2015 in Taiwan

none 2015 Events from the year 2015 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 104 according to the official Republic of China calendar. Incumbents President – Ma Ying-jeou Vice President – Wu Den-yih Premier – Mao Chi-kuo Vice Premier – Chang San-cheng Events January 1 January The Tuo Chiang-class corvette was put into work during military drill in southwestern coast of Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501010031.aspx Taiwan's first indigenous stealth corvette joins drill Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The end of hunger strike of Annette Lu over the release of former President Chen Shui-bian.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501010032.aspx Ex-Vice President Lu's hunger strike ends Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The new Chimei Museum opened in Tainan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201501010026.aspx New Chimei Museum opens with huge display Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Mainland Chinese tourists can apply for Exit and Entry Permit upon arrival for visits to Kinmen, Penghu and Lienchiang Counties.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201412100015.aspx Taiwanese offshore islands to ease travel for Chinese from Jan. 1 Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The maximum amount of cash that a traveler can carry into Taiwan increased from NT$60,000 to NT$100,000.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/01/02/2003608149 Several new policies take effect as new year begins Labor insurance rate increased from 9.5% to 10%. Singaporean singer JJ Lin was punched during an autograph session in Ximending, Taipei.http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/music/story/jj-lin-attacked-man-taipei-while-promoting-new-album-20150101 JJ Lin attacked by a man in Taipei while promoting new album straitstimes.com 2 January – Singer Jody Chiang announced that she would end her singing career in 2015.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeas/201501020012.aspx Singer Jody Chiang to retire (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 5 January Former President Chen Shui-bian released from Taichung Prison on medical parole.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/01/06/2003608566 Chen Shui-bian released Taipei Times 16 November 2021 Body of a Taiwanese victim killed during the 2014 Shanghai stampede brought back to Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201501050031.aspx Body of Shanghai stampede victim brought home Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 6 January – Weekend traffic control measures to be implemented in Jiaoxi Township of Yilan County.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/ilan/2015/01/07/425898/Yilan-to.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150414072514/http://chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/ilan/2015/01/07/425898/Yilan-to.htm dead April 14, 2015 Yilan to introduce traffic control measures in Jiaoxi 7 January – Minister of Transportation and Communications Yeh Kuang-shih tendered his resignation.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501070030.aspx Transport minister resigns over failed HSR restructuring plan (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 8 January – Statement from the American Institute in Taiwan spokesperson in Taipei regarding the raising of the Flag of the Republic of China in Twin Oaks, United States that it should never happen again.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/01/09/2003608800 US wants no repeat of ROC flag-raising Taipei Times 16 November 2021 9 January – The Executive Yuan approved the resignation of Yeh Kuang-shih and appointed Chen Jian-yu as acting Minister of Transportation and Communication.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501090031.aspx Transportation minister's resignation approved Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 13 January The World Health Organization monitors an avian flu outbreak in Taiwan, as H5N8 avian flu virus infects nine farms. http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501120028.aspx H5N8 avian flu virus found in 3 more fowl farms in Taiwan 12 January 2014 13 January 2014 Focus Taiwan Yang Shu-ming Chang Maubo Shooting at Ximending, Taipei killing two.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/01/14/426467/2-shot.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150122224344/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/01/14/426467/2-shot.htm dead January 22, 2015 2 shot dead in Ximending parking garage 16 January – Magistrate Wei Ming-ku announced the new NT$30,000 baby bonus per birth in Changhua County.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200021.aspx Changhua County's new 'baby bonus' higher than Taipei's Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 17 January 2015 Kuomintang chairmanship by-election. India Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi on tour around Hualien County.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/hualien/2015/01/18/426784/Indias-recent.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150414130419/http://chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/hualien/2015/01/18/426784/Indias-recent.htm dead April 14, 2015 India's recent winner of Nobel Peace Prize tours Hualien County 18 January – Kinmen Marathon in Kinmen County.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/photo/2015/01/19/2008111670 RUNNERS' HIGH Taipei Times 16 November 2021 19 January Eric Chu inaugurated as Chairperson of Kuomintang. Shooting at Taichung Airport, Taichung killing one and injuring two.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501190020.aspx Three injured in shoot-out with police at Taichung Airport Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9IlGy1Rx6c 台中清泉崗機場槍戰畫面（民眾提供）20150119林長順 19 January 2015 YouTube Resignation of Taipei City Government Department of Sports head Jongher Yang (楊忠和).http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501190038.aspx Taipei's sports head announces resignation (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The annual electricity rate increase in Taiwan would be kept maximum at 6% starting April 2015.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/01/20/2003609658 Electricity pricing mechanism reached Taipei Times 16 November 2021 20 January 60th anniversary of the Battle of Yijiangshan Islands.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501200027.aspx Ma promotes reconciliation but stresses military preparedness Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Wistron Corporation opened a research center in Kaohsiung.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/ast/201501200032.aspx Wistron opens software research center in Kaohsiung Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The assignment of Rafael Sierra Fernando Quesada as the ambassador of Honduras to the Republic of China.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501200016.aspx Honduras' new ambassador to Taiwan set to take post: ministry Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Fire at a bowling center in Xinwu District, Taoyuan killing six firefighters.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200004.aspx Fire in Taoyuan kills six firefighters Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 21 January – The announcement of European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan board of members for 2015.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/01/23/427212/ECCT-reveals.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150702234743/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/01/23/427212/ECCT-reveals.htm dead July 2, 2015 ECCT reveals this year's executives, vice chairmen 22 January – Nearly 1,000 China Airlines employees took to the street in Taipei to protest their year end bonus cut.