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Trump imposes a 32% tariff on Taiwan, severely impacting Kaohsiung's hardware industry.

5 April, 2025

The United States has imposed a 32% tariff on Taiwan, impacting the fastening industry in Kaohsiung, which includes screws and nuts, with an export value of approximately 52.3 billion, accounting for 92% of its market in the U.S. Industry players are concerned that if Vietnam receives zero tariffs, it will affect the flow of orders. The Kaohsiung City government has established a task force to help alleviate the tariff impact on businesses. Legislators have also expressed support, hoping to reduce the impact. Currently, businesses are mostly in a wait-and-see mode, expecting the government to continue communicating with the U.S. side.

"An ambulance was driven away by a strange woman, and the Kaohsiung police successfully arrested her using special methods."

5 April, 2025

The Kaohsiung Fire Department's Xinxing Branch had an incident this morning when an ambulance transporting patients to the Veterans General Hospital was suddenly driven away by a woman. The police quickly located the vehicle using a positioning system and intercepted it. The woman has been taken back to the police station for questioning, and the details of the case are still under investigation. Preliminary investigations indicate that the 41-year-old woman was emotionally unstable, and the police will refer her for prosecution on charges of theft and obstructing official duties.

Title Rewrite: 19-Year-Old Military Police's First Experience Ends Too Quickly; Anger Leads to Girlfriend's Death, Reasons Behind the Two Incidents of Corpse Desecration Revealed.

5 April, 2025

A 19-year-old military policeman with the surname Hsu in New Taipei City suspected that his girlfriend, Liu, had someone else and strangled her to death in May of last year. He then violated her corpse twice. The court ultimately sentenced him to life imprisonment and stripped him of his civil rights for life. Both Hsu and Liu were military comrades, and due to his excessive controlling behavior, they had arguments that led Liu to propose a breakup. After Liu insisted on the breakup, Hsu lost control of his emotions and chose to kill her brutally. Not only did he beat the corpse afterward, but he also attempted to prevent others from providing assistance, which is shocking. This case has drawn public attention, and the judge deemed Hsu's actions extremely heinous, causing significant harm to the victim's family.

Taiwanese women have husbands on both sides of the strait! The Chinese husband, dissatisfied with spending millions on a bride price and feeling that he has lost both money and love, heartbreakingly filed a cross-strait lawsuit.

5 April, 2025

In 2019, a woman with the surname Wang from Kaohsiung married a South Korean man, but six months later met a Taiwanese man with the surname Zeng and remarried. When the South Korean man learned of this, he sued Wang for bigamy and sought damages. The court ruled that Wang committed the crime of bigamy, sentencing her to two months in prison and requiring her to compensate the South Korean man 160,000 yuan, reasoning that she continued to interact with the South Korean man after the marriage and failed to prove that her marriage was involuntary.

73-year-old American grandfather "forgot to carry a firearm" and successfully entered Japan! He realized it while整理行李 and hurried to turn himself in, causing difficulties for Japanese customs.

5 April, 2025

A 73-year-old American traveler accidentally carried luggage containing firearms through airport security in both the United States and Japan while traveling in Japan. The traveler discovered this issue only after checking into the hotel, and he confessed to the staff while preparing to board a cruise. The police eventually arrested him and found firearms and ammunition in his luggage and a nearby trash bin. Osaka Customs is currently investigating the incident.

Korean college student Xi Men was attacked, recalling the terrifying experience: the suspect walked away calmly to drive off.

5 April, 2025

A South Korean student from Fu Jen Catholic University, Student Shen, encountered a random stabbing incident in Ximen District and was stabbed in the back. Although he is currently not seriously injured, he finds it hard to believe this horrifying experience, as he thought Taiwan was a safe place. The incident occurred when Student Shen and his friends were returning to school after celebrating a birthday and were suddenly attacked by a stranger with a knife while passing by McDonald's. He expressed his disappointment and concern about local safety and thanked the police for their assistance. The police revealed that the suspect committed the crime while intoxicated and has been dealt with according to the law.

