Reported 7 months ago
China's consumer prices increased less than expected in May while factory prices continued to decline for the 20th consecutive month, raising concerns about weak demand. The consumer price index rose by 0.3% compared to a year earlier, falling slightly from April, with core inflation at 0.6%. The producer price index dropped 1.4% year-over-year in May, following a 2.5% decline in April. Analysts suggest that more government intervention may be needed to stimulate domestic demand given the persisting deflationary pressure.
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Reported 7 months ago
FTNN News Network - On June 11, 2024, Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin revealed the US planning to deploy in advance to turn the Taiwan Strait into a 'drone hell' before a Chinese attack on Taiwan, allowing for more time for Taiwanese-American and allied forces. National Security Bureau Director Tsai Ming-hsien stated today that Taiwan will strengthen information exchanges with international allies to prepare for various scenarios of a potential attack on Taiwan by the CCP.
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Reported 7 months ago
因感染人類呼吸道融合病毒，歌神張學友臨時取消了台北小巨蛋演唱會，主辦單位提供了退票或明年演唱會同價位票券轉換方案，但僅收到78張退票申請，不到0.1%的比例。大多數觀眾決定等待明年再次與歌神相會。
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 11, 2024, at 10:00 PM, the People's Daily reported that the 113th Civil-Military Joint Air Defense (Wanan-47) exercise will be held in the central region on July 22 (Monday) from 1:30PM to 2:00PM, featuring a 30-minute evacuation, traffic control, and sheltering drill. Citizens are urged not to panic upon hearing emergency alarms, to cooperate with authorities, close doors and windows, and head to shelters. The goal of the exercise is to enhance public awareness, familiarize with air raid protection, and enhance the emergency response capabilities of government units to ensure national safety in case of air raids. Additionally, Douliu Police Station collaborated with Chief Ding to produce a promotional video using a rap style to reinforce public awareness of air raid emergency measures, especially targeting the elderly in agricultural areas of Yunlin County.
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Reported 7 months ago
Legendary superstar Maggie Cheung, aged 57, who retired from the entertainment industry after filming 'Beautiful Shanghai' in 2004 and settled in Vancouver, Canada to focus on Buddhism, recently shared a selfie on social media during the Dragon Boat Festival and the end of China's national college entrance exams, sending blessings and receiving praise for her timeless beauty. While some local netizens noted a slight weight gain in a temple visit video, others defended her, emphasizing the angle and posture of the video.
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Reported 7 months ago
21歲男子與未成年15歲少女交往，去年暑假36天內在彰化等地多次發生性關係，直到少女急著買驗孕棒告知母親，才被揭發。法院判男子妨害性自主罪，判處1年8月徒刑並緩刑4年，需賠償對方家長27萬元。尊重身體自主權。
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 11, 2024, at 10:00 PM, in Taipei's Ximending, a bar on Kunming Street was vandalized back in September last year. The 50-year-old suspect surnamed Xiao smashed windows, doors, and security sensors with chairs and tiles. When caught, he claimed to have heard someone in distress inside and wanted to rescue them, attributing the vandalism to this. He was sentenced to 30 days of detention for property damage. The bar, originally set to open in October, fell victim to the mysterious incident. Police found Xiao still at the scene after being alerted, where he gave the puzzling explanation of wanting to save someone inside.
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Reported 7 months ago
Reuters reported that New Zealand will conduct an inquiry into its banking sector to evaluate competition, particularly in rural areas. The decision follows a draft report by the competition watchdog stating that the major banks in New Zealand lack competition in personal banking, leading to under-investment in technology and low innovation levels. The four largest banks in New Zealand, owned by Australia's 'Big Four' banks, dominate the market with 85% of lending and 90% of deposits. Finance Minister Nicola Willis highlighted the importance of promoting competition to rebuild the economy, with a focus on rural banking to support the agricultural sector.
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Reported 7 months ago
在《人物》最新封面故事中，這位巨星談到了自己重新開始表演的奮鬥，為兒子堅強支撐，並憑藉一部新紀錄片激勵其他人。在遭遇僵硬人綜合症的持續抗爭中，她揭示了人生最後幾年的情況，近 6 月 25 日在 Prime Video 上全球播放的紀錄片《我是：Celine Dion》中。
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Reported 7 months ago
A fatal car accident occurred in Taichung's Tanzih District as a grandfather, 73, was driving his granddaughter to school and collided with a bus while a tractor-trailer hit him from behind, causing the grandfather's death and leaving the granddaughter with minor injuries. The police are investigating the incident, and both bus and tractor-trailer drivers will face charges of negligent homicide. Drivers were tested negative for alcohol, and surveillance footage will be reviewed to clarify the circumstances of the accident.
