A week after deadly floods hit Hualien’s Guangfu Township, Premier Cho Jung-tai speaks at the legislature, pushing for rapid recovery and reaffirming a US$3 billion flood-prevention plan. As the UN General Assembly wraps up, Taiwan’s diplomatic allies are once again voicing support for its inclusion in the UN. TaiwanPlus takes a look at how Taiwan’s push for participation in the UN has evolved over the last 30 years. Also, US intelligence warns that China is modifying its civilian ferry fleet for possible military use in a Taiwan invasion. Plus:
- The US has imposed new tariffs on a wide range of goods, from furniture to prescription drugs, prompting some Taiwan firms to exit the US market while others adapt.
- A Dutch-led coalition has won backing from all 27 EU states for a “Chips Act 2.0,” calling for reforms to boost Europe’s chip ambitions. TaiwanPlus speaks with an expert on what these developments mean for Taiwan and the rest of the world.
- The leader of Saxony in Germany is urging closer semiconductor cooperation with Taiwan at a sustainability conference in Taipei.
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