Reported 12 months ago
Actress Yang Xiuhui was impersonated to set up a Facebook fan page for sales, with scammers also teaching how to spot the scams by identifying a 'blue checkmark' symbol to avoid being scammed. Yang Xiuhui expressed her anger and criticized the rampant behavior of scam groups. Fans commented on the situation, calling it exaggerated and questioning if the scammers have been reported to the authorities.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, students from Dragon Hua University excelled at the Taoyuan Youth Startup Competition, with the 'Semiconductor Packaging Experts' team winning the bronze medal. The competition, aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurship guidance, was organized by the Taoyuan City Government's Youth Affairs Bureau in collaboration with Dragon Hua University. The university's students showcased exceptional innovation and research and development capabilities, solidifying Taoyuan's position as a hub for youth entrepreneurship in Taiwan.
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Reported 12 months ago
Initiated by You Zhibin and others, the recall action against Yuan Beichen has started, with the latest progress being revealed by You Zhibin. The campaign unexpectedly intensified due to the DPP's push for recalls against Xie Guoliang, sparking anger among KMT grassroots members. You Zhibin disclosed the recall progress at the DPP Central Party Headquarters, showcasing a thick stack of signed petitions and expressing confidence in meeting the initial target soon. The legitimacy of Yuan Beichen's recall is primarily rooted in his lack of sincere service as an elected councilor, with support from senior figures energizing the campaign more than anticipated.
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Reported 12 months ago
In Taipei's Da'an District, a mixed-breed dog about eight years old tragically fell from a balcony and died on the ground, potentially startled by the sound of thunder according to its owner. The Taipei Animal Protection Office warns that animals, with their sensitive hearing, can panic and run wild when exposed to loud noises, such as thunder. They advise owners to secure their pets with a leash when outdoors and take precautions at home to prevent accidents. The office also highlights the risks of leaving pets unattended at home, emphasizing the importance of considering the pet's habits and ensuring a safe environment to avoid tragedies.
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Reported 12 months ago
In Taichung, Taiwan, a man was caught on camera lying on a car hood with a rose in his mouth as he drove to a fast-food lane to confess his love to a female staff member. The staff member reacted with a grimace and refused the gesture. Although the police couldn't penalize him for the dangerous behavior due to the location not being under road regulations, they warned against imitating such actions.
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Reported 12 months ago
Zhao Xiaoqiao, a former member of the girl group Seven Flowers, recently went on a family trip to Yilan with her husband Liu Liangzuo and their daughter Dian Dian Baby. During the trip, Dian Dian Baby signed her first autograph at a café, surprising her parents. The family also spent time interacting with animals, and Zhao Xiaoqiao praised his son for being protective of his younger sister. Netizens were impressed by Dian Dian Baby's signature, with some even saying it's better than theirs. Zhao Xiaoqiao has been actively sharing updates about their family life, including Dian Dian Baby's upcoming enrollment in kindergarten and the challenges of preparing for it.
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Reported 12 months ago
In June 2024, AI became a hot topic among the mayors of the six major cities in Taiwan, focusing on attracting investment from NVIDIA. Based on data released by RoMetrics, it was found that Mayor Huang Wei-che of Tainan once again ranked first in favorability, with Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan-an facing negative comments due to municipal issues. Mayor Chen Chi-mai of Kaohsiung showed the best performance among the six mayors. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che secured the top spot in favorability with his active promotion of city policies and success in attracting investment. Other mayors like Lu Shiow-Yen, Chang Shan-chi, and Hsu You-Te had varying levels of public sentiment, reflecting a need for improvement in public trust and support among the leaders.
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Reported 12 months ago
A Taiwanese fishing boat, 'Da Jin Man 88,' was detained by Chinese maritime police for trespassing in mainland waters during the closed fishing season. Despite prompt response from Taiwanese coast guard, the boat and crew were taken to Fujian. The Executive Yuan spokesperson urges fishermen to adhere to regulations and calls for Mainland China's understanding of their livelihoods, emphasizing the urgent release of the boat. Further communication channels will be used to clarify the incident and ease speculation, as efforts are made to secure the crew's safety.
