Reported 12 months ago
The recent aggressive actions of the CCP in escalating legal warfare by sending government vessels to disputed areas like the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea, and threatening legal consequences for those who hold differing opinions on Taiwan's future, aim to legitimize their actions through law. The US State Department strongly condemned these destabilizing actions, calling for meaningful dialogue between China and Taiwan and emphasizing that threats and legal warfare cannot peacefully resolve the Taiwan Strait disputes. China's increased maritime activities in the region has garnered international concern, especially with the implementation of new coast guard rules in June allowing the detainment of foreign citizens in disputed waters. Despite primarily targeting the Philippines and Taiwan, other countries in the region are also worried about China's aggressive tactics. Beijing's growing navy, combined with economic coercion, online manipulation, legal strategies, and political intervention, threatens its maritime neighbors with grey zone tactics. Through the deployment of the largest fleet of coast guard vessels globally, China aims to establish a 'new normal' by upgrading its bullying behavior in the gray zone. However, the ongoing '2024 Pacific Military Exercise' and the cooperation of countries in military preparations and security alliances suggest that China's legal warfare strategy may face resistance, as coastal nations in the South China Sea are likely to counteract. China's actions are uniting other countries in resistance, highlighted by the US's public statement on expanding international participation and military aid to Taiwan, undermining the legitimacy and effectiveness of China's legal warfare intentions.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the National Household Registration Day event, Premier Rong-tai Tsai emphasized the importance of household registration units in directly serving the public and contributing to national policy promotion. He recognized the efforts of registration personnel and volunteers in facilitating government policies and public infrastructure development, urging them to uphold the enthusiasm for public service and implement the 'innovation-driven, for public welfare' concept. Tsai highlighted the government's efforts in promoting convenience measures and incorporating AI technology to optimize public services, aiming to enhance respect and efficiency in interactions between the government and citizens. The government is actively promoting the 'Mobile Natural Person Certificate' service for convenient identification, and emphasizing the importance of addressing the national security issue of low birth rates by utilizing population data for policy enhancement and communications to combat population decline. Tsai appreciated the frontline service of registration personnel and volunteers, urging the Ministry of the Interior to lead in service innovation, technology integration, and the provision of quality and efficient services to support economic prosperity and societal advancement.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to a report by Defense One on June 28, the US Department of Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has approved the participation of Rescale and Parallel Works in the High-Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) to directly support various military units through cloud supercomputing technologies. The HPCMP's technical director, Parsons, mentioned that with the connection to HPCMP, a regular laptop can transform into a supercomputer with tens of thousands of CPU cores, providing frontline personnel with easy access to high-performance computing. The Pentagon has invested over $550 million in the HPCMP project in the fiscal years 2023-2024 and is requesting an additional $250 million in the 2025 budget to further develop the US military's cloud computing capabilities.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwan's telecom users have their lives exposed like in 'The Truman Show', with their internet privacy being blatantly sold as commodities. Telecom giants secretly collect personal data including location, communication, billing records, browsing history, and more, for commercial purposes, raising concerns of aiding fraud or violating personal data protection laws. The contracts lack transparency and fairness, leading to calls for regulatory actions to protect users' rights and privacy.
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Reported 12 months ago
With temperatures soaring to new highs, the risks of heat-related hazards for outdoor workers and delivery personnel increase, while air conditioning installers often face risks of falling and electric shocks. To ensure employers implement heat hazard protection measures and air conditioning safety regulations, the New Taipei City Labor Inspection Office has initiated the 'Summer Heat Hazard and Air Conditioning Operation Special Inspection' to ensure a 'Safe Summer' for workers. Various safety measures and precautions are emphasized to prevent workplace accidents and ensure worker safety.
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Reported 12 months ago
As of June 30, 2024, the article discusses the shift from physical to digital bank accounts at post offices, highlighting the ability for individuals to now have both types of accounts. It introduces the convenience and promotions of digital post office accounts, such as free interbank transfers, free ATM withdrawals, and exclusive perks for Postal VISA debit card holders. It also outlines the conditions for free interbank ATM withdrawals and the cashback benefits for Postal VISA cardholders. A special event, the 'Postal Digital Account Carnival,' offers useful rewards like supermarket and convenience store vouchers, encouraging users to apply for digital accounts during the promotion period. The article emphasizes the importance of having both physical and digital accounts, catering to different preferences and needs.
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Reported 12 months ago
Eddie Murphy, during an interview on The New York Times’ The Interview podcast, shared that he watched 'The Golden Bachelor' in which the couple later broke up, expressing his disappointment. The comedy legend also mentioned enjoying shows like Steve Harvey's Family Feud and the Masked Singer with his fiancée Paige Butcher. Murphy also reflected on a past joke by David Spade on Saturday Night Live that upset him, but he indicated that he is now on good terms with Spade and others from the show.
