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2026-08-04 02:32:50 CEST

News: Public outrage erupted after lawmakers revealed that Taiwan's mandatory cross-border shopping authentication app, EZ WAY, is operated by a private enterprise, Trade-Van.
Critics and influencers slammed the system, questioning how a private company was allowed to collect real-name personal data on millions of citizens. In response to the backlash, the Customs Administration promised to submit a review report within three months to evaluate absorbing the platform into public infrastructure.
My opinion: Holy shit, someone finally notice this? Two years ago at DebConf24 in Busan, South Korea, I brought up this exact issue and even gave a talk on it. I might not be some famous influencer, but I guess because I saw this coming, the DPP government sent their cyber army to report and ban my Facebook account.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/bKxrj6PYx9
And my video:
https://youtu.be/nFrp0E76owQ
#Taiwan #Privacy #DataSecurity #EZWAY #Politics

2026-08-02 13:32:13 CEST

News: Taichung Mayor Lu lashed out at the central government following revelations that state-owned TSC discovered carcinogenic oil contamination as early as May but failed to report it.
Lu accused the President Lai administration of covering up the scandal, shelving the case, and protecting special interests instead of safeguarding food safety. She urged voters to use the November local elections to cast a vote of no confidence against the DPP government.
My opinion: Well then, everyone better stay the hell away from Taiwan at least until late November. But hey, the November election is just a local one anyway. You won't be able to boot Lai Ching-te out until 2028. To be safe, just don't visit Taiwan until then, or at least BYOF: Bring Your Own Fucking Food.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/bKxrj9kZx9
#Taiwan #FoodSafety #Politics #Scandal #DPP

2026-08-01 22:48:14 CEST

News: Taiwan's cooking oil scandal escalated as 8 camellia oil products were found with excessive levels of the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene, all tied to OEM manufacturer Yuanchun Oil Mill in Chiayi.
Health authorities ordered Yuanchun to suspend operations, while prosecutors launched an investigation. A conflict has emerged as Yuanchun claimed clients provided the seeds, while client YFY Biotech denied supplying raw materials.
My opinion: I honestly advise everyone not to travel to Taiwan in the near future, at least for the next six months, if you care about your health and want to avoid toxic oil. This toxic oil crisis is actively spreading, with no signs of slowing down.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/Q8n8by8Gao
#Taiwan #FoodSafety #Scandal #Health #Chiayi

2026-07-28 22:25:24 CEST

News: Following police visits over his satirical anti-toxic oil video, creator Wei released a new clip titled "油萊油去," declaring he has now witnessed the "persecution" in action. Wei pushed back against government intimidation, emphasizing that "freedom of speech isn't a gift granted by anyone - it’s exercised," and warned that the judicial system should be a balanced scale, not a political tool.
My opinion: Thanks to Wei. Then again, you can always leverage alternative tech to protect your freedom of speech. For instance, by using Tor, Nostr, and LBRY.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/m0x7NQYyav
Video: https://youtu.be/A-lvB07HJZw
#Taiwan #FreeSpeech #Politics #FoodSafety #DPP

2026-07-28 14:45:31 CEST

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There are two ways to look at this issue:
1. Taiwan has no laws prohibiting exports to Mainland China. However, Taiwan has a mountain of laws, and they can always find one to pin on you. This is the state of "Green Terror" (DPP ruling) we are living in right now. That is why the statutes being used against him are "forgery of documents" - specifically, falsifying customs documentation - and "breach of trust." And just like that, the guy ends up behind bars in pretrial detention.
2. Does Huawei actually need NVIDIA chips? The answer is obvious: no, it does not.
All the software, architecture, and drivers for Huawei’s Ascend AI chips are open-source, and the code is publicly accessible. Moreover, due to capacity constraints, all production capacity for Ascend chips has long been sold out through the first half of next year. That means if you are just an average buyer, it is completely impossible to get your hands on a Huawei Ascend chip on the open market right now. Domestic demand in Mainland China is simply enormous, especially with tech giants like ByteDance buying them up in massive bulk.
All of this is public, verifiable information.
So who are those NVIDIA chips exported to Mainland China actually going to? Aren't they just going to regular individuals or small, insignificant companies? Because they lack the money and connections to queue up for Huawei's Ascend chips, they have no choice but to settle for second best and buy NVIDIA or AMD instead.
Meanwhile, Taiwan - acting as America's dog - and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) - acting as the poster child for anti-China sentiment - naturally found a scapegoat to make an example of, claiming they exported chips to Mainland China just to signal their loyalty to the U.S. Even though we haven't enacted laws banning exports to Mainland China, we still have the means to mess with these guys.

