Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, TVBS was on board the Dutch frigate Tromp, where the captain confirmed that while heading north through the Taiwan Strait in June, there were no abnormalities. However, during a UN mission in the East China Sea, a Chinese helicopter approached the Tromp's helicopter at close range, posing a dangerous situation. Additionally, the Tromp is equipped with advanced radars for detecting ballistic missiles. The Tromp embarked on a six-month voyage 'Pacific Shooter 2024' visiting six countries, including passing through the Taiwan Strait from Vietnam to South Korea without incident. The Dutch military emphasized participating in the Indo-Pacific military exercise to strengthen the rights of freedom of navigation in international waters.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A couple in Taipei found a two-centimeter needle in their BBQ pork at a restaurant, suspecting it to be a vaccine needle fragment that broke off during pig vaccination. They requested the restaurant to disclose further actions taken and details about the vaccine, but received no response two weeks later. The Taipei City Health Department has demanded improvements in food safety measures in response to the incident, highlighting the need for stricter food safety regulations to prevent such occurrences.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The program, Big Gathering, invited local roller-skating teams and students to challenge together. All 11 hosts and guest artists participated by lying on the floor and using their body's rotating power to move the nearly 100kg staff on them to the finish line. The thin Ah Xiang was seen howling with a twisted face, while Lulu was frequently crushed and screamed in shock. After the challenge, the program introduced a special local activity - the 'Shrimp God' competition, where giant shrimp were showcased, astonishing the audience. Additionally, a game called 'Jumping Shrimp of Thailand' was prepared for the participants, bringing excitement and close competitions between artist and audience teams.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taitung's night sky on June 30, 2024, at 1:44 am, an unidentified flying luminous object was spotted gliding across the skyline, sparking discussions among netizens. The object appeared as a fireball-like bright light dragging a long tail, then suddenly flashed and burst before vanishing in the air. The scene was captured by a 4K live video camera at the Duli Visitor Center by the Eastern Coast Scenic Area Management Office, prompting the office director Lin Wei-ling to seek explanations on social media and causing a buzz online.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan Affairs Office recently announced an upgrade to the travel advisory for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to 'orange,' warning people against traveling unless necessary. A Taiwanese family traveling to Hong Kong Disneyland last month faced issues at immigration due to their similar name in English spelling to former lawmaker Chen Po-wei, leading to them being detained for at least half an hour in a small room. The incident reveals the heightened tensions and caution required when traveling between Taiwan and Hong Kong amid political sensitivities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the Golden Melody Awards celebration on June 29, Sun Shengxi, who was crowned with the Best Mandarin Female Singer award, tearfully mentioned her father in Korea and expressed regret for not properly repaying her family's support. She emotionally apologized for forgetting to thank her family and her record company, Rock Records, on stage due to nerves, but later made sure to express gratitude. Sun Shengxi also revealed her desires for her future, including singing at the Taipei Arena and even potentially proposing there, and candidly addressed the possibility of raising her fees after winning the award, stating that she is open to reasonable negotiations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
柯建銘警告藍白合作強推修法可能引發民意反彈，讓民眾黨籍議員遭罷免，柯文哲則諷刺是否確定民進黨不會被罷免。國民黨提案調高罷免門檻，柯文哲指出民眾黨不支持此修法，主張連署程序應更嚴謹。內政委員會將討論此修法，柯文哲在民眾黨活動中提出反對立場，質疑社會政治現象。
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Reported about 1 year ago
朱立倫出席國會改革說明會時表示，國民黨提出公職人員選舉罷免法修正案，希望提高罷免門檻，但有些立委反對提高門檻；柯文哲則主張不動門檻，要求連署程序更嚴謹。朱立倫指出週三將舉行公聽會，聽取意見後認為，罷免應比當選票多一點才合理。他強調重要的是讓整個罷免程序更合法，比如回歸真實面、加強身分證驗證等措施。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Renowned musician Zheng Hua-Juan, who passed away suddenly in March, posthumously received the Special Contribution Award at the 35th Golden Melody Awards. During the ceremony, her close friend Wan Fang performed a medley of songs, including a duet with Zheng Hua-Juan shown on screen playing the guitar. This emotional performance moved the music director Huang Yun-Ling to tears. Zheng Hua-Juan's husband accepted the award on her behalf, expressing both honor and sorrow, as many remembered her fondly that night.