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Top News Stories from January 13, 2026:

1. Kaohsiung Mayor Election: DPP Chooses Lai Jui-lung - Lawmaker Lai Jui-lung will run for Kaohsiung's mayoral seat against KMT candidate Ko Chih-en. 2. Taiwanese Traveler Loses Nationality After Russia Trip Through Travel Agency - A woman had her Taiwanese nationality revoked due to a travel agency that applied for a Chinese passport on her behalf.

3. Massive Gold Bar in New Taipei City Now Worth NT$1B+ - The gold bar at the New Taipei City Gold Museum, weighing 220.3kg, is now valued at nearly NT$1.04 billion due to soaring international gold prices. 4. Fire Dancer Left with Burns During Mid-Show Mishap in Kinmen - A fire dancer suffered second-degree facial burns during a performance at the Kinmen Island Life Festival.

5. Vandal Depicts Price Hike Grievance at Xitou Nature Education Area Through Graffiti - A nature park visitor left graffiti criticizing recent ticket price increases for older adults, leading to calls for more careful handling of such issues.

Related Articles:

- Kaohsiung Mayor Race: DPP Primary Results Announced - Lai Jui-lung is selected as the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate. He promises to continue governing the city in a way consistent with DPP principles.

- Travel and Nationality Issues: Legal Advice for Taiwanese Travelers - Experts advise travelers to be aware of Taiwan’s laws regarding nationality when using travel agencies, especially those that may handle paperwork related to mainland China.

- New Taipei City Gold Museum: Historical Insights on the Rising Value of Gold - The museum explains how the value of gold has soared and shares historical records about the ingot's worth over time.

- Safety First in Fire Dances: Kinmen Tourism Official Reflects on Incident - Chiang Shih-hao emphasizes that safety should always be prioritized, even during spectacular performances. He mentions plans to review performance procedures for future events.

- Vandalism at Xitou Nature Education Area: Graffiti and Public Response - The park administration is working with the police to address the graffiti issue while visitors express mixed reactions about the price increase for older adults.

Additional Context:

These stories highlight a variety of issues in Taiwan, including political races, legal challenges faced by travelers, economic trends affecting precious metals, public safety concerns during cultural events, and social debates around pricing policies. Each article brings attention to different facets of life and governance in modern Taiwan.

For more detailed information or updates, you can tune into the news at the following times: - Monday to Friday: 9:30 PM on Channel 152 - Tuesday to Saturday: 1 AM on Channel 152

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