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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 52-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 34,753 on turnover of 11.3-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Tuesday as investors shrugged off losses on Wall Street overnight and rushed to buy electronics stocks related to the A-I boom. Lai reiterates 'status quo' at China-based Taiwanese event President Lai Ching-te is reiterating his commitment to "maintaining the status quo" in cross-strait relations. Speaking at a Lunar New Year event in Taichung attended by China-based Taiwanese businesspeople, Lai described "maintaining the status quo" as "key" to safeguarding national security and preserving cross-strait stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific. The annual event is organized by Straits Exchange Foundation and saw around 300 attendees. Compared with his speech at the same event last year, Lai this year did not mention the term Republic of China during his speech. He used the term multiple times last year and reiterated the position that the R-O-C and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate (從屬的) to each other. MOL releases forced labor prevention guide for businesses The Ministry of Labor has released a reference guide to help local businesses prevent forced labor and "reduce operational (工作的) risks" According to the ministry's Workforce Development Agency, the guide is intended to help businesses build "effective mechanisms" to prevent forced labor and embed (把…嵌入) "respect for human rights" in supply chain management. Agency head Lydia Huang, says there have been multiple cases showing that once forced labor conditions arise in a company or its supply chain, it can face consequences such as product detention, import bans or even the return of shipments. Huang also says the guide introduces the International Labour Organization's 11 forced labor indicators, including signs of forced labor such as debt bondage, restriction of movement, excessive overtime and retention of identity documents. Guthrie family offers $1m reward for missing mother The family of Nancy Guthrie is offering a reward of up to $1million US dollars for any tips (秘密消息) that lead to her recovery. The mother of TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona more than three weeks ago. Nick Harper has been following the latest developments from Washington. Norway King Admitted to Hospital Norway's royal palace says King Harald has been admitted to a hospital in Spain's Canary Islands during a winter vacation there. It said that Harald, who turned 89 on Saturday, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening and was being treated for an unspecified (未說明的) infection and dehydration. It added that he was reported to be in good condition. The palace said the king's personal physician will travel to the Canary Islands and an update on Harald's health will be issued today after he has assessed the situation. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 247-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 34,020 on turnover of 14-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Monday, as the market reopened following its 11-day Lunar New Year holiday, but the gains were capped amid concerns over U-S tariff policies. Opposition calls for talks on format of Lai's legislative report Opposition parties are calling for cross-party negotiations over how President Lai Ching-te should deliver a national affairs report at the Legislative Yuan. The statement comes after Lai announced that he's willing to deliver (發表) a national affairs report at the Legislative Yuan "in accordance with constitutional procedures" following a meeting with the heads of the five branches of government at the Presidential Building. K-M-T and Taiwan People's Party lawmakers are seeking a question-and-answer format. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu proposed a questions-first-answers-second format after Lai hosted the meeting - saying he invited the president to personally explain issues of concern to lawmakers. According to Han, Lai "gladly accepted" the invitation. Lunar New Year ER visits down as more clinics stay open, UCCs expand The Ministry of Health says visits to emergency rooms over the Lunar New Year period were down from last year as more clinics stayed open and urgent care centers expanded capacity. According to the ministry, data shows there were 232,397 visits to hospital ERs from February 14 to 21 - and that total was down by 22.5-per cent from the number of visits reported during the same holiday period of last year. Visits to the hospital ERs over the holiday period this year were closely watched after what happened last year - when ERs across Taiwan became so overcrowded that the Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine called the situation "unprecedented (史無前例的)". The government spent 1.6-billion N-T in funding to encourage medical providers to stay open during this year's holiday. Trump threatens higher tariffs for countries who "play games" after Supreme Court ruled tariffs illegal US president Donald Trump has threatened (威逼) to put higher tariffs on countries that want to "play games" after a key U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling. Kate Fisher report from Washington Canada Calls OpenAI Reps to Ottawa The Canadian government has called representatives of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to Ottawa. The company says it considered but did not alert Canadian police about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country's history. Canada's artificial intelligence minister says he expects the company's top safety representatives to explain its protocols and how it decides to forward cases to law enforcement when he meets with them today. OpenAI said last June that the company identified the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar via abuse detection efforts. The 18-year-old killed eight people in a remote (偏僻的) part of British Columbia this month and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 新感覺夾心土司 多種口味隨心挑選 讓你隨時隨地都有好心情 甜蜜口感草莓夾心、顆粒層次花生夾心、濃郁滑順可可夾心 主廚監製鮪魚沙拉、精選原料金黃蛋沙拉 輕巧美味帶著走，迎接多變的每一天 7-Eleven多種口味販售中 https://sofm.pse.is/8rcv29 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The Chinese mainland has denounced Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for ignoring the crimes committed by Japan during its colonial rule over Taiwan.

Back in April 2021 we covered news about a record breaking 25 Chinese air force aircraft including fighters and nuclear-capable bombers that entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ). At the time 25 seemed like an alarming number. It was the largest incursion by Chinese military planes into Taiwan's ADIZ to date.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/chinas-alarming-gray-zone-tactics-around-taiwan-and-its-neighboring-nations-in-asia-ep-340/   To be clear these sorts of activities had been going on long before this and long before September of 2020 which about the time that Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense started to publicly report China's incursions.   The China's People's Liberation Army has shown no signs of letting up. The PLA's gray zone tactics, have also included the use of drones and balloons. Incursions by warplanes and naval ships into the airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan are now a daily occurrence.. And they have completely shattered the record 25 aircraft in Taiwan's ADIZ many times over.   Major military exercises have included the Joint Sword-2024A. Three days after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's inauguration in May 20 of 2024, China's PLA conducted two days of military exercises in the air and sea space around Taiwan.   More recently, at the end of 2025 on December 29 and 30, People's Republic of China (PRC) military forces carried out a large-scale exercise in the air and ocean areas around Taiwan called "Justice Mission-2025."  This two days of PLA military exercises involved at least 200 warplanes.   Unfortunately these types of gray zone tactics by China have become commonplace and while they have been more widely reported on, even more troubling are the other gray zone tactics that the PRC has been levying on Taiwan, which include the presence of Chinese owned and operated oil rigs in Taiwan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and on January 16th the New York Times reported that China quietly mobilized thousands of fishing boats twice already, most recently in the first few weeks of this new year.   Quoting from the New York Times, "By January 11, they had assembled into a rectangle stretching more than 200 miles. Maritime and military experts said the maneuvers suggested that China was strengthening its maritime militia, which is made up of civilian fishing boats trained to join in military operations."   This was not the first time, a month earlier on December 25th the Times reported that "about 2,000 Chinese fishing boats assembled in two long, parallel formations on Christmas Day in the East China Sea. Each stretched 290 miles long, about the distance from New York City to Buffalo, forming a reverse L shape"   According to the New York Times, "The unusual formations were spotted by Jason Wang, the chief operating officer of ingeniSPACE, a company that analyzes data, and were independently confirmed by The Times using ship location data provided by Starboard Maritime Intelligence."   In this episode of Talking Taiwan we will be speaking to Marvin Bernado, Maritime Domain Awareness Analyst at ingeniSPACE and Elva Wu, National Security Researcher / Imagery Analyst at ingeniSPACE.   About ingeniSPACE:   ingeniSPACE is a geospatial intelligence company integrating remote sensing data across multiple phenomenologies. We are an insight-as-a-service platform delivering all weather day-night multi-temporal understanding around the world. Our intelligence extends the "executive decision making time" that public sector and commercial leaders need to make well-informed decisions.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/chinas-alarming-gray-zone-tactics-around-taiwan-and-its-neighboring-nations-in-asia-ep-340/  

