Reported about 1 year ago
Huang Shang-Feng, regarded as a godfather figure in the drug world, orchestrated Taiwan's first hired killing of a prosecutor case by instructing two gunmen to shoot prosecutor Zhang Jin-Tu 12 times due to dissatisfaction over his mother's prosecution and severe sentencing. Huang fled to China but was eventually arrested, extradited back to Taiwan, and received a life sentence. His criminal activities, escape, and eventual capture through cross-strait judicial cooperation are detailed in the article, showcasing Huang's ruthless behavior and the impact of his actions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After a five year hiatus, Taiwan's top independent team, Red Candle Games, released a new game called 'The Nine Days' at the end of May. Departing from their usual horror narrative, the game adopts a 2D action-adventure gameplay style and combines ancient mythology, Taoism, and Cyberpunk to create a unique 'Tao-punk' world. The large-scale development, high difficulty, meticulously polished gameplay, story, art, and music of 'The Nine Days' mark a breakthrough for Red Candle, as it has achieved great success in the global market. The game has performed notably better overseas compared to 'Detention' and 'Devotion', with a significant shift in the player base towards Taiwan and North America, as revealed by producer Yang Shih-Wei. Steam sales distribution for 'The Nine Days' shows a deeper impact in the global market, with Taiwan accounting for 20% and North America nearly 30% of players, and an increased proportion of reviews from international players. The game debuted as the top-selling game in Taiwan for one week and ranked 30th globally in its first week on Steam. It reached a peak of 6,500 concurrent players and received nearly 95% positive reviews, with an average Metacritic score of 84. Red Candle's goal of entering the world-class team is gradually being realized through 'The Nine Days', emphasizing the importance of moving beyond their comfort zone.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Although the US presidential election is scheduled for November, watching last week's debate or paying attention to related news indicates that the election seems to have already ended prematurely. It is likely that Trump, representing the Republican Party, will successfully reclaim the presidency. This could have significant impacts as the policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties are substantial, especially with Trump's unexpected actions and policy directions. Companies focusing on the Chinese market or industries like renewable energy and electric vehicles may be affected if Trump continues with his trade war against China and favors traditional energy sources. Click to read more.
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Reported about 1 year ago
國民黨立委徐巧芯的丈夫劉彥澧身陷洗錢案，被指在去年底替洗錢案共犯家屬處理律師費。劉向婕洗錢集團在高雄被捕，徐巧芯丈夫劉彥澧的好友羅盛德律師為其籌組律師團辯護，并由劉彥澧協助處理律師費，律師向他說明案情，顯示徐巧芯夫婦事先已知悉案情，與其聲稱不知情的說法相矛盾。目前徐巧芯夫劉彥澧遭指控涉及潛艦聲紋及內線交易等案，由台北地檢署進行調查。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Dr. Li Ya-wen, a Ph.D. graduate in Chinese literature, dedicated herself to studying technical books in order to understand the technology industry and find investment opportunities. With the rapid rise of Taiwan and US tech stocks, investors who stay on board without exiting have seen their assets skyrocket. Financial writer Li Ya-wen bravely invested nearly 30 million NT dollars during a stock market plunge in 2022, focusing on TSMC and US tech stocks. Over the past two years, she has made a profit of over 12 million NT dollars with the help of AI. Li Ya-wen emphasized the importance of following market trends to succeed in investing and shared her success story of capitalizing on low-priced Taiwan stocks with the help of the National Stabilization Fund.
