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No winners in nearly two-decade labor dispute (2014/03/11)

Workers affected by the labor loan dispute spent nearly two decades fighting to uphold their rights. At issue was whether money provided to them by the government was a loan or compensation. This is their story. 

Taipei to make available 22 apartments in Nangang for short-term rental (2014/03/11)

In the ongoing battle against unaffordable property in Taipei, the city government will soon open a set of 22 public housing units in Nangang for short-term rental. The cost will be cheaper than comparable property and limited to young mid-to-low-income families. 

Upcoming show to help pair innovators with investors (2014/03/11)

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council will host the first Taiwan Innovation Match-Making Show in May. Today it held a press conference to feature some of the innovations that will be on display. 

Cancer patients to benefit from new diagnostic device at NTUH (2014/03/11)

Today National Taiwan University Hospital introduced a new device that combines positron emission tomography with the nuclear magnetic resonance technology used in MRIs. This cutting-edge tool will assist doctors in making cancer diagnoses and deciding on treatments. 

Taiwan’s Swinging Skirts to sponsor LPGA tournament in San Francisco (2014/03/11)

Taiwan’s Swinging Skirts non-profit organization is the title sponsor of a new LPGA tournament in San Francisco. When play begins next month professional and amateur female Taiwanese golfers will have the chance to compete against some of the best golfers in the world. 

Spreading Indigenous Culture (2014/03/11)

A China Airlines jet will be used to promote Taiwanese indigenous culture abroad. Today a special ceremony took place to dedicate the newly decorated airliner.

Official says link between terrorist attack warning and missing airliner unlikely (2014/03/10)

As the search continues for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, local attention has turned to a terrorist threat warning received in Taiwan. The head of the National Security Bureau says that China Airlines received a warning last week about a possible terrorist attack on Beijing. The missing Malaysian flight was Beijing bound, but the bureau says the warning likely isn’t related to the missing airliner. 

Labor minister: No appeal in government loan dispute (2014/03/10)

Labor Minister Pan Shih-wei says he will respect a ruling that millions in payments made to laborers affected by a plant closing in 1997 do not need to be repaid. Pan’s decision to not appeal Friday’s ruling, and to end related ongoing lawsuits, brings to an end one of Taiwan’s highest profile labor disputes. 

Taipei front runner could be absent from upcoming opposition debate (2014/03/10)

One day after four DPP hopefuls in Taipei’s mayoral election held a debate, attention has turned to a coming debate that will include non-party members. Writer Neil Peng is already confirmed. But independent candidate and opposition front runner Ko Wen-je is making it clear that he doesn’t want to attend. 

Blame the Blogs? (2014/03/10)

Legislator Hsu Shao-ping is urging the Food and Drug Administration to hold blog writers and culinary show hosts responsible for the quality of products they endorse. 

New regulations to tighten breathalyzer procedures (2014/03/10)

Every year around 100,000 drunk driving tickets are issued in Taiwan. Police have strict procedures, but these are not always followed and can result in disputes. For this reason, the Ministry of Transportation plans to give these procedures a stronger legal basis. 

Baltimore’s Chen Wei-yin gets first win of spring (2014/03/10)

The Baltimore Orioles Chen Wei-yin was among a handful of Taiwanese pitchers who saw action on Sunday in Major League Baseball spring training. He recorded his first win of spring. 

Alishan cherry blossom season starts with a third of cherry trees in bloom (2014/03/10)

Alishan’s cherry blossom season is officially underway. As expected many tourists headed up the mountain to take in the beautiful scenes. 

Participant in government apprenticeship program learns the art of carp raising (2014/03/10)

To keep traditional techniques and industries alive, the Ministry of Labor encourages masters to pair up with apprentices. Tonight we look at a successful example of a recent college graduate who paired up with a master ornamental carp dealer. 

DPP Taipei mayoral candidates discuss ways to help Taipei youth (2014/03/09)

The plight of young people in Taipei was a topic in today’s debate amongst DPP members running for Taipei Mayor. A number of interesting policies were discussed, such as providing youth with everything from public housing to micro finance.

DPP Debates Integration (2014/03/09)

A lively topic in today’s DPP debate was how to potentially integrate candidates from outside the party in this year’s Taipei mayoral election.

Academics protest absence of historians in curriculum guideline revisions (2014/03/09)

More than 120 historians came together to sign a petition delivered to the Ministry of Education. The petition requested more transparency in revising curriculum guidelines as they allege not a single Taiwanese historian was consulted regarding the new curriculum guidelines. 

YouBike success has other countries looking to Taiwan (2014/03/09)

One of the biggest changes on the streets of Taipei over the past couple years is the rise of the YouBike bicycle-sharing system. Humble beginnings and growing pains have given way to a popular new form of public transit. The success has other countries interested in importing this homegrown Taiwanese service. 

Defendants in army corporal abuse case given 6-8 months in prison (2014/03/07)

Thirteen defendants in the high-profile death of an army corporal last year were sentenced to between six and eight months in prison today. Family members of the victim felt the sentences were too light, and their lawyer vowed to appeal. 

Activists, politicians prepare for anti-nuclear protests on Saturday (2014/03/07)

Tomorrow afternoon anti-nuclear protests will take place throughout Taiwan. On the eve of this civil action, Taipei mayoral candidate Ko Wen-je called on all politicians participating in year-end elections to state their position on the controversial Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.