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 124-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 31,371 on turnover of 9.7-billion N-T. The market moved sharply lower on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street overnight. Analysts say investors opted to dump their holdings in panic as sentiment was hit by the big losses on U-S indexes overnight. While Wednesday was also the settlement date for January futures contracts, so selling increased, with foreign institutional investors holding more short-position contracts than long-position ones … and tech stocks remained the targets of the sell-off. DPP finalizes candidates for Chiayi County, Tainan and Kaohsiung elections The D-P-P has finalized its candidates for key mayoral positions in southern Taiwan. According to the party, it has approved Lai Jui-lung as the D-P-P's candidate for the Kaohsiung mayoral election, Tsai Yi-yu as its candidate for the post of Chiayi County magistrate, and Chen Ting-fei as its Tainan mayoral candidate,. Final approval for all three candidates was made during a meeting of the D-P-P's s Central Executive Committee. President Lai Ching-te, who doubles as the party chairman, says he hopes the candidates will integrate (整合) local efforts and support other party members seeking office in November's local elections. Rescuers spot wreckage from Japanese sightseeing helicopter carrying 2 Taiwanese tourists Rescuers in Japan have spotted wreckage (殘骸) believed to be from a sightseeing helicopter that was carrying two Taiwanese tourists and a Japanese pilot that went missing near one of Japan's most active volcanoes Authorities say the helicopter lost contact during what should have been a 10-minute flight over Mount Aso in southern Japan on Monday. According to local police, the wreckage, possibly of the missing helicopter, was spotted inside the crater of Nakadake, one of Mt. Aso's five peaks. However, officials had said bad weather and high levels of volcanic gases were hampering (阻礙) the rescue operation. Taiwan's representative office in Fukuoka says it was notified of a helicopter crash involving the two Taiwanese tourists immediately after the accident occurred. Supreme Court looks set to reject Trump's bid to control Fed US President Donald Trump's bid to control the US central bank looks set to be rejected by the Supreme Court. During arguments on Wednesday, justices from across the ideological spectrum (政治光譜) appeared concerned that the president's efforts to fire one of the Federal Reserve's leaders, could imperil its independence. Kate fisher reports from Washington Peru President Facing Scrutiny for Meetings with Chinese Business Owners Peru's interim President Jose Jeri is facing scrutiny (細看，仔細審查) for unregistered meetings with two Chinese business owners. On Wednesday, he appeared before a congressional oversight committee to address these encounters, which have sparked a criminal probe and calls for his removal. Jeri denies wrongdoing and claims the opposition's actions are a destabilizing maneuver ahead of the April 12 election. Earlier this week, Peru's attorney general's office said it has launched a preliminary investigation against Jeri for the alleged crimes of influence peddling and illegal lobbying. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally lower this morning from yesterday's close, at 31,749 on turnover of 8.5-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another new record high on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recouped its early losses on the back of investor optimism over the company's fundamentals. Analysts say T-S-M-C continued to attract bargain hunters and that resulted in the chipmaker's share price rising by 0.85-per cent to close at 1,775 N-T. No invite for Taiwan to Honduras presidential inauguration The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has not received an invitation to the inauguration of Honduras' president-elect Nasry Asfura. The statement comes amid reports that President Lai Ching-te had expressed an interest in attending the January 27 event. According to the foreign ministry's Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, the lack of (沒有…) an invitation is due to Taiwan not having official diplomatic ties with Honduras. The department has not said whether or not it approached members of the incoming Asfura administration for an invitation. Asfura pledged to restore ties with Taipei if he was elected president during his campaign. Epidemic flu period may begin this week, peak around Lunar New Year The Centers for Disease Control was warning that Taiwan could enter a flu epidemic as early as this week, as case numbers are continuing to rise ahead of Lunar New Year holiday. According to the C-D-C, outpatient and emergency visits for flu-like illnesses reached 104,348 from the week of January 11 to 17. That figure marked a second consecutive weekly increase and was an increase of 11.9-per cent from the previous week. The C-D-C says the number of weekly visits for flu-like illnesses could climb to as high as 140,000 during the peak period (高峰期). Health officials say 458 severe flu cases and 88 flu-related deaths have been recorded so far this flu season. The C-D-C is urging people in high-risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Trump: "you'll find out" how far he'll go to acquire Greenland US President Donald Trump says people will "find out" how far he's willing to go to acquire Greenland. It comes as he prepares to meet worried European allies on Wednesday in Davos, who are becoming increasingly vocal (直言不諱的) in their push back against the President's plans. Nick Harper reports from Washington NZ PM Announces National Election Date New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a national election will be held Nov. 7th. New Zealand elections are held every three years with the government selecting the date. Voters choose which party they prefer to see in government and also select a local candidate to represent their constituency (選區) in parliament. Luxon, who is leader of the center-right National party, became prime minister in 2023. His chief opponent is Chris Hipkins, leader of the center-left Labour party. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 194-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 30,746 on turnover of 11.3-billion N-T. The market gained ground again on Wednesday as buying rotated to select tech stocks that had been lagging behind semiconductor shares in recent sessions. Presidential impeachment hearings begin Lawmakers have begin public hearings to discuss impeaching President Lai Ching-te. The first hearing took place yesterday and a second hearing is scheduled for today as part of the legislature's impeachment review process. The Committee of the Whole Yuan will then hold formal (正式的) review meetings on January 21 and 22. The lead sponsors will use those meetings to explain the grounds for impeachment and Lai will be invited to give a 15-minute statement followed by questioning by lawmakers. A second review meeting is scheduled for May, after which the impeachment case will be put to a vote in the Legislative Yuan on May 19. The impeachment needs a two-thirds majority of lawmakers for it to pass. Taiwan passport rises three spots in global ranking Taiwan's passport has risen three place in the latest Henley Passport Index to move up to 33rd spot. The rise means it returned to the same place it was in the rankings in January of last year. The index rank passports by the number of destinations its holder can travel to without a visa. The latest survey shows that Taiwan passport holders can travel to 139 countries and territories without a visa. The Singaporean passport was ranked (排名) the most powerful with visa-free access to 192 destinations out of a total of 227. US to freeze visa processing for 75 countries The Trump Administration says it will indefinitely halt visa processing for immigrants from 75 countries, including Brazil, Russia and Iran. The State Department says this latest restriction - which kicks in next week - is aimed at people trying to quote .. "extract (強索) wealth from the American people." Toni Waterman has more from DC Canada BC Ends Experiment Decriminalizing Limited Drug Possession Canada's Pacific coast province of British Columbia is ending its three-year experiment in decriminalizing possession (擁有) of small amounts of drugs. British Columbia's health minister says the province is not seeking an extension (延伸) of its agreement with Canada's federal health agency that allowed the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs for personal possession. The three-year pilot project, slated to end Jan. 31st, initially allowed adults to possess up to 2.5 grams cumulatively of opioids, crack and powdered cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA. But in 2024, the exemption was amended to restrict such possession to private homes and places where homeless people are legally sheltering, as well as designated health-care clinics and overdose prevention, drug checking and supervised consumption sites. The minister says the goal was to make it easier for people o come forward and seek help, but it "hasn't delivered the results" officials hoped for. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 35-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 30,742 on turnover of 7.5-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another new high on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing extended its momentum from a session earlier amid optimism over global demand for A-I applications. Cabinet refusing to comment on reports of US tariff deal The Cabinet is refusing to comment on reports that Taiwan and the U-S are close to completing a trade deal. Reports have been suggesting the deal will reduce the U-S tariff rate on Taiwan products will from 20 to 15-per cent, and commit Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to invest significantly more in the U-S. Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee says Taiwan and the U-S have already reached "broad consensus (共識)" on related issues, and are currently discussing the timing of a wrap-up meeting. And according to Lee, any confirmed arrangements will be announced publicly. T-S-M-C has not commented on the report, but is expected to address the issue at its investor conference tomorrow. Former Legislative Speaker Su Jia-chyuan named SEF chairman Former Legislative Speaker Su Jia-chyuan has been appointed as chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation. Su had long been widely tipped for the post after his predecessor, Frank Wu, announced his resignation on December 18. According to Presidential Office spokeswoman Karen Kuo, President Lai Ching-te invited Su to take the post, citing his "extensive (全面的) political experience and successful track record in international exchanges." Kuo says Lai is expressing his hope that Su will strengthen the Straits Exchange Foundation's operations and help promote "positive and healthy" cross-strait exchanges. Su most recently served as chairman of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association for more than three years. Iran Protest Death Toll Surpasses 2Thousand Activists say the death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,000 people. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate (準確的) in previous unrest in recent years, gave the latest toll. It says most of the dead over more than two weeks of protests were protesters and 135 were government-affiliated. With the internet down in Iran, gauging the demonstrations from abroad is difficult. The demonstrations began a little over two weeks ago in anger over Iran's ailing economy and theocracy, particularly the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Human Rights Activists News Agency warns that the death toll will rise. US Justice Department Prosecutors Resign Over Minnesota ICE Shooting Investigation From the US…. Justice Department prosecutors are resigning amid turmoil (動盪) over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports. France Le Pen in Court to Appeal Embezzlement Conviction French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has returned to court to appeal an embezzlement (挪用公款) conviction that risks affecting her 2027 presidential ambitions. She denies any wrongdoing. She was found guilty in March of misusing European Parliament funds and sentenced to a five-year ban from holding office, among other penalties. The appeal trial involving Le Pen and 10 others opened on Tuesday and is set to last five weeks. The verdict is expected possibly before summer. Le Pen argues the funds were used appropriately (適當地). The case weighs heavily on her political future, as she has worked to bring the far right into France's mainstream politics. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 新感覺夾心土司 多種口味隨心挑選 讓你隨時隨地都有好心情 甜蜜口感草莓夾心、顆粒層次花生夾心、濃郁滑順可可夾心 主廚監製鮪魚沙拉、精選原料金黃蛋沙拉 輕巧美味帶著走，迎接多變的每一天 7-Eleven多種口味販售中 https://sofm.pse.is/8qdvg3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 183-points this morning from Friday's close, at 30,472 on turnover of 10.8-billion N-T. The market closed lower on Friday, but remained above the 30,000 point mark on the back of investor optimism that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing would report strong sales for 2025 after the main board closed. Lai announces approval of NT$2.94 billion 'smart health' subsidies President Lai Ching-te says his administration has approved 197 subsidy programs worth about 2.94-billion N-T under a plan to encourage medical institutions to adopt 'smart health care' technologies. The subsidy programs are part of the five-year 48.9-billion N-T Healthy Taiwan Cultivation Plan, which the government launched last year. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Nobel Health Care Forum in Taipei, Lai said the subsidy programs are designed to leverage (利用，發揮（優勢）) the advantages of smart health care to strengthen medical services. According to Lai, although average life expectancy in Taiwan is currently above 80, people spend an average of 8.4 years in poor healthand that means "about 10-per cent of the average lifespan is unhealthy," with some people bedridden, using wheelchairs or needing daily care. HPA to publish new dietary guidelines in Q2 2026 Health Minister Shih Chung-liang says the Health Promotion Administration will issue new daily dietary guidelines in the second quarter of this year. It will be the first such update since 2018. A draft of the new guidelines was completed late last year. According to Shih, eggs will be promoted more than in the past, given the growing body of research (大量的研究成果) showing they are an excellent source of nutrition. And while earlier guidelines only recommended skim or low-fat milk, the updated guidelines recognize that whole milk contains important nutrients, as long as it is consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. US Minnesota More Immigration Arrests Minnesota braces for what's next amid (…之中) more protests and immirgration arrests AP's Lisa Dwyer reports Italy Olympic Venue Guard Death Authorities have confirmed the death of a guard at construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The death occurred during a frigid overnight shift, when temperatures plunged to minus 12 degrees Celsius. Italy's infrastructure minister has called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 55-year-old worker's death. Italian media reported that the death happened on Jan. 8, outside Cortina's ice arena, and Milan Cortina organizers said that the worker died of a heart attack. City officials expressed deep sadness and concern (憂慮) over the incident. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 163-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 30,412 on turnover of 23-billion N-T. The market closed above the 30,000 point mark once again on Tuesday, as buying was further boosted by investor optimism over Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's sales amid the current A-I boom. Analysts say investors are betting that T-S-M-C will deliver positive leads (商機線索) at its investor conference next Thursday. NSB says Beijing paired Taiwan drills with cyberattacks and cognitive warfare The National Security Bureau says Beijing paired military drills against Taiwan with information operations and cyberattacks from between December 29 and January 2. According to the bureau, the move resulted in the spreading of more than 19,000 "controversial" messages and the launch of millions of hacking intrusions (入侵). In a report submitted to the Legislative Yuan, the N-S-B says the online activity involved 799 abnormal accounts and focused on amplifying skepticism about the U-S, Taiwan's military and President Lai Ching-te, referring to concerns about Taiwan's ability to defend itself. CDC warns that influenza epidemic to hit late January and peak over Lunar New Year The Centers for Disease Control says it expects to see a rise in flu cases in the later this month and a further increase around the Lunar New Year holiday period. According to the C-D-C, a total of 82,161 people sought medical treatment for flu-like illness from the week of December 28 to January 3 - and that level remains about the same as the previous week. The C-D-C is projecting that Taiwan will again enter a flu epidemic ( 流行病) period in the latter half of this month, following a previous period from late September to late November this winter and it's likely to peak around the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, which begins on February 14. UN Human Rights Office Expresses Renewed Concern Over U.S. Actions in Venezuela The UN Human Rights office says it's concerned America's military action in Venezuela is going to make the situation (情況) in the country even worse, and that US actions undermined international law. Mitch McCann reports from the United Nations in New York: Canada FM and Governor General to Visit Greenland Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his foreign minister and the governor general will visit Greenland in early February in the wake of renewed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the Danish territory. Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon are expected to open a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Simon became Canada's first Indigenous governor general in 2021 and previously served as Canada's ambassador to Denmark. Carney says the future of Greenland and Demark are decided solely (唯一地，完全) by the people of Denmark. He spoke while meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the Canadian Embassy in Paris. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 16-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 28,723 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market closed lower on Tuesday after Wall Street fell overnight as heavyweight tech stocks lost ground from last week's big gains, but the downturn was limited due to government-led funds picking up large cap stocks to minimize volatility. MND highlights China's disinformation during large-scale drill The Ministry of National Defense's Political Warfare Bureau says it identified 46 pieces of disinformation related to China's military exercise on Monday and Tuesday. According to the bureau, the disinformation mainly focused on attacking the Lai administration's policies, slandering (誹謗) the armed forces, and eroding (逐漸毀壞) trust in the United States. Defense ministry spokesman Sun Li-fang says that every major Chinese military exercise since August 2022 has combined military and non-military actions aimed at influencing public opinion here in Taiwan, as well as in neighboring countries and Taiwan-friendly countries. President Lai Ching-te urged the public in a social media post to be mindful of disinformation accompanying the exercise. Lawmakers pass law amendments to Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act Lawmakers have passed amendments to the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act. The revisions increase penalties for for high-value fraud and also offer sentence reductions for offenders who voluntarily surrender to authorities and pay full restitutions (歸還,賠償) to their victims. Under the amended Act, judicial and prosecutorial authorities are also authorized to notify financial institutions and virtual asset service providers to flag bank accounts, e-payment accounts, credit cards and virtual asset accounts suspected of being linked to fraud. And the amendments also add new penalty tiers (等級). Those found guilty of high-value fraud exceeding 10-million N-T face a prison sentence of up to 10-years While for fraud cases exceeding 100-million N-T, the statutory prison term has been increased to 7 years. Trump confirms US has bombed Venezuelan port, adds new sanctions US President Donald Trump says the US has struck an alleged drug loading dock inside Venezuela, marking the first strike on Venezuelan soil in his months-long pressure campaign against the government of Nicolas Maduro. Toni Waterman has more from Washington. Italy Approves 2026 Gov Budget Italy's Parliament has approved the government's 2026 budget, which includes deficit-cutting measures. The budget aims to reduce the 2026 deficit to 2.8% of GDP, aligning with the European Union's demands. Premier Giorgia Meloni's conservative coalition won the final vote on Tuesday. Meloni describes the budget as serious and responsible, focusing on families, work, businesses and health care. However, the center-left opposition criticizes it for not addressing poor salaries and high taxes. About 25% of the budget's funding comes from the financial sector, with tax hikes on banks and insurance companies. The European Central Bank warns these levies (課稅) could reduce credit flow. Germany bank Theft Police in Germany say thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a bank vault that they drilled into during the holiday lull (暫時平靜[). Some 2,700 bank customers were affected by the theft at the bank branch Monday in Gelsenkirchen. Investigators believe the theft to be worth somewhere between 10 and 90 million euros. German news agency dpa reported that the theft could be one of Germany's largest heists (搶劫). That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The impeachment proposal against Taiwan leader, Lai Ching-te, initiated by the island's opposition lawmakers from the Chinese Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party, was approved by Taiwan's "legislative yuan" on Friday, allowing the case to proceed.由中国国民党和台湾民众党反对派“立委”发起、针对台湾地区领导人赖清德的弹劾提案，于周五在台湾“立法院”获得通过，相关程序得以继续推进。The impeachment motion passed with 60 votes in favor and 51 against, surpassing the majority threshold in the "legislative yuan". The final roll-call vote on the impeachment is scheduled for May 19, following a series of public hearings and review meetings.该弹劾动议以60票赞成、51票反对获得通过，超过“立法院”所需的简单多数门槛。根据安排，在一系列公开听证和审查会议之后，最终的记名投票将于5月19日举行。Lawmakers from the KMT and TPP announced a plan to impeach Lai at a joint news conference in Taipei on Dec 19, after the Lai administration on Dec 15 refused to promulgate an amendment to the government revenue allocation plan that had been enacted by the island's "legislature".在赖清德当局于12月15日拒绝公布此前已由台湾“立法机构”通过的政府财政收入分配方案修正案后，国民党和民众党“立委”于12月19日在台北联合记者会上宣布将对赖清德发起弹劾。The amendment, revised by the opposition parties, would have allocated a larger share of government revenue to local governments. The Lai administration's refusal marked the first time a Taiwan leader has failed to enact a law passed by the "legislature".该修正案由反对党修订，旨在将更多政府财政收入分配给地方政府。赖清德当局的拒绝行为，标志着台湾地区领导人首次未能施行由“立法机构”通过的法律。According to the impeachment schedule, the island's "legislative body" will hold public hearings on Jan 14 and 15, followed by review meetings on Jan 21 and 22, as well as May 13 and 14, during which Lai will be required to answer questions from legislative representatives.根据弹劾程序安排，台湾“立法机构”将于1月14日至15日举行公开听证会，并于1月21日至22日以及5月13日至14日召开审查会议，期间赖清德需接受“立委”质询。On Wednesday, Peng Qing'en, spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, criticized Lai's actions at a regular news conference in Beijing, saying that they run counter to the public will and have eroded the support of the people in Taiwan."周三，国务院台办发言人彭清恩在北京举行的例行记者会上批评赖清德的相关行为，指出其违背民意，削弱了台湾民众的支持。Lai has stubbornly adhered to a 'Taiwan independence' stance, repeatedly undermining democracy and freedom, abusing the judicial system to suppress political opponents, engaging in 'green terror' and creating a 'chilling effect'," Peng said.彭清恩表示，赖清德顽固坚持“台独”立场，反复破坏民主与自由，滥用司法体系打压政治对手，制造“绿色恐怖”，形成“寒蝉效应”。He further condemned the Lai administration for disregarding the welfare of the people in Taiwan for political gain, as well as manipulating and provoking political strife for personal political gain, which has led to strong public opposition.他进一步谴责赖清德当局为谋取政治私利而无视台湾民众福祉，操弄并激化政治对立，已引发社会强烈反弹。At the same time, the online petition to "impeach Lai", launched in Taiwan on Dec 18, has reportedly surpassed 8 million signatures, according to media reports.与此同时，据媒体报道，12月18日在台湾发起的“弹劾赖清德”网络联署，签名人数已突破800万。Tsai Cheng-yuan, a former lawmaker and a political commentator in Taiwan, said, "Lai spends all his time focusing on 'Taiwan independence', without considering Taiwan's economic development or social harmony."台湾前“立委”、政治评论员蔡正元表示，赖清德将全部精力用于推动“台独”，却未顾及台湾的经济发展与社会和谐。An impeachment motion against the leader or deputy leader of the Taiwan authorities must first be proposed by at least half of the total lawmakers and approved by a two-thirds majority before being submitted to the judicial body for review.针对台湾当局领导人或副领导人的弹劾案，须由至少半数“立委”联署提出，并经三分之二多数通过后，方可提交司法机关审查。Currently, the "legislative yuan" has 113 representatives, including 52 from the KMT, 51 from Lai's Democratic Progressive Party, eight from the TPP and two independents.目前，台湾“立法院”共有113名“立委”，其中包括国民党52席、赖清德所属民进党51席、民众党8席以及2名无党籍人士。roll-call vote /ˈrəʊl kɔːl vəʊt/记名投票promulgate /ˈprɒməlɡeɪt/颁布，公布government revenue allocation /ˈɡʌvənmənt ˈrevənjuː ˌæləˈkeɪʃn/政府财政收入分配public hearing /ˈpʌblɪk ˈhɪərɪŋ/公开听证会chilling effect /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ ɪˈfekt/寒蝉效应

