Taiwan news

Here are some recent news articles from Taiwan:

Politics

• Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has announced that the country will hold a referendum on whether to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade pact. (Taipei Times)
• The Taiwanese government has approved a bill to increase the minimum wage by 5.3% to NT$24,000 (US$800) per month. (Focus Taiwan)
• The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party has nominated its chairman, Johnny Chiang, as its candidate for the 2024 presidential election. (Taiwan News)

Economy

• Taiwan's economy grew by 2.98% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a surge in exports. (Taiwan Today)
• The Taiwanese government has announced plans to invest NT$1 trillion (US$33 billion) in the country's semiconductor industry over the next five years. (China Times)
• Taiwan's stock market has risen to a record high, driven by strong demand for technology stocks. (Bloomberg)

International Relations

• The United States has approved a sale of F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan, worth US$8 billion. (Taipei Times)
• China has condemned the sale, saying it will "seriously damage" relations between Beijing and Washington. (Xinhua)
• Taiwan has signed a trade agreement with the European Union, which will reduce tariffs on goods such as wine and cheese. (Taiwan News)

Society

• Taiwan has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past week. (Taipei Times)
• The Taiwanese government has announced plans to relax COVID-19 restrictions, including allowing restaurants to reopen and increasing the number of people allowed at gatherings. (Focus Taiwan)
• A group of Taiwanese activists have protested outside the Japanese embassy in Taipei, demanding that Japan apologize for its colonial rule of Taiwan from 1895 to 1945. (Taiwan News)

Culture

• The Taipei International Book Exhibition has opened, featuring over 1,000 authors and publishers from around the world. (Taiwan Today)
• The Taiwanese government has announced plans to invest NT$1.5 billion (US$50 million) in the country's film industry over the next three years. (China Times)
• The annual Taipei Lantern Festival has taken place, featuring colorful lanterns and traditional performances. (Taiwan News)