2026-07-28 14:02:37 CEST

News: The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has officially opened an investigation into Wei Chun-you over his anti-toxic oil video.
Following police visits to Wei's home over alleged AI deepfake forgery of President Lai Ching-te's voice, the Criminal Investigation Bureau formally referred the case to prosecutors to investigate potential charges of forging digital private documents. No defendants have been named yet.
My opinion: This is what passes for 'freedom of speech' with Taiwan characteristics. The video is blatantly political satire, and Lai Ching-te's face doesn't even appear in it. It’s not a DeepFake at all. If it's just about a voice sounding like Lai - tons of people sound like him. Any decent voice actor can easily mimic his voice and speech patterns.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/q6xV3O6Bn7
#Taiwan #Politics #FreeSpeech #FoodSafety #DPP

2026-07-27 13:55:46 CEST

News: Taiwan’s upcoming air defense drill in August will test "network throttling" for the first time, cutting mobile internet to basic voice and SMS for 30 minutes in central and northern regions.
The Presidential Office clarified it is not a total blackout but a reduction test to boost communication resilience against cyberattacks and disasters, claiming such simulations are common practice among democratic nations.
My opinion: Bull-fucking-shit! WTF in Japan or the EU do they run such violent, heavy-handed blackout tests? Their drills actually respect people's lives without screwing over their day-to-day thing. This whole fucking exercise is just a dirty trick for the upcoming elections - a calculated move to shove the 'China threat' down people's throats and remind everyone to vote for the DPP's 'Resist China, Protect Taiwan' propaganda.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/BexXKeeyab
#Taiwan #HanKuang #CyberSecurity #Defense #Politics

2026-07-26 23:24:41 CEST

News: Police visited the home of a video producer who made a clip exposing the carcinogenic cooking oil scandal, "recommending" he remove it. The producer slammed the Lai administration for prioritizing hurt political feelings over food safety and free speech, noting police acted faster on a video than tracing toxic oil.
My opinion: And after pulling shit like this, you still have the absolute audacity to blabber on about Taiwan having 'freedom of speech'? Fuck your entire family. Under the reign of the 'Green Communists,' all Taiwan has left is Green Terror.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/gGaMDXJzWK
Video: https://youtu.be/9rYEAm0emeo
#Taiwan #FoodSafety #FreeSpeech #Politics #DPP

2026-07-19 16:59:55 CEST

News: Pro-DPP media claimed Beijing conveyed "three principles" to an opposition party regarding Taiwan's upcoming drone regulations - including using civilian tech for military use and supply chain opportunities—to influence legislative strategy.
KMT lawmaker Niu Hsu-ting furiously slammed the report as "complete and utter bullshit," mocking the green media outlet as Beijing's true "cozy confidant" for making up such stories.
My opinion: Everyone knows the DPP government hates China so much that they've completely cut off all communication channels with the CCP. Yet, weirdly enough, the DPP is absolutely crawling with Xi Jinping 'bed-listeners' who claim to know exactly what Beijing is whispering.
https://ctinews.com/videos/a03nOxBWwP
#Taiwan #Politics #Media #DroneLegislation #DPP

2026-07-17 15:50:26 CEST

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Talk all that bullshit, but why not just establish formal diplomatic relations then? LMAO.

2026-07-17 15:37:12 CEST

News: During a debate over a carcinogenic cooking oil scandal involving Central Union Oil Corp, DPP spokesperson Wu Zheng sparked fury by snapping at media commentator Huang Yang-ming: "It's not like I forced you to eat it, why are you yelling at me?"
KMT lawmaker Lo Chih-chiang slammed the Lai administration today, stating that while Wu didn't force anyone, the government did. Accusing the administration of "arrogance cancer," Lo demanded they apologize and step down.
My opinion: Welcome to the anti-China Taiwan. As long as they can use it to hate on China, they don't even care if they're forcing people to eat toxic oil. Fuck the DPP.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/Q8n8b81dao
#Taiwan #Politics #FoodSafety #DPP #Scandal

