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Since the stock split, NVIDIA has remained strong and even surpassed Apple to become the world's largest company by market value. The US stock market has been hitting historic highs recently under the leadership of NVIDIA, while Apple has been discussing Apple Intelligence at WWDC. The AI trend is sweeping through various industries in Taiwan's stock market, with companies like Formosa Plastics stating collaborations with NVIDIA for AI applications. AI has become a magic spell supporting performance and stock prices for major companies, reminiscent of the internet boom over twenty years ago with companies like Cisco. Click to read more about the full article.
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Debuted on June 24, 2014, Liu Yuren recently joined a new company, aiming for success in the entertainment industry. Known for roles in movies like 'The Last Quarter' and 'Detention', he, along with Zhu Xuanyang and Fan Shaoxun, are dubbed the 'Three Taiwanese 90s Male Stars' by the media. Liu Yuren, aged 29, is enthusiastic about his acting career and sets high goals for himself, including winning awards and allowing his mother to retire early. He values family support and is focused on working hard to achieve success, emphasizing the importance of family and career in his life.
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Model Qian Shuaishun, who hasn't been seen in public for half a year, recently appeared in a friend's Facebook post attending a concert, wearing sunglasses to partially conceal her face. Qian's boyfriend, Guo Zemin, is currently in custody. Despite maintaining a low profile after the money laundering scandal involving Guo, Qian was spotted at a court hearing last December and has since cut off communication with almost everyone except for a few longstanding friends, such as model Wu Minxuan. After Guo's recent court appearance, Qian was seen attentively listening and taking notes, prompting the prosecutor to caution the judge about their interactions. Qian's mysterious behavior continues as she avoids media attention.
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On June 24, 2024, Taiwan Business Bank Chairman Wang Guifeng was prosecuted by the New Taipei City Prosecutor's Office for embezzling over 1.1 billion, facing a 15-year prison sentence and a fine of 500 million under the Banking Act and Securities and Exchange Law. Wang treated the bank as his personal cash cow, using funds for renting luxury private jets, top-notch cars, and mansions. He entertained political and business figures, including LDP lawmaker Li Dewei, with free flights on private jets abroad. Shockingly, FSC auditors leaked their report to Taiwan Business Bank, resulting in their indictment for malfeasance. Wang Guifeng, the ex-chairman, rented private planes, Rolls Royces, and luxury homes through his insurance brokerage and leasing companies, emptying 11 billion in assets. Facing charges of violating banking and securities laws, Wang and his accomplices were prosecuted by the prosecutor on June 11, with a demand for a 15-year prison term and a 500 million fine, as well as a 500 million fine for Taiwan Business Bank, causing a stir in society.
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Famous South Korean director Huh Jin-ho, known for his early romantic films like 'August in the Water Reeds' and 'One Fine Spring Day', attracted attention with his debut film featuring actors Han Suk-kyu and Shim Eun-ha. Huh Jin-ho is hailed as the 'Love Film Master', and actresses Son Ye-jin and Lee Young-ae have gained recognition through his works. His recent film 'The Ordinary Family', based on a Dutch suspense novel, explores sibling conflicts within Korean society and has been selected for competition at the Far East Film Festival in Italy and as the closing film for the Taipei Film Festival.
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Yu Daren, Taiwan's representative to the US, has been embroiled in controversy for allegedly misusing public funds to purchase luxury items and allowing his wife to treat embassy staff arrogantly. Complaints have been received stating that Yu purchased a luxury car worth nearly 4 million NT dollars and spent over 2 million NT dollars on furniture and other items at the official residence. Moreover, his wife reportedly used public resources inappropriately and treated colleagues disrespectfully. The controversies have sparked discussions in the diplomatic community.
