Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan Power Company held its 2024 annual shareholders meeting today to explain its recent efforts in stabilizing power supply, assisting in stabilizing prices, caring for people’s livelihoods, and mitigating industrial impacts amid rising international fuel prices. Facing financial challenges, the company aims to maintain sustainable operations by seeking a 100 billion NT dollars government subsidy and strengthening its financial performance to achieve break-even in profit and loss this year. Shareholders at the meeting, including small shareholders, protested and demanded share repurchases due to continuous losses.
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Reported 8 months ago
Tong Tzu-Hsien, the chairman of Hoe Enterprise, who publicly expressed support for nuclear energy, has been appointed as the deputy convener of the 'National Climate Change Response Committee' by President Lai. Tong emphasized that all energy options in Taiwan should be beneficial for the country, including reducing carbon emissions. He cautioned against the misconception that green energy is easy to achieve, as it may involve sacrificing marine ecology and farmland. Tong advocated for a balanced approach between green energy and nuclear power to meet Taiwan's electricity needs without causing significant environmental damage.
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Reported 8 months ago
China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on imported styrene from Taiwan, maintaining a tax rate of 3.8% to 4.2% for five years starting June 23. Taiwan's major companies have had limited exports to China this year, minimizing the impact. The Economic Ministry officials noted that Taiwan's tax rates are lower compared to South Korea and the US, and Taiwanese companies have been diversifying into other markets while focusing on high-value and low-carbon development. Styrene is a crucial organic chemical used in various products like EPS, PS, ABS, and more.
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Reported 8 months ago
In daily life, bacteria are everywhere, and critical care specialist Dr. Huang Xuan has listed 10 items commonly used every day that are filthy, with bacteria levels even hundreds of times higher than toilets. Items such as shower heads, washing machines, phones, keyboards, toothbrushes, towels, cutting boards, dishcloths, refrigerator door handles, and light switches are all found to harbor dangerous bacteria. Regular cleaning and disinfection are recommended to prevent bacterial growth and potential health risks.
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Reported 8 months ago
In its first wave of inspections on senior personnel, the Lai government has appointed Wang Chun-li, a former director of the Investigation Bureau and current Chief Prosecutor of the High Prosecutors Office, to take over as head of the Northern Prosecutors Office from the promoted Prosecutor General Zheng Ming-qian. This move reflects the government's priority of stability in the prosecution personnel. Wang's professional background has earned him trust and confidence within the system.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, Mainland China announced the 'opinions' on punishing Taiwan independence. Zhang Wuyue, director of the Mainland China Studies Center at Tamkang University, analyzed that this move by Mainland China can achieve three purposes: internal accountability, international declaration, and intimidation towards Taiwan, demonstrating equal treatment to Taiwanese nationals. The issued 'opinions' include a global arrest warrant for stubborn Taiwan independence elements, warning of potential arrest in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or countries with extradition agreements. Beijing has employed various tactics towards Taiwan, including diplomatic isolation, psychological warfare, trade coercion, and legal punishment. Zhang noted that Mainland China aims to exert control, declare Taiwan as part of China, and intimidate Taiwan using legal and propaganda warfare. The approach this time doesn't involve new legislation by the National People's Congress but incorporates existing laws like the Anti-Secession Law, the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, and the Criminal Procedure Law.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) introduced measures to punish Taiwan independence views, drawing high attention from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) expressed regret and emphasized that Beijing has no judicial jurisdiction over Taiwan, and CCP's laws and regulations have no binding force on Taiwanese. MAC urged people to stay calm and not be threatened or intimidated by the CCP. The government stressed its determination to defend people's freedom and rights and not accept CCP's threats. Additionally, MAC criticized the CCP's actions for only fueling cross-strait conflict, harming people-to-people exchanges, and hindering positive developments in cross-strait relations.
