Reported about 1 year ago
According to Liberty Times, on July 7, 2024, it was reported that Cheng Wen-tsang, chairman of the Foundation, suspected of corruption, resigned as chairman following a court decision to release him on bail with a bail of 5 million NT. Media reports suggest that former councilor Wu Feng-shan is the likely successor. Regarding this, DPP legislator Hsu Chih-chieh stated on the 7th that he believes President Lai Ching-te will make the best decision. Cheng Wen-tsang expressed through Line message his values in public service and determination to defend his innocence in the judicial process. Lai had initially considered Wu for the role of Foundation chairman. Wu, with a background as chairman of newspapers and public TV, has served in non-partisan positions such as government commissioner and inspector. Hsu believed a less politically affiliated person is needed for the chairmanship and trusts Lai to make the right choice. Lai emphasized the importance of law enforcement for combating illegal activities and corruption, emphasizing the government's commitment to responding to public expectations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
French actor Benoît Magimel, known for his Cannes Film Festival-winning performance, stars in the new film 'Rosalie' as a cafe owner who marries a woman for her dowry but is shocked on their wedding night by her beard, leading to a humorous situation. Despite his initial discomfort, the beard unexpectedly saves his failing business, and the film explores their unconventional relationship. Magimel's performance has been acclaimed by international media, with director Stéphanie Di Giusto praising his portrayal. The film, also starring Nadia Tereszkiewicz, is set to premiere on July 19th in Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, Nationalist Party legislator Weng Xiao-ling criticized the government for not acknowledging the significance of the victory in the July 7th Incident. She accused the government of implementing policies that erase historical and Chinese elements, deliberately forgetting the history of the Republic of China on the mainland. Weng emphasized the importance of preserving national identity and history, expressing concern that future generations may forget this important event. She vowed to remind the government and officials to safeguard the entire Republic of China and not just Taiwan, labeling those who forget the mainland history as traitors to the nation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4th, a passenger on an international flight to Toronto caused a disturbance when he appeared to be drunk, disrupting other passengers and even spitting on and slapping a flight attendant who tried to intervene. The flight attendant managed to subdue and restrain the unruly passenger, and upon arrival in Toronto, authorities were called to handle the situation. The drunk passenger, who later claimed not to remember the incident, apologized for his behavior. The airline responded by emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards such behavior and stated they would provide further training and support for their staff members.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 113th Peach Promotion and Peach Princess Selection Series event in Fuxing District, Taoyuan City, included an initiative by the Da-Xi Police Sub-Bureau to enhance youth crime prevention awareness by organizing the 'Seven Peaches Into Fun' activity. The bureau set up a mobile police station at the event, and through a fun game called 'Peach Roulette,' guided young people to recognize scam tactics. The activities aimed to educate on various crime prevention measures, such as online abduction, counterfeit drugs, and investment fraud, while also emphasizing internet safety and traffic rules to protect youth during the summer break.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chairman Zheng Wen-Can of the Straits Exchange Foundation was recently implicated in a corruption case, leading to a 500,000 NT$ bail decision after being questioned by the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office. In response to Zheng's resignation, Kuomintang legislator Luo Zhiqiang sarcastically commented, warning that Zheng should be prepared as 'Zhou Yu might turn into Zhou Chu'. Luo also highlighted various scandals during Zheng's tenure as the mayor of Taoyuan, implying a high level of corruption. Zheng Wen-Can denied corruption allegations in a past video, stating 'In Taiwan, if you want to be a corrupt official, you must be prepared to be caught.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
A recent analysis by Germany's KfW Development Bank highlights Germany's lagging position in converting research advancements in artificial intelligence into practical applications, compared to leading AI innovators like the U.S. and China. The report raises concerns about the country's growing reliance on a few powerful foreign AI service providers due to the imbalance between imports and exports of AI-related products and services. Issues like bureaucratic hurdles, lack of investment environment, and brain drain of top AI talents overseas are contributing to Germany's struggle in the AI field, as evidenced by the country's low share of global AI patents. Suggestions for Germany include increasing investments for AI research, enhancing training opportunities, and creating open-source data sets to boost the local AI ecosystem.