Reported 11 months ago
根據媒體報導，我駐美大使俞大㵢被爆濫用公帑，包括購買奢侈品和讓妻子指揮使館人員，引起外界關注。國民黨立委徐巧芯指控俞大㵢像皇帝一樣行事，將就此質詢外交部長林佳龍，要求整肅駐外使節，維護道德標準。政府回應已展開調查處理。
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Reported 11 months ago
Point well taken, on June 25, 2024, at 3:10 in the morning, Lin You-chang was asked if he would run for New Taipei City Mayor. He replied that he always focuses on 'doing the job well no matter where he works,' whether as the Mayor of Keelung, Minister of the Interior, or Secretary-General of the DPP, he plays his role well. However, he also hinted with cryptic language...Read more: Facing recall, former Keelung Mayor Lin You-chang expresses profound sadness and frustration that the ruling party is not creating trouble. Lin You-chang: The current parliament is a blue and white ruling.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, a TVBS News report stated that a legislator's request for data on TSMC's facility recovery post-earthquake was questioned as potentially exposing trade secrets. The impact on business operations from providing such information remains a concern, with scholars noting that clear figures on production capacity and financial losses are vital for assessment.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, at 3:10 am, Lin Yu-chang was questioned if he would run for mayor of New Taipei City. He responded by emphasizing his commitment to performing his duties well in any position he holds, citing his past roles as the Mayor of Keelung, Minister of the Interior, and Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party. While hinting at future plans, he also reflected on current political dynamics.
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Reported 11 months ago
Japanese married woman vlogger 'Black Wood Wife' often shares her cultural experiences in Taiwan on social media. Recently, she shared a video where she used a Taiwanese unique 'cooling sanitary pad' for the first time, causing an uncomfortable and hilarious reaction during filming, leading to concerns about being blacklisted by production companies. The video quickly gained over a million views in a day.
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Reported 11 months ago
The recall of Hsieh Kuo-liang is intensifying, with former Keelung Mayor Lin You-chang expressing heavyheartedness over the ongoing recall efforts in the city he once governed. Lin notes that the current higher standards demanded by Keelung residents towards their mayor signify progress in civil society.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, Annie Wu, previously known as the 'Mrs. Yuansu', had a legal confrontation with her former mother-in-law. She appeared alone in court, accusing her former mother-in-law of trespassing into her home without permission and recording with a phone, but the defendant's lawyer denied the filming. The two ended their 13-year marriage three years ago and have since been involved in multiple lawsuits, drawing media attention to their domestic disputes.
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Reported 11 months ago
US Ambassador Ken Salazar visited Michoacan, Mexico, to support American agricultural inspectors, a week after the US suspended avocado and mango inspections due to an attack on inspectors. The state, known for avocado production and organized crime violence, agreed on a security plan to resume avocado exports. Both the US and Mexico are collaborating to ensure the safety of inspectors amidst threats and criminal activities in the region.
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Reported 11 months ago
Netflix plans to launch a 'free with ads' service in some markets, allowing users to watch Netflix shows for free with the condition of viewing ads. Facing significant fluctuations in subscriber numbers and unsuccessful attempts with low-priced ad plans, Netflix aims to boost subscribers by offering a free version in markets where the advertising market is large and free TV channels are popular, particularly in Europe and Asia. Despite dominating the streaming video sector, Netflix ranks poorly in the digital advertising market and is considering introducing more ads to increase revenue as user growth slows down.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan's stock market experienced a significant morning drop of over 300 points but managed to turn positive by the end of the day, closing at 22,875 points with a 62.27-point increase. Foreign investors continued to be net sellers, with a total of NT$12.7 billion sold today, marking the third consecutive day of net selling. Meanwhile, proprietary traders sold NT$2.5 billion for the third day in a row, while investment trusts remained buyers, purchasing NT$4.1 billion. In total, the three major institutional investors were net sellers of NT$11.1 billion. Overall market capitalization rose to NT$72.893 trillion.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Taipei's Neihu district, a 55-year-old currency trader was robbed at knifepoint by two suspects, forced to transfer 700,000 TWD worth of Tether, and then abandoned. The police arrested the suspects and found the stolen money. The suspects confessed due to financial issues and are facing charges of robbery, deprivation of liberty, and injury.
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Reported 11 months ago
The European Council officially announced through its website on June 25, 2024, that the European Union will implement the 14th round of sanctions against Russia, focusing on high-value sectors in the Russian economy such as energy, finance, and trade. This round of sanctions includes a ban on the transit of Russian liquefied natural gas. The EU added 27 vessels, including oil tankers and LNG carriers, to the sanctioned entity list. This marks the EU's first sanctions on liquefied natural gas, making it harder for Russia to evade EU sanctions, thereby limiting Russia's economic strength. The EU also prohibits new investments in Russia and restricts the use of Russia's SPFS financial messaging system. This is part of the EU's efforts to further undermine Russia's trade capabilities.
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Reported 11 months ago
SBS Korea Pop Music Festival, which usually takes place at the end of the year, will hold a summer festival on July 21 at Yongjong Island in Incheon this year. The first-ever Summer SBS Pop Music Festival will be hosted by NCT's DoYoung, IVE's YuJin, and TXT's YeonJun, who have previously hosted SBS music programs and are known for their unique hosting styles. The event will feature performances by various artists including ENHYPEN, (G)I-DLE, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, Lee Yong-ji, New Jeans, NMIXX, Stray Kids (SKZ), TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), and ZEROBASEONE (ZB1).
