Telecom bill vote might open Taiwan to Starlink By Esme Yeh / Staff writer, with CNA A legislative committee yesterday passed proposed amendments to telecommunications regulations that could pave the way for SpaceX’s Starlink entry into the domestic market. The legislature’s Transportation Committee approved draft amendments to the Telecommunications Management Act (電信管理法) aimed at...

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Taipei reiterates position on South China Sea issue By Huang Ching-hsuan / Staff reporter The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday reiterated the Republic of China’s (ROC) “Four Principles” regarding South China Sea issues, urged all parties to strictly abide by international laws, and opposed unilateral expansionism and actions that undermine peace in the region. As the Permanent...

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Lai touts Taiwan’s tech role, prowess ‘TAIWAN CAN LEAD’: The nation has a responsibility to leverage its strengths and lead the advancement of technology and innovation worldwide, the president said By William Hetherington / Staff writer, with CNA Taiwan is at the forefront of technological development and plays a critical role in global supply chains, President William Lai (賴清德) said...

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Brunt of storm expected today Staff writer, with agencies Typhoon Bavi was expected to have its strongest impact on Taiwan from last night through daytime today, with its storm circle forecast to reach areas from New Taipei City’s northeast coast to Yilan and Hualien counties early today, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday. As of 6pm yesterday, the center of the...

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Impact of Typhoon Bavi to peak Friday, Saturday TORRENTIAL: People should be on alert for heavy rain, the CWA said, as Typhoon Bavi is forecast to bring more than 1m of rain to Taiwan Staff writer, with CNA Torrential rain brought by Typhoon Bavi is forecast to affect Taiwan most severely on Friday and Saturday, prompting authorities to urge local governments to clear drainage ditches,...

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