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Taipei City signs a landmark urban renewal contract for the Nanjichang Neighborhood Unit 3, investing NT$3.2 billion. Mayor Chiang Wan-an calls it a major milestone.

Discover how Taiwan’s Constitutional Court ruled on the death penalty, emphasizing its constitutionality while mandating narrower application. This landmark decision affects 37 death row inmates, including cases of mental incapacity and the potential for extraordinary appeals.

Discover how Janet Chia, a renowned Taiwanese figure, takes on the role of chairwoman at Taipei 101, aiming to boost its status as a global landmark. Learn about her plans and the support from the Ministry of Finance.

Discover how CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. is expanding its international footprint by signing a groundbreaking MOU with the Kumamoto Prefectural Government, aiming to boost economic, tourism, and sports exchanges between Taiwan and Japan.

Discover how Taiwan’s new Basic Law of New Immigrants aims to protect and support immigrants’ rights, including employment and language services, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior.

Discover how the Tamkang Bridge project in Taiwan is advancing ahead of schedule, promising to enhance Tamsui’s transportation and become a new landmark. Learn about the innovative construction techniques being employed.

Discover the Vatican’s plans to open a permanent office in China, marking a significant step in improving relations. This move coincides with President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration and reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen ties, including humanitarian initiatives in line with Pope Francis’s vision. The announcement follows a history of diplomatic challenges and a landmark agreement on bishop appointments. The Vatican’s new strategy aims to enhance dialogue and trust between the Holy See and China, potentially heralding a new era of engagement.

Discover how Taiwan is stepping up its fight against fraud with a landmark conference that brought together industry leaders and legislators to unveil new prevention measures.

Former President Chen Shui-bian expresses nostalgia and regret as the popular Eslite Xinyi Store in Taipei closes its doors on Christmas Eve 2023. Reflecting on the closure of the world’s first 24-hour bookstore, Eslite Dunnan branch, Chen emphasizes the significance of Eslite in Taipei. He recalls the store’s relocation in 1995, which sparked the concept of 24-hour service and became a landmark in Taipei tourism. Chen expresses gratitude to the Shin Kong Group for their 25-year commitment to the Eslite Dunnan store. The closure of the Eslite Xinyi Store, where Chen has many youthful memories, weighs heavily on him.

Taipei’s Eslite Xinyi bookstore, a cultural and literary landmark, is closing its doors after 18 years, marking the end of an era. A grand farewell event celebrates its legacy, while the spirit of Eslite’s 24-hour bookstore continues at the Songyan store.

Taipei 101 has maintained its position as the highest-valued land in Taipei for the 11th consecutive year, with an estimated value of NT＄2,001,000 per square meter. This equates to approximately NT＄6.615 million per ping, a traditional Taiwanese unit of area. Cathay Landmark Plaza follows closely behind, achieving record-high office rental prices and a land value of NT＄1,920,000 per square meter or roughly NT$63.47 million per ping. Shin Kong Life Tower, another prominent structure in Taipei’s skyline, claims the third-highest land price at NT＄1,904,000 per square meter, equivalent to about NT$62.94 million per ping. Land values in Taipei have been steadily rising for six years, although the rate of increase in 2023 appears to be slowing down. Taipei’s property value growth is considered the most stable among Taiwan’s six special municipalities, with a yearly increase of 1.37% in housing prices and a 0.48% rise in the land price index, according to the Ministry of the Interior’s latest housing price index.

Taipei actor Greg Hsu’s appearance in a music video by Mandopop legend Jay Chou at the age of 13 has shocked fans online. In a throwback clip from Chou’s ＂Class 3-2＂ music video, a young Hsu can be seen playing table tennis while wearing black-rimmed glasses. Despite his rounder face, his distinctive features are already evident. The discovery of this footage has sparked surprise and admiration for Hsu’s transformation from a young table tennis player to a heartthrob. Now 32 years old, Hsu gained fame through his breakout role in the Taiwanese drama ＂Someday or One Day＂ and has become immensely popular across Asia, particularly in China and South Korea. Hsu has revealed that he took up sports, including table tennis, to manage his childhood asthma. His talent in the sport earned him a spot on the elementary school team and eventually led to his cameo in Chou’s music video. ＂Someday or One Day,＂ which co-stars Alice Ko, is considered a landmark Taiwanese television series and has garnered such acclaim that South Korea produced its own remake titled ＂A Time Called You.＂