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/01/23/2003609910 CAL workers rally over bonuses Taipei Times 23 January 2015 16 November 2021 23 January 2015 World Freedom Day celebration at Grand Hotel, Taipei.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/01/24/427228/Ma-urges.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150123211313/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/01/24/427228/Ma-urges.htm dead January 23, 2015 Ma urges peace with China at 'freedom day' event Chen Jian-yu appointed as Minister of Transportation and Communications.http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=2676967 Cabinet announces new ministers – Taiwan News Online etaiwannews.com 2015-01-24 2015-01-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20150128132618/http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=2676967 dead Hung Meng-chi appointed as Minister of Culture.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501230023.aspx Executive Yuan announces new Cabinet personnel Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Shyu Jyuo-min appointed as Minister of Science and Technology.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/01/24/427304/Cabinet-announces.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150128112323/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/01/24/427304/Cabinet-announces.htm dead January 28, 2015 Cabinet announces newly installed ministers' names 25 January – The establishment of New Power Party.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501250019.aspx 'New Power Party' established, hoping to recruit 100,000 supporters Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 26–27 January – National Energy Conference at Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/01/27/2003610170 Ma supports reducing nuclear power Taipei Times 27 January 2015 16 November 2021 27 January Resignation of National Defense Minister Yen Ming.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/01/28/2003610245 Defense minister resigns, citing personal reasons Taipei Times 28 January 2015 16 November 2021 The opening of a Muslim prayer room at Taipei Railway Station, Taipei.http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=226955&ctNode=413 Muslim prayer room opens at Taipei Main Station 2015-02-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20150216121550/http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=226955&ctNode=413 2015-02-16 deadhttp://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/02/02/2003610645 Taipei rail station opens prayer room for Muslims Taipei Times 2 February 2015 16 November 2021http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/12/21/2003635311 Muslims vexed by prayer room Taipei Times 21 December 2015 16 November 2021 28 January – Republic of China Navy military drill in Kaohsiung.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501280016.aspx Navy showcases new equipment during drill ahead of Lunar New Year Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 29 January Resignation of National Development Council Minister Kuan Chung-ming.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/01/30/2003610406 Kuan confirms resigning as NDC minister Taipei Times 30 January 2015 16 November 2021 Scaffolding collapse accident killing one and injuring two at Chinese Culture and Movie Center in Taipei.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/01/30/427774/1-killed.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150202011218/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/01/30/427774/1-killed.htm dead February 2, 2015 1 killed, 2 injured on Scorsese movie set in Taipei after scaffolding collapses 7th regular meeting of Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Committee at Grand Hotel in Taipei.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2015-01/29/c_133956287.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150205170828/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2015-01/29/c_133956287.htm dead February 5, 2015 Cross-Strait economic talks open in Taipei – Xinhua – English.news.cn xinhuanet.com Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je proposed Two Countries, One System for cross-strait relations.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/02/01/2003610545 Ko Wen-je talks colonialism, China Taipei Times February 2015 16 November 2021 30 January Kao Kuang-chi took office as Minister of National Defense.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201501300008.aspx Taiwan's new defense minister takes office Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Yen Teh-fa took office as Chief of the General Staffs of the Republic of China Armed Forces.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/01/28/427618/Ma-approves.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150127164537/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/01/28/427618/Ma-approves.htm dead January 27, 2015 Ma approves defense head's resignation February 4 February TransAsia Airways Flight 235 crash landed in Taipei.https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/26196177/plane-with-50-people-on-board-crash-lands-in-river/ Plane cartwheels and crashes into bridge – Yahoo!7 yahoo.com Woody Duh took office as Minister of National Development Council.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2015/02/05/2003610820 Duh takes helm at NDC during handover event Taipei Times 5 February 2015 16 November 2021 6 February Resignation of National Security Council Secretary-General King Pu-tsung.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201502060018.aspx NSC Secretary-General King Pu-tsung stepping down Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Resignation of Presidential Office Secretary-General Timothy Yang. 7 February 2015 Republic of China legislative bi-election for five vacant seats.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201502070004.aspx Taiwan holds legislative by-elections Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/02/08/428483/DPP-takes.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150219160310/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/02/08/428483/DPP-takes.htm dead February 19, 2015 DPP takes 3, KMT 2 in legislative by-elections The opening of 2015 Yangmingshan Flower Festival at Yangming Park and Floriculture Experiment Center at Yangmingshan, Taipei.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201502070012.aspx Yangmingshan Flower Festival opens Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Two stranded on a Ferris wheel at Dream Mall, Kaohsiung.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201502080016.aspx Students stranded on Ferris wheel in Kaohsiung Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 8 February – Taipei Charity Marathon held in Taipei.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/02/07/428411/Taipei-Charity.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150208192803/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/02/07/428411/Taipei-Charity.htm dead February 8, 2015 Taipei Charity Marathon to be held Sunday 9 February – The price increase of gas and diesel fuel by NT$1.9 and NT$2.0 respectively.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/02/09/428578/Drivers-rush.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150208182040/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/02/09/428578/Drivers-rush.htm dead February 8, 2015 Drivers rush to fill up prior to a nationwide increase in gas prices 10 February ROC flags flew half-mast to commemorate the victims of TransAsia Airways Flight 235 crash.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/02/10/2003611254 Public mourning ordered Taipei Times 10 February 2015 16 November 2021 Resignation of Mainland Affairs Council Minister Wang Yu-chi.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/02/11/2003611300/1 MAC minister resigns as Chang's charges dropped Taipei Times 11 February 2015 16 November 2021 The opening of Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival in Taipei.