Taipei Mayor Falls for New Running Track

Taipei City Mayor Ko Wenje falls during race at Taipei Municipal Stadium

April 7, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Ko Wenje, Taipei Stadium, universiade

Taipei City Mayor, Ko, Wen-je (柯文哲) tried out the new running track at the refurbished Taipei Municipal Stadium, and promptly went face-down after losing his balance this morning, April 7, 2017. Mayor Ko was inspecting the stadium after renovations were completed March 29, ahead of the 2017 Summer Universiade, which is to be hosted by the city August 19-30. The stadium received International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) certification April 4. The mayor posed with a mascot before taking part

simulated anti-terror exercise bus with hostages

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March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Taiwan SWAT, universiade

[Cover Picture: United Daily News] An anti-terror exercise held in Taipei this afternoon, March 27, saw civilian and military police co-ordinate against a simulated terror attack involving explosives hidden in a sports stadium, and a hostage situation on a bus. The exercise was a rehearsal, or dummy run for an anti-terror drill to be held at 2:30pm, March 30, which will be attended by President Tsai Ing-wen. The exercises are being held in preparation for the 2017 Summer Universiade to