Government discusses tax to reduce property hoarding (2014/04/21)
To stop speculators from hoarding property, the government is mooting a rise in taxes on homes that do not serve as the owners’ main residence. This latest proposal to make housing more affordable comes after Premier Jiang Yi-huah said his two children would be unable to independently purchase a home.
Premier Jiang discussed the topic of high housing prices in a youth forum yesterday. Interior Minister Chen Wei-jen shared Jiang’s concerns and mentioned possible solutions.
Swedish and American a capella groups set to perform in Taipei (2014/04/18)
Swedish and American a cappella groups will give a concert tomorrow in Taipei. This afternoon the groups held a dress rehearsal with members even previewing Chinese songs for fans.
Performing without any musical instruments, the Swedish a cappella group Vocal Six took to the stage. In their first show in Taiwan in nearly seven years, members of this group wore black suits and gave a breathtaking vocal performance.
The average age of members of this male group is 50, with many having 25 years of experience. They say performing Chinese songs is quite a challenge.
Vocal Six Member
It’s very difficult and we have nothing to associate the words with, to remember them. So the sounds are hard to remember and it’s so easy to forget.
Wearable devices to be focus of upcoming spring computer show (2014/04/14)
A press event was held today for the upcoming Taipei Spring Computer Show. Items on display included wearable devices such as smart watches and Bluetooth eyeglasses.
A variety of technology will soon be on display at the Taipei Spring Computer Show. Some of the most popular items include wearable devices.
Volunteer technicians pitch in to repair Legislature as students prepare to leave (2014/04/09)
Volunteer technicians and others have begun repairing damaged equipment in the Legislature. Speaker Wang Jin-pyng says several benefactors have offered to cover all costs and no public funds will be used.
Carefully checking the second floor of the Legislature, a volunteer technician identifies items that need to be repaired and sets to work immediately. Another technician carries a 3D scanner to make an accurate recording of the space.
Dance competition contestants take in the sights ofTaipei(2014/02/27)
Professional dancers from around the world are gathered inTaipeifor the 2014 Asian Tour Taipei Open. Ahead of the competition tomorrow, the dancers had a chance to see some of the city’s favorite tourist attractions, from the Hello Kitty gondolas that lead to Maokong to the Giant Panda House at Taipei Zoo.
These professional dancers use Latin dance moves to put on a show in the square outside of Taipei Zoo. They are there to welcome visitors to the 2014 Asian Tour Taipei Open. This pair has a good impression ofTaiwan.
Dancer
We love the Taiwanese people and their warmth and love and hospitality for ballroom dancing. We’re dancing tomorrow in the Taipei Arena, so if you don’t have plans, please come out and support us and watch us dance.
Mt.Datunquake not a sign of impending destructive quake (2014/02/12)
Experts say fears of a destructive seismic or volcanic event occurring in northernTaiwanare overblown. Area residents were rattled shortly aftermidnightWednesday when a magnitude 4 earthquake struck theTaipeiarea.
From this monitor you can clearly see a quake take place Wednesday athalfpast midnight. It was the largest tremor to shakeTaipei’s Shilin District in 26 years.
Although the earthquake was only magnitude 4.0, the epicenter wasMt.Datun, which is very nearTaipei. It was the third largest tremor recorded in the Shilin area, leading some residents to worry thatMt.Datunmay become active again.
Newly published research from late toxicologist shows dangers of fine particulate matter (2014/03/17)
When one ofTaiwan’s best-known public health advocates died last year, he left behind an impressive legacy. Lin Chieh-liang’s contributions continuewith new research published by a team he led that shows how fine particulate matter raises the mortality rate of dialysis patients.
These images are of the late renowned toxicologist Lin Chieh-liang. Lin was best known for explaining the intricacies to toxicology-related information to the general public. His influence continues to this day. The research team he led has published new information related to how fine particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers raise the mortality rate of dialysis patients. The work is available in the Public Library of Science.
Newly published research from late toxicologist shows dangers of fine particulate matter (2014/03/17)
When one ofTaiwan’s best-known public health advocates died last year, he left behind an impressive legacy. Lin Chieh-liang’s contributions continuewith new research published by a team he led that shows how fine particulate matter raises the mortality rate of dialysis patients.
These images are of the late renowned toxicologist Lin Chieh-liang. Lin was best known for explaining the intricacies to toxicology-related information to the general public. His influence continues to this day. The research team he led has published new information related to how fine particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers raise the mortality rate of dialysis patients. The work is available in the Public Library of Science.
China Airlines and others hope roll out of new menus will please passengers (2014/03/19)
China Airlines is revamping its in-flight menu with the help of Michelin-starred chefs. It hopes the new menu attracts culinary inclined passengers.
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China Airlines is hoping that expensive seafood will lure passengers away from other airlines. It partnered with a local hotel to provide high-end meals on European routes and will change up the menu every season.
Riot police forcefully remove student demonstrators from the Executive Yuan (2014/03/24)
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For the first time ever last night the Executive Yuan was infiltrated by demonstrators. A faction of students acting separately from those leading occupation of the Legislature decided to expand protests over the trade-in-services pact that Taiwan signed with China to the nation’s main decision-making body. After a brief occupation there, they were forcefully expelled by riot police. an offshoot of one still ongoing
Meant the demand of that a trade of services pact
Shortly after the strike ofmidnight, police began their offense to expel demonstrators occupying the Executive Yuan.
