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The vessel arrived at Donggang Fish Market amid firecrackers, where Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi (周春米), American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Chief Neil Gibson, and other officials boarded to mark the catch. The tuna measured 214 cm in length and weighed 190 kg.
Preliminary assessments are eligible for subsidies of up to NT$15,000 per case, while comprehensive, detailed evaluations can receive a maximum of NT$400,000. These assessments serve as critical documentation. The application period is open effective immediately and will close on November 1, 2026.
Total pet population: 3.2 million cats and dogs, a rise from approximately 2.79 million in 2024. New registrations: Approximately 250,000 pets were registered last year. Feline dominance: Cats now account for 1.74 million of the total, surpassing dogs and driving a specific demand for localized nutrition.
By Eryk Michael Smith. Information and images courtesy of Pingtung County Government. PINGTUNG — President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on April 4 visited…
By KHT Staff. Image via Taiwan Panorama. KAOHSIUNG/PINGTUNG — As the 2026 Pingtung Bluefin Tuna Cultural and Conservation Season begins, the Donggang-based…
Officials say integrating the park green space with the Chonglan Canal (崇蘭圳) will create an ecological waterfront that doubles as a flood prevention feature. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2027.
Design plans incorporate local features of the Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島), drawing on elements such as Dajianshan (大尖山), Frog Rock (青蛙石), coastal bays, and ocean waves. The campus will also include design features to address strong seasonal winds and sun exposure, including windbreak structures, shading, and improved ventilation.
Officials now say the revised plan will scale down the project, including reducing seating capacity from the originally proposed 20,000 seats and adjusting the overall size to better match market demand.
By Eryk Michael Smith/Pingtung County Govt. PINGTUNG — Officials are hopeful about the prospects of a long-dormant industrial site in Pingtung (屏東)…
The Pingtung County (屏東縣) Government building complex will be transformed into a large-scale children’s play zone over the Children’s Day holiday, with road closures and expanded programming planned for April 3–4.
