On Monday, negotiators extend negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Monday was the deadline previously set by negotiators to reach an agreement for Iran to curb its nuclear program in exchange for easing of sanctions.
On Friday, China’s central bank announced cuts in key interest rates for the first time in two years. Pundits point to the move as a sign that China’s leaders have finally acknowledged an economy in trouble.
Leaders at last week’s APEC summit in Beijing also concluded a range of agreements and understandings, including the US-China emissions targets, a declaration towards an Asia Pacific FTA, and more.
On Monday, China and South Korea agreed to an FTA between the two East Asian economies. The news of the deal sent shockwaves throughout Taiwan, which has looked to South Korea with a mix of envy and anxiety.
On Friday November 7th, the top two candidates for Taipei mayor went on TV for their first televised debate. How do they compare to each other, and how does the debate compare with the legendary Taipei mayor debate from 20 years ago?
Sunflower student activists Wei Yang (魏揚) and Wu Cheng (吳崢) visited London and Brussels with Taiwan Corner, a Danish organization, to raise awareness in Europe of the pressures and challenges facing Taiwan’s democracy.