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Taipei mayor explains premature typhoon announcement blunder
Discover the details behind Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s explanation of a premature Facebook post about work and class suspension, and the reactions it sparked.
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CWA: Typhoon Gaemi could trigger two-day shutdown
Discover the latest on Typhoon Gaemi as it nears Taiwan, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Learn about the potential for a two-day typhoon day off and which areas may see work and school suspensions.
2024/07/24 17:02
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Typhoon Gaemi delays critical cross-strait talks in Kinmen
Discover how Typhoon Gaemi disrupted critical cross-strait negotiations in Kinmen, halting plans to resolve a longstanding dispute over a fishing incident. Read the full story.
2024/07/24 11:31
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Taichung mayor cuts US trip short as Typhoon Gaemi nears
Discover how Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen cut her U.S. trip short to return to Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, prioritizing residents’ safety and issuing a work and class suspension.
2024/07/24 10:13
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Delivery platforms face fines for typhoon operations
Discover how Taipei’s labor commissioner is enforcing safety measures for delivery couriers during Typhoon Gaemi, including potential fines for non-compliance. Stay updated on guidelines to protect workers.
2024/07/24 09:11
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Taipei Summer Festival halts due to Typhoon Gaemi threat
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2024/07/23 11:21
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DPP suspends Cheng Wen-tsan for three years
Former Straits Exchange Foundation Chairman Cheng Wen-tsan is suspended from the DPP for three years following a court ruling, and its impact on his political future.
2024/07/12 15:07
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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.
2024/06/27 17:39
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Taichung mayor urges economic diversification
Discover the latest on China’s suspension of tariff concessions on certain products under the ECFA starting June 15, and Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s response to the economic fallout.
2024/06/03 17:37
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China to suspend tariff benefits for 134 Taiwanese products
Discover the latest on China’s suspension of preferential tariff rates for 134 Taiwanese products starting June 15, escalating cross-strait tensions. Learn about the economic and political implications of this significant shift.
2024/05/31 13:03
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Premier Cho calls for Chinese goodwill in tourism standoff
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s decision to allow pre-organized tours to China despite an initial suspension, aiming to revive cross-strait tourism amid zero group travel from China. Learn about the government’s flexible approach and hopes for mutual goodwill.
2024/05/30 16:45
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Circles.Life to cease operations in Taiwan, NCC approves
Discover why Circles.Life, a popular digital telco among students and young professionals in Taiwan, is ceasing operations and how Chunghwa Telecom plans to accommodate its 50,000 users.
2024/05/29 15:39
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Passengers subdue attacker on Taichung City Hall MRT
Discover the details of a sudden knife attack on a Taichung MRT train that left two passengers injured and prompted a temporary service suspension. Learn about the rapid response from passengers and the aftermath.
2024/05/21 17:57
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Circular Line recovery efforts surge past NT$400M
Discover the efforts to restore New Taipei’s Circular Line after an earthquake: Over NT$400 million allocated for repairs, innovative engineering solutions in progress, and interim shuttle bus services ensuring commuter welfare.
2024/05/06 17:45
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Earthquakes lead to school, work suspension in Hualien
Hualien County in Taiwan faces multiple earthquakes with magnitudes over 6, leading to widespread aftershocks and disruptions. Officials brace for more seismic activity.
2024/04/23 10:14
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TSMC shuts construction sites after 7.2 magnitude quake
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) halted all construction work on Wednesday (April 3) due to the impact of a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Hualien earlier that day.
2024/04/03 17:59
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Tsai Ing-wen heads to Hualien after 7.2 magnitude earthquake
In response to a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and officials convened an emergency briefing, stressing the need for vigilance and accurate information. Rescue operations and MRT disruptions follow in the quake’s wake.
2024/04/03 16:28
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Taiwan’s capital sees school disruptions following quake
Following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, schools in Taipei and other counties suspended classes, with over 200 schools reporting damage. Students were evacuated safely, thanks in part to recent drill preparations.