Yilan Youth Lead Local Regeneration: A Century-Old House Transforms Elegantly into an "Art Station"

5 April, 2025

Huang Hsuannyi ("Fairy") from Yilan Jiaoxi is a young person who loves music and rural life. She decided to return home and take root, transforming her grandmother's century-old house into a cultural and creative base. Through music, cooking, and local exploration, she passes down the stories of the land. The Fairy composes and sings songs in her mother tongue, connecting history with creativity, allowing entertainment and culture to blend within the old house while preserving Yilan's traditions and scenery. She hopes to record her memories of her grandmother and the stories of Yilan through music, bringing more attention to this land.

Children in Yilan Promote Local Revitalization: A Century-Old House Reborn as "Art Station"

5 April, 2025

A young person from Yilan County, Huang Hsuan-yi (also known as "Fairy"), decided to return to her hometown and establish a cultural and creative base in her grandmother's century-old house, using music and cuisine to convey local stories. Through her own creations and singing in her native language, she expresses her love for her homeland, revitalizing idle spaces and showcasing rural memories. With more young people returning home, she is dedicated to preserving the culture and landscape of Yilan, passing down her longing for her grandmother and local stories through music.

Traffic congestion in the northbound lanes of National Highway 5 in the afternoon; vehicle speed between Yilan and Pinglin has dropped to 13 kilometers per hour.

5 April, 2025

Today is the third day of the Qingming Festival holiday, and there is a surge of northbound traffic on the expressways, with the situation on National Highway 5 being the most severe, where the speed from Yilan to Pinglin is only 13 kilometers per hour. According to real-time traffic conditions, the speed from Yilan to Toucheng is below 20 kilometers per hour, while from Toucheng to Pinglin it is 41 kilometers per hour. On certain sections of National Highways 1 and 3, speeds are also below 40 kilometers per hour. The Highway Administration reminds drivers that there may be rain in the afternoon in central and northern regions, and advises them to maintain a safe following distance, drive cautiously, and avoid frequent lane changes.

Title Rewrite: Afternoon Traffic Congestion on Northbound National Highway 5; Speed from Yilan to Pinglin Drops to 13 km/h

5 April, 2025

Today is the third day of the Qingming Festival holiday. A surge of traffic returning to the north has been reported on the national highways, especially on National Freeway 5, which is the most congested. The speed from Yilan to Pinglin is only 13 kilometers per hour. According to real-time traffic conditions from the Highway Administration, the speed on the Yilan to Toucheng section is below 20 kilometers per hour, and there is heavy traffic from Toucheng to Pinglin, with a speed of about 41 kilometers per hour. Additionally, there are several sections on the freeway where speeds are below 40 kilometers per hour. Due to weather forecasts predicting possible rain in the afternoon, drivers are reminded to pay attention to driving safety, maintain a greater following distance, and avoid changing lanes.

A Green Expo tour vehicle collided with tourists, resulting in 1 dead and 1 seriously injured! The family of the deceased demands that the Yilan County government take primary responsibility.

5 April, 2025

A recent accident occurred at the Yilan Green Expo Park involving a tourist train that overturned, resulting in the unfortunate death of a 78-year-old man surnamed You, while his wife was seriously injured and hospitalized. At the time of the incident, the electric tourist train failed to brake in time and crashed into the elderly couple. The family has accused the Yilan County Government of inadequate safety planning and demands that they take primary responsibility. The county government responded that they will assist in handling the aftermath and conduct equipment checks, stating that they will halt the operation of the electric tourist train service to ensure safety.

Yilan Green Expo accident resulted in one death, the driver stated "unable to brake" and was fined 60,000 and released on bail.

5 April, 2025

An accident occurred with the Yilan Green Expo shuttle bus, resulting in one death and one injury. The driver stated that he wanted to return to recharge due to low battery but lost brake control while going downhill. Experts pointed out that the shuttle bus requires both hydraulic and pneumatic systems to brake, and insufficient power could affect braking force. After the incident, the driver was released on bail for culpable homicide, and investigations indicated that basic safety checks should be conducted to prevent similar accidents from occurring again.

The Yilan Green Expo incident resulted in one death, and the driver stated that he "could not brake," receiving a bail of 60,000.

