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Typhoon Haikui ends 1,471-day no-landfall streak in Taiwan
Typhoon Haikui made its second landfall in Kaohsiung on Monday morning (Sept. 4) and continues to wreak havoc across Taiwan, leaving at least 44 people injured.
2023/09/04 19:12
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Experts advise seafood parts to avoid
Japan’s decision to discharge treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean has sparked protests from fishermen in neighboring countries.
2023/09/04 14:28
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MOFA accepts Japan’s release of Fukushima nuclear wastewater
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has stated its respect for the assessment report by the Japanese government after it announced on Tuesday (Aug. 22) that it would begin discharging nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant on Aug. 24.
2023/08/23 11:16
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Hou Yu-ih stands firm on nuclear policy amid scrutiny
KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih faces scrutiny over nuclear policy during Taichung visit. His unwavering stance, energy objectives, and power supply concerns are discussed.
2023/08/10 21:45
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Doksuri prompts more Typhoon days off in southern Taiwan
Typhoon Doksuri veered toward Kinmen on Friday (July 28) after bringing its brunt to southern Taiwan. Amid the heavy rainfall and wind gusts, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County unexpectedly announced the suspension of work and classes earlier that day.
2023/07/28 13:48
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Experts delve into Taiwan’s security at forum
Experts from various fields convened on Tuesday (July 4) at the Deep Water Geostrategy Forum, facilitating an insightful exchange about Taiwan’s security outlook and regional stability. The comprehensive discussions encompassed China’s global projection of power, critical technologies, geopolitical risk, and the enduring facets of Taiwan’s democracy and resilience.
2023/07/06 17:16
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Hou Yu-ih reaffirms support for restarting nuclear plants
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih reaffirmed his support for restarting all four nuclear power plants in Taiwan on Monday (July 3) during an exclusive interview with the TVBS Situation Room.
2023/07/04 14:44
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Prominent Taiwanese figures join hands for housing justice
Chen Chih-han, a well-known Taiwanese internet celebrity, along with former New Power Party chairman and legislator Huang Kuo-chang, visited the headquarters of Taiwan’s People Party (TPP) on Monday (July 3). Together, they presented an invitation to TPP chairman Ko Wen-je, urging him to join a rally in front of the Presidential Office on July 16th, under the theme of "saving Taiwan."
2023/07/03 17:40
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Scorching heat grips Taiwan: Heat warnings issued
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued heat warnings for nine cities and counties on Friday (June 30), signifying the imminent arrival of scorching hot weather across Taiwan throughout the weekend and prompting the need for heat precautionary measures.
2023/06/30 17:29
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MOEA head says 2025 nuclear-free goal remains unchanged
Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Wang Mei-hua, emphasized that the government’s goal to become nuclear-free by 2025 remains unchanged on Monday (June 12).
2023/06/12 19:28
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New Taipei Mayor vows to fulfill promises on nuclear power
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday to prioritize the handling of nuclear power, emphasizing his commitment to a clear energy policy if elected.
2023/06/07 17:28
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Cable malfunction plunges Taichung diners into darkness
An underground cable malfunction plunged diners into darkness at noon time at Taichung’s newly-opened shopping center on Monday (May 30).
2023/05/30 17:10
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New Taipei Mayor Hou endorses nuclear power
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih voiced his endorsement of nuclear power as a means to prevent power shortages in Taiwan on Monday (May 29), condemning the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its inability to fulfill its promise of making Taiwan nuclear-free by 2025.
2023/05/29 17:31
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Terry Gou backpedals on plans to restart fourth reactor
Founder of Hon Hai Terry Gou, pursuing KMT presidential nomination, officially clarifies that he does not support the restart of the fourth nuclear power plant in a meeting held by the Council for Industrial & Commercial Development in Taipei on Wednesday (May 3).
2023/05/04 18:53
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Apartment complex dwellers face electricity fee hikes
Residents of apartment complexes in Taiwan are bracing for a double whammy of rising electricity bills and management fees following the recent electricity price hikes by Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) in April.
2023/04/18 10:23
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Taiwan could face power outages within 2 weeks of war
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has recently stated that Taiwan’s natural gas reserve could only last for 11 days in the event of an attack that cuts off the island’s airways and ships, resulting in potential nationwide power outages.
2023/04/12 16:44
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Taiwan to face possible power outages after reactor closure
Taiwan’s plan to become a "nuclear-free homeland" by 2025 could result in nationwide power outages, according to experts.
2023/03/03 19:07
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Lu Shiow-yen attends women’s power forum in Taichung
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen attended a women’s power forum held in Taichung, along with female elites in central Taiwan.
2023/02/04 20:00
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Taiwan secures spot among upper tier of top military powers
Global Fire Power recently released its 2023 Military Strength Ranking.
2023/01/19 19:35
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Southern Taiwan plagued by air pollution in winter, spring
Every year, people living in southern Taiwan have to deal with bad air quality from late fall to spring. The pollution is the result of power plants there burn coal to create energy.
2023/01/17 19:00
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Ex-flight attendant joins Taiwan Power’s Skills Competition
More than 1,200 people competed at the Taiwan Power Corporation 55th Skills Competition in Kaohsiung on Wednesday (Jan. 11), including a former EVA air flight attendant.
2023/01/12 18:11
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Two injured after power bank catches fire on Scoot flight
A Scoot airline plane was filled with smoke from a power bank that caught fire before take-off on Tuesday (Jan. 10).
2023/01/11 20:55
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Taiwan’s high purchasing power parity conceals disparity
As the pandemic subsides in Taiwan, business is slowly resuming back to normal.
2022/12/09 02:40
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11 trapped in W Taipei Hotel elevators after power outage
Eleven guests were trapped in W Taipei Hotel’s elevators at around 10 p.m. on Sunday after circuit breakers allegedly tripped.
2022/12/05 22:18
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China experts concerned at new normal in Taiwan Strait
Speaking at the 7th annual “China’s Power: Up for Debate” on Thursday (Nov. 17) organized by the Center For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), U.S. officials, scholars, and commentators discussed the core issues underpinning the nature of Chinese power that could lead to a major crisis or conflict in the next year or two.
2022/11/22 07:37