Kinmen 結果共72筆

Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso warned of the possibility of China occupying Kinmen, one of Taiwan’s off-shore islands, instead of launching a full-scale invasion. Aso emphasized the need for Japan and Australia to align with the United States in the face of China’s growing intentions to forcefully take Taiwan. He urged Japan to join the AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership formed by Australia, the U.K., and the U.S., to ensure an open and safe Indo-Pacific region. Aso believed that this strengthened partnership would contribute to stronger security politics in the region. The security cooperation between Japan and Australia aims to deter Chinese hegemonism. Aso expressed confidence that the envisioned Indo-Pacific security partnership would exert pressure on China’s military advancements.

Taiwan experienced its lowest temperature of the winter season with a high of 18.3 degrees Celsius reported at Hualien Liyu Lake, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The island-wide temperature ranged between 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. Despite the weakening of the northeast monsoon, it was forecasted to be cloudy to clear over Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu regions. Isolated showers were expected in the southeast and the Hengchun Peninsula, with a chance of showers in other mountainous areas during the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures were predicted to warm up to 30 degrees Celsius nationwide. A stalled front from Zhejiang, China, and extending west to Sichuan, China, is approaching Taiwan, potentially bringing cooler weather to the northern and northeastern regions. Local sporadic showers are expected in Kinmen Matsu regions, with the possibility of local heavy rain estimated for the Keelung North Coast and northeastern mountain regions. Along with Penghu, central and southern regions of Taiwan are expected to continue to experience mostly cloudy to clear weather, with the possibility of afternoon showers in the mountains.

The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) has announced that starting November 1st, mandatory health declarations will no longer be required for those entering or departing China. However, travelers are still obligated to report their health status to customs and cooperate with sanitary inspections. The Tourism Department of the Kinmen County Government has welcomed this policy change, hoping that cross-strait interactions can resume under normal conditions in the post-pandemic era.

Business tycoon Terry Gou was heckled during his speech at the Kinmen County Council on Wednesday (Aug. 23) when representatives of the Taiwan Statebuilding Party accused him of selling out Taiwan.

President Tsai Ing-wen presided over a memorial ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment at Kinmen’s Taiwushan Cemetery on Wednesday (Aug. 23).

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je expressed openness to a conversation with other political party leaders, implying an overhaul of old frameworks in favor of new consensus on Wednesday (Aug. 23).

Business tycoon Terry Gou sent a strong message to Beijing on Wednesday (Aug. 23), stating that the people of Taiwan will ＂not initiate a war, but will not back down from a fight either,＂ in a speech at the Kinmen City Council to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment.

China’s Fuzhou Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning on Wednesday (Aug. 23), indicating that an artillery unit will conduct a live-fire drill in the next two days.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Spokesperson Chang Chih-hao questioned Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih’s six key initiatives, including cross-strait medical zones and passenger and cargo hubs in Kinmen, on Wednesday (Aug. 23).

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih and Foxconn Founder Terry Gou departed for Kinmen on Tuesday (Aug. 22) for the 65th anniversary of the August 23 Artillery Bombardment, a significant historical event for Taiwan.

Business tycoon Terry Gou set foot in Kinmen again on Tuesday (Aug. 22) to commemorate the 823 Artillery Bombardment and reiterate his initiative for peace in Kinmen to ensure cross-strait stability.

Foxconn founder Terry Gou’s gift of the Kinmen Peace Declaration to former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso sparks discussions on cross-strait relations and Taiwan’s strategic stance. Gou emphasizes Taiwan’s readiness for both peace and potential conflict while questioning the approach of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration.

Typhoon Doksuri veered toward Kinmen on Friday (July 28) after bringing its brunt to southern Taiwan. Amid the heavy rainfall and wind gusts, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County unexpectedly announced the suspension of work and classes earlier that day.

Foxconn Founder Terry Gou delved into topics regarding AI and cross-strait issues during a lecture at Kinmen’s National Quemoy University on Wednesday (May 31). 

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih, participated in the Dragon Boat Championship preparations by attending a ceremony at Luzhou Breeze Park on Tuesday (May 30). 

Foxconn Founder Terry Gou and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je teamed up on Tuesday (May 30) in a show of unity as they participated in a sedan chair procession at Kinmen Island’s Wudao Cheng Huang Temple, also called City God Temple.

In a significant display of unity, Vice President Lai Ching-te and Foxconn founder Terry Gou made a joint appearance at the Cheng Huang Festival, a religious and cultural event in Kinmen. This marks their first public appearance together, as they expressed their shared desire for peace in the region.

Residents of Kinmen, an island controlled by Taiwan and situated a mere 3 kilometers away from China, are bracing themselves for the potential reemergence of conflict.

Taiwan’s military has confirmed that the soldier surnamed Chen from Kinmen Defense Command (KDC), who left his post on March 9, is now in China.

After 30 years of planning, contractor problems, and construction delays, the Kinmen Bridge officially opened to traffic on Sunday (Oct. 30).

Kinmen Magistrate Yang Cheng-wu gathered with 28 townsmen association leaders on Sept. 13 with the Mainland Affairs Council to propose resuming operations of the ＂Mini-Three-Links＂ transportation hub between China and Taiwan.

中國國民黨金門縣長參選人楊鎮浯，年輕有衝勁是他的優點，穿上印有KMT的運動衫，他說，「KMT」更是KINMEN TOGEYHER，金門要團結在一起。