Taipei City Government

Pokémon 30th anniversary drives global TCG and merch frenzy

66 clusters · 202 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Pokémon celebrates 30th anniversary with Night Out music events

The Pokémon 30th-anniversary celebrations continue to drive global demand for trading cards and merchandise. In Manila, Philippines, festivities include the ‘Pokémon RUN 30’ interactive 5-kilometer course at the SM Mall

Taipei Songshan Airport relocation proposal

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an defends Songshan Airport relocation plan

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an continues to advocate for the relocation of Songshan Airport to the central government to facilitate the construction of a 300-hectare AI industrial park and expand urban living space. During a

Taiwan local governance and infrastructure issues

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an oversees disaster response during Typhoon Krathon

In Taichung, City Councilor Chen Yu-jung criticized Mayor Lu Shiow-yen regarding significant delays in major infrastructure projects. Specific concerns were raised about the Taichung Dome, which is now projected for a 20

Shen Po-yang Taipei mayoral campaign

12 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Lo Chih-chiang defends Chiang Wan-an against political pressure

The 2026 Taipei mayoral race has intensified as the gap between incumbent Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) challenger Shen Po-yang continues to narrow. Following his official candidacy registration, w

Taipei mayoral race 2026

13 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Taipei mayoral race: Shen Po-yang leads Chiang Wan-an in latest polls

The Taipei mayoral race intensified in early September as candidates clashed over child abuse protections and administrative competence. DPP candidate Shen Bo-yang urged incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an to implement systemi

Design and fashion initiatives in Tokyo and Taipei

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Design exhibitions scheduled in Tokyo and Taipei

Design and fashion initiatives in Tokyo and Taipei have expanded from talent competitions and fashion weeks to broader graphic and industrial design exhibitions. In September, Tokyo announced finalists for the ‘Next Fas

Taiwan housing market faces liquidity and credit hurdles

31 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Taiwan mortgage policy shift sees mixed results amid tight bank lending

The Taiwan housing market continues to experience volatility despite recent regulatory easing. To support the sector, the Central Bank has increased the loan-to-value ratio for second-home buyers from 60% to 70% and remo

Taipei tree cutting legal controversy

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Taiwan officials to review micro-mobility laws amid drunk driving loophole concerns

The Taipei City Government has faced backlash following legal actions taken against citizens who posted about the city’s removal of roadside trees. One social media creator, ‘Qin Ke’, reported receiving a criminal summon

Taiwan celebrates National Day with fireworks and drone show

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Taiwan celebrates National Day with fireworks and drone shows

Taitung County hosted the Republic of China’s National Day celebrations on October 10, 2026, marking the return of the region’s fireworks display after a nine-year hiatus. Themed ‘The World’s Ark: Austronesian Taiwan,’ t

Taiwan National Day celebrations

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Taiwanese municipal leaders hold National Day events and political rallies

Taiwan is organizing various regional and national events to celebrate National Day on October 10. In New Taipei City, the government announced a flag-raising ceremony at the Second Administrative Center featuring musica

Taipei police raid on LGBTQ+ venue

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Taipei police raid on gay bar sparks protests and discrimination claims

On October 3, Taipei police raided Commander D, a BDSM-themed gay bar in the Wanhua district, citing suspected violations of the Social Order Maintenance Act regarding “wantonly exposing one’s naked body or presenting a

Taiwan faces rising influenza severity and vaccination push

18 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Taiwan health officials urge vaccination as influenza severity hits new highs

Taiwan continues to face a complex infectious disease landscape as influenza and enterovirus outbreaks rise. While COVID-19 cases previously trended downward, influenza severity has recently surged. The CDC reported 219

Nagoya Asian Games: Medal tallies and athletic updates

12 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Nagoya Asian Games conclude with medal successes for Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei

The Nagoya Asian Games concluded with significant achievements and controversies for the Taiwanese delegation. In tennis, Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo secured the women’s doubles gold medal in an all-Taiwan final, defe

Food safety regulation and incidents in China and Taiwan

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Taipei schools suspend certain seafood supplies following reports of illness

Authorities in Keelung, Taiwan, and Beijing, China, initiated targeted food safety inspection campaigns in early September 2026. In Keelung, a cross-departmental task force began auditing school kitchens and meal supplie

Scrutiny of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an credentials

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Chiang Wan-an addresses academic credential discrepancies

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has faced public scrutiny regarding his academic and linguistic background. Initial criticism emerged following the resurfacing of videos from a speech at Harvard University, where Chiang switc