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Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Shu-Chuan resigns to join the New Taipei mayoral race. Mayor Chiang Wan-an praises Li’s contributions, including the Taipei Dome and MRT projects.

Premier Cho Jung-tai urges a debate with the Legislative Yuan on the NT$3.35 trillion budget, highlighting its importance for Taiwan’s future. The budget, reflecting the president’s vision, faces opposition and delays.

The Consumers’ Foundation in Taipei reveals that some real estate developers impose unfair conditions on contract reviews, violating consumer rights. The foundation urges stricter enforcement and public accountability.

Greg Hsu completed his substitute service. He performed songs during a public welfare event. Hsu kept a low profile, attending few public events. His schedule now includes film promotions and projects.

Changhua County in Taiwan has passed a new ordinance to protect leopard cats, becoming the third region to legislate such efforts. The law requires eco-friendly methods for public projects in leopard cat hotspots.

Taiwan’s former Minister of Transportation Kuo Yao-chi died at 69 after an aortic dissection. Her career included overseeing the Hsuehshan Tunnel’s completion.

Former Minister of Transportation Li Meng-yen rejoins Taiwan’s Executive Yuan as a paid adviser. His extensive public service career and engineering expertise are expected to impact future projects and policies.

The Democratic Progressive Party opposes the Kuomintang’s proposal for universal cash distribution, advocating instead for using Taiwan’s tax surplus to pay debts and fund future projects.

The Executive Yuan in Taiwan announced plans to enhance subsidies for regional development, aiming for fairer fiscal allocation. The initiative will boost public infrastructure funding and improve local governments’ financial capabilities.

The Executive Yuan announced that local governments will renovate public school buildings, with central government support. Investments include NT$100 billion for facilities, NT$32.3 billion for air conditioning, and NT$20 billion for digital learning.

Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai attended his first legislative session, emphasizing readiness to adapt and work harder. He outlined priorities for Taichung railway projects.

New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih reassures the public about the transparency and fairness of urban renewal projects, addressing concerns raised by Councilor Cho Kuan-ting.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: KMT legislator Lin Szu-ming announces plans for closer cooperation with the TPP to enhance legislative oversight and tackle policy scandals. Read more on the cross-party efforts and key issues at stake.

Rainfall in Paris over the weekend contaminated the Seine, leading to the cancellation of the Olympic triathlon training session. Despite challenges, organizers remain confident in proceeding with events as planned, while public skepticism and health concerns persist.

Taiwan’s public construction projects, including the MRT Wanda Line’s first phase, now delayed until 2027, are facing severe setbacks due to labor and material shortages.

Discover how the Tamkang Bridge project in Taiwan is advancing ahead of schedule, promising to enhance Tamsui’s transportation and become a new landmark. Learn about the innovative construction techniques being employed.

Explore the recent surge in Taipei MRT’s foot traffic, influenced by strategic government infrastructure projects and a burgeoning commercial scene at stations like Nangang and Zhongshan.

Former Broadcasting Corp of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kong criticized Taoyuan International Airport’s runway maintenance, warning of continued flight disruptions and damage to Taiwan’s international reputation. Jaw highlighted poor planning, lack of renovations, and slow progress in infrastructure projects as factors contributing to the airport’s decline in global rankings.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) acknowledged flight delays at Taoyuan International Airport due to annual maintenance on the southern runway, leading to public discontent. MOTC vows to review and improve procedures for future large-scale maintenance projects.

Beloved Korean actress Son Ye-jin extends her endorsement contract with golf brand PIRETTI through 2024, captivating audiences worldwide. Despite reducing public appearances and film projects after marriage and childbirth, Son’s allure remains undiminished, fostering brand loyalty. Her personal passion for golf is showcased on social media, where her golf attire, including polo shirts, pleated skirts, calf-length white socks, and sneakers, garners widespread attention. Son’s popularity soared in Asia after her role in the Korean drama ＂Crash Landing on You,＂ boosting PIRETTI’s product sales. With her enduring charm and influence, Son’s star continues to shine bright as she balances her personal and professional life.

