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Leading contenders for Taipei mayoral race predict tight election (2014/02/25)

The first set of polls taken after Sean Lien announced his candidacy for Taipei mayor shows that the KMT Central Committee member is in a dead heat with Dr. Ko Wen-je. Ko has yet to officially declare his candidacy but is considered a front-runner alongside Lien. 

Far EasTone unveils new line of smart phones (2014/02/25)

At about the same time as Samsung unveiled its newest flagship smart phone in Barcelona, in Taiwan local telecom operator Far EasTone unveiled its own new line of handsets. Far EasTone hopes to win over customers looking for a lower-priced phone with many of the same functions and specs as global brands. 

Far EasTone unveils new line of smart phones (2014/02/25)

At about the same time as Samsung unveiled its newest flagship smart phone in Barcelona, in Taiwan local telecom operator Far EasTone unveiled its own new line of handsets. Far EasTone hopes to win over customers looking for a lower-priced phone with many of the same functions and specs as global brands. 

Tourism Ambassador (2014/02/25)

The Japanese singer Masaharu Fukuyama will serve as an ambassador for Taiwan tourism in Japan. 

Kaohsiung’s Keziliao Harbor to host rock music festival this Friday (2014/02/25)

Kaohsiung’s Keziliao Harbor has traditionally been known for its seafood. But this Friday the area will receive an extra boost when a special concert funded by local residents takes place for the second year in a row. 

Puli library protects rare books by asking readers to wear gloves while viewing (2014/02/25)

“That book is older and more fragile, so we need to ask you to wear a pair of gloves and view it carefully like this.”

Taiwanese ballplayers prepare for spring training games (2014/02/25)

Spring training exhibition games are beginning for Major League Baseball. While some Taiwanese players like Chen Wei-yin will use the time as a tune-up, others like Yang Yao-hsun and Wang Chien-ming will be fighting for a roster spot on their respective teams. 

KMT’s Sean Lien announces his candidacy for Taipei mayoral race (2014/02/24)

One of the leading contenders to become the next mayor of Taipei formally entered the race today. Sean Lien is best known as the son of former Vice President Lien Chan. When announcing his candidacy today, the KMT Central Committee member addressed concerns about his lack of experience and upbringing, and sought to turn the discussion toward how he plans to help the city’s underprivileged. 

Strong showing from KMT city councilors at Lien election announcement (2014/02/24)

More than half of the KMT’s Taipei City councilors were present today for Sean Lien’s announcement. The 44-year-old Lien also introduced members of his election team, to be led by Ou Chin-der, the head of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation. 

DPP reacts to Sean Lien’s entry into Taipei mayoral race (2014/02/24)

Another likely front-runner in the mayoral race is the independent Ko Wen-je, who is head of trauma at National Taiwan University Hospital. Ko held back when asked about Sean Lien announcing his candidacy. DPP members who intend to seek the party’s nomination were not so reserved. 

Sony unveils new phone, tablet models (2014/02/24)

Sony launched a new tablet and phone today. The devices will compete against devices from Samsung and HTC. 

Smart bracelet to help identify and locate lost elderly people (2014/02/24)

A new smart bracelet will make it easier to find and identify lost elderly and disabled people. The Federation for the Welfare of the Elderly cooperated with a local telecom to create the technology, which reveals information such as emergency contact numbers after just a quick scan using a smart phone. 

Baseball Film Debuts Thursday (2014/02/24)

A press conference was held today ahead of Thursday’s theatrical release of the local baseball drama “Kano.” Two Japanese films stars portraying an on-screen couple, Masatoshi Nagase and Maki Sakai, were present. 

Kano記者會

即將在週四上映，述說棒球故事的國片Kano，今天舉行宣傳活動，電影中飾演夫妻檔的兩位重量級的日本演員永瀨正敏及?井真紀，專程來台宣傳。

Taiwanese boys take gold at World Indoor Tug of War Championship (2014/02/24)

Students from National Nantou Senior High School are world champions in the 560-kilogram men’s category of the World Indoor Tug of War Championship. While competing in Ireland over the weekend the boys beat a team from England to take gold. 

Art installation looks like pigeon house on wheels (2014/02/24)

A new installation at the Taitung Art Museum offers visitors a chance to enter what appears to be a moving pigeon house. Inside the house is devoid of pigeons and looks more like a human inhabitance, conveying the designer’s conception of a longing to fly free. 

Anti-nuclear alliance planning mass demonstrations around Taiwan on March 8 (2014/02/23)

An anti-nuclear alliance vowed a nationwide protest on March 8. to express opposition to nuclear power. The alliance is worried a safety report concerning the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant will be sent to the Atomic Energy Council for review in June. Thus paving the way for the plant to begin tests and operations as early as September. 

Robots are put to the test in a competition that simulates natural disaster response (2014/02/23)

Kaohsiung recently held a robot competition that featured a number of challenges associated with emergency response to natural disasters. For example, robots were given the task of breaking through barricades and performing other critical functions which tested each team’s creativity and programming ability.

Warm-up event held for Feb. 28 Ballroom Dance Taipei Open (2014/02/23)

Today, both expert and amateur dancers participated in a warm-up competition for the World Dance Council’s Ballroom Dance Taipei Open which begins on Feb. 28. Even a few young contestants participated such as this brother and sister pair who were just three and four years old.

228 Concert (2014/02/23)

The Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival is now in its fifth year. Last night, a special outdoor concert was held in front of the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. The concert commemorated the 228 Incident, as the Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra performed with 4 choral groups along with Italian trumpet virtuoso, Andrea Giuffredi.

草地音樂會

Weekend Cycling Trip  (2014/02/23)

With the benefit of excellent weather this weekend, the Taoyuan County Government and the Taiwan Cyclist Federation sponsored a 42.9 km cycling trip on the Northern Cross-Island Highway.