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Local governments to renovate schools, central aid continues
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.
2024/09/30 23:00
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Contractor fined NT$120,000 for unauthorized TPP office work
Authorities fined a contractor NT$120,000 for unauthorized renovations at the Taiwan People’s Party office in Taipei. Inspectors found discrepancies in the work.
2024/09/27 14:54
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Executive Yuan: Northern Taiwan faces power shortage
Discover how Taiwan is addressing its northern power shortage by transferring electricity from the south and central regions, despite a 20 billion kilowatt-hour shortfall. Learn about the government’s plans for a robust power grid and the renovation of the Hsieh-Ho Concord Power Plant.
2024/08/15 15:16
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Survey: 89.6% fear AI job takeover, Gen Z turns to trades
AI’s impact on the job market drives Generation Z towards blue-collar trades, offering them stable and rewarding career paths amid a technological revolution.
2024/07/16 17:14
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Chiang proposes major funding for school, market revamps
Discover how Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s ’two funds, three policies’ initiative aims to transform the city with financial and policy support for school renovations, market upgrades, and Shezidao development. Learn about the central government’s response to these proposals.
2024/05/23 17:32
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Taiwanese cities struggle with building maintenance laws
Discover how Taipei and New Taipei are addressing safety concerns with building renovations. With the rise of incidents involving falling tiles, experts demand regulatory updates for a safer environment.
2024/05/14 15:40
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Premier affirms Taiwan’s sovereignty over Taiping Island
Premier Chen Chien-jen asserts Taiwan’s sovereignty over Taiping Island amidst regional tensions. President Tsai Ing-wen’s absence at the inauguration of the "Taiping Island Harbor Renovation Project" raises eyebrows. Chen highlights recent turbulent waters and unilateral actions jeopardizing regional peace. Taiwan vows to collaborate internationally for stability in the South China Sea.
2024/03/26 13:49
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Taiping Island Pier revamp fuels President visit speculation
The newly renovated pier at Taiping Island sparks speculation about President Tsai Ing-wen’s potential visit, highlighting the Republic of China’s sovereignty in the South China Sea. The renovation, costing NT$1.7 billion, aims to enhance the island’s humanitarian, military, and research capabilities. Former president Ma Ying-jeou supports the visit as a symbol of national sovereignty and peace in the region.
2024/03/18 18:43
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National Museum of History Reopens on Feb. 21
The National Museum of History (NMH) in Taipei is reopening to the public on Feb. 21 after a five-year renovation. The museum has expanded its exhibition spaces by about 262 pings, a traditional unit of area in Taiwan. The renovation also includes enhanced nighttime lighting to create a scenic nightscape within the Nanhai Academy. The façade now integrates the NMH, the National Taiwan Arts Education Center’s Nanhai Theater, and the corridor landscape between the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute. The renovated NMH features an enlarged display space, a new family-oriented area for children, a national gallery for special exhibitions, and a panoramic dining restaurant. The museum aims to create a continuous public space within the establishment to enhance the recreational environment of Nanhai Cultural Park. The new evening lighting aims to boost the overall ambiance of the Nanhai Academy.
2024/02/07 16:14
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Taipei railway dorm redevelopment on TRA agenda
The Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) plans to repurpose an old railway dormitory in Taipei’s central area, marking its first land development project. The TRA intends to construct a hotel and residential tower on the 1.2-hectare site, with development expected to begin in the third quarter of 2024. The estimated development scale is NT$6.23 billion, with residential tower prices potentially exceeding NT$2 million per ping. The TRA is considering different development methods, weighing the benefits and drawbacks of lengthy renovation processes for greater volume rewards versus faster construction with commercial developers but less building area. The final decision on the development method will be made by the TRA’s board of directors, while the allocation of renovations or joint construction may be outsourced or managed under a lease agreement.
2023/12/30 20:44
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Taipei lifts height restrictions near Sun Yat-sen Hall
The Taipei Urban Planning Commission has approved the removal of height restrictions on buildings around the National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, except for the north side due to flight path restrictions. This policy shift, effective from January next year, aims to revitalize the aging infrastructure in the Daan district and address issues such as leaking roofs. The height limit, which had been in place for over 30 years, will be increased from 60 meters to 120 meters under the new regulation. However, buildings on the north side of Zhongxiao East Road must still comply with Songshan Airport’s height restriction of 95.49 meters. The height restrictions also apply to buildings behind the Presidential Office, ranging from 50 to 78 meters, to protect the capital’s skyline.
2023/12/15 17:16
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Taipei mayor unveils restored TGH heritage building
Taipei First Girls High School’s Guangfu Building, a municipal heritage site, has reopened after a two-year renovation. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the unveiling ceremony and expressed gratitude to alumni for their donations. The Guangfu Building, constructed in 1933, is the most iconic structure of the high school. The Taipei City Government allocated over NT$100 million to support the restoration project, with additional contributions from alumni worldwide. Mayor Chiang reminisced about his school days and expressed the hope that all students would share the memory of this significant landmark.
2023/12/12 19:41
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DPP Lai rumored to team up with representative to the U.S.
Speculations of a planned alliance within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for the 2024 presidential election are increasing. Rumors suggest that DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te may team up with Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., Hsiao Bi-khim, as a potential matchup against non-ruling parties. These rumors gained traction after it was discovered that renovation work was being done on a conference room in the DPP central committee’s building, allegedly to accommodate Hsiao’s campaign needs as Lai’s rumored running mate. Further speculations arose that Hung Yao-fu, a prominent figure in mobilizing young social activists and appointees for the DPP’s past electoral successes, may return to Taiwan to assist Hsiao’s campaign. However, a seasoned party staffer dismissed these rumors, stating that the running mate’s campaign strategy would be dependent on the presidential candidate. The candidate’s team for the vice presidency is mainly responsible for routine administrative work. Hsu Chia-hua, a former director of Hsiao’s legislative office, is also considered among the potential campaign members for Lai’s running mate, despite currently being abroad.
2023/11/14 20:39
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Shihlin Night Market’s food court closes for renovation
Shihlin Night Market’s underground food court in Taipei will temporarily close for renovations from Oct. 2, with plans to reopen in June 2024. The renovation aims to enhance the dining experience by improving the air conditioning and shared dining areas.
2023/10/02 16:29
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Human remains found in Changhua’s athletic field from 1802
Human remains discovered during an athletic field renovation in Changhua County, Taiwan have been determined to be from the Qing Dynasty, approximately 221 years old.
2023/09/27 19:33