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Lin Shines (2014/05/01)

The Houston Rockets staved off elimination from the NBA playoffs Wednesday night in Houston, helped by a big night from Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin. 

New Wang Ad (2014/05/01)

Taiwanese pitcher Wang Chien-ming is currently toiling in the minor leagues hoping for another shot at a major league roster. But he is still getting endorsements. A whiskey company that featured Wang in an ad six years ago has called on him again. 

Former DPP chairman ends hunger strike against nuclear power (2014/04/30)

Nine days after it began, a hunger strike by former DPP Chairman Lin Yi-hsiung is over. Lin described a government decision to halt work on the plant as progress and said concern from the Taiwanese people led him to end the strike. 

Northern, central Taiwan mayors given leadership roles in KMT (2014/04/30)

The KMT has named three new vice chairmen. Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin, New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu and Taichung Mayor Jason Hu will take on a greater role as the party prepares for local elections later this year and the presidential election in 2016. 

Critics dispute reasons for Ma’s KMT leadership changes (2014/04/30)

Reaction toward the KMT leadership changes is mixed. While a party legislator says Ma is trying to bring in more voices, an analyst argues he is trying to quiet municipal leaders who often join the chorus of anti-Ma critics. 

Government announces first quarter GDP growth of 3.04 percent (2014/04/30)

The government’s official statistics agency announced today that first quarter GDP growth was 3.04 percent when compared with the same period last year. It is the first time since quarter one of 2013 that growth has exceeded 3 percent. 

Labor Day Demonstrations (2014/04/30)

Labor organizations are urging people to join a demonstration in Taipei tomorrow. Main themes will be opposition to low salaries and use of temp workers.

Looking ahead to the Taiwan International Boat Show (2014/04/30)

The Taiwan International Boat Show will debut at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center next week. On display will be luxury yachts and Taiwan’s first private marina. 

Plum rains expected to begin next week but heavier rainfall will have to wait until June (2014/04/30)

Reservoirs in central and southern regions are nearing critical levels, leaving many eagerly anticipating the arrival of plum rains. The first plum rain front is expected later this week, but forecasters warn that the strong precipitation needed to alleviate drought conditions may not arrive until June. 

Medical doctor learns sign language to provide better treatment to hearing impaired (2014/04/30)

A doctor in Tainan was inspired to learn sign language after treating a hearing impaired patient. Now better communication skills allow her to provide better medical services.