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Explore the latest on cross-strait relations as China’s TAO praises Taiwanese artists for sharing pro-China posts, amidst criticism of the DPP’s ＂green terror.＂ Learn more about the cultural and political implications.

Discover how Taiwan’s EVA Air ranks in the ＂2024 World’s Best Airlines＂ by AirlineRatings.com, alongside the top performers like Qatar Airways and the criteria used for evaluation. Learn about the best in various airline categories, from business class to environmental efforts.

Discover how China’s political pressure on Taiwanese artists threatens artistic freedom and deepens tensions, as criticized by the Mainland Affairs Council.

Discover how Taiwanese Director Wei Te-sheng’s apology to TSMC over controversial remarks aims to bridge the gap between Taiwan’s tech and cultural sectors. Read more about his promise and the potential for collaboration.

Experience the electrifying concert that made history in Yilan as Accusefive’s ’Around the New World’ tour drew over 40,000 fans, boosting local tourism and setting records. Witness the spectacle of 8,000 fireworks and the band’s unforgettable performances, including their chart-topping hits.

aespa’s Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook are confirmed to be in a romantic relationship, as revealed by South Korean paparazzi ＂Dispatch.＂ Both SM Entertainment and C-JeS Studio have acknowledged the couple’s budding romance. The two are currently getting to know each other better, with Lee Jae-wook filming while Karina balances her busy schedule.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo surprises fans with the launch of her personal brand BLISSOO, signaling a focus on acting. The official website garners high traffic as Jisoo’s solo activities are confirmed, sparking speculation on her future in the K-POP industry.

The Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) plans to recruit over 100 new talents, including maintenance technicians, engineers, and professionals in various fields. Generous offers include a monthly salary of up to NT$48,000 for electrical and signal maintenance technicians. The corporation provides comprehensive employee benefits, such as allowances and subsidies for food, clothing, accommodation, transportation, education, and entertainment. New employees will undergo three to six months of comprehensive training and must pass an assessment before starting their shifts. The THSRC also offers educational training opportunities for employees to complete professional training effectively and safely.

YOASOBI’s concert at Zepp New Taipei attracts 2,000 fans, promising an encore in Taiwan. Lead vocalist Ikura expresses gratitude to Taiwanese fans and recites a letter in Mandarin. The event was organized by Fun Entertainment, which required real-name registration for tickets and carefully checked identifications upon entry. Refunds were permitted within three days of purchase, with allowances for unforeseen circumstances.

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun was found deceased in his car on Wednesday (Dec. 27), shocking the South Korean entertainment industry. Promotional events and meetings for the movie ＂12.12: The Day＂ starring Jung Woo-sung and Hwang Jung-min have been canceled. The public press conference for the drama ＂Marry My Husband＂ starring Park Min-young has been postponed. Lee’s projects, ＂Silence＂ and ＂The Land of Happiness,＂ may now face delays. ＂Silence＂ had been invited to the Cannes Film Festival and was scheduled for release later this year or early next year. ＂The Land of Happiness＂ has been completed, with release times under consideration. Film distributors had planned to wait for the outcome of an investigation into Lee’s drug use allegations before deciding on the release date, but after his death, the timeline has become uncertain.

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in apparent suicide by charcoal burning. Investigation into drug-related issue connected to him expected to halt. Lee left a letter for his wife before disappearing. Previous drug tests came back negative. Police will entirely halt investigation due to Lee’s death. Public urged to reject drugs and seek help if needed.

Chu Tien-yu from Taiwan achieved remarkable success at the 2023 Mister Friendship International pageant, securing second place overall and winning the national costume award. Additionally, he received recognition as the runner-up in the swimsuit competition. Chu expressed gratitude to his fans both in Taiwan and abroad for their unwavering support. Overjoyed by the opportunity to represent his country and fulfill his childhood aspiration of becoming a model, Chu’s emotions were evident. Despite holding a master’s degree in Physics from National Taiwan University and working at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Chu chose to embark on a new journey in the entertainment industry to pursue his dreams of glamour and fame.

Join the star-studded New Year’s Eve celebration in Taichung, Taiwan, featuring Korea’s hip-hop queen, Jessi. Golden Bell Awards hosts Ken Lin and Gladys Tsai will ensure a night full of entertainment. Other performers include Namewee, Nick Chou, Crowd Lu, Nine Chen, Kenny Khoo, Gail, Chang Ruo-fan, Cosmos People, and Amazing Show. The event will also feature a 180-second international-level fireworks display. Watch the festivities live on platforms like Taiwan Mobile’s MyVideo.

