Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 16-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,208
on turnover of 3.6-billion N-T.
The market closed slightly lower on Monday after hitting an all-time closing
high last week.
The electronics sector, which has driven recent gains, came under pressure.
Select old economy stocks, in particular those in the electric machinery and
transportation sectors, attracted buying to lend some support to the broader
market.
Former President Ma to Lead Student Delegation to China
The Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation says the former head of
state will lead a delegation of Taiwanese students on a "peace visit" to
China from April 1st to April 11th.
According to foundation director Hsiao Hsu-tsen, the delegation is planning
to visit Guangdong and Shaanxi provinces and also Beijing.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office has issued a statement welcoming Ma's planned
visit.
The foundation says no plans have been made to meet with Chinese officials.
However, the foundation's director is not dismissing reports that Ma could
meet with Xi Jin-ping while in Beijing.
It says that "specific arrangements" (安排的細節) will be left up to the
Chinese side, which is hosting the delegation.
Presidential Office to Offer Fun Day Out on Children's Day
And,
The Presidential Office is planning to play host to a special event for young
people on April 4th to coincide with the Children's Day holiday.
According to Presidential Office spokeswoman Lu Yu-chan, the event will
transform the building into a giant maze filled with fun, games and live
performances.
It will be the first time the Presidential Office will have opened its doors
to youngsters (兒童、年輕人) on Children's Day host a special party.
The Presidential Office spokeswoman says children will have the opportunity
to have their photos taken with replica military aircraft.
They could also pretend to the be the president, by hosting their own press
conferences in the building's briefing room.
Japan PM: Nothing Decided on NKorean Summit
Japan’s Prime Minister says no plans have been made for a summit with North
Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite reports he has requested (要求) a
sit-down.
DPRK state media on Monday reported Pyongyang had received the request from
Fumio Kishida
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
Puerto Rico Declares Dengue Epidemic
Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases.
The U.S. territory of 3.2 million people has reported at least 549 cases so
far this year, compared with a total of 1,293 cases for all of last year.
The island’s health department says more than 340 people have been
hospitalized for the mosquito-borne virus.
Officials said Monday that the majority of cases have been reported in the
capital of San Juan.
More than 5 million dengue cases were reported worldwide last year.
Nearly 80% of those occurred in the Western Hemisphere, according the World
Health Organization.
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