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Focus Taiwan (CNA English News)

@Focus_Taiwan

News from CNA in Taiwan, around Taiwan, plus Taiwan in the world. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Central News Agency (CNA)

Joined July 2009

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Aug 7, 2024
[INTERVIEW SHORT VERSION] Three years after an early upset at the #TokyoOlympics where she was going for gold, Taiwanese boxer #LinYuTing fought her way to #Paris. Speaking with CNA, she shared her journey since Tokyo and her hopes for this year’s Games. #Olympics #Boxing
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Aug 10, 2024
Taiwanese boxer #LinYuTing emerged as Olympic champion in the women's 57-kilogram division on Saturday in Paris, despite facing global online abuse due to gender misconceptions over the past 2 weeks. She is also the first Taiwanese to win #GOLD in Olympic #boxing. #OlympicGames
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May 24, 2019
[VIDEO] #Gay couples register to get married on May 24, the first day #samesex #marriage becomes legal in #Taiwan
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Aug 10, 2024
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting (林郁婷) broke down in tears after winning her country's first-ever #Olympic gold medal in #boxing on Saturday, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support she received from the people of Taiwan. #LinYuTing, #olympics2024,
Boxer Lin Yu-ting tears up, vows to keep fighting after Olympic gold win - Focus Taiwan
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Aug 4, 2024
BREAKING Taiwanese duo #LeeYang and #WangChiLin, who were crowned champions in men's doubles at the #TokyoOlympics in 2021, won back-to-back gold medals in the event in Paris on Sunday. #OlympicGames #ParisOlympics2024 #Badminton
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Dec 31, 2024
A stunning fireworks show concludes 2024 and rings in the New Year. The Taipei 101 fireworks show is a staple for New Year celebrations in Taipei.
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Apr 22, 2024
A group of Taiwanese-American and Tibetan Harvard students on Saturday disrupted Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng's speech at #Harvard University, accusing him of being responsible for numerous human rights violations. focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/2…
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Nov 26, 2024
To celebrate Taiwan's historic victory at the WBSC #Premier12 Championship, a parade was held in Taipei on Tuesday, where baseball fans cheered as Team Taiwan's players, coaches, and members made their way to the Presidential Office.
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May 1, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given a state award to Tseng Sheng-guang (曾聖光), a Taiwanese volunteer soldier who died last November while fighting for Ukraine, in honor of his "selfless performance."
Zelenskyy honors Taiwanese soldier who died in Ukraine war - Focus Taiwan
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Mar 2, 2022
Former United States Secretary of State @mikepompeo arrived in Taipei Wednesday evening on a four-day visit that will include meetings with President Tsai @iingwen, Vice President @ChingteLai and other Taiwanese officials. focustaiwan.tw/politics/20220…
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Oct 10, 2024
Taipei 101's first National Day fireworks display
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Apr 4, 2024
When the #earthquake struck on Wednesday, four staff in a Taipei maternity ward rushed to protect and stabilize baby cribs. Two of these unsung heroes said they were simply doing their jobs, hoping the babies would continue to spread kindness as they grow up. #TaiwanEarthquake
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Feb 4, 2025
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an enjoyed an evening out with #TERU of Japanese rock band #GLAY at the 2025 Taipei Lantern Festival on Monday to promote the annual event and showcase the lantern designed by the musician. focustaiwan.tw/culture/202502…
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Nov 24, 2024
Taiwan's national baseball team made history on Sunday when the squad won its first gold medal at the world-class national team level after beating Japan in a 4-0 shutout victory in the #WBSC #Premier12 Championship Game at the Tokyo Dome. focustaiwan.tw/sports/2024112…
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