By Yu-Jhou (Jonathan) Chen. AI image based on Mayor Chiang’s official portrait. TAIPEI — Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) recently…
Lai Media reported that at least two cars and two scooters had been left in marked parking spaces that were later canceled as part of traffic preparations for the opening. After the spaces were repainted as red lines, the vehicles were classified as illegally parked and towed.
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Residents in Kaohsiung were surprised after dozens of stingrays appeared overnight in a pond near Chengcing Lake. The rays showed up so suddenly, and in such large numbers, that officials suspect they may have been dumped by a breeder.
Seismic retrofitting work at the Caogong branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library has uncovered historical remains believed to be part of the original Fengshan Township Office, dating back nearly a century. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung inspected the site with local heritage groups and submitted a petition calling to preserve and showcase its historical significance.
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The annual Meet Greater South startup conference has opened at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, with city and central government officials emphasizing AI applications and financing.
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Kaohsiung says it led the six special municipalities in four tourism-growth measures, while the available release leaves important questions about comparisons and methodology unanswered.
A Pingtung album pairs the unvarnished voices of Hengchun tradition bearers with contemporary arrangements, earning seven nominations at Taiwan’s leading traditional-arts awards.
Three members of a Kaohsiung family became ill after eating unidentified wild mushrooms given to them by a friend. One person was admitted to hospital, while health officials said green-spored parasol poisoning was suspected.
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The Marine Debris Recycling Coalition has grown to more than 70 members since its founding in 2021. The exhibition is free and open to the public through November 2, at Pinway Warehouse No. 8 (Pinway 八號倉庫).
Kaohsiung officials say the Christmas Festival at Central Park now ranks as southern Taiwan’s largest year-end cultural gathering.
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.
Organizers highlighted that this year’s APG included several inclusive initiatives, such as gender-friendly restrooms and enhanced gender awareness training for staff. The competition categories deviated from traditional binary divisions. For instance, bodybuilding included a “non-binary physique group.”




