Police said the lychee harvest period is short and the fruit’s high value makes it a common target for thieves. The Renwu precinct said it has also secretly installed mobile surveillance cameras along key access roads, farm roads and blind spots near orchards, with 24-hour recording to help gather evidence. Drones are being used for aerial patrols in Dashu’s hillier areas, where terrain and limited visibility make traditional patrols less effective.

The “2026 Doudhen Lai Liaoliao” event will run May 23-24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the grass area outside Exit 1 of the station. The bureau said the event is designed as a family-friendly outing for children while giving visitors a closer look at Daliao’s agricultural and cultural identity.

The department said vendors selling improperly labeled food, or refusing to identify suppliers, could face fines of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million. Serious violations could lead to suspension, cancellation of business registration, or revocation of food-vendor registration. Vendors whose registration is revoked cannot reapply for one year.

Fake posts claimed that numerous individuals in Kaohsiung had fallen ill and were hospitalized after consuming potato products. To enhance the credibility of the hoax, the suspect, police say, utilized generative AI to create realistic images of newspaper layouts and television news chyrons.

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The 2026 Tainan (臺南) “Ancient Capital International Half Marathon” (2026 臺南古都國際半程馬拉松) began at 5:30 a.m. today, March 1, at the Yonghua Municipal Center (永華市政中心). Organizers reported a record 25,289 registered runners, including 417 overseas participants from 36 countries.

Kaohsiung will stage its third “French Festival in Kaohsiung” on May 22-24, 2026, moving for the first time to Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (衛武營國家藝術文化中心). The city finalized a NT$3.75 million service procurement award on Jan. 30, 2026, formally launching event preparations.

Beyond the food, the event has created a significant spillover effect for nearby attractions, with hotels and small shops in the city center reporting nearly full capacity.

Kaohsiung Health Bureau is expected to conduct a follow-up inspection of the market vendors to ensure hygiene protocols are being met, particularly as the city prepares for a surge in tourism during the upcoming Lunar New Year.