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[International Date Line Commentary] A deep dive into Silicon Valley's "private school craze": What are the considerations for parents?

8 April, 2025

Recently, the admission rate for private junior high schools in Taipei has dropped to 5%, and many people believe this is harder than getting into National Taiwan University, highlighting the appeal of private schools to parents. In Silicon Valley, I have also observed a similar phenomenon. Parents in Silicon Valley generally choose private schools because the housing prices in school districts are high, and public schools lack sufficient funding to provide quality educational resources. For some parents, private schools can offer a more competitive education that meets their expectations for their children. This has made private schools an increasingly common choice, especially in areas like Silicon Valley where the middle class is concentrated. The issue of choosing schools is not limited to Taiwan or Silicon Valley but is a challenge faced by contemporary parents worldwide.

【International Date Line Commentary】A Deep Dive into Silicon Valley's "Private School Craze": What Factors are Parents Considering?

8 April, 2025

Recently, the admission rate for private junior high schools in Taipei has dropped to as low as 5%, described as "harder than getting into National Taiwan University." This has ignited a high level of concern among modern parents regarding private schools. In fact, this phenomenon is also prevalent in Silicon Valley, USA. Author 唐光楠 observes that parents in Silicon Valley generally prefer private schools, especially in scenarios where housing prices in school districts are expensive and public school resources are scarce. Due to the high prices of housing in school districts, many families choose to send their children to private schools, resulting in a decrease in the number of students in public schools, which further impacts funding distribution. Moreover, the expectations of Silicon Valley parents regarding education make private schools the preferred choice as they seek a more challenging learning environment. The trend of choosing private schools is not only an issue in Taiwan but also a challenge faced by parents globally.

Trump launched a "tariff combination" that increases pressure on American companies, while Musk hopes to achieve zero-tariff trade with Europe.

8 April, 2025

U.S. President Trump has launched a new wave of tariff policies that impact global markets and make it difficult for American businesses to cope. Several well-known figures from the technology and finance sectors have gathered at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida to discuss issues related to tariffs. Tesla CEO Musk has called for the establishment of a "zero tariff" free trade zone between the U.S. and Europe, which contradicts Trump's taxation policies. According to reports, the world's top billionaires are facing significant wealth losses, with Musk evaporating $30.9 billion in just two days, and other billionaires also suffering severe impacts.

The G7 foreign ministers expressed concern over the PLA military exercises, opposing the use of force to undermine peace.

8 April, 2025

The G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement condemning the frequent military exercises of the People's Liberation Army around Taiwan, stating that this affects stability and exacerbates tensions across the Taiwan Strait, threatening global security and prosperity. Member countries reiterated their opposition to the unilateral use of force or threats that interfere with regional peace.

The earlier, the better? Reports indicate that 50 countries are eager to start negotiations with the United States, and Netanyahu will meet with Trump.

8 April, 2025

U.S. President Trump is promoting global tariff negotiations, with 50 countries expressing their willingness to engage with the U.S. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the U.S., becoming the first head of state to meet with Trump, discussing hostage issues and the desire to reduce the 17% tariff on Israel to lessen the impact on its machinery and medical equipment exports. White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Hassett pointed out that multiple countries wish to open negotiations, and Trump's son Eric also stated that countries that negotiate with Trump sooner will be at an advantage. The world is watching Trump's next moves with great attention.

An elderly person's last wish was to have a sea burial, but the family disagreed. The caregiver sued the daughter, and the judge made a ruling.

8 April, 2025

In October 2024, a family dispute arose in Shanghai, China, due to a will controversy, as Aunt Wang, the caregiver of the deceased elder, went to court against the elder's daughter. The elder specified in the will that Aunt Wang would have full authority to handle the burial at sea, but the daughter opposed this decision, leading both parties to eventually enter legal proceedings. The Shanghai High Court confirmed that Aunt Wang had rights to part of the estate as well as the authority to handle the burial at sea. Although Aunt Wang had obtained the inheritance, she insisted on following the elder's wishes and completing the burial at sea. After a compromise suggested by the judge, both parties ultimately agreed to jointly carry out the burial at sea, bringing the case to a satisfactory conclusion.

