Taiwan shares boosted by U.S. stimulus package hopes

Shares in Taiwan moved sharply higher Wednesday as investors were encouraged by a strong showing on U.S. markets overnight amid rising hopes that the U.S. Congress will soon pass a US$2 trillion stimulus package to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, dealers said.

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