Reported 12 months ago
Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang's recall initiated by the public has completed the second stage of signatures, with a vote expected in September, possibly igniting a wave of recalls. A KMT proposal to raise the recall threshold has been criticized as self-serving, with the Blue Camp scheduled to review it on Thursday (7/4). Premier Su Tseng-chang stated that any expansion of powers by any public opinion institution during its term would not be accepted by the people. The legislative committee has begun the review of certain amendments to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, including raising the recall threshold. The People's Party has expressed opposition, while the KMT caucus secretary-general stated there is no timetable for the amendment. Premier Su Tseng-chang emphasized the importance of the people's authorization and the contract between voters and MPs, warning against any actions that expand power without popular consent.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, the Civic group 'Mountain and Sea Citizen Dismantling Action' initiated a recall campaign against Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang, with 40,000 signatures collected, surpassing the second-phase threshold and still accepting signatures. Political commentator and former aide to the People First Party, Wu Jingyi, questioned whether Xie Guoliang was innocent in the heated recall movement in Keelung. The recall campaign reached 40,000 signatures and strengthens the relationship between the Blue and White camps, with a significant gap in support between these parties. Wu further indicates the campaign may intensify as the younger generation expresses discontent, setting a goal of 50,000 signatures, with the possibility of transitioning the campaign energy towards middle-aged individuals.
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Reported 12 months ago
Central Weather Bureau announced late at night on July 1, 2024, that due to heavy rain causing road closures and traffic disruptions, Heping Village in Xiulin Township, Hualien County will suspend work and classes today (2nd)! Heavy rain in the northern part of Hualien on the 1st evening caused mudslides on section Chongde of Tai-9 Highway. (Photo/Courtesy of the East District Maintenance Engineering Office, Highways Bureau) Extending Reading: Former Construction Tycoon Now Homeless, Sold House to Pay Debt, Owes Mother-in-law Over 30 Million: Don't Be Too Proud; Northbound Tenants in Panic! Landlord Raises Electricity Fee to '1.8.46 yuan per kWh' Says Expert: Not Illegal but Overcharging; Lai Ching-te Despairs! Taiwan's Political Parties in 'Political Earthquake Period' - You Ying-long Cries Out: Don't Play Around Until Disaster Strikes
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Reported 12 months ago
A man surnamed Wang was fined NT$5,000 for insulting 'Fried Chicken Girl' Zheng Jia Chun in a Facebook comment, deemed as a public insult by the Shilin District Court in Taiwan. Wang's comment, including derogatory words like 'wearing a green hat,' was considered by the court to have harmed Zheng's personality and reputation. Despite Wang admitting to the offense, he did not reach a settlement with Zheng, leading to the fine. The court found Wang had abused his freedom of speech and crossed the acceptable limit of criticism in a public setting.
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Reported 12 months ago
Exclusive report details Taiwan's successful eradication and prevention of foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, and swine fever, marking a significant milestone in the pig farming industry. Taiwan has applied to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to become a non-epidemic country for these diseases, with a possibility of becoming Asia's only 'Non-Epidemic Zone for Three Major Pig Diseases' country as early as 2024. This achievement would reduce costs, enhance competitiveness, and highlight Taiwan's success in animal disease prevention.
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Reported 12 months ago
Huang Wei-Han stated that 'The Republic of China is Taiwan' and emphasized the need for Taiwan to find its own way out if mainland China does not allow it. Tensions have risen between the two sides since President Lai Ching-te took office, prompting a warning from China's Taiwan Affairs Office of possible 'secession crimes.' In response, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council raised travel alerts for the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau, advising against unnecessary visits from Taiwanese residents. Huang's remarks echo sentiments of previous leaders, including President Lee Teng-hui, and advocate for Taiwan's sovereignty and independence within the framework of the Republic of China.
