Reported about 1 year ago
Former US President Donald Trump celebrated his 78th birthday on June 14 in Florida with 5000 loyal supporters, where the cake hinted at a possible 2024 victory as the 47th president. However, CNN discovered at a Republican rally that many Trump supporters view the US not as a democratic nation but as a republic, possibly influenced by pro-Trump media narratives. Experts suggest this brainwashing may aim to undermine democracy and empower Trump if he were to return to office.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On May 19, the online broadcast of 'WPN National Public Trial' discussed the theme 'Fiscal Justice as Taiwan's Most Lacking Soft Power,' emphasizing the importance of Taiwan's tax system reform and the need for the new government to uphold conscience in governance to protect people's basic rights. The event aimed at providing reform suggestions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining people's freedom and property rights, developing timely tax policies, and safeguarding basic rights. The discussion covered various issues in Taiwan's tax system and highlighted the urgency for reform and protecting people's rights and interests.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Costco, the global consumers' choice, is known for its large discounted items and comprehensive after-sales service, garnering many loyal customers in Taiwan. However, a 10-year Costco employee expressed difficulty in earning money and facing bullying from senior colleagues, advising against joining Costco for employment. While some netizens criticized the post, others pointed out similar issues in most companies. The post highlighted advantages like fixed working hours and overtime pay, but drawbacks included low wages unable to support families and challenges in promotion due to favoritism and bullying from senior employees. The post received mixed reactions, with some agreeing with the employee's concerns while others defended Costco's benefits and criticized the employee for staying despite the issues.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo News (real-time news) updated on June 15, 2024, at 3:10 a.m. Temperatures skyrocketed across Taiwan with the highest reaching over 40 degrees Celsius. The Central Weather Bureau issued continuous high-temperature alerts due to the hot weather influenced by the descending southwest winds. Taitung County experienced scorching temperatures with a high probability of extreme highs, while eleven other areas, including Taipei City and New Taipei City, were on high-temperature alert. Residents were advised to take precautions against the heat, stay hydrated, and limit outdoor activities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Council of Agriculture recently shared on their Facebook page about the origins and cooking methods of wax apples in Taiwan, a fruit that foreigners love for its unique taste and texture. The post introduced various ways of enjoying wax apples, such as making jam, dried fruit, or candied snacks, as well as cooking them in soup or adding them to salads, sparking discussions among netizens about the versatility of wax apples.
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Reported about 1 year ago
俄罗斯总统普京14日突然表示愿与乌克兰进行停火谈判，但要求乌克兰放弃加入北约并从俄国吞并的领土上撒军。乌克兰总统泽连斯基称普京的提议根本是希特勒的「最后通牒」，引发两国紧张关系。普京的停火提议被认为是为贬低和平会谈价值而发表。
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to Potter King, China is inviting 10 Taiwanese internet celebrities to visit China for free to film, as a part of their cultural warfare against Taiwan. After the news broke, internet users pointed out that beauty blogger Gina, with over 53,000 Instagram followers and 69,000 YouTube subscribers, visited Chengdu in March and even met with Chinese YouTuber Three Mud Piles. Gina has not responded to the speculation, but her travel companion clarified that the trip was purely for authentic hot pot and spent an extra 5,000 for the journey. The timing of Gina's visit has raised suspicions among netizens, in light of Potter King's recent revelations about Chinese influence operations on Taiwanese internet celebrities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the completion of legislative reforms, tensions between political parties in the Legislative Yuan have not subsided but have escalated to discussions about recalling legislators. Former DPP legislator Kao Chia-yu stated on a TVBS political talk show that to achieve a successful recall, a legislator must meet the criteria of having high hatred value and sufficient legitimacy. She pointed out that KMT legislator Xu Qiaoxin, who has the highest hatred value among the Green Party, is the most likely target. With ongoing conflicts and the possibility of recall battles looming, various legislators from both KMT and DPP have been named as potential targets, including Wu Sui-yao, Huang Chieh, and Wu Pei-yi from the DPP, and Xu Qiaoxin, Wang Hung-wei, and Yeh Yuan-chih from the KMT.
