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2018年，台灣通過《國家語言發展法》，正式將台灣手語 (Taiwan Sign Language, TSL)納入國家語言之一。臺灣聾教育，以及臺灣手語的發展，都是從日治時期開始。而在臺灣聾教育的歷史中，有一位相當重要的人士：林文勝先生。他是創立於日治時期，現今臺北市立啟聰學校的第二任校長，同時也是位聾人。究竟臺灣聾教育與這位林校長有些什麼關係呢？這次的FORMOSA FILES中文版在2025年12月時來到臺南，訪問兩位臺灣手語教育的先驅：史文漢（Wayne H. Smith）老師以及丁立芬老師，由他們來與我們一起聊聊，臺灣聾教育與這位「三個第一」的林文勝林校長。
Data compiled by United Daily News from the Judicial Yuan shows that between 2021 and 2025, most cases referred by police under SOMA were dismissed. Court rulings indicate that judges believe the public generally has the ability to judge information credibility and that political speech should be addressed through government fact-checking, not punishment.
Man went to a familiar betel nut stand, asking to put NT$100 worth of betel nuts on credit. When the vendor refused, the dispute escalated when the drunken would-be chewer brandished a kitchen knife.
By RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — Former KMT legislator Tsai Cheng-yuan (Alex Tsai – 蔡正元) said internal tensions within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) are unavoidable following the party’s Kaohsiung mayoral primary, even if the party presents a united front publicly. The comments came after the DPP on Monday confirmed lawmaker Lai Jui-lung (賴瑞隆) as its nominee for the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election. The result sets up a head-to-head race between Lai and Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Ko Chih-en (柯志恩). Speaking on the political talk show Big News Big Disclosure (《大新聞大爆卦》), Tsai said the DPP would avoid open conflict but that underlying…
The Pingtung County Remote-Control Drone Flight Field (屏東縣遙控無人機飛行場) is one of Taiwan’s most important certification sites for drone pilots and a rare open-access space shared by enthusiasts from across the island.
House prices in Kaohsiung fell about 5.7% year-on-year in Q3 2025, reversing from double-digit growth in 2024 as demand softened.
Lin Tai-hua (林岱樺) says she had already congratulated the nominated DPP candidate and would not launch an independent bid.
By RK Shih/Staff -Image via Chiu Yi-ying FB page KAOHSIUNG — Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Chiu Yi-ying (邱議瑩) said she would continue working for Kaohsiung after narrowly losing the party’s mayoral primary to fellow legislator Lai Jui-lung (賴瑞隆) by just 0.6 percentage points, according to CTiTV. Speaking after the results were announced on Monday, Chiu thanked her supporters and campaign team, saying everyone had “done their very best” throughout the race. In a Facebook post, she congratulated Lai on his victory and also thanked fellow contenders Hsu Chih-chieh (許智傑) and Lin Tai-hua (林岱樺), describing them as “outstanding comrades.” Chiu…
The city says it plans to expand pet-friendly public spaces, strengthen enforcement against abuse and neglect, promote responsible pet ownership through registration and sterilization programs, and embed animal-friendly principles into transportation, tourism, housing, and community education.