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Reported 12 months ago
In his final address to the Dutch people, Prime Minister Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine, European Union, and NATO for maintaining peace and security. Rutte, who led the country for 14 years, highlighted the need for continued assistance to Ukraine and reflected on his tenure, including the MH17 tragedy. The new government, set to take over in two days, has pledged to uphold support for Ukraine amidst far-right populist Geert Wilders' pro-Russia sentiments.
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Reported 12 months ago
Ariana Grande recently sparked controversy with her interview comments, revealing her dream of having dinner with the famous 70s 'serial killer' Jeffrey Dahmer. While it is unclear if she was joking, this statement drew criticism from victims' families and netizens, considering her words as insensitive and akin to rubbing salt on their wounds. Victims' relatives, including Tony Hughes' mother and sister, expressed deep sadness and criticized Grande for having 'problems in her head' and demanded a public apology.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, in order to protect the youth during the upcoming summer vacation, the Keelung City Police Department conducted an expanded inspection operation from 9:00 pm on June 30 to 1:00 am on July 1 as part of the 'Summer Youth Protection - Youth Project.' Led by Chief of Police Weng Qun-Neng, the operation aimed to purify the environment that hinders youth growth by cracking down on illegal activities. The focus of this year's project includes preventing youth involvement in organized crime, drug-related offenses, fraud, and other crimes. Over 120 officers from various police units participated in the operation, resulting in the apprehension of individuals involved in crime. The police will continue to strengthen inspections of places that harm youth health, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining public safety in Keelung City and creating a safe environment for the youth to grow up in.
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Reported 12 months ago
As major streaming services like Netflix, Max, and Amazon raise their prices, consumers are turning to free platforms like Roku Channel, Tubi, and Pluto TV. These free ad-supported streaming channels, known as FAST channels, offer a mix of linear and on-demand content with advertising for monetization. Despite the lack of original content, these platforms have seen a significant rise in viewership as they provide accessible and diverse content, attracting cost-conscious viewers looking for entertainment options without additional subscription fees.
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Reported 12 months ago
With the summer vacation and hot weather, people are flocking to beaches and rivers for water activities in New Taipei. To ensure the safety of the public, Mayor Hou Yu-ih supervised water safety and rescue drills at Yan-yang Valley in Sanxia District and attended a civilian rescue team commendation ceremony at Da Ban Gen Forest Hot Spring Hotel. The city employs over 15,000 personnel at 39 water activity spots annually, especially focusing on Da Bao Stream where there have been zero drowning incidents for 6 years. New Taipei collaborates with the Central Weather Bureau to send flash flood alerts at 9 streams, urging people to stay away from dangerous areas. Safety measures include real-time monitoring systems and evacuations during heavy rainfalls to prevent accidents. Citizens are reminded to be vigilant with weather changes during water activities.
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Reported 12 months ago
A well-known cafe, Journey Cafe in Taipei, has recently faced multiple food safety issues as female netizens discovered cockroaches in their delivered meals, with one finding a live cockroach in her smoked salmon salad prompting disgust. Another netizen also revealed finding metal shards in salads with no resolution from the restaurant. The Taipei City Health Bureau has conducted an inspection, warning of fines ranging from 60,000 to 200 million NTD for violations under the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Law.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, during a blackout drill at Daqing Night Market in Taiwan, vendors used their phones to light up and continued operating as usual, creating two different experiences for visitors of the market. While the market was dark, nearby street lights remained on, illuminating the area, revealing that it was a planned blackout drill by the market's management committee. Despite the initial confusion, power was quickly restored, and many visitors shared their unique experience of shopping at a partially lit night market online.
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Reported 12 months ago
Citizen group 'Mountain Sea Civilian Demolition Action' is pushing for the recall of Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang, announcing that the number of signatures has surpassed the threshold and will be submitted on July 5th. The opening day of the Keelung Inter-city Transfer Station on July 1st coincides with this, generating further discussion on the recall. Former Keelung Mayor and current DPP Secretary-General Lin You-chang expressed joy for the upcoming inauguration but lamented not being invited by the current mayor to attend. Lin highlighted the extensive efforts made during his tenure to transform the area around Keelung Railway Station.
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Reported 12 months ago
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has quickly surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, achieving this milestone in just 19 days, making it the fastest animated movie to reach this mark. Directed by Kelsey Mann, the film has also become the highest-grossing animated film in various countries and regions, with strong box office performances in both domestic and international markets. The success of Inside Out 2 has been celebrated by cinema industry leaders and highlights the enduring appeal of quality films for audiences worldwide.
