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KMT head condemns DPP’s alleged involvement in Im.B fraud
Tensions flared during the KMT Central Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday (May 24) as KMT Chairman Eric Chu accused DPP’s Vice President Lai Ching-te of complicity in the growing Im.B scandal.
2023/05/25 12:11
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Thunder roars! Heavy rain alert across northeastern Taiwan
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) anticipates heavy rainfall in western and northeastern Taiwan this weekend due to the approach of a "plum rain" front.
2023/05/19 17:20
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KMT calls on Mayor Hou You-yi to run for president in 2024
The Kuomintang (KMT) Central Standing Committee gathered at their headquarters on Wednesday (May 17) to announce Hou You-yi as their candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
2023/05/17 17:41
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Rainy weather forecast on Mother’s Day
The Central Weather Bureau announced that as dry weather returns on Tuesday (May 9), temperatures will remain consistent and pleasant for the remainder of the week in most parts of Taiwan. However, there are chances of rain increasing again over the weekend.
2023/05/09 17:45
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Locals decry addition of steel frames under historic bridge
Residents of Miaoli County, located in central Taiwan, are protesting the government’s decision to add steel frames to the historic Longteng Bridge site.
2023/05/04 19:13
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Century-old building crumbles in Taichung
One person was killed, and two were trapped under rubble following a house collapse in Taichung’s Central District on Thursday.
2023/03/30 20:07
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Amb. emphasizes Guatemala’s strong friendship with Taiwan
The ambassador of Guatemala to the United States, Alfonso Quiñonez, reaffirmed his country’s strong alliance with Taiwan on Thursday (March 23), as President Tsai Ing-wen prepares for her upcoming visit to Central America.
2023/03/26 22:37
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Hsinchu Science Park implements water usage cuts
Factories operating within the Hsinchu Science Park have commenced a reduction in water consumption in March as a result of scarce rainfall, according to reports.
2023/03/08 20:00
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Taiwan elementary school wins praise for raising chickens
In the midst of an egg shortage, Minjing Elementary School in central Taiwan has unexpectedly benefited from its Food and Agriculture Education program.
2023/03/06 18:55
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Taiwan lifts indoor mask mandate after 811 days
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on Monday (Feb. 20) that the indoor mask mandate has been lifted.
2023/02/21 19:00
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Taipei Gov’t criticized for Shanghai delegation’s itinerary
Taipei City Government was criticized over the weekend for allegedly playing hide-and-seek with the central government during visit of the Shanghai delegation to the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
2023/02/21 15:28
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Taiwan plans to ease indoor mask rules, COVID-19 policies
Taiwan has implemented various measures to curb the spread of the pandemic, and with the infection rate becoming more stable, the country is set to relax restrictions.
2023/02/14 22:00
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Lu Shiow-yen attends women’s power forum in Taichung
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen attended a women’s power forum held in Taichung, along with female elites in central Taiwan.
2023/02/04 20:00
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Taiwan CECC postpones lifting of indoor mask mandate
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) delayed the announcement of whether indoor face mask mandates could be lifted on Thursday (Feb. 2).
2023/02/03 16:58
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Taiwan develops AI technology to detect marine waste
Around 8 million tons of garbage flows into the ocean every year, posing a significant threat to the global environment. To effectively detect marine waste in the sea, National Central University (NCU) has created a drone monitoring technology that can automatically identify the type of waste and track the source of the trash.
2023/01/30 19:00
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Low water levels in southern Taiwan spell drought in 2023
Due to low rainfalls in southern Taiwan in 2022, the Central Weather Bureau pointed out that Taiwan may suffer from water shortage again in 2023.
2023/01/06 17:24
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Taiwan may see interest rate hikes in first quarter of 2023
Taiwan Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long hinted at a new round of interest rate hikes in the first quarter of 2023, after raising interest rates by another 12.5 basis points in December this year.
2022/12/31 07:00
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A winter spectacle:Crystal Palace in Taiwan mountains
Last weekend, the cold weather froze the water on a mountainside in central Taiwan, creating a winter spectacle called the "Crystal Palace."
2022/12/28 11:28
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes eastern Taiwan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit eastern Taiwan on Thursday (Dec. 12) at noon, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2022/12/15 12:48
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Cute chicks prepare for cold wave in Taiwan
Chicken farmers in central Taiwan, Yunlin County, keep the chicken coop warm in preparation for the upcoming wave.
2022/12/15 11:28
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Taiwan leopard cat doing well in wild despite losing one paw
The Endemic Species Research Institute in central Taiwan treated a famous leopard cat, TVBS reported on Monday (Dec. 12).
2022/12/14 15:37
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Taiwan tour bus makes detour through motorcycle lane
A tour bus squeezed throught a motorcycle lane in central Taiwan on Tuesday (Dec. 8).
2022/12/09 18:09
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CECC: China’s outbreak may reach its peak in 2 months
The epidemic continues to spread in mainland China, and according to the Commander of the Central Epidemic Command Center, Victor Wang, their situation may reach its peak in 2 months. As many will be traveling back to Taiwan from the mainland for Chinese New Year, the CECC is urging children to get vaccinated or re-vaccinated.
2022/12/06 12:10
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Important reminders for Saturday’s 9-in-1 local elections
The 9-in-1 local elections are scheduled for tomorrow. Here are a few important reminders to get you ready before voting.
2022/11/25 19:35
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CECC: Confirmed COVID-19 cases won’t be allowed to vote
The election day is approaching fast, and in order to vote, citizens have to be COVID-19 negative, leading some to worry that some confirmed patients didn’t reported their symptoms to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) in order to be able to vote.
2022/11/25 12:49