Reported 8 months ago
柯文哲預言財政收支劃分法修法將引起朝野衝突，前往立院和立委討論法案版本。民眾黨提出修法版本涉及中央釋出2700億元財源，與藍營版本差異甚大，民眾黨秘書長表示將懲處參加中國活動的党员。
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Reported 8 months ago
South Korea has been experiencing a natural population decline for 53 months as the number of newborns has been lower than the number of deaths, with predictions indicating a significant decrease in population across various regions including Seoul, Busan, and Ulsan in about 30 years. In an effort to address the low fertility rate, Seoul has initiated new experimental policies such as reducing the criteria for public housing to be accessible to newlywed couples without children. The latest statistics show a decrease in the total fertility rate, raising concerns about further decline. By 2052, South Korea's population is projected to reduce by over 10% compared to 2022, with most regions experiencing decreases except for a few areas like Sejong City and Gyeonggi Province.
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Reported 8 months ago
Actor Tang Chiping continues to deny the identity of the corpse found on the top floor of his residential community as his mother, refusing to sign documents to claim the body which has been stored in the mortuary freezer for over 14 days. The police issued a final ultimatum stating that if the body is not claimed by July 8, it would be buried as an unclaimed body. Entertainer Union Chairman Cao Yuting has decided to assist in the matter. Tang's refusal to claim the body despite evidence led to the police announcing that the body would be handled as an unclaimed body after July 8.
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Reported 8 months ago
Japan remains a popular tourist destination, but now Japanese restaurants in tourist spots are implementing a 'two-tier pricing system' as they aim to profit from a large number of foreign visitors without alienating local customers. Some restaurants offer luxurious dishes like a 10,000 yen sea urchin bowl, even priced higher than upscale restaurants in Ginza, catering to foreign tourists' willingness to spend. The strategy involves providing different prices for locals and foreigners, with clear pricing disclosures to comply with consumer protection laws.
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Reported 8 months ago
A car accident occurred in the Beitun District of Taichung, where a 56-year-old woman surnamed Chen crashed her Lexus NX200 SUV into a median, causing the vehicle to flip over, nearly to the point of being scrapped. The driver suffered minor abrasions and sought medical attention herself. Chen admitted to feeling mentally fatigued and wanting to sleep, leading to the abrupt collision with the median, with authorities investigating the exact cause of the incident. The damaged SUV, valued at around 1.8 million, left bystanders shocked, with onlookers suggesting the vehicle might be beyond repair.
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Reported 8 months ago
Russian President Putin has begun his Asia tour, arriving in North Korea on Tuesday and will later visit Vietnam, embarking on a rare consecutive multi-day visit. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's return to Pyongyang after 24 years, following North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia last September, initiating a friendly country visit. Important agreements, potentially including a strategic partnership treaty, are expected to be signed between Russia and North Korea. Next, Putin will visit Vietnam, his first visit to Hanoi in seven years, where he is expected to meet with newly elected President, Su Lin. The US strongly protested against Putin's visit, stating that no country should provide a platform for Russian war propaganda.
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Reported 8 months ago
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg warned that China must pay a price for aiding Russia and emphasized that stabilizing arms supply to Ukraine is crucial to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Stoltenberg accused China of assisting in rebuilding Russia's defense industry, providing 90% of Russia's microelectronic instruments, strengthening Russia's satellite capabilities. He stated that China's leaders are trying to maintain a secondary position in conflicts while also seeking good relations with the West. Stoltenberg urged for China to change its behavior or face consequences, and stressed that only by stably providing weapons to Ukraine can the war be ended.
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Reported 8 months ago
During his Monday night show, Jimmy Kimmel expressed disgust over Donald Trump's detailed description of his shower routine, where the former president complained about water pressure affecting his hair care. Kimmel joked about Trump possibly facing prison time and needing good water pressure at Rikers Island. Watch the full monologue for more details.