2026-07-15 17:27:05 CEST

News: On July 14, a 43-year-old NYCU electrical engineering professor, Lin, stabbed his brother-in-law to death at a music store in Hsinchu. Police shot Lin in the legs to subdue him after he resisted arrest. He is currently hospitalized under guard.
By the next day, NYCU's Department of Electrical Engineering had scrubbed Lin's profile from their official website, sparking online discussions about the university's swift attempt to distance itself from the killer.
My opinion: I graduated from NCTU, which was later renamed NYCU. To be honest, this incident doesn't really have much to do with the university itself. It’s all about money. Money is like the Lord of the Ring, you must always handle it with extreme caution and keep yourself in check.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/m0x7NNX2av
#Taiwan #Hsinchu #CrimeNews #NYCU #Academic

2026-07-10 20:20:10 CEST

News: The DPP faced backlash after local politicians ridiculed Taipei City officials for stating that "Bird's-nest ferns (Asplenium antiquum)" found in storm drains during heavy rains likely washed down from upstream.
Two NTU botany and ecology professors publicly debunked the DPP's attacks, explaining that ferns growing or washing into drainage systems is a common natural phenomenon and that their soft leaves bend with the flow, making blockages highly unlikely.
My opinion: This is exactly what I’m talking about. No matter what it is, even if you're 100% right and doing the proper thing, the DPP will weaponize it for political infighting. The DPP itself is a toxic cancer on Taiwan. And this is just what happened today. I could easily find many other examples of the exact same bullshit from before.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/pRnYm5v1nY
#Taiwan #Taipei #Politics #DPP #Botany

2026-07-09 19:48:43 CEST

News: A single father in Taiwan received a 14-day military recall order (educational recall) but had no one to look after his 2-year-old child. When he applied for an exemption, the military cold-blood rejected it, stating his direct relatives living in another county did not meet current regulatory loopholes for exemption.
Lawmaker Huang Chien-pin slammed the military's lack of empathy, demanding updates to outdated rules to fit modern family structures.
My opinion: Just like I said before, Taiwan is currently doing a full-on 'busification' rehearsal. Aside from hiking up prison sentences for draft dodgers, now they're literally dragging single fathers kicking and screaming to the front lines.
https://ctinews.com/videos/2l5zZVRl51
#Taiwan #Military #SingleParent #HumanRights #Controversy

2026-07-09 13:45:13 CEST

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OK. You were right on first paragraph. This is indeed an issue that both parties need to face. But the DPP will block the KMT’s bills, even if they align with justice. Because they are willing to politically manipulate anything as long as they can.
But why the hell are you bringing up the 'China threat theory'?? WTF?? Does that have anything to do with fraud cases? Or are you just trying to hint that the DPP can 'resist China and protect Taiwan'?
Well, since you want to talk about it, I’m not afraid to go there with you. I can only say that everything you wrote is utter nonsense. The reason cross-strait tensions are escalating right now is precisely because the DPP is pushing for Taiwan independence. Before this, during the KMT administration, it wasn't this dangerous. Because the KMT doesn't push for Taiwan independence - it’s just that simple.
We originally had the 1992 Consensus. Its core essence is 'One China, with respective interpretations.' It was signed by our successive presidents, and it aligns with our Taiwanese constitution and various laws. It was only after the DPP came to power that they openly tore up the 1992 Consensus, which led to this series of escalating crises.
But let's skip the history lesson. The 'China threat theory' you mentioned in your text is indeed a reality right now, because the party in power is the pro-independence DPP. Unless the DPP steps down, this threat will not be defused anytime soon.
So, let me address your three 'falsifiable predictions.'
First of all, predictions closer to 50% are useless because things either happen or they don't. Let’s look at the third prediction first.
Do you know that right now, at this very moment, every single day, Chinese warships are sitting just outside the 24-nautical-mile limit? And you're talking about military exercise within 150 nautical miles? 150 nautical miles - come on, that’s far away, okay? Every military exercise now closes in on the 24-nautical-mile mark. You setting the range at 150 nautical miles is way too broad. Are you just trying to boost your prediction success rate? No need to go through all that trouble. I can tell you clearly: there will be a large-scale military exercise every year. 100% chance. And it will be near 24 nautical miles, meaning within 36 nautical miles.
Let's look back at the first prediction.
First off, you need to know that 'One Country, Two Systems,' the 'One China Policy' and the '1992 Consensus One China, with respective interpretations' are all different things. 'One Country, Two Systems' is not what the Mainland China wants; they prefer 'One Country, One System.' Therefore, forcing companies to declare support for 'One Country, Two Systems' is completely unnecessary and might even leave hidden liabilities for future governance after they took Taiwan. They are much more likely to demand companies declare support for the 'One China Policy.' Because the 'One China Policy' is what the entire world follows - including Taiwan's diplomatic allies. Therefore, asking companies to declare support for the One China Principle is not an issue at all.
Furthermore, the One China Policy fits the definition of Taiwan's constitution and laws. It’s just that because the pro-independence DPP is currently in power, if you declare support for the One China Policy in Taiwan, even though it's not illegal, the DPP will deploy their internet army to witch-hunt you first. If you don't back down or if you get cockier, they will start using administrative measures against you and your company. If you don't believe me, search 'Yafang Ice Cream (雅方冰淇淋)'. And I have more public cases if you want. And I will call it "Political persecution."
And due to the same reason, that's why I'm here using nostr, not FB/IG/Threads. And due to the same reason, that's why I'm leaving Taiwan and staying in Europe.

