Reported 11 months ago
President Lai Ching-te held a press conference to mark his first month in office under the theme 'Trust in the New Politics, New Taiwan Era'. In response to allegations by KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling accusing Lai of betraying the country, President Lai stated that he cannot comment on legislators' remarks as president but emphasized that society will judge. He also announced the establishment of three new committees to address climate change, national defense resilience, and health promotion in Taiwan. Lai reiterated that in a democratic society, the country's interests must come first and the people are the top priority.
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Reported 11 months ago
Recently, incidents of elderly individuals verbally insulting or physically assaulting others to demand priority seats on public transport have been reported. Taipei Metro mentioned that they cannot unilaterally abolish priority seats due to central regulations and will focus on advocacy and education. Media personality Huang Yangming shared an unpleasant experience of offering his seat on the MRT, emphasizing that giving up seats may not always be a positive act. Huang highlighted the importance of mutual respect among individuals rather than solely focusing on the existence of priority seats.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to the Central Weather Bureau, Taiwan will experience a hot weather pattern with less rain as a strong high-pressure system covers the region for the next five days. Temperatures are expected to range from 33 to 35 degrees Celsius daily, making it a hot and sunny period. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in some areas, especially in mountainous regions. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take sun protection measures while going outdoors.
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Reported 11 months ago
During a press conference following his month in office, President Lai Ching-te emphasized Taiwan's determination not to yield to China's gray zone provocations, stating that while China's annexation of Taiwan is a national policy, Taiwan will not submit. Lai assured that the people of Taiwan will defend national sovereignty and uphold their democratic constitutional freedoms. Lai also expressed gratitude for recent G7 summit conclusions supporting peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, urged China to abandon coercion tactics, and acknowledged US support for Taiwan's defense in strengthening regional peace and stability.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to a recent online poll by SET News, Taichung Mayor Lulu Hsu garnered the highest support for the future KMT chairman position in 2025, surpassing Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu, New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi, and current KMT Chairman Eric Chu. The poll results on both SET News website and YouTube channel showed Hsu leading with 39% and 38% respectively, followed by Han with 30% and 33%.
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Reported 11 months ago
A recent conflict on a Taipei MRT Priority Seat sparked discussions among Taiwanese netizens, prompting Miaoli County Councilor Zeng Wenhui to share his discomfort of feeling pressured whenever he rests in a Priority Seat. Zeng suggested renaming the seats to 'Priority Seats' and adjusting the proportion of them, as well as reducing the visual and spatial differences between Priority Seats and regular seats to ease passengers' psychological burden. He emphasized the importance of a respectful culture around offering seats to those in need, acknowledging that tensions can arise when entitlement and moral pressures come into play in such situations.
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Reported 11 months ago
During a parliamentary inquiry, tensions rose as Huang Kuo-chang criticized Premier Su Tseng-chang's and Minister of Justice Tsai Ching-hsiang's responses as diverting focus. Huang pressed on the issue of suspected false statements by public officials potentially leading to criminal charges. The discussion escalated further with Huang questioning the legality of such measures, leading to interruptions and counterarguments from all parties involved, including Ko Wen-je, Han Kuo-yu, Su Tseng-chang, and Tsai Ching-hsiang, showcasing a heated exchange on constitutional matters and misinformation. Han Kuo-yu eventually intervened, urging mutual respect and orderly conduct during the inquiry process.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 19, 2024, President Lai Ching-te called on the Legislative Yuan to respond to public opinion expectations as the Parliament is set to vote on cases regarding the exercise of parliamentary rights and the criminal law amendment on the 21st, indicating ongoing tensions between political parties. Lai emphasized that the Executive Yuan is not in conflict with the Legislative Yuan but is seeking a reexamination of the bills, urging the Legislative Yuan to take the opportunity to fully discuss and meet public opinion expectations within 48 hours. Lai also discussed the possibility of convening a national consensus meeting to address societal issues through the proposed three committees.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taipei police raided an illegal casino in Daan District funded by Youtuber DiMei's boyfriend and well-known poker player 'I.C. Charlie.' The establishment, called '6BET Live,' was found operating as a Texas Hold'em poker room disguised as a bar in a basement on Guangfu South Road. The operation led to the arrest of about 30 individuals, including the responsible person, dealers, and gamblers. Screenshots revealed DiMei's rare display of affection towards I.C. Charlie, highlighting their 5-year relationship and anniversary celebrations, linking them to the controversial casino scheme.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to SET News on June 19, 2024, Guava owner Chen Zhihan expressed his discomfort towards Sun Anzuo's recent behavior, including appearing with a gas gun in Xinyi District, following Anzuo's controversial actions in Thailand. Guava owner criticized Anzuo's behavior and parenting, stating that if not for his parents supporting him, Anzuo would have been imprisoned in the United States. Anzuo responded remotely, criticizing Guava owner's presumptions, while fans interpreted his actions as a challenge in an anime-like 'domain expansion' gesture. Guava owner further condemned Anzuo's disrespectful comments towards his parents, leading to a back-and-forth between the two public figures.
