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A 19-year-old military police officer killed his girlfriend by choking her, and the reason for the second act of desecration has been revealed! The first time was too quick!

5 April, 2025

A 19-year-old conscript, Xu, in New Taipei City, suspected his girlfriend, Liu, who is also a conscript, of cheating. On May 18 of last year, he strangled Liu to death and then violated her corpse twice. He was ultimately sentenced to life imprisonment and deprived of his civil rights for life by the New Taipei District Court. After the incident, Xu attempted to prevent Liu's family from providing emergency assistance, which sparked public outrage. Xu and Liu had been dating since high school, but their relationship was marred by his excessive need for control, leading to arguments until Liu decided to break up. The judge ruled sternly, citing Xu's loss of emotional control along with his heinous actions. The case is still subject to appeal.

Taiwanese women have dual marriages across the strait! The Chinese husband, dissatisfied with the high bride price, angrily stated, "Both money and person are lost," and sadly filed a lawsuit to pursue claims across the sea.

5 April, 2025

A woman with the surname Wang from Kaohsiung married a man with the surname Han in 2019. Half a year later, she remarried a man with the surname Zeng and gave birth to two daughters. Upon learning of this, Han filed a lawsuit against Wang for bigamy, seeking compensation. Ultimately, the court sentenced Wang to two months in prison for bigamy and ordered her to pay Han 160,000 yuan. Wang argued that the marriage was formed under Han's use of a false name and threats, but the court found her statements to be unconvincing.

Going abroad to pursue a doctorate but refusing military service! A 39-year-old man was arrested upon returning to Taiwan, having been notified three times but still not responding.

5 April, 2025

Taipei report, a 39-year-old man surnamed Su was sentenced to 3 months in prison for failing to return to the country for military service before the age of 30 while studying for a Ph.D. abroad. The man applied to leave the country 15 years ago but did not return to accept conscription, ultimately being charged with undermining the military service system. The judge认为 his actions harmed national defense mobilization, and the ruling can be appealed.

Indifferent father demands daughter to support him after divorce! The daughter responds angrily: Mom works hard to make a living and doesn't fear difficulties. The judge asks: What qualifications do you have?

5 April, 2025

A father with the surname Zhang in Tainan requested each of his two daughters to provide him with a monthly support payment of 10,000 yuan. However, the daughters refused, pointing out that their father had abandoned the family years ago and that their mother had worked in the sex industry to support the family. After judicial proceedings, the judge determined that the father had significant faults and, therefore, waived the daughters' obligation to provide support. The court confirmed that Zhang's annual income was only 100 yuan, with no job and no savings, and thus he could not demand his daughters to bear his living expenses.

A 73-year-old American grandfather "forgot to bring his gun" and successfully entered Japan. Upon sorting his luggage, he discovered it and immediately turned himself in, causing quite a hassle for Japanese customs!

5 April, 2025

Recently, a 73-year-old American traveler entered Japan with a firearm without inspection. The traveler departed from Hawaii on March 22, and security checks at both airport facilities failed to detect the gun in his luggage. It wasn't until he was preparing to board a cruise ship at Kobe port that he voluntarily informed the staff that he was carrying a firearm, leading to his arrest by the police, who also found abandoned bullets. The police are currently investigating the incident, and the Hawaii airport and Osaka customs have not yet commented on the case.

Exclusive Report / Korean University Student Attacked with a Knife in Ximen: Traumatic Memory: The Suspect Casually Walked Toward the Vehicle

5 April, 2025

A South Korean university student with the surname Shin from Fu Jen Catholic University was randomly stabbed in Ximending, suffering serious back injuries, but fortunately, he is no longer in critical condition. Student Shin recalled that after celebrating a friend's birthday, he was preparing to take a bus back to his dormitory when he was suddenly attacked with a knife by a stranger. He expressed disappointment regarding the safety in Taiwan and stated that such an incident made him rethink safety issues. The police have arrested the suspect and are investigating the case, while the school has also offered assistance.

