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【勁報記者于郁金/連凱斐/臺南報導】臺南市政府與慈濟基金會攜手合作，一起推動慈善防災、環保生態；今(12)日市長黃偉哲與慈濟基金會顏博文執行長共同簽訂合作共善備忘錄，將為促進環保生態推廣教育，建立慈善關懷及防災合作機制之目標，努力推動跨界合作，打造幸福、健康、永續的宜居城市。

黃偉哲市長表示，照顧老百姓以及幫助弱勢，政府責無旁貸，但是政府的力量有限，所以看到許多來自民間，照顧弱勢的力量，更是讓我們非常印象深刻，而在這之中，慈濟就是最具代表性、最典型且最深植人心一股力量。

黃偉哲市長進一步指出，慈濟的力量不僅在台灣幫助了許多民眾，更擴及全世界許多國家，只要有需要的地方，就有慈濟人的腳步，這是我們要學習的精神；希望能藉著備忘錄的合作基礎，把防災教育、生態環保、慈善關懷以及公益人文等工作推行得更徹底，讓市民更加感受到社會上的溫暖與愛。

今日簽訂合作共善備忘錄內容包含慈善關懷、防災教育、生態環保、公益人文等政策計畫。臺南市府表示，未來將與慈濟基金會一起為獨居長者及弱勢家庭進行居家安全改善、長者照顧、愛心共餐、貧童助學以及其他社會慈善需求等協助。

臺南市府進一步表示，在防災教育，為各級單位人員及社會大眾、機關團體學校等，提供防救災教育訓練、建立慈善救災合作機制等；在生態環保，除持續落實資源回收與分類、垃圾減量、防疫宣導、蔬食無痕、環保無塑等工作，針對近年氣候變遷、全球災難，進行生態永續、環境保護等科普知識教育之推廣；另外，針對臺南公益發展、人文特色，市府與慈濟基金會也將共同培育優質青年與人才。

taiwan-subdivisions: 臺南 臺南市

title: 南市府×慈濟簽訂合作備忘錄 共推慈善防災×環保生態


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（中央社記者郝雪卿台中12日電）在立委選戰中贏得全台第2高得票率的立法院副院長蔡其昌，今天被問到立法院正副院長「堃昌配」時表示，會先聽黨內立委同仁意見；媒體報導「是一個合理的推論，並不意外」。

有「最強立委」稱號的蔡其昌耕耘海線扎實，這次立委選戰中展現「三連霸」實力，得票率再創新高，在第1選區（大甲、大安、外埔、清水、梧棲區）奪下逾10萬票、66.7%的超高得票率，創下全國第2高得票率，也是中台灣得票率最高者。

對於政壇傳出未來立法院正副院長「堃昌配」，蔡其昌今天接受媒體聯訪表示，會先聽聽黨內立委同仁的意見，媒體報導「是一個合理的推論，並不意外」。

蔡其昌指出，當選民進黨不分區立委的游錫堃，曾任行政院長，政治資歷豐富，出任立法院長是理所當然。民進黨的傳統就是黨團自主，所以每一個黨團成員都有他們的想法，因此這不是黨內的某一個人說話就可以定論，「我個人還是覺得跟上屆一樣，多聽聽黨內同仁的意見。」

對於台中市大選後局勢，蔡其昌認為，選舉結果再一次證明對台中市長期的觀察，台中是很有趣的城市，就西方政治學來說就是「搖擺州」，這裡藍綠的意識形態並不強，一年前民進黨在這裡大敗，短短一年時間在這裡大勝，在民主社會、民主國家裡，人民對政治人物都有非常殘酷的檢驗。

蔡其昌強調，台中市是偉大的城市，原因就在這裡，換言之，在台中市想要生存的政治人物，如果一不小心，或者沒有做好準備、沒有戒慎恐懼，「這個城市的市民是毫不留情。」（編輯：孫承武）1090112

journalist: 中央社記者郝雪卿台中12日電

people: 蔡其昌 游錫堃

taiwan-subdivisions: 梧棲區 大甲 清水 大安 外埔

title: 立院龍頭堃昌配 蔡其昌：媒體報導合理推論


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謝金燕12日為台視除夕特別節目「超級巨星紅白藝能大賞」擔任開場嘉賓，帶著36位小小舞者，穿著跆拳道服高歌「人間道」。她事前放話絕對玩出跟跨年不同花樣，在唱完「人間道」後火速脫去道服，裡面穿著腰部挖空短洋裝，大秀火辣好身材。

謝金燕一連帶來招牌歌曲「嗆聲」、「練舞功」，小舞者們配合節奏排字「姐姐愛你們新年快樂」、「恭喜發財鼠鼠愛姐姐」，對觀眾送上新年祝福。謝金燕近年表演多會準備大型道具，「紅白」也不例外。她12日將紅色球鞋車開上台，搖身一變換上金色亮片禮服，高歌「姐姐」，帶動全場大合唱。

同時台上也出現巨型發財桶，上面裝滿千元台幣抱枕，呼應發財桶上面寫著「一個億」。謝金燕邊唱邊往台下拋送台幣抱枕，小舞者也抱著抱枕在台上搖擺。黃子佼詢問她新年新計畫，謝金燕希望可以順利發行新歌，黃子佼揶揄：「不然老是唱『姐姐』也不是辦法。」而謝金燕最後也將台幣抱枕送給小舞者，讓他們每個人都帶著伴手禮離開。

title: 謝金燕「紅白」出新招！直接大撒新台幣


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台南市政府與慈濟基金會攜手合作，一起推動慈善防災、環保生態。市長黃偉哲與慈濟基金會顏博文執行長12日共同簽訂合作共善備忘錄，將為促進環保生態推廣教育，建立慈善關懷及防災合作機制之目標，努力推動跨界合作，打造幸福、健康、永續的宜居城市。

市長黃偉哲表示，照顧老百姓以及幫助弱勢，政府責無旁貸，但是政府的力量有限，所以看到許多來自民間，照顧弱勢的力量，更是讓我們非常印象深刻，其中，慈濟是最具代表性、最典型且最深植人心的一股力量。

黃偉哲指出，慈濟的力量不僅在台灣幫助了許多民眾，更擴及全世界許多國家，只要有需要的地方，就有慈濟人的腳步，這是我們要學習的精神；希望能藉著備忘錄的合作基礎，把防災教育、生態環保、慈善關懷以及公益人文等工作推行得更徹底，讓市民更加感受到社會上的溫暖與愛。

市府與慈濟簽訂的合作共善備忘錄，內容包含慈善關懷、防災教育、生態環保、公益人文等政策計畫。市府未來將與慈濟基金會一起為獨居長者及弱勢家庭進行居家安全改善、長者照顧、愛心共餐、貧童助學以及其他社會慈善需求等協助。

在防災教育，為各級單位人員及社會大眾、機關團體學校等，提供防救災教育訓練、建立慈善救災合作機制等；在生態環保，除持續落實資源回收與分類、垃圾減量、防疫宣導、蔬食無痕、環保無塑等工作，針對近年氣候變遷、全球災難，進行生態永續、環境保護等科普知識教育之推廣；另外，針對台南公益發展、人文特色，市府與慈濟基金會也將共同培育優質青年與人才。

title: 南市府與慈濟簽合作備忘錄 共推慈善防災與環保生態


journalist: 中央社記者郝雪卿台中12日電

taiwan-subdivisions: 外埔 梧棲區 大甲 清水 大安

title: 立院龍頭堃昌配 蔡其昌：媒體報導合理推論


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【記者方健龍新竹報導】2020總統立委大選落幕，竹市新科立委鄭正鈐絲毫未停歇腳步，今（12）日發動謝票車隊在全新竹市掃街，感謝竹市鄉親一張票一世情，中途經過香山指澤宮停留上香，受到鄉親施放鞭炮熱情歡迎，沿途有當地國民黨籍議員陪同，立委鄭正鈐感恩鄉親鼓勵支持。

鄭正鈐今天一早先出席桃園市港澳之友協會辦理的2020大選之後兩岸新情勢研討會。此次2020大選，香港反送中事件成為影響台灣選舉的重要因素，未來台灣要如何走出新局？鄭正鈐評估，新政府迴避不了兩岸關係，期許新的執政團隊，能好好處理兩岸問題。

鄭正鈐表示，感謝市黨部主委許修睿議長親自帶領所有黨籍議員、黨團夥伴一路相挺，另還包括前台灣省主席林政則、前議長謝文進、前市長童勝男、許明財，及新竹縣長楊文科等多位政壇大老的大力支持，和許多默默付出的政治前輩，及競選團隊不眠不休的奮戰精神，由於大家團結一致的努力，鄭正鈐才能在這場艱困的選戰中，贏得立委勝選。

鄭正鈐說，每張選票都成為責任的賦予，他將在立法院為市民好友立法，讓人民過上更好的生活，為市民大眾提供更好的服務；對於沒有支持他的朋友，鄭正鈐也表示心懷感謝，讓他知道社會上有不一樣的聲音，他承諾會繼續做更好的服務。對於由議員到立委的身份轉換，鄭正鈐表示，他一直以來都是兢兢業業，議員與立委兩者的區別是，議員服務新竹市民地方鄉親，立委立法服務全國，他會更嚴謹為全國人民的立法品質把關。

鄭正鈐強調，感謝新竹市民朋友用手中的選票，告訴民進黨「民主需要制衡的力量」。這些堅定的民意要讓執政者看到，人民給予的力量不容許濫用。鄭正鈐表示，選舉的結束是承擔責任的開始，他會更加謙卑謹慎、努力奮鬥，在市民的監督之下，實現政見的承諾。

圖說：竹市新科立委鄭正鈐強調，選上立委是承擔責任的開始。（圖／鄭正鈐競選總部提供）

圖說：竹市新科立委鄭正鈐（中）展開全市車隊掃街謝票。（圖／鄭正鈐競選總部提供）

journalist: 記者方健龍新竹報導

countries: 香港 台灣

events: 選舉 反送中

people: 鄭正鈐 許明財 許修睿 林政則 謝文進

taiwan-subdivisions: 新竹縣 新竹 新竹市 桃園

title: 保住竹市一席藍營立委 鄭正鈐：當選是承擔責任的開始


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（中央社記者謝靜雯台南12日電）統一獅隊「嘟嘟」潘威倫今年繼續挑戰中職投手兩大紀錄，生涯2000局投球、150勝，只要健康出賽本季完成不是問題，潘威倫表示，身體狀況調整好，才能締造紀錄。

潘威倫中職生涯17個球季，一直是獅隊倚重的先發投手戰力，近年因為傷勢影響出賽，去年球季23場先發出賽，投出8勝7敗，勝場數為近9個球季最多。潘威倫表示，近年與傷為伍，在賽前熱身會花更多的心思準備，也需要更了解自己的身體。

潘威倫去年傷後復出，訓練量需考量身體負荷，經過整季出賽，今年休季期間特別針對下半身訓練量做補強。統一獅隊代理總教練林岳平已經透露，若潘威倫在球季開打前狀況調整到百分百，將會扛起獅隊開幕首戰先發投手重任。

潘威倫是中職多項投手紀錄保持人，累計312場先發出賽、143勝、1938.1局投球數，都是中職之最，今年球季將挑戰生涯150勝、2000局投球，潘威倫表示，追求紀錄最重要的還是身體狀況調整好。

潘威倫3月將滿38歲，他表示，拚到40歲是目標，隨著年紀越來越長，身體會出現不一樣的變化，如何調適和維持好表現是重要的課題。至於新球季合約，他也提到複數年約對球員來說是不錯的選擇，但一切交給經紀公司處理。（編輯：張雅淨）1090112

journalist: 中央社記者謝靜雯台南12日電

title: 潘威倫新球季挑戰兩大投手紀錄 要拚到40歲


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（中央社記者郝雪卿台中12日電）台中市立委第5選區（北、北屯區）是藍營鐵板區，民進黨立委候選人莊競程以政治素人，在4個月選戰期間，1天當10天用，一步一腳印，為民進黨闢出一片綠地，令人稱奇。

39歲的莊競程是台大醫工博士，交大助理教授，去年9月4日才接受民進黨徵召參選北北屯區立委選舉。由於北北屯區一向是藍大於綠，莊競程以新人投入選舉，剛開始外界並不看好，但是他一路走來，始終堅持要走遍北北屯大街小巷，要握遍每個鄉親的手，4個月的選戰，1天當作10天用，終於贏得選民的支持。

在民進黨艱困選區開疆闢土真的很辛苦，說起剛開始與舅舅台中市議員曾朝榮跑行程的點滴，莊競程告訴中央社記者說，剛開始時根本沒有人認識他，出去的時候，人家都會問「你是誰？」然後就會潑他冷水說，面對國民黨立委沈智慧一定選不上。

有一天他去拜訪眷村社區時，就有一個媽媽跑出來說，「你穿綠色的也敢進來喔！」而他回答，「敢啊！」就是想將自己的理念表達給所有人了解，聽完後，對方就跟他說，「你真的很有勇氣，我這一票就投給你」。所以他真的是一步一腳印，去和所有的鄉親闡述自己的理念跟政見，然後慢慢得到選民的認同和支持。

對於這次能夠勝選的關鍵，莊競程指出，包括這次投票率上升、台灣自由民主意識的提升，以及很多年輕人都願意站出來投票等。而選戰這段期間，他非常感謝競選團隊幫他安排所有的競選活動，幫助他這個新人，完成不可能的任務。

去年3月才與太太方心慧結婚的莊競程，原本要利用下半年空檔出去度蜜月，沒想到兩人的蜜月就在大街小巷穿梭拜票中度過，方心慧還沒享受到新婚喜悅就陪著莊競程投入選戰，有時大清早就去站路口，傍晚去跟垃圾車，為莊競程拜票。莊競程說，老婆的付出，他都感動在心裡，選完後「我要忙著做人了」。

選戰開打以來，一直站在身邊給莊競程最大支持的方心慧表示，他們的蜜月真的很不一樣，真的很難忘。她並提到，未來想生3個小孩，這是她的人生目標，莊競程接著說，從現在開始，他們會計畫開始生小孩，他覺得生3個不錯，因為他們家是3兄弟，弟弟也生3個小孩。

莊競程強調，現在總統蔡英文對於幼兒養育政策及對青年照顧，都是非常好，也呼籲年輕朋友不用擔心，因為他進到立法院後，一定會為年輕朋友爭取更多福利政策，不管是在養育或在青年照顧政策方面，讓國家幫助年輕人有更好的環境跟資源，一起來培育下一代。

莊競程可以在毫不被人看好的情形下咬牙苦撐到獲得勝利，他說，自己是田徑隊員，一直有一個信念，那就是輸在起跑點不是輸，贏在終點才是贏。這次能夠獲得勝選，確實也印證了當初的堅持。他強調，未來會不分黨派，真心服務所有人，他相信，只要做對的事、做對台灣好的事，真心對待每一個人民，一定可以得到選民最大的支持。（編輯：黃世雅）1090112

journalist: 中央社記者郝雪卿台中12日電

events: 選舉 參選

people: 蔡英文 曾朝榮 沈智慧

taiwan-subdivisions: 北屯 北屯區

title: 莊競程打破北北屯鐵藍區 一步一腳印闢出綠地


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▲慈濟彰化分會冬令發放暨歲末圍爐，邀請301戶的弱勢家庭與獨居長者前來參加，現場席開75桌圍爐慶團圓。（圖／記者陳雅芳攝，2020.01.12）
寒冬歲末，慈濟彰化分會今（12）日舉辦歲末圍爐活動,在溫馨熱鬧中展開，首先由志玄活動中心小朋友展演祥獅獻瑞及武術表演充滿正氣的音樂及武術展演令台下參與者感動。

慈濟彰化分會冬令發放暨歲末圍爐，邀請301戶的弱勢家庭與獨居長者前來參加，現場席開75桌圍爐慶團圓。彰化縣社會處長王蘭心也與弱勢家庭提前圍爐，並向大家拜早年，用愛陪伴及關懷弱勢家庭歡喜迎新年。

