Reported 12 months ago
In a recent post on Dcard, a woman shared her experience of being threatened by her husband to leave their shared house whenever they argued, even though it was a property gifted by his parents. Unable to afford her own place, she had to reluctantly apologize and try to make amends after every fight. Eventually, she decided to leave and not contact him, leading to her husband realizing his mistake and wanting to reconcile, but she was already contemplating divorce. Netizens praised her decision to stand up for herself and leave the toxic situation.
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Reported 12 months ago
During a busy lunchtime at a Taiwanese restaurant in Hengchun, Pingtung, a child began choking on a squid roll. The restaurant owner, who had learned the Heimlich maneuver in the past, quickly came to the rescue and successfully dislodged the food from the child's throat. The incident was captured on surveillance camera, and the entire restaurant applauded the owner's life-saving actions. This was the first time he had used the technique he learned in a hotel training, and he not only saved the child's life but also felt proud of his actions.
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Reported 12 months ago
On the evening of July 3, 2024, around 6 p.m., a stabbing incident occurred at the intersection of Linsen North Road and Nongan Street in Zhongshan District, Taipei City. Two women, aged around 70, got into an argument for unknown reasons, during which one woman suddenly took out a fruit knife and wielded it, causing multiple stab wounds all over the body of the other woman. Emergency services were notified, and the injured woman was transported to Chang Gung Hospital for treatment. The cause of the incident is still under investigation by the police. It is advised not to imitate such behavior.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Taiwanese fishing boat 'Da Jinman 88' was seized by two Chinese coast guard vessels while operating outside of Kinmen, then forcibly taken to Weitou Port in Fujian. According to China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, the fishing boat had violated off-season fishing regulations by engaging in trawling operations. The Chinese authorities stated that the coast guard's actions were in accordance with the law to maintain order in the fishing industry, marine resources, and the ecological environment. The boat had a total of five crew members, including two Taiwanese and three Indonesian nationals, on board.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 7:52 AM, a man in Yunlin County crashed his red sports car '86' into a guardrail for unknown reasons, causing the guardrail to penetrate the driver's seat, with the driver's organs visibly exposed, resulting in his death. The accident occurred in DaPi Township, Yunlin, where the driver, a 38-year-old man named Zhang, crashed his TOYOTA 86 sports car. Zhang was found dead at the scene, and the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by authorities.
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Reported 12 months ago
Scam cases in Taiwan are on the rise with increasingly sophisticated methods, including impersonating the Want Want China Times Group for fraudulent activities. The group issued a statement warning against such impersonation, stating they will pursue civil and criminal liabilities in accordance with the law and urging the public not to believe or click on suspicious emails to avoid harm. The group emphasized three identifiable false information points and reiterated their stance against fraudulent emails, emphasizing caution when dealing with unknown attachments or links.
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Reported 12 months ago
As frequent power outages occur across Taiwan due to aging power equipment and insufficient repair manpower, Minister of Economic Affairs Guo Zhishui proposed introducing foreign migrant workers to help stabilize the power supply. However, Taipower employees expressed concerns that most power outage repairs involve live operations, and if migrant workers have language barriers, misunderstand instructions, human casualties could occur. Minister Guo reassured that the issue is urgent and discussions with the Ministry of Labor regarding the introduction of migrant workers will yield results this week. The proposal has caused internal concerns and union opposition, emphasizing the need for proper training and communication with workers. Despite criticism from various quarters, Minister Guo remains focused on resolving the country's power supply issues and has hinted at discussing potential changes in energy policies in the coming days.
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Reported 12 months ago
Days after the 35th Golden Melody Awards, discussions are still ongoing, especially regarding the technical mishap during Mc HotDog's performance. Host Lulu received criticism for her handling of the situation, with her manager providing insights into the backstage scenario, clarifying that Lulu was in the midst of changing costumes and received instructions to perform on the spot, leading to her absence when the incident occurred. While some supported the explanation, others felt that more prompt assistance to the performer was necessary. Mc HotDog, the main figure of the incident, remained composed and stated that the mishap could turn into a 'cool story' in the future. Overall, the incident sparked differing opinions among netizens and fans.