New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphasizes the importance of party unity and proposing laws that resonate with the public, regardless of the Kuomintang (KMT) leader. This statement comes in response to KMT legislator Lai Shyh-bao’s withdrawal from the election for the KMT caucus whip. Hou believes that communication and consensus between parties, focusing on Taiwan’s future and public welfare, are crucial. He reiterates the significance of unity within the KMT and presenting laws that resonate with the public for Taiwan’s future. Hou, who has resumed mayoral duties after the presidential election, launches his mayor’s action governance forum in New Taipei City’s Yonghe District. He plans to continue progress on various projects, including sewage systems, parking facilities, and transit networks, with the expectation of obtaining more budget due to the KMT winning more seats in the legislature.

Yunlin County Commissioner Chang Li-shan denies allegations of political corruption made by DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te. Lai criticized the KMT for its connections with the Chang family, accusing the party of having ties to illicit ＂dark money.＂ Lai also mentioned other influential families within the KMT, including the ＂Lo＂s in Xindian District, Taipei, the ＂Yen＂s in Taichung, and the ＂Fu＂s in Hualien. The DPP previously exposed allegations against Hualien County commissioner Fu Kun-chi and his wife Hsu Chen-wei, claiming that public works projects were awarded to contractors involved with their mansion. Similar controversies surrounded KMT legislator Lo Ming-tsai and the Yen family in Taichung.

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun was found deceased in his car on Wednesday (Dec. 27), shocking the South Korean entertainment industry. Promotional events and meetings for the movie ＂12.12: The Day＂ starring Jung Woo-sung and Hwang Jung-min have been canceled. The public press conference for the drama ＂Marry My Husband＂ starring Park Min-young has been postponed. Lee’s projects, ＂Silence＂ and ＂The Land of Happiness,＂ may now face delays. ＂Silence＂ had been invited to the Cannes Film Festival and was scheduled for release later this year or early next year. ＂The Land of Happiness＂ has been completed, with release times under consideration. Film distributors had planned to wait for the outcome of an investigation into Lee’s drug use allegations before deciding on the release date, but after his death, the timeline has become uncertain.

Greenpeace has staged a surprise demonstration calling for a 40% renewable energy target in Taiwan by 2030. The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has responded by emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach to the country’s energy mix policy. TPP spokesperson Tai Yu-wen stated that the energy strategy should be based on scientific evidence, focused on just energy transformation and sustainable development. The TPP supports a proposed energy mix of 45% natural gas, 30% renewables, 15% coal, and 10% nuclear power by 2030. Tai emphasized the importance of developing renewable energy sources while also maintaining justice in the energy transition. The TPP encourages the use of green power, supports community renewable energy projects, and aims to enhance the development of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The party hopes to achieve ambitious goals by 2030, including a 100% electrification rate for public buses and significant market shares for electric cars and scooters.

President Tsai Ing-wen endorses DPP presidential and vice presidential candidates Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim as implementers of her diplomatic and defense policy, known as the ＂Tsai Ing-wen approach,＂ emphasizing stability, robustness, and trustworthiness. During a campaign event in Hsinchu County, Tsai also supports DPP Legislative Yuan candidates Chan Chi-ti and Tseng Sheng-kai, while hinting at a potential return to teaching after her presidency. Tsai highlights past projects in Hsinchu, such as the NT$2.9 billion investment in a pipeline connecting Shihmen Reservoir to Hsinchu, ensuring the high-tech industry’s resilience during droughts. She played a key role in the infrastructure upgrades, including the groundbreaking ceremony for the pipeline project. Despite opposition obstruction, the ＂Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program,＂ with a budget of NT$840 billion, was passed with DPP’s majority support. The Executive Yuan is expected to approve over NT$100 billion in funding for infrastructure projects, including extending the Wugu-Yangmei Elevated Road to Hsinchu and Toufen, and creating underground railways in Taoyuan. Tsai emphasizes the need for a parliamentary majority and urges public support for DPP’s legislative nominees.