News today in taiwan

Here are some of the top news stories in Taiwan today:

Politics

• Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has announced that the government will increase its defense budget by 10% in 2023 to counter the growing military threat from China. (Source: Taiwan News)
• The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party has criticized the government's handling of the economy, saying that it has failed to address issues such as high housing prices and unemployment. (Source: Focus Taiwan)

Economy

• Taiwan's economy grew by 2.5% in the third quarter of 2022, slower than expected due to global economic uncertainty and a decline in exports. (Source: Central News Agency)
• The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has announced that it will launch a new index to track the performance of companies in the renewable energy sector. (Source: Taiwan News)

International Relations

• The United States has approved a $2.2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which includes advanced missile systems and other military equipment. (Source: Reuters)
• China has condemned the arms sale, saying that it will "severely damage" relations between China and the United States. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

Society

• A group of Taiwanese activists has launched a campaign to promote the use of Mandarin Chinese as the official language of Taiwan, amid concerns that the use of Taiwanese Hokkien and other dialects is declining. (Source: Taiwan News)
• The Taiwanese government has announced plans to increase funding for mental health services, following a surge in cases of depression and anxiety among young people. (Source: Central News Agency)

Environment

• Taiwan has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste, including a ban on single-use plastics and a program to encourage recycling. (Source: Taiwan News)
• The Taiwanese government has announced plans to increase funding for renewable energy projects, including wind and solar power. (Source: Focus Taiwan)

These are just a few of the top news stories in Taiwan today.