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Foreigners at rally probed • Apr. 27, 2025, 7:13 AM ET (Taipei Times)

Han Kuo-yu to attend KMT rally today, DPP says his neutral stance in question • Apr. 26, 2025, 6:49 AM ET (Taipei Times)

KMT officials detained in recall signature fraud cases • Apr. 26, 2025, 4:51 AM ET (Taipei Times)

KMT Taipei chapter director detained • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:56 AM ET (Taipei Times)

Up-to-date safety seat certification demanded • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:46 AM ET (Taipei Times)

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Taipei: National Day

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Taipei: National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Taipei: Teachers' Day

Taipei: 2-28 Peace Memorial Park

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