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Reported 8 months ago
台南市西港區發生一起堆高機疑重心不穩翻覆意外，駕駛陳姓男子受困送醫不治。消防人員救出時已無生命跡象，事故原因尚待進一步調查釐清，警消初步推測為重心不穩所致。
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Reported 8 months ago
In the dynamic environment of technological progress, Beginning Electromechanical Engineering Co., Ltd. has emerged as a strong competitor in the electromechanical industry with nearly a decade of professional experience. They offer diversified services including the design, installation, maintenance, and wholesale of electrical control equipment materials. Focusing on quality and customer satisfaction, they provide comprehensive electromechanical solutions such as automatic control panels for machinery, automotive lifting equipment, and automated mechanical parking equipment. Their commitment to innovation and customer service has earned them recognition and praise within the industry.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, tech stocks continued to drive the US stock market higher, with the market closing in the green on Monday. Both the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq index reached new closing highs, leading Wall Street analysts to raise their market forecasts. Despite Nvidia falling from its historical peak, tech giants like Apple and Microsoft rebounded from previous drops, with all of the top five tech stocks closing higher. Investors are still watching economic data, Federal Reserve officials’ comments, and with US bond yields rebounding after a significant drop last week, major US indices rose. Over half of the Dow components rose, lifting the Dow Jones up nearly 190 points to end a four-day losing streak. The S&P 500 index also rose by 0.77%, reaching a historical high. Goldman Sachs and Citigroup both raised their year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 5600 points.
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Reported 8 months ago
Xu Qiaoxin's husband, Liu Yanshi, was accused by DPP members of violating administrative neutrality and interfering in the party's legislative primaries. Liu has self-requested an investigation by the Ethics Office, denying any misuse of official power or lack of administrative neutrality. The accusations stem from Liu's alleged involvement in providing evidence related to a plagiarism accusation in the primaries, raising concerns over his position as the Chairman of the Taichung Research and Examination Committee and possible breaches of administrative neutrality.
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Reported 8 months ago
The 26th Taipei Film Festival in 2024 collaborated with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency to launch the 'Top Talents' project, revealing a lineup of strong actors including Wang Bojie, Li Mu, Song Yunhua, Li Peiyu, Lin Bo-Hong, Ke Jia-Yan, Yao Chun-Yao, Fu Meng-Bo, and Xie Ying-Xuan. The actors' personal videos were premiered on TaiwanPlus Arts and Culture YouTube channel, showcasing their unique charms. The film project, all in English, was produced in collaboration with TaiwanPlus, highlighting the actors' international ambitions. Lin Bo-Hong wrote the script and portrayed three different characters to expand viewers' imagination.
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Reported 8 months ago
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 17th that in accordance with an agreement reached between South Korea and China in May, the two countries would hold the first round of diplomatic and security dialogue on the 18th. The meeting will be chaired by South Korean Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong-gyun and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong, with senior defense officials from both sides also attending. The dialogue is expected to cover bilateral relations, the Korean Peninsula issue, regional and international situations, and may include discussions on Putin's visit to North Korea.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Biden signed a new law requiring Beijing ByteDance to sell its TikTok assets in the US by January 19 next year or face a ban. The US appellate court announced that oral arguments on the legal challenge will be held on September 16. This hearing at the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals will take place in the final weeks of this year's US presidential election, ultimately determining TikTok's fate. Creators, TikTok, and ByteDance have deadlines to submit legal documents by August 20, July 26, and August 15 respectively, aiming for a decision by December 6 to potentially seek Supreme Court review if necessary. The White House seeks to terminate China's ownership of TikTok for national security reasons but does not aim to ban the app outright. Failure to sell TikTok by January 19 will result in a complete ban by the US.
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Reported 8 months ago
A dispute over project payment escalated when a 60-year-old cement foreman, owed over a million dollars, brought gasoline to a construction company in New Taipei City on June 17. He threatened to set the office on fire if he was not paid, leading to a prompt arrest by the Sanxia Police Substation on charges of intimidation and endangerment. The foreman claimed the company owed him $1.62 million, but they failed to pay despite negotiations. He was particularly agitated by the extravagant act of the company keeping a $600,000 red dragon and resorted to extreme measures. The police defused the situation by recommending a settlement agreement to prevent further escalation.