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Reported 12 months ago
A 25-year-old police officer surnamed Li from the Pao Si Brigade, who was temporarily assigned to assist the Qiaotou Police Station of Taixi Substation in Yunlin County, collapsed and died suddenly on the field while exercising at an elementary school in Shalu District, Taichung City. Despite being urgently sent to the hospital and undergoing rescue efforts, he unfortunately passed away. The exact cause of the incident and his death are still under investigation.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, the Penghu-registered fishing boat 'Da Jin Man 88' was detained by the Chinese coast guard. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Caucus emphasized the need for the fisheries department to communicate and coordinate with relevant agencies in China without resorting to deliberate political confrontation, to avoid harming the fishermen who make a living in the area. The incident involved the boat being forcibly inspected and detained by Chinese authorities in Kinmen waters. The DPP urged China to handle the situation pragmatically, ensure the prompt release of the boat and crew, and their safe return. The DPP Caucus expressed concern that recent tensions initiated by China in various regions including Kinmen do not bode well for long-term cross-strait relations.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, the Penghu fishing boat 'Da Jin Man 88' was brought back by sea police when suspected of violating mainland China's seasonal fishing ban while operating outside Kinmen. Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je urged the formal initiation of a communication channel between both sides to prevent recurring incidents and escalating animosity. The Coast Guard stated that the boat was checked and detained by two Chinese patrol boats outside Kinmen. The Taiwanese and Indonesian crew members were aboard. The Mainland Affairs Council expressed concerns and requested a prompt explanation from the mainland through established channels to avoid unnecessary speculations and ensure the crew's safety.
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Reported 12 months ago
In South Korea, a petition website at the National Assembly launched a request for the immediate impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol on June 20th, which has gathered over 930,000 signatures within 12 days. The petitioners listed five main impeachment reasons, including allegations of Yoon's interference in the investigation of a marine soldier drowning case, the first lady's involvement in corruption, causing tension in inter-Korean relations, pro-Japanese policies, and failure to stop Japan from discharging Fukushima nuclear wastewater. The Presidential Office of South Korea stated on the 2nd that without clear violations of the law, actual impeachment of the president is unlikely, denouncing political impeachment as disrupting national governance. More on TVBS News: South Korean opposition party gains majority in parliamentary elections with overwhelming victory, Yoon Suk-yeol cautiously selecting personnel, difficulties in appointing successors for South Korean prime minister and chief of staff, with three days left for the parliamentary elections, early voting rate hits record high, opposition party says reflects voter discontent with Yoon Suk-yeol, suspicions of 14 billion barrels of oil in South Korea's offshore waters, valued at five times the market value of Samsung, exploration set for the end of the year.
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Reported 12 months ago
To encourage elderly to age in place and reduce the economic burden on caregivers who cannot go out to work while taking care of the elderly, Taipei and New Taipei City governments provide a 'Special Care Allowance for Low and Middle-Income Elderly,' offering caregivers 5000 yuan per month. Eligible recipients include elderly with low to medium income, as well as caregivers meeting specific criteria. The allowance is disbursed monthly to the caregiver's account by the 20th of the following month.
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Reported 12 months ago
Immigration authorities are actively accelerating the replacement and upgrade of the existing automatic inspection customs clearance system (e-Gate) at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport to provide passengers with a more efficient clearance experience. The new generation e-Gate features integrated registration and clearance within the gate, supports multi-language modes, and enhances clearance efficiency. The second phase of the upgrade project is scheduled to take place from June 3 to August 1, allowing passengers to enjoy the new e-Gate experience without disruption to their travel routes. The Immigration Department has been deploying e-Gates at major airports and ports nationwide since 2011 to improve customs service quality, with over a billion people using the system. With the completion of the first phase and the commencement of the second phase in 2024, Taoyuan International Airport will have all new-generation e-Gates by the end of 2024, aiming to enhance clearance efficiency and overall airport ranking in the global competition.
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Reported 12 months ago
名醫江坤俊被爆在醫院約會護理師，形象一夕崩壞，過去曾接受訪談坦承曾誘惑，最後決定娶劉藺秦。交往首期劉曾讓他嫉妒，但對方的獨立舉止讓他心動，展現不氣不吵的道德，讓他決定向她求婚。
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 4, 2024, at 11:21 pm, a delivery man noticed the campus map outside the elevator on the first floor of the Comprehensive Building of National Tsing Hua University being labeled with 'Leave the Island, Not the People' in red ink. This sparked an online discussion due to the sensitive cross-strait implications. The original poster criticized the act and questioned how the university would deal with it. Following this incident, the school stated that the slogan has been removed by the cleaning staff, and they will be more vigilant to prevent similar occurrences. Although the act may be punishable under waste disposal laws, it doesn't meet the criteria for criminal intimidation. Many netizens expressed anger towards the slogan originating from the Chinese Communist Party's radical reunification stance, with some suggesting the person responsible return to their preferred ancestral country.
