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[Digital Intermediary Act shell company listing? The DPP's 'Censorship' evil law is back!] Do you still remember the 'Digital Intermediary Act' blocked by the whole nation in 2022? Unexpectedly, this evil law has worn the coat of the 'Social Order Maintenance Act' and was quietly finalized in the Executive Yuan session!
This article severely criticizes Premier Cho Jung-tai and his cabinet for allegedly abusing the countersigning power granted to the Premier by the Constitution when handling bills such as the 'Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures' passed by the Legislative Yuan. The article points out that the countersigning power was originally intended to check presidential power, but now, under the DPP's rule, it has been reversed into a political tool to oppose the public will represented by the parliament, such as the rumored 'no countersigning, no promulgation' strategy. This behavior not only evades the constitutional obligation of the Executive Yuan to accept a resolution after a reconsideration fails but also manifests the encroachment of executive power upon judicial power (the exclusive authority of Grand Justices to interpret the Constitution) and systematic destruction of the separation of powers. This article concludes that to save the constitutional crisis and reshape trust in the separation of powers, Cho Jung-tai must resign.
To solve the long-standing problems of peeling exterior walls and messy pipelines in old buildings that affect public safety and city aesthetics, the New Taipei City Government has launched the 'Maintenance and Facade Repair Subsidy' scheme. This project provides a maximum subsidy of NT$15 million per case for eligible old buildings, encouraging communities to conduct exterior wall repairs, pipeline organization, and facade beautification to enhance urban safety and accelerate urban landscape renewal.
The document The International Legal Status of Taiwan used to be the legal shield for the Republic of China''s claim to sovereignty, but now it has completely disappeared from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website under the Lai Ching-te administration. The strangeness of this matter originated from a submission by a scholar, Jiang Huang-chi. So, who is Jiang Huang-chi?
The Lai Ching-te administration has completely deleted the document claiming that The International Legal Status of Taiwan Legally Belongs to the Republic of China from the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). This move has been criticized as a continuation of the Democratic Progressive Party''s (DPP) systematic self-dwarfing tactics, such as downplaying the national title internationally and enduring humiliating titles. This act of proactively removing legal defenses not only creates a vacuum in national legal principles but is also questioned as a sacrifice of national sovereignty and a move toward spiritual defeatism, as the first step on the road to promoting Taiwan independence.
Since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan in 2011, the issue of radiation residues in imported Japanese food has been a focus of concern for people in the Taiwan region. In recent years, news of trace radiation being detected in foods such as Japanese matcha powder at customs has repeatedly surfaced, causing unease.
Taiwan Next has decided to reorganize its entire network planning in a more secure way. We also plan to add some new features, such as reader submissions, allowing you to submit your own political and life experiences.
A violent explosion was suddenly heard during the trial test of the new Gas-fired Unit 2 of the Hsing-ta Power Plant in Yong'an District, Kaohsiung, with flames soaring and thick smoke blotting out the sun. The outer layers of two units were severely burned, with steel frames exposed, and the extent of damage to internal pipelines is yet to be investigated.
The newly released movie 'Nanjing Photo Studio' in Mainland China has been accused of key plot points that contradict historical facts! These are the truths you must know!
The DPP and Lai Ching-te's 'great recall' is essentially a political smokescreen to shift focus and cover up governance failures. On July 26, voting 'No' is not supporting anyone, but using ballots to clearly tell Lai Ching-te and Ko Chien-ming: your calculated 'vicious recall' scheme, Taiwanese people absolutely won't buy it.
In today's digital age, social media platforms like Instagram (IG) should be open spaces for people to express their opinions and share their lives. However, as political forces deepen their control over the internet, these platforms are gradually becoming tools for government agents.
Explains the reasons behind post office account freezes in Taiwan, focusing on the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and how citizens can protect their rights.
A woman holding a green flag printed with 'Great Recall, Dacheng Palace' eagerly prepared to crawl under the sedan chair to seek Mazu's blessings. Unexpectedly, the 'pink supercar' sedan directly made an emergency stop, reversed and turned, neatly bypassing her, and continued blessing the devout believers behind. This scene was like the goddess herself stepping in to slap them down—even Mazu can't stand this 'Great Recall' farce!
This move represents a shameless interference in the internal affairs of the Republic of China (ROC), including Taiwan Province, and is a blatant affront to the dignity of the people of the ROC.
The German Institute in Taiwan's public statement criticizing KMT Chairman Eric Chu's remarks is seen as interference in Taiwan's internal affairs.
The German Association in Taiwan's public statement condemning KMT Chairman Eric Chu's remarks is criticized as a violation of diplomatic norms.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its leader Lai Ching-te's large-scale recall campaign sparked widespread controversy, particularly the propaganda video 'Citizen No. 11: Doing Homework' directed by renowned filmmaker Wang Hsiao-di.
Translation of the Guo Zhihui: If You Can't Stand It, Just Leave article.
In 2020, the Chinese Wild Bird Federation (CWBF) was expelled by BirdLife International. In response, it immediately and quietly changed its English name to 'Taiwan Wild Bird Federation' (TWBF).
The Yilan District Prosecutors Office has sparked significant controversy regarding its investigation into a recall petition. During a search of the KMT Yilan County Chapter, prosecutors seized critical recall documents, obstructing administrative procedures. This incident exposes severe negligence within the investigative units and represents a significant infringement on the rule of law and civil rights.
The call 'politics out of campus' was once important during Taiwan's democratization, aiming to protect campuses as knowledge and thought sanctuaries from party propaganda infiltration. Yet DPP legislator Fan Yun's recent reinterpretation raises questions: isn't this another DPP 'adapting positions over time' double standard?
A teacher at Beiyi Girls' High School, Qu Guizhi, sparked controversy after being interviewed by China's CCTV and expressing personal opinions. Subsequently, renowned writer Qiu Meizhen, identifying as a schoolmate and parent of Beiyi Girls' students, published an open letter accusing Qu of 'binding the school's reputation' and urged her not to use the school's name to express personal views.
Terry Gou: Until June 17, the president sent a representative who explicitly told me: 'No purchasing allowed! Because Taiwan already has its own vaccines,' I couldn't sleep the entire night.
The article criticizes the reorganization draft of six ministries and councils led by Premier Chen Chien-jen, especially the 'dual-track system of regular and political appointees' for heads of newly established third-level agencies, which allows for political appointments. KMT legislators Lai Shyh-bao and Tseng Ming-chung strongly oppose it, regarding it as disguised political patronage that seriously strikes the morale of regular civil servants promoted through examinations and undermines the fairness and professionalism of the civil service system. The author warns that political appointments may lead to the sacrifice of professionalism, factional struggles, abuse of power, and corruption risks, ultimately harming government efficiency and public interest.
