Reported about 1 year ago
Hu Ge visits Taiwan after 6 years, accompanied by Shanghai's Mainland Affairs Office Director Zhong Xiaomin at Songshan Airport for a youth dialogue event, raising speculation if this paves the way for Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng's attendance at a future Taipei-Shanghai forum. Despite being a private cultural exchange, Zhong's presence as the Taiwan Affairs Office Director raises intrigue. Earlier reports indicated Zhong might now hold other roles in Shanghai.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 12, 2024, at 1:15 a.m., a deputy station master surnamed Qiu at the Taiwan Railway Chaozhou Station, who often takes photos of violating passengers and shares them online, sparked controversy. In response to online criticism, the deputy station master posted a selfie with a gun, leading to further public debate and prompting the Chaozhou Police Station in Pingtung to launch an investigation. The deputy station master defended the photo, claiming it was an airsoft gun and expressing that it was not harmful. However, the police are taking the incident seriously and have formed a special investigation team to summon the deputy station master for an explanation, while the controversy surrounding Taiwan Railway's handling of passengers continues.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Award-winning senior actress Yang Liyin takes on a new role in a Taiwanese comedy series, playing a self-made unmarried woman who becomes a headache for her neighbors due to her strong and unlikable personality. The story follows her amusing interactions with a real estate agent and his girlfriend, with whom she has a slightly strained but ultimately cooperative relationship. The comedy series, 'Unexpected Roommate,' promises plenty of laughs and funny situations, including a scene where Yang Liyin confronts gossiping employees at the real estate agency in a humorous confrontation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
精品品牌Chaumet邀請知名藝人宋慧喬、高圓圓、車銀優出席威尼斯發佈會，三人名副其實的「臉蛋天才」合體。宋慧喬身為品牌代言人排位最高，而高圓圓和車銀優也因高顏值吸引眾人目光，讓網友讚賞他們如皇室姐弟一般。
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Reported about 1 year ago
La Yi-KY goes public today with a 114% increase in stock price, receiving enthusiastic oversubscription in both bidding and public offering. Established in 1987, La Yi Group collaborates with international brands like adidas, converse, HOKA, and UNIQLO, specializing in manufacturing various high-quality leisure, athletic, and special function shoes. With the booming sales of adidas and HOKA brands, La Yi achieves record-high revenue and profits, evidenced by a 40.78% growth in Q1 2024 revenue to 77.71 billion yuan. The company's revenue for May 2024 hits 33.55 billion yuan, marking a 50.27% yearly increase.
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Reported about 1 year ago
France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire cautioned that if far-right leader Marine Le Pen were to win legislative elections and implement her economic program, France could face a debt crisis similar to the UK's scenario under Liz Truss, with potential policies costing billions. Following Macron's decision to call snap parliamentary elections after being defeated by Le Pen's National Rally party in EU-wide voting, French equities experienced a decline, with banking stocks falling and bond yields increasing. National Rally is gaining support, with a poll showing they could win the legislative election first round with 35% of votes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former chairman of Shin Kong Life, Wu Dongjin, was involved in a corruption case and was granted bail of one billion yuan. In a rare move, he managed to raise the bail money within three hours by using a remittance method. Wu Dongjin left the prosecutor's office under the protection of guards and wearing a cap and mask. This case highlights the remarkable speed at which individuals like Wu Dongjin can raise such exorbitant amounts for bail in Taiwan's legal system.
