Stories from Taiwan
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Taiwan Presidential Office Appoints Xu Shixian
The broadcaster commented that theoretically, Xu Shixian should refuse the appointment if he had integrity, but expressed doubt that he would.
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Taipei Evacuation Issue Becomes Political Battleground, Councilor Criticizes Manipulation
The 'Taipei City evacuation problem' is a widely discussed topic that has evolved into a 'political workshop.' City Councilor Liu Caiwei criticized the Green Camp for political manipulation, stating their aim is to harm Jiang Wanan, which ultimately damages Taipei's urban image.
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Taiwanese Cities See Population Shifts
Taichung's population increased by 0.08 percentage points, while Kinmen experienced the most population decrease at 2.09 percentage points.
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New Taipei Pinhole Camera Probe Expands To Clinics, Whistleblower Post Gains Traction
The New Taipei District Police Department, in conjunction with the New Taipei City Health Bureau, launched a joint inspection and raided five stores today, including locations in Banqiao Zhongshan, Banqiao Guanqian, and Sanchong Zhengyi.
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KMT Chairman Tseng Li-wen Addresses Party Strife
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Tseng Li-wen stated that "Lan Bai" (blue and white, referring to KMT and Taiwan People's Party) truly loves Taiwan and that the Legislative Yuan has upheld democratic values, principles, and bottom lines.
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Taiwan Clarifies Taking Items After Peeping Is Theft
The act of using 'peeping mirrors' to take items from individuals in restrooms is now classified as a theft offense, not a minor injury offense.
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Expert Discusses Misappropriation Of Lost Property
However, taking a stray cat without a microchip could be considered theft. The characters represent 'pai' (photograph), 'yuan' (maintain original state), 'kuai' (quickly), and 'ling' (return). Authorities clarify that passively leaving a found item without notifying them is considered protecting others, not intentional harm, but taking a stray cat without a chip could lead to theft charges. The broadcast reiterated the "Pai Yuan Kuai Ling" mnemonic for handling lost property. Yang stated that taking items from lost property and discarding the rest constitutes misappropriation.
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KMT Central Committee Accused Of Centralized Power, Pressuring Legislative Proposals
A source stated that the Kuomintang (KMT) Central Committee is mobilizing various forces to threaten and pressure legislative proposals, leading to accusations of centralism and a 'one-voice' approach.
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DPP Convener Regrets UAV, AI Exclusion From 1.25 Trillion Budget
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus held a press conference where Zhang Guanting, convener of the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, expressed regret over a 1.25 trillion budget.
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Taiwan Store Unveils New Logo Amid Financial Losses
A new logo for the "Red Taiwan Store" was designed by Wu Yongzhen's Jizhi Design Studio for 968,940 yuan.
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