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Taiwan premier rejects cash handouts, prioritizes security
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticizes Taiwan’s cash handout policy, urging focus on food security and disaster relief. He calls for modernizing grain storage and acquiring drones.
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Taiwan tests civil defense readiness with nationwide drills
Taiwan begins its 2025 Urban Resilience Exercises to boost public preparedness and air defense. Premier Cho stresses citizen participation. Drills occur across various regions, with some areas exempt due to disaster relief. Noncompliance may lead to fines.
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Typhoon Danas hits Tainan, devastates agriculture
Typhoon Danas hit Tainan City, damaging agriculture and fishing. Mayor Huang Wei-che assessed pomelo orchards, with only 10% to 30% of the harvest viable. The city plans relief efforts and military support for cleanup.
2025/07/07 21:00
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President Lai shifts focus to typhoon relief efforts
President Lai Ching-te canceled a Kaohsiung speech to focus on disaster relief after Typhoon Danas. The government prioritizes public safety and typhoon preparedness.
2025/07/07 21:00
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Taiwan’s cabbies join national disaster response team
Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang launched a disaster relief training for taxi drivers at Taoyuan Airport. The program aims to boost emergency response skills, targeting 100,000 licensed volunteers by year’s end.
2025/07/01 14:21
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Robotic dog with 12-hour battery wows Taipei tech show
Pegatron unveiled its AI robotic dog at COMPUTEX in Taipei, showcasing advancements in disaster relief. The dog carries up to 60 kg and runs for 8-12 hours.
2025/05/21 10:00
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Taiwan businesses fund emergency supplies for Myanmar
A powerful earthquake in Myanmar has killed over 3,000 people. Taiwan’s OCAC launched a donation account to aid relief efforts. Supplies face delays at customs.
2025/04/02 19:00
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Taiwan agriculture faces budget cuts, seeks fund approval
Taiwan’s agriculture sector faces challenges as NT$90 million is cut from the Special Income Fund, impacting disaster relief. The ministry seeks Executive Yuan approval to borrow funds.
2025/03/26 20:00
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Taiwan launches disaster relief training in Taichung
The Ministry of the Interior launched Taiwan’s first 2025 disaster relief volunteer training in Taichung, aiming to boost disaster response skills among alternative military service personnel. Minister Liu Shyh-fang highlights the importance of self-help and mutual assistance.
2025/02/24 18:00
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Mayor Chiang mobilizes aid for Taichung explosion relief
A gas explosion at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung City on Feb. 13 caused multiple casualties. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an ordered safety inspections and offered support.
2025/02/13 16:20
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Swift recovery efforts launched after southern Taiwan quake
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized swift recovery efforts after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit southern Taiwan. Tainan faced severe damage, with Mayor Huang Wei-che pledging disaster relief. Residents are urged to stay alert for potential aftershocks.
2025/01/21 16:06
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Over 3.96M to receive annuity insurance in Taiwan before LNY
Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Insurance advances annuity payments for 3.96 million people ahead of Lunar New Year. Recipients to receive funds by Friday.
2025/01/20 14:37
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Severe flooding hits Yilan, cleanup efforts underway
Severe flooding in Yilan County on Nov. 12 affected hundreds of homes. Residents began cleanup, citing the worst disaster since Typhoon Megi in 2010.
2024/11/13 16:10
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Keelung mayor unveils new disaster relief standards
Keelung Mayor George Hsieh announced new disaster relief standards after Typhoon Krathon. Residents can apply for aid for flooded homes and vehicles until Nov. 7.
2024/10/08 08:45
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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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Emergency center defends typhoon response procedures
The Central Emergency Operation Center in Taipei assures that its procedures for Typhoon Gaemi and Typhoon Krathon are unbiased. It emphasizes preventive measures in Hualien and Keelung amid ongoing natural threats.
2024/10/07 10:22
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Typhoon Krathon floods Juming Museum, damages 86 artworks
Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun announced efforts to restore the Juming Museum after Typhoon Krathon caused severe flooding. The government will aid in relief and preservation.
2024/10/07 10:02
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Premier Cho calls for unity on 2025 budget approval
Premier Cho Jung-tai stresses unity between the Presidential Office and Executive Yuan to pass the 2025 budget. Typhoon Krathon delays talks with Speaker Han.
2024/10/04 11:34
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Taiwan to train 50,000 disaster relief volunteers by 2025
Discover Taiwan’s initiative to train 50,000 Disaster Relief Volunteers by next year, enhancing community support and resilience in the face of frequent earthquakes and typhoons. Learn about the program’s impact and future plans.
2024/09/05 17:13
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President Lai allocates NT$55B for water management
Discover how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is addressing flood concerns with a NT$55 billion budget for water management and infrastructure improvements. Learn about the government’s efforts in Changhua and beyond.
2024/08/10 21:00
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Military exercises suspended as Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan
Discover how Typhoon Gaemi’s landfall in Taiwan led the Ministry of National Defense to halt the 40th Han Kuang exercises, redirecting troops for disaster relief efforts in affected areas.
2024/07/25 14:36
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Taiwan ramps up disaster prep for Typhoon Gaemi
Discover how Taiwan’s defense ministry is prioritizing disaster preparedness for Typhoon Gaemi, including adjusting military exercises and deploying troops for relief efforts.
2024/07/24 14:37
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Mayor Chiang Wan-an oversees evacuation exercises in Taipei
Discover how Taipei is enhancing its civil defense preparedness with the annual Wanan air raid drills from July 22-25, including special measures for children and those with special needs.
2024/07/23 18:07
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Taiwan legislators bypass earthquake act for new resolution
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative decision not to review the "April 3 Earthquake Reconstruction Act" draft, focusing instead on a resolution for Hualien’s post-disaster reconstruction.
2024/07/16 15:46
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Taiwan’s Tzu Chi charity earns praise for innovative designs
Discover how Tsai Sheng-lun’s innovative disaster relief partitions, designed by Taiwan’s Tzu Chi Foundation, provide victims privacy and dignity and gain praise in Japan.
2024/05/23 11:42