Epic Fury is an Epic Fail: Inside the Viral Trump Bear Furry Rally Image on Capitol Hill
A deep dive into the viral 'Operation Epic Fury' image, deconstructing the satirical collision of Donald Trump and furry subculture on Capitol Hill.
Decoding the 'Fake Japanese Rice' Scam: A Guide to Easily Selecting Quality Taiwan Rice
Rice is the soul of every household in the Republic of China, but in recent years, a new scam called 'fake Japanese rice (pseudo-Japanese rice)' has emerged. With flashy Japanese characters on packaging and 'exported to Japan' gimmicks, these products deliberately obscure information to mislead consumers into purchasing rice of unclear quality and suspicious origins. This article exposes the deception tactics of 'fake Japanese rice' and shares practical tips for selecting high-quality, trustworthy Taiwan rice.
Post Office Fraud Prevention Habits: Protecting Your Savings from Scammers
Practical advice and common habits to develop when dealing with post office transactions to prevent falling victim to various phone and financial fraud schemes in Taiwan.
Estimating the Migration Timeline of Austronesian Peoples to Taiwan: A Prehistoric Dynamic Analysis Based on Population Growth Models (Back-calculating Indigenous Populations from 1650 AD)
This study utilizes exponential growth models, referencing prehistoric population dynamics and assuming a larger-scale initial migration (200 to 500 people), to estimate migration timelines. By integrating Taiwan's environmental advantages compared to the Amazon rainforest, the research explores the possibility that Austronesian arrival occurred much later than traditionally assumed.
【Anti-Recall Template】Prohibition of Political Activities by Citizens and Political Parties in Business Premises
As the Democratic Progressive Party disregards democratic election results and dismisses the voices of the majority of Taiwanese people by insisting on pushing through a major recall, the streets have suddenly been flooded with people claiming to be civic groups eroding public spaces and even turning business premises into breeding grounds for political activities.
The DPP's Hospital Registration Fee Policy: A Public Health Debate
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) hospital registration fee policy, analyzing its implications for public health and access to medical care in Taiwan.
【Fraud Industry Association】Statement of Gratitude to the Taiwanese Government
This is a statement, in a highly sarcastic tone, purportedly from the "Fraud Industry Association," expressing "gratitude" to Taiwanese society and DPP politicians regarding the "repatriation of fraud suspects from Kenya and Indonesia to mainland China."
Jobs to Avoid: A Guide to Navigating the Professional World
This article provides a list of professions to avoid, offering insights into the challenges and pitfalls of certain jobs and how to make informed career choices.
An Open Letter from Disadvantaged Groups: A Call for Change
This article shares an open letter from disadvantaged groups in Taiwan, highlighting their struggles and calling for government action to address social inequality.
The DPP's Erroneous Bilingual Nation Transformation Policy
This article criticizes the 'Bilingual Nation' policy promoted by the DPP government as an incorrect direction for transformation, arguing that treating English as the sole antidote to enhancing international competitiveness is superficial and may just be a means of political correctness to dilute or eliminate the influence of the Chinese language. Taking Japan as an example, the author points out that Japan supports its national strength through elite cultivation and professional translation services rather than forced universal bilingualism. The article further criticizes the policy as 'Education Reform 2.0,' which not only wastes taxpayers' money but may also lead to citizens not specializing in anything, ultimately producing 'fools,' and questions whether policies related to digital development could become new channels for corruption.
Meme: A Quick Sketch of Chen Shih-chung's Image in Pandemic Prevention, the Legislature, Bars, and Elections
By listing four different scenes and identities (Epidemic Command Center commander, gay bar, Legislative Yuan, Taipei Mayoral candidate), this article briefly presents the multiple faces of former Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung in the public eye. The main content is a meme juxtaposing his different images, highlighting his diverse roles in political and social life.
University of Pretoria's Philosophy: 'To Destroy a Nation, No Atomic Bombs Are Needed; Just Allow Students to Cheat and Plagiarize Theses
This article cites Yu Mei-ren's sharing of the University of Pretoria's (South Africa) academic philosophy. Posted at the campus entrance, this philosophy strongly advocates the importance of academic integrity, arguing that allowing students to cheat and plagiarize theses will lead to doctors misdiagnosing, architects neglecting duties, financial scandals, political corruption, and judicial injustice, thereby causing a nation to decline and even perish. The author uses this to emphasize that academic ethics are the cornerstone of maintaining a nations normal functioning.
CPBL Players Union Statement on Hsinchu Baseball Stadium Defects and Player Injuries: Calling for Suspension of Games, Safety First
The CPBL Players Union issued a statement on July 24, 2022, regarding incidents of player injuries caused by site facility defects after the reconstruction and reopening of Hsinchu Baseball Stadium. The union admitted it did not practically participate in the execution of the reconstruction but had provided feedback on the venue. Given that the field conditions had not improved after Hsinchu Baseball Stadium was put into live use, the union apologized to its members and formally submitted a request for 'temporary suspension of games, safety first' to the league and clubs, emphasizing that planning for testing and opening of stadium constructions and renovations must be more rigorous and value user (player) experience feedback.
1922 Vaccine Booking for Third Dose Starts at 10 AM! Preview of the 3-Phase Registration Schedule for the 21st Booster Round
The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the 1922 vaccination booking platform opened for the 21st booster (third dose) round on January 26, 2022, with administration scheduled from February 7 to February 13 after the Lunar New Year. Citizens who have 'fully received two doses for at least 12 weeks and are 18 years or older' will be split into three age-based stages for booking. The article details the opening times for each age group and reminds citizens to check their eligibility and prepare their vaccination and NHI cards for administration.
Concerns About Nuclear Plant 4 Restart: Are Aging Facilities Still Safe? Is Equipment Out of Stock? The Critical Factor Is Government Attitude
This Q&A addresses two major concerns about Nuclear Plant 4 restart: equipment idling and spare parts obsolescence. The article clarifies that Nuclear Plant 4 is 'sealed not abandoned' with proper maintenance, and restart faces no equipment availability issues. Regarding spare parts, Nuclear Plant 4 is relatively modern and replacement parts just need international certification. The article concludes that the key to restart isn't engineering details but 'attitude'—with determination, all problems are solvable; without it, society will waste years on nothing.
TSMC's Morris Chang: Seven Tricks to Being a Leader
TSMC founder Morris Chang shares seven key qualities and practical advice for becoming an excellent leader, including calmness, meticulousness, courage, magnanimity, substance, integrity, and responsibility, aiming to guide readers in enhancing their leadership skills and personal cultivation.
Comparison of Drunk Driving Penalties Across Countries: The Leniency That Shames Taiwanese Politicians
The article compares the recognition standards and penalties for drunk driving between Taiwan and major countries worldwide (including Japan, Singapore, the USA, the UK, France, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, and Germany), highlighting Taiwan's leniency in drunk driving punishment. The author strongly criticizes Taiwan's drunk driving penalties as being too light, allowing the 'rich to always commit drunk driving as a misdemeanor, while the victims' suffering doubles,' and questions why politicians dare not increase penalties, even pointing out those with drunk driving records serving as government spokespeople to attack Taiwan's inaction on drunk driving prevention.