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201502100031.aspx Large crowds flood international comics festival in Taipei (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 11 February Six armed inmates took hostages at Kaohsiung Prison in Kaohsiung.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/kaohsiung/2015/02/12/428806/Inmates-cite.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150211205339/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/kaohsiung/2015/02/12/428806/Inmates-cite.htm dead February 11, 2015 Inmates cite NT$200 pay, Chen release as motives Kao Koong-lian appointed as director of Mainland Affairs Department of Kuomintang.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201502120015.aspx Ex-SEF vice chairman to become KMT's China affairs chief Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 11–16 February – The 2015 Taipei International Book Exhibition at Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201502110016.aspx Book fair opens on high note Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 13 February – The opening of the first H&M store in Taiwan located in Taipei.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201502130032.aspx Over 1,000 line up for clothing giant H&'s first Taiwan store Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 14 February Tsai Ing-wen announced her intention to join Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) primary for 2016 presidential election.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/02/15/2003611601 Tsai Ing-wen declares candidacy Taipei Times 15 February 2015 16 November 2021 16 February – Andrew Hsia appointed as Minister of Mainland Affairs Council replacing Wang Yu-chi.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201502160007.aspx Deputy defense minister named new MAC chief Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 23 February – Food poisoning affected 120 tourists at Wuling Farm in Taichung.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201502230007.aspx Tourists at Wuling Farm afflicted by possible norovirus Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 March 5 March – Food poisoning affected 80 students from New Taipei Ankang High School during graduation trip to Kaohsiung.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/kaohsiung/2015/03/06/430387/Around-80.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090052/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/kaohsiung/2015/03/06/430387/Around-80.htm dead April 2, 2015 Around 80 suffer from food poisoning during graduation trip 9 March – Resignation of DPP spokesperson Hsu Chia-ching (徐佳青).http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/03/10/2003613187 DPP spokesperson resigns over Chen graft allegation Taipei Times 10 March 2015 16 November 2021 13 March – The establishment of Minkuotang party.http://solidaritytw.tumblr.com/post/114120714666/minkuotang-conference-akin-to-a-tent-revival%7ctitle=solidarity.tw%7cwork=tumblr.com%7ctitle=solidarity.tw%7cwork=tumblr.com%7ctitle=solidarity.tw%7cwork=tumblr.com%7ctitle=solidarity.tw%7cwork=tumblr.com%7ctitle=solidarity.tw%7cwork=tumblr.com%7ctitle=solidarity.tw%7cwork=tumblr.com solidarity.tw March 2015 16 March – Two killed after a light aircraft plunged into Dapeng Bay in Pingtung County.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/pingtung/2015/03/17/431294/2-killed.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150402175506/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/pingtung/2015/03/17/431294/2-killed.htm dead April 2, 2015 2 killed in aircraft accident in Pingtung 18 March – Demonstration marking one year anniversary of Sunflower Student Movement outside Legislative Yuan in Taipei.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/03/19/431470/Protesters-surround.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150319072242/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/03/19/431470/Protesters-surround.htm dead March 19, 2015 Protesters surround Legislative Yuan 20 March New uniform for Chunghwa Post staffs unveiled in Taipei.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/03/21/2003614065 Post office unveils new uniforms Taipei Times 21 March 2015 16 November 2021 The opening of exhibitions on Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu in Taipei.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/offshore-islands/2015/03/21/431633/Exhibit-on.htm https://archive.today/20150404121341/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/offshore-islands/2015/03/21/431633/Exhibit-on.htm dead April 4, 2015 Exhibit on attractions of offshore islands opens in Taipei 21 March – The removal of Chiang Kai-shek's statues from 14 elementary and junior high schools in Tainan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201503230037.aspx Tainan mayor blasted for 'sneaky' removal of Chiang statues Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 28 March – The wrong use of People's Liberation Army picture for Republic of China Armed Forces recruitment promotion posters during family visit day at 206 Army Infantry Brigade's Third Battalion in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/03/31/2003614819 DPP lawmakers criticize military, Ma for PLA gaffe Taipei Times 31 March 2015 16 November 2021 29 March – Civil Aeronautics Administration announced the minimum of two flight crew members in airplane cockpit at all times during flight.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/03/30/2003614719 CAA reports no deviation from new M503 air route Taipei Times 30 March 2015 16 November 2021 April 1 April – Two McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet of United States landed at Tainan Air Force Base due to emergency.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/04/02/2003614957 US fighter aircraft land in Tainan due to emergency Taipei Times 2 April 2015 16 November 2021 2 April – Tigerair Taiwan first flight to Japan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201504020013.aspx Tigerair Taiwan's first flight to Tokyo arrives at Narita Airport Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 9 April – 100th anniversary of Dafen Incident (大分事件) commemorated in Zhuoxi Township, Hualien County.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201504090021.aspx Bununs mark 100th anniversary of uprising against Japanese forces Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 10 April Accident at Taichung MRT construction site killing 4 in Taichung.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201504100028.aspx Taichung MRT construction accident kills 4, injures 4 (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The discovery of a new snake species named Pareas Atayal.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201504100023.aspx New snake species found in Taiwan, 84 years after last discovery Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 13–14 April – International Symposium on Muslim Minorities and Contemporary Challenges in Taipei.http://www.riseap.org/2015/04/20/international-symposium-on-muslim-minorities-and-contemporary-challenges/ International symposium on muslim minorities and contemporary challenges RISEAP 2015-06-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20150627225719/http://www.riseap.org/2015/04/20/international-symposium-on-muslim-minorities-and-contemporary-challenges/ 2015-06-27 deadhttp://www.taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=229217&ctNode=420 Muslim symposium opens in Taipei 2015-06-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20150727214510/http://www.taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=229217&ctNode=420 2015-07-27 deadhttp://www.globalmbwatch.com/2015/05/12/muslim-world-league-hold-international-conference-in-taiwan/ Muslim World League Holds International Conference In Taiwan gmbwatch The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Watch 12 May 2015 15 April – Tsai Ing-wen elected as candidate of Democratic Progressive Party for 2016 Republic of China presidential election.