Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, around 3 p.m., a man drove a white Mercedes Benz with red and black spray-painted protest messages such as 'national cognitive warfare, cyber security SOS invasion, AI transformation, consensus, major countries,' and more. He first rushed to the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) lane and honked loudly, then rammed the steel flowerbed in front of the Presidential Office. The man has been taken by the police, and further investigation on the incident and his motives will be conducted.
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Reported 12 months ago
With a major intravenous fluid producer in Taiwan, Yongfeng Chemical, being ordered to halt operations due to violations, hospitals are facing shortages of vital supplies like saline and glucose. This situation prompted concerns from lawmakers about national security risks, as potential accidents or disasters could have devastating consequences without essential medical supplies. The government is taking steps to mitigate the shortage by importing intravenous fluids, but questions have been raised about the selection process and concerns regarding compliance with regulations.
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Reported 12 months ago
In an exclusive report on July 1, 2024, at 5:38 AM, police officers from the Datong Police Station received a report of a man in distress on Chengde Road Section 2. The man, later identified as Mr. Cai, 50 years old, was found wandering on the street in a weak condition. Concerned for his well-being, the officers arrived at the scene and provided assistance. Mr. Cai was showing signs of physical and mental distress, possibly due to low blood sugar, so the police offered him a chair to sit, gave him sweets, and arranged for his family and an ambulance to take him to the hospital. It was revealed that Mr. Cai had a history of stroke and diabetes. His mother expressed gratitude for the police's compassionate help, especially when her son was not in a clear state of mind, and highlighted the officers' dedication to ensuring his safety.
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Reported 12 months ago
Following the resignation of Chen Huaizhou as chairman of Shin Kong Financial Holding due to personal health reasons, Wei Baosheng has been appointed as the new chairman, as well as continuing to serve as chairman of Shin Kong Life. Wei is expected to carry out a commitment to raise 12.5 billion NT dollars in cash, invest in the subsidiary Shin Kong Life, strengthen the capital structure of Shin Kong Financial Holding and its subsidiaries, and enhance profitability, cross-selling synergies, digital efficiency, and corporate governance in line with international sustainability trends. Wei, with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, is a veteran in the Taiwanese financial sector and the first Taiwanese to receive the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship in insurance. Under Wei's leadership since joining Shin Kong Financial Holding in 2023, Shin Kong Life has seen significant growth in profitability and business momentum. Looking ahead, Shin Kong Financial Holding aims to maintain stable profits, pursue operational synergies, and develop innovative products while upholding sustainable business practices and the corporate spirit of 'Light Everywhere, Heart with You.'
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Reported 12 months ago
A non-profit kindergarten named '全人裕文非營利幼兒園' in Tainan's Dong District's Pingshi Rezoning Area has a land price per ping in millions, totaling 2.4 billion NTD, making it Tainan's most expensive kindergarten. The kindergarten completed construction and plans to start enrolling students on August 1, leading to a surge in surrounding property prices. Experts predict that the threshold for parents to move in will continue to increase, with the area being a prime location due to its proximity to key facilities and a booming real estate market.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian forces swiftly regained the strategically important 'Snake Island' in the Black Sea after it was initially captured by Russian forces, marking a turning point in the region's dynamics. On the two-year anniversary of reclaiming the island, Ukraine released footage of the intense battle that took place, aiming to uplift morale and potentially indicate future operations against Russian targets along the Black Sea coast. The video captures Ukrainian troops engaging in a fierce battle to retake the island, showcasing their determination and knowledge of the terrain. This move comes amidst frequent Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, with President Zelensky calling for broader international support to counter Russian aggression.
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Reported 12 months ago
A man in his 40s named Du crashed into the Presidential Office flower terrace on July 1, 2024, and has been taken to the police station. Driving a white Mercedes-Benz with words like 'nation', 'cybersecurity', and 'cognitive warfare' sprayed on top. He first honked loudly at the AIT gate and was removed by the police, before heading to the Presidential Office and colliding with the flower terrace. The police took him to the station and are investigating his motives.
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Reported 12 months ago
A shocking car accident occurred in front of the Presidential Office Building on July 1, 2024, at 5:36 am, with a man driving a white Mercedes first honking aggressively on the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) lane, then proceeding to crash into a steel flower bed in front of the Presidential Office Building. The 49-year-old male driver, surnamed Du, was arrested and found with messages like 'National Cognitive Warfare' and 'Cybersecurity invasion' painted on his car. No injuries were reported, and investigations are ongoing.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, at 5:35 a.m., a citizen drove a Mercedes-Benz sedan with words like 'cognitive warfare' sprayed on it, and accelerated to ram into the steel flower beds in front of the Presidential Office. This caused damage to three sides of the flower beds, and the individual was arrested on the spot. The Presidential Office stated that the investigation into the incident and the motive behind the behavior will be handled by the police. The citizen, surnamed Du, honked at AIT then drove onto Ketagalan Boulevard and rammed into the flower bed in front of the Presidential Office.
