Reported 12 months ago
Former legislator Chen Po-wei, the only successful subject of a recall in Taiwan, participated in a public hearing on the amendment of the Recall Law proposed by the KMT legislative caucus, aiming to raise the recall threshold. Chen emphasized that recall should not be viewed as a vicious act but as a citizen's right if the reasons are valid, such as absenteeism or criminal activities. He criticized Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang, stating that if the reasons for recall are justifiable, such as running for president while on leave or committing theft, then the opportunity for recall should be granted. Chen emphasized the importance of distinguishing between negligence of duty by executive authorities and differences in ideological stance by legislative members, suggesting that the power to recall should remain with the people when there are severe cases of absenteeism or neglect of duty. He questioned the proposed amendment's focus and raised concerns about potential abuse of power, highlighting the need for a careful balance of social consensus when considering adjustments to the recall process.
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Reported 12 months ago
FTNN News Network reported on July 3, 2024, that the Taiwan Stock Exchange rose to 23,009.82 points, gaining over 230 points by midday to surpass 23,100 points, an increase of over 1%. TSMC led the stock market with a trading volume exceeding 12.48 billion NTD, followed by Hon Hai, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Catcher Technology. TSMC's stock rose by 13 NTD to 973 NTD, with a trading volume exceeding 12,000 shares and a total trading value of 124 billion NTD by noon. The recent high demand for TSMC's CoWoS technology has boosted related supply chain stock prices, with PCB and semiconductor equipment company Zhi Sheng making significant gains, climbing to 206 NTD per share during midday trading session.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, a woman was scammed out of 4 million New Taiwan Dollars by five suspects in New Taipei City, one of whom was revealed to be former Asian Games boxing athlete Chung Chun-an, who turned to fraud due to drug addiction after leaving the sports world. He was apprehended by the police for his involvement in monitoring victims in a debt collection scam for the gang. The authorities took swift action, arresting the suspects and freezing accounts after a victim was deceived through fake celebrity social media accounts and was conned into transferring money. Chung, who had a promising career in boxing, ruined his future by becoming part of a fraudulent group.
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Reported 12 months ago
Venture capital funding in the US reached $55.6 billion in Q2, the highest in two years, driven by a 47% increase from Q1, with significant investments in AI startups like Elon Musk's xAI and CoreWeave. The excitement around AI's potential returns has boosted VC recovery after a decline from record highs in Q4 2021. Despite the capital influx into AI, exits remain challenging, with small deals generating $23.6 billion exit value in Q2, signaling a struggle in the IPO market for VC-backed companies.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taipei Dacheng High School, located in Wenshan District of Taipei, with over 50 years of establishment, has decided to stop enrollment due to declining birthrates and the government's encouragement of private schools to transition policies. The school principal confirmed that the school will stop enrolling students earliest in the 114th academic year, with the specific timeline to be determined, while still admitting students for the 113th academic year. Facing the trend of declining birthrates, private Taipei Dacheng High School announces the halt of enrollment. The school will continue operating until the current students graduate, and is considering transitioning into a social welfare institution such as elderly care, though specific plans are yet to be finalized. This decision is part of a broader trend in Taiwan where many private high schools are struggling with enrollment and facing closure due to low birthrates, with 13 private high schools across the country being included in a special counseling program. These schools have been granted permission to stop enrollment, with ongoing efforts to either recruit again or shift to alternative management methods.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 12:04 am, the gavel fell. Former Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Yang Shiqu's son Yang Zezhu had a conflict with his former boss and was accused of using aliases to make online accusations in June and October 2020, including labeling the boss as 'having a sexually transmitted disease,' 'whole family taking drugs,' and 'even if you commit murder, you are a dangerous social parasite.' Yang Zezhu was sentenced to 55 days of detention and a fine of 55,000 Taiwan dollars for defamation in the first trial, with the second appeal being rejected and the verdict finalized.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, in celebration of TAIEX staying above 20,000 points, Member of the Finance Committee Luo Mingcai treated everyone with chicken cutlet and bubble tea. This was to symbolize Taiwan's economic takeoff and the collective effort towards Taiwan's future economy, creating a joyful atmosphere among officials. Additionally, during the committee meeting, congratulations were extended to the Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman for the stock market's positive performance and aspirations were expressed for TAIEX to reach 30,000 points in the future.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, a hotel broker was reported to have boldly entered Shih Hsin University in April, leaving behind recruitment messages. The incident involved five men in their 20s entering a classroom, writing phrases like 'Joining the Big Eight' and 'Replacement' on the whiteboard, and providing an Instagram account for students to follow, attempting to recruit new personnel for hotel PR work. Despite the police involvement, the court ultimately decided not to penalize the men, leading Taipei City Police's Wenshan First Precinct to announce that they will appeal to maintain campus order, despite the university not pressing charges. The men's actions were criticized for disrupting campus peace and order, with some netizens mockingly referring to them as 'Big Eight monkeys invading Shih Hsin University for recruitment.'
