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Central government to oversee hotel, solar project EIAs
Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming confirms the central government will oversee environmental impact assessments for projects like hotels and solar power.
2024/11/14 14:08
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Taipei mayor vows to uphold citizens’ rights in dome issue
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an vows to uphold citizens’ rights amid Taipei Dome VIP suite controversy. Farglory Group faces criticism over limited access.
2024/10/18 17:02
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Taiwan’s premier calls for focus on people-first legislation
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasizes the importance of legislation that benefits the people, amid discussions on legislative priorities and government transparency.
2024/06/03 15:10
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Details of parliament reform bill’s second reading explained
Discover how Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has strengthened its oversight capabilities with new amendments, allowing it to demand information from various entities and impose fines for non-compliance. Learn about the significant changes aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in governance.
2024/05/22 10:48
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Legislative Yuan gains power of parliamentary investigation
Discover how Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan is set to enhance government transparency with new amendments allowing parliamentary investigations. Learn about the powers and limits of this significant move.
2024/05/22 08:58
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KMT, TPP push for stricter rules in legislative questioning
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s legislative changes as the Legislative Yuan advances amendments to enhance government accountability and transparency. The KMT and TPP’s proposal could reshape parliamentary powers.
2024/05/21 12:25
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MOFA head unhappy about KMT criticism of Taiwan-Czechia aid
Explore the unfolding controversy as Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs addresses criticisms from a KMT legislator regarding the handling of a foreign aid project with the Czech Republic. The story details legal and political challenges faced by the government.
2024/05/09 18:14
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KMT legislator challenges Taiwan’s secrecy over Ukraine aid
Explore the clash between KMT Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin and Taiwan’s MOFA over the concealment of Czech public information regarding Ukraine aid, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in Taiwan’s procurement practices.
2024/05/08 15:56
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Audrey Tang champions trustworthy AI at international expo
Explore how Taiwan, under the guidance of Digital Affairs Minister Audrey Tang, is leading the way in creating a trustworthy AI environment. At the "AI Expo for National Competitiveness," Tang shares insights on balancing AI innovation with privacy, the role of data as AI’s foundation, and initiatives like the Collective Intelligence Project and the AI evaluation center to foster public engagement and enhance government services through AI. Discover Taiwan’s commitment to digital transparency with the launch of the Public Code Platform.
2024/05/08 13:11
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Hou Yu-ih calls for democratic reforms, coalition gov’t
KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih proposes a third wave of democratic reforms and a coalition government, inviting individuals outside of the KMT such as TPP candidate Ko Wen-je and Foxconn founder Terry Gou. He criticizes DPP candidate Lai Ching-te for lack of transparency regarding the Medigen Covid-19 vaccine and accuses the DPP of improper governance and corruption. The campaign rally in Tainan attracted 50,000 supporters with prominent KMT officials in attendance.
2024/01/06 15:08
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Ko highlights Taiwan’s challenges under DPP rule
Taipei mayoral candidate Ko Wen-je criticized the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) governance in Taiwan, pointing out various shortcomings such as shortages of land, water, electricity, talent, and labor during Lai Ching-te’s tenure as premier. Ko also claimed that Taiwan is currently lacking eggs, pork, vaccines, health screening resources, and even toilet paper. He further highlighted present issues including low birthrates, national security risks from an aging population, wage stagnation, inflation, slow industrial transformation, and high housing costs. Ko accused the government of not allocating special budgets for expenditures, resulting in an alleged surplus of NT$900 billion, and criticized their lack of transparency. He expressed disappointment with the DPP’s failure to address issues left by the Kuomintang (KMT) after eight years in power. Additionally, Ko mentioned that Taiwanese people generally feel insecure about the current status of the Taiwan Strait, which has caused societal discord, political factions, and cross-strait unrest.
2023/12/30 17:05
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’Taiwan Goes to the Polls’ Forum explores local democracy
Explore the insights from the "Taiwan Goes to the Polls" forum, where experts analyze political trends in Taiwan’s 2024 General Election. Gain a better understanding of the country’s democracy and media representation.
2023/12/14 19:07
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DPP questions KMT’s stance on Chinese workers in Taiwan
The campaign spokesperson for Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, Chen Shih-kai, has called on Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih to clarify his stance on allowing Chinese workers into Taiwan. Chen expressed concerns about the impact on the employment of Taiwan’s youth and requested an outline of supporting measures. This request for clarification follows Hou’s proposal to promote increased cross-strait exchanges, including opening up to Chinese tourists and students. Chen criticized Hou’s policy, suggesting it aimed to help alleviate China’s youth unemployment problems. He highlighted Taiwan’s strong economic abilities, contrasting it with Hong Kong’s declining stock market due to Chinese government control. Chen also criticized China’s lack of transparency regarding its economic downturn and high unemployment rate. He emphasized the importance of Taiwan’s economic development and integration with the global community, stating that the future direction of Taiwan depends on its leadership. These remarks reflect the DPP’s stance on maintaining a strong local economy and labor market while considering broader cross-strait policies and potential socioeconomic impacts.
2023/11/29 21:06
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Taiwan ends permanent secrecy in classified archives
The Executive Yuan approved amendments to the Classified National Security Information Protection Act and the Political Archives Act which will put an end to indefinite secrecy of national classified archives. The revisions aim to review the necessity of extending confidentiality through periodic reviews instead of permanent secrecy.
2023/10/19 16:39
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Taichung mayor emphasizes transparency in flu vaccine info
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen emphasized transparency in flu vaccine information during the Municipal Administrative Meeting. The central government has purchased publicly-funded flu vaccines from four companies: Sanofi, Adimmune, TTY Biopharm, and Medigen. These vaccines will be available across all cities and counties.
2023/10/03 16:50