Reported 10 months ago
TVBS news on June 20, 2024, reports that senior media figure Zhao Shao-Kang is calling for a movement to support the 'Blue Hawks' in the Legislative Yuan. As a vote on the parliamentary reform reconsideration is approaching, various groups are mobilizing for or against it, with the Kuomintang also joining the counter-mobilization. Zhao criticizes the government's handling of the reform and urges supporters to gather outside the Legislative Yuan. He predicts the reconsideration will fail, and even in that case, believes DPP Chairman Cho Jung-tai won't step down, highlighting the political maneuvering at play.
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Reported 10 months ago
Chinese e-commerce is rapidly penetrating the South Korean market by exploiting the provision that allows for duty-free parcels under $150 to be shipped from China at low prices, avoiding costs such as tariffs, import certifications, and registration of import enterprises, posing a serious threat to South Korean e-commerce. Despite harmful substances being found in goods purchased directly from China, the incredibly low prices continue to attract many South Koreans. Companies like AliExpress are investing heavily in South Korea, causing local e-commerce enterprises like Gmarket and smaller businesses to suffer. Amid difficulties in regulation, unfair competition is escalating, impacting the local economy. Concerns regarding the safety of Chinese products persist, with many failing quality checks, especially products intended for children, despite South Korean consumers being enticed by the affordability. The South Korean government's attempts to establish safety certification requirements for certain products, initially met with consumer opposition, were retracted, leading to safety checks being conducted by various government agencies and restrictions placed on e-commerce platforms to prevent the sale of harmful products. However, the limited number of customs officials inspecting foreign purchases highlights the challenges faced in ensuring product safety, demanding further measures to address the influx of potentially hazardous items entering South Korea. Citizens seem more inclined to prioritize price over quality due to inflation, prompting the government to intensify regulations to safeguard consumers.
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Reported 10 months ago
During the PLG Finals Game 5, New Taipei Kings announced that star player Jeremy Lin will be returning to play, dispelling rumors of his 'career-ending injury'. Lin had been absent in the previous game due to a foot injury but will be participating in the pivotal game. With a series lead of 3-1, the Kings are aiming to clinch their first PLG championship title. If they win the game, it will be a historic moment for the team. However, the competition is expected to intensify in potential Game 6 and Game 7 at New Taipei Gymnasium and Taoyuan Giant Egg, respectively.
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Reported 10 months ago
As the countdown to the Paris Olympics begins, Taiwanese female gymnast Ting Hua-Tien, known as the 'Gymnastics Prodigy,' is rigorously preparing at the national training center with high self-discipline, aiming for her second appearance at the Olympics to achieve the best results for the Chinese Taipei team. Ting has admitted her love for chocolates and struggles with dietary control, finding it painful to restrict herself. Despite her pursuit of perfection in training, her coach has to limit her training to prevent injuries. Ting's coach also requires her to lose weight to maintain her ideal physique. Ting's dedication and self-discipline are emphasized, although her strict training regimen challenges her well-being and enjoyment of chocolates.
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Reported 10 months ago
A woman shared on a Facebook group that her husband gives her a fixed amount each month for rent and groceries, and asks for the leftover money back. With a surplus of 2000-3000 Yuan monthly, she is unsure whether to return the money or save it as an emergency fund. Netizens are split in their opinions, with some advocating for honesty and transparency in communication with the husband, while others support the idea of saving the surplus as emergency funds without repaying. The debate continues among online users in the group.
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Reported 10 months ago
A recent survey conducted by the Central Bank of Taiwan on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as Digital NT$, revealed that around 90% of the general public, vendors, and businesses were unaware of Digital NT$. However, after gaining a better understanding, over 70% expressed willingness to use it. The Central Bank has been conducting research on CBDC since 2019 and is currently in the prototype development stage, aligning with global advancements. The survey results will be used to modify the initial CBDC structure and design for further public engagement and communication.
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Reported 10 months ago
A 44-year-old man surnamed Chen in Chiayi City committed a murder-suicide on the morning of June 20th. Chen ran to his ex-wife's boyfriend's home in the early morning, attacking and fatally injuring the 42-year-old man with a knife before fleeing to a nearby motel, where he eventually took his own life. Prior to the incident, Chen had posted on Facebook multiple times insulting his ex-wife and the boyfriend, even mentioning a 'termination goal' towards the boyfriend. Light was shed on Chen's history of attempting to harm the boyfriend, failing to do so before due to intervention from others resulting in previous assault charges. Chen's Facebook posts revealed a disturbing mindset where he repeatedly expressed his hatred towards the victims and his meticulous planning to achieve his 'termination goal'.
