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Aging Taipei homes prompt urban renewal push
Explore how Taipei is improving disaster response and promoting urban renewal in response to the risks posed by aging infrastructure. Mayor Chiang Wan-an highlights new technologies at the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024.
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Premier inspects quake recovery efforts in Hualien
Discover how Premier Cho Jung-tai’s recent visit to Hualien underscores the government’s dedication to fast-tracking earthquake reconstruction efforts and providing support to affected communities.
2024/05/22 18:12
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Indonesia eyes Taiwan’s excellent earthquake response
Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin commends Taiwan’s disaster management, urging Indonesia to adopt similar strategies and technology for improved disaster response and prevention.
2024/04/25 17:35
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Earthquake in Hualien causes hotel to tilt
Discover the aftermath of a magnitude 6 earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan, with significant impacts on local infrastructure, including the tilting of the Fouquet Hotel and the collapse of the Tong Shuai Building. Learn about the ongoing efforts to prevent further damage, the effect on local businesses, and the community’s response to ensure safety amidst continuous aftershocks.
2024/04/23 13:20
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Taipower president stays amid power outage controversy
Premier Chen Chien-jen defends Taipower President Wang Yao-ting’s decision to stay on despite power supply issue accusations, highlighting Taiwan’s robust energy policy and the country’s praised power resilience, particularly after the April 3 earthquake. Chen cites significant improvements in reducing power outages, emphasizing the government’s commitment to renewable energy and power system enhancements.
2024/04/22 17:53
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How Taiwan’s High Speed Rail handled the April 3 earthquake
Explore how the Taiwan High Speed Rail’s operations control center played a critical role in managing and quickly recovering from a powerful earthquake that struck Hualien, ensuring safety and minimal disruption.
2024/04/18 17:36
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Taiwan raises NT$580M for Hualien quake relief in 8 days
Here is a meta description for the given story: The Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Hualien disaster relief project has raised nearly NT$580 million to aid reconstruction efforts following the powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Hualien on April 3, causing severe damage.
2024/04/11 12:08
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Hualien officials target two-week demolition for Uranus
The demolition of Hualien City’s Uranus building, damaged in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, is underway with efforts to minimize loss and ensure public safety. The process is expected to be completed in two weeks, highlighting the community’s resilience and response to natural disasters.
2024/04/08 16:10
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Taiwan shelters become a hot topic on Japanese social media
Following a significant earthquake in Taiwan, the Tzu Chi Foundation’s "Fuhui Privacy Screens" for disaster relief shelters and widespread public support for the victims have garnered attention from Japanese netizens, underscoring Taiwan’s advanced disaster response strategy.
2024/04/05 18:48
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Demolition begins in Hualien following 7.2 magnitude quake
Following a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Hualien, demolition of damaged buildings has begun, including the Uranus Building on Xuanyuan Rd, close to Dongdamen Night Market. The quake has resulted in 10 deaths, 1067 injuries, and extensive damage.
2024/04/04 19:47
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Hualien quake: landslides, building damage, traffic chaos
Minister of the Interior Lin Yu-chang said on Wednesday (April 3) that the Hualien railway and highway are currently disrupted, with the earliest expected railway reopening for one-way traffic by early Thursday morning.
2024/04/03 18:04
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TSMC shuts construction sites after 7.2 magnitude quake
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) halted all construction work on Wednesday (April 3) due to the impact of a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Hualien earlier that day.
2024/04/03 17:59
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Emergency teams rescue trapped worker after Taiwan quake
Following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, a warehouse in New Taipei City’s Zhonghe District collapsed, leading to an urgent rescue operation. Employees share harrowing accounts of the moment disaster struck.
2024/04/03 16:53
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Tsai Ing-wen heads to Hualien after 7.2 magnitude earthquake
In response to a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and officials convened an emergency briefing, stressing the need for vigilance and accurate information. Rescue operations and MRT disruptions follow in the quake’s wake.
2024/04/03 16:28
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Coldplay concert in Kaohsiung breaks attendance records
Coldplay’s two-day concert at the Kaohsiung National Stadium has broken the audience record previously held by South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, drawing a record-breaking crowd. However, nearby residents complained on Facebook that their homes were shaking as if an earthquake was taking place due to the gig, sparking discussions online. The Sunday concert saw an attendance of 86,505 people, setting a new high for the stadium. Data from Kaohsiung Metro revealed that 32,000 people traveled to and from the concert at the R17 World Games station, while 11,800 people utilized shuttles to and from the Zuoying HSR Station, representing a 40% increase from the day before. Despite the large crowd, the city successfully evacuated the crowd in 88 minutes on Sunday. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai personally oversaw the response center at the stadium and closely monitored the dispersal. To accommodate the increased demand, the Kaohsiung Metro increased service frequency. The Coldplay concert also proved successful in tourism, generating over NT$330 million in revenue.
2023/11/13 18:19