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Taitung farmer’s ox with rope shoes goes viral online
Discover the story of Chen Jin-fa, a Taitung farmer who captures hearts with his ox-drawn cart and handmade rope shoes for his ox, blending tradition with modern life on Provincial Highway 11.
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Taiwan to unveil new license plate design to combat fakes
Minister of Transportation Chen Shih-kai announced plans to introduce a new license plate design next year to reduce counterfeiting. Penalties for fake plates may increase.
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Premier Cho calls for long-term planning for new stadium
Premier Cho Jung-tai stresses the need for long-term planning in constructing a new stadium in southern Taiwan. Legislator Tsai Chi-chang highlights the benefits of the Taipei Dome.
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Taiwan announces new drone regulations effective Dec. 1
New drone regulations in Taiwan will take effect Dec. 1, aiming to educate middle school students. Experts from the U.S., EU, and Japan discussed inspection standards at a forum.
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Pegatron chairman urges Taiwan to build sovereign AI
Pegatron Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien emphasized Taiwan’s need for sovereign AI at the 2024 Taiwan AI Academy Annual Conference. He highlighted AI’s role in future wealth and defense.
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Pingtung County to host inaugural indigenous games
Pingtung County will host the inaugural Indigenous Peoples Games on Oct. 5-6, featuring 20 events. Olympic boxer Lai Chu-en will be the torchbearer.
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Taiwan’s president congratulates Japan’s new LDP leader
President Lai Ching-te congratulates Shigeru Ishiba on winning Japan’s LDP leadership, emphasizing hopes for stronger cooperation. Ishiba visited Taiwan in August.
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Health ministry discusses Chinese medicine industry revival
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare discusses revitalizing the traditional Chinese medicine industry. The debate centers on whether graduates can manage shops or if licensed pharmacists should oversee them.
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Minimum wage hike leads to higher labor insurance costs
Taiwan will raise its 2025 labor insurance premium rate by 0.5 percentage points following a minimum wage hike to NT$28,590. Employers face increased costs, but experts argue wages are the key issue.
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Taipei and Yilan regions
Thunderstorm warning issued for Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei, and Yilan. Heavy rain expected until 4:15 p.m. CWA advises caution due to lightning, strong gusts, and potential landslides.
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Taiwan Lottery sales hit NT$125.1 billion, up 4.6% this year
The Taiwan Lottery has generated over NT$600 billion in surpluses since 1999, funding social welfare and health insurance. Sales in 2023 reached NT$125.1 billion.
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Contractor fined NT$120,000 for unauthorized TPP office work
Authorities fined a contractor NT$120,000 for unauthorized renovations at the Taiwan People’s Party office in Taipei. Inspectors found discrepancies in the work.
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Minister urges THSR to consider commuters in fare hike
Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai urges Taiwan High Speed Rail to consider commuters and environmental goals amid planned fare adjustments. Learn more about the changes.
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NCC denies chairman pressured TV stations
NCC denies allegations of pressuring TV stations. Huang Kuo-chang accuses acting chairman Wong Po-tsung of suppressing news reports and gifting expensive seafood. NCC aims for transparency.
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American player Julian Boyd eyes Taiwan naturalization
American basketball player Julian Boyd calls Taiwan his second home and seeks naturalization. Boyd, now with the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots, missed the Jones Cup due to document issues.
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Taiwan launches dairy program for elementary students
The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan will start a new initiative next week to provide domestic dairy products to elementary school students. This program aims to support local farmers and offers three choices: fresh milk, long-life milk, and calcium-fortified soy milk.
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Taiwan urges China to ease travel restrictions
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council highlights a stark travel disparity with China. Fewer than 200 Chinese tourists visited Kinmen and Matsu, while 138,000 Taiwanese traveled to China.
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MODA highlights Taiwan’s role in global internet traffic
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that Google, Microsoft, and Amazon will establish data centers in Taiwan. The country aims to become a global communications hub.
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MAC: China’s delay in notifying on fraud case unacceptable
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council criticized China for not notifying Taiwan about detained citizens, highlighting a missing Taiwanese man in Shanghai. The issue raises concerns over cross-strait agreements.
2024/09/27 10:48
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U.S. praises Taiwan’s defense efforts at Philly conference
Ingrid Larson, AIT managing director, praised Taiwan’s defense efforts at the U.S.-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference. She highlighted budget increases and societal resilience initiatives.
2024/09/27 10:39
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President Lai leads inaugural resilience committee meeting
President Lai Ching-te led the inaugural meeting of Taiwan’s Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee. The committee aims to enhance national resilience and disaster preparedness through phased goals and community-level actions.
2024/09/27 10:15
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Premier Cho hosts dinner to discuss budget proposal
Premier Cho Jung-tai hosted a dinner to discuss strategies for addressing the blocked budget proposal with DPP legislative committees. Speaker Han Kuo-yu was also invited.
2024/09/27 09:28
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Tropical depression TD22 poised to become Typhoon Krathon
The Central Weather Administration reports that Tropical Depression TD22 will become Typhoon Krathon by Saturday, impacting Taiwan from Monday to Wednesday with significant wind and rain.
2024/09/27 09:09
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Taiwan lauds international effort in Bali fraud crackdown
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan commends the Criminal Investigation Bureau for dismantling a major fraud ring in Bali, Indonesia. Authorities re-arrested and detained suspects upon their return.
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