Reported 8 months ago
The Environmental Bureau has initiated the SRF operational inspection and guidance operation to strengthen the management of SRF manufacturing and usage, aiming to complete inspections of 49 manufacturing plants and 17 usage plants nationwide within about 2 months, assisting them in complying with relevant laws and regulations. They plan to submit inspection reports by the end of August or early September 113, followed by proposing SRF management measures within 3 months, using digital tools to enhance monitoring and prevent environmental pollution. The goal is to transform SRF into a beneficial environmental resource, reduce concerns, and maintain environmental quality by the end of 113.
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Reported 8 months ago
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Adobe Inc., accusing the software company of violating consumer protection laws by making it challenging for users to cancel their subscriptions. Adobe allegedly pushed users towards annual subscriptions without adequately disclosing that canceling in the first year could result in significant fees, and designed the cancellation process to be complicated. Adobe plans to contest the claim in court, stating their commitment to ensuring a positive customer experience.
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Reported 8 months ago
The criminal investigation squad of New Taipei and Zhonghe Police Precinct recently arrested the owner of a jewelry store, Mr. Tsai, suspected of involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme. After monitoring the money flow connected to a fake investment scam, the authorities found the funds circulating through a jewelry store in northern Taiwan. During a coordinated search operation in New Taipei and Taipei City, they detained Mr. Tsai and three other suspects, confiscating cash amounting to 800,000 New Taiwan Dollars, 1 kilogram of gold jewelry, 7 mobile phones, and 10 silver bars worth nearly 300,000 NT dollars. The case involves charges of fraud, money laundering, and organized crime, and has been transferred to the local prosecutor's office for further investigation. The jewelry store owner, 42, allegedly aided the fraud group in converting victims' money into virtual currency USDT, creating a money flow break point to profit from the price difference. The store, along with its jewelry and silver blocks, was seized by the authorities. The New Taipei City Anti-Fraud Office advises the public to be cautious in selecting legitimate investment channels, verify thoroughly before investing, and be aware of government-regulated and certified investment options to avoid falling into traps set by fraudulent groups.
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Reported 8 months ago
At the graduation ceremony of Taipei Christian College on June 15, acting president Che Long-yuan emphasized the need for talents trained by the college to become the 'new cabinet of science' in the era of AI, utilizing new tools to overcome challenges in learning and stay updated with global trends. Future courses including AI, IT, and data science will be introduced to align with these goals. The college also aims to cater to mid-career individuals or retirees seeking a second career by offering suitable courses and accommodation. The college's chairman, Huang Wen-hong, and acting president Che Long-yuan outlined five development directions for the college, focusing on interdisciplinary connections, international mobility, spiritual nurturing, lifelong learning, and advancements in science. Graduates, including the first-place winner in Communication, Wang Yan-li, expressed aspirations to radiate their knowledge and skills acquired during their university years into their future careers, embodying the college motto of fearing God as the beginning of wisdom.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Criminal Investigation Bureau's Second Division Two Teams' leader, Xue Guangming, warned the public to be cautious of fishing text messages with website links, advising to verify with the company. The investigation discovered a fraud group using Instagram to post lottery advertisements, luring people to join Telegram as friends for a chance to win prizes, leading to the download and dissemination of phishing scam messages. People unknowingly became accomplices of scams by downloading a specific application and following instructions. The Bureau urges the public to verify text messages, avoid clicking unknown website links, and be cautious of lottery activities or job opportunities with suspicious instructions, emphasizing the importance of discretion when interacting online and warning against recent instances of scams using RCS messages.
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Reported 8 months ago
Actress 曾莞婷 has invested heavily in the medical industry and taken on the role of Brand Director at Hopkins Clinics. The clinic, under her leadership, offers innovative medical technology services such as AI-powered body sculpting, fitness, sleep disorder treatments, and facial lifting, setting it apart from traditional clinics by focusing on technology and fashion trends. Hopkins Clinics have become a popular choice for many celebrities seeking technology-based healthcare and beauty solutions, encompassing AI fitness programs and advanced anti-aging facial technologies. The clinic's use of new technologies and precise analysis aims to help individuals achieve their health and beauty goals in a comfortable and professional setting.
