Reported about 1 year ago
A confrontation erupted in the Internal Administration Committee when blue and green legislators clashed over the continued review of the amendment draft of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. DPP legislators occupied the chairman's seat, leading to disruptions, with KMT legislators relocating to another room. KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen clashed with DPP female legislators at the sign-in area, leading to a physical altercation. Guo Yu-ching angered Chen Yu-chen by brandishing a squeaky chicken toy, resulting in Chen grabbing and injuring Guo's arm. The incident was part of ongoing tensions and physical altercations in the committee.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councilor Lin Ei-Ting's father, Lin Shi-Jie, who was also the chairman of a fishermen's association, was shot dead in Tainan. Lin Shi-Jie had a criminal record involving firearms before entering politics but later supported the DPP and Mayor Huang Wei-Che. His daughter, Lin Ei-Ting, successfully ran for councilor after his unsuccessful political career and was acquitted in a case where he was accused of directing votes. The incident is believed to be linked to local underworld disputes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former chairperson of the Straits Exchange Foundation, Zheng Wencan, is facing allegations of bribery. Despite the Taoyuan District Court's decision to grant him bail of 5 million TWD, the prosecution has lodged a rapid appeal due to the decision's controversy, especially considering the presiding judge's familial connections to Zheng. Criticism has arisen about the implications of these ties, suggesting a lack of impartiality in the judiciary, which may undermine public trust.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In an exclusive report on July 7, 2024, at 10:57 PM, journalist Zhang Xiangyu reported that the Zhongzheng Second Police Precinct at the Siyuan Street Police Station in Taipei received a report from a citizen on June 15 regarding a thief stealing bicycles. Police quickly arrived on the scene to find suspect Jia in the process of reassembling Xu's bike, which he had partially disassembled, in an attempt to reconcile with the victim Xu. However, Xu noticed missing parts like the shift line and promptly reported the incident, leading to Jia's arrest. Police returned Xu's Giant bike, found Jia's tools like wrenches and screwdrivers, and upon investigation, charged Jia with theft and transferred the case to the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office. It was noted that Jia, despite being skilled, chose to steal instead of resorting to legal means for repairing bicycles, resulting in serious consequences. The precinct emphasized the importance of lawful behavior and warned against theft, promising strict enforcement of the law.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Hong Kong is gearing up for its busiest IPO week in 2024 with six companies set to begin trading, raising a combined HK$4.31 billion. This surge in listings signifies a rebound in Q3 activity following a sluggish first half, with authorities supporting industry leaders going public after a low in offerings in 2023. Bloomberg Intelligence's senior analyst Sharnie Wong noted the abundance of companies seeking listings, pending ideal valuations and market sentiment. The largest debutant is aircraft manufacturer Cirrus Aircraft Ltd., with the second-largest being Chenqi Technology Ltd., a ride-hailing services firm based in Guangzhou, China and backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Source: WSJ
Reported about 1 year ago
Legislator Lin Chu-ying was physically assaulted by fellow legislator Wang Hung-wei during a meeting in the Legislature Yuan. Lin suffered injuries to her chin and was taken to the hospital for examination and treatment. She emphasized that the parliament should be a place for rational legislation, not for physical altercations, and declared her intention to file a lawsuit to stop such violent behavior.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In the ongoing conflicts in the Legislative Yuan, Nationalist and Democratic Progressive party members clashed over amending the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. During the confrontation, not only did a blue party member slap a green party member, but another blue party member caused chaos by grabbing and scratching a green party member. Green party member Lai Huiyuan accused blue party member Xu Qiaoxin of being a 'repeat choker,' as videos showed both of them choking each other in the midst of pandemonium during the struggle. The altercation ended with scratches on Lai's hand. The altercation serves as a warning regarding the potential dangers of physical conflicts during legislative procedures.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Mayor of Taoyuan, Zheng Wen Can, recently implicated in a corruption case and granted bail of 5 million NT dollars, has resigned from the position of Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, emphasizing 'putting public interest over private gain, not being greedy.' Media veteran Huang Yangming stated that President Lai Ching-te has a 'death note' list, and the next target will not be DPP Legislative Yuan Caucus Convener Ko Wen-je. Instead, Lai might target Ko Wen-je, or even other individuals, including President Tsai Ing-wen. Huang Yangming expressed that it will not be Ko Wen-je, as Lai's focus will be on those who engaged in opportunistic behavior, particularly those who attacked him with an online army in 2019. They are likely on Lai's 'death note' list but not the current priority. Huang also highlighted Lai's strong political stance against corruption and impartiality in handling illegal issues, stressing that Zheng Wen Can has likely realized the seriousness of the situation. Zheng Wen Can also released a statement emphasizing his commitment to integrity and defending his innocence during the judicial investigation process.