[Politics] 2026/08/03 RTI Selected News
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President Lai: Taiwan Ranks Fourth Globally in Competitiveness, Continues to Strengthen Talent Cultivation
President Lai Ching-te stated on the 2nd that Taiwan's global competitiveness ranking has reached fourth place, leading economies with populations over 20 million for six consecutive years, and is projected to enter the top 20 economies next year. Facing global supply chain restructuring and industry changes brought by AI, the government will continue to invest in education and talent cultivation, deepening industry-academia collaboration.
Striving for Three Highs Prevention, President Lai: Continue to Expand Resources for Preventive Healthcare and Chronic Disease Management
President Lai Ching-te stated on the 2nd that promoting preventive medicine and the prevention of the "three highs" (hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia) is a long-term battle that requires the cooperation of all national family medicine teams. The government will absolutely not let anyone fight alone, including expanding resources for preventive healthcare and chronic disease management, simplifying administrative processes, and providing the most solid support.
Philippines Establishes Baseline for Demiao Reef Waters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Negotiations Should Not Exclude Taiwan
The Philippines announced the establishment of a baseline for the waters of Demiao Reef. The Kuomintang (KMT) demanded that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodge a formal protest with the Philippines. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on the 2nd that the Republic of China (Taiwan) government's stance on sovereignty over the South China Sea islands and their related waters is consistently clear; any dialogue, negotiation, or multilateral mechanism involving the South China Sea should not exclude Taiwan.
TPP Celebrates 7th Anniversary, Ko Wen-je Returns, Emphasizes No Longer a One-Man Party
The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) celebrated its 7th anniversary event in Taichung on the 2nd. This was the first party anniversary event attended by founding chairman Ko Wen-je in a year, after being embroiled in legal battles. Ko Wen-je called out to supporters, emphasizing that the TPP is no longer a one-man party but a party of many people willing to take responsibility for Taiwan.
Formosa Petrochemical Refuses to Accept China United Crude Oil, Shih Chong-liang: No Mandatory Reporting Obligation for Raw Materials
Formosa Petrochemical's self-inspection of raw materials found that the benzene pyrene content in China United Crude Oil exceeded the standard. It was returned without being reported. Questions were raised about why no fine was imposed. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chong-liang stated on the 2nd that there is no mandatory reporting obligation for raw materials, and self-inspection is the best demonstration of food safety. He questioned the logic behind calls for fines.
Ministry of Economic Affairs' "Pearl String" Plan Halfway Completed, High-Kaohsiung Pipeline Project Hopes for Approval This Year
The Water Resources Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs is promoting the "Pearl String" plan to enhance water supply resilience. The agency stated that more than half of the 16 projects have been completed. Additionally, in response to the development of high-tech industrial clusters in Pingtung, the High-Kaohsiung "Pearl String" project is being planned, with an estimated cost of NT$7.669 billion. It is expected to increase the daily dispatching capacity between Kaohsiung and Pingtung by 300,000 tons and hopes for approval this year.
Allowing Migrant Workers to Enter Banks Without Fear, Taiwan's First Indonesian Cup "Financial Literacy Challenge" Provides Support
Domestic banks, in collaboration with the "One-Forty" Migrant Worker Education and Cultural Association, are holding Taiwan's first Indonesian Cup "Financial Literacy Challenge." The event aims to help migrant workers build financial knowledge and confidence needed for life in Taiwan through engaging activities, enabling them to make correct judgments when facing financial services and fraud risks, and creating a safer financial environment.
One Month Since Loga Rantzan's Self-Immolation, Global Protests Against CCP Oppression
August 2nd marked one month since the self-immolation of the Tibetan man Loga Rantzan. The Tibet Religious Foundation of the Dalai Lama, Taiwan Tibetan Welfare Association, and several human rights groups held a press conference in front of the Bank of China to commemorate Loga Rantzan and protest China's promotion of the "Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress," expressing solidarity with those oppressed by the Chinese Communist regime.
Control Yuan: Chinese ICT Products Misrepresented as Taiwan-Made Entering Government Departments, Executive Yuan Should Improve
The Control Yuan's audit report pointed out that although the government restricts public agencies from using ICT products from mainland Chinese manufacturers, there have been instances where contractors falsely labeled Chinese-made products as Taiwan-made for contract fulfillment. Current control policies may be insufficient to prevent this effectively, and the Executive Yuan should urge relevant authorities to devise concrete improvement policies.
Largest Attack Since WWII Called Off, US and Iran to Begin New Negotiations on August 3rd
U.S. President Trump stated that after deciding to postpone a new "catastrophic" attack on Iran to seek an agreement, negotiations with Iran will begin on the 3rd.
After Maduro's Downfall, Venezuela and Dominican Republic Agree to Gradual Normalization of Relations
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic agreed on the 2nd to work towards restoring bilateral relations. Two years ago, the Dominican Republic joined the international community in accusing then-Venezuelan President Maduro's re-election of fraud, leading to the interruption of bilateral relations.
"Taiwan is Too Beautiful," BBC Article Introduces the Charm of a 1000km Bicycle Tour Around Taiwan
Every year, many Taiwanese cycle around the island, and now an increasing number of tourists are doing the same. The BBC Travel website recently published an article titled "A 1000km Bicycle Journey Around Taiwan," introducing the charm of cycling around Taiwan to readers worldwide.
Breaking Over a Century Record, South Korea's High Temperature Surpasses 42.5°C, Reaching a New High
According to data from the Korea Meteorological Administration, South Korea recorded its highest temperature in over a century on the 2nd, exceeding 42.5°C.
Report: US and Japan Jointly Supporting the Yen, Reuters: Japanese Finance Minister to Confirm
Two Japanese government officials told Reuters that Japanese Finance Minister Kōno Tōshirō will announce on the 3rd that the Japanese and U.S. governments have taken joint action in the foreign exchange market to prevent further depreciation of the yen and a new 40-year low.
Feature Report/Modi's Invincible Myth Shattered, How India's Gen Z Forced the Government to Back Down?
India recently saw the outbreak of the "Cockroach" movement led by Gen Z, demanding education system reform. This successfully forced the resignation of Minister of Education Pradhan, a member of Prime Minister Modi's cabinet. Analysts point out that the Indian government's concession shows that the tough "invincible" image Modi has cultivated over years of rule is facing its most severe test. (Editor: Wang Chih-hsin)
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