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/04/16/2003616029 DPP nominates Tsai as 2016 candidate Taipei Times 16 April 2015 16 November 2021 17 April – Free Taiwan Party founded by Tsay Ting-kuei.Pan Jason Pro-independence Free Taiwan Party launched http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/04/18/2003616215 16 December 2015 Taipei Times 18 April 2015 20 April 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern coast of Taiwan, killing 1.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/04/21/434157/Four-strong.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150420193224/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/04/21/434157/Four-strong.htm dead April 20, 2015 Four strong earthquakes hit Taiwan 24 April – One reactor of Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant in New Taipei City underwent scheduled maintenance.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/04/29/434717/Natural-gas.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150722031340/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/04/29/434717/Natural-gas.htm dead July 22, 2015 Natural gas costs NT$3 bil. more with nuclear out of action: firm 27 April – One reactor of Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in Pingtung County was shut down after a fire broke out.https://focustaiwan.tw/society/201504270010 Reactor shut down after fire at 3rd nuclear power plant (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021http://focustaiwan.tw/search/201504270023.aspx?q=taipower Pingtung to sanction nuclear power plant for alleged safety breach – Full Index Search – FOCUS TAIWAN – CNA ENGLISH NEWS Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 May 4–8 May – First stage of the 31st Han Kuang Exercise.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/05/04/2003617428 Military exercise to focus on emergency response Taipei Times 4 May 2015 16 November 2021 15 May – The opening of Syntrend Creative Park in Zhongzheng District, Taipei. 20 May – The forced landing of Republic of China Army Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopter at Nantou County Stadium in Nantou County due to suspected mechanical failure.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201505270015.aspx Army helicopter forced to land in Nantou Stadium Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 23–24 May – Head of Taiwan Affairs Office Zhang Zhijun visit to Kinmen.http://www.china.org.cn/china/2015-05/23/content_35642862.htm Mainland's Taiwan affairs chief arrives for Kinmen visit 王梦如 china.org.cn 25 May – Tsai Ing-wen inaugurated her presidential campaign office in Taipei.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/05/26/2003619197 DPP's Tsai inaugurates presidential campaign office Taipei Times 26 May 2015 16 November 2021 28 May – The renaming of British Trade and Cultural Office to British Office Taipei in Taipei.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201505270023.aspx U.K. renames representative office in Taiwan, retains functions Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 29 May Electricity reserve margin fell to 3.17%, the lowest in 10 years.http://focustaiwan.tw/search/201505290026.aspx?q=power Electricity reserve margin hits 10-year low amid high temperatures – Full Index Search – FOCUS TAIWAN – CNA ENGLISH NEWS Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Attacked on an elementary school girl which eventually led to her death by perpetrator Kung Chung-an (龔重安) at Wenhua Elementary School in Beitou District, Taipei.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/05/30/2003619485 Man allegedly cuts young girl's throat Taipei Times 30 May 2015 16 November 2021 June 4 June – The opening of Saint Lucia embassy in Taipei.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201506040023.aspx St. Lucia opens embassy in Taiwan; first in Asia (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 5 June – Six inmates executed by gunshot to heart at Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung Prisons.Pan Jason 6 June 2015 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/06/06/2003620028 Nation executes six death row inmates Taipei Times 16 November 2021 9–13 June – The visit of São Tomé and Príncipe National Assembly President José da Graça Diogo to Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201506090034.aspx Sao Tome and Principe parliamentary head visits Taiwan Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 10 June – Magistrate Lee Chin-yung promulgated regulation to ban the use of coal and petroleum coke burning by factories in Yunlin County.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201506100011.aspx Yunlin magistrate promulgates ban on burning coal, petcoke Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 15 June – The enactment of Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act by Legislative Yuan.http://www.ey.gov.tw/en/Link_Content.aspx?n=E8596CCA0ACD122A&s=CCABBF662FAD21EF Taiwan enacts greenhouse gas reduction law(Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Policies & Programs) ey.gov.tw 2015-08-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924023249/http://www.ey.gov.tw/en/Link_Content.aspx?n=E8596CCA0ACD122A&s=CCABBF662FAD21EF 2015-09-24 dead 27 June – An explosion at Formosa Fun Coast in New Taipei injuring almost 500 people. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-fire-idUSKBN0P70TC20150628 Taiwan probes water park fire as tally of injured reaches 519 28 June 2015 Reuters Wu J. R. Chuang Pichi 29 June – The opening of Keelung Station new building in Ren'ai District, Keelung. July 1 July The world's largest vertical garden as part of Cleanaway Co., Ltd. fencing in Gangshan, Kaohsiung was announced.Jiang Esme Huang Romulo World's largest vertical garden built in Kaohsiung http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201507010033.aspx 3 July 2015 Focus Taiwan 1 July 2015 The promulgation of Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act by President Ma Ying-jeou. 2 July Peng Ming-min and more than thirty others establish the Taiwan Independence Action Party (台灣獨立行動黨).Lu Hsin-hui Hsu Elizabeth New Taiwan independence party 'respected' by DPP http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201507030013.aspx 3 July 2015 Focus Taiwan 3 July 2015 At 1:48 p.m., electricity load reaches its highest peak ever in Taiwan history at 35,380 MW.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/business/2015/07/03/439777/Nation-breaks.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150923231009/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/business/2015/07/03/439777/Nation-breaks.htm dead September 23, 2015 Nation breaks power use record; ministry fears less investment 4 July – The opening of Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival at Dongshan River Water Park in Yilan County.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201507040025.aspx First day of Ilan folklore festival welcomes 16,000 visitors Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 8 July – The swearing in of Chen Ming-cheng (陳銘政) and Lee Chao-cheng (李朝成) as the ROC representative to Poland and India respectively.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201507080031.aspx Two diplomats sworn in before departing for Poland, India Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 15 July – Kuomintang announced the expulsion of its five party members because of harming party's reputation and interests.http://www1.kmt.org.tw/english/page.aspx?type=article&mnum=112&anum=16455 Kuomintang News Network 19 July – Nomination of Hung Hsiu-chu as the Kuomintang candidate for 2016 Republic of China presidential election.