Xu Qiaoxin strongly supports Ko Wen-je's candidacy for the 2020 presidential election! Xu Shuhua reveals that Ko advised against Wu Hsinyi running.

5 April, 2025

During a promotional event in Taichung, Kuomintang legislator 徐巧芯 (Hsu Chiao-hsin) got into a car that was parked illegally on a crosswalk and claimed that the car belonged to the Taiwan People's Party. Democratic Progressive Party councilor 許淑華 (Hsu Shu-hua) subsequently exposed the close relationship between 徐巧芯 (Hsu Chiao-hsin) and 柯文哲 (Ko Wen-je), stating that she had actively supported 柯文哲 (Ko Wen-je) in his presidential campaign and influenced the decisions of other candidates. 許淑華 (Hsu Shu-hua) mentioned that the collaboration between 徐巧芯 (Hsu Chiao-hsin) and 柯文哲 (Ko Wen-je) was frequent, serving as a model for cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party, and indicated that 柯文哲's (Ko Wen-je's) support had given her an advantage in that region.

The Executive Yuan allocated 88 billion to respond to the equivalent tariffs from the United States; Hou You-ih: The central government should take swift remedial actions.

5 April, 2025

U.S. President Trump announced a 32% reciprocal tariff on Taiwan. Taiwan's Executive Yuan Premier Chen Chien-jen held a press conference to launch NT$88 billion in 20 assistance measures across 9 key areas. New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-ih called on the central government to quickly negotiate with the U.S. for better terms and emphasized that local governments will focus on the impacted information and communication technology and electronic industries, and will hold industry development consultation meetings. He believes that the NT$88 billion assistance plan offers limited help for the long-term development of industries and that the business environment, particularly energy supply, must be improved. The government's policies include loan subsidies, tax reductions, and strengthening export capabilities, among others.

The Executive Yuan allocates 88 billion to respond to U.S. tariff policies. Hou You-ih: The central government should quickly amend measures.

5 April, 2025

U.S. President Trump announced a 32% tariff on Taiwan. On the 4th, Premier Su Tseng-chang held a press conference to introduce an NT$88 billion assistance plan, which includes 20 measures across 9 key areas. New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-ih pointed out that other countries have already prepared in advance and called on the central government to actively negotiate with the U.S. to secure more favorable conditions. Hou You-ih emphasized that the NT$88 billion will have limited impact on the long-term development of industries and that focus should be on improving the business environment and stabilizing energy supply, while also paying attention to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises and traditional industries.

A well-known charcoal grill restaurant in New Taipei City has reported a mass carbon monoxide poisoning incident. The Health Bureau revealed the cause and identified two deficiencies.

5 April, 2025

A carbon monoxide poisoning incident recently occurred at the charcoal grill restaurant "Si Ben Chuan Kao Long Men Dian" in the San Chong District of New Taipei City, causing seven customers to experience discomfort symptoms. The health bureau's inspection found that the restaurant had issues such as ingredients not being stored off the ground and cleaning supplies not being stored in designated areas. They have been given a deadline to correct these issues, and failure to improve will result in fines ranging from NT$60,000 to NT$200 million. The health bureau emphasized that this incident was due to poor ventilation within the establishment, not related to the ingredients, and reminded business owners to pay attention to ventilation to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

A well-known charcoal-grilled restaurant in New Taipei City experienced a "carbon monoxide poisoning incident involving multiple people." The Health Bureau revealed the "causes" and discovered two violations.

5 April, 2025

A carbon monoxide poisoning incident occurred at "思犇串烤龍門店" in the San Chong District of New Taipei City. The health bureau's inspection found that the store had issues such as food ingredients not being stored off the ground and cleaning supplies not being stored in designated areas. They have been required to improve within a limited time; otherwise, they will face fines ranging from 60,000 to 200 million NT dollars. Seven customers displayed symptoms such as vomiting and dizziness during the incident, but fortunately, none are in life-threatening danger. The health bureau stated that the cause of the poisoning was due to poor air circulation in the store and reminded businesses to pay attention to ventilation and exhaust.

