Reported 8 months ago
A 26-year-old man named He in Sanzhong District, New Taipei City, was stopped by police on June 8th for not fastening his helmet properly while riding a motorcycle on Sanzhong Road Section 3. During the inspection, a K-disc for drug use was unexpectedly exposed from the motorcycle seat cushion. Despite initially trying to act ignorant, He ended up pleading desperately to police, saying 'I'm sorry! Can you not do this?' He was eventually prosecuted for drug offenses. Authorities warn about the dangers of drug use and urge the public to report any illegal activities to maintain a healthy living environment.
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Reported 8 months ago
A man in Taichung smashed a smart bus stop screen out of frustration as the intelligent bus system has been constantly malfunctioning in the Fengyuan area. The city government attributed the issue to insufficient light affecting power supply and has applied for additional electricity assistance. Many bus stops in Taichung have been upgraded to smart bus systems with screens, but incidents of malfunctions are frequent. The man, surnamed Zhang, who damaged the screen with a bottle, will be summoned by the police for questioning. Maintenance has been requested to swiftly repair the damage for the convenience of waiting passengers.
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Reported 8 months ago
Reported on June 18, 2024, at 10:50 PM by journalist Wu Boxuan from SET News, a man in Taichung failed in pursuing a nurse and sent threatening emails to attack her. The 35-year-old man surnamed Liao developed affection for a nurse at a hospital in Wufeng District last year and pursued her, but was rejected. This year, after being rejected again, he threatened in an email to attack a female nurse the next time he visits the hospital. The hospital reported the case, and Liao was arrested for alleged threats and violating medical laws.
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Reported 8 months ago
三立新闻网报道，屏东县恒春警察分局建民派出所的詹姓警员在逮捕蔡姓机车竊贼时执法过当，使用警棍捅击蔡嫌腹部导致其脾臟破裂而死。事发后，被指控的警员承认错误行为，已停职并被起诉，移交屏东地方法院审判。检方考虑被害家属意见后，决定继续羁押并依法进行审判。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, at 10:50 PM, in Kaohsiung, a 55-year-old woman engaged in lively conversation on LINE with a middle school male classmate posing as a scam group, only to have the classmate fake a pitiful story claiming to have been seriously injured in a terrorist attack and requesting the woman to transfer 100,000 to save his life. Concerned readers reported that a woman named Du rushed to the bank to transfer 100,000 yuan, suspecting she was being scammed. Despite being warned by the police and bank staff, Du insisted that her middle school male classmate was seriously injured in a terror attack and needed life-saving money, even claiming to have sought guidance from Mother Mazu and received a positive divination. Thanks to the patient persuasion of the police and staff, Du, who was swayed by the scam, maintained her composure and saved her hard-earned money. The Gushan Police Department in Kaohsiung received a report of a woman being scammed. It was revealed to be a case of identifying oneself as a relative for fraud. This incident serves as a reminder of the ever-evolving methods of fraud, with recent instances involving advanced AI deep-fake technology used to impersonate relatives and extort money. It is urged that the public remain vigilant.
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Reported 8 months ago
Presidential spokesperson expressed thanks to the US government for the formal notification to Congress on June 18th for the sale of $60.2 million and $300 million worth of drone military equipment to Taiwan to enhance its self-defense capabilities. This is the 15th arms sale to Taiwan by the Biden administration since taking office in 2021, demonstrating the US government's emphasis on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and commitment to Taiwan's security. The purchased equipment includes Switchblade 300 and Altius 600M drones, aiming to meet Taiwan's defense and training needs, strengthen its defense capabilities, and maintain regional stability.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the 100th anniversary celebration of the Chinese Military Academy, some former soldiers, who were alumni of the academy from the older generation that received 'party-state' education, felt uncomfortable with President Lai Ching-te being in office. When the honor guard passed the commander's platform, they did not salute according to military protocol. Despite this, Lai Ching-te maintained composure and interacted warmly with the alumni at the lunch event, showcasing the demeanor and democratic manner of a national leader. The tense situation was resolved peacefully, and the event concluded smoothly, with Lai Ching-te even chatting with and taking photos with the alumni.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen announced the establishment of three major committees - the National Climate Change Response Committee, the National Resilience Defense Committee, and the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee, aimed at formulating strategies for Taiwan's development and working towards global issues. Tsai expressed the importance of efficient communication platforms, consensus building, and proactive actions to address challenges through collaboration between industry, government, academia, and research, with quarterly meetings scheduled for each committee.
