Reported 12 months ago
Japan is a popular destination for many tourists, including Taiwanese people, especially with the revenge travel surge after the pandemic. A netizen shared a story on social media about being in an elevator at a Japanese hotel and asking a stranger 'Which floor?' in Taiwanese. Surprisingly, the stranger replied in Taiwanese as well, leading to the discovery that they were both Taiwanese and enhancing their connection. The post received 25,000 likes and sparked many relatable comments from others sharing similar experiences in Japan and other countries encountering Taiwanese tourists.
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Reported 12 months ago
A high school student with a 5-billion inheritance mysteriously fell to his death in Taichung in May 2023; his mother, unable to accept his passing, held a press conference accusing a man involved in handling the student's estate of plotting to murder for money. The case attracted attention due to the large fortune involved, prompting detailed investigations and public disclosure of autopsy reports by the Taichung District Prosecutors Office. Despite the ongoing legal battles, the student has yet to be buried as his mother continues to request a second autopsy to clarify doubts surrounding his death.
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Reported 12 months ago
Reported by SET News on June 28, 2024, at 4:45 AM. Startling news from Kaohsiung! An incident resembling a random attack occurred on the Kaohsiung MRT this afternoon, where a man suspected of suffering from bipolar disorder made threatening gestures towards passengers in a train carriage. Fortunately, the security staff promptly subdued him, and no injuries were reported. The man has been taken to Kaixuan Hospital for treatment. This incident took place at the R19 Nanzih Science and Technology Park Station. Concerns were raised due to a recent knife attack incident on the Taichung MRT, prompting a quick response from the Kaohsiung MRT police team to investigate the situation and ensure public safety.
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Reported 12 months ago
A woman in Tongling, Anhui Province, China, collapsed after binge drinking at a barbecue restaurant. Despite emergency lifesaving measures, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Witnesses described her sudden loss of consciousness and pale face after consuming excessive alcohol rapidly. Police are investigating whether her death was caused by alcohol poisoning. The incident serves as a cautionary tale against excessive drinking.
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Reported 12 months ago
After a renovation costing over 190 million NT dollars, Pingtung West Market has become Southern Taiwan's first green building market with controlled indoor temperature. During the trial operation opening, Councilor Su pointed out issues like strong cooking smells and lack of rigorous vendor selection. Pingtung County Mayor Chou promised adjustments and emphasized fair vendor selection, although concerns about ventilation, vendor screening, and missing key stalls like pork remain. Efforts are underway to address these issues and improve the market based on trial results.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, Mayor Lu Shiow-yen of Taichung visited the Wugu Public Retail Market in New Taipei City as part of an exchange visit. During the visit, Mayor Lu noted the unique displays and products at the market, emphasizing creativity and Taiwan's vitality. She also stressed the importance of hygiene in modern markets, highlighting aspects such as meat cutting, flooring, and cleaning equipment. The market's transformation efforts, including considerations for aesthetic appeal, were also discussed. Mayor Lu interacted with vendors and visitors, signing autographs and experiencing unexpected playful moments. The exchange aimed to gather insights for Taichung's urban development and market revitalization.
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Reported 12 months ago
Renowned 36-year-old Taiwanese professional mountaineer Zhang Yuanzhi tragically fell to his death while climbing in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. His family confirmed the incident and is en route to bring his body back to Taiwan. Close friend and writer Chen Dezhen mourned the loss, describing Zhang as selfless, kind, and brave, expressing that a part of himself dies with Zhang. The climbing accident occurred on a route of level D+, 4 (equivalent to YDS 5.9-, AI3, M4) on June 27th around 7 AM. Chen expressed deep sadness over Zhang's premature departure, highlighting Zhang's noble ideals in a conformist society. Zhang's untimely death is seen as a significant loss to the climbing community and society at large, with Chen unable to accept the reality and expressing eternal longing for his departed friend.
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Reported 12 months ago
A Taiwanese fishing boat 'Jin Wang Xing' caught fire off Pengjia Islet, with 5 crew members, including 1 Taiwanese and 4 foreign nationals on board. The crew had to abandon ship and jump overboard to escape the rapidly spreading fire, but luckily, a nearby fishing vessel, 'Jin Xing Cai,' rescued all 5 crew members. The coast guard quickly responded to the incident, with two patrol boats working together to extinguish the fire by the following morning. No injuries were reported, and efforts are being made to prevent potential marine pollution in the area.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwanese mountaineer Zhang Yuanzhi tragically passed away at the age of 36 after falling from a cliff while climbing Aiguille du Plan in the Alps on June 27. As a prominent figure in Taiwan's climbing community, his death has shocked many. Zhang's mother and wife have confirmed they are heading to France to bring him home. Details of the accident indicate that he slipped on snow before being found lifeless 250 meters below. Zhang, who began climbing in junior high, had achieved numerous climbing milestones in his career, emphasizing the risks and choices in mountaineering. Family and friends are preparing to repatriate his body, with assistance from officials in France and the Geneva office.