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Reported 12 months ago
Heavy rain hit the northern part of Hualien last night, leading to numerous mudslides along the Suhua Highway No. 9. As a result, a section between Chongde and Horen was temporarily closed. Heping Village in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, announced the suspension of work and school for today due to the impact. Both the highway and railway were affected, with efforts underway to clear the roads. The first train from Hualien to Toucheng departed smoothly, as railway operations gradually resume amid the rain-induced challenges.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwan's stock market plunged by 200 points shortly after opening on July 2, breaking through the 23,000 and 22,900 points. Senior securities analyst Wang Zhaoli attributed the drop to three main reasons: foreign capital, June revenue, and fund chaos with a record-high margin balance surpassing 320 billion yuan. Wang suggests monitoring the 22,549-point monthly line for support. He predicts the weighted index will consolidate between the monthly line and the low point of 23,150 in the current big volume area. Investors are advised to wait for June's revenue results and proceed cautiously, particularly with sectors like the AI that are showing high P/E ratios.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, it was reported that Liu Yanli was accused of paying lawyer fees for his sister Liu Xiangjie. Xu Qiaoxin denied any payment of related lawyer fees. The Nationalist Party legislator Xu Qiaoxin's sister-in-law Liu Xiangjie and her husband were implicated in money laundering for a fraud ring. Despite claiming no involvement, they face accusations of investing in criminal groups and suspicious loans. The Mirror Weekly revealed that Liu Xiangjie's money laundering group was arrested in Kaohsiung last year, with Liu Yanli's friend, lawyer Luo Shengde, organizing a defense team, and Liu Yanli handling the lawyer fees, contradicting claims of Xu Qiaoxin and her husband's lack of knowledge. Xu Qiaoxin issued a statement denying involvement and any payment of lawyer fees related to Liu Xiangjie.
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Reported 12 months ago
南韓首爾1日晚上發生重大交通事故，一名68歲男駕駛衝撞人行道上的行人，造成9死4傷。警方初步排除駕駛酒駕，詳細事發原因還有待釐清。肇事男駕駛在市政府站附近逆向行駛，撞向多輛汽車後開上人行道，導致多名行人受傷。當局調派救護人員支援現場，護欄、車頭和街邊車輛損毀，警消展開善後工作。肇事駕駛已被逮捕，事故原因仍待調查。
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Reported 12 months ago
Due to landslides and flooding on the tracks caused by heavy rain, the Taiwan Railways Chongde-to-Wuren section was temporarily shut down, with efforts to clear the tracks allowing single-track two-way traffic in the early morning. However, the Su-Hua Highway faced challenges with over 38 vehicles stranded due to landslides, and the road closure was prolonged to the next afternoon due to continuing rainfall and difficulty in clearing debris. Both the railway and highway authorities are working to resolve the issues caused by the natural disasters.
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Reported 12 months ago
Four anglers were stranded in the Daguzi River in Changhua City, but were successfully rescued by firefighters driving a rescue hovercraft in the dark, and safely brought ashore. The anglers, including 3 men and 1 woman, were fishing on the riverbed of the Daguzi River yesterday evening, and got trapped on a sandy bank due to a sudden rise in water levels caused by heavy rainfall. The fire department intervened promptly upon receiving the distress call and managed to rescue all four individuals by early morning, averting a potentially hazardous situation.
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Reported 12 months ago
In New Taipei City, a man named Wu was viciously attacked by three assailants with batons and knives in the early hours of July 2. Wu, who was left bleeding profusely from his leg, was assisted by police who applied pressure to stop the bleeding before he was safely transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The attack was reportedly sparked by Wu failing to repay a 1000 NT debt, leading to a confrontation where Wu provocatively challenged the creditor as the situation escalated into violence.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the U.S., a case of 'poisoning husband' has caused social media attention, where 47-year-old wife Michelle Y. Peters from Lebanon allegedly mixed herbicide into her husband's favorite drink, Diet Mountain Dew, multiple times due to anger over a disliked birthday gift, leading to symptoms of chronic poisoning. Despite incriminating evidence, Michelle denies poisoning. The incident occurred in Missouri on May 1, 2024, after celebrating her husband's 50th birthday. Suspicion arose after the husband experienced symptoms and checked surveillance footage, catching Michelle poisoning his drink. She initially claimed to mix a new herbicide but later confessed out of anger over the husband disliking her gift and threatening divorce, despite denying the poisoning act.
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Reported 12 months ago
A recent study suggests that long-term skipping of breakfast could lead to increased risks of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cognitive impairments, and even cancer. According to nutritionist Yan Yu-Xuan, citing a research report from August 2023, individuals who eat breakfast only 1 to 2 times a week have a 2.35 times higher risk of gastrointestinal cancers compared to regular breakfast eaters. The study emphasizes the importance of establishing a habit of eating breakfast regularly and provides recommendations for healthy breakfast choices to improve cognition and stability blood sugar levels.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, Taiwan's stock market opened with a decline of 45.83 points at 23012.74 points. Ruentex (2349), a major optical disc manufacturer, is benefiting from its successful entry into the green energy sector with three consecutive limit-up days. Investors rushed in during the first 2 minutes of trading, some happily saying 'Got It,' while others locked in profits or waited for a chance to re-enter. However, facing profit-taking pressure afterward, the stock eventually dropped to 13.15 yuan. Ruentex's optimistic outlook is supported by its first-quarter net profit and growth in revenue, particularly in green and energy storage businesses. Investors are reminded to evaluate risks independently. For more financial news, visit the FTNN website.