The global trade system is impacted by the tariff war! A Trump aide revealed: More than 50 countries are willing to engage in dialogue with the White House.

8 April, 2025

On the 2nd, Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imported goods Eastern Time, with some trade partners facing higher rates. This policy has raised concerns about financial market volatility and economic recession, reshaping the global trade landscape. Currently, over 50 countries have actively requested negotiations with the United States. The Trump administration emphasizes the necessity of the tariff policy, and trade advisors point out that market reactions still have uncertainties. There are divisions within the Republican Party regarding this policy, with multiple senators advocating for the president to explain the reasons for the tariffs to Congress. Countries are also actively evaluating response measures, with allies facing a 17% tariff, such as Israel and Vietnam, already reaching out to discuss with the U.S.

Tariffs will become the "new normal". U.S. Secretary of Commerce: It's time to take back control of our future.

8 April, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Lutnick stated that the 10% tariff policy proposed by President Trump will take effect this week and emphasized that it cannot be negotiated. This tariff will affect several important countries exporting to the United States, leading to turmoil in the global financial markets, with U.S. stocks facing their worst week. Lutnick supports this policy, seeing it as a necessary measure to protect American manufacturing and national security, and emphasized the need for the U.S. to rebuild its domestic strength. Additionally, Republican Senator Barrasso also stated that this is a significant shift in U.S. policy, and the tariffs will become a key tool for boosting the economy.

Tariffs will become the "new normal." The U.S. Secretary of Commerce emphasizes: It's time to take back control of the future.

8 April, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross stated that President Trump’s new round of 10% import tariffs will take effect this week and that there is "no room for negotiation." This policy targets several major trading partners, aiming to protect U.S. manufacturing and national security, and has already triggered fluctuations in global financial markets. Ross emphasized that the Trump administration's goal is to rebuild domestic strength to address the unfavorable trade situation of the past few decades. Republican Senator John Barrasso also supports this policy, calling it a significant shift in U.S. economic policy.

Axiang's wife suddenly packed her bags late at night! Their 10-year-old son was terrified and tearful: "It must be that she's going to divorce Dad."

8 April, 2025

Grace and 阿翔 (Chen Bingli), who have three children after marriage, recently planned an unexpected "spur-of-the-moment" trip. Grace shared a conversation with her 10-year-old son on social media, where her son mistakenly thought his parents were getting a divorce, which alarmed him greatly. She originally intended to surprise the kids by taking them to a hotel, but it ended up scaring her son to the point where tears were welling up in his eyes. The post sparked enthusiastic responses from netizens, who shared their views on sudden trips.

After Chen Yanshi's divorce, she reunited with Pan Weibo! Reminiscing about the youthful memories of "The Bad Flower" from 17 years ago.

8 April, 2025

Chen Yanxi, Yang Chenglin, and Pan Weibo came together to participate in a concert, recreating the "Bad Girls" group from 17 years ago, sparking memories for longtime fans. Chen Yanxi shared a group photo on social media, praising Pan Weibo for losing weight and expressing that the atmosphere at the concert was lively, making her feel very happy. The trio's reunion prompted netizens to respond with "Dreaming back to Bad Girls," demonstrating that their friendship still endures.

"After serving for 4 months, 孫安佐 has returned and made an appearance, showing significant changes in his physique! He shares his new plans for the future."

8 April, 2025

Sun Anzu entered military service at the end of last year and celebrated his 25th birthday in the army. Recently discharged, he shared related videos showing a rounder physique compared to his previous fit appearance. He mentioned that he ate well and slept well during his time in the military, but still worked hard to maintain his fitness. Additionally, his mother, Di Ying, expressed pride during his farewell and did not worry about his life in the military. Sun Anzu plans to create new songs and has started working hard to earn money, looking forward to future developments.

Zhou Tzu-yu often uses "one type of emoji" when chatting! Fans are feeling frustrated: This really disappoints me!

