Taiwan

• TaipeiPoliticsOct 12

  Taiwan Plans to Double Military Police Force for Defense of Taipei

  Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense plans to increase the Military Police from 5,600 to 11,000 personnel. This expansion includes assigning combat roles to defend Taipei and critical infrastructure. The force will focus on urban warfare and countering drones.

• TaipeiEconomyOct 12

  US Commission Investigates Power Delivery Tech Involving Hon Hai, Delta, and Quanta

  The USITC launched a Section 337 investigation into vertical power delivery technologies involving Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, Delta Electronics, and Quanta Computer. The case stems from a complaint by Vicor Corp regarding patent infringement on products imported or sold in the U.S. market.

• TaitungCultureOct 11

  National Day fireworks light up Taitung night sky

  A 30-minute National Day fireworks display illuminated the night sky over Taitung City in southeastern Taiwan on Saturday. The Taitung County government estimated that more than 50,000 people attended this event. Attendees included President Lai Ching-te and Taitung County Magistrate Yao Ching-ling.

• TaipeiSocietyOct 11

  Military Quadbot Exhibited at Tech Forum in Taipei

  A military-use quadruped robot dog was presented at the Taiwan-Japan Future Technology Forum in Taipei. The robot, built on the Vision 60 platform, can perform tasks from reconnaissance to handling objects. It features advanced capabilities like LiDAR navigation and a robotic arm for hazardous tasks.

• TaipeiSocietyOct 11

  Philippines Opens Largest OFW Service Center in Taipei

  The Philippines opened its largest overseas Filipino worker (OFW) service center in Taipei. This one-stop hub offers services like training, welfare assistance, and government access for migrant workers. Plans are underway to establish similar centers in central and southern Taiwan.

• NantouCultureOct 11

  Visit to Nantou World Tea Expo Details

  The article details a visit to the Nantou World Tea Expo, one of Taiwan's largest tea industry events held every autumn in Nantou County. The day-long tour covered learning about various teas, tasting award-winning varieties, and exploring different pavilions.

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