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Cooler, wetter week ahead for north, northeast and east (2014/03/03)

Forecasters predict the arrival of another moisture-carrying cold weather system tomorrow. Conditions it brings will be a sign of the cooler, wetter weather to follow for northern, northeastern and eastern regions during the rest of the week. 

Man cycles around Taiwan distributing free red bean soup (2014/03/02)

Tonight we have an unusual story about a young man who undertook an unusual journey. Last summer Tang Da-ke唐大可 cycled around Taiwan on an electric-powered bike freely distributing red bean soup to people in schools, nursing homes, orphanages and other places. He overcame flat tires and mechanical failures to bring people a small bowl of happiness and show them that they too can live out their dreams. 

Ceremonies held to commemorate 228 Incident victims (2014/02/28)

Today was the 67th anniversary of the 228 Incident. On this day in 1947, KMT troops cracked down on protests of the party’s heavy-handed rule over Taiwan. In the following month, they proceeded to kill and arrest thousands of people to quell dissent. President Ma Ying-jeou appeared at ceremonies in Hualien and Taipei to remember the victims of the historical tragedy, while opposition party members marched in the capital. 

China’s top cross-strait negotiator visits Panda Pavilion (2014/02/28)

A trip by China’s lead negotiator to Taiwan concluded today with a visit to Taipei Zoo. An awkward moment occurred at the panda exhibit when Chen Deming compared his host Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin to the popular panda cub Yuanzai. 

Briefs (2014/02/28)

Panda-monium

Weekend Traffic (2014/02/28)

The 228 holiday was blessed with good weather, and many took the opportunity to get out of town. This resulted in traffic jams on national freeways. 

Dancers compete in the Asian Dance Tour Taipei Open (2014/02/28)

Soft Serve Boost (2014/02/28)

Yesterday was the last official day for Family Mart to sell its limited time soft serve strawberry ice cream. But the treat was still available at some branches that had leftover supplies. 

Anti-nuclear activists prepare for busy March (2014/02/27)

Two events taking place next month have led activists to dub March “anti-nuclear month.” First will come nationwide marches a week from Saturday to be followed at the end of the month by an anti-nuclear run. 

Largan share price sets record for electronics shares in Taiwan (2014/02/27)

The highest-priced stock on the Taiwan market has set a new milestone. Shares of smartphone camera lens maker Largan Precision closed at NT$1,320 a share on Wednesday, setting a record for electronics stocks in the local bourse’s history. And Largan shares continued to climb on Thursday.