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Reported 8 months ago
China held a press conference to announce a joint document with the Supreme Court, Supreme People's Procuratorate, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security, and Ministry of Justice on June 21, 2024, regarding punishment for 'Taiwan independence' advocates committing crimes of splitting the country. The document allows for the death penalty for those deemed seriously harming national unity, with life imprisonment or over 10 years in prison for key figures. Actions promoting Taiwan's separation from China are criminalized, aiming to protect national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taipei - People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je expressed disappointment after the Executive Yuan's proposal was rejected, stating that this is not the end of the ruling party's political maneuvers. Ko mentioned upcoming constitutional interpretations, recalls, and anticipates intense confrontations even if these fail. He criticized instances of executive power abuses in Taiwan and emphasized the importance of legislative reform. Tomorrow, Ko will address these issues and inform the public at Rongxing Garden in Taipei.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Ministry of National Defense announced tonight that the Taiwanese military detected 30 PLA aircraft engaged in a night combat operation at sea in coordination with PLA vessels for joint combat readiness patrols, with 17 aircraft crossing into Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern airspace. The Taiwanese military closely monitored the situation using joint surveillance methods and deployed aircraft, ships, and land-based missile systems to respond accordingly.
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Reported 8 months ago
In a session held on June 21, 2024, the Legislative Yuan rejected the overturning of the parliamentary reform with the blue and white coalition, signaling 'sunshine in the parliament.' The opposition party leaders urged the ruling party not to resist reform for power, leading to potential Constitutional battles ahead. Despite the failed overturn, calls for constitutional interpretation and temporary measures have been made, with both the administration and the ruling party planning to apply. The presidential office will carefully evaluate this decision. The next battleground will likely involve constitutional interpretation.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Legislative Yuan rejected the government's reconsideration proposal on June 21, 2024, making the parliamentary reform law effective after the president's formal announcement. The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party are focusing on anti-corruption as their main agenda, targeting key issues involving the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, tainted eggs, rapid tests imported by small eateries, and optoelectronics. They aim to uncover and address past wrongdoings of the Democratic Progressive Party, shedding light on corruption and misuse of public funds.
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Reported 8 months ago
As expected, the parliamentary reform reconsideration motion did not overturn in the Legislative Yuan, with the ruling party stating yesterday that they would seek a constitutional interpretation path, involving the Legislative Yuan party caucus, the Executive Yuan, the Control Yuan, and possibly even the Presidential Office. Despite President Lai Ching-te's recent emphasis on engaging with different opinions, the government's actions have been perceived as confrontational rather than dialogic, possibly causing difficulty in regaining public trust. The aggressive confrontational approach taken by the Democratic Progressive Party aims at maintaining support for their cause and preparing for the upcoming national party congress in July, but the overall atmosphere reflects a shift towards prioritizing party interests over genuine dialogue, potentially alienating public opinion.
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Reported 8 months ago
In ancient times, widows were expected to remain faithful to their deceased husbands for life as remarriage was frowned upon. Facing social condemnation, many widows resorted to working hard during the day to exhaust themselves for better sleep at night. To cope with the long nights, they entertained themselves by playing games with beans, stones, and coins, such as scattering coins on the ground in the dark and then counting them. This tradition of widow chastity not only kept women's status low but also passed on generation after generation, further restricting women's freedom in Chinese society.
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Reported 8 months ago
Webank International Group announced on June 21st that it has acquired a 35.69% stake in VieShow Cinemas from Hong Kong Orange Sky Golden Harvest Entertainment Co. for approximately 1.249 billion yuan, becoming the largest shareholder of VieShow Cinemas and its subsidiaries and operations. This investment will further expand Webank's entertainment business portfolio. Webank International Group's film company will release over 10 movies this year, including Hollywood blockbusters, Korean action movies, and family-friendly animated films. They are also preparing to film a horror movie 'The Lodge' directed by Hong Kong director Pang Fa, as well as action movies 'Assassin' and a Korean version of 'Zhou Chu Remover of Three Evils,' both entering the pre-production phase. In late July, a script competition will be held in collaboration with international partners from Hong Kong, Korea, and Singapore to select Chinese-language movie scripts with commercial potential.
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Reported 8 months ago
Days before the NTSB hearing on the East Palestine derailment, Norfolk Southern announced plans to spearhead an industry-wide initiative to enhance decision-making processes regarding venting and burning hazardous chemicals in rail accidents. This follows a disastrous derailment where five tank cars were burned, releasing toxic fumes and causing evacuations, despite subsequent findings indicating the chemical reaction that could have caused an explosion was not occurring as feared.
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Reported 8 months ago
Jonathan Fielding, a 19-year-old who tragically fell to his death at Overlook Canyon in Utah, now lives on through a journal left by his sister at the site of his passing. The journal, filled with heartfelt messages from strangers, serves as a tribute to Fielding's life and impact. His sister hopes the journal, now circulating in southern Utah, will keep his memory alive and remind the world of his existence and significance.