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Reported about 1 year ago
羅大佑希望透過新單曲〈地球母親〉喚起對地球環境議題的關注，並反思永續發展的生活環境留給下一代。這首共同創作作品耗時2年完成，展現對於作品的堅持。在疫情期間，他的創作熱情再次燃起，未來將推出一系列關於地球永續的作品，期許每個人都能為地球做出微小改變，讓後代子孫能享有美好的地球。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Starting from June 15, the Chinese Maritime Police have implemented the third order allowing the detention of foreign individuals suspected of violating immigration regulations for up to 60 days, as well as the seizure of foreign vessels illegally entering territorial waters, leading to tensions in the South China Sea. Demonstrators outside the Chinese Embassy in Manila clashed with police holding shields, expressing opposition to China's fishing ban and the new regulations by the Maritime Police. Meanwhile, the Philippine government representative criticized China as the real invader who has no right to arrest anyone, especially Filipino fishermen in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Before the enforcement of the third order, the Chinese Navy dispatched a formation including missile destroyers to conduct exercises in the South China Sea, escalating tensions with nearby countries like the Philippines.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TWICE's member Momo inadvertently caused a stir during her promotion for fellow member Nayeon, using the wrong word that shifted the focus and left netizens first shocked and then entertained with comments like 'MOMO will be teased by members for a lifetime.' Although Momo later corrected the mistake and changed the content, the incident continued to spark discussions among netizens, with many finding it humorous.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Since the listing of the Yuanta Taiwan Value High Dividend ETF (00940) in April, the stock has been continuously trading below its issue price until this week when it rose back to 10 yuan. An investor decided to sell her 5 shares of 00940 at a profit of 992 yuan, leading to surprise among other investors who commented, 'Bought loneliness,' and questioned her decision to exit before receiving dividends. The stock market closed higher yesterday and ETFs like 00940 also saw gains, with the stock opening at 10 yuan and closing at 10.03 yuan, maintaining stability without falling back below 10 yuan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在針對國會改革案的激烈攻防中，民進黨推出ChatDPP聊天機器人卻被指狂吐不利於綠營的內幕，導致立法院的朝野對峙更激烈。此舉被國民黨立委羅智強指責，ChatDPP在回應有關國會改革的問題時似乎打臉了民進黨，導致外界議論紛紛。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hsinchu's most beautiful village chief, Ho Chih-ning, encountered sexual harassment while traveling in Japan and bravely fought back by kicking the drunk man's private parts and immediately seeking help from the Japanese police. Ho Chih-ning emphasized the importance of handling such situations calmly and reporting any physical harassment promptly, encouraging young women to stay in crowded areas. Despite the incident leaving a lasting impact on her, Ho Chih-ning hopes to never experience it again. Her actions have received praise and support from netizens following the incident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The shortage of Taipei City bus drivers has reached a critical level with 1447 vacancies while adding 734 shifts and 242 routes. Councilor Hsu Shu-hua urges the city government to address the issue promptly and notes that other counties have implemented subsidy raises to retain drivers. Despite the average salary of around 70,000 NTD for Taipei bus drivers being higher than in other areas, the problem persists, leading to concerns about service quality and passenger safety. Efforts to attract more drivers through pay incentives like those in other areas have not kept pace, causing a significant workforce gap in the city.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the peak season of summer vacation, using high-speed rail joint tickets can really save more! Until September 30, booking stays at selected high-quality hotels from July 1 to September 30 with the 'Hotel Joint Ticket' > 'Take High-Speed Rail - Fun Travel for Kids' project, or purchasing airline tickets on designated routes from four airlines, adding high-speed rail tickets to enjoy a 22% discount on weekdays (Monday to Thursday) and 15% off on weekends (Friday to Sunday) and during rush hours. Business class and standard class reserved seats are all applicable! This summer, for family travel options, choose the high-speed rail 'Hotel Joint Ticket' designated hotels to receive carefully prepared children's gifts at each hotel. Don't miss these special offers when planning your parent-child summer trip!