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Reported 12 months ago
The carbon rights commodities of Nature Carbon Exchange have become a new favorite in the carbon trading market, as the countdown to net zero emissions speeds up. To accelerate the journey towards carbon neutrality, large international companies view natural carbon exchange (carbon sink) as one of the best voluntary ways to reduce carbon emissions, making natural carbon exchange carbon rights commodities a new hot commodity in the market. In response to this trend, the Taiwan Carbon Exchange, established less than a year ago, recently launched the first Verra-certified 'Myanmar Mangrove Blue Carbon Project' totaling 10,000 tons, which immediately sparked enthusiastic inquiries from domestic enterprises. Chairman Tian Jianzhong shared detailed insights and analysis during an interview with a magazine, explaining the differences between this type of commodity and traditional carbon rights, as well as how the exchange finds sources that are both high-quality and cost-competitive.
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Reported 12 months ago
HK Express Airlines was recently reported to have an employee confiscate a passenger's Portuguese egg tart and consume it without authorization, sparking anger online. The company responded that the involved employee, who was a ground handling outsourced staff, will face internal disciplinary action. Following an internal investigation, it was confirmed that the outsourced staff violated correct procedures for handling leftover food, prompting the company to reinforce internal training and ensure adherence to standards for both customer service and employee conduct.
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Reported 12 months ago
Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has continuously held only three stocks in his investment portfolio since 2000: Coca-Cola, American Express, and Moody's. Buffett's investment philosophy focuses on long-term ownership of great businesses, with an emphasis on companies with strong competitive advantages and stable management teams. These three stocks have provided consistent returns and dividend yields for Berkshire Hathaway over the years, showcasing Buffett's success in the stock market.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, at 6:20 am, the General Manager of the Carbon Exchange, Tian Jianzhong, pointed out that net-zero has turned reducing carbon emissions into a profitable business, and predicted that carbon exchanges worldwide will surpass stock exchanges in the future. Facing potential competition, he highlighted three unique features of the local carbon exchange platform, making it efficient for domestic enterprises to save time and costs and maintain international accessibility. With over 130 account application currently, the Carbon Exchange attracts mainly large companies and local exporters. Despite international competition, Taiwan's technological prowess aids in developing international carbon sources efficiently. Singapore Exchange's Climate Impact Exchange is actively seeking customers in Taiwan, reflecting the growing importance of carbon trading across the globe.
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Reported 12 months ago
During a visit to the New Taipei City Government, Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yan responded to speculations about running for the Kuomintang (KMT) party chairmanship. She emphasized her commitment to avoiding involvement in election matters, party affairs, and political elections during office hours to serve the citizens with integrity. Lu stressed the importance of political stability post-presidential election and the need to focus on people's welfare rather than political confrontations, underscoring the significance of city diplomacy in municipal governance.
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Reported 12 months ago
一家私人學校經營商計劃與收購巨頭布魯克菲爾德資產管理有限公司和CVC Capital Partners 進行交易，卻得到四家阿聯酋銀行提供 10 年 325 億美元的貸款，這顯示中東地區銀行在交易中起著舉足輕重的作用。這些銀行身懷鉅款，追逐越來越大的交易，往往提供華爾街的 Citigroup Inc. 和 JPMorgan Chase & Co. 無法比擬的條件。這些銀行往往提供更好的價格，並且資產過剩，讓他們在中東地區鑽研交易業務。
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwanese live streamer Niyoko Noya encountered a stranger in Hong Kong who asked to borrow her power bank. Despite her polite refusal and reuniting with her friends, the man followed her, shouted insults, and even tried to snatch her phone while demanding she stop her livestream. Noya firmly told him to wait for the stream to end if he wanted to watch it, and eventually, with the support of her friends, they left the scene unharmed and continued to enjoy their evening.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Nationalist Party and Peoples Party pushed for amendments to the Parliament Authority Exercise Act and some sections of the Criminal Code, leading to several constitutional interpretations being proposed by various governmental bodies. Recently, the new law came into effect, and Premier Keith Wong mentioned that he was at the parliament today to 'test the law.' During questioning, Wong expressed that at least he has not violated the law so far. Additionally, due to oversupply of eggs in Taiwan causing financial distress for egg farmers and sellers, suggestions were made to provide surplus eggs to the military or convert them into liquid eggs. Minister of Agriculture Chen Chun-Chi also reached out to the military and catering services for assistance. As part of the parliament reform, former Premier Lai Ching-te petitioned for constitutional interpretation, which the government did not oppose, and Wong emphasized the need for law enforcement in parliament reform.
