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Taiwan faces a 4.5% increase in domestic flight ticket prices due to a surge in global oil prices, resulting in an average additional cost of NT＄95 per ticket. Kinmen residents, who frequently travel to and from Taiwan, are particularly affected, with Mandarin Airlines’ Taipei to Kinmen route experiencing a one-way fare increase of 7.4%, equivalent to NT＄182. This price rise will also impact tourists planning to fly domestically during the New Year’s holiday, making air travel more expensive. As a result, authorities expect a significant increase in road traffic during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. To alleviate transportation challenges during the festive season, Taiwan will implement toll-free periods on freeways from midnight to 5 a.m. The Taiwan Railways Administration and Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) will also increase service frequencies to accommodate the expected passenger volume. THSR has added 105 services and will continue to offer discounts for college students and early bird promotions. Taiwan Railways has scheduled 116 extra trains, anticipating a potential peak of over 800,000 passengers in a single day. However, ticket sales for child-friendly carriages have been temporarily suspended. Additional train services during the New Year transportation period will be available for purchase starting from midnight on December 1, aiming to alleviate travel congestion during the holidays.

Taipei City Councilor Chen Yi-chun has expressed concerns about stealthy trips organized by local community leaders to China, questioning whether they could be instances of ＂red infiltration.＂ Chen highlighted a heavily subsidized trip advertised as a ＂Wuxi Community Exchange Study,＂ which cost participants just NT＄15,000 and included flights, hospitality, and lodging. She suggested that the trip seemed imbued with Chinese propaganda, as it included visits to historical towns, canal boat tours, and a Belt and Road Initiative silk factory, with a guide from the National People’s Congress Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. Chen raised concerns about potential organized red infiltration, as local leaders covertly rallied groups and secretly canvassed like-minded community members to join the trip. She also questioned whether the Chinese Communist Party could be using these excursions to influence the votes of Taiwanese local residents in anticipation of Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election. Chen argued that the CCP could be engaging in a multifaceted campaign, including cognitive warfare and expansive propaganda, with the latest strategy involving ground-level infiltration to sway Taiwan’s electorate. She called for Taiwan’s national security agencies to remain vigilant and advised citizens to foster security awareness to guard against possible election meddling strategies by the CCP.

The Central Weather Administration has issued a heavy rain advisory for Keelung City and New Taipei City due to the influence of the northeast monsoon. However, rain chances are expected to decrease as the day progresses. Meanwhile, conditions south of Hsinchu will remain mostly cloudy to sunny. Temperature variations are significant, with morning and evening lows ranging from 16 to 19 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs anticipated to reach 21 to 24 degrees in the north and Yilan, and 26 to 28 degrees in other areas. Starting Monday, a drier northeast monsoon will bring cooler air, resulting in clearer skies in the western part of the country and a halt in brief rain in the east. Stable and sunny conditions are predicted across the region, but residents should be mindful of the substantial temperature differences between day and night, with low temperatures potentially falling to around 12 degrees across the plains of Taiwan and lows near 16 degrees in Taipei.

Discover the heartwarming story of Chen Jung-che, a 76-year-old retired office clerk in Taipei, who has gained fame for his unique hobby of playing claw machines. Chen has spent NT＄30,000 in the past three months, winning an impressive 1,450 dolls and even scoring the latest smartphone model. As part of the Chiayi City Government’s anti-aging program, Chen’s dedication to claw machine games not only enhances his concentration and dexterity but also serves a charitable cause. All the dolls he wins are donated to social welfare institutions, including orphanages, bringing joy to children in need. This activity has been recognized as more than just entertainment but also as a therapeutic exercise for seniors, stimulating their eyes, hands, feet, and brains. With just a few coins, this initiative proves that aging can be combated, providing a joyful and purposeful pastime for Taiwan’s senior residents.

DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te asserts that repairing the roof of his family home in Wanli is a resident’s ＂right＂ rather than a ＂privilege＂ after multiple typhoons. Lai calls attention to the housing problems faced by residents in mining areas and urges local governments and relevant departments to address these issues. Lai’s response comes after criticisms from TPP presidential campaign director Huang Shan-shan and Professor Hsu Shih-jung for not paying taxes and focusing only on his own house. Lai rebuts these comments, stating that similar situations exist in Jinshan and Ruifang within New Taipei City.