▲慈濟彰化分會辦理冬令發放暨歲末圍爐，長長的排隊竹筒愛心溫暖人心。（圖／記者陳雅芳攝，2020.01.12）

88歲家住員林湖水路的張順和是慈濟長期照顧戶，患有重聽、氣喘、心臟等慢性疾病，與太太五十五歲、藍瑪莉是泰國外籍配偶平日是靠削番薯、剝龍眼乾謀生工作收入不穩定，志工是調解的潤滑劑，兩夫妻長期受到志工關懷陪伴而感動，如今夫妻倆發好願翻轉命運參加社區讀書會，去年參加歲末祝福入法海，今帶竹筒回娘家也想當志工回饋社會幫助別人，投入環保志工盡一點點力量護大地行列。

▲寒冬歲末，慈濟彰化分會舉辦歲末圍爐活動,在溫馨熱鬧中展開。（圖／記者陳雅芳攝，2020.01.12）

王蘭心表示，感謝慈濟這50幾年來的付出與貢獻，每位志工貢獻各個專業與良能，織成一個慈善網絡，從事家庭倫理、社會教化，可以說是社會進步的動力來源，也補政府不足的地方。

慈濟基金會表示，今年也延續去年結合超市通路，以「慈善物資卡」取代過往約5公斤的物資包，依據家庭口數多寡3千元與5千元金額不等來發放，讓慈濟照顧戶能自行前往超市購買生活必需品，「慈善物資卡」也設定不能購買菸酒，讓照顧戶能獲得實質的需求。

taiwan-subdivisions: 彰化 員林 彰化縣

title: 影／彰化慈濟冬令發放暨歲末圍爐 溫暖送愛


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（中央社記者謝靜雯台南12日電）中職統一獅隊野手陳傑憲歸隊，去年因傷影響出賽，他珍惜場上時光，加倍訓練盼有好結果，至於6搶1奧運棒球資格賽，陳傑憲說為國爭光是從小到大的目標，但一切還是以獅隊為主。

中職統一獅隊陳傑憲，去年遭觸身球砸中右手小指骨折，球季報銷，因傷脫隊對獅隊戰力是重傷害，陳傑憲因傷休養約半年，季後投入訓練，主動要求延長秋訓，他表示，「已經少人家這麼多時間了，要用更多時間補回來」。

陳傑憲直言，因為失去過特別珍惜，訓練累時會想到，因為受傷錯過很多，今年特別帶勁，自主訓練也花比別人多2倍、3倍的時間，希望可以收到好的成果。

陳傑憲表示，目前跟著球隊打擊、守備訓練，感覺身體已經完全沒有問題，等到下一階段投打練習，也可以更進一步掌握狀況。

陳傑憲新球季唯一目標站穩游擊防區，他表示明白自己的不足，也知道競爭者很多，希望今年可以突破重圍，為球隊勝利做出最大貢獻。

至於4月1日開打的奧運棒球最終資格賽6搶1，陳傑憲表示，在世界12強棒球賽期間，看著中華隊球員場上為國家榮譽努力，覺得他們很帥，「可以打國家隊是很光榮的事情，身為球員的我，從小到大都是以國家隊為目標」，但因為長時間沒有比賽，一切以獅隊為優先，其餘的看國家隊的需求與球團的安排。

今天開訓活動上，球員寫下年度心願卡，陳傑憲發揮創意，除了喊出「2020，統一要贏」，也想出「統一高顏值、打出高價值」創意口號，現場球迷反應熱烈。（編輯：葉俐緯）1090112

journalist: 中央社記者謝靜雯台南12日電

title: 陳傑憲失去過更珍惜場上時光 嚮往6搶1資格賽


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（中央社記者洪健倫台北12日電）成龍將再度推出最新動作喜劇，率領多名中國新生代演員，橫跨三大洲取景拍攝新片「急先鋒」。劇組更在片中砸重金以豪華名車打造「黃金車隊」，成為電影一大亮點。

「急先鋒」劇情講述一名商人在英國慘遭傭兵組織綁架，女兒也遭追殺。千鈞一髮之際，精英武裝團隊「急先鋒」成為他們唯一希望，過程中他們發現綁架案幕後的恐怖組織還策劃了一場驚天密謀。

電影公司今天發布新聞稿表示，「急先鋒」不但由成龍主演，曾和成龍合作多年的導演唐季禮也再度執導演筒。本片卡司更集結楊洋、艾倫、母其彌雅、朱正廷等中國電影新星，並橫跨歐亞非三大洲取景，一路從英國倫敦打到中東杜拜。

電影公司今天公布電影海報，海報中金光耀眼的「黃金車隊」，是本片黃金卡司之外巨資以多輛豪華名車打造的一大亮點。曾演出成龍電影「功夫瑜伽」的女星母其彌雅打趣說，拍攝「急先鋒」最困難的「就是從摩托車翻越到名車上，因為名車太貴，受損真的賠不起。」可見劇組不惜重金呈現最極限的視聽享受。

此外，母其彌雅在拍片過程中，還在非洲與成龍一同意外落水。回想當時，母其彌雅說「差點丟了小命」，沒想到成龍被救上來後，卻馬上和導演說「再來」，成龍用生命換來每一顆精彩動作鏡頭的拚勁，展露無遺。成龍說，拍動作戲就是「拚」，「拍動作戲要很大的魄力、忍耐力、挫折、痛苦，才能熬下來。」

成龍拍片全身上下累積無數舊傷，是他動作明星生涯的「勳章」，他表示：「收工沒有受傷就很幸運，受傷也無所謂，對動作演員來說，不到醫院都算小傷。」他的拚勁，也大大鼓舞本片合作的楊洋、艾倫等年輕演員。

「急先鋒」將於2月7日全台上映。（編輯：張雅淨）1090112

journalist: 中央社記者洪健倫台北12日電

countries: 中國 英國

title: 成龍率中國新星主演急先鋒 重金打造黃金車隊


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令人跌破眼鏡！現任立委顏寬恆競選連任失利，顏家兩父子加起來蟬聯近20年立委之路，突然畫下句點，也是顏家從政以來首吞敗仗；勝選的台灣基進黨3Q哥陳柏惟以11萬2839票，險勝顏寬恆的10萬7766票，11日晚上就在網路上開直播感謝各界支持。對此，專家認為，陳柏惟勝選有3大原因！

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陳柏惟這次參選台中市第2選區以黑馬之姿獨闖顏家班版圖，挑戰顏家第二代國民黨立委顏寬恒，一舉打破顏家連霸超過20年的選區，成功擊破地方派系長期壟斷局面，讓海線地區藍變綠。對此當地人士認為，顏家敗選有3大原因，第一個原因就是跟國民黨總統候選人韓國瑜綁太緊，這次大選中「討厭韓國瑜」已成輿論焦點，顏家選擇與韓國瑜掛在一起，重傷顏家選情。

顏家敗選的第二個原因，就是在台中火力發電廠的空污議題與盧秀燕綁太緊，這次投票結果也間接檢驗盧秀燕的政績。第三個原因則歸功陳柏惟個人特質，陳柏惟魅力跟選舉模式特色，結合民進黨基層，加上陳柏惟擅長的空戰，成功號召年輕人回家投票，並將年輕人選票催化到極致，造成最後的選戰結果。

也有網友在PTT貼文透露，對於陳柏惟能搶下立委席次覺得錯愕，「想想還是覺得太誇張！一個空降沒地方實力的人，而且前年連議員都選不上，現在竟然戰勝地方一大派系…」讓他不禁好奇「究竟DPP智庫是幫他用了什麼不能說的妙計，進而奇蹟翻轉海線呢？有沒有人分析一下？」PO文一出，立刻引發其他網友分析主要有三大原因，首先是「顏家太過輕敵」，「顏家太大意」、「顏犯了跟去年DPP一樣的錯誤，就是一開始太輕敵，以為這個空降的隨便都能贏」。

第二是「顏家輸的原因就是太貪，硬拿副議長，本來是另外一個，導致藍的樁腳都跳槽」、「那個副議長真的很難看，一堆賭爛票」；最後第三個原因則是「陳柏惟的個人努力」、「當初就有提到陸戰，3Q真的很努力」、「空戰超強，陸戰跑超勤」、「年輕有衝勁人好看話風趣幽默又酸辣」、「3Q個人魅力強是主因，當政治人物最重要的特質沒有之一」、「台語講的好，論述清楚」。

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taiwan-subdivisions: 基隆 高雄 成功

title: 大逆轉！陳柏惟怎麼扳倒顏家？專家爆3原因


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澳職，中岸水手補時連入兩球12碼，主場反勝墨爾本勝利。

深藍衫勝利帶兩連勝氣勢，去到水手主場。杜巴斯射門省中人，是厲害的8分鐘就開紀錄，但後防都不可因領先而鬆散。兩個後衛之間「走甩」了佐敦梅利，半場水手追平1-1。

換邊後他們更有機會反勝，一輪混戰後，盧尼斯射入。不過球證經「VAR」核實，發現你越位，入球不成立。

不過盧尼斯還有入球，不同的是射入自己的龍門，窄角度似傳又似射，最後中柱彈出，撞中盧尼斯，注定你有入球，走也走不掉。

不過水手都好像注定反勝，「VAR」推翻一次，再幫他們一次。慢鏡看到勝利有人犯手球，代表有12碼，代表作客四連敗的水手可以止血。

翻看「VAR」用了很多時間，補時到8分鐘又是它的出現。補時連續兩球12碼，還不是注定的？麥西蒙連入兩球，幫中岸水手3-2反勝墨爾本勝利。

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title: 體育 - 澳職：中岸水手 3-2 墨爾本勝利


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澳州山火情況稍為緩和，不過當局證實再多一名消防員殉職，令山火死亡人數增至最少28人。總理莫理遜表示，考慮全面檢討政府應對山火的工作。

經過消防員連日努力，加上降雨和天氣轉涼，澳洲山火威脅終於降低。不過山火釋出的濃煙繼續影響各地空氣質素，悉尼港周日再次被霧霾籠罩。

而當局就證實，維多利亞州一名60歲消防員救火時被倒下的大樹壓死，令殉職消防員增至四人。總理莫理遜向死者家屬致哀。

澳洲總理莫理遜表示：「這是一宗可怕的悲劇，對所有在這次恐怖山火中失去生命的人，至今已有28人在這次山火中死亡。」

而莫理遜亦承認，處理今次山火時有些地方可以做得更好。他周日表示會考慮成立委員會，全面調查今次災難。

莫理遜指：「我想顯然有需要就處理手法進行全國檢討。不要忘記，山火還未完結，我想這是有需要的，而我將會在完結時向內閣提交建議。」

莫理遜過往稱氣候變化並非導致山火直接原因，但面對外界壓力，他首次暗示有可能改革澳洲的氣候政策，同意氣候變化令天氣更熱、更乾燥，政府的減排目標有需要「改進」。

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title: 國際 - 澳洲山火稍為緩和 當局證再多一名消防員殉職


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在台灣大選當日，解放軍東部戰區發布訓練情況。

東部戰區海軍的驅逐艦支隊、廈門艦編隊出航，展開為期五天的實戰化訓練，包括主炮對海應用射擊訓練。

東部戰區在微信公眾號發文，透露第73集團軍的陸航旅發布開戰訓令。除了舉行射擊訓練，並出動直10等直升機展開戰術訓練。

73集團軍被軍方稱為「渡海登島先鋒」，軍部設在福建廈門，直接面對台灣海峽。

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title: 兩岸 - 台灣昨日大選 解放軍東部戰區同日發布訓練情況


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有團體在中環集會，要求政府落實政改，否則要求國際社會制裁香港。大會說約有三萬六千人參加。警方指最高峰有三千人。

集會獲警方發出不反對通知書，下午三時在愛丁堡廣場舉行，先為在反修例風波中死亡的人默哀。有人手持「香港獨立」、美國及英國國旗等旗幟。

陳先生指：「我們要選的特首，連一人一張票都沒有，覺得這不是國際城市。只有一千多人可以選一個特首，不如直接不要說，你喜歡欽點誰都好過給我們。」

張先生稱：「政府無能、打壓年輕人，將香港以前的法治以及一切以前好的東西都推翻了，希望它做回以前政府所做的依法去執法。」

大會要求政府今年落實立法會選舉「真普選」、廢除功能組別，亦要求特首選舉實行如台灣的全民普選，否則要求國際社會制裁香港。

集會約五時半結束後，呼籲參與者離開。有人之後聲稱去英國駐港總領事館，防暴警察在高等法院一帶截查多人；亦有防暴警察在滙豐銀行總行附近截查，有人被帶走。

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countries: 美國 台灣 香港 英國

title: 港澳 - 團體中環集會稱約3.6萬人參加 警指最高峰有三千人


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菲律賓塔阿爾火山發生噴發，當局下令約八千名居民疏散。馬尼拉機場航班升降受影響。

位於首都馬尼拉以南的塔阿爾火山下午發生噴發，噴出的火山灰有一千米高。

當局將火山警戒級別提升至最高五級的第三級，顯示火山岩漿活動不穩定，有機會在未來數周內發生危險噴發，附近三個村鎮的居民要撤離。當局提醒公眾保持警覺，遠離火山口湖一帶。

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title: 國際 - 菲律賓塔阿爾火山噴發 馬尼拉機場航班升降受影響


content_text: 晚間部分時間多雲，天氣清涼，市區最低氣溫約16度，新界再低兩三度。明日大致天晴，日間最高氣溫約20度。吹和緩至清勁東風。

title: 天氣 - 1月12日 天氣報告


title: 天氣 - 1月12日 即時天氣


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秀茂坪發生交通意外，一名男子被小巴撞倒死亡。

現場是安秀道近安泰村，地上留有血跡及煞車痕。專線小巴右邊車頭損毁，玻璃碎裂。

事發在晚上六時許，一名男子過馬路時被一輛小巴撞倒，傷者被送往聯合醫院後證實不治。

涉事司機被帶上警車問話，警方亦證物帶上警車。意外後，現場一段安秀道要封閉。

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title: 港澳 - 秀茂坪有男子遭小巴撞倒死亡 現場一段安秀道封閉


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奧克蘭國際網球賽，莎蓮娜威廉絲奪得三來年首個女單錦標。

背向鏡頭、38歲的莎蓮娜威廉絲，自2017年就未有冠軍落袋，一開始更被柏古娜連贏兩局，但她今場的第一發球得分率超過七成，之後再兩度破發，6-3先贏一盤。

二人排名相差70位，排第10的莎蓮娜威廉絲放板直線，再上網輕輕一放，第二盤再有一次破發。

賽前已經贏了72項WTA冠軍，不過冠軍多一個也無妨，狠狠一板直線抽擊，再贏一盤6-4。是你了，等了三年，終於迎來遲來的女單冠軍，她亦宣佈捐出所得獎金，援助澳洲山火。

之後她還會出戰月底揭幕的澳網，如果勝出就會追平名宿葛特的24項大滿貫女單錦標紀錄。

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title: 體育 - 奧克蘭網球：莎蓮娜威廉絲奪冠


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坦克通常作為武器在戰場上出現。俄羅斯莫斯科一個公園舉行活動，讓大人小童一嘗駕駛「坦克」滋味。

被譽為「英雄坦克」的蘇聯製T-34中型坦克，在二戰立下奇功；論火力、裝甲及機動性，都較當時納粹德軍的坦克更佳。據報蘇聯在二戰結束前大規模生產近六萬輛T-34坦克。

