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Taiwan city partners with NVIDIA on pioneering AI project
Taiwan’s southern city of Kaohsiung is partnering with NVIDIA on the country’s first AI-powered smart city initiative. Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced the Kaohsiung Lighthouse Project, described as one of the world’s largest urban AI implementations. The announcement comes as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang prepares to deliver the keynote at COMPUTEX 2025, amid speculation the tech giant might establish its international headquarters in Taiwan.
2025/05/12 19:00
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Kaohsiung loses half its athletes to northern Taiwan
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai vows to address the exodus of athletes to northern Taiwan by improving training and support. City officials cite outdated facilities and insufficient resources as key issues.
2025/05/09 20:00
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Kaohsiung seeks infrastructure boost amid export woes
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai urges policy adjustments to support southern industries amid U.S.-China trade war challenges. He highlights the need for strategic changes to aid Taiwanese businesses, focusing on steel and petrochemical sectors.
2025/04/11 08:00
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Kaohsiung mayor denies pressuring event cancellation
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai clarified that the city did not pressure the cancellation of Kim Soo Hyun’s event. Refunds are available for ticket holders.
2025/03/26 14:00
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Kim Soo-hyun cancels Kaohsiung festival appearance
Organizers canceled Kim Soo-hyun’s appearance at the 2025 Kaohsiung Sakura Festival amid controversy. The Uni-President Group cited schedule changes, impacting Sunday’s event.
2025/03/25 22:00
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TSMC to continue Kaohsiung investment, mayor confirms
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai confirms TSMC’s investment in the city remains on track despite new U.S. plans. TSMC’s facilities integrate with Taiwan’s semiconductor corridor.
2025/03/06 18:00
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Kaohsiung mayor checks market supplies for Lunar New Year
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai visited local markets to ensure stable prices and supply ahead of Lunar New Year. Vendors report lower vegetable prices.
2025/01/16 15:33
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Kaohsiung mayor criticizes tax revenue allocation
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai criticizes the recent tax fund allocation amendment, citing unfair distribution. He urges the Legislative Yuan to reconsider for balanced development.
2024/12/24 11:08
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Kaohsiung mayor enjoys 60% approval as term midpoint nears
Kaohsiung residents show strong support for Mayor Chen Chi-mai as his second term nears its midpoint. A survey reveals 60% approval, with young adults leading.
2024/12/13 10:58
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Kaohsiung mayor cautions on new stadium plans
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai cautions against hasty stadium construction, emphasizing maintenance challenges. Learn about Taiwan’s baseball fever and the competition among cities to host the next major stadium.
2024/12/12 11:08
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Sandara Park to headline Kaohsiung New Year’s Eve event
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced that Sandara Park of 2NE1 will perform at the city’s New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31. The lineup includes Crowd Lu, Lala Hsu, and more, promising an exciting night for music fans.
2024/12/05 11:58
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Kaohsiung mayor reassures public on South Korea exchanges
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai confirms city exchanges with South Korea will continue despite recent martial law incident. South Korea’s situation has stabilized.
2024/12/04 14:56
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Kaohsiung mayor awards NT$700K bonuses to players
Taiwan’s team wins the WBSC Premier 12, sparking celebrations in Kaohsiung. Mayor Chen suggests a day off, and local players receive bonuses. Discover more.
2024/11/25 11:33
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Kaohsiung mayor urges carbon fee support for industries
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai urges Taiwan’s central government to allocate carbon fees to support high-emission industries in reducing carbon output.
2024/10/21 16:00
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Kaohsiung mayor condemns China’s military intimidation
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai criticizes China’s military actions, urging peaceful exchanges. He addresses Typhoon Krathon’s impact, focusing on recovery and power issues.
2024/10/09 13:42
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TSMC to start building P3 plant in Kaohsiung this month
TSMC will start building its P3 plant in Kaohsiung this month, says Mayor Chen Chi-mai. The expansion aligns with TSMC’s strategy to meet global semiconductor demand.
2024/10/08 16:54
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Kaohsiung roads, schools restored after typhoon
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai reports major roads and schools are restored after Typhoon Krathon. Focus shifts to park cleanup and agricultural recovery.
2024/10/07 14:57
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Kaohsiung crops suffer NT$80.76M damage following typhoon
Typhoon Krathon caused over NT$100 million in agricultural losses in Kaohsiung, with crops like guavas and bananas hit hard. Mayor Chen urges farmers to report damage.
2024/10/04 16:40
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Kaohsiung extends closures as typhoon recovery continues
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced that classes and work remain suspended Friday as Typhoon Krathon recovery continues. Efforts focus on clearing roads and restoring utilities.
2024/10/04 10:19
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Kaohsiung’s Chen Chi-mai tops major city mayors: survey
CommonWealth Magazine’s 2024 survey ranks Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi as the most improved leader. Agricultural counties dominate top spots. Economic and environmental issues are key.
2024/09/30 22:00
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Kaohsiung mayor addresses THSR extension to Pingtung
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai discussed the proposed Taiwan High Speed Rail extension to Pingtung, emphasizing minimal impact
2024/09/26 17:32
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Kaohsiung prepares to welcome BLACKPINK’s Lisa in November
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced preparations to welcome BLACKPINK’s Lisa for her fan meetup on Nov. 17. The venue is speculated to be Kaohsiung Arena.
2024/09/24 16:30
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KMT’s Ko ahead in 2026 Kaohsiung election, survey finds
Discover the latest poll results for the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral race, showing KMT’s Ko Chih-en leading against DPP candidates. The survey highlights voter preferences and potential matchups.
2024/09/11 14:45
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Kaohsiung mayor invites Jody Chiang for comeback concert
Discover the latest on Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s invitation to Taiwanese singer Jody Chiang for a comeback concert at the K-Arena, and Taipei’s interest in hosting her as well.
2024/08/13 20:00
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Chen Chi-mai defends smart transportation tech
Discover how Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai defends the use of mobile signal positioning for smart transportation, emphasizing privacy and compliance with data protection laws amid KMT concerns.
2024/05/30 14:08