This article compiles the DPP's (particularly Tsai Ing-wen's) strong opposition to and rhetoric surrounding the 2010 signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) between Taiwan and mainland China, contrasting it with the DPP's stance after taking power, when ECFA continued to be implemented and government officials began emphasizing its positive effects and risks of termination.
In response to a *Nikkei* report claiming 90% of Taiwanese military officers become communist spies after retirement, the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) issued a press release claiming the news agency had clarified the matter. However, fact-checking reveals that *Nikkei*'s brief statement only clarified that the report did not represent the agency's stance, leading to accusations that MOFA is engaging in self-deception and raising concerns about the government's attention to national security and military issues.
A Japanese hot spring inn with a century-old history, 'Daimaru Bessou,' was recently exposed for changing its bath water only twice annually. Health inspectors discovered Legionnaires' bacteria levels exceeded safety standards by 3700 times, causing at least one customer illness.
This article sharply satirizes former Republic of China Ambassador to Nicaragua Wu Jinmu's resignation and nationality change before Nicaragua's diplomatic break with Taiwan. The author argues Wu Jinmu saw clearly that the DPP government cannot maintain diplomatic allies and took action to disassociate himself from liability, avoiding becoming a cyber army's scapegoat like a certain Japanese diplomat. The article concludes by referencing Netflix's 'DON'T LOOK UP,' warning readers not to be deceived by the government.
This article strongly criticizes the DPP's attitude toward the four referendum issues in 2021, accusing it of being a Double-Standard Party and using lies for political manipulation. The author points out the Tsai Ing-wen government for framing the opposition to Ractopamine-containing pork as opposing US pork and destroying US trust, and framing the protection of algal reefs as planning to stop the construction of the third LNG terminal and being a CCP fellow traveler. It calls on the public to support four agrees in the 1218 referendum: restarting the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant, opposing Ractopamine pork to protect health, holding referendums with general elections, and protecting algal reefs, in order to strengthen national energy and democratic policies.
National Taiwan University (NTU) department midterm exams were exposed on Dcard for mass cheating. After the exposure, suspected cheating students pleaded for the matter not to escalate, even offering to pay anything under 1 million NTD. A netizen claiming to be a TA for the department confirmed that the numbers and units on the exam papers were identical, and essay questions were word-for-word the same, indicating clear cheating. The TA promised to announce the handling method in class next Monday, ensuring the rights of diligent students are protected. NTU officials have launched an investigation, and if confirmed, the case will be sent to the Student Disciplinary Committee, with expulsion as the most severe penalty.
Universities exist to explore the unknown for society so that the whole society can benefit in the long term. Therefore, the Constitution specifically grants universities greater protection of freedom than other sectors of society.
This is a statement issued by the 'Diaoyutai Education Association' expressing strong protest against the Japanese government's malicious decision to release Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea, and refuting the claim that 'normal nuclear power plant cooling water' is the same as 'Fukushima nuclear contaminated water.'
Protesting against Tsai Ing-wen led to prosecution, all because high-level instructions told subordinates to 'fake a fall' to frame and arrest protesters. The illegal police officers involved even received promotions later. Today, the court ruling revealed: 'High-level instructions damaged the credibility of law enforcement.'
A glacier collapse in the Nanda Devi region of the Himalayas caused catastrophic flooding in northern India, destroying a dam and leaving over 150 people missing. The disaster highlights the vulnerability of the region to climate-related events and raises questions about the safety of hydropower projects in sensitive areas.
The anti-ractopamine pork referendum has entered phase two of signature collection. Citizens who hope to see ractopamine-contaminated lean meat additive U.S. pork removed from Taiwan can download the referendum petition online or collect it in person from over 2,400 physical locations nationwide.
Analyzes the heated debates and protests in the Legislative Yuan regarding the import of Ractopamine-treated US pork, focusing on food safety, national sovereignty, and political inconsistency.
This article promotes the controversial recall election of DPP Taoyuan City Councilor Wang Hao-yu. The CEC has announced the election date as January 16, 2021. The author mocks Wang as a self-styled 'at-large' councilor and calls for voters to take to the polls to remove him from office.
The article reports that Premier Su Tseng-chang mistakenly mentioned during a Legislative Yuan inquiry that Pingtung's Singskout Meat 'very much supported' ractopamine pork and noted its owner was a KMT Central Standing Committee member. Singskout Meat immediately issued a statement refuting this, emphasizing their firm opposition to ractopamine pork imports. However, shortly after the statement, the Pingtung Fire Department showed up for an inspection, leading the KMT to question if this was a retaliatory 'Checking the Water Meter' action by the government. Although the Fire Department clarified it was a routine inspection, the event highlights the sensitivity of interactions between enterprises and the government on sensitive political issues.
KMT Chairman Chiang Chi-chen believes Premier Su Chen-chang refused to directly answer questions, evaded the issue, and even counter-questioned legislators with interrogation rights, asking them if they had consumed American clenbuterol beef and pork, mockingly taunting the current legislators representing the people's will by asking 'Did you get sick?' This shows the Premier himself has serious issues.
This article focuses on DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu publicly exposing the Friendship Goodwill Fleet's return route from Palau involving highly classified military diplomatic activities with other nations' naval vessels. In response, KMT legislator Wu Sihwai severely criticized Wang Ting-yu's action as 'immoral,' arguing that disclosing classified information would jeopardize allied nations' security and severely damage the Republic of China's national security and cross-strait relations. Wu Sihwai called for the Defense Ministry to immediately clarify and emphasized that national security matters should not be disclosed by individual legislators.
This article discusses incidents where Republic of China passports were misidentified internationally as People's Republic of China passports, leading to difficulties. The author believes that this can be solved by clearly explaining that 'Republic of China' and 'People's Republic of China' are two different countries (just like North and South Korea). Instead, Taiwan independence supporters are constantly 'self-belittling,' weakening the international visibility of the Republic of China. In fact, the inability to enter the UN is due to non-member status rather than the passport itself. We should improve our own strength rather than blindly shrinking and changing the name.
An open letter from lawyer Chen Chang-wen to then-Premier Su Tseng-chang regarding the 'Devil Theory' Su expressed in the Hong Kong Chan Tong-kai murder case. Su had implied that Chen was 'Ma Ying-jeou's lawyer friend' helping the Hong Kong government 'resolve the anti-extradition crisis.' Chen first clarifies that he had not visited Hong Kong in over a year, and expresses dismay at Su's slander. The core of the letter is lawyer Chen's soul-searching question to lawyer Su: defending criminal suspects is a basic human right guaranteed by the United Nations and stipulated by the Code of Criminal Procedure. Why does Su view this as 'the Devil'? Chen emphasizes that a lawyer's duty is to ensure due process and presumption of innocence for their clients.