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201507190005.aspx Hung Hsiu-chu officially nominated as KMT's presidential candidate Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 20 July Knife attack at Zhongshan Station in Taipei, injuring four.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/07/21/2003623534 Knife-wielding assailant stabs four in Taipei MRT Taipei Times 21 July 2015 16 November 2021http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeas/201507200025.aspx Four wounded in knife attack at Taipei Metro Zhongshan station (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Signing of water supply agreement from Mainland China to Kinmen.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201507200006.aspx Agreement signed to supply Taiwanese islands with water from China Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/07/21/2003623554 Kinmen water deal not a security risk: official Taipei Times 21 July 2015 16 November 2021 21 July – The appointment of Yang Kuo-chiang as the Director-General of National Security Bureau.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201507210038.aspx New NSB director-general, NSC deputy secretary-general named Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 24 July – 33 students arrested for breaking into the Ministry of Education building.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201507300017.aspx President urges Education Ministry to talk after student suicide Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 25 July Jacob Chang (張大同) takes over as the ROC Representative to Singapore.http://www.mofa.gov.tw/EnMobile/BocaNews_Content.aspx?s=7AC9F5537339B6F5 News from Missions Abroad – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) – Mobile 中華民國外交部 – 全球資訊網英文網 中華民國外交部 – 全球資訊網(行動版) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) The relocation and reopening of Kaohsiung Museum of Labor in Cianjin District, Kaohsiung.http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=2776660 Kaohsiung Museum of Labor reopens at new site – Taiwan News Online 2016-01-14 2016-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304210416/http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=2776660 dead 29 July The visit of Shanghai vice mayor Wang Tiehui (翁鐵慧) to Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201507290033.aspx Shanghai's vice mayor on goodwill visit to Taipei Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Taipei City Government deploys additional 124 security guards in Taipei Metro network following a recent knife attack.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201507290032.aspx Taipei to step up security on its metro system Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 August 1 August The official adoption of revised China-centric senior high school history curriculum guidelines.Sit-in at education ministry continues as revisions take effect http://wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20150802000076 17 August 2015 Want China Times 2 August 2015April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes 6 August – James Soong joined the 2016 Republic of China presidential election as People First Party candidate.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/people-first-party-s/2031974.html People First Party's James Soong to join Taiwan presidential race Channel NewsAsia 2015-10-17 2015-09-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20150910113740/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/people-first-party-s/2031974.html dead 7 August – A total of 3 hours downtime of the emergency management information center of Central Emergency Operation Center.Gerber Abraham Two dead as nation braces for storm http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/08/08/2003624855 17 August 2015 Taipei Times 8 August 2015 8 August Typhoon Soudelor makes a landfall in Taiwan.Rice Doyle Typhoon Soudelor makes landfall in Taiwan https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/08/07/taiwan-braces-direct-hit-typhoon-soudelor/31277775/ 17 August 2015 USA Today 7 August 2015 The upgrade of Yuanlin from an urban township to a county-administered city of Changhua County. The tuned mass damper of Taipei 101 moves 100 cm due to Typhoon Soudelor, the biggest movement in the building history.Tsai Yi-yu Low Y.F. Damper at Taipei 101 records biggest movement ever http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201508080018.aspx 17 August 2015 Focus Taiwan 8 August 2015 The visit of Polish Deputy Marshal of Sejm Elżbieta Radziszewska to Taiwan for 6-day visit.http://www.mofa.gov.tw/en/News_Content.aspx?n=1EADDCFD4C6EC567&s=3120E7D2CB167B91 MP Elżbieta Radziszewska, Deputy Speaker of the Polish Sejm, to lead a parliamentary delegation to Taiwan – News and Events – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) 中華民國外交部 – 全球資訊網英文網 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) 中華民國外交部 – 全球資訊網英文網 9 August – 4.85 million households were left without electricity due to Typhoon Soudelor, the most cases of power outage ever in Taiwan due to storm.Yu Kai-hsiang Chang S.C. 8 killed, 4 missing, 420 injured as Typhoon Soudelor hits Taiwan http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201508100028.aspx 17 August 2015 Focus Taiwan 10 August 2015Eight killed, four missing in Taiwan after Typhoon Soudelor http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20150811000042&cid=1103 17 August 2015 Want China Times 11 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151018155038/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20150811000042&cid=1103 2015-10-18 dead 17 August – New Guatemalan Ambassador to the Republic of China Olga Maria Aguja Zuniga presents her credentials in Taipei.Hsieh Chia-chen Huang Romulo President Ma satisfied with development of Taiwan-Guatemala ties http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201508170028.aspx 17 August 2015 Focus Taiwan 17 August 2015 18 August – The arrival of Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Harris to Taiwan for a 5-day official visit.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201508180042.aspx St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister visits Taiwan Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 19 August – The establishment of Social Welfare Party (社會福利黨).Chen Christie New political party established to campaign for social welfare (update) http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201508190027.aspx 19 August 2015 Focus Taiwan 19 August 2015 20 August Central Weather Bureau issues sea warning for Typhoon Goni in water off southeastern Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201508200020.aspx Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Goni Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 A total of 1,734 tourists evacuated from Green Island ahead of Typhoon Goni.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201508200022.aspx Hundreds evacuated from Green Island ahead of typhoon Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Bruce Linghu named Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201508200027.aspx Taiwan's representative to Canada named vice foreign minister Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 23 August Memorial service commemorating 57th anniversary of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis in Kinmen County.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201508230011.aspx Memorial service in Kinmen commemorates key battle against China Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Central Weather Bureau lifted sea warning for Typhoon Goni in water off southeastern Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201508230019.aspx Taiwan lifts sea warning for Typhoon Goni Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 A boy punched a hole on Paolo Porpora painting displayed at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/08/25/444170/Boy-stumbles.