Beste TaiwanPlus podcasts (2024)

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COVID-19 update; Heavy rain alert 10:51

2+ y ago10:51

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The first case of severe inflammatory syndrome in children has appeared, and the teenage boy who displayed the syndrome one month after tested positive for COVID-19 is now recovering.Weather forecasters say western cities in Taiwan can expect a wet week ahead with torrential rain mainly from today until Thursday.…

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A dip in Taiwan¡¦s COVID-19 case number; Daja Mazu¡¦s many challenges 11:09

2+ y ago11:09

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The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Taiwan has continued to drop and now the government is focused on child death of COVID and hospital capacity.The faith of Daja Mazu Temple is encountering a lot of challenge and creativity, with the help of technology like GPS, is giving a new face to an old tradition.…

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Taiwan Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival; several trade breakthroughs announced 12:13

2+ y ago12:13

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Taiwan celebrated Dragon Boat Festival today, and Taiwan Plus was there to witness the action on the water and off it.Also in the news today¡Xadvances in talks between Taiwan and its top trade allies, the United States and European Union.Door ICRT News

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US and Taiwan hold Trade Talks; Taiwan revives tourism 13:15

2+ y ago13:15

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Taiwan and US ties have grown deeper over the years, but a trade deal remains a sticking point in the relationship. A stimulus program for the tourism industry will revive travel to the island.Door ICRT News

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COVID-19 rules relaxed; Military attributes AT-3 crash to pilot inexperience 11:47

2+ y ago11:47

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Health authorities have eased rules for new arrivals at international airports and discharge rules for hospitalized coronavirus patients.The military has attributed the cause of the fatal AT-3 crash to pilot¡¦s inexperience and the plane¡¦s old age.Door ICRT News

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AT-3 trainer jet crash killed pilot; one out of 5 adults suffer long COVID 11:36

2+ y ago11:36

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A military AT-3 trainer jet crashed today in Kaohsiung, killing the 23-year-old pilot, and investigations are ongoing to look for the cause.One in 5 adult patients of COVID-19 experienced lingering effects of the disease for weeks.Door ICRT News

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COVID-19 update; Legislative Yuan passes controversial bill 10:42

2+ y ago10:42

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The increase in child COVID deaths with complications of encephalitis has caused grave concern.The Legislative Yuan has passed a controversial bill that would acquit former President Chen Shui-bian of misuse of the state affairs funds.Door ICRT News

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Computex showcases Metaverse; COVID-19 saw record death toll 10:44

2+ y ago10:44

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The 2022 Computex Taipei trade show highlights what Metaverse can do and post-pandemic technology.The rising death toll of COVID-19 is a worrying sign as the number of deaths stood at a record high of 126 today.Door ICRT News

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Nurses overwhelmed amid COVID-19 outbreak; Significance of Taiwan¡¦s exclusion from IPEF 12:22

2+ y ago12:22

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Nurses are overwhelmed amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and they\'re skeptical about the MOHW putting a cap on patient numbers.Yun Hai Pantry, an online food seller, is introducing Taiwanese cuisine and food products to the United States.Door ICRT News

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Jiang Wan-an nominated to run for Taipei Mayor; Saving giant clams 10:45

2+ y ago10:45

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The opposition KMT has officially nominated Jiang Wan-an for the Taipei Mayoral election on November 26th.The government has banned the trade in the giant clam as part of the conservation efforts to revive this species.Door ICRT News

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Vaccines for younger children; US-Taiwan arms sales 10:47

2+ y ago10:47

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Health authorities consider offering COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 6, but it probably won¡¦t happen until July.The United States will change the types of weapons it¡¦s selling to Taiwan to put more emphasis on ¡§asymmetric war.¡¨Door ICRT News

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Nurses under tremendous pressure; Taiwan excluded from IPEF 11:23

2+ y ago11:23

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Nurses under a lot of pressure amid the COVID-19 outbreak with many complaining that health authorities have kept ignoring them.Taiwan is excluded from the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, an initiative that President Joe Biden will propose when visiting Japan.Door ICRT News

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COVID-19 outbreak; President Tsai Ingwen¡¦s approval rating dropped 11:03