Citing news sources, the article strongly criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen government's plan to exchange fishing quotas with Japan. Reportedly, the government intends to trade 300 metric tons of the Republic of China's international bluefin tuna quota for an equal 300 metric tons of Japan's bigeye tuna quota. The author points out that the market price for bluefin is about 20 times that of bigeye, making this 'equal weight, unequal value' trade a money-losing agreement that 'compromises national dignity.' The author also questions President Tsai Ing-wen's competence as a former international negotiation expert. The article expresses grave concern if this fishing right exchange agreement turns out to be permanent.
This article criticizes the Republic of China's official news agency, Central News Agency (CNA), for using the term Taiwan Shinkansen (台湾新幹線) in its Japanese news reports to refer to Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR). The author questions why CNA uses the correct Shinkansen when introducing Japan, but avoids the proprietary term Taiwan High Speed Rail familiar to its own citizens when introducing Taiwan, instead using a Japanese loanword. This is deemed potentially Japanophilic, not only disrespecting the corporate image of Taiwan's transportation company but also potentially insulting national dignity.
This article criticizes the DPP government''s policy of legislating indigenous languages as national languages, calling it a stupid policy driven by political correctness and hijacking pro-independence ideology. The author points out that Taiwan has many indigenous languages (over 28 types), but their actual user population is small. Linguistically, the disappearance of languages is part of the modernization process. The author argues that these Austronesian languages are incompletely developed, have limited practicality, and lack the universality of New Zealand''s Maori language, questioning the practical significance of this policy.
This article comments on the huge controversy caused by the Tsai Ing-wen government's one fixed holiday, one flexible rest day policy, arguing that the policy left the government shamed and abandoned by all, proving it was not a good policy. The article cites news reports from the time, pointing out that the Ministry of Labor's planned labor inspections were not supported by many counties and cities, ultimately requiring the president to step in for communication and promise to use guidance as a means. The author contrasts this crisis with Ma Ying-jeou's double price hike for oil and electricity, criticizing the DPP for attacking and interfering with the previous government for votes, accusing it of sacrificing public interests for electoral gains.
This article comments on the controversy sparked by the KMT's erection of a comfort woman statue in Tainan, which drew protests from Japan. The author points out that Japan's Sankei Shimbun characterized this incident as anti-Japanese behavior, but in reality, Taiwan (including South Korea) opposes Japan's aggressive war at that time. The author emphasizes that Japan has apologized and compensated South Korea, but has never apologized to Taiwanese comfort women, which is clear discriminatory treatment. The article concludes by stating that if the Japanese still refuse to confront and acknowledge the atrocities of the Japanese colonial era, then being considered anti-Japanese is acceptable.
This article reports on the 'Taipei Songren Road Ground Crack' fake news that went viral after the Hualien earthquake on April 18, 2019. The CIB's Cyber Crime Metropolitan Detachment referred a man surnamed Wang and a female netizen surnamed Lai for prosecution under the Social Order Maintenance Act. In a short commentary, the author strongly criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen government for recklessly amending laws to stop political opponents, leading to a 'chilling effect' even in 'non-malicious' cases. The article questions whether people will still dare to speak up about natural disasters or emergencies if publicly sharing what they see could lead to penalties, concluding sarcastically by 'praising Tsai Ing-wen.'
The Republic of China held national citizen referendums No. 7 to No. 16 (the 2018 referendum) alongside the nine-in-one elections that year. These ten referendum topics were diverse, covering environmental protection, energy policy (thermal power generation and nuclear phase-out), food safety (food from Japan's nuclear disaster areas), gender equality (same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ education), and international sports event naming (Tokyo Olympics renaming). This article lists all referendum case numbers, main text content, and lead sponsors.
A summary of the Yilan District Court's ruling regarding the Puyuma Express derailment involving driver Yu O-O (Case No. 107-Sheng-Ji-124). The court found significant suspicion of professional negligence leading to death after the driver disabled the ATP and accelerated to 140 km/h. However, the request for detention was rejected as there was no risk of collusion or flight. The driver was released on 500,000 TWD bail with travel restrictions.
A complete English translation of Vice President Mike Pence's major policy address delivered at the Hudson Institute in October 2018, outlining the Trump administration's repositioning toward China on issues of trade, military expansion, intellectual property theft, and political interference.
Analysis of Taiwan's efforts to promote agricultural exports to Palau and the challenges and opportunities in diplomatic economic cooperation, focusing on the quality of Taiwan's produce.
This article harshly criticizes statements made by DPP Taipei Councilor Wang Shih-chien on a political talk show, refuting his claim that 'Chiang Kai-shek renounced demands for reparations from Japan in the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty, preventing the government from seeking compensation for Taiwanese comfort women.' The author argues this is an 'erroneous misunderstanding,' rebutting from two angles: first, Japan unilaterally breached the treaty; second, the treaty content didn't actually renounce comfort women compensation rights.
The Ministry of the Interior's plan to develop solar energy facilities on cemetery land sparks controversy and public debate.
Critiques the government's claims regarding Taipower's operating reserve margin and the reliability of the national power grid under current energy policies, highlighting the gap between official data and reality.
This article contains the full resignation statement of Minister of Education Wu Maw-kuen, who served for only 41 days. He attributed his departure to 'baseless allegations' and the 'grave insult' to his character from outside parties. He reiterated his stance on the NTU presidential selection controversy ('Removing Kuan') and clarified his past travels to mainland China. The text includes sharp critiques regarding his political judgment and ethical standards.
This article criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen government for refusing to approve additional Chinese airline flights for the Lunar New Year during the M503 route controversy, citing flight safety and national security reasons, which made it difficult for Taiwanese businessmen to return home. The author satirizes Tsai Ing-wen for 'absurdly holding Taiwanese businessmen as hostages, contrasting this with her image when she facilitated the Mini-Three-Links back then. The article points out that the mainland side actively assisted Taiwanese businessmen in returning home and did not comment on the use of ROC military aircraft to pick up Taiwanese businessmen from Kinmen, questioning whether the Tsai government is the one being unreasonable and comparing its behavior to a spoiled child crying for KFC in a McDonald's.
After Kuan Chung-ming was selected as NTU president, the DPP and Taiwan People's Party faced accusations of extending 'political hands into campus governance,' interfering with academic freedom. Over 40 Academia Sinica fellows and 4,000+ NTU faculty, students and alumni launched a petition demanding President Tsai Ing-wen stop undermining democratic values and academic freedom.
This article reports on the follow-up to the plagiarism allegations against NTU President-elect Professor Kuan Chung-ming, raised by DPP Legislator Chang Liao Wan-chien. It notes that after Ker Chien-ming and other legislators demanded Kuan give up the presidency, there were widespread suspicions of DPP interference in university autonomy. Ultimately, National Taiwan University's Research Integrity Office met to discuss the case and ruled it unsubstantiated, finding no evidence of plagiarism by Kuan. The article includes links to related news, emphasizing issues of political interference and character assassination.
