About this episode
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 52-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 34,753
on turnover of 11.3-billion N-T.
The market moved sharply higher on Tuesday as investors shrugged off losses
on Wall Street overnight and rushed to buy electronics stocks related to the
A-I boom.
Lai reiterates 'status quo' at China-based Taiwanese event
President Lai Ching-te is reiterating his commitment to "maintaining the
status quo" in cross-strait relations.
Speaking at a Lunar New Year event in Taichung attended by China-based
Taiwanese businesspeople, Lai described "maintaining the status quo" as "key"
to safeguarding national security and preserving cross-strait stability and
peace in the Indo-Pacific.
The annual event is organized by Straits Exchange Foundation and saw around
300 attendees.
Compared with his speech at the same event last year, Lai this year did not
mention the term Republic of China during his speech.
He used the term multiple times last year and reiterated the position that
the R-O-C and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate (???) to
each other.
MOL releases forced labor prevention guide for businesses
The Ministry of Labor has released a reference guide to help local businesses
prevent forced labor and "reduce operational (???) risks"
According to the ministry's Workforce Development Agency, the guide is
intended to help businesses build "effective mechanisms" to prevent forced
labor and embed (?…??) "respect for human rights" in supply chain
management.
Agency head Lydia Huang, says there have been multiple cases showing that
once forced labor conditions arise in a company or its supply chain, it can
face consequences such as product detention, import bans or even the return
of shipments.
Huang also says the guide introduces the International Labour Organization's
11 forced labor indicators, including signs of forced labor such as debt
bondage, restriction of movement, excessive overtime and retention of
identity documents.
Guthrie family offers $1m reward for missing mother
The family of Nancy Guthrie is offering a reward of up to $1million US
dollars for any tips (????) that lead to her recovery.
The mother of TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie was taken from her home in
Arizona more than three weeks ago.
Nick Harper has been following the latest developments from Washington.
