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Taiwan counters misinformation with trade meeting photos
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan released photos of Taiwan-U.S. meetings, condemning false tariff negotiation claims. The trade group urges media to verify facts.
2025/08/29 11:53
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Media figure accuses Taiwan gov’t of hiding U.S. tariff rate
Former Broadcasting Corporation of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kang claims Taiwan faces an undisclosed 32% tariff rate in President Trump’s recent global tariff announcements. Opposition figures accuse the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of deliberately withholding this information until after an upcoming recall vote while making trade concessions involving TSMC.
2025/07/21 15:27
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Starlux head addresses pilots dismissal over safety breach
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has dismissed two pilots following procedural violations during a go-around maneuver on a Taipei to Clark, Philippines flight. Chairman K.W. Chang emphasized the airline’s commitment to safety and transparency, reporting the incident to Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration despite potential reputational damage. The violation was initially exposed by aviation social media influencer "Crazy James 787."
2025/06/13 15:00
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Taiwan ranks 24th in latest press freedom, surpasses France
Taiwan climbs to 24th in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, as reported by RSF. Despite economic and political pressures, public trust in the media rises.
2025/05/02 17:11
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Taiwan labor ministry probes abuse of power allegations
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor investigates abuse of power allegations against a department head. The probe aims to ensure fairness and transparency in the workplace.
2024/12/25 20:00
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Taiwan CDC forms task force to probe bullying claims
Taiwan’s CDC investigates workplace bullying allegations against a supervisor. A task force aims to complete the probe in two months, addressing staff turnover and management practices.
2024/11/20 15:01
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Taiwan army clarifies counter-drone system’s safety
The Ministry of National Defense clarifies that counter-drone systems will not disrupt airport communications. Allegations of favoritism in bidding are addressed.
2024/11/05 11:09
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NCC denies chairman pressured TV stations
NCC denies allegations of pressuring TV stations. Huang Kuo-chang accuses acting chairman Wong Po-tsung of suppressing news reports and gifting expensive seafood. NCC aims for transparency.
2024/09/27 14:19
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MND opens doors to military internet influencers for event
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is embracing digital age transparency by opening its doors to military internet influencers, a first following regulatory revisions. This initiative aims to include diverse media voices in defense reporting.
2024/06/19 16:12
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KMT legislative nominees to hold key talks with TPP
Kuomintang (KMT) legislative speaker and deputy speaker candidates, Han Kuo-yu and Johnny Chiang, are scheduled to meet with Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) caucus and eight lawmakers on January 29. The dialogue is expected to last approximately 35 minutes and will be followed by a media conference. The TPP has emerged as a key minority party after the legislative elections on January 13. However, the party has not declared its support for either the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidates or the KMT for the legislative speaker race. The TPP has launched four demands for parliamentary reform, emphasizing transparency and openness in political values.
2024/01/29 10:59
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’Taiwan Goes to the Polls’ Forum explores local democracy
Explore the insights from the "Taiwan Goes to the Polls" forum, where experts analyze political trends in Taiwan’s 2024 General Election. Gain a better understanding of the country’s democracy and media representation.
2023/12/14 19:07
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TPP defends Cynthia Wu’s asset declarations amid scrutiny
Taipei (TVBS News) - Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s campaign chief of staff Vivian Huang has defended TPP vice-presidential candidate Cynthia Wu’s personal asset declarations, stating that they followed legal protocols. Huang emphasized the need for evidence if there are any suspicions regarding Wu’s declarations. This response comes after media personality Huang Yang-ming raised concerns about possible discrepancies in Wu’s asset declarations, suggesting that she neglected to report her spouse’s assets. Huang clarified that Wu’s declarations of assets last year were in strict adherence to legal requirements. The Central Election Commission (CEC) recently approved the qualifications of candidates for the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential elections, including those from the Kuomintang (KMT), Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and TPP. The CEC also released the financial disclosures of the candidates, bringing scrutiny to Wu’s declarations. As the election draws near, transparency and integrity have become vital issues for voters.
2023/12/06 14:48
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Taiwanese NGOs form alliance to uphold media ethics
A civil alliance of local NGOs in Taiwan has launched a new moral code for reporting on Taiwanese elections. The code emphasizes fairness, accuracy, professional tones, respect for privacy, and media transparency. The initiative aims to enhance public trust in the media as elections approach. The alliance, consisting of Reporters Without Borders, Citizen Media Watch, and the Taiwan Media Watch Foundation, received widespread support from labor unions in the new media industry. The director of RSF Taipei Bureau highlighted the challenges faced by Taiwanese media, including political polarization and excessive commercialization. As the presidential campaigns intensify, more media organizations are expected to participate. The director of the Taiwan Media Watch Foundation emphasized the importance of press freedom in Taiwan’s democracy, warning of the negative impact manipulative activities could have on the democratic environment.
2023/11/10 21:58
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AI more a friend than foe to journalism: Graw
Ansgar Graw, director of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Media Programme Asia, speaks at the CTeC Asia event, promoting the advantages of integrating artificial intelligence into journalism. He counters the notion that AI poses a risk to the field, emphasizing its potential to enhance reporting and insists on transparency between journalists and readers.
2023/10/22 17:28