China criticized the latest United States National Defense Authorization Act on Thursday, saying it blatantly interferes in China's internal affairs and sends a seriously wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.中国周四批评美国最新通过的《国防授权法案》，称该法案公然干涉中国内政，并向“台独”分裂势力释放出严重错误的信号。Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks at a news conference in response to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which was signed last week by US President Donald Trump.中国国防部新闻发言人张晓刚是在新闻发布会上就2026财年《国防授权法案》作出上述表态的。该法案已于上周由美国总统唐纳德·特朗普签署。The act includes multiple provisions related to China and allocates about $1 billion for the so-called "Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative," aimed at enhancing arms sales to China's Taiwan region.该法案包含多项涉华条款，并拨款约10亿美元用于所谓的“台湾安全合作倡议”，旨在加强对中国台湾地区的武器出售。Zhang said the law constitutes blatant interference in China's internal affairs and gravely undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.张晓刚表示，该法案公然干涉中国内政，严重破坏台海地区的和平与稳定。He accused the US of reneging on its commitments by intensifying arms sales to Taiwan, noting that such actions will only embolden "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and push the Taiwan Strait closer to danger and war.他指责美方不断加大对台军售，背弃自身承诺，指出此类行为只会助长“台独”分裂势力的嚣张气焰，将台海局势推向更加危险甚至战争的边缘。Zhang also criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities for "sacrificing the interests of the Taiwan people" and allowing the US to "drain Taiwan dry" in pursuit of its own strategic goals.张晓刚还批评台湾民进党当局“牺牲台湾民众的利益”，纵容美国为实现自身战略目标而“榨干台湾”。"Attempts to use Taiwan to contain China are doomed to fail, and seeking 'independence' through force will only lead to self-destruction," Zhang said.“企图以台制华注定失败，妄图以武谋独只会自取灭亡。”张晓刚说。He urged the US to fully recognize the extreme sensitivity of the Taiwan question, strictly abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, and handle Taiwan-related affairs "as cautiously as possible".他敦促美方充分认识台湾问题的高度敏感性，严格恪守一个中国原则和中美三个联合公报，以“极其谨慎的态度”处理涉台问题。The spokesman urged the US to stop arming Taiwan in any form and to safeguard overall China-US relations and bilateral military ties.这位发言人呼吁美方停止以任何形式武装台湾，切实维护中美关系大局和两国两军关系。Also on Thursday, Xu Dong, spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the newly signed act.同日，全国人大外事委员会发言人许东也对该法案的签署表示强烈不满和坚决反对。Xu said the act continued a long-standing tone of containing China, hyped the so-called "China threat", and constituted blatant interference in China's internal affairs, seriously undermining China's core interests.许东表示，该法案延续了遏制中国的一贯基调，渲染所谓“中国威胁论”，公然干涉中国内政，严重损害中国核心利益。"We hope the US side views China's development and China-US relations objectively and rationally, and works with China to implement the important consensus reached in the meeting between the two countries' heads of state in Busan," Xu said.“我们希望美方客观理性看待中国发展和中美关系，与中方一道落实两国元首在釜山会晤中达成的重要共识。”许东说。"We strongly urge the US to abandon its zero-sum mentality and ideological bias, and to refrain from implementing the China-related negative provisions in the bill," he added.“我们强烈敦促美方摒弃零和思维和意识形态偏见，停止落实法案中涉华的消极条款。”他补充道。He warned that if the US insists on going its own way, China will take resolute measures in accordance with the law to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests.他警告称，如果美方一意孤行，中方将依法采取坚决措施，坚定维护国家主权、安全和发展利益。During the news conference, defense spokesman Zhang also slammed Taiwan's regional leader Lai Ching-te for what he described as "kowtowing to the US" and recklessly pursuing militarization, calling him "an instigator of war".在新闻发布会上，张晓刚还抨击台湾地区领导人赖清德“对美卑躬屈膝”，肆意推进军事化，称其为“战争的煽动者”。Lai recently told the media that Taiwan must pursue "peace through strength" and reaffirmed what he called a "rock-solid" relationship with the US, alongside plans to push forward a $40 billion arms procurement.赖清德近日对媒体表示，台湾必须追求“以实力谋和平”，并重申其所谓与美国“坚如磐石”的关系，同时计划推进一项400亿美元的军购计划。Zhang said Taiwan's DPP authorities are colluding with external forces in a bid to pursue "Taiwan independence", which he called the root cause of rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.张晓刚表示，台湾民进党当局勾连外部势力，企图推动“台独”，这是当前台海紧张局势上升的根本原因。"Lai's unprincipled submission to the US and his reckless pursuit of militarization have turned him into nothing more than a pure destroyer of peace and an instigator of war," Zhang said.“赖清德毫无原则地向美国屈服、肆意推进军事化，使其沦为纯粹的和平破坏者和战争煽动者。”张晓刚说。"Lai now has the audacity to talk about 'peace' while arrogantly boasting about 'strength', a stance that is both delusional and self-deceiving," the spokesman added.这位发言人补充说：“赖清德一边狂妄鼓吹所谓‘实力'，一边却空谈‘和平'，这种立场既荒谬又自欺欺人。”"The trend toward national reunification is unstoppable," Zhang said. "Those who betray the nation and seek to split the country will ultimately be condemned by history."“国家统一的大势不可阻挡。”张晓刚说，“背叛民族、分裂国家的人终将被历史所唾弃。”blatantly interfere in/ˈbleɪtəntli ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r) ɪn/公然干涉reneg(e) on commitments/rɪˈnɪɡ ɒn kəˈmɪtmənts/背弃承诺arms sales/ɑːmz seɪlz/武器出售/军售three China-US joint communiques/θriː ˈdʒɔɪnt kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪz/中美三个联合公报zero-sum mentality/ˌzɪərəʊ sʌm menˈtæləti/零和思维militarization/ˌmɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃn/军事化instigator of war/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə(r) əv wɔː/战争煽动者

