Reported 11 months ago
A Japanese tourist shared his experience of taking a taxi in Tainan, sparking a response from millions. The tourist praised the taxi driver’s kindness, who, despite looking serious, unexpectedly shared a weather tip through Google Translate, making the tourist feel touched. The post received 2.42 million views, with many Japanese netizens praising the friendliness of Taiwanese people and expressing a desire to visit again.
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Reported 11 months ago
A doctor expressed frustration at being unable to access 2 liters of saline solution due to a reported shortage, linked to the cessation of saline production by major fluid manufacturer Yongfeng. However, the FDA reassured that there is currently no shortage, attributing any difficulties to logistics. Measures are in place to address any potential issues, with increased domestic production and planned imports of different pack sizes to meet clinical demands, aligning with FDA's distribution figures to medical institutions.
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Reported 11 months ago
Rep. Lauren Boebert successfully won the Republican primary in her new congressional district after leaving her scandal-ridden past behind and outspending her opponents, including two state congressmen, by collecting over 43 percent of the vote. Despite facing criticism for past incidents, Boebert's far-right persona and name recognition as a MAGA supporter helped secure her victory, with projections indicating a clear path to a second term in the general election in November.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, a man surnamed Yu fell from a building in Zhonghe and was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital. A woman surnamed Lin happened to be passing by and was injured on her hand by the falling man. Yu suffered multiple fractures and fatal injuries, while Lin sustained minor injuries but refused medical treatment. The incident occurred around 9 pm near Zhonghe Station on the New Taipei Metro Circular Line. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
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Reported 11 months ago
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that Central America has formed a 'Drought Corridor' due to the El Niño phenomenon, causing less rainfall and a decrease of nearly 30% in coffee exports in April from Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The El Niño phenomenon led to drought, impacting coffee planting in the region. The FAO pointed out that 98% of agriculture in Central America relies on rainfall, affecting not only national industries but also farmers and households, leading to poverty and illegal immigration issues. The region's Arabica coffee is widely planted and in high demand worldwide. Deforestation in Central America exacerbates the drought's scale and impact, with over 80,000 hectares of forests disappearing annually.
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Reported 11 months ago
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned about the formation of a 'Dry Corridor' in Central America due to the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in reduced rainfall and a 30% decrease in coffee exports from Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua in April. This has impacted coffee cultivation in these countries, which heavily rely on coffee as a significant export and economic industry. The main causes include labor shortages, plant pests, and the El Niño-induced climate change leading to drought, affecting agriculture and communities, potentially worsening poverty and illegal migration issues.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, Yu Daqian was exposed by a weekly magazine for misusing public funds, spending 8 million NT since taking office. Yu held a press conference yesterday to deny the allegations. Media figure Fan Qiming observed the responses of the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and found that Minister Lin Jialong seemed unable to handle the diplomatic system. The responses from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Premier Zhuo Rongtai, and the Presidential Office differed, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eager to downplay the situation initially. After the Presidential Office and Premier spoke out, Minister Lin eventually responded stating that he did not agree to Yu's purchase of a new car, indicating a lack of control over the diplomatic system.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., Yuri Chiou, faced accusations of extravagant spending and trying to replace a nearly-new official vehicle, citing the need to maintain the country's image. Amidst backlash, Chiou emphasized the necessity of integrating into the local environment and justified the desire for a new car based on exceeding the designated age limit. He denied claims of overspending on items like furniture and highlighted the importance of upholding a certain standard in his role. Chiou expressed willingness to address criticism while defending his reputation against what he deemed as unfounded attacks on his character and actions.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan's Representative to the US, Yu De-Lear, is accused of extravagantly spending public funds, attempting to purchase a $3.7 million luxury car which was rejected, and spending $8 million in six months on items like beds, carpets, sofas, and coffee machines. His wife also allegedly acted imperiously towards embassy staff. Yu De-Lear denied the accusations, stating that purchases of furniture and coffee machines were not true, and defended his request for a luxury car based on local customs in Washington, DC. He insisted on clearing his name and his wife's reputation from personal attacks, emphasizing any impact on his work should be referred to Taipei.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, in the morning session, US technology stocks like NVIDIA surged, leading the AI sector to push Taiwan stocks higher, with the index returning above 23,000 points. Senior securities analyst Wang Zhaoli stated 'resistance above, support below,' indicating that breaking the previous high will not be easy, with the index likely to consolidate in the range of 22,200 to 23,150 points. Wang Zhaoli suggested monitoring small to mid-cap stocks for better performance, such as passive components, gallium arsenide, and IC design sectors.