8 April, 2025

Fans discovered that 周子瑜 used the emoji favored by Taiwanese people, "= =", during a chat, sparking heated discussions. Her replies while interacting with fans on the fan app "JYP Bubble" were surprising, leading to a plethora of discussions online. Some supported her " = = faction," while many other users expressed disappointment. Additionally, another female star, 舒華, was also found to use the same symbol. Emoticons have been popular online since the 1980s and have become a convenient tool for emotional expression.

Kim Soo-hyun support truck paraded in Seoul for three consecutive days, fundraising amount revealed by Taiwanese fans.

8 April, 2025

Kim Soo-hyun's image was severely affected by the exposure of a kissing photo with the late actress Kim Jae-ryun. At a press conference, he denied any inappropriate relationship and emphasized that their relationship did not occur when Kim Jae-ryun was a minor. He has decided to take legal action to counter the related allegations. To show their support for him, fans have raised funds to rent a truck, planning to drive around the streets of Seoul from April 7 to April 9 to demonstrate their strong support. Taiwanese fans have also joined the fundraising efforts, collectively raising over 240,000 Taiwan dollars.

Kim Soo-hyun support truck circled around Seoul for three days, fundraising amount from Taiwanese fans revealed.

8 April, 2025

Kim Soo-hyun's image has been damaged due to the exposure of a kissing photo with the late actress Kim Sae-ron. Although he emphasized that no minors were involved during their relationship and has taken legal action regarding several allegations, his acting career is on the brink of crisis. Fans have initiated a fundraising campaign to rent a truck, planning to circle around Seoul from April 7 to 9 as a show of support, with a total amount exceeding 240,000 New Taiwan dollars, attracting support from Taiwan and other regions.

Novice seeks help: "How should I respond when a colleague asks about my salary?" A senior shares a trick that will silence the other person immediately!

8 April, 2025

In the workplace, discussing salaries is considered a taboo. A netizen learned about their supervisor's salary by accident and felt dissatisfied and imbalanced, ultimately choosing to resign. They were worried when colleagues at their new job asked about their salary, so they posted on Dcard seeking advice on how to avoid the topic. They received plenty of suggestions, with many mentioning to say it's confidential or simply respond with "about the same."

"Mù" makes the list! The name of the new generation market is announced, and netizens can't help but laugh at the 22-character name: My whole family is covered!

8 April, 2025

Recently, netizens have discovered that many contemporary children's names include the character "沐," sparking intense discussion. One netizen posed a question on a social media platform, asking why this generation of children commonly features the character "沐" in their names and listed 22 related characters, pointing out that today's children's names seem to be merely combinations of these characters. This observation resonated with many people, with even kindergarten teachers offering confirmation. Several netizens shared their experiences and discussed the relationship with fortune-telling, suggesting that the prevalence of the character "沐" may be related to changes in the Five Elements.

The sales assistant from the giant city revealed, "The sales amount for that day was 148," but he misunderstood it as 14,000, creating a hilarious scene! An insider humorously pointed out: "The anniversary celebration is even more exaggerated!"

7 April, 2025

The "Big City Far Eastern Mega City Shopping Center" in the East District of Hsinchu City is a beloved shopping and dining destination for locals. Recently, a netizen was surprised to learn during an interview with a cosmetics counter staff member that the counter's daily sales could reach as high as 1.48 million NT dollars, sparking heated discussions among netizens. Many shared related experiences and their views on the sales figures. Some also pointed out that Mother's Day promotions might have contributed to the sales increase.

Rewrite the title: Encountering Three Major Faux Pas of Taiwanese Tourists While Traveling in Japan, Leaving Everyone Astonished and Resonating: It's Hard to Control!

7 April, 2025

A man traveling in Japan discovered that some Taiwanese tourists were engaging in inappropriate behavior, including wearing hotel slippers outside their rooms, dropping their phones into the river while taking pictures on a bridge, and children screaming uncontrollably in a café. These situations sparked discussions among netizens, particularly regarding the noise from young children, with most people expressing that it is difficult to control and criticizing the parents' leniency. Regarding the issue of wearing slippers, some netizens believe that it should depend on the hotel's regulations, as not all places prohibit it.