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 19-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,773 on turnover of 5.8-billion N-T. The market gained ground again on Wednesday, on the back of investor interest in tech and electronic market heavyweights and after Wall Street held steady overnight. Premier claims opposition demand for President to be questioned over special budget unconstitutional Premier Cho Jung-tai says a demand by opposition lawmakers that President Lai Ching-te face questions in the Legislative Yuan related to his 1.25-trillion N-T special defense budget is "unconstitutional." The statement comes after lawmakers from the K-M-T and the Taiwan People's Party blocked a bill authorizing the special defense budget from being placed on the agenda for tomorrow's Legislative plenary session. K-M-T caucus whip Fu Kun-chi has said while the party's supports protecting Taiwan, they believe Lai should report to the Legislature and explain the necessity of the expenditure. Taiwanese accounts unaffected in Coupang's recent data leak The Ministry of Digital Affairs says there is no evidence to suggest that Coupang users here in Taiwan were affected by a large-scale personal data leak recently reported by the South Korean e-commerce giant. According to the ministry, it contacted Coupang in late November after learning of the incident and was informed that the breach occurred mainly in South Korea and, based on checks carried out so far, no leaks involving Taiwanese accounts have been found. The ministry says it will continue monitoring the case and maintain communication with Coupang to ensure (確保) the protection of local users' personal information. South Korean media has reported that personal information of around 33.7-million users was exposed. Hong Kong fire death toll hits 159 after towers searched The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 159. Police said they have completed a search inside all seven of eight high-rise buildings ravaged (嚴重破壞、毀壞) in the fire that first broke out last Wednesday and took until Friday to be extinguished. About 30 people remain missing. Laura Westbrook reports. Moldova Bomb Disposal Deployed Police in Moldova have deployed bomb disposal experts to a community miles from the Ukrainian border after a resident mistook (誤以為) a grounded drone for “a toy” and took it home. Police on Wednesday said the drone did not contain explosives or pose a danger, and urged the public to “not touch or attempt to transport fallen drones or similar objects.” Authorities did not say where the drone came from. They said it was a Gerbera-type drone. Russia has used those in Ukraine. A number of drones have been found on Moldovan territory since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Greece Farmer Protests Farmers in northern Greece have blocked border crossings with North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey as part of a growing protest over delays in farm subsidy payments. The demonstration on Wednesday comes amid a major subsidy fraud scandal (醜聞) that led to the resignation of five senior officials. Tractor convoys caused significant traffic disruptions and forced vehicles onto long detours. Government officials say they are open to negotiations but will not allow key transport corridors, ports or rail hubs (中心) to be shut down. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 新感覺夾心土司 多種口味隨心挑選 讓你隨時隨地都有好心情 甜蜜口感草莓夾心、顆粒層次花生夾心、濃郁滑順可可夾心 主廚監製鮪魚沙拉、精選原料金黃蛋沙拉 輕巧美味帶著走，迎接多變的每一天 7-Eleven多種口味販售中 https://sofm.pse.is/8g33st -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 47-points this morning from Friday's close, at 27,674 on turnover of 7.5-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher Friday, as positive investor sentiment carried over from the previous session amid hopes that the U-S Federal Reserve will cut key interest rates later this month. Taiwan's ambassador meets with new SVG leader Taiwan's ambassador to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has met with the newly elected prime minister of the Caribbean ally, Godwin Friday, to convey (傳達) congratulations from President Lai Ching-te. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Ambassador Fiona Fan delivered Lai's message during their meeting, and that the prime minister asked her to relay (傳達) his thanks in return. The ministry has not said when the meeting took place or provided any further details. However, the meeting took place as Friday's New Democratic Party has previously proposed switching recognition from Taiwan to Beijing. CAA confirms that local airlines have completed Airbus A320 software fix And, The Civil Aviation Administration has confirmed that local airlines completed the required software restoration on Airbus A320-series aircraft before a 7AM deadline on Sunday. The software restoration followed an emergency directive (指示) issued after a technical failure in the U-S. Airbus announced on Friday that around 6,000 A320-family jets worldwide must undergo software updates and may not be operated without the fix. The announcement come after reports of a flight-control system malfunction linked to solar flare interference. Honduras Presidential Vote Hondurans are voting to elect new president in a close race under shadow of Trump's surprise intervention (干涉). AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports Report: Global Arms Producers Saw Revenue Increase A new report says that the world's biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by (由…供給/提供) the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries' rising military spending. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says today that the revenues of the 100 largest arms makers grew to $679 billion in 2024, the highest figure it has recorded. The bulk of the increase was down to companies based in Europe and the United States, but there were increases around the world — except in Asia and Oceania, where problems in the Chinese arms industry led to a slight fall. Italy Digital Copies of Masterpieces for Museum Funds Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money. The nonprofit Save the Artistic Heritage, with its technical partner Cinello, is behind this initiative. They provide digital projections of Italian masterpieces, complete with certificates of authenticity (真正的，真實性). Participating museums receive 50% of the profits. Over two years, Save the Artistic Heritage has contributed about $347-thousand US dollars to Italian museums. Each digital artwork is sold in a limited series of nine. The project aims to help museums access new income streams and expand globally, including plans for the United States. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Happy Thanksgiving!  It's Thursday, November 27th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes written by Jonathan Clark and heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin. (Contact@eanvoiceit.com) 18 Church Leaders Arrested in China Authorities in China arrested 18 leaders from Zion Church last Tuesday. Zion Church is one of the largest unregistered church in the country. The congregation has faced persecution for years. In the latest crackdown on the church, police detained at least 30 Christians across seven cities since October. The arrested leaders can effectively be held indefinitely in pre-trial detention. Scott Bower with Christian Solidarity Worldwide said the church leaders were “targeted solely for the peaceful exercise of their religious belief.” Taiwan Spends Extra $40 billion on Defense The self-ruling island of Taiwan plans on spending an extra $40 billion on defense in the face of threats from China. The Chinese government continues to claim the island as its own.  Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced the plan yesterday. He said, “China's threats to Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region are escalating. . . . History has proven that compromising with aggression only brings war and enslavement.” The U.S. State Department welcomed the plan. And Japan recently stated that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo. Poland Facing Changes to Marriage Law In Europe, Poland is facing challenges to its marriage law. The country currently bans faux same-sex marriage and defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.  However, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Poland must recognize the faux same-sex marriages of other European Union countries.  Some Polish lawmakers are trying to change the marriage law. But Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has said he would veto “any bill that would undermine the constitutionally protected status of marriage.” Jesus said in Mark 10:6-8, “But from the beginning of the creation, God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh.” Roman Catholic Church Praises Monogamous Marriage The Roman Catholic Church recently praised monogamous marriage between one man and one woman. The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released the document Tuesday. The doctrinal note came in response to concerns from bishops in Africa where polygamy is still practiced. The document stated, “Polygamy, adultery, or polyamory are based on the illusion that the intensity of the relationship can be found in the succession of partners.” However, the Vatican's doctrinal dicastery has previously allowed priests to give a blessing to same-sex couples in certain cases.  U.S. Highschoolers Losing Interest in Marriage In the United States, high schoolers are losing interest in eventually getting married. Pew Research reports 67% of 12th graders in 2023 said they would want to get married in the future. That's down from 80% in 1993. Twelfth graders are also less likely to want children or to stay married to the same person for life if they do get married. In particular, high school girls are much less likely to want to get married someday. Boys' interest in eventually getting married has remained relatively unchanged over the last 30 years. U.S. State Department Addresses Human Rights Violations  The U.S. State Department announced a list of acts it considers human rights violations. These acts include transgender surgeries, government funded abortions or abortifacient drugs, attempts at coerced euthanasia, and violations of religious freedom.  Tommy Pigott is the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of State. He told The Daily Signal, “In recent years, new destructive ideologies have given safe harbor to human rights violations. The Trump administration will not allow these human rights violations, such as the mutilation of children.” Do People Still Thank God on Thanksgiving? And finally, Lifeway Research reports two in three Americans say they typically give thanks to God at Thanksgiving. Lifeway Research also shared the Bible verses Christians turn to at Thanksgiving based on Bible-reading apps. Many of them are from the Psalms. One of the most-read verses at Thanksgiving over the last five years was Psalm 9:1-2. The passages says, “I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous works. I will rejoice and boast about you; I will sing about your name, Most High.” The most popular verse last year was 1 Chronicles 16:34. The verse says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Give Thanks and seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 107-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,517 on turnover of 8.3-billion N-T. The market gained solid ground once again on Wednesday - rising by nearly 500-points - after Wall Street surged overnight on hopes the U-S Federal Reserve will soon opt to cut interest rates. Lai unveils plan to budget NT$1.25 trillion to bolster defense President Lai Ching-te is proposing a 1.25-trillion N-T special defense budget to fund the construction of a multilayered T-Dome air defense network and strengthen Taiwan's overall defense posture over the next eight years. Speaking at the Presidential Office, Lai said the T-Dome will provide all altitude air defense, incorporate artificial intelligence to improve detection and decision-making and enhance Taiwan's ability to intercept (截距) threats to protect military assets, critical infrastructure and civilians. Lai also called on opposition lawmakers to support his plan saying the proposed military investment is "necessary" given the growing threat Taiwan was facing from China and he hopes opposition parties can support Taiwan's national security regardless of political stance (政治立場). Government to tighten cosmetics controls after Sudan dyes found in cosmetic products Health Minister Shih Chung-liang says the government plans to add Sudan dyes to its routine post-market inspections and tighten controls on cosmetic products. The statement comes after the banned colorants were detected for the first time in cosmetic (化妝品) items sold domestically. According to Shih, the health ministry will also fully implement mandatory Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for all cosmetics manufacturers starting from July 1 next year - which will strengthening oversight of production processes. The issue came to light after authorities traced problematic Chinese cosmetic products sold online and found that a local importer had sourced raw materials from Singapore that contained Sudan dyes. HK Fire Continues Burning Hong Kong's deadliest fire in years is still burning. It has left at least 44 people dead and 279 reported missing with rescuers pulling residents from blazing (炙熱的，強烈的) high-rise apartment buildings into the morning. Police had arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with fire which began Wednesday afternoon in a housing complex in Tai Po district, a suburb in the New Territories. By this morning local time, the fire was yet to be put out and rescues continued with the death toll reaching 44. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire spread across seven of the eight buildings in the complex. Authorities suspected some materials on the exterior walls of the high-rise buildings did not meet fire resistance standards, as the rapid spread of the fire was unusual. US Thanksgiving travel hit by winter storms In the United States Thanksgiving travelers are facing added delays (延誤) this year from winter storms and freezing weather. Millions are under weather alerts amid the country's busiest travel period. Nick Harper reports from Washington. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 全台南最多分店、最齊全物件，在地團隊懂台南，也懂你的需求。 不管是買屋、賣屋，還是從築夢到圓夢， 房子的大小事，交給台南住商，讓你更安心。 了解更多：https://sofm.pse.is/8e8al5 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Depuis plusieurs semaines, la Chine est engagée dans un bras de fer diplomatique avec le Japon autour de la question de Taïwan, que Pékin considère toujours comme l'une de ses provinces. Pour la Chine, le Japon a franchi une "ligne rouge" lorsque que la nouvelle Première Ministre japonaise Sanae Takaichi a déclaré son soutien à Taïwan au début du mois. Ces dernières heures, le président taiwanais Lai Ching‑te a proposé 40 milliards de dollars supplémentaires pour la défense, une hausse historique.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says China is stepping up military preparations to take the island by force. He's announced a $40 billion supplementary defence budget that underscores Taiwan's determination to protect itself, with a focus on drones and missile systems. President Lai said giving up and making compromises to aggression would only bring war. Also: the US-Palestinian teenager who's been in detention since February for stone throwing -- with no trial in sight. The joy of discovering a rare flower in Indonesia. Two Australian teenagers go to court to challenge their government's up-coming ban on social media for under-16s. And an elderly couple enjoy a last, surprise dance on the ballroom floor. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has announced a plan to spend an extra $40 billion dollars on the military over the next eight years to resist Chinese aggression.Also on the programme: at least 13 people have died in a fire in a tower block complex in Hong Kong; and the new "Russian cultural code” from fashion to music, aiming to define what it means to be Russian. (Photo: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gestures as he delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in Taipei on October 10, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

Venti di guerra soffiano nell'Estremo Oriente. Il presidente di Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, ha annunciato che presenterà una proposta per aumentare dell'equivalente di 34 miliardi di euro il budget dello Stato riservato alla difesa. Conseguenza delle tensioni con la Cina, nelle quali di recente si è inserito anche un terzo attore, il Giappone. Ne parliamo con Giulia Pompili, giornalista esteri de il Foglio e autrice della newsletter Katane.

Le président taïwanais, Lai Ching-te, dit vouloir préparer son armée afin que celle-ci soit en mesure de dissuader Pékin d'intervenir militairement. Il prévoit de consacrer 40 milliards de dollars supplémentaires dans les dépenses militaires des années à venir. Entretien avec Emmanuel Véron, docteur en géographie, spécialiste de la Chine contemporaine et des relations internationales à l'Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco).