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Reported 7 months ago
According to CTi News, on June 12th at around 7 a.m., a fatal accident occurred on Section 2 of Zhongshan Road in Tanzi District, Taichung City, heading towards Beitun District. A 73-year-old man surnamed Bao was riding a bike with his 11-year-old granddaughter when they were hit by a bus driven by a 55-year-old man surnamed Wang. The grandfather fell into the left lane and was crushed to death by a trailer truck passing by. The granddaughter suffered multiple abrasions on her hands and feet but is in stable condition after receiving medical treatment. Local police are reviewing surveillance footage to determine the exact cause of the accident. CTi News will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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Reported 7 months ago
A fatal accident occurred in Taichung's Tanzi District where a 73-year-old man, surnamed Bao, carrying his 11-year-old granddaughter on a motorcycle was first hit by a bus driven by a 55-year-old surnamed Wang and then tragically run over by a connecting truck, causing severe head deformation and immediate death. The granddaughter sustained multiple abrasions on her limbs. The local police are investigating the incident, with further details yet to be clarified. The scene was covered with a blue tent to shield the body, and surveillance footage will be reviewed to determine the exact cause of the accident.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 10th, a 61-year-old man surnamed Yang was riding a red-labeled heavy motorcycle on the west coast expressway of Taiwan's Route 61 in Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, when he was hit by a loose stone, causing him to lose balance and crash, narrowly avoiding being hit by a following vehicle. The man has no major injuries after being sent to the hospital, and police are investigating the source of the loose stones. The motorcycle continued spinning on the road after the accident, finally stopping after hitting the roadside guardrail.
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Reported 7 months ago
On the evening of June 11, 2024, in New Taipei City's Banqiao District, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred where a 38-year-old rider surnamed Ke crashed into a bridge pillar, sustaining severe injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital and receiving treatment for an hour, Ke unfortunately did not survive. The exact cause of the collision is still under investigation. Surveillance footage showed Ke losing control of his motorcycle and hitting the pillar with significant force, causing extensive damage to the front end of the motorcycle and shocking onlookers.
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Reported 7 months ago
With rising prices affecting everyone, a netizen from the south who is about to move to Taipei for work at the post office expressed concern about whether a salary of 40,000 per month would be enough to live in Taipei. Listing his expected expenses as rent at 15,000 to 20,000, food at about 12,000, transport and daily necessities at around 10,000, he feels he would only have 3,000 left each month. Fellow netizens suggested cheaper housing options and shared their own monthly expenses, with one person detailing how they manage to save 30,000 a month with a similar salary through careful budgeting and lifestyle choices.
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Reported 7 months ago
During trading hours on June 12th, the Taiwan stock market opened at 21841 points, reaching a high of 21949 points and increasing by over 100 points, while TSMC saw an increase of 11 NT to a total of 894 NT. The market remained steady around 21905 points by 10:07 AM. The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates and adjust the projected rate cut for 2024. Meanwhile, Wall Street saw new highs with Apple's AI project and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices closing at record levels.
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Reported 7 months ago
After decades of discussions, Taipei City's First Funeral Home demolition project has been scheduled to start on the 13th. On the 12th, a ritual ceremony was held with Mayor Chiang Wan-an in attendance, witnessing the removal of the 'Jingxing Hall' sign. Mayor Chiang expressed gratitude for the facility accompanying many deceased on their final journey over the past 60 years and stated that with the completion of the demolition and transition to the second funeral home, the first one will officially retire and enter history.
