What are the latest news in Taiwan?
Here is an overview of the latest news and key developments in Taiwan:Demographics & Domestic Policy
- Alarming Population Projections: The National Development Council (NDC) released a report projecting Taiwan’s population could drop below 20 million within two decades and nearly halve by 2075 if low birth rates and rapid aging trends persist. Focus Taiwan———
- Nuclear Energy Referendum Approved: The Central Election Commission (CEC) approved a proposal to hold a referendum alongside upcoming elections on revising the government’s nuclear-free energy policy. -Focus Taiwan——–
- Drone Procurement Legislation: The Legislative Yuan passed a significant six-year, NT$240 billion drone procurement framework aimed at bolstering asymmetric defense capabilities, though defense analysts are debating whether the new oversight measures could slow procurement timelines.- Focus Taiwan———
- Maritime & Cross-Strait Activity: Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration reported a sharp increase in Chinese coast guard and research vessel presence operating near Taiwan-controlled waters, maintaining heightened maritime surveillance across the strait. -Taipei Times——–
- Mpox Clade Ib Detection: Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed the country’s first locally acquired cases of mpox clade Ib, prompting health authorities to accelerate two-dose vaccination efforts among high-risk groups.- BEACON———
- Severe Weather & Infrastructure: Heavy rainfall from seasonal low-pressure systems has caused localized flooding and disruptions in southern regions, particularly across Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung. -Taipei Times——–
- Semiconductor & AI Expansion: Major tech firms including TSMC and Foxconn (Hon Hai) continue expanding investments into advanced AI infrastructure, global manufacturing hubs, and specialized semiconductor supply chains.- www.taiwannews.com.tw———