Reported 7 months ago
Retired 56-year-old former Army Major General and current Taoyuan City Councilor Yu Beichen has recently made controversial remarks, stating that 'the Chinese army attacking Taiwan would get lost' and supporting DPP Policy Execution Director Wang Yichuan, prompting concerns from KMT Taoyuan City Councilor Ling Tao that such behavior may damage votes, with Ling pointing out that Yu's statements may make Taoyuan residents feel uncomfortable. Ling emphasized the importance of having basic knowledge and professionalism for both pundits and councilors, criticizing Yu for haphazard comments and suggesting that voters will see through such behavior in the next election.
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Reported 7 months ago
中國資深演員胡歌隔6年再次造訪台灣，參加「對話青年」活動。他在活動中表現謙虛，表示自己的普通話帶有台灣口音，呼籲彼此不分彼此。胡歌分享演員心路歷程，強調在片場只有演員，沒有明星；並分享克服緊張的方法。此外，他認為演員無論飾演什麼角色都無法避開自己的性格和感悟，是由自身出發。他對台灣印象深刻，表示會再帶家人重訪台灣。
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Reported 7 months ago
台中市民丟棄廢棄床墊數量不斷增加，每月平均數量超過6500床，使得清潔隊無法負荷，環保局表示最快6月下旬將提供協助。床墊拆解與處理程序繁瑣，且外包業者解約後導致問題更顯嚴重。環保局已啟動床墊機械標售，預計6月下旬開始運作，以解決床墊處理問題。
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Reported 7 months ago
The Taiwan Coast Guard discovered 893kg of high-purity methamphetamine hidden in the fuel tank of the Mongolian-registered cargo ship 'Silver Dragon' at Kaohsiung Port, with an estimated market value of around 9 billion NTD. Following interrogation, the Myanmar captain and chief engineer were detained upon the prosecutor's request. The Coast Guard's intelligence division received a tip and launched a search operation on the vessel, discovering the drugs. This drug bust is part of the 10th phase of the anti-drug operation 'Stay Safe and Crack Down,' focusing on seizing drugs like marijuana, rainbow cigarettes, and methamphetamine.
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Reported 7 months ago
A male college student, Xiao Yang, was accused of sexual assault by a female student, Ahua, after their first intimacy encounter at a KTV in Taoyuan. Despite Xiao Yang's claims of Ahua's consent prior to their interaction and lack of substantial evidence against him, the prosecutors decided not to prosecute him. Corresponding investigations also revealed past messages from Ahua to Xiao Yang, indicating a different dynamic to what was initially reported. Respecting bodily autonomy and consent is crucial in such cases.
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Reported 7 months ago
President and DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te emphasized zero tolerance for scams, stating that combating fraud is the government's top priority. He hopes that party factions can prioritize the well-being of the nation and people, with party-affiliated legislators putting effort into passing the Executive Yuan's version of the 'Anti-Fraud New Four Laws' during this session. Lai also mentioned Taiwan's recent success in exporting red-flesh dragon fruit to Japan and urged for continued efforts to diversify trade markets for agricultural products.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taiwanese actress Wu Shenmei, who married Hong Kong CEO Eric in 2022, recently revealed that they are holding off on their family planning despite their desire to have children. Wu Shenmei, who celebrated her two-year wedding anniversary, mentioned seeking a sign at a temple that suggested delaying the plan. During an event, their business partner jokingly commented on how clear their property division was between Taiwan and Hong Kong, hinting at underlying issues. Wu Shenmei received praise for her recent release of a new song, 'Beautiful Woman,' as she juggled promoting her work and relocating, putting baby plans on hold.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 12, 2024, the DPP held a press conference to announce their plan to conduct nationwide lectures titled 'Fighting against Abuse of Power, Defending Democracy' in response to the controversial legislative amendments proposed by the KMT and NPP. DPP Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang emphasized the need for the public to pay attention to parliamentary affairs and urged constituents to call their district legislators to voice support for legislative review. With a series of lectures planned across Taiwan, the DPP aims to deepen democracy and engage citizens in the legislative process amidst concerns over rushed decision-making in the parliament.
