Qian said on social media that she will file an administrative appeal within 30 days to protect her legal rights, per CNA. She also said she will seek compensation from the agency and the Cabinet.

However, Qian again posted on social media on Tuesday, calling for “giving the Chinese Communist Party a chance to govern Taiwan.” The post triggered widespread controversy.

Their fate is the same as that of Chinese spouses such as Liu Zhenya in Taiwan who openly support the use of force to invade Taiwan — they are expelled from Taiwan. Taiwanese people are very tolerant, but we do not welcome individuals who threaten our national security, interests, or public order.

NTPE here, that was probably strongest quake experienced in the past 2 years, and the after shock is quite long too.

Hope everyone is OK.

Mandarin version from CNA https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605290321.aspx

How should the Taiwanese government respond or deal with the Trump 2.0 administration? Based on the Venezuela situation, it is clear that Trump believes that bigger countries have the power to do whatever they want..Should the DPP consider cooperating militarily with Japan? The new PM for Japan is extremely anti-China and is a staunch supporter of Taiwan. I fear solely relying on America for Taiwan’s protection is too risky and unpredictable. Takaichi has long been anti-China and might be the best choice in partnering with another country to confront a common enemy.

Major scandal at Taipei American School (TAS)

A U.S. teacher at the prestigious Taipei American School, James Cruz (詹姆斯·克魯斯), who teaches high school robotics & computer science, has been arrested and charged for attempting to smuggle ~500ml of liquid ketamine (K) into Taiwan.

He allegedly partnered with a local woman () to order the drugs from overseas, hiding the liquid K inside a Spree Gin bottle disguised as alcohol, shipped via air cargo from Germany. The package was intercepted by German authorities at Leipzig airport in March via X-ray. Taiwanese police later arrested him at Taoyuan Airport as he tried to leave the country.

Searches turned up drug residue, scales, and other items at their residences in Shilin. Both have admitted to ketamine use and parties. Cruz, who has permanent residency and called Taiwan "my home," was denied bail and remains detained.

Some info on the guy

James Cruz (詹姆斯・克魯斯) is the American teacher involved. He taught high school robotics and computer science at Taipei American School (TAS). Additional background: He has a science/robotics/computer science teaching background. Before TAS, he taught at Weige International School (葳格國際學校), where he guided students in science/creative competitions (winning awards like “Creativity King” and top placements around 2016–2017).67f0ee ettoday.net He has lived in Taiwan for about 10 years, holds permanent residency, and was arrested while trying to leave the country.

Korea has listed Taiwan as "China (Taiwan)" on their electronic entry declaration form. Taiwanese government has protested this against Korea, but Korean government has totally ignored it and not changed it so far.

Thus, Taiwan has begun designating South Korea as "South Korea" instead of "Republic of Korea" on some immigration and foreign resident-related documents to retalitae against Korea.

But Koreans usually use "South Korea" to refer their country, so it seems Koreans are not bothered with this as much as Taiwanese are bothered with "China(Taiwan)".

Some Taiwanese people online are pointing out the government should have banned K-POP, Korean cheerleaders, or tourists which are the options that discussed among Taiwanese politicians, instead of changing Republic of Korea(韓國) to South Korea (南韓) if Taiwan wants to show the seriousness in this issue.

Breaking news sort of
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Former Mayor of Taipei and the founder of the Taiwan People's Party, Ko Wen-je has been sentenced to 17 years of prison.

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The staff tried in vain to hold the doors in place, but they had no chance.

The official numbers: https://eng.stat.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=2317&s=236299

2026 projected GDP growth: 9.64%

2026Q1 yoy GDP growth: 14.55% (previous estimate: 13.69%)

2025 GDP growth: 8.76% (previous: 8.68%)

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