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2021/3/7

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Building up Taiwan’s defense ‘critically important’: US Indo-Pacific commander

The head of the U.S.' Indo-Pacific Command said it's "critically important" for Washington to continue arms sales to Taiwan. Admiral Philip Davidson, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, was speaking on Thursday at a webinar held by the American Enterprise Institute, a Washington think tank. Davidson said he's, quote, "deeply concerned about the next six years," given the rise of China's military. He said for the U.S.' Indo-Pacific strategy, it's vital to continue supporting Taiwan ...(more)

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China premier reiterates Taiwan stance at opening of rubber-stamp parliament

The National People's Conference, China's rubber-stamp parliament, has convened for its annual session. In the coming week, Communist officials are expected to green-light top state priorities for the year. Addressing the delegates on Friday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said nothing new on the issue of Taiwan, reiterating his country's "one China" principle and "1992 Consensus." On the issue of ...(more)

TSMC launches search for 9,000 new employees

TSMC has kicked off a campus recruitment drive to cope with surging chip demand and its expansion plan in the US State of Arizona. It plans to add nearly 9,000 new workers this year, the most in company history. The average salary for a hire with a graduate degree is NT$57,000 a month.

In the coming months, TSMC will visit 10 top universities to interview candidates. It started off the ..(more)

Hospitals gear up for COVID vaccine rollout

Hospitals are gearing up for the rollout of Taiwan's first COVID vaccines, which arrived this week and are undergoing inspection. In Taipei City, 19 hospitals are on standby to administer vaccines to 7,000 high-risk health care workers on a staggered schedule. At Taoyuan's Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, administrators led an information session for medical staff, so that they know what to ..(more)

CECC to unveil electronic registry for inpatient visitors and caregivers

The Central Epidemic Command Center wants all hospitals to switch from paper to electronic visitor registries. Its new electronic system will go live nationwide next week, so that hospitals can record the names of all inpatient visitors and caregivers. The system is meant to replace paper records, allowing easier contact tracing in the event of a COVID outbreak.

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Traffic accident attended by medical students from Yilan’s St. Mary's Junior College

Student first responders have won praise after tending a casualty of a recent traffic accident in Yilan's SanxingTownship. The local area is served by a volunteer team of students from Yilan's St. Mary's Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management. Their expertise and dedication have drawn widespread commendation.

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He looks like he can’t move. Can you ..(more)

Drinking more water helps prevent strokes: doctors

How often do you pause to take a sip of water in a day? Doctors say you may want to drink more, to protect yourself from the risk of stroke. The incidence of strokes reached a 12-year high in 2019. But simply stopping for a sip of water is an easy way to keep your brain healthy.

How can you protect yourself from a stroke? Just by picking up a glass of water. Doctors say drinking water ..(more)

Enjoy fresh seafood up in the mountains at Jinguashi’s old gold mining town

Nestled in the mountains of New Taipei, the former gold mining town of Jinguashi has always been a popular tourist destination. It's up in the mountains, but now visitors to the area can enjoy the freshest sea delicacies. A seafood vendor from nearby Keelung has opened up a restaurant in the area, allowing diners to enjoy a taste of the sea~ in the mountains.

Pickled eel sizzles and pops ..(more)

Damp and chilly weekend ahead in Northern Taiwan

And finally the weather - get ready for another chilly weekend. A strong front and seasonal winds are set to take temperatures lower nationwide starting Saturday. We'll see lows of 15 degrees in the north, and 18 degrees down south. Keep an eye out for rain and even thunderstorms in the upper half of the island.

After days of rain, the sun reemerged on Friday, sending temperatures ..(more)