2024/04/03 16:15
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Legislative Yuan probes digital ID card policy delay
Legislators in Taiwan’s Internal Administration Committee discuss the "Digital ID card replacement policy and budget execution," leading to a special investigation team being set up. The Executive Yuan’s decision to postpone the project in 2021 resulted in contract disputes and mediation, with a reduced payout of NT$280 million. The Ministry of the Interior allocated NT$63.75 million in the 2024 budget for suspension costs. Legislators questioned the project’s total expenditure, with Minister Lin Yu-chang clarifying that the project is postponed, not terminated, due to heightened information security demands.
2024/03/18 15:07
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MOHW orders CWLF to stop admissions amid foster care scandal
Taipei’s MOHW orders CWLF to suspend new foster child placements following a tragic case. Deputy Minister Lee Li-Fen calls for internal review and supervision improvements. Adoption process for existing children to receive heightened scrutiny.
2024/03/13 12:41
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Taiwan halts chili powder imports amid carcinogen scare
Taipei’s FDA suspends chili powder imports from 21 Chinese suppliers for three months due to health concerns. The powder tested positive for Sudan III, a banned substance, prompting a recall of contaminated products. Sudan III is classified as a possibly carcinogenic substance by the WHO. The FDA warns that adding Sudan III to food violates food safety laws and could lead to severe penalties.
2024/02/21 13:34
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Taiwan detects pesticide in Japanese strawberry imports
A shipment of strawberries from Saitama, Japan has been found to have excessive pesticide residue, according to Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The imported strawberries, weighing a total of 3.5 kilograms, exceeded permitted pesticide levels. Deputy Director of the FDA, Lin Chin-fu, stated that all imported Japanese strawberries undergo 100% customs inspection. From July 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024, 2.3 metric tons of Japanese strawberries were discovered to contain pesticide residue. Out of 325 batches inspected, 14 failed the inspection, resulting in a failure rate of 4.31%. Since June 1, 2023, all shipments of strawberries from Japan to Taiwan have been subjected to batch-by-batch inspections. Japanese manufacturers failing inspections will face a one-month import suspension.
2024/01/23 14:59
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Taiwan prepares for winter’s coldest spell
Taiwan prepares for the coldest period of the winter as Lunar New Year approaches, according to meteorological expert Peng Chi-ming. If a cold surge leads to disaster, it is classified as an "other natural disaster," potentially resulting in work or school closures. Employers are advised to implement safety measures and consider potential risks caused by cold temperatures. Failure to comply with guidelines may result in fines of up to NT$300,000. Holidays due to low temperatures are unprecedented in Taiwan, with work or school suspension only possible if low temperatures cause a disaster. In extreme cold weather conditions, transportation, water, or electricity disruptions may lead to work or school suspension based on assessment by city and county chiefs.
2024/01/19 17:52
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Candidate halts campaign after video exposes family secret
Legislative candidate Chen Kai-ning suspends her campaign activities after it was revealed that the retired air force officer turned delivery person featured in a viral video by Taiwanese stand-up comedian Brian Tseng is her estranged father. Chen confirms her father’s identity but clarifies that her mother is alive and was her primary caregiver. Chen temporarily halts her campaign activities for a week out of respect for those affected by the incident.
2023/12/30 16:12
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Taiwan’s petrochemical industry unfazed by ECFA termination
The termination of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) has raised concerns about its impact on Taiwan’s petrochemical industry. However, corporate entities in Taiwan have stated that the impact has been limited. This is due to Taiwan’s efforts to reduce its dependency on China for exports, as China increases its domestic supply of petrochemical products. Taiwanese firms are expanding into other export markets and focusing on enhancing the competitiveness of their high-value products. The move is a response to China’s accusations of discriminatory bans and restrictive measures on Chinese products, which China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council sees as violating the ECFA. The ECFA’s "Early Harvest List" included 88 tax reductions on Taiwan’s petrochemical industry by China. With the suspension of tariff privileges, these corporations anticipate that the tax rate on associated products could rise from the current 0% to between 2% and 10%.
2023/12/22 18:10