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Reported 12 months ago
Attorney Yeh Ching-yuan was appointed as a legal consultant by the Keelung City Government on July 3, 2024. The Kuomintang parliamentary caucus proposed an amendment to the 'Public Officials Election and Recall Act' to raise recall thresholds and held a public hearing titled ‘Improving the Practice Status of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act’ on the same day. Yeh Ching-yuan emphasized that the legislation should focus on the legality of amendments rather than personal recall actions, ensuring that the recall process does not allow minority votes to overturn majority decisions. This event spurred discussions about the necessity of reevaluating recall thresholds and procedures to uphold democratic principles.
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Reported 12 months ago
A Taiwanese fishing boat, the Da Jin Man 88, was detained by Chinese coast guards and taken to Jinjiang Weitou Port in Quanzhou, Fujian. KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin expressed concern over the incident and urged for the crew and ship to return to Taiwan quickly. Fishing agency director Zhang Zhisheng emphasized the need to prevent further disputes and highlighted the overlapping fishing areas between Taiwan and China. He stated that the issue will be negotiated by the Mainland Affairs Council and stressed the importance of prioritizing the return of the crew and ship to Taiwan.
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Reported 12 months ago
根據Attom的最新報告，美國平均收入者擁有房屋的成本（包括抵押貸款、財產保險和稅款）在二季度消耗了平均工資的35.1%，這是自2007年以來最高水準，比去年同期的32.1%高，明顯超越了所謂的28%負擔能力指標。隨著開支增長以及抵押貸款利率持續維持在7%左右，收入增長已經被房屋供應的持續短缺推至中位房價升至刷新記錄高的36萬美元而超越。
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 12:00 AM, the Penghu-registered fishing vessel 'Da Jin Man 88' was forcibly boarded and detained by Mainland Chinese maritime police while located 23.7 nautical miles northeast of Lulugang, Kinmen. Despite the urgent report by the captain, they were taken back by the Mainland authorities. The Coast Guard's rescue footage was also revealed, as they broadcasted messages demanding release but were warned not to interfere. The Coast Guard Bureau dispatched vessels to intercept and rescue the Taiwanese fishing vessel, but faced resistance from the Mainland Chinese maritime police. The vessel has now been taken back to Weitou Port by the Mainland authorities, and further negotiations will be handled by the Mainland Affairs Council and Fisheries Agency through cross-strait channels. The Coast Guard Bureau urges the Mainland side not to politicize the incident and to release the vessel and crew promptly following proper procedures.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Soo Chiu-hui assumed the position of New Taipei City party chief, sparking speculation of her intent to run for New Taipei City mayor. In an interview on YahooTV's 'With this reason,' Soo Chiu-hui expressed her willingness to share her achievements with everyone and highlighted the importance of having a leader with fresh ideas to drive city vitality. She evaluated potential opponents such as Li Sichuan as a competent civil servant and Huang Kuo-chang as having fluctuating values, emphasizing the significance of upholding values in politics.
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Reported 12 months ago
South Korean idol and actor Yoo Yeon-seok, known for his roles in dramas like 'Dream High,' 'Gu Family Book,' and 'Vincenzo,' has ventured into the Japanese entertainment industry and will star in the film 'Grand Maison Paris' alongside Takuya Kimura. The movie is a sequel to the Japanese drama 'Grand Maison Tokyo,' and Yoo Yeon-seok will play a Korean-Canadian pastry chef named Rick Yuan. The film is set to be released in winter 2024, and fans are eagerly looking forward to his first multilingual performance.
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Reported 12 months ago
Turkish inflation is expected to decelerate for the first time in eight months, offering relief from a cost-of-living crisis where prices had surged above 75%. With annual inflation predicted to drop to 72.6% in June and monthly price growth slowing to 2.2%, experts foresee a period of disinflation. However, concerns remain as inflation is projected to end the year above the central bank's goal. Investors are monitoring the deceleration closely while policymakers emphasize a need for sustained decline in inflation before considering rate cuts.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 'Mirror TV Investigation Task Force' was established today, with Kuomintang lawmaker Wu Zongxian appointed as the convenor. Following the amendment of parliamentary powers on June 26, blue and white parties initiated the investigation into the 'Mirror TV case', making it the first case investigated after the amendment. The task force will operate from July 3 to December 31, with possible extensions permitted. It will investigate documents from the National Communications and Communications Commission and related agencies, with proposals requiring approval by at least three members before being requested.
