Reported about 1 year ago
A controversy arose in Mainland China where a new way of wearing the iconic red scarf of the Young Pioneers organization circulated online, resembling a shawl and criticized as 'Japanese-style'. In response, an official video was released by the National Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, clarifying that there are specific guidelines on how the red scarf should be worn but without rigid requirements on folding or tucking it under the collar. Various opinions and criticisms from netizens and public figures followed, with calls for preserving traditional wearing methods and avoiding politicization of the issue.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Turkey has announced a presidential decision to impose a 40% additional tariff on vehicles imported from China, with a minimum tariff of $7,000 per vehicle, effective from July 7. This decision follows a previous 40% tariff on electric cars from China in 2023, as Turkey aims to boost its domestic electric car production. Turkey's national car brand, TOGG, began production in 2022, with the first electric SUV Togg T10X priced at $95,300. The Turkish government is providing support for this initiative to enhance industrial competitiveness, offering tax exemptions, land allocation, preferential loan rates, and a commitment to purchase 30,000 cars annually by the end of 2035.
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Reported about 1 year ago
央行下周理監事會或將推出新房市管制措施，引發市場熱議，國揚建設則認為今年房市多頭走勢即將結束。公司指出房市推升疲軟，房價漲勢收斂，且受政策影響，市場前景堪慮。總經理表示住宅案難處理，商廠辦案成本較低，加上政策友善，未來將轉向商廠興建。公司年報指出，房市供需不平衡，餘屋量高，而全球降息對房價盤穩有利，預期2024年仍有政策干擾，整體趨勢呈現「以盤代跌、價盤量溫」。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Lin Mei-Xiu, who recently revealed her acquired hemophilia, attended Chiu Lai-Kuan's (Kuan Jie) mother's wake accompanied by her husband Chang Hsi-Ming, looking pale and frail. She expressed her condolences and wishes for the family's well-being. Wang Tsai-Hua also tearfully shared her concern for Kuan Jie's health, mentioning the latter's improved condition. Many celebrities, including White Cloud and Chiu Lai-Kuan, paid respects at the wake, with emotional exchanges and heartwarming gestures.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The supernatural comedy drama 'Happiness House Incident Book' starring Chen Ting Ni and Cai Fanxi premiered last week and immediately entered the top 10 on streaming platforms. In an interview with Hami Video, the actors discussed their roles as investigators of haunted houses. Chen Ting Ni revealed that the original title was 'Haunted House,' and teased about the presence of various types of love in the series. The drama also features actor Zhuang Kai Xun, who has recently become a professional in Taiwanese dramas by appearing as Chen Ting Ni's long-lost father in the dream sequences of the show.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 8, 2024, South Korean actress Han So-hee surprised fans by sharing unfiltered selfies on Instagram, showing off her tattoo-covered skin and a starkly different appearance from her usual glamorous self. Despite facing controversies and negative publicity due to her relationships and behaviors, Han So-hee continues to share glimpses of her life and work on social media, prompting speculation and admiration from netizens.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Over the Dragon Boat Festival holiday weekend, a series of accidents occurred on National Highway 3 southbound at 379 kilometers inside the Zhongliao Tunnel. At 3:28 pm, at least 4 cars were involved in a chain collision, leaving only the center lane passable and resulting in a 2-kilometer traffic jam. The exact cause and responsibility for the accident are still under investigation by the highway police. Related incidents include a car pileup at the Chulun Interchange southbound exit involving 4 vehicles, with a fifth grader experiencing a nosebleed and a female driver feeling dizzy, both sent for medical treatment, as well as two foreign workers fleeing the scene and inadvertently entering a detention center, and a severe bullying incident in Yilan where an older female student was physically assaulted at school.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, many companies are giving out bonuses or gifts. One netizen shared their excitement at receiving 49,000 NTD from their company, which was deposited into their account in the early hours of June 7. This substantial bonus sparked discussions online, with some enviously mentioning they only received one zongzi. Netizens expressed admiration for the generous holiday bonus, while the original poster revealed plans to invest part of the money in ETFs. The post garnered attention and admiration from others in the savings community.