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Reported 8 months ago
With summer approaching, a perfect time for family vacations, Tokyo stands out as a popular destination in Japan. For those looking to beat the heat, Tokyo metropolitan area offers various popular marine aquariums, including Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro, Aqua Park Shinagawa in Shinagawa, and Sumida Aquarium near Tokyo Skytree. Each aquarium provides unique and creative experiences, blending entertainment with education, such as observing penguins 'soaring' in the sky, immersive jellyfish displays, innovative sound and light shows featuring dolphins, and a focus on marine conservation with Japan's largest open penguin area and diverse marine life exhibits.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese election candidate Ho Tzu-hua faced criticism for proposing to substitute the term 'mistress' with 'beggar pig' in her political platform, which was later mocked on a late-night talk show hosted by Ha Lung and Albee. Ho Tzu-hua accused the hosts of violating election laws by connecting her platform to a well-known scandal involving a politician riding a pig. However, after investigation, prosecutors found that the hosts were merely discussing Ho's platform for entertainment purposes, leading to no charges being filed. This incident drew attention to Ho Tzu-hua's unique campaign message and led to a legal dispute regarding freedom of speech in election campaigns.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 26-year-old driver surnamed Li was driving a full trailer truck through the Taoyuan service area entrance ramp when the truck's door was not properly locked, causing goods to spill and scatter on the road, partially blocking it. Luckily, there were no accidents. Police arrived to manage the situation and notified the traffic control center to send workers for cleanup. Drivers failing to securely fasten and contain their cargo could face fines ranging from NT$3000 to NT$18,000. The incident did briefly disrupt traffic but did not result in any injuries or accidents.
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Reported 8 months ago
Wu Mian, a narrator of the day, recounts a world where AI plays a significant role in sensitive content moderation, with humans still holding the power to make final judgments. In this society, a government mandate ensures that at least seventy percent of staff must be humans, especially in managerial positions. The story delves into the dynamics, struggles, and complexities of coexistence between humans and AI individuals in a setting where AI characters exhibit distinct behavior patterns, resulting in a unique interplay of power dynamics and societal norms.
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Reported 8 months ago
Yongfeng Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.'s factory in Xinzhuang was halted due to failure to meet PIC/S GMP standards, affecting the supply of large infusion liquid medicines. The FDA has distributed to a total of 174 medical institutions, with approximately 680,000 bottles/bags having arrived in Taiwan. To meet clinical demands, local qualified manufacturers have been increasing production, and special imports have been approved. By this week, about 880,000 bottles/bags of normal saline solution have been brought in, with 564,000 of them arriving this week. The FDA has established a mechanism for reporting drug shortages and has matched 724 cases out of 359 reports from hospitals and clinics. They have also set up functions for reporting demand for infusion liquid medicines to facilitate future distribution, urging institutions to avoid excessive or duplicate orders and unnecessary clinical use of such medicines.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Da'an District Police Bureau recently busted an illegal Texas Hold'em poker casino in Taipei City, revealing that the mastermind behind it was I.C Charlie, the boyfriend of Taiwanese YouTuber 'DikMei'. I.C Charlie, a well-known poker player, was one of the investors in the casino, which was known for its busty female dealers. Charlie, who was previously a DJ, gained fame in the poker community and was considered Asia's top player with over NT$10 million in accumulated winnings. The police raided the casino, arresting Charlie and 23 others, seizing cash, chips, surveillance equipment, and bookkeeping records.
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Reported 8 months ago
《阿尔法争霸战第一季》是一部引人入胜的纪录片系列，探索动物在其自然栖息地中争夺主导权的激烈斗争。展示了关于领地、配偶和生存的激烈战斗，突显了动物王国的原始和强大动态。这部通过Wild Rival Productions Inc.制作的节目捕捉了自然权力斗争的原始本质。观众可以通过Peacock等流媒体服务观看和流媒体《阿尔法争霸战第一季》。
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te responded to former President Ma Ying-jeou's criticism of him as a 'provoking war president' by stating that empty talk is not real peace, and true peace is guaranteed by strength. Lai emphasized that it is through strength that peace is achieved and maintained, and reiterated that the ROC and the PRC are not subordinate to each other. These comments were made during President Lai's one-month anniversary press conference where he also addressed the issue of 'surrendering at first battle' ideology and the 'two-state theory'.