這款二戰時期經典武器，近日在俄羅斯莫斯科一個公園「重返戰場」。這輛其實並非真正坦克，而是以T-34為原型製造的迷你坦克。它靠普通汽油驅動，引擎馬力達21匹。

其操作方法非常簡單，只靠兩支分別控制左右車輪的控制桿，毋須控制波檔或油門。兒童經活動工作人員指導後，亦能輕鬆駕馭。

參加者納曉金表示：「這非常棒，就像在真的裝甲運兵車內，甚至連聲音都一樣。若果再設有發炮音響，它將會很驚人。」

若兒童年紀太小、不能自己駕駛，家長亦可進入坦克陪同。

參加者梅利尼克指：「它非常容易和簡單，甚至一名非常普通、不會駕駛的女生。」

這款迷你T-34坦克花了三年時間研發，其履帶用橡膠製成，可於混凝土路面上安全行駛。

這項坦克駕駛體驗活動已吸引約4500人參與。主辦單位計劃繼續與製作團隊合作，將迷你坦克推廣至其他地方，讓更多人體驗駕駛「坦克」。

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title: 國際 - 莫斯科有公園辦體驗活動 讓民眾一嘗駕駛「坦克」滋味


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國家衞健委已將武漢肺炎有關的新型冠狀病毒基因排序與世衞組織分享，本港將取得相關資料。食衞局官員明天亦會率團到武漢，了解肺炎病例組個案的情況。

在武漢高鐵站，正值春運期間，人流較多。因應武漢出現病毒性肺炎，鐵道部門早前指會加強監察，防範病毒傳播。但車站未見有防疫措施，包括探熱或提供相關衞生資訊，不少旅客都沒有戴口罩。

有來武漢的旅客指，相信當局會處理好疫情。

有湖南旅客稱：「我們應該沒事，人家很多都是年紀大些的。身體好點應該也沒事，穿厚一點，天氣是比較冷一點。」

另有武漢居民說：「它應該是已經得到控制了，而且是好像在華西(華南)海鮮市場那邊，應該沒有甚麼影響。有點擔心，但其實感覺控制得還挺好。」

新型冠狀病毒感染的肺炎病例，患者主要為華南海鮮市場經營及採購人員。市場今個月一號宣布休市，進行衞生整治。

食物及衞生局副局長徐德義星期一會聯同衞生署及醫管局代表，來到武漢了解肺炎病例組個案的情況、防控措施和臨床處理。

衞生防護中心指，接獲國家衞健委通報，已將與武漢市肺炎病例群組個案有關的新型冠狀病毒的基因排序，與世界衞生組織分享，相關部門亦已將基因排序上載至網上基因庫，正核對資料。

香港公共衞生化驗服務處是基因庫用戶之一，將獲得基因排序，並會因應新基因排序，制定針對性的測試。

世衞亦確認收到武漢肺炎的新型冠狀病毒基因排序，期望可以盡快向公眾公開。

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title: 國際 - 內地向世衞分享武漢肺炎基因 徐德義等明率團武漢了解


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日本陸上自衛隊在千葉縣演習，防衛大臣河野太郎親身體驗空降訓練。

河野太郎扣著安全繩，從11米高的「起跳塔」跳下。他到千葉縣陸上自衛隊習志野演習場視察空降訓練，模擬日美一同擊退登陸偏遠島嶼的敵人。他稱日美將加強島嶼防禦合作。

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title: 國際 - 日本陸上自衛隊千葉縣演習 防相親身體驗空降訓練


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布里斯班國際網球賽，比莉絲高娃成功衛冕。

藍衫世界第二、捷克球手比莉絲高娃，決賽面對美國的姬絲，第一盤有一次破發，先贏6-4。

比莉絲高娃上輪淘汰澳網冠軍大坂直美，今場繼續有好表現。兩人從未交過手，她在第二盤輸回4-6。但到第三盤，她的第一發球得分率有七成五，最後再贏7-5，盤數2-1擊敗姬絲，四年來第三次在這項賽事奪冠。

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countries: 捷克 美國

title: 體育 - 網球：比莉絲高娃布里斯班國際賽衛冕


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北京市人大會議召開，市長陳吉寧預計北京市今年經濟增長會有約百分之6；又指經濟下行會較難達到財政收入平衡。

北京市第十五屆人大第三次會議開幕，北京市市長陳吉寧總結過去一年工作時指，去年北京市完成多項工作，包括落實長效調控房價及地價機制，同時亦積極應對中美經貿摩擦，制定一系列穩定外貿措施。他預計今年北京市生產總值增長約百分之6，較去年稍微跌0.2個百分點。

北京市市長陳吉寧指：「當前世界經濟增長持續放緩，我國正處在轉變發展方式、優化經濟結構、轉換增長動力的攻關期，北京實現城市更新和高質量發展也面臨諸多問題和挑戰，主要是經濟下行壓力加大、財政收支平衡難度增加。」

他又指，去年北京失業率保持在百分之4.4，市政府已實行近2000項脫貧攻堅項目，預計為約50萬人脫貧。

今次的工作報告亦表示，北京冬奧會及冬殘奧會所有競技場館全部完工，會加快冬奧村等非競賽場館建設。

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title: 兩岸 - 北京市人大會議召開 市長料較難達財政收入平衡


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有「新賊王」之稱的季炳雄，消息指周六刑滿出獄。由於他持香港身份證，但持有美國護照，會即時被遞解出境。

八、九十年代至二千年初涉及多宗持械行劫案的季炳雄，03年潛逃返港後，平安夜在油麻地文景樓一個單位被飛虎隊拘捕，搜出大批軍火，包括一支AK47步槍、七支手槍及七個手榴彈等，之後被控無牌管有槍械等罪名成立，入獄24年。

據了解，正在赤柱監獄服刑的季炳雄扣減假期後，將於周六刑滿出獄。消息指，他無香港身份證，但持有美國護照，出獄後會即時送到機場，再遞解出境到美國。基於安全考慮，飛虎隊及機場特警等會沿途戒備，直至季炳雄到達登機閘口，警方及入境處人員不會跟上機，亦不會包機。

季炳雄及其犯罪集團涉及多宗械劫案及槍擊案，較矚目的包括94年5月涉嫌劫走中環太古大廈表行千多萬名表，期間跟警員爆發槍戰，一個外籍女途人中彈死亡。

01年，在旺角太平道和窩打老道天橋底，三名探員截查四個可疑男子時，其中兩人向警員開火，兩個警員重傷，警方懷疑其中一個疑匪就是季炳雄。

旺角始創中心一間表行約一個月後亦被人持槍劫走約一百五十萬元的手表，警方當時認為跟季炳雄有關。警方曾發出「紅色通緝令」，破紀錄懸紅200萬元通緝他及其同黨。

季炳雄、張子強及葉繼歡曾被形容為「三大賊王」，張子強98年在內地被捕及處決；而葉繼歡2017年亦在羈留病房病逝。

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countries: 美國 香港

title: 港澳 - 據悉季炳雄周六刑滿出獄 因沒身份證將遭遞解出境美國


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河北省一名輔警執勤期間遭一輛無牌私家車撞倒，送院後不治。

河北淶源縣警方表示，今日下午1時45分，有警員在112國道馮村路段截查來往車輛時，一輛未有懸掛車牌的私家車突然掉頭，並繼續駕駛，更撞倒一名執勤輔警。傷者送院搶救無效後宣告死亡。

當局事後隨即派員追緝涉事車輛，並於約半小時後拘捕涉案司機。

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title: 兩岸 - 河北有輔警執勤期間遭無牌私家車撞倒 送院後不治


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香港高爾夫公開賽，澳洲球手奧爾斯比第二次奪冠。

最後一日賽事，應屆英國公開賽冠軍羅利捉到5隻低一桿的「小鳥」，更打出一次低兩桿的「老鷹」，在一個洞超一桿之下，成績是低6桿的64，以總成績267桿獲得亞軍。

美國的芬奴以總成績270桿得第五。港隊成績最好是楊曉威，總成績273桿，排並列13。

冠軍奧爾斯比由頭帶到尾，最後一日他打出6隻「小鳥」，雖然有兩個洞超一桿，打出低4桿的66，連同前三回合成績，總成績是263桿，以4桿優勢，繼2017年後再奪冠軍。

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countries: 英國 澳洲 香港 美國

title: 體育 - 高爾夫公開賽：奧爾斯比再奪冠軍


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台灣馬祖有海巡隊員醉駕罪成，分別被判罰款、降級及減薪。

案情指，去年10月14日晚上，一名隸屬海巡署馬祖分隊的陳姓隊員，駕車駛至馬祖南竿福沃路口時，懷疑右轉時未有打燈，遭警方截停，因未能通過酒精呼氣測試，涉嫌酒後駕駛被捕。

當地地檢署經調查後，確認該名隊員酒後駕駛，干犯公共危險罪，須於半年內繳交12萬元新台幣罰款。當地公務員懲戒委員會認為，該名隊員的行為損害政府信譽，決定將他降級及減薪。

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title: 兩岸 - 台灣馬祖有海巡隊員醉駕罪成 被判罰款及降級等


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有「新賊王」之稱的季炳雄，消息指周六刑滿出獄。由於他無持香港身份證，會即時被遞解出境。

八、九十年代，甚至二千年，涉及多宗持械行劫案的季炳雄，03年潛逃返港後，平安夜在油麻地文景樓一個單位被飛虎隊拘捕，搜出大批軍火，包括一支AK47步槍、七支手槍及七個手榴彈等，之後被控無牌管有槍械等罪名成立，入獄24年。

據了解，正在赤柱監獄服刑的季炳雄將於周六刑滿出獄。消息指，他無香港身份證，但持有美國護照，出獄後會即時送到機場，再遞解出境到美國。基於安全考慮，飛虎隊及機場特警等會沿途戒備，直至季炳雄到達登機閘口，警方及入境處人員不會跟上機，亦不會包機。

季炳雄及其犯罪集團涉及多宗械劫案及槍擊案，較矚目的包括94年5月，涉嫌劫走中環太古大廈表行千多萬名表，期間跟警員爆發槍戰，一個外籍女途人中彈死亡。

01年，在旺角太平道和窩打老道天橋底，三名探員截查四個可疑男子時，其中兩人向警員開火，兩個警員重傷，警方懷疑其中一個疑匪就是季炳雄。

旺角始創中心一間表行約一個月後亦被人持槍劫走約一百五十萬元的手表，警方當時認為跟季炳雄有關。

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title: 港澳 - 據悉季炳雄周六刑滿出獄 屆時將被遞解出境美國


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NBA，塞爾特人主場大勝塘鵝35分。

先比較一下兩隊主力的數據，塘鵝的英格林今季平均得分較高，不過白衫塘鵝今場只是領先過一分多鐘，入樽的希耶斯雖拿到20分，但全隊命中率只有四成，英格林兩分命中少於三成。

相反塔圖就轟入41分，兩分命中高過七成，「綠軍」首節領先17分。命中率高的還有哥頓希活，一樣高過七成、貢獻19分。

第二節後，塞爾特人全程領先雙位數，最多拉開37分。塔圖今場造出職業生涯最高分，還做「小偷」偷走兼入樽。J格連都加入，又偷到將優勢一直拉開，最後塞爾特人贏140-105，排東岸第3。

深色衫獨行俠遇上對上作客四連敗的76人，12次助攻的當錫交到拿到「雙雙」、19分12籃板的鮑維，之後又交到芬尼史密夫，第三節反超後拉開21分，最後贏109-91，排西岸第6。

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title: 體育 - NBA：塞爾特人 140-105 塘鵝


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河南鞏義市有住宅加建期間倒塌，五人被困，其中四人死亡。

事發在早上11時左右，當地杜甫路街道常莊村有村民為住宅進行加建工程，期間樓宇倒塌，5人被困。

當局接報後到場展開救援，合共救出5人，其中4人死亡。當局正就事故進行調查。

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title: 兩岸 - 河南有住宅加建期間倒塌 四人死亡


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冬季流感高峰期，多間公立醫院內科病房爆滿。政府呼籲市民盡快接種流感疫苗。

進入冬季流感季節，到公立醫院急症室求診只能繼續等。在聯合醫院，非緊急病人最長要等超過六小時。

有市民稱：「他出紅疹。我估計要等到(晚上)十時多。」

被問到是否接受到安排，該名市民指：「接受不到，但是沒有辦法。」

內科病床持續爆滿，星期六整體佔用率達百分之104；明愛醫院更達百分之129；伊利沙伯醫院亦較擠迫。

食物及衞生局局長陳肇始在網誌表示，截至上星期日，約119萬人透過政府的計劃接種流感疫苗，較上年度同期增加約一成七。當局預期流感活躍程度未來數星期將持續上升，並會在高水平維持一段時間，呼籲市民盡快接種。

為應付服務需求，醫管局已向各聯網撥款7億3200萬元、增加約900張病床，亦向醫護人員提供特別酬金及增聘人手。

醫管局亦會加強普通科門診公私營協作計劃，為每名病人提供兩次額外資助門診服務，將惠及超過34000人。

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title: 港澳 - 流感高峰期多間公院內科病房爆滿 政府籲盡快接種疫苗


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香港中通社澳門1月12日電 (記者 肖龍)1月12日，2020年內地高校聯招澳門保送生錄取結果公佈，1065名考生中有892名獲錄取。

澳門高等教育局表示，今屆共有95所內地高校，有11所高校超額錄取，21所高校等額錄取。即還有63所內地高校參加“征集志願計劃”，共提供326個名額。未獲錄取的學生，仍可報名參加“征集志願計劃”，向尚有餘額的高校爭取保送機會。

北京大學教授朱懷球表示，今年北大一共錄取20名澳門保送生，通過首日考試及面試，對澳門學生的表現感到滿意。學生報考專業主要是臨床醫學、工商管理、工科實驗班、物理、化學、生物等，學生選擇多樣化。

中國民航大學首年來澳招收保送生，錄取了1名學生。該校招生辦副主任于健稱，澳門航空業發展速度快，粵港澳大灣區未來對航空業人才的需求量亦會加大，對學校未來在澳門招生有信心。

獲錄取的余同學將修讀飛行器動力工程專業，從小對飛機有興趣的他獲錄取很開心。認為該校直屬中國民航局，未來就業情況佳，希望畢業後回到澳門發展，成為飛機引擎維修員。(完)

countries: 澳門 中國

title: 2020年內地高校聯招澳門保送生放榜　892名考生獲錄取


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香港中通社1月12日電 湖北省武漢市衛生健康委員會(衛健委)12日發佈消息說，11日零時至24時，該市無新增新型冠狀病毒感染的肺炎病例，治愈出院4例，無新增死亡病例報告。

截至目前，武漢市累計報告新型冠狀病毒感染的肺炎病例41例，已治愈出院6例，在治重症7例，死亡1例，其餘患者病情穩定，患者均在武漢市定點醫療機構接受隔離治療；累計追蹤密切接觸者763人，已解除醫學觀察46人，尚在接受醫學觀察717人，密切接觸者中沒有發現相關病例。

武漢市衛健委11日發佈通報稱，在“不明原因的病毒性肺炎”病原體初步判定為新型冠狀病毒之後，組織對現有患者標本進行檢測；截至10日24時，初步診斷有新型冠狀病毒感染的肺炎病例41例，其中重症7例、死亡1例，2例已出院，其餘患者病情穩定。

疫情發生以來，武漢市在國家和湖北省的支持下，各相關部門通力協作，防治工作有序進行。調查發現，患者主要為武漢市華南海鮮批發市場(又稱華南海鮮城)經營、採購人員。武漢市於2020年1月1日對華南海鮮城採取休市措施，並對全市公共場所、特別是農貿市場進一步加強防病指導和環境衛生管理。

同時，武漢市廣泛宣傳防病知識，增強公眾自我防護意識，配合國家和省進行病原學研究等。據中國國家衛生健康委員會11日介紹，為維護全球衛生安全，中國將與世界衛生組織(WHO)分享武漢“不明原因的病毒性肺炎”病例中檢測到的新型冠狀病毒基因序列信息。(完)

title: 武漢感染新型冠狀病毒肺炎患者再有4人治愈出院


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香港中通社1月12日電 台北消息：民進黨在這次大選中拿下過半立委席次，再度搶下台灣“立法院”最大黨，在野黨則是百花齊放，政治立場南轅北轍，台媒12日發表社論分析，這種結構只會讓民進黨佔盡上風，監督制衡恐得花費更大的力量，預期民進黨會再度挾多數優勢讓“立法院”失能、“暴衝執政”。

