F-16 slips off runway on landing at Pingtung Air Base

F-16 nose down off runway Pingtung Air Base

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment air-force, aviation-accident, f-16

An air force F-16 fighter aircraft left the runway, and ended up nose-down at Pingtung Air Base this morning, according to reports today, Tuesday, August 31. Pilots were rehearsing for the upcoming Han Kuang military exercises when the fighter jet overran the runway after landing at around 6:30 am. Witnesses reported seeing several firetrucks and ambulances rush to the scene of the incident. The Ministry of National Defense said that the pilot is uninjured but has been sent to hospital

Business and Economy Marine and Fisheries

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Evergreen, shipping

Taiwan shipping company Evergreen Marine’s newest container ship “Ever Ace” successfully passed through the Suez Canal yesterday, breaking a record for the largest container ship to pass through the waterway. At 400 meters long, 61.5 meters wide, and weighing 235,000 tons, the 23,992 TEU container ship became the world’s largest when it was launched at South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard last month. The Ever Ace traversed the Suez Canal on its maiden voyage to Europe en route to the

Traffic Accidents

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment little-blue-truck, scooter-accident, Tainan City

A couple riding a scooter in Tainan City not only survived being hit by a spare wheel that fell off a truck, but managed to stay on their feet after the scooter went down, yesterday, August 28. A 22-year-old man named Zhang was carrying a female pillion passenger on Renai Street in Yongkang District at around 2:00 pm, when the spare wheel of a light truck travelling in the opposite direction suddenly became detached, and bounced into oncoming traffic lanes,

water resources department worker covers basketball hoop with net to stop people playing

Sport

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment COVID-19, New Taipei City

Just days after reopening Tuesday, a basketball court in a New Taipei City riverside park was reclosed today, because players were spotted not wearing masks, and gathering in breach of social distancing rules. The New Taipei City Water Resources Department announced that the Zhongxing Bridge basketball court in the riverside park in Sanchong District will be closed from today, August 29, until September 13, after people were seen breaching epidemic prevention regulations. People were seen playing basketball without wearing masks,

post pandemic renaissance theatre poster

Culture

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment art, Taipei City, Theater

After a long pandemic winter for theater lovers in Taipei, Post Pandemic Renaissance Theater Company is on a mission to bring a blossoming spring of culture, with invigorating new plays, and timeless classics, for both local and global audiences. Post Pandemic Renaissance (PPR) is is made up of professional and amateur theater artists dedicated to bringing high quality performances and entertainment experiences to audiences every Friday at two Taipei City venues, Co-founder and Artistic Producer, Stewart Glen told Taiwan English

US navy and coast guard vessels pass each other in the Taiwan Strait

Military Affairs

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment coast guard, Taiwan Strait, US-navy

A US Navy warship, and a US Coast Guard vessel transited the Taiwan Strait simultaneously, but in opposite directions yesterday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense confirmed today, August 28. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) and legend-class U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) conducted routine Taiwan Strait transits Aug. 27 (local time) through international waters in accordance with international law, US Naval Institute reported. The US Navy ship’s transit marked the eighth passage by

NASC Black Hawk helicopter delivering supplies in Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung City

Society

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment National Airborne Service Corps, Taoyuan District

A helicopter was used to deliver iPads to a remote mountain community in southern Taiwan yesterday, as kids prepare to go back to school in villages left cut-off after roads and bridges were destroyed by floods earlier this month. Forty-two iPads were among the 600 kilogram load of essential supplies airlifted by a National Airborne Service Corp Helicopter yesterday, August 24. The iPads were purchased by the Kaohsiung City Government Education Bureau, and delivered to Zhangshan Elementary School to help

paragliders attacked by tourists on Wai Ao Beach

Violent Crimes

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment paragliding accident, Yilan County

A paraglider who stepped on a man’s foot while landing on a beach in Yilan County was punched to the ground and kicked, and another paraglider who came to his assistance was also physically assaulted Saturday, August 21. Video footage accompanying news reports showed the paragliding instructor, named Chen, as he came in for a landing on Wai Ao Beach, in Toucheng Township, at around noon, Saturday. Chen, who was flying tandem with a female passenger, is seen accidentally running

Business and Economy

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Australia, science and technology, space industry

Taiwanese space technology company TiSpace will conduct test launches from a base in Australia after getting a green light from Australian regulators, according to press releases issued by the Australian government and TiSpace, Monday, August 23. TiSpace will conduct test flights of its 10 meter-long, two-stage, sub-orbital rocket, Hapith I, from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex in South Australia. The launch complex is operated by Southern Launch. Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology Christian Porter said that the agreement

man after he was shot and bullet hole in window

Violent Crimes

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment National Freeway, road rage, Taichung City

A man was shot in the arm in what police believe was the result of a “driving dispute” on National Freeway 1 in Taichung City last night. According to the media reports, the 25-year-old man, named Lin, was driving from Taoyuan City to Taichung City with his girlfriend when somebody driving a black sedan began to flash their headlights and tailgating his vehicle after passing the Fengyuan Interchange at around 9:00 pm. Lin attempted to speed away and a game

Animals

August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment animal rescue, animal smuggling

Animal protection groups and animal lovers had just launched a campaign to rescue 154 cats seized in an anti-smuggling operation in recent days, but were left reeling when authorities announced the animals had already been euthanized according to the law, today, August 21. Taiwan Coast Guard Administration found the cats concealed on a fishing boat intercepted off the coast of Taiwan on Thursday. The 154 cats, believed to have originated from breeders in China, were made up of rare breeds

Author: Phillip Charlier

F-16 slips off runway on landing at Pingtung Air Base

World’s biggest container ship makes maiden Suez Canal passage

Nice save! Scooter couple still standing after high-speed hit by runaway truck wheel

Riverside basketball court reclosed after players disobey COVID rules

Theater stages comeback in Taipei with Post Pandemic Renaissance

US Navy, Coast Guard cross-transit Taiwan Strait

iPads delivered by helicopter to kids living in stranded mountain communities

Paraglider beaten up after landing on tourist’s foot at Wai Ao Beach

Taiwan space startup to launch from Australia later this year

Man shot in freeway road rage incident

Animal lovers left stunned after learning 154 illegally imported cats already euthanized