Taiwan shares close down on profit taking; turnover expands

Shares in Taiwan closed lower with turnover expanding to top NT$100 billion (US$3.22 billion) on Thursday, the first trading session in the Year of the Rooster after a six-day Lunar New Year holiday, as investors took profits amid concerns over U.S. trade policies under the administration of President Donald Trump, who has advocated protectionism, dealers said.

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