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the upcoming series 'Listening to the Waves,' actors Wu Hanlin, Huang Guanzhi, and Zhu Youcheng portray Taiwanese prisoner-of-war supervisors enduring harsh conditions while filming, with Wu joking that they ate dirt every day due to the dusty environment. The show, set to air on August 17, unveils the real setting of a POW camp and depicts the brutal realities of World War II, presenting soldiers, captives, and supervisors longing for home amidst the intense search for justice. This marks Taiwan's first WWII suspense series, recognized at international events, and explores the little-known history of Taiwanese POW supervisors caught in an unforgiving post-war scenario.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Director Qin Likuan’s mother passed away at the age of 93 due to pneumonia. Lin Meixiu, who was recently diagnosed with acquired hemophilia, appeared at the memorial today looking slightly exhausted. She expressed wishes for Qin Likuan's family and acknowledged their care for her over the years. More celebrities like Wang Caihua also attended the event. Lin Meixiu, Wang Caihua, and Bai Yun stayed inside the viewing room for nearly an hour before emerging. They shared their concerns for Qin Likuan's health and expressed gratitude for her past support. Lin Meixiu also mentioned a conversation she had with the deceased expressing hopes for the family's well-being. Wang Caihua recalled the sudden passing of Qin Likuan's mother and expressed concern for the director's deteriorating health. They both tried to provide comfort during a difficult time.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A landlord was furious with a tenant for leaving a greasy mess including a range hood covered in 'hair' and thick oil residue after two years of not cleaning. The post sparked discussions online, with a household expert sharing a simple tip to easily clean range hoods without getting hands dirty. The technique involves using cleaner, allowing it to dissolve the grease, and collecting it in a cup without needing to scrub, as demonstrated in a YouTube video by home expert Chen Ying-ru.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network, June 8, 2024, 4:32 AM: Founder and CEO of NVIDIA Huang Jen-Hsun, while in Taiwan, made headlines for indulging in local delicacies. He recently joyfully distributed the Taiwanese soft drink 'Apple Sidra' during his visit. However, the beverage's manufacturer faced negative reports of unstable supply and unpaid wages, potentially leading to its closure in 2026. Netizens expressed concerns over the company's stock price and suggested switching to other drinks like 'Blackcurrant Soda' or 'Vitamin Water.' Despite Huang's gesture, the future of Apple Sidra looks uncertain due to these setbacks.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recently, the stock price of NVIDIA, the AI chip giant, hit a new high on June 8, 2024, surpassing Apple in market value. A Japanese netizen shared that he spent 1,444,520 Japanese yen (approximately 299,000 New Taiwan dollars) to buy NVIDIA stocks 10 years ago, and now it has increased 280 times. The post quickly garnered attention, with many congratulating the netizen for his smart investment and expressing admiration for the power of long-term investments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The National Policy Foundation's Education, Culture, and Sports Division convener Chen Xuesheng pointed out that one-third of schools in Taiwan have outdoor sports fields to address the issue of insufficient indoor sports spaces, but in recent years, problems like leaks, pooling water, and noise have arisen, putting students at risk. The Foundation suggested the Ministry of Education conduct a comprehensive inspection of schools' outdoor sports fields. Chen recommended involving relevant stakeholders in the design and planning of future sports fields to create safe and comfortable environments for students.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Su Jianhe, who was wrongfully convicted and spent 11 years in prison, attended the graduation ceremony of East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) today as a representative of the Human Rights Master's Program. After being exonerated in 2012, Su Jianhe joined an NGO and later pursued a degree in human rights at ECUPL. ECUPL had a total of 2487 bachelor's, 255 master's, and 8 doctoral students graduating this year. Su Jianhe, involved in a murder case at 19, was wrongfully convicted but declared innocent in 2012. Today, as a human rights graduate, he aims to contribute to Taiwan's progress towards a more democratic and rule-based society.
