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Taiwan’s Lee Meng-yuan tops world shooting rankings
Discover how Taiwan’s sharpshooter Lee Meng-yuan rose to the top of the ISSF world rankings, marking a historic achievement with his Olympic bronze and victories in international competitions.
2024/09/23 17:16
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Chinese shooter disqualified for tampering with Taiwan flag
Discover the details of a Chinese competitor’s disqualification at the 2024 Australasian Handgun Championships in Indonesia for attempting to remove Taiwan’s flag, and the international response that followed.
2024/08/30 10:40
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Jeff Withey to join Taipei Fubon Braves in Taiwan
Discover how the Taipei Fubon Braves are strengthening their roster with the signing of American center Jeff Withey, a seasoned NBA player, set to join the team in early September.
2024/08/26 12:17
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Shooter Lee Meng-yuan returns to training ground with bronze
Discover how Olympic bronze medalist Lee Meng-yuan’s return to the Ssu Fan Lin Shooting Range in Yilan highlights his dedication and the challenges facing Taiwan’s shooting sports infrastructure.
2024/08/13 16:47
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Lee Meng-yuan makes history for Taiwan in Olympic shooting
Discover how Taiwanese sharpshooter Lee Meng-yuan won bronze at the Olympics, marking a historic moment for Taiwan in shooting sports and setting a new personal and Olympic record.
2024/08/04 16:57
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Taiwan’s top shooters aim for glory at Paris 2024 Olympics
Taiwan’s top shooters, including bronze medalist Yang Kun-pi and Olympic veteran Lin Yi-chun, are preparing to bring home medals for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Learn about their training and mindset and the newcomers aiming for glory.
2024/07/24 19:19
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Taiwan extends condolences after Trump shooting incident
Taiwan’s MOFA extends condolences and condemns political violence after the Donald Trump shooting incident, highlighting the international reaction and security concerns.
2024/07/15 17:42
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Hsinchu camp welcomes recruits under extended service plan
The first batch of recruits in Taiwan reported to Hsinchu County’s Litoushan Camp in Xinpu Township on Thursday (Jan. 25). The 206 Brigade’s Battalion 4 received 304 new recruits from the northern region, who will undergo an eight-week training program. The military restored its previous one-year conscription in line with the "Strengthening National Defense Force Structure Adjustment Plan." The training curriculum is divided into four stages, focusing on core values, fitness, rifle shooting, combat coaching, and weapon handling. All new soldiers underwent health screening and inspections upon arrival, including drug-sniffer dogs. Additionally, the recruits had their heads shaved after receiving their uniforms.
2024/01/25 16:41
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Taiwan’s new conscripts begin 1-year military service
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) Army Command Headquarters announces the extension of compulsory service to one year. Newly enlisted soldiers will undergo an eight-week training in recruit centers throughout northern, central, and southern Taiwan. The training program consists of four phases, focusing on core military values, physical fitness, combat skills, rifle shooting, and combat coaching. The final assessment includes physical combat skills, rifle shooting proficiency, and comprehensive combat coaching.
2024/01/25 15:15
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President Tsai Ing-wen reviews conscription training program
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen inspects the new military conscription training program at Taichung’s military center, Cheng Kung Lingg. The Ministry of National Defense confirms the first batch of one-year conscripts will begin service on Jan. 25. The initial training for new recruits has been extended to eight weeks, with a focus on battlefield conditions. The training includes battlefield medical aid, advancing under simulated enemy fire, and rigorous final evaluations. The program also features shooting with night vision goggles and a live grenade-throwing exercise. President Tsai observes machine gun training and notes an increase in rounds fired. After basic training, soldiers will be assigned to units based on their interests and expertise. Approximately 9,127 individuals are expected to be drafted next year. The first group of conscripts can report for duty before the Lunar New Year and spend time with their families.