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Yuanta Optimal Non-Investment Grade Bonds ETF (00953B) has been approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission for fundraising and is set to open on August 5th. This bond ETF is Taiwan's first to adopt a 'credit factor weighting' approach, focusing on mature market credit and aiming to appeal to conservative bond investors with a yield of over 6%. The ETF tracks the ICE 1-5 year BB-B rated mature market credit index and employs a unique selection methodology based on credit ratings, credit spreads, countries, and liquidity.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On July 8, 2024, at around 5:40 a.m., Democratic Progressive Party councilor Lin Yiting's father, Lin Shijie, was shot multiple times in front of his home on Xinle Road in Tainan City, Taiwan. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The gunman fired at least 9 shots within 8 seconds before fleeing, leaving the police to launch a manhunt. The shocking incident prompted Lin Shijie's mother to publicly express her sorrow. The suspect, believed to have been premeditating the attack, had been lurking near Lin's residence before seizing the opportunity to commit the deadly act.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, during the review of the amendment to the partial articles of the Recalls and Elections Act by the Legislative Yuan Internal Administration Committee, clashes between Blue and Green parties broke out again, resulting in injuries to several DPP members. The DPP strongly condemns the violent actions of KMT members including Wang Hongwei assaulting DPP member Lin Chu-ying and others, calling for strict condemnation. The DPP supports legal actions against the violence and suggests referring the matter to the Legislative Yuan Discipline Committee for handling. The incident further escalates the political tension and concerns about legislative conduct in Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Reported by Li Hongdian from SET News Network on July 8, 2024, Senatorial Committee of the Legislative Yuan reviewed bills on amending the Recall Act today. The inclusion of a proposal by Kuomintang legislators to increase the recall threshold caused clashes among party members. Renowned media personality Yellow Weihan took to Facebook to express his opposition to raising the recall threshold, citing two reasons: the current threshold of 1/4 of citizens prevents frivolous or chaotic recalls, and any amendment requiring a higher vote count than the elected official would render recalls ineffectual. He highlights examples to illustrate his points and reaffirms the importance of current recall regulations and thresholds.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Tainan District Fishermen's Association Chairman Lin Shijie, father of DPP Tainan City Councilor Lin Yiting, was shot dead in front of his home in the early morning. Surveillance footage showed a lone gunman firing multiple shots at Lin before fleeing. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-Che called for a swift resolution to bring the perpetrator to justice, emphasizing the city's responsibility for public safety. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the brutal act.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
As of July 7, 2024, summer has arrived in Japan with scorching temperatures breaking historical records. Shimada in Shizuoka Prefecture hit 39.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday (7/4), surpassing previous statistics; on Friday (7/5), Mie Prefecture soared to 39.7 degrees Celsius, immediately updating meteorological records. With intense heat during the day lasting into the night, Tokyo experienced a 'tropical night' with temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius. Doctors warn of severe complications and increased risk of death from heatstroke at night, emphasizing the importance of keeping cool during sleep to prevent heat-related issues.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Exclusive report on July 7, 2024 10:53 PM by reporter Zhang Xiangyu: Japan is one of the top three international markets for visitors to Taiwan. In the first quarter of 2024, the number of Japanese tourists to Taiwan reached 348,913, a 155.92% increase from the same period last year. To promote Taiwanese tourism in Japan, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation, along with local governments, associations, travel agencies, hotels, leisure farms, and other related industries, held promotional activities in Fukuoka and Kansai, focusing on Taiwan's tourism brand. The efforts in targeting the Western Japan market include large-scale promotional events and engaging activities to attract Japanese visitors and increase the number of tourists to Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