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Reported about 1 year ago
宜蘭縣知名小吃店〈王記炒飯〉推出「民主系列炒飯」，店內掛出布條「民主炒飯不加蔥仔」表達立場，卻引來網友惡意留負評。面對攻擊言論，炒飯店發出聲明強調食材來源、衛生措施，也宣布將就不實指控提告，呼籲網路言論應負責任。
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Reported about 1 year ago
56歲大陸歌手那英在返回酒店時，遭大批私生飯、代拍圍堵並追逐，在大廳奔跑時因跨步太大而重摔在地，工作人員趕緊上前攙扶，整個驚險過程被拍下。畫面流出後粉絲們紛紛心疼表示不捨，批評事件的發生。這也引起網友討論關於那英的身體狀況。
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Reported about 1 year ago
資深攝影師賴澄茂，94歲，在上個月29日清晨去世。他從16歲開始攝影，留下無數作品，1964年記錄芮氏規模6.3的「白河大地震」等重要事件，被讚譽為對年輕一代的表率。嘉義市長黃敏惠悼念他的豐富事蹟，稱讚他堅持及用心拍攝的作品是珍貴的影像資產，能讓後人了解歷史。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Su Jianhe attended and served as the representative of the master's program graduates at the graduation ceremony today, urging Taiwan to progress towards a more democratic and rule of law society. Soochow University held the graduation ceremony for the 112th academic year with 2750 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates participating. Su Jianhe, a victim of a wrongful conviction case, emerged as a highlight of the ceremony, having been wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years before finally being acquitted in 2012. He expressed gratitude for the support at the university and expressed his hope to contribute to Taiwan's advancement in human rights, democracy, and rule of law after graduation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund has announced its intention to vote against Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, citing concerns about the total size of the award, performance triggers, dilution, and lack of mitigation of key person risk. The fund's vote at the upcoming annual general meeting marks the second time Musk's pay package has faced opposition, with proxy advisers also recommending investors reject the proposal. In addition to opposing the pay package, the fund plans to vote in favor of moving Tesla's corporate home to Texas and to support a shareholder proposal related to collective bargaining and freedom of association.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A junior high school in Dongshan, Yilan, was embroiled in a bullying incident where a female ninth-grade student was violently attacked by a male eighth-grade student after mistakenly calling him by the wrong name. The incident sparked outrage after the victim's parents reported it, with criticism directed at the school principal for allegedly trying to cover it up. Despite the school's apology, parents have expressed disbelief and refusal to forgive, calling for legal action. The school has since dismissed the coach for failing to intervene during the assault, and authorities are investigating the matter, emphasizing the importance of addressing bullying in schools.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan passed the parliamentary reform bill through a third reading, but the executive Yuan will request reconsideration. According to the latest poll, 57.3% of the people support parliamentary reform, with 40.3% strongly supporting it and 17.0% somewhat supporting it. KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin stated that the people have expectations for parliamentary reform, urging the DPP to face reality and emphasizing that this is not a bill for abuse of power but for equal rights. Hsu Chiao-hsin also addressed previous criticisms, highlighting the importance of scientific polls and the need for the DPP to confront public anticipation regarding parliamentary reform.
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Reported about 1 year ago
NVIDIA CEO Huang Jen-hsun, who has been traveling around Taiwan for two weeks, wraps up his trip today by revisiting Wangji Fucheng for some 'southern meatballs' before taking off. Surprising fans, he not only signed autographs but also took 14 meals to go from the shop, much to the joy of both the establishment and the people present. Huang left a signed autograph on the shop's wall before leaving, making the shop owner very happy. Huang then headed to the airport and took off, ending his trip with a generous gesture towards the shop.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 8, 2024, Huang Renxun's NVIDIA continues to make waves with plans to set up a supercomputer center in Taipei, rumored to be at the Nan Kang's 'Entain Jade Office Building' in proximity to Raohe Street. The building has secured a 10-year lease for 3 to 17 floors, with total rent estimated at around 2.8 billion. If NVIDIA relocates to Nangang, Huang Renxun, who loves night market food, could conveniently indulge in Raohe Street's delights only a 5-minute drive away, enhancing the alignment of his preferences with this move. The area's growing commercial segment, accessibility, and culinary offerings make Nangang a prime choice for the company.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the AnimeJapan 2014 convention held in Tokyo on June 8, 2024, fans dressed up as characters from 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'. GAINAX, the Japanese animation production company known for creating popular works like 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' and 'Gurren Lagann', filed for bankruptcy on May 29 this year at the Tokyo District Court, as reported by Asahi Shimbun. Founded in 1984 by director Hideaki Anno and critic Takeshi Okada, GAINAX's financial situation deteriorated due to operations like privatizing the company and providing unsecured loans to executives. The rights to 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' currently belong to animation production company 'Khara' led by Hideaki Anno. Khara issued a statement expressing regret over the 40-year-old animation studio's closure and announced that it now owns and manages GAINAX's trademark.
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