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災害

Will a Major Earthquake Strike Japan in July 2025? No Scientific Basis for Specific Date Predictions [Fact Check]

Rumors are circulating online that a massive earthquake will hit Japan in July 2025. However, there is no scientific evidence supporting this claim. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) states that “based on current scientific knowledge, it is difficult to predict the exact time and location of an earthquake.” Claim: Claims

政治

Taiwan Minister Warns of Disinformation from China: "Information Manipulation Affects Democracy"

In Taiwan, where there is heightened vigilance against information manipulation from China, comprehensive measures are being undertaken to counter misinformation and disinformation. These measures include fact-checking, media literacy, and the establishment of legal frameworks. The Japan Fact-Check Center (JFC) conducted an interview with the Minister without Portfolio, Lo Ping-cheng, who