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Taipei mayor demands quick fix for Dome leakage by October
Discover the latest on Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s demand for urgent repairs at the Taipei Dome following a leakage during a key baseball game. Learn about the planned improvements and concerns for the upcoming National Day celebration.
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Taipei’s National Day event budget revealed
Discover how Taipei City is gearing up for its National Day celebration with a budget boost from the Ministry of Culture and Overseas Community Affairs Council. Learn about the event’s costs, including a performance by Jody Chiang and security measures for President Lai Ching-te’s attendance.
2024/09/16 22:00
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Shanghai delegation lands in Taipei amid tensions
Discover how Taipei and Shanghai maintain dialogue amid tensions, as a Shanghai delegation arrives in Taipei for a familiarization trip ahead of the annual Twin-City Forum.
2024/05/27 16:04
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Eric Chu focuses on party unity ahead of KMT elections
KMT Chairman Eric Chu dismisses rumors of successors as attempts to sow discord within the party and speculations on his re-election. Fu Kun-chi and Lu Shiow-yen are rumored to have leadership ambitions. Chu emphasizes party effectiveness in the legislature and addressing citizen concerns.
2024/02/26 16:44
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TPP spokesperson Yang Bao-zheng resigns, denies conflict
Taipei (TVBS News) reports Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) spokesperson Yang Bao-zheng’s resignation from her positions as spokesperson and deputy group leader. At a press conference, an emotional Yang denied internal conflicts, expressed gratitude to party chairman Ko Wen-je, and mentioned the possibility of further education. She plans to rest and potentially return to school, reflecting on her political career and exhaustion from recent endeavors.
2024/02/19 15:53
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Taipei mayor vows to improve council ties after budget block
Chiang Wan-an vows to enhance communication with the council after his budget proposals, including the "Taipei International Music Festival" and free 30-minute YouBike rides, were rejected. He hopes council members will understand the purpose of the budget plans and is open to making adjustments based on their views. Chiang remains committed to better communication, particularly regarding the music festival and YouBike service. He appreciates the recommendations made by councilors during the budget review process and assures that the city government will be open-minded and make appropriate adjustments.
2024/01/29 14:08
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NEU calls on Taiwan’s MOE to remedy school safety measures
The National Federation of Education Unions (NEU) has called on Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) to take full responsibility for incidents like the recent student stabbing in New Taipei City. The NEU insists on changes to improve the current situation and prevent students from bringing prohibited items to school. The NEU believes that amendments made by the MOE have unfairly disempowered teachers, as many schools struggle to address students who bring banned items due to fear of backlash or being accused of bullying. NEU President Lin Shuo-chieh pointed out that teachers are hesitant to correct and punish behavior out of fear of being accused of "targeting" students or being reported for bullying. In 2022, the MOE amended regulations on the management of dangerous items carried by students. According to Article 28, unless explicitly stated by law or sufficient evidence suggests the student is involved in criminal activity or carries banned items, their bodies and belongings are not to be searched. Article 29 states that for high school inspections, two or more representatives of parents, student council members, or teachers must be present to examine students’ belongings or spaces. Lin claimed that the MOE’s rules are difficult for grassroots teachers to implement and can easily be twisted into accusations of bullying. He urged the MOE and local education departments to redefine regulations for handling protected students in order to prevent further deterioration of campus safety and safeguard the rights of other students.
2023/12/27 16:34
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New Taipei City boosts sanitation workforce and bonuses
The New Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau plans to add 197 sanitation workers to its workforce in response to the heavy workload caused by the city’s vast jurisdiction. Currently, the sanitation team in New Taipei City consists of 5,298 staff members. City council member Huang Shu-chun emphasizes the need for increased staffing and highlights the improved work efficiency achieved through the use of GORE-TEX breathable raincoats in 2019. Director-General Cheng Ta-wei confirms plans to update the raincoats and increase staff numbers. The Ministry of Environment has also announced an increase in cleanliness and safety bonuses for sanitation workers employed by local governments. The cleanliness bonus cap will be raised from NT$8,000 to NT$10,000, and the safety bonus maximum will increase from NT$600 to NT$1,500, funded by local government budgets. These measures aim to improve the wellbeing of sanitation workers and maintain the cleanliness of the city.
2023/12/12 21:25
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DPP’s Lin slams Taipei mayor, offers ’disdain’ placard
DPP Councilor Lin Yen-feng accuses Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an of disrespecting the council and presents a "disdain for the council" placard. Lin criticizes the Taipei City Government for the controversial NT$190 million associated with the Taipei Music Center and holds former Mayor Ko Wen-je accountable. Chiang threatens legal action if the Ministry of Culture withholds payment. The Taipei City Council’s Education Committee passes a resolution allowing the city government to cover the disputed amount temporarily.
