Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, in the morning at 6:25, the court handed down the judgment to Hou Baiqing. A Taiwanese female master's student surnamed Jiang and her boyfriend surnamed Zhang went to the United States to study, financially supported by Jiang's father, a security guard. When the support was cut off, the couple killed Jiang's father with a hammer out of resentment after returning to Taiwan, and eventually received a life sentence in the first trial. The second trial maintained the original sentence, ruling out the death penalty based on the possibility of rehabilitation and societal reintegration.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A Taiwanese university student encountered a parent offering a ridiculously low pay of 500 NT dollars for 3 hours of tutoring a national junior high school student. The student expressed shock at the insulting offer, leading to many netizens condemning the situation as demeaning. Other students shared experiences of receiving higher hourly rates for tutoring, highlighting the unreasonable offer made to the university student. The incident sparked a wave of outrage and disbelief online.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Darfon Optoelectronics, a company focusing on broadband network equipment and AIoT, has applied for stock listing, becoming the fourth company in Taiwan to do so this year. Their stock has surged over 40% since being listed on the counter earlier this year. The company, led by CEO Chen Bishuang, is based in New Taipei City's New Taipei Industrial Park. Founded in 1999, their US subsidiary, ACI Communications, Inc., specializes in RF and optical transmission equipment R&D and manufacturing, with RF amplifiers being their main product. Darfon Optoelectronics is a major supplier to US cable operators and holds a strong position in the industry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Lin Yun-Ju, known as the 'Province's Top Player' in Taiwan at 22 years old, expressed his determination to improve his skills and adapt to being targeted by opponents after winning a bronze medal and finishing 4th in men's singles at the previous Tokyo Olympics. He and his mixed doubles partner, Chen Szu-Yu, will participate in the Paris Olympics after warming up at the Bangkok Stars Challenge in early July. Despite feeling unsatisfied with his 4th place finish, Lin remains focused on training and enhancing his performance for the upcoming Olympics.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, at 6:23 am, the original cast of Zhang Xiaoguang, Xu Weining, and Li Mu will star in the suspenseful detective series "Who's the Victim: Season 2", set to have its world premiere at the Taipei Film Festival on the following day. The second season promises increased bloodshed and thrills, with Zhang Xiaoguang playing the former forensic officer Fang Yiren, facing more gruesome crime scenes. The series continues to explore the storyline of Fang Yiren, his daughter, and a new wave of deadly events. The premiere will include the first two episodes and features new cast members like Teng Fei of Japan and Hong Kong, actor Liu Junqian, goddess Su Hailun, and singer Karencici, aiming to replicate the success of four years ago.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In June 20, 2024, at 6:22 in the morning, on Kwaitien Road, in Kaohsiung, Police Officer Hong Cheng-cheng of Lingya Precinct aided a panicking citizen who had left her phone in a taxi and was worried about it being taken. The 67-year-old woman had forgotten her phone while charging in the cab, without noting the license plate. Officer Hong patiently gathered information, checked surveillance footage, identified the taxi, and contacted the driver who had brought the phone to the police station. The woman expressed her gratitude toward the police and successfully retrieved her phone from the station.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a rare accident in Jinshan District, Shanghai on June 20, 2024, a 9-year-old girl tragically died after falling and sustaining severe head injuries while standing on a swing in a community park. Her parents, who were chatting nearby and didn't notice the dangerous act, blamed the faulty swing design and sued the playground equipment manufacturer for compensation. The court ruled that the parents were 40% responsible while the equipment company was 60% responsible, ordering them to pay 107.2 million RMB (approximately 4.78 million NTD).
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Reported about 1 year ago
Lin Yu-wen reported on June 20, 2024, at 6:22 AM that the 73-year-old mother of actor Tang Chung-ping was found dead in Tamsui. Despite the police confirming the identity, Tang still insists she isn't his mother. The management company declared that the process of claiming the body is stuck and they seek external assistance to resolve the situation. Tang had knelt down at a TV station and explained it was due to a matter with a security guard, expressing frustration over the handling of his mother's body, which remains unclaimed with the funeral home threatening to handle her as an unclaimed body if not collected by early July.