2026-07-08 23:52:24 CEST

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For foreign netizens who don't know what a columbarium scam is:
First of all, the prices of columbarium niches in Taiwan vary drastically. Some are very cheap, while others are extremely expensive; the price difference can be up to a hundredfold. Because of this, there are people who will try to pitch and sell columbarium niches to you. For Taiwanese people, most hope to at least have a place to rest after they die, so they might purchase one during their lifetime.
Precisely because the price difference is so massive, some people might experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). They will buy cheaper niches early on to avoid being unable to afford them in the future if prices skyrocket a hundred times over. However, in reality, columbarium prices do not shoot up like a rocket over time. Building columbariums is much easier than building social housing. If prices rise too aggressively, simply building a few more can instantly bring the supply back up. The price difference mainly stems from the location and which company operates and manages it. Therefore, many people might buy at a high price and get stuck at this very first step—buying it too dearly from the get-go due to unfamiliarity with market prices and FOMO.
Once you own a columbarium niche, this owner registry list might be leaked to scam syndicates. The scammers will contact you, falsely claiming that someone is willing to buy the niche you hold at a high price. Their pitch sounds something like: they want to buy positions for their entire family, and it just so happens that your niche is right next to theirs; they are just one niche short of keeping their whole family together. Things of that nature.
After you mistakenly believe their pitch and sign a contract, they will then say the buyer will only make the purchase if you also buy an ash urn. After you pay, they will claim that a ritual must be included before the buyer will proceed. In short, they will find all sorts of excuses to make you shell out more money for add-ons. They might even claim you need to pay taxes, processing fees, and so on in advance. Once they can no longer squeeze any more money out of you, or if you are lucky enough to wake up first and refuse to give them more money, they will claim you breached the contract. Consequently, all the money you previously paid will be completely confiscated, and the scam syndicate will vanish, blocking all means of contact.
That is roughly how the scheme works.

2026-07-08 22:53:54 CEST

News: Influencer lawyer Li Yi-ting (aka "仙塔律師") was sentenced to 5 months in prison (commutable to a fine) and fined NT$80,000 (around 2600 USD) for aiding money laundering after helping fraud ring members hide assets. She was acquitted of leaked secrets charges.
My opinion: Wanna know why this piece of trash fraud-lawyer got off with such a pathetic slap on the wrist? Because she spent her time sucking up to the ruling DPP and bashing the opposition as their online attack dog. Taiwan’s justice system has been drowning in double standards for ages. As long as you side with the ruling party (DPP), you can literally join a scam ring, ruin countless people's lives, and the judges will still hand you a joke of a sentence with a smile.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/4bnbjvkknP
#Taiwan #Law #Influencer #Scam #LegalNews

2026-07-07 17:40:46 CEST

News: On July 6, China's navy test-fired a nuclear-capable JL-2
submarine-launched ballistic missile over 7,000 km across the Pacific.
Taiwan’s NSC Secretary-General Joseph Wu posted the flight path on X,
showing the missile launched from the South China Sea, crossed over Luzon in
the Philippines, and landed in the South Pacific.
Wu slammed the launch as a provocative act disrupting Indo-Pacific stability,
stating, "China has proven itself to be the region's bully."
My opinion: What the hell does this have to do with you,
Joseph '早謝' Wu? Taiwan literally abandoned its own
Exclusive Economic Zone and handed it to the Philippines on a silver platter.
Now mainland China is the one standing up for Taiwan's rights.
"Taiwan has proven itself to be a total weakling."
https://news.tvbs.com.tw/politics/3250980
#Taiwan #China #Military #IndoPacific #MissileTest

