In Taiwan, the Reassurance of Nuclear Safety is Not Convincing
Region: Taiwan
Written by I-fan Lin Following the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, there are calls now for a review of Taiwan’s nuclear energy policy, particularly as a fourth nuclear power plant is now under construction. Lin Tsung-yao (林宗堯), member of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant Safety Monitoring Committee, a watchdog group for the construction of the fourth nuclear power plant, has called upon... more
Views: 2688450,000 votes on line for “2010 Taxpayer’s Human Rights Survey”--Taiwanese Legislators critici
Region: Taiwan
450,000 votes on line for “2010 Taxpayer’s Human Rights Survey”--Taiwanese Legislators criticized harshly: “Tax agents acting like KGB” On September 15, 2010, a press conference of “Taxpayer’s Human Rights Survey” is hosted by Offices of four multi-party Legislators: Ms. Lo Su-Lei, Ms. Tien Chiu-Jin, Mr. Kang Shih-Ru, Ms. Lu Siou-Yan, Chinese Association for Human ... more
Views: 1028Taiwan, the highest tax penalty in the world
Region: Taiwan
Taiwan, the highest tax penalty in the world In Taiwan, if you owe tax or have made a false statement or omission, you will receive a sky- high penalty other than any countries in the world. For example, if you have an underpayment with the amount of NT$1,000, the taxman will charge NT$2,000 penalty by law; if the NT$1,000 underpayment is owed by a corporate, taxman is allowed to issue NT$10,000 penalty as max... more
Views: 2198Why should taxpayers pay for the Tax Authority’s mistakes?
Region: TaiwanIf the judicial system spent 10 years and 7 months, and brought a verdict of not guilty, no tax evasion, no violation of tax collection code, but the tax authority still issues a large amount of tax payment notice to you, can you accept it? Will you pay for an huge amount of unexpected tax payment notice even when the tax authority still refuses to answer you where the number comes from after you have asked them... more
Views: 949Why should taxpayers pay for the Tax Authority’s mistakes?
Region: Taiwan
If the judicial system spent 10 years and 7 months, and brought a verdict of not guilty, no tax evasion, no violation of tax collection code, but the tax authority still issues a large amount of tax payment notice to you, can you accept it? Will you pay for an huge amount of unexpected tax payment notice even when the tax authority still refuses to answer you where the number comes from after you have asked them... more
Views: 1289Taiwan's former president under life imprisonment.
Region: Taiwan
Court found Chen with the embezzlement of public funds, to turn black money into white money, convicted of bribe taking and cheating. Court spokesman said that Chen had misused his office powers, which has tarnished the reputation of the country. That is why,court took this matter seriously and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Please click following link for more detailed news report. http://www.allvoices.com... more
Views: 1493Taiwan Hottest Babe - Yao Yao
Region: Taiwan
Recently as I was watching Taiwanese variety show, I realised that Yao Yao (瑶瑶) has been participating a great deal and is getting really popular. However, I was not unaware how Yao Yao gained her popularity. Apart from having a very pretty and angel looking face and an exceptionally figure. She is currently 18 years old high school student and the proud owner of her pair of 33F breasts. Her sensat... more
Views: 53318Taiwan: LiveCast and music for saving rural livelihood
Region: TaiwanAgricultural issues are getting more and more attention recently in Taiwan, sadly not because of the vibrant development of the agricultural sector, but quite the opposite. In March, I reported about the debate on Statue of Rural Renewal that was about to be passed in Legislative Yuan. Given all the problems and controversies in the Statue, the Council of Agriculture had been pressured by a coalition of farmers, schol... more
Views: 2478Taiwan Government Cracks Down on Student Protests of 'Wild Strawberries' Movement
Region: Taiwan
The forced eviction of Wild Strawberries Movement at the Freedom Square this morning (Dec 11), just a few hours after the International Human Rights Day, shows the Taiwan government's hypocrisy in the implementation of human rights . On International Human Rights Day (12/10), Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou asked the Legislature to give endorsement to two international human rights documents (the International Covenant ... more
Views: 3451In Citizen Journalism, Transparency Trumps Neutrality
Region: Taiwan
As citizen journalism evolves, both content and style are changing. Instead of aspiring to-- or feigning-- objectivity the new new journalists are emphasizing transparency. These citizen journalists are changing the storytelling process, as the voice of the narrator has become an active element in the story arc. Disclosing personal affiliations and motives, citizen journalists bring you into their lives to docum... more
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