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Reported 12 months ago
With a diverse and rich menu, McDonald's, a leading fast-food chain, has delighted fans by announcing the imminent return of the highly popular 'Shake Shake Fries,' following the successful comeback of 'Twister Fries' in April this year. The news has sparked excitement among netizens as they eagerly anticipate the return of this beloved product, which allows customers to shake flavorful powder onto fries in a paper bag for a unique and tasty experience.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, renowned surgeon Jiang Kunjun, known as the 'heartwarming doctor,' with nearly 600,000 social media followers and as the host of TVBS's 'Health 2.0,' was recently accused of having an affair with a nurse, tarnishing his family image. In response, his manager and the TV station addressed the issue. Despite the scandal, Jiang Kunjun will continue his TV appearances as usual. Reports detailed intimate moments between Jiang and the nurse, hinting at a more than friendly relationship. Colleagues mentioned the closeness between the two, but refrained from interference due to it being a personal matter.
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Reported 12 months ago
A Taiwanese man surnamed Wei rode off with a Yamaha FZ motorcycle after spotting the key left in the ignition, cruising under the scorching sun for 6 hours before finally stopping at a convenience store in Taichung. Exhausted, he was apprehended by the police while resting at a table. Wei, who claimed he simply loved motorcycles, was arrested and charged with theft by the authorities. He confessed to the crime, saying he enjoyed the thrill of riding between districts and the joy of cruising.
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Reported 12 months ago
A series of network money laundering operations in Kaohsiung and Pingtung shocked Taiwan, with the main suspect, a man surnamed Zheng known as 'Feng Brother', collaborating with his partner to set up customer service and automatic transfer rooms in rented houses. In just one year, they were involved in over 4 trillion Vietnamese dong (approximately 51 billion New Taiwan dollars) of money laundering activities. The investigation revealed that Zheng and 12 others have been formally charged with offenses under the Money Laundering Control Act. The high-profile cross-border money laundering activity caught the attention of authorities.
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Reported 12 months ago
Italy's government has submitted a new 'National Energy and Climate Plan' to the EU, aiming to have at least 11% of the national electricity generation coming from nuclear power by 2050, marking the official restart of nuclear power in Italy after 34 years of non-nuclear policy. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the need for the government to address energy issues as it is crucial not only for public needs but also for industrial development, highlighting the importance of stable power supply. Chiang Wan-an stressed that the government must listen to local voices and needs in providing sufficient and stable electricity to meet public expectations.
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Reported 12 months ago
國泰金控總經理李長庚提到，由於人工智慧（AI）的用電量可能導致淨零碳排目標難以實現，因此應重新檢測綠電的供應是否足夠。他表示，隨著能源轉型的重要性日益提高，除了需要足夠的電力，也要有穩定的綠電供應，並強調將科技創新應用於提升發電和用電效率，讓2050年淨零排放目標提前達成。
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Reported 12 months ago
With the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in Taiwan due to changes in lifestyle and Westernized diets, many people are focusing on cancer prevention. To reduce the risk of colon cancer, Dr. Hsiao Dun-Ren suggests following the dietary sequence of 'water, vegetables, meat, rice, soup, fruit.' Drinking 300-500 ml of water 30 minutes before eating can help prevent overeating, leading to weight loss and a reduced risk of colon cancer. The Taiwan Cancer Foundation also advises on improving dietary habits by consuming low-fat, low-protein, low-calorie foods, moderating alcohol intake, eating more high-fiber fruits and vegetables, and increasing vitamins A, C, and E intake.
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Reported 12 months ago
Popular Taiwanese social media influencer Portnoy Wong revealed last month that the China Cross-Strait Youth Association invited Taiwanese influencers to shoot videos in China, raising suspicions of cultural influence. However, actress Chi Ching-hsueh remained unfazed by the criticism and even retaliated against negative comments. On a lighter note, she recently shared her Republic of China (ROC) ID card online, exclaiming 'disastrous' due to a retouched photo mishap by the officials when she obtained the card. Chi's humorous response and shared anecdotes have garnered mixed reactions from netizens.
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Reported 12 months ago
TVBS host Jiang Kunjun, known for his family-loving image, was recently exposed for cheating with a nurse, caught taking her to an apartment behind the hospital for the night. Accusations include multiple instances of infidelity and kissing at the hospital. While his wife is currently looking into the situation, his work as a host on TVBS show 'Health 2.0' seems unaffected for now according to his manager. More details on the scandal alongside cooking oil misusage and public reaction can be found on SET News website.
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