The conflict reportedly began over the feeding of stray animals. The court found that the accused had carried out the act described by prosecutors, but said prosecutors had not shown that the act was directed at a specific individual in a way that satisfied the “public insult” elements of the offense.
Police said the lychee harvest period is short and the fruit’s high value makes it a common target for thieves. The Renwu precinct said it has also secretly installed mobile surveillance cameras along key access roads, farm roads and blind spots near orchards, with 24-hour recording to help gather evidence. Drones are being used for aerial patrols in Dashu’s hillier areas, where terrain and limited visibility make traditional patrols less effective.
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Pingtung mangoes are already exported to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, and the county government said it is continuing to invest in export infrastructure. A new international-standard agricultural packaging and processing facility is expected to begin operations early next year, featuring vapor heat treatment and cold-chain systems designed to support overseas shipments. Pingtung mangoes are already exported to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, and the county government said it is continuing to invest in export infrastructure. A new international-standard agricultural packaging and processing facility is expected to begin operations early next year, featuring vapor heat treatment and cold-chain systems designed to support overseas shipments.
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The dispute reflects a broader tension across southern Taiwan, where rapid industrial expansion tied to the semiconductor sector is increasingly intersecting with environmental concerns and long-standing land-use plans.
The city says the plan includes not only shortening the duration of red lights at individual intersections, but also utilizing smart traffic control systems that will adjust entire road corridors to reduce waiting times while maintaining coordinated traffic flow on major roads.
(WARNING! The video is graphic) A video circulating online shows residents standing near the roadside with trash bags as they wait for a garbage truck. A vehicle then appears to move onto the shoulder at high speed to pass traffic before hitting the woman and throwing her into the air.
Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-rong (林欽榮) said the project is intended to meet rising demand from semiconductor professionals as TSMC’s facilities in Nanzih move forward.