The newly appointed Chairperson of the New Media Entertainment Association (NMEA), Daphne Lee, emphasizes the importance of funding, talent, and global integration for Taiwan’s content industry to succeed. At the 2023 Asiahub New Media Summit in Taipei, Lee highlights the need for cross-sector collaboration and industry chain integration in the AI era. The summit features six main themes, 19 keynote speeches, panel discussions, and 7 workshops with 60 speakers. Participants, such as LINE Taiwan Managing Director Roger Chen, discuss Taiwan’s soft power, industry upgrade, transformation, and global outreach. Videoland Television Network Chairman Lee Chung-pei suggests creating quality content to ensure profitability and establish funding recovery mechanisms. Lin Chien-han, Chairman of Taiwan Secom, shares the company’s dual strategy of investment and production, moving from DVD rental services to investing in Taiwanese films. Lin also discusses how Taiwanese creative content is breaking into the international market by integrating local culture and socio-political issues, citing successful films like ＂The Candidate＂ and ＂The Bridge Curse.＂

Taiwanese entertainer Tina Chou, also known as ＂Da Ya,＂ has been acquitted of defamation charges by the Taipei District Court. Chou had accused her former boss, Chen Chien-chou, of attempting to assault her years ago, leading to Chen filing a defamation suit against her. The court sessions involved testimonies from both parties, ultimately resulting in the prosecutor’s decision not to pursue charges against Chou. Chou expressed gratitude to the judiciary and hoped her experience would encourage other victims of sexual harassment or assault to come forward. Witnesses, including actress Julie Tsai, supported Chou’s claims. Chen, seeking to clear his name, stated his desire to reveal the truth and prove his innocence through legal means. This case highlights the ongoing conversation about sexual misconduct in Taiwan’s entertainment industry and the challenges faced by those who speak out.

Beloved South Korean actor and variety show personality, Jee Seok-jin, has announced a sudden hiatus from all entertainment activities due to health concerns. Effective from December 18, Jee will be suspending all work commitments, including his regular appearances on the popular variety show ＂Running Man.＂ Known for his humor and affable nature, Jee has been a key member of the show since 2010, amassing a significant fan base over the years. This marks the first break Jee is taking from the show since he joined its original cast 13 years ago. With the departure of another cast member in October, the ＂Running Man＂ team is now left with only five members, raising questions about how the show will adapt and what impact it will have on its future.

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has passed amendments to the Sports Industry Development Act to combat ticket scalping. The revised law imposes fines on scalpers ranging from 10 to 50 times the ticket’s face value. The amendments also target the resale of complimentary and promotional tickets, with penalties reaching up to NT＄18,000. The use of ticket-buying bots will be met with up to three years’ imprisonment and/or fines up to NT＄3 million. These measures aim to crack down on the practice of reselling tickets at inflated prices, known locally as ＂huangniu＂ or Yellow Cow. The amended law ensures the anonymity of whistleblowers and potentially rewards them for reporting scalping activities. The updates to the legislation were led by the Legislative Yuan Education and Culture Committee, reflecting the legislature’s commitment to fair access to entertainment and sports for fans in Taiwan.

Taiwan’s manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery with increased overtime hours in October, according to the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS). Manufacturers’ overtime climbed to 15.4 hours, a 1.6-hour increase from the previous year, marking continuous growth over four months and a return to 2021 levels. The average regular wage from January to October 2022 was NT$45,441, a 2.49% year-over-year increase. The total average salary within the same period was NT$59,270, up by 1.53%. However, when adjusted for inflation, the real average regular earnings only inched up 0.06%, and the real total earnings witnessed a slip of 0.87% year-over-year, the first negative growth in nearly seven years. This decline in total real wages is attributed to tepid exports and the rising cost of living. Employment in the industrial and service sectors stood at 8.19 million people as of October, with a slight increase compared to September 2021 and largely unchanged from October 2021. The service sector gained 41,000 employees in October, offsetting the decrease in the industrial sector. Throughout the first ten months of 2022, the average number of employed workers was 8.175 million, with the accommodation and food services and arts, entertainment, and recreational services sectors seeing new hires while the manufacturing sector lost jobs. In October 2022 alone, the average regular salary for employed workers was NT$45,564, a 2.31% annual rise, and the average total wage for the month was NT$51,143, a 1.35% increase from the previous year.