This report clarifies the plagiarism allegations brought by DPP Legislator Chang-Liao Wan-chien against Kuan Chung-ming, the President-elect of National Taiwan University. Chang-Liao claimed a paper co-authored by Kuan and Chen Chien-liang was identical to a Master's student's thesis, implying plagiarism. However, scholars verified that the student's thesis explicitly cited the 'manuscript' by Kuan and Chen in its references, proving the student cited the professors first. The author characterizes this as an unverified 'Oolong' (bungled) smear and criticizes certain individuals and media for inciting public opinion regarding personnel appointments in the academic ivory tower.
During a legislative review, Chen Shi-meng, a nominee for the Supervisory Committee, openly declared that former President Chen Shui-bian's cases were judicial persecution. The Judges' Association strongly condemned his remarks as unprecedented intimidation of judicial independence, questioning his suitability for the role.
This article covers the investigation of New Party member Hou Han-Ting under Taiwan’s National Security Act. Hou sarcastically thanked President Tsai Ing-Wen for giving him the opportunity to become a 'political criminal,' sparking debates about political freedom and government overreach.
This article critiques the proposal by DPP Legislator Chen Ou-po to levy a mandatory 'Departure Tax' on citizens and questions Transport Minister Hochen Tan's commitment to evaluating it. The author sarcastically suggests the government’s solution targets symptoms rather than causes, aiming merely to beautify negative growth figures in Taiwan's tourism market and increase tax revenue (mocked as a 'recreation fee'). The piece criticizes the government for failing to enhance domestic tourism value while trying to 'squeeze every cent' out of its own citizens through misguided policies.
Former President Ma Ying-jeou sued then-DPP spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh for defamation after Liang accused him of soliciting campaign funds from gambling syndicate boss Chen Ying-chu in $2011$. Following a retrial by the High Court, the final judgment ordered Liang Wen-chieh and the Democratic Progressive Party to jointly compensate Ma Ying-jeou NT $1.2 million. The ruling determined that Liang Wen-chieh's remarks were subjective conjecture, lacked reasonable verification, and infringed upon Ma Ying-jeou's reputation.
Renowned violinist Feng Chuxuan accused the National Day fireworks organizers of failing to provide a rain canopy. However, staff members have come forward to claim that the orchestra delayed their decision during the rain and eventually rushed onto the stage without authorization after technical equipment had already been cleared, leading to the equipment damage they are now complaining about.
Discusses the 2017 power shortage crisis in Taiwan and the DPP government's mandatory electricity saving measures for large industrial users, focusing on the political fallout and energy policy.
This article reports on media personality Chow Yuk-koku's strong warning to PTT netizens issued on the political talk show 'Politics and Economics on FTV.' Since Chow frequently criticizes Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, she has become a target for pro-Ko netizens on PTT. Chow publicly dared the 'Ko Cyber-Army' to continue their attacks but issued a firm warning: 'PTT accounts can be traced to real names. One day, when I'm unhappy, I will sue all of you in court.' Her remarks have triggered a new wave of controversy among PTT's online community.
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je stated on a program that 'Chen Shui-bian's illness was initially faked,' later clarifying it as 'psychosomatic disorder.' This remark sparked controversy, leading Chen Shui-bian's medical team to remove Ko as their convener and demand he refrain from commenting on Chen's health. However, some netizens questioned whether the medical team's discussions were actually about 'faking illness.'
This article reports on a public speech given by then-Transport Minister Ho Chin Tan at a 2017 technology forum. He argued that the government should align with the trend of digital convergence and relax restrictions on party, government, and military investment in media. Ho Chin Tan believed that current regulations narrowed investment and innovation, limiting the flow of capital into the media industry.
This article criticizes the Executive Yuan's approach to nearly 60,000 illegal factories occupying agricultural land in Taiwan. The author points out that the government only plans to demolish 34 factories built after May 20, 2016, while planning to legalize over 52,000 older unlicensed factories after collecting fees—calling it 'half-hearted demolition.' The author argues this 'half-hearted demolition' policy will destroy the rule of law and use the National Land Planning Act to reclassify polluted farmland as urban development areas, effectively legalizing non-compliant factories.
This article records former Premier Yu Shyi-kun's views on the follow-up handling of the 2014 Kaohsiung gas explosion. Regarding the 'Three Nos Policy' proposed by then-Premier Jiang Yi-huah (no special law, no special budget, and no specific agency), Yu Shyi-kun criticized it as too cold-blooded and proposed three essentials instead: compassion, a commander, and reconstruction funding, emphasizing that the government should show humanitarian care and proactive actions after the disaster.
Commentary on Lai Ching-te's first public schedule as Premier visiting temples instead of attending to policy matters.
This article comments with extreme irony on the event where Premier Lin Quan suddenly resigned within two days after the Legislative Yuan passed the 'Forward-Looking Plans Special Budget' and initiated 'tax reform.' The author attacks the Forward-Looking Plans as 'garbage projects' where construction companies profit, and tax reform as 'bullying vulnerable military and civil service personnel' while letting conglomerates benefit. His resignation was a 'smooth exit.' The article questions whether the President and Premier are treating the position of Premier as a tool for election strategy, and expresses concern about the nation's future.
This article responds to the DPP's accusations that the KMT caucus's large quantities of print proposals are 'wasting social resources.' The author argues that the KMT's actions at least followed procedural rules and paper is recyclable, with limited waste; but criticizes the DPP's past destruction and garbage from incidents like pulling microphones and the Sunflower Movement in the legislature as more serious resource waste. The article compares this accusation to the absurdity of 'promoting green energy while ignoring the pollution behind it,' emphasizing opposition to hiding truth for votes and placing Taiwan's industries in danger through political actions.
The National Development Council presented the 2018 administration plan to the Executive Yuan, covering six major areas. In response to the August 15 nationwide power failure, a specific goal was set: 'only 17.23 minutes of power outage per household per year' to ensure power supply stability. Other priorities include expanding public works like railways and highways, promoting social housing and urban renewal, implementing food safety measures, and advancing innovative economic policies like 'Asia Silicon Valley,' 'Smart Machinery,' and 'Green Energy Technology.' Premier Lin Chuan urged all agencies to fully implement these plans to meet public expectations.
This article critiques the 0815 power failure in Taiwan in 2017, questioning the government's claim that a CPC employee pushed the wrong button. It satirizes the punishment results where the heads of CPC and Taipower remained safe while the Minister of Economic Affairs resigned, highlighting the absurdity of power distribution within the DPP's core.
