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Fuyuan Peanut Butter denies exceeding Aflatoxin levels
Fuyuan Peanut Butter, based in Hsinchu, has denied allegations made by the Hong Kong Consumer Council that its products contained excessive levels of Aflatoxin. The company clarified that the tested products were expired and argued that the allegations have caused significant damage to its reputation. Fuyuan Peanut Butter emphasized that its products are freshly made without preservatives and have a three-month shelf life. In a separate test conducted by the Hsinchu City Public Health Bureau, Fuyuan Peanut Butter, along with its Sichuan-style peanut sauce and Peanut Butter with Deep Ocean Salt, were found to have Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, and Ochratoxin A levels within the regulated limits. The company remains committed to upholding the highest quality and safety standards for its consumers.
2023/11/19 16:08
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Taipei Dome to conduct capacity test with 13,000 attendees
The Taipei Dome plans to hold a public try-out of its capacity, allowing 13 thousand people to attend on November 18. Taipei city councilors raised concerns about the Dome’s readiness to accommodate up to 40 thousand people and requested information on testing. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an assured that phased testing would be completed within a year. The Dome’s construction began in the early 2000s and the main building was completed in April. It is expected to function as an indoor multi-functional gym with a capacity of 40 thousand seats. For safety reasons, the Dome will primarily host competitive sports events, initially opening lower infield seats for 13 thousand people. The city government has requested that Farglory, the construction company, provide free use of its facilities while the Dome’s operating permit is pending approval. The Dome is equipped with a parking lot that can accommodate 969 vehicles and 1116 motorbikes, aiming to meet the public’s needs throughout the year.
2023/11/13 19:58
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Missing signage and safety concerns raised at Taipei Dome
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called on the Farglory Group to address the lack of signage and safety concerns at the Taipei Dome stadium. The Dome is set to undergo a full-capacity test within a year. Democratic Progressive Party City Councilor Chen Yi-chun raised concerns about missing signage and the narrow underground parking lot, which lacks reflective warning signs. In response, Chiang stated that the city government would request immediate improvements from Farglory. Taipei City Councilors Lin Liang-jyun and Chien Shu-pei also questioned the venue’s ability to handle crowd dispersal and overall safety. Lin cited the recent crowd dispersal speed in Kaohsiung after a Coldplay concert and asked how long it would take to evacuate the expected 13,000 attendees at the Taipei Dome test event. Taipei MRT officials assured the council that they have experience with crowd dispersal during New Year’s Eve events and estimated that it could take approximately half an hour for visitors to evacuate.
2023/11/13 18:57
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Mixed reactions for opening of Taipei Dome
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.
2023/10/25 21:51
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DPP berates New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih for missing meeting
Tensions escalate at New Taipei City Council as DPP council members criticize absent Mayor Hou Yu-ih, who is also a KMT presidential candidate. DPP members question the authority of Deputy Mayor Liu He-jan, who is standing in for Hou.
2023/09/27 18:36
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Terry Gou: Taiwan’s resolve remains strong
Business tycoon Terry Gou sent a strong message to Beijing on Wednesday (Aug. 23), stating that the people of Taiwan will "not initiate a war, but will not back down from a fight either," in a speech at the Kinmen City Council to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment.
2023/08/23 16:27
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an grilled over Twin-City Forum
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faced a barrage of probing questions from councilors about the upcoming Taipei-Shanghai City Forum during his presentation of a comprehensive project report to the Taipei City Council on Monday (May 22).
2023/05/23 15:42
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KMT presidential nominee confident in running mate selection
New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi, the newly nominated Kuomintang (KMT) candidate for the 2024 presidential election, expressed his thoughts on his potential running mate during the regular city council meeting held on Thursday (May 18).
2023/05/18 17:05
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New Taipei Mayor bombarded with questions at City Council
During a New Taipei City Council session on Wednesday, Democratic Progressive Party city councilors bombarded Mayor Hou You-yi with questions, giving him little time to respond.
2023/05/11 15:00
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New Taipei mayor faces scrutiny over cross-strait topics
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faces scrutiny over the controversial ’One Country, Two Systems’ at a New Taipei City Council session, while the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members questioned him on cross strait-related topics.
2023/05/09 19:20
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New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi faces backlash over recent trip
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faced intense criticism at a City Council meeting on Wednesday (April 26) following his recent trip to Singapore.
2023/04/27 17:24
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Ko Wen-je meets with U.S.-Taiwan experts in Washington
Former Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je met with U.S.-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers in Washington D.C. on Monday (April 17) to talk about new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
2023/04/18 19:33
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Taipei City mayor receives gag gifts from opposition
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an received a series of "gifts" from both the Kuomintang (KMT) Party and opposition parties during his first administrative report in the City Council on Thursday (April 13).
2023/04/15 17:13
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Taipei Gov’t criticized for Shanghai delegation’s itinerary
Taipei City Government was criticized over the weekend for allegedly playing hide-and-seek with the central government during visit of the Shanghai delegation to the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
2023/02/21 15:28
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Shanghai’s city officials to visit Taiwan Lantern Festival
The Mainland Affairs Council has given its approval for Shanghai’s city officials to visit Taipei from Feb. 18 to 20, as the 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival draws to a close.
2023/02/16 18:52