Reported 12 months ago
North-South Korean relations are at an all-time low, with North Korea launching two ballistic missiles towards the East Sea just 5 days after a previous missile launch. While North Korea claimed a successful test of multiple warhead missiles the following day, the South Korean military publicly refuted this by revealing video evidence of North Korea's apparent failed test. The South Korean military reported that one missile likely exploded mid-air, with debris possibly falling in North Korean territory, while the other missile's fate is still being analyzed. This latest provocation comes amidst escalating tensions in the region and North Korea attempting to showcase its weaponry to potential buyers like Russia, and as a response to the US, Japan, and South Korea's joint military exercises, with North Korea warning of a strong response to protect regional peace.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, Lin Wenjie, deputy head of the Mainland Affairs Council, stated that treating China as a country is not absurd and is essentially two countries. Ma Ying-jeou Foundation director Hsiao Hsu-cheng responded by suggesting that if the Mainland Affairs Council continues to publicly treat China as another country, it should lose its reason for existence. He also advised Liang to resign voluntarily and recommended President Lai disband the council to avoid wasting taxpayer money. Hsiao emphasized that Taiwan and the mainland belong to the same country according to the ROC Constitution and criticized the current government for deviating from the One China Principle and the 1992 Consensus while advocating for Taiwan independence, stating that the 1992 Consensus is the cradle of peace across the strait.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park in Pingtung, dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous cultures in Taiwan, has launched a two-month summer event called '2024 How to Play in Summer ・ kivangavang Cultural Adventure Fun' series from July 1 to August 31. The series includes cultural experiences, traditional houses, dance performances, art exhibitions, and interactive activities to provide an educational and enjoyable travel experience. Special activities cater to students, with the 'Indigenous Culture kivangavang Adventure Fun' starting from July 1 until August 31. The park aims to promote indigenous culture through diverse and engaging activities, highlighting environmental education and creating a unique leisure travel space for visitors.
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Reported 12 months ago
Starting July 1, 2024, China's Ministry of State Security implemented the Administrative Enforcement Procedures and Criminal Case Handling Procedures of National Security Agencies, causing concerns about travelers being checked upon entry to China. While the law specifies clear guidelines for inspecting electronic devices, granting security personnel the authority to identify potential threats, it has raised worries about personal privacy and potential phone inspections for those entering China. The law outlines procedures for immediate correction if security concerns are identified, including stopping the use of electronic devices until the risks are mitigated, with potential consequences for non-compliance. The law also specifies that inspections must be approved by senior security officials, follow strict protocols, and be targeted at individuals or organizations deemed relevant to counter-espionage activities, rather than ordinary travelers. These regulations have led the Taiwan government to urge caution for its citizens traveling to China, warning of increased personal security risks under the new law and suggesting a reconsideration of non-essential trips to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwan Television News reported on July 1, 2024, that the itinerary of Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan's visit to the US has been gradually exposed. An exclusive report from Taiwan Television News revealed that overseas compatriots in Los Angeles are preparing a 'welcome luncheon' to grandly entertain Mayor Lu during her visit to the US on July 27. The event has already reached full capacity with compatriots from all political backgrounds eager to participate, indicating a strong interest and support from both sides.
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Reported 12 months ago
New Taipei City's Xinzhuang District held a ceremony for the opening of the MRT Xingfu Station multi-story car park, offering 109 car spaces and 423 motorcycle spaces. Mayor Hou Yu-yi announced that the car park will operate on a trial basis for one month starting today at 6:00 PM with free parking, encouraging people with parking needs and those transferring to use it. The car park is the first in New Taipei City to be connected to an MRT station and collaborate with Chunghwa Post for mailbox services, providing convenience to residents without on-site managers. The facility features clear signage, smart parking equipment, including license plate recognition, smart car locating, multiple payment methods, and three charging stations for electric vehicles, ensuring safety and convenience. The car park will be free until July 31, then charge hourly rates for cars, and monthly rates for both cars and motorcycles from August 1 onwards.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 29th in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, a 23-year-old female rider, Miss Chen, fell off her HONDA CT125 motorcycle after losing balance due to her safety helmet obstructing her view. Passersby immediately rushed to help, showing kindness. Fortunately, she was not seriously injured and was taken to the hospital for examination. The incident sparked discussions online, with some joking that guys wouldn't receive the same attention if they fell off their bikes. Police suggested choosing a suitable helmet for safe riding, and further investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident.
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Reported 12 months ago
KMT Councilor Zhan Jiangcun revealed that Taipei Municipal Hospital suffered a system crash this morning due to a power surge, causing computers and registration systems to malfunction and even damaging major medical equipment. Taiwan Power Company's Taipei Office confirmed that the power surge was caused by a squirrel being electrocuted, leading to a momentary voltage drop affecting the hospital. The hospital responded by stating there was an 'abnormal network issue' this morning but it did not affect the morning outpatient operations. Parts of the equipment were reported to be damaged, prompting concerns about Taiwan's energy policy.