2023/11/23 17:50
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Taiwan military sets new rules to counter Chinese drones
The Taiwanese Army (ROCA) has established three principles in defense against increased military drones from China. The Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, stated that any violation indicates bad intentions, regardless of whether the drones crashed into water. The three principles, as reported by the media, involve troops prioritizing firearms use but considering the range for target shooting, assessing whether shot drones fell into water, and determining if ships were within a three-kilometer radius. Minister Chiu emphasized that these regulations are in place to ensure a clear understanding of how violations should be handled. Colonel Sun Li-fang, speaking on behalf of the Ministry of National Defense (MND), emphasized the urgency for the ROCA to respond swiftly upon detecting hostile behaviors from the opposing side.
2023/10/31 15:35
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Sky Dragon military drills show joint operational skills
Taiwan’s annual Air Force Tien Lung military drills, also known as "Sky Dragon," have commenced and will run from October 30 to November 3. The exercise involves key fighter aircraft such as the F-16V, Mirage 2000, and IDF, collaborating with other units to evaluate joint operational effectiveness. The drills encompass various airborne force-on-force scenarios, including air-to-air, air-to-sea, and air-to-ground warfare competitions. In addition, the exercise involves the participation of Air Force infantry and special forces units, engaging in activities like small arms firing, ammunition loading, and mobile defense operations. Outstanding pilots, including champions in air combat, target shooting, and bombardment, will be selected by the Air Force. This significant military exercise follows the "Chang Ching17 Exercise" conducted by the army from October 23 to 27, marking its first occurrence in six years.
2023/10/30 16:36
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Military’s new shooting training to simulate actual combat
Taiwan’s military showcased its new actual combat shooting training on Tuesday (Feb. 21) at the Taoyuan Army base, with foreign media also in attendance.
2023/02/22 19:54
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President Tsai stresses value of enhancing military training
President Tsai Ing-wen traveled to Penghu County to oversee the national army demonstrate combat shooting on Friday (Dec. 30), just 3 days after announcing the extension of Taiwan’s military service.
2022/12/30 20:33
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福斯23年式Arteon調漲! R-Line車型以上超狂選配曝光
自2021年起,Arteon與Arteon Shooting Breke即以美型設計與豪華質感頂替Volkswagen在臺灣市場旗艦斜背房車與五門獵跑角色,2022年更加入430 TSI動力,透過280匹馬力輸出讓R-Line Performance車型更具性能魅力。不過,Arteon與Arteon Shooting Breke還是難擋漲價壓力,Volkswagen Taiwan公布2023年式車型售價時,同步調漲5至6萬元不等,讓Arteon家族入門售價來到159.8萬元之譜。