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Reported 8 months ago
He Haochen, aged 33, disclosed in an interview that Bu Xueliang, a senior member enduring a severe hunchback, might face physical deterioration in 5 to 10 years if not taking care of himself. Through the reality show 'My Star Village Chief,' He Haochen and the other members have become close friends, with He Haochen expressing concern for Bu Xueliang's health and even giving him a special muscle massage gun. Apart from discussing Bu Xueliang's health, He Haochen also shared his fear of cockroaches developed during his childhood, causing him to scream and run away multiple times during a program where they cleared trash for elderly residents.
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Reported 8 months ago
The first disabled indigenous director in Taiwan, Yang Jing, had previously been accused of using celebrity photos to raise funds by staging the movie 'Love Clues', which never made it to theaters, leading to suspicions of fraud. Recently, Yang was found soliciting donations from stores in Tainan and Taichung. One former employee, known as A, revealed that he was originally recruited to be an actor but ended up working as a handyman, never receiving the promised salary, nor insurance. After constant wage disputes and demands for fundraising, A quit in frustration. Despite exposing Yang's actions online, A was countersued for defamation. The court ultimately ruled in A's favor, ordering Yang to pay back over NT$190,000 in owed wages, which remains unpaid after almost 4 years.
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Reported 8 months ago
In an interview with CTWANT, Lin Mei-xiu, a new singer, described her first solo album 'Lady Pum Pum' as a diary of her life experiences, from teenage love dreams to finding true love in her forties. She shares her journey from a dancer to a singer, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of her comfort zone to find true comfort. Lin Mei-xiu also talks about finding joy in singing and the meaningful lyrics in her songs, reflecting on her experiences and growth over the years.
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Reported 8 months ago
A disabled indigenous director in Taiwan, Yang Jing, has been accused of fundraising and selling movie tickets for a film called 'Love Clue,' claiming it's for a sequel, but the tickets are not valid for cinema screenings. Yang Jing, who is around 50 years old and born with underdeveloped limbs, is dubbed the 'Horned Director.' He is allegedly continuing to fundraise in Tainan and Taichung under the pretense of making the third and fourth installments of 'Love Clue,' using tactics like selling tickets and asking for donations from businesses, with the films never hitting theaters, leaving buyers with useless tickets.
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Reported 8 months ago
一名網友在家充電iPad 5後自燃，燒出大洞，發現使用非原廠充電線。其他網友指出不利證據公佈後難索賠，建議使用原廠充電線。蘋果官方指出應使用原廠或認證第三方充電器，避免安全隱患。
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Reported 8 months ago
The pet therapy market shows promising potential, attracting even panel giant AU Optronics' subsidiary Ruisheng Optoelectronics to venture into it by leveraging their experience in X-ray medical technology. With the dual challenge of declining birth rates and an aging population, people are increasingly turning to pet companionship for solace, leading to a surge in pet product demand globally. Many Taiwanese companies are optimistic about pet therapy becoming a new blue ocean in the market, including Eternal Ganges International Biotech, Herborn Biomedical, and SynCore Biopharma, as well as tech company Ruisheng Optoelectronics. This trend is further fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing the global pet pharmaceutical and treatment demand to grow significantly. The article details how these companies are seizing the opportunity and expanding into the pet therapy industry.
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Reported 8 months ago
Ah Lang participated in New Taipei City's Qingyin co-living project and is now part of the Enhance and OurHouse co-living experiment. Living with roommates, they establish a shared lifestyle of mutual support and public responsibilities. With the rise of elderly living alone and increasing living costs in urban areas, the idea of co-living experiments, inspired by foreign examples, is being explored as a potential solution. By turning strangers into 'like family' under one roof, these experiments aim to fulfill social connections, affordable rent, and living quality simultaneously.
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Reported 8 months ago
The rise of streaming platforms has changed the South Korean drama production landscape, with more film actors joining the TV series lineup. Disney+ invested 40 billion KRW to create the original series 'Uncle Prosper,' directed by experienced filmmaker Shin Yeon-shik and starring national film star Song Kang-ho in his small screen debut, earning him the title 'International Uncle.' This shift in the industry has attracted more film actors like Ha Jung-woo, Park Sung-min, and Lee Byung-hun to participate in OTT original series, showcasing the global appeal of South Korean content.
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