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Reported 12 months ago
At the age of 27, Parween Mander unexpectedly lost her job at a financial technology company where she had worked for 4.5 years. Instead of giving up, she decided to focus on her side business. After nearly three years of hard work, her side business started to thrive, eventually turning her $6,300 side income into a $100,000 main income by the time she turned 30. She shared her entrepreneurial journey and secrets on CNBC, emphasizing the importance of finding a niche market and diversifying income sources.
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Reported 12 months ago
一名25歲李姓員警在休假期間獨自前往台中市沙鹿區一間國小運動，意外倒臥在國小操場，緊急送醫後不治。李員為台中人，警專37期畢業，於台西警分局橋頭派出所任勤務。李員的離世讓家屬和警界感到痛心，台西分局長將前往慰問。
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Reported 12 months ago
Renowned surgeon Jiang Kunjun from a well-known hospital in Taoyuan has recently been embroiled in a scandal involving an extramarital affair, shocking both the medical community and the public. Reports indicate that this doctor, known for his family-oriented image, has been seen multiple times having a close relationship with a nurse within the hospital, even staying overnight in an apartment near the hospital with her. Allegations of their intimate relationship being an open secret within the hospital have emerged, with claims of public displays of affection, including kissing in the examination room. The apartment where they allegedly meet is said to be purchased by Jiang's wife. Despite having portrayed a loving family image in the media with his wife, the scandal has cast a shadow over their past displays of affection. While Jiang's manager briefly responded to the allegations, claiming the woman involved is just a 'familiar colleague', public outrage continues. Further reports delve into the controversy surrounding the fidelity of the family man, Jiang Kunjun.
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Reported 12 months ago
Former KMT Central Standing Committee member Fan Chenglian and New Taipei City Liaison Office head Wang Zengji were sentenced by the Hsinchu District Court for purchasing signatures for Foxconn founder Guo Taiming's presidential campaign. Fan received 4 years in prison and a fine of NT$4 million, while Wang received 1 year and 8 months in prison, a fine of NT$1.8 million, and a 5-year probation. The court found that Fan and Wang committed bribery by acquiring signatures in an attempt to undermine the integrity of the presidential campaign, violating election laws and damaging democratic processes.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Taichung City Government's Labor Bureau has launched the 'Employment Service Mobile Van' project to assist citizens in finding jobs in all 29 administrative districts of Taichung. With 145 rounds of mobile broadcasting and 60 stationary service events planned for the year, the van provides the latest job openings and employment-related information to address job-seeking difficulties caused by information gaps. The service includes broadcasts in national languages such as Mandarin, Hokkien, and Hakka to cater to a diverse range of residents, including the elderly, youth, and those in rural areas. The van will also set up stations in various locations such as temples, libraries, night markets, and tourist spots to offer job vacancies, vocational training courses, labor laws, government subsidies, and employment promotion programs. Prominent service locations will include night markets, historical sites, and music festivals where citizens can enjoy music and access job information simultaneously.
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Reported 12 months ago
Exclusive report on July 3, 2024, at 2:20 AM: The Ministry of the Interior received inquiries from the public regarding the authenticity of a personnel order and a photo of a flower basket circulating online, with the public providing the documents. Upon investigation, it was found that the provided personnel order and photo were fabricated, potentially violating criminal laws on forging public documents and public impersonation of government officials. The Ministry will transfer the relevant evidence to the Criminal Investigation Bureau under the Police Agency for investigation to prevent individuals from using the Ministry's name for fraudulent activities.
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Reported 12 months ago
A woman caught her fiancé cheating on her mother through his iPad, only to discover that he is the biological father of her younger brother, who is 21 years younger than her. The woman, who had been in a relationship with her 25-year-old boyfriend since they were 17 and 18, found out about the affair between her fiancé and mother while using his iPad. After confronting him, she cancelled the engagement and is unsure how to face her half-brother in the future.
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Reported 12 months ago
Yin Sheng, known for her involvement with YouTube group 'Zhe Ge Ren,' shared on Instagram her harrowing experience of being locked in her house's dressing room with a reverse lock. She managed to escape with the help of her phone, building reception, and a real estate agent after sharing her situation in a video and photo online. Yin Sheng highlighted the importance of avoiding such locks due to potential risks, expressing relief and lessons learned from the incident.
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Reported 12 months ago
In Neihu District, Taipei City, a security guard named Wei, aged 45, was caught stealing cables worth around 35,000 NTD from a newly built building construction site. Despite attempting to hide his license plate, the police identified and arrested him, finding 0.45 grams of methamphetamine in his possession. Wei, previously involved in cable theft and drug offenses, allegedly stole the cables due to a lack of money for drugs. The case has been transferred to the Shilin District Prosecutor's Office for further investigation.
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