The article cites Examination Yuan data showing that in recent years, local government civil service special exams have regularly resulted in unfilled positions, particularly severely in technical fields like civil engineering and architecture. Technical positions show shortfalls, with civil engineering alone accounting for over half the vacancies. The DPP's pension reform significantly cutting retirement fees, combined with heavy bureaucratic workloads, low salaries, and lack of dignity, has reduced incentives to take exams, and shortages are likely to worsen following pension reform, creating serious consequences for Taiwan's grassroots development.
Presidential office spokesperson Huang Chung-en criticized on Facebook New Taipei Mayor Chu Li-lun's reaction to central government agency energy-saving measures as 'somewhat immature,' sparking strong public backlash and New Taipei councilor Ye Yuan-chih's counter-attack. Ye questioned whether the presidential office 'hit a sore spot' explaining heavy criticism, asking whether 'immature' comment represented President Tsai Ing-wen's meaning. Public consensus believed New Taipei's 'smart energy-saving' suggestion was unremarkable, instead Executive Yuan's air conditioning restriction order most absurd, criticizing presidential spokesman for misspeaking and lacking self-reflection, placing boss Tsai Ing-wen in injustice.
Comments on the strikes and collective leave actions at China Airlines and EVA Air. The article critiques legislators' attempts to restrict the right to strike and raise union thresholds instead of addressing labor grievances.
Aligned with the rollout of the 108 Curriculum Standards, the DPP government promoted high school social studies curriculum draft. The new standards aim to achieve the goal of 'cultural Taiwan independence,' reducing required history credits, emphasizing recent history, focusing on Taiwan's last 500 years, and placing Chinese history independently within East Asian history, constructing historical perspective with 'Taiwan as the subject.' The new curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, diverse ethnic groups (like indigenous peoples), adding topics in electives like 'Women and Politics' and 'Gender and Society,' covering LGBTQ, diverse family structures, gender equality, and housing justice issues.
The article comments on the two political reactions in Taiwan after Panama severed diplomatic ties with the Republic of China in 2017. Administrative officials called for unity, while some DPP and New Power Party figures suggested that losing ROC allies would facilitate establishing ties as a 'Republic of Taiwan.' The author strongly criticizes the latter as 'self-consoling' and 'mama's boy politicians.'
Discusses instances of friction between journalists and the Executive Yuan, reflecting on transparency, the role of the media in a democracy, and the growing frustration with government communication.
A South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff official stated at the Defense Ministry's international press conference that North Korea's top decision-makers can launch an intercontinental ballistic missile test at any time once they make the decision, with the South Korean military maintaining heightened vigilance. Although no specific signs have emerged yet, ROK-US intelligence agencies have confirmed intelligence about North Korea manufacturing two suspected new ICBMs. South Korea's Unification Ministry also reiterated that North Korea can provoke at any time, awaiting only a decision from top leadership.
This article analyzes the impact of the 'One Fixed Rest Day and One Flexible Rest Day' amendment to the Labor Standards Act pushed by the Tsai Ing-wen government. The author argues that while improving labor rights is a merit, the inevitable result is a cycle of 'high wages, high prices, and high unemployment.' It points out that this is the common destination for a public that wants to escape low wages while maintaining quality of life. The author also analyzes from a political perspective, suggesting the DPP government's move is to make the public feel the 'wage increase' while blaming rising prices and unemployment on market economics to favor the next election.
This article reports on the controversy surrounding freshman DPP Legislator Lu Sun-ling, who mistakenly interpellated National Security Bureau Director Yang Kuo-chiang regarding the 'Taipei Military Police illegal search of private residences' incident. While Lu admitted the interpellation was 'inaccurate,' the criticism continued. Celebrity Hsu Chang-te harshly criticized Lu's capability and arrogant attitude on Facebook, stating that her 'first job in life being a legislator relying on her dad' was a shameful form of disguised nepotism that burdens the people.
This article responds to Mitsuo Ohashi, Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, who criticized Taiwan's 'unfounded remarks' about food from Japanese nuclear disaster areas as 'hurting the Japanese people.' The author asks why Taiwanese must be obligated to import Fukushima food with potential safety concerns, emphasizing this as a right of the Taiwanese people and an act of scientific humility. The author suggests Japan should export food from other regions to Taiwan and consume Fukushima food internally. Finally, the piece links the issue to the comfort women controversy, demanding an apology from Ohashi first and questioning if the Japanese intend to continue their 'century-long oppression of Taiwanese.'
This article reports on allegations against legislator Hong Ciyong, accused of prioritizing typhoon repairs in her constituency. Dashcam footage later revealed that Hong was present at the scene, countering claims that she only sent aides. The incident sparked heated debates about political ethics.
A fierce conflict erupted during the 2016 review of the 'One Case, One Rest' amendment to the Labor Standards Act. DPP Committee Chair Chen Ying forcibly opened the session, with staff reading the clauses at extreme speed. Chen declared the review complete in about 15 minutes, successfully pushing the draft through. KMT Legislator Johnny Chiang mockingly dubbed her 'One-Minute Ying.' The article questions whether this will spark sustained labor protests and suggests that social movement groups, having lost their political backing, may return to a state of 'dogs barking at a train'—loud but ignored.
This article analyzes two major messages released by then-President Tsai Ing-wen in a public letter commemorating the DPP's 30th anniversary: first, rejection of the 92 Consensus; second, confronting mainland China diplomatically. The author views this as Taiwan's hardline stance against mainland China, while raising strong doubts about Taiwan's domestic governance. The article focuses on criticizing the DPP government for moving toward 'authoritarian hegemony' and 'fascist terror,' citing examples including Personnel for Central Bank Governor, intellectual property amendments, and the Ill-gotten Party Assets Committee freezing KMT assets as evidence that the DPP might abuse power to suppress dissent and obstruct democracy.
Taipei City Law Department announced January's inspection of 30 online retailers regarding shopping terms, exchange/refund rules and 9 other specifications to determine compliance with 'Standard Provisions for Online Retail Standardized Contracts.' Results found all retailers violated laws. Main violations include confusing exchanges/refunds with Civil Code warranty responsibilities, failing to provide complete enterprise information, and mislabeled pricing clauses non-compliant. The Law Department notified retailers to improve within deadline; non-compliant retailers face NT$30,000-300,000 fines.
This article compares how China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Taiwan's Illicit Party Assets Disposition Committee Chairman Ku Li-hsiung handled aggressive reporter questions at separate press conferences. Wang Yi's forceful response to a Canadian journalist in June 2016 versus Ku's contentious exchanges with Taiwan media in August 2016 reveal stark differences between democracies and autocracies in handling public discourse.