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Reported 11 months ago
Several incidents have recently arisen where elderly individuals on public transportation demand seats, leading to altercations and even physical fights, sparking a debate on the necessity of 'courtesy seats.' Renowned writer Zhu Youxun expressed his astonishment, noting that now one must resort to aggression to secure such seats, deeming the situation utterly absurd. He emphasized that without bystander support, these courtesy seats are practically unusable, as the environment becomes increasingly narrow-minded and competitive, deviating from the intended purpose of helping those in need.
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Reported 11 months ago
根據三立新聞網2024年6月19日的報導，藝人唐治平在家中發現一具屍體，但他否認是母親，警方下通牒要求盡快辨認身分，否則將以「有主無名屍」方式處理。唐治平的好友陶晶瑩心痛表示擔憂，呼籲唐治平的朋友和經紀公司協助解決這一事件。另一演藝工會理事長曹雨婷也表示願意提供協助，若有需要更願意負擔費用。
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Reported 11 months ago
Actor Wang Bojie apologized and reflected on his actions as he left the Shilin District Prosecutors Office on June 18, 2024, after being released on bail following a drunk driving incident. This is not the first time Wang Bojie has been involved in such behavior, as earlier incidents include a brawl at a KTV and engaging in self-harm. Known for his good looks and acting skills, Wang Bojie rose to fame in 2008 but has also made headlines for his tangled romantic relationships and past misconduct, such as frequent binge-drinking episodes and altercations with gang members. His recent drunk driving incident has brought his troubled past back into the spotlight.
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Reported 11 months ago
台北市警方昨晚查獲一間涉嫌掩護非法賭博的酒吧，其出資人是百萬網紅滴妹的男友、知名撲克牌手「I.C Charlie查理」。滴妹澄清與男友的非法賭場事件無關，並表示自己從未參與任何博弈經營。警方也發現網紅「超哥」曾出入賭場，但無涉違法。滴妹與查理交往5年多，情侶關係穩定，先前曾有結婚猜測被查理否認的情況。
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Reported 11 months ago
演員王柏傑因酒駕與遊覽車擦撞被警方逮捕後交保，台北電影節宣布取消其所有對外行程，包括擔任頒獎人，並下架其個人影片資料。王柏傑在鏡頭前雙手合十致歉並表示願意接受懲罰，對酒駕行為深感抱歉，台北電影節也表達反對觸法行為，支持酒駕零容忍的立場。
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Reported 11 months ago
藝人王柏傑昨日在開車擦撞遊覽車後被警方發現酒測值高達0.44毫克，而隨後他向大眾道歉。然而，網友不滿，紛紛在社群平台上留言抵制他，要求他退出演藝圈，表示對酒駕行為零容忍，並指出家庭因酒駕而破碎。
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Reported 11 months ago
Nationalist Party legislator Wang Hung-wei criticized President Lai Ching-te as unsuitable for national leadership, stating that since Lai took office as President and Premier Chih Jung-tai, they have been using confrontational methods against the opposition party. Wang pointed out that conflicts within the Democratic Progressive Party have emerged, with media personality Kuo Yu-kao publicly criticizing Lai for allowing his office manager to travel with him and likening the manager to a fat character, indirectly targeting Lai. Wang also mentioned instances where the party's magazine criticized Ko Chien-ming and the new cabinet members, indicating internal turmoil. Wang concluded that Lai's combative nature has led to internal and external distress, making him unsuitable as a national leader.
