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Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will add an additional northbound train on Sunday night (Nov. 12) to accommodate Coldplay fans attending the band’s performances at Kaohsiung National Stadium on Nov. 11 and 12. The train will depart from Zuoying Station at 10:30 p.m. and arrive at Taipei Station at 12:30 a.m., making stops at Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Banqiao stations. Tickets will be sold at 00:00 am on Nov. 11, and THSR advises travelers to plan their onward travel accordingly. Tickets can be booked through the T-EX mobile ticketing app, THSR’s online booking system, convenience stores, or train stations. Non-reserved seat tickets can also be purchased on the day of travel.

The spokesperson for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te’s campaign, Tai Wei-shan, criticized Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je for pandering for votes and inconsistent messaging, particularly regarding his stance on same-sex marriage. Ko’s position on same-sex marriage has reportedly changed four times in the past nine years. In 2014, Ko publicly expressed support for ＂freedom to love, marriage equality＂ during his mayoral campaign. However, during a 2019 visit to the U.S., he stated that he voted against same-sex marriage but allowed 125,000 people to march. In 2020, he posted on Facebook that he cast a void vote on the topic of homosexuality. Yet, during a lecture at a Kaohsiung campus, he denied ever saying that he voted against same-sex marriage. Tai urged Ko to stop relying on ＂shortcut tricks＂ to win the election and emphasized the importance of politicians possessing a fundamental attitude toward societal values, respecting crucial issues, and demonstrating consistency.

The story discusses how Kaohsiung school meals will now only use domestically produced eggs, addressing concerns about imported egg use. Two egg producers, Tai Nong Egg Products and Sin Sing Eggs, faced fines and legal scrutiny from the city government for their refusal to provide import and export documents, creating uncertainty around the distribution of 4.25 million eggs. This issue prompted a special inquiry report on egg imports in Kaohsiung, which Mayor Chen Chi-mai and officials from the Department of Health and the Agriculture Bureau attended. Mayor Chen revealed that both companies have been heavily penalized, accumulating fines of NT＄11.3 million.

The Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau has fined four hotels in Taiwan between NT＄10,000 to NT＄50,000 for increasing room rates during Coldplay’s concerts on November 11 and 12 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium. To prevent the tourism and accommodation industry from exploiting such opportunities, the Tourism Bureau conducts proactive inspections of hotel room rates. Reports indicate that four hotels were found to have inflated their prices, with one hotel seeing a 60% increase, resulting in a fine of NT＄50,000. The Kaohsiung City Government is making efforts to establish the city as a major global concert destination, with performances by international and domestic acts scheduled for 2023. While these events stimulate the tourism economy and increase demand for hotel accommodations, some operators take advantage of the situation by raising room prices. The director of the Tourism Bureau, Kao Min-Lin, has urged industry operators not to inflate prices during festivals, major events, or concerts. The Tourism Bureau will continue to inspect hotel room rates, maintain tourism and accommodation quality through strict supervision, inspections, and fines, and protect consumer rights and interests.

The Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation (KRTC) has announced a significant milestone in the construction of the Circular light rail, as the final track of its rail line has been successfully welded. KRTC director Wu Yei-long has assured that all road traffic controls causing public inconvenience will be lifted by the end of the month, prioritizing the well-being of local residents.

According to a recent poll by the TVBS Poll Center, the approval rating of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has dropped by 18 points, with nearly 60% of respondents believing it’s time for the DPP to step down ahead of the 2024 presidential and legislative elections. The DPP’s approval rating fell from 46% to 28% since the impeachment of Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu in June 2021, while the dissatisfaction rate rose to 58%.

Taiwan has launched its first domestically produced submarine, the ’Narwhal,’ marking a significant step in strengthening its naval capabilities. The vessel can be equipped with U.S.-made Mk-48 torpedoes, enhancing Taiwan’s direct threat potential against the Chinese navy.

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu confirmed on Thursday (Oct. 12) that the party has been discussing with former Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu to take on the role of vice chair for ＂several months.＂

A recent internet survey shows that 64% of respondents believe former Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu does not boost Kuomintang (KMT) presidential hopeful Hou Yu-ih’s popularity, while 30% think he does. Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing for a possible alignment between the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) for the 2024 elections, with Han holding meetings with both Hou and TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je.

Former Kaohsiung mayor, Han Kuo-yu, confirms he is considering an offer to become Kuomintang’s vice chairman, emphasizing that job titles are not a concern for him. The invitation was extended by Kuomintang Chairman Eric Chu, who also discussed collaboration between the blue and white factions of the party and preparations for the 2024 legislative elections. Meanwhile, the Convener of the ＂Blue Fighters,＂ Chao Shao-kang, held a press conference to publicize their joint policy drafts, with Han Kuo-yu, former vice chairman Hau Lung-bin, and Kuomintang’s presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, in attendance. Han expressed his ongoing consideration for the vice chairmanship, stating his readiness to support the party in the upcoming elections regardless of his position.

The weather forecast indicates that the effects of Typhoon Koinu will gradually weaken by Friday, but there is still a chance of local heavy rainfall. Get the latest updates on its movement and its impact on Taiwan.

A military fuel pipeline leak in Kaohsiung City’s Fengshan District has resulted in a strong, pungent smell. The Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) will impose fines for the leak, and while the leaked substance is not toxic, excessive inhalation can cause health issues.

The Taiwan CDC reports five new dengue fever-related deaths in Tainan, including a woman in her twenties, the youngest case this year. The fatalities had underlying health conditions and died within 10 days of falling ill. The age range of dengue fever fatalities has expanded from the twenties to the eighties, all with underlying conditions.

Tainung Egg Products Co. and Sin Sing Eggs Ltd. are facing penalties from the Kaohsiung City Government’s Department of Health for not disclosing the origin of their imported egg products. The fines imposed on the companies have exceeded NT＄10 million in the past 10 days.

Kaohsiung grapples with rising laundromat noise pollution, sparking a social debate. City officials propose nighttime noise control amendments. Get the latest on this issue.

Kaohsiung’s Department of Health, has announced that Ultra Source, the company responsible for importing Brazilian eggs with false expiration dates, will face fines ranging from NT＄40,000 to NT＄４ million under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.

Efforts to expedite the reconstruction process in Taiwan’s eastern region, following the devastating impact of several typhoons, have begun.

President Tsai Ing-wen pledged to revise the ＂African Plan＂ during an expatriate banquet in Eswatini after overseeing the signing of three agreements on Monday (Sept. 5).

Vice President Lai Ching-te visited the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung ahead of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games to understand the preparations for the sports event and to wish the athletes good luck.

Typhoon Haikui made its second landfall in Kaohsiung on Monday morning (Sept. 4) and continues to wreak havoc across Taiwan, leaving at least 44 people injured.

The Hungry Ghost Festival in Kaohsiung’s Fong Yi Ching Fu Gong Temple proceeded as scheduled despite the arrival of Typhoon Haikui.

Typhoon Haikui made a second landing in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Zuoying District on Monday morning (Sept. 4).

Typhoon Haikui causes widespread power outages in Kaohsiung, leaving over 60,000 homes without electricity.

Two foreign nationals vandalized Taichung and Kaohsiung MRT carriages with graffiti before fleeing to Tokyo.

The southern region of Taiwan is facing the combined impact of the annual Spring Tide and the approaching Typhoon Saola, resulting in waterlogged streets in low-lying coastal areas of Cijin, Kaohsiung.