Reported about 1 year ago
Popular author Xiao Tong was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March and is undergoing preventive chemotherapy, with a recent hospital visit by actress Lin Wei unveiling a heartbreaking sight of a 30 cm surgical wound, almost bringing tears to her eyes. Lin Wei shared the visit on social media, expressing admiration for Xiao Tong's bravery in fighting cancer and inspiring others with her strength and beauty, while wishing for her quick recovery. Xiao Tong's recent update on Facebook revealed difficulties with low white blood cell count hindering treatment, prompting supportive comments urging her to eat well and boost protein intake for improved white blood cell count.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's Formosa Plastics kicked off its shareholders' meeting, with Chairman Chen Bao-lang personally presiding over it on June 14. Despite last year's challenges and a less favorable economic outlook this year, Formosa Plastics managed to accumulate experiences in production and sales scheduling to adapt to market changes, expecting profits of less than 10 billion NT dollars in the first five months but anticipating a better second half. Despite setbacks in refining profits and slight declines in stock prices, the company is focusing on eco-friendly initiatives and AI application guided by AI's digital and sustainable goals to promote the industry's transition towards a greener operation model.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan is set to re-vote on the resolution regarding the Parliament Reform Five Laws on the 21st, after discussions on the 19th and 20th. Premier Terry Gou expressed the importance of clearly explaining the executive's stance to legislators, mentioned prioritizing legislative duties over DPP's rural outreach, and highlighted the need for careful democratic dialogue on disputed laws like the Legislative Yuan's Powers and Duties Law to uphold constitutional processes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese baseball player Li Hao-yu, known as the 'Strongman,' currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in the MLB minor league 2A, was hit by a 148-kilometer fastball to the head during a game against the Pirates 2A on June 14. Despite Li's hot form with 10 home runs this season, achieving his personal best and becoming the sixth Taiwanese player to hit double-digit homers at the 2A level, he was forced to leave the game due to the head injury. Li had shown impressive hitting skills in the game with two hits, but in the fourth at-bat, he was hit by the pitch and had to be substituted out. His condition is still under evaluation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
米可白在台視劇《追分成功 起家》中飾演「秦佳芬」回歸，父親經營台菜館卻欠下大筆債務無力償還遭流氓砸店，幸好方大緯飾演的「大師兄」相救。劇中情節過程中發生趣事，方大緯在砸店動作中不慎將麵粉撒向自己，成為笑點。米可白和方大緯的合作充滿喜劇風格，兩人合作默契並且積極探索新挑戰。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 33-year-old Taiwanese man was lured to work in Thailand and almost sold to a fraudulent group in Myanmar as he sought to repay debts. Duped by someone named 'Wang Ming' on Facebook to help with a liquor business in Thailand, he arrived there on June 10 only to realize he was being taken to Myanmar. He managed to escape, seek refuge in a local temple, report to the authorities, and safely return to Taiwan. Despite warning others on Dcard, the individuals behind this scheme have not been apprehended, and details regarding the incident are still being investigated.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of Culture is offering 1,002 free tickets for the 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony, featuring a star-studded lineup and performances by renowned artists like Wang Leehom and Coco Lee. The application period is from June 15th to June 17th, where individuals can apply online and tickets will be distributed via a computerized lottery system. Ticket collection for those selected will be from June 19th to June 25th, with additional onsite ticket distribution if there are remaining tickets. A fantastic opportunity for music fans to attend this grand event!
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony invited Wang Leehom to sing in memory of the late A-Mei, sparking outrage among netizens due to Leehom's past controversies, prompting A-Mei's official fan club to respond. Despite opposition from netizens calling for a replacement, Minister of Culture Li Yuen emphasized the need to respect the production team's expertise and the family's wishes. A-Mei's fan club expressed gratitude for the tribute, appreciating the recognition on the eve of her passing and 30th debut anniversary, while acknowledging the arrangements made by the Awards. The response letter contained 159 words, thanking supporters for their warmth and respect.
