Good Morning World》37th Anniversary of June 4th Incident, Multiple Countries Mourn, UK Media Releases Restored Historical Images

Beijing On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, some people who experienced the gunfire still think about the impact of that history on China; some carry a heavy legacy, guarding history abroad; a very few of the Chinese 'post-90s' youth who know about the bloody suppression of June 4th said this changed the way they view the country and history. Civil groups held a memorial evening event at Taipei's Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on the evening of the 4th, with local residents relaying lanterns '8964' and offering flowers in tribute. President Lai Ching-te urged China to face the June 4th incident, acknowledge the truth, comfort the pain, and open the way for reconciliation and dialogue. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken said that China's censorship cannot erase the deadly suppression of June 4th, and the victims will eventually be vindicated. Consulates of multiple countries in Hong Kong released candle or smartphone flashlight photos to mourn June 4th. The British media 'Independent Television News' released historical images of troops already on high alert on Beijing streets at the time. (See full report) The U.S. government plans to invoke Section 301 of the Trade Act to impose 10% tariffs on Taiwan, the EU, and other economies on the grounds of forced labor. The U.S. Trade Representative's Office reported that Taiwan appears to be taking steps to fulfill its commitment to ban the import of forced labor products, but currently does not ban such products under the law. The Executive Yuan stated that the 301 investigation report acknowledges Taiwan's relevant commitments and lists Taiwan as one of the 14 countries with a relatively low tax rate of 10%; the Ministry of Labor said it will work with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to establish an inter-ministerial review mechanism to restrict the import of forced labor goods and improve labor human rights in the supply chain. (See full report) The Executive Yuan passed the 'Drug and Drug-Driving Prevention Special Topic,' approving 14 response strategies, including changing the classification of tramadol (also known as zombie bullets) from a second-class drug to a first-class drug, with the heaviest penalty being the death penalty; increasing the criminal responsibility for drug-driving causing death and permanently revoking the driver's license; and fining the possession of e-cigarettes up to NT$100,000. The relevant measures involve amendments to the Criminal Code, the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, and the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, which need to be sent to the Legislative Yuan for deliberation, aiming to submit them by June. In addition, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications is also promoting an increase in the fine for the first refusal to test for drug-driving from the current NT$180,000 to NT$270,000. (See full report) ITRI announced on the 4th that it had signed a Green UAS authorization evaluation and service contract with the American Unmanned Systems Association (AUVSI), becoming the third-party recognized evaluation agency of AUVSI in Taiwan. This makes ITRI the first recognized evaluation agency outside the United States, which can help Taiwanese businesses obtain certification and enter the U.S. market. The acting director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Keith Krach, said that based on the robust and growing partnership in artificial intelligence and unmanned systems and other cutting-edge technologies, the United States and Taiwan have entered a golden age of economic relations. On the other hand, during an interview with the Central News Agency, Anduril's founder Lachie said that one of the reasons he founded Anduril was the increasing aggressiveness of China, which manipulates the world economy and culture. He also said that Taiwan is a global leader in the technology field and hopes that this advantage will not disappear. (See full report) TSMC held its annual general meeting on the 4th, with Chairman and CEO Wei Zhe-jia responding positively to issues such as the progress of U.S. factories, competitive situation, 2-nanometer leak case, pricing strategy, employee dividends, and Taiwan's technological advantages. He said that TSMC's revenue and earnings per share in the past year have both set historical highs, and the stock price has grown by more than 1.5 times, expressing deep confidence in future growth. Regarding the $16.5 billion investment in the U.S., Wei Zhe-jia pointed out that when there are new investment plans, they will consult with the Taiwanese government and only announce it after obtaining approval, emphasizing that Taiwan will remain TSMC's largest production base. He also mentioned that Taiwan's advantages, in addition to TSMC, include the entire ecosystem, which cannot be replicated by South Korea. (See full report) Czech Senate President Vedecky, on the last day of his visit to Taiwan, said that this visit was at the invitation of Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu and the resolution of the Czech Parliament to deepen bilateral relations. Regarding the ban on New Zealand MPs after their visit to Taiwan, Vedecky said that during his first visit to Taiwan, he faced great pressure but overcame the difficulties to come to Taiwan, 'we must not succumb to pressure and become a vassal state.' Regarding Taiwan-Czech cooperation in countering authoritarianism and strengthening resilience, Vedecky said that both sides should deepen cooperation, enhance resilience, and ensure that Taiwan is not alone in the world; at the same time, they should also deepen competitiveness through technological exchange and deepen trade relations, provide mutual trust for citizens, and promote market diversification. (See full report) Japan and the Philippines will start negotiations on exclusive economic zones (EEZ) and continental shelf maritime boundaries. