2015/07/31 |
Is the Taiwan National Immigration Agency Harassing Social Movement Participants?
The Taiwan Association for Human Rights is currently discussing whether or not to prosecute the negligence of the NIA and they expect to uncover the under-the-table operation of the immigration case review committee.
2015/07/30 |
Students Break into Government Buildings in Honor of Taiwan Textbook Controversy Suicide Victim
The anti new curriculum guideline alliance states that even if Lin’s suicide is blamed on his inability to deal with the stress, his death still calls on people to save the education of Taiwan.
2015/07/30 |
Survey Brings Light to Taiwan Medical Reform
Most of the public believes the Ministry of Health and Welfare should formulate related regulations as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary medical waste.
2015/07/30 |
20-year-old Spokesperson of Curriculum Controversy Commits Suicide
The 20-year-old student of Juang Jing Vocational High School was arrested last week for breaking into Ministry of Education and was ruled a NT$ 20,000 (approximately US$ 600) bail by the court.
2015/07/30 |
Being A School Principal in Taiwan is No Longer An Honor
Educators say teaching environments are making it difficult for principals to run their schools. They also say education competitiveness will decrease if conditions keep worsening.
2015/07/29 |
Government Officials Accepting Bribery Suspected to be Cause of Water Park Explosion
The latest investigation report from the law enforcement agency states seven New Taipei City officials accepted over NT$ 20,000 (approximately US$ 630) worth of entrance tickets to the water park while conducting the security check.
2015/07/27 |
Medical Staff Still Working Overtime a Month after Taiwan Water Park Explosion
More and more patients are discharged from the hospital, but the medical staff is still struggling every day to treat patients.
2015/07/27 |
Formosa Plastics Group Involved in Bribery Scandal
25 employees of the Formosa Plastics Group (FPG) are involved in what is said to be the largest collective bribery scandal in history.
2015/07/26 |
Taiwan Men's Pole Vault Athlete Forced to Abandon Match
17-year-old Ye Yao-wen was forced to abandon the match because the airline refused to transport Ye's pole. But it is not the first time this has happened.
2015/07/25 |
Verdict Reached in Taiwan Gutter Oil Scandal
173 manufacturers have suffered damage because of the gutter oil scandal and it has affected businesses all over the island.
2015/07/25 |
Taipei City Mayor Apologizes to Arrested Student Protesters and Reporters
The arresting of the reporters protesting alterations made to curriculum guidelines has initiated controversy concerning freedom of the press.
2015/07/24 |
33 Protestors Break into the Ministry of Education
33 students and civilians protesting alterations made to curriculum guidelines climbed over the walls surrounding the Ministry of Education and broke into the building.
2015/07/24 |
Taipei Mayor says Disposable Tableware Will be Banned in 2016
Taipei Mayor Ke Wen-zhe says he will consider following South Korea in developing a uniform standard for tableware in order to promote night market dishwashers.
2015/07/23 |
Workers of Uniqlo's Contracting Manufacturer in China are on Strike Again
The National Federation of Independent Trade Unions says Artigas never allocated insurance for its workers. The announcement of setting up a new factory is absurd because management never informed anyone and moved the equipment in secret.
2015/07/22 |
University in Taiwan Develops 3D-printed Animal Prostheses
Animal prostheses are currently imported at a price 30 times higher than 3D-printed ones. The 3D-printed bones also function better and are more authentic than the imported ones that are made from molds.
2015/07/22 |
Over a Hundred Students Surround the Ministry of Education
Protesters say they aren't just defending the rights of students, but also the dignity of education.