The government released a subsidy of 88 billion NT dollars to mitigate the impact of tariffs. Hou You-ih bluntly stated that it's a drop in the bucket.

5 April, 2025

New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-ih pointed out that in the face of the United States imposing a 32% tariff on Taiwan, the Executive Yuan has launched an 88 billion aid plan. However, he believes this is only a drop in the bucket and calls on the central government to actively negotiate with the U.S. for more favorable conditions. Moreover, Hou emphasized the importance of stabilizing the operating environment for local enterprises, particularly ensuring a stable energy supply, and announced the establishment of an industry development advisory committee to provide further assistance to affected businesses.

The Executive Yuan allocated 88 billion to subsidize and mitigate the impact of tariffs, and Hou You-ih sighed that it is difficult to make any progress.

5 April, 2025

New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-ih stated that the NT$88 billion assistance plan launched by the Executive Yuan is far from sufficient in response to the 32% tariffs imposed by the United States on Taiwan. He urged the central government to strengthen negotiations with the US to obtain favorable conditions and emphasized the importance of stabilizing the operating environment for local businesses, particularly the stability of energy supply. Furthermore, Mayor Hou expressed concern for the affected industries and plans to convene an industrial development advisory committee.

Due to the impact of U.S. tariff policies, New Taipei City will support the information and electronics industry.

5 April, 2025

The New Taipei City Government stated today that Mayor Hou You-ih has made concern calls to the information and communication technology and electronic components companies affected by the U.S. reciprocal tariff policy, and will convene an Industry Development Advisory Committee. Hou You-ih urged the central government to negotiate with the U.S. side to seek more support and emphasized the importance of improving the operating environment and energy stability for local enterprises. He believes that the NT$88 billion assistance plan from the Executive Yuan offers limited help for the long-term development of the industry.

The impact of the U.S. equivalent tariff policy: New Taipei City will support the information and communication electronics industry.

5 April, 2025

The New Taipei City Government stated that Mayor Hou You-ih has continuously made calls to express concern for the information and communication technology and electronic components companies affected by the United States' equivalent tariff policy, and will urgently convene an Industry Development Advisory Committee. The head of the News Bureau, Li Li-chen, pointed out that the mayor urges the central government and the U.S. side to actively negotiate, hoping to improve the operating environment for local enterprises, especially in terms of energy supply. She believes that the Executive Yuan's assistance plan of 88 billion NT dollars is merely a drop in the bucket.

Xu Qiaoxin responds to Hsu Shuhua's accusations: willing to clarify face-to-face with the two regarding the qualification issue of Ko Wen-je in the 2020 presidential election.

5 April, 2025

DPP Taipei City Councilor Xu Shuhua accused KMT legislator Hsu Qiaoxin of having asked Ko Wen-je to run for president in 2020, stating her full support. Hsu Qiaoxin denied this, calling it a fabricated lie, and expressed her willingness to confront Ko Wen-je and Xu Shuhua in person.

Xu Qiaoxin was accused by Xu Shuhua of wanting to support Ko Wen-je in his bid for the 2020 presidential election. Qiaoxin responded: willing to meet with both of them in person to clarify and confront.

5 April, 2025

Taipei City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua of the Democratic Progressive Party accused Kuomintang legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin of having asked former People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je to run for president in 2020, stating that she would fully support him. Hsu Shu-hua also mentioned that former People's Party legislator Wu Hsin-ying was originally going to run but was discouraged by Ko Wen-je due to concerns that Hsu Chiao-hsin would not be elected. In response, Hsu Chiao-hsin called these accusations fabricated and lies, adding that if Ko Wen-je's detention is lifted, she is willing to confront them face-to-face.

A South Korean international student was attacked by a stranger in Ximending, Taipei, resulting in a bleeding injury to the back!

