Reported 12 months ago
Fifty-six-year-old artist Wang Jianmin has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma, with cancer cells spreading from his right lung to his cervical spine and brain. After undergoing 7 months of chemotherapy, Dr. Chen Jin Xing, a lung cancer expert, advises the public to avoid air pollution and engage in simple exercises to enhance lung function. Lung cancer ranks first in new cancer cases and is the deadliest cancer among the top 10, claiming thousands of lives annually. Dr. Chen also warns that early-stage lung cancer is often asymptomatic, and symptoms indicate advanced stages, suggesting preventive measures and oxygenation exercises to improve lung health.
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Reported 12 months ago
Apple's first AI-powered smartphone, iPhone 16, is set to be unveiled at the fall event, prompting Apple fans to consider upgrading. According to market research data compiled by Jiesheng Communication in Taiwan, the iPhone 15 series has seen strong sales with over 1.62 million units sold in nine months, dominated by the iPhone 15 models that account for 87%. The pricing strategy of Apple has been effective with significant sales of flagship models. As anticipation grows for the iPhone 16 release, consumers are weighing whether to purchase the current iPhone 15 models or wait for the new release, considering factors like pricing differences and features like AI capabilities exclusive to the Pro models. The article also discusses the potential impact on prices and availability of older iPhone models like the iPhone 13 as new models hit the market.
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Reported 12 months ago
Luxury white Porsche Panamera caught fire unexpectedly during a test drive due to brake disk issues after maintenance, with the fire put out in around 10 minutes. Despite no casualties, the vehicle was extensively damaged and the cause of the fire is being investigated by fire investigators. The incident occurred in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and the car owner has been contacted for further details.
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Reported 12 months ago
In Jiayi, a man named Da Zhuang took advantage of his girlfriend Mark's intoxication to sexually assault her in the living room while Mark's boyfriend was asleep in the bedroom. Mark woke up and screamed for help, prompting her boyfriend to intervene and stop Da Zhuang. After reporting the incident to the police, Da Zhuang was found guilty and sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in prison for sexual assault. The court highlighted the severity of the violation of Mark's sexual autonomy and the lack of remorse from Da Zhuang, leading to the decision.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, a senior man at the Xitou Natural Education Park in Nantou set fire to joss paper on the trail, startling hikers. During the summer vacation, the park experienced a surge in visitors where one individual burned joss paper, causing panic among the hikers. Park authorities promptly put out the fire and warned the man not to repeat the offense, stating he would be banned from entry if he did. Witnesses saw the man setting up a makeshift stall beside the trail and starting the fire, claiming to be paying respects to the mountain deity. Although he was brought in for questioning, it was determined that he did not intend arson and was only burning joss paper for religious purposes.
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Reported 12 months ago
A physical conflict erupted between Taiwanese legislators Wang Mei-hui and Hsu Chiao-hsin during a meeting to review proposed amendments to the Public Servants Election and Recall Act in the Internal Administration Committee of the Legislative Yuan. The conflict arose when Kuomintang legislator Hsu accused Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chang Hung-lu of taking away meeting records, leading to a chaotic scene with pushing and pulling. The meeting became tense as members from different parties protested and engaged in verbal disputes.
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Reported 12 months ago
In a chaotic scene, the Blue and Green camps clashed during the review of the amendment proposal for the 'Public Official Election and Recall Act' in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan. Allegations were made by DPP Legislator Tsai Yi-yu that KMT Legislator Hsu Chiao-Hsin stepped on his stomach, prompting DPP Legislator Huang Kuo-ching to criticize Hsu's behavior as lacking manners. Despite Tsai Yi-yu's denial of provocation, the altercation escalated further, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the different political factions.
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Reported 12 months ago
一名美國亞裔青少年裴凱文因自己的iPhone丟失，使用「尋找我的iPhone」功能追蹤錯認居住地點燒房報復，卻無辜燒死5人。裴凱文及兩名同夥因案遭拘捕，其中他被判60年監禁，另外兩人也接受相應判刑。事件造成非洲塞內加爾移民家庭5人喪生，家屬難以承受噩耗。
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Reported 12 months ago
A money laundering group in Kaohsiung rented residential properties to carry out illegal activities like money laundering and currency exchange, enticing youngsters to join with promises of high pay and no experience. They used automated bank transfers to reduce foot traffic in their facilities and managed to launder a whopping NT$51 billion in just six months. After an investigation, the police arrested 12 individuals for violating the Anti-Money Laundering Act. The group would recruit through the internet, recruit friends and family, and assist in the illegal flow of funds for overseas gambling or financial platforms to evade detection, making huge profits through multiple bank transfers. The police, with the help of a police dog named Wafer, seized incriminating evidence during raids at three locations on March 6. The mastermind, known as 'Feng Brother,' and others were arrested and handed over to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office for further investigation.
