Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te held a one-month anniversary press conference on the theme of 'Trust in the New Politics, Era of New Taiwan' at the Presidential Office on June 19, 2024. He addressed the issue of Taiwan and China not being subordinate, emphasizing that it is a social consensus. President Lai stressed that his duty as president is to safeguard national sovereignty, with no exceptions. He also highlighted the importance of demonstrating determination for national defense and peace through strength, stating that real peace is achieved through strength, not mere rhetoric. President Lai announced the establishment of three task-oriented committees and answered media questions during the event.
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Reported 8 months ago
Kaohsiung Mayor and People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je responded to current events by criticizing President Lai Ching-te's decision to establish three committees to address climate change, public health, and national defense, stating that aside from placing his own people in positions, he couldn't see much benefit from them. Ko Wen-je also expressed concern over the delay between the presidential election and inauguration, suggesting that President Lai should have a clear plan from day one of his presidency. He emphasized the need for clarity on the goals and tasks of the newly established committees, questioning their effectiveness without clear objectives.
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Reported 8 months ago
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, discussed combat concepts against the PLA in the Taiwan Strait with Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin. Despite varied opinions domestically, there are still apparent blind spots. Paparo's proposed combat concept is still in the conceptual stage, facing uncertainties in terms of resources and budget for acquiring thousands of drones for deployment in the Taiwan Strait. The US has yet to establish operational forces as described by Paparo, with significant logistical and budgetary challenges ahead. Rogin emphasizes the need to expedite progress, questioning the feasibility and timing of implementing such bold military plans, emphasizing caution based on previous aid inadequacies in conflicts like Ukraine-Russia and delayed arms sales to Taiwan.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to statistics from the New Taipei City Land Administration, Tamsui district ranked first in the number of property transactions in New Taipei City from January to April this year, with a total of 2547 transactions. Despite being perceived as remote and damp with a cold climate in the past, experts from Yung-Chi Real Estate believe that stereotypes about Tamsui are gradually dissipating, especially as housing prices in the area remain competitive compared to other regions like Taipei and Taoyuan. They attribute the increased interest in Tamsui properties to factors such as improved living conditions, upcoming infrastructural developments, and a relative affordability despite the perceived challenges of location and climate resistance.
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Reported 8 months ago
A female netizen revealed her disappointment after purchasing a dress for over $2,000 at a Ximending cultural store, where the staff claimed it was handcrafted and original. Days later, she found the same dress on Taobao for only $500 and realized she had been deceived. The incident led her to declare that she would never trust Taiwan's cultural creativity again, likening her costly purchase to 'tuition fee.' The story sparked discussions online, with many expressing similar experiences and skepticism towards the authenticity of cultural creative products in Taiwan.
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Reported 8 months ago
India’s state-owned lenders are aggressively selling government bonds while foreign banks are increasing their holdings ahead of India’s inclusion in the JPMorgan emerging-markets bond index. State-run banks sold 230 billion rupees ($2.8 billion) of sovereign bonds recently, while foreign banks purchased 165.2 billion rupees of these notes. The move is attributed to position-taking and demand for profits as yields approach 7%, with the first phase of India’s inclusion in the index scheduled for June 28.
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Reported 8 months ago
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Reported 8 months ago
A young woman and her mother in Hangzhou, China, experienced black tongues after dining at a chain hotpot restaurant, causing suspicion of poisoning. The restaurant clarified that it was due to improper pot maintenance, not poisoning, and issued an apology. Similar incidents were reported in other cities, prompting the restaurant to apologize and initiate pot maintenance in all branches nationwide.