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On June 21, the Legislative Yuan rejected the motion to review the amendment of parliamentary powers, marking the end of the battle over this issue. The focus is expected to shift to the Constitutional Court. The ruling party believes the opposition may leverage their voting advantage to attack the 'pork barrel bills.' The executive team has compiled a list of 'legislation minefields' to caution legislators not to step into traps set by the opposition. Both sides aim to reduce conflict, prioritizing consensus-based people's livelihood bills over controversial ones, and enhancing internal controls within party caucuses. With the conclusion of the parliamentary skirmish, the blue and white camps secure their first victory in the new parliamentary session, while the green camp strengthens ties with civil society as all parties enter a period of legislative reorganization.
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Taiwan's representative to the U.S., Yu Da-huan, and his wife have been accused of misusing public funds to purchase luxury goods and treating subordinates poorly, including complaints about the previous vice president now occupying their residence in the U.S. Yu's actions have sparked a series of controversies, such as purchasing expensive cars and luxury items, using public resources for personal leisure, and making inappropriate comments in diplomatic settings. The couple's behavior has raised concerns about their misuse of official privileges and lack of professionalism.
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Song Baiwei made his debut in the film 'The Accomplice' in 2014 and has since taken on numerous film roles. Liu Yuren, known for 'Second Half,' alongside Zhu Xuanyang and Fan Shaoxun, aims to achieve success and recognition in the industry before turning 30. Other emerging actors like Cai Fanxi, known for 'Dark Education,' and Chen Haosen, recognized for 'Name Engraved in Your Heart,' are also making waves with their performances and nominations for prestigious awards. Song Baiwei, often likened to a young Zhu Xiaotian, previously dated rising actress Wang Jing.
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On June 24, 2024, the Legislative Yuan rejected the reconsideration motion of the Parliament Powers Act, marking the end of the legislative battle. The new administration's first month in office led to the resolution of the Parliament Powers Act controversy, with the Blue-White camp securing a victory while the Green camp reinforced its ties with civil society. Both ruling and opposition parties entered a period of consolidating their legislative strategies. The administration identified a list of 'legal landmines' to warn Green legislators to avoid stepping into opposition-laid traps. The Blue camp aimed to reduce conflicts by postponing contentious bills and prioritizing consensus-based livelihood bills. Additionally, they strengthened internal controls, requiring all party-proposed bills to have internal consensus rather than unilateral decisions by party executives. President Lai Ching-te highlighted the need for careful evaluation and discussion of laws to prevent adverse consequences on constitutional operation and people's rights.
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Director Hsu Chin-hao, known for films like 'August in the Water', 'Spring Farewell', and 'Going Out', is dubbed the 'Master of Romance Films' in South Korea. The phrase 'Do you want to come over for noodles?' originated from a discussion between Hsu and actress Lee Young-ae on the set of 'Spring Farewell'. Initially without any suggestive meaning, the phrase has since become widely used in various works, much to the director's surprise and gratitude. Hsu emphasizes his early creative process starting from character development by gathering stories and experiences, leading to interesting and relatable content in his films.
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Qian Shuaijun has almost cut off contact with family and friends, not even attending her aunt Qian Deyue's birthday party. Qian's boyfriend Guo Zemin has been accused of illegal gambling activities resulting in profits of approximately 1.656 billion NTD since 2018. Despite their past luxurious and seemingly happy life, including living in a lavish mansion in Taipei and purchasing an adjacent property, Qian's recent behavior hints at distancing herself due to Guo's legal troubles. The once closely connected socialite Qian Deyue celebrated her birthday last year without Qian Shuaijun's presence, signifying a significant change in their relationship dynamics.
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Former Chairman of Taichung Commercial Bank, Wang Gui-feng, is accused of embezzling over 1.1 billion NT by treating the bank as his personal treasury, renting luxury private jets, top-notch cars, and mansions. He entertained political and business elites such as blue camp legislator Li Te-wei with free private plane rides abroad. Surprisingly, personnel from the Financial Supervisory Commission leaked audit reports to Taichung Commercial Bank and were charged with dereliction of duty. Wang was released on a 150 million NT bail and ordered to surrender his Taiwanese and Canadian passports after being arrested. Investigations revealed a connection between the leak and Wang's secretary, leading to further charges. Wang was accused of misusing funds to rent luxury cars, private jets, mansions, and violating conventional advertising sponsorship, causing significant financial losses to the bank and an insurance brokerage company. He used the bank's expenses to lease extravagant cars for personal use, resulting in over 200 million NT in losses. Wang also rented luxury mansions for entertainment purposes, hosting various activities, including gambling. The scandal involved high-profile individuals and even implicated a supervisory official for leaking confidential information.