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Reported 11 months ago
At the Legislative Yuan last week, bills concerning parliamentary reform were rejected, prompting President Tsai Ing-wen to announce the filing of a constitutional interpretation application and temporary disposition on June 24. Analyzing her approval ratings, the Taiwan Policy and Opinion Center (TPOC) found that by the 25th, Tsai Ing-wen's online approval had dropped to 0.22, a significant decline from the initial 0.51 after her inauguration on May 20. The decrease in exposure and negative sentiment towards her recent actions, including the constitutional application, have contributed to the decline in approval ratings, with netizens expressing criticism and scepticism toward Tsai Ing-wen's decisions and justifications.
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Reported 11 months ago
TVBS News on June 25, 2024, 9:30 PM: The next two days will see even higher temperatures! Due to strengthened Pacific high pressure today, most areas will be partly cloudy to clear, with eastern regions reaching around 32-34 degrees Celsius, and western regions around 36 degrees, possibly reaching 37 degrees in some areas like near mountainous regions or river valleys. Certain counties and cities issued high temperature alerts, with Pingtung on red alert for chances of consecutive 38-degree heat, while Kaohsiung on orange alert. Beware of sudden thunderstorms and strong winds.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, in Neihu, Taipei, a police chase ensued when a scamming driver refused inspection and fled, weaving through traffic and ramming vehicles. Police fired two shots at the tires in an attempt to intercept, but the suspect managed to escape. Authorities are currently pursuing the suspect. The driver sped off, refusing to comply with inspection.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, at 9:30 PM, the girl group Ghost Crystal CRYXTAL officially debuted with leader Shu Yun leading the members Zixuan, Zhiteng, Ziqin, Cai Cai, and Yun Jing attending a media event. The youngest member, 14-year-old Yun Jing, confidently stated she isn't worried about comparisons with Fantasia Blue Bear's Nico, both being 'Future Girls' alumni, as they are friends. Yun Jing expressed gratitude for the support received and mentioned balancing schoolwork with group responsibilities, sharing how she manages academics with the guidance of her agency. The group's academic achiever, Zixuan, revealed her successful academic achievements and talk of juggling both entertainment and studies. The members denied having romantic pursuits except for leader Shu Yun, who discussed her past relationship experiences. Overall, the girls are dedicated to their careers and studies while navigating teenage life.
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Reported 11 months ago
監察院秘書長李俊俋指出國會改革法案違憲，將尋求憲法法庭釋憲，但學者表示憲政機關擁有調查權且立院與監院的對象不同。部分學者質疑監察院的擴權，認為立院也有調查權，並非獨家權力，兩者並無衝突。其中，台師大政治學研究所教授曲兆祥認為憲政機關行使權力時都可擁有調查權。
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Reported 11 months ago
When visiting Japan, it's useful to know more than just 'kawaii' and 'oishii' to interact with locals. LIVE JAPAN has compiled 15 common and practical Japanese adjectives with romanized and Chinese phonetic translations for those with zero Japanese knowledge to expand their vocabulary. The list includes adjectives for delicious, easy to eat/drink, cute, beautiful, expensive, cheap, amazing, interesting, happy, comfortable to wear, hot/cold, dangerous, and more, providing essential expressions for describing various experiences and preferences in Japan.
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Reported 11 months ago
FTNN News on June 25, 2024, reported that Taiwan's stock market opened low but eventually rose, with the weighted index increasing by 62.27 points to close at 22,875.97 points, a 0.27% gain. Among the top sell-offs were China Airlines with over 3,000 shares sold, followed by Hua Nan Financial and Delta Electronics. Notably, state-owned banks did not have any stocks with maximum sell-offs. The top three in terms of amount sold were Delta Electronics, United Microelectronics, and Formosa Plastics.