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Reported 7 months ago
In Taoyuan's Longtan district, a local electronic arcade posing as a legal operation was discovered to be a nest of illegal gambling slot machines, with the 55-year-old owner surnamed Liu running the operation and hiring young women to attract gamblers. After a month of monitoring, police raided the arcade, arresting 43 people including the operator and customers, seizing over a million in gambling money. The arcade was disguised with legal storefront signs, but was revealed to be a hub for illegal gambling activities, leading to arrests and seizures by authorities in collaboration with local law enforcement.
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Reported 7 months ago
Since the AI boom, Nvidia's shares have surged 800%, with a $3 trillion market cap. The company recently executed a stock split and is endorsed by 90% of analysts as a buy. Predictions by industry experts suggest Nvidia could reach $10 trillion by 2030 due to its market dominance in AI infrastructure, including GPUs, hardware, software, and services like CUDA. Strong growth in AI products resulted in a 262% revenue increase in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, and although Nvidia's stock is considered somewhat pricey, it could potentially reach the $10 trillion mark if earnings grow as projected.
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Reported 7 months ago
永豐化學工業股份有限公司的新莊工廠因未達到PIC/S GMP規範而暫停生產，影響到大型輸注液藥品供應。食藥署署長吳秀梅表示，由於永豐存在許多缺失問題，短時間內無法復產，至少到今年底前都難以實現。為解決輸液缺口，當局已採取多項因應措施，包括增加進口及本地生產，並強調將幫助永豐建設符合標準的產業鏈。
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Reported 7 months ago
South Korean AI chip developers Rebellions Inc and Sapeon Korea Inc are planning to merge in an effort to compete with global AI chip leader Nvidia and secure a prominent position in the global AI semiconductor market within the next few years. The merged entity aims to excel in neural processing units (NPUs), with Rebellions managing the consolidated company. The merger is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of this year, with the new company launching by the end of the year.
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Reported 7 months ago
In a Yahoo Taiwan news report on June 12, 2024, Canadian representative Jim Nickel confirmed that more Canadian warships would pass through the Taiwan Strait this year, aiming for an average of at least 3 Canadian warships passing through annually, with expectations of 'more to come.' Despite warnings from China's ambassador to Canada, the Chinese threats have not deterred Canada's planned routine passage through the Taiwan Strait. Canada also expressed support for Taiwan's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), with Nickel stating that Canada welcomes Taiwan's application and hopes to expand membership to uphold free trade.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 14th, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will kick off its 'Anti-Abuse of Power, Safeguard Democracy' campaign, beginning in Hualien and spreading across the country. President Lai Ching-te emphasized that this initiative aims to unite Taiwan and deepen democracy by providing the public with accurate information and fostering social dialogue. The DPP's effort focuses on engaging citizens in meaningful discussions to uphold constitutional governance and democratic values, amid recent legislative debates and public protests sparked by the proposed Parliamentary Powers Act and criminal law amendments.
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Reported 7 months ago
The Cross-Strait Forum, organized by the Chinese Communist Party, is set to take place in Fujian on the 15th, having invited representatives from various Taiwanese political parties, organizing bodies, industry, and civic groups. The Mainland Affairs Council warns against participation, labeling the forum as a United Front platform and discouraging attendance by central government officials and local authorities to avoid aiding the CCP in manipulating its Taiwan agenda. Despite this, Nationalist Party Chairman Johnny Chiang expressed support for Vice Chairman Lien Sheng-wen leading a delegation to engage in dialogue to resolve misunderstandings and issues. Chiang reiterated the party's commitment to cross-strait exchanges for peace and public welfare, hoping for a successful and constructive outcome from Lien's delegation at the forum, which will also see the participation of Nationalist Party youth legislators and Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan.
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Reported 7 months ago
Clams are a popular seafood ingredient for many dishes, but how to cook frozen clams? One expert advises to add frozen clams to boiling water, cover the pot, and they will open up, tapping closed ones with a spoon if necessary. Although clams can be frozen and used directly in soup, the texture may not be as good for stir-frying. It is recommended to store clams in the fridge in a plastic bag with saltwater for a week before consumption.
