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Taiwan’s DPP gains support in extending military service
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has garnered some support in its plans to extend the current, 4-month military service.2022/12/20 18:17 -
Some TSMC staff unhappy about U.S. relocation package
TSMC employees who have relocated to the United States from Taiwan have claimed in a recent online post that they are being treated differently than the American staff. The article was posted on the online platform PTT, and translated and reposted on the American forum Reddit.2022/12/09 02:23 -
Cargo crew rescued from Taiwan Strait after engine failure
Some crew of a South American cargo ship were evacuated in stormy weather off the coast of northern Taiwan on Wednesday (Nov. 30), leaving the captain and two crew members adrift and in danger of sinking, local authorities said.2022/12/05 14:05 -
Analyst: Stakes high for ruling, opposition parties
Candidates discussed many important issues during the campaign for the 9-in-1 elections, even though some topics remained untouched, such as extending military service or allowing more foreign visitors to Taiwan.2022/11/25 22:51 -
CECC: Confirmed COVID-19 cases won’t be allowed to vote
The election day is approaching fast, and in order to vote, citizens have to be COVID-19 negative, leading some to worry that some confirmed patients didn’t reported their symptoms to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) in order to be able to vote.2022/11/25 12:49 -
TSMC founder Morris Chang returns from APEC Summit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) founder Morris Chang shared on Monday (Nov. 21) some highlights of his recent attendance in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.2022/11/21 18:33 -
Colored glaze clouds in central Taiwan getting too popular
Taiwan just reopened, and people are already packing up at some top tourist spots in Taiwan.2022/11/14 18:38 -
Taiwanese YouTuber breeds question-mark cockroaches as pets
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Most people are afraid of cockroaches, but some of them are on the cuter side of the family.2022/11/13 10:59 -
Taiwanese men open to military service extension
The extension of mandatory military service has been under discussion for some time in Taiwan. However, the government has yet to announce plans for the possible extension of the conscription system.2022/11/12 07:59 -
Taiwan relaxes restrictions amid improved health situation
Taiwan further relaxed its epidemic-prevention measures on Nov. 7, including removing infrared cameras from some MRT stations.2022/11/08 17:29 -
Theo Jansen wind-powered Strandbeests wander on Taiwan beach
Taiwan’s Pingtung Luo Shan Feng Arts Festival has invited Dutch artist and inventor Theo Jansen to showcase his famous "Strandbeests" art sculptures, or beach beasts in English. The lifelike creatures made out of wood and plastic can stroll on the beach with the help of the wind. Some are even able to fly.2022/11/02 12:28 -
Taiwan schools incorporate AI tools in language teaching
In this Taiwanese Hokkien class, students learn to read from their textbooks and some new tablets that use AI pronunciation tools to help students learn. After detecting the student’s voices, the AI system can translate and help them improve their Taiwanese Hokkien pronunciation.2022/10/28 19:22 -
Airfares to Japan drop ahead of Taiwan’s border reopening
Some travelers headed to Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday (Oct. 12), one day before Taiwan reopens its borders. Many at the airport were going directly into Japan due to its recent opening and cheaper ticket prices that make it an ideal destination for this time of year.2022/10/13 09:50 -
Ryan Hass explains U.S.-China competitive interdependence
Some say that rising powers always clash with established ones. This may be true in some cases, but does it have to be the fate of America and China?2022/09/28 19:34 -
「英文大便發表愚蠢評論」 嘉中英文考題爆羞辱蔡英文
國立嘉義高中英文考題竟辱罵總統蔡英文?一名學生投訴,表示開學考的英文考題題目為「President Tsai-englishit made some silly ____ in her speech」,答案及整句翻譯為「總統蔡英文在她的演講中發表愚蠢的評論」,認為老師以silly(愚蠢的)及Tsai-englishit來影射蔡英文。但出題老師否認,表示是為了提高學生學習興趣,才挖苦政治人物。2019/02/19 07:32