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Reported 11 months ago
In recent years, conflicts over courtesy seats have been frequent, leading to discussions on whether courtesy seats should be abolished. Data from 'Glory Data Analytics' shows that over 70% of online discussions lean towards directly abolishing courtesy seats, with other suggestions including changing the name, preserving them, or expanding the target users. The debate surrounding the necessity of courtesy seats has become a hot topic once again as incidents of disputes over these seats continue to rise, prompting many to reconsider the flexibility of their usage.
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Reported 11 months ago
Dr. Hsu Bing-yi, Vice President of the Tainan Municipal An-nan Hospital, encountered two unexpected incidents while driving from Kaohsiung to Tainan for a medical conference. Fortunately, with the help of a kind stranger referred to as a 'living bodhisattva,' he was able to avoid potential accidents. The kind stranger turned out to be a former patient who recognized Dr. Hsu and provided assistance, leading Dr. Hsu to exclaim 'miraculous' for the fortunate encounters that helped him navigate the challenges.
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Reported 11 months ago
During a Dior event where Jay Chou was present, police arrived to address illegal parking near the venue but accidentally backed up their vehicle due to a suspected failure to engage the handbrake, resulting in a collision with a Maybach S560 parked behind. The luxury car, valued at least 9 million NT dollars, was being used to transport celebrities and VIPs. The police have taken over the handling of the accident caused by their parking enforcement operation gone wrong, as seen in a video circulating online.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwanese news outlet reported on June 25, 2024, at 10:06 PM, about Yu Daqian being accused of misusing public funds, spending 8 million in half a year at the official residence. Yu Daqian denied the allegations during a press conference in Washington D.C., but legislator You Shuhui found discrepancies in the spending, questioning the necessity of items like a 110,000 USD coffee maker and a 260,000 USD Bluetooth speaker, which were classified as confidential by the Foreign Ministry. She criticized the Ministry for potential misconduct and compared the spending to that of a business tycoon, hinting at a possible scandal resembling that of Xu Qiaoxin. Anda further emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in government spending.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Kaohsiung's Xiaogang District, a car accident occurred involving a collision between a trailer truck and a sedan at the intersection of Coastal Er Road and Maoda Street at 6:48 AM today. The sedan's front end was completely destroyed, and a 70-year-old man sustained minor injuries and was conscious when taken to the hospital for treatment. The accident temporarily closed the road until only the motorcycle lane was open, with the exact cause still under investigation.
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Reported 11 months ago
2024年6月25日，第26屆台北電影節在國際新導演競賽頒獎典禮中，評審團將「最佳影片」頒給美國導演瑪瑞亞裘博執導的《屋簷下沒有煙硝》，並將1萬美金獎金授予該片。另一影片《我心裡的太陽》獲得評審團特別獎，台灣導演奧山大史表示感動並期待作品在台灣上映。柯震東則在觀眾票選獎頒發時表示對今年入圍作品的高度評價。
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan Railways' New Taroko Express Train No. 229 derailed due to a landslide near Hualien's Qingshui Tunnel, with monitoring footage showing the landslide 19 minutes before the incident. Following the incident, it was revealed that timely reporting could have prevented the accident, raising concerns about internal management issues within the railway system. Questions about the effectiveness of the monitoring personnel and overall management arose, especially after similar accidents occurred, hinting that railway safety remains a key focus for improvement.
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Reported 11 months ago
An Chen-Yu, known as the 'original former young lady' due to her past marriage to the second son of YuanZu Food, recently exposed the behavior of her former mother-in-law, Zhang Xiu-Wan. An accused Zhang of intruding into her home and secretly filming, resulting in Zhang being prosecuted for violating secrecy laws. An Chen-Yu expressed her feelings in court, stating that she has been controlled by Zhang for a long time and hopes for justice through legal proceedings.
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