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More Camellia Oil Batches Fail Carcinogen Test; Sales Suspended

Taipei: Four additional batches of camellia oil produced by Taiwanese manufacturer Aconpure Green Technology Inc. have been found to contain excessive levels of benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), a carcinogen, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announc…

Ko Wen-je’s Digital Monitoring to Switch to Electronic Bracelet

Taipei: The Taiwan High Court ruled Monday that former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je will switch from an electronic ankle monitor to an electronic bracelet beginning Aug. 5. The court stated that although there is little evidence suggesting Ko is a flight ri…

Yu Kan-ping to Receive Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award

Taipei: Film director Yu Kan-ping will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards, Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee announced Monday.

According to Focus Taiwan, Yu expressed that the honor was a surpr…