台媒《聯合報》當天在社論中指出，民進黨掌控過半立委席次，號稱容納多元聲音。2016年的民進黨也是大幅吸納社運人士，訴求體制內改革，然而“理想很美好，現實很骨感”。四年來，蔡政府把工輔法、“一例一休”都修成惡法、礦業法原地不動，過去這些有理想的社運人士進入“立法院”後，喊的土地正義、司法改革、勞權，形同噤聲。

因2018年“九合一”選舉慘敗，民進黨悖離過去開放“公投”的價值，打造鐵籠，終結“公投”綁大選。配合去年一整年的“芒果乾”(諧音“亡國感”)操作，民進黨可在短短34天內，火速通過存在寒蟬效應的“反滲透法”。

社論提到，試想未來四年，民進黨獨大，即便中國國民黨、台灣民眾黨等在野黨合作，卻仍然無力招架。民進黨一旦重大決策背離民意，將無人能擋，只能在修法造成災難後，再靠民進黨多數自我修正。

不難預見，“促進轉型正義委員會”和“不當黨產處理委員會”等類似機關，也將在民進黨的需求下越設越多，號稱追求公平正義的中立機構，將籠罩在整肅異己的陰影下，讓人民失去信心。(完)

events: 選舉 公投

title: （台島選舉）台媒分析：民進黨立委過半監督難發力　執政再“暴衝”


content_text: 去年8月13日，有網民發起機場「和你飛」集會，大批示威者響應號召，在赤鱲角香港國際機場聚集。集會其後演變成衝突，一名旅客及一名記者被現場人士「私了」禁錮，警方先後拘捕至少13人。警方經深入調查後，其中一名姓麥(23歲)被捕男子已被暫控一項「非法集結」罪，案件將於明日(13日)上午在東區裁判法院提堂。

title: 修例風波：涉8.13機場衝突　1男子被控非法集結明提堂


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內地日前公布武漢肺炎病原體屬新型冠狀病毒，而香港錄得的懷疑個案繼續上升。衞生署衞生防護中心公布，今日(12日)再新增多6宗武漢肺炎懷疑個案，患者年齡介乎8至67歲，當中3人已有化驗結果，證實感染流感病毒。由去年12月31日至今，香港目前的懷疑個案累計增至67宗。
醫管局表示，公立醫院自去年12月31日起，共向衞生署呈報67宗相關病人個案，醫院已將病人樣本送交化驗，目前51人已經出院，所有仍然留院病人情況穩定。醫管局會繼續與衞生防護中心保持緊密聯繫，監察最新發展，並隨時向公眾及醫護人員提供最新資訊。

title: 香港再增6宗武漢肺炎懷疑個案　至今累計67宗


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尖沙咀昨晨(11日)發生千萬元巨額劫案，警方根據匪徒在現場遺下載有身份證的銀包，以及附近店舖「天眼」片段，昨晚及今日(12日)凌晨分別於荃灣區及青衣區拘捕3名16歲涉案少年，並起回小量現金，他們現正被扣留調查。
油尖警區助理指揮官曾仲斌表示，被捕3人同住一區，可能是朋友關係，包括在學學生及輟學人士，部分人有黑幫背景。受害人與被捕人士不認識，相信疑犯是受犯罪分子招攬，每人收取8千港元酬勞犯案。警方仍在追緝另外3名在逃男子，亦追查幕後主腦及贓款下落。
事發於昨晨八時許，一名攜巨款的姓黃(39歲)內地商人，途經漆咸道南25號對開時，遭4名蒙面匪徒拳打腳踢攔途打劫。事主身體多處受傷，並被擸走一個載有總值約1000萬港元外幣的行李篋。惟其中一匪疑笨手笨腳，遺下裝有身份證的銀包在現場，並一度折返企圖檢回，終因見勢色不對再次逃去。案件交由油尖警區重案組跟進。

title: 收8千元打劫內地珠寶商千萬現金　3名16歲少年落網


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武漢接連出現多宗新型肺炎個案，澳門衞生局由昨午(11日)5時至今日(12日)5時，再接獲1宗從武漢返回澳門後，出現發燒及呼吸道症狀的病例報告，為今年至今第10宗通報個案。
患者為22歲澳門男子，他上周三(8日)由武漢乘坐飛機返回澳門，昨日出現寒顫及發燒，其後到鏡湖醫院就醫。其樣本對常見呼吸道病毒檢測呈陰性，情況一般，無肺炎表現，當局已安排他在山頂醫院隔離觀察。

title: 澳門再接1宗懷疑武漢肺炎個案　累計第10宗


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有「公職王」之稱的范鴻齡去年12月上任醫管局新主席，他今日(12日)發表第一篇網誌，坦言公布任命以來不斷被人問他憑甚麼擔任主席一職，他承認不熟悉醫管局運作，為彌補不足只好將勤補拙，花了兩個多月時間走訪所有醫院和醫療機構，又與前線醫護溝通，直言此崗位將是他公職生涯最具挑戰性的一段路。
范鴻齡認為，公營醫療需要可長遠持續發展的模式，於是上任後立即成立了「醫管局持續發展專責小組」，目前已經有17名醫管局大會成員加入，小組會優先聚焦在「挽留人手」、「專科門診輪候時間」和「發展智慧型醫院」等策略，小組已在上周一(6日)召開第一次會議，會盡快完成研究並推出具體措施。

title: 范鴻齡甫上任走訪所有公院機構　成立小組聚焦挽留人手


content_text: 荃灣福來邨停車場，今早(12日)8時許，有職員發現一輛停泊於上址的私家車，車牌與行車證資料不符，懷疑有人偷車，於是報警。警員到場後，因未能找到司機，遂在現場守候。稍後，一男子前來取車，警員截停他查問，有人支吾以對，警員經初步調查，發現男子並非私家車登記車主，以涉嫌擅自取去交通工具拘捕該名姓吳(25歲)男子，並將其帶署調查。案件交由荃灣警區刑事調查隊跟進，聯絡車主了解情況。

title: 行車證與車牌資料不同　男子被揭偷車束手就擒


content_text: 秀茂坪發生奪命交通意外，今日(12日)傍晚6時許，一輛89A路線綠色小巴，沿安秀道駛至安泰邨錦泰樓附近一行人過路處，撞及一名過路男途人，事主當場倒地，昏迷不醒，街坊見狀報警求助。救護員到場將傷者送院搶救，惜終告不治。警方到場圍封現場，肇事小巴司機在場協助警方調查，小巴右車頭及擋風玻璃損毀，地上留有血漬。

title: 秀茂坪男子捱小巴撞重創　送院後不治


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【琪瑪酥】和沙其瑪很像，只是比較小顆，口感也比較酥脆，

還有很衛生的設計，每顆琪瑪酥都有小包裝，很適合和朋友、家人分享，在辦公室和同事分享也很適合~

琪瑪酥有兩種口味，蔥蒜口味和黑糖口味，兩款一起買，混合著吃，一鹹一甜搭配，會很耐吃~

黑糖口味，濃郁的黑糖香氣，搭配酥脆的口感，真的是很刷嘴~越嚼越香，雖然有裹黑糖，卻不黏牙~

適合搭配咖啡或茶類飲品，

近看也非常精緻，每一片琪瑪酥都裹上均勻的均勻的黑糖糖漿

蔥蒜口味更令人驚豔，偷偷說，口味很像王子麵的調味包，一下子讓人想起令人懷念的兒時美味

鹹鹹香香的零嘴最是讓人愛不釋口!

還可以看到翠綠的蔥片! 口感上比黑糖口味軟一些~鬆脆一些

兩種口味擺在一起，滿足喜歡甜食、喜歡鹹食點心的零嘴控!

青澤【醬心起酥片】

一開始覺得外表沒有像琪瑪酥一樣討喜，但是咬一口後，卻覺得很驚豔，起酥片的口感很酥，卻不會油膩，

因為起酥片會用到很多的奶油，要做到入口酥鬆、不膩口，確實是需要很講究的!

裡面的夾心甜度剛好! 不會過甜~

包裝非常精緻，適合送禮~

一樣是一份一個小包裝，包裝非常嚴密扎實，也因為這樣密不透氣，才能確保起酥片不會受潮~

在辦公室和同事分享很方便，直接放在桌上請同事吃~不必擔心手髒髒、還要用衛生紙包著~超大方

酥鬆的外表，加上爆漿的內餡，是由牛奶與奶油調製出來，牛奶味很香，口感滑順不膩、不油，讓人覺得清爽!

迫不及待咬一口~超級推薦! 尤其女性朋友一定會喜歡~一大盒才300元的價值，也很划算

青澤【鹹蛋黃牛軋餅】

是一款很特別的口味，用台灣嚴選鹹蛋黃，融入牛軋糖，成為鹹蛋黃香氣口感的內餡，

搭配古早味餅乾，變成一款又具有古早味、又富有創新概念的點心。

重點是外型非常可愛，小小的一顆~一口咬下剛剛好，小包裝設計，衛生又容易保存，不會受潮

古早味餅乾很酥，越嚼越有麵粉香氣，再搭上鹹蛋黃口味內餡，別看一包裡面這麼多顆，不小心真的會一口氣嗑完，

搭配飲料上，牛奶、豆漿都不錯~

側面看，內餡可是很厚實的~

咬一口~ 會讓人想一吃再吃的好滋味~

今年的過年點心伴手禮就是他拉~青澤【鹹蛋黃牛軋餅】

精美的提袋，裝著滿滿的零食~心情跟著就開心起來啦~

過年送禮、或是自己在家嗑零食! 推薦給大家青澤 點心! 【琪瑪酥】【醬心起酥片】【鹹蛋黃牛軋餅】

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Supporters of Nationalist or KMT party candidate Han Kuo-yu react as they watch election returns in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.

 (CNA photo)

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The landslide reelection of Taiwan’s leader underscores the population’s embrace of an identity distinct from China — a shift that the communist leaders of China refuse to accept.

It’s a contradiction that will keep the island of 23 million people at odds with its much larger neighbor for the foreseeable future and put increasing strains on the one-China principle, which holds that Taiwan and China are part of one country.

President Tsai Ing-wen swept to a second four-year term Saturday with 57% of the vote. Her opponent, Han Kuo-yu, tallied 39%. The results soundly rejected the China-friendly views of his Nationalist Party or KMT, which has struggled to adapt to the emergence and evolution of a Taiwanese identity.

The question for the next four years is whether the governments on both sides of the 160-kilometer- (100-mile-) wide Taiwan Strait will stay the course or escalate their battle of wills.

China may step up its campaign to try to isolate Taiwan both diplomatically and economically, though it may also be rethinking that approach after efforts to do so during Tsai’s first term only seemed to build support for her at home.

Her big win could embolden some in her Democratic Progressive Party to look for ways to nudge Taiwan toward formal independence from China, the party’s official goal. But even symbolic steps would anger China and could invite retaliation, and Tsai herself has shown no signs of going down that path.

Modern Taiwan is an outgrowth of a civil war between the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong’s Communists for control of China after World War II. The communists triumphed in 1949, and Chiang’ retreated to Taiwan, where he set up a rival government that he ran with an iron fist while harboring hopes of taking back the entire country from the communists.

That is no longer a realistic goal, and with each passing decade, Chiang’s dream has been replaced by a growing sense that Taiwan is not a part of China, particularly among the younger generations. They see their home as a separate entity with its own democratic ideals and don’t want to be subsumed by China and its ruling Communist Party.

The long-running and violent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong that started last June reinforced that sentiment.

Early in 2019, Chinese leader Xi Jinping proposed talks with Taiwan on joining China under a “one-country, two-systems” framework similar to the one that governs Hong Kong, the former British colony returned to China in 1997.

Most Taiwanese oppose the idea, and Tsai capitalized politically on the Hong Kong protests, saying they illustrate why one-country, two-systems doesn’t work.

Taiwan largely functions as an independent nation, with its own laws, military and foreign minister, though technically it and mainland China belong to one country with rival governments, the People’s Republic of China in Beijing and the Republic of China in Taipei, the Taiwanese capital.

Tsai, though, has refused to endorse that one-China policy and sought to build unofficial ties with the United States, which does not recognize Taiwan but is its main supplier of military equipment to defend itself against China. Signals of support from the Trump administration have given voters confidence in Tsai’s approach of pushing back against China’s threats.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Tsai in a statement released soon after the election results came out and applauded “her commitment to maintaining cross-Strait stability in the face of unrelenting pressure.”

Lin Fei-fan, the Democratic Progressive Party’s deputy secretary general, said last month that discussion on constitutional change could start in a second Tsai term, such as changing the flag or the definition of the Republic of China’s territory to include just Taiwan, rather than both the island and the mainland.

China, though, has threatened to use military force if needed against what it calls any “secessionist” moves toward independence. The official Xinhua News Agency said in a commentary on the election that China has a full policy toolbox to curb Taiwan independence activities and benefit Taiwanese compatriots.

Tsai, in line with public opinion, focused in her campaign on preserving Taiwan’s democracy rather than any fundamental change to the island’s political status. That approach pleases Dong Yu-hsin, a 23-year-old nonprofit worker.

“Although we can say in hard terms Taiwan is Taiwan and China is China ... of course we don’t want a war or anything worse than now,” he said. “I hope Tsai Ing-wen can keep her perspective on autonomy and uphold today’s status quo.”

Like many Taiwanese, he likes things the way they are and doesn’t want to rock the boat with China.

journalist: Associated Press

title: AP Analysis: Taiwan vote signals growing divi... | Taiwan News


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Lai Pin-yu in costume at rally. (Freddy Lim campaign office photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Former Sunflower Movement activist and avid cosplayer Lai Pin-yu (賴品妤) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a hotly contested race for New Taipei City's 12th District on Saturday (Jan. 11).

Lai, 27, defeated her Kuomintang (KMT) opponent, former Taipei City Deputy Mayor Lee Yong-ping (李永萍), by 2,780 votes with a final count of 84,393 to Lee's 81,613. Lai also vanquished five other opponents who were vying for the seat.

When Lai was certain of her win on Saturday, she took to Facebook at 8 p.m. to write: " Hello friends, I am Lai Pinyu, lawmaker of New Taipei City's 12th District. Please give me your feedback over the next four years." In her post, Lai included a photo of herself dressed as Sailor Mars from the "Sailor Moon" Japanese manga series, gaining her 30,000 likes, 2,800 comments, and 2,200 shares within 12 hours.

Lai graduated with a bachelor's in law from National Taipei University in 2013. During her college career, she participated in many student movements, most notably becoming a member of the Black Island Youth Front who occupied the Legislative Yuan in 2014.

During the protest, Lai was arrested for chaining herself to other demonstrators to block traffic. In 2016, Lai served as a legislative assistant at the office of Freddy Lim (林昶佐), who was a key figure in founding the New Power Party (NPP) but who has just re-elected as an independent.

In September of 2019, Lai entered the race to represent her home district, facing opponents such as Lee and Lai Chia-lun (賴嘉倫) from the NPP. Ironically, six years after staging a sit-in inside the Legislative Yuan, Lai will now take a seat within the chamber as a lawmaker.

Photo Lai posted after her victory was confirmed:

journalist: , Taiwan News, Staff Writer

people: 林昶佐 李永萍

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Former President Chen Shui-bian(陳水扁), spiritual head of the Taiwan Action Party Alliance (TAPA), announced Sunday that he is withdrawing from politics and bid farewell to his supporters.

Chen, popularly known as "A-bian" who served as Taiwan's president from 2000-2008, made the announcement in a statement after the party failed to win any seats in the Legislative Yuan after Saturday's presidential and legislative polls.