The highly-anticipated Taipei Dome in Taipei City is set to be unveiled by Mayor Chiang Wan-an on October 27. The mayor recently inspected the construction site and assured residents that he would thoroughly review the project and provide updates. Safety concerns raised by city council members were addressed by Chiang, who emphasized that the Dome primarily serves as a sports stadium and all events would be scrutinized according to established criteria and regulations. Although the usage permit for the Dome has been approved, the Taipei City Construction Management Office still needs to match the duplicate information with the approved content before issuing the permit.

The Central Weather Administration predicts that Typhoon Bolaven will intensify into a moderate typhoon on Monday, October 9, potentially becoming a severe typhoon as it moves northward. Heavy rain advisories have been issued for Yilan, Keelung, Taipei, and New Taipei, with a higher chance of rainfall in the northern and eastern parts of Taiwan. The typhoon, currently southeast of Guam, is expected to veer northeastward by Friday, October 13, posing no significant threat to Japan. Local authorities are urging residents in affected areas to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions, particularly in low-lying areas where flooding and landslides are possible due to heavy rainfall.

Discover how Taipei residents braved Typhoon Koinu to enjoy London’s popular pork belly bun pop-up. Learn about the secret to its success and its limited 19-day offering. Explore the unique fusion of traditional Taiwanese flavors and Western tastes with U.S. steak patties and adorable packaging.

Typhoon Koinu hits Taiwan, leading 18 cities and districts to suspend work and school. However, four northern cities, including Taipei and Taoyuan, remained open, causing dissatisfaction among residents.

Demolition of the damaged Dazhi apartment building commenced under Deputy Mayor Lee’s supervision on Tuesday morning (Sept. 26). The affected residents are being offered temporary housing.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visits flood-prone Shezidao, facing mixed reactions from residents over the expropriation zone. Development plans and opposition stir debate. Get the latest updates on Shezidao’s future.

Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an remains firm in supporting residents affected by Kee Tai’s construction blunder on Wednesday (Sept. 13), despite the city government’s recent provisional attachment rejection.

Evacuated Dazhi apartment residents return for belongings amid time constraints. Taipei Mayor vows accountability. Compensation plans are monitored closely.

Taipei City residents in Dazhi are returning home after an evacuation prompted by building concerns. Safety inspections ensure structural integrity. Get the latest updates on Dazhi housing.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected the affected neighborhood near the collapsed construction site on Dazhi Street in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, on Friday (Sept. 8). This inspection followed the evacuation of 369 residents from their homes late Thursday night.

A construction disaster in Taipei’s Zhongshan District has left several homes heavily damaged and unstable. Residents blame Kee Tai Properties for the careless construction activities that led to the catastrophe.

Multiple housing units on Lane 94 of Dazhi St., in Taipei’s Zhongshan district are severely listing, cracked, with one fully collapsed. Kee Tai Properties Co. is being blamed for construction mismanagement, and outraged citizens have reported the issue to city officials.

Residential buildings in Taipei’s Zhongshan District collapsed partially, leading to the emergency evacuation of 35 households. Nearby construction projects are being identified as potential causes. The affected residents had previously reported issues with the buildings to the builders and the Taipei City Government, but their concerns were not adequately addressed.

Kee Tai has taken responsibility, halted construction, and stabilized the site. The Taipei City Government has intervened to ensure public safety. No casualties have been reported, and Kee Tai plans to provide restitution measures for affected residents.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has promised to investigate the matter and provide reparations to affected residents.

This year’s sixth typhoon, Typhoon Khanun, brought heavy winds and rain to Taiwan over the past week. The storm came closest to Taiwan late Thursday evening, resulting in a ＂typhoon day off＂ for the greater Taipei area and Yilan County. 

Due to the terrain in the Greater Taipei area, the Central Weather Bureau issued a strong wind advisory on Thursday (July 27), urging residents to be cautious of sudden strong gusts.

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.

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.

The high number of aging buildings is causing concern for Taiwan’s residents, particularly in densely populated cities prone to frequent earthquakes.