North Korea's top leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has publicly criticized South Korea once again, calling the recent live-fire exercises along the border a 'hysterical suicide' act and threatening a military response if provoked further. She accused the South Korean government of deliberately escalating tensions to evade internal political crises. The tensions have escalated as South Korea conducted live-fire drills for the first time since suspending the 2018 agreement with North Korea, leading to concerns over the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Kim Yo Jong warned that any infringement of sovereignty near the border will result in dire consequences and military action based on North Korea's constitution and duties.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On July 6, former Taoyuan Mayor Zheng Wen-chan was detained by prosecutors for corruption during his term, then released on bail pending appeal. Commentator Huang Yang-ming mentioned that Lai Ching-te's target is those who took advantage in the past, likely listed in a 'Death Note' for future actions. Zheng resigned as chair of SEF on July 7. Huang concluded that Lai's focus won't be on Ko Chien-ming, but on those who attacked him with online trolls and media in 2019, expecting them to be dealt with one by one.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent incident, Metro Police Team Leader Zhao Jinlong and officer Ding Minglun, while on patrol duty at Taipei Metro Station, recognized a man who had borrowed money from people inside the station and later returned to the same spot to commit fraud. The officers detained him and transferred the case to the Zhongzheng Police Station for investigation on suspicion of fraud. The man had tricked a young woman into lending him money by claiming he lost his wallet and did not have enough cash for a train ticket back to Kaohsiung. Upon realizing the fraud, the woman reported to the police, leading to the swift capture of the suspect. The Metro Police Team cautioned the public to be wary of individuals who exploit others' kindness to deceive and cheat them out of money, stressing the importance of reporting such incidents to the authorities to stop such misconduct.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
南韓半導體出口大幅增長，帶動各行業投入AI發展，包括成立的「國防AI中心」將AI與VR結合幫助飛行員實戰訓練，並推出軍隊版本ChatGPT；南韓銀行業也引進AI客服至網路銀行，提供便民服務。此外，AI技術也廣泛應用於海岸監視、金融業和盲人聽覺轉化等領域，南韓政府加速「科技強軍」推動，但在使用AI時需考慮到安全、倫理和戰鬥力等因素。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Chen Yu-Hsuan, a new resident in Chia-Yi, has been planting Houttuynia in a friendly and natural environment in a one-acre field in Zhongpu, Chia-Yi for over 20 years. She was selected for the '10th Immigration Agency New Residents and Their Children Dream Project - Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Group' with her project 'Six and a Half Sweet Legend' and received an $80,000 grant. Chen's journey into planting Houttuynia began after a serious illness a few years ago, which led her to discover the benefits of the herb and sparked the idea of starting her own business. With her family, Chen practices eco-friendly farming methods, organizes events to promote food safety, and aims to educate more people about the benefits of Houttuynia. Despite the challenges in agriculture, Chen is grateful for the support from the Immigration Agency and is determined to continue her farming endeavors.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Recently, nearly half of the banks in Taiwan have introduced a new policy called 'Hundred Yuan Interest Calculation'. Among the 17 banks implementing this policy are Land Bank, E. Sun Bank, and CTBC Bank. Under this policy, if a deposit amount is 10199 yuan, the interest will be calculated based on 10100 yuan, and the remaining 99 yuan will be disregarded as it does not reach 100. There are also specific banks that allow interest starting from 1 yuan for current deposits, while others start at 5000 yuan.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Democratic Progressive Party councilor Lin Yiting from Tainan, Taiwan, mourned the tragic loss of her father, Lin Shijie, who was shot at close range with 9 bullets while preparing to go mountain climbing. Lin Yiting and her mother hurried to the Tainan funeral parlor upon receiving the news, where she tearfully faced the media without speaking. Police confirmed the multiple gunshot wounds and are investigating the case as premeditated, expanding efforts to track down accomplices. Further details surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Shohei Ohtani has once again rewritten the record books in Major League Baseball. Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in a 3-game series, Ohtani showcased an outstanding performance in the final game. He recorded a double steal, becoming the first player this season to achieve 20 home runs and 20 steals. With a total of 28 home runs, Ohtani is also the first player this season in the entire league to accomplish this feat. Moreover, he has surpassed the Dodgers' record for most bases before the All-Star break. Ohtani will have a chance to continue his impressive performance in the upcoming games before the All-Star break.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In order to avoid street dogs being euthanized or killed, many animal lovers in the United States operate shelters to give them a chance to be adopted as pets. However, in Turkey, President Erdoğan is pushing for a severe law to eliminate hundreds of thousands of stray dogs, sparking strong opposition from the public. The proposed law involves capturing and euthanizing stray dogs if they are not adopted within 30 days, but there are concerns that killing dogs will not solve the root issue of overpopulation. Public protests have erupted against the law, with many people criticizing the government for not effectively implementing existing policies on stray dog management.
Source: YAHOO