2026-07-07 06:32:59 CEST

News: Former DPP Central Executive Committee member Kuo Tsai-chin was sentenced
to 8.5 years in prison over an illegal slag burial scandal in Tainan,
yielding NT$2.16 billion in illicit gains.
KMT Tainan Councilor Tsai Yu-hui slammed the sentence as too lenient,
noting Kuo has emptied his bank accounts and faces other graft probes.
Tsai demanded the court fit Kuo with an electronic ankle monitor—citing past
precedents with opposition politicians—to prevent him from fleeing the
country.
My opinion: See? If you’re with the DPP, you get caught red-handed and still
get off scot-free—not a single day spent in a prison cell. But if you’re KMT
opposition, the system will nitpick every obscure legal loophole just to throw
the book at you, slap you with an absurdly bloated sentence, and force an
electronic shackle on your ankle before you're even officially convicted.
Welcome to Taiwan's absolutely trash tier justice system.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/2BnEpLY4xJ
#Taiwan #Politics #DPP #Corruption #Tainan

2026-07-06 17:24:56 CEST

News: A grieving mother shared her heartbreak after her 18-year-old daughter was crushed to death by a crane truck. She accused the judge of striking down her claim for child support and callously telling her, "Your daughter died in vain."
When she questioned the judge's empathy, he reportedly snapped, "Are you holding a gun to my head to extort money?" The crane company, which falsified safety spotter permits, has shown zero remorse, relying entirely on mandatory insurance to settle.
My opinion: Under the glorious DPP rule, Taiwan's judiciary couldn't protect a decent citizen if its life depended on it. It’s all just double standards and political witch hunts. If the law refuses to protect the good guys, then the citizens' actual civic duty is to break it - just don’t get caught. Clearly, that is real justice. That's why we need tor and nostr.
https://youtu.be/lt4eIB5vi5Q?si=1voniNVgny8eWKKN
#Taiwan #Justice #Tragedy #TrafficSafety #Court

2026-07-05 12:44:25 CEST

News: The toxic cooking oil scandal in Taiwan is escalating after Central Union Oil Corp's soybean salad oil was found to contain excessive levels of benzopyrene, a Group 1 carcinogen.
Over 1,300 tons of tainted oil spanning 18 products from four major brands have leaked into the market, impacting at least 300 food vendors, schools, and hypermarkets. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that military supply centers have pulled the products and halted all use.
My opinion: As a former Second Lieutenant who actually served mandatory military service in Taiwan, I can tell you that most people don’t walk out of there in better shape from the 'training'. Instead, their health gets completely trashed. Why? Because the Taiwanese military is basically a garbage disposal for whatever unsellable crap the country is stuck with. When there's a fruit surplus, you're forced to gag down the exact same fruit at every single meal. When the food is toxic, you shut up and eat it anyway. After all, they just gaslight you by saying, 'Reasonable demands are training; unreasonable ones are character-building.' I guess in their minds, if war breaks out, you'll be eating poison anyway.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/pRnYm1wrnY
#Taiwan #FoodSafety #Scandal #Health #Military

2026-07-04 14:46:22 CEST

News: Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed the "Virtual Asset Service Act." Under the new law, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) must obtain an official license to operate.
The law sets clear rules for stablecoin issuers, mandating 100% reserve assets held at local banks separate from company funds, with no interest payouts allowed. Violators operating without a license face up to 7 years in prison, while market manipulation carries penalties up to 10 years and a NT$200M fine.
My opinion: It's all well and good, but citizens still can't buy U.S. spot crypto ETFs through local sub-brokerage accounts. Taiwan is still being relatively way too conservative.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/Bda0J1Y9nL
#Taiwan #Crypto #VASP #Stablecoin #Regulation