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Reported about 1 year ago
據分析師表示，亞洲最有利可圖的一筆貨幣交易存在風險，如果市場突然轉向，投資者可能會受到影響。今年的頂級區域交易策略之一是借中國的人民幣，用所得購買盧比。該策略利用印度較高的利率，而兩國官員將其貨幣保持在一個緊密幅度內。然而，投資者出現滿倉風險，暴露於匯率突然波動之中，例如上週墨西哥選舉結果使比索市場震驚。許多機構開始表達較為謹慎的立場，Barclays Plc也看到理由值得警惕。
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Reported about 1 year ago
BHP集团与智利工会领袖达成初步工资协议，表明该公司将避免铜矿采矿罢工，该矿约占全球1%的导线金属供应。BHP位于墨尔本的公司表示，在智利北部斯宾斯矿的主要工会的1,100多名成员将对新提议进行投票。罢工对Spence矿产生了危机，去年产量约为25万公吨，这将缓解智利铜矿业繁忙的集体谈判进程中的紧张局势。达成Spence的协议还将缓解人们对BHP在其他智利运营地奥肯迪达矿的即将到来劳资谈判的担忧。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The National Security Bureau of Taiwan is investigating the possible involvement and manipulation by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the case of a Chinese man who illegally entered Taiwan by speedboat. The individual, a former captain in the PLA Navy, raised concerns about CCP influence in his unauthorized entry. The investigation aims to uncover his motives, CCP connections, and activities in China to enhance national security and prevent similar incidents, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Taiwan's defense mechanisms.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Japanese multi-talented star Fujita Keisuke is set to release his first personal compilation album, featuring two exclusive Taiwanese songs. As part of this milestone, he will hold his first-ever autograph event in Taiwan at the Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store on June 19th. This album release marks an important moment in Fujita Keisuke's career as Taiwan holds many special memories for him, and the physical copy of his album 'Stars of the Lid' will include special edition Taiwanese content.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Economic Minister Guo Zhihui responded to questions at the Legislative Yuan Economic Committee regarding Taiwan Power Company's financial losses and the possibility of raising electricity prices to cover the deficits. Minister Guo emphasized that without raising prices, the quickest way to address the issue is through energy-saving solutions, reiterating that Taiwan Power Company will not collapse. Minister Guo also discussed the company's accumulated losses, government subsidies, and the importance of operational efficiency to ensure sustainability without resorting to price hikes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a special report on the amendment of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the establishment of laws to prevent crimes related to virtual assets, it was revealed that the Taiwanese Ministry of Justice sought assistance from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, known for its controversial history and legal issues in other countries, to educate prosecutors and investigators on combating virtual currency crimes. The move has raised concerns about potential whitewashing of Binance's tarnished reputation, with critics calling for an immediate halt to the partnership.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taipei, a conflict erupted on the MRT when an elderly woman demanded a young woman seated in a priority seat to give up her spot, claiming fatigue after a 12-hour work shift. Despite police explaining that the priority seat is for those in need, a verbal and physical altercation ensued between the elderly woman and another elderly man who joined in criticizing the young woman. The incident reveals differing cultural norms around giving up seats on public transport, with Taiwan and South Korea having established practices, while in Japan and the US, the willingness to give up seats varies.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A man in Kaohsiung city, Mr. Ho, was driving when his car was hit by another vehicle whose driver then fled the scene. Despite reporting the incident to the police, it took them half a month to locate the driver. Frustrated by the back-and-forth responses from different police departments, Mr. Ho lodged a complaint against the mayor, leading to the case being taken seriously and the driver eventually being prosecuted under traffic laws. The incident occurred on May 26 on a expressway in Fengshan, where the colliding vehicle fled the scene, leaving Mr. Ho and his family shocked and stranded. Eventually, after providing video evidence, the police were able to locate the driver and take action.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Facing the issue of potential candidates in the 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election, Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Li Ming-xian recently revealed that while using the restroom, he was asked by People First Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang if the KMT might...smile, stating that this is a classic 'Bluebird Dialogue'. Miao Poya mentioned that Huang Kuo-chang, in response to Li Ming-xian's revelation, began evading the conversation, noting that this is a typical strategy of the People First Party. She also emphasized that there was no selling of data to political parties or figures as Xu Qiaoxin was accused of, and that China Telecom will comply with regulations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In an agreement signed recently, Innovative Group and Shanghai Zhede Zhiye Advertising will collaborate in Taiwan and China in areas such as brand management, integrated marketing strategy services, talent development, cross-strait cultural and AI communication innovation. Both parties aim to provide barrier-free marketing solutions for clients by leveraging their local advantages, expertise, and years of experience in creating popular products, designing brand IPs, and rejuvenating brands through successful marketing strategies. Through this partnership, clients are expected to benefit the most, as it aligns values, expertise, and stimulates mutual learning to cultivate diverse marketing talents across different markets.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Zhang Dongliang's recent fan support with a large flower sea for his upcoming acting project in China led to a misunderstanding, as fans were startled by the gesture. Known for his title as the 'Smiling Prince' from past Taiwanese dramas, the 42-year-old singer and actor is set to star in a new drama in China alongside Wang Dazhong and others. Although fans were initially surprised by the elaborate support, it was eventually cleared up as just a misunderstanding.