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Reported 8 months ago
王力宏原受邀出席金曲獎頒獎典禮緬懷已逝好友李玟，因爭議請辭後，在重慶演唱會上卻表現酷炫，大秀空中一字馬，演唱〈火力全開〉等多首好歌，呼籲大家莫忘初心熱愛傳統文化。他也在微博開心表示演出過後「熱到～直接火力全開了」，仍展現出48歲令人目瞪口呆的靈活動作及活力。
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Reported 8 months ago
Jessica will be coming to Taiwan to perform at the Kaohsiung Beer Festival. She will collaborate with the group Gao Wu Ren to sing her song 'Set Me Free' and Gao Wu Ren's 'It's Not Easy.' This collaboration marks the first time that Gao Wu Ren is working with a Korean singer and Jessica's first time performing with a band. The partnership came about after Jessica was impressed by Gao Wu Ren's song 'Only' during the filming of 'Band's Beach' in 2022. The concert will feature a mix of English and Mandarin songs, with Gao Wu Ren looking forward to the opportunity and expressing respect for Jessica's vocal talents.
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Reported 8 months ago
During Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Australia and meeting with Australian Prime Minister Albanese to discuss trade relations and regional security, a new poll by the Australia-China Relations Institute revealed that 71% of Australians distrust China, with 50% believing a military conflict with China within 3 years is likely. Furthermore, 35% support Australia sending troops to defend Taiwan if China attacks. The survey also showed that 64% believe Australia should increase defense spending, and 48% support acquiring nuclear submarines as a precaution against Chinese military threats, a 4% increase from last year.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese MLB player Zhang Yu-Cheng announced his decision to return to Taiwan and participate in the CPBL draft, with the Fubon Guardians likely to pick him as the first overall draft. Zhang mentioned feeling homesick, expressing gratitude to the Rays and confirming his attendance at the 2024 CPBL draft. The Guardians are eager to sign him and have high hopes for him to become the highest-paid first-round pick in CPBL history.
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Reported 8 months ago
DPP Tainan City Party's new chairman Guo Guowen recently appointed former city councilor Gu Mu-ha as the party's executive director, aiming to enhance party activities. Guo Guowen emphasized the recruitment of youth party members to strengthen connections with the younger generation and address the discrepancy in youth support during the presidential election. The new team also includes experienced party workers and focuses on party reform and engaging veteran party members.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Beitun District Security Meeting was held by Taichung City Police Fifth Precinct at the precinct's auditorium on June 18, 2024, with nearly 200 people in attendance. Various community representatives, including city councilors, neighborhood leaders, schools, financial institutions, and security companies, participated in the event, showcasing the community's concern for safety and security. The meeting focused on community policing, anti-fraud efforts, and traffic safety, emphasizing the crackdown on noise pollution-causing vehicles and enhancing law enforcement on accident-prone roads. Through this meeting, the police aimed to strengthen collaboration with residents and create a safer living environment in the Beitun District.
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Reported 8 months ago
When preparing for his wedding, a groom was shocked when his future father-in-law demanded all wedding cars to be luxury Mercedes-Benz or BMWs, despite the groom having already put his savings towards a house and relying on his parents for wedding expenses. His fiancee supported her parents' demands, even suggesting he borrow money from relatives. Unable to meet these demands, the groom decided to call off the wedding, as communication with his fiancee's family was unsuccessful and only led to further pressure and insults. Netizens sympathized with the groom's situation and advised him to move on from a relationship focused on money rather than love.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, New Taipei City councilor Dai Weishan received complaints from parents that a cooperative at an elementary school in Zhonghe not only sold high-calorie foods like candy and hot dogs but also issued vouchers that could not be changed back, for example, exchanging two 10-dollar vouchers for a 20-dollar item without getting the extra 5 dollars back. It was suspected that money from the students (referred to as 'A students') was involved. In response, the school will hold the outsourcing company accountable for violating regulations and has requested the cooperative to reissue exchange vouchers to the students.
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Reported 8 months ago
Hidden camera photography is everywhere, so people must be vigilant! A popular hotel in Taitung was recently caught with hidden cameras in the bathroom, sparking public outrage. How can one prevent hidden camera photography? Where should one pay special attention to in places like overnight accommodations, hotels, and restaurants? And what to do in the event of discovering hidden camera photography? Stay tuned with Yahoo for the complete guide on these topics!
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