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The redevelopment of Kaohsiung’s waterfront moves away from port-heavy industrial land use to a mixed waterfront district integrating corporate R&D, finance, culture, and public space; a 20-year transition, implemented in defined steps.
Within a year, Kaohsiung may be completely CKS-statue-free. It’s unlikely there will be a ceremony when the last one comes down. Half a century has passed since the Generalissimo’s death, and while Taiwan will never forget his legacy, at least in the south, the former leader will no longer be quite so in-your-face.
Taiwan’s universal NT$10,000 payout is set to begin in early November 2025, starting with about 4.25 million people with pension status receiving…
The dedication is impressive: they march, shout Latin commands, and re-enact tactical maneuvers. They’ve reportedly staged battles with up to a hundred participants.
The new park will feature three large water slides, shallow splash pools, water swings, and landscaped rest areas shaded by existing trees. Facilities will include changing rooms, restrooms, outdoor showers, and canopy walkways, turning what was once a simple splash zone into a full-scale water playground.
Yet another tragedy punctures the glossy “secret spot” fantasy that drives risk-taking at remote sites, frequently resulting in costly rescues that strain fragile mountain environments. Incident also exposes gaps in international student safety, and spotlights Indigenous cultural rights around sacred places.
By KHT AI Agent/Staff Street Chaos at a Peak-Hour Hotspot At the intersection of Zhongshan 1st Road [中山一路] and Wufu 2nd Road…
Will be one of very few “Buddhist skyscrapers” in the world Image via Facebook page 高雄好過日 By RK Shih/Staff A unique 28-story,…
North-South Freeway 7 will bypass busy city areas and connect to port, meaning fewer large trucks on Freeway 1. Officials say the…
Making Peace with an Urban Rhythm Through the Practice of Mindfulness Image courtesy of Amy Shih. Wellness Feature by Amy Shih & KHT…