2+ y ago11:03

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The number of children tested positive for COVID-19 is on the rise, and so far three have died from the disease.A poll shows that 49.2% of the respondents said they didn¡¦t think the government is prepared for the latest COVID outbreak.Door ICRT News

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COVID-19 outbreak hits schools nationwide; Other countries support Taiwan for WHA 11:19

2+ y ago11:19

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The recent COVID-19 outbreak has driven city governments of Taipei, New Taipei and Kaohsiung to suspend in-person learning.Lawmakers from 33 countries are calling for Taiwan¡¦s inclusion in the World Health Assembly in Geneva.Door ICRT News

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Church shooting in California; Taiwan tests newest military drone 11:02

2+ y ago11:02

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The community of Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church is still reeling from the Sunday shooting that left one dead and 5 injured.Taiwan tested newest military drone that¡¦s expected to play a valuable role in monitoring People¡¦s Liberation Army¡¦s movements.Door ICRT News

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Taiwanese church shooting in California; COVID-19 updates 11:07

2+ y ago11:07

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U.S. police say the suspect of fatal shootings at a Taiwanese church in California is believed to have political motivations.Taiwan¡¦s health authorities have relaxed the rules for home isolation, saying it¡¦s for the sake of maintaining medical capacity.Door ICRT News

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Largest annual military exercises began; Taiwan starts offering 4th vaccine to at-risk groups 11:15

2+ y ago11:15

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Taiwan¡¦s largest annual military Hang-kuang exercises kicked off today simulating Chinese attack.Health authorities say people at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, including those aged 65 or beyond, can get a 4th vaccine shot starting today.Door ICRT News

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Milky Way¡¦s black hole imaged; Taiwan economic outlook 11:28

2+ y ago11:28

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First pictures of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way, were released with Academia Sinica¡¦s contributions.Central Bank Governor¡¦s expects the inflationary pressures to drag down Taiwan¡¦s economic growth.Door ICRT News

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COVID-19 situation update in Taiwan; Suspicious Formosan black bear death 11:40

2+ y ago11:40

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Rules for counting positive coronavirus cases and importing rapid tests have changed as Taiwan’s COVID-19 caseload keeps rising.A Formosan black bear recently released into the wild has been found dead, and police suspect illegal killing of endangered animal.Door ICRT News

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1 Chinese military aircraft breached Taiwan Strait¡¦s median line; Taroko train crash report released 11:16

2+ y ago11:16

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A U-S guided-missile cruiser has transitioned the Taiwan Strait and 3 Chinese aircraft breached Taiwan¡¦s ADIZ on the same day.The Transportation Safety Board has released its investigative report on the fatal Taroko Express train crash last year and made suggestions.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan tests advanced missles; Easing mask mandate 10:46

2+ y ago10:46

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Taiwan tests advanced missiles with focus on self-made anti-ship and anti-air weapons.While COVID-19 caseloads continues to soar, health authorities are considering easing face mask mandate and border controls starting July.Door ICRT News

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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake took place off of Hualien; COVID-19 situation in Taiwan 11:21

2+ y ago11:21

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An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude occurred at 2:23pm, and was centered 89.5 km east of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 27.5km.The CECC reports 40,263 local COVID cases today, a drop of 9% compared with Saturday, with 12 new deaths.Door ICRT News

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COVID-19 caseload continues to soar; WHO says COVID-19 deaths reach 14.9 million 12:22

2+ y ago12:22

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Taiwan¡¦s COVID caseload has continued to soar. It reported 36,168 local COVID-19 cases and 45 imported ones, as well as 10 deathsThe World Health Organization says COVID-19 deaths globally have reached 14.9 million.Door ICRT News

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President Tsai meets Japan delegation; MND¡¦s defense handbook questioned 10:59

2+ y ago10:59

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President Tsai Ingwen has met with a delegation from the Youth Division of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The Ministry of National Defense¡¦s handbook for the general public to prepare for emergencies like typhoon, earthquake and war questioned by lawmakers.Door ICRT News

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Positive COVID-19 cases continue to reach new highs; Taiwan¡¦s rocket launch abandoned 10:30