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Reported 12 months ago
In various regions of China, local governments are facing financial crises and have been exposed for misappropriating subsidies meant for rural students' meals to repay debts and for other expenditures. Between 2021 and August 2023, 66 counties diverted 1.951 billion yuan (approximately 850 million New Taiwan dollars) of student nutrition subsidies for debt repayment and other uses. This revelation has angered many internet users, with some criticizing the misuse of students' meal funds. The financial strains in the country are leading to disruptions like bus suspensions and delayed salaries for public servants and institutions, accentuating the massive concerns in local Chinese finances.
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Reported 12 months ago
根據臺灣證券交易所公布的數據顯示，2023年上市公司非主管職務的全時員工薪資中，有六家公司平均年薪超過300萬元。在這些公司中，聯發科蟬聯第一，平均薪資達375.4萬元，而台積電則以284.2萬元排名第七。
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Reported 12 months ago
Following the initiation of the DaKamben Urban Planning Project by the New Taipei City Government in 2022, encompassing the areas of Tucheng, Sanxia, and Yingge, aiming to create the largest industrial park in New Taipei, local farmers have come forward with complaints of their ancestral farmlands being undervalued and auctioned off through practices like buying small and odd parcels of land at low prices and resorting to price division. Multiple ongoing lawsuits seek fair judgment from the court to prevent the business consortium from pressuring and taking advantage of the farmers. The situation involves a downstream supplier of TSMC that began acquiring land in Sanxia area, resulting in legal battles and distress for affected farmers.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to Liberty Times News on July 1, 2024, a man drove his car and rammed into the steel flower bed in front of the Presidential Office this afternoon. The Presidential spokesperson, Kuo Ya-hui, stated that the man was immediately taken to the police station and the incident and motive will be investigated. The man's actions were captured on the scene. (Photo provided by the Presidential Office).
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, the recall campaign for Kuomintang legislator Liao Wei-Xiang in Taichung's fourth electoral district was initiated by civic activists known as '青鳥行動 展翅廢翔' on Facebook, attracting over 4,000 likes and 5,000 followers. The campaign aims to remove Liao from office due to his controversial actions in attacking DPP legislator Shen Bo-Yang. However, according to current laws, the recall process cannot officially begin until February 1 of the following year after Liao has served one year in office.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to SET News on July 1, 2024, Kaohsiung City Government and the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education held a 'Student Water Carnival' at Love River Bay last weekend (6/29), inviting the cheerleader from the CPBL TaiSteel WING STARS, 'Grains,' to promote water activity safety. DPP legislator Huang Chieh also attended to show support, taking a rare selfie with Grains, creating a stunning image that netizens praised as 'visually pleasing.' Grains promotes water safety knowledge at Love River Bay event on the 29th. Netizens commented on the photo with 'both are beautiful,' 'both are from Fengshan,' 'twin goddesses,' and 'the scene is too beautiful to look directly at.' Huang Chieh and Grains took a selfie together, capturing their perfect eyes. Grains, 25 years old this year, a native beauty of Fengshan, Kaohsiung, who excels academically and joined the cheerleading squad for her love of dancing, has captured countless fans with her sweet appearance and lovely smile. With 310,000 followers on IG, her popularity is skyrocketing.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 35th Golden Melody Awards concluded with Yang Naiwen nominated for 8 awards for her album 'Flow'. Despite missing out on the Song Queen title, she won for 'Best Album Design' and 'Best Album Producer'. The selection process was intense with Yang Naiwen narrowly missing out to Sun Shengxi by 2 votes. Yang Naiwen, who won the Song Queen title in the past, graciously accepted the results, expressing happiness over her team's wins. She also announced an upcoming concert in Taipei later in the year, exciting her fans.
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Reported 12 months ago
During Taylor Swift's final Eras Tour show in Dublin, her boyfriend Travis Kelce surprised her by attending, leading to the musician beaming with happiness as she spotted him in the crowd. Kelce's appearance came after attending a teammate's wedding, and clips shared by fans captured Swift's joy at seeing him there. This marked Kelce's first appearance at an Eras Tour show since joining her on stage in London, and the couple was later seen leaving the stadium together, waving to fans with smiles on their faces.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the Asia-Pacific Hospital Specialties ranking, Taipei Medical University Hospital secured eight top spots in Taiwan, with its Pediatric Department ranking highest in the region. Ranked by American Newsweek and statistics database company Statista, the hospital excelled in specialties like Pediatric, Orthopedics, and Neurology, showcasing its medical prowess and international recognition in healthcare excellence.