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Reported 12 months ago
A woman shared in a Facebook group her situation where her deceased husband's brother is asking her to care for her in-laws despite living in a house given by her own parents. The woman refused, demanding a high salary and household expenses covered if she were to agree, leading to an online discussion and advice on how to handle the situation.
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Reported 12 months ago
Australia has given internet companies a six-month deadline to create an enforceable code on preventing children from accessing inappropriate content like pornography online. The country's eSafety Commissioner issued a deadline for the industry to submit by October a plan to shield minors from high-impact material before they are ready, encompassing themes like suicide and eating disorders. The code should establish standards for various online platforms including app stores, websites, search engines, and social media, among others, to ensure user content suitability. This initiative follows previous codes aimed at combating the dissemination of terrorism or child sexual exploitation content.
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Reported 12 months ago
Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang faces a recall crisis with the 'Mountain and Sea Citizen's Demolition Operation' surpassing the two-stage threshold. Nationalist Party Chairman Eric Chu issued the 'Solid Beam Mobilization Order,' forming the 'Protect Keelung' team with the party's legislative caucus, Keelung City Council caucus, party central committee, and city government to confront the situation. Amid discussions to counter the Democratic Progressive Party's malicious attacks, strategies include possibly recalling Keelung City Council Speaker Tong Ziwei. The coalition focuses on defending Keelung and opposing malicious recalls, responding to the hostile political climate created by the DPP.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, the US Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has full immunity for any official actions taken during his term to reverse his unsuccessful 2020 re-election bid, but unofficial actions do not have immunity. The decision on when Trump can be prosecuted has been handed over to lower courts. The 6-3 vote almost guarantees that Trump will not face trial before the November 5 election. The court's ruling is ideologically divided, with the conservative majority and three liberal minority justices in disagreement.
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Reported 12 months ago
LOOKin on July 1, 2024, 9:35 PM introduces popular male Korean stars' favorite perfumes, highlighting neutral scents favored by celebrities like Lee Jun-ho, SEVENTEEN's Hoshi, and BTS RM. Discover the scents loved by these celebrities and explore the world of fragrances that can also make great gifts or a treat for oneself.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to Liberty Times Net on July 1, 2024, Klay Thompson has agreed to sign a 3-year, $50 million contract to join the Mavericks after leaving the Warriors, where he spent 13 years. Thompson chose the Mavericks due to better competitiveness and favorable tax advantages in Texas. The Warriors' trio of champions officially dissolves as Thompson's agent negotiated a multi-team sign-and-trade involving Mavericks' Josh Green and draft picks, with further details being discussed. This marks the end of an era for the Warriors as Thompson, known for his versatility, embarks on a new chapter with the Mavericks.
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Reported 12 months ago
在節目中展示Versace包包的女星成語蕎，被網友發現商品上有中國製造的字樣，引發假貨風波。網紅陳沂揭露成語蕎的高學歷及日文佳人設實為虛假，指出對方並非本人強調的形象，爆料其在學業及日本遊學中實際表現不佳。成語蕎後來解釋是爸爸搞錯品牌，並向粉絲致歉。
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Reported 12 months ago
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has collaborated with Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Australian Office, along with Canadian Trade Office in Taipei and Finnish Trade Office in organizing the international workshop 'Enhancement and Strengthening of Civil Force Training' on topics including the use of alert systems, evacuation facility planning and management. The workshop aimed to improve global civil force training programs and facilitate exchanges between officials, experts, scholars, civil society professionals, and NGO representatives from various countries, with 43 participants from 27 nations attending.
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Reported 12 months ago
澳洲央行在6月的政策會議上考慮是否需要進一步提高利率來控制通脹，但最終決定保持現狀，部分原因是擔心勞動市場的急劇放緩風險。會議記錄顯示，澳洲央行認為可能需要進一步提高利率，以達到通脹2-3%目標帶，但由於通脹目前達到4.0%，因此保持利率不變。央行認為，儘管通脹預計將在2026年回歸目標，但風險仍然存在，包括就業市場的下行風險。
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