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Premier Su Tseng-chang has shown importance in communicating with legislative party caucuses, recently inviting green legislators to the Executive Yuan for a meeting. The revision bill for parliamentary powers was rejected by the Legislative Yuan, shifting the battleground to the Constitutional Court. The green camp anticipates potential assaults on 'pork barrel legislation' by the blue camp in parliamentary debates. The government has identified over ten 'pork barrel' bills that could harm fiscal discipline, aiming to warn green legislators about upcoming amendment challenges. To defend executive authority, Premier Su has stated a firm resolve in revising and interpreting laws as needed. However, with different bill contents ranging from specific monetary details to budget allocation principles, the government has yet to group these amendments for collective action. Various ministries are urged to explain provisions to specific groups like the police to alleviate pressure caused by opposition party proposals. Despite jokes within the party that a dedicated Revisory Office may be needed if these 'pork barrel' bills cannot be effectively discussed in the Legislativ Yuan, the government acknowledges the diverse pressures faced by each legislator and emphasizes the need to address constituency concerns with targeted explanations and administrative measures.
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The current Taiwanese representative in the U.S., Yu Ta-mu, has been accused of extravagant spending and mismanagement since taking office. Allegations include using public funds to purchase high-priced items for the official residence, requesting to buy a luxury car worth millions, and falsely claiming personal expenses as official. Yu is also accused of improperly using public funds for personal gain and trying to impress Vice President Elect Hsiao Mei-chin by purchasing items in her name. These controversies have sparked a wave of criticism within the diplomatic community.
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On June 24, 2024, due to a prostitution scandal, Chinese actor Li Yifeng's image was completely ruined, prompting him to leave the spotlight. After nearly two years of absence, he was spotted returning from Tokyo to Beijing, where he attracted a large crowd of fans eagerly waiting to see him. Li Yifeng appeared relaxed and in good spirits, chatting with fans along the way.
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South Korean director Xu Qin Hao, known for creating classics like 'Going Home' and 'Springtime,' collaborated with actors like Sun Yi Zhen and Lee Young Ae who both won awards for their performances. Xu encourages natural acting by engaging in dialogues with actors before filming, as seen with Sun Yi Zhen's 2019 role in 'Going Home' at the age of 23. Sun's portrayal of a married woman confronting her husband's infidelity and sparking a connection with Cha Eun Woo earned her the Best Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, marking her return to the peak of her career after an 11-year hiatus.
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Wang Gui-feng, the former chairman of Taichung Commercial Bank, used bank funds to rent a high-end Bombardier Challenger 350 private jet for entertaining purposes, but instead, he brought friends and family for leisure trips, causing a loss of over 1.1 billion NTD. Wang and others were charged with violating banking and securities laws, facing 15 years in prison and a fine of 500 million NTD each. Notable figures like legislator Li De-wei and entertainer Chang Chao-chih were among the guests who enjoyed the private jet trips, all sponsored by Wang. Investigations revealed that a number of prominent figures were entertained for free on the jet, with only a few, like Ding Guang-hong and Hsia Li-yen, paying for their trips.
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Wang Guifeng established the 'Dongdong Family' group with public funds and rented a luxury mansion on Zhulun Street to entertain political and business celebrities with activities like smoking cigars, drinking, playing cards, and dining. Wang not only spent lavishly on Taichung Commercial Bank with stacks of cash but also rented a private jet to travel around. Wang used public funds to rent the mansion, which was elegantly decorated and served as an entertainment venue. Notable figures like Chao Xinqing, the son of the founder of Far Eastern Group Chao Tengxiong, frequent the place to smoke cigars or play poker, with bets around 10,000 yuan each time. Wang's actions led to losses of over 60 million yuan for an insurance company. Investigations revealed that senior officials and Taipei Police Department high-ranking officials had visited the secret venue to dine.