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Reported 12 months ago
The '2024 Youth Summer Project' in Kaohsiung began on July 1st, with the city government intensifying efforts to combat drug involvement among youth, gang activities, fraud, and to protect minors, purifying the environment for their growth. Various city departments collaborated in a joint inspection concentrated on large KTVs and dance halls, deploying 626 police personnel to check gathering spots for youth disturbances, emphasizing the need for safe and high-quality activities for young people. The project's main focus includes drug prevention, combating gang recruitment of juveniles, preventing sexual exploitation, promoting diverse activities, raising awareness about employment scams, and ensuring business premises and water safety. Officials urge parents to monitor their underage children's activities, warning against late-night outings, unhealthy places, and potential crimes. Furthermore, public and private sectors are organizing safe recreational activities for youths during the summer and emphasizing water safety to prevent accidents. The city also addresses fraudulent job offers targeting students and promotes crime prevention to enhance legal awareness among youth. Additionally, summer events like the Kite Festival and Harbor Ice Party aim to encourage teenagers to engage in healthy recreational activities for holistic development while ensuring safety measures and traffic planning for the public's enjoyment and security.
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Reported 12 months ago
Princess Eugenie expressed gratitude to her mother, Sarah Ferguson, for supporting her through her scoliosis journey, sharing a throwback image on Instagram. Eugenie thanked her mom for catching her scoliosis early and teaching her to be proud of her scar, removing the stigma. In another post, she encouraged others to embrace their scars, while Ferguson praised her daughter's inspiring journey. Eugenie previously marked International Scoliosis Awareness Day by showcasing her scar from corrective spinal surgery at age 12, advocating for self-acceptance.
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Reported 12 months ago
South Korean director Heo Jin-ho's new film 'The Family' was the closing film of the Taipei Film Festival, with a star-studded cast including Sul Kyoung-gu, Kim Hye-ja, and Jang Dong-gun. He reminisced about working with actresses Sun Yizhen and Lee Young-ae and praised Sun Yizhen's talent and beauty. He expressed his desire to work with top Taiwanese actors in the future, including Eddie Peng, Gwei Lun-mei, and Shu Qi.
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Reported 12 months ago
The TSR National Motorcycle Championship's third station held at the An Ding Racecourse in Tainan saw unexpected results, with Yu Wei-Lun, also known as the 'Little Overlord of Wulai,' making a comeback and securing the 125A group title. Other highlights included Su Li-Chen winning three categories, and 7-year-old prodigy Chen Zi-Long dominating in the Junior-1 and Junior-2 groups. The intense competition featured surprises and upsets, culminating in Yu Wei-Lun's thrilling victory in the 125A group, showcasing his determination and skill in defeating seasoned competitors.
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Reported 12 months ago
Hurricane Beryl has restrengthened into a dangerous Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, was about 70 miles east of Grenada. Government officials have issued warnings for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, urging people to take shelter from the life-threatening winds and storm surge. Beryl is expected to impact these areas before heading into the Caribbean Sea and potentially weakening by midweek.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, the Taipei's Taiwan Power Company North-western Region organized a hike on Datong Mountain, encouraging employee families to participate in cleaning up the mountain trails, fostering family bonding, promoting health, and instilling environmental protection values. The event aimed to enhance employee unity and mindset towards conservation, while educating children about energy conservation and environmental protection from a young age for a sustainable future.
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Reported 12 months ago
Outback Steakhouse has been able to maintain low prices by using Choice beef instead of Prime, selling pre-bagged pasta, lowering prices with new menu items, offering lower quality cuts for well-done steaks, ordering onions in bulk, paying low wages, increasing off-premise sales, reducing restaurant sizes, boosting customer loyalty with an app, using an onion cutter for efficiency, potentially microwaving lobster tails, and investing in technology for better service and lower costs.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Taiwan Association of Emergency Medical Services hosted the 2024 Paramedicine and Emergency Response International Conference at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, focusing on elevating emergency response capabilities, societal resilience, and leveraging AI in the field of emergency medical care and rescue. The event included discussions on professional development, AI integration, occupational safety of emergency personnel, and mental health promotion among other pertinent topics, aiming to improve the quality of emergency medical services and enhance social resilience.
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Reported 12 months ago
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Yehliu Stone Glow Night Visit to the Queen event held at Yehliu Geopark combined 300 drones displaying the charming beauty of the Crown Coast with iconic images such as the Queen's Head, Candlestick Rock, surfing, and lilies in the air-water curtain simultaneously, creating a visual feast of land, sea, and sky that amazed all spectators. The event aims to promote sustainable tourism awareness by showcasing the unique geological landscape of Yehliu and the beauty of the North Coast through light, fire, water, and drone performances, attracting both local and international visitors.
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