Satirical Meme | 'Gentle and Firm' Propaganda: The Hidden Meaning Behind Japan's Noh Mask 'Hannya'
This post satirically associates a government or organization's propaganda slogan 'Gentle and Firm' with the Japanese Noh theater mask 'Hannya.' The Hannya mask represents a demoness consumed by jealousy and resentment. Through this juxtaposition, the author implies that the propaganda might conceal negative emotions and a nature completely opposite to its surface meaning.
New Taiwanese Proverb: 'Wu San Bu Guan' (Wu's Three 'Do-Not-Cares') — Foreign Minister Joseph Wu's Diplomatic Crises and Inaction
This article strongly criticizes then-Foreign Minister Joseph Wu for multiple diplomatic breaks during his tenure, ironically calling him the 'Minister of Diplomatic Breaks.' The article coins the new proverb 'Wu San Bu Guan' (Wu's Three 'Do-Not-Cares') to refer to Joseph Wu's attitude of not wanting to care, not having the ability to care, and perhaps even being too lazy to care when facing malicious diplomatic breaks or international incidents where diplomats and journalists are being mistreated. It criticizes him for only being skilled at domestic propaganda while lacking actual diplomatic results.
'Four Approvals, A More Beautiful Taiwan': The Four Demands and Core Concepts of the 1218 Referendum in 2021
This article urges citizens to vote 'Yes' on all four referendum items on December 18, 2021, arguing that environmental protection, food safety, democratic rights, and a healthy national energy policy can be achieved through these four proposals. These issues are: Opposing Ractopamine Pork, Protecting Algal Reefs, Referendum with General Election, and Restarting the 4th Nuclear Power Plant.
WHO Scientific Data Warning: Coal-Fired Power Kills 2,500 Times More Than Nuclear Power — Comparing Health Risks of Nuclear and Other Power Generation Methods
This article cites World Health Organization (WHO) research data comparing the fatality rates to humans from different power generation methods for every billion kilowatt-hours of electricity produced. Data shows that coal-fired power (100 deaths) is significantly higher than nuclear power (0.04 deaths), natural gas (4 deaths), and wind power (0.15 deaths). The article emphasizes that the fatality rate of coal power is 2,500 times that of nuclear power, and uses this to advocate for restarting the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant to reduce annual deaths caused by coal burning.
💡 How Long Does It Take to Restart and Commercially Operate Nuclear Power Plant No. 4? Analyzing Preparation Time and Funding for Units 1 and 2 from Taipower's Internal Report
This article analyzes the time and cost required for Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 to restart and operate commercially, presented in a Q&A format. According to a newly leaked 2019 Taipower internal report, Unit 1 of Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 only needs 3-4 years to become commercially operational, requiring approximately NT$18 billion in funding. Unit 2 needs 5.5 years to complete its ongoing construction, requiring approximately NT$32 billion. The author argues that Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 only needs to be restarted, and believes that as long as safety inspections pass, political or interest groups should no longer find excuses to obstruct its activation.
🔒 Where to Store Nuclear Waste? It Should Be Stored Inside Power Plants — Discussing the Advantages of Nuclear Waste's Sealability and Future Reuse Potential
This article discusses the issue of nuclear waste disposal from nuclear power generation. The author believes that the safety of nuclear power plants is internationally recognized, and where to put nuclear waste is a political issue used by politicians for brainwashing. The article argues that nuclear waste, after safe encapsulation, can be directly stored within the power plant's internal space for at least 40 years, achieving self-storage of self-generated waste. The author further points out that the small quantity of nuclear waste, its isolability, and its future potential as fuel for next-generation nuclear technologies are advantages of nuclear power. It contrasts this with the unsealable nature and significant environmental impact of thermal power generation waste, emphasizing that nuclear energy is the true environmentally friendly green energy.
Referendum Meme Satire: Tsai Ing-wen's 'Four No Votes, Swallow the Ractopamine Pork'? Criticizing the DPP's Self-Contradictory Stance and Abuse of Power to Save the Referendum
This article criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen government for mobilizing against 'four agrees' in the four referendum cases at the end of 2021. The author believes that after the recall of a legislator was passed, Tsai Ing-wen hurriedly promoted 'Four No Votes, Taiwan More Powerful' out of panic, using the entire party's strength and even abusing government power. The article satirizes that the referendum issues such as algal reefs, Ractopamine pork, and referendums with general elections were originally the DPP's own claims, but have now become 'opposing oneself,' while accusing Tsai Ing-wen of twisting 'anti-Ractopamine pork' into 'anti-US pork,' questioning if she treats her supporters as fools who lack thinking ability.
Recall Progress Tracker: Can Wang Hao-yu, Huang Jie, and Chen Po-wei Make It?
The successful recall of Taoyuan City Councilor Wang Hao-yu on January 16, 2021, has sparked anticipation for the upcoming recall of Huang Jie in Kaohsiung on February 16, and the subsequent recall of Chen Po-wei in Taichung. People are curious whether Chen Po-wei, who solemnly promised to treat everyone to fried chicken cutlets (chicken chops) if he were recalled, will actually follow through for the whole of Taiwan after these unfit politicians are successfully removed.
Torment - Adapted Song Lyrics (Against Ractopamine Pork)
CTi News presented an adapted version of Li Jia-wei's song 'Suffering' (original lyrics by Xu Shi-zhen, original composition by Rao Shan-qiang) at their New Year singing competition as a voice of resistance against the importation of American ractopamine pork. We have recorded the lyrics adapted by Chen Wen-yue below so that everyone can sing along.
Meme | Only 'Toxic' Independence, No 'Taiwan' Independence
The Taiwan Independence so eagerly awaited by Deep-Green supporters hasn't arrived. Instead, we have 'Toxic' Independence, overflowing with 'Taiwan Value'.
Meme | She Who Must Not Be Named / Yazhou Zhoukan's Parody on 'Elected Dictatorship'
The latest issue of Yazhou Zhoukan (Asia Weekly) has drawn public attention for using a photo-manipulated cover featuring ROC President Tsai Ing-wen and Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty. This sparked a heated exchange online between the DPP spokesperson and the editors of Asia Weekly.
Peppa Pig Doesn't Eat Ractopamine: A Satirical Look at Food Safety
Uses the popular children's character Peppa Pig to satirize the government's decision to allow the import of Ractopamine-treated pork from the US, highlighting concerns about children's health.
