Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday covered a range of political and economic topics. United Daily News reported on the election of Republican Johnson as the speaker of the U.S. House, an event that has garnered attention given the backing from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to Focus Taiwan, China Times focused on domestic politics with a senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker advocating for the mass ousting of Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers. This highlights the ongoing tensions and power struggles within Taiwan's political landscape.
Liberty Times raised security concerns by reporting on allegations from an expert that a foreign-flagged Chinese vessel is conducting a cyberblockade off Taiwan. This claim underscores the sensitive geopolitical situation in the region.
Economic matters were a focal point in the Economic Daily News, which recommended investors hold onto 15 specific stocks through the Lunar New Year. Meanwhile, Commercial Times reported on the strength of 14 stocks due to domestic and foreign institutional buying, suggesting positive momentum in the stock market.
Lastly, Taipei Times covered educational policy, with the Ministry considering a ban on cellphones at schools, a move that could impact the daily routines of students and educators across Taiwan.
