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Yilan temple torn down due to unauthorized construction
The Tzu Chi Ancestral Temple in Dongshan Township, Yilan, was demolished by the Yilan government on Friday morning (Aug. 11) on the ground of violating the Regional Planning Act.
2023/08/14 18:19
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Shen offers insights on eventual Speaker McCarthy meeting
Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung hinted on Friday (Aug. 4) at China’s reaction to an eventual meeting between top officials from the U.S. and Taiwan, such as U.S. Speaker McCarthy and Vice President Lai Ching-te on his way to and from Paraguay
2023/08/07 19:40
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AUO closes production lines in Tainan
AUO Corporation unexpectedly laid off around 200 employees on Friday (Aug. 4). This comes as a part of the parent company’s strategy to shut down two of their production lines, C5D and C6C, located in Tainan and move production to other lines in hopes of improving overall operational efficiency.
2023/08/04 22:16
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Ko dismisses possibility of joint ticket with Terry Gou
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je dismissed rumors on Friday (Aug. 4) that he would become Terry Gou’s running mate if the Foxconn founder announced his candidacy for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Ko admitted that an alliance with Gou would be complicated.
2023/08/04 21:31
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Huang ordered to pay bail over sexual harassment allegations
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office ordered popular entertainer Mickey Huang to pay a bail of NT$350,000 on Friday (Aug. 4) after being questioned for more than one and a half hours.
2023/08/04 21:25
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Shen reflects on Nancy Pelosi’s landmark visit to Taiwan
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).
2023/08/04 20:02
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Ko Wen-je criticizes KMT, DPP election strategies
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je commented on Friday (Aug. 4) on the election strategies of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
2023/08/04 19:30
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South Korean idol Lee Junho draws massive crowd in Taipei
Thousands of fans queued up early in Xinyi District on Friday morning (Aug. 4) to meet their idol Lee Junho.
2023/08/04 18:59
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Lai praises Taiwan’s potential as an information powerhouse
Vice-President Lai Ching-te emphasized Taiwan’s potential to transform into an information powerhouse during the Presidential Hackathon 2023 workshop on Friday (Aug. 4). He noted the importance of a robust legal framework to protect privacy rights and optimize domestic data use.
2023/08/04 18:34
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Massive waves pound Taiwan as Typhoon Khanun shifts away
Typhoon Khanun moved away from Taiwan on Friday (Aug. 4), heading toward Japan. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) lifted the land warning at 5:30 a.m. and the sea warning at 11:30 a.m. as the typhoon’s intensity weakened.
2023/08/04 18:07
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KMT issues warning to legislative candidate Lin Chin-chieh
The New Taipei City division of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) convened an ethics committee meeting on Friday (July 28) to review the actions of a KMT’s legislative hopeful in New Taipei City, Lin Chin-chieh, and business tycoon Terry Gou.
2023/07/31 19:50
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Ministry of Agriculture inauguration slated for August
Executive Yuan Spokesperson Lin Tzu-lun announced on Friday (July 28) that Minister Chen Chi-chung of the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, will become the first Minister of Agriculture on Tuesday (Aug. 1).
2023/07/31 19:48
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TSMC unveils cutting-edge global R&D center in Hsinchu
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) founder Morris Chang thanked the company’s research and development (R&D) team at the unveiling of its global R&D center in Hsinchu City on Friday (July 28).
2023/07/28 18:06
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Taiwan aims for success at Chengdu 2023 FISU Games
The Chinese Taipei delegation aims to succeed in the Chengdu 2023 FISU World University Games from Friday (July 28) to Aug. 8. This year, our country has assembled a 319-member delegation, including 212 athletes, 55 coaches, 4 team doctors, and 21 sports trainers.
2023/07/28 17:51
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Retired U.S. military officials observe Taiwan’s drills
Taiwan’s week-long, live-fire Han Kuang military exercises concluded on Friday (July 28) as the military tested its combat readiness and weaponry systems under simulated attacks.
2023/07/28 17:41
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Terry Gou calls for peace ahead of U.S. trip
Foxconn founder Terry Gou, dressed in military attire, visited the Chengsheng Temple in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City, on Friday (July 28) to pay homage to the Holy Emperor Guan.
2023/07/28 16:22
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Doksuri prompts more Typhoon days off in southern Taiwan
Typhoon Doksuri veered toward Kinmen on Friday (July 28) after bringing its brunt to southern Taiwan. Amid the heavy rainfall and wind gusts, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County unexpectedly announced the suspension of work and classes earlier that day.
2023/07/28 13:48
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Taiwan boosts protections for harassment victims on campuses
The Legislative Yuan passed the Gender Equality Education Act on Friday (July 28), strengthening protections for campus gender-related incidents.
2023/07/28 13:25
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President Tsai takes short break for health reasons
The Presidential Office announced that President Tsai Ing-wen won’t attend planned events on Friday (July 28) due to health reasons. Reports suggest that Tsai had lost her voice, but Presidential Office Spokesperson Olivia Lin denied these allegations, saying she was just unwell.
2023/07/28 13:16
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CWB: Typhoon Doksuri to approach Taiwan in coming week
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported on Friday (July 21) that the tropical depression in the region has intensified into mild Typhoon Doksuri. As a precautionary measure, the bureau advises residents to commence preparations for typhoon prevention measures over the weekend.
2023/07/24 16:10
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Worker accused of student’s death released on NT$30K bail
A worker surnamed Li faced charges of manslaughter and was released on a NT$30,000 bail on Friday (July 21), a day following the tragic death of a 21-year-old university student. The unfortunate incident occurred when a 30-kilogram air conditioning unit fell on the student while she was waiting at a bus stop in New Taipei City.
2023/07/24 16:08
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Typhoon Doksuri to form by Friday, rain gear advised
A tropical disturbance east of the Philippines will likely develop into Typhoon Doksuri by Friday (July 21). Still, according to forecast models from the United States and Europe, its effect on Taiwan remains uncertain.
2023/07/19 19:00
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Vice President Lai promotes vocational education
Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of technical and vocational education during the opening ceremony of the 53rd National Skills Competition on Friday (July 14).
2023/07/14 17:51
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Taiwan’s TPASS totals 4.6 million rides in 6 days
The new public transportation monthly pass, TPASS, has totaled 4.6 million rides among Taiwan’s three big "living circles" over the past six days, according to the latest statistics released on Friday (July 7) by the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
2023/07/07 19:34
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Stricter traffic regulations effective on June 30
The amendments to the "Act Governing the Punishment of Violation of Road Traffic Regulations" adopted in April by the Legislative Yuan took effect on Friday, imposing stricter penalties on drivers.
2023/07/01 19:08