Political Meme: 'Ractopamine Pork Legislator Warrant' — Questioning Whether the Democratic Progressive Party's Forced Passage of Ractopamine Pork Imports is a Loss of National Sovereignty
This article is a strong critique of how Democratic Progressive Party legislators on December 24, 2020, took advantage of their numerical superiority to forcefully pass the case for importing U.S. pork containing ractopamine (lean meat agent). The author questions why these 'ractopamine legislators' can ignore public opinion, follow party directives, and take actions that harm public health, increase food safety risks, and are detrimental to the nation through 'loss of sovereignty clauses.'
A Satirical Question for Chen Jizhong: After Forcing the Nine Ractopamine Pork Orders, Which Matters More—Pig Hearts or People's Hearts?
Using satire, this article strongly questions the motives of Executive Yuan's Agriculture Committee Chairman Chen Jizhong after the forced passage of nine administrative orders on ractopamine pork. The author contrasts 'pig hearts' with 'people's hearts,' and 'party will' with 'public will,' warning against turning skepticism into a 'Ractopamine Committee Movement.'
🐷 Ractopamine Meme Satire: The Ractopamine Taiwanese Pigs Won't Eat, the DPP Wants Taiwanese People to Swallow!
A short piece presented as a meme, strongly criticizing the decision of the Tsai Ing-wen and Su Tseng-chang DPP government to open imports of pork containing ractopamine. The author satirizes the government's double standard: while banning ractopamine in domestic pork, they require Taiwanese people to eat imported ractopamine pork, sacrificing public health for vague international relations. It criticizes the government for shouting 'people are the masters' before the election, only to treat them 'worse than pigs and dogs' after winning.
DPP Meme: The Executive Yuan's Unified Business Number
The Unified Business Number (UBN) of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (R.O.C.): 03722403...
Meme | Cheng Nan-jung vs. 'The Emperor Cannot Tolerate Freedom of Speech'
On December 11, 2020, CTI News was shut down by the DPP government's National Communications Commission (NCC) through the means of speech censorship.
Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party Emblem and Flag—A Second Creation
Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party, simply DPP. Their emblem design places Taiwan island alone within an inverted green cross, seemingly trying using this extremism highlighting Taiwan value marketing the party.
Meme: 'Democratic Mother-enters Ractopamine Democratic Party Pig' - Controversy over DPP's Double Standards on Ractopamine Pork Imports
The DPP shows double standards again by opening imports of lean meat agents (ractopamine, commonly known as ractopamine pork) to Taiwan. We specially designed a meme titled 'Democratic Mother-enters Ractopamine Democratic Party Pig' to criticize the Tsai Ing-wen and Su Chen-chang government's decision to allow ractopamine-containing American pork, while satirizing DPP supporters (green-brains) for blindly supporting and consuming ractopamine pork.
The 'Taiwan Value' Recharge Center 🔋
The Official Website for Recharging and Adding 'Taiwan Value'.
Critique: 'Creativity is King' is Utter Nonsense—Empty Slogans and the Reality of Lack of Achievement
This article severely criticizes the common social argument that 'Creativity is king; as long as we have creativity, we can stand in the world,' regarding it as 'utterly nonsensical fallacy.' The author points out that the purpose of shouting this slogan is to denigrate traditional industries or oppose Mainland China, yet those who shout it are themselves people who lack creativity and cannot produce substantive achievements. The article emphasizes that creativity should not be blindly worshipped as a sacred tablet but should be a practical beginning, process, and result.
Critique: Influencers Stirring Up Anti-China Sentiments Using the 'Shabby Lunchbox' Incident—Questioning the 'Green-Brain' Tactic of Blaming Domestic News on the Mainland
This article criticizes an internet influencer for taking a photo of a 'shabby lunchbox' that originally belonged to local news in Taiwan and deliberately portraying it as an incident where 'Mainlanders humiliate Wan-wan's lunchboxes' to stir up anti-China sentiment. The author points out that this tactic successfully led a group of people dubbed as 'Green-brains' to attack without verification, and laments that this phenomenon reflects a specific thinking pattern in Taiwan's society which influenced political outcomes.
👤 My Assistant Resigned: Smart vs. Down-to-Earth People, The Four Years Newcomers Most Easily Miss in Their Careers
Ren Huichuan, General Manager of Ping An Financial Group of China, shares the story of his bright and lively assistant, a prestigious university graduate, who resigned because she felt her work was ‘trivial’ and lacked a ‘sense of achievement.’ The General Manager uses his own experience of pasting invoices to illustrate that the assistant lacked the ability to ‘be diligent’ and ‘dig deep,’ failing to extract data and patterns from simple administrative tasks and build trust. The article emphasizes that between the ages of 23 and 26, it is crucial to cultivate ‘a serious, down-to-earth work style’ and ‘the good habit of quickly learning and grasping internal rules,’ rather than pursuing immediate gratification. The conclusion is that while work needs smart people, it needs down-to-earth people even more, and being down-to-earth is a key quality that everyone can achieve and that lays the foundation for long-term development.
The 'Stand' Abilities of Republic of China (R.O.C.) Politicians 【Top Secret】
Those who ascend to high office on this island always possess something extraordinary. Beyond their academic background and cultivation, we often find mysterious and captivating traits. More specifically, these political figures frequently perform acts resembling miracles (or demonic feats) that become the talk of the town among ordinary citizens.
When Government Cannot Be Trusted: One Scholar Abandoned US High-Salary Teaching in Taiwan, Yet Insulted as 'Rice Bug' After Retirement
This is one scholar's personal experience in 1986 abandoning US $40,000 annual salary work, resolutely returning to Taiwan teaching (monthly salary under NT$30,000). The author enjoyed university teaching, research and helping small farmers promoting agricultural products, always believing 'the nation would care for me.' Yet after retirement, government 'broke its promise,' disparaging contributors as 'rice bugs,' leaving him feeling profound irony and unspoken betrayal, questioning Taiwan's retirement prospects.
Clean Coal and Auntie: A Tale of Environmental Awareness
This article tells the story of Auntie, a local environmental advocate, and her efforts to raise awareness about clean coal. The author reflects on the challenges of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
Education Reform: Free University Admission Without Exams
Taiwan's University Admissions Committee announces a major reform: starting in 2019, students can apply to universities without taking entrance exams. NTU expresses concerns about the impact on academic quality.
A New Analysis of Cross-Strait Relations: How to Annoy 'Great Taiwan Chauvinists' with a Single Sentence
This article likens Cross-Strait relations to the domestic conflict of 'brothers quarreling within the home' (internal strife) in Chinese society, suggesting that the friction itself proves a shared lineage. The author describes Mainland China as a hardworking previous generation, while casting Taiwan Province as a spoiled, entitled 'child of heaven' who has lost the drive to improve. The piece specifically critiques advocates of Taiwan Independence (Great Taiwan Chauvinists) as the 'youngest spoiled sons' of the family, characterized by high self-esteem but low actual capability, combined with selfishness and a willful nature.
How Long Can the ROC Army Resist the PRC Army?
