Governance

Two Talk Show Hosts Sentenced to 18 Months for Aggravated Slander.

Taipei: The Taipei District Court has sentenced two well-known talk show hosts, Clara Chou and Tsai Yu-chen, to 18 months in prison for aggravated slander and the unlawful use of personal data. Chou and Tsai were found guilty of violating Article 310 …

Taiwan Premier Lauds Success of National Anti-Drug Operation.

Taipei: Taiwan’s premier Cho Jung-tai commended the results of a national anti-drug operation that led to the seizure of over four thousand kilograms of illegal narcotics in October and early November. Speaking at a news conference organized by the Na…

No Need to Fear ‘State Organs’ Bomb Threats: Police.

Taipei: The National Police Agency (NPA) said Wednesday that it will ensure the safety of people who go to theaters to watch “State Organs” (????) after 30 reports of threats against entities planning to screen the documentary. At a legislative hearin…

Labor Ministry Official Sacked in Bullying Suicide Case.

Taipei: The branch chief of a labor ministry agency was dismissed on Wednesday after the ministry’s response to a worker’s suicide was criticized by lawmakers, while Taiwan’s premier and president made anti-bullying statements on the same day. The Min…