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Reported about 1 year ago
金門縣議長洪允典被揭不當使用公職、招待所違建等事。爆料指出議會員工到洪家打掃、提供公務車服務，並有議會內資訊被掩蓋的情況出現，引起社會關注與批評。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Many actors, including Marvel star Peng Yuyan, have formed strong connections with dogs on set and ended up adopting them as their own pets. Male celebrities like Peng Yuyan, Wu Lei, and Liu Simu have all rescued abandoned dogs they encountered while filming, providing them with a loving home. Through heartwarming stories of adoption and companionship, these celebrities have taken on the role of pet parents and embraced their new furry family members wholeheartedly.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Red Candle, known for horror narrative games, challenges the development of action-adventure genre for the first time with 'Nine Days'. Led by producer Yang Shi-wei, the top independent Taiwanese team released the new 2D action-adventure game in late May, focusing on enhancing storytelling, art, and music to break new ground. The decision to move away from the horror genre was made to allow the team to grow and evolve, following the success of 'Detention' and 'Devotion' in 2017 and 2019 respectively. The team's goal with 'Nine Days' is to expand into the overseas market and introduce Red Candle to a wider audience.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Council Speaker of Kinmen County, Hong Yunde, was exposed for building a guesthouse on government land without permission, where council staff were seen cleaning and providing services for his wife. Video evidence was uploaded online but later deleted, raising concerns of information suppression tactics. Local media reports were also vague on the issue, leading to doubts about transparency and justice in Kinmen. The guesthouse has been confirmed as an illegal construction, and further investigations are underway.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On January 10, 1995, prosecutor Zhang Jintu was ambushed and shot 12 times by two gunmen when he was asked to move a car in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The hit was orchestrated by Huang Shangfeng, a drug lord who ran a drug trafficking ring with his family. The group sold heroin and methamphetamine, making Huang a prominent figure in the drug trade. Despite the ambush, Zhang survived and underwent numerous surgeries, while authorities managed to arrest several accomplices including the hitmen and Huang's wife, but Huang had already fled to China. This case marked Taiwan's first assassinaton of a prosecutor plotted by the drug lord Huang Shangfeng.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Huang Shang-feng became dissatisfied when Zhang Jintu, caught for drug trafficking, was sentenced to life imprisonment, leading to a murder plot. After being shot twice during a drug deal, turning lame, Huang's character changed as he believed survival in the drug market required ruthlessness to avoid being bullied. He escalated by arming himself, using drug profits to gain control across legal and illegal sectors. Despite efforts by law enforcement, Huang escaped to China, causing a drug shortage and price surge in central and southern Taiwan. Despite accomplices being arrested, Huang evolved into an international drug lord, remotely controlling Taiwan's drug market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jinmen County Council Chairman, Hong Yundian, was exposed for misusing council resources by having council staff clean his residence and guesthouse. Footage of the incident sparked local councilors' concerns, with two councilors questioning the matter during council sessions on June 17 and 18, but the live broadcast on the 17th suddenly cut off. The council's YouTube channel videos were found to have edited out the questioning related to the controversial incident. The Ministry of the Interior will urge local councils to improve transparency and monitor the situation closely. Councilor Zhou Jie expressed frustration over the lack of transparency and accountability in the council's actions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Red Candle Games, a leading independent team in Taiwan, released the new game Nine Suns at the end of May, receiving high praise from players worldwide. Departing from their usual horror narrative style, the game adopts a 2D action-adventure gameplay, which posed higher development challenges and required more time for the team to find the right direction. Drawing inspiration from successful titles like Hollow Knight and Sekiro, the team faced difficulties in the initial year but eventually crafted a gameplay described as a mix of Hollow Knight and Sekiro, offering a high level of difficulty and exploration in a non-linear world map.