This article explores the question of how long the Republic of China (ROC) Army can resist the People's Republic of China (PRC) Army in the event of a conflict, analyzing military capabilities and strategic considerations.
The 'Easily Fooled' Series: Satirizing the 'Dumbing Down' of NCCU's School Anthem — A Critique of the DPP's De-Sinicization and Anti-Classical Chinese Policies
This article critiques the revision of the National Chengchi University (NCCU) school anthem, specifically changing 'Our Party' to 'Us,' as a manifestation of the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) 'obscurantist policy' and the negative consequences of 'de-classicalizing' the language. The author argues that sacrificing Classical Chinese for political correctness leads to a loss of linguistic artistry and stifles the innovative instincts of the younger generation. The piece asserts that language proficiency—including Classical Chinese—is intrinsically linked to innovation and mathematical comprehension, concluding that the ruling party erodes cultural assets because a less informed populace is easier to control.
Classic Reading: 'The Book of Rites - Under the Bow' — Confucius: 'Harsh politics is worse than a tiger!' (Original Text and Vernacular Translation)
This article is excerpted from 'The Book of Rites - Under the Bow,' a classic story about 'Harsh politics is worse than a tiger.' The story narrates how Confucius, while passing through Mount Tai, encountered a woman crying at a grave. Her family had been devoured by tigers for three generations, yet she refused to leave because there was no harsh politics. Confucius lamented that harsh governance is more fearsome than tigers. The article includes the original text and a complete vernacular translation.
Taiwan is Easy to Fool Series - One Sentence of Rumor from Humanities, Science Must Debunk Until Their Mouth Breaks
This article sums up a common social phenomenon in a single sentence: compared to emotionally-driven statements or factually baseless claims (rumors) from humanities-oriented people that spread quickly, the scientific or logic-based clarifications and fact-checking from science-oriented people often require enormous effort yet prove ineffective. This reflects an imbalance in information dissemination where emotional content and simplified messages tend to be more readily accepted by the public than complex scientific facts.
Compensation for Electricity: A Debate on Energy Policy
This article explores the controversy surrounding compensation for electricity in Taiwan. The author examines the implications of energy policy decisions on the economy and the environment.
What is Healthy Sex Education? A Q&A Between a Teacher and a Student
This article presents a perspective on sex education centered on 'chastity,' 'love,' and 'marriage' through a dialogue between a teacher and a student. It argues that chastity is a commitment to personal value, that sexual intimacy finds its true capacity within the context of marriage, and that the fulfillment of sex comes from mutual respect rather than mere technique.
Non-Suicide Statement - Chinese and English Templates
We've gathered templates for 'Non-Suicide Statements' for whistleblowers' reference. We hope everyone will publish this non-suicide declaration while exposing hidden truths, making those who want to harm you more cautious.
Safety Risks for EMTs: Taiwan’s Ministry of Health Declares EMTs Non-Medical Personnel, No Obligation for HIV Disclosure
This article critiques a controversial policy by Taiwan’s Ministry of Health, which states that EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) are not considered medical personnel, and therefore, HIV-positive patients are not required to disclose their status during emergency treatment. The policy has sparked outrage among first responders, who argue that it disregards their safety and rights.
Poll: Should President Tsai Ing-wen Grant Amnesty to Former President Chen Shui-bian? 75% Say 'Lock Him Up Forever'
This article presents poll results on the question: 'Should President Tsai Ing-wen pardon former President Chen Shui-bian?' Conducted from October 12, 2016 through March 19, 2017 with 926 total votes, the results show only 13% support pardoning him, while 75% explicitly oppose—choosing 'lock him up forever'—reflecting strong public sentiment against the amnesty proposal.
A Miraculous Encounter! 96-Year-Old Inventor of the Heimlich Maneuver Saves a Choking Woman
This article reports an intriguing story from Cincinnati, USA. Dr. Henry Heimlich, the 96-year-old inventor of the Heimlich Maneuver, successfully performed his life-saving technique on an 87-year-old woman choking on food at a restaurant. This was the first time Dr. Heimlich personally used his invention on someone in need, and he expressed great fulfillment. The woman, Patty Ris, called it divine intervention.
3 Essential Keys to Successful Collaboration: Character, Attitude, and Ability
Effective cooperation is vital regardless of social status or age. This article outlines the three critical pillars for selecting partners: Character (Principle), Attitude (Root), and Ability (Foundation), emphasizing that character must always come first to avoid the pitfalls of failure.
Guo Taiming Business Sales
Translation of the Guo Taiming Business Sales article.
Founder of Uni-President Enterprises Gao Qingyuan: 25 Golden Quotes He Left Behind for Posterity, Remember Them and Benefit for Life
This article compiles 25 life and business philosophy quotes left by Gao Qingyuan, founder of Uni-President Enterprises. These quotes emphasize selfless leadership, conduct and interpersonal principles, business integrity, talent development, and sustainable business operations. In particular, they emphasize concepts like 'heart capacity determines business scale' and 'whoever controls distribution channels is the ultimate winner.'
The Woman Behind a Successful Entrepreneur: Ma Yun's Wife
Through the first-person account of Zhang Ying, Ma Yun's wife, this article traces her journey from an exemplary teacher to Alibaba's early 'political commissar' and operations manager, and finally to her decision to leave her career to focus on family when her neglected son began to struggle.
Breaking Up with Good Friends Basically Comes Down to Three Things: The Price of Human Nature
Through three short stories, this article explores three fundamental human issues leading to friendship breakup: habit, taken-for-grantedness, and false friendship. The first story tells of forgetting gratitude due to habitually receiving, leading to envy and breakup. The second emphasizes that others' kindness shouldn't be taken for granted. The third distinguishes between friends who only talk tough afterward versus those who actually help in crisis (the dog). The article concludes that true friendship requires cherishing, understanding, and gratitude, noting that friends who stay together long-term are family members in life.
Public Opinion Poll: What is the View of Taiwanese Citizens on 'Homosexual Adoption of Children'? Analyzing the Shocking 66% Opposition Rate
This article launched a questionnaire regarding the controversy over adoption rights following the proposed amendment to the Civil Code for same-sex marriage, aiming to explore the views of the Taiwanese public on homosexual adoption of children. The author questions whether the relaxation of adoption qualifications overlooks the child's right to 'natural growth in a family with both parents present. The survey results show that out of 829 valid votes, an overwhelming 66% (548 votes) oppose same-sex adoption.
Without Learning Self-Discipline, Any Amount of Freedom Is Just Indulgence
This article explores the relationship between 'self-discipline' and 'freedom,' arguing that true freedom comes from self-discipline and self-mastery. Using examples of a friend whose life became chaotic after resignation, and a self-disciplined elegant housewife, the author emphasizes that training self-control through running and other methods is key to achieving a fulfilling, orderly life. The article cites habits of successful people to prove the importance of self-discipline.
