Disputed data on growth, wages and tourism highlight tensions over Kaohsiung’s economic direction.
Taiwanese travel to Singapore has also grown steadily, with a total of 91,190 visitors recorded in January and February, up 14.5%. Notably, in February alone, the number of Taiwanese visitors to Singapore surged to 55,120, representing a sharp 64.6% increase and indicating a clear acceleration.
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The city press release didn’t give a full list of languages tested, but participants specifically mentioned in the text took exams in Isbukun Bunun and Amis. Officials said many older participants were strong in speaking their Indigenous languages but needed more practice with computer use and Romanized spelling.
Chen has a backstory that would work well for a film. At 13, he left Taiwan for Vienna. His parents stayed behind as he entered a rigorous training system—the kind few young musicians today would be expected to endure. “My parents basically had no idea what I was doing,” Chen said. “In the first ten years, I only made two phone calls a year. Letters back and forth would take months,” he recalled.
“This level of concentration [in the Dianbao River basin in Kaohsiung] is a powerful indicator that they are not just surviving—they are thriving and reproducing,” the Association warned.
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While moderate in strength, the event stood out for its location. Officials said the area has not recorded an earthquake above magnitude 4 in roughly 30 years.
Authorities said the packages contained 20 bags of marijuana with a total gross weight of 1,340.5 grams. The drugs have an estimated black market value of NT$3 million.
Performance event highlighting music and traditions from Taiwan’s Caribbean diplomatic allies is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, at the Pier Garden (渡船頭啤酒花園), organizers announced.