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 161-points this morning from Friday's close, at 26,596 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The market took a hit Friday, falling almost 1,000 points after heavy losses on Wall Street overnight. National Archives draws nearly 10,000 visitors on opening day The National Archives officially opened this past weekend - drawing nearly 10,000 visitors on its first day. According to National Development Council Deputy Minister Peng Li-pei, the archives will follow the principle of "maximum openness, minimum restrictions" in promoting public access to records. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Peng said the archives is an important public infrastructure project that reflects the government's long-term efforts to preserve and make the nation's intellectual assets (資產) accessible. The archives began trial operations on September 2 and President Lai Ching-te presided over an opening ceremony on November 17. The N-D-C deputy minister says over 200,000 people have already visited the National Archives in New Taipei's Linkou District. Golfer Wu Chia-yen wins first JLPGA title Taiwan's Wu Chia-yen has won her first championship on the Japan Ladies Professional Golfers' Association tour at the DAIO PAPER elleair LADIES OPEN in Matsuyama. The 21-year-old lifted the trophy at Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama after finishing on a 15-under-par 269 for her first title since joining the J-L-P-G-A in 2024. Wu had a rough start, tying for 24th after the first round. However, she climbed steadily in the second and third rounds before closing Sunday's final round with five birdies and one bogey (柏忌). Wu has became the third Taiwan golfer to win the DAIO PAPER elleair LADIES OPEN. US Ukraine Discuss Peace Proposal Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they've made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. They discussed an American proposal for peace, which some European allies fear is too favorable (有利) to Moscow on Sunday in Geneva. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the talks as productive (富有成效的), but shared few details on what was discussed. He emphasized that the U.S. peace plan is a "living document" and that it would change. He also said any final agreement would need Russia's approval. The 28-point blueprint drawn up by the U.S. to end the nearly four-year war acquiesces to many Russian demands that Zelenskyy has categorically rejected on dozens of occasions, including giving up large pieces of territory. Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting New York's Mayor-Elect Mamdani stands by his criticism of President Trump criticism despite (儘管;無論) a friendly White House meeting. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 全台南最多分店、最齊全物件，在地團隊懂台南，也懂你的需求。 不管是買屋、賣屋，還是從築夢到圓夢， 房子的大小事，交給台南住商，讓你更安心。 了解更多：https://sofm.pse.is/8e8auf -- 有些傷,不只存在於身體,也留在心裡。 《歷史的傷,心會記得》,帶你聽見那些被時代壓抑的聲音。 一起走進政治創傷的故事,聆聽他們如何在黑暗中,尋找療癒與理解。 https://sofm.pse.is/8dwhgp 本節目由衛福部廣告製作 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, upon request, on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea, on Friday was an opportunity for the two sides to build constructive, stable bilateral relations.中国国家主席习近平周五应日本首相高市早苗请求，在韩国庆州举行的亚太经合组织领导人非正式会议期间与其会晤，为双方构建建设性、稳定的双边关系提供了契机。Takaichi did acknowledge the importance of China-Japan relations and that the two neighbors share a responsibility to ensure regional and global peace and prosperity. And she did express Japan's desire to maintain high-level exchanges, enhance communication, and promote cooperation to advance a strategic relationship of mutual benefit, which aligns with the broader goal of fostering a constructive and stable partnership.高市早苗表示承认中日关系的重要性，并表示两国作为邻国共同肩负着维护地区和世界和平繁荣的责任。她也的确表达了日本希望保持高层交流、加强沟通、促进合作以推进互利共赢的战略关系，这符合建立建设性稳定伙伴关系的总体目标。Takaichi also said that, on the Taiwan question, Japan will abide by its position stated in the 1972Japan-China Joint Statement.高市早苗同时表示，在台湾问题上，日本将恪守1972年《中日联合声明》所载立场。However, actions must align with words. Takaichi's meeting with some "officials" of Taiwan island during the APEC meeting, and her reference on social media to one of them with the title given him by the secessionist-minded Lai Ching-te authorities, contradicted what she said.高市早苗并未做到言行必须一致。高市早苗在APEC会议期间会见台湾岛某些“官员”，并在社交媒体上使用台独分子赖清德当局授予其中一人的头衔。高市早苗的言行与其表态相悖。These words and deeds violate the one-China principle, the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and the basic norms of international relations, and send a wrong signal to the "Taiwan independence" forces.这些言行违反一个中国原则、中日四项政治文件精神及国际关系基本准则，向“台独”势力发出错误信号。In the 1972 joint statement, the Japanese government stated that it fully understands and respects the stand of the Government of the People's Republic of China that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and the Japanese government firmly maintains its stand underArticle 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation.1972年联合声明中，日本政府声明充分理解并尊重中华人民共和国政府关于台湾是中国不可分割一部分的立场，并坚守《波茨坦公告》第八条所载立场。That Takaichi posted on social media photos of her chatting with the Taiwan "officials" during the APEC meeting makes her actions even more egregious in nature and in impact.高市早苗在社交媒体发布其于APEC会议期间与台湾“官员”交谈的照片，使她的行为性质和影响更为恶劣。China has made serious demarches and protests to Japan over the Japanese leader's wrongful comments and actions concerning Taiwan, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.中国外交部发言人周六表示，中方已就日方领导人有关台湾问题的错误言论和行为向日方提出严正交涉和抗议。In their meeting, Xi particularly stressed to the Japanese leader that the new Cabinet in Japan should establish a correct perception of China, honor the dedication and hard work by the older generations of leaders in both countries and people from different sectors of the two societies, and stay committed to the general direction of peace, friendship and cooperation.会晤中，习近平特别向日方领导人强调，日本新内阁应树立正确的中国观，尊重两国历代领导人及社会各界人士的付出与努力，坚持和平友好合作的大方向。The Japanese leader's reckless move and remarks suggest that she cares little about China's core concerns, and she does not understand the essence of the four political documents between the two countries. To establish a correct perception of relations, she should review these documents as they lay out clear provisions on the Taiwan question and related history.日方领导人的轻率言行表明其漠视中方核心关切，未能理解两国四份政治文件的实质。要建立正确认知，她应当重温这些文件，其中对台湾问题及相关历史有明确规定。Given the fact that Taiwan was under the colonial rule of Japan for 50 years before its return to China at the end of World War II and that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), it is remarkably insensitive and irresponsible for the Japanese prime minister to have a meeting with those of the Lai authorities.鉴于台湾在二战结束回归中国前曾遭日本殖民统治50年，且今年正值中国人民抗日战争胜利80周年（1931-1945），日本首相与赖清德当局会面实属极度缺乏敏感性且极不负责任之举。Takaichi and her Cabinet should reflect on and address these wrongdoings, take concrete measures to undo the negative impact, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, and act on Takaichi's remarks at her Friday meeting with Xi on building a constructive and stable relationship with China.高市早苗及其内阁应深刻反思并纠正这些错误行径，采取切实措施消除负面影响，停止干涉中国内政，践行其周五会见习近平时关于构建建设性稳定关系的承诺。As Xi said, the Murayama Statement is a serious introspection of Japan's history of aggression and makes apologies to victim countries, and its spirit should be honored by Japan.正如习近平所言，《村山谈话》是对日本侵略历史的深刻反省，是对受害国的正式道歉，其精神应得到日本尊重。Takaichi needs to be reminded that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair and at the core of China's core interests. How it is handled bears on the political foundation of China-Japan relations.高市早苗有必要被提醒：台湾问题是中国内政，事关中国核心利益。如何处理该问题关乎中日关系的政治基础。In their meeting, Xi said that the two countries should focus on the big picture, seek common ground while reserving differences, build consensus and manage disagreements, and make sure the relationship will not be defined by problems or differences.会晤中习近平强调，两国应着眼大局，求同存异，凝聚共识，妥善处理分歧，确保双边关系不被问题或分歧定义。If the Takaichi government turns a deaf ear to these calls and adopts a saying-one-thing-doing-another approach to bilateral ties, it will be wasting the hard-earned opportunity to build constructive, stable bilateral relations with China.若高市政府对这些呼吁充耳不闻，在双边关系中采取言行不一的策略，将白白浪费来之不易的机遇——即与中国建立建设性、稳定双边关系的机会。Japan-China Joint Statement《中日联合声明》 words and deeds言行Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation《波茨坦公告》第八条Murayama Statement《村山谈话》

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 208-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 28,157 on turnover of 9.9-billion N-T. The main board followed other regional markets and lost ground on Tuesday as investors await the outcome of a meeting between U-S President Donald Trump and his China's counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea tomorrow. The main board briefly breaching the 28,000-point mark, but downward pressure emerged as investors opted to lock-in profits. Lin Hsin-i heads to APEC Leaders Meeting in South Korea Presidential Adviser Lin Hsin-i has arrived in South Korea ahead of this week's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in South Korea. Lin has been appointed as President Lai Ching-te's envoy to the the two-day event which begins on Friday. Prior to boarding his flight at Taoyuan International Airport, Lin told reporters that he will highlight Taiwan's strengths in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, smart healthcare, and small and medium-sized enterprises (企業) while in South Korea. He also expressed his hope that the meeting will help attract more investment, strengthen international cooperation, and raise Taiwan's profile in APEC. Taoyuan Airport 3rd runway completion pushed back to 2032 The Taoyuan International Airport Corporation has admitted that completion of the airport's third runway has been pushed back from 2030 to 2032. The airport operator's assistant vice president Bi Jin-ling says the relocation of residents from a site reserved for (保留給) the new runway has been postponed until the end of next year - which has delayed construction. The planned third runway is located north of the airport's existing site and began the first phase of construction in September of 2023. Construction is expected to take at least six years. Israeli forces kill three people near Jenin The Israeli military carried out an airstrike near Jenin in the Occupied West Bank on Tuesday in an operation that killed three Palestinians accused of plotting (密謀) an attack. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv. US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific U-S Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the military has killed 14 people in strikes on four alleged drug boats in the Pacific. It's the latest in a series of attacks on boats the U-S says have been carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean. The latest strikes in the eastern Pacific, mark an escalation (升級) in what it has cast as a campaign to stop narcotics (毒品) from entering the U-S. Mexico's navy says it is still searching for a lone survivor approximately 640-kilometers from the Pacific coastal city of Acapulco. The strikes have drawn condemnation in the region and experts have questioned their legality. Newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat to be published next year. And finally, A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat will be published next year. The book, titled "Sing the 50 United States," celebrates the United States and is set for release just in time for America's 250th anniversary. This is the first full manuscript by Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Geisel, to be found since 2015. The manuscript was discovered earlier this year at the Geisel Library in California. New illustrations in the style of Dr. Seuss were created by artist Tom Brannon. Random House Children's Books plans to publish the book on June 2, 2026. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 開飯、真珠及饗泰多聯手與廚神小當家強檔聯名，小當家劉昴星的大魔術熊貓豆腐、七星刀雷恩的頂級炸蟹斗及料理仙女阿貝師傅的貝氏糖醋櫻桃肉，夢幻料理等你來享用！即日起來店點購聯名料理，參加夢幻料理蒐集任務將品牌餐券帶回家！ https://sofm.pse.is/8aawrl -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 53-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,742 on turnover of 11-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Monday, as it notched up yet another closing record after the bellwether electronics sector staged a rebound from Friday's slump amid lingering investor optimism toward artificial intelligence development. KMT chair-elect reiterates willingness to meet Xi Jinping 'for peace' The K-M-T's chair-elect says she is willing to do everything to promote peace across the Taiwan Strait, including meeting China's Xi Jinping. According to Cheng Li-wun, she's will take any steps and and meet anyone as long as it addresses cross-strait conflicts and disagreements, promotes peace and cooperation, and brings about common prosperity (繁榮). Citing a United Daily News survey on cross-strait relations released in late September, which showed that 63-per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with President Lai Ching-te's related policies - Cheng says the D-P-P's "anti-China card" had led Taiwan into a dead-end. Cheng won more than 50-per cent of the vote in Saturday's K-M-T leadership election to become the party's second elected female chair. Kaohsiung says Blackpink gave city tourism NT$300 million boost The Kaohsiung's Economic Development Bureau says Blackpink's concerts this past weekend helped the city generate over 300-million N-T in tourism revenue. City officials say more than 120,000 people came to see the all girl K-pop group at the National Stadium over two days. Many vendors in night markets saw their sales jump by at least 30-per cent on both Saturday and Sunday. The city's Transportation Bureau says, including ticketholders and tailgaters (停車場聚會者), as many as 63,000 people were present within and around the stadium on Saturday, while as many as 59,000 were at there on Sunday. Kaohsiung was the first Asian stop of Blankpink's "Deadline" world tour. Australian PM visits the White House US President Donald Trump is welcoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his first visit to the White House since the start of the president's second term. Charlotte North reports from Washington. Myanmar Shuts Down Online Scam Operation Myanmar's military says it has shut down a major online scam operation near the Thailand border. State media reported Monday that more than 2,000 people were detained, and dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals were seized. Myanmar is known for cyberscam operations that defraud people worldwide. These scams often involve fake romantic schemes and bogus (虛假) investments. The army raided KK Park starting in early September. The area is on the outskirts of Myawaddy, a trading town under the influence of ethnic minority militias. Brazil Approves Exploratory Drilling Near Amazon River Brazil's government has approved exploratory drilling by state-run oil-giant Petrobras near the mouth of the Amazon River. The decision comes only weeks before the United Nations climate conference in Belem, COP30, where efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels will be discussed. Petrobras said in a statement Monday that the drilling could start right away and take up to five months. The Equatorial Margin deposit off the coast of Brazil is believed to be rich in oil and gas. The biodiverse area is home to little-studied mangroves and a coral reef, and activists and experts have said the project risks leaks that could be carried widely by tides and imperil (威脅) the sensitive environment. Petrobras has long argued it has never caused spills in its drillings. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。