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Reported 7 months ago
The Ministry of Education in Taiwan presented a report at the Legislative Yuan addressing the increasing concerns of student drug abuse and school bullying. With a 20% rise in student drug abuse cases in 2023, reaching 483 cases, the ministry plans to improve capabilities of educational personnel, reporting mechanisms, and counseling services as well as initiate a three-tier prevention strategy to combat drug infiltration. Efforts also include raising awareness on bullying prevention and strengthening intervention mechanisms to create safer environments for students.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The DPP initiated the 'anti-abuse of power, defend democracy' lecture campaign following the Executive Yuan's reconsideration of the parliamentary reform bill. DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te emphasized that the rural lecture campaign aims to unite Taiwan and deepen democracy, focusing on providing the public with accurate information and fostering social dialogue without political confrontation, conflict, or division. Lai approved the Executive Yuan's reconsideration case, urging cross-party reexamination of the bill in line with national interests and constitutional respect to uphold democratic governance and seek public support.
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Reported 7 months ago
桃園巨蛋設備老舊，已逾30年未大修，桃園市長張善政宣布將耗資2.5億進行整體修繕工程，包括更新籃球場和極限運動場，提供更舒適的環境給球隊和球迷。同時計畫評估增設2座棒壘球場，滿足市民需求，並提升城市體育設施水準。
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Reported 7 months ago
The former chairman surnamed Lin and his children from the well-known religious Zen temple Baojue Temple in North District of Taichung City have been caught embezzling NT$45.23 million in public funds, selling temple plaques while evading NT$23.77 million in taxes. The Taichung District Court sentenced them to 3 years and 4 months for embezzlement and tax evasion crimes, with a 4-year probation period. They have the right to appeal after admitting their crimes and returning the embezzled money. The court found that the family used temple funds for personal luxuries like a Mercedes-Benz car and foreign insurances, and fraudulently avoided taxes on temple plaque sales amounting to NT$12.91 million. The family's confession and cooperation with the temple led to a lenient sentence and probation.
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Reported 7 months ago
From January to April this year, Taipei residents have been discarding an average of 6,587 used mattresses per month, an increase of 1,000 units from the previous year. The intricate process of manually disassembling pocket spring mattresses has overwhelmed cleaning crews in various districts. Due to a halt in mattress collection services, some residents have been waiting for up to 5 months with no one coming to pick them up. The Environmental Protection Bureau has initiated the sale of mattress shredding machinery, which is expected to start operations in late June to address the backlog of discarded mattresses.
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Reported 7 months ago
民進黨秘書長林右昌批評國民黨單獨提出財劃法修法，質疑他們是否打算以後永遠不再中央執政或放棄中央執政。林右昌表示這種處理方式可能導致結果扭曲，不利於地方發展公平。他呼籲應該以完整配套的方式提出修法，包括地方自治改革三法，而不應該單獨處理財劃法修法。
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Reported 7 months ago
Ghana has reached a deal with creditors formalizing debt treatment plans agreed in January, allowing for the release of aid from the International Monetary Fund. The agreement will provide debt service relief during the IMF-supported program period, enabling resources to be directed towards critical areas like infrastructure, healthcare, and education. This restructuring of over $40 billion in obligations is a condition for a $3 billion IMF program, with the latest deal helping unlock a $360 million tranche and potentially stabilizing the currency.
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Reported 7 months ago
Due to the depreciation of the Japanese yen and rising fuel costs, the expenses for cross-border school trips have significantly increased, causing distress among parents in Japan. Some schools, like a public high school in Hiroshima Prefecture, are planning to switch destinations within Japan for these trips to reduce costs, with one case seeing a total fee nearing 400,000 yen, leading to concerns. The impacts of currency devaluation are prompting schools to reconsider overseas school trip locations, modifying them to local destinations within Japan.
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Reported 7 months ago
T1聯盟舉行年度頒獎典禮，中信特攻隊的阿巴西蟬聯年度MVP，力退台啤雲豹蔣淯安和高雄海神胡瓏貿，成功締造年度MVP二連霸。阿巴西本季攻守能力進化，平均每場出賽40分鐘，表現出色，在防守和進攻方面都展現出重要性。他感謝台灣籃球起點，將展開旅日生涯，強調自己會繼續努力向上。
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