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Reported 8 months ago
Since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, foreign tourists have been returning to South Korea rapidly, but tourism revenue has been slower to recover. To adapt to the changing trend towards independent travel and a preference for cultural experiences over shopping, Seoul is enhancing infrastructure for tourists and improving visa systems by launching the 'Korean Cultural Training Visa' for individuals attending cultural training programs like K-POP. Seoul aims to attract 30 million visitors and generate over 970 billion Taiwan dollars in tourism revenue by 2027 through various tourism policies. Despite the tourist influx, spending by foreign visitors remains cautious, impacting industries like duty-free shopping where leaders like Lotte reported significant losses.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan Tigerair announced at the shareholder meeting that their Q1 revenue this year reached 4.247 billion, a 64% increase from last year, with an operating profit of 1.236 billion, a 124% increase, and a net profit after tax of 861 million, with an EPS of 1.92. They outperformed industry peers in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and net profit margin, achieving a net value per share of 11.35 Yuan. The company aims to surpass last year's profits significantly, with a strong outlook for travel demand and plans to expand routes and destinations post-pandemic.
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Reported 8 months ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin's scheduled 2-day visit to North Korea on June 18 was shortened to just 1 day due to a delay caused by his earlier trip to the Sakha Republic. Despite receiving a warm welcome from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Putin was mocked by South Korean media as the 'Captain of Latecomers.' Known for his tardiness at past summits, Putin arrived in Pyongyang in the early hours of June 19 and is set to attend a formal banquet followed by a summit with Kim Jong Un before departing for Hanoi, Vietnam later in the evening.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to a recent survey, about half of American adults stated that they get their news from platforms like Facebook and Instagram, with varying levels of accuracy and methods of accessing news across different platforms. Concerns have been raised regarding the mental health impacts of social media, prompting the U.S. Surgeon General to suggest posting warning labels similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products on social media apps to protect children and teenagers. Various studies have linked social media to risks such as depression, bullying, harassment, and even suicidal behavior among young people, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and parental monitoring of social media use.
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Reported 8 months ago
A man surnamed Liao who had previously admired a nurse at a hospital in Taichung, Taiwan, was investigated for 'stalking and harassing behavior' after sending a threatening email on June 16. The police promptly deployed forces to protect the nurse and transferred Liao to the prosecutor's office on charges of intimidation and violating medical laws. This incident highlights the importance of protecting healthcare workers and the legal consequences of threatening them.
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Reported 8 months ago
Hon Hai (2317) opened at 200 yuan on June 19 and rose to 207 yuan during trading, marking a 4.28% increase and reaching a new 16-year high with a trading volume of over 60,000 shares. Following the achievement of founder Terry Gou's set '200 yuan retirement price' from 8 years ago, Hon Hai's stock price rebounded today and hit a new 16-year high. In May, Hon Hai's revenue was 550.2 billion yuan, up 7.68% monthly and 22.06% annually, hitting a record high for the same period in history. With their global layout in ICT products like phones, computers, servers, and wearables, every other product is manufactured by Hon Hai. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently named Hon Hai as a partner, aiming for the next trillion-yuan revenue product in AI servers, bolstering foreign investor confidence in Hon Hai's future operational performance.
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Reported 8 months ago
For individuals who completed tax filing using 'online filing' and opted for direct deposit refunds from May 1 to May 31, the funds will be received on July 31. The Northern National Taxation Bureau announced that the first batch of tax refunds include 4 scenarios, and those who qualify will receive their refunds by the end of July. Individuals falling into any of the 4 specified tax filing situations for the FY 112 comprehensive income tax will be included in this early refund range.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has almost doubled in a week, reaching 328 cases and 20 deaths, with two critical cases being infants aged 3 months and 8 months who rapidly developed pneumonia just 1-2 days after showing symptoms. Experts predict that the COVID-19 situation will peak in July, urging the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Variants account for a significant portion of cases, with the KP.2 variant showing faster spread. Doctors advise seeking medical help promptly for symptoms and caution against taking multiple health supplements together.
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Reported 8 months ago
Premier Su Tseng-chang attended the Legislative Yuan to report on the reconsideration proposal for amending parliamentary powers. The Executive Yuan recently requested the Legislative Yuan to reconsider amending parliamentary powers, and Premier Su Tseng-chang presented six reasons hindering the process, emphasizing the importance of standing on the people's side, being responsible to history, and cooperating to protect the constitutional system and human rights. The Premier pointed out violations of democratic principles, the separation of powers, and rights of the people within the proposed amendments. The review is scheduled for a vote on the 21st.
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