Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 379.80 points, or 0.83 percent, at 45,354.61 Thursday on turnover of NT$944.34 billion (US$29.42 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the decline was observed amidst a trading session reflecting a turnover of NT$944.34 billion, equivalent to US$29.42 billion. The market's performance indicates a decrease in investor confidence, impacting the overall share value by a notable margin.