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Reported 8 months ago
In a recent signing ceremony, Top Cellar's founder, Bi Lijia, a veteran media personality and social entrepreneur in Taiwan, together with the Taiwan Sustainable Industry Development Association's Chairman He Yifu and Dr. Huang Chenguang, the Deputy Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Development Department at the University of Costa Rica, signed a Belt and Road cooperation and operation contract. Bi Lijia has dedicated fifteen years to ESG, with her company's 'Top Cellar Symphony Series Wine' achieving remarkable success in various global competitions. This led to the establishment of the 'Top Cellar ESG Economics Institute' to promote international ESG training courses and certifications, emphasizing sustainable development and consumer rights, thus contributing to the global ESG and sustainable consumption movements.
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Reported 8 months ago
Grace released her first single 'Beautiful to Death' on June 17, 2024 to her 517,000 Instagram followers. Starting as a kindergarten teacher, then transitioning to a military professional to seek better pay, Grace, also known as Winter, practiced dancing for 3 months to create her music video despite her clumsy dancing skills. With a fear of getting tan, she even wears long sleeves in the summer and keeps herself covered like it's winter. After leaving the Air Force, she pursued live streaming and singing on IG, managing to gain a substantial following due to her conflicting personality and appearance. Her following surged to 512,000, prompting her to promise a single for reaching 50,000 followers. Despite her agency's wish for her to dance in line with her lively music, her uncoordinated body took 3 months to evolve from dancing like a zombie to resembling a soaring bird. When asked why she chose the 'bird' theme, she humbly replied, 'It is important to remain humble.'
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Reported 8 months ago
In the midst of summer, a variety of performances are flourishing, bringing classic tales to life. The Guoguang Opera Troupe presents the classic Beijing Kunqu Opera 'Eternal Fashion: Midsummer,' showcasing the beauty of singing and acting. Xu Cheng-wei Dance Troupe's 'Shangzao' creates a ritual to invoke primal belief, and TJO's 'Blue Rhapsody Centennial Concert' pays tribute to jazz giant Gershwin. FOCA's contemporary family circus 'Space Adventure' offers an experience of a space journey, while the Taipei Puppet Theater presents 'Five Elements Gold Sand Demon Slashing Formation' showcasing the magnificent world of glove puppetry. The Taipei Philharmonic Chorus Family presents 'Because of Music,' displaying exquisite vocal styles. These events highlight a variety of artistic performances that entertain and inspire the audience.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to a report from the U.S. 'Defense News' on June 16th, General Thierry Burkhard, Chief of Staff of the French Army, declared the need for continuous military innovation in response to the significant changes and impacts on ground warfare brought by the Russia-Ukraine war. The French Army aims to strengthen its combat capabilities and technology to effectively address the 'Hyper-lethality threat' in future high-intensity combat environments. General Burkhard emphasized the importance of learning and improving vehicle development, military thinking, and tactical warfare to keep up with the evolving battlefield dynamics and combat threats.
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Reported 8 months ago
The 50th anniversary of folk songs will be celebrated next year with a 3-day concert titled 'Folk Song Fifty' at Taipei Arena starting on February 14, organized by the Chinese Musicians Exchange Association. Over 50 singers including Yang Xian, Wu Chuchu, Ye Jiaxiu, Li Zongsheng, Qi Yu, Pan Yueyun, Hu Defu, and more will perform over 100 songs. Tickets will go on sale in September. The event commemorates the modern folk song movement kickstarted by Yang Xian in 1975, with an unprecedented lineup of singers across generations scheduled to perform.