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Reported 10 months ago
For every graduate student, the most excruciating phase of the master's journey is not reading literature but writing the thesis. Recently, a netizen shared a simple creation poem titled 'Writing a Thesis' seen on campus, with each line describing the pain of graduate students in writing a thesis using ancient literary references. The humorous poem garnered a lot of interactive comments from those who have been through it, reflecting the shared sentiment about the struggles of thesis writing during the master's career.
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Reported 10 months ago
Following tragic incidents in Brazil and Ireland, a 7-month-old baby in England was bitten by a pet dog causing fatal head injuries. The baby was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. The police clarified the dog was not a dangerous breed and was humanely put down. Investigations are ongoing. In the UK, households without proper permits are not allowed to own certain breeds of dogs, such as pit bulls, Brazilian mastiffs, Argentine Dogos, and Japanese Tosa.
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Reported 10 months ago
In a short video teaser for the drama series 'Urban Fear Collection' featuring 78 actors, Xu Wei-ning is shown rushing back home only to be intercepted by a man, causing her to scream in terror. The series includes eerie scenes such as someone lying in bed hearing strange noises, a person being followed in the park at night, and creepy encounters like a child calling out for a new friend under the bed and a disgusting hand emerging from under the sofa. 'Urban Fear Collection' will premiere with Xu Wei-ning and Zhu Dingyi as the lead actors, with Xu Wei-ning playing an overworked office worker who encounters a suspicious taxi driver on her late-night ride home. The series will be available on the CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform starting July 12 in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.
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Reported 10 months ago
According to the latest polls, Joe Biden is leading Donald Trump by 2% in a head-to-head presidential race and by 1% if there are five candidates in the race. The first televised debate between Biden and Trump is set to take place on June 27. Biden's rise in popularity is attributed to voter's high satisfaction with the economy reaching a new high during his term, with 32% of registered voters considering the US economy as 'excellent or good.' However, over half of Americans (68%) still view the economy as 'not very good or poor.' Biden excels in issues related to American democracy, healthcare, abortion, and climate change, while Trump is perceived as more trustworthy, capable of winning debates, having a strong leadership ability, and more reliable in addressing issues like immigration, the economy, war on terror, and gun violence.
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Reported 10 months ago
Taiwanese taekwondo athlete Luo Jialing, known as the 'Girl Next Door,' is currently preparing for the Paris Olympics and recently announced her relationship with badminton player Qiu Xiang. The couple's affectionate photos on Instagram have captured the attention of many, with fans expressing heartbreak over their relationship. Qiu Xiang, a 21-year-old talented badminton player ranked in the top 50 globally, is dating Luo Jialing, who stands at 184 cm, creating a perfect match. Their public displays of affection online have charmed netizens, with one incident showing Qiu Xiang gallantly taking Luo Jialing away from a restaurant known for its delicious food, leaving fans impressed by their sweet relationship.
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Reported 10 months ago
Chen Hui-han revealed on June 20, 2024, at 2:26 a.m., that Chen Ying-jie has been receiving medical treatment outside of prison for over 7 months, but her condition remains unfavorable, with images of her bedridden illness exposed. After being sentenced to 3 years and 2 months in prison for instigating the forgery of valuable securities, Chen Ying-jie has been facing challenges due to dementia, stroke, kidney failure, sepsis, among other conditions. Her close friend, musician Hsu Chang-te, disclosed that she not only lacks the ability to speak but is also facing increasingly difficult circumstances. Hsu Chang-te has been working tirelessly to help Chen Ying-jie get through this tough time.
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Reported 10 months ago
While generative AI is on the rise, AI hallucinations cause issues due to cultural database differences and software errors, resulting in serious nonsensical situations and controversies. To address bias created by single models in AI, a team from Japan is using an evolutionary approach. For instance, a restaurant in Dubai uses AI to help customers choose pizza flavors based on their preferences. The article discusses the challenges of AI biases and presents the efforts of a Tokyo-based company to develop a new evolutionary AI model, aiming to break the trend of single AI domination in the market, accelerate development speed, and reduce costs.
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Reported 10 months ago
Din Tai Fung is a renowned Taiwanese restaurant that attracts many foreign tourists. Taiwan is known as the 'kingdom of food' with various famous local snacks like xiaolongbao, lu rou fan, chicken chop, popcorn chicken, bubble tea, beef noodles, etc. A netizen was surprised when their Thai friends requested to visit 'Bafang Yunji' during their Taiwan trip, as the restaurant is a chain store. The request was influenced by a travel YouTuber's recommendation. Comments on the post highlighted that chains represent stability and certain quality, and it's important for travelers to try local dishes. The discussion also pointed out that Bafang Yunji's well-liked potstickers are a good choice for the visitors.
