Reported about 1 year ago
Cheng Wen-tsan, the Chairperson of the Straits Exchange Foundation, was suddenly brought in for questioning by the authorities due to various land scandal allegations during his tenure as the Mayor of Taoyuan. He was subsequently detained and denied any contact under the Anti-Corruption Act. If found guilty, Cheng could face over seven years in prison and a fine of up to 60 million NTD under the regulations. The authorities are investigating corruption charges, and Cheng may be released on bail or released if there is insufficient evidence.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Taoyuan Mayor and current chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, Cheng Wen-tsan, is suspected of corruption and was taken in for questioning by the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office, where he was detained after a 16-hour interrogation. The Taoyuan District Court ruled for Cheng to post bail at 5 million, restricting his movements and prohibiting him from leaving the country. The case involves a land development project related to expanding an industrial zone in Linkou, where Cheng was allegedly bribed with millions of dollars by a group of landowners led by a retired executive, resulting in his arrest for suspicion of bribery. The Prosecutor's Office intends to appeal the court's decision.
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Reported about 1 year ago
大陸17歲羽球選手張志傑近日在印尼比賽中突然倒地不起，經送醫搶救後不幸離世。印尼體育部長表示將調查此事，並呼籲修改規則以防類似事件再次發生。張志傑的遺體目前暫存於印尼醫院，而印尼羽球協會已要求世界羽球聯盟修改規則，以提高應變能力。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A Reddit post shared the story of a wife who got pregnant unexpectedly after her husband's vasectomy, leading to accusations of infidelity from her husband and his family. Despite being ostracized, she found support from her younger uncle, who helped her get a DNA test done on the child. The test revealed the child belonged to her husband, proving her innocence, but she still decided to divorce him due to the emotional turmoil. The wife expressed that she will never forgive her husband, who quickly moved on to a new girlfriend after their separation and showed no interest in marriage counseling, stating that she only wants to focus on raising her child and sees no future for the marriage.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cheng Wen-tsang, the chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation and former mayor of Taoyuan, was arrested and detained by the Taoyuan District Court on suspicion of corruption. After a two-hour hearing, the court granted Cheng bail of 5 million NT dollars but restricted his movements and interactions. The case is related to allegations of involvement in a land development scandal and suspicious land deals. Cheng denies the accusations, and investigations are ongoing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 6, 2024, amid allegations of involvement in a land development corruption case, Taipei Mayor Cheng Wen-tsang was brought in for questioning upon returning to Taiwan and was subsequently charged with corruption. After a 16-hour interrogation, the court decided to grant bail amounting to 5 million NTD, with restrictions on his movements and contact with other related individuals. The court found difficulties in determining certain aspects of the money laundering accusations against Cheng, leading to the rejection of the detention request. Despite denying the allegations of bribery and leakage of information, Cheng was granted bail while his co-defendants were kept in custody. The court highlighted that until proven guilty, individuals should be considered innocent.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the first presidential debate, calls for Biden to withdraw have been increasing, even from Democratic Party's major donors. Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Disney co-founder Roy O. Disney, has publicly stated that she will halt donations to the Democratic Party until Biden steps down, expressing concerns over potential failure if he remains. Other major donors, such as Gideon Stein and Karla Jurvetson, have also signaled suspensions of contributions until Biden exits the race, reflecting a growing sense of panic within the Democratic Party after Biden's poor debate performance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
塞克利是美國的百歲阿嬤，依然每周工作3天不退休，堅持保持工作與生活平衡。她分享長壽秘訣包括每日飲食、運動習慣、社交活動、以及樂觀積極的心態。塞克利強調保持生活規律，每天散步、冥想，對工作抱持正面態度並不後悔自己的決定，並重視社交與友誼，不吃紅肉和白肉，食材偏向新鮮，並持續學習接觸新事物。
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Reported about 1 year ago
海基會董事長、前桃園市長鄭文燦涉貪汙罪，桃園地方檢察署向法院聲請羈押但法院裁定500萬元交保並限制居住、出境。鄭涉收受500萬元貪污款，但法院認定難認定為犯罪所得並拒絕檢方羈押聲請；另涉違法收受賄賂、洩密罪疑，相關人士已被拘禁。
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Reported about 1 year ago
日本JR東海表示，當地時間下午1點20分左右，靜岡站至掛川站之間發生停電，導致新大阪站至東京站的上行路段、東京站至濱松站的下行路段列車暫停行駛，乘客在車上等了1個半小時，車廂內又熱又暗，廁所也無法使用。新幹線NOZOMI12號因集電弓需要檢查而停駛，檢查時間預計1小時左右，預計受影響路段最快恢復行駛要到下午3點。
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Reported about 1 year ago