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Reported 12 months ago
On the first day of implementing violation points for YouBike in Taipei, 18 violations were recorded, all related to riding on sidewalks. Violations include riding on sidewalks, running red lights, cycling in the opposite direction, not yielding to pedestrians on sidewalks, using a mobile phone while cycling, carrying passengers, etc. Violators will accumulate points leading to suspension of bike usage. Authorities are prioritizing cracking down on sidewalk riding as a major violation. Some users complain about incomplete bicycle lane planning and facilities leading to fines, while others express concerns about potential traffic accidents if all bicycles are on the road, leading to an increase in fines for cyclists.
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Reported 12 months ago
Former chairman of Taichung Commercial Bank, King Kuei-feng, was accused of misappropriating over NT$ 1.1 billion during his tenure, using the funds for renting luxury cars, sports cars, entertainment facilities, and a private jet for personal extravagant living. The New Taipei District Court set bail at NT$ 150 million. Despite the prosecution's appeal arguing potential flight risks due to King's significant control within the bank group, the Taiwan High Court upheld the decision. The charges outlined King abusing his authority to lease luxury cars and a private jet, causing losses exceeding NT$ 11 billion for the bank and its brokerage company. King managed to raise the bail amount within 2.5 hours and left swiftly.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Control Yuan, represented by Director of the Investigative Bureau Yang Chang-hsien and lawyer Li Yuan-te, submitted requests for constitutional interpretation and interim measures to the Constitutional Court today. Following the implementation of the parliamentary reform law on June 26, the DPP legislative caucus, Executive Yuan, and President successively applied for constitutional scrutiny and interim measures. By doing so, the Control Yuan joined the record of four branches requesting constitutional interpretation on a single issue. Secretary-General Li Chun-yi stated that the legislative amendments, expanding the investigation's scope, encroach upon the Control Yuan's core constitutional powers. This has raised concerns over the potential unconstitutionality of the related provisions.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to a recent national political poll by the Liberty Times, although President Lai Ching-te's approval rating has increased after one month in office, the dissatisfaction rate has also risen significantly by 9.4%. The poll indicates that among the previously neutral observers of President Lai's administration, a significant portion have turned towards dissatisfaction rather than satisfaction. Various demographic groups such as males, residents in specific regions, specific age groups, education levels, and political affiliations have shown an increase in dissatisfaction with President Lai's governance compared to the previous month. Overall, the majority of the public leans towards being satisfied with President Lai's governance, especially in certain regions and age groups, lower education levels, and certain political affiliations. The poll was conducted among 1074 participants, with a maximum sampling error of ±3% at a 95% confidence level.
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Reported 12 months ago
The National Science and Technology Museum in Kaohsiung planned a Terracotta Army exhibition where visitors can simulate special effects through photos, but the photo recognition software used was from China, displayed Simplified Chinese characters, and one of the co-organizers was the Chinese Song Qingling Foundation, raising suspicions of united front activities. Kaohsiung city councilor Zhang Boyang raised cybersecurity concerns. The museum has requested the closure of two questionable interactive experiences and confirmed if the software is Chinese-developed and whether there is any data upload. The museum emphasized its commitment to using Taiwan-made equipment and temporarily suspended certain activities until clarifications are made.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1st, 2024, a man named Du drove a white Mercedes-Benz with 'Cognitive Warfare' written on it, accelerating and crashing into the Presidential Palace in Taiwan, hitting three steel flowerbeds. This incident raised concerns about the security measures at the Presidential Palace, especially after previous incidents involving vehicles crashing into the premises. The security around the Presidential Palace is handled by various units including the National Security Bureau and the military, but there may be a need for further measures, particularly in the event of a terrorist attack or military assault using vehicles.
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Reported 12 months ago
Chen Yimin | Yahoo Finance Special Correspondent July 1, 2024, 6:47 AM The top 20 OTC companies by salary have been revealed! The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) announced the ranking of OTC companies based on the median annual salaries of non-managerial employees in 2023. Sintronic (5274) and 7 other OTC companies had median annual salaries for non-managerial employees exceeding 2 million NT dollars. According to TWSE statistics, most of the top 20 companies in terms of median employee salaries in 2023 were in the semiconductor industry. Sintronic topped the list with a median non-managerial salary of 2.923 million NT dollars, despite a decrease from 4.22 million in 2022. Followed by Original-Phalanx (3227), Nine (6494), Power Quotient International (3529), Coretronic (3293), and Risingtek (6732) rounding out the top five.