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Reported 12 months ago
Despite recent challenges like high prices, interest rates, and a cyberattack affecting car sales, the strength of the economy is evident in consumers' continued interest in purchasing new vehicles. Sales have been impacted by factors like a cyberattack on IT systems, causing a significant number of lost sales. However, with supply normalization, vehicle sales are once again becoming a reliable indicator of consumer demand, even though market growth remains moderate due to high prices and interest rates. The Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts may be necessary to stimulate increased car sales.
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Reported 12 months ago
一名25歲警察在休假時獨自前往台中市沙鹿區一間國小跑步時倒地不起，送醫後不治。死者23歲弟弟同樣是警員，立即請假回家處理哥哥的後事。死因疑似心血管疾病發作，家屬表示無異議。
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, the Taiwan Public Front once again called for Taiwanese citizens to gather outside the Legislative Yuan on Jilong Road for an event protesting against the proposed amendment to increase the recall threshold in the Recall Law by Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Hsu Yu-chen. They named and urged against eight legislators from the Interior Committee not to allow the amendment to pass, emphasizing that increasing the recall threshold would be undemocratic. Various civic leaders also spoke out against the amendment, warning of further actions if any of the proposed anti-democratic laws by the KMT are advanced.
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Reported 12 months ago
Gold Melody Queen Hsiao Chia-ying recently performed in Wuhan as part of her 'Indulgence' tour. During the concert on June 29 at the Wuhan Sports Center, she covered the famous song 'The Pain That Breathes' by Fish Leong. Her emotional performance and reflections on longing resonated with the audience but an abridged post on social media unintentionally turned into a viral dark humor meme. Netizens were amazed by her choice of song and humor, with some linking it to the COVID-19 outbreak that originated in Wuhan. The post garnered unexpected attention online with fans praising her performance and quirky humor.
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Reported 12 months ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a 5-day visit to Central Asia, with a focus on attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on Wednesday and Thursday. There is much attention on the second face-to-face meeting within two months between Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin. The visit also marks the growing importance of Beijing's relations with Central Asian countries, as seen through Xi's frequent visits to the region. The trip emphasizes the development of relations with the entire Central Asian region, highlighting China's strategic interest in expanding its influence in the area through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Reported 12 months ago
電影《我想和你在一起》首映會舉行，王彩樺透露過去暗戀一位長得像秦漢的鄰居，後來重逢時已不同；她在片中與湯志偉合作表現出色，逗趣即興演出；與其他演員討論票房挑戰，透露如果票房破億會穿女裝一整天。電影將於7月5日在台上映。
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Reported 12 months ago
The Penghu fishing boat 'Dajinman 88' was detained by the Chinese mainland coast guard last night. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the mainland stated that this was 'normal law enforcement' and the relevant departments will handle it according to law and regulations. The mainland coast guard recently inspected and detained a Taiwan fishing boat suspected of 'illegal fishing' near Quanzhou in Fujian. They violated seasonal fishing regulations by using trawling nets. The incident is seen as part of maintaining fishing order, marine resources, and ecological environment, with both sides communicating through established channels.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the summer vacation in Hengchun, a family was dining at a restaurant when a young elementary school boy started choking on a piece of cuttlefish. The restaurant owner, Mr. Pan, noticed the situation, quickly intervened, and used the Heimlich maneuver he learned years ago to help the boy dislodge the cuttlefish. The boy's parents were relieved and grateful as the boy was saved. This incident emphasizes the importance of having knowledge of first aid techniques to handle choking emergencies, especially with children.
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Reported 12 months ago
Wang Wei-chung and Li Yen-chiu, long-time friends for nearly 50 years, appeared on a radio show together where Li Yen-chiu, after hip surgery, was seen using a walking aid while trying to learn to play the guitar. The two reminisced about their past in the news industry and shared reasons for their joint departure from the news circle a decade ago. Li Yen-chiu also discussed her career injuries and revealed a special body condition that required surgery on both hip bones. She now focuses on music, starting with learning the guzheng and then the guitar, finding endless pleasure in this new pursuit.
