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January 21, 2026

U.S. House Committee Approves $1.15 Billion for Taiwan Defense

Washington: A U.S. House of Representative committee released its version of the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act on Monday that included US$1.15 billion (NT$36.4 billion) to support security cooperation with Taiwan.

According to Focus Taiwan, th…

Opposition Lawmakers Chide President Lai at Impeachment Hearing

Taipei: Opposition lawmakers on Wednesday lashed out at President Lai Ching-te in the Legislature after Lai declined to appear at a hearing on an impeachment motion directed at him. Opposition lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings against

Taiwan Shares Open Lower at 31,749.14

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index began the day with a decrease, opening down by 10.85 points to reach 31,749.14. The trading commenced with a turnover of NT$8.52 billion, equivalent to approximately US$260 million.

Taiwan Shares Close Down 1.62%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 513.62 points, or 1.62 percent, at 31,246.37 Wednesday on turnover of NT$868.9 billion (US$27.45 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the decline in the market reflects investor caution amid ongoing