Taipei Enhances Public Safety Rewards: Report Unmanaged Building Facade Tile Damage for Up to NT$150,000
To accelerate handling of facade tile damage problems, Taipei City Government established the 'Taipei Building Facade Damage Reporting Reward Guidelines.' Citizens who report buildings not on the Construction Administration Authority's list and causing public safety hazards can receive 1/2 of the fine amount after enforcement, with maximum reward reaching NT$150,000. Additionally, the government provides 'Facade Damage Repair Subsidies' for buildings over 10 years old, with maximum subsidy of NT$40,000 per case to encourage residents to maintain buildings and reduce public dangers.
The Philosophy of Choice: Do You Choose Cheap Goods or Priceless Value?
This article explores consumer philosophy, emphasizing that quality and value far outweigh price in product selection. The author contrasts the fleeting joy of choosing cheap goods with the long-term satisfaction of high-quality products, stressing that consumers buy 'value,' which is reflected in quality, service, and user experience.
Boyfriend Dated His Girlfriend for 8 Years, Then She Refused to Marry Him—Until He Discovered Her 'Second Facebook Account' and Learned the Horrifying Truth That Left Him Despairing About Life
A Ptt user shared his eight-year romantic history that shocked all readers. He dated his girlfriend for eight years while she pretended to be studying in America, using excuses like 'busy, can't video call' to maintain a long-distance relationship. Not until he discovered her 'second Facebook account' was the cruel truth revealed: His girlfriend had never gone to America at all and had been living in Kaohsiung the whole time. Even worse, from early in their relationship, she had another serious partner, and during the time she claimed to be abroad, she got engaged, married, and gave birth to a daughter. The boyfriend was deceived with various excuses (like coming back for Spring Festival, surprise birthdays, breakup threats and reconciliations) as her 'backup option.' His experience sparked massive discussion on Ptt, with many considering the girlfriend's double life to be 'spy-level' lies and expressing sympathy and shock for the original poster.
Scientists Reveal the 'True Rest Mode' That Actually Restores Your Energy—Stop Wasting Time the Wrong Way
This article explores the true meaning of rest, criticizing common misconceptions about rest such as excessive sleep and passive indulgence. Based on psychophysiological principles, the author proposes that 'the best rest is not stopping activity, but changing the content of activity,' emphasizing the importance of active rest. The article provides seven concrete active rest suggestions to help people rekindle their passion for life and reminds readers to abandon the false notion that 'life doesn't stop, so fighting doesn't stop,' learning to enjoy the restoration and energy accumulation that rest provides.
Truth About Medications: 7 Common Drugs' Potential Negative Effects on Immunity and Health
This article cites modern medical research revealing potential side effects of common medications. The article argues many drugs actually prevent disease recovery, listing seven types of medications including painkillers, gastric medications, sleeping pills, fever-reducing drugs, antibiotics, blood pressure medications, and cholesterol-lowering drugs, explaining how they reduce immunity, impact digestion, cause drug dependency, promote viral attacks, or destroy intestinal environments. The article calls for people to understand medication truth as early as possible.
How to Turn $1 into $100 in Two Hours: Lessons from Stanford’s Creativity Challenge
This article shares insights from Stanford University professor Tina Seelig’s creativity challenge, where students were tasked with turning $5 into the highest possible profit within two hours. The winning team earned $650 by selling their three-minute presentation time to a company for advertising. The key takeaway: identify unmet needs and adapt quickly.
Hong Kong Tycoon Li Ka-shing: 17 Personality Traits Men Should Admire in Women
A compilation of 17 personality traits attributed to Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, regarding the qualities men should appreciate in women. These traits focus on independence, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, career focus, and social wisdom. The core philosophy emphasizes financial independence, emotional composure, the value of hard work over complaints, and the importance of grace and temperament.
A Cup of Pesticide Tea Every Day?! Chain Drink Shop Owners Won't Even Drink Their Own Products! No Wonder the R.O.C. Leads the World in Dialysis Rates!
Raw materials from famous chain drink stores in Taiwan Province were found to have pesticide residues. The source was traced back to large quantities of imported Vietnamese tea leaves, exposing the high-profit 'blending' of low-quality imported tea with domestic tea. This article urges the public to pay attention to the quality of hand-shaken tea and questions the health hazards of pesticide-laden drinks, suggesting a link to the high dialysis rates in the Republic of China (R.O.C.).
I Admire Taiwan Government
Translation of the I Admire Taiwan Government article.
5 Million Trees Down in Kinmen!? Statistical Experts Use Scientific Data to Prove It's Possible!
The Kinmen County Government reported catastrophic damage from Typhoon Meranti to the Executive Yuan, estimating approximately 5 million trees collapsed or broken. This figure drew widespread skepticism from netizens. However, the Facebook group 'Numeracy Lab' conducted a scientific analysis using official statistics, demonstrating that with over 60 square kilometers of forest land in Kinmen, the total tree count likely exceeds 10 million. Thus, losing 5 million trees is statistically plausible, debunking unverified conspiracy theories.
Critique: Comparing Taoyuan Airport MRT to Hokkaido Shinkansen Based Solely on Budget is the 'Worst Logical Argument'
This article critiques a report by 'BuzzOrange,' a media outlet controlled by Ko Wen-je's associate Tai Chi-chuan. The report attacked the Taoyuan Airport MRT project by claiming it had the 'same construction time and similar budget but only one-third the length' of the Hokkaido Shinkansen. The author points out that this comparison is severely flawed because the key engineering feat of the Hokkaido Shinkansen—the Seikan Tunnel—was completed decades ago with Shinkansen standards pre-installed, significantly lowering recent costs. The author attributes the MRT's delays to 'greedy political interference' rather than mere engineering failure.
Broadcast Controversy: Private TV Stations Demand Government Subsidies for Olympic Broadcast Rights, Criticized as 'Holding Viewers' Rights Hostage'
This article comments on Taiwan's failure to obtain Olympic broadcast rights in 2016. The author accuses domestic private television networks of refusing to broadcast the Olympics because government subsidies for purchasing broadcast rights were not forthcoming, which amounts to 'holding the viewing rights of all audiences hostage.' The article simultaneously satirizes the double standard held by some public opinion and netizens toward state-run television, opposing 'let politics and military withdraw from media' on ordinary days, yet praising foreign state-run media during Olympic coverage, criticizing this stance as 'pretentious.'
It's an Island, Not a Rock in the ROC
Translation of the It's an Island, Not a Rock in the ROC article.
Republic of China Artificial Reproduction Law
This is the full text of the Republic of China's 'Artificial Reproduction Law' (人工生殖法), promulgated on March 21, 2007 (R.O.C. Year 96). The law aims to promote healthy development of artificial reproduction and protect the rights and interests of infertile couples, artificially reproduced children, and donors while maintaining national ethics and health. The content covers eight chapters: General Provisions, Management of Medical Institutions, Implementation Standards, Reproductive Cell Protection, Status of Children, Data Management, and Penalties.