"I could not sleep last night and engaged in deep reflection on myself," Chen said.

"I fought the battle, but as the gardener of this small tree (TAPA), I feel it is beyond my ability to water, tend and watch it grow any more," he said.

"I'm resigning (as the gardener), and would like to thank everyone for your support and votes (cast for the TAPA) and those who have accompanied me from the very beginning to today,"

The TAPA, created by Chen with the backing of core supporters of Taiwan independence, was launched in Taipei on Aug. 18 last year. Yang Chyi-wen (楊其文), a former president of National Taipei University of the Arts, serves as its convener.

The party advocates for building Taiwan into a sovereign and independent country and seeking Taiwan's entry into the United Nations.

In a video shown at the launch of the party, Chen said he believed that the TAPA could secure 1 million votes in the Jan. 11 legislative elections and win at least three seats or surpass the 5 percent threshold required for legislator-at-large seats.

Chen was embroiled in corruption scandals from his time as president that led to several indictments and a 20-year prison sentence.

He was in prison until January 2015, when he was released on medical parole for reasons of declining health.

Chen has repeatedly ignored the so-called "Four Noes"imposed on him by Taichung Prison as part of his medical parole: no onstage appearances, no speeches, no political expression,and no interviews with the media. He has also slammed Taichung Prison for its restrictions on his public speaking and attendance at public events.

On Nov. 5, 2019, Chen had his medical parole extended to Feb. 4, 2020, the 20th time he has received an extension to stay out of Taichung Prison for medical reasons.

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title: Former Taiwan president announces withdrawal ... | Taiwan News


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After a year of extensive and grueling political contention, Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has won the presidency for a second term, garnering 57.1 percent of the vote, while her Kuomintang (KMT) rival, Han Kuo-yu, had 38.6 percent. With this victory, President Tsai can continue to implement policies that safeguard Taiwan’s democracy and sovereignty.

This election immediately stands out in many ways. For one, it was more focused on policies rather than solely on identity politics, and it saw a wave of fake news on a scale never seen before in the country. Most noticeable was the battle between democracy and populism that became the focal point of the presidential campaign.

Each candidate presented different realities of Taiwan, with Tsai supporting democratic values and Han pursuing a populist approach. This ideological conflict was a major defining feature of this campaign and thus worthy of a closer look at how it led to the election results.

The emergence of populism in Taiwan should not come as a surprise, as it has already affected previous presidential elections around the world in recent years, including in the U.S., Brazil, and the U.K. These populist leaders all ran campaigns of fear-mongering and divisiveness.

In the U.S., Donald Trump ran on the slogan “Make America Great Again,” emphasizing the poor conditions in rural states, criticizing America’s supposed slip in international standing, and promising an end to involvement in foreign conflicts. As president, he promoted the idea of “America First,” which increased racial tensions and severely disrupted national immigration policies.

In Brazil, Jair Bolsanaro presented himself as an alternative candidate to solve the rising crime rate and the political and economic instability that plague the nation. He supported the use of torture and did not hesitate to threaten his political rivals and critics.

Meanwhile in the U.K., Boris Johnson went forward with the Brexit plan, which has been and still is disrupted by opposition politicians, since becoming prime minister. His promotion of Brexit, unfortunately, increased racial tensions and highlighted controversial racial and social issues, similar to those in America.

Han Kuo-yu’s tumultuous campaign continued this international trend. He purposefully painted a dark picture of Taiwan’s current situation: lost diplomatic allies, a weak economy, a declining tourism industry, and poor cross-strait relations. He presented himself as the only candidate that could solve these problems, running on a platform of political stability and economic prosperity.

Han was extremely skilled at invigorating his fans and knowing exactly what to say to garnish their support. He successfully portrayed himself as a down-to-earth, blue-collar, confident man who appealed to many.

Being the KMT candidate, he was also aided by the dissemination of fake news from multiple sources. These news stories often criticized the Tsai administration and spread false rumors and narratives that painted the DPP in a negative light.

Han often added fuel to the fire by further antagonizing the DPP, accusing the party of being full of corrupt criminals and incapable of efficiently governing the nation.

As opposed to Tsai Ing-wen, Han Kuo-yu was more pro-China and advocated closer ties with Beijing. Naturally, this attracted many Taiwanese businessmen based in China along with some in the Taiwanese tourist industry and those who still identify as "Chinese."

The Older generations who have remained loyal to the KMT out of habit and former government employees who felt wronged after President Tsai’s reforms also stood behind this idiosyncratic candidate. Pan-green voters often criticized these KMT constituents as “idiotic” or “crazy,” which has only added to the growing political divisiveness in Taiwanese society.

Nevertheless, to many Han supporters, friendlier relations with China would bring political stability, and consequently, a multitude of economic benefits. Generally speaking, they view China as the only answer for a brighter future in Taiwan.

Contrary to Han’s outrageous accusations, Taiwan has thrived under the Tsai administration. President Tsai has remained steadfast under the duress of facing Chinese military and political threats.

Furthermore, she has safeguarded Taiwan’s sovereignty by strengthening the military through significant arms purchases and the expansion of domestic weapons manufacturing, meaningful participation in international organizations, and by solidifying relations with like-minded nations.

Additionally, the Tsai administration has protected Taiwan’s democratic way of life with such initiatives as the legalization of gay marriage, the anti-infiltration law, and the deportations of Chinese nationals who damaged local Lennon walls in support of the protests in Hong Kong. Through her inclination for progressivism and transitional justice, Tsai has strived to elevate Taiwan as a beacon of democracy in East Asia.

Though Han’s harsh criticisms of the DPP seemed to have hit deep, and his pessimistic description of Taiwan’s current situation has frightened many people, voters were able to see through his populist rhetoric. Behind his attractive promises, he was a figure with no major political experience and no tangible achievements to back his promises up.

Not long after winning the mayoral election in Kaohsiung, Han took a long leave of absence to focus on his presidential campaign, leaving his subordinates to run the city. Many local residents undoubtedly felt abandoned by the man who had promised a wave of change for the southern city.

Furthermore, his pro-China tendencies scared off many people, just as the last presidential election had. Though Han has rejected China's "one country, two systems" framework, he still adamantly supports the so-called "1992 Consensus" even after Xi Jinping made it clear that the two stipulations were components of Beijing’s "one-China principle."

It was easy for Taiwanese to recognize the mounting danger of what unification would be like under the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The widely publicized anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong and the local government’s response along with the reports of concentration camps in Xinjiang were clear warnings that Taiwan would be next if it became complacent to China’s unification efforts.

The last straw was the revelation of Chinese espionage and interference in Taiwan’s elections by a supposed Chinese defector taking refuge in Australia. Whether his personal story is true or not, it confirmed what many Taiwanese had feared was already taking place. These factors only cost Han more supporters.

Ultimately, it was largely the fear of Chinese encroachment and Tsai’s preservation of Taiwanese sovereignty that led to her second term. For the time being, Taiwanese can be proud that through the democratic process, they staved off populism and demonstrated to China that its aggressive tactics have not worked.

Though this victory gives Tsai and the DPP a chance to breathe a sigh of relief, Tsai Ing-wen cannot sit idly by for the next four years. She must work hard to continue to protect and promote Taiwan’s democratic values, as the steady stream of fake news and future populist movements will not stop.

Tsai’s next term will undoubtedly bring many challenges, including reigniting cross-strait dialogue, preventing diplomatic isolation, reversing the brain drain, and implementing preventative measures against Chinese intimidation. No matter what comes her way, President Tsai must lead Taiwan with courage and confidence.

Kelvin Chen is a graduate of the International Masters program in Asia Pacific Studies (IMAS) at National Chengchi University. His primary research interests are Taiwan's strategic security and foreign policy.

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title: Democracy prevails in Taiwan | Taiwan News


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Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Sunday, January 12, 2020

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City/Town, Country;Sunday's Weather Condition;Sunday's High Temp (F);Sunday's Low Temp (F);Monday's Weather Condition;Monday's High Temp (F);Monday's Low Temp (F);Monday's Wind Direction;Monday's Wind Speed (MPH);Monday's Humidity (%);Monday's Chance of Precip. (%);Monday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Partly sunny;89;78;A p.m. t-storm;89;77;S;6;79%;64%;8

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Windy;67;61;Some sun, pleasant;71;57;WNW;9;56%;3%;3

Aleppo, Syria;Mostly cloudy;55;40;Mostly sunny;56;33;NE;4;62%;1%;3

Algiers, Algeria;Spotty showers;55;46;A shower;55;41;SE;5;75%;55%;1

Amsterdam, Netherlands;A shower or two;49;41;Partly sunny;48;45;S;18;89%;72%;1

Anchorage, United States;A bit of p.m. snow;14;9;Sunshine, very cold;14;-2;N;3;75%;10%;1

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan;Decreasing clouds;39;25;Increasing clouds;43;28;E;6;44%;26%;1

Astana, Kazakhstan;Clouds and sun;10;-5;Cloudy and cold;8;1;SW;9;66%;44%;0

Asuncion, Paraguay;A strong t-storm;96;78;Couple of t-storms;88;77;NE;7;86%;73%;4

Athens, Greece;Clouds and sun;59;45;Partly sunny;56;42;NNE;6;73%;25%;2

Auckland, New Zealand;Sunlit and pleasant;74;57;Partly sunny;75;58;SSW;7;60%;33%;7

Baghdad, Iraq;High clouds;62;39;Showers around;62;38;NW;7;59%;67%;1

Banda Aceh, Indonesia;Clouds and sunshine;93;72;A passing shower;91;73;ESE;7;65%;64%;5

Bangalore, India;Nice with sunshine;81;61;Hazy sun;85;60;ESE;5;54%;4%;7

Bangkok, Thailand;Clouds and sun, warm;95;76;A morning shower;92;74;S;6;60%;48%;6

Barcelona, Spain;Mostly sunny;55;38;Mostly cloudy;54;38;W;11;64%;0%;2

Beijing, China;Plenty of sunshine;37;21;Plenty of sun;36;19;N;10;27%;1%;2

Belgrade, Serbia;Mostly cloudy;37;27;Fog, then some sun;39;27;SE;3;82%;3%;1

Berlin, Germany;Clouds and sun;45;41;Decreasing clouds;46;39;S;7;75%;29%;1

Bogota, Colombia;Nice with some sun;70;46;Variable cloudiness;71;45;ESE;8;58%;37%;6

Brasilia, Brazil;Partly sunny, nice;88;66;Clouds and sun;86;67;WSW;7;59%;15%;10

Bratislava, Slovakia;Partly sunny;41;28;Low clouds;37;29;SE;6;87%;9%;1

Brussels, Belgium;A shower in the p.m.;49;41;Some sun, a shower;49;46;SSW;10;76%;85%;1

Bucharest, Romania;Decreasing clouds;47;30;Mostly sunny;46;27;WSW;7;80%;0%;2

Budapest, Hungary;Mostly cloudy;40;25;Low clouds;36;27;E;4;90%;3%;0

Buenos Aires, Argentina;Partly sunny, nice;86;67;Not as warm;78;74;E;12;57%;19%;9

Bujumbura, Burundi;A stray p.m. t-storm;79;67;Clouds and sun;85;68;NE;5;44%;57%;9

Busan, South Korea;Abundant sunshine;46;29;Partly sunny;44;28;NW;8;57%;4%;2

Cairo, Egypt;Decreasing clouds;67;47;Partly sunny;68;52;NE;6;47%;1%;3

Cape Town, South Africa;Sunny and beautiful;77;66;Sunshine, pleasant;80;68;SSE;14;67%;0%;11

Caracas, Venezuela;A passing shower;79;67;Partial sunshine;79;67;ESE;5;60%;67%;7

Chennai, India;A shower;86;70;Hazy sunshine;86;68;E;7;70%;0%;6

Chicago, United States;Partly sunny;33;31;Partly sunny;39;35;SSE;7;80%;42%;2

Colombo, Sri Lanka;Mostly sunny;92;74;Sunshine, pleasant;88;70;NNE;11;59%;1%;8

Copenhagen, Denmark;Rain and drizzle;43;37;Clouds and sun;42;37;S;7;79%;67%;1

Dakar, Senegal;Sun and some clouds;75;66;Sunny and pleasant;76;66;NNE;11;49%;0%;6

Dallas, United States;Partly sunny, milder;57;43;Clouds and sun;63;52;S;9;75%;5%;3

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;A p.m. t-storm;93;76;Showers around;90;79;N;11;73%;95%;7

Delhi, India;Mostly sunny;70;50;A p.m. t-storm;68;49;NW;9;72%;84%;4

Denver, United States;Partly sunny;44;21;Mostly sunny;45;24;SE;7;34%;15%;3

Dhaka, Bangladesh;Partly sunny;81;54;Hazy sunshine;77;56;WNW;6;66%;0%;4

Dili, East Timor;Cloudy;91;75;Showers around;86;75;SSW;5;78%;90%;7

Dublin, Ireland;Clouds and sunshine;43;37;Windy with rain;47;36;SW;28;79%;78%;0

Dushanbe, Tajikistan;Rain and drizzle;42;31;A little a.m. snow;35;24;SE;5;56%;63%;1

Gibraltar, Gibraltar;Partly sunny;60;52;Some sun;60;50;N;10;68%;0%;3

Hanoi, Vietnam;Not as warm;66;58;Areas of low clouds;70;65;ESE;4;77%;62%;1

Harare, Zimbabwe;A t-storm in spots;78;62;A t-storm in spots;78;62;ENE;7;73%;76%;14

Havana, Cuba;Brilliant sunshine;85;71;Sunny and pleasant;84;70;E;11;61%;27%;4

Helsinki, Finland;Windy this morning;42;31;Turning cloudy;35;32;WSW;11;92%;2%;1

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;Decreasing clouds;90;72;Sunny and pleasant;93;70;SSE;6;55%;5%;7

Hong Kong, China;Not as warm;70;60;More sun than clouds;69;61;E;8;65%;2%;5

Honolulu, United States;Spotty showers;81;73;Spotty showers;81;74;ENE;16;73%;74%;1

Hyderabad, India;Mostly sunny;84;54;Hazy sunshine;86;58;SE;3;48%;0%;5

Islamabad, Pakistan;Cloudy;59;43;Cooler with rain;52;40;ENE;10;94%;95%;1

Istanbul, Turkey;Mostly cloudy;47;41;Areas of low clouds;48;35;ENE;7;75%;2%;1

Jakarta, Indonesia;Partly sunny;90;77;Rather cloudy;87;75;WSW;10;72%;44%;7

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia;Windy this morning;80;59;Mostly sunny;80;62;N;9;30%;0%;5

Johannesburg, South Africa;Rain, a thunderstorm;80;61;A t-storm around;80;60;ESE;5;62%;65%;13

Kabul, Afghanistan;Colder with snow;32;29;A little snow;37;20;SSW;4;64%;63%;1

Karachi, Pakistan;Rain, a thunderstorm;74;49;Hazy sun;67;42;NNW;8;49%;0%;4

Kathmandu, Nepal;Partly sunny;64;42;Hazy sun;68;43;S;3;68%;1%;4

Khartoum, Sudan;Sunny and beautiful;81;56;Sunny and pleasant;86;59;NNE;11;18%;0%;6

Kiev, Ukraine;Partly sunny;36;31;Cloudy;40;35;WSW;9;69%;24%;0

Kingston, Jamaica;Mostly sunny;91;76;A shower in the a.m.;89;75;NNE;11;54%;56%;5

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo;Mostly sunny;90;72;Mostly sunny, warm;92;75;S;4;64%;50%;11

Kolkata, India;Sunny;73;50;Hazy sun;74;51;NE;5;62%;0%;4

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;Cloudy, p.m. showers;91;75;Showers around;92;75;N;3;72%;89%;5

La Paz, Bolivia;Afternoon t-storms;58;41;A p.m. shower or two;59;39;ENE;8;70%;86%;6

