Reckless remarks: Li reportedly said if the party decided to expel her from her position in the legislature for a remark she made, she would file a lawsuit to defend her rights
The Taiwan People’s Party’s (TPP) Central Evaluation Committee is slated to hold a meeting on Thursday next week concerning TPP Legislator Li Zhenxiu (李貞秀).Li is the first “Chinese spouse” to serve in the legislature. However, since taking office in February, she has been embroiled in controversy. R
A task force of the Executive Yuan handling Taiwan-US trade yesterday said that the impact of new US tariffs on patented drugs is “controllable,” as Taiwan’s pharmaceutical exports to the US are generic.The comments followed an executive order signed on Thursday by US President Donald Trump imposing
An online platform has been set up to provide the latest information on the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for domestic industries, said the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) on Thursday.The EU launched its CBAM on New Year’s Day this year, placing carbon tariffs on imports, with charg
Representative to the US Alexander Yui on Thursday said that he “felt bad” about his “management style” and pledged to improve, amid accusations online over the past few weeks alleging workplace bullying involving himself and his wife.In a statement issued to Taiwanese media, Yui said he was sorry f
RAIL DEPOT CRASHES: Transportation safety authorities said that processes had to improve after a crash in Hualien last year, with a similar incident in Keelung this week
The Taiwan Transportation Safety Board on Thursday issued four recommendations to Taiwan Railway Corp and the Railway Bureau regarding shunting operations amid a spate of such incidents over the past year.The board issued its recommendations based on an investigation into an incident at the Hualien
NTU BREAKTHROUGH: The portability of the device offers an advantage over large, immobile plants, which are vulnerable to supply disruptions, the researchers said
A research team has developed a backpack-sized machine capable of continuously making biodiesel, a breakthrough for the deployability and efficiency of biofuel manufacturing technology.Led by Chiang Ya-yu (蔣雅郁), an associate professor in National Taiwan University’s (NTU) Department of Mechanical En
Two weather fronts are forecast to move across Taiwan in succession starting today, bringing significant rainfall to northern Taiwan, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday.CWA forecaster Chang Cheng-chuan (張承傳) said that from today through early tomorrow, a frontal system would bri
Inspections would be increased to curb human trafficking and forced labor at sea, the Fisheries Agency said on Thursday in response to calls to end to labor exploitation in the distant-water fisheries industry.At a news conference earlier in the day, rights advocates urged legislative reforms to pro
A Taichung-based criminal operation was allegedly defrauding Chinese living outside China by co-opting online profiles of attractive people, authorities said after arrests were made at a property in Daya District (大雅) over alleged telecom fraud.A man surnamed Hsiao (蕭), who allegedly headed the oper
People who frequently bump into door frames or table corners, or struggle to find items right next to them, should be aware that such minor mishaps could be signs of glaucoma, a doctor said. Glaucoma, a major cause of blindness often dubbed the “silent thief of sight,” usually begins by damaging per
A three-day festival recreating the bustling vibe of Tokyo’s Akihabara area opened in Taipei yesterday, featuring anime, gaming, pop culture, maid cafe-themed events and cosplay. Akihabara is widely seen as a hub of Japan’s otaku culture — a term referring to fans of anime, manga and gaming — and a
Taiwan’s first domestically detected novel H7 subtype influenza A case has been identified as H7N7, a low-pathogenic strain, with the risk considered controllable, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday.Genetic sequencing found no evidence of increased bird- to-human transmission o
Pingtung County Commissioner Chou Chun-mi, second row, center, poses with children and local officials at the opening of a two-day festival named “Surrounding the County Government: Children Take the Lead” at the county government yesterday in celebration of Children’s Day.
President William Lai, right, poses with Lions Clubs International president A.P. Singh at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday. Noting the organization has long upheld the spirit of “We Serve,” Lai expressed hope that the government and Lions members would continue to deepen exchanges and co
A woman pays tribute to her ancestors at Fude Cemetery in Taipei yesterday, ahead of Tomb Sweeping Day tomorrow.
A three-day festival recreating the bustling vibe of Tokyo's Akihabara opened in Taipei on the first day of the Tomb Sweeping long weekend today, while the four-day Taichung International ACG Festival also drew large crowds of mostly teenage anime fans.ACF 2026 in Taipei is being held at the Songsha
All aircraft passengers departing from Taiwan airports would be limited to two power banks per person from Wednesday next week, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said yesterday. Passengers are also prohibited from placing power banks in checked baggage or using them to charge devices while in
Taoyuan International Airport Corp (TIAC) forecast a record-breaking single-day peak of 162,000 passengers on the first day of the Tomb Sweeping holiday today.Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport was crowded with departing travelers this morning, with long lines forming in the check-in hall.Hourly p
The supply of official garbage bags remains stable and there are no plans to raise prices, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Environmental Protection said in a statement today.Inventory levels for different bag types can meet demand for about three to six months, the department said, urging
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