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Reported 12 months ago
Following an embarrassing debate performance last week, President Biden is struggling within the Democratic Party, with senior Texas Congressman Doggett publicly urging him to step down. Despite Biden attributing his decline to jet lag and lack of sleep, Vice President Harris asserts he remains the Democratic nominee and will defeat former President Trump again. However, polls show a third of Democrats want a 'switch at the top', with 75% believing another nominee would have better chances. Amidst growing doubts, the 81-year-old Biden faces pressure as Congressman Doggett becomes the first Democratic member of Congress to call for his withdrawal.
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Reported 12 months ago
As the world is caught up in the AI frenzy, a new challenge arises - reducing carbon emissions. Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are moving further away from their net zero carbon emission targets, with Google's latest report showing a nearly 50% increase in greenhouse gas emissions over five years. The surge in carbon footprint is attributed to the use of AI technology, highlighting the need to understand how AI can either increase or decrease carbon emissions. The report also addresses the growth in renewable energy use by Google amidst the rising energy consumption due to AI advancement.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, the 2024 Cross-Strait Youth Summit, co-hosted by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the Ministry of Education of China, the All-China Youth Federation, and the Beijing Municipal People's Government, opened in Beijing with about 600 people in attendance, including representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Former President Ma Ying-jeou delivered a speech via video, emphasizing the importance of youth in shaping the future of cross-strait relations. The summit's theme 'Join Hands to Paint Youth, Forge Ahead into a New Era' includes various youth exchange activities aiming to promote interaction between young people from both sides.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 4th, the TAIEX soared to a new high of 23,541.14 points, with AI chip giant NVIDIA's CEO, Huang Renxun, revealing Yuan-Chuan as a partner during a speech in June. Yuan-Chuan, specializing in image technology, experienced a significant increase in stock price by about 45.95% in four days, reaching 108 NTD per share and becoming part of the Hundred-NTD Club. Despite years of losses, Yuan-Chuan turned profitable this year, attributing growth to increased revenue and partnership with NVIDIA.
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Reported 12 months ago
A fire broke out in an apartment on Zhongshan 1st Road in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City at around 9 a.m. An elderly woman managed to escape with her 5-year-old granddaughter, who sustained burns on her feet and was rushed to the hospital. However, the woman's 2-year-old granddaughter remains trapped inside the residence, with firefighters currently conducting a search and rescue mission. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Reported 12 months ago
Rock muse Yang Naiwen recently announced that the upgraded version of the 'MUSE Concert' will return to Taipei's popular music center on October 26 to conclude the almost two-year tour. Despite missing out on major awards at the 35th Golden Melody Awards, she brought the concert back to Taipei, promising a final show with both MUSE's iconic songs and tracks from her 'Flow' album. Known for her succinct stage presence, Yang Naiwen hinted at potentially longer interactions with the audience during the concert.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Taiwan Labour Development Bureau in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli counties is assisting college juniors and seniors through the 'Subsidy Program for Colleges to Organize Employment Courses,' helping them gain workplace experience and smoothly transition into the job market post-graduation. Various universities in the region have been awarded for their excellent programs covering areas like retail, tourism, construction, healthcare, and humanities, with a focus on combining theoretical education with practical internships tailored towards developing suitable talent for companies. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry while providing financial support to both students and enterprises participating in the program.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwanese characters have the potential to attract international fans by crossing language barriers and touching hearts. In the Asia's major character authorization exhibition in 2024, the 'Japan Author's Exhibition,' held in Tokyo, Taiwan's ten super popular character IPs such as Catbug Bubble and KINGJUN, collaborated with the Taiwan Character Branding Licensing Association to make their debut in Japan, aiming to expand international business opportunities and assist characters in gaining global popularity. The diverse range of original Taiwanese character IPs showcased include various genres like children's books, illustrations, animations, and products, with some already having successful overseas expansions, like Octopus Bear, KURORO Space Exploration Team, MeimibyH.H, and more.
