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Taichung mayor calls for energy diversification in Taiwan
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen addresses air quality issues, urging energy diversification to prevent pollution from the Taichung Power Plant. She highlights progress in reducing poor air quality days and calls for government collaboration to protect public health.
2024/11/15 20:00
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Taichung official suspended amid harassment claims
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen suspends a city official amid sexual harassment allegations. An investigation is underway, with a commitment to gender equality.
2024/11/05 12:21
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Taichung mayor pushes for local retention of carbon fees
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen advocates for 80% of carbon fees to stay local, supporting pollution reduction and public health. Taichung City Council discusses the central government’s carbon fee plan, with concerns over local compensation.
2024/10/14 15:44
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Taichung mayor defends F1 event subsidy as beneficial
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen defends an NT$8 million subsidy for an F1 event, citing economic benefits. Critics argue the cost is excessive and lacks transparency.
2024/10/07 14:15
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Typhoon Krathon injures seven in Taichung City
Typhoon Krathon injured seven in Taichung, mainly from motorcycle accidents. Mayor Lu warns of coastal impacts. Transport services adjust schedules. Stay cautious.
2024/10/03 11:12
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Kaohsiung’s Chen Chi-mai tops major city mayors: survey
CommonWealth Magazine’s 2024 survey ranks Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi as the most improved leader. Agricultural counties dominate top spots. Economic and environmental issues are key.
2024/09/30 22:00
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Taichung mayor announces measures after fatal bus accident
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced safety measures after a bus accident killed a student and injured another. Actions include fines, driver retraining, and intersection reviews.
2024/09/24 15:02
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Taichung mayor takes unexpected 11-day leave
Discover why Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen is on an 11-day leave, as Deputy Mayor Huang Kuo-jung steps in. Reports hint at a family event in the U.S., but the city remains tight-lipped on specifics.
2024/09/10 16:39
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Taipei court set for hearing over Core Pacific City scandal
Discover the latest on the Taipei corruption case: Core Pacific Group’s chairman, a city councilor, and her assistant detained over bribery and evidence tampering allegations. Learn more about the ongoing investigation and its implications.
2024/08/29 10:46
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Taichung mayor embarks on global trips to boost city ties
Discover how Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s international trips, including visits to Hong Kong, Europe, Singapore, and the U.S., aim to boost global exchanges and expand the city’s international relations.
2024/08/27 11:07
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Taichung mayor cuts US trip short as Typhoon Gaemi nears
Discover how Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen cut her U.S. trip short to return to Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, prioritizing residents’ safety and issuing a work and class suspension.
2024/07/24 10:13
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Taichung mayor embarks on US high-tech tour
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen embarks on a 10-day U.S. tour to boost high-tech ties, while Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans a September visit. Amid the U.S. election season, the KMT seeks to deepen dialogue on security and trade with both major U.S. parties, emphasizing a strategy of defense and dialogue for regional stability.
2024/07/22 16:11
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Taichung mayor tops Taiwan city governance survey
Discover the top-performing mayors in Taiwan’s major cities according to the 2024 Global Views City Governance Satisfaction Survey. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen leads with a 72.9% satisfaction rating.
2024/06/06 16:15
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Taichung mayor urges economic diversification
Discover the latest on China’s suspension of tariff concessions on certain products under the ECFA starting June 15, and Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s response to the economic fallout.
2024/06/03 17:37
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Taichung mayor calls for peace amid Taiwan Strait tensions
Discover the latest on Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s call for peace amid escalating tensions and military exercises around Taiwan and the Kinmen islands. Read insights on the plea for harmony across the Taiwan Strait.
2024/05/23 18:17
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Taichung mayor thanks Lai for support after metro attack
Discover the latest on the Taichung Metro incident: Mayor Lu Shiow-yen thanks President Lai for his support and addresses criticisms of the metro staff and police response. Learn how Taichung is committed to improving public safety and crisis management.
2024/05/23 16:55
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Taipei mayor boosts metro security after stabbing incident
Discover how Taipei is enhancing metro security following a stabbing incident on the Taichung Metro Green Line. Mayor Chiang Wan-an vows increased vigilance and swift action to ensure passenger safety.
2024/05/22 17:02
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Taichung mayor vows to improve metro intercom after attack
Discover how Taichung’s Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen plans to enhance the metro’s emergency intercom system after a knife attack revealed its limitations. Learn about the commitment to safety improvements.
2024/05/22 13:59
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Taichung mayor awards heroes free metro rides for life
Discover how Taichung’s Mayor Lu Shiow-yen honors two citizens with lifetime free metro rides for their bravery during a violent incident on the Taichung Metro, and the community’s collective courage.
2024/05/22 10:30
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Cheng Wen-tsan praises Taichung Mayor Lu as rational
Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan praises Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s political achievements at the 2024 International Vegetarian Culture Festival, highlighting Taiwan’s vegetarian culture’s global recognition. Cheng also commends Merit Times for promoting Taiwanese vegetarianism, showcasing Taiwan’s soft power.
2024/05/13 17:52
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Taichung mayor to visit Singapore amid 2028 buzz
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen embarks on her first overseas visit in four years to Singapore, discussing various topics including sustainable development and disaster resilience. Many view this trip as a potential precursor to her presidential run in the 2028 elections.
2024/04/02 13:22
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Taichung Mayor Lu sets eyes on Singapore in strategic visit
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announces her first overseas trip to Singapore since re-election, positioning herself as a potential Kuomintang candidate in the 2028 presidential election. Learn how visiting Singapore is a strategic move for Taiwan’s political figures.
2024/04/02 10:54
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Taichung battles rising costs amid electricity price hikes
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen addresses the impact of rising electricity prices on the city’s annual costs, emphasizing the need to safeguard public transportation and essential services from the effects of the 11% price hike set to take effect in April. The Taichung Metro company plans to mitigate the anticipated 14% increase through cost-saving and energy-efficient measures.
2024/03/25 13:47
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Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen tops approval ratings
Discover the latest insights into potential KMT presidential candidates in Taiwan as Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen emerges as a frontrunner with a 62% approval rating. Learn about the dynamics within the Kuomintang and the challenges Lu may face in the 2028 Presidential Election.
2024/03/13 12:32
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New Taipei City plans to build 50,000-seat sports dome
New Taipei City plans to construct a 50,000-capacity sports dome near the MRT route, aiming to attract crowds from Taipei and Taoyuan. Mayor Hou Yu-ih envisions hosting cultural events in existing stadiums until the completion of the new dome, which is expected to surpass Taichung’s planned dome capacity. The Taichung Dome is scheduled to start construction soon and is projected to be operational by 2030.
2024/03/07 11:30