Good Morning World: 'Lost in Taiwan' Wins Booker International Prize; Author Yang Shuang-zi: 'Fortunate to be Taiwanese'
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On the 19th, the prestigious British Booker International Prize was awarded to 'Lost in Taiwan,' making it the first Taiwanese work to win. Author Yang Shuang-zi and English translator Lin King shared an emotional embrace. Domestically, Premier Cho Jung-tai proposed a special defense budget and a comprehensive family support plan for ages 0-18, while the Taiwan stock market plunged. Social issues included a Hantavirus case in New Taipei and a hidden camera found in a Taichung department store. Internationally, Russian President Putin visited China to meet with President Xi Jinping, and Osaka Metro discontinued its use of Chinese-made electric buses due to quality issues. Additionally, Taiwan's ranking in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index rose to its best-ever position at 20th.