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A study by the Tax Justice Network and Oxfam revealed that Germany has lost over 380 billion euros in tax revenue by halting property tax since 1996, equivalent to around 80% of the country's annual budget. The study also highlighted how the wealthiest individuals in Germany have increased their wealth by approximately 460 billion euros since 2001. Despite concerns about tax evasion, the study concludes that reintroducing property tax in Germany is not only feasible but also urgently needed to ensure fair taxation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Singer Bii, also known as 畢書盡, held a fan meet-up on July 6, where he surprised fans with the announcement of a new album release later this year. During the event, he sang new songs, prepared Korean dish 'seaweed rice rolls,' and was moved to tears by a surprise video from fans. He expressed gratitude towards his fans and shared birthday wishes for health, happiness, and success. The heartwarming event concluded with Bii thanking fans for their continuous support and creating beautiful memories together.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to TTV News Network on July 7, 2024, during the summer vacation trip to Europe, travelers need to beware of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Apart from Dengue fever and Zika virus, there is another disease transmitted by mosquitoes called West Nile fever, with reported cases in Spain and Italy. About 20% of infected individuals may exhibit symptoms like high fever, headache, body aches, skin rashes, and some may develop severe conditions such as encephalitis and meningitis. It is advised to be cautious while traveling in Europe as West Nile virus can lead to various symptoms and complications.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In June 2024, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock increased by 20.5%, driven by its fourth-quarter results where it reported non-GAAP EPS of $1.63 on sales of $14.3 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. The highlight was Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's partnership with OpenAI for AI training, leading to price target increases by analysts and 13.3% stock gain the following day. With Oracle's focus on AI infrastructure and growing sales, the stock gained 149% in the first half of 2024, offering growth potential and reasonable value in the competitive AI market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, Chao Shao-kang, chairman of the Chinese Broadcasting Corporation (中廣), led the 'Battle Blue' members to Keelung to campaign, criticizing the recall of Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang as unreasonable. The Kuomintang (KMT) urged people to support Hsieh, causing Lin Yu-chang, former Keelung Mayor and current DPP Secretary-General, to react through his aide, criticizing that Hsieh has the lowest satisfaction rating nationwide, and that the KMT's support is indeed insulting to the people of Keelung. Lin's team member, You Benming, added that Hsieh's governance has been questioned due to suspicious bidding procedures and undisclosed details, making Keelung locals angry. Additionally, Lin was accused of deflecting focus by suggesting investigations into his dealings. Lin argued that the KMT is distancing itself from the people of Keelung and shouldn't assume the locals will continue to be deceived as before.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Male star 唐治平's mother was found dead on the top floor of their residence in early June, but he still denies that it's his mother, causing public concern. As the deadline approaches for the body to be cremated at the funeral parlor, 唐治平 remains indifferent and was spotted in the Xinyi District of Taipei last night, seemingly evading police concern by covering his ears and avoiding conversation. Despite efforts from friends and family, they are unable to intervene in the situation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A tragic incident occurred at the new 5th factory construction site of Fu MAO Technology in Douliu City, Yunlin, when a scaffold collapsed, trapping 15 workers beneath iron bars and molds, resulting in 2 deaths and 3 injuries. Fu MAO Technology has stopped all operations and is providing assistance to the affected employees. The local government has ordered the company to cease construction. Fu MAO Technology, a semiconductor-related industry, is part of the Formosa Plastics Group.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to the latest financial report published by the Ministry of Finance, among 188,400 estate tax declarations made last year, 176,900 were tax-free, but 698 cases had estates worth over 100 million New Taiwan dollars, which are considered high-tax cases. The total value of the estates subject to actual taxation amounted to 217.7 billion NTD, with an average estate value of 312 million NTD per case. The report also revealed that the number of tax-exempt estate cases was the highest in a year since 2016. The report further detailed different tax rates for estates of varying values.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese man Guo Shaoyu, who lost his right hand and leg 16 years ago, did not give up on life and became a disabled athlete, recently conquering Africa's tallest peak Mount Kilimanjaro. This inspiring journey is part of his global tour, where he has traveled to over ten countries including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Serbia, and Pakistan. Guo's determination and resilience have not only motivated many but also led him to complete a special promise, inscribing his daughter's name on the summit certificate as a gift of courage for her future challenges.