Lagos, Nigeria;Mostly sunny, humid;90;76;Partly sunny, humid;89;76;SSW;5;79%;28%;8

Lima, Peru;Some sun, pleasant;75;69;Sunshine, pleasant;75;69;SSE;7;72%;44%;12

Lisbon, Portugal;Sunny;56;38;Clouds breaking;56;52;SW;6;83%;56%;1

London, United Kingdom;Decreasing clouds;53;42;Very windy;50;44;SW;20;84%;87%;1

Los Angeles, United States;Fog, then sun;65;45;Partly sunny;63;43;NNE;5;62%;2%;3

Luanda, Angola;Mostly sunny, nice;88;74;Mainly cloudy;88;76;S;7;68%;22%;10

Madrid, Spain;Sunshine;49;24;Clouds breaking;46;24;SW;4;76%;1%;2

Male, Maldives;Showers around;87;81;Nice with some sun;88;80;NNE;11;66%;32%;8

Manaus, Brazil;Clouds and sun;88;73;A stray a.m. t-storm;84;75;ENE;6;80%;74%;6

Manila, Philippines;Rain and drizzle;88;75;High clouds;86;76;ESE;5;68%;39%;3

Melbourne, Australia;Clouds and sun;77;57;Sunshine and warmer;87;66;W;10;45%;4%;11

Mexico City, Mexico;Partial sunshine;75;45;Partly sunny;76;47;N;4;43%;10%;6

Miami, United States;Breezy with some sun;81;74;Mostly sunny;80;73;E;13;69%;66%;4

Minsk, Belarus;Mainly cloudy;35;33;A shower or two;39;34;W;8;72%;82%;0

Mogadishu, Somalia;Nice with some sun;87;79;Partly sunny, breezy;88;78;ENE;15;70%;33%;9

Montevideo, Uruguay;Partly sunny;78;61;Mostly cloudy;76;65;ENE;11;60%;4%;10

Montreal, Canada;Snow, sleet;21;7;A few flurries;20;7;NNW;2;77%;60%;1

Moscow, Russia;Cloudy;34;31;A morning shower;37;30;W;9;81%;42%;0

Mumbai, India;Mostly sunny;90;73;Hazy sun;84;71;NNW;7;67%;2%;5

Nairobi, Kenya;A t-storm in spots;81;60;A t-storm in spots;76;61;NE;6;72%;81%;11

New York, United States;A little a.m. rain;64;37;Cooler;46;40;NNE;6;58%;8%;1

Nicosia, Cyprus;Clearing;61;49;Partial sunshine;63;44;SSW;7;68%;7%;3

Novosibirsk, Russia;Partly sunny;6;3;Cloudy;6;2;SSW;8;91%;68%;0

Osaka-shi, Japan;Becoming cloudy;51;39;Increasing clouds;51;32;W;10;47%;8%;3

Oslo, Norway;Partly sunny;39;29;Mostly sunny;36;33;S;5;68%;62%;1

Ottawa, Canada;Snow, sleet;22;6;A few flurries;17;8;NW;6;81%;58%;1

Pago Pago, American Samoa;Spotty showers;85;79;Afternoon showers;86;78;NE;10;77%;98%;9

Panama City, Panama;Spotty showers;93;76;A passing shower;92;77;NNW;11;63%;57%;7

Paramaribo, Suriname;A shower or two;87;73;A morning shower;83;74;E;7;80%;87%;8

Paris, France;A shower in the p.m.;51;42;An afternoon shower;51;47;SSW;10;67%;79%;0

Perth, Australia;Windy this afternoon;91;64;Plenty of sun;89;70;SSE;13;42%;0%;12

Phnom Penh, Cambodia;Mostly cloudy;94;72;Mostly sunny;92;68;N;6;57%;7%;7

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea;Mostly cloudy;90;76;Thunderstorms;88;76;N;13;82%;94%;3

Port-au-prince, Haiti;Sunny;91;68;Plenty of sunshine;91;65;ESE;8;43%;1%;5

Prague, Czech Republic;Clouds and sun;41;35;Cloudy;43;29;S;6;67%;16%;0

Pyongyang, North Korea;Sun and clouds;36;12;Hazy and colder;27;5;WNW;5;46%;0%;2

Quito, Ecuador;Mostly cloudy;74;54;A shower in the p.m.;73;53;SW;10;50%;66%;10

Rabat, Morocco;Plenty of sunshine;66;40;Mostly sunny;64;43;S;5;74%;0%;3

Recife, Brazil;Partly sunny;90;79;Mostly sunny, nice;90;80;ESE;9;54%;44%;11

Reykjavik, Iceland;Windy with some snow;34;26;Becoming cloudy;33;30;NE;10;61%;51%;0

Riga, Latvia;Rain and drizzle;42;35;Partly sunny;40;34;SW;5;90%;18%;1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;Couple of t-storms;86;77;A t-storm in spots;81;75;SE;8;78%;76%;13

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;Plenty of sunshine;59;40;Plenty of sun;65;45;SW;5;36%;0%;4

Rome, Italy;Sunny;57;35;Partly sunny;56;37;NE;5;76%;11%;2

Saint Petersburg, Russia;Rain and drizzle;43;35;Partly sunny;38;34;SW;10;73%;4%;1

San Francisco, United States;Partly sunny;55;47;Partly sunny;55;46;SW;9;74%;71%;2

San Jose, Costa Rica;Partly sunny, breezy;80;65;Winds subsiding;79;65;ENE;17;63%;26%;8

San Juan, Puerto Rico;Windy with a shower;82;74;Windy;82;73;E;22;71%;84%;5

San Salvador, El Salvador;Sunshine and nice;79;64;Mostly sunny, nice;79;64;NNE;10;66%;5%;7

Sana'a, Yemen;Clouds and sun;74;39;Partly sunny;69;40;NNE;6;56%;5%;7

Santiago, Chile;Plenty of sun;92;60;Plenty of sun;92;61;SW;7;33%;0%;12

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic;A p.m. shower or two;83;69;A passing shower;83;68;NNE;13;71%;63%;5

Sao Paulo, Brazil;Brilliant sunshine;58;35;Some sun returning;53;45;SE;5;82%;8%;2

Seattle, United States;Showers around;45;29;A snow shower;34;24;N;6;69%;75%;0

Seoul, South Korea;Partly sunny;38;22;Hazy sunshine;32;19;NW;6;44%;14%;3

Shanghai, China;Overcast;48;39;Cloudy;48;41;E;9;63%;29%;3

Singapore, Singapore;A p.m. shower or two;91;77;Clouds and sun;91;78;NNE;10;65%;42%;8

Sofia, Bulgaria;Mostly cloudy;42;28;Mostly sunny;45;28;S;4;89%;19%;2

St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda;A shower;81;73;Spotty showers;80;72;ENE;19;71%;88%;5

Stockholm, Sweden;Mild with some sun;47;33;Clouds and sun;39;34;SW;9;78%;4%;0

Sydney, Australia;A shower in the a.m.;72;66;Partly sunny, nice;75;67;NE;11;64%;26%;5

Taipei City, Taiwan;Rain and drizzle;62;57;Heavy a.m. showers;67;62;E;10;72%;67%;1

Tallinn, Estonia;Times of rain;43;33;Increasing clouds;39;34;WSW;8;90%;6%;1

Tashkent, Uzbekistan;Rain and drizzle;40;25;A little snow;32;23;NW;5;93%;77%;1

Tbilisi, Georgia;Mostly cloudy;44;33;Breezy with clearing;44;27;NW;17;56%;3%;2

Tehran, Iran;Mostly sunny;45;32;Inc. clouds;46;33;ESE;6;30%;31%;2

Tel Aviv, Israel;Mostly cloudy;62;53;Showers around;63;52;NW;6;70%;75%;3

Tirana, Albania;Rain and drizzle;50;37;Mostly sunny, warmer;64;37;E;4;56%;10%;2

Tokyo, Japan;A p.m. shower or two;47;42;Milder;54;43;NNE;6;68%;28%;3

Toronto, Canada;Cloudy, much colder;31;22;Mostly cloudy;36;30;NE;7;84%;14%;1

Tripoli, Libya;Mostly cloudy;59;49;A downpour;59;51;SSW;8;72%;86%;3

Tunis, Tunisia;Clouds and sunshine;59;47;A little a.m. rain;59;46;NW;7;79%;60%;2

Ulan Bator, Mongolia;Mostly sunny;3;-21;Plenty of sunshine;7;-21;ESE;4;88%;18%;2

Vancouver, Canada;Snow and rain;37;16;A snow shower;26;11;NE;3;55%;86%;1

Vienna, Austria;Partly sunny;43;27;Mostly cloudy;40;30;SE;6;75%;4%;1

Vientiane, Laos;Mostly sunny;89;64;Sunny and very warm;88;63;E;4;54%;2%;5

Vilnius, Lithuania;Mostly cloudy;38;35;A shower or two;41;34;WSW;9;72%;83%;0

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Joe Biden, a former vice president of the United States and Democratic Party aspirant for the presidency in 2020, called for stronger ties with Taiwan in a tweet Saturday congratulating President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on her election victory.

"Congratulations to President Tsai and the people of Taiwan for another successful election," wrote Biden, saying: "You are stronger because of your free and open society. The United States should continue strengthening our ties with Taiwan and other like-minded democracies," he tweeted.

Biden was elected the 47th U.S. vice president with President Barack Obama in 2008. He earned a second term as vice president when Obama was re-elected to the presidency in 2012.

In Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 11, Tsai of the Democratic Progressive Party beat her two rivals, the Kuomintang's Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) and James Soong (宋楚瑜) of the People First Party (PFP), with a record 8.17 million votes, or 57.13 percent of the valid ballots cast.

Tsai's vote total was the highest ever recorded for any candidate in a presidential election in Taiwan, breaking the previous high of 7.66 million votes received by Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) in the 2008 election. The voter turnout for the presidential race was 74.9 percent. The victory has been attributed to Tsai's firm stance on defending Taiwan's sovereignty and democratic system from Chinese encroachment.

Many U.S. officials and congressmen also congratulated Tsai on her victory, including Clark Cooper, assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs. "The free and fair elections in #Taiwan is #democracy in action," Cooper said on his Twitter page.

He also retweeted Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's congratulatory statement, in which Pompeo praised Taiwan for having once again demonstrated the strength of its robust democratic system through the Jan. 11 election. Expressing thanks for Tsai's leadership in developing a strong U.S.-Taiwan partnership, Pompeo lauded Tsai for seeking stability with China "in the face of unrelenting pressure."

Meanwhile, Republican Senator Cory Gardner, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, extended his "warmest congratulations" to Tsai on winning a second presidential term. In a statement Gardner said he was honored to host Tsai in Denver last year, and "it's been a privilege working closely with her to advance the friendship between our nations during my multiple visits to Taipei."

"As China continues its aggressive campaign to delegitimize Taiwan, it's critically important for the United States to reaffirm our support for Taiwan's resilient and vibrant democracy, and to further grow the bonds of friendship between the people of Taiwan and the United States," he added.

Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, tweeted on the committee's official Twitter page his congratulations to Taiwanese people for holding another successful democratic election, and to Tsai on her victory. "The United States values our important partnership with Taiwan," he wrote.

Also offering congratulatory comments on Taiwan's election was Senator Bob Menendez, the top Democrat on the influential Foreign Relations Committee, and Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott.

Menendez lauded the democratic system in Taiwan as an inspiration for those who strive for the freedom of speech and assembly, the rule of law and respect for human rights around the world. He said he looks forward to working with Tsai in efforts to strengthen the links between American and Taiwanese people in the years ahead, while Rubio said he looks forward to strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations in years to come.

At the House of Representatives, Michael McCaul, the lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ted Yoho, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, both tweeted to congratulate Tsai on her re-election.

McCaul tweeted that the people of Taiwan have spoken loud and clear once again -- they will defend their democracy against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) coercion. "The U.S. stands with them," he said.

Calling Tsai a champion of freedom, Yoho said he looks forward to strengthening the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.

people: 韓國瑜 蔡英文 馬英九 宋楚瑜

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While Taiwan remains in a celebratory mood following a historic victory for the incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen, Beijing issued a solemn warning on Sunday, reiterating that Taiwan remains a part of China.

In a statement released on Sunday, China's Foreign Ministry re-emphasized its position that regardless of any change to Taiwan's domestic situation, there will continue to be one China with Taiwan remaining part of it.

"The universal consensus of the international community adhering to the 'one China' principle will not change," China's Foreign Ministry wrote in the statement.

However, many observers consider Saturday's result as a clear sign that Beijing's Taiwan policy over the last four years has failed to achieve its intended goal of bringing the self-ruled island closer to unification with mainland China.

Tsai, and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) support Taiwan's independence from Beijing and have rejected the 'one China' principle under which Beijing insists that Taiwan and mainland China are part of the same country, of which only the Communist Party of China is the sole legitimate ruler.

Since Tsai's first victory in 2016, Beijing has been taking a more aggressive stance, by stepping up military maneuvers and isolating Taiwan diplomatically.

Beijing's pressure backfires?

Kharis Templeman, program manager of the Taiwan Democracy and Security Project at Stanford University, said the election result is a setback for Beijing.

"Tsai won more votes than she did four years ago, and that can only be viewed in Beijing as a failure of their Taiwan policy," Templeman told DW. "Their disinformation effort and influence operations in this election clearly did not work as intended."

Read more: Opinion: A slap in the face for Beijing

Other experts said China's hardline policy towards Taiwan not only failed to influence the election on Saturday, but it even convinced more Taiwanese people to come out and vote. According to Taiwan's Central Election Commission, Saturday's voter turnout was nearly at 75%, a historic high.

Yen Wei-Ting, a Taiwanese political scientist teaching at the Franklin and Marshall College in the US, said China's continuous aggression towards Taiwan, and the ongoing Hong Kong protests, helped drive up voter turnout.

"Traditionally, voter turnout among young people is usually pretty low in Taiwan, but because of China and the Hong Kong protests, more young people were determined to vote in yesterday's election," Yen told DW.

China's Taiwan dilemma

During her acceptance speech on Saturday night, President Tsai Ing-Wen emphasized her commitment to maintain a peaceful and stable relationship with Beijing, and said both sides have responsibilities to ensure non-confrontational development across the Taiwan Strait.

"I want to call upon the Beijing authorities to remind them that peace, parity, democracy, and dialogue are the key to positive cross-strait interactions and long-term stable development," Tsai said during her speech. "These four words are also the only path to bringing together and benefiting our two peoples."

Read more: China looms over Taiwan election

Some experts said that the election result means that Beijing will have to adjust its cross-Strait policy, since both economic benefits and economic coercion have failed to have an impact on Taiwan's domestic politics.

Austin Wang, a Taiwanese political science professor at the University of Nevada, said he thinks China's Taiwan policy will become two-fold.

"Beijing will harden its hardline policy and soften its soft-line policy," Wang told DW. "It is very likely that China will initiate more military actions to create direct or indirect conflicts with Taiwan. It may also increase the frequency of cyberattacks on Taiwan, periodically paralyzing the function of the Taiwanese government."

Templeman said even if Beijing adjusts its Taiwan policies, domestic pressure could push Chinese president Xi Jinping to continue his pressure campaign against Taiwan over the next four years."Xi could actually be constrained domestically so he can't afford to look soft on Taiwan," said Templeman.

"Beijing will continue to pursue the policy that alienates Taiwan and squeezes the Tsai administration, while creating more conflicts with the US over Taiwan policy. Xi Jinping will continue to do that not because it's working, but because it is what he needs to do for domestic political reasons."

Taiwan's promise to the world

Apart from reiterating her willingness to maintain stable cross-Strait relationship with Beijing, Tsai also reiterated her commitment to keep working with like-minded countries around the world. Taiwan says it is an example of what a Chinese democracy could look like.