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Reported 12 months ago
Liu Guanjun, former head of the National Security Bureau cashier department, is accused of embezzling over a billion yuan from the national security secret fund and has fled the country. The luxurious mansion and land in Taipei's Wenshan District purchased in the name of his wife, Meng Wenhua, will be auctioned for the third time with the minimum bid reduced from 58 million to 37.3 million yuan by the Taipei Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency of the Ministry of Justice on July 2. Chen Youhao, founder of the Eastern Empire Group and a major tax debtor, will also have 18 pieces of land in New Taipei City auctioned, totaling 3.9022 billion yuan. Taiwan's Customs have also seized assets under Liu Guanjun and his wife Meng Wenhua's names nationwide, with the villa in Wenshan District with a building area of approximately 457.39 square meters and a land area of 153.97 square meters being one of the assets confiscated by the Taipei District Court.
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Reported 12 months ago
In a move to assist domestic enterprises in reducing carbon emissions and engage in green diplomacy, Carbon Exchange aims to introduce ARR green carbon projects from Taiwan's diplomatic allies, extending national diplomacy into sustainable green practices. These projects not only focus on carbon removal but also prioritize SDGs, ensuring quality and effectiveness. Carbon Exchange is set to introduce green carbon projects with additional benefits for Taiwan's national diplomacy through green diplomacy, highlighting the importance of global carbon reduction efforts.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain special report due to vigorous convective cloud development, leading to short-lived heavy rainfall in various regions. Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Nantou County have already experienced heavy rain, with the possibility of localized heavy rain or torrential rain in Hualien County today. Miaoli to Nantou, Yilan, Taitung, and Hsinchu mountainous areas also face chances of heavy rain. Caution against lightning strikes, strong gusts, landslides, rockfalls in mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying areas.
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Reported 12 months ago
Today's temple tour includes Philae Temple and the twin temples of Kom Ombo, in addition to Abu Simbel. Stay tuned for more content by 看更多欸你這週要幹嘛 on online creator videos.
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Reported 12 months ago
Children's medicine, whether opened or not, should not be refrigerated according to pediatrician Lin Zhiwei. Storing medicine in the fridge can lead to instability and reduced effectiveness of the medication. Pharmacist Hong Zhengxian also warns that refrigerating medicine can cause it to deteriorate faster, suggesting that unless specified, medicine should be stored indoors away from direct sunlight. Some liquid medicines like cough syrups do not need to be refrigerated and may even crystallize or deteriorate if placed in the fridge.
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Reported 12 months ago
A recent bizarre case in the Philippines revealed that the fingerprints of the mayor of Bamban, Province of Tarlac, Alice Guo, completely match those of a Chinese woman named Guo Hua Ping, leading to anger and accusations of a huge insult from Filipino Senator Hontiveros. The National Bureau of Investigation confirmed suspicions that the suspended mayor was a 'fake Filipino' helping in criminal activities by posing as a Filipino citizen. The senator urged expedited legal action against Guo, believed to be involved in a local Chinese crime group, while her camp has yet to comment on the investigation.
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Reported 12 months ago
The legislative reform bill came into effect on June 26th, with the DPP legislative caucus arguing that the legislative process had significant flaws and should be deemed invalid, therefore petitioning for a constitutional interpretation and temporary disposition. The Judicial Yuan has announced that the Constitutional Court has accepted the evaluation today and will proceed with the legal process. This move follows the passing of amendments related to parliamentary powers on May 28th, which were later enacted on June 26th, but faced opposition and legal challenges from various parties.
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Reported 12 months ago
As Taichung's demand for parking increases, the city government is actively promoting shared parking spaces with public agencies taking the lead. The first batch of municipal agency parking lots will officially open for sharing on July 1, offering approximately 629 car parking spaces across six locations, such as art centers and district offices. This initiative aims to maximize resource utilization through the 'public first, private later' model and is part of a larger trend towards maximizing shared usage. Public spaces will be made available for public use during evenings and holidays, with plans to expand involvement to private sectors in the future.
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