Good morning world 》 Global internet freedom has declined for 14 consecutive years, with Taiwan ranked seventh in Asia, Myanmar and China at the bottom |

Global internet freedom has declined for 14 consecutive years, with Taiwan in seventh place in Asia and Myanmar and China at the bottom.

According to the “Internet Freedom Report” published by the democratic research group Freedom House on the 16th, global Internet freedom has declined for the 14th consecutive year, with more countries suffering a decline. in the freedom of the increase. Myanmar and China are at the bottom, Iceland is still the country with the cheapest internet access in the world, and Taiwan is 7th in the world, the best in Asia. (See full report)

AD 2000 Czech Forum Pelosi backs position: Xi Jinping can’t secede this island

Former US House Speaker Pelosi attended the Czech Forum on AD 2000 in a pre-recorded video on the 15th. She said she would be honored to visit Taiwan in 2022 and stressed that Xi Jinping cannot separate Taiwan.

A look at the electoral system of the general election of the Japanese House of Representatives on the 27th, which is related to voting procedures for executive power.

Voting for the election of the 50th House of Representatives in Japan will take place on the 27th, and the leader of the political party that receives more than half of the seats is expected to be the new prime minister. Whether there will be a rotation of political parties in Japan, or whether it will continue to be ruled jointly by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, has become the center of attention from the outside world. and an electoral system for the election of the Japanese House of Representatives. (See full report)

Harris Harris vs. Trump, the election is hot The number of votes in the first day of early voting in Georgia, the main swing state of the USA, is hitting the highest level.

The 2024 US general election will be held on November 5th, and Georgia will join many other states to launch early voting on October 15th. With 16 electoral votes, Georgia is in an important position in the 270 electoral votes needed to win the US presidency. Official data shows that Georgia has set a new record for the number of votes cast on the first day of early voting. (See full report)

The EU summit this week gathers Tsai Ing-wen‘s visit, which will set a milestone for Taiwan and Europe

At the EU, NATO and Indo-Pacific Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels, outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in Brussels, known as the “Capital of Europe” , and will be invited to the European Parliament, setting a record for Taiwan’s outgoing head of state. An EU spokesperson confirmed to CNA that Taiwan is an important partner of the EU in the Indo-Pacific region. (See full report)

Jinghua City’s Northern Campus land was seized: Dingyue Development has filed a complaint

The Beijing Inspection and Quarantine Bureau investigated the Jinghua City case and believed that Ke Wenzhe and others were illegally seeking profit from the development of Dingyue Beiyuan to seize Jinghua City land and it was approved. The Northern Court said on the 16th that they had received Dingyue’s complaint and would send it to the High Court. The Beijing Prosecutor’s Office questioned Ke Wenzhe for the fifth time on the 16th after refusing to be questioned on the 1st. (See full report)

The birth rate in Taiwan is declining.

The Taiwan Animal Protection Administration Research Federation said on the 16th that the number of registered fur babies in Taiwan has exceeded the number of new babies every year. Data for 2023 shows that Taiwan has registered 94,544 dogs and 137,652 cats throughout the year, a total of 232,196, which is much higher than the 135,571 newborns in the same year, almost 100,000 more. (See full report)

NCC offers three strike contracts for telecommunications services and seeks to prevent fraud High risk customers are limited to one account within 3 years.

The NCC promotes fraud prevention across telecom operators and introduces a “three-strikes clause” when applying for telecoms services. The NCC said that if people are notified by the judicial authorities that their calls will be disconnected three times within three years, they will be classified as high-risk users and will be restricted from using one telephone number or one telecommunications service with one telecommunications company. in the next three years; at the same time, to prevent the “Migrant Worker Card” by a fraudulent organization to be available as soon as mid to late November. (See full report)

Luo Weiming challenged the world’s longest marathon and won third place, setting a new world record for the 60-year-old group

Luo Weiming, a 60-year-old Taiwanese ultramarathon specialist, took part in the 3,100-mile (nearly 5,000 kilometers) ultramarathon in New York for the fourth time this year, setting a new world record for the over-60 age group. .Luo Weiming recorded the process through Facebook during this time, and recently wrote, “What else can you do at the age of 60? I am breaking the world record.” (See full report)

The brightest comet is photographed by the Yushan Weather Station, and the 3858-meter sign on the northern summit comes into view.

The biggest focus for astronomy fans is the Purple Mountain-Atlas comet crossing the sky. The Meteorological Administration also provided a photo taken at the Yushan Weather Station on the 16th, with the Yushan North Peak sign at 3858 meters standing with the comet. Citing data from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the planetarium pointed out that the comet’s cycle lasts tens of thousands of years, and may be a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity. this. (See full report)

Old photos of unboxing 》 Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center

On October 17, 1973, the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center held a dedication ceremony in Shanhua Town, Taichung County. The Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center covers an area of ​​116 hectares and is also the first international organization in the world that specializes in vegetable research. (See full report)

Podcast》The final countdown to the US presidential election: A look at the election and policies of Trump and Kamala Harris

The US presidential election has entered its final countdown, and the election situation remains unsettled. Liao Hanyuan, the special correspondent of the Central News Agency in New York, and Zhong Youzhen, the special correspondent in Washington, held a special video discussion. (Listen to a Podcast)

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