🇹🇼 In Memory of General Hau Pei-tsun: General-in-Chief of the Republic of China Army, Premier, Minister of Defense, Lived a Long Life of 101 Years

General-in-Chief Hau Pei-tsun of the Republic of China Army (1919–2020) passed away on March 30, 2020, from multiple organ failure, living to the age of 101. He served as Premier, Minister of Defense, and Chief of the General Staff, and received the Order of Propitious Clouds. The Presidential Office and Ministry of Defense both expressed mourning and gratitude, praising him for a lifetime of 'facing danger and devoting his life,' particularly for his merit in protecting the nation during the August 23 Artillery Battle, having dedicated his entire life to protecting the Republic of China.

2020年3月30日

⏳ The Past and Present of the Taipei Dome: From 'A Rainstorm' in 1991 to the Songshan Tobacco Plant Decision—A History of Political Entanglement

This article traces the development history of the Taipei Dome through a chronological timeline. Starting from 1991, when a CPBL championship game was delayed by rain, Premier Hau Pei-tsun ordered the construction of a dome. The location shifted from Guandu to the original site of the Taipei Municipal Baseball Stadium, and was finally settled at the Songshan Tobacco Plant during Mayor Ma Ying-jeou's term. The piece highlights how the site was designated as a cultural park after Chen Shui-bian became President, leading to issues with the dome's proximity to historical relics, and concludes with the controversies under Ko Wen-je.

2016年1月25日