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The welcome ceremony included a 21-gun salute, the playing of both national anthems and an inspection of the military on a guard.

This is James Thompson with Radio Taiwan International, reporting in Taipei.

The Centers for Disease Control has reported nearly 2 million doses of the influenza vaccine administered as of October 9th, which should result in a drop-off in case numbers this coming month.

In an interview, spokesperson Lin Mingcheng stated that the public has been enthusiastic.

According to the ministry, the nationwide program includes 10 cultural events and six historical walking tours in October, including a public concert on Dihua Street in Taipei on October 17th.

At least 50 bookstores and cultural spaces have been invited to participate in a postcard writing initiative through October 31st, allowing people to share their expectations for Taiwan's future and cultural development.

This is James Thompson with Radio Taiwan International, reporting in Taipei.

Chinese armed forces launch military exercises in five maritime areas in the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, South China Sea and other waters on Monday, October 12.

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September 5, Radio Taiwan International on 11915 kilohertz in Indonesian from Paochong at 10:43 UTC, SIO 333.

September 5, NSK World Radio Japan on 15280 kilohertz in Japanese from Miyamata at 0915 UTC, SIO 333.

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September 20, Adventist World Radio on 11700 kilohertz in Chinese from Agat, Guam at 1100 UTC, SIO 444.

September 26, Radio Taiwan International on 9595 kilohertz in Chinese from Paochong at 10:52 UTC, SIO 444.

September 26, China Radio International on 9760 kilohertz in English from Kunming Anning at 12:10 UTC, SIO 333.

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Taiwan will continue working with the United States and other like-minded countries to maintain stability and security in the Taiwan Strait and the wider region, she added.

This is James Thompson with Radio Taiwan International reporting in Taipei.

This Wednesday, a leading Kuomintang legislator, Hong Man-kai, introduced a criminal law amendment that would allow courts to impose mandatory caning for four categories of serious offenses, including major sexual violence, drug-impaired driving, child abuse resulting in death or serious injury, and aggravated fraud.

As Deputy Secretary General of the KMT Caucus, Hung announced a proposal for mandatory caning as an additional punishment to accompany main sentences.