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Cabinet members have mixed view of the value of political talk show appearances (2014/03/06)

With elections eight months away the government hopes to do a better job of communicating its policies to the general public. President Ma Ying-jeou is urging members of his Cabinet to hit the airwaves to let people know his administration’s plans and achievements. Officials, however, expressed reservations about the potential pitfalls of appearing on sometimes unpredictable political talk shows and call-in shows. 

BRIEFS  (2014/03/06)

Crafty Play from Yang Dai-kang
In a Japanese league exhibition game, Taiwanese outfielder Yang Dai-kang proved craftier than his Yomiuri Giants opponent. As a fly ball traveled to the wall, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters outfielder pretended to make a catch, fooling the runner, who only advanced to third when he should have been able to make it home.

After tense emergency room trip, Chinese tourist praises Taiwan’s medical care (2014/03/06)

Next we have the heartwarming story of how Taiwan’s advanced medical services turned a tense moment into a great experience for a Chinese tourist. Chen Xinfa was so pleased with the emergency care he received on a visit to Taiwan that he has decided to share his story here. 

Business leaders say implementation of prenatal exam vacation could be difficult (2014/03/05)

New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu’s gesture to pregnant women isn’t being warmly embraced by business leaders. While grudgingly accepting that they must offer five days prenatal examination vacation, they say implementation will be difficult for companies that operate across city and county lines. 

Cabinet marks launch of financial services in free economic pilot zones (2014/03/05)

A ceremony today was held to mark the launch of financial services in free economic pilot zones. Offshore securities units will enjoy fewer restrictions and more tax breaks in the zones in an effort to bring more business to Taiwan. 

Songshan Line Progress (2014/03/05)

Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin inspected progress on the MRT’s Songshan Line today. 

Taiwan warns locals to avoid colored contacts in passport photos (2014/03/05)

The Bureau of Consular Affairs recommends that people not wear colored contact lenses when taking passport photos. It believes that these lenses could alter the appearance in such a way that makes travelers vulnerable to having their visas rejected. 

Kaohsiung successfully harvests new variety of jujube (2014/03/05)

Many people have eaten candied jujube, but few have tried a new variety called Kaohsiung 11 “Honey” jujube. It is described as literally bursting with flavor. Farmers hope to take advantage of its rarity and taste to market it as a high-end export product. 

Chen Wei-yin gets his first start of spring training as Orioles battle Yankees (2014/03/05)

Taiwan’s Chen Wei-yin started for the first time this spring as the Baltimore Orioles faced the New York Yankees in spring training. Chen pitched two innings and induced two double plays, but also gave up five hits and two runs.