Latest news from Taiwan, in Taiwanese newspapers

China to lift ban on Taiwan fish, citrus fruit: Chinese official
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) China will lift its ban on the importation of several agricultural and fishery products from Taiwan, based scientific assessments, Zhao Zenglian (趙增連), vice minister of China's General Administration of Customs, said Sunday.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
More rain forecast throughout Taiwan from Wednesday
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) More rainfall is expected across Taiwan on Wednesday and Thursday, with the heaviest downpours likely to fall in western parts of the country, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Sunday.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Kaohsiung mayor pays tribute to search and rescue dogs, handlers
Kaohsiung, April 28 (CNA) Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) on Sunday visited the city's Fire Bureau, where he commended the search teams and their dogs for the work done in the wake of the deadly earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Black pepper recalled in New Taipei due to dye contamination
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) A black pepper product submitted by a New Taipei company for voluntary testing was found to contain a synthetic chemical dye and has been recalled, the city government said Sunday.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Taiwan lukewarm about China's eased rules on travel to Matsu
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) Taiwan's government on Sunday called on China to resume bilateral exchanges without preconditions, after Beijing said it would once again allow tour groups from Fujian Province to travel to the Taiwan-controlled Matsu Islands.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Food poisoning cases from Kaohsiung buffet rise to 46
Kaohsiung, April 28 (CNA) The number of people who have sought medical attention for suspected food poisoning symptoms after dining at an upscale buffet restaurant in Kaohsiung on Friday has increased to 46, the city's health authorities said Sunday.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Disaster relief donations in wake of Hualien quake top NT$1 billion
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) Donations in Taiwan for disaster relief have reached about NT$1.4 billion (US$42.92 million) since a devastating earthquake struck the country in early April, causing damage and loss of life mainly in Hualien County near (...)
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Experts urge better labor rights protections ahead of Taiwan-U.S. talks
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) A group of local and international labor rights experts on Sunday called on Taiwan's government to seize the opportunity to enhance labor rights protections, especially for migrant workers, as a new round of trade talks (...)
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Chinese military aircraft detected 68.5 km from Keelung: MND
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) Twelve Chinese military aircraft were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, including an unspecified number that flew as close as 37 nautical miles (68.5 kilometers) (...)
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Lai vows to hold annual review of healthcare policies
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has pledged to convene an annual health symposium on April 27 to assess the progress in implementing healthcare policies.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Taiwan headline news
Taipei, April 28 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday are as follows:
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
11 diners at Kaohsiung buffet fall ill with suspected food poisoning
Kaohsiung, April 28 (CNA) Eleven people have sought medical attention for suspected food poisoning symptoms after dining at an upscale buffet restaurant in Kaohsiung's Zuoying District, the city's health authorities said Saturday.
Focus Taiwan - 28 April 2024
Former e-sports player sentenced for narcotics
Taipei Times - 28 April 2024
How Japan sees Taiwan conflict
Taipei Times - 28 April 2024
No to nukes
Taipei Times - 28 April 2024
Time for change
Taipei Times - 28 April 2024
Matsu parade
Taipei Times - 28 April 2024
As the KMT Sinicizes, the DPP expands
Taipei Times - 28 April 2024
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Taipei Times - 28 April 2024
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Taipei Times - 28 April 2024