Title Rewrite: Encountering Taiwanese People While Traveling in Japan: 3 Major Blunders That Shocked Everyone and Resonated with Many: Truly Hard to Control

7 April, 2025

A man traveling in Japan discovered some improper behaviors of Taiwanese tourists, including wearing flip-flops outside the hotel, taking photos and dropping their phones on the bridge, and children losing control in a cafe, which sparked heated discussions among netizens. Many people empathized with the noise caused by the children, believing it was even more shocking if the parents did not intervene. As for the behavior of wearing flip-flops, netizens had differing opinions, suggesting it should be determined by the hotel regulations.

Jiahao and Shufen have broken up! The new generation's market "22-character collision" has gained parental approval.

7 April, 2025

The new generation of children's names increasingly use the character "沐," sparking enthusiastic discussions among netizens. Some users listed 22 common characters, suggesting that new names are merely combinations of these characters, which many people found amusingly relatable. For instance, 家豪 (Jiahao) and 淑芬 (Shufen) still represent traditional market names, but these names are gradually being replaced by those of the new generation. Some parents even shared that their children's names are the same as these trending characters.

Rewritten Title: Pre-Wash Soaking Time to Watch Out For! Experts Warn: Exceeding Time Can Cause Bacterial Growth to Surge by Tens of Thousands of Times.

7 April, 2025

Many people are accustomed to soaking their clothes before washing, but this practice may pose health risks. Household expert 陳安祺 suggests that the soaking time should be controlled within 15 to 20 minutes, and not exceed half an hour. Particularly, some elderly individuals may soak their clothes in water after bathing, which can lead to rapid bacterial growth. The frequency of washing laundry should be determined by the living habits of family members; for example, someone living alone may wash once a week, while those who are more active should wash every two days. 陳安祺 emphasizes that soaking time should not be too long, advises against storing clothes in a humid environment, and suggests that clothes with sweat stains should be washed as soon as possible to reduce bacterial growth.

The 2.5 billion yuan tech giant will stop trading today! Nearly 40,000 stock shares are at risk of becoming worthless.

7 April, 2025

Huasheng Electronics, established for 41 years, has been ordered by the OTC Center to stop trading starting tomorrow due to failure to submit financial reports as required. The stock price dropped to the limit of 3.96 yuan as soon as it opened, with a large number of sell orders remaining unexecuted. If the financial reports are not submitted within six months, it will face delisting risk, and the stocks of 37,628 shareholders may lose their value. Since 1984, Huasheng has focused on the production of computer cables and went public in 2005, achieving a global market share of 25%. The company has factories in both China and Vietnam but is currently facing penalties for failing to report the financial statements for the fiscal year 2024.

Rewrite the title: 【Today's Focus】Yulon Responds Seriously to Allegations: No Hundreds of Billions in Government Subsidies / Tech Giant Hwa-Seong to Terminate Trading, Stocks Face Wallpaper Risk / Man Misses Train and "Jumps on the Coupler," Taiwan Railways Announce Fines

7 April, 2025

Today's news highlights include: 1. Yulon Group strongly opposes accusations from certain individuals that the government protects its business through tariffs and subsidies, and urges the public not to spread false information. 2. Connector manufacturer Huaseng will have its stock trading suspended on the 7th due to failure to submit financial reports on time; if not resubmitted within six months, it will face delisting risks. 3. A man jumped onto the connector of the Taiwan Railways and, due to exhaustion, fell onto the tracks; he will be fined 1,500 NT dollars. 4. Experts warn that due to the impact of tariff policies, Taiwanese stocks may face significant fluctuations and advise investors to act cautiously. 5. An article analyzes how Trump's policies are reshaping Asian geopolitics and putting pressure on China. 6. A household expert reminds that the soaking time before washing clothes should be controlled within 15 to 30 minutes, otherwise it may breed bacteria. 7. Netizens are hotly discussing how the common names seen in recent years at vegetable markets align with 22 commonly used characters, reflecting a new naming trend.

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