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te attended the launch ceremony of the trial operation of the Kaohsiung MRT RK1 Gangshan Station. He emphasized that the most advanced industries in the future will be in central and southern Taiwan, with Kaohsiung serving as the locomotive for southern Taiwan, driving Taiwan's continuous progress. The construction of the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line segment from Gangshan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Station (R24) to Gangshan Station (RK1) received operating permits on June 20 and officially began trial operation at noon today, with both President Lai Ching-te and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai in attendance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent road dispute at the Taoyuan Interchange Bridge in Taoyuan City, a man driving a sedan got out of his car to argue with the car in front, unexpectedly smashing the rear windshield of the other vehicle with a single punch. The entire incident was caught on the rear car's dashboard camera, with passengers reacting in shock and questioning the strength of the man's fist. The man believed the front car intentionally blocked him, leading to the altercation. The driver of the damaged car has reported the incident to the police for vandalism, and further investigation is underway. Police urge drivers to show mutual respect and uphold traffic safety to prevent such incidents in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Sandy (Host Wu Shangru) discussed the topic of 'helicopter parents' on the show 'Little Star's Big Fan' on June 30, 2024. She recounted witnessing a parent physically punishing a special education student, highlighting the challenges of educating parents. Sandy shared an emotional moment when a parent scolded the child, saying, 'You are already a special education student, why create trouble?' causing her to cry. She also mentioned bizarre incidents like parents requesting exam leaks and the ineffectiveness of disciplinary systems in schools.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the stock market in Taiwan heats up, many people see it as an opportunity for investment and financial planning. However, facing continuous price hikes, some netizens suggest that spending money and living in the moment may be the best way to combat inflation, as both housing and consumer prices rise annually. This perspective sparked discussions online, with some jokingly pointing out that only the United States can succeed in spending money to combat inflation. While some advocate for investing in assets to combat inflation, others find humor in the idea of spending money to stay afloat amidst rising prices.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te attended a joint memorial ceremony at the Kaohsiung Naval Academy to honor and commend Chief Petty Officer Lin Chun-jung, Petty Officer Yen Chen-fan, and Petty Officer Chang Chao-yu of the Hsinkang-class frigate who sacrificed their lives in a rescue mission last December. President Lai expressed deep respect and condolences to the families, highlighting the selfless and courageous spirit of the fallen servicemen and emphasizing the nation's gratitude and pride in their dedication to duty. He urged the Ministry of National Defense to support the families and praised all military personnel for their commitment to national security.
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Reported about 1 year ago
基隆市民對國民黨基隆市長謝國樑發起的罷免行動已經通過第二階段連署門檻，預計即將進入最終投票階段。國民黨主席朱立倫表示對此呼籲，指責謝國樑只因得罪特定民進黨人就遭罷免，並且要求民進黨應停止此舉。同時，國民黨將於7月3日召開公聽會討論提高罷免門檻等相關法案。
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to SET News, on the morning of June 30, 2024, at 7:20 a.m., there were reports of a person drowning near the Hua Jiang Bridge connecting Wanhua District in Taipei to Banqiao District in New Taipei City. Witnesses stated that a person was seen swimming from the Wanhua Bank towards the New Taipei City Bank but appeared to become exhausted and sank into the water. Despite ongoing search efforts, the individual has not been located as of 1:00 p.m., and investigations are underway to determine the person's identity.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
花莲县举办2014HSH暨第十九届战国策全国创新创业竞赛，决赛在美侖大飯店举行，总奖金80万元。活动包括快闪市集、限时180分钟比赛及提供互动小礼品。该比赛吸引了产业界、学界和民众参与，共有202个团队参赛，包括旅游、餐饮、农业、数字科技和环境永续等不同行业。竞赛设有五个小组，金奖最高奖金为10万元。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Shen Boyang has recently raised concerns about the dangers of using VPN to watch adult videos, suggesting that Mainland China could use the content you watch to understand your political position. His warning was met with criticism from Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Wang Hongwei, who dismissed it as fiction. Shen emphasized the risks of personal data collection through VPN with Chinese backgrounds and highlighted the potential political implications. Experts discussed the technical capabilities of VPN and whether it could be used for political purposes, raising concerns about cybersecurity and political manipulation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A married man in Pingtung, Taiwan, was sued by his wife for having an extramarital affair with a female colleague. To cover up the affair, he changed the colleague's name on messaging apps to his daughter's nickname, hoping to deceive his wife. However, his wife discovered the affair and sued the mistress for NT$500,000 in emotional distress. The court eventually ruled that the mistress had to pay NT$30,000 in compensation. The wife had initially forgiven the husband but later found out that he continued the affair and used explicit messages like 'Miss you, darling' and 'Can't stop thinking of you,' leading to her decision to take legal action.