5 April, 2025

An accident involving a sightseeing vehicle at the Yilan Green Expo resulted in one death and one injury. The driver, seeking to recharge due to insufficient power, experienced brake failure while descending. Experts pointed out that the braking system of the vehicle relies on both pneumatic and hydraulic pressure, and issues with the power supply can indeed affect braking performance. The driver involved in the accident is suspected of negligent homicide and has been released on bail of 60,000 NT dollars. The incident has raised questions about whether proper maintenance was conducted before the accident. Experts emphasized the need to check the power supply and braking system before operation to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.

A 55-year-old man in Keelung was indicted for public endangerment after driving under the influence and colliding with multiple vehicles while driving in the wrong direction.

5 April, 2025

A traffic accident occurred in the Anle District of Keelung City around 7 AM this morning. A 55-year-old man drove his car in the wrong direction and collided with several parked vehicles. Upon the police's arrival, they discovered that the man had a strong smell of alcohol. After a breathalyzer test, his blood alcohol content measured 0.29 mg/l, and he was subsequently referred to the prosecutor's office for public endangerment. The police urged the public to adhere to the principle of "don't drink and drive, don't drive after drinking," and reminded that after consuming alcohol, one should choose a designated driver or other safe transportation options.

Another drunk driving incident has occurred! A 55-year-old man in Keelung crashed into multiple vehicles while driving in the wrong direction and has been charged with public endangerment.

5 April, 2025

A traffic accident occurred this morning at 7:00 AM in the Anle District of Keelung City, involving a passenger vehicle driving in the wrong direction. A 55-year-old driver with the surname Chen collided with parked vehicles on Anle Road, but fortunately, no one was injured. When the police arrived, they noticed that Mr. Chen was heavily intoxicated, with a blood alcohol concentration test result of 0.29 mg/l. The police transferred him to the prosecutor's office for public endangerment charges and urged the public to adhere to the principle of "no driving after drinking" to ensure road safety.

Taoyuan Colored Calla Lily Season "Closes but Doesn't Shut Down," Extended Open Until April 13.

5 April, 2025

The 2025 Taoyuan Color Calla Lily Season will be held at the Xihai Leisure Agricultural Park in Dayuan District, featuring 2.3 hectares of flowers, including 140,000 flower plants and 50,000 colored calla lilies, attracting over 150,000 visitors. Originally scheduled to conclude on the 6th, it has now been changed to a "closing but not closing" mode from the 7th to the 13th, extending for an additional week. Additionally, during the event period, a "Watermelon Planting Day" will be held to teach watermelon cultivation techniques.

Taoyuan Colored Calla Lily Season "Ending but Not Stopping" Extended Until April 13th

5 April, 2025

The 2025 Taoyuan Colorful Calla Lily Festival will be held in the Dayuan District, featuring 2.3 hectares of flower planting, attracting 150,000 visitors to enjoy the flowers. Originally scheduled to close on the 6th, it will be extended to the 13th, adopting a "closing but not closing the park" model. This year's event has the theme "Fantasy Island of Calla Lilies," showcasing over 140,000 flowers and 50,000 colorful calla lilies. Due to low temperatures, the growth of some flowers has been delayed, with overall blooming conditions at about 70%. The last two days will feature the "Watermelon Planting Day" event.

Miaoli rebellious son attacks parents on the street! Uses a "30 cm stone" to severely injure mother... Head injuries require urgent medical treatment.

5 April, 2025

In Miaoli County, a 41-year-old man with the surname Ma lost control of his emotions and violently attacked his parents on the street. He struck his mother on the head with a 30-centimeter stone, causing serious injuries to both parents, who were sent to the hospital. His mother suffered a brain hemorrhage and facial fractures, and her condition is critical. The police have charged him with assault and attempted murder, and are assisting the family in filing for an emergency protection order. The man had no prior history of domestic violence.

Miaoli's rebellious child beats parents on the street! Used a "30 cm stone" to hit mother hard… Injured head and urgently sent to the hospital.