Tourist numbers steady after price hike at Kaohsiung’s Former British Consulate at Takao (2014/03/18)
The National Palace Museum’s decision to raise admission prices from July has drawn much criticism. But if the ticket price hike at Kaohsiung’s Former British Consulate at Takao last week serves as a barometer of expected impact, tourist numbers are unlikely to vary heavily.
Kaohsiung’s second-class national historic monument, the Former British Consulate at Takao, has been described as one of the best scenic areas in Kaohsiung. It comes at a cost, as visitors felt when the price of admission increased from NT$30 to NT$66 on March 11.
Tourist numbers steady after price hike at Kaohsiung’s Former British Consulate at Takao (2014/03/18)
The National Palace Museum’s decision to raise admission prices from July has drawn much criticism. But if the ticket price hike at Kaohsiung’s Former British Consulate at Takao last week serves as a barometer of expected impact, tourist numbers are unlikely to vary heavily.
Kaohsiung’s second-class national historic monument, the Former British Consulate at Takao, has been described as one of the best scenic areas in Kaohsiung. It comes at a cost, as visitors felt when the price of admission increased from NT$30 to NT$66 on March 11.
Pingtung Agriculture Biotechnology Park blends aquaculture and greenhouses (2014/03/17)
The Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park has created Taiwan’s first integrated aquaculture farm and greenhouse. It uses an ingenious process where wastewater from the aquaculture ponds can be used to raise saltwater crops.
Advancements in farm technology have led the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park to create these aquaculture ponds that are integrated with a nearby greenhouse. This temperature controlled environment is especially suited to breeding valuable fish species.
Former French diplomat returns toTaiwanto thank elementary school principal (2014/03/13)
A former French diplomat found a special way to thank a Taitungresident who helped her out 37 years ago. Follow this heartwarming story of an act of kindness that inspired a return trip toTaiwan.
Monique Dodinet produced a yellowed airline ticket from 37 years ago. Seeing this surprised the former principal of Lanyu’sDong-chinElementary School, Chen Ching-cheng. This was a ticket that Chen had presented to Monique Dodinet, allowing Dodinet’s passage from Lanyu back to Taitung.
Former French diplomat returns toTaiwanto thank elementary school principal (2014/03/13)
A former French diplomat found a special way to thank a Taitungresident who helped her out 37 years ago. Follow this heartwarming story of an act of kindness that inspired a return trip toTaiwan.
Monique Dodinet produced a yellowed airline ticket from 37 years ago. Seeing this surprised the former principal of Lanyu’sDong-chinElementary School, Chen Ching-cheng. This was a ticket that Chen had presented to Monique Dodinet, allowing Dodinet’s passage from Lanyu back to Taitung.
A look at ancient artifacts stored at Academia Sinica museum (2014/03/07)
While theNationalPalaceMuseumisTaiwan’s best known museum for ancient Chinese artifacts, several other locations also have important collections. Among them is the Museum of theInstituteofHistoryand Philology, which is attached to the Academia Sinica inTaipei. tortoise / turtle / oracle bone script Bronze implements from the Yinshang era, countless Ming and Qing dynasty official documents – this isn’t theNationalPalaceMuseum. It is the Museum of theInstituteofHistoryand Philology.
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In spite of negative reports, mala hot pot remains popular among diners (2014/02/27)
Business was affected at the popular mala hot pot chain Tripod King after a report alleged that its soup base, purported to be made with natural ingredients, actually contains processed foods. But one chain’s struggles are not expected to damage Taiwan’s love of mala and spicy hot pot.
Workers busily add soup base and ingredients to the hot pot. It’s past normal lunchtime hours but business is still booming.
Some pots are filled with red oil and meat slices. Lighter options are available for customers who want a healthier meal.
Taichung university merged with high school and vocational school (2014/02/21)
A ceremony was held to celebrate National Chung Hsing University’s merger with the National Senior High School of Agriculture and Technology and National Dali High School. It is the first time in Taiwan that a university is merging with a high school and a vocational school.
The merger of the three schools in Taichung today led to the formation of the Affiliated Taichung Agricultural Senior High School of National Chung Hsing University. The university donated 300 young chicks to the high school to symbolize the spirit of agriculture that lives at its school.
Putting these chicks aboard an ox-cart, they depart from the university and are warmly welcomed by the high school students.
Taichung university merged with high school and vocational school (2014/02/21)
A ceremony was held to celebrate National Chung Hsing University’s merger with the National Senior High School of Agriculture and Technology and National Dali High School. It is the first time in Taiwan that a university is merging with a high school and a vocational school.
The merger of the three schools in Taichung today led to the formation of the Affiliated Taichung Agricultural Senior High School of National Chung Hsing University. The university donated 300 young chicks to the high school to symbolize the spirit of agriculture that lives at its school.
Putting these chicks aboard an ox-cart, they depart from the university and are warmly welcomed by the high school students.
Fault detected near epicenter ofMt.Datunquake (2014/02/14)
Following Wednesday morning’s earthquake geologists have discovered a previously undocumented fault. The fault is close to the epicenter of the quake and thought to be related to the quake. seismic
Just aftermidnighton Wednesday, Shilin experienced a magnitude 4.0 earthquake. After two days of studying data from aMt.Datunseismic station, a new fault was found 100 meters away from the epicenter.
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