2026-07-01 13:33:19 CEST

News: President Lai Ching-te criticized opposition parties (KMT and TPP) for proposing their own drone regulations, claiming they violate the separation of powers and infringe on executive authority.
After the opposition blocked the cabinet's special budget bill for defense drones, arguing it evades oversight and should use standard annual budgeting, Lai countered that relying on regular budgets would defund education and welfare while delaying critical defense needs.
My Opinion: Talk about total fucking deja vu, right? Just like a certain country currently at war, their military spending is basically just a piggy bank for corruption - which is exactly why he’ll never let the opposition party or the parliament audit a single cent of it.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/6Baljv73nQ
#Taiwan #Politics #DPP #LaiChingTe #Corruption

2026-06-28 15:28:17 CEST

News: Heavy rains devastated water lotus crops in Meinong, Kaohsiung. When KMT mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en visited the scene, pro-DPP "Green Bird" netizens mocked her, claiming water lotuses grow in water anyway so floods don't matter.
After a local young farmer corrected them, explaining how muddy floodwaters rot the crops, the Green Birds turned on the farmer, accusing him of lying. The farmer shut them down with photos of his ruined crops, sparking widespread public backlash against the cyberbullies.
My opinion: I honestly don't know how many fucking times I have to say this, but Taiwan is currently plagued by a bunch of green-fascist lowlifes who cyberbully and witch-hunt everyone just to shield the ruling DPP. Thank god this farmer actually had the balls to stand up against these fascists, but way too many people are completely chilled into silence and refuse to fight back. And that's exactly why those pieces of trash keep getting more and more arrogant.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/gOnLmdl5Wk
#Taiwan #Kaohsiung #Agriculture #Cyberbullying #Politics

2026-06-27 21:43:24 CEST

News: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has scrapped the "12-year rule" for veterans volunteering for rifle shooting training camps. Previously, only those who had been discharged for under 12 years could apply.
Now, any male or female reservist, regardless of how long ago they retired, can sign up, provided they are not scheduled for mandatory recall training this year. The change aims to expand public participation and boost total society defense resilience.
My opinion: This isn't about boosting military resilience; it's about boosting the DPP's anti-China political propaganda resilience. It’s just a scam to trick those brain-dead idiots into thinking that practicing with a rifle is actually going to protect Taiwan. In reality, drone warfare is the main driving force of the modern battlefield - and drones just happen to be mainland China's absolute strong suit.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/4bnbjokEnP
#Taiwan #Military #Defense #Veterans #Resilience

2026-06-26 16:58:11 CEST

News: The Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC 2026) kicked off in Hawaii. Former Air Force Deputy Commander Chang Yan-ting noted that while the simulated adversary is clearly mainland China, the U.S. military's true objective is validating its "coalition warfare" capabilities.
Rather than acting alone, the U.S. is integrating its allies into a multi-layered command structure, turning the drills into both a military test and a collective political statement.
My opinion: Oh nice, a "Rim of the Pacific" exercise without Taiwan. As far as "allies" go, Taiwan doesn't even make the cut.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/q6xV3JD9n7#google_vignette
#RIMPAC #Military #Geopolitics #US #China

2026-06-26 16:02:00 CEST

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拜託, 不是不支持獨立就是統派好嗎? 你要亂 tag 我, 我無所謂. 但我絕對跟你懟到底. 不支持獨立就要被貼統派標籤嗎? 奇怪咧? 那我支持三民主義統一中國. 中華民國才是唯一代表中國人的政府. 對中共而言這叫統派嗎? 笑死.
那我也可以 tag 你就是個 "腦殘bot" "綠共敘事" "青鳥AI"

2026-06-25 22:48:21 CEST

News: The second-instance verdict for a spy case involving DPP members has sparked outrage after sentences were reduced, and Ho Jen-chieh, former secretary to NSC Secretary-General Joseph Wu, was acquitted.
My opinion: Like I said, the DPP uses the 'resist China and protect Taiwan' banner at home just to harvest votes from brain-dead voters. Meanwhile, they can go to mainland China to make all kinds of money, even working as spies and selling out Taiwan. You know why democracy fails? It’s because voters don't have the IQ for it. A stupid population simply doesn't deserve democracy.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/M9n62N8PnR
#Taiwan #Politics #DPP #spy #NationalSecurity

2026-06-25 01:50:53 CEST

News: Taiwanese retired general Yu Bei-chen once famously claimed on a talk show that firing three air defense missiles - each with a 70% intercept rate - at a single target would combine for a "210% interception rate."
Recently, a high school math exam from the mainland China went viral after using this exact scenario as a probability question. Netizens mocked Yu, joking that the answer must be 210% to "respect his copyright." (The real math answer is 97.3%).
My opinion: Yeah, it's hilarious. But the moment a war actually breaks out, retired generals are getting recalled to lead troops into battle. I just hope when you guys are shipped off to the front lines, you aren't the ones being led by a total fucking idiot like this.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/kRxAYzPwxD
#Taiwan #MathFail #Viral #Politics #Military

