Reported 7 months ago
Wang Xiaoshuai, following his unexpected decision to respect the cancellation of his role as chair of the jury for the international new director competition at the Taipei Film Festival, responded on Weibo to accusations regarding Hu Bo's death and the film 'The Elephant Sitting Still'. Wang wrote an 8,000-word article in response to Hu Bo's mother's allegations, expressing love for Hu Bo and recounting the conflicts during production. The filmmaker explained the reasons behind the editing clashes between himself and Hu Bo and expressed regrets over past statements. Wang also addressed the sorrow of Hu Bo's parents and reflected on his absence in Hu Bo's life, ultimately expressing uncertainties about Hu Bo's final decision before his death.
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Reported 7 months ago
According to a survey by the Asia-Pacific Elite Exchange Association, over 60% of people support the reconsideration case for a parliamentary reform bill for parliamentary authority. However, 55.1% of the public is unaware of the content of the amendment. The survey also indicates that even supporters of the Kuomintang and the People's Party are almost equally divided on supporting and opposing reconsideration. The survey results reflect the public's dissatisfaction with past legislative practices and emphasize the need for more dialogue and procedural adherence in the reform process to uphold democratic values. The survey conducted from June 12 to June 13 involved 1139 adults aged 20 and above across 22 counties and cities nationwide, with a margin of error of +/- 2.9%.
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Reported 7 months ago
Golden Horse Award-winning actress Lin Qingxia was invited to attend the graduation ceremony at Tsinghua University, where she shared insights from her life experiences to inspire graduates. She encouraged them to not be disheartened by failure, as setbacks are turning points in life. Lin Qingxia expressed her joy and pride in the graduates and emphasized the importance of embracing imperfections, pursuing happiness, and spreading positivity to make the world a better place.
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Reported 7 months ago
Starting from the 15th, China will enforce the new 'Maritime Enforcement Regulations' based on the 2021 Coast Guard Law, allowing Chinese coast guard to inspect and detain foreign vessels and individuals suspected of violating entry and exit regulations in their claimed maritime areas. The Foreign Affairs Ministry expressed concerns about increased regional tensions, potential threats to commercial and fishing vessels' safety, and condemned China for not following international laws and unilaterally implementing these measures, impacting regional peace and stability. Coast Guard Administration and related agencies will ensure the safety of foreign vessels and individuals passing through Taiwan's jurisdictional waters and collaborate with regional allies to address potential impacts, emphasizing the maintenance of regional stability and rule-based international order.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 9th, a mainland Chinese man drove a speedboat straight into the Tamsui Ferry Pier, raising national security concerns due to a lapse in coast guard patrol. Former legislator Cai Zhengyuan disclosed on Facebook that high-ranking officials in the coast guard administration have allocated all budgets to building ships, prioritizing maritime patrol over coastal patrol, leading to a high turnover rate among radar operators. Additionally, equipment along the coast is outdated and insufficient, with funds mainly spent on shipbuilding. Cai pointed out discrepancies in ship-to-personnel ratios and equipment deployment, emphasizing the need for balanced resources and attention to both maritime and coastal defense.
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Reported 7 months ago
Wang Leehom, the King of Golden Melody, was invited to attend the 35th Golden Melody Awards as a guest to pay tribute to the late Mandopop diva A-Mei (CoCo) but faced severe criticism from netizens due to private ethics issues. He announced his resignation through the company last night, stating that it was purely to show respect for a lost friend. Both Taiwanese and mainland Chinese netizens were taken aback by this decision, with the latter expressing great sympathy for Wang Leehom. Despite the support, some brought up his past ethical issues, leading to mixed reactions online.
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Reported 7 months ago
In order to support the construction of the third terminal and continuously optimize the airport's external traffic routes, Taoyuan Airport Company announced that the second phase of the North Road project is expected to be completed and opened in mid-July. The main change is that vehicles leaving from the third floor departure curb lane of Terminal 2 can directly connect to the North Road without circling around the fourth parking lot (P4), saving time and making the driving route smoother.
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Reported 7 months ago
As of 10:45 PM on June 14, 2024, many commuters still habitually use coins to pay for bus fares. A boy was caught by the driver for only putting in '2 yuan' when boarding the bus and arrogantly claimed 'no money.' The incident sparked discussions online, with netizens criticizing the lack of honesty. The boy's behavior of trying to evade paying the proper fare with excuses like 'no money' raised questions about education and social values. Some suggested that this was a result of education reform and parental influence, emphasizing the importance of instilling moral values in children.
