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Taiwan has elected its first openly LGBTQ+ legislator. Kaohsiung City Councilor Huang Jie was elected to represent the southern port city’s sixth constituency with 51% of the vote.

Taiwan has elected its first openly LGBTQ+ legislator. Kaohsiung City Councilor Huang Jie was elected to represent the southern port city’s sixth constituency with 51% of the vote.

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Taiwan Earthquake Latest: More than 700 aftershocks have shaken Hualien since the initial April 3rd quake. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration is warning that larger quakes could still be on the way.

Taiwan Earthquake Latest: More than 700 aftershocks have shaken Hualien since the initial April 3rd quake. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration is warning that larger quakes could still be on the way.

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#TaiwanPride has kicked off in Taipei. Revisit our coverage on LGBTQ issues affecting Taiwan and the region:

#TaiwanPride has kicked off in Taipei. Revisit our coverage on LGBTQ issues affecting Taiwan and the region:

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Just in: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang kicks off COMPUTEX Taipei—Asia’s largest computer tech trade show. The California-based tech giant is valued at almost US$1 trillion after its stocks soared last week. It dominates the market for AI chips.

Just in: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang kicks off COMPUTEX Taipei—Asia’s largest computer tech trade show. The California-based tech giant is valued at almost US$1 trillion after its stocks soared last week. It dominates the market for AI chips.

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A new memorial in southern Taiwan has been unveiled to remember the 1,000s of Taiwanese youths who volunteered to help the Japanese war effort during World War II.

A new memorial in southern Taiwan has been unveiled to remember the 1,000s of Taiwanese youths who volunteered to help the Japanese war effort during World War II.

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Thousands have taken to the streets across Indonesia protesting budget cuts by the Prabowo administration.

Thousands have taken to the streets across Indonesia protesting budget cuts by the Prabowo administration.

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Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun has revealed that her party has been in communication with the Chinese Communist Party, and that she hopes to visit China and meet with Xi Jinping early next year.

Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun has revealed that her party has been in communication with the Chinese Communist Party, and that she hopes to visit China and meet with Xi Jinping early next year.

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Taiwan has reaffirmed its claim to Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea after the Philippines filed with the UN to solidify its own claim.

Taiwan has reaffirmed its claim to Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea after the Philippines filed with the UN to solidify its own claim.

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Taiwan has temporarily paused changes to its e-arrival system amid an ongoing dispute with South Korea over how Korean e-arrival forms labeled the country as "China (Taiwan)."

Taiwan has temporarily paused changes to its e-arrival system amid an ongoing dispute with South Korea over how Korean e-arrival forms labeled the country as "China (Taiwan)."

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70% of workers in Taiwan still earn less than the national average monthly salary of about US$1,500.

70% of workers in Taiwan still earn less than the national average monthly salary of about US$1,500.

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The Taipei Metro has made some changes to the layout of its cars, saying they're for accessibility. But, some online have taken issue with the change, saying there's a deeper political motive at play.

The Taipei Metro has made some changes to the layout of its cars, saying they're for accessibility. But, some online have taken issue with the change, saying there's a deeper political motive at play.

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Taiwan’s July export orders hit a record US$98 billion, up 62% year-on-year, driven by strong global AI demand and a recovery in traditional sectors.

Taiwan’s July export orders hit a record US$98 billion, up 62% year-on-year, driven by strong global AI demand and a recovery in traditional sectors.

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Protests emerge in Indonesia over changes to the law that allow active-duty military officers to serve a dual role in government positions. Activists warn this could damage accountability.

Protests emerge in Indonesia over changes to the law that allow active-duty military officers to serve a dual role in government positions. Activists warn this could damage accountability.

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Another pig carcass infected with African swine fever has washed ashore on the Kinmen Islands, threatening Taiwan's efforts to keep out the disease that is nearly 100% fatal in pigs.

Another pig carcass infected with African swine fever has washed ashore on the Kinmen Islands, threatening Taiwan's efforts to keep out the disease that is nearly 100% fatal in pigs.

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On the last day of Taiwan's latest legislative session, tensions between opposition and ruling lawmakers ran high, as the opposition-held chamber fast-tracked several controversial bills.

On the last day of Taiwan's latest legislative session, tensions between opposition and ruling lawmakers ran high, as the opposition-held chamber fast-tracked several controversial bills.

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Taiwan for years has tried to attract more foreign talent to the country. But now some foreign residents are realizing that when they get ill, they don't get the help they need.

Taiwan for years has tried to attract more foreign talent to the country. But now some foreign residents are realizing that when they get ill, they don't get the help they need.

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Police in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, are using water cannons against demonstrators protesting changes to the law that expand the military's power in civilian government. Indonesia, now the world's third-largest democracy, was ruled by a dictator for decades. Critics of the law fear it signals a return to authoritarian rule. #IndonesiaGelap

Police in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, are using water cannons against demonstrators protesting changes to the law that expand the military's power in civilian government. Indonesia, now the world's third-largest democracy, was ruled by a dictator for decades. Critics of the law fear it signals a return to authoritarian rule. #IndonesiaGelap

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"Dark Indonesia" protests are sweeping across the Southeast Asian nation, as students decry budget cuts to key governmental programs and institutions.

"Dark Indonesia" protests are sweeping across the Southeast Asian nation, as students decry budget cuts to key governmental programs and institutions.

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Taiwan's foreign ministry is pushing back against Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's remarks that Taiwan is a part of China. In a recent interview wtih Al Jazeera, Anwar said he supports unification by force, using a potential scenario in Malaysia as an example.

Taiwan's foreign ministry is pushing back against Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's remarks that Taiwan is a part of China. In a recent interview wtih Al Jazeera, Anwar said he supports unification by force, using a potential scenario in Malaysia as an example.

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Violence on the streets of Jakarta, as Indonesian police fire tear gas and water cannons at student protesters. They're opposing recent laws expanding the military’s role in civil society, which some fear could return Indonesia to authoritarian rule.

Violence on the streets of Jakarta, as Indonesian police fire tear gas and water cannons at student protesters. They're opposing recent laws expanding the military’s role in civil society, which some fear could return Indonesia to authoritarian rule.

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Taiwan’s ruling and opposition parties have agreed to advance President Lai's record US$40B special defense budget after months of deadlock.

Taiwan’s ruling and opposition parties have agreed to advance President Lai's record US$40B special defense budget after months of deadlock.

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