2+ y ago10:30

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The number of confirmed COVID cases has continued to reach new highs as over 28,000 people tested positive today. The Ministry of Science and Technology and the Advanced Rocket Research Center canceled the HTTP-3A rocket launch yesterday due to bad weather.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan's Defense Strategy; COVID-19 Update; Press Freedom in East Asia 12:01

2+ y ago12:01

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Chinese warships sail near Taiwan, the CECC reports over 23,000 cases, and TaiwanPlus takes a look at the state of press freedom in East Asia.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan edges closer to peak in COVID cases; Taiwan Railway workers protest; Asia Pride Games Kick Off 11:03

2+ y ago11:03

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The CECC says Taiwan could be just weeks away from its eventual peak in COVID-19 cases, Taiwan trains start back up after protests from TRA workers across the country, and the Asia Pride Games are in full swing.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan GDP beats forecast; Kaohsiung pushing for safer roads 10:50

2+ y ago10:50

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Taiwan\'s economic growth during Q1 remained strong, but COVID-19 and inflation is clouding the economic outlook.Kaohsiung is pushing for safer roads by cracking down on DUIs and dangerous driving behaviors.Door ICRT News

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US pushes for Taiwan WHA status; Rationing system for rapid COVID-19 test kits kicks off 10:44

2+ y ago10:44

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U.S. is showing support for Taiwan\'s bid to join the WHA, the governing body of the World Health Organization. As the number of positive COVID cases surpasses 10,000, the rationing system for rapid COVID-19 test kits kicks off.Door ICRT News

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Children to be vaccinated in May; Hang Kuang military exercises 10:59

2+ y ago10:59

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Taiwan will start vaccinating children aged 6~11 in May but many parents are concerned about possible side effects.The upcoming Han Kuang military drills will include lessons learned from Russian invasion of Ukraine.Door ICRT News

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COVID-19 isolation time is shortened; Migrant workers learning Chinese 10:36

2+ y ago10:36

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The CECC has relaxed its COVID-19 restrictions by shortening the home isolation time to 3 days from 10 and scaling back the scope of contact tracing.Migrant workers in Taiwan, especially those from Indonesia, are learning the Mandarin Chinese so that they can better adapt to the environment.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan battles COVID-19 surge; Labor Day TRA strike 12:09

2+ y ago12:09

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Taiwan is looking to change home isolation rules for COVID-19 with the focus on shortening the time from 10 days to ¡§3+4¡¨.There¡¦ll be no TRA services on May 1st over disputes between TRA Workers¡¦ Union and the Transport Ministry.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan¡¦s shift in anti-COVID strategy; TRA contingency plan 11:18

2+ y ago11:18

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Health Minister says we need to learn to live with the coronavirus, signaling a shift in the government¡¦s anti-COVID strategy.Taiwan Railways Administration has come up a contingency plan in preparation for the Labor Day strike planned by the Workers¡¦ Union.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan prepares for COVID-19 surge; Legislators scuffled due to draft bill involving former President Chen 11:37

2+ y ago11:37

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Health Minister Chen Shichung says new daily cases could break 10,000 by the end of the month as health authorities scrambled to stock up on rapid COVID tests.Legislators scuffled before the review of a DPP-proposed draft bill, which sought to exonerate former President Chen Shui-bian.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan¡¦s COVID-19 caseload increases fast; TRA workers may strike on Labor Day 11:28

2+ y ago11:28

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Taiwan reported record-high 2,386 COVID cases with New Taipei remaining as the city with the biggest number of 822.Taiwan Railways Administration¡¦s Workers Union decided to take collective leave on May 1st.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan Sees Youngest Death Caused by COVID-19 12:05

2+ y ago12:05

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Taiwan Sees Death of 2 Year-Old COVID-19 PatientTravelers Brace for TRA Workers StrikeSnake on a TrainDoor ICRT News

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Ukraine Citizens and Supports Stage Protest in Taipei 14:29

2+ y ago14:29

14:29

Ukraine Braces for Renewed Russian AssaultTaiwan Demonstrators Stage Die-in at Liberty SquareRenewed Focus on Emergency Readiness in TaiwanDoor ICRT News