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Reported about 1 year ago
明尼阿波利斯的Star Tribune報導稱，Lynx隊以100-86擊敗了兩屆WNBA冠軍Las Vegas Aces，取得連勝，賽季得分、助攻、三分球、命中率和命中次數等多項記錄。全隊五名先發球員都得到雙位數得分，展現出無私的團隊合作精神。教練Reeve表示球隊核心是無私合作，這是他們本賽季的特點。Lynx成為WNBA歷史上首支五名先發得分均至少14分，板凳球員至少4籃板和至少1記三分球的球隊。敵隊的Aces隊主將威爾森獲得28分，但最終以14分失利。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's stock market hit a new high of 22,000 points with active trading, leading to Taiwan Stock Exchange's chairman Lin Hsiu-ming mentioning a better profit outlook for this year compared to last year, projecting an EPS of at least 7.8 yuan, with over 20 billion yuan in cash reserves. Discussions in the Legislative Yuan also touched on the establishment of a cryptocurrency exchange in Taiwan. Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission mentioned the US, Hong Kong, Canada, and Australia as countries allowing legal Bitcoin trading, providing insights into the potential development of cryptocurrency exchanges in Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台股股市再創新高，台灣證交所董座林修銘表示，今年獲利預計會超越去年，並證實持有現金逾200億元以上。以2023年每股7.8元的EPS和90.9億元的稅後淨利，證交所顯示了強勁的財務狀況。另一方面，立委質詢金管會是否可以成立公共虛擬貨幣交易所，金管會主委表示發展還處於原始階段，但這是未來的發展方向之一。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Two extremes of weather have been observed in China, with the northern regions facing scorching temperatures exceeding 40 degrees resulting in drought and crop loss, while the southern areas are experiencing continuous heavy rain and flooding. Guangdong has recorded rainfall breaking an 18-year record, while Beijing saw intense thunderstorms and hailstorms. This weather pattern poses challenges with both drought in the north and floods in the south.
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Reported about 1 year ago
With the exciting summer events of 2024, including the Euro Cup on June 15, the Copa America on June 20, and the highly anticipated Paris Olympics on July 26, the Taiwan Sports Lottery is launching two prize draw activities, 'Crazy Football Draw for a Million' and 'Taiwan Heroes to Win Gold, You Could Win Cash' to potentially surpass 60.4 billion in sales, setting a new historical high. The first draw focuses on football from June 14 to July 15, while the second draw celebrates Taiwan's champions during the period of July 16 to August 14, with prizes possibly exceeding five million NTD depending on Taiwan's medal count. Various betting options for Euro Cup matches are offered, along with future plans to open betting for the Paris Olympics, additional professional sports events, and the World Baseball Classic in November to boost sales further.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent recording of the Taiwanese TV show WTO Sisters, Li Yi shared her experiences of losing items like phones and a wallet containing ten thousand dollars multiple times, one of which was left in a convenience store drawer for hours before she realized and found it untouched. The humorous incident led fellow guest Sasa to joke about Li Yi's memory, causing laughter and disbelief among the hosts. Another guest, Bian Qinghua, shared a similar story of leaving a backpack with important items on a scooter without noticing until later, highlighting the humorous mishaps caused by forgetfulness. More celebrity encounters and revelations are detailed in the article, including unsettling encounters and unexpected requests involving actresses like Xu Weining, Yang Liyin, and the exposé of 52-year-old Fujihara Norika's real appearance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The civic groups have announced the 'Anti-Parliamentary Abuse, Local Dialogue' events in New Taipei, Tamsui, Keelung, and Xindian, followed by events in Taichung, Taoyuan, Xizhi, and indigenous areas. They aim to pressure blue camp legislators to reconsider their voting tendencies and address the neglect of indigenous communities' rights and needs in legislation, particularly in the controversial Hualien Three Laws, which bypassed indigenous consent and brought environmental impacts. A workshop on parliamentary abuse and indigenous challenges is scheduled for 6/15, organized by various indigenous and environmental groups.
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