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on the 4th that the relevant negotiations are aimed at China and have no binding force on Taiwan under international law, nor will they harm national interests. Joseph Wu pointed out that China is destroying the status quo, and cooperation among neighboring countries is helpful for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the first island chain. Taiwan's representative to the Philippines has sent a letter to the Philippine side, reaffirming the sovereignty of the Republic of China (Taiwan) over its territory and related maritime areas, and that relevant consultations should not harm Taiwan's maritime rights. The Executive Yuan emphasized that Taiwan will continue to communicate with both sides and that China should not use military force to turn Taiwan's eastern inland sea into a reality. (See full report) The 'New Zealand Herald' reported that four New Zealand MPs were banned from entering China for a year after visiting Taiwan in May. The report pointed out that the Chinese Embassy informed New Zealand parliamentary officials that if the above MPs apologized for this trip, the ban period might be shortened or canceled. In response, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that MPs' visits to Taiwan are routine and do not contradict New Zealand's one-China policy, and will express concern to Beijing. Maclu, a member of the ruling center-right alliance who was listed in the ban, said this was 'a form of foreign interference' and emphasized 'I will not apologize for visiting Taiwan.' (See full report) Affected by the southwest wind and the vigorous development of convective clouds, the Central Weather Bureau issued a special report on heavy rain and torrential rain in multiple places on the 4th. Songshan Airport temporarily suspended ground operations. The Weather Bureau stated that on the 5th, affected by a low-pressure system or tropical low-pressure system, the weather across Taiwan will be unstable, prone to local heavy rain, especially in the afternoon when convection is strong, there is a probability of short-term localized torrential rain in the central and northern mountainous areas and the Greater Taipei area. The Public Works Bureau does not rule out the possibility of preemptively closing the section from Meishan Pass to Xiangyang Road on the South Cross-Island Highway from the 5th to the 8th. As the low-pressure system or tropical low-pressure system gradually moves away, the rainfall across the region will ease on the 6th, but the western mountainous areas will still have localized heavy rainfall. (See full report) The results of South Korea's local elections were all announced on the 4th. The ruling Democratic Party won in 12 regions, while the opposition People Power Party won in only 4 regions. However, the Democratic Party failed to take Seoul, and was evaluated as a 'dull victory.' Due to President Lee Jae-myung's high approval rating and the aftermath of the martial law, the Democratic Party was favored before the election. However, on the 3rd, a controversy arose over insufficient voting papers at 14 polling stations in Seoul, and protesters stayed all night at the polling stations, preventing the ballot boxes from being taken out. One protester told a Central News Agency reporter that they hoped South Korea could adopt Taiwan's system without advance voting. (See full report) At noon on the summer solstice, when the sun is directly overhead at 23.5 degrees north latitude, a unique phenomenon of 'no shadow when standing a pole' occurs at the astronomical square on the water in Chiayi. This invisible latitude line divides the tropics and subtropics, and the world's first physical landmark built on the Tropic of Cancer is located here. The landmark of the Tropic of Cancer can be traced back to 1908, and after being damaged by natural disasters and several reconstructions, the Chiayi County Government promoted the renovation of the 'Sun Museum' in 2005, and reproduced the models of the Tropic of Cancer landmarks of each era, allowing visiting tourists to see the hundred-year evolution of the Tropic of Cancer landmarks at a glance. (See full report) The following platforms will release 'Good Morning World' simultaneously at 8 AM, providing you with the most concise news digest! E-paper, Facebook, Instagram limited-time dynamics, YouTube Choose to stand with the facts, and every donation of yours is the power to guard news freedom. Download the Central News Agency's 'First-Hand News' app to keep up with the latest news in real-time. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.