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Reported about 1 year ago
國民黨立委徐巧芯被指牽涉大姑夫妻及友人詐團洗錢案，甚至被控涉及潛艦、回饋、內線交易等案件，而指控源於前海軍顧問郭璽表示，若屬實，賄款可能來自中共、台灣內部賣台勢力或未得標廠商。徐巧芯回應指稱郭璽的指控是胡說八道並表示「我是一定會提告的」，強調將對其提告，並形容這些指控為被動收入。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 14, 2024, Kuomintang and Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers have been mobilizing to explain the National Congress Empowerment Act with a vote scheduled for the 21st. During questioning, DPP legislator Chiu Yi-ying suggested that if the vote fails, the Executive Yuan should hold explanation sessions in rural areas, to which Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed optimism that the case would pass, stating faith in human nobility. However, he was met with a retort from Chiu Yi-ying, emphasizing their political differences and the difficulty of the case not passing. The article highlights the contrasting views regarding the potential outcome of the case and calls for thorough public communication in case of failure, illustrating the ongoing parliamentary debates and political tensions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo Finance journalist Chen Yimin reports on the trending topic today in the Taiwanese stock market, focusing on construction stocks and discussions sparked by netizens on social media platforms. Despite the Central Bank's recent credit tightening measures, construction stocks like Da-Jiang (1453), Unilumin (1808), Nien Made (2442), China State Construction (2501), and Full Bright Construction (2509) saw significant gains ranging from 3% to 8.7%. Experts, including Huang Wenqing from Taishin Securities, caution investors that the impact of the Central Bank policy is still unfolding, advising investors to watch out for potential market fluctuations post-dividend distributions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Premier Chen Rong-tai went to the Legislative Yuan for questioning this morning (6/14). DPP legislator Chiu Yi-ying pointed out that the parliament's expansion of powers bill, which was forced through by the opposition parties, is likely to fail during the review, suggesting that Chen Rong-tai should lead the Executive-Legislative team to explain the unconstitutional and illegal aspects of the bill to the public. Although Chiu Yi-ying expressed doubts, Chen Rong-tai remained determined, stating that regardless of the outcome, he intends to move forward with the review. Chiu Yi-ying emphasized the importance of communication and public explanation, drawing on past experiences with reversing public opinion through explanations during the previous government's term. Chen Rong-tai is urged to prepare for such public engagement should the review fail.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 45-year-old technician in Taichung, Mr. Hong, suffered an acute myocardial infarction while playing baseball due to his high levels of blood lipids and glucose from enjoying BBQ and desserts. He collapsed unconscious, showing symptoms of heart attack, but was saved by CPR from friends at the nearby hospital. The hospital's heart team successfully performed emergency heart catheterization and stent placement surgery within 72 minutes, ultimately saving him from a near-death experience caused by the myocardial infarction. Mr. Hong was advised to avoid strenuous activities and to undergo regular cardiovascular check-ups following his recovery.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Tamsui, New Taipei City, a man recently caused a commotion by smashing a water bottle and pushing over a motorcycle after feeling that the rider did not yield to pedestrians. The incident escalated into a dispute between the man and the motorcyclist, leading to the intervention of the police's rapid response unit. Both parties accused each other of assault, with the man facing additional charges of property damage, obstruction of freedom, and defamation for knocking over the motorcycle. The situation involved a physical altercation between the two individuals, ultimately resulting in legal action.