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Reported 12 months ago
中信成長高股息ETF（00934）宣布首次月配息0.33元，換算後年化配息率高達19.2％，創國內ETF史上年化配息率最高。此消息引發熱烈迴響，投資人紛紛準備手刀下單搶息。隨著台股表現強勁，00934吸引了越來越多的投資者，成長迅速，市值也大幅增長。
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Reported 12 months ago
The first hurricane of the year in the Atlantic, named Belo, rapidly intensified within 24 hours from a tropical storm to an 'extremely dangerous' hurricane, setting a record as the first Category 4 hurricane in June. Countries in the Caribbean like Barbados and Saint Vincent issued warnings to citizens, leading to crowded supermarkets as people stocked up on supplies. The hurricane's development is attributed to rising sea temperatures due to climate change, highlighting the need for increased vigilance during hurricane season.
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Reported 12 months ago
At the opening event, Lin Yilin, the fashion darling who won the best newcomer in the mini-series category at the Golden Bell Awards for 'Her and Her', expressed her honor to be at the event with veteran artists like Jay Chou, South Korean star Kim Ji-won, Wang Jing, Liu Yihao, and Chen Tingni. Lin Yilin also recently graced the cover of a magazine, incorporating various dramatic roles in her photoshoot, showcasing her artistry and love for photography. Despite missing out on trying Tainan's famous beef soup due to her tight schedule, Lin Yilin has been receiving a lot of invitations since winning the Golden Bell Awards, featuring in series like 'X! It's Monday Again,' 'Cohabitation Stroll' with Lin Yichen and Yan Chengxu, and the film 'Destiny Goose,' leaving fans eager for more of her performances.
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Reported 12 months ago
In a significant move, KMT member and convener of the Transportation Committee Chen Xue-sheng changed the agenda, planning to set up a special investigative team on 'Mirror TV Licensing and Subsequent Scandal Controversies' on Wednesday. With the legislation on parliamentary powers in effect, the government and three branches have filed for constitutional interpretation and temporary measures. The action by the KMT was faster than expected, as they changed the agenda to establish a special investigation team. They have also mobilized for potential public hearings, inviting civilians to testify. They aim to clarify the truth behind various cases, including the Mirror TV controversy and others, while calling on the DPP to join the investigations for the truth.
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Reported 12 months ago
A shocking car accident occurred in front of the Presidential Office on July 1, 2024, at 6:46 am, where a 49-year-old man driving a white Mercedes Benz first honked wildly on the lane of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) for unknown reasons before crashing into the steel-made flower bed in front of the Presidential Office. The driver, surnamed Du, refused to exit the car even when the police arrived, expressing his demands through painted words on the car, including phrases like 'National Cognitive Warfare,' 'Cybersecurity SOS Invasion,' 'AI Transformation,' 'Consensus,' and 'Major Nation.' Du has been taken into custody for investigation after this bizarre crash involving both the Presidential Office and AIT.
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Reported 12 months ago
Participants of the upcoming 'Minions Fun Run' event in New Taipei City, Taiwan, raised complaints after receiving race shirts that were significantly different from the advertised ones. The city's consumer protection official intervened, prompting the organizer, Capitol Corporation, to apologize and offer solutions such as providing the originally advertised shirts or full refunds. The incident highlights common disputes in recent years regarding delayed, incomplete, or mismatched merchandise for running events involving collaborations with popular cartoon brands. The organizer's premature registration before finalizing designs with copyright holders resulted in the discrepancies. To address concerns before the weekend event, the consumer protection official instructed the organizer to announce resolution options on the event website, allowing participants to request the original shirts by a specified deadline or opt for refunds. The official also notified the Taipei City government for further actions if any advertising violations were identified.
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Reported 12 months ago
Interim President Wang Chien-chuan of Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research explained the changes in the PMI and NMI indices for June. The Taiwan manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released by the institution shows continuous expansion for two months but with a slight slowdown, dropping from 55.4% in May to 53.7% in June. Despite a decrease influenced by geopolitical tensions and rising demand in May, the outlook index for the next six months remains above 60%, indicating a positive economic direction. Wang noted that sectors related to AI, such as CoWoS testing and cooling modules, are performing well in the manufacturing industry, suggesting the need to diversify and solidify industries through AI diffusion. The NMI for June also expanded for 20 consecutive months, reflecting the positive development of the service industry. Looking towards the second half of the year, Wang is optimistic about the economic situation, highlighting the potential impact of U.S. variables and foreseeing a possible interest rate decrease from the Fed later in the year.
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