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to Huang Kuo-chang, a legislator of the People First Party, regarding the upcoming 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election, if the party needs him, he will definitely step up for the battle. He expressed that he dislikes simply talking without action and emphasized the importance of party arrangements. Huang also mentioned his support for Chairman Ko Wen-je to run again in 2028 and highlighted the necessity for his party to be actively involved in the upcoming elections to secure future positions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, the Minister of National Defense, Gu Li Xiong, will report to the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan on the procurement progress and effectiveness of the Sea-Air Power Enhancement Program. The report shows that only the procurement progress of carrier ships lagged, with other projects meeting the standards. The planned projects for missile production and military facilities have progressed as scheduled, with the exception of the Tuo Chiang class ships due to delays in the delivery of STIR radar. The program has received a new budget for 2024 to continue building various equipment and military facilities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
宜蘭蘇澳一處民宅發生火警，父子被消防人員救出送醫，但62歲兒子因傷重不治。消防局出動多支隊伍前往救援，破門進入屋內搶救，火警原因待調查釐清。
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Reported about 1 year ago
一名34歲獨生女考慮父母未來留下的房子或購屋，但因沒有存款需要家人資助，引起網友熱議。網友紛紛建議如果沒有錢就不要買，認為未來發展應視個人經濟狀況而定。
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Reported about 1 year ago
一位80歲患者平時可藉助行器行走，突然感到腹痛，吃胃藥後未見好轉，送急診檢查發現為十二指腸潰瘍穿孔引起的腹膜炎，導致胃酸、胰液、膽汁漏入腹腔。醫師提醒若出現腹痛持續幾天並伴隨發燒，應儘早就醫，以免小病變大病。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman in Taichung, Taiwan, was mistakenly charged 24 million Taiwanese dollars for a 12,000-dollar birthday meal at a high-end steakhouse in the city. The restaurant immediately acknowledged the error, attributing it to an employee mistakenly entering a business registration number as the amount. It was later discovered that the registration number belonged to a media company, sparking online discussions about the incident. Despite the hefty price tag, the steakhouse has become a popular spot for Taiwan's wealthy clientele, with one person typically spending around 5,000 New Taiwan dollars per meal.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, around 12 p.m., a 60-year-old template worker was found fallen on the scaffolding net on the 10th floor of a construction site next to No. 126 Zhongxiao Road in Linkou District, New Taipei City. Other workers immediately called emergency services, and upon arrival, the victim was assessed as having no breathing or heartbeat. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed on-site before the worker was rushed to Chang Gung Hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, the latest update confirms the worker's passing. This incident adds to the recent string of workplace accidents in Linkou. (Image provided by the public)
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Reported about 1 year ago
Legislator Huang Chieh criticized the blue and white parties for attempting to amend the 'Political Parties and Their Affiliated Organizations' Improperly Obtained Property Handling Act', calling the move by the Nationalist Party as the 'country's biggest robbery'. Huang questioned the intentions behind the proposals and urged for the recovery of improper party assets. This comes as the Nationalist Party pushed for an amendment to retrieve 61 plots of land totaling nearly 20,000 ping and 16.3 billion cash improperly acquired by the Youth Salvation Corps through the Nationalist Party, instead of returning them to the state, contrary to the goal set by the Democratic Progressive Party to return party assets to the public. This move has raised concerns and sparked criticism among legislators and citizens.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, at the opening ceremony of the Cross-Strait Forum held in Xiamen, Fujian, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Wang Huning, emphasized that 'unity is a blessing, division is a disaster.' He reiterated support for the integration and development demonstration zone across the strait but did not mention any new policies specifically benefiting Taiwan. Wang Huning stressed the historical fact that Taiwan belongs to China and warned that separatist forces advocating for Taiwan independence would only bring disaster and harm to the region. He called for adhering to the principle of 'One China' and the '1992 Consensus' to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait.
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