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Reported about 1 year ago
G7高峰会第一天结束，各国领袖达成协议，将利用俄国被冻结资产的收益，提供乌克兰约1.6兆台币的贷款。泽连斯基与美国签署历史性的10年安全协议，美国将提供军事援助和训练，被视为乌克兰加入北约的桥梁。此外，日本也与乌克兰签署了一份10年安全协议，包含提供约台币1457亿元支援。
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the shareholders' meeting of Taiwan Plastic Corp. today, Chairman Chen Baolong expressed optimism about the future market, expecting a better second half of the year compared to the first. Despite various global economic challenges faced last year, Chen pointed out positive factors such as reduction in oil supply, oil price stabilization due to conflicts, and increased profit margins for the company. Looking ahead, Chen anticipates better performance in the second half of the year driven by the peak oil consumption season and potential U.S. interest rate cuts.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Female fitness brand 'Curves' is organizing the third annual 'Goddess Muscle Gain Weight Loss Challenge' from July 1st to September 30th, encouraging women to focus on muscle gain and weight loss through exercise, nutrition, and professional guidance. The champion has the chance to win 100,000 NTD, with a total prize pool of 180,000 NTD. The challenge aims to promote the importance of muscle training for weight loss and overall health. In the past two years, the competition helped women lose a combined weight equivalent to 40 motorcycles and gained 1941 kilograms of muscle.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chen Tingxuan, from the drama 'Atomic Youngsters,' has been invited to serve as the ambassador for the 'KPOP Idol Training 2024 Dream Training Camp' and will attend short-term trainee training at the BORN Star Entertainment Training Academy in Korea at the end of July, where stars like Kim Se-jeong and Kang So-hwi from KARA, INFINITE, Wanna One, WEKIMEKI, I.O.I, aespa's Karina, and actor Lee Da-hwan were nurtured. Chen Tingxuan, who has been in the industry for 5 years, is excited to learn the authentic Korean trainee methods and improve his performance skills quickly through this opportunity.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Zhan sisters secured the women's doubles gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year. Following Taiwanese tennis queen Hsieh Su-wei announcing her partnership with 20-year-old Cao Jiayi for the Paris Olympics, Zhan Haoqing has also submitted a request to the Chinese Taipei Tennis Association to compete in Paris with her sister Zhan Yongran instead of the more frequent partner Wu Fangxian. Netizens expressed sympathy for Wu Fangxian being 'dropped,' as she closed her Instagram page, raising speculation. Zhan Haoqing, currently ranked 28th in women's doubles, aims to challenge the Olympics for the third consecutive time with her sister Zhan Yongran. Despite Zhan Yongran's lack of recent competition and a drop in world ranking to 147 due to injury, she secured entry with a protected ranking of 35. The association is also registering for men's singles and men's doubles events to maximize participation opportunities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taoyuan City Councilor Sun Yunxuan, known as the 'Gui Shan Jolin Tsai,' apologized after parents noticed what appeared to be her black underwear peeking out from under her long skirt during a preschool graduation ceremony. Sun explained she had attended 15 graduation ceremonies that day and rushed to get dressed, inadvertently causing her undergarment to show. She clarified that it was a black lining and promised to be more careful in the future. While delivering her speech, some parents found her attire inappropriate for a legislator, sparking discussions. Sun publicly apologized twice and urged the focus to remain on the children graduating, expressing embarrassment over the unintentional exposure.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 13, 2024, British renowned clairvoyant Julie Poole shared her near-death experience and prophecy on the YouTube channel 'Life After Life.' Poole, who had a near-death experience of visiting heaven for 3 days, was told by an angel during that time that 'the golden age of humanity is coming.' The clairvoyant predicted that between 2012 and 2032, a 20-year period marks the beginning of a new golden age that will come after 2032. Poole also mentioned encounters with angels during her near-death journey and highlighted a future of equality and eradication of falsehood and corruption. Despite skepticism and caution about folklore, Poole's insights have intrigued many online users.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese tourists can be sensitive to feeling discriminated against for any small matter, as seen in a recent incident where a Chinese tourist in Japan was denied a seat at a restaurant's bar area due to prior reservations but found it unoccupied when leaving. The tourist speculated that perhaps the service staff did not want Chinese patrons to sit there, feeling discriminated against. Despite ongoing tensions, Chinese travelers continue to visit Japan, engaging in activities like dining on seafood despite concerns over nuclear wastewater disposal. This incident sparked debate online with mixed reactions from netizens.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taipei's Wanhua District, a dispute over an unreturned phone led a man named Chen to fire a riot gun from his home's window at Lee, fortunately missing. Chen was fined NT$5,000 by the Taipei District Court for violating the Social Order Maintenance Act. Police confiscated two riot guns and a steel ball, and urged the public to refrain from resorting to unlawful actions during conflicts and to report incidents to 110 for police intervention to avoid criminal liability.
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Reported about 1 year ago
J.D. Martinez hit his first career walk-off home run in his 13th season with the Mets, leading them to a 3-2 victory over the Marlins. Despite the surprise at the milestone, Martinez's homer brought relief to the team after a series of tough losses. The Mets, now just three games out of the Wild Card spot, hope this win will kickstart a winning streak as they face the San Diego Padres next.
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Reported about 1 year ago
民眾黨主席柯文哲在黨團會議後表示，《財劃法》將是朝野下一個爭執的戰場；他指責民進黨雙標，在野時要修法卻執政後發現財政控制權太大。《財劃法》修法備受關注，地方政府希望提高自主性，批評集中資源導致地方資源不公平分配，希望建立制度化公式。
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