After the Labour Party's victory in the election, Labour leader Stark has entered Buckingham Palace to meet with King Charles and accept the appointment as Prime Minister, becoming the first Labour Prime Minister in 14 years. As Stark arrived at 10 Downing Street, he was greeted with cheers and support from supporters and pledged to start changing the UK. Meanwhile, ousted Prime Minister Sunak faced boos from the public as he left office. International leaders and even China's Foreign Ministry extended their well wishes. Stark plans to focus on domestic affairs before considering foreign policies.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Due to heavy rain in Taipei, Songshan Airport temporarily suspended ground operations starting at 12:53, leading to possible delays for some flights. The Civil Aeronautics Administration advises passengers and those picking up passengers to pay attention to flight changes and to contact airlines if there are any flight issues. The impact of the suspension will also affect airports with flights to and from Songshan Airport during this period, causing delays in departure and arrival times. The Weather Bureau warns of brief thunderstorms in the afternoon in central and southern Taiwan, the greater Taipei area, and other mountainous regions, with a chance of localized heavy rain in the southern and northern mountainous areas. Temperatures are expected to range from 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, with a chance of localized temperatures reaching 36 to 37 degrees Celsius in the Taipei Basin, central and southern Taiwan, near mountainous areas in Yilan, and the Hualien Taitung Rift Valley. UV radiation will be strong around noon, so outdoor activities should be accompanied by sufficient hydration and sun protection measures.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 6, 2024, President Biden faced pressure to retire to secure his candidacy. In an interview with ABC, he mentioned undergoing cognitive tests daily to emphasize his good health. This marks Biden's 128th media interview since taking office, the lowest among modern American presidents. Despite previous concerns, he seeks to bridge the gap with the media, including recent broadcast and TV interviews. Amidst calls to retire, Biden defended his performance in the recent debate, attributing any issues to cold symptoms and jet lag. His team aims to improve communication with the media to address the retirement crisis. Observers scrutinize Biden's actions leading up to the Democratic National Convention in mid-August, expressing doubts about his cognitive abilities and potential to serve a second term until age 86.
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Reported about 1 year ago
YouTube將推出全新的「消音」功能，讓創作者能夠方便快速地移除影片中的版權音樂片段，同時保留其他聲音，例如講話聲。該功能已進入測試階段，預計未來幾週內逐步推出到YouTube Studio，有助於解決創作者因使用版權音樂而面臨的營收被取走的問題。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Taoyuan Mayor and Chairman of the Taiwan-HK Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council, Cheng Wen-tsang, was arrested for suspected corruption in relation to a land development case in the Hua Ya Science Park during his tenure. Allegedly, landowners bribed Cheng in order to include their agricultural land in the urban planning project. The investigation is ongoing to clarify the details of the case and the potential implications of the corruption charges against Cheng.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A man surnamed Huang in Taichung bought 8 bottles of pineapple-shaped tropical fruit-flavored liqueur from Costco last month, only to discover over 20 suspected cockroach-like bugs poured out of the third bottle, causing him extreme nausea and vomiting with traces of blood. After being diagnosed with gastroenteritis, the Taichung city government investigated the incident, sent the alcohol for testing, and inspected the store, demanding the swift removal of the same batch of alcohol. Costco responded by advising concerned members to contact their customer service or visit the store counter for inquiries.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani faced a tough series with the Dodgers, striking out six times in a row over two games, marking his worst record in his MLB career. Ohtani received criticism for his ball selection, with American media questioning his choices at the plate. Despite some impact from the umpire's calls, Ohtani's batting performance has been challenging, with 15 strikeouts in nearly 27 plate appearances. The Orange County Register pointed out that some of the strikeouts were due to his own decisions. Overall, Ohtani struggled during the series against the Brewers, impacting his batting average, and drawing attention to his selection of pitches while at bat.