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Reported 8 months ago
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the dissolution of the war cabinet, following the resignation of Defense Minister Gantz on June 9, in-line with expectations. Netanyahu will retain the Security Cabinet to lead Gaza war decisions, aiming to ease political pressure from hardliners for war cabinet reshuffling. With internal divisions worsening over the Hamas conflict, protests urging Netanyahu to fulfill promises continue, while US President Biden calls for ceasefire support. Netanyahu's move raises concerns of deepening internal divisions impacting ceasefire talks.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, Yeh Chuen-chen and Lee Mu appeared on stage together for the first time in the end-of-love drama series 'Plastic Flowers,' portraying a mother-daughter duo in a love-hate relationship. Yeh played the role of a busy CEO mother who, after her husband's death, single-handedly raised a family and used extreme controlling methods on her academically gifted daughter, played by Lee Mu. During a media interview, Lee Mu praised Yeh off-stage, describing her as cute with a mix of seriousness and tenderness. Lee Mu's character in 'Plastic Flowers' is a wealthy and intelligent high school student who feels lonely, secretly becoming an ASMR livestreamer to seek attention. The duo's collaboration marked a memorable experience, with Yeh mentioning their limited on-screen interactions and a final scene where they interacted the most, regretting not taking a photo together until the last day of shooting, when they were exhausted but managed to capture a commemorative moment.
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Reported 8 months ago
The New Zealand Prime Minister's office confirmed on June 17th that the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Boeing 757 executive aircraft experienced another malfunction while passing through Papua New Guinea, causing Prime Minister Luksen's visit to Japan to be re-routed to a commercial flight. This incident highlights New Zealand's long-standing defense spending shortfall and the serious maintenance issues faced by its equipment. The aging Boeing 757 aircraft, in service for over 20 years, is estimated to undergo maintenance until next month, forcing Luksen to return home on a commercial flight after his visit. New Zealand plans to conduct an early 'Defense Force Capability Review' and explore feasible options to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te emphasized the new government's focus on economic development towards the directions of 'looking forward to the future, pursuing intelligent sustainability,' 'competing in space exploration and ocean research,' and 'expanding globally, marketing to the world.' He highlighted Taiwan's goal to become the Asian hub for drone supply chains and compete in developing medium and low Earth orbit satellites to enhance Taiwan's industrial competitiveness. President Lai urged the active development and industrialization of artificial intelligence while inviting international enterprises to invest in Taiwan to establish it as an 'island of artificial intelligence,' aiming to accelerate innovation and application of AI across industries for continuous progress, transformation, and upgrading of Taiwan's industries.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taipei Film Commission successfully collaborated with the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea, where two Taiwanese films will be screened. Two Taiwanese film projects were also presented at the pitching event, with two emerging producers attending the Asian Fantastic Film Academy. The collaboration between Taiwan and Korea resulted in the selection of Taiwanese works for various programs at the festival, showcasing the diversity and talent of Taiwan's film industry.
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Reported 8 months ago
The U.S. Army announced on June 15th that the 'Mobile Short-Range Air Defense System' (M-SHORAD) vehicle will be named after the late Sergeant Stoet, who sacrificed his life to protect his comrades during the Vietnam War and posthumously received the Medal of Honor. The vehicle features a Stryker chassis, a rotating turret, and is equipped with missiles, cannons, and machine guns for enhanced air defense capabilities. The U.S. Army has purchased 162 of these vehicles, with plans to potentially acquire more for a total fleet of 361, forming 4 National Guard air defense battalions. Chief of Staff Weymo unveiled the vehicle's new name at the ceremony held in Virginia on the Army's 249th anniversary.
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Reported 8 months ago
The British newspaper The Guardian reported on June 17, 2024, that Sudan is facing the most severe famine crisis in 40 years due to the government army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) limiting food supplies as a weapon in the ongoing civil war. The situation has resulted in 14,000 casualties and over 10 million people displaced. The US has announced a $315 million humanitarian aid package for Sudan, but the delivery of aid remains a challenge.
