Chinese smuggled food products seized in Kinmen; man investigated for collecting travelers’ goods for resale
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A large quantity of food smuggled from China was uncovered in Kinmen. A man surnamed Chen is under investigation on suspicion of collecting food legally brought in by travelers and attempting to resell it. Concerns have been raised about threats to food safety and agricultural ecosystems.
中油: Alternative transport routes coordinated; 4 oil tankers to ship out via Red Sea in April
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中油 secured an alternative shipping route via the Red Sea amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In April, 4 tankers will transport crude oil from the Red Sea.
Waste fire breaks out at landfill in Tainan’s Xuejia District; Environmental Protection Bureau issues air-quality advisory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A waste fire broke out at a landfill in Xuejia District, Tainan, after debris left by a storm accumulated and caught fire. The Environmental Protection Bureau quickly brought the blaze under control and issued an air-quality advisory, urging residents to take extra precautions. It also promoted proper waste sorting to prevent spontaneous combustion.
Shohei Ohtani reaches base in 42 consecutive games, just short of tying Ichiro Suzuki’s record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shohei Ohtani reached base in 42 consecutive games, tying the record for a Japanese player and coming just short of Ichiro Suzuki’s 43-game mark. He drove in a run with a hit and also received an intentional walk.
Tsai Ming-yen: Chinese Communist Party infiltration shifting from mid-ranking officers to rank-and-file service members
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan National Security Bureau Director Tsai Ming-yen said the Chinese Communist Party has changed its infiltration strategy against Taiwan, expanding its focus from mid-ranking officers to rank-and-file service members. He said this points to infiltration activities becoming more systematic, planned and targeted.
民進黨: Chinese military aircraft and vessels continue to harass Taiwan, puncturing 國民黨’s illusion of peace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 spokesperson Wu Cheng said the Chinese Communist Party continues to use military intimidation against Taiwan, with Chinese military aircraft and vessels harassing the island and puncturing the “illusion of peace” promoted by 國民黨. Wu criticized 國民黨 for delaying arms purchases and the overall budget in the Legislative Yuan, harming national security. He stressed that Taiwan seeks peace but will not yield to Chinese intimidation, and recalled past occasions when the Chinese Communist Party had rebuked 國民黨. Wu urged 國民黨 to call on China to stop its verbal and military threats and to expedite review of arms purchases and the overall budget.
Illegal loggers steal valuable timber at night; 3 arrested after ramming police car
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Fifth Brigade of the Seventh Special Police Corps received a tip and formed a task force with the Taichung District Prosecutors Office to investigate the illegal logging of Taiwan cypress along the Daxueshan Forest Road. Police intercepted and arrested 3 suspects in the early hours of January 4, seizing more than 3800 kilograms of Taiwan cypress worth approximately NT$680,000. The suspects were detained without visitation because of concerns they might flee, destroy evidence or collude. The task force traced the operation to a timber buyer in Miaoli, where it found 17 pieces of valuable timber, including Taiwan incense cedar, Taiwan red cypress and Taiwan cypress, and summoned the alleged buyer, surnamed Chen.
Full text of AFP phone interview: Trump says Beijing urged Iran to turn back, enriched uranium issue can be resolved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former U.S. President Trump called the 15-point agreement with Iran a “complete victory” in an interview with AFP. He also mentioned the possibility of mediation by China.
Erroneous reports say Er Ya Publishing is closing; publisher denies claims
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Er Ya Publishing distribution director Chao Yen-chang clarified that reports claiming the publisher had “closed its doors” were false, stressing that the company is operating normally and continues to publish books this year. It also took part in the Taipei International Book Exhibition at the start of the year. He said founder Yin-ti is resting because of an eye condition but continues to write, and published his 85th book, “But Remember Impermanence,” this year. Chao also clarified reports that the rights had been returned to the author, saying this would cause difficulties for the publisher. Er Ya Publishing has published 908 books since its founding in 1975.
Su’ao’s first bluefin tuna of the year caught; Captain Lin Yi-chun celebrates another consecutive title
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The fishing vessel “Chuan Chang Long 168” caught this year’s first “Su’ao First Bluefin Tuna,” weighing 276 kilograms. Captain Lin Yi-chun also earned the title last year. The Su’ao mayor stressed the importance of promoting the quality of Nanfang’ao bluefin tuna to safeguard fishermen’s livelihoods.
Deqing Creek, running through Tainan’s old city center and hidden beneath the surface, mapped to reveal its watershed landscape
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The results of the “Fucheng Deqing Creek Design Drawing” project commissioned by 台南市文化局 were unveiled, restoring the landscape of the lost Deqing Creek basin. Based on old maps from the Qing dynasty and the Japanese colonial period, the drawings visualize the city's hydrological memory and cultural heritage, and are expected to be used in cultural education and city tours.
Kaohsiung Zhengyi Market spring roll food poisoning case: Number seeking medical care rises to 173
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The cumulative number of people seeking medical care after a spring roll food-poisoning incident at Kaohsiung City's Zhengyi Market rose to 173. The vendor has been closed for 72 hours since April 5, taking into account the incubation period of Salmonella. Initial tests on 12 patients confirmed Salmonella infection, and Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital identified the pathogen as Salmonella group D. The Health Bureau reported that food safety penalty cases increased from 374 in 2020 to 569 in 2025, while total fines rose from NT$16.46 million to NT$65.088 million.
Reports alleged that Yucheng Intelligent, the winning bidder for a procurement contract to upgrade the next-generation medical system at Ministry of Health and Welfare hospitals, had Chinese capital behind it. The ministry categorically denied the allegation, saying that according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs' list, Yucheng Intelligent is not a Chinese-funded company. Shih Chung-liang stressed that the procurement was transparent and public and had been carried out in accordance with the Government Procurement Act, adding that legal action would be taken against anyone spreading false information. Yucheng Intelligent has also obtained ISO27701 and ISO27001 certifications, and is said to have no information security issues.
CTI Engineering Co., Ltd. (securities code: 96210) filed an amended securities report for the 63rd fiscal year (2025/01/01-2025/12/31) on 2026/04/07. The document is listed as a semiannual report.
CTI Engineering Co., Ltd. (securities code: 96210) filed an amended securities report for the 62nd fiscal year (2024/01/01-2024/12/31) on 2026/04/07. The document is listed as a semiannual report.
[Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th Period (2025/01/08–2026/01/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 4th period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07.
[Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 14th Period (2025/07/08–2026/01/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 14th period (2025/07/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07.
[Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 6th Period (2025/01/08–2026/01/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 6th period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07.
[Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 15th Period (2025/07/08–2026/01/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 15th period (2025/07/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07.
[Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 10th Period (2025/07/08–2026/01/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 10th period (2025/07/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07.
[Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 2nd Period (2025/01/08–2026/01/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 2nd period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07.
[Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 8th Period (2025/01/08–2026/01/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 8th fiscal period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) concerning domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates on April 7, 2026.