2023/12/07 17:46
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Chiang Wan-an gives passing grade to Taipei Dome trial match
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an gave a positive assessment of the trial match held at the Taipei Dome, stating that there is room for improvement and that the citizens will ultimately decide. During a City Council meeting, Councilors Chen Yi-chun and Hung Wan-jen raised concerns about various issues observed during the trial match. These included the absence of surveillance cameras in the underground parking lots, water stains in the lobby, accumulated water underground, disarray among people and YouBike users, water supply problems in the toilets, unremitting water flow in some sinks, the lack of vending machines, and bilingual signage issues. Mayor Chiang promised to demand that the Farglory Group, the construction contractors, address these issues and make improvements. The trial match was conducted to assess the condition and facilities of the long-awaited multi-purpose stadium.
2023/11/20 13:42
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Taipei Dome to conduct capacity test with 13,000 attendees
The Taipei Dome plans to hold a public try-out of its capacity, allowing 13 thousand people to attend on November 18. Taipei city councilors raised concerns about the Dome’s readiness to accommodate up to 40 thousand people and requested information on testing. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an assured that phased testing would be completed within a year. The Dome’s construction began in the early 2000s and the main building was completed in April. It is expected to function as an indoor multi-functional gym with a capacity of 40 thousand seats. For safety reasons, the Dome will primarily host competitive sports events, initially opening lower infield seats for 13 thousand people. The city government has requested that Farglory, the construction company, provide free use of its facilities while the Dome’s operating permit is pending approval. The Dome is equipped with a parking lot that can accommodate 969 vehicles and 1116 motorbikes, aiming to meet the public’s needs throughout the year.
2023/11/13 19:58
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Missing signage and safety concerns raised at Taipei Dome
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called on the Farglory Group to address the lack of signage and safety concerns at the Taipei Dome stadium. The Dome is set to undergo a full-capacity test within a year. Democratic Progressive Party City Councilor Chen Yi-chun raised concerns about missing signage and the narrow underground parking lot, which lacks reflective warning signs. In response, Chiang stated that the city government would request immediate improvements from Farglory. Taipei City Councilors Lin Liang-jyun and Chien Shu-pei also questioned the venue’s ability to handle crowd dispersal and overall safety. Lin cited the recent crowd dispersal speed in Kaohsiung after a Coldplay concert and asked how long it would take to evacuate the expected 13,000 attendees at the Taipei Dome test event. Taipei MRT officials assured the council that they have experience with crowd dispersal during New Year’s Eve events and estimated that it could take approximately half an hour for visitors to evacuate.
2023/11/13 18:57
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Mixed reactions for opening of Taipei Dome
The highly-anticipated Taipei Dome in Taipei City is set to be unveiled by Mayor Chiang Wan-an on October 27. The mayor recently inspected the construction site and assured residents that he would thoroughly review the project and provide updates. Safety concerns raised by city council members were addressed by Chiang, who emphasized that the Dome primarily serves as a sports stadium and all events would be scrutinized according to established criteria and regulations. Although the usage permit for the Dome has been approved, the Taipei City Construction Management Office still needs to match the duplicate information with the approved content before issuing the permit.
2023/10/25 21:51
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DPP berates New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih for missing meeting
Tensions escalate at New Taipei City Council as DPP council members criticize absent Mayor Hou Yu-ih, who is also a KMT presidential candidate. DPP members question the authority of Deputy Mayor Liu He-jan, who is standing in for Hou.
2023/09/27 18:36
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an grilled over Twin-City Forum
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faced a barrage of probing questions from councilors about the upcoming Taipei-Shanghai City Forum during his presentation of a comprehensive project report to the Taipei City Council on Monday (May 22).
2023/05/23 15:42
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KMT presidential nominee confident in running mate selection
New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi, the newly nominated Kuomintang (KMT) candidate for the 2024 presidential election, expressed his thoughts on his potential running mate during the regular city council meeting held on Thursday (May 18).
2023/05/18 17:05
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New Taipei Mayor bombarded with questions at City Council
During a New Taipei City Council session on Wednesday, Democratic Progressive Party city councilors bombarded Mayor Hou You-yi with questions, giving him little time to respond.
2023/05/11 15:00
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New Taipei mayor faces scrutiny over cross-strait topics
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faces scrutiny over the controversial ’One Country, Two Systems’ at a New Taipei City Council session, while the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members questioned him on cross strait-related topics.
2023/05/09 19:20
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New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi faces backlash over recent trip
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faced intense criticism at a City Council meeting on Wednesday (April 26) following his recent trip to Singapore.
2023/04/27 17:24
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Ko Wen-je meets with U.S.-Taiwan experts in Washington
Former Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je met with U.S.-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers in Washington D.C. on Monday (April 17) to talk about new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
2023/04/18 19:33
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Taipei City mayor receives gag gifts from opposition
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an received a series of "gifts" from both the Kuomintang (KMT) Party and opposition parties during his first administrative report in the City Council on Thursday (April 13).
2023/04/15 17:13
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Taipei Gov’t criticized for Shanghai delegation’s itinerary
Taipei City Government was criticized over the weekend for allegedly playing hide-and-seek with the central government during visit of the Shanghai delegation to the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
2023/02/21 15:28
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Shanghai’s city officials to visit Taiwan Lantern Festival
The Mainland Affairs Council has given its approval for Shanghai’s city officials to visit Taipei from Feb. 18 to 20, as the 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival draws to a close.
2023/02/16 18:52