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Changhua County, Taiwan, a line switch malfunction in Puxin Township occurred at 4:48 am, causing a total of 1562 households to experience a power outage. This incident affected around 3600 households in the area, including the Changhua Hospital where non-urgent areas lost power, leading to overheated wards. Due to the situation, medical staff and patients were uncomfortable, with one physician posting about the heat on social media. The power supply was restored by 10:45 am after urgent action from the power company.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A USA exchange student in Taiwan for over a year posted online questioning if Taiwanese people are as kind as believed, sparking discussions. The student shared negative encounters like not being lent a phone by neighbors when hers didn't work, being overcharged at a food stall, and feeling gossip amongst university students. Internet responses varied from mistrust due to scams to opinions on general selfish behavior, while some emphasized the presence of both good and bad individuals in the world.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cheng Wen-tsang, Chairperson of the Mainland Affairs Council, resigned due to his involvement in a corruption case, following an investigation and being released on bail with restrictions. The Presidential Office, respecting his decision, hopes for a swift clarification of the matter by the judicial authorities. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that personnel issues will be appropriately handled following procedures. Reports reveal more details on the case and Cheng Wen-tsang's recent financial disclosures.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to the latest financial statistics report, 698 people inherited billion-dollar estates in Taiwan last year. The report also shows that out of 18,840 inheritance tax declaration cases in 2023, 17,690 were tax-exempt, with only 1,040 cases requiring tax payment. The total inheritance tax amount exceeded 100 million yuan, with an average tax amount of 312 million yuan for estates exceeding 1 billion yuan. Additionally, there were 919 estates valued between 50 million and 100 million yuan, and 1,057 estates valued below 50 million yuan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te met with the 'Texas Governor Greg Abbott Economic and Trade Visiting Delegation,' expressing gratitude for their affirmation of shared democratic values between Taiwan and the U.S. The visit saw the signing of an 'Economic Development Statement of Intent' between Texas and Taiwan to create limitless new cooperation opportunities for businesses. Taiwan has become Texas' ninth largest export market, with extensive investments and collaborations in various industries, including semiconductors and technology, indicating a deep and strengthening partnership.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to Liberty Times Net on July 7, 2024, Lai Ching-te stated that he respects Zheng Wen-Can's decision. Zheng, the Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), is suspected of corruption and was granted bail of 5 million NT dollars by the court. Subsequently, he announced his resignation from the position. President Lai Ching-te respects Zheng's decision and hopes that the judicial units will act justly and promptly clarify the facts. SEF mentioned that Zheng resigned from the Chairman position to avoid affecting the team's governmental duties. Zheng vows to defend his innocence with full effort during the judicial process. The personnel matters at SEF will be handled according to the proper procedures. Reports suggest that Zheng made remarks via Line app stating his commitment to honesty and expressing gratitude for the support received.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, the weather in Taiwan remains scorching hot, with the Central Weather Bureau issuing high-temperature warnings for 9 cities and counties. Meteorologist Wu Derong warns of extreme heat conditions for the next 7 days within a warm air mass and under the influence of a Pacific high-pressure system. Additionally, a 'cold-core low-pressure system' approaching may bring intensified afternoon thunderstorms, posing threats of lightning strikes, strong winds, heavy rain, and hail. Precautions are advised against flash floods on flatlands and landslides in mountainous areas. This unstable weather pattern is expected to last until Friday, with Saturday seeing a slight decrease in intensity but still risks of afternoon thunderstorms. Residents are urged to stay cautious and prevent heat injuries.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, at 3:09 in the morning, a death accident occurred at the Kanazawa Racecourse in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. A 20-year-old horse groom fell off a horse during training and collided heavily with the iron starting gate, leading to fatal injuries. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the groom succumbed to traumatic shock. This was the first fatal accident at the racecourse, and investigations into the incident are ongoing to determine the cause.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After the 'luxury residence folding corpse case' in Kaohsiung's Gushan District, it was discovered through investigations that the victim, surnamed Hsu, had various wounds on his limbs, back, and head, with his right hand fingers fractured and hot melt glue traces present on his body, potentially indicating pre-death inhumane abuse. The exact cause of death is still pending autopsy results next week. The case's bizarre elements include Hsu being folded into a bag, placed in a closet, and not succumbing to those injuries. The suspect's behavior, involving drug use and attempts to dispose of the body, led to the case's exposure.
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