Ceasefire in Gaza now in effect: Israeli troops withdraw to agreed lines, Hamas has 72 hours to release hostages. Venezuela's "Iron Lady" opposition activist María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize. Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te announces new defensive dome to protect island from China. Canada's economy gained of 60-thousand jobs in September, says Statistics Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney announces automatic tax filing for 5.5 million lower-income Canadians, makes school food program permanent. How Canadians are trying to beat the crowds at Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 268-points this morning from last Friday's close, at 27,029 on turnover of 17-billion N-T The market smashed recent records during Friday's session - ending at a high of 26,761 - after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing hit a fresh closing high on the back of enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence development. Influencer Holger Chen under investigation for alleged Lai comments The Criminal Investigation Bureau says it's investigating internet personality Holger Chen after he called for the decapitation of President Lai Ching-te during a recent livestream. According to the bureau, the investigation is focusing on whether Chen's comments may constitute incitement (煽動) to commit a crime and threatening bodily harm under the Criminal Code. The bureau says it has been collecting evidence related to the comments and has asked the New Taipei District Prosecutors' Office to summon Chen for questioning. Chen made the alleged comments during a portion of his livestream on Sunday focusing on politics and cross-strait issues. Survey team reaches Matai'an Creek barrier lake site: Forestry agency One of two teams deployed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency to survey potential routes to the Ma-Tai-An Creek barrier lake are reporting widespread devastation. The agency's Hualien branch deployed a task force consisting of two teams to visit the site on September 30. The teams were tasked with surveying the remnants of the lake and looking for prospective (預期的，盼望中的，未來的) routes for construction equipment to enter the area to rebuild. Officials say data collected by the teams will be used to help ensure safety during future efforts to rebuild the area and set up disaster prevention and detection infrastructure. US Supreme Court begins new term The US Supreme Court began its new nine-month term today - and it promises to be consequential (有影響力的，重要的) — with major cases focused on how much power the constitution gives the President. Charlotte North reports from Washington Iraq Prisoners Released Under Amnesty Iraq has released over 35,000 people from prisons under an amnesty law passed earlier this year. The law, aimed at reducing prison overcrowding, makes nearly 144,000 more people eligible for relief. The country's Supreme Judicial Council said courts recovered over $34 million in restitution (賠償) from those convicted of theft and corruption. The amnesty covers crimes like corruption, theft and some terrorism-related offenses, though not those involving killings. Sunni lawmakers pushed for the law, arguing their community faced unfair terrorism charges. The law also allows retrials for some terrorism convictions and halts executions. SAmerican Trade Bloc Rules Peru Failing to Curb Illegal Mining A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury (汞) trafficking. The Andean Community, which includes Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia, made the decision on Monday. They have ordered Peru to reform its laws and seize illegal mining equipment. Indigenous groups say mercury from mining is poisoning rivers and food in the Amazon. Peru has 20 working days to comply or face potential (潛在的) trade sanctions. The case could set a precedent for other countries. Peru has made some efforts to crack down on illegal mercury, but enforcement remains inconsistent. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 在這個人人都想賺錢的時代， 我們聊的不只是「怎麼賺」，更是「為什麼要這樣賺」。 《賺錢這檔事》由冒牌生、致淮、驚驚共同主持， 帶你從個人品牌、自媒體經營、創業心法，到自由工作者的真實掙扎， 一起拆解「賺錢的底層邏輯」。 每週四更新｜陪你一起成長、一起賺。 Apple / Spotify / Youtube 搜尋《賺錢這檔事》， 或點擊下方連結，讓耳朵開始替你賺錢。 ↓↓↓點擊下方連結，手機隨時收聽

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 128-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,067 on turnover of 10-billion N-T. The market's recent record breaking winning streak stuttered on Wednesday and it closed slightly lower, as investors took cues from a decline on Wall Street overnight amid concerns about overvalued equity prices. Lai talks democracy UNGA side event President Lai Ching-te has warned that the expansion of authoritarian regimes is undermining the international order and urged democracies to strengthen cooperation in response. In a prerecorded address to the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit, Lai said the "international order is being undermined" as "geopolitical tensions rise and authoritarian regimes converge (聚集) and expand." According to Lai, "democratic societies are now more heavily targeted by disinformation and other forms of external interference, posing a serious challenge to global peace." It is the second time Lai has addressed the Concordia Annual Summit with a prerecorded message. Free flu vaccines from next week The government will be rolling out phase (階段) one of it's annual free flu vaccine program next Wednesday. Those eligible include minors from 6 months old through senior high school; seniors aged 65 and over; medical workers; high-risk individuals; pregnant women and parents of babies under 6 months old. The second phase of the free flu vaccine program will begin on November 1 - when people aged between 50 and 64 will also be eligible for a shot. Rollout of phase one of the program comes as the Centers for Disease Control is warning that this year's flu season has now entered an epidemic phase. Ukraine President Warns World of Arms Race Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is telling world leaders that the world is in “the most destructive (破壞性的) arms race in human history." He called on the international community to act against Russia now, asserting that Vladimir Putin wants to expand his war in Europe. Zelenskyy's comments came a day after he met with President Donald Trump, who expressed support for Ukraine's efforts and criticized Russia. Trump said Tuesday that he believed Ukraine could win back all territory lost to Russia, a dramatic shift from the U.S. leader's repeated calls for Kyiv to make concessions to end the war. Zelenskyy said international institutions like the U.N. are weak and today “Weapons decide who survives.” Texas immigration facility shooting leaves two victims dead Three people have died - including the attacker- after a shooting by a suspected sniper at an immigration facility in Texas. The gunman is dead from a self-inflicted (自己造成的) gunshot wound after the incident. Charlotte North reports from Washington Ecuador to Offer More Land for Oil Exploration Ecuador's plans to offer dozens of blocks of land for oil exploration for more than $47 billion has prompted opposition from seven Indigenous peoples in the Amazon. Those groups say 18 of the proposed blocks overlap their ancestral territories and that they were not consulted. Government officials say their plan is key to modernizing (現代化) an oil sector that supplies Ecuador's top export. The dispute comes amid a state of emergency and a national strike over fuel prices, extractive (提取的) projects and the government's failure to honor a referendum limiting drilling in Yasuni National Park. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 85-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 25,543 on turnover of 6-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another new high on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing set a closing record after Wall Street finished at all-time highs overnight on the hopes the U-S Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. President Lai witnesses installation of Danjiang Bridge's final span President Lai Ching-te has attended a ceremony marking the installation of the final span (跨距) of the Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei's Tamsui District. Lai was accompanied at the ceremony by Transportat Minister Chen Shih-kai and New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih. All three observed the installation of the final prefabricated (預製的) segment - when the structure officially became the world's longest asymmetric (不對稱的), single-mast bridge nearly seven years after construction began. An official opening ceremony for the 920-meter long bridge has been scheduled for May 9 next year. CDC warning that flu season likely to happen earlier than usual The Centers for Disease Control is warning that this year's flu season is likely to happen earlier than usual. It comes as the health officials say the number of flu-like illnesses are on the rise and a new epidemic period is expected to begin this week. C-D-C spokeswoman Tseng Shu-hui says data shows 100,909 people sought outpatient or emergency care for flu-like illness from September 7 to 13 - marking a 10.4-per cent increase from the previous week. The C-D-C says the current increase may be related to close contact among students due to the start of the new school year. The first phase (階段) of the year's free flu vaccine program begins as usual on October 1. UN Experts Conclude Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza A team of experts commissioned by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel has issued a report that calls on countries to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible for it. Neither the commission nor the 47-member-country council can take action against a country. The findings, however, could be used by prosecutors at the International Criminal Court or the U.N.'s International Court of Justice. Israel has adamantly (堅決地) rejected genocide (種族滅絕) allegations against it. NY judge tosses terrorism charge against Mangione In the US, a New York judge has thrown out terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of (被指控) killing a healthcare executive. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex surged on opening this morning - adding 316-points from yesterday's close to hit 25,509-points on turnover of 14.9-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another all-time high on Wednesday - as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing beat its closing records on the back of continuing investor optimism over artificial intelligence development. Lai talks up four key areas for national security resilience President Lai Ching-te has highlighted what he says are the key areas of Taiwan's national security resilience. Speaking at a forum on national security and economic resilience in Taipei, Lai said the four key areas of resilience (復原力) cover digital communications, supply chain security, the economy and whole-of-society defense. According to Lai, his administration will also continue taking steps to improve Taiwan's key technological capacities, due to the island's critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain. Lai also told the forum that the government will promote multi-layered network construction and protection - and is looking to deploy Taiwan's own satellites to ensure uninterrupted digital communications. Lee Yang promotes daily exercise on first day as sports minister And, Newly appointed Sports Minister, Lee Yang has marked his first day in office by jogging for 30-minutes around the Ministry of Sports building, underscoring (強調) his pledge to make exercise part of everyday life in the country. Taking to Facebook, Lee said "national fitness starts with me" and he posted photographs of of himself signing his first policy initiative, which urges the public to exercise for at least 30-minutes a day. The ministry also shared pictures on its official Threads account of Lee running alone around the building - noting that he covered 5,000 meters in half an hour. The two-time Olympic badminton champion is Taiwan's youngest-ever Cabinet minister at the age of 30. US Investigation into Charlie Kirk Shooting Continues Authorities are actively searching for information related to the killing of conservative activist and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk at a university campus in Utah. He had been hosting an event in front of hundreds of students when a single shot rang out (響起). AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports SKorea Plane Carrying Workers to Leave Georgia Today South Korea said that a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta, Georgia at noon today local time. South Korea's Foreign Ministry made the announcement but gave no further details. Airport officials at Atlanta earlier said the return flight with the workers on board planned for Wednesday had been canceled. A total of 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Koreans, were rounded up in the Sept. 4 raid at the battery factory under construction at Hyundai's sprawling auto plant. U.S. authorities released video showing some being shackled with chains around their hands, ankles and waists (被戴上手銬或腳鐐，被鐵鍊鎖住). South Korea's government later said it reached an agreement with the U.S. for the release of the workers. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ PDF文電通專業版，提供完整的PDF功能：PDF編輯、合併、批次轉檔，不僅功能齊全、操作高效，價格更親民。 立即體驗企業專屬兩個月免費試用： https://sofm.pse.is/85lf9n 文電通官網結帳輸入「RightPDF」（2025/10/31前），全站再享 9 折優惠！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

