Security Budget Standoff Escalates as Taiwan Opposition Blocks NT$1.25 Trillion Defense Plan
Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers blocked the Executive Yuan’s NT$1.25 trillion defense budget again on Tuesday, escalating the security budget standoff. Consequently, Democratic Progressive Party legislators...
Taiwan Approves Harsher Penalties for Undersea Cable Damage Under Critical Infrastructure Protection
Taiwan has approved stricter penalties for damaging underwater infrastructure as lawmakers accelerate critical infrastructure protection efforts. The Legislative Yuan passed the amendments in Taipei...
Taiwan Foundation Protests CCTV Comfort Women Documentary Over Political Misrepresentation
Taiwanese activists have lodged a formal protest against China Central Television over alleged misrepresentation of the comfort women issue. The protest raises concerns about...
Most Severe Teacher Misconduct Receives Minimal Punishment in Taiwan
More than half of confirmed teacher misconduct cases causing severe student injury resulted in only minor penalties, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported...
KMT Suspends Controversial Bill Allowing Legislators Full Use of Stipends
The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus on Monday decided to suspend a controversial bill that would allow legislators full discretion over their stipends. Legislator stipends have...
