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Rising electricity prices worry Taiwanese businesses
With summer approaching, Taiwan is preparing for another electricity hike. In early April, the average industrial electricity consumption price rose by 14.2% from NT$2.91 to NT$3.38 per Kilowatt-hour.
2023/05/18 16:58
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Innovative designs steal the show at Shih Chien Runway show
Shih Chien University’s Avant-Garde Fashion Show on Saturday (April 29) showcased a stunning array of innovative designs that left the audience in awe.
2023/05/08 16:58
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Taiwanese designer highlights Paiwan roots at fashion show
Tung Cheng, a Taiwanese student designer, showcased his collection of jackets, dresses, and formal costumes at the Shih Chien fashion show on Friday (April 28).
2023/05/04 18:47
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Taiwan reaffirms commitment to net-zero emissions goal
The 2023 Earth Solutions event concluded successfully on April 23, with Taiwanese government officials and international businesses coming together to discuss environmentally-friendly policies that can make the Earth more sustainable and healthier.
2023/05/03 17:34
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Taiwan cuts waiting time for migrant worker replacements
Employers in Taiwan who seek to replace migrant workers that have left their jobs without notice will now face a shorter waiting period of 1 to 3 months, according to an amendment made to Article 58 of the Employment Service Act on April 21.
2023/04/28 17:17
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New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi faces backlash over recent trip
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faced intense criticism at a City Council meeting on Wednesday (April 26) following his recent trip to Singapore.
2023/04/27 17:24
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Taiwan’s cheerleading squad nabs gold in int’l contest
The Chinese Taipei Cheerleading National Team arrived back in Taiwan on Wednesday (April 26) after clinching the gold medal in the Coed Premier at the 2023 ICU World Cheerleading Championships held in the United States.
2023/04/27 17:14
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Taiwan implements new rules to improve road safety
To reduce traffic accidents and improve pedestrian safety, the Taiwanese government passed an amendment to the "Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act" on April 14.
2023/04/26 17:02
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Taiwan surprisingly featured in Republicans’ AI-generated ad
Residents in Taiwan were left surprised on Wednesday (April 26) when an AI-generated video produced by the Republican National Committee (RNC) depicted their country being invaded by China in the event of Joe Biden’s re-election in 2024.
2023/04/26 14:59
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Ex-President Ma heads to Europe to talk geopolitics
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou departed from Taoyuan International Airport on Monday (April 24) for Europe, where he will deliver talks on geo-politics and address rising cross-strait tensions in the region.
2023/04/25 16:06
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MND detects PLA Shandong aircraft carrier fleet near Taiwan
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) released on Monday (April 24) a surveillance photo of Chinese PLAN aircraft carrier Shandong detected near Taiwan’s waters.
2023/04/25 16:02
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Locals gather to provide provisions to Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage
The annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage commenced in Taichung on April 21 and reached Yunlin County on Monday (April 24).
2023/04/25 15:49
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Taiwan mourns the loss of beloved sculptor Ju Ming at 85
President Tsai Ing-wen was deeply saddened upon hearing the news of Ju Ming’s passing on Saturday night (April 22), according to the Presidential Office Spokesperson.
2023/04/24 18:03
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Terry Gou kickstarts presidential campaign in Tainan market
Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn and a 2024 presidential hopeful, began his campaign in southern Taiwan on Sunday (April 23), aiming to secure the Kuomintang’s (KMT) nomination and challenge New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi’s bid.
2023/04/24 16:01
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快許願!「天琴座流星雨+金星合月」今登場 最佳觀賞時機曝
4月天琴座流星雨將登場,台北市立天文館表示,今年的極大期落在23日清晨,因為月相近朔,可以排除月光的影響,從22日到24日都是觀賞的好時機。
2023/04/23 17:05
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Mayor Hou You-yi receives a warm reception in Singapore
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi was met with enthusiastic responses during his trip to a local market in Singapore on Thursday (April 20).
2023/04/21 19:18
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Terry Gou believes KMT will make best presidential choice
Foxconn Founder Terry Gou expressed on Tuesday (April 18), his confidence in the main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT) to make the “right choice” in their nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
2023/04/19 17:31
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VP Lai Ching-te faces scrutiny over future policies
Vice President Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s 2024 Presidential Election hopeful, presented his policy platform to supporters during a Presbyterian Church event on Tuesday (April 18).
2023/04/19 17:29
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Ko Wen-je meets with U.S.-Taiwan experts in Washington
Former Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je met with U.S.-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers in Washington D.C. on Monday (April 17) to talk about new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
2023/04/18 19:33
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Apartment complex dwellers face electricity fee hikes
Residents of apartment complexes in Taiwan are bracing for a double whammy of rising electricity bills and management fees following the recent electricity price hikes by Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) in April.
2023/04/18 10:23
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Taiwan cracks down on illegal Chinese fishing activities
Taiwan’s Coast Guards caught a Chinese fishing boat from Fujian Province fishing in our territorial waters near Taichung on Sunday (April 16).
2023/04/18 10:16
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Public transit riders continue to mask up post-mandate
Despite the newly relaxed regulations, many passengers on public transport systems were still hesitant to take their masks off on Monday (April 17), more than three years after mask mandates were put in place.
2023/04/17 18:29
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China to impose no-fly zone, bans ships due to rocket debris
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated that China is expected to impose a no-fly zone and ban ships in northern Taiwan on Sunday (April 16) due to falling rocket debris.
2023/04/15 17:24
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Commentator: KMT must bring 1992 Consensus to int’l stage
TVBS commentator Tang Hsiang-Lung suggested on Thursday (April 14) that Ma Ying-jeou brings the 1992 Consensus to the international stage in order to stabilize cross-strait relations.
2023/04/15 17:18
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Taipei City mayor receives gag gifts from opposition
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an received a series of "gifts" from both the Kuomintang (KMT) Party and opposition parties during his first administrative report in the City Council on Thursday (April 13).
2023/04/15 17:13