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150825123544/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/08/25/444170/Boy-stumbles.htm dead August 25, 2015 Boy stumbles, leaves hole in valuable painting 29 August – A rollover accident at Yangmingshan involving a bus injures over 20 passengers.Liu Chien-pang Lee Hsin-Yin Bus accident in Yangmingshan leaves 22 injured, mostly foreigners http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201508290010.aspx 30 August 2015 Focus Taiwan 29 August 2015Bus accident injures 23 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/08/30/2003626543 30 August 2015 Taipei Times 30 August 2015 September 1 September 70th anniversary of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/09/02/444840/MOFA-holds.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150902224120/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/09/02/444840/MOFA-holds.htm dead September 2, 2015 MOFA holds event to commemorate end of ROC's 8-year war against Japan The daily quota increase of Chinese mainland travelers to Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu from 500 to 1,000.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201509100021.aspx DPP candidate: Quotas for Chinese tourists won't be cut if elected Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 5 September – The opening of Fuguijiao Lighthouse in Shimen District, New Taipei.http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1801&MainCatID=18&id=20150831000030 Taiwan's century-old Fugueijiao lighthouse opened to public wantchinatimes.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150929073351/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1801&MainCatID=18&id=20150831000030 2015-09-29 6 September – The start of 5-day official visit of El Salvador Vice President Óscar Ortiz to Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201509070017.aspx El Salvador vice president in Taiwan to improve ties Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 8 September – Resignation of Yilan County Government secretary-general Chen Shin-yi (陳鑫益) over farm house scandal.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/ilan/2015/09/09/445401/Yilan-official.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150914184906/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/ilan/2015/09/09/445401/Yilan-official.htm dead September 14, 2015 Yilan official quits over farm house scandal 16 September – More than 20 earthquakes struck Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201509160037.aspx Taiwan rattled by more than 20 earthquakes Wednesday Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 21 September – The opening of a Muslim prayer room at Taichung HSR station, Taichung.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/09/22/2003628317 THSR inaugurates first Muslim prayer room for travelers Taipei Times 16 November 2021 21–27 September – 2015 OEC Kaohsiung 22 September – The missing and subsequently crash of an AIDC AT-3 in Mount Mabolasi, Nantou County after departure from Kaohsiung.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/09/30/2003628929 Air force pilots died in frontal impact crash: prosecutors Taipei Times 16 November 2021 28 September – Typhoon Dujuan makes a landfall in Taiwan.http://www.weather.com/storms/typhoon/news/tropical-storm-typhoon-dujuan-taiwan-ryukyu-japan-china Typhoon Dujuan Makes Landfall in China after Slamming Taiwan, Japan; Flooding Still a Concern (FORECAST) 24 September 2015 The Weather Channel October 2 October – Representative of Canada to the Republic of China Mario Ste-Marie takes office.Hou Elaine Canada's new envoy to Taiwan assumes post http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201510060020.aspx 7 October 2015 Focus Taiwan 6 October 2015 16 October Political Deputy Minister of Culture Vicki Chiu (邱于芸) fired from her position due to leaking official documents.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201510170003.aspx Deputy culture minister fired after leakage brouhaha Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The opening of Lizihnei Station of Kaohsiung LRT in Cianjhen District, Kaohsiung. 17 October – Eric Chu elected as Kuomintang candidate for 2016 Republic of China presidential election replacing Hung Hsiu-chu.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201510170011.aspx Eric Chu named as KMT's new presidential candidate Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 19 October The derailment of Kaohsiung Light Rail during trial run due to switch problem.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201510190015.aspx Kaohsiung light rail train derails during trial run Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201510190022.aspx Switch glitch cause of Kaohsiung light rail train derailment Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 20 October – Republic of China ambassador to Paraguay Alexander Yui presents his credentials to President Horacio Cartes.Chen Chun-shuo Huang Romulo New ROC ambassador presents credentials to Paraguayan president http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201510200021.aspx 20 October 2015 Focus Taiwan 20 October 2015 25 October – 70th anniversary of Retrocession Day commemoration.Liu L. J. Lin Lillian President Ma commemorates Taiwan Retrocession http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201510250004.aspx 3 November 2015 Focus Taiwan 25 October 2015Su Justin Kuo Chung-han Retrocession of Taiwan to ROC is historical fact: Chu http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201510250006.aspx 3 November 2015 Focus Taiwan 25 October 2015 31 October – The release of two Taiwanese intelligence officers Colonel Chu Kung-hsun (朱恭訓) and Colonel Hsu Chang-kuo (徐章國) by Mainland China and their return to Taiwan.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/12/01/452324/2-spies.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151208045202/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan-relations/2015/12/01/452324/2-spies.htm dead December 8, 2015 2 spies released by China: MND November 2 November Financial Supervisory Commission chairperson Tseng Ming-chung announces that Bitcoin transactions within Taiwan are illegal.Chen Chun-hwa Lee Mei-yu Bitcoin is illegal in Taiwan: FSC http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201511020025.aspx 3 November 2015 Focus Taiwan 2 November 2015 Underground oil pipeline in Xizhi District, New Taipei City ruptured which injured several passing motorcyclists.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/11/03/449948/Oil-pipeline.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20160911114634/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/11/03/449948/Oil-pipeline.htm dead September 11, 2016 Oil pipeline ruptures in Xizhi, resulting in injuries to motorists 5 November – 3 died in shooting at Mayfull Foods Corporation headquarters in Neihu District, Taipei.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201511050018.aspx Three brothers die in Taipei shooting Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 7 November – Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping meet in Singapore, the first meeting of People's Republic of China and Republic of China leaders since 1949. 13 November – The first Saint Lucian Ambassador to the Republic of China Hubert Emmanuel presents his credentials to Foreign Minister David Lin.St. Lucia's first ambassador to Taiwan prepares to assume duties http://focustaiwan.tw/search/201511130026.aspx?q=st.%20lucia 14 November 2015 Focus Taiwan 13 November 2015 14 November – Two servicemen died after their armored vehicle plunged into Tai Lake during routine operation in Kinmen.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/offshore-islands/2015/11/15/450986/Two-servicemen.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151116151253/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/offshore-islands/2015/11/15/450986/Two-servicemen.htm dead November 16, 2015 Two servicemen drown after armored vehicle plunges into lake in Kinmen 15 November – 2015 Taiwan Cycling Festival around Sun Moon Lake at Yuchi Township, Nantou County.