Society

Park your own car,' says Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je

2015/07/20 • Yang

Public parking areas in Taipei will undergo expansion and civilian constructions will also be requested to have parking spaces.

Migrant Workers Flood into Taipei Main Station to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

2015/07/19 • Shih Yuan

Taiwan Railways Administration says it will respect and accept diverse traditions while insuring the rights of travelers.

Nearly 4 yerars after the Fuskushima No. 1 nulear powre plant disaster

Radioactive Rainwater is Drained from Fukushima Nuclear Power Station

2015/07/18 • Sid Weng

With west Japan falling into chaos, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) says the continuous days of heavy rain has led to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station emptying sewage with excessive radioactive substance into the sea.

Taiwan is Home to Possibly 15,469 Abused Children

2015/07/17 • Yang

Though the number of child abuse cases have decreased in recent years, but out of 11,000 abused children last year, 11 percent were under three years old, hitting a new high in seven years.

Pregnancy under the Age of 16 to be Reported in Line with Sexual Assult

2015/07/16 • Kenzo

People say the regulation might lead to teenagers reluctant to seek medical treatment and even look to alternative abortion methods that could threaten their mental and physical health.

Vietnamese Fishers and Caretakers Granted Permission to Work in Taiwan

2015/07/15 • 阿Ken

If authorities keep ignoring the profession and social status of blue-collar workers, this new policy will only relieve the problems temporarily and cause more harm in the future.

Chinese Tourists Medical Debt Adds up to One Billion NT Dollars

2015/07/14 • Kenzo

Starting from October 1, Chinese visitors to Taiwan must possess certificate for both travel and health insurance that cover sudden illnesses, or else they will not be issued a Taiwan entry permit.