A Tribute to Duan Yikang: The Hundred Thousand Flavors of Hockey Balls – Recipe Collection Contest
This article humorously recalls the political controversy involving Duan Yikang, who vowed to eat hockey balls if allegations against Lin Zhuomin were unfounded. Following a court ruling, the author launched a 'Hockey Ball Recipe Collection Contest' to help Duan fulfill his promise.
Conservation First! Firm Opposition to Expanding Indigenous Hunting Rights: Reflection on the Conflict Between Hunting Culture and Environmental Change
This article expresses a firm stance against the legislative proposal to relax the rights of Indigenous peoples to hunt protected animals. The author argues that hunting is not an exclusive right of Indigenous groups; if expanded, it should be opened to all citizens, though Taiwan's environment can no longer sustain it. The piece questions the legitimacy of hunting based on 'ancestral wisdom' and emphasizes that any culture must evolve with the times rather than clinging to antiquated practices for personal gain or wild game consumption.
HTC vs Samsung
Translation of the HTC vs Samsung article.
👤 Shake-Shake Brother Is Discharged, the Challenge Has Just Begun: Three Major Dilemmas of Taiwan's Social Safety Net
Psychiatrist Li Chun-hong explores the three dilemmas of Taiwan's mental health system through the 'Shake-Shake Brother Incident': confusion of legal responsibilities, lack of community medical care resources, and insufficient public awareness of mental health (de-stigmatization). The article emphasizes that patient rights should go beyond 'being discharged' and requires court intervention, sufficient community resources, and public education to build a true social safety net.
A National-Level Violinist's Perspective on a Mother Being Kicked Off a Bus Because Her Child Was Crying
Author Cho Hsiao-ching (violinist for the National Symphony Orchestra) shares her views on an incident where a mother was forced off a bus because her child was crying. She argues that society should move beyond merely condemning the mother or the heartless bystanders and instead take practical action to help mothers and children in distress. Sharing three personal experiences, she explains how active intervention—such as providing snacks, toys, or distractions—can effectively calm a crying child and relieve a mother's stress.
Costco Beitou Parking Fees Spark Debate: Recommendations for Improvement
Analysis of Beitou's new Costco parking fee structure and proposed adjustments. The facility charges NT$100/hour after a 2-hour free grace period for purchases over NT$500, significantly above local parking rates.
Taichung City Maternity Benefits: Birth Allowance or In-Home Postpartum Care—Choose One ($2016$ Pilot Program)
This article introduces Taichung City Government's $2016$ pilot program for 'in-home postpartum care service,' offered as a new maternity benefit option. Mothers must choose between either a '$10,000$ per child birth allowance' OR 'free in-home postpartum care for $80$ hours (valued at approximately $20,000$).' The service was scheduled for implementation in July, with only $120$ spots available that year. Services include postpartum meal preparation and parenting guidance, though some expressed concerns about the professional qualifications of care providers and insufficient service hours.
39 Heart-Stirring Sentiments Left to the World by Lin Huiyin: On Life, Melancholy, Death, and Love
This article compiles 39 life insights from the talented early 20th-century woman Lin Huiyin, covering love, life, loneliness, parting, and philosophical reflections.
MIT President's Open Letter to LIGO Team That Detected Gravitational Waves: Praising Humanity's Entry into a New Era
MIT President's open letter to the LIGO team that first detected gravitational waves, praising this historic discovery as a major milestone in human science and achievement. The letter notes this discovery validates Einstein's general relativity's accurate description of how the universe works and opens entirely new methods of observing the cosmos—'listening' to events like black hole collisions. The president also stresses this accomplishment represents both the breadth of human imagination (Einstein's prediction) and scientists' decades of patience, creativity, international collaboration, and massive government funding for basic science. The letter emphasizes that while basic science may seem to lack 'practical value,' LIGO's developed technologies will inevitably be applied and produce enormous unforeseen benefits in the future, highlighting basic science's importance to social development.
A Linguistics Expert Teaches You to Distinguish the Usage Differences of 'de' (的), 'de' (得), and 'de' (地) - Parents Must Read
This article was written by entertainer and linguist Skanda (韋佳德), aimed at correcting the commonly confused usage among Taiwanese of 'de' (的), 'de' (得), 'de' (地). Through detailed grammatical structures and usage examples, the article clearly explains the distinctions between these three characters and emphasizes that correct use of one's native language grammar is a form of respect for one's own culture and history.
Do You Use Shower Gel or Soap? Medical Experts Issue a Serious Warning: Stick to Traditional Hard Soap
This article warns the public that about 30% of shower gels on the market may contain preservatives like Paraben, which have been found in breast cancer tissues. Long-term use (over ten years) may increase the risk of breast cancer, especially for children. The article compares the chemical composition of shower gels and traditional hard soaps, advocating for the latter due to its simpler and safer ingredients.
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je Sets Tone on Socio-Island Development: 'No Overnight Riches, Development Must Follow the Principle of Serving the Majority'
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je addressed local residents regarding three development plans for Socio-Island, emphasizing that development's goal is to improve and legalize the living environment, but residents shouldn't expect to become wealthy overnight through development. He clearly stated that any development decision must follow the principle of 'serving the majority's interests' as the highest guiding principle.
🐒 The Ironic Clash of Urban Aesthetics: Taipei's 'Blessing Monkey' V.S. Mainland's 'Kangkang Monkey' — Challenging Ko Wen-je's Aesthetic Sense
This article satirically discusses the design controversy of Taipei Lantern Festival's main lantern 'Blessing Monkey' and compares it with China's Spring Festival mascot 'Kangkang.' The author references then-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's comment that 'Taiwan cities lack urban aesthetics,' using irony to mock that the city government produced this main lantern that caused a social uproar. The article concludes with 'Taiwanese and mainland designers both hate monkeys' and invites readers to choose or share with Mayor Ko Wen-je, thereby criticizing Taipei's urban design aesthetics problem.
Mastering the 8 Survival Keys for Low Temperatures: Keeping Your Family Safe Through Cold Snaps
This guide provides 8 essential health tips for surviving extreme cold snaps, focusing on the prevention of acute cardiac events and strokes. It highlights the '5 AM and 8 PM' danger zones for those with high-risk factors like diabetes and hypertension. From thermal layering to emergency response, these tips are vital for protecting loved ones when temperatures drop.
World Shipping Magnate Chang Yung-fa's Seven Famous Life Sayings Left to Taiwan
The world's shipping magnate, Evergreen Group founder Chang Yung-fa recently passed away. This article compiles seven great pearls of wisdom from his remarkable lifetime regarding life philosophy and business management, including 'genuine sincerity,' 'leave others room,' 'appreciate kindness,' 'simple taste,' representing precious lessons he left for Taiwan society.
