【精英翻譯】的部落格

A look at ancient artifacts stored at Academia Sinica museum (2014/03/07)

While the National Palace Museum is Taiwan’s best known museum for ancient Chinese artifacts, several other locations also have important collections. Among them is the Museum of the Institute of History and Philology, which is attached to the Academia Sinica in Taipei. 

International orchid show opens tomorrow in Tainan (2014/03/07)

One of the world’s three largest orchid shows opens in Tainan tomorrow. With tens of millions of dollars worth of orders placed each year, the Taiwan International Orchid Show is an excellent venue for development of the local agriculture industry. 

Taiwanese Wine Wins Gold (2014/03/07)

A brand of Taiwanese wine won gold at the Vinalies Internationales wine competition in Paris. The wine maker is a surprise gold medal winner in this prestigious competition. 

Cherry blossoms still in bloom in Aowanda, Nantou (2014/03/07)

Cherry blossoms continue to be on view in Nantou’s Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area. Restaurants are taking advantage of the season to lure tourists with special dishes made from local ingredients. 

Chairman of high-speed rail company resigns suddenly, drawing ire of lawmakers (2014/03/06)

Ou Chin-der (歐晉德) resigned as chairman of Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation without warning Wednesday night, apparently to take responsibility for the high-speed rail line’s recent problems. Lawmakers were stunned by the decision and angered by its timing, coming as it did just a day before he was to testify at a legislative hearing. 

In four years running Taiwan’s high-speed line, Ou helped reverse company’s losses (2014/03/06)

Ou’s resignation ends a four-and-a-half year stint as head of the high-speed rail company. He is best known for leading the company out of a financial crisis after he took over in 2009 and making it profitable in 2011. But his reputation has been hurt more recently, at least with the public, by fare hikes and a series of train delays. 

As food costs rise, salaried workers turn to group buying to save money (2014/03/06)

Taiwan’s statistics bureau had some bad news for consumers Wednesday. The price of a basket of 17 daily commodities rose in February at the fastest pace in 25 months. But salaried workers are fighting the inflation trend by engaging in group buying online. 

Longest-running drama series in Taiwan’s TV history comes to an end (2014/03/06)

One of Taiwan’s longest-running drama series came to a successful conclusion Wednesday night, with nearly 3 million viewers tuning in. The cast and crew celebrated the series’ good run on Thursday. 

Memories of Kano (2014/03/06)

The baseball drama “Kano” is proving to be a big hit at the box office. The domestic film that tells the story of a Chiayi school’s success in Japan’s legendary Koshien tournament surpassed NT$80 million in ticket sales over its first week. 

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. 

Miaoli’s Yucing Temple hosts important feast for the gods (2014/03/05)

Miaoli County’s Yucing Temple hosted the annual King’s Feast today, an important religious custom in southern Taiwan. The event included Confucian rituals, a fruit carving competition and other sacrifices to the gods.