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The meeting, chaired by Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Lai Shyh-bao, featured discussions among legislators, local representatives, and experts about strategies to address what they describe as a surge in cannabis use.
Highlighting Taiwan's support, Italeli pointed out the significant benefits of the undersea cable project, which has notably improved Tuvalu’s connectivity and addressed regional disparities.
Chen claimed that the DPP authorities, driven by their political interests, have consistently ignored the legitimate rights of Taiwan’s citizens and the tourism industry.
Ko, who served as Taipei’s mayor from 2014 to 2018, has been held incommunicado since 5 September, facing allegations of bribery. The prosecutors’ focus on Lin stems
The exercise, involving around 300 military, fire department, and local government personnel alongside 500 residents of Shimen District, aimed to test evacuation procedures, logistical operations, and public safety protocols.
Addressing the audience, Lin pointed out that Taiwan’s export of successful business practices can aid other countries in achieving their developmental goals.
The accusations surfaced following an investigation into the Jinghua City project, a controversial urban redevelopment that has seen significant changes in its floor area ratio. Shen Qingjing, whose company Weiking Group is heavily invested in the project, is alleged to have been pressured by officials to provide bribes in exchange for favorable adjustments to the project's specifications. This has fueled widespread speculation about corruption within the city administrations.
Jinghua City, a landmark development initially opened in 2001, was once a thriving commercial hub but faced decline and eventual demolition by 2021. The site, previously known for its spherical architecture and 24-hour shopping, is now being redeveloped by Dingyue, a subsidiary of Weiking Group, into a high-end commercial and office park called Jinghua Plaza. The new project is set to feature four 19-story buildings and is expected to be completed by 2026.
Huang, who served as Deputy Mayor under former Taipei Mayor Ko Wenzhe, has been under scrutiny since leaving office in December 2022.
The proposal under review suggests raising the basic passenger fare rate per kilometer from NT$1.406 (US$0.40) to NT$2.05.
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