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/default.asp?Subgrp=3&Subgrp1=11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080328141044/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/default.asp?Subgrp=3&Subgrp1=11 dead March 28, 2008 Taiwan News, Taipei, China, Cross-Strait Relations, KMT, DPP, and Presidential Election Coverage 16 November – Tsai Ing-wen officially introduced Chen Chien-jen as her running mate for the 2016 presidential election.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201511160025.aspx Running mate says Taiwan will be better under Tsai's leadership Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 18 November Eric Chu officially introduced Wang Ju-hsuan as his running mate for the 2016 presidential election.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/19/2003632804 Jennifer Wang joins Chu's ticket Taipei Times 16 November 2021 A live fire military exercise held in Penghu County.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/offshore-islands/2015/11/19/451340/Live-fire-exercise.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151120041925/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/offshore-islands/2015/11/19/451340/Live-fire-exercise.htm dead November 20, 2015 Live-fire exercise held in Penghu to test weaponry 21 November James Soong and running mate Hsu Hsin-ying opened up their presidential election campaign office in Taipei.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/11/22/2003633061 James Soong opens PFP campaign office Taipei Times 16 November 2021 12th round of cross-strait trade talks at Grand Hotel, Taipei.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/11/22/451583/Latest-round.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151122050300/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/11/22/451583/Latest-round.htm dead November 22, 2015 Latest round of cross-strait trade talks begins in Taipei 52nd Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei.http://www.fox10tv.com/story/30578474/the-assassin-wins-5-golden-horse-awards-in-taiwan 'The Assassin' wins 5 Golden Horse awards in Taiwan 21 November 2015 fox10tv.com 22 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151123033903/http://www.fox10tv.com/story/30578474/the-assassin-wins-5-golden-horse-awards-in-taiwan 23 November 2015 dead dmy-all 22 November Emerald Pacific Airlines Bell 206B helicopter crashed in Taishan District, New Taipei during overhead power line insulator cleaning killing two on board.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/11/23/2003633114 Cleaning helicopter accident kills two Taipei Times 16 November 2021 Autumn Struggle protest march in Taipei by more than 50 social and labor groups.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201511220016.aspx Social, labor groups stage 'Autumn Struggle' protest (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 24 November – Executive Yuan approved the resignation of Political Deputy Minister Wu Mei-hung from Mainland Affairs Council which will take effect on 2 December 2015.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/11/25/451833/Deputy-MAC.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151125155237/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/11/25/451833/Deputy-MAC.htm dead November 25, 2015 Deputy MAC head resigns, expected to stay as advisor 25 November – Former New Taipei Deputy Mayor Hsu Chih-chien (許志堅) prosecuted by Taipei District Prosecutor's Office for violating anti-corruption act.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/11/26/451922/Ex-New-Taipei.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151126142603/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/11/26/451922/Ex-New-Taipei.htm dead November 26, 2015 Ex-New Taipei deputy mayor prosecuted for taking bribes 27 November Ting Hsin Oil and Fat Industrial Co. former chairperson Wei Ying-chung (魏應充) found not guilty for 2014 Taiwan food scandal by Changhua District Court.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201511270029.aspx Tycoon found not guilty in food safety case (update) Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 The start of 10-day Clay Sculpture Festival near Changhua HSR station in Tianzhong Township, Changhua County.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/changhua/2015/11/20/451383/Clay-sculpture.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20160823111530/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/changhua/2015/11/20/451383/Clay-sculpture.htm dead August 23, 2016 Clay sculpture festival to be held in Changhua town 29 November – Cross-strait talks between ARATS and SEF on existing trade and economic agreements between the two sides.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201511290014.aspx Chinese negotiator arrives in Taiwan for review of cross-strait pacts Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 30 November – Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits President Chen Deming 7-day visit around Taiwan.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/12/01/2003633749 ARATS chairman to engage with locals on seven-day tour Taipei Times 16 November 2021 December 1 December – The opening of Miaoli Station, Changhua Station and Yunlin Station of Taiwan High Speed Rail.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/12/01/2003633759 Miaoli, Changhua, Yunlin stations to open today: THSRC Taipei Times 16 November 2021 2 December Shooting in Taibao City, Chiayi County leaving 1 killed and 1 injured.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/chiayi/2015/12/03/452515/Chiayi-shooting.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151203024516/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/chiayi/2015/12/03/452515/Chiayi-shooting.htm dead December 3, 2015 Chiayi shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Resignation of Mainland Affairs Council Political Deputy Minister Wu Mei-hung. 7 December – Taipei Metro station announcements use Mandarin, English, Taiwanese and Hakka sequence.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/12/06/452782/Taipei-MRT.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151208130450/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2015/12/06/452782/Taipei-MRT.htm dead December 8, 2015 Taipei MRT moves English announcements to 2nd place 8 December – 6-day official visit of Nauru President Baron Waqa to Taiwan.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201512070029.aspx Nauru president visits Taiwan Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 15 December – One generation unit of Taichung Power Plant was shut down to reduce air pollution level.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/12/17/2003634975 Air quality in western Taiwan reaches unhealthy level Taipei Times 16 November 2021 17 December – The arrival of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter at Port of Kaohsiung from the United States.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/12/18/2003635089 Taiwan receives new Black Hawk rescue helicopters Taipei Times 16 November 2021 21–22 December – Three college students held hostage in Taitung City, Taitung County.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taitung/2015/12/22/454113/Armed-fugitive.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20151222092409/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taitung/2015/12/22/454113/Armed-fugitive.htm dead December 22, 2015 Armed fugitive takes three students hostage in Taitung 23 December – The opening of Zhuzihu Ponlai Rice Foundation Seed Field Story House in Beitou District, Taipei.http://english.ymsnp.gov.tw/index.php?option=com_databridging&view=newsen&layouts=details&id=3054&Itemid=497 28 December 2015 Yangmingshan National Park's Latest Attraction "Zhuzihu Ponlai Rice Foundation Seed Field Story House" Set to Open on December 23 — All Are Welcome to Attend! Yangmingshan National Park 27 November 2017 1 December 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171201071908/http://english.ymsnp.gov.tw/index.php?option=com_databridging&view=newsen&layouts=details&id=3054&Itemid=497 dead 28 December – The soft opening of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Taibao City, Chiayi County.