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Delegates from US Congress visited Taiwan; Daily COVID case number breaks 1,000 mark 10:57

2+ y ago10:57

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Delegates from US Congress met with President Tsai Ingwen and vowed that U.S. will stand with Taiwan.Taiwan\'s daily COVID-19 caseload spiked over the 1,000 mark for the first time today, with 1,209 local infections reported.Door ICRT News

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COVID cases continue to rise; Vaccines for children 10:59

2+ y ago10:59

10:59

The number of COVID cases rose to a total of 982 today, with a great majority of them being mild or symptomatic.Taiwan is in negotiations to buy coronavirus vaccines for children and health officials will soon grant EUA to Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for kids.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan’s COVID-19 cases set new record; Taiwan dollar’s decline 10:28

2+ y ago10:28

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The Central Epidemic Command Center reports 744 local COVID cases and 189 imported ones today, a historic high.An interview with an expert about if Taiwan will be labeled by the U.S. as a currency manipulator.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan’s COVID19 update; Swedish lawmakers arrived 10:41

2+ y ago10:41

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Health Minister says Taiwan has antiviral drugs to deal with the rapidly increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and will order more from abroad.11 Swedish lawmakers have arrived in Taiwan for a visit and will conduct a virtual meeting with President Tsai Ingwe.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan ties with Europe warming up; Greenpeace calls for better care for migrant workers 11:50

2+ y ago11:50

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The Taiwan-Europe relations are warming up but obstacles remain.Greenpeace is urging the government to offer better protections for migrant workers.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan’s shrinking military; US House Speaker to visit Taiwan 11:54

2+ y ago11:54

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly scheduled to visit Taiwan on Sunday.More COVID rules for the annual Sea Goddess Mazu Pilgrimage will be in place when it kicks off on Friday.Door ICRT News

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A new high in COVID-19 cases in Taiwan; The military enhances combat readiness 10:56

2+ y ago10:56

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Taiwan reported 359 new cases of COVID-19 today with 281 domestically transmitted and 78 imported ones.The National Defense Ministry is enhancing combat readiness by overhauling fitness tests.Door ICRT News

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Gogoro to go public in the U.S.; Turning Taiwanese puppets into NFTs 10:37

2+ y ago10:37

10:37

E-scooter brand Gogoro will launch Nasdaq listing on April 5, the 1st Taiwanese company to do so in 16 years.Creators of Taiwan¡¦s most famous puppet shows are turning the puppets into crypto assests.Door ICRT News

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The latest COVID news 12:19

2+ y ago12:19

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Today on Taiwan + we have the latest COVID news, Children's Day, the Taroko Express train crash memorial and concerns about the state of coral reefs around Xiaoliuqui.Door ICRT News

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Taiwan Mulls Extending Military Service; Taiwan Monitors Power Grid 10:50

2+ y ago10:50

10:50

Taiwan Considers an Extension to National ConscriptionGovernment Beefs Up Rent SubsidiesTaiwan Continues Monitoring COVID-19 SituationDoor ICRT News

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Taiwan to reach net-zero by 2050; CECC reports 239 new cases of COVID-19; Taiwan announces rent subsidies for young people 12:29

2+ y ago12:29

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Taiwan's government aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The CECC reports 239 new cases of COVID-19, including 87 local infections. Taiwan's government announces a plan to offer more financial aid to young people, through rent subsidies.Door ICRT News

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Amnesty International on Taiwan¡¦s situation; Compensation for COVID-19 vaccine victims 10:53

2+ y ago10:53

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Amnesty International: Taiwan has more work to do for the rights of indigenous people and migrant workers. The MOHW is to offer compensations to 7 people who suffered severe consequences of COVID vaccination.Door ICRT News

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Taichung offers incentives for people to get vaccinated; Taiwan-China Fruit Disputes 10:51

2+ y ago10:51

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Taichung is offering more incentives for the elderly and other groups of people to get vaccinated for coronavirus.Farmers are calling on the government to resolve the disputes over fruit exports to China.Door ICRT News

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