[Politics] 2026/06/22 Rti Selected News
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Han Kuo-yu leads delegation to the US today to visit TSMC and Washington, hoping to achieve four major goals
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu led a delegation of 7 cross-party legislators to depart for the United States on the 21st. Han Kuo-yu stated that the purpose of this trip is to achieve four major goals, including deepening congressional exchanges, celebrating US Independence Day, taking the inaugural direct flight, and paying attention to the development of TSMC.
Total budget not yet passed affects social welfare allowances; KMT claims third reading by end of July, DPP urges no further delays
The central government's general budget for the current fiscal year has not yet been completed, and the Executive Yuan has warned that the 8 major social welfare allowances originally scheduled to be increased in July may be affected, sparking a verbal exchange between the ruling and opposition parties.
Pineapple and Sugar Apple controversy continues; Shen points to exporting to countries without political preconditions, Chiang says seeking orders is unrelated to unification
Hualien County Magistrate Rao Qingling's video participation in the Straits Forum to market fruits was investigated and dealt with by the Mainland Affairs Council, sparking debate. DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang stated that Taiwanese fruits should be marketed to places without political preconditions; Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said this is a local chief speaking up for farmers and doing what they should, and it has nothing to do with unification.
First batch of MQ-9B high-altitude drones arrives in Taiwan, undergoing assembly for future flight tests
To enhance high-altitude surveillance capabilities, the Air Force has purchased 4 MQ-9B high-altitude drones manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. from the US. Sources revealed on the 21st that the first batch of MQ-9B drones has recently arrived in Taiwan and is currently being assembled and tested by the manufacturer and the military, with flight tests to be conducted at a later date.
Reduce interbank transfer fees? FSC decides to maintain the status quo due to 3 factors
The current interbank transfer fee is NT$15. Legislators are concerned whether it can be further reduced. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) reported that considering that Taiwan's fees are already lower than neighboring countries, labor and anti-fraud costs are rising, and financial institutions have already provided many preferential plans for reduced or waived fees, it has decided to maintain the current fee standards.
Gymnastics Asian Championships: Taiwan wins 1 gold and 2 bronze; Coach Lin Yu-hsin: Nearly perfect
"King of the World" Tang Chia-hung won the gold medal in the men's horizontal bar final at the 2026 Asian Gymnastics Championships on the 21st with a high score of 15.500, completing his consecutive victories. In total, the Taiwanese delegation won 1 gold and 2 bronze medals and qualified for the World Championships, leading coach Lin Yu-hsin to exclaim: "Nearly perfect."
Asian Relay Championships: Taiwan's men's 4x100m relay team breaks national record to win bronze
On the second day of the 2nd Asian Relay Championships held in Shaoxing, China, the Taiwanese men's relay team, consisting of Lai Po-hsiang, Chen Wen-pu, Huang Tso-chun, and Ko Wu-yen-ming, set a new national record of 38.41 seconds in the 4x100m final on the 21st, winning the bronze medal.
WB Cup China leg: Lin Yu-ting wins silver; Coach: Needs to improve physical condition for higher weight classes
In the women's 60kg final of the World Boxing Association's WB Cup China leg on the 21st, Taiwanese athlete Lin Yu-ting faced Kazakh newcomer Grafeeva. She was counted out in the third round and ultimately lost 2-3. Coach Tseng Tzu-chiang admitted that her physical condition needs further improvement.
Suspected new landslide lake upstream of Wanli River in Hualien; Forestry Bureau urges no activities in the vicinity
The Hualien Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, received a report on the 21st of a suspected new landslide lake upstream of the Wanli River. An emergency response team was immediately activated, and aerial reconnaissance was urgently requested. Preliminary assessments indicate no immediate danger, and the public is urged not to panic and to avoid activities near the riverbed in the coming days.
Qatar confirms US-Iran talks; Vance hopes to rebuild bilateral relations
According to Agence France-Presse, mediator Qatar confirmed on the 21st that the United States and Iran have begun negotiations in Switzerland, aiming to permanently end the war in the Middle East.
Heat dome covers Central and Western Europe, temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius, disrupting transportation, fledglings jump from nests to survive
A severe heatwave, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, swept across many parts of Europe on the 21st, with countries issuing alerts. French National Railways suspended services due to concerns about damage to overhead lines and rail expansion, tourists sought to avoid heatstroke, and wildlife faced survival pressures.
UK Prime Minister faces no-confidence crisis; Business Secretary: Starmer is considering political realities
British Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch stated on the 21st that after senior Labour Party politician Keir Starmer won a crucial by-election and secured a seat in Parliament, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering the current "political realities," paving the way for a potential leadership challenge.
2026 World Cup / Yepes scores upon return from injury; Spain defeats Saudi Arabia 4-0
Spain's 18-year-old rising star Lamine Yamal, returning from injury, scored within 10 minutes of his first start on the biggest stage, helping his team to a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match of the World Cup in Atlanta on the 21st.
2026 World Cup / Samurai Blue fire on all cylinders, Japan defeats Tunisia 4-0, on the verge of reaching the Round of 32
On the 21st, the Japanese team defeated Tunisia 4-0 in their second group stage match, moving closer to advancing to the Round of 32 and marking a victory in the historic 1,000th match of the World Cup.
2026 World Cup / Germany defeats Ivory Coast 2-1, secures spot in Round of 32 knockout stage
On the 20th in Toronto, the German team came from behind to defeat the African powerhouse Ivory Coast 2-1, advancing to the Round of 32 knockout stage for the first time since 2014. Substitute Undav scored twice, becoming the biggest hero.
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