5 April, 2025

A South Korean exchange student was stabbed in the back by a stranger with a knife this morning in Ximen Town, Taipei. After the incident, he urgently called the police and sought medical attention. The student stated that while he was preparing to take the bus back to his dormitory, he was attacked from behind by the stranger with a knife, who quickly fled after being questioned. Upon receiving the report, the police swiftly arrested the suspect and discovered that his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. The police urged the public to resolve disputes through proper channels and not to resort to violence.

New Taipei's "Toy Resurrection" celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hou You-yi calls on everyone to donate toys to share parent-child fun and love.

5 April, 2025

The "Toy Love Sharing" Easter event held in New Taipei City invites parents and children to participate in DIY toy courses and learn about the concepts of environmental protection and sharing. This event is organized in collaboration with the New Taipei City Government, the Taiwan Toy Library Association, and TOYOTA and Thai Motors, and will kick off a nationwide tour from April to June, inviting families to engage in various games and hands-on activities. Mayor Hou You-ih emphasized the importance of donating toys, instilling love and sustainable concepts in children's hearts. During the event, parents and children can experience the significance of gender equality and toy recycling through challenge games. This initiative has already attracted over 340,000 participants and promoted the recycling and reuse of second-hand toys, with a total of 237 tons of toys recycled to date. For more information about the event, please check the official website or Facebook.

A fire broke out in a metal sheet house in the Xiangshan area of Taipei! Thick smoke rolled out as the fire department quickly arrived for rescue.

5 April, 2025

On the afternoon of the 5th, a fire broke out in a tin house near Xiangshan in the Xinyi District of Taipei City. After receiving the report, the fire department quickly dispatched personnel to handle the situation. Fortunately, there was no one trapped inside, and the fire was brought under control quickly. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A sudden fire broke out in a tin house at Xiangshan, Taipei! Thick smoke billowed as the fire department urgently dispatched teams for rescue.

5 April, 2025

A metal sheet house on Songshan Road in the Xinyi District of Taipei City suddenly caught fire on the afternoon of the 5th. The fire department quickly arrived at the scene after receiving the report and successfully controlled the flames. Fortunately, no one was trapped inside the house. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

New Taipei City goes to the Netherlands to attract investment, proactively engaging with the ASML supply chain.

5 April, 2025

The Economic Development Delegation from New Taipei City recently visited the Netherlands, where they met with semiconductor leader ASML to thank them for their investment in New Taipei and invite supply chain partners to deepen their collaboration. The delegation also visited Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven to share experiences in urban governance and industrial innovation, while focusing on the development of New Taipei enterprises in Europe. This trip is beneficial in enhancing bilateral industrial connections and competitiveness between Taiwan and the Netherlands, and also serves as a reference for New Taipei's market redevelopment plans.

New Taipei City goes to the Netherlands for investment promotion, extending an olive branch to the ASML supply chain.

5 April, 2025

The New Taipei City Government Economic Development Delegation recently traveled to the Netherlands to visit the leading semiconductor manufacturer ASML. They expressed gratitude for ASML's investment in New Taipei and invited supply chain partners for further collaboration. Vice Mayor Chen Chun-jing stated that the team visited high-tech parks in the Netherlands and the Rotterdam market to learn about industrial innovation and urban planning experiences to enhance New Taipei's international competitiveness. The delegation also plans to expand business in Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland from March 27 to April 10.

New Taipei City Campus Advertising Submission Event is now open and will close on May 29th.

5 April, 2025

The 2024 New Taipei Campus Advertisers Award Ceremony will open for submissions, encouraging universities and high school students across the country to participate, with the submission deadline until May 29. This event is co-hosted by the New Taipei City Government's Department of Information and several advertising and production companies, aiming to let students use their creativity to capture the unique imagery of New Taipei. The event plans to hold multiple workshops and lectures, with the theme "There's Always a Wonderful MBTI Fit for You in New Taipei," encouraging students to create based on their own characteristics. Winning works will be showcased in the MRT promotional channels, and an excellent team will be selected through a competitive submission process, with finalists eligible for a filming fund. Students who are challenged by image creation are welcome to register enthusiastically!

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