TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, January 16, 2024

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Taiwan's housing prices continue to rise, putting home ownership further out of reach for many young people and creating a challenge for the next president, Lai Ching-te. Nauruan students in Taiwan face an uncertain future after their government cut official ties with Taipei, a situation that could force many of them to leave before they can finish their studies. And a senior KMT official is calling on the party's chair to step down after the party's presidential candidate lost Saturday's election. Plus: - Taiwan's military prepares to roll out new extended conscription program. - Guatemala's new president takes office and promises an end to corruption, despite efforts to derail his inauguration. - Taipei's animal rescue workers struggle with limited resources and manpower.