Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te expressed his concern for the severe flooding in Guangdong and other areas in southern China, using Simplified Chinese in a tweet for the first time since taking office. Lai conveyed his sincere condolences and care for the affected regions, hoping for a speedy recovery and return to normal life while also sparking various responses from netizens.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Taipei, 'Boss Hu,' a fresh produce wholesaler, and former journalist, has joined Chung T'ien as a volunteer to support the channel's return and act as a monitoring force. Concerned about the impact of government actions on Taiwan's freedom of speech, especially towards media outlets critical of the ruling party, Boss Hu fears for his children's future living in a volatile and fearful environment. He urges leaders to prioritize people's well-being over personal interests and not neglect the safety of the Taiwanese people. Embodying a sense of duty as a media professional, Boss Hu hopes to amplify the public's voice and bring back integrity to media by supporting Chung T'ien's efforts.
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Reported 8 months ago
A special feature by Yahoo on June 21, 2024, highlights JHF Enterprises, a company with 40 years of experience in creating professional bent pipe products. The company focuses on producing and processing various stainless steel and steel products with innovative technology and high-quality services. They offer services such as bending flat iron into round shapes, processing steel and various metal pipes, and manufacturing a variety of metal products tailored to customer needs. With advanced equipment and diverse services, JHF Enterprises invites cooperation for a more sustainable future, welcoming inquiries from all industries.
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Reported 8 months ago
ASUS Group and the National Health Research Institute have joined forces to focus on the development of medical big data, computing power, and next-generation medical information. Taking inspiration from the UK's Cambridge-1, the collaboration aims to establish a successful model in Taiwan's medical technology industry through a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model. By signing a cooperation agreement on medical information technology and biomedical big data research and application, the partnership seeks to accelerate advancements in precision and smart healthcare, ultimately creating endless possibilities for Taiwan's healthcare technology industry.
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Reported 8 months ago
新一季東超分組出爐，PLG聯盟將由新北國王隊和桃園璞園領航猿隊代表。新北國王隊與日本琉球黃金國王、韓國釜山KCC宙斯盾、菲律賓PBA聯賽強隊同組；領航猿隊則與日本廣島蜻蜓、韓國水原KT音速彈、菲律賓PBA聯賽另一強隊同組。PLG聯盟及東超官方期待優秀球隊爭奪下賽季東亞聯賽冠軍。
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Reported 8 months ago
A special feature by Yahoo on June 21, 2024, at 2:25 am regarding the business guide promotion. Hsien Yuen Machinery | Minghsin Brand, established since the early 1950s as Minghsin Ironworks by founder Chen Congming, transformed into Hsien Yuen Machinery Co., Ltd. The company upholds the business philosophy of 'Inheritance,' 'Innovation,' and 'Integrity,' focusing on accumulating decades of technical experience, innovating to meet market demands, maintaining high quality with integrity, and diversifying product development. Minghsin Brand grinding machines, renowned in the industry for their quality and variety, have diversified their product range over the past decade to include other professional food precision machinery, aiming to become a comprehensive professional manufacturer of food machinery. Contact details and keywords related to sesame paste, almond paste, grinding machines, filtering machines, and other machinery are provided by Hsien Yuen Machinery | Minghsin Brand.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain warning for 10 counties and cities, including Taipei City, New Taipei City, and mountainous areas in Taoyuan City. The warning is in effect from the afternoon to evening of June 21. Specifically for New Taipei City, an immediate thunderstorm warning was issued, with Shindian and Wulai districts on alert for mountainous rain-related disasters. The public is advised to be cautious of lightning, strong gusts, landslides, and rockfall. Various preventive measures and alerts have been put in place to ensure safety amidst the intense weather conditions.
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Reported 8 months ago
In New Taipei City's Xizhi District, a 52-year-old man surnamed Li was chased by police after attempting to flee during a routine check. Li was eventually caught after crashing into a taxi. He began foaming at the mouth and died despite medical intervention. Li's family visited the hospital the following day to determine the exact cause of death. The incident occurred when Li, fearing exposure of his fugitive status, pretended to cooperate with police before attempting to escape, which led to a pursuit and his eventual arrest.
