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Scorching heat grips Taiwan: Heat warnings issued
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued heat warnings for nine cities and counties on Friday (June 30), signifying the imminent arrival of scorching hot weather across Taiwan throughout the weekend and prompting the need for heat precautionary measures.
2023/06/30 17:29
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Cycling event during Dragon Boat Festival fuels debates
The Taoyuan City Triathlon Association’s decision to host a cycling event on the renowned Hehuanshan mountain during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival long weekend has ignited a wave of criticism from netizens. Concerns about potential traffic congestion and cyclist safety have dominated the online discourse surrounding the event.
2023/06/21 19:39
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Cheng Wen-tsan slams Ko Wen-je over CSSTA endorsement
Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan criticized Ko Wen-je for endorsing the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA) during a press interview on Wednesday (June 21), emphasizing the lack of societal consensus on the issue.
2023/06/21 18:01
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Hou Yu-ih emphasizes housing, national defense issues at NTU
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih tackled significant issues ranging from housing justice and national defense to energy and international relations with students from National Taiwan University (NTU) on Monday (June 19), leaving no stone unturned.
2023/06/20 19:00
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Ko calls for legal foundation in cross-strait interactions
Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je called on Tuesday (June 20) for the resumption of cross-strait exchanges and the reopening of negotiations on the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA).
2023/06/20 17:31
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Yang Chin-min leaves PLG amid extramarital affair scandal
The Taiwanese men’s professional basketball league has been rocked by a scandal involving Yang Chin-min, a player for the New Taipei Kings who has been awarded the MVP twice in the Taiwan Super Basketball League (SBL)
2023/06/19 17:37
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TVBS Poll: Ko Wen-je takes lead over rivals
Ko Wen-je, the chairman and presidential candidate for the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), has surpassed Lai Ching-te, the Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and Hou Yu-ih, the presidential candidate of the Kuomintang (KMT), according to the latest TVBS poll.
2023/06/19 16:55
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High probability of rainfall expected in southern Taiwan
The stationary front that had been lingering over Taiwan is gradually shifting away, but residents can expect persistent rainy conditions due to prevailing southwestern winds.
2023/06/17 17:08
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Ian Easton reveals CCP’s true intentions in new book
Renowned expert Ian Easton reveals CCP’s true intentions in his highly anticipated book, "The Final Struggle: Inside China’s Global Strategy," during an insightful interview with TVBS.
2023/06/17 16:19
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Assailant defaces New Taipei City Government building
In an audacious act of vandalism, an unidentified individual splashed white paint at the main entrance of the New Taipei City Government building on Friday morning (June 16).
2023/06/16 16:29
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Kaohsiung restaurant unveils exquisite durian-infused ramen
Taiwan’s culinary landscape is embracing the flourishing trend of "creative ramen" as a new contender emerges: "durian." Following the previous successes of gargantuan marine isopods and frogs, this innovative dish has garnered considerable attention in the country.
2023/06/15 18:03
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Councilor exposes prominent media personality’s harassment
Taiwan’s #MeToo movement continues to gain momentum within the realm of politics as Yunlin County Councilor Chen Fang-ying bravely stepped forward to disclose her experience of harassment by a prominent media personality. The recent turn of events has taken a toll on Chen, who reportedly fell ill and was rushed to the emergency room on Monday night, bearing visible signs of fatigue on her face.
2023/06/14 16:31
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First stationary front of plum season brings heavy rainfall
The first stationary front of the plum season is set to arrive on Tuesday (June 13), bringing short-term heavy rainfall and localized torrential rain to various regions, particularly in southern areas, as forecasted by the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2023/06/13 18:44
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Taiwan students conquer heights for graduation certificates
In an "unusual" display, an elementary school in Kaohsiung, orchestrated a graduation ceremony on Tuesday (June 6) that saw 35 graduates scale towering trees reaching a height of 10 meters to receive their hard-earned certificates.
2023/06/11 15:19
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Mayor Hou Yu-ih addresses shocking kindergarten incident
The kindergarten child drugging case in New Taipei City has sparked outrage and raised concerns about Mayor Hou Yu-ih’s leadership. So far, 17 parents have come forward to report the incident. The 25-day delay in conducting the investigation has deepened skepticism about Hou’s administrative capabilities.
2023/06/10 16:25
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Taiwan’s beer industry resilient facing China’s import ban
The shelves of Taiwan’s supermarkets are increasingly filled with Chinese-made beers, highlighting a stark disparity in the trade relationship between the beer industry on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. As Taiwanese breweries face repeated bans on selling their products in China, they are now trying to establish alternative business partnerships.
2023/06/09 18:26
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Typhoon Guchol intensifies: Taiwan spared direct hit
Mild Typhoon Guchol is forecasted to intensify into a moderate typhoon in the afternoon or evening today (June 8), according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2023/06/08 19:01
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Tropical depression intensifies into mild typhoon Guchol
A tropical depression off the eastern coast of the Philippines has rapidly intensified into a mild typhoon named Guchol, marking the third typhoon of the year, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported Tuesday evening (June 6).
2023/06/07 18:07
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Outrage erupts as kindergarten accused of drugging children
A private kindergarten in New Taipei City has ignited public outrage following allegations that a teacher administered drugs to the children. On June 5, authorities conducted a long-overdue investigation to determine the extent of the impact on the affected children.
2023/06/07 17:33
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Infamous Internet celebrity heads to prison in Rolls-Royce
Internet celebrity Lien Chien-i reported to prison on Thursday (June 1), drawing widespread attention due to his notorious behavior and raising concerns about the prevalence of gangster culture in Taiwan.
2023/06/07 13:22
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Councilor’s service center targeted in retaliation
A deliberate act of targeted retaliation occurred on Monday night (June 5) when a black car crashed into the service center belonging to Li Yu-ting, a councilor from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), in Daliao District, Kaohsiung.
2023/06/06 17:03
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Commuter shock: Unforeseen deluge at MRT Nangang Station
In a surprising turn of events on Sunday night (June 4), passengers at MRT Nangang station were met with an unexpected sight as water gushed across the floor. The deluge, which caught many off guard, was not the result of pouring rain, but rather a leaked pipe in the male restroom.
2023/06/05 19:19
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Taiwan on edge as bomb threats soar
Taiwan has been gripped by a recent surge of emailed bomb threats, causing widespread public concern. Although subsequent investigations have determined these threats to be false alarms, they have burdened law enforcement agencies.
2023/06/02 17:54
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Relief as Mawar weakens: Typhoon heads to Miyako Island
Downgraded to a moderate typhoon on Thursday (June 1), Typhoon Mawar continues to have a lingering impact on Taiwan.
2023/06/01 18:13
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Bing Chen on the rising Asian power in Hollywood
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, TVBS Meeting Room’s Wenchi Yu recently conducted an insightful interview with Bing Chen, the founder of Gold House.
2023/06/01 17:44