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Reported 12 months ago
A major stampede incident was reported in Uttar Pradesh, India, during a religious gathering resulting in at least 121 deaths and over 31 severely injured, with 112 women and 7 children among the deceased. This incident was triggered by followers chasing the departing car of a religious preacher, Singh, and it has highlighted the extreme religious fervor in India. Over the past 20 years, India has witnessed 7 significant stampede events, mostly occurring during religious festivals and gatherings, causing numerous fatalities and injuries.
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Reported 12 months ago
On the evening of July 2, the Penghu fishing boat 'Da Jin Man 88' was forcibly inspected and detained by the mainland China Coast Guard and taken to the Weitou Port in Fujian. The spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, stated that this was normal law enforcement by the Chinese coast guard to maintain order in fishing production, marine resources, and ecological environment in the relevant sea areas. Chen emphasized that the authorities will handle the situation in accordance with the law. Additionally, reports mentioned that a Taiwanese fishing boat was detained for suspected illegal fishing activities violating seasonal fishing regulations and using nets smaller than the national regulations, causing damage to marine resources and ecosystems.
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Reported 12 months ago
During summer vacation, both Uni-President and All suggest their latest limited-edition cartoon-themed products featuring Snoopy and Crayon Shin-chan, respectively, aiming to boost sales performance by over 10% in the beverage and ice cream categories. Additionally, 7-ELEVEN announced the launch of the 'Snoopy Fun-Value Lucky Bags' and a joint point collection event with five major brands, offering attractive prizes to drive consumer engagement and sales growth. All also introduced a loyalty program allowing customers to redeem cute and practical items by collecting points through beverage and ICEE purchases, further enhancing consumer participation and brand loyalty.
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Reported 12 months ago
After a 20-year hiatus, Japan issued new banknotes on July 3, featuring enhanced anti-counterfeiting technologies such as 3D recognition, making Japan the first country globally to utilize this technology. Citizens are eager to exchange for the new banknotes, with some businesses introducing special edition 100,000 yen 'Fukuzawa Yukichi' banknotes made of pure gold, attracting people to collect. Despite some controversy, the transition to the new banknotes is ongoing with experts suggesting that tourists traveling to Japan can still use old banknotes as they gradually transition to accepting the new ones.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to SET News on July 3, 2024, a 66-year-old electrician named Zhao collapsed and died while working in a garden in the scorching heat of Lujhu District, Taoyuan City. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival, with the exact cause to be clarified by the police. Zhao was commissioned to do electrical work in the garden but was found unconscious by the landowner, who immediately called emergency services. Further details on the cause of death are pending investigation. For more news, visit SET News for reports including controversial slogans at NCTU, Jiang Kun-Jun's statements on family, and a bizarre incident of a man cycling into a hospital convenience store in Hsinchu.
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Reported 12 months ago
Two police officers surname Ying and surname Ye from the Shezi Police Station of the Shilin Branch in Taipei were prosecuted for corruption after letting a vehicle parked illegally without a license plate go in 2022. The informant, who witnessed the officers allowing the driver to drive away without issuing a ticket, reported the incident to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office, resulting in the prosecution of the two officers under the Anti-Corruption Act. The Shilin Police Station respected the investigation results and suspended the two officers pending the judicial investigation, emphasizing that they will cooperate fully with the court trial and hold those involved accountable for their negligence in supervision.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, in Taipei, a 34-year-old man named Xie and a 31-year-old woman named Xu were attacked on the street by Huang and three others due to a debt dispute, with Xie being severely beaten. The attackers forcibly dragged the couple into a car, prompting bystanders to report the incident to the police. Law enforcement arrived promptly, rescued Xie and Xu, arrested the four assailants, and charged them with assault and illegal detention. Police emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through rational communication and condemned violence as a means to solve problems.
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Reported 12 months ago
A Penghu fishing boat, Da Jin Man 88, was forcibly detained by Chinese authorities on July 2nd, with 5 fishermen onboard taken away. This rare incident has sparked concerns among both Penghu and Kinmen fishermen. The owner of the boat expressed shock at the situation, as there were dozens of other fishing vessels operating in the area. Local residents, aware of the situation, are hesitant to inform the 80-year-old mother of the captain due to concerns about how she would cope with the news. Efforts are being made by local officials to secure the release of the boat and crew members, while the situation remains uncertain as Chinese authorities have yet to make any further decisions.
Source: YAHOO