Sat, Aug 29, 2026
CONDEMNED: The KMT slammed the rejections, saying the CEC decided on behalf of 23 million people, while the TPP said it brought shame to Taiwan’s democratic system The Central Election Commission (CEC) yesterday announced it has approved holding a referendum on nuclear power, but rejected proposals on caning and traffic fines.The Legislative Yuan on Aug. 14 approved three referendums: introducing caning as a criminal punishment, abolishing the government’s nuc
Prosecutors yesterday indicted nine people for allegedly installing hidden surveillance cameras in eight Dr Shine (光澤) clinics in Taipei and New Taipei City, and secretly recording more than 300 patients — including four minors — while they were exposed.Investigations into other branches allegedly i
Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown yesterday returned to court to argue over their sentences after being convicted of inciting subversion under a National Security Law imposed by China.Lee Cheuk-yan (李卓人), Chow Hang-tung (鄒幸彤) a
South Korea, the US and Japan would go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month in response to North Korean nuclear threats, officials in Seoul said yesterday, a day after North Korea vowed to retaliate against what it called US hostilities.The development further dims prospects for an earl
LIMITED: The bill’s NT$40bn annual spending cap would prevent Taiwan from effectively building up its drone combat capabilities, National Defense Minister Wellington Koo said The legislature yesterday rejected the Executive Yuan’s NT$210 billion (US$6.62 billion) special budget proposal to buy military drones and instead passed its own plan, which earmarks NT$40 billion per year over six consecutive years.The Executive Yuan said its plan to buy about 210,000 drones by 20
ICE BREAK: An event recorded as a quake was in fact seismic energy generated by the collapse of glacial rock and ice, the US Geological Survey said Taiwan has prepared its national search-and-rescue team to travel to Nepal, officials said yesterday, a day after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities along the Nepal-China border following a glacier collapse.The government on Wednesday or
Five international experts on the review committee for Taiwan’s third report under the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) said yesterday that Taiwan has established a mature and innovative anti-corruption governance system.The five-member committee spent two days reviewing Taiwan’s implementat
STORYTELLING: If created, the museum would give Taiwanese-Americans the chance to ensure that their identity, history and journey are shown on their terms, the campaign said Taiwanese-American groups yesterday urged for the accurate representation of Taiwan as the US Congress mulled establishing the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.The congressional commission to study the possibility of creating the museum is gathering public input through
The Berlin House of Representatives yesterday launched a parliamentary Taiwan friendship group, in a first for Germany’s state parliaments.The Christian Democratic Party (CDC), Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens formally established the group, nearly four years after its informal founding
Taiwan is attracting greater attention in France because of its strategic role in semiconductor production and broader economic development, the new director of the French Office in Taipei (BFT) said yesterday.Frederic Laplanche, who arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, made the remarks at a media briefin
COOPERATION? Despite the breakdown in talks over the mayoral race, the KMT and TPP remain committed to working together to win elections, an official said The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) is to stand by its candidate in the Jhubei City (竹北) mayoral race, following a breakdown in talks with the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) over their competing candidates, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌) said yesterday.Thursday was the first day that candidates in
With Taiwan’s year-end local elections approaching, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) China Affairs Department has warned that cooperating with Chinese election interference could carry a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, while those who report foreign interference could receive rewards o
FILLING THE GAP: Measures to expand the workforce include job-matching services, incentive programs and attracting foreign workers while protecting local workers’ rights The Ministry of Labor yesterday outlined measures to address worker shortages amid demographic shifts.The National Development Council’s latest population projections from this year to 2074 show a persistently low birthrate and an aging population.By 2075, the total population is projected to fall 4
TRAFFIC SAFETY: Teachers are responsible for student safety education in school, but traffic management and safety should be handled by trained personnel like police A coalition of nine education unions yesterday called for a clearer delineation of responsibilities for student traffic safety, saying that teachers should focus on safety guidance and education on school grounds, while police and other trained personnel should assist at public roads and dangerous i
Taiwan placed third at this year’s International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) after winning two gold and two silver medals, with one student from Taichung earning second place overall.The 19th IESO, which took place in Turin, Italy, from Aug. 20 to Thursday, drew 160 students representing 41 countr
INVESTMENT: The economics ministry said it was concerned the new regulations passed by the opposition parties would create extra hurdles for drone development The Ministry of Economic Affairs on Thursday expressed regret over the passage of an opposition-backed uncrewed vehicle industry bill in the legislature, warning that the new regulations could hamper the sector’s development.The legislature on Thursday passed the Act on Strengthening Defense Autonom
DOMESTIC CHIPS: The CEO said that when fully operational, the facility, which has US CHIPS Act funding, would be a major HBM hub employing about 1,000 people SK Hynix Inc on Thursday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its advanced memory packaging facility in Indiana, marking a milestone in Washington’s expansive campaign to rebuild domestic supply chains and manufacturing for strategically important sectors.The West Lafayette plant, costing more than US