The iconic Elephant Trunk Rock in New Taipei City’s tourist spot lost its ＂trunk＂ due to heavy rain and winds. The damage was caused by severe weather, although further investigations are needed for a precise determination. The damaged landmark quickly gained attention online. The rock, located near Shenao fishing harbor, remains a concern as rainfall persists and rough seas continue, making it challenging for maritime patrol officers to assess the situation. Natural erosion or the impact of strong waves may have contributed to the breakage. Human activities such as tourists climbing on the rock and fishers driving iron chains into it have also caused noticeable damage over time.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an expresses gratitude to Taipei First Girls High School (TFG) for nurturing generations of remarkable women on the occasion of the school’s 120th anniversary. Chiang attends the unveiling ceremony of the newly restored Kuang Fu Building, a historic landmark on the TFG campus. The Taipei City Government contributes over NT＄100 million to support the restoration project. Chiang recalls his previous visit to TFG, where he interacted with the TFG Honor Guard and Marching Band. He humorously mentions that as a student at Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School, he admired TFG from outside its gates, but now as mayor, he can visit and engage with the school. Chiang also highlights a collaboration between TFG and EasyCard Corporation, resulting in a commemorative ’TFG 120th Green Uniform EasyCard’ that plays the school’s anthem upon use. EasyCard Corporation will donate 10% of the cards’ revenue to charity. TFG’s anniversary activities attract a diverse group of alumnae, including those from 70 years ago and mother-daughter pairs, as well as alumnae from Chiang’s own graduation year.

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.

Taipei Dome proves its resilience during the Asia Baseball Championship, according to veteran baseball coach and legislative candidate Tsai Ming-tang. Despite heavy rains the day before, the indoor game proceeded smoothly, showcasing the Dome as Taiwan’s only international-grade indoor baseball stadium immune to weather disruptions. Tsai praised the venue’s performance and criticized politicians for hindering infrastructure development. He also highlighted the Dome’s potential as a landmark national structure due to its prime location and accessibility. Additionally, Tsai expressed personal pride as five players from his coached team participated in the opening match. He emphasized the importance of grassroots baseball and advocated for the development of idle school properties into baseball fields to benefit more students.

A campaign billboard for Kuomintang’s (KMT) New Taipei legislative candidate Ye Yuan-zhi has unintentionally become a landmark on Google Maps, attracting a large number of visitors. The billboard gained attention after the breakdown of a collaboration between KMT and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), transforming it into a point of interest. Ye live-streamed a video showing workers altering the billboard by painting over TPP’s Ko Wen-je’s face and replacing it with that of KMT’s Hou Yu-ih’s running mate, Jaw Shaw-Kong. The video caption stated that supporters were angry and asked Ye to deal with the billboard immediately. The adjustment caught the attention of the digital community, with users on Google Maps leaving reviews describing it as ＂historic evidence of a breakup drama＂ and a ＂historic landmark＂ that may not remain for long.

Taipei 101 secures its position as one of the most expensive office spaces in Taipei for 2023, with rental rates on its 69th floor reaching NT＄4,803 per ping. Cathay Landmark slightly surpasses this, setting a high bar in the city’s real estate market.

Constitutional Court upholds ＂same-judge clause＂ validity while clarifying judges’ roles in retrials. Inmates’ retrial appeals were denied after a significant ruling. Learn more.

A Spanish artist, Fang, was charged with unintentionally damaging a historic temple in Taipei City’s Shilin District. Learn about the restoration mishap at the 150-year-old Shilin Cixian Temple.

Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung shared his thoughts on the impact of Nancy Pelosi’s historic visit to Taiwan in an exclusive interview with TVBS on Friday (Aug. 4).

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