🌳 Google's Global Forest Map: Accidentally Exposes the Truth Behind China's PM2.5 Haze Problem!
This article uses data from the Global Forest Monitor map developed by Google in cooperation with NASA to compare the forest coverage between mainland China and neighboring countries (Japan, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan). The article points out that the map displays large areas of mainland regions in low-coverage gray and yellow-earth tones, while neighboring countries show deep green. The author directly links this forest deficiency to mainland China's severe urban haze (PM2.5), land pollution, and factory waste smoke emissions environmental issues, warning about environmental destruction's severity and calling for facing reality.
Solving Problems Isn't Done by Taking Surreptitious Videos Like a Pervert: Condemning 'Cheap Justice' and Secret Filming
This article severely criticizes the phenomenon where people use smartphones to secretly film others in public and upload the footage to the internet, labeling it as 'cheap justice' and 'perverted' behavior. The author notes that while the law doesn't prohibit filming non-private parts in public, secret filmer's lack basic respect for others and are merely seeking internet 'likes' to satisfy superficial desires. He argues that the real solution to a problem is to actually help or intervene, rather than standing by and recording, and emphasizes that this cold behavior of secret filming is a root cause of societal indifference.
2015 Best Negative Energy News: A Collection of 16 Humorous Jokes
This article compiles 16 bizarre and humorous news stories filled with 'negative energy' that circulated online in 2015. Most of the content originates from Mainland China, covering absurd crimes, ridiculous accidents, and dramatic life events. It aims to give readers a laugh by showcasing the strange and wonderful events happening around the world.
⚠️ Online Fraud Alert: Taishin Bank Notification Email Compromised and Impersonated, Do Not Click Phishing Links!
Taishin Bank recently issued a warning that suspicious individuals have altered and impersonated the bank"s name to send fraudulent "Internet Banking Login "User Password" Entry Error Notification" emails or text messages. The scammers intend to trick customers into clicking malicious links, leading them to phishing websites designed by hackers. The bank urges the public not to click any suspicious links and to immediately call customer service or dial 165 for verification to prevent fraud.
🤡 The Two Most Amazing Groups in Taiwan: Gangsters and Mosaics, Counting Imprisonment as Achievements
This article sharply satirizes a peculiar phenomenon in Taiwanese society: certain groups regard imprisonment counts as honor and achievement. The author names two major groups—the gangster organizations spread across Taiwan, and a specific political group nicknamed Mosaic. The author criticizes the fanaticism of the Mosaic party and its followers, arguing that the party uses experiences of being indicted or imprisoned to rally the masses, reinforce Taiwanese values, forming a bizarre phenomenon where being indicted is a bonus. The article mocks this behavior as the ultimate expression of thick-skinned, invincible under heaven.
🇹🇼 National Day Congratulations: Happy Birthday to the Republic of China!
This is a brief congratulatory message posted on October 10, the Republic of China's National Day, wishing happy birthday to the Republic of China and to everyone on Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Lanyu, Lüdao (Green Island), the South China Sea Islands, and Diaoyutai Islands.
🔪 Is Violence and Gore the Original Sin of Anime? Exploring the Impact of Extreme Sensory Stimulation on Morality
This article discusses the polarized debates that often occur after major violent events in society: one side believes that violence and pornography in anime are the main causes, while the other side blames social and personal psychological factors. The author believes that both views are correct, but excessive insistence on one's own opinion is the source of chaos. The core viewpoint of the article is that long-term exposure to overly exaggerated anime content by teenagers can easily lead to a 'sense of alienation from reality' and make the 'judgment boundary of moral right and wrong increasingly blurred'. The author also compares the sensationalist reporting of the media to an accelerated influence, believing that its responsibility is even heavier.
Confession of a Girl Raised by a Lesbian: A Personal Perspective
This article shares the personal story of a girl raised by a lesbian mother, offering insights into the challenges and joys of growing up in a non-traditional family.
🤣 Political Satire Joke: Taiwan's Master of Evasion 'Xiaoming' Grows Up to Become a Legislator
A political satire joke circulating online, with no names mentioned, mocks through a student 'Xiaoming' accused of cheating on exams, satirizing how certain politicians habitually use various defenses, obfuscation, deflection, moral coercion, and emotional appeals to ethnicly invoking historical grievances to evade responsibility when facing controversies. The article's ending hints that this evasive trait can actually lead to 'success' in politics.
🌊 Desilting Can't Keep Up with Sedimentation! Shimen Reservoir's Sedimentation Volume Reaches 1/3 of Total Storage
Reports indicate that over fifty years since its construction, Shimen Reservoir in Taiwan has accumulated sediment reaching one-third of its total storage capacity, with effective storage reduced to about two-thirds. The Northern Region Water Resources Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that nearly 100 million cubic meters of sediment in the reservoir would cost NT$60 billion to completely remove. Desilting efforts are far outpaced by sedimentation. The article mentions current desilting methods, costs, and future plans to construct anti-sedimentation tunnels to prolong the reservoir's lifespan, along with the author's doubts about the progress and logic of the desilting plan.
Exploring Public Petition Letters, Feasibility of Open Information for Maintenance, and Mobile Application (全民報馬仔 Apps)
This article discusses the efficiency problems of existing cooperation channels between the public and the government in Taiwan Province (such as email, written complaints, 1999 hotline), pointing out their common drawbacks: lack of openness, supervision, and verification. The author proposes an idea to improve the petition process using smartphone APPs technology, named "全民報馬仔" (All Citizens Report). The core function of this App is to allow citizens to log information for specific locations and events, requiring the government to make all processes from logging to result reporting public and transparent. The author emphasizes its advantages in improving administrative efficiency, avoiding duplicate reports (by merging identical events through system computation), and encouraging the government to enhance pragmatism through open information and a rating system. Regarding abuse issues, the author suggests implementing identity verification and credit value-added modules to maintain system stability.
From Cheng Chieh to 'Battle Royale': Media Labeling and Viewer Responsibility
This article examines the media's criticism of the film 'Battle Royale' following the Cheng Chieh Taipei MRT attack. The author argues that the media's labeling of the film as a negative influence oversimplifies its themes, which explore the human spirit's struggle for survival.
Designing a Special Access Pass Sticker for Protest Groups for DPP Legislators
This article satirically designs an 'Access Pass for Protest Groups' for DPP legislators. It stems from an incident where protesters from the Alliance of Referendum for Taiwan besieged the Legislative Yuan and blocked DPP Legislator Hsiao Bi-khim. The author points out that the DPP was closer to these protesters in both thought and action during the social unrest, even assisting student activists in entering the legislature. Therefore, he suggests this sticker to help protesters identify 'their own' and avoid friendly fire.