LINE TODAY, an information site by LY Corporation, reveals the top 10 news topics in 2023. Entertainment news, mainly linked to #MeToo movement sexual harassment incidents involving Taiwanese celebrities, tops the list. Coco Lee’s passing, a Hong Kong-American Mandarin pop singer-songwriter, ranks second. Relaxed pandemic policies causing a resurgence of viruses takes the third spot. Taiwanese people show high sensitivity to international affairs, reflected in comments and shares on the ＂TODAY Sees the World＂ channel. Popular polls and quizzes cover leisure, entertainment, livelihood, and policy topics, including Apple products, the president’s salary, and the ＂Slam Dunk＂ manga quiz.

Taiwanese entertainer Aaron Yan has been cleared of charges related to sexual offenses, including secret photography and assault, according to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office. The allegations were made by internet celebrity Chiu Yao-le in June, leading to the suspension of Yan’s entertainment career and side business. Prosecutors found that Yan had shared private videos of Chiu with friends, a violation of the Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act. Yan will only be indicted on charges related to filming and possessing videos depicting the sexual conduct of a minor. The case is scheduled to be heard behind closed doors on December 21.

Entertainer Apple Huang, known for her appearance on ＂Blackie’s Teenage Club,＂ recently revealed that she officially married dentist Carter Jaw a year ago. Her sister, Yuri Huang (also known as ＂Yao Yao＂), expressed her excitement and congratulations on social media. Apple, who is 39 years old, also announced that she is expecting her first child through a series of maternity photos. The news has brought joy to Yao Yao and has been met with warm wishes from friends and fans in the entertainment industry. The public has also shared in the excitement surrounding Apple’s marriage and pregnancy.

Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan gracefully corrects an event attendee who mistakenly referred to her as ’Auntie Yuanyuan,’ prompting them to revise it to ’Sister Yuanyuan.’ The video of this playful exchange has gone viral, garnering attention and praise for Gao’s gracious response. Gao’s relationship to Taiwanese actor Mark Chao, made public in 2012, has been a steady fixture in the entertainment industry. Despite their high-profile status, the couple maintains a sweet and under-the-radar relationship. Online fans have also commented on Gao’s continued youthful and elegant charm in her life post-marriage.

Taiwanese actress Cheryl Yang discusses her role as a single mother in the mini-series ＂How Well You Love Me＂ (看看你有多愛我) in an interview with Marie Claire. Yang reflects on her own complex relationship with her mother and how it influenced her portrayal of a single mother in the series. Starting her career in the entertainment industry at 15, Yang’s dedication and sincerity have earned her acclaim in the drama industry. In the series, she plays an internet celebrity and a single mother of fraternal twin daughters. The role resonated with Yang, as she shares her personal journey with her own mother and the conflicts they faced. Through work experiences and maturity, Yang learned to appreciate her mother’s virtues and build a more harmonious relationship. She emphasizes the importance of communication and respect in finding mutual understanding. On set, Yang initially had concerns about the chemistry with her on-screen daughters, but was pleasantly surprised by their exceptional performances, creating a compelling family dynamic in the series.

Get your tickets now for Keelung’s year-end concert on Dec. 23 at the Keelung Gymnasium! With just 6,143 seats available, residents wasted no time in lining up at district offices to secure their tickets. The demand was so high that the allocation of 680 tickets per office quickly ran out. This year, Mayor George Hsieh decided to move the festivities indoors to avoid the rainy weather that often plagued previous open-air New Year’s Eve concerts. Hosted by Daniel Chen, Lin Yu-Pin, and Haze Chen, the concert promises an evening of entertainment with performances by Amber An, 911, Ailing Tai, Kimberley Chen, U:NUS, NEXT GIRLZ-CRYXTAL, and pianist Hsu Che-cheng. Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event and enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable experience as you celebrate the end of the year with fanfare.

Taiwanese supermodel and actress Lin Chi-ling shares a stunning photo of herself dressed in all black with striking red lipstick on social media. The photo was taken during an interview with ＂Tatler＂ magazine. In the article, Lin discusses her commitment to philanthropy, particularly her desire to help children and families in need. She aspires to be a guardian of children’s mental health, a cause close to her heart. Lin’s popularity extends beyond Taiwan, as she is beloved in Japan as well. Her attendance at the 60th Golden Horse Awards recently went viral in Japan, solidifying her influential status in the entertainment industry.