The construction of a battery cell plant owned by Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. in Kaohsiung was officially launched on Wednesday as part of the company’s electric vehicle (EV) plans.Hon Hai, also known as Foxconn on t…
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Third political cartoonist leaves Hong Kong in less than 7 weeks, citing shrinking artistic freedoms
Published by Hong Kong Free Press A political cartoonist has left Hong Kong, becoming the third to do so in less than seven weeks,
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The Chinese foreign minister’s visit to the Solomon Islands has been shrouded in secrecy and press restrictions
Published by Global Voices Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (right) met with China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) at
Read MoreExposure to UVC lights risky: Consumer Protection Committee
The Consumer Protection Committee on Monday warned of the potential adverse health effects of direct exposure to ultraviolet-C (UVC) lamps, which have been in demand during the recent COVID-19 surge for disinfection purposes.The committee, a unit of th…
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Italy’s Mermec wins over 20 mil. euro deals for rail safety in Japan
Published by Kyodo News Mermec S.p.A., an Italian company specializing in technology for railway safety and maintenance, said Friday it has won contracts with
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Taiwan thanks Biden for ‘rock solid’ US support
Published by DPA The Taiwanese government has welcomed comments by US President Joe Biden vowing to defend Taiwan militarily in case of attack. “The
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