Taiwan’s legislature has voted for a second time to change rules governing Taiwan's Constitutional Court, something experts say could effectively paralyze the court. TSMC beats analysts' expectations after posting fourth-quarter revenue of US$26 billion. Nearly 200,000 people have been ordered to evacuate in southern California as wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles County.
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-TaiwanPlus speaks to a constitutional law professor about how the amendments to Taiwan's top court could affect its function.
-Popular tourist destination Kenting is facing a sharp decline in visitors, leading some businesses to close their doors.
-Taiwan's coast guard receives a new 600-ton offshore patrol ship, part of efforts to boost its maritime defense capabilities.