This year marks the 71st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, with large-scale memorial activities held at Yasukuni Shrine. Although Prime Minister Shinzo Abe did not personally visit, nearly $70$ Diet members and several local officials went together to 'worship the ghosts.' The 'Taiwan Civil Government' also organized a delegation to pay their respects and advocated for Taiwan to 'revert' to Japanese rule.
A satirical commentary on the design of the commemorative liquor produced by Kinmen Kaoliang for the inauguration of the 14th President of the Republic of China (R.O.C.), Tsai Ing-wen. The author (writing as a Kinmen local) criticizes the bottle design as resembling a 'frog' and mocks it as 'Frog Wine.' Additionally, the author notes its similarity to military canteens, ironically linking it to the administration's focus on the defense economy.
This article reports on a July 2016 incident where Greek police dismantled a major telecom gambling fraud ring consisting of over 120 Taiwanese members, setting a record for the largest single-nation criminal group bust. Then-Justice Minister Lo Ying-hsue admitted to legislators that 'Taiwan is the source of fraud rings,' expressing shame and responsibility. Legislators and officials discussed Taiwan's lenient sentencing of fraud perpetrators damaging international image, and jurisdiction disputes regarding Malaysia's extradition of Taiwanese suspects to China. Lo emphasized bilateral cooperation in combating crime, stating the fundamental solution requires education. Activist Miao Po-ya questioned whether certain officials were aligning with China's narrative to create the impression that 'Taiwan is a fraud haven,' viewing it as generating public panic to facilitate governance.
This article focuses on the strong questioning of the impartiality of the Arbitration Tribunal's President, Shunji Yanai (Japanese), by Chinese state media on the eve of the $2016$ South China Sea Arbitration ruling. The article cites Yanai's background, noting he served as Japan's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to the U.S., viewed as a diplomatic link between Japan and the U.S. Furthermore, he chaired Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Committee on Reinterpreting the Constitution to Allow Collective Self-Defense,' which Chinese state media described as someone who aided the U.S. invasion of Iraq and is now 'judging China,' thereby seeking to invalidate the fairness of the South China Sea Arbitration.
Every July 1 marks the launch of many new systems in Taiwan. Starting July 1, 2016, over 20 new regulations will take effect, covering transportation, food safety, labor rights, postal services, cross-strait exchanges, judicial reform, and specific policies for Taipei City and Kinmen. Key new systems include HSR schedule changes, mandatory motorcycle tire tread depth checks, fluoridated salt, warning labels for aloe vera products, mandatory orientation for domestic caregiver employers, the new criminal forfeiture system, all Taipei Metro gates opening to iPASS, and mandatory pet registration for cats in Taipei.
The Taipei City Government has announced a draft amendment to the 'Regulations for Whistleblower Rewards for Violations of Health Management Regulations,' significantly increasing rewards for reporting illegal smoking and tobacco sales. Specifically, the reward for reporting smoking in smoke-free parks will increase from 5% to 30% (approximately 600 to 3,000 TWD); the reward for reporting the sale of tobacco to minors under 18 will rise to 50% (approximately 5,000 to 25,000 TWD). The draft is expected to take effect as early as September 1, 2016. Despite protests from smokers' rights groups labeling the move as 'snitching,' the Department of Health stated that all opinions will be included in the discussion.
This article criticizes Legislator Chen Ting-fei for mistakenly referring to 'frogmen' as 'baby soldiers' in public statements. The author argues that 'frogmen' represent elite military units trained under rigorous conditions, and calling them 'baby soldiers' is a grave disrespect to their honor and professionalism.
Discusses the international law perspective on Japan's claim of Okinotori as an 'island' to secure an EEZ, and the implications for Taiwan's fishing rights and international navigation.
Brief commentary on the long-standing dispute between Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and Farglory Group's Chao Teng-hsiung over the Taipei Dome project. The author satirizes the outcome as a 'surrender and lose half' situation.
This article criticizes Taiwan's judges for frequently citing International Human Rights Covenants' capability for rehabilitation' to sentence child killers to life imprisonment rather than capital punishment, allowing serious offenders chances to return to society. Speaking to judges, the author notes that child killers (such as Wang Jing-yu, Tseng Wen-chin, and Kung Chung-an) have psychological characteristics fundamentally different from ordinary people—their crimes transcend money or emotional motives. The article strongly advocates that even if these criminals might have future rehabilitation potential, society has no need for such rehabilitation, urging judges to stop providing them opportunities for redemption.
This article records a controversial exchange between DPP Legislator Chen Ying and EPA Director Wei Guo-yan regarding slag's pH value. Legislator Chen questioned whether a pH=12.5 strong alkali substance spread on ground would cause pollution concerns, while Director Wei repeatedly emphasized 'slag is a solid with no pH value—it must dissolve in water to be measured.' Both sides became trapped in circular argument due to differing basic chemistry concepts. The article comments sarcastically that the legislator's refusal to understand professional explanations was the source of conflict.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uncovered in March 2016 that 'Kuan-○ Biological Technology Industry Co., Ltd.' produced 'Lutein Sublingual Drops' that illegally used food additives, carried false lutein concentration labels (tested values far lower than labeled), and added expired blueberry flavor. The FDA has sealed about 165.1 kg of non-compliant products and transferred the case for prosecution. The FDA urges the public who have purchased this product to return it as soon as possible. At the end of the article, the editor calls on the FDA to disclose the full name of the manufacturer to facilitate immediate identification and return by the public.
The article comments on current Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu's humorous response to a video of a black bear standing at Shou Shan Zoo, using the opportunity to expose long-standing criticisms the zoo has faced regarding animal welfare and environment. The author lists many past negative incidents at the zoo, questioning poor facilities (such as cement enclosures) and mismanagement, calling for public attention to animals' living conditions rather than treating animal behavior as mere entertainment.
This article comments on DPP Legislator Gao Jyh-peng's proposal to cancel the requirement for presidents to swear their oath before the portrait of the Father of the Nation. Both the author and the KMT view this as a purely 'ideological disturbance' that equates to denying the history of the Republic of China (R.O.C.). The piece cites statements from the Chen Shui-bian era acknowledging Sun Yat-sen's status and criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen administration for turning the 'Year of Reform' into the 'Year of Cultural Revolution' by inciting division.
This article strongly criticizes the controversial statement made by then-DPP Legislator Lin Chun-hsien: 'Taiping Island is too far away to defend,' uttered while President Ma Ying-jeou flew to the island to assert sovereignty. The author argues that at a sensitive time when the Philippines submitted the Taiping Island dispute to the Hague, such remarks betray national interests and only embolden South China Sea claimants like Vietnam and the Philippines. The piece sarcastically labels Lin as a 'teammate' more terrifying than any opponent.