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Korean filmmaker Heo Jin-ho, known as the 'Master of Romance Films', has diversified his works by adapting the bestselling Dutch novel 'The Dinner' by Herman Koch into the suspense film 'A Normal Family'. This marks the 4th adaptation of the novel, with Jang Dong-geon playing a compassionate doctor whose life is thrown into turmoil after his son gets involved in an accident. Heo Jin-ho joined the project intrigued by the novel's charm, highlighting the moral dilemmas portrayed in the story involving conflicting values between brothers. His personal connection as a father also influenced his decision to take on the film, exploring mysterious narrative techniques to unravel different situations.
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The Legislative Yuan recently passed an amendment to the 'Indigenous Reserved Land Prohibition Compensation Act', increasing compensation from NT$30,000 to NT$60,000 per hectare. After the controversial amendment to the Parliament Powers Act was rejected, the struggle in the parliament finally came to an end. Premier Su Zhenchang took the initiative to invite DPP caucus members to an expanded Executive-Legislative coordination meeting at the Executive Yuan, aiming to listen to the caucus members' opinions and communicate with them. The government team currently communicates with the DPP caucus mainly through three platforms: the Executive-Legislative coordination meeting, the Central Standing Committee, and the caucus general meeting, with the primary channel being the Executive-Legislative coordination meeting led by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun.
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Yu Dawu, who took over as the US representative after former Vice President Hsiao Mei-chin, has been embroiled in controversies for misusing public funds to purchase luxury items, letting his wife treat diplomats as servants, among other issues. Yu was reported to have insisted on purchasing a luxury car worth nearly 4 million NT dollars and spent over 2 million NT dollars on furniture, appliances, and even daily necessities like toilet paper and toothpaste, all under the guise of hosting guests. Both Yu and his wife faced criticism for their indulgent behavior, including using the official car for personal trips, showing a lack of respect for diplomatic norms and taxpayers' money.
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After a pause in the legislative controversy over amending parliamentary powers, the ruling party is gearing up for an attack on the Nationalist Party’s pork-barrel bill, while the Nationalist Party, despite its numerical advantage, faces pressure. Premier Han Kuo-yu urges more emphasis on bills related to people’s livelihoods to reduce conflicts. Blue legislators stress the necessity of respecting the right of overturning proposed bills while also highlighting the importance of following the legislative procedure. The Nationalist Party is preparing to quickly announce various bills related to the economy and anti-fraud measures to avoid escalating conflict and gain support in the upcoming legislative session.
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Mirror Media reported on June 24, 2024, that Wang Gui-feng, a director of a subsidiary of Taichung Commercial Bank, is under investigation for embezzling over 2 billion NT dollars. He rented luxury cars like a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a limited edition Aston Martin Zagato supercar for personal use, causing significant losses to the bank. Wang also sponsored another company with excessive advertisement fees, resulting in even more losses. Besides luxury cars, authorities also seized wine, cigars, watches, and froze over 50 financial accounts. Wang, son of a prominent businessman, is accused of using his position for personal gain, disregarding company governance and legalities. He was released on bail but is facing serious charges for his actions.
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Award-winning actor Seo Jinggu works with director Heo Seung-ho for the first time in the film 'A Normal Family,' portraying a profit-driven lawyer. The movie, closing film of the Taipei Film Festival, delves into the complexities of a family dinner turned moral battle due to an accident involving the children of two brothers. Reflecting on the flaws of the South Korean education system, the director criticizes the competitive nature that prioritizes university admission over coexistence, incorporating issues like child education and homelessness in the film. Adapted from the bestselling novel 'The Dinner' by Herman Koch, the film, titled 'A Normal Family' in Taiwan, has been selected for various international film festivals and will be released in South Korea later this year.
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