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Reported about 1 year ago
樂天桃猿邀請「最美日本體育記者」宮河麻耶在7月5日開球，消除去年因簽證問題未能開球的遺憾。樂天集團日活動將有樂天胖達現身，球迷可獲得限定禮物，互動遊戲及合照機會，並送出限量球員女孩卡和樂天胖達玩偶。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the conclusion of the 35th Golden Melody Awards, Yang Naiwen expressed happiness at the success of her album 'Flow', winning awards for 'Best Album Art Design' and 'Best Album Producer'. Despite not winning Best Female Vocalist, she remained calm and focused on celebrating the achievements of her production team. She announced plans to bring her concert back to Taipei in the second half of the year, and hinted at future collaborations with new music talents based on genuine interest in working together.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the KMT National Congress Reform Seminar in Taichung, Taichung Mayor Lu Xiu-Yan, who is rumored to run for KMT Chairmanship, was absent. KMT Chairman Eric Chu praised Lu Xiu-Yan as an outstanding mayor and one of KMT's most important cadres and leaders, encouraging everyone to work together. During the seminar, Eric Chu discussed KMT's parliamentary reform bills and upcoming legislative agenda. Lu Xiu-Yan was absent, sparking speculation about her potential candidacy, to which Chu reiterated his support for her and emphasized the need for unity within the KMT. Chu also addressed upcoming legislative proposals, such as amending the fiscal budget law and advocating for nuclear power plant extensions to address Taiwan's power shortage.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On the morning of June 30, 2024, at the crime scene, the police cordoned off the area with red, blue, and white tape to gather evidence on the deceased suspect. The incident occurred at the Embassy of Israel in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. The suspect asked for directions to a museum at the embassy guardroom and then shot an officer with a crossbow. Despite being struck in the neck with an arrow, the officer managed to return fire and killed the suspect. Serbian authorities labeled the attack as a terrorist act and have made preventive arrests in the area. The injured officer underwent surgery to remove the arrow and is now in stable condition, under observation in the hospital. Serbian President Vucic visited the officer and deemed the attack as terrorism, ordering a hunt for other suspects. Another suspect was arrested in a nearby residential area with connections to foreign terrorist groups. The attacker, identified as Jovik, a Serbian man who converted to Islam, had ties to Wahhabi sect of Islam. The incident led to the closure of the Israeli Embassy. Further reports by the Public Television News cover topics including a school shooting in Serbia, the 30-year siege of Sarajevo, German sanctions against Serbia, and rumors of a lockdown leading to protests and conflicts in Serbia.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台灣YouTuber「Ru儒哥」帶領畢業生騎車上合歡山時，遭遇一輛砂石車惡意逼車，擦撞女學生差點輾過，引發儒哥怒批是「殺人行為」。警方認定砂石車駕駛違規，開出4張罰單，最高可處40200元罰款，吊扣汽車牌照6個月。網友紛紛呼籲應檢舉此類駕駛行為。
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Reported about 1 year ago
KHTOY's flagship store specializing in plush toys has introduced oyster-themed 'Oyster Baby' plushies to celebrate summer and the oyster culture of Chiayi. The anniversary event from July 4 to September 3 features exclusive oyster-shaped plushies and merchandise for purchase, merging cuteness with local culture. The cafe also offers a range of promotions and limited edition items, along with collaborations with Hello Kitty and other popular characters, making it a must-visit spot for fans of plush toys and themed cafes. Additionally, the article includes information about other themed pop-up stores in Taiwan, including dtto Cafe and ZIZONE, offering unique and interactive experiences for visitors to enjoy.
Source: YAHOO