2026-06-22 19:51:11 CEST

News: Taiwan Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh apologized today for dismissing Taitung’s sugar apples as a fruit that "Taiwanese barely eat." During the apology event, DPP lawmaker Chen Ying tried to help by jokingly mocked his past scandals, saying: "Going to hostess bars one less time can buy a lot of sugar apples."
The swipe triggered massive backlash from DPP's own die-hard supporters ("Green Birds"), who slammed Chen for humiliating her own party member.
My opinion: LMAO. Many foreigners probably don't know this, but in Taiwan, there’s a group of people called 'Green Birds.' They’re extremist DPP and Taiwan independence supporters who act like total brain-dead zombies, running around cyber-bullying and witch-hunting everyone. And this time, they’re fucking raiding their own people.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/rPnvLYYGaY
#Taiwan #Politics #MAC #DPP #Taitung

2026-06-21 14:38:34 CEST

News: Taiwan's Ministry of Labor is facing heavy backlash after its survey revealed 24.6% of workers are plagued by after-hours texts from bosses.
Instead of passing real laws, the ministry half-assed its response by simply telling workers to "claim overtime pay" for those late-night texts. Netizens slammed this BS as completely detached from reality, asking how anyone can log 5 minutes of fragmented time without getting fired. Labor groups are now demanding a real "Right to Disconnect."
My opinion: Now everyone fucking knows how TSMC became number one in the world, right? And now everyone knows that the ruling DPP - with all their 'resist China, protect Taiwan' bullshit - doesn't give a single flying fuck about workers' rights. All those bastards have to do is whip up anti-China hate, and the fucking votes just roll right in.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/p5W93A2Axo
#Taiwan #LaborRights #RightToDisconnect #WorkLifeBalance

2026-06-20 12:13:05 CEST

News: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has proposed tightening the Act for Punishment of Offenses Against Military Service. To stop draft dodgers from using fines to avoid jail time (which creates the perception that "money can buy you out of military service"), the minimum sentence for dodging the draft or wartime mobilization will be set to 1 year in prison (capped at 5 years), meaning offenders can no longer pay a fine to avoid jail.
My opinion: Looks like Taiwan is about to start its own version of Ukraine's 'busification'.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/4OaZmrdjW6
#Taiwan #Military #Conscription #Defense #Law #busification

2026-06-19 17:25:55 CEST

News: Taiwan’s National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu took to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse Beijing of "maritime bullying." He posted radar tracking data showing China’s research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 22 allegedly intruding into waters east of Taiwan.
According to Wu, Taiwan's Coast Guard radioed the ship, telling them: “THIS IS NOT YOUR WATERS.” China's Ministry of Natural Resources claimed the vessel was merely conducting ecological research.
My opinion as a Taiwanese: Oh, really? THIS IS NOT YOUR WATERS EITHER. Didn't you guys just agree a few days ago that that exact area belongs to Japan and Philippine when they drew their Exclusive Economic Zones? So what the fuck does that have to do with Taiwan now? You already gave up on that fucking area, so shut the hell up and stop talking out of your ass.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/4XamjOdYxA
#Taiwan #China #CrossStrait #MaritimeSecurity #Geopolitics

2026-06-19 10:01:40 CEST

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Yeah. That shows US is not to be trusted.

2026-06-19 08:21:34 CEST

News: A debate has erupted in Taiwan over agricultural exports. After a local official faced backlash for promoting fruit to China, ruling party (DPP) lawmakers suggested redirecting exports to Michelin-starred restaurants in France instead.
However, critics hit back with data showing a massive scale gap: France absorbs roughly 150 tons of Taiwanese produce annually, whereas exports to China previously peaked at 50,000 tons—a 330-fold difference.
My opinion: We have these fucking lawmakers who can’t even do basic goddamn math, getting elected purely off hate-China votes. This is the pathetic reality of Taiwan right now - a bunch of anti-China zealots running around witch-hunting everyone and completely ignoring cold, hard data. The moment you have any normal interaction with mainland China, if you're not part of their cult, they will absolutely tear you to fucking pieces.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/KwnK0eB1WY
#Taiwan #Agriculture #Trade #Politics #CrossStrait