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Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Mainland Affairs Council Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh explained that there were some misunderstandings regarding the Cross-Strait Forum between Nantou County and Hangzhou City, with reports of 9 mainland Chinese individuals being blocked from entering Taiwan for the event. Liang mentioned that there were misunderstandings in the process, as Nantou County did not take further action after the Ministry of Culture's suggestion to apply for the group's entry. While the forum is tentatively scheduled for September, there has been no clear response from the Chinese side. Liang also mentioned ongoing categorization and review of the types of professionals from China allowed to visit Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, at 6:20 AM, a furniture factory in Nanqiao Lane, Lukang Township in Changhua caught fire at 4:00 PM. The factory contained a large amount of flammable furniture materials and products, causing an uncontrollable blaze with thick black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from afar. The entire factory was engulfed in flames, but fortunately, there were no casualties. The cause of the fire and extent of the damage are still under investigation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former President Chen Shui-bian, who was imprisoned for corruption and later released on medical parole due to health issues, still has 4 unresolved cases after 9 years. In one of these cases, the money laundering charge in the bribery case involving former Taipei 101 Chairman Chen Min-hsun has reached the statute of limitations. The Taipei District Court ruled on May 20th to dismiss the charges against Chen Shui-bian. Chen Min-hsun was accused of purchasing a specific position through illicit means, and the money laundering investigation started in 2011 but was discontinued due to the statute of limitations. While this case has been dismissed, Chen still faces three other ongoing cases related to embezzlement of presidential documents, involvement in the Cathay United Bank and Mega Financial Holding Co. merger, and abetting perjury.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, a body was discovered at the Ma Gang Fishing Port in Gongliao District, New Taipei City. The deceased is suspected to be a 52-year-old man who went missing while foraging for seaweed in the intertidal zone the day before. After a search by emergency services proved unsuccessful, the body was found 50 meters offshore on the right side of the fishing port. Authorities have informed the family for identification, and further investigation will be handled by the local police.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Sun Anzuo's agent Zhu Yiming, caught up in a gun-related case, was brought in for questioning and transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on the morning of June 20, 2024. Zhu accused the police of conducting an illegal search and was forcibly put into a police car. After questioning, he was released on bail of NT$30,000 and restricted from certain activities. Zhu, a graduate student in neuroscience at Yangming Chiao Tung University, continuously proclaimed police misconduct during his transfer to the prosecutors office. His actions are linked to an incident involving Sun Anzuo where they were found with firearms in the Xinyi District, triggering a police search and resulting in Zhu's arrest for alleged firearm violations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan Power Company reassured the public that there will be no shortage of electricity supply in the second half of the year despite the decommissioning of some power plants. With the addition of new power units to compensate for the decommissioned ones, the power supply capacity each month will exceed the peak load demand. Additionally, they addressed concerns about the decommissioning of certain power plants and clarified the measures taken to ensure a continuous and stable power supply. This proactive approach aims to maintain a stable electricity supply throughout the year.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan will vote on the parliamentary reform reconsideration bill proposed by the Executive Yuan tomorrow. Mayor Chen Chi-mai of Kaohsiung emphasized the importance of thorough discussion before hastily passing legislation, urging legislators to carefully deliberate. He suggested starting with less controversial bills related to people's livelihood and economic development, and only progressing with contentious issues upon reaching consensus. Mayor Chen also mentioned Kaohsiung's progress in various aspects like green space, transportation, and investment, aiming to transform the city and provide quality services for residents and incoming population.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of Justice in Taiwan recently announced that out of 21 applicants, the selection committee recommended 18 candidates for second-tier prosecutors, also known as '二專生,' to be reviewed and selected by the Minister of Justice. The names include prosecutors from various districts such as Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and more. Additionally, the successor for the Chief Prosecutor of the Taipei District Prosecutors Office will be unveiled on June 21st. The process was part of the ongoing personnel changes within the legal system in Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Issey Miyake showcased a stunning menswear collection titled 'Up, Up, and Away' at Paris Fashion Week, featuring origami-like sculptures that floated like parachutes or kites, embodying the essence of wind. The collection by Miyake and his team demonstrated deft innovations in fabric techniques, with garments resembling weightless textiles ready to take flight. The show received applause for its poetic fusion of complexity and simplicity as models walked the runway in voluminous silhouettes that transformed with the air, creating wearable art that captured the audience's attention.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ten Thousand Coffee進駐台中北屯區新地標，擁有全白別墅度假村風的最大概念店，提供時尚慢活體驗。店內必喝咖啡包括抹茶椰奶冰沙和特色可頌，如咖椰可頌、提拉米蘇可頌、招牌維也納咖啡及黑芝麻麻吉拿鐵等，讓人享受獨特口味。
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Reported about 1 year ago
法務部今年開出12名「二專生」職缺，吸引21名檢察官報名。擬由檢察官提名的人事審議委員會推薦18人入圍，其中9人已召開會議提出推薦名單，預計將於正式檢審會獲通過。入圍名單包括檢察官來自不同地檢署，由法務部長挑選12人擔任職務。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced at the '113th National High School Games Kaohsiung City Award Ceremony for Prize Winners' that next year's prize money will double, with gold medals increasing from the current 20,000 NTD to 40,000 NTD, and silver medals receiving a similar raise. Chen praised the outstanding performance of Kaohsiung's representative team, which won a total of 162 medals including 40 gold medals this year, highlighting achievements in weightlifting and setting new records in athletics. In addition to the prize money increase, special training assistance funds are available for the top three winners to encourage continuous efforts and improvement in performance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan stock market continues to strengthen with foreign investment adding, leading to the New Taiwan Dollar closing at 32.328, up by 3 points. The U.S. financial market is closed for the June holiday, contributing to the upward trend in the currency market today. Foreign investment inflow strengthened the New Taiwan Dollar, breaking the 32.3 mark at one point during the day. Importers also entered the market in large volumes, resulting in the currency closing at 32.328 with a 3-point increase, marking two consecutive days of gains. Overall trading volume expanded to 17.575 billion U.S. dollars. The article also discusses factors impacting the currency market including Fed officials hinting at rate cuts and the continuous rise in the Taiwan stock market attracting foreign investment.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, in Vietnam, President Putin was warmly welcomed, announcing Russian investments in Vietnam's natural gas sector. The reception was more modest compared to North Korea, where Putin drove Kim Jong-un around and was treated to a grand show. Despite the warm welcome in Vietnam, the turnout was much smaller than in North Korea, where tens of thousands lined the streets. The visit's focus in Vietnam is on energy, with Russia increasing investments in natural gas extraction. The relationship with Vietnam is seen as a way for Russia to counter international isolation due to sanctions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A murder-suicide incident occurred in Chiayi, Taiwan, where a man broke into his ex-wife's residence, sprayed pepper spray, then proceeded to attack her boyfriend and son with a hidden knife. The ex-husband was eventually found dead in a hotel after posting on Facebook and committing the crimes, leading to a dramatic scene with gunshots heard. The ex-wife and family members were shocked and devastated by the sudden tragedy.
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