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Reported 10 months ago
With only one month left until the 2024 Paris Olympics, Discovery Channel and Taiwan's international public media TaiwanPlus will launch a new three-part documentary series called 'Taiwan Spirit,' focusing on the stories of table tennis player Lin Yun-ju, Taekwondo athlete Chen Shih-yu, and delve into the success behind Taiwan's 'bicycle kingdom.' Despite facing challenges like Lin's rigorous training and Chen's persistent injuries, both athletes will represent Chinese Taipei in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The documentary aims to highlight Taiwan's contributions to the global sports industry, particularly as a major supplier in the bicycle market and showcasing its growth in the industry since the 1970s.
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Reported 10 months ago
Despite government policies to curb housing prices, the real estate market in Hsinchu continues to rise, with improved living functions. A netizen posted on PTT seeking advice for developing a 900-ping residential-commercial land near the Hsinchu Zoo. They proposed four development plans, with locals highly praising the fourth plan to build an IKEA store, believing it would be highly profitable. The location is seen as suitable due to the need for quality retail options in the area.
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Reported 10 months ago
With the depreciation of the Japanese yen, Japan saw over 3 million foreign tourists in May for the third consecutive month, with Taiwanese tourists increasing by over 50% compared to the previous year and exceeding 400,000, reaching a new high in the same period. Despite the increased cost during Japan's peak travel season, Taiwanese visitors continued to surge due to additional flights from Taiwan to various destinations in Japan. Japanese authorities expect the total number of tourists in 2021 to surpass the record high of 31.88 million set in 2019, if the current growth trend continues.
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Reported 10 months ago
Two individuals were arrested for vandalizing the iconic prehistoric monument Stonehenge in the UK on June 19th by spraying orange paint on some rocks, with on-site visitors shouting for them to stop and intervening. The environmental group 'Just Stop Oil' members were involved in the incident, demanding the government cease fossil fuel extraction and licenses, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old Oxford University student and a 73-year-old Birmingham resident. Both the UK Prime Minister and the opposition leader condemned the act, calling it disgraceful and deserving of sanctions. The group's call for the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels by 2030 was also highlighted.
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Reported 10 months ago
IKEA宣布在南韓進行大規模降價，不追求利潤最大化，而是更注重提供實惠的家居產品。公司計劃讓價格在明年底前重返疫前水準。Ingka集團的整體銷售額逐年上升，持有大多數IKEA門市，全球總門店數達473家。
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 21, the Legislative Yuan will hold a vote on reconsideration of legislative powers. The Kuomintang (KMT) has called for a top-level mobilization this afternoon to maintain order in the chamber, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) not to engage in political manipulation. The DPP Secretary-General expressed hopes for a smooth vote and called for cooperation from opposition legislators. The Legislative Yuan has been reviewing the Executive Yuan's reconsideration proposal concerning legislative powers, with a vote scheduled for June 21.
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Reported 10 months ago
BBC NEWS Chinese June 20, 2024, 2:23 AM China has been actively developing the AI robot market in recent years, with a robotics technology company in Dalian researching the application of humanoid robots in emotional interactive psychological counseling and social care services.
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Reported 10 months ago
In Taiwan's ongoing hot and humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms, a woman shared a comical encounter during a sudden downpour where her dachshund got soaked, resulting in a funny exchange with another drenched dachshund and its owner on the road. The video posted on social media went viral with over 65,000 likes, showing the humorous interaction between the two wet dogs and their owners, delighting netizens with the unexpected and amusing situation.
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Reported 10 months ago
Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Williams after just one season, but will continue to pay the remainder of his hefty contract. Williams, who previously won NBA Coach of the Year, signed a 6-year, $78.5 million contract with the Pistons last year but was let go after the team's poor performance. Despite being dismissed, the Pistons will honor his remaining salary. The team had hoped Williams would lead them to success with promising young players, but a record-breaking losing streak led to his departure.
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Reported 10 months ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 20, 2024, that the Fengshi Food Public Welfare Food Culture Education Foundation held the 'Fengshi Food Dream Project - Dream Food Experience Action Creative Competition,' inviting elementary and kindergarten students to observe the current diet situation and propose passionate and creative food dream implementation plans under the guidance of teachers and instructors. This year, a total of 14 dream teams participated in the competition, with the final selection scheduled for July 3 at the National Taiwan Science Education Center to announce the annual award winner. The foundation, supported by Tinghsin and De, aims to promote dietary education and help the younger generation learn about balanced diets, aesthetic tastes, service spirit, and gratitude through food education. Various imaginative food dream practices were showcased, such as investigating food waste, ugly produce, and unpopular ingredients to develop new dishes, reintroducing local ingredients, and experiencing the journey of ingredients from farm to table.
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