2026-06-18 21:57:42 CEST

News: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to renounce military threats and halt expansionism, expressing willingness to engage in exchanges under "parity and dignity." China's Foreign Ministry responded that Lai's words cannot alter the historical trend of eventual unification.
As a Taiwanese, my opinion is: If you don't have the fucking backbone, stop talking out of your ass. Why the hell did you bring up China renouncing military force during an international media tea party? Do you actually have the power to make them do that?? If not, shut the fuck up. You're just serving them an easy win on a silver platter and embarrassing yourself.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/4XamjOkZxA
#taiwan

2026-06-18 13:19:09 CEST

News: KMT Legislator Wang Hung-wei fiercely criticized the investigation into Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling for sending a pre-recorded video to the Straits Forum, calling it a blatant abuse of authority over a trivial matter. In response, MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng repeatedly hammered home the point that the forum serves as a platform for Beijing's United Front work, ultimately aiming to "annihilate the Republic of China (Taiwan)." Wang instantly fired back with heavy sarcasm: "So a single video clip from Rao Ching-ling is going to destroy the ROC (Taiwan)? Wow, that must be one incredibly powerful video! It's absolutely laughable!"
Wang also slammed the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) for its double standards, pointing out that while the agency constantly cries poverty over budget constraints, it had no problem splashing nearly one million NTD just to renovate a conference room. "Talk about an elite trap," she scoffed.
My point of view: The real double standard is someone like DPP Legislator Puma Shen. On one hand, he rakes in 'red money' from mainland China, while on the other, he spreads 'anti-China, protect Taiwan' rhetoric at home. Then you have the pro-DPP Sunny Bank, which makes a killing in RMB over in the mainland, only to turn around and bash China once they're back in Taiwan. The bottom line is: they are perfectly free to engage with mainland China, but the moment you do it, they will blast you to pieces!
https://ctinews.com/videos/P1bJV7lxbD
#taiwan

2026-06-17 20:47:47 CEST

News: Taiwan Election Drama: KMT New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Si-chuan’s office lashes out at DPP rival Su Chiao-hui’s camp, calling their cyber army accusations a "Green joke." Lee’s team claims they are the ones being doxxed & smeared by Green partisans.
LMAO, literally everyone knows that only the DPP pan-green camp has actual cyber armies and online shills. And the funny thing is, the person accusing Li Sichuan of having a cyber army happens to be a well-known green-camp shill.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/gOnLmzK4Wk
#taiwan

2026-06-17 03:03:45 CEST

With an electricity price hike in Taiwan virtually certain after the legislature rejected a NT$200 billion subsidy, Economic Minister Jwuo stated he respects the upcoming rate review decision. While continuing to push for government funding to relieve Taipower's heavy debt and interest burden, he defended the utility, blaming its losses on global fuel spikes and past price freezes rather than poor management.
During the Ma Ying-jeou administration, electricity rates went both up and down. When they went up, the public went ballistic; when they dropped, nobody bothered to say thank you. Under the DPP, rates only go up, never down - yet nobody dares to complain. That’s Taiwan for you.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/4XamEb06aA
#taiwan

2026-06-16 13:40:43 CEST

# Downgrade of U.S. Reception for KMT Chair Triggers Political Debate
During her visit to the United States, Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wen reportedly met only with lower-level "desk-level" officials from the U.S. State Department. This reception protocol is noticeably lower than what has been granted to other prominent Taiwanese political figures, sparking significant debate back home.
# Here's my take.
My perspective on this: Ms. Cheng Li-wen met with Xi Jinping before her trip to America. Simply put, when you stand tall and speak to China as an equal without bowing down to them, they are willing to grant you high-level treatment. But when you stand tall and refuse to kiss up to the US, they will find ways to trip you up and make things difficult for you.
https://www.nownews.com/news/6847088

2026-06-16 12:10:32 CEST

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) set up a website for Chinese government officials looking to leak confidential information and defect. The kicker? The site blocks Tor. Talk about a fail.
https://ctinews.com/news/items/yDa27A5AxK
#taiwan

2026-06-16 11:59:26 CEST

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Yeah. We are fucked up. Sadly, Taiwan serves as a watchdog for the US, only to end up paying for its own defense and serving American interests.
#taiwan