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News from Oct 27, 2026 (UTC)

Taiwan isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 14Oct 27

Why

  1. Saint Lucian prime minister is in Taiwan for a state visit.

    36 eventstaipeitimes.com, focustaiwan.twSource

  2. A husband has been detained by a court after his wife's death in Japan.

    12 eventstaipeitimes.com, news.ltn.com.twSource

  3. A Pingtung teacher is being investigated over alleged knife incidents and misconduct.

    10 eventsfocustaiwan.tw, taipeitimes.comSource

What happened

  • Statements22%
  • Cooperation63%
  • Criticism10%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure3%
  • Fighting1%

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