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News from Oct 31, 2026 (UTC)

Taiwan isSteady

About usual

Last 14 days

Oct 18Oct 31

Why

  1. Lai called for respect for all as tens of thousands joined Taiwan's Pride parade.

    43 eventstaipeitimes.com, winnipegfreepress.com, news.ltn.com.twSource

  2. Chiang and Shen clashed in the first televised Taipei mayoral debate, and Shen seeks a second debate.

    12 eventsfocustaiwan.tw, taipeitimes.comSource

  3. 18 Taiwanese were arrested for posing as Hong Kong police in an online scam.

    4 eventsfreemalaysiatoday.comSource

What happened

  • Statements24%
  • Cooperation55%
  • Criticism10%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure7%
  • Fighting3%

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  • CalmA little better than usual
  • UpbeatBetter than usual
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