out to win them over -- but are they addressing the main issues affecting the younger generation? A day after an earthquake killed over 100 people in northwestern China, survivors are still waiting for government help to arrive. And the international community is moving to respond to ongoing attacks on Red Sea shipping by Houthi militants in Yemen. Also: - Taiwan was the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. But couples wanting to start a family must still look overseas for access to reproductive services. - A survey by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups says an increasing number of companies in Taiwan are queer-friendly. But many individuals still remain uncomfortable about being out in the workplace. - One candidate running to be Taiwan's next president says the office has too much power; he would like to see Taiwan move to a parliamentary system.