Read more: German petition on Taiwan forces government to justify 'one China' policy

"The Republic of China is an indispensable member of the international community," Tsai said during her acceptance speech. "We are willing to work together with all countries to take on shared responsibility, take part in shared prosperity, and help maintain regional peace and stability. All countries should consider Taiwan a partner."

Since 2016, Beijing has stepped up its diplomatic isolation of Taiwan. Since Tsai took office, Taipei has lost seven diplomatic partners. Only 15 small countries currently have official diplomatic relations with Taiwan. However, Taiwan maintains informal relations and bilateral partnerships with countries around the world. The United States, for example, is Tapei's most important strategic partner.

Kharis Templeman predicts that Tsai will continue to deepen cooperation with the US during her second term.

"Her security and diplomatic team are very good at identifying opportunities to work with the US and other democracies in the region," Templeman said "I wouldn't expect that to change as they will continue to look for [similar opportunities.]”

However, Austin Wang from the University of Nevada said even though Tsai Ing-wen's administration has been actively engaging with like-minded countries around the world, the actual level of engagement depends on how much is the US involved in coordinating these efforts. "For these countries, the level of engagement with Taiwan is decided by how the US can help them balance the pressure from China," said Wang.

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Ballots being announced during vote counting after Taiwan's 2020 elections

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — American scholar Kharis Templeman, who came to Taiwan to observe the 2020 presidential and legislative elections, said that witnessing the process of announcing and counting the ballots made him realize that Taiwanese were using their lives to protect democracy, CNA reported on Sunday (Jan. 12).

After voting officially ended, ballot boxes were immediately sealed and then vote counting commenced, he said. The vote-counting process is characterized by announcing the ballots, for example, “a vote for number 2, Han Kuo-yu” and "a vote for number three, Tsai Ing-wen,” which to Templeman sounded like sutras being chanted.

Templeman, a scholar at the National Bureau of Asian Research, said that he was moved every time he watched vote-counting in Taiwan and that it is one of the most unique experiences in Taiwan’s democracy.

The American scholar has visited Taiwan dozens of times for the purpose of academic research and has observed vote counting at polling stations in the country three times over the years.

The act of opening each ballot, calling out the names of the candidates, and raising the ballots high for people of all political affiliations to see was so dramatic in Templeman’s eyes that he said it was as if Taiwanese were using their lives to protect democracy, according to the news agency.

What was a usual routine to the Taiwanese was a touching scene to the American group observing the elections, driving some of its members to tears, said Templeman, who has no connections with the island nation other than the academic research he does there.

The process of announcing each ballot is lacking in the American election system, he said, adding that the whole world can learn something from the transparency and openness of Taiwan’s elections.

He also praised the efficiency of vote counting in Taiwan’s 2020 general elections, noting that the results were announced four to five hours after ballot casting officially ended and that no one questioned the validity of the results, according to the report.

Templeman further stated that the level and quantity of misinformation, rumors, and interventions from Chinese netizens had overshadowed previous elections in Taiwan. However, Taiwan has proved that democracy can overcome fake news, he added.

Templeman said that he believed President Tsai’s re-election would bring stability to the relations between the United States, China, and Taiwan and that Tsai’s policies towards China would be more flexible in the next four year as the pressure to get reelected had been lifted, according to the report.

As for the issue of the Kuomingtang’s (KMT) rejuvenation and the need for reform in the party’s leadership, the American scholar said that the party needed the right person to help the party and that it appeared this person was not Han Kuo-yu.

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A pollster claims to have analyzed why Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) won her reelection with a record-breaking 8.17 million votes in the 2020 presidential election, beating her major rival, the Kuomingtang’s (KMT) Han Kuo-yu, by 2.64 million votes.

You Ying-lung (游盈隆), an opinion poll expert and chairman of the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation, said in a Facebook post on Monday that the opposition KMT party should have been able to win both the presidential and legislative elections following its landslide victory in the 2018 local elections, which saw the party win 15 mayoral and county commissioner seats out of 22.

Before 2018's local elections, 13 cities and counties in Taiwan were governed by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) mayors and commissioners, but after the elections, that number shrank to only six.

You said that Han had been a jobless middle-aged man for many years before he swept onto Taiwan’s political scene by winning the Kaohsiung mayoral race in 2018 and becoming the KMT’s presidential candidate in 2019.

The pollster added that the reason Tsai was able to secure such a victory over Han was because the "monstrous Han phenomenon" had created fear among a large portion of the electorate.

The pollster went on to say that the fact that Han was a highly controversial figure also contributed to Tsai's victory. People who admired Han said that he was a political genius of the kind "only seen once in a 100 years,” while Han's detractors mocked him, saying that he was a “blockhead” and “drunkard,” according to You.

Han’s decision to jump into the presidential race was a mistake judging from the results of the race, You said in the post, but he questioned if anyone could resist the temptation to rise to the top political position, especially a person who was without a job for so long.

Tsai adjusted her attitude and leadership style after the DPP's defeat in the 2018 local elections, and the reformed Tsai is who won the re-election, according to the post.

Tsai now has a greater say on whether to obliterate Han politically by supporting the continuing effort to recall him as Kaohsiung mayor, the pollster said, adding that the decision of whether to pursue such a move would test Tsai’s political wisdom.

In the end, the pollster said that whether Tsai would use the second chance given to her by the Taiwanese to make use of capable people, instead of nepotism, to create a bright future for Taiwan remains to be seen.

people: 游盈隆 蔡英文

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KAOHSIUNG (Taiwan News) — And breathe…

It’s been a stressful few weeks and months coming into this election for everyone who cares about Taiwan. It’s been particularly acute these last few days without polls to calm the nerves and the prospect of a man so close to Taiwan’s greatest enemy being elected president suddenly seeming very real.

We had no choice but to trust in the democracy and wisdom of the Taiwanese people to make the right choice for their country and all our futures. They have emphatically done just that.

Taiwan’s democracy is thriving

It is worth just taking a moment to consider the key numbers because, let there be no doubt, this election is proof positive that Taiwan’s democracy is still flourishing.

Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) secured more than 8 million votes, well over a million more votes than last time out. It is the highest number of voters for any Presidential candidate since records began.

It was also more than 2.5 million more votes than her rival Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) meaning that any attempts by his Kuomintang (KMT) party to discredit the result would have withered on the vine thanks to the scale of her victory.

Turnout in this election was 74.9 percent, more than 8 percent higher than the last presidential election. To put that in context, the UK’s general election last month attracted a turnout of 67.3 percent, while turnout in the last US presidential election in 2016 was just 55.7 percent.

Those high turnout figures are a slap in the face to those who have argued that Taiwan is tiring of democracy or that democracy just doesn’t work in ethnic Chinese countries. Not only does democracy work in Taiwan, but it is booming.

The nature of Taiwan’s future relationship with Communist China was a central theme of this election, and the people were given a stark choice: freedom, democracy, and their rightful place in the world under the DPP or subservience to a totalitarian state under the KMT. They have emphatically chosen freedom and democracy.

No time for complacency

She may have romped to victory, but Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) must not now be complacent. She acknowledged as much in her gracious and statesmanlike victory speech.

Han Kuo-yu still attracted more than 5.5 million votes. That is a significant proportion of the Taiwanese population who supported his agenda and the closer relationship with China it would have resulted in.

This weekend is a time for celebration, but from Monday, the hard work must begin again in earnest.

Tsai has to seek to close the huge divide that has opened up in Taiwanese society in the past couple of years. That doesn’t mean moving to the beat of the KMT drum but rather finding solutions to some of the problems that have dogged both Taiwan and her own administration in recent years.

Better solutions to the issue of Chinese interference in Taiwanese democracy have to be implemented ahead of the next local elections in two years’ time.

The drip, drip of fake news emanating (primarily) from Chinese sources turned into a raging torrent as the election drew near, and this has played a significant role in shaping and solidifying the opinions of Han fans.

The fact-checking solutions already in place are too easily dismissed as DPP-mouthpieces, and far more robust measures are needed to stem the flow of fake information coming from China.

Similarly, the level of influence the Chinese Communist Party has over Taiwan’s mainstream media outlets also has to be addressed.

Government sources have told me that it is a fear of being seen to be attacking freedom of expression that has held Tsai back from addressing this so far. But when senior Taiwanese media figures are known to be visiting Beijing to take their instructions from a hostile foreign government, it is clear that something has to give.

Tsai also recognized failings in her own work and those of her government in her victory speech. Principal among these has been communication.

Many of her policy successes have not resonated with voters, while difficult decisions she has had to take, such as public pension reform, were not explained sufficiently to the public. She has to put this right in her second term.

Her attempts to improve Taiwan’s standing in the international community have also not had the desired results so far. With a new and significant mandate, she now has to push Taiwan’s allies in the USA and Europe to facilitate Taiwan’s greater involvement in the international community, regardless of China’s resistance.

What now for Han and the KMT?

Han Kuo-yu seemed confident throughout the campaign that he was going to be able to ride his luck once more and secure victory against the odds. The size of this defeat will be a mammoth blow to his sizable ego.

He will now have to come crawling back to Kaohsiung with his tail between his legs. Frankly, his job prospects here look far from secure.

He looks odds-on to make history by becoming the first mayor in Taiwanese history to be recalled and then sacked by the people who elected him. The recall petition appears to have the numbers to get put to a citywide vote, and if this election is anything to go by, he won’t fancy his chances.

In Kaohsiung, Han got just 35 percent of the vote, compared to the 54 percent he took just 13 months ago in the mayoral election. The KMT also failed to win a single Kaohsiung seat in the Legislative Yuan.

There is much talk of Han now being appointed Chairman of the KMT following the inevitable resignation of Wu Den-yih (吳敦義). But Han is far from universally popular even within his own party and, having led the party to such a huge defeat, it is surely debatable whether he is the right man to steer his party forward.

By this time next year, Han could well find himself back in Yunlin selling vegetables.

But what of the KMT as a party? In this election, everything seemed to be stacked in their favor. They had a populist and charismatic candidate going up against a rather staid and technocratic incumbent president whose personal approval ratings were low.

They came into this election off the back of great success in the local elections just a year before and had the backing of much of the mainstream media and the tidal wave of fake news from China which has swept across the country. If they were unable to win in these circumstances, it is fair to ask if they will ever win another election again.

Of course, the key issue is China. If the KMT can row back from their commitment to ‘One China’ and convince the voters they mean it, it is still possible they could reinvent themselves once more.

But given the strength of public feeling we have seen in this election, I, for one, wouldn’t bet on that for one minute.

people: 蔡英文 韓國瑜 吳敦義

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives to attend a morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, Sunday Jan. 12, 2020. P...

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives to attend a morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, Sunday Jan. 12, 2020. P...

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 10, 2018 file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, and Meghan the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry watch a flypast of Ro...

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II attended church at her Sandringham estate Sunday ahead of a crisis meeting to work out a future for Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their shocking decision to walk away from royal roles.

Royal officials said the queen had summoned her grandson Harry, his elder brother, Prince William, and their father, Prince Charles, to the rural retreat 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of London, for a meeting on Monday.

The summit reflects the queen's desire to contain the fallout from Harry and Meghan’s decision to “step back” as senior royals, work to become financially independent and split their time between Britain and North America. The couple, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, made the announcement Wednesday without telling the queen or other senior royals first.

William is expected to travel to Sandringham from London and Harry from his home in Windsor, west of the British capital. Charles will fly back from the Gulf nation of Oman, where he was attending a condolence ceremony Sunday following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Meghan, who is in Canada with the couple’s baby son, Archie, is likely to join the meeting by phone.

Buckingham Palace said “a range of possibilities” would be discussed, but the queen was determined to resolve the situation within “days not weeks." The palace said the goal was to agree on next steps at Monday’s gathering, which follows several days of talks among royal courtiers, though “any decision will take time to be implemented."

Among the details that need to be worked out are who will pay for the couple’s currently taxpayer-funded security, what money-making activities they can undertake and what the tax consequences would be of moving to Canada or the United States.

Harry, who is sixth in line to the throne, married American actress Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in 2018, and their son was born in May 2019.

While many praised the couple for injecting youth and glamour into the royal family, last week's announcement marked an explosive turn in the growing rift between them and the rest of the clan. Harry said in an October interview that he and William -- destined one day to be king -- were on “different paths.”

It also came amid the couple’s growing unhappiness about their treatment by the media. Harry, who blames the press for the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in a Paris car crash in 1997, has long chafed at the intense scrutiny he receives. The couple have sued several newspapers over allegedly intrusive coverage, and Harry has accused the media of targeting the biracial Meghan with abuse, some of it with “racial undertones.”

The couple’s decision to distance themselves from the royal family has drawn a mixed reaction. Many Britons expressed sympathy for Meghan and Harry but said they should not receive taxpayer-funded security if they do not perform public duties.

There was near-universal sympathy, however, for the 93-year-old queen.

"I feel desperately sorry for her,” said 70-year-old Jean Acton, who gathered with other local people to watch the monarch arrive at church. “It must be horrible -- for any parent, let alone if you're a royal or not."

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Thousands of people were being evacuated south of the Philippine capital of Manila on Sunday as the Taal Volcano began to send clouds of ash and stone into the sky.

The volcanic activity, if it continues, means that Taal will likely erupt "within days to within weeks," Renato Solidum, chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, told French news agency AFP.

Located about 65 kilometers (40 miles) away from Manila, Taal is one of the country's most active volcanoes, although it has not had a major eruption since 1977. A catastrophic eruption in 1911 claimed 1,335 lives.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council suggested that about 8,000 residents in the area should be evacuated.

Flights have also been temporarily suspended in and out of Manila airport.

Ash reportedly reached as far as the province of Cavite, directly south of Manila. Regional government officials have canceled school classes for Monday and warned residents to stay indoors.

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Chinese New Year is the most eagerly anticipated festival in Taiwan and a wonderful time to learn about traditional Chinese beliefs and values and experience local rituals and customs. Mandarin Oriental, Taipei has a few recommendations on how you may enjoy and embrace a memorable Chinese New Year holiday in Taipei.

Lion Dance performance

On the first day of Chinese New Year, 25th of January, guests are welcome to join the opening ceremony in the porte-cochère of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei to watch the traditional and festive lion dance performance, accompanied with an amazing Drum Show and God of Fortune performance, to kick off the Lunar New Year on an auspicious note.

Dining at Ya Ge

Food plays an integral role in ethnic Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year. The one Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Ya Ge aims to provide diners an impeccable dining experience with carefully selected ingredients and heartwarming services. For Chinese New Year’s Eve, Chef de Cuisine Tse Man will spoil guests with a series of delicious and promising dishes such as Star Garoupa, Cripsy Chicken, festive Rice Cake as well as many other tempting items.

Festive Gift Selection at the Mandarin Cake Shop

The Mandarin Cake Shop has prepared a selection of festive treats for you to celebrate Chinese New Year full of blessings. The collection includes our signature Longan cake, traditional Walnut and Date Pastilles, Ponkan Earl Grey Jam, Chinese New Year Gift hamper (Priced from TWD 2,590) and an artistic cake featuring a dragon that symbolises potent and auspicious powers (7-inch cake priced at TWD 1,950).

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Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei (right) and her doubles partner Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic / (Image taken from twitter.com/BrisbaneTennis)

Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei (謝淑薇) and her doubles partner Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic won their first trophy of the season at the 2020 Brisbane International Tennis Tournament Sunday.

The reigning Wimbledon champions beat Ashleigh Barty of Australia and Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands 3-6, 7-6(9-7), 10-8 in a gripping match that lasted one hour and 46 minutes.

The top-seeded pair got off to a weak start, trailing 2-4 as their opponents took early control and maintained it through the opening set.

It was only after falling behind 0-2 in the second set that Hsieh and Strycova rallied to even the score and eventually win the tie-break 9-7.

The duo sustained their momentum to race into a 6-1 lead in the deciding first-to-10 super tiebreaker, holding on to win 10-8 and take the title.

