Cheng Chao-hsin
Cheng Chao-hsin is the Vice Mayor of Taichung, Taiwan, and was in the news following a tragic gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store, which resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries. He addressed reporters at the scene, indicating that an investigation would be conducted to determine if any illegal actions or renovation violations contributed to the incident.
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Taichung Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin said that city government personnel have been conducting sample testing and disinfection work at 152 farms.
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Taichung Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin told a news conference in the city that triplicate forms documenting the disposal of dead pigs were tampered with, leading to discrepancies in reported figures.
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Cheng Chao-hsin, the Vice Mayor of Taichung, commented on the explosion and the potential for illegal actions related to renovation regulations.
4 dead, 26 injured in explosion at upscale Taiwan department store
United States· 2025-02-15