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Reported 7 months ago
Toyz因販賣大麻被判刑並入獄30天，前女友篠崎泫和Toyz母親一同探監畫面曝光。篠崎泫透露收到Toyz寄來80頁手寫信，引發熱議，網友感嘆二人像小時候戀愛般浪漫。影片顯示篠崎泫低調戴口罩但穿著短褲，Toyz母親則交付物品給Toyz，彰顯二人和睦互動。
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Reported 7 months ago
Wang Hao, a 60-year-old veteran actor, shared in an interview that despite his successful career in acting, he transitioned to selling crystals on live streams in recent years. He mentioned an unfortunate incident where he unknowingly sold counterfeit goods, resulting in a substantial loss of tens of thousands of dollars. Reflecting on the incident, Wang emphasized the significance of integrity in business and expressed his belief that honesty is crucial for long-term success. He also disclosed his decision to donate the counterfeit items to a temple and cut ties with the mainland Chinese manufacturer. Wang's story sheds light on the challenges and moral values involved in entrepreneurship.
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Reported 7 months ago
波特王爆料中國邀請台灣網紅拍片引發爭議，知識型YouTuber林辰發文呼籲停止獵巫，引起網友討論。疑似被點名前往成都拍片的網紅們澄清自費旅遊，但網友仍持續懷疑，造成兩派論戰。林辰發文希望停止獵巫，卻再度掀起罵戰。
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Reported 7 months ago
Yao Le, a popular Taiwanese influencer, faced backlash after announcing plans to settle in Hangzhou, China, following revelations of a program inviting Taiwanese influencers for free trips. Yao Le, who recently resolved a private video dispute with Aaron Yan, quickly shared his Chinese residence permit online but then posted his Taiwanese passport, stating his return to Taiwan. Amid speculations and criticisms, Yao Le defended himself, showing proof of personally purchased flight tickets and expressing frustration at the situation.
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Reported 7 months ago
With KPOP being popular, foreigners pursuing their dreams in South Korea to become idols are on the rise, including Taiwanese members like TWICE's Chou Tzu-yu, (G)I-DLE's Shuhua, and &TEAM's member Wang Yixiang. Recently, in a YouTube video, fans were surprised to see that Shuhua's phone language setting is still in Traditional Chinese, drawing comments like 'I thought they would all switch to Korean, but Shuhua uses Chinese,' showing her tendency to stick to her native language. Fans also noted that Wang Yixiang still uses Chinese and has even shared humorously that 'he even has a lunar calendar.'
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Reported 7 months ago
Following the announcement that singer Wang Leehom would be paying tribute to the late diva A-Mei at the upcoming 35th Golden Melody Awards, many netizens criticized his involvement due to his recent marriage scandal, prompting Wang Leehom to hastily withdraw from the performance. The decision sparked discussions on China's social media platform Weibo, with users questioning the sincerity of the awards towards A-Mei and suggesting renaming the awards as 'Lack of Morals Award'.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 14, 2024, a resident in an apartment in Banqiao was fined 480,000 NTD by the New Taipei City Animal Protection Office for keeping 81 dogs and cats on the rooftop, resulting in a strong foul odor affecting neighboring residents. The owner failed to comply with animal welfare laws by not transferring pet microchips, sterilizing the pets, and regularly vaccinating them against rabies. This is not the first time the owner has faced fines for improper pet care behaviors.
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Reported 7 months ago
Traveling American pitcher and fan favorite, 張育成 is set to return to the game for a rehabilitation match next week after a 4-week absence due to a defensive injury. Expressing gratitude to fans, he shared the news on Instagram, stating, 'Rehabilitation has been smooth, thank you all, I love you.' This marks his second time this season on the injury list, having suffered a slight tear in his shoulder and bruises on his back in his last game on May 20. Despite setbacks, he has played 14 games this season with a batting average of 0.293/0.431/0.512 and hitting 2 home runs.
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Reported 7 months ago
According to CTNews on June 15, 2024, at around 9:40 am, two separate accidents occurred just 300 meters apart on the 14.4 and 14.7-kilometer points of the southbound National Freeway No. 3. The first involved 2 large vehicles and 2 small cars in collision, with one being a sand truck, while the second incident at the 14.7-kilometer point comprised 3 cars side-swiping. Authorities are investigating the causes, with traffic backed up 4 kilometers. Further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.