2022/11/01 14:07
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【黃金試車組】VW Arteon獵跑比超跑更吸睛 美型外表回頭率超高
對於俗稱「碗公控」的旅行車迷來說,一輛美型旅行車就像是不禁意擦身而過的美女一樣,總是會讓人忍不住駐足回首。不過,眼前的這輛Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake五門獵跑,不只是碗公迷會多看兩眼,就連普通路人都會停下腳步回頭,甚至脫口而出「好美喔!」這樣的待遇,有時候甚至連開著超跑都不見得能夠享受到。
2021/04/28 12:10
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【試駕】VW Arteon美感先決 科技動感更具看頭
說不期待是騙人的,如果是長期關注Volkswagen品牌動態的車迷,一定對這款承襲Passat CC血液,接替Volkswagen品牌四門跑車位置的Arteon有所期待。不只是盼了許久的美型四門跑車終於來到臺灣,更是因為臺灣將會是小改款Arteon亞洲首波上市的市場之一,能夠領先其他亞洲市場,搶先體驗新款Arteon魅力。
2021/01/19 11:24
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Arteon售價較預售最高降3萬 獵跑入主門檻下修18萬元
8月啟動預售、12月首度現身亮相,Volkswagen Arteon Fastback四門斜背跑車與Arteon Shooting Brake五門獵跑終於正式上市開賣。Arteon Fastback入門售價仍維持149.8萬元,330 TSI Elegance Premium與330 TSI R-Line則是較預售再降2萬元,380 TSI R-Line Performance更進一步降價3萬元。Arteon Shooting Brake則是新增157.8萬元之330 TSI Elegance車型,將入手門檻下修18萬元之多,其他3款車型降價幅度則與Arteon Fastback相同,分別有2至3萬元降幅。
2021/01/14 18:58
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終於等到Arteon 預告1月正式發表農曆年後交車
經過將近1年等待,Volkswagen旗下四門跑房車與五門獵跑車型Arteon與Arteon Shooting Brake,自8月下旬以149.8萬元起價格,搭配7種車型規劃於臺灣展開預售以來,終於以330 TSI R-Line車型在臺灣現身亮相。Volkswagen Taiwan亦同步透露,雖然受疫情影響,發表上市計畫稍有推遲,目前已設定於2021年1月正式上市,並且於農曆年後開始交車。
2020/12/08 16:29
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入門價不到150萬元 Arteon雙動力7車型預售開跑
就在熱情網友提供小改款Arteon在台北現身後不久,Volkswagen Taiwan正式宣告Arteon與Arteon Shooting Brake在台灣起動預售,共引進330 TSI與380 TSI兩款2.0升汽油渦輪增壓動力,搭配四種配備等級提供多達7種車型選擇,全面標配9氣囊與MIB 3新世代多媒體資訊整合系統,開出149.8萬元至209.8萬元不等預售價格。
2020/08/21 12:04
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小改Arteon首度現身台北 確定引進330 TSI與380 TSI雙動力編成
小改款車型甫於6月24日全球首演,Volkswagen旗艦四門跑房車Arteon與首度推出的五門獵跑Arteon Shooting Brake首度在台北現身。根據詢問Volkswagen Taiwan結果,Arteon不但確定將同步引進四門跑房車與五門獵跑,並將導入330 TSI與380 TSI兩款2.0升TSI渦輪增壓引擎動力編成,開出多達7款等級車型選擇,預計8月21日啟動預售,年底前正式發表上市。
2020/08/20 18:16
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VW小改Arteon確定年底導入 獵跑車型同步引進
6月24日Volkswagen發表小改款Arteon以及全新跑旅作品Arteon Shooting Brake時,《地球黃金線》曾獨家掌握台灣有望納入小改款Arteon首波上市地區,Arteon Shooting Brake亦有機會同步於年底前導入台灣。現在Volkswagen Taiwan正式宣告,小改款Arteon確定於年底前引
2020/07/16 22:08
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美型轎跑Arteon小改曝光 R高性能車型與旅行車同步首演
一如Volkswagen先前所預告,旗下鎖定四門跑房車市場的Arteon正式於6月24日發表小改款更新,不僅針對外觀造型重新修飾,更同步推出Arteon Shooting Brake旅行車版本以及Arteon R高性能車型,同時提供Arteon eHybrid插電式油電豪動力版本,更進一步豐富Arteon車系陣容。就Volkswagen原廠先前透露的資訊,小改款Arteon預計年底開始陸續於各地市場發表上市,據了解,台灣正積極與原廠協調納入首波上市範圍,有望於年底在台灣亮相。
2020/06/24 12:42
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VW Arteon小改6/24發表 年底來台的會是?
今年3月,Volkswagen Taiwan揭示2020年度計劃時曾經預告,跨界休旅T-Roc與四門跑房車Arteon會是今年重點導入車款,其中Arteon將會於年底前入台。不過,Volkswagen原廠今日透露,將在歐洲時間6月24日發表Arteon小改款更新,並且增加Shooting Brake獵跑車型,豐富Arteon車系陣容。年底前導入台灣的,會否就是小改款Arteon?Volkswagen Taiwan表示目前仍無法確認,但會積極爭取將最新產品以最快速度導入台灣。
2020/06/03 16:04