Shen Yu-lin overcomes leukemia ordeal, says he is preparing to resume recording and return to the screen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese entertainer Shen Yu-lin has recovered from acute myeloid leukemia and resumed his work as an ambassador for blood cancer awareness. He is urging people not to overlook early symptoms such as extreme fatigue.
Post office cross-brand collaboration: chibi Mazu coin purses and ceremonial-flag keychains prove popular
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Post offices in Miaoli, Taichung and Yunlin have partnered with well-known local Mazu temples to release stamps and merchandise, including coin purses and keychains, featuring palanquins and ceremonial flags. The products have drawn a strong response.
DPP launches “DPP Big Guest,” offering in-depth profiles of county and city mayoral candidates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Democratic Progressive Party launched a new Instagram series, “DPP Big Guests,” featuring in-depth interviews on the policies and visions of its candidates for county magistrate in Yilan County and mayor of Keelung City.
Hsieh Kuo-liang promotes Super Teammate Card; Tong Tzu-wei launches parent-child movie screenings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang promoted a childcare support program called the “Super Teammate Summoning Card” (discount vouchers for temporary childcare). Meanwhile, City Council Speaker Tung Tzu-wei held a parent-child movie event and announced pledges including expanded childbirth and childcare subsidies.
3 police officers injured in clash during Dajia Mazu pilgrimage in Changhua; man who assaulted them found with drugs and faces prosecution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A scuffle over a palanquin broke out as the Taiwanese religious procession “Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage” passed through Changhua City, injuring 3 police officers. Police arrested a suspect surnamed Chen on suspicion of assault and possession of illegal drugs.
Taichung man walks around wearing a mask at night; police restrain him after receiving report, sustaining minor injuries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A knife-wielding man dressed in black and wearing a face covering roamed Taichung at night. Police responding to a report subdued him and took him to hospital.
Kyoto boy’s killing: Stepfather says he killed him after taking him elsewhere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Police in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, arrested a 37-year-old stepfather on suspicion of abandoning a body after an elementary schoolboy was found dead. The stepfather has confessed to killing the boy.
Tainan pineapples make debut in Malaysia; Huang Wei-che travels to Penang to promote them
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che visited Penang, Malaysia, to promote Tainan pineapples and winter melon tea. All advance orders sold out immediately, marking a successful push into the Southeast Asian market.
Facing the boundless ocean, A-Luo uses music to connect with Austronesian roots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Indigenous musician A-Luo announced the 3rd season of the reality show “Your Island Is My Home,” which explores Austronesian roots. The show uses cultural exchange through music to explore “what Taiwan is.”
Feicui Reservoir water-use fee: Chiang Wan-an says talks are possible if Taipower is willing to negotiate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said there was room for negotiation over the “water usage fee” for hydropower that the Feitsui Reservoir (Taiwan, Taipei) is seeking from Taiwan Power Company. Taipower has refused to renew the contract, citing high costs.
Faster than humans, Beijing robot marathon sees Honor’s “Lightning” claim the title
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At a marathon in Beijing, 12,000 people and more than 300 robots competed. The autonomous robot Lightning won the humanoid division in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
Trump pushes voting bill that could restrict voting rights for women and transgender citizens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The SAVE Act promoted by Trump would require proof of citizenship when voting, but has been criticized for potentially restricting voting rights for women who have changed their surnames, transgender people and low-income voters.
New Taipei Railway Marathon gets underway, with 8057 runners taking turns in a relay to chase the train
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A total of 8057 people took part in the “Railway Route Marathon Relay” in New Taipei City, starting at the sound of Mayor Hou You-yi’s starting gun. The event has become a major draw for boosting local tourism and the economy.
Brunson leads Knicks past Hawks for victory in Eastern Conference playoff opener
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Knicks beat the Hawks 106-87 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Jalen Brunson led the way early, while Karl-Anthony Towns came through in the decisive moments of the second half.
Key details stall in US-Iran ceasefire talks; Iran says it has won on the battlefield
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran have stalled without an agreement, Iran’s parliamentary speaker declared what amounted to victory.
DPP: Ten China-friendly measures recycle old policies; goodwill cannot be trusted while military threats continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Democratic Progressive Party’s China Affairs Department criticized China’s newly announced “New Ten Measures” as little more than a patchwork of past policies. It pointed to political conditions attached to exchanges with China and continued military intimidation, questioning the measures’ sincerity.
Clash erupts during Dajia Mazu pilgrimage; police chief vows prosecution to the fullest and stronger security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Violent clashes broke out during the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage, injuring 3 police officers. Taiwan’s National Police Agency said it was analyzing surveillance footage and would strictly punish those responsible for the violence.
Fukuhara Ai gives birth safely after remarriage, says in statement that “mother and child are both well”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Japanese table tennis national team member Ai Fukuhara issued a statement on her official website, announcing that she had safely given birth after remarrying and that “both mother and child are healthy.”
Taichung invites Vietjet magazine on a familiarization tour for a close-up experience of the Mazu pilgrimage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau invited media representatives from the in-flight magazine of Vietnam’s VietJet Air to Taiwan for an inspection tour featuring religious and cultural tourism, including the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage. The tour aims to attract international visitors from the emerging Vietnamese market and enhance the city’s brand.
Wang Chong-hsien transforms Taiwanese-language teaching, bringing market visits and glove puppetry into everyday settings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wang Chung-hsien, a teacher passionate about Taiwanese-language education, dramatically boosted students’ motivation with practical teaching methods incorporating glove puppetry and market visits.
President Lai delivers remarks in English, hopes to bring in smart technology to improve the quality of medical services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech in English at an international conference, stressing the importance of using AI and digital technology in medical testing to build a smart healthcare system.
Day 50 of the Middle East war》Strait of Hormuz crisis flares again, Trump rushes to convene meeting: the latest developments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Middle East war has entered its 50th day as ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked. Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, causing severe disruption to global energy supplies.
CPC’s hundred-billion-dollar New Fourth Naphtha Cracker plan shows signs of progress; New Third Naphtha Cracker also upgraded to cut carbon emissions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CPC Taiwan’s “New Fourth Naphtha Cracker” project is underway. It aims to build an ethylene plant with annual production capacity of 1 million tons, using new technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while meeting demand from downstream industries.
New Fourth Naphtha Cracker targets downstream 5G, medical-device and semiconductor industries, supplying southern Taiwan’s key industries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CPC Taiwan’s “New Fourth Naphtha Cracker” project is being pursued not merely to expand capacity, but to secure essential feedstock for high-value downstream industries such as 5G medical devices and semiconductors.
Analysis: China-Japan relations caught in a vicious cycle, but chance of an accidental clash is low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the 131st anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki (Treaty of Maguan), a Japanese Self-Defense Forces vessel passed through the Taiwan Strait, drawing a strong response from China, which held military exercises. Experts, however, consider the risk of armed conflict low.