Stories from New Taipei City · Taiwan

German security agencies are seeking expanded cybercrime powers. This comes amid warnings of a ransomware threat facing the country.

The well-known El Al Group has been implicated in a large-scale voyeurism scandal. The case is currently being reviewed by a district court and national judges. The well-known Taiwanese chain 'Elly' is facing a voyeurism scandal.

A poll commissioned by Polimedia and conducted by Shan Shui Ming Yi Research Company between April 29 and May 1 found that personal traits are the primary reason for a tightening election race at 30.3%, followed by party image at 29.8%.

Legislator Xie Yifeng criticized the party headquarters for not respecting public opinion regarding her primary challenge. There are also reports that the party is encouraging New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Heran to run in the primary.

Hon Hai reported a 30% growth in sales driven by the expansion of its AI server business. Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn, reported a 30 percent increase in sales. The specific period for this sales increase was not mentioned.

Xie Yifeng stated that according to polls, he is the candidate most supported by voters. Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Li Hsin-lung stated that good news is expected soon. DPP Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng criticized the party headquarters for not respecting public opinion, stating that local grassroots members are filled with doubts. A poll conducted in New Taipei indicates that personal traits and party image are factors influencing election results, accounting for 30.3% and 29.8% respectively. However, 5.4% of respondents do not believe the election is tight. The survey involved 1,070 residents aged 20 and over, with a 95% confidence level and a margin of error.

Liu Heran stated on May 4 that he has no intention or plans to run for the position of Zhanghua County Magistrate. He addressed rumors regarding the Kuomintang's nomination process, which some critics suggest is driven by interest groups rather than local development. She said that her current political focus remains in New Taipei City, where she is managing ongoing large-scale construction projects and policy implementations. Liu characterized the KMT's nomination process for the Zhanghua county seat as being driven by interest considerations rather than local development needs. He expressed support for Zhanghua's performance over the last eight years and stated his goal is to continue serving grassroots needs. He expressed respect for the achievements of the outgoing administration under Wang Hui-mei.

Police in Tucheng, New Taipei City, searched a Hon Hai Technology Group facility regarding a breach of trust investigation. A former Hon Hai executive has been released on 1 million TWD bail and faces travel restrictions.

Hon Hai (Foxconn) stated that a search operation conducted by prosecutors on April 30 in Tucheng was unrelated to the company's financial or business operations.

New Taipei District Prosecutors and the Taipei Investigation Bureau conducted searches at a facility in Tucheng, New Taipei City, involving Hong Hai-wei.