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Reported 11 months ago
據維基解密消息，創辦人亞桑治已於6月24日離開英國監獄，並離開英國。他將認罪違反美國間諜法，以避免引渡並返回澳洲，將在塞班島受審後返回澳洲，不會面臨新的監禁。
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Reported 11 months ago
The Supervisory Yuan announced today that it will provide a constitutional interpretation and temporary measures for the parliamentary expansion case, in response to the opposition's plan to investigate abuse cases like 'superthinking eggs' during the interim period. The Secretary-General of the Supervisory Yuan, Li Junyi, stated that if all branches - the Legislative Yuan, Supervisory Yuan, and judiciary - carry out investigations, it raises questions on how administrative agencies would manage themselves, emphasizing that the Supervisory Yuan has been investigating 'superthinking eggs' since last October.
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Reported 11 months ago
As tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula, US forces in South Korea made a rare public display on June 24 with the AC-130J Ghost Rider aircraft used for special operations, showcasing the strong S. Korea-US alliance. The AC-130J, stationed at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, S. Korea, is utilized for ground support missions in combat with its side-mounted gun barrels and ability to carry various weapons for extended flights and aerial refueling, ensuring on-demand deployment. The US forces emphasized this deployment is not directed at recent Russian or N. Korean actions, with plans for the AC-130J to leave the peninsula this week, potentially joining S. Korea in the first-ever multi-domain joint military exercise 'Free Blade' with the US and Japan.
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Reported 11 months ago
A 32-year-old Taiwanese woman, Chien, fell to her death from the 12th floor of a building in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, while talking to her brother on the phone. Her brother heard a crash and asked her girlfriend, who was in the building, to check on her. After finding no sign of Chien, they discovered she had fallen from the building and died. Authorities ruled the incident as a suicide by jumping, and the body is awaiting identification by family members.
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Reported 11 months ago
The European Commission preliminarily found that Apple's AppStore terms violate digital market laws by hindering other app developers from freely directing consumers to alternative payment methods. This marks the first time the EU Commission has accused a company of wrongdoing under digital market laws. If Apple does not improve, they could face penalties of up to 10% of their global annual revenue, amounting to potentially billions of dollars.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, opposition parties call for investigating cases of abuse of power during the interim period. Lee Chun-chi, Secretary-General of the Control Yuan, expressed concerns that recent changes in parliamentary powers have damaged the principle of separation of powers, potentially turning the parliament into a constitutional monster. The Control Yuan's temporary suspension is in response to parliamentary power changes affecting the surveillance power originally allocated to the Control Yuan. Lee also highlighted potential confusion and disruption if all three branches of government investigate the same cases, emphasizing the importance of upholding the principle of separation of powers to protect democracy.
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Reported 11 months ago
Investors who were anticipating rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in the U.S. may be disappointed as analysts caution that the market could be mistaken about the timing and extent of future rate cuts. UBS analysts stated that investor expectations for Fed rate cuts have been a major driver of market sentiment since the beginning of the year. However, they emphasized that whether the Fed cuts rates in September or December, it will not have any substantial impact. Co-founder of Kynikos Associates, Rubinstein, predicted that the Fed is unlikely to cut rates before the November election to avoid excessive political turmoil. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Summers also pointed out that the Fed and investors have a severely wrong view of inflation trends, warning against expecting a continual slowdown in inflation or significant rate drops.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, at 3:02 AM, China's Chang'e 6 successfully landed in Inner Mongolia carrying lunar samples from the far side of the Moon. Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the mission team for achieving the first-ever return of the lunar sample from the Moon's far side in human history, marking a significant milestone in China's space exploration efforts. The mission involved breakthroughs in key technologies and international cooperation, showcasing China's progress towards becoming a space power.
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Reported 11 months ago
During a recent legislative session, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te faced a setback as key bills related to parliamentary reform were voted down. Lai responded by announcing plans to seek a constitutional interpretation, leading to a surge in online discussions. However, a study by TPOC Taiwan Issue Research Center revealed that Lai's online approval rating has significantly dropped since taking office, with a majority of netizens criticizing his move. This negative sentiment was fueled by various factors such as doubts over constitutional grounds, critiques of Lai's past statements, and support for parliamentary reform. The decline in approval rating was also impacted by the failure of parliament reform bills proposed by opposition parties. TPOC warned that ignoring public opinions and prolonging the deadlock between the executive and legislative branches could further harm Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party's public perception.
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Reported 11 months ago
由美國廠商myCharge製造，由Costco獨家銷售的三款行動電源因過熱引發兩起火災，共計逾百件投訴，已被召回。涉及的產品為myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh充電器，型號為AO10FK-A、AO10FK-B和AO10FK-C，共56萬7千個。消費者產品安全委員會呼籲受影響的消費者停止使用，並聯繫myCharge進行產品更換。
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Reported 11 months ago
Doctors are alarmed as COVID-19 cases surge this summer, with FLiRT variants emerging as a major concern making up over 50% of infections and showing increased contagiousness. Experts worry about how early this wave has started and the impact of waning immunity from previous vaccinations. Recommendations include considering booster shots, monitoring symptoms, testing, and following health protocols to stay safe amidst this spike in infections.
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