Hualien: The Hualien County Government announced plans to file a lawsuit against Pegatron Corporation Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien, accusing him of making “false accusations” regarding the county officials’ handling of donations intended for earthquake-affected schools. According to Focus Taiwan, Tung alleged in a video that more than NT$70 million was donated
Taipei: Taiwan’s Presidential Office has dismissed a report from a South Korean newspaper alleging that a military intelligence official, under the administration of the now-impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, sought Taiwan’s backing for South Korea’s martial law declaration in December 2024. According to Focus Taiwan, Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo
Control yuan: Control Yuan members announced they have initiated an investigation into the project aiming to extend the high speed rail to Yilan County. This action comes in response to public and media concerns regarding the project’s decision-making process and the extent of citizen involvement. According to Focus Taiwan, Control
Hsinchu: Suspended Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an on Wednesday rejected allegations of misconduct and defended her record during a televised public forum on a recall vote campaign against her. Hosted by the Hsinchu City Election Commission, the TV event featured two rounds of remarks from Kao and recall campaign leader
Taichung: As part of the ongoing Han Kuang military exercises, the Fifth Theater of Command on Wednesday conducted a deep defense combat drill in Taichung. The exercise simulated luring enemy forces into a predesignated kill zone, and involved the deployment of TOW missile vehicles and tactical short-range unmanned aerial vehicles
Kaohsiung: The streets of Kaohsiung were deserted as residents took cover during an air-raid alert on the second day of urban resilience exercises, which were held in Kaohsiung and Pingtung County on Wednesday. These exercises featured air-raid drills, evacuation exercises, and disaster response training. According to Focus Taiwan, after the
