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Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting returns to Taiwan with pride
Discover how Taiwanese boxing champion Lin Yu-ting’s triumphant return from the Olympic Games Paris 2024 sparked national pride, with a ceremonial welcome and the title "Daughter of Taiwan."2024/08/13 13:17 -

Greek tourist saves 12 in Taiwan earthquake rockslide
Discover the incredible story of Greek tourist Dimitris Belbas, who became a hero in Hualien’s Taroko National Park by saving 12 people during a devastating rockslide triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. Married to the daughter of a former Taiwanese ambassador, Belbas utilized his boy scout rope skills to navigate the perilous Baiyang Trail, demonstrating humility and a profound connection to Taiwan amidst chaos.2024/04/08 16:58 -

Elderly man’s 350km wrong turn ends in New Taipei
A 71-year-old man from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, accidentally rode his motorbike for 38 hours, covering 350 kilometers, after taking a wrong turn while returning home from visiting his daughter in Taitung. Physically exhausted, he sought help from a local shop in Sanxia, New Taipei City, where the storekeepers contacted the police. Reluctant to trouble his daughter, the man initially withheld her contact information, but eventually provided it after the officers communicated with him. Since his daughter couldn’t reach him quickly, she asked relatives in northern Taiwan to assist. The police took care of the man at the station until his relatives arrived to ensure his safe return home. This incident highlights the compassionate response from the authorities and the community to an elder’s misadventure.2023/12/09 14:06 -

Turkish influencer pixelates daughter’s face for privacy
Turkish social media influencer Rifat shared a photo of his daughter practicing gymnastics, with her face pixelated at her request, emphasizing the importance of internet privacy and consent. Wu, a famous actor in Taiwan, explained that he respected his 8-year-old daughter’s privacy and choice by mosaic-ing her face. He highlighted the need for obtaining a child’s consent before sharing their images online and hoped that his actions would set a positive example for society. Social media users praised Rifat’s approach, considering him a role model for respecting family and children’s privacy in the age of social media. His commitment to his daughters’ rights and his visibility as a public figure could potentially influence widespread social attitudes towards online sharing and privacy, especially for young children. This act of shielding his daughter’s identity while sharing a family moment reflects the ongoing conversation about privacy in the digital era, particularly regarding young children and the implications of internet exposure.2023/11/29 14:22