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Novak Djovovic of Serbia plays a shot against Rafael Nadal of Spain during their ATP Cup tennis match in Sydney, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Stev...

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot against Novak Djovovic of Serbia during their ATP Cup tennis match in Sydney, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Stev...

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot against Novak Djovovic of Serbia during their ATP Cup tennis match in Sydney, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Stev...

SYDNEY (AP) — Novak Djokovic has extended his supremacy on hardcourts against Rafael Nadal to force a deciding doubles encounter for the inaugural ATP Cup.

Second-ranked Djokivic leveled the final for Serbia with a 6-2, 7-6 (4) win over top-ranked Nadal on Sunday night, increasing his lead to 29-26 in their career head-to-heads. Nadal hasn't beaten Djokovic on a hard surface since the 2013 U.S. Open final.

The plan was for the world's two top-ranked players to go at it again in the doubles, but Nadal withdrew from Spain's combination and was replaced by Feliciano Lopez.

Roberto Bautista Agut had given Spain a 1-0 lead, and maintained his unbeaten streak at the ATP Cup, with a 7-5, 6-1 win in over Dusan Lajovic in the first singles match. The No. 10-ranked Bautista Agut didn't drop a set in six singles wins, including three in the group stage in Perth, at the tournament.

Nadal was listed to partner Pablo Carreno Busta in the doubles, but tournament rules allowed team captains to change their combinations between matches.

Spain's early lead put extra pressure on Djokovic, a seven-time Australian Open champion, to keep Serbia in contention. He hadn't lost a singles match at the new 24-team tournament, and started like losing wasn't a consideration

He broke Nadal's serve in the opening game, which lasted eight minutes and included two requests from the umpire to the crowd to keep quiet during the service motion.

Djokovic held for a 2-0 lead, the game going to deuce, and then didn't concede a point on serve for his next three games, closing the set in 39 minutes with three straight aces.

Nadal, meanwhile, was struggling to hold, with Djokovic typically relentless with his returns. After Nadal was broken for the second time, in the seventh game, he went to the chair umpire in the changeover, likely about the noise during his service swing, and held his thumb up to the crowd as he walked back to his team zone.

The Spaniard found his range on serve in the second set, though, conceding just a point in each of his first three service games. He had also had a huge opportunity to go up a break in the sixth game, but was unable to convert five chances as Djokovic rallied from 0-40 to hold.

Djokovic then had two breakpoints in the 11th game, which would have given him the chance to serve for the match, but Nadal rallied from 15-40 to hold and it was almost inevitable that the set finish in a tiebreaker.

Djokovic had a nervy start, serving a double-fault to fall behind 2-1, but after his forehand clipped the net and landed in to level the tiebreaker, he started to gain control. From 4-4, he won every point, starting the roll with a backhand winner down the line and finishing off when Nadal netted on match point.

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Lin spotted in a convenience store. (Taipei Police Department, Wanhua Precinct photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Police on Sunday (Jan. 12), issued a warrant for the arrest of a Taiwanese man suspected in the brutal murder and dismemberment of a Malaysian woman, whose body was found in a mountainous area of northern Taiwan on Saturday (Jan. 11).

On Jan. 6, the Wanhua Precinct of the Taipei Police Department received a report that a 26-year-old Chinese-Malaysian woman surnamed Teng (鄧), who was working in catering in Taiwan, had gone missing. After police inspected Teng's unoccupied apartment in Wanhua District, officers noticed the strong smell of turpentine emanating from a room rented by a 45-year-old neighbor surnamed Lin (林).

After police traced the suspect's movements, they found Teng's remains in a wooded area of the mountains of Keelung on Saturday. To their horror, they discovered that her body had been dismembered, wrapped in cotton quilts, and placed in two cardboard boxes, reported UDN.

Photo of suspect. (Taipei Police Department, Wanhua Precinct photo)

At a press conference on Sunday, Wanhua Precinct police said that Lin is the prime suspect in the homicide case because he had abandoned his belongings and apparently went into hiding, reported CNA. Officials said that Lin's bathroom smelled particularly strongly of turpentine and insecticide.

Surveillance footage showed Lin carry two cardboard boxes out of his room and place them in a rental car, which he drove to a mountainous area of Keelung. Police believe that Lin is hiding somewhere in New Taipei City, Taipei City, or Keelung, and they are asking for assistance in bringing him to justice as soon as possible.

Officers announced that they have begun an investigation into the case and released photos of Lin, listing him as the prime suspect. Police are asking for any members of the public who have knowledge of the case to contact authorities immediately, either by dialing 110 or calling the investigation team at the Wanhua Police Station at (02)2311-7878.

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Italian Fashion Chamber President Carlo Capasa poses at the end of the Associated Press interview in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. The Italia...

MILAN (AP) — The Italian National Fashion Chamber is promoting a diversity agenda among Milan’s major fashion houses, a year after several top Italian brands faced criticism for designs and remarks seen as culturally and racially insensitive.

Its manifesto backed by major Italian fashion brands aims to increase racial and gender diversity in key roles in Milan's fashion houses, which fashion chamber president Carlo Capasa acknowledged was lagging in a recent interview with The Associated Press ahead of Milan Fashion Week.

‘’We have been speaking for many years against discrimination based on gender, religion, skin color and physical ability. But we must acknowledge that this has not been truly implemented,’’ Capasa said. ‘’We looked at our industry and we saw there is disparity. We saw that a disparity of gender persists, that there are conditions not favorable to women in the workplace and in some cases there is discrimination.’’

While Capasa resisted framing the manifesto as a direct reaction to the scandals involving blackface designs by Gucci and Prada, and a Chinese backlash that forced fashion house Dolce&Gabbana to cancel a major Shanghai show, the incidents show the cultural blind spots that can arise when a fashion house is too homogeneous.

Capasa said the Milan fashion world must work harder to attract people of color. “If global companies want to represent the world they are targeting, they must welcome diversity and look beyond their own borders,’’ he said, citing the relative homogeneity of Italian society.

Milan has lagged the other main fashion cities of Paris, New York and London in racial diversity on the runway, according to season diversity reporting by the Fashion Spot. Capasa said the stories that fashion houses want to tell are often linked to their Italian roots, and that runway choices are linked to model agencies' offerings since not all models come to Milan.

While many Milan fashion houses take their creative direction from women -- including Miuccia Prada, Donatella Versace, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Angela Missoni -- and more women than men work in the fashion industry, Capasa said efforts are needed to get more women into decision-making roles.

‘’If we look at the boards, at the CEOs, at other key roles, there might be an advantage for men,’’ Capasa said. ‘’But we don’t want to introduce quotas obligating companies to promote women. We want to create the conditions so that women can have the same chances.’’

The chamber’s manifesto does not include hard commitments. Instead, it presents concepts that ‘’will serve as a model for a radical reform in terms of diversity and inclusion.’’

They were adopted by the chamber’s more than 100 members, which include most major Milan fashion houses with the notable exception of Dolce&Gabbana, and will be monitored every year for progress.

They call for changing representations of the standards of beauty on runways and in magazine campaigns, acknowledging that ‘’canons of physical beauty and harmful psychological models have spread throughout the industry.’’ They also present inclusion as a business opportunity that can boost financial results while improving trust with clients.

Gucci and Prada have independently made efforts to address the scandals. Gucci's efforts include launching a scholarship program to reach students who have been underrepresented in the fashion industry, while Prada announced a diversity council headed by two Americans, artist Theaster Gates and film director Ava DuVernay.

Capasa put the fashion chamber’s initiatives in the context of an ever more globalized industry where 2.5 billion people follow the fashion world on social media accounts and can, with a single post, shift a fashion company’s fortunes.

Meanwhile the center of fashion's commercial gravity has shifted to Asia, with Chinese consumers accounting for 90% of luxury sales growth last year, according to a study by the consultancy Bain & Co.

“The push to speak about diversity of inclusion comes directly from the fact that globalization made us understand that you cannot speak in the same way that you spoke before," Capasa said. “The audience has become much bigger.’’

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Wu crying as he gives concession speech.

 (CNA photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Young, rising Democratic Progressive Party star Enoch Wu (吳怡農) lost what local media called "the duel of the two hunks" (雙帥對決) with Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Wayne Chiang (蔣萬安) on Saturday (Jan. 11).

In a fierce battle for Taipei City's No. 3 District, Wu lost to Chiang, the great-grandson of Taiwan's postwar strongman ruler Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石), by 13,245 votes, with a final tally of 99,539 votes to Chiang's 112,784. Kimyung Keng (何景榮) from the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) and Tien Fang-yu (田方宇) from the Stabilizing Force Party lagged far behind with only 5,730 votes and 1,209 votes, respectively.

Starting at 4:30 p.m., Wu's supporters gathered at Wu's campaign headquarters eagerly awaiting the results of the contest. To the disappointment of his fans, Wu took the stage at 8:30 p.m. to break the news that he had been bested by Chiang.

Choking back tears, Wu expressed his gratitude to all of his supporters. Wu said that he lost the election because he "didn't work hard enough and was not good enough," but he pledged to work hard and learn from it, reported CNA.

Wu said that he called Chiang to congratulate him on his win. He said that they exchanged words of encouragement for each other and agreed that race had been run in a very positive way.

At 11:48 p.m. that night, Wu posted a concession statement on Facebook, in which he congratulated his opponent and pointed out that his performance had improved by over 20,000 votes from his previous run for office four years ago. Wu wrote that a senior politician once said that there are a hundred reasons to win an election, but there is only one reason to fail: the candidate did not try hard enough. "I didn't finish the task with this last step."

There was a huge outpouring of support for his post, with 178,000 likes, 15,000 comments, and 3,100 shares within 12 hours. Word of encouragement soon flooded in, with many supporters called on Wu to run for Mayor of Taipei.

Wu, 39, graduated from Yale with a degree in Economics, before working in Asian investment management at Goldman Sachs. In 2013 at the age of 34, Wu left finance, relinquished his U.S. citizenship, and served in Taiwan's special forces to fulfill his obligation as a Taiwanese citizen.

After retiring from the military in 2014, Wu worked as a journalist and served in the National Security Council and the Cabinet. In September of 2019, Wu announced his bid for the Taipei's 3rd District.

Wu looking dejected during concession speech. (CNA photo)

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — In response to President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) victory in the presidential election on Saturday (Jan. 11), former American representative to the United Nations Nikki Haley issued a tweet in which she congratulated the people of Taiwan for standing up to Communist China.

The incumbent president received 8.17 million votes, or more than 57 percent, the highest number since direct presidential elections began in 1996. Her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) also maintained its majority in the Legislative Yuan.

On Saturday evening, Haley posted a tweet in which she wrote, "Congratulations to the brave and wise people of Taiwan for standing up against intimidation by the Chinese Communist Party." Within less than 12 hours, the post has gained 7,855 likes and 1,642 retweets.

During an appearance on Fox News' "The Daily Briefing" on Nov. 12, Haley said the Chinese government has tried to silence Hong Kong's pro-democracy demonstrators with a mask ban, surveillance cameras, and its armed forces. She added that the fundamental demand behind the Hong Kong protests is simply freedom.

Haley said the protests should not be treated lightly and that the U.S. should help those fighting for their freedom. She emphasized that "If Hong Kong falls, Taiwan is next," which she said is exactly why the U.S. cannot sit back and disengage from what is happening in Hong Kong.

Congratulations to the brave and wise people of Taiwan for standing up against intimidation by the Chinese Communist Party.https://t.co/qt9DPDllqi

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) January 11, 2020

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As China used its vast arsenal of human and robotic censors to block all news about Taiwan's elections domestically, Chinese netizens used the phrases "Vegetable English" and "Korean Fish" to sneak past government minders.

As anticipation rose in China about Taiwan's presidential elections on Saturday (Jan. 11), many resourceful Chinese netizens resorted to using the English nicknames for the two candidates to avoid the communist regime's notorious censorship mechanisms on social media. Weibo users that day released numerous posts referring to Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) as "Vegetable English," as her surname, Tsai (蔡), is a homophone with the word for "vegetable" (菜).

As for her Kuomintang (KMT) opponent, Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜), Chinese labeled him "Korea," as his surname combined with the first part of his given name are same Chinese characters for the word Korea (韓國), and "fish" because the second part of the name, Yu (瑜), is homophonic with fish (魚).

(Weibo screenshot from Imgur)

Netizens had fun with wordplay at the expense of China's censors while demonstrating a surprising depth of knowledge about Taiwan's political climate:

"Vegetable English has a big lead. Korean Fish has a somber expression."

"Ms. Vegetable English has finally defeated Mr. Bald. Although neither is a good bird, at least he has not clearly screamed an independence slogan. If he is elected, we can eat more tropical fruits and take a good trip... Ms. English has a cool countenance that belies her strength, and the winds of mainland propaganda have turned her into a woman destined to die. It's actually wrong, but it is a good way to prepare for both eventualities."

"There are a lot of sensitive words that could cause posts to be removed. I can only write in English and present a sentence: Vegetable English vs Korea Fish is very jingcai [brilliant]."

"Korea Fish is going to lose to Vegetable English."

"Vegetable Win [homophone with English] is still the leader of a certain province. So is eating vegetables more healthy? It doesn't matter if its vegetables or meat, it's our area anyway."

"How could Korea Fish ever defeat Vegetable English? The young people are basically all [pro] English. The Kaohsiung Mayor was completely impotent in Kaohsiung."

people: 蔡英文 韓國瑜

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記者許信欽、郭翊軒、鄭明堂／綜合報導

總統大選結果出爐，國民黨候選人韓國瑜大輸蔡英文265萬票，面對大敗慘況，還是有不少鋼鐵韓粉要韓國瑜出來競選黨主席，過去韓國瑜也多次公開放話，認為國民黨需要改革，甚至在選前也有上萬名韓粉入黨。不過黨內已經有反對聲音，苦苓更酸說，韓國瑜乾脆辭掉市長，對社會危害比較小。

▲韓國瑜慘敗。

韓粉（2020.01.11）：「韓國瑜！選主席！」

韓國瑜落選，但鋼鐵韓粉不放棄，大選開票後在國民黨黨部外號召大家，要韓國瑜再選黨主席，同一時間在高雄晚會上，也有韓粉高舉「黨主席」的牌子。

▲韓粉高舉「黨主席」的牌子。

高雄市長韓國瑜（2019.11.16）：「國民黨的未來一定要走向改革的道路。」

多次對外放話國民黨「要改革」，被認為替角逐黨魁進行布局，更何況在選前北中南各地已經有將近2萬名韓粉入黨，但黨內也有反對聲音。

韓國瑜台中競總發言人黃健豪：「韓市長如果來競選黨主席這個位子，對於國民黨未來要再起會有一定困難程度，選票的結果告訴民眾說，目前台灣的社會跟民意，是不太接受韓市長這樣的人選。」

國民黨改選時間點將落在5月之前，5月正好是罷免決戰關鍵，韓國瑜是否藉由角逐黨主席拉抬聲勢，但分心的下場也可能造成反效果，再度激怒高雄選民。

▲作家苦苓建議韓國瑜辭掉市長。

作家苦苓：「其實我覺得他本來就無心市政，他現在回去以後也不會有新市政，那我建議他不如就辭掉市長選黨主席。而且他做一個黨主席，其實大家會比較樂意，因為他對社會的危害最小，你去搞你的國民黨，搞垮了也不關大家的事，所以大家巴不得你國民黨垮掉算了。」

大敗之後韓國瑜還有本錢再戰嗎？黨魁之爭他還沒正式表態，黨內已經有反對雜音，如何延續政治生命是韓市長一大難題。

journalist: 許信欽、郭翊軒、鄭明堂

people: 黃健豪 蔡英文 韓國瑜

taiwan-subdivisions: 高雄市 高雄 新市

title: 韓大敗後爭黨主席？苦苓酸：乾脆辭市長，對社會危害小 | 政治