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Travel company outlet in Beijing

Travel company outlet in Beijing

Photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025, shows brochures for various travel destinations at a travel agency outlet in Beijing. No brochures on Japan are available at the outlet as the Chinese government has asked people to refrain from traveling to Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Travel company outlet in Beijing

Travel company outlet in Beijing

Photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025, shows brochures for various travel destinations at a travel agency outlet in Beijing. No brochures on Japan are available at the outlet as the Chinese government has asked people to refrain from traveling to Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Travel company outlet in Beijing

Travel company outlet in Beijing

Photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025, shows posters for various travel destinations at a travel agency outlet in Beijing. No posters introducing Japan are seen at the outlet as the Chinese government has asked people to refrain from traveling to Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

People holding signs attend a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

People holding signs attend a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

People attend a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 10

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 8

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 9

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 7

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei

A 27-year-old suspect was detained following smoke grenade and knife attacks near Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan MRT station on Friday evening, December 19. Several people were injured after the suspect allegedly carried out a knife attack inside Zhongshan Station, set off smoke grenades, and entered a nearby Eslite Spectrum store before falling from an upper floor. He was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incidents.

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Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei 2

A 27-year-old suspect was detained following smoke grenade and knife attacks near Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan MRT station on Friday evening, December 19. Several people were injured after the suspect allegedly carried out a knife attack inside Zhongshan Station, set off smoke grenades, and entered a nearby Eslite Spectrum store before falling from an upper floor. He was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incidents.

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Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Hundreds of Japanese people held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan and offer an explanation and apology. Photo by Jia Haochen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Hundreds of Japanese people held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan and offer an explanation and apology. Photo by Jia Haochen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Hundreds of Japanese people held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan and offer an explanation and apology. Photo by Jia Haochen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

A sign is pictured during a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Hundreds of Japanese people held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan and offer an explanation and apology. Photo by Jia Haochen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Hundreds of Japanese people held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan and offer an explanation and apology. Photo by Jia Haochen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Hundreds of Japanese people held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan and offer an explanation and apology. Photo by Jia Haochen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Protest Against The Japan PM's Remarks on Taiwan - Tokyo

Signs showing political demands are pictured during a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Hundreds of Japanese people held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan and offer an explanation and apology. Photo by Jia Haochen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest over Japan PM Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan

Protest over Japan PM Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan

People gather around the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, in protest over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on the situation in Taiwan, which has led to a diplomatic row between Japan and China.

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Taiwan: Aftermath Left by Super Typhoon Ragasa in Guangfu, Hualien

Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Taiwan on Tuesday, September 23, unleashing strong winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage. At least 17 people have been confirmed dead, and rescue operations are still ongoing. This video shows the aftermath in Guangfu Township, Hualien.

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Taiwan: At Least 14 Dead as Typhoon Ragasa Brings Severe Weather

Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Taiwan on Tuesday, September 23, unleashing strong winds and heavy rainfall. In the eastern county of Hualien, at least 14 people were killed and 124 are missing due to flooding. Flights were also canceled due to the severe weather.

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Taiwan: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Changhua

Heavy rainfall hit Changhua on Tuesday, July 8, causing flooding across the county. Level one flood alerts were issued for multiple towns. People were also warned about landslides, swollen rivers, and other rain-related threats.

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Anti-government rally in Taipei

Anti-government rally in Taipei

Taiwanese opposition forces, the Nationalist Party and the Taiwan People's Party, stage a large-scale anti-government rally in Taipei on April 26, 2025, with participants accusing President Lai Ching-te's Democratic Progressive Party of instituting a "dictatorship" in connection with campaigns to recall legislators.

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Anti-government rally in Taipei

Anti-government rally in Taipei

Taiwanese opposition forces, the Nationalist Party and the Taiwan People's Party, stage a large-scale anti-government rally in Taipei on April 26, 2025, with participants accusing President Lai Ching-te's Democratic Progressive Party of instituting a "dictatorship" in connection with campaigns to recall legislators.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

Taiwanese Actor Chen Chang's Mother Farewell Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2025 - People attend the farewell ceremony for the mother of Taiwanese actor Chen Chang on March 5, 2025, in Taipei, China.

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Taiwan: Casualties Reported After Explosion At Taichung Department Store 5

An explosion ripped through Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung on Thursday, February 13, leaving at least five people dead, several injured.

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Taiwan: Casualties Reported After Explosion At Taichung Department Store 4

An explosion ripped through Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung on Thursday, February 13, leaving at least five people dead, several injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Part of an exterior wall is seen ripped off on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Part of an exterior wall is seen ripped off on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

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Taiwan: Casualties Reported After Explosion At Taichung Department Store 3

An explosion ripped through Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung on Thursday, February 13, leaving at least four people dead, several injured.

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Taiwan: Caregiver Protects Grandma As M6.4 Earthquake Strikes

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, January 21 at around 00:17. At least 27 people were reportedly injured. The video shows the moment the quake hit, with a caregiver protecting an elderly woman in bed in Danei District, Tainan.

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Taiwan opposition party head indicted for corruption

Taiwan opposition party head indicted for corruption

File photo taken in January 2024 shows Ko Wen-je, head of Taiwan's second-largest opposition party, the Taiwan People's Party. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted the former presidential candidate on Dec. 26, on corruption charges, including one related to a shopping center development project during his tenure as Taipei mayor.

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