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Reported 8 months ago
As Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun prepares to step down, he is set to defend his record and address safety concerns in a public Senate hearing following the recent crisis involving the 737 Max 9 aircraft. The CEO's successors search has gained momentum with a focus on redeeming the company's reputation. Calhoun is expected to acknowledge shortcomings and discuss strict policies for safety culture. Boeing's senior leadership has been in transition, with the search for a new CEO emphasizing the need for restoring customer trust and navigating regulatory challenges.
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Reported 8 months ago
Ling Media conducted a survey on future political leaders, revealing that Cabinet Member Rong-Tai Tsa ranked first in the areas of 'best impression,' 'most promising performance,' and 'future development. Ministers Lai-Chun Cheng and Li-Hsiung Ku ranked 2nd and 3rd in impressiveness respectively. The survey sampled over 3,000 respondents and showed Tsa's overall positive reception, Cheng's stable popularity, and Ku's noted performance expectations. Additionally, the survey conducted detailed cross-analysis on various demographics and party supporters' preferences, showcasing the diverse evaluations of each government member's potential.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, a scandal emerged at the Kinmen Defense Brigade involving a male captain and female officer spending the night together after drinking. Following a series of 'sex scandals' in the military, this incident has once again put the military to shame. The male captain and the female officer were later disciplined for violating regulations regarding interactions between genders.
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Reported 8 months ago
Since the introduction of the New Youth Housing Loans, over 50,000 people have applied, helping young people afford to buy houses but also causing a surge in housing prices. People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je expressed concerns that those who have not yet purchased homes are distressed by the high prices, while those who have bought are burdened with higher mortgage payments. Ko Wen-je criticized that besides helping unsold developers and trapped investors, the New Youth Housing Loans contribute little to housing justice. He warned about the potential social and financial problems arising from the loans, urging the government to prevent perpetual housing price increases to avoid a crisis similar to the US mortgage meltdown.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM, according to the Youth Daily, the 2024 Paris Olympics will start on July 27, Taiwan time, lasting for 17 days, followed by the Paris Paralympics beginning on August 28. In the countdown of 40 days, Central China Telecom, ELTA TV, Public Television Service, and CTV will jointly provide over 2500 hours of coverage for the Olympics and Paralympics, allowing viewers nationwide to support the Chinese team from anywhere. Central China Telecom, which has been broadcasting Olympics for five consecutive editions, is among the leading platforms this year, offering the most live hours (some in 4K quality), introducing innovative technologies like AR and super slow-motion perspectives, creating a new viewing experience for viewers. ELTA TV will have over 500 hours of Chinese commentary with a team of nearly 100 broadcasters and 50 professional anchors to provide clear coverage and keep up with the fast-paced Olympic events. The Paris Olympics and Paralympics will be broadcasted consecutively by four major platforms in the country, welcoming viewers to cheer for the Chinese athletes.
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Reported 8 months ago
The UK's Imperial College London announced the suspension of cooperation with Chinese state-owned enterprises in 2021 after discovering plans to use academic partnerships to steal AI technology for military purposes. The report, disclosed by The Guardian on June 16, also highlighted warnings from UK intelligence agencies about national security risks caused by reliance on foreign funds within academia. The investigation revealed that a £3 million agreement with the Jiangsu Automation Research Institute, a front for military drone development, was intended for commercial use but integrated into military applications, leading to the termination of the collaboration citing export control regulations and national security concerns.
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Reported 8 months ago
Youth Daily on June 17, 2024, reported that China's National Bureau of Statistics released data showing a decline in residential property sales area and sales amount from January to May compared to the same period last year. Various measures implemented by the Chinese government to rescue the real estate market, such as lowering down payments and interest rates, have not yielded significant results. Analysts attribute the continuous downturn in the overall property market to the lack of confidence among the public in real estate developers and the market, rendering the measures ineffective.
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