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Reported 8 months ago
In response to recent incidents of elderly individuals being denied seats on public transportation leading to altercations, Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih-chung Chou, stated that Priority Seats will not be abolished but discussed having similar 'Priority Seats' like in Japan to handle the situation better. Despite public debates on abolishing Priority Seats, Taipei Metro mentioned the limitation imposed by central regulations preventing unilateral cancellation, opting instead for stronger advocacy and education efforts. Minister Chou emphasized the necessity of Priority Seats under Taiwan's disability protection laws and expressed the intention to continue researching how to provide seats to those in need, drawing inspiration from Japan's system to meet the needs of individuals more effectively.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain special report for 10 counties and cities, with the possibility of localized heavy rain in northern Hsinchu, Nantou, Miaoli, and central mountainous areas. Areas under the heavy rain special report include Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Nantou County, Yunlin County, and Chiayi County. Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for specific districts in Taipei City and New Taipei City, with alerts for potential flooding, landslides, and strong winds.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Hualien, Taiwan, two friends turned enemies after a confrontation three months ago led to one man, surnamed Li, driving his car to hit a rival's father and son, with gun violence involved. The initial dispute erupted when Li, 34, and another man, surnamed Zhang, 29, had a fight at a funeral home due to a joke gone bad. Li subsequently brought friends to beat up Zhang, leading to legal consequences for all involved. The recent clash resulted in Li running over Zhang's family members with his car and firing a gun, causing injuries and property damage. Li later surrendered to the police and faces charges of attempted murder, property damage, and assault.
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Reported 8 months ago
A poll conducted by Central Broadcasting System and the Public Opinion Survey Association indicates that Taipei Deputy Mayor Li Sichuan has nearly 40% support among New Taipei residents as a possible successor to outgoing Mayor Hou You-yi in 2026, leading the list of potential KMT candidates. In response to questions about whether he would embrace or let go, Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an sang Mayday's 'Embrace' on June 19, showcasing his engagement with the public sentiment. Other candidates like KMT legislator Hung Meng-kai, People First Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang, and Hou You-yi's favored successor Liu Ho-jan received lower support levels in the survey.
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Reported 8 months ago
British inflation has fallen back to the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, with consumer price growth easing in May from 2.3% the previous month. This milestone, coming just before the looming election, is unlikely to significantly impact Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's political fortunes. While the decrease is a positive development in the cost-of-living situation, it's not expected to reverse the ruling Conservative Party's downward trend in polls ahead of the upcoming election on July 4. The Bank of England is likely to keep interest rates on track for cuts, with lingering signs of higher-than-expected prices in the services sector.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te announced during a press conference marking his one month in office that a 'Whole-Society Defense Resilience Committee' will be established with Vice President Xiao Meiqin, Presidential Secretary-General Pan Meng'an, and National Security Council Secretary-General Wu Zhaoxie serving as deputy conveners. The committee aims to comprehensively strengthen national defense, civilian life, disaster prevention, and democratic resilience to build a stronger democratic society. President Lai emphasized the importance of enhancing Taiwan's self-protection resilience to deter regional destabilization, highlighting that a resilient societal defense will not only safeguard national security but also contribute to global security and prosperity.
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Reported 8 months ago
Traders are possibly overestimating the consequences of the Bank of Japan scaling back bond purchases, with expectations running high for BOJ to announce a plan next month to reduce its extensive debt portfolio. Despite the central bank's estimation that a 1% decrease in its bond market share leads to a 2 basis point rise in 10-year yields, several strategists believe that the increase in yields may not be as significant as forecasted by market participants. The BOJ aims to cautiously decrease bond purchases to avoid market upheaval, with different experts predicting various scenarios for the reduction in purchases over the next two years.
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Reported 8 months ago
Son An-tso, the son of actors Son Pang and Di Ying, was taken to the police station by his father after their agent was detained for carrying a gas gun in the Xinyi district. This incident follows Son An-tso's arrest in Thailand for drug-related offenses and his subsequent public shaming of his parents upon returning to Taiwan. The police searched Son An-tso's residence in Beitou, seizing gunpowder and knives. Both Son Pang and Di Ying were present during the search and accompanied their son to the police station for questioning.