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the EURO 2024 football tournament, the final four have emerged with Spain and France securing their spots. Superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and the 41-year-old Pepe from Portugal, along with Germany's Kroos, might bid farewell to international matches after this round. The tournament, sponsored by Volkswagen, has generated 20.2 billion in commercial revenue, and EUFA reports that the EURO championship has surpassed the revenue of the USA's Super Bowl by nearly 10 billion, highlighting the Europeans' passion for football.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Taoyuan Mayor and Straits Exchange Foundation Chairman Cheng Wen-tsang was arrested on his 57th birthday for alleged corruption, shocking many with the speed of the investigation. Political commentator Lo Yu-chih described the event as 'sudden and fierce,' sarcastically noting that the current DPP is even more ruthless than past administrations. Netizens question the choice to arrest someone on their birthday instead of any other day, speculating on internal conflicts within the Green Party. Many express bewilderment at the choice of timing, with some interpreting it as a deliberate insult or a political strategy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Taoyuan Mayor and current HAC Chairman Cheng Wen-tsan is suspected of involvement in a corruption case related to the development of the Hwa Ya Science Park. Cheng is accused of accepting bribes in connection with the project, potentially facing 7 years in prison and a fine if convicted. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors' Office confirmed the corruption allegations and is currently conducting a detention hearing for Cheng. The case involves allegations of bribery and land development practices during Cheng's tenure as mayor.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN news reported on July 6, 2024, that with the increasing property prices in recent years, potential home buyers are evaluating various factors, including the amenities available. A netizen raised concerns about the possibility of leaks and waterproofing issues in the top-floor swimming pools of residential buildings after a decade or two, leading to potential abandonment due to repair and maintenance challenges. Responses shared experiences of neglected pools turning into frog ponds or being closed within a few years due to high maintenance costs. Overall, the trend indicates that top-floor swimming pools in residential buildings may become impractical and eventually abandoned, posing dilemmas for residents and management committees.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Dena, known as the 'Taiwanese Taylor Swift', recently released a new single titled 'I'm feeling emo again'. Despite being praised for her music creation ability and her studies at the Berklee College of Music in the US, Dena shared her experience of the emotional struggles she faced while trying to pass her driver's license test. After failing three times due to various mistakes like forgetting to turn on the engine or signal lights, Dena almost gave up but persevered due to her stubborn nature, eventually passing on the fourth attempt. Her song lyrics, with 'emo' representing emotional lows, reflect her personal struggles with insecurity and sensitivity towards others' opinions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Taoyuan Mayor and current chairman of the Cross-Strait Exchange Foundation Cheng Wen-tsan was arrested and detained for alleged involvement in corruption. Taiwan People Party Chairman Ko Wen-je stated that with the involvement of prosecutors, they should await the investigation results since there have been many rumors in the past. This occurred during the unveiling ceremony of the joint service office of the Taiwan People Party in Miaoli County, where Ko Wen-je and other officials were present.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Farmer Chen Wan-ting has established the 'Eco Farm' in New Taipei, featuring bat ecology where visitors can observe the unique Taiwanese leaf-nosed bat. With activities like bat tours, kiln experiences, and crop harvesting, the farm aims to provide an educational and eco-friendly environment. The farm also emphasizes coexisting with nature, preserving bat habitats, and avoiding the use of chemical pesticides. The unique bat-themed tours and diverse farming experiences have been well-received by visitors, with weekend reservations available from May to October.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Rock band 'Wild Things' made a strong comeback with a new single 'God,' featuring Chinese lyrics filled by lead singer Arlang. The music video starred popular influencer Lin Xuan in her first solo acting performance, impressing with emotional scenes, including intimate and tearful moments, earning praise from the director and band members. Lin Xuan expressed her deep connection to the song and her excitement for future collaborations with 'Wild Things,' with tentative plans for a trip to Orchid Island together.
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