TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, July 16, 2024

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Taiwan's lawmakers vote on a large list of bills on their last day of this legislative session, with two in particular seen as controversial: amendments that affect recent immigrants to the country and reform of the national media regulator. The economy ministry foresees a significant increase as the country advances in AI technology. And Taiwan's Constitutional Court delays its decision on the legality of the death penalty, initially expected next week, until September. Also: - Donald Trump has announced Ohio senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, a former fierce critic-turned staunch loyalist. - Nearly half of respondents in a survey of online gender-based violence in Taiwan say they have experienced some form of harassment in the past year.  - Taiwan's weightlifting champion Kuo Hsing-chun is looking to overcome injury that's hindered her recent performance as she prepares for the Paris Olympics.