People from Taiwan said they felt a shared sense of pride in the nation's strength and prosperity as they watched the Chinese mainland's V-Day parade both online and in person on Wednesday.来自台湾的民众表示，周三他们通过线上或线下的方式观看了中国大陆的胜利日阅兵，感受到了对国家实力与繁荣的共同自豪感。"As Taiwan compatriots, our confidence in development stems from the strength of the motherland," said Lin Yen-chen, a Taiwan student who attended the military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.在北京参加了纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年阅兵式的台湾学生林彦辰表示：“作为台湾同胞，我们对发展的信心源自祖国的强大。”Reflecting on the event, Lin said the 14-year resistance highlighted the true meaning of patriotism and national spirit through the sacrifices of countless martyrs.回顾此次盛典，林彦辰表示，十四年的抗战中无数先烈的牺牲彰显了爱国主义和民族精神的真谛。"In this great era, we, Taiwan compatriots, must firmly stand on the right side of history and actively contribute to the advancement of national reunification and rejuvenation," he said.他说：“在这个伟大的时代，我们台湾同胞必须坚定地站在历史正确的一边，积极为国家统一和民族复兴贡献力量。”Yuann Jeu-jeng, a professor from Taiwan University, expressed his excitement on social media after watching the parade in Tian'anmen Square. "The military parade aims to promote peace, and China always stands on the side of justice," he wrote.台湾大学教授苑举正在天安门广场观看阅兵后，在社交媒体上表达了他的激动心情。他写道：“此次阅兵旨在弘扬和平，中国始终站在正义的一边。”In Xiamen, Fujian province, more than 150 Taiwan compatriots gathered to watch the live broadcast of the parade. Cheng Chun-yuan, who brought his mother and children to watch the broadcast, said, "We feel the strength of our nation and the powerful development of our motherland, which made our family feel extremely proud."在福建省厦门市，超过150名台湾同胞齐聚一堂观看阅兵直播。带着母亲和孩子一同观看直播的郑纯媛说：“我们感受到了国家的力量和祖国的蓬勃发展，这让我们全家感到无比自豪。On Thursday, Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with Taiwan representatives attending the V-Day commemoration in Beijing.周四，中共中央政治局常委、全国政协主席王沪宁在北京会见了前来参加胜利日纪念活动的台湾代表。Wang stressed the importance of remembering the history of national resistance, upholding the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, and jointly opposing separatist efforts toward "Taiwan independence" as well as external interference.王沪宁强调要铭记全民族抗战历史，坚持一个中国原则和“九二共识”，共同反对“台独”分裂行径和外部势力干涉。Across the Strait, high viewership of the V-Day parade underscored enthusiasm for the commemoration. Various channels on the island broadcast the event live.在台湾，胜利日阅兵的高收视率体现了民众对纪念活动的热情高涨。岛内多个频道对活动进行了直播。Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang who was invited to attend the commemorations in Beijing, said Tuesday on social media: "If the DPP insists on using intimidation to prevent people from participating in the commemoration, it not only reveals their insecurity but also further alienates the sentiments of the Taiwan public regarding the history of the war of resistance.应邀参加北京纪念活动的中国国民党前主席洪秀柱周二在社交媒体上表示：“如果民进党坚持用恐吓手段阻挠人们参与纪念活动，不仅暴露了他们的不安，也进一步疏远了台湾民众对抗战历史的情感。"This is a national memory that must be passed down through generations," she said.她说：“这是必须代代相传的民族记忆。”Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te made remarks about the mainland's parade on Wednesday, saying "Taiwan does not commemorate peace with guns."台湾地区领导人赖清德周三就大陆阅兵发表言论，称“台湾不会用枪炮来纪念和平”。Lai also avoided directly mentioning Japanese aggression and China's victory in the war of resistance, instead twice referring to the events simply as the "end of World War II".赖清德还避谈日本侵略和中国在抗战中的胜利，仅以“二战结束”两次指代相关历史事件。In response, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, criticized Lai on Thursday for remarks he said "glorified aggression and incited division" on a day meant to honor the pride and dignity of Chinese people worldwide.对此，国务院台办发言人陈斌华周四批评赖清德的言论，称其在全球华人纪念民族自豪与尊严的日子里，“美化侵略，煽动分裂”。"Lai's comments completely disregard the arduous and heroic struggle waged by the Chinese people both domestically and abroad to save the nation from peril, ignoring the great history forged by the blood and lives of the Chinese people for national independence and liberation," Chen said.陈斌华说：“赖清德言论完全无视海内外中华儿女为挽救民族危亡所进行的艰苦卓绝、可歌可泣的斗争，完全抹煞台湾同胞在这场全民族抗战中作出的重要贡献，是对中国人民用鲜血和生命争取民族独立和解放这一伟大历史的极不尊重。”prosperityn.繁荣/prɒˈsperəti/martyrsn.烈士/ ˈmɑːtəz /rejuvenationn.更新；复苏；复兴/ rɪˌdʒuːvɪˈneɪʃən /

The longheld US position to defend Taiwan's independent status in the face of Chinese aggression is looking shaky under the Trump administration, in spite of Taiwanese efforts to court the American president. This week, Gideon talks to analyst and author James Crabtree - former director of the Asia office of the International Institute for Strategic Studies - about why the US now seems more interested in doing a deal with China than showing support for Taiwan. They also discuss the broader implications that this, and other issues, might have for US alliances across the Indo-Pacific region, including relations with South Korea, Japan, Australia and India.Clips: Amazon PrimeFollow Gideon on Bluesky @gideonrachman.bsky.social or X @gideonrachmanMore on this topic:Taiwan raises defence spending by 23% under US pressure to counter China threatDonald Trump blocks Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from New York stopoverUS cancelled military talks with TaiwanTrump is the gift that keeps giving to ChinaThe geopolitics of chips: Taiwan's ‘Silicon Shield'Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Clare Williamson. Sound design is by Breen Turner. The executive producer is Flo Phillips.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 40-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,237 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market gained solid ground on Monday - closing up more than 500-points as investors were boosted by news that the U-S Federal Reserve could soon cuts interest rates. Vice premier confirms ongoing car tariff talks but gives few details Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun says U-S car imports are part of ongoing tariff talks with Washington. Speaking at a legislative hearing, Cheng told lawmakers that Washington has expressed the hope for greater openness and expanded market access (市場准入) for U-S cars. According to Cheng, tariffs on U-S car imports and compliance with safety and emissions standards were still being negotiated. She failed to provide any further details. But Cheng did say she has held three video conferences with U-S officials since returning to Taiwan on August 1 .. KMT's Lo Chih-chiang joins race for party chair K-M-T lawmaker Lo Chih-chiang has announced his plans to seeking the party's leadership. Lo made the announcement in a Facebook post with a photo of him standing next to a statue of Sun Yat-sen. He survived a recall vote on July 26 and said in the post that his top priority (優先考慮的事，重點) will be to stop President Lai Ching-te from winning a second four-year term in 2028. Luo also said in the Facebook post that he will release further details of his campaign to seek the post of K-M-T chair later today. US Trump says he'll meet Kim Jong Un U.S. President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - potentially this year and that he 's open to further trade talks with South Korea - as he hosted President Lee Jae Myung at the White House The future of their military alliance (聯盟) was also on the agenda at the meeting just hours after President Trump suggested in a social media post that the US might stop doing business with the country. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. Brazil Buys US Tariff Affected Products Brazil's government says it will buy several domestic products that have been hit by the 50% higher U.S. tariffs on the country's exports. They include acai, coconut water, mangoes, Brazilian nuts, honey and fish. Most of these will be used in state schools or in stock building (增加庫存) nationwide. Officials say coffee and beef, which were also affected by the increase imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, were not included on the government's list because there are other markets interested in them. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 無論是駕駛、行人或自行車騎士，「停讓先行」不僅是口號，更是城市交通文化的核心。 讓我們將安全意識化為日常實踐，共同為行人、自行車及校園周邊建構更安全的用路環境，讓澎湖成為全齡友善的宜居城市。 交通部及澎湖縣政府關心您。 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 44-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,309 on turnover of 4.6-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday due to investor concerns over the impact of U-S tariffs on the local job market after machine tool maker Taiwan Takisawa Technology urged its employees to take three days off a week due to a decline in orders. Analysts say the Takisawa report delivered a shock to investors as it is a listed old economy company and there's now fear the impact will affect more Taiwanese machinery makers given the higher tariff burden plus a stronger New Taiwan dollar. Lai calls on defense medical university to strengthen battlefield medicine President Lai Ching-te says the newly upgraded National Defense Medical University needs to further enhance its training in battlefield trauma care. Speaking at a ceremony marking the school's elevation from the National Defense Medical Center, Lai said greater global exchanges will help it specialize ( 專精) in battlefield medicine and trauma care. According to Lai, international cooperation will allow the university to learn from other countries' military and medical education systems and apply those lessons to not only support the armed forces but also strengthen (加強) society's broader capacity to respond to crises. Lai described the university as a crucial asset for infectious disease research and prevention during his speech … The university was officially upgraded on August 1. Over 5 million votes required to pass nuclear power plant referendum The Central Election Commission says at least 5 million votes will be needed to pass Saturday's referendum on whether to extend the service of the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in Pingtung. Under the Referendum Act, the vote will pass only if votes in favor account for more than one-fourth of the total eligible voters and outnumber the votes against. According to the election commission, number of eligible (有資格的) voters is 20,002,091 - translating to a minimum threshold of 5,000,523 votes for passage of the referendum. The referendum question reads: "Do you agree that the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant should continue operation upon approval by the competent authority and confirmation that there are no safety concerns?" US favors Budapest for Russia-Ukraine meeting The Trump administration is considering the Hungarian capital Budapest as the location for a summit (高峰會) between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It comes as the White House weighs offering US air support as part of security guarantees for Ukraine to help end the conflict. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Mexico Maya Train Derailment A tourist-focused Maya Train running along Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula has derailed while moving slowly toward a station platform. The train was traveling Tuesday from Cancun to Merida when it left the tracks at a station in Izamal. Passengers were uninjured and transported by bus. The accident is under investigation, but the train is operating normally between other stations. The Maya Train began running in late 2023, but has had low ridership (客流量). Environmentalists have documented severe impacts on the delicate (脆弱的) cave systems under the train line. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 217-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,443 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The market rebounded from slumps seen during the the previous two sessions on Tuesday following a strong showing on Wall Street overnight. **President Lai Ching-te vows to increase defense budget to more than 3% of **GDP President Lai Ching-te says he plans to increase next year's defense budget to more than 3-per cent of G-D-P. Speaking at the opening of the Ketagalan Forum-Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue in Taipei, Lai said the budget will be increased based on continuing reforms within the island's armed forces and more investment (投資) in national defense. According to Lai, his administration will also continue to boost Taiwan's economic resilience and advance economic security by stepping up trade cooperation with other countries, And Lai also used his opening address to say his government remains committed to maintaining cross-strait "status quo”and ensuring peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. 10 KMT affiliates indicted in Chiayi for recall petition forgery The Chiayi District Prosecutors' Office has indicted 10 people affiliated with K-M-T for forging 2,067 signatures on a petition to recall D-P-P lawmaker Chen Guan-ting. Those indicted include Yang Fu-cheng, the secretary-general of the K-M-T's Chiayi County branch; Ho Bo-lun, the director of -K-M-T lawmaker Wang Yu-min's local office. The eight other people indicted all worked for the K-M-T' Chiayi County branch. According to the Prosecutors' Office, all 10 suspects have charged with forgery (偽造) and violations of the Personal Data Protection Act. Another eight people have been granted deferred prosecution for one year. NATO to coordinate regular and large-scale arm deliveries to Ukraine NATO is set to coordinate (協調) regular and large-scale arm deliveries to Ukraine The AP's Jennifer King reports. Nigeria Trafficked Birds Seized Nigerian customs have seized over 1,600 parrots and canaries being transported from Lagos to Kuwait without a permit. This is one of the biggest wildlife trafficking seizures in years. On July 31, customs agents seized ring-necked parakeets and green and yellow fronted canaries at Lagos airport. These are protected species. The birds were not accompanied by the required permits. An investigation is ongoing (正在進行的) to find those responsible. The birds will be handed to the National Parks Service for rehabilitation and release. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安 全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7zc5n3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode, hosts Ray Powell and Jim Carouso are joined by Kharis Templeman, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, to analyze the fallout from Taiwan's recent failed recall election attempt and what it means for the island's future.The discussion centers on the July 26 recall votes, where an attempt to remove 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers from office was rejected by voters. This outcome solidifies a challenging period of divided government for President Lai Ching-te's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which controls the presidency but not the legislature. Templeman explains that the recalls, initiated by grassroots activists concerned about the KMT's legislative agenda, represented a high-stakes effort to shift the balance of power. Their failure means President Lai must continue to navigate an opposition that has resisted efforts to bolster Taiwan's defenses against pressure from the People's Republic of China (PRC).The podcast provides essential context on Taiwan's key political players:• The KMT, or "Blue" camp, is Taiwan's oldest political party. Once staunchly anti-communist, it now advocates for engagement and dialogue with Beijing and is seen as the party the PRC prefers. The KMT positions itself as better able to manage cross-strait relations peacefully.• The DPP, or "Green" camp, is more skeptical of China. The Lai administration has focused on strengthening Taiwan's military and civil resilience, a stance the KMT-led opposition claims is provocative.Templeman unpacks the broader geopolitical implications, touching on how Beijing frames the recall failure as a rejection of "Taiwan independence". The conversation also covers the recent US decision to deny President Lai a stop in New York City during a planned transit visit, a move viewed by many as a concession to Beijing amid ongoing US-China negotiations. This highlights the complex and often transactional nature of the US-Taiwan relationship.Looking ahead, with the recall option almost exhausted, Taiwan's political factions face a stalemate. Templeman suggests this could lead to either more intense partisan conflict or a period of moderation and compromise as both parties eye the 2026 local elections. This episode offers a crucial analysis of the domestic power struggles and international pressures shaping Taiwan's path forward.

