The judge said the warning provision is discretionary, not automatic. To qualify, the case must not seriously endanger traffic safety or order, must be minor in nature, and must be suitable for non-citation handling. The court said Zhuang’s conduct did not meet those conditions because he was suspected of drunk riding, ran a red light, rode unsteadily, and tried to avoid police inspection. The court also found that Zhuang had previously been penalized for drunk driving on Aug. 19, 2019, putting the latest case within the 10 years for a repeat offense.

Combat units from the Fifth Theater Command deployed tanks and armored vehicles to practice critical infrastructure defense in central Taiwan on the first day of the Han Kuang military exercises.

Calls to reopen Hengchun Airport (恆春機場) are now coming not only from local lawmakers, but also local youth civic groups.

Screenshots shared on social media allegedly showed far higher asking prices from resellers and proxy buyers. In the posts, front-row VIP seats were listed at up to NT$110,000, while other premium tickets were also marked up sharply. Fans reacted with disbelief and anger, with some mocking the prices and others saying the listings showed how serious scalping has become for major concerts.