* Holiday snarls freeways Oct 13, 2008
Cars were slow on the northbound lanes between Yuanlin (L) and Puyen (HQ) in Changhwa County and between Pingjen () and Jhungli (c) in Taoyuan County on the Freeway No.1, as well as between Baoshan (_s) and Chulin (L) in Hsinchu County on National Freeway No.3. On the Chiang Wei-shui Freeway (Freeway No. 5), on the other hand, cars began to line up inside the Hsuehshan Tunnel around 11am. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS:PROFILE:Director of BTCO is hooked on Taiwans rail system Sep 9, 2008
Aside from the Alishan Railway, he said the fan-shaped railway depot in Changhwa County, built in 1922, was a well-preserved historical treasure. Currently, the depot also keeps two functional locomotives. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Ex-first couple and son named suspects Aug 19, 2008
In related news, the Ministry of Finance said yesterday it would not rule out filing suit if it found any trading irregularities in the auction of Changhwa Bank () shares in 2005. Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Chiu Yi () has accused the former first family of taking bribes from Taishin Financial Holding Co (xs) in exchange for Changhwa shares ... As a result of the auction, Taishin Financial won a majority of the seats on Changhwa Banks board, with a 22. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* FEATURE: Tour de Taiwan introduces nation to rest of the world Dec 25, 2007
Along the route, cyclists will ride through Baguashan (Ks) in Changhwa County and the northern coast of Taipei County. After the race, visitors can also attend the Taipei International Cycle Show held from March 13 to March 16th at the new Nangang Exhibition Hall of the Taipei World Trade Center. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Gas station operator turns himself in Dec 6, 2007
During questioning, Wang admitted buying approximately 36,000 liters of methyl alcohol from a company in Changhwa County between Aug. 10 and early September, Lin said ... Lin said prosecutors suspected the company in Changhwa and other companies of selling methyl alcohol to other gas stations around the country and have broadened their investigation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taishin shares spike on Soros rumors Nov 20, 2007
Taishin Financial Holdings Co (s), in merger talks with Changhwa Commercial Bank () that would create the nation's second-largest financial services company, rose to an almost two-week high following a report in the Chinese-language Commercial Times that George Soros may increase his stake in the firm. Shares of Taishin Financial advanced 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Heavy traffic reported on first day of holiday weekend Apr 6, 2007
Except for the section between Taichung and Changhwa, southbound traffic in the south of the country appeared to move relatively smoother. Overall, freeway traffic eased slightly yesterday afternoon, and toll booths on freeways reopened after 11am. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Feature: Tourism sector urged to target special-interest groups Mar 16, 2007
Cheng said that the "must see" places for most Japanese train fans, besides the recently launched high speed rail and Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) trains, are the old steam trains on Alishan (s), the fan-shaped garage in Changhwa County and the railways built for the sugar plant in Huwei (), Yunlin County. The two locomotives now in Taipei's 228 Memorial Peace Park, which date from the Qing Dynasty, could also become a potential tourist site, Cheng said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Interview: TAITRA's blueprint to put Taiwan firmly on the map Feb 5, 2007
In Ilan and Changhwa, "koshihikari rice" (V) -- a fine rice that originated in Japan -- can sell for as much as NT$150 per kg.. TAITRA's role in all this is to push these products overseas. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Changhwa County Government offers steam train trips Jan 21, 2007
Changhwa County Government offers steam train trips ... Railway enthusiasts will have the chance to enjoy a trip on an old-fashioned steam-powered train next month to visit tourist attractions in Changhwa County ... The two-day event, hosted by the Changhwa County Government, is connected to the county's plans to build a national railway museum. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* High speed trains running smoothly Jan 7, 2007
Meanwhile, Chen Hsin-hsiung (H) from Changhwa County hurt his head when he slipped at Taichung station while preparing to get on an escalator. Chen claimed he missed his step because the escalator was travelling too fast but local cable TV channels quoted THSRC spokesman Arthur Chiang (s) as saying there was no problem with the escalator's speed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