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Reported 7 months ago
The Kuomintang (KMT) held a 'Defend Democracy, Reform Congress' promotion event in Tainan, where protesters entered the venue to demonstrate against the party's alleged involvement in corruption cases. The event quickly turned chaotic as supporters of the KMT clashed with the protesters, with slogans like 'I despise the Congress,' 'Taiwan won't be good unless KMT falls,' and 'All scandals belong to the KMT' raised. Conflicts arose, but police intervention eventually diffused the situation. KMT legislator Hsieh Lung-chieh expressed the opposition's morale despite lacking administrative resources, urging more youngsters to participate in the legislative reform process.
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Reported 7 months ago
高雄大寮一家汽車維修廠在清晨遭人開槍襲擊，警方發現現場有20個彈殼並發現一輛掛有失竊車牌的車輛在屏東被發現，經過追蹤後將車主帶回嘉義進行調查，事件仍在調查中。請勿模仿此不良行為，拒絕暴力，如有情況請撥打113、110報案。
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Reported 7 months ago
Golden Horse Best Actress Brigitte Lin attended the graduation ceremony of Tsinghua University today (15th), where she was invited to give a speech to the graduates. Known for her international stardom, Brigitte Lin arrived at the venue around 10 a.m. in a down-to-earth manner without any airs. Despite her celebrity status, the students at the venue did not show any excitement upon seeing her. However, when Brigitte Lin accidentally forgot her lines during her speech, a moment of embarrassment turned into a lively response from the audience, with laughter breaking out. This unexpected incident after her entrance generated the most enthusiastic reaction from the students present. Lin's spontaneous appearance at Tsinghua University to address this year's graduates ended up being a memorable moment due to her script mishap.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 14, 2024, around 10:38 pm, an auto repair shop in Daliao District was shot at by individuals with firearms, leaving bullet holes on the iron shutter door. Just a day after Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai claimed during a police celebration event that there had been no shooting incidents in the city this year, the mentioned shop was attacked. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the police arrested two suspects last night, who are currently being detained for further investigation to clarify their motives for the crime.
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Reported 7 months ago
In Kaohsiung's Daliao district, a serious shooting incident took place at a car maintenance shop on Minxiang Street, where the shop was fired upon with 20 shots but fortunately no injuries occurred. Following the report, police immediately formed a task force to investigate and successfully arrested two suspects that evening, identified as a 34-year-old car owner surnamed Tsai and a 30-year-old man surnamed Pan, both now facing legal actions. The suspects remained silent about the motive for the shooting, only claiming they were 'collecting money.' Police suspect additional accomplices may be involved and continue investigations to ensure all those involved face consequences, urging the public to remain vigilant in maintaining community safety and stability.
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Reported 7 months ago
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched an 'Anti-Abuse of Power, Protect Democracy' campaign across Taiwan starting June 14 to increase public understanding of parliamentary reform bills. The first event took place in the constituency of Kuomintang caucus convener Fu Kun-chi (Hualien), followed by visits to the six major cities where party members and legislators engage in discussions and share insights. The campaign aims to educate citizens about recent events in the parliament, promote their own political demands, and gather support from the public. Through online platforms and live broadcasts, the DPP aims to reach and mobilize supporters, while offline discussions and town hall meetings are planned to discuss parliamentary reform and seek societal support and recognition.
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Reported 7 months ago
Mary Witkop, a 64-year-old woman from Beulah, Michigan, was diagnosed with cancer in her knee after initially being dismissed by multiple doctors who mistook the mass for a harmless lipoma. Eventually, in 2019, it was revealed to be an aggressive soft tissue cancer. Witkop underwent treatment including radiation, surgery, and participation in a clinical trial with immunotherapy. The trial showed promising results, reducing the likelihood of cancer relapse. Witkop recovered successfully but faced emotional challenges post-treatment, urging others to consider participating in clinical trials for potential life-saving advancements in cancer treatments.
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Reported 7 months ago
A Hong Kong university student studying in Taichung recently went to a KTV with friends, got extremely drunk, passed out on the sidewalk, and was abandoned by his friends who left him there. Police and paramedics found the intoxicated student, took him under care, and later confirmed he was unharmed. The student admitted feeling embarrassed for causing a waste of social resources due to his excessive drinking. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of taking responsibility and caring for friends in such situations.
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