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Taoyuan Feed Plant Gas Explosion Injures Six: A Closer Look into Industrial Safety Gaps and Emergency Response

A gas explosion at a Taoyuan animal feed plant has injured six workers with severe burns. Explore the full story, emergency response, industrial risks, and implications for Taiwan’s workplace safety standards.

Chinese Ship Captain Sentenced to 3 Years for Deliberately Cutting Taiwan-Penghu Submarine Cable

A Taiwanese court has sentenced a Chinese ship captain to three years in prison for intentionally damaging a critical submarine cable connecting Taiwan and Penghu. The case highlights concerns over gray-zone warfare tactics and national infrastructure vulnerability.

🏛️ High Court Upholds Detention of Ex‑Mayor Ko Wen‑je Amid Core Pacific Corruption Trial

Taiwan’s High Court has extended former Taipei mayor Ko Wen‑je’s incommunicado detention, citing risk of collusion and pending evidence in a bribery-linked urban planning case—exploring the broader political, legal, and urban governance implications.

Taiwan’s Media Fights Back: Over 110 Industry Figures Call for Legislation Against Digital Platform Exploitation

Taiwan’s journalists and scholars demand new laws to protect media from tech giants like Google and Meta. Discover the urgent call for fair profit-sharing, AI content licensing, and media reform to safeguard Taiwan’s democracy.

Control Yuan Impeaches Former WDA Officials Over Workplace Bullying and Graft Allegations Linked to Employee Suicide

Taiwan's Control Yuan impeaches former WDA officials Tsai Meng-liang and Hsieh Yi-jung over workplace bullying and graft allegations tied to an employee's suicide. A deep dive into the scandal, government response, and broader implications.

Three Kaohsiung Men Drown in Restricted Haishengong Stream: Spotlight on Safety Risks and Illegal Access to Dangerous Sites

Three Kaohsiung men drowned at the restricted Haishengong stream in Pingtung, sparking renewed concerns over illegal access to dangerous natural sites. Explore the full story, expert insights, and safety implications.

Maokong Gondola to Suspend Operations for Annual Maintenance (June 16–30)

The Maokong Gondola will pause operations from June 16 to June 30, 2025, for annual maintenance. Learn about system upgrades, transport alternatives, and how Taipei is preparing for summer tourism.

Wan Hai 503 Fire: Dangerous Goods, Missing Crew, and Rising Concerns over Maritime Safety

A fire on Taiwan's Wan Hai 503 container ship off India's coast has left four crew missing and raised alarms over hazardous cargo handling. Here's an in-depth look into the cargo manifest, rescue efforts, and ongoing investigations.

Taiwan’s COVID-19 Cases Slow as Epidemic Peak Likely Passes Early, But Severe Cases Surge

COVID-19 infections in Taiwan are slowing, signaling an early seasonal peak. However, a rise in severe cases and deaths—especially among the unvaccinated—has health officials urging caution. Read full analysis.

Fire on Wan Hai 503: Taiwanese Cargo Ship Blaze Near Indian Coast Leaves 4 Missing, Sparks International Rescue Efforts

A Taiwanese cargo ship, Wan Hai 503, caught fire near India’s Beypore coast, leaving 4 crew members missing. Explore the causes, rescue efforts, and maritime implications in this in-depth report.

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