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By KHT Staff. Model T bus image courtesy of Tainan City Government. KAOHSIUNG — Foxconn announced it is expanding its electric vehicle footprint in Kaohsiung, with local operations now encompassing battery cell research and production, vehicle manufacturing, and software development as it strives to establish a more comprehensive EV supply chain in Taiwan. The company highlighted Kaohsiung as a key base for its EV business at this week’s Autotronics Taipei show, where it showcased six vehicle models along with batteries, displays, and control systems. Foxconn said its Kaohsiung battery center in Daliao District (大寮) is focused on lithium iron phosphate…
The city’s Transportation Bureau said the “Ride for the Earth” campaign runs from now through May 17. Participants who complete the required Instagram tasks through @youbike_tw.
The students demonstrated mastery of layering, contouring, and gradient techniques, transforming basic hairstyles into sharp, professional looks in just 20 minutes. One student, Xiao-ping (小萍), showcased her versatility by completing both female and male haircuts, proving her readiness for the diverse demands of a commercial salon environment.
As one Taiwanese voter told the Christian Science Monitor from a bus stop in Hualien, “Taiwan is a democratic, autonomous country. Going there is tantamount to bowing down and submitting”. A retired businessman in Taipei Ningxia Night market was blunter: “It’s like she’s Xi Jinping’s daughter”.
The government aims to finalize all environmental and urban planning reviews by the end of 2026, with the goal of starting physical relocation in 2027.
The Labor Bureau said the event will also include consultation areas focused on youth employment, workers age 55 and older, women returning to the workforce, and general job placement services.
Under the program, groups of at least 15 people can apply for the subsidy if they visit designated attractions in Cieding (茄萣), Yongan (永安), Mituo (彌陀), Ziguan (梓官), and Linyuan (林園), and include a local meal as part of the itinerary.
If successful, the pilot could offer a relatively simple way to improve walking conditions at some of the city’s most exposed transfer points. But the broader debate is likely to center on whether Kaohsiung is prepared to treat shade as essential public infrastructure rather than a seasonal afterthought.
In addition to standard indoor fitness and recreation facilities, the project has drawn attention for including what officials say will be the city’s only rooftop croquet court.
An Indonesia that maintains balanced relations across major powers reduces the likelihood of Southeast Asia becoming exclusively dominated by China’s strategic orbit, an outcome Taiwan views as essential to preserving regional equilibrium.