CXMT Corp’s (長鑫存儲) first-half revenue leaped almost 10-fold while profit surged, reflecting a rush for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware that has made the memorychip maker China’s most valuable business.The Hefei-based company’s revenue expanded to 150.3 billion yuan (US$22.4 billion) in the fir
The Ministry of Labor last week vowed to launch an investigation after Indonesian technicians working on renewable energy projects in Taiwan accused their employer of forced labor and wage theft.Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lin Yueh-chin (林月琴) joined advocacy groups in accusing Singapore-
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling (翁曉玲) has discovered an extraordinarily simple theory of constitutional government: If you have enough votes in the legislature, apparently you can attach almost any demand to a budget and call it oversight.Her latest proposal freezes Premie
The “quiet revolution” of Taiwan’s democratization took shape during the 12 years that followed Lee Teng-hui (李登輝) simultaneously becoming chairman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and president of the Republic of China (ROC). Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) then
SHUTOUT WIN: Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that the veteran left-hander was ‘on a mission’ after getting a text before the game about the death of a friend Chris Sale on Thursday had thrown 97 pitches through eight innings, a full game for most pitchers in most MLB games, and Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss had relievers ready in the bullpen for the ninth inning.Even so, both knew that Sale was not giving up the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers.A
Rodri on Thursday made his Barcelona debut in the team’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, while Chelsea and Fulham advanced to the third round of the EFL Cup.Barcelona’s match was supposed to feature a tribute to Spain’s FIFA World Cup champions, but instead it became an act of support for t
South Africa were well-beaten in the opening fixture of their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against old foes New Zealand last weekend, but are unlikely to be as error-prone again in the second Test in Cape Town today.The world champions had the edge in the scrum battle, the contact area and under
Park So-yeon is set to become the first woman to represent South Korea’s national team in e-sports and wants to pave the way for more in the male-dominated world of competitive gaming.South Korea is an e-sports powerhouse and Park has been chosen to compete in survival horror game Identity V at the
EFFORTS CONTINUE: Emergency teams, which have recovered 472 bodies, have been racing to save survivors from hit areas, where food and water are running out Nepal yesterday ordered rescuers searching for survivors of deadly floods to get to safety as it reported a debris dam had burst in Tibet, bringing risks of new torrents.Emergency teams have recovered 472 bodies after a tsunami-like wall of water and mud crashed down on Wednesday, burying homes, sma
As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway’s King Haakon is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.Haakon automatically succeeded to the throne yesterday after his father, former king Harald, passed away peacefully
DECLINING WATER FLOW: Scientists, environmentalists and anglers are calling for rivers to be restored to their natural state, reduced water extraction and more shade A fly fisherman cast his line into the crystal-clear waters of the Itchen, a chalk stream in Hampshire in southern England, home to salmon and trout hit by climate change.A summer of record-breaking temperatures and drought is threatening the ecological balance of rare chalk streams — rivers formed
Taiwan Power Co (Taipower, 台電) chairman Tseng Wen-sheng (曾文生) uses a sports metaphor to describe the density of electricity demand. A household is a ping-pong ball, ordinary industry a baseball and a science park a bowling ball. A data center is a shot put.Taiwan is preparing for the shot puts. Four
From Banqiao city center, the 30-minute cab ride south runs parallel to the Tamsui River, past the Bitan Suspension Bridge before gradually pivoting and winding southeast.The road snakes steeply upwards along Zhangchun Rd and into Meitan Village (美潭里) located in the hills of Xindian District (新店區),
Wait. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s war chief, holding a puppy?Yes, and it’s no accident. In a collision of dog lovers, sports and ongoing war with Russia, the Ukrainian president was seen on video Tuesday as never before — cuddling and cooing over a floppy, 3-month-old American pit bull
Recent studies suggest that listening to classical music during exercise may help reduce feelings of fatigue and improve physical performance and mental endurance. While upbeat pop and electronic tracks often __1__ a workout, classical music may also offer benefits in certain situations. For example
A: The lineup for Saturday’s “Jam Jam Asia” (JJA) music festival is great. What’s the lineup for Sunday’s shows?B: Sunday will feature Onuki Taeko, rock band Hyukoh, Mavis & 100%, Crowd Lu, Siri Lee and more foreign acts, who will perform on seven stages.A: Taipei now boasts a variety of fun musi
A: Hey, the 2nd “Trendy Taipei” music festival just began on Aug. 22 and will run until Sept. 6.B: What are the event’s main attractions?A: It includes a four-day “Taipei Music Expo” (TMEX), and the “Jam Jam Asia” (JJA) music festival featuring over 80 artists — scheduled for Saturday and Sunday
| New Taipei City | 31-35 | 30% |  |
| Hsinchu County | 31-35 | 40% | |
| Hsinchu City | 31-34 | 40% | |
| Taipei City | 31-35 | 30% | |
| Miaoli County | 31-34 | 40% | |
| Taoyuan City | 31-35 | 20% |  |
| Keelung City | 29-32 | 20% |  |
| Yunlin County | 30-34 | 40% | |
| Taichung City | 31-34 | 60% | |
| Nantou County | 30-33 | 40% | |
| Changhua County | 31-34 | 50% | |
| Chiayi County | 29-32 | 20% | |
| Chiayi City | 29-33 | 20% | |
| Tainan City | 29-31 | 30% | |
| Kaohsiung City | 29-31 | 40% | |
| Pingtung County | 28-32 | 60% | |
| Yilan County | 30-34 | 20% | |
| Hualien County | 30-33 | 20% | |
| Taitung County | 30-33 | 20% | |
| Kinmen County | 29-32 | 30% | |
| Penghu County | 28-30 | 30% | |
| Lienchiang County | 29-31 | 20% | |
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