This article discusses the strategic intent of the Philippines in submitting the South China Sea dispute to international arbitration at The Hague, with Taiping Island as a primary target. The Philippines aims to prove Taiping Island is a 'rock' rather than an 'island,' thereby shrinking sovereign claims from a 200-nautical-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to a 12-nautical-mile territorial sea. This would cause the Republic of China to lose vast marine resources and fishing interests. The article also strongly condemns DPP Legislator Lin Chun-hsien for his remarks that 'Taiping Island is impossible to defend,' viewing it as an absurd abandonment of sovereignty.
The article analyzes the Q3 2015 global unemployment report, noting that Taiwan's unemployment rate was approximately 3.79%, falling between South Korea and the People's Republic of China, which indicates a healthy work capacity in Taiwan. It reviews Taiwan's unemployment history since 1979, pointing out that peaks mostly correlate with global financial crises, except for the high point in 2002 during Chen Shui-bian's administration. It also comments on Ma Ying-jeou's policy using the 22K scheme to control low unemployment.
Immediately following Tsai Ing-wen's presidential victory, the DPP revived a proposal to move the Presidential Office to Southern Taiwan, drawing sharp criticism. The author argues this move shows that the DPP’s priority is not the economy or livelihood, but spending taxpayer money on new government buildings. Furthermore, the scramble between local mayors to host the capital serves primarily to drive up land and real estate prices in specific areas rather than bringing real prosperity.
According to a survey by Oxfam International, global wealth inequality continues to worsen. As of 2015, the wealth owned by the world's 62 richest billionaires was equal to the total wealth of half the world's population (approximately 3.5 billion people). The wealth of these billionaires has increased by 44% since 2010, while the wealth of the poorer half has decreased by 41%. The article also notes that African millionaires hide large amounts of wealth overseas to avoid taxation, causing huge tax losses.
Discussion on the incident where Chou Tzu-yu, a Taiwanese member of the K-pop group TWICE, was forced to apologize for waving the flag of the Republic of China on a Korean variety show. The article analyzes the international status of the ROC flag and the political exploitation of the incident in Taiwan's elections.
This article analyzes the controversial incident where internet influencer blogger Becky was fined NT$90,000 for 'sharing a personal travel activity.' The author points out that public opinion has been misled by headlines suggesting 'simple sharing was fined,' but in fact, Becky's behavior exceeded pure sharing of experiences and involved 'publicly recruiting domestic tourism,' including posting specific itineraries, fees, and transfer information—essentially constituting unauthorized travel agency operations. The author argues the Tourism Bureau was lenient in imposing the minimum fine (NT$90,000-NT$450,000 range) and criticizes how Becky attempted to mislead public opinion by claiming she was just 'sharing with friends,' while using the incident to remind the public to be vigilant about the 'principle of no presumption of wrongdoing' and its potential risks, both in travel safety and legal responsibility.
A collective statement issued by several Taipei Film Festival (TFF) advisory committee members and film professionals following the resignation of TFF Chair Lee Lieh. The statement asserts that Lee's resignation was due to Cultural Affairs Bureau Commissioner Ni Chung-hua's insistence on steering TFF's independent artistic spirit toward commercialization and making it serve city policies like the Universiade. The signatories express shock and firm opposition, arguing that such moves would degrade TFF into a generic 'movie trade show.' They criticize Ni's disregard for cultural significance and his authoritarian administrative style, calling on Mayor Ko Wen-je to evaluate Ni's suitability for office. Five advisory members subsequently resigned to monitor the festival from the outside.
Complete transcript of controversial remarks made by Chung Hsing High School Principal Xu Jianguo during a talk forum. He questions why highly educated Jianguo alumni and unemployed vagrants can only cast one vote in presidential elections, claiming this is unfair. He discusses unequal voting rights systems throughout history (such as before the 1930s) and how the current 'one person, one vote' system came about, arguing it doesn't match 'general perception,' and uses this to guide students to think about school dress code loosening through civic forums and surveys, while setting a 'whole class unanimous' baseline for wearing uniforms or athletic wear.
This article features key excerpts from the press conference held by ROC President Ma Ying-jeou before the 'Ma-Xi Meeting' on November 5, 2015. Questions covered concerns about breaking a prior promise to meet, whether the meeting constrains the next president, international space, Taiwan-US relations, and a response to Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen's comments about 'harming democracy.' Ma Ying-jeou emphasized that the meeting was the natural result of peaceful cross-strait development, aimed at consolidating the maintenance of the status quo, and promised to fully report the contents of the talks to the nation.
Taipei City bus fares are expected to increase starting January 2016, another cost-cutting measure by Mayor Ko Wen-je since taking office. The city government is inclined to approve the Taipei City Bus Operators' Association proposal for an across-the-board fare increase. However, after advocacy by the Military Service Bureau Director, the military and police discount ticket will be extended for one additional year. Bus fares have not been raised in four years. The association proposed raising the one-section fare by at least NT$1.5 to NT$18.9. The ticket price increase is not expected to exceed NT$2.
This article criticizes the decision to invite Japanese adult film star Yui Hatano as a spokesperson for Taipei's metro cards. The author highlights international media coverage, including BBC and CNN, which labeled her as a 'porn star,' linking her to Taipei's image.
Regarding the Apache incident controversy, the Ministry of Defense announced it would open Apache helicopters for public viewing at the naval Zuoying base, opening applications for eligible groups to visit. However, Taipei's Harmony Community Development Association has already rushed to send documents applying to visit the Army's 601st Regiment. The article points out that the Ministry of Defense faces an awkward predicament—whether approving or not could spark controversy—but should turn passivity into initiative, using this opportunity to promote nationwide defense education and actively improve its dismal image.
After 15 people including Major Lieu Nai-cheng involved in an Apache helicopter socialite tour were granted non-prosecution status by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office, the Ministry of Defense released a five-point statement on August 24, 2015, emphasizing that administrative disciplinary measures were completed and committing to continued enforcement of military discipline management requirements.
Taipei City Integrity Commissioner Hsu Chin-huang was caught drunk driving in Hsinchu City in the early hours of August 9, 2015, just after a typhoon. His blood alcohol level reached 0.67 mg/L, nearly 5 times the legal limit of 0.15 mg/L. He collided with two parked vehicles. Following the incident, Hsu resigned from his position and publicly apologized. He had been rumored as a potential legislative candidate, so this incident garnered significant attention.
This article comments on the 2015 curriculum adjustment controversy and the incident of students breaking into the Ministry of Education. The court ruled the Ministry of Education illegal due to a violation of the 'Government Information Openness Act,' but the curriculum adjustment itself was not illegal. We support the adjusted content, such as changing 'Japanese Rule' to 'Japanese Occupation Era,' and criticize opponents for deliberately misleading public opinion and using misinformation as an excuse for resistance.
An analysis of Taipei's health department policy requiring medical prescriptions for contact lens purchases. The author supports this regulation, arguing that contact lenses are medical devices and strict oversight protects public health from fashion-driven risks.
