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Premier pledges stable electricity prices, power supply
Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Tseng Ming-tsung raised concerns on Tuesday (July 18) about potential power shortages and electricity price adjustments in the second half of this year, which Premier Chen Chien-jen assured "no power shortages" and estimated that electricity prices "would not increase."
2023/07/18 16:26
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Premier Chen urges respect for Taiwan’s democratic views
Premier Chen Chien-jen on Tuesday (July 18) called the "1992 Consensus" and "One China Policy" from mainland China unacceptable to the Taiwanese people, urging respect for Taiwan’s views from the Chinese government and society.
2023/07/18 16:09
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Taiwan’s military brings down traffic mirror during maneuver
A CM-34 Clouded Leopard military vehicle accidentally hit a traffic mirror during a maneuver on the street during an anti-landing drill at Taiwan’s Taoyuan City on Thursday (July 13).
2023/07/18 10:33
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Typhoon Talim veers away: localized showers expected
Typhoon Talim, the fourth typhoon this year, is heading toward Guangdong Province and is expected to intensify into a moderate typhoon. From Monday (July 17) to Wednesday (July 19), Taiwan will be affected by a monsoon gyre, resulting in a high possibility of afternoon thunderstorms and localized torrential rains.
2023/07/17 19:07
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TSMC plans to upgrade Kaohsiung new fab to produce 2nm chips
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai revealed on Monday (July 17) that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) planned to build a 2nm chip factory in the city.
2023/07/17 17:52
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Lai Ching-te to visit Paraguay for inauguration in August
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Monday (July 17) that Vice President Lai Ching-te will lead a delegation to Paraguay to attend the country’s presidential inauguration next month.
2023/07/17 17:31
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AMD head to give speech at Taiwan’s university on July 20
AMD Chair and CEO Lisa T. Su arrived on a private jet at Taipei Songshan Airport around 2 p.m. on Monday (July 17). Her conferment ceremony for an honorary doctoral degree was initially scheduled for the same day and postponed to Thursday (July 20).
2023/07/17 17:19
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Hsieh Su-wei wins 3rd women’s doubles title at Wimbledon
Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic won their second Wimbledon doubles title as a pairing by beating Elise Mertens of Belgium and Storm Hunter of Australia 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday (July 16) on Centre Court.
2023/07/17 17:14
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DPP heavyweights vow strong resolve to safeguard Taiwan
Vice President Lai Ching-te, also the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate, vowed on Sunday (July 17) to shape Taiwan into a proud democracy that is peaceful, innovative, prosperous, just, and sustainable at the party’s 20th National Congress.
2023/07/17 15:58
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Terry Gou joins large-scale rally for housing justice
Foxconn founder Terry Gou joined on Sunday (July 16) a large-scale march in Taipei advocating for housing justice, highlighting widespread concerns over the housing issue in Taiwan and calls for meaningful reform.
2023/07/16 18:26
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DPP leaders brave sweltering heat in style at party rally
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held its National Convention on Sunday (July 16), with key figures including DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te, President Tsai Ing-wen, and Premier Chen Chien-jen in attendance.
2023/07/16 16:22
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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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YouBike to host recruitment fair to improve service
YouBike announced plans on Thursday (July 13) to hire more paid part-time bike dispatchers and sanitation workers as users of the public bike-sharing system in Taipei City have reported empty bike racks or no available spaces to return the bikes.
2023/07/14 16:11
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Taipei Metro launches emergency stop buttons on Wenhu Line
Taipei Metro launched two emergency stop buttons at a Wenhu Line station on Thursday (July 13) to enhance safety measures following the deadly accident on the Taichung Metro in May.
2023/07/13 20:12
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Neihu residents strongly oppose AIT expansion during hearing
Residents near the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) voiced their strong opposition regarding a proposed expansion of the institute at the public hearing held by the Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs on Wednesday (July 12).
2023/07/13 18:27
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Kindergarten’s license restored as alleged drugs unfounded
The New Taipei City Government withdrew on Thursday (July 13) the revocation of a kindergarten’s license after a criminal investigation concluded a day earlier that there was no evidence of improper treatment of the children.
2023/07/13 18:04
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School bus, taxi collide, injuring 12 kids and 1 adult
A school bus collided with a taxi on Wednesday morning (July 12) at an intersection in Yilan City, injuring 11 children, one teacher, and a 5-year-old child in the taxi.
2023/07/12 16:40
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Repairs underway after sinkhole causes chaos in Taipei
Repair work is underway in Nanjing West Road, with traffic expected to resume by Thursday evening, according to the last reports. The massive sinkhole that emerged on Nanjing West Road on Monday (July 10) has startled nearby residents and caused significant disruption.
2023/07/12 15:46
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Investigation continues into leaked military ballistic plate
The Ministry of National Defense released test videos of ballistic plates for proof of their defensive capabilities on Tuesday (July 11) at a press conference.
2023/07/11 18:44
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Military tests F-16V, C-130H flights at Taitung Airport
In the early hours on Tuesday (July 11), Taiwan’s military conducted test flights with F-16V fighter jets and the C-130H transport aircraft before the annual Han Kuang Exercises in late July at Taitung Airport.
2023/07/11 17:23
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Hou Yu-ih reacts to controversy on minimum-security prisons
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih lashed at the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Tuesday (July 11) for their alleged slow response in amending laws regarding the transfer of criminals to minimum-security prisons.
2023/07/11 17:12
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Sinkhole disruption: Taipei aims to resume traffic in 3 days
The sinkhole that emerged on Monday (July 10) morning is ten times larger than the one that materialized on Saturday (July 8) night, measuring 20 meters in length, 15 meters in width, and 2.5 meters in depth, leaving road users astounded and residents apprehensive. Repairs are underway, and traffic is expected to resume within 3 days.
2023/07/10 17:53
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Taiwan simulates attack ahead of Han Kuang exercises
Taiwan’s military simulated an attack from enemy forces on Taoyuan Airport and Taoyuan Refinery on Monday (July 10) ahead of the annual Han Kuang exercises.
2023/07/10 17:06
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Taipei mayor announces review after sinkhole emerges
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an conducted on Monday (July 10) an inspection of the road repair work on the site of a 20-meter-long, 15-meter-wide, and 2.5-meter-deep giant massive sinkhole that appeared at the intersection of Nanjing Xi Road and Guiyang Street over the weekend.
2023/07/10 16:55
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Sinkhole raises safety concerns in Taipei
Despite efforts by the Taipei City Government to fill a sinkhole with cement over the weekend, it reappeared and expanded on Monday morning (July 10), leading to road closures for repair works.
2023/07/10 16:47