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Reported 12 months ago
Not only is K-POP and Korean TV shows popular overseas, but Korean cosmetics export quantities have also increased significantly. Recognizing the market potential, Amazon, the leading American e-commerce platform, has announced a project to support small and medium-sized Korean cosmetics businesses in going global. Health supplements like Korea's famous red ginseng have also become popular products selling well overseas. With the Korean Wave sweeping the globe, many foreign tourists visiting Seoul are shifting from a shopping-focused to a preference for 'experiential tourism,' including activities like K-POP dance classes and color analysis courses, which are highly favored by foreign visitors.
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Reported 12 months ago
An exclusive report on July 3, 2024 at 10:50 PM: Officer Lin Yu-li from the Wafang Precinct of the Wenshan First Police Precinct received a report while on patrol duty that a motorcycle had mistakenly entered the Xinyi Expressway. He promptly drove from the Wafang Interchange onto the Xinyi Expressway and found the motorcyclist waving for help at the shoulder where Xinyi Expressway and National Freeway No.3A intersected. The 20-year-old rider, surnamed Chen, had mistakenly set his phone navigation to car mode while riding from Taipei's Xinyi District to New Taipei City's Xindian District for business. Unable to move forward or backward upon realizing the mistake, Chen stopped and sought police assistance to avoid danger and accidents. The police helped him, issued a ticket for the violation, and escorted him off the expressway to safety. The Wenshan First Police Precinct advises motorcycle riders who mistakenly enter expressways or freeways to stop immediately, wait at a safe spot, call 110 to report, and avoid reversing to prevent endangering themselves or others, which can result in fines. More exclusive reports: Editor-in-chief's message/Liu Baojie, Guo Zhengliang Why are they both angry (Zhang Yu), Yu's Industry/Breaking out of the price war, Taiwan's Telecoms Three Service Battle Begins (Zhang Yu).
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Reported 12 months ago
Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated a deal to restructure $12.6 billion in bonds with creditors, marking a significant step towards resolving the nation's debt issues. The agreement includes a 28% nominal reduction in principal and the issuance of economic growth-linked notes and governance-linked bonds. This deal follows over a year of challenging discussions and is expected to help Sri Lanka regain access to international capital markets and further funding from the IMF.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, in South Korea's Gyeongnam, a tour bus carrying a Taiwanese tour group collided with a sedan, resulting in the driver having a heart attack and passing away. The bus had 19 Taiwanese passengers, with 10 sent to the hospital for examination, and only 1 suffered a minor injury. After changing buses, the group continued their journey. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau stated that the travel agency had travel insurance in place and would provide necessary assistance.
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Reported 12 months ago
A connector vehicle rear-ended an Uber on National Highway No. 1, causing it to overturn near the 40-kilometer mark heading north. The incident resulted in minor injuries to the Uber driver and no harm to the two passengers, with both drivers testing negative for alcohol. The accident was caused by the connector vehicle driver's improper lane change, and further investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause. Authorities emphasized the importance of following traffic rules and maintaining safe distances when changing lanes, as well as the crucial role of seatbelts in saving lives during emergencies.
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Reported 12 months ago
During filming of the TV show 'The Great Main Chef' in a Kaohsiung night market, the production team was caught cutting the queue to buy snacks, sparking backlash online. The incident led to a viral video shared on social media platforms, prompting a late-night apology from the show's team. While some criticized the act, others pointed out that TV show filming typically involves prior arrangements and that responsibility should also lie with the shop owners to manage such situations. The night market vendor also apologized for the delayed service caused by the filming crew's uncoordinated visit.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 10:49 PM, a distracted driver of a small truck glanced at their phone and accidentally rear-ended a motorcycle rider in New Taipei City. The impact also pushed the motorcycle into a car ahead, causing the 42-year-old rider to be thrown off violently. Fortunately, the rider, surnamed Zheng, suffered injuries but was not in critical condition after receiving medical treatment. The driver, surnamed Chen, now faces fines as the police have found out that he was using his phone while driving, causing the chain reaction accident.
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Reported 12 months ago
澳洲將在價值20億澳元的協議中將最高機密的情報數據遷移到雲端，與亞馬遜網絡服務合作以增強與美國國防部的互操作性，澳洲信號總局局長Rachel Noble表示，該國安全機構還將增加人工智慧的應用以分析數據，這將在澳大利亞建立最高機密的數據中心，該舉措將帶來更強大的資料支持防衛部隊的韌性。
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