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Taoyuan faces 18-hour water shutdown, over 76,000 homes affected
Emergency water shutdown impacts over 76,000 households in Taoyuan due to maintenance at Longtan water plant, affecting multiple districts for 18 hours on April 24. The shutdown was part of a significant project involving electrical equipment inspection and network monitoring enhancements.2024/04/24 17:17 -
TSMC abandons fab plans in Taoyuan due to local opposition
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has decided not to proceed with its plans to establish a new chip factory in Taoyuan’s Longtan District due to strong opposition from local residents. The company initially intended to produce chips smaller than 2 nanometers at the site, but the negative public response led to the abandonment of the project. The government’s expropriation of a land area, of which 90% is private property, sparked public dissatisfaction.2023/10/18 11:03 -
Government reassures support for TSMC’s Longtan expansion
TSMC’s plans for expansion in Longtan District may be put on hold due to opposition from local residents. Despite this, the government has stated that it will support TSMC even if the expansion plans are abandoned.2023/10/16 21:55