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Reported 12 months ago
The article discusses the strong performance of midstream energy stocks in 2024, particularly highlighting the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF and Alerian MLP ETF. It focuses on three midstream stocks - MPLX, Western Midstream, and Energy Transfer - set to outperform in the second half of the year and beyond. MPLX boasts a strong balance sheet and growth projects, Western Midstream sees record EBITDA and distribution increases, while Energy Transfer stands to benefit from AI-related energy consumption and growth projects, all trading at attractive valuations.
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Reported 12 months ago
Actors Tian Xin, Ma Zhi Xiang, and Lin Yu Di attended the start of filming for the new drama 'Our Six' on July 1, 2024. Tian Xin, who plays a mother of six children and portrays a visually impaired character for the first time, expressed excitement for the project due to the appealing script, the opportunity to work with director Wang Chuanzong again, and the chance to collaborate with Ma Zhi Xiang. Ma Zhi Xiang, portraying a father in the drama based on real events, shared the challenges of realistically interpreting his role and finding the balance between realism and creativity in his performance. Lin Yu Di, playing a character who destroys families, expressed how personal life experiences influenced her portrayal and deemed the role a pivotal point in her acting career, especially challenging as a non-drinker portraying an alcoholic character.
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Reported 12 months ago
Entertainment news July 1, 2024, 6:45 AM: Louru Jun Shuo attended a one-day store manager event where he was asked about missing the performance at the Hong Kong Music Festival the day before with Five J Textiles, sparking rumors of the group disbanding.
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Reported 12 months ago
A woman in the US mixed weed killer into her husband's soda multiple times, causing him throat pain and nausea. After seeking help and receiving a cold response from his wife, the husband discovered through surveillance footage that he had been poisoned. The wife, Michelle Y. Peters, was arrested for poisoning the soda with Roundup weed killer. She justified her actions by feeling upset over her husband not liking the birthday gift she gave him. The husband stopped consuming the poisoned soda after seeing the evidence, but still suffered from throat pain for two weeks. The wife was taken into custody and denied poisoning, blaming her actions on her husband's reaction to the gift.
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Reported 12 months ago
Jeff Chang, the 'Prince of Love Songs,' reached a new milestone in his singing career by performing at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, for two consecutive days on June 29 and 30. Despite a thunderstorm on the first day, Chang delivered an impeccable performance, engaging the 100,000 fans at the venue. However, on the second day, he made headlines when he stopped singing midway through his hit song 'From the Beginning Until Now' due to singing the wrong lyrics, exclaiming 'I'm embarrassing myself at the Bird's Nest!' This incident sparked a huge response from the audience and online fans, creating a buzz.
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Reported 12 months ago
New Taipei City Mayor Ho You-yi was summoned by Control Yuan members for investigation related to an incident in 1989 concerning the expulsion of Loh I-Shih. Dissatisfied protester, Tian Shan-Shengguo, threw six eggs at the Control Yuan building in response. He was found in violation of social order maintenance law, fined 2,000 yuan by Taipei District Court, and can appeal the decision. Control Yuan had requested Ho's clarification on the 1989 case, leading to the egg-throwing incident. Police intervened to address the situation.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, Taiwan's stock market fluctuated with a 0.11% increase in the index. Self-traders bought 12.84 billion, with the highest sell-off by Far Eastern New Century Corporation. Furthermore, veteran solar energy stock, 'Dah Chong Electric, Industrial Co., Ltd.' unexpectedly saw significant self-trader selling despite opening with a limit-up and eventually closing with a 7.27% gain, accumulating a total increase of 43.85% over five consecutive upticks. This abrupt selling contradicted the positive momentum observed in the market.
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Reported 12 months ago
Entertainment news on July 1, 2024, 6:44 AM reveals that Song Min-ho's rumored girlfriend's identity is uncovered by netizens after spotting their sweet interactions on Instagram, leading to surprise as she was previously involved in dating rumors with NCT's Taeyong.
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Reported 12 months ago
Jeff Chang performed for two consecutive days at the Bird's Nest in front of 100,000 fans. It was his 20th and 21st concert in Beijing since 1998. Despite getting emotional about unlocking the Bird's Nest, Jeff Chang made a mistake while singing 'From the Beginning to Now,' stopped abruptly, and shouted, 'I'm embarrassed all the way to the Bird's Nest!' The unexpected error amused the fans and left him in a mix of tears and laughter.
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Reported 12 months ago
As the summer heat rises, the ice cream and cold drink industry in Taiwan is expected to see double-digit growth in sales. With the hot weather driving up demand, major brands are introducing innovative products to attract customers. Traditional favorites like milk balls and various beverages are gaining popularity, while collaborations with popular IPs like BT21 and Ultraman are also creating buzz in the market. Health-conscious consumers are assured by the absence of artificial trans fats in products, despite online rumors. The trend towards eliminating trans fats in food processing aligns with international standards, and experts emphasize the importance of education to dispel misinformation.
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