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/12/29/2003635939 Ma, Jackie Chan inaugurate NPM southern branch Taipei Times 16 November 2021 30 December – Hotline connecting head of Mainland Affairs Council and head of Taiwan Affairs Office was established.http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=240835&ctNode=2182 Hotline established for cross-strait affairs chiefs 2016-01-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115256/http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=240835&ctNode=2182 2016-03-04 dead Deaths 13 January – Shih Chi-ching zh 施寄青, 68, Taiwanese feminist writer, heart attack.Writer, activist Shih Chi-ching dies at 68 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/Taiwan/archives/2015/01/16/2003609381 7 January 2017 Taipei Times 16 January 2015 18 January Yasuaki Taiho, 51, Taiwanese baseball player (Chunichi Dragons, Hanshin Tigers).Taiwanese-born ballplayer Taiho dies of leukemia at age 51 http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150120p2g00m0sp023000c.html 21 January 2015 Mainichi Shimbun 20 January 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150120044448/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150120p2g00m0sp023000c.html 20 January 2015 Lai Pi-hsia, 82, Taiwanese singer.http://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/201501190430-1.aspx 人間國寶賴碧霞病逝 享壽83歲 zh Central News Agency 鄭景雯 2015-01-19 2015-01-21 21 January – Chin Shunshin, 90, Taiwanese-Japanese writer.OBITUARY: Shunshin Chin, author who helped to connect Japan, China http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/people/AJ201501210073 29 August 2015 The Asahi Shimbun 21 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150913044821/http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/people/AJ201501210073 13 September 2015 dead dmy-all 15 February – Wang Hsuan-yi zh 王宣一, 59, Taiwanese food critic, heart attack.Huang Jennifer Chen Christie Taiwanese designer shows again at London Fashion Week http://focustaiwan.tw/search/201502220015.aspx?q=Wang%20Hsuan-yi 5 March 2015 Focus Taiwan 22 February 2015 24 February – Tyzen Hsiao, 77, Taiwanese composer.Wu Oscar Cheng Sabine Low Y.F. Taiwanese composer Tyzen Hsiao dies at 77 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201502250005.aspx 26 February 2015 Focus Taiwan 24 February 2015 3 March – Lucille Han zh 韓良露, 57, Taiwanese food critic, uterine sarcoma.Food writer Lucille Han dies of cancer at age 57 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/03/05/2003612822 5 March 2015 Taipei Times 3 March 2015 6 March – Andrew Oung, 64, Taiwanese businessman and politician, MLY (1993–1996).Liu Chien-pang Lin Chang-shun Kuo Chung-han Former Hualon Group chief, lawmaker Oung Ta-ming dies http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201503060021.aspx 7 March 2015 Focus Taiwan 6 March 2015 18 March – Chiang Chung-ling, 92, Taiwanese politician, Defense Minister (1994–1999).Lu Hsin-hui Chen Jay Former Defense Minister Chiang Chung-ling dies at 93 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201503190007.aspx 19 March 2015 Focus Taiwan 19 March 2015 27 March – George Wang, 96, Taiwanese actor.Xin Yage Taipei: Catholics remember George Wang, an actor "who knew how to listen" http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Taipei:-Catholics-remember-George-Wang,-an-actor-who-knew-how-to-listen-33918.html 16 April 2015 AsiaNews 8 April 2015Chen Christie Presidential citation to honor late actor Wang Chueh http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201504160031.aspx 16 April 2015 Focus Taiwan 16 April 2015 9 April – Kuo Ting-tsai, 78, Taiwanese politician, MLY (1993–2002), complications of cancer.zh 台湾前"立委"郭廷才80岁病逝 结束传奇一生 http://news.163.com/15/0415/10/AN81UFEB00014AEE.html 17 April 2017 NetEase 15 April 2015 21 April – Cindy Yang, 24, Taiwanese actress, inert gas asphyxiation.Ching-yi Wang Lee Hsin-Yin Entertainer Cindy commits suicide http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201504220025.aspx 23 April 2015 Focus Taiwan 2 May – Ma Shui-long, 75, Taiwanese composer.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201505110007.aspx Taiwanese composer Ma Shui-long dies at 75 Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 20 May – Paul Liao, 67, Taiwanese businessman, lung cancer.Paul Liao, Breeze Group chief, passes away in Taipei at age 67 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/business/2015/05/23/436679/Paul-Liao.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150725174120/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/business/2015/05/23/436679/Paul-Liao.htm dead July 25, 2015 23 May 2015 The China Post 23 May 2015 1 June – An Jun Can, 31, Taiwanese singer (Comic Boyz) and actor, liver cancer.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeas/201506010006.aspx Taiwanese actor Shone An succumbs to cancer Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 8 June – Lynn Miles, 71, American human rights and Taiwan democracy activist, cancer.Hsin-hui Lu Wu Lilian Human rights activist Lynn Miles dies http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201506080013.aspx 9 June 2015 Focus Taiwan 8 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150609165533/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201506080013.aspx 9 June 2015 Alt URLBaker Diane Veteran human rights activist Lynn Miles dies at 72 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/06/09/2003620262 9 June 2015 Taipei Times 9 June 2015 21 June – Tseng Chung-ming, 60, Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare (2013–2015), cirrhosis and lung cancer.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/06/22/438945/Deputy-Minister.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20150721183241/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/06/22/438945/Deputy-Minister.htm dead July 21, 2015 Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Tseng passes away at 60 8 July – Liao Chih-te (廖枝德), 86, Taiwanese master carpenter.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201507090035.aspx 'Living national treasure' Liao Chih-te dies at age 86 Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 18 July – Yang Ko-han, 27, Taiwanese actress, suicide by hanging leading to brain death.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/07/19/2003623400 Actress Yang Ko-han, 27, dies after attempting suicide Taipei Times 16 November 2021 21 July – Ho Sheng-lung, 62, Taiwanese politician, MLY (1998–1999), liver cancer.前立委何聖隆今上午病逝 享壽62歲 https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/1386438 28 August 2021 Liberty Times 21 July 2015 zh 29 August – Luo Lan, 96, Taiwanese writer and radio personality, cardiopulmonary failure.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201508290016.aspx Veteran radio presenter and essayist Luo Lan dies at age 96 Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 28 November – Lin Rong-San, 76, Taiwanese politician and newspaper publisher, cardiopulmonary failure.Tzou Jiing-wen Remembering a 'man of unbending character' http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/11/29/2003633598 November 29, 2015 Taipei Times November 29, 2015 6 December Ko Chun-hsiung, 70, Taiwanese actor and politician, MLY (2005–2008), lung cancer.http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201512070001.aspx Actor Ko Chun-hsiung dies of cancer at 70 Focus Taiwan 16 November 2021 Wu Te-mei, 68, Taiwanese politician, MLY (1984–1996), kidney failure caused by diabetes.葛祐豪 吳德美病逝 女兒PO文：什麼都是假的 只有健康是真的 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