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Reported 11 months ago
35歲男星王柏傑日前因酒駕發生事故，他在接受訪問時表示不知前一晚的酒精還未完全代謝。根據腸胃科醫師指出，人體每小時約能代謝10公克酒精，喝酒後要等多久才能開車取決於飲用的酒精量及身體的代謝速度。例如，喝啤酒需約1.65小時代謝完、喝白酒需1.8小時代謝完。
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Reported 11 months ago
During a council questioning in June last year, Taipei City councilor Wang Shi-jian criticized a village chief for causing a conflict by forcibly removing an iMailbox in front of the village office, referring to the chief as insulting to police, specializing in bad deeds, and a big villain. The village chief sued Wang for public insult and defamation, but after reaching a settlement, the chief withdrew the complaint and Taipei Prosecutors Office decided not to prosecute. The incident sheds light on the political disputes involving local officials and lawmakers in Taiwan.
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Reported 11 months ago
During the shareholder meeting of Nan Shan Life today, Chairman Yin Chong-yao highlighted the future real estate investment plans, mentioning that despite the challenges of high interest rates in short-term property assessment, the completion of Nan Shan A26 and World Trade Center 3 buildings is expected by 2027, offering 90,000 ping of A office space for rent in the Xinyi District. Yin also discussed the company's target for Contractual Service Margin (CSM) amounting to 550 billion NTD this year, with a goal of reaching 600 billion NTD annually in the future.
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Reported 11 months ago
TaiTV news network on June 18, 2024, reported that NVIDIA, an AI chip powerhouse, officially surpassed Microsoft to become the world's largest publicly traded company by market value. At the closing of the US stock market on the 18th, NVIDIA's stock price soared by 3.51%, reaching a market value of 3.33 trillion US dollars, surpassing Microsoft's 3.31 trillion. CEO Huang Renxun's assets also rose by 4 billion US dollars in a day, currently totaling around 3.83 trillion NTD, placing him 11th on the Forbes billionaire list.
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Reported 11 months ago
34歲男星王柏傑因酒駕被捕並罰款，駕駛的女友謝欣穎的車將遭吊扣牌照2年，謝欣穎表示會依法配合，同時王柏傑也遭取消多項代言和演藝活動，他停工反省並向大眾致歉，蔡詩萍也指出酒駕不應被容忍。
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Reported 11 months ago
The Immigration Bureau's branch in Chiayi City regularly holds family education and legal advocacy activities, offering diverse courses on multiculturalism, healthcare, and consumer protection to assist new immigrant friends in understanding residence regulations and related welfare resources. Recently, the bureau invited a Filipino new resident, Lodeynah, to share her country's culture and engage everyone in DIYing Filipino-style woven coasters in the colors of the national flag. The activity aimed to promote cultural understanding and stress relief among participants, with positive feedback from attendees like Sarah and Tula, who found the activity both challenging and rewarding.
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Reported 11 months ago
Wang Baojie was involved in a DUI incident where he collided with a tour bus, with his blood alcohol level reaching 0.44. Following this, all public engagements were canceled, and the Taipei Film Festival announced the removal of Wang Baojie's film data. Wang Baojie, who won the Best Actor award at last year's Taipei Film Festival and was selected as a 'Very Actor' at the Golden Horse Awards, faced backlash after the incident. The Golden Horse Awards expressed 'Zero Tolerance' for drunk driving and removed his film information. Wang Baojie apologized for his actions and canceled all upcoming events, including hosting the Golden Horse Awards. The Taipei Film Festival also removed his personal video data and expressed regret and zero tolerance for illegal behavior.
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Reported 11 months ago
A mother shared her child's elementary school math test question '9X4=36' online and revealed that points were deducted by the teacher. Confused by the deduction, she asked online for help from math experts to clarify the mistake. The correct solution involves understanding the concept of units and placement of multiplier and multiplicand.
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