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Reported 7 months ago
Reported on June 11, 2024, at 9:56 PM by FTNN, Shin Kong Life Insurance was embroiled in a scandal, leading to a search initiated by the New Taipei Prosecutor's Office and the Taipei City Investigation Bureau involving 19 individuals including the former chairman Wu Dongjin of Shin Kong Financial. Wu was ordered to post an extravagant bail of 1 billion yuan due to suspected violations of the Insurance Law. Despite Shin Kong Financial clarifying the search was unrelated to company operations, their stock price still dropped by 0.23 yuan to 9.37 yuan on opening. This scandal concerning the former chairman resulted in a significant impact on the stock price, dropping nearly 3%.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 11, 2024, at 9:56 PM, according to CTi News, many people have had experiences shopping on Shopee. Although saying 'thank you' is important, sellers prefer buyers not to do so. A netizen recently shared the reason behind this, mentioning that excessive expressions of gratitude like this can impact their response rates. Failure to respond promptly within 12 hours can lead to penalties, so it's better to read messages without replying immediately in the 'Chat' feature. The post has garnered many responses from surprised netizens who now understand the situation better.
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Reported 7 months ago
In the face of the 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election, Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Li Ming-xian revealed that People First Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang had inquired in a restroom about the possibility of the Kuomintang allowing him to run as the New Taipei City mayor. In response, Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Liu Cai-wei has stated that she is willing to be the first person to oppose Huang Kuo-chang representing the Kuomintang in the mayoral race and the first person to object to Huang Kuo-chang joining the Kuomintang. Liu pointed out that it is unlikely for Kuomintang supporters to back Huang Kuo-chang due to his criticisms of the Kuomintang in the past, and emphasized the need for consensus and discussion within the party regarding Huang's possible integration. Liu also highlighted the uncertainties surrounding Kuomintang supporters' perceptions of Huang Kuo-chang.
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Reported 7 months ago
During a report on 'how to collect national security information using private communication facilities' by the Legislative Yuan Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, Kuomintang legislator Yu Wan-chin continued to question Democratic Progressive Party policy executive director Wang Yi-chuan. She asked whether Chunghwa Telecom sells personal data to political parties or politicians, to which the company's deputy general manager Lin Wen-chih emphasized that they do not sell personal information. On another note, concerns were raised about IDC-related business operations involving Chunghwa's subsidiary, FET, and their cooperation with China and Hong Kong, with the National Security Bureau director Tsai Ming-yen affirming the need for compliance with national laws regarding information security.
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Reported 7 months ago
Lin Por-fong, Chairman of the Third Wednesday Club, led a delegation of 23 Taiwanese business leaders to meet with Song Tao, head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, to discuss tariff concessions under the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). The meeting, amid heightened cross-strait tensions, aimed at fostering peace and shared prosperity through increased exchanges. Taiwanese businesses hope for the restoration of ECFA benefits and emphasized peaceful cross-strait exchanges, with discussions focusing on exploring new cooperation opportunities, especially in AI and electronics, amidst a significant shift in cross-strait relations.
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Reported 7 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, was found guilty of three illegal gun charges and may face a maximum sentence of 25 years, marking the first time in US history for a sitting president's child to be convicted. Upon learning the verdict, Joe Biden accepted the decision and immediately gave a speech at the Gun Violence Prevention Summit. Despite expressing disappointment, Hunter Biden thanked his family for their love and support, with his lawyer stating they will continue to actively address all legal challenges. Prosecutors emphasized that no one, even the president's son, is above the law. Joe Biden, a key figure in gun violence issues, did not address his son's conviction during a speech but expressed sympathy for those affected by gun violence. The sentencing is expected to be announced in 120 days, potentially impacting Joe Biden's re-election campaign as Hunter faces further charges related to tax evasion that will begin trial in September.
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Reported 7 months ago
On the 10th of June, four foreign teachers were stabbed in Beishan Park in Jilin, China, with the culprit being apprehended as confirmed by the Jilin Public Security Bureau, stating the stabbing was prompted by a 'collision' with the victims. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by calling it an 'incidental event', with the injured individuals being American teachers sent by Cornell College in Iowa to collaborate with a Chinese university. All victims are receiving medical treatment with no life-threatening injuries, and investigations are ongoing.
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Reported 7 months ago
Three solid recovered fuel (SRF) factories set to enter the Taoyuan Science Park faced a setback when the city government revoked their installation permits in March. The Ministry of Economic Affairs overturned the city government's decision last week, leading to criticism from the Kuomintang faction at the Taoyuan City Council. Former DPP lawmaker and current Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Huang Shih-chieh, responded with a detailed Facebook post criticizing the city government's flawed revocation of the permits, stating that the decision lacked legal basis. He expressed gratitude for the support of his constituents and emphasized the importance of addressing public needs over engaging in political rhetoric.
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