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Chinese tour group to visit Matsu despite travel warning
Discover how a Chinese tour group’s visit to Matsu, Taiwan, proceeds amid heightened travel advisories and political tensions between Taiwan and China. Learn more about the implications for cross-strait relations.
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Stricter YouBike rules aim to reduce sidewalk accidents
Discover how Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan are enhancing pedestrian safety with a new YouBike point system starting July 1, targeting violations to create safer sidewalks.
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Tainan leads with new student safety measures outdoors
Discover how Tainan is leading the way in outdoor education safety and curriculum development, making it the first among Taiwan’s six municipalities to implement new regulations.
2024/06/26 11:01
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Taiwan battles triple virus outbreak, including COVID surge
Discover how Tainan is leading the way in outdoor education safety and curriculum development, making it the first among Taiwan’s six municipalities to implement new regulations.
2024/06/26 10:49
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Gecko in soy sauce dish causes uproar in Taiwan
Discover how geckos can pose a health risk due to Salmonella, as Taiwan’s CDC warns following an incident at a sushi restaurant. Learn about the global impact and safety precautions.
2024/06/26 09:34
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Taiwan’s traffic fatalities fall short of 5% reduction goal
Explore the latest efforts to enhance road safety in Taipei, including the ambitious goal of zero traffic deaths by 2050, discussed at a recent transportation forum. Learn about the strategies to reduce traffic fatalities, pedestrian safety measures, and the new ’Road Safety Mobilization’ website aimed at public engagement and improvement of road conditions.
2024/06/25 17:18
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Taipei finds pesticide residue in 12 fresh produce items
Discover the latest on Taipei’s food safety: 12 out of 52 fresh produce items failed pesticide tests, including Thai basil and papaya. Fines for violations range from NT$60,000 to NT$200 million.
2024/06/25 15:20
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Premier urges Taiwanese to prioritize safety in China
Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai responds to China’s judicial guidelines threatening Taiwanese citizens with severe penalties for advocating "Taiwan independence." Learn about the government’s commitment to protect its nationals.
2024/06/25 14:31
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Heavy-duty truck crashes spike on Taiwan highways, 10 dead
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s highway safety: The Freeway Bureau reports a rise in heavy-duty truck accidents, urging drivers to adopt safety measures to prevent further incidents.
2024/06/25 03:59
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New Taipei fines cat food brand for false labeling
Discover how a Taiwanese cat food brand faced a NT$60,000 fine for false labeling after a cat’s death from hypokalemia, sparking an investigation by the New Taipei City Government. Learn about the violations and penalties imposed.
2024/06/24 17:33
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Miniature horse causes stir on Taiwan expressway
Discover the story of a miniature horse that caused a stir on a Miaoli County expressway, safely corralled by police and returned to its farm. Learn about the quick resolution and traffic safety reminders.
2024/06/24 16:00
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Power outage hits New Taipei City, affects over 4,000 homes
Discover the latest on the large-scale power outage in New Taipei City’s Tamsui District affecting over 4,000 households, including ongoing restoration efforts and safety advice from Taiwan Power Company.
2024/06/24 13:36
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Malayan tapir dies from heat stress on way to Taiwan
Discover the tragic story of Hideo, the Malayan tapir from Zoorasia Zoo, who died from heat stress during transport to Taipei Zoo, sparking a review of animal exchange protocols.
2024/06/24 12:55
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Taiwan boosts railway safety with new measures
Discover how Taiwan is enhancing railway safety along the Hualien-Taitung line with new measures including stream dredging, a debris warning system, and improved barriers after a recent derailment incident.
2024/06/24 10:30
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Taiwan faces heatwave, temperatures to hit 38°C
Discover the latest weather forecast for Taiwan, with temperatures soaring to 36-38 degrees Celsius due to Pacific high pressure. Stay informed on the chance of local showers and severe thunderstorms.
2024/06/24 09:16
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Excessive plasticizers found in gloves, recall issued
Discover the risks of household rubber and plastic gloves as Taiwan’s Consumer Protection Committee finds excessive plasticizers in some products, leading to recalls and health warnings. Learn about the actions taken to address these concerns.
2024/06/21 16:50
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Taiwan’s Executive Yuan backs new pedestrian safety plan
Discover how Taiwan’s Executive Yuan is enhancing pedestrian safety through a comprehensive plan involving the MOTC and MOI, targeting 799 intersections and 200 schools for improvements by year-end.
2024/06/21 15:39
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Taipei police to deploy 500 officers for rally on Friday
Discover the latest on Taipei’s Legislative Yuan vote on legislative reform and the expected rallies by the Bluebird Movement and Blue Eagle Movement, with 500 officers deployed for peace.
2024/06/20 17:44
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Taipei envoy’s plane hit by lightning after takeoff
Discover the harrowing experience of Frank Hsieh, head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, as his plane was struck by lightning after takeoff from Songshan, sparking a moment of reflection and a light-hearted conclusion.
2024/06/19 11:10
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Civilian flights near Taiwan’s islands monitored for safety
Discover how Taiwan responded to China’s civilian aircraft flying over Kinmen and Matsu, emphasizing airspace control and safety measures. Read about the consensus reached between the two sides.
2024/06/18 10:45
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Taiwan’s patrol vessel docks in Hawaii for fisheries mission
Discover the details of Taiwan’s Coast Guard vessel "Hsinchu" docking in Honolulu Harbor for its first high seas fisheries patrol mission of 2024, emphasizing Taiwan’s maritime safety efforts.
2024/06/12 14:58
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Taiwan warns citizens of increased risks in Hong Kong travel
Discover the latest travel advisory for Taiwanese citizens visiting Hong Kong, including risks and safety tips due to new security laws. Learn about the Mainland Affairs Council’s guidance and emergency services.
2024/06/12 10:43
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Taipei employs dogs to sniff out tree disease
Discover how Taipei is using detection dogs to sniff out trees infected with brown root rot disease, enhancing urban safety and forestry management. Learn about the challenges and future prospects of this innovative approach.
2024/06/11 16:50
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Taiwan FDA finds carcinogen in US sauces, orders destruction
Discover why Taiwan’s FDA is destroying three U.S.-imported seasoning sauces, including a popular steak sauce, due to carcinogen ethylene oxide detection. Learn more about the safety measures.
2024/06/11 11:50
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YouBike service outage affects commuters nationwide
Discover why Taiwan’s FDA is destroying three U.S.-imported seasoning sauces, including a popular steak sauce, due to carcinogen ethylene oxide detection. Learn more about the safety measures.
2024/06/11 11:38