5 April, 2025

A shocking assault incident occurred in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli. A 41-year-old man with the surname Ma lost control of his emotions, first beating his elderly father who tried to stop him, and then striking his mother, who intervened, with a 30-centimeter stone, resulting in injuries to both parents. The mother's injuries are severe, including a brain hemorrhage and facial fractures. After receiving the report, the police arrested the man and charged him with attempted murder of a direct relative and other offenses, and have assisted the family in applying for an emergency protection order.

Explore the seven unique challenge parks in Taoyuan – the best choice for family outings.

5 April, 2025

The long holiday is coming to an end, so quickly bring your family to the park to enjoy some quality time together! The Taoyuan City Tourism Bureau recommends seven特色 parks, which are well-equipped, creatively designed, and free of admission fees, making them perfect for a family outing. These parks combine natural landscapes with adventure games, catering to the play needs of all age groups. For example, the adventure zone at 桃園陽明公園, the military village atmosphere at 楊梅四維公園, and the challenging facilities at 龍潭運動公園 all allow the whole family to get close to nature and create wonderful memories together. Remember to pay attention to safety rules and accompany the children while playing!

Recommended Seven Major Challenge-Themed Parks in Taoyuan: The Best Choice for Family Outings

5 April, 2025

The long weekend is coming to an end, so hurry and take your kids to the unique parks in Taoyuan to enjoy some quality family time! The Taoyuan City Tourism Bureau recommends seven challenging parks that offer excellent facilities and creative designs, all with free admission, making them perfect for family outings. Whether it’s the ecological education area at Taoyuan Yangming Park, the children’s play space at Yangmei Siwei Park, or the adventure facilities at Longtan Sports Park, each park offers fun for both adults and children. Other parks like Zhongli Guangming Park, Pingzhen Sports Park, Bade Fengshu Jiao Park, and Dayuan Huaxing Pond Park also provide a variety of activities for families to share joy and connect with nature. Remember to pay attention to safety rules while enjoying your outing, ensuring the kids play safely with supervision!

Keelung autonomous street intersection pedestrian injured by motorcycle, police strengthen enforcement measures.

5 April, 2025

The intersection of Zizhi Street and Kaiyuan Road in the Qidu District of Keelung City does not have traffic lights, but it does have a green pedestrian crosswalk. Recently, an incident occurred where a pedestrian was injured by a motorcycle. The police stated that they will increase the enforcement against motor vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians. The incident happened on March 19, when a woman walking her dog crossed the intersection and was knocked down by a motorcycle, sustaining minor injuries. The rider did not yield to the pedestrian at the crosswalk. The police immediately directed traffic and assisted the injured person to receive medical attention. The motorcycle rider's breathalyzer test result was zero. The rider has been fined 7,200 NT dollars and had their driver's license suspended for one year.

Keelung Autonomous Street pedestrian injured by motorcycle; police strengthen law enforcement measures.

5 April, 2025

The intersection of Zizhi Street and Kaiyuan Road in the Qidu District of Keelung City lacks traffic lights, leading to an incident where a pedestrian was injured by a motorcycle. The police stated that they have intensified efforts to crack down on vehicles that do not yield to pedestrians. The incident occurred on March 19, when a woman walking her dog was knocked down by a motorcycle that failed to yield at the crosswalk. At the time, the police quickly managed traffic and assisted the injured party. After medical treatment, it was confirmed that the motorcycle rider had a blood alcohol content of zero. The rider has been fined 7,200 NT dollars and had their driver's license suspended for one year.

A train in Yilan's Green Expo struck and killed a 78-year-old man. His family is heartbroken and calling for his spirit, blaming the county government for bearing the greatest responsibility.

5 April, 2025

On the afternoon of the 4th of this month, a tragedy occurred at the Yilan Green Expo, where a small amusement train reportedly malfunctioned and struck a 78-year-old man surnamed You, resulting in his death and injuries to his wife. The deceased's family returned to the scene to conduct a soul-calling ritual, criticizing the county government for failing to properly plan and oversee the event, asserting that they should be held accountable. The organizers stated that they would comprehensively check the safety of the amusement train, while the responsibilities for various accidents still require further investigation by the police. The family hopes to receive appropriate compensation and emphasized that the county government should bear primary responsibility.

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