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Taiwan Daily News Podcast — August 31, 2026
In this episode: KMT–TPP alliance for Zhubei mayoral race collapses as Ko Wen-je demands direct talks; Ex-Financial Times reporter's claim that Hualien votes are 'all bought' triggers prosecutors' probe; Taipei Metro opens Xinyi Line east extension with Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station; Taiwanese man interrogated 6 hours at Shanghai airport; MAC warns on China travel; Heavy rain to pound central, southern Taiwan through Tuesday as typhoon risk looms; Hawkish Fed Chair Kevin Warsh debut rattles chip stocks and Taiwan futures. Find the text versions of these and other stories at TheFormosan.com…
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