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Reported about 1 year ago
徐巧芯的大姑劉向婕被涉洗錢案遭押後，其家人策動共犯林于倫認罪救女兒，其中涉及劉家幫林于倫支付律師費以求其頂罪，但改辭律師後表示清白。律師曾被解除委任，檢察官發現可能有對林于倫施壓頂罪的情況，監察律師串供或洩密，因此加以調查。劉向婕等人被聲押，而徐巧芯的丈夫劉彥澧被指涉及洗錢案而被追究。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Red Candle Games, Taiwan's top independent game team, released a new game 'Nine Days' at the end of May after a 5-year hiatus, breaking away from their usual horror storytelling style and creating a 2D action-adventure gameplay combining elements from 'Hollow Knight' and 'Sekiro'. The game features an intriguing 'Tao-Punk' world view that merges ancient mythology, Daoism, and Cyberpunk, immersing players in a deep storyline while maintaining a smooth gaming experience. By incorporating subplots and characters inspired by ancient Chinese mythology, the game offers a unique blend of storytelling and gameplay, captivating players with its visually stunning presentation and engaging narrative.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the bustling town of Jincheng, Kinmen, an inconspicuous one-story metal building has caught local attention as it is reportedly used by Kinmen County Speaker Hong Yundian. Footage provided by informants show county council employees regularly cleaning Hong's guesthouse, with a council vehicle exclusively transporting his wife. The Kinmen County government confirmed the guesthouse as an illegal structure, with plans for investigation and potential removal. According to local regulations, recently documented illegal constructions post-2003 may face fines up to 50% of the building's cost or demolition if necessary.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Huang Shangfeng was rumored to have been released early from prison in China thanks to about 30 million RMB spent by Taiwan relatives. During his escape, Huang's involvement in gun violence led to a shortage of drugs in central and southern Taiwan, causing prices to double until he bought off border security, public security, and armed police in China to continue smuggling drugs into Taiwan, stabilizing the drug prices. Huang also collaborated with another fugitive nicknamed 'Pangolin' on various criminal activities. After being extradited back to Taiwan under the judicial assistance agreement between Taiwan and China, Huang became the first wanted criminal to be returned under the agreement. After nearly nine years in Chinese prisons, Huang seemed resigned upon his return to Taiwan, expressing, 'It's good to be back; I will face it sooner or later.' Eventually, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his crimes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Red Candle Games released their new game 'The Nine Days' at the end of May, receiving global recognition and sparking a wave of fan creations in the player community. Despite a 5-year development time causing initial crisis, the team overcame it with fan support. The producer observed a significant increase in fan-made content with 'The Nine Days' compared to 'Detention.' To expand the game's reach, they plan to add six more languages aside from existing ones. The game, costing nearly 50 million NTD, faced delays but the team finds the challenges worthwhile as they aim for global success. The game's journey embodies the motto 'The Fragrance of Heroism in Adversity' as described in the game's lore.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Chairman of Kinmen County, Hong Yundian, has been accused of misusing public resources and violating regulations in the construction of guesthouses. Despite these allegations, Hong has successfully been re-elected as Chairman, breaking the curse of no chairman being re-elected in Kinmen. Notably, Hong won the Chairmanship in two elections through a lucky draw after tying with his opponent in votes. In political matters, Hong has shown support for Guo Taiming and even developed a close relationship with him, being called 'cousin' by Guo when he visited Kinmen.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hsu Chiao-Hsin's husband, Liu Yen-li, revealed his vote for Tsai Ing-wen and criticized Han Kuo-yu for being closest to the Chinese Communist Party due to his use of methods similar to the CCP. Liu and Lin Yu-lun, who is involved in a money laundering case with Liu Yen-li, often exchange political views despite their different stances, with Liu even expressing support for Tsai while hoping for a unifying candidate from the KMT in the future. The article delves into their interactions, including predicting Han Kuo-yu's impeachment, discussions on party leadership prospects, their cooperative efforts against green camp personalities, and more.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The article discusses market trends including the Nasdaq hitting a record high, despite a rise in the 10-year Treasury yield. GDP forecasts are declining with the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow forecast dropping below 2%, indicating slowing growth as the Federal Reserve aims for a soft landing. Additionally, 'Roaring Kitty' disclosed a 6.6% stake in Chewy, facing a lawsuit for his GameStop-related posts. Expert analysis on these trends is available for investors seeking insights.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Katy Perry shared a video of herself cleaning her six diamond awards from the RIAA in July 2024, with singles like 'California Gurls' and 'Teenage Dream' surpassing 10 million units sold. The pop star, gearing up for her new single 'Woman's World,' also recently teased her upcoming sixth studio album and bid farewell to her American Idol judging role.
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