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Reported 8 months ago
The 2024 Taiwan Sport Lottery CPBL new player selection event will be held on June 28 in Taichung, featuring 100 qualified players and 78 recommended from last test, with a total of 178 players participating. Notable names include overseas experienced players and national team members like Zhang Yucheng, Wu Nianting, Wang Yanan, and Chen Shengping. The draft includes 74 pitchers, 18 catchers, 7 first basemen, 11 second basemen, 14 third basemen, 18 shortstops, and 36 outfielders, sparking discussions on returning overseas talents, high school prospects, and amateur talents waiting to be discovered.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, Taiwan's stock market opened low and fluctuated, closing at 23253.39 points with a 152.71-point drop and increased trading volume of 628.28 billion NT. Among the top 5 in trading volume were companies like AU Optronics, Compal, Shin Kong Financial Holding, Foxconn, and Yang Ming. Yang Ming started strong but ended lower, dropping to 75.9 NT with a trading volume of 158,800 shares. Due to the crisis in the Red Sea affecting shipping schedules and causing container shortages, global ports faced crises. Shanghai's container shipping price index surged, leading to a rise in stocks of container companies like Yang Ming, which saw a 4.30% increase before falling back down, disappointing investors.
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Reported 8 months ago
台灣事實查核中心報告指出，網傳指拜登在G7峰會觀賞跳傘表演時，亂走、對空氣比讚的影片經裁切，實際是拜登在向其他跳傘員比讚，並非失神或向空氣比讚。經多個國外查核組織查證後發現是誤導資訊，因此該傳言屬錯誤訊息。
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Reported 8 months ago
Taipei's private Dongshan High School Junior High planned to enroll 630 students but accidentally accepted 142 extra students, leading to frustration among parents. The school offered a compensation of 20,000 NT dollars and assistance in transferring students to their original district schools. The Taipei education bureau will discuss the issue of illegal over-enrollment and impose strict penalties on the school. Parents expressed anger over the last-minute notifications of acceptance and lack of responsibility shown by the school.
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Reported 8 months ago
Yahoo special feature on June 21, 2024, morning 2:23 [Merchant Guide Promotion Special Topic] Image: Provided by CityFly Technology Co., Ltd. CityFly Stair Lift Chair: The Best Solution for Aging Society. With Taiwan's aging population and high housing prices, many families cannot set up eldercare rooms on the first floor, causing inconvenience and safety hazards for elderly family members using stairs. CityFly's stair lift chair aims to solve this problem and provide ease in navigating stairs while lightening knee burdens and offering the functionality to carry items or a wheelchair, similar to a household mini elevator.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, mainland China, a construction site for Line 13 of the Chengdu Rail Transit encountered a road collapse measuring approximately 12 meters in the early morning of June 21, leading to the emergency evacuation of nearby residents. No casualties were reported. The incident was caused by the natural burst of two water pipes, leading to a road collapse near the Jinli West Road area. Traffic management measures were implemented, and the affected road section was temporarily closed. The construction site adopted a semi-covered excavation method, situated near the under-construction Xiaonan Street station of Line 13 of the Chengdu Metro.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the voting on the Executive Yuan's 'Five Reform Laws of the Parliament' reconsideration motion today at the Legislative Yuan, Speaker Han Kuo-yu personally voted, receiving praise from the blue camp but criticism from the green camp for compromising neutrality. However, public records show that during 6 reconsideration motions since 2002, former Speaker Wang Jin-ping participated in each vote. The voting on the current reconsideration showed 'opposition to the reconsideration motion'. Speaker Han Kuo-yu was not the first speaker to vote on a reconsideration motion, as during Wang Jin-ping's tenure, he voted on 6 reconsideration motions.
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Reported 8 months ago
For enthusiasts who missed out on booking the national treasure-class steam train journey last time, Taiwan Railways has added three additional trips of the Zhongxiaobao Island, starting from Taitung to Yuli. Tickets can be purchased starting today for the scheduled dates of 7/14, 7/28, and 8/11. The itinerary includes stops at various famous stations alongside special services and treats for passengers, such as a commemorative ticket and limited-edition folder.
