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The Taipei City Government's Public Works Department will undertake a comprehensive renovation of the aging road surface on the Mai Shuai Bridge. Lane closures will be implemented, and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.

During a party caucus negotiation, lawmakers agreed to prioritize national security and support the full, unaltered version of the Executive Yuan's proposal. While indicating market strength, it also signifies high risk.

Former television host Lin Chengyou has been detained since January 16th in connection with a corruption case. He is accused of designing payment schemes to alleged offenders and is suspected of involvement in bribery. His detention has been extended, totaling 110 days.

Li Chen-hsiu has been expelled from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) by the Central Executive Committee for violating party discipline. The Central Standing Committee made the decision.

This response was made while answering questions from KMT legislator Ko Chih-en regarding public confidence and the establishment of emergency communication groups.

Taipei and Taichung are addressing concerns about rodent control. This advice is part of ongoing measures to ensure public safety and structural integrity. The specific nature of the reinforcement is not detailed, but the emphasis is on proactive measures. This advice is being considered for inclusion in the T-Pass system to improve public transportation accessibility. The idea of incorporating shared electric vehicles into the last-mile transportation solution is being discussed. Separately, the issue of rodent control in Taipei is being addressed, with a city councilor noting that the Taipei city government has not conducted professional scientific surveys on rodent populations for 12 years. Kaohsiung reportedly used 22 tons of rodent poison for pest control. Taiwan is grappling with concerns regarding fraud, with reports indicating a rise in fraudulent activities.

A politician expressed concern that the KMT caucus failed to attend a meeting to discuss and pass a condemnation statement, despite international support and the Vice President's successful return from an overseas trip.

A Taiwanese politician expressed frustration over criticism from the ruling party regarding a compromise proposal that aimed to incorporate various viewpoints. The special budget, totaling 300 billion Thai baht, is less than anticipated and requires borrowing. Concerns have been raised about the budget's financial sources, which rely on borrowing. Critics argue that the average debt per person, estimated at 6,000 NT dollars, is, especially for families with non-earning members, and represents a burden on future generations. The special budget for national security is being debated, with lawmakers prioritizing it. The special budget, amounting to 300 billion Thai Baht, is being financed through borrowing, which will create debt for future generations. Defense Minister Gu Lixiong stated that the military procurement special regulations bill is not yet ready for signing.

Taiwan Power Company is preparing to send spent nuclear fuel rods abroad, following a 2018 Legislative Yuan resolution. The source mentioned that the company's proposal was considered a compromise, aiming to balance various opinions.

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