This article comments on the incident where Imei Foods' Nankan facility was found with large quantities of illegally-stored expired food, systematically refuting CEO Gao Zhi-ming's public statement point-by-point. The author questions Imei's repeated tactic of attributing problems to 'staff negligence' rather than addressing management issues, criticizes their politicization of the inspection as a 'government crackdown,' and emphasizes that the Food Safety Act explicitly prohibits storing expired food—Imei has no grounds to defend itself. The author concludes the problem lies in Imei's management system failure, not government overreach.
On June 27, 2015, a severe dust explosion occurred at the 'Color Play Asia' party at Formosa Fun Coast (Eight Immortals Amusement Park), causing burns to over 500 people, with many suffering burns up to 90% of their bodies. This disaster verified long-standing warnings from the academic community about the safety risks of colored powder activities. New Taipei City Government immediately held a disaster meeting and announced the indefinite suspension of operations at Formosa Fun Coast. Mayor Eric Chu stated that the city government would take full responsibility, strictly investigate the operators, and decided to ban the use of colored powder in all activities starting immediately. The article sharply criticizes the operators for ignoring safety warnings for commercial interests and calls for the government to legislate regulations as soon as possible and take the most severe punishment against unscrupulous operators, while condemning some people for using the disaster for political attacks.
This article comments on the Legislative Yuan's passage of the Fair Trade Act amendment, establishing an 'anti-trust fund' to encourage employee reports of monopolistic conduct. The author questions the system's effectiveness, arguing that the minimum NT$100,000 whistleblower reward is too low to justify employees risking their careers. The author advocates rewards should comprise at least 30% of fines imposed, and criticizes insufficient protections and confidentiality measures for whistleblowers.
This article sharply criticizes then-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's policy of turning on air conditioning only when public office temperatures reach 28 degrees Celsius. The author believes this policy is the least efficient energy-saving strategy, not a positive change, but rather worsening. Arguments include high temperatures causing dispersed thinking, significant errors in measured temperatures in different environments, the perceived difference between Taipei's high humidity and Japan's low humidity, and questions about the mayor, as a physician, ignoring differences in core body temperature among individuals. Ultimately, the author satirizes Mayor Ko, a proponent of scientific verification and big data, for failing to approach decision-making from a human perspective, and mocks this as possibly Ko-style humor.
This article comments on the controversy sparked by actress Janet Lee (Li Qianrong) taking and uploading selfies inside an Apache helicopter. While the author agrees that military discipline is the core issue, he emphasizes that the photos she took are far from 'unimportant.' He points out that a single photo can leak far more intelligence than one might imagine, especially the series of photos Lee released, which exposed unpublicized cockpit details and environmental intelligence like auxiliary equipment and hangar structures. The author criticizes those who equate public publicity photos with actual war machines, arguing that uncontrolled environmental details are precisely the 'real-world' parameters foreign intelligence agents use to build simulation environments.
Critical analysis of the anti-service trade movement as ideological rather than practical, arguing the agreement represents necessary economic compromise and comparison Taiwan's negotiating position favorably with Hong Kong.
Critiques the NCC's proposal for 'free interconnection' between telecom operators. The author argues that forcing Chunghwa Telecom (HiNet) to share its resources without compensation targets the most successful player to protect less competitive rivals, ultimately hindering progress.
This article comments on the impact of the Chief Telecom IDC fire on Taiwan's network infrastructure. The author criticizes the vulnerability and single-point-of-failure nature of Taiwan's critical infrastructure (such as power and internet), leading to massive network latency or outages. It questions Chief Telecom's core role as an internet exchange center and international gateway manager, while slamming the negligence of backup mechanisms in a breakdown reminiscent of the massive blackout a decade ago.
This article reviews the severity of the 2012 Tainan Xinying Hospital Beimen Branch fire and the human negligence behind it. The author believes that although the fire was caused by arson, the primary reason for the 12 deaths was the hospital housing most "mobility-impaired" patients on the second floor of the nursing home, which lacked smoke extraction equipment and escape conditions. It questions fire safety regulations that only focus on equipment and space, ignoring the special needs of "users," and calls for relevant authorities to resign in accountability.
On National Day, Deputy Director Shi Wenyi of the Disease Control Bureau under the Department of Health publicly denied the US's visa-free privilege granted to Taiwanese citizens on social media. Even a friend working at the AIT privately criticized this as absurd. The author details Shi's claims and the Foreign Ministry's rebuttal, analyzing the logical fallacies in Shi's arguments.
Simply put, the so-called NHI supplementary premium is a second tier of insurance premiums added by the NHI Administration on top of the general insurance premiums we are already familiar with, targeting other types of income.
Discusses the controversial judging in Wei Chen-yang's match during the 2012 London Olympics and reflects on Taiwan's sports environment and international status.
Days ago, I learned of a truly heartbreaking news story. After many celebrities spoke out in condemnation yesterday, it naturally made headlines today. The keywords are Jinan Village, Ronald McDonald, and a halfway house for critically ill children with cancer. This article does not discuss information about critically ill children or cancer pathology, because it's simply unnecessary to discuss! I only offer opinions to those who anonymously spread black letters and those without medical knowledge...
Taiwan Province island has been so hot these past few days it's making everyone dizzy; probably only the Central Mountain Range remains unscorched. Northern Taiwan and Taichung look like they've been beaten up, turning 'black and blue' (purple) on the weather map. Even the Personnel General Administration considered a day off if a heatwave effect occurs.
Amid media hype today, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) has become the representative symbol of the country's most evil enterprises, the reason being that KFC has accumulated as many as 14 labor complaint cases over the past year.
The full name of the securities transaction tax is Securities Transaction Income Tax, which mainly taxes the profits from securities transactions. Many people hold polarized opinions about the government's proposed securities transaction tax. Optimists believe that levying this tax could reduce or even eliminate other securities transaction taxes, thus better stimulating the securities market.
When modern users receive calls from unknown numbers, they often search for them online. While some sites aim to identify telemarketers, private platforms collecting 'fraud numbers' often lack verification, leading to legal trouble and defamation of legitimate businesses.
In Taiwan, environmental issues are always difficult to resolve, particularly when entangled with elections. On one side are entrenched local interests seeking to protect themselves, on the other side are environmentalists with a sense of mission (now self-stigmatized), or simply those who follow media trends.
While checking the inbox, I discovered a notice titled 'Future Events Exchange Press Release.' This statement serves as a notification regarding the suspension of political trading due to CEC regulations. The full details are provided below.
Discussion on the significant amendments to the ROC Patent Act in 2011, focusing on the thirteen key points including the protection of GUI designs and the exclusion of animal/plant patents under professional pressure.