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Reported 8 months ago
印度馬哈拉施特拉邦一名23歲女子在練習開車時誤將油門當成煞車，導致整輛車衝下懸崖墜落91公尺深的峽谷，最終不幸身亡。事發當下友人目睹整個過程，並有錄影記錄。警方花了約1小時找到女子，但送醫後仍被宣告身亡。
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Reported 8 months ago
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kaohsiung Girls' High School, DPP legislator Huang Chie, an alumna of the school, donned a vintage high school uniform for a photoshoot, sparking controversy online with netizens calling her 'too daring' for the look. Receiving praise for her youthful appearance, some speculated she wore a uniform from the Japanese colonial era, leaving the exact period as a mystery until Huang Chie reveals the truth.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 72-year-old man from Chiayi, known as Ah He, sought medical expenses and care fees from his three children due to his poor health condition, but his children accused him of having a history of gambling, alcoholism, and domestic violence, leading them to request the court to relieve them from supporting him. The court granted their request based on evidence of the father's neglect and mistreatment, resulting in a protection order being issued against him. Ah He refuted the accusations, claiming that his children harbored resentment towards him for not buying them beef due to his farming background, and denied their allegations of neglect and abuse.
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Reported 8 months ago
In a parliamentary reform debate, Nationalist Party lawmaker Luo Zhiqiang criticized the Democratic Progressive Party government for allegedly abusing the right to hold hearings under the pretext of the 'Social Order Maintenance Law' and creating a climate of fear among the population. The discussion revolved around the government's handling of cases related to spreading rumors that could affect public order, with concerns raised about potential human rights violations.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the recording of her show 'Meifong's Appointment' on Formosa TV, Taiwanese artist Chen Meifeng was pleasantly surprised by an early birthday celebration organized by the staff, who played the birthday song and presented a giant chocolate bouquet with her cartoon image. Chen Meifeng expressed her birthday wish for health, safety, and success in Formosa TV programs. She also received a large chocolate bouquet symbolizing good fortune and smooth sailing ahead, shared the joy with her colleagues, and expressed gratitude to her fans for their support. Chen Meifeng, who is busy preparing for a concert in Malaysia, combines her experience in Taiwan to prepare a memorable performance for the audience. Her upcoming concert is sold out, and fans eagerly anticipate her performance and birthday celebration during a local trip.
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Reported 8 months ago
Flight attendants warn passengers not to engage in 9 specific behaviors while flying to avoid being denied boarding, such as being visibly intoxicated, going barefoot before boarding, emitting unpleasant odors, wearing inappropriate clothing, being unable to fasten the seatbelt even with an extender, or being visibly pregnant without proper medical documentation. Such actions may result in being refused boarding or even being added to the airline's no-fly list, based on a report by the New York Post and insights shared by flight attendant Sandra. The TikTok video addressing these issues has gained over 1 million views, sparking discussions online.
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Reported 8 months ago
The upcoming drama 'Heaven Below' will premiere on PTS on August 17th, with a sneak peek of the first two episodes at the Taipei Film Festival on July 27th. The story follows three Taiwanese brothers, played by Wu Hanlin, Huang Guanzhi, and Zhu Youcheng, who become prisoner supervisors for the Japanese army during WWII and get entangled in a ruthless massacre before the war's end. The actors and director will be present for a post-screening discussion. Huang Guanzhi and Zhu Youcheng shared their emotional challenges while portraying their characters, who face the harsh realities of war and loss throughout the series.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 64-year-old woman in Gushan was recently scammed by a fraud group pretending to be her junior high school classmate, falsely claiming to be seriously injured abroad and in need of life-saving money, convincing the woman to withdraw 100,000 yuan for assistance. Despite police's efforts to dissuade her, the woman insisted that it was not a scam based on the guidance of Mazu, causing police to be both amused and concerned. After careful explanation and persuasion, the woman finally came to her senses and the fraud was successfully prevented.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 61-year-old man surnamed Huang went to the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Pingtung County Government Police Station holding white powder suspected to be laundry detergent, falsely accusing someone of dealing drugs. The police found it was not drugs and advised him to come back sober to avoid legal trouble. However, later in the day, Huang, still drunk, drove to the police station and sprinkled joss paper at the entrance out of anger. He was arrested for drunk driving with a high alcohol level and charged with obstruction of official duties and public endangerment.
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