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Reported 8 months ago
A massive mountain wall collapse occurred in Taixing Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, causing a road closure on both Jia 154 and 154-1 lines with fortunately no injuries or people trapped. Chiayi County government has cleared the fallen rocks on Jia 154 line by noon and restored traffic, while the 154-1 line is expected to remain closed until 5 p.m. tomorrow due to the large-scale landslide. Residents are advised to be cautious while traveling in the mountainous areas and utilize alternative routes during the road closure.
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Reported 8 months ago
Following the unsuccessful passage of the reconsideration of bills in the Legislative Yuan, DPP lawmakers walked out after the voting ended, leading to a press conference where DPP caucus convener Ke Chien-ming described the outcome as 'Not believing in justice cannot be summoned back, not allowing justice to turn to ashes.' Ke emphasized that there is no right to be pessimistic and no right to give up, believing that victory will ultimately belong to the great country. The DPP plans to submit a Constitutional Interpretation soon, trusting in the judgment of the grand justices.
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Reported 8 months ago
Entertainment News on June 21, 2024, at 2:22 AM - NCT Renjun publicly shares phone call with sasaeng fan, leading to an embarrassing outcome, triggering a debate over 'mistaken call' incident and facing public scrutiny.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the vote on the reconsideration of the legislation empowering the legislature, Ke Chien-ming, the convener of the DPP legislative caucus, announced that after the vote, the DPP caucus plans to present constitutional interpretations and temporary sanctions in the shortest time possible, with a three-day waiting period before the President's announcement. Ke emphasized the need to respect the Judicial Yuan's role in the interpretation process and criticized the opposition party for undermining the constitution and the separation of powers. The DPP caucus is prepared for the next steps if the reconsideration is rejected, including presenting their version of the constitutional interpretation and temporary sanctions.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the summer season, dealing with mosquitoes can be a big nuisance due to their breeding in suitable climate conditions. A recent post by a Japanese netizen shared that if indoor spaces are frequently invaded by insects, it could be due to improper window opening, creating gaps that allow insects to enter. The original poster included a simple diagram explaining the correct way to open windows, which garnered praise from many users as it finally solved their longstanding issue of insect intrusions.
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Reported 8 months ago
陳芳語在活動中被問及與同公司歌手吳卓源關係，她表示友情會經歷不同階段，透露兩人一段時間未有交流。對於吳卓源曾在河邊與網紅女友擁吻的事件，朋友陳芳語表示希望吳卓源能正面面對問題。
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Reported 8 months ago
Ruan Jing Tian attended his mother's funeral dressed in black, shedding tears non-stop. His mother passed away last month at the age of 70. Ruan Jing Tian won the Best Actor award from the Taiwan Film Critic Association on the same day of his mother's passing but did not attend the ceremony due to personal reasons. After a month of low-key preparations in Taichung, Ruan Jing Tian bid farewell to his mother at the funeral today, and later expressed gratitude through social media. In an Instagram story, he thanked everyone and mentioned how his mother had turned into a butterfly, as a butterfly fluttered around the venue, symbolizing a traditional belief of a departed loved one's presence.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, the Legislative Yuan conducted a roll call vote on the Executive Yuan's two motions for review regarding amendments to the Parliament's powers, including modifications to certain articles in the Legislative Power Exercise Act and the Criminal Code. With a numerical advantage, sixty-two legislators voted in favor to maintain the original decision of the Parliament, opposing the review, while fifty-one voted to support the review, resulting in the rejection of the motions. The review process involved an early announcement of the voting results by Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu after all 113 legislators completed their voting, showing support from both the blue and green camps and featuring live streams of the voting process and enthusiastic responses from Nationalist Party legislators.
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Reported 8 months ago
China is pressuring Visa and Mastercard to lower transaction fees on bank cards in the country to boost spending by foreign tourists. The Payment & Clearing Association of China is proposing reducing fees on foreign card transactions from 2-3% to 1.5%, potentially decreasing costs for foreign visitors while affecting merchants who often pass on fees to customers. Regulators worldwide have been working to curb the fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, with the companies recently reaching a significant settlement in the U.S. to limit credit and debit card fees, though facing potential rejection by a New York judge. Mastercard has acknowledged receiving the proposal and plans to collaborate to reduce costs for local merchants, while Visa and Mastercard have not responded to requests for comments. Both companies have seen over 6% stock value increase this year.
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