I Love Eating Delicious Food! Examining Taiwan's Serious Food Safety Crisis and Hope for Change Through the Pandahouse and Ding Wang Incidents
This article comments on food safety incidents at Taiwanese chain restaurants like Pandahouse and Ding Wang. The author argues the core problem is entrepreneurs' pursuit of high profits, constantly fabricating details—not 'just this one careless time' but an 'innate entrepreneur reflex.' The article criticizes citizens' dismissive reactions, claiming 'everyone does this' or attributing it to 'enjoying life matters most' while ignoring such conduct. Taiwan's root food safety problem is 'illegal profits far exceed legal penalties,' enabling businesses to earn huge profits while paying negligible compensation.
Banning Cell Phones While Driving: When Law Doesn't Consider Human Nature, Human Nature Rebels Against the Law's Purpose
The article discusses the law's intent versus practical effects in banning cell phone use while driving. Citing Manitoba, Canada research showing that laws prohibiting phone use actually increased accidents, the author analyzes that many drivers (especially young people) try avoiding enforcement by covertly using phones, elevating distraction levels and causing more fatal accidents. The article argues the government's well-intentioned law resulted in drivers needing 'not just distraction from phone use but added distraction from evading police.' The author acknowledges driving cell phone use should be banned but claims the core problem is law ignoring human nature, calling on citizens to develop law-abiding and self-protection awareness rather than relying solely on legal regulation.
Not Vegetarian, Just Fruits and Vegetables: Exploring the Nuances of Dietary Choices
Discussion on the distinction between strict vegetarianism and a fruit-and-vegetable-based diet, reflecting on social perceptions of healthy eating and the individual's right to choose their lifestyle.
Incoming Voice Notifications from Chunghwa Telecom Starting with 009: Beware of This Scam Call and Never Press Any Buttons
00962851—a phone number that looks suspicious at first glance. I generally adopt a policy of ignoring these mysterious calls. Aside from automated recordings during election seasons, my landline is almost exclusively used for contacting family and friends.
Legal Reflections: The Finally Awakened Amendment to the Food Sanitation Management Act
This article reflects on the draft amendment to the 'Food Sanitation Management Act' awaiting its third reading in the Legislative Yuan. It focuses on the addition of life imprisonment, multi-million dollar fines, and penalties for 'adding unauthorized additives.' The author points out that while stricter regulations are good for food safety, overly vague definitions of additives might cause trouble for startups and legacy businesses with secret recipes. It calls on the government to strengthen guidance and monitoring simultaneously.
Cosmetic Recommendation Phone 092393421X: Are You a Scam Call?
This article discusses the common phenomenon of calls from strangers in modern society, especially telemarketing calls that hang up after only one or two rings. Through the personal experience of an elder, it explores the habit of citizens' alertness towards unknown numbers and questions whether the 'hang up and wait for a call back' marketing tactic involves personal data leakage or malicious promotion, as well as how businesses respond and continue telemarketing after the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Act.
Do You Have Infertility Issues? Discussing the Humanity and Legal Dimensions of Artificial Reproduction Banks
This article discusses the legal and moral dilemmas surrounding artificial reproduction sperm banks, citing German court decisions to explore whether donor-conceived children have the right to know the donor's identity, and whether unauthorized use of frozen sperm creates child support obligations. The author argues that while current law protects donor anonymity to preserve family integrity, such rigid restrictions may conflict with human nature. To address potential concerns about decreased donor willingness, the author suggests establishing an impartial third-party institution enabling consensual communication between donor and recipient under proper guidance and counseling, allowing them to recognize each other under regulated conditions—balancing legal requirements with human emotion.
Greed and Waste at the Table: When 'All-You-Can-Eat' Culture Stacks Up to 70 Taipei 101 Towers of Food Waste
Citing alarming data from CommonWealth Magazine on food waste in Taiwan (40,000 barrels of food waste daily, NT$240 billion wasted annually), the author sharply critiques the domestic 'all-you-can-eat' consumption culture and its underlying wastefulness. The article points out that many consumers overload their plates driven by the mental cry of 'I need to get my money's worth,' and even resort to hiding leftover food in hot pot broth to avoid surcharges. The author urges the public to exercise basic moral self-discipline and environmental responsibility, reflecting on the social and environmental costs of food waste before grabbing 'the next round' of food.
💊 Chang Gung Hospital Exposed for Prescribing 45 Tablets Daily—Author Angrily Criticizes: Pharmacy System Exists in Name Only, Should Suspend Operations!
This article comments on Chang Gung Hospital's shocking medication error of prescribing 45 tablets per day. The author strongly questions Chang Gung's pharmacy and verification systems have serious problems, believing Chang Gung should be ordered to cease operations or suspend service, criticizing the hospital's external statement of 'considering disciplinary action' as evasive. Using Viagra and colchicine as examples, the author emphasizes that minor medication dose errors can cause serious life-threatening consequences, highlighting ordinary citizens' difficulty detecting such errors.
I Don't Need Sex Because the Government Treats Me That Way Every Day
Translation of the I Don't Need Sex Because the Government Treats Me That Way Every Day article.
🚨 Since 2013: New Regulations and Precautions for Highway Vehicle Towing Services
This article introduces the new regulations implemented for highway vehicle towing services in Taiwan since 2013. Major changes include unifying all towing contacts through the '1968' hotline, the mandatory requirement that drivers and passengers of the towed vehicle must not ride in the tow truck and must instead be transported by a shuttle vehicle, and the introduction of a 'Waiting Fee'.
Draft Amendment to Patent Agent Exam Regulations – Calculus Cancelled
The government has decided to cancel 'Calculus' from the original items of the Patent Agent Exam. Although the author hoped that physics and chemistry subjects would be cancelled along with it, this is still a start of progress, although the total number of exam subjects has actually increased. This article lists the detailed content of the draft amendment to Article 6 of the Patent Agent Exam Regulations, including changes in subject names, the addition of 'Patent Agency Practice,' and adjustments to the types of exam questions.
🏘️ Urban Renewal by Government Co-operating with Developers: How Can People Refuse Urban Renewal? Rights Dilemma After the Wenlin Yuan Incident
This article comments on the difficulties for the public to refuse urban renewal in the urban renewal process after the 2012 Wenlin Yuan forced demolition incident. The author points out that the threshold for starting the urban renewal process is low, and individual opinions are easily ignored by the government and developers (for reference only), and not participating in relevant meetings is equivalent to waiving rights. The article strongly criticizes this mechanism as an infringement on people's private property and freedom of choice.
Toy Treasure - Republic of China Flag Handbag
The Republic of China's largest election is approaching, with candidates from various parties rolling out numerous campaign merchandise. Campaign merchandise typically emphasizes cuteness, serving not only as a source of funds for campaign expenses but also as a means to win hearts.
A New Food Safety Perspective on Plasticizers: The Taiwan Clouding Agent Scandal
Since May, the people of Taiwan have been gripped by panic. Large food corporations, long trusted by the public, were found to be using 'clouding agents' contaminated with 'plasticizers'—an industrial chemical additive. This article explores the systemic failure behind the scandal.