Taiwan's military has apologized for a mistake in an alert message sent to phones nationwide advising of the launch of a Chinese satellite — or "missile" in the mistranslated English text. 2023 smashed global temperature records to be the hottest year ever recorded, prompting renewed calls for an urgent response to the climate crisis. And as 73% of businesses in Taiwan say they are struggling to fill positions, many are turning to tech solutions to bridge the gap.
- Ahead of Saturday's presidential election, a spotlight feature on Ko Wen-je, the former Taipei mayor running as a third force in a traditionally two-party system.
- How small giveaway items proliferate in every election cycle in Taiwan, as candidates put their faces on everything from face masks to bottled water to boost their profile.
- Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao has been named the honorary president of Taiwan's first professional boxing championship.