We talk Taiwan's exports to the US being subject to a 20% tariff; the failure of the biggest batch of Great Recall votes, claims and denials about a planned overseas trip by President Lai Ching-te and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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① At the Summer Davos Forum, China's premier calls on countries to collaborate on trade despite rising barriers. Why is China determined to be a guardian of free trade and multilateralism? (00:54)② We talk to Battushig Myanganbayar, an AI strategy advisor to a former prime minister of Mongolia, on how to make artificial intelligence safer and more inclusive for the developing world. (14:36)③ China's foreign minister says Beijing calls for genuine de-escalation in the Middle East. What conditions can lead to a genuine ceasefire between Israel and Iran? (24:56)④ Mainland slams recent remarks made by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te on cross-strait relations as a monologue advocating “Taiwan independence”. What is driving Lai to continuously make provocative remarks? (33:39)⑤ How could China's move to revise its aviation law help boost its low-altitude economy? (42:25)

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La semana pasada se celebró en Singapur el Diálogo Shangri-La, la principal cumbre de seguridad y defensa en Asia. El secretario de Defensa de EEUU, Pete Hegseth, aprovechó para advertir que cualquier intento de China de tomar Taiwán por la fuerza tendría consecuencias devastadoras. Sus palabras buscaban tranquilizar a los aliados asiáticos, preocupados por el compromiso de estadounidense especialmente tras los aranceles impuestos por Donald Trump a países como Japón, Corea del Sur y Taiwán. Estos aranceles generaron dudas en Taiwán sobre si EEUU respondería a una invasión china. Hegseth fue claro: China representa una amenaza “inminente” para Taiwán, y EEUU prioriza la disuasión para evitar un conflicto, pero que están preparados para luchar y ganar si es necesario. Hegseth insistió que la región del Indo-Pacífico es prioritaria en términos estratégicos y que no abandonarían a sus aliados. Eso sí, no detalló cómo respondería a una agresión china, pero dijo confiar en que China no invadirá Taiwán durante el mandato de Trump. Eran muchos los que esperaban algo así, pero, a pesar del discurso del secretario de Defensa, los aliados asiáticos siguen inquietos. Los aranceles y la reorganización militar de EEUU, que ha reducido ligeramente su presencia en la región, provocan incertidumbre sobre su compromiso a largo plazo. El riesgo de conflicto, ya sea por Taiwán o por las continuas disputas en el Mar de China Meridional, preocupa a los estrategas estadounidenses. China posee la armada más grande del mundo y un arsenal de misiles diseñado para dominar el Pacífico. Taiwán es una presa de pequeño tamaño y muy cercana a sus costas, un brazo de mar que en su parte más estrecha tiene solo 150 kilómetros de anchura. Taiwán se ha puesto a modernizar su ejército ante una posible invasión. El nuevo Gobierno del presidente Lai Ching-te ha adoptado la “estrategia del puercoespín”, con la idea de convertir cualquier intentona china de invadir la isla en una operación insostenible en el tiempo. Lai Ching-te ha promovido una serie de reformas, entre las que se encuentran extender el servicio militar obligatorio a un año de duración y aumentar el número de ejercicios militares. El gasto en defensa también se ha incrementado. Lo han colocado ya en el 2,5% sobre el PIB, con planes de alcanzar el 3% en pocos años. Junto a eso el Gobierno ha puesto en marcha una serie de iniciativas destinadas a desarrollar sus propias armas de alta tecnología y alcanzar la independencia energética. Esto último es algo especialmente complicado ya que Taiwán importa el 95% del gas y el petróleo que consume. La sociedad taiwanesa también se prepara. Se está promoviendo activamente una identidad nacional distinta a la china, y se ha creado un ejército de reserva de un millón y medio de efectivos compuesto por veteranos. Pero es mucho el camino que les queda por recorrer. El gasto en defensa, aunque está creciendo, sigue siendo insuficiente, y las reservas de gas actualmente sólo garantizan el suministro para ocho días. La amenaza china está ahí. Xi Jinping considera que se debe acometer la reunificación nacional cuanto antes y no elimina hacerlo por la fuerza. Los ejercicios militares son continuos y han hecho hasta simulacros de bloqueo de la isla. La cuestión les urge, pero parece que han encontrado un modo de disuadir con éxito algo que creen inevitable. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:58 El puercoespín taiwanés 32:12 La economía de guerra rusa 36:25 La UE y China 44:06 Por qué los bares están llenos · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #taiwan #china Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

立法院 lì fǎ yuàn - Legislative Yuan (Taiwan's parliament)立委(立法委員) lì wěi (lì fǎ wěi yuán) - legislator國民黨 guó mín dǎng - Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's main opposition party民進黨 mín jìn dǎng - Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Taiwan's ruling party民眾黨 mín zhòng dǎng - Taiwan People's Party (TPP)多數 duō shù - majority法案 fǎ àn - bill; proposal國會改革法案 guó huì gǎi gé fǎ àn - congressional reform bill花東交通三法 huā dōng jiāo tōng sān fǎ - three transportation bills for Hualien and Taitung更有力的監督政府 gèng yǒu lì de jiān dū zhèng fǔ - more effective government oversight濫權 làn quán - abuse of power審判權 shěn pàn quán - judicial power行政處分權 xíng zhèng chǔ fèn quán - administrative penalty power五權分立 wǔ quán fēn lì - five-branch separation of powers (Taiwan system)考試院 kǎo shì yuàn - Examination Yuan (Taiwan's branch in charge of civil service exams)監察院 jiān chá yuàn - Control Yuan (for auditing and oversight)審查過程 shěn chá guò chéng - review process充分 chōng fèn - sufficient; thorough用人數壓過去 yòng rén shù yā guò qù - push through by majority numbers立法凌駕行政 lì fǎ líng jià xíng zhèng - legislation overriding the executive branch衝突 chōng tú - conflict; clash阻擋 zǔ dǎng - to block; to obstruct搶下了主席台 qiǎng xià le zhǔ xí tái - seized the speaker's podium一口氣通過了 yì kǒu qì tōng guò le - passed in one go爭議 zhēng yì - controversy公民團體 gōng mín tuán tǐ - civic groups集結抗議 jí jié kàng yì - gather to protest發起連署 fā qǐ lián shǔ - launch a petition罷免 bà miǎn - recall (from office)藍營 lán yíng - the “blue camp” (KMT and allies)訴求 sù qiú - demand; appeal中共代理人 zhōng gòng dài lǐ rén - Chinese Communist Party proxy中共政協主席 zhōng gòng zhèng xié zhǔ xí - Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference王滬寧 Wáng Hùníng - Wang Huning (top CCP official)高層 gāo céng - high-ranking official統戰 tǒng zhàn - united front (political strategy by CCP)頭號人物 tóu hào rén wù - top figure; key player被台灣社會質疑 bèi tái wān shè huì zhí yí - questioned by Taiwanese society賣台 mài tái - betray Taiwan to China政權 zhèng quán - regime; political power舔共 tiǎn gòng - to flatter or appease the Chinese Communist Party賴清德 Lài Qīngdé - Lai Ching-te (Taiwan's current president)搞台獨 gǎo tái dú - push for Taiwan independence靠攏美國 kào lǒng měi guó - align with the U.S.製造社會對立 zhì zào shè huì duì lì - create social division綠色恐怖 lǜ sè kǒng bù - “green terror” (term used to criticize the DPP)獨裁極權 dú cái jí quán - dictatorship and authoritarianism加速台獨 jiā sù tái dú - accelerate Taiwan independence不擇手段地謀獨 bù zé shǒu duàn de móu dú - seek independence by any means necessary---If you've been learning Chinese and feel like you want a bit more support, I'd love to help!

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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Thousands of workers at the IRS combined owe a total of nearly 50 million in overdue taxes. Trump's tariffs are working, China is panicking and now they are making fun of American's. Big Fail. Trump confirms the economic target,the Federal Reserve, it is time to end the endless. The [DS] says the quiet part out loud, they are working with AG to try to keep Trump in court for the next four years. Their plan is now failing which means they will be moving to the next phase. Trump's counterinsurgency is building, the MAGA movement is gaining support. Bongino sends another message letting everyone know they are working behind the scenes. This is bigger than anyone can imagine.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/LizMacDonaldFOX/status/1912112506631332319  2,484 IRS contractor employees owed taxes, with 1,729 not on payment plans. Despite the IRS's authority to terminate employees who willfully fail to pay taxes, only 20 of the 70 agents identified as willfully avoiding taxes were terminated. And: Between 2004 and 2024, the IRS identified 1,650 IRS employees who willfully violated tax laws. Offenses included improperly claiming dependents, repeatedly failing to file timely tax returns, and falsely claiming tax credits. Despite a 1998 law mandating termination for such violations, only 39% of the 1,580 employees caught evading taxes between 2004-2013 were fired, resigned, or retired, while 61% received lesser penalties such as suspensions or reprimands. This, as Democrats demanded $80B for 87,000 more agents and workers to audit you to pay for record government overspending. That's now been cut to $38B. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1912086393527951866 https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1912205461908004882 How come the chinese sound like the Democrats, Calling the people of the US names Taiwan President Sounds Hopeful About First Round of Tariff Talks Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te,  , indicated that the first round of trade talks with the Trump administration has gone "smoothly." That's a hopeful note, especially given that Taiwan is a major manufacturer of semiconductors - which are essential in the operation of almost everything these days. The first round of talks between representatives of Taiwan and the U.S. was held on Friday.   Source: redstates.com https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1912136074618372229   Canada has announced a temporary six-month relief from counter tariffs on U.S. goods used in manufacturing, processing, and food and beverage packaging, effective as of April 15, 2025. This measure aims to ease supply chain pressures and support Canadian industries by reducing costs for businesses reliant on these imports. The relief applies to goods that cannot be sourced domestically or reasonably from non-U.S. suppliers, and in cases where exceptional circumstances could severely impact the Canadian economy.    https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1911868130168647861  No, A 50% Tariff Doesn't Mean A 50% Price-Hike The tariff doomsday machine is roaring again.  This time, it's over talk of a 50% tariff on certain imports. Predictably, the panic-peddlers are out in force, warning that such a tariff means retail prices will skyrocket 50%.     a tariff applies to the transaction value, not the final retail price.  The transaction value is what the importer pays the exporter, plus freight and insurance.  That cost is just the first step in a long supply chain.

China surrounded Taiwan with warships and jets in a major military drill, calling it a warning to President Lai Ching-te. The PLA deployed the Shandong carrier group and practiced joint air-land strikes. The Philippines' top general said war is “inevitable” if Taiwan is invaded and warned that China is infiltrating Filipino institutions. U.S. and Philippine forces will soon launch large-scale joint drills. Meanwhile, Russia expanded its military draft, Germany deployed troops to NATO's eastern flank, and Britain declared Russia a national threat.Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 4/1/25Join the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting TruNews.com, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.com             It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today!https://tru.news/faucielf