# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-17 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 99 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 80 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Kuo Tien-hsin steals successfully for 22 straight attempts across seasons, rewriting CPBL record

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:23:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170280.aspx
- anchor: #n138090
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍 (Wei Chuan Dragons)、中信兄弟 (CTBC Brothers)

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## After adjusting for new rules, 南山人壽's net worth exceeds last year's; aims for CSM of 60 billion this year

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:21:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170279.aspx
- anchor: #n138091
- Companies mentioned: 南山人壽、玉山銀行、玉山金、中信金

Since adopting IFRS 17, 南山人壽 has posted adjusted net profit above last year's level. Its new business CSM (contractual service margin) target for this fiscal year is NT$55 billion to NT$60 billion. It is advancing the use of AI, product strategies and stronger ALM.

## Countdown to new asphalt industry rules taking effect; failure to install dust collection facilities carries a maximum fine of 20 million

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:18:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170278.aspx
- anchor: #n138092

Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has begun inspections to ensure asphalt-mixing businesses are transitioning to new standards for exhaust equipment. Businesses that have not installed the equipment by the July 6 effective date face fines of up to NT$20 million.

## Hakka immersion teaching in kindergartens; Ku Hsiu-fei hopes to pass on the mother tongue and put down roots

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:13:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170277.aspx
- anchor: #n138093
- Companies mentioned: 客委會 (客家委員会)、苗栗県政府、屏東大学

Hakka Affairs Council Minister Ku Hsiu-fei visited a kindergarten in Miaoli County to promote immersion education in the Hakka language. The initiative aims to establish the endangered language in early childhood education and ensure its cultural legacy endures.

## Cybersecurity expert Christensen visits Taiwan, warns of threats to infrastructure resilience and deepfakes

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:11:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170270.aspx
- anchor: #n138100
- Companies mentioned: 美國在台協會高雄分處 (AITK)

U.S. cybersecurity expert Christensen visited Taiwan and warned of threats to infrastructure resilience and from deepfakes. Drawing on lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, he urged vigilance against AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation attacks.

## Singapore's migrant worker system is rigorous, balancing labor access with social order

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:11:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604170269.aspx
- anchor: #n138101
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲人工智慧協會（Asia AI Association）

Singapore has separate work visa systems for highly skilled and low-skilled workers, and strictly manages foreign labor. As demand for workers grows with the expansion of industries such as AI, the country is seeking to balance economic development with social order.

## Praying for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, artist Lin Shih-pao launches Peace Bell to make the world hear its call

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:11:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202604170275.aspx
- anchor: #n138095

Taiwanese-American artist Lin Shih-pao has launched a global tour of the “Peace Bell,” carrying prayers for an end to the war in Ukraine and for peace. He also plans to establish a “Taiwan Art Peace Park” in Ukraine.

## 臻鼎 strengthens its high-end IC substrate presence; subsidiary 禮鼎 aims to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:09:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170274.aspx
- anchor: #n138096
- Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY、禮鼎半導體科技、香港聯合交易所、Monterey Park Finance Limited

PCB giant 臻鼎-KY plans to list its subsidiary 禮鼎半導體科技, which makes high-end IC substrates for AI applications, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

## iPASS raises capital by 300 million to expand e-payment scale, aims to turn growth into profit

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170273.aspx
- anchor: #n138097
- Companies mentioned: 一卡通 (iPASS)、LINE Pay

Electronic payment service iPASS MONEY has approved a NT$300 million capital increase. After ending its partnership with LINE Pay, it aims to expand its business and achieve “expansion-led” profitability.

## Asian Judo Championships: Taiwan's Yuan Pei-chun and Liao Yu-jung fall short in bronze-medal bouts

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:04:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170272.aspx
- anchor: #n138098

Taiwan's Yuan Pei-chun and Liao Yu-jung both lost their bronze medal matches after advancing through the repechage at the Asian Judo Championships in China, missing out on medals.

## Rueifang Vocational High School cultivates construction talent, links surveying and architectural design talent pipeline

- Published: 2026-04-17T20:00:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170271.aspx
- anchor: #n138099
- Companies mentioned: 榮工工程、千瑞營造

New Taipei Municipal Rueifang Industrial High School has integrated its surveying, architecture and interior design departments into 3 programs and is working with universities and companies to build a system for training smart construction professionals. The initiative will strengthen practical skills and ties with industry.

## Taiwan stocks surge 1,386 points this week; total market capitalization of listed companies tops 120 trillion

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:53:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170260.aspx
- anchor: #n138078

台湾株式市場は今週1386.51ポイント上昇し、終値は36804.34ポイントで、上場企業の総時価総額は120兆594億台湾ドルに達しました。これは、米イラン間の緊張緩和と台湾積体電路製造（TSMC）の法説会が好感されたためです。特にガラス・セラミックス類指数が26.51%と大幅に上昇し、半導体類が取引金額の37.20%を占めました。

## Three major institutional investors sell Taiwan stocks in unison; foreign investors trim panel makers and buy 聯電

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:52:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170268.aspx
- anchor: #n138070
- Companies mentioned: 群創、友達、聯電、仁寶、台新新光金、元大台灣50、富邦科技、旺宏、群益科技創新、聯茂、金寶、國泰永續高股息、台玻、群益台灣精選高息、誠美材、英業達、長興、永光、緯創

Taiwan stocks fell 327.68 points today, with the three major institutional investors all net sellers. Foreign investors sold a net NT$2.04 billion, mainly trimming the two major panel makers (群創、友達), while buying electronics stocks including 聯電 and 仁寶.

## Li Jun gives up 1 run in 0.1 inning of relief; Lin Yueh-ping hopes games will help strengthen his mindset

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:51:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170267.aspx
- anchor: #n138071
- Companies mentioned: 中華職業棒球大聯盟、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、樂天桃猿隊

統一獅隊 20-year-old pitcher Li Jun made his first appearance in the top league yesterday, giving up 1 run in 0.1 inning of relief. Manager Lin Yueh-ping said he hopes games will help Li regain his competitive mindset and rhythm, strengthening his mental toughness.

## 12 birds caught in illegal nets in Keelung; black kite miraculously survives, blinking to show its resilience

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:50:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170266.aspx
- anchor: #n138072
- Companies mentioned: 台灣猛禽研究會

An enormous illegal mist net was found in the mountains of Keelung, with 12 birds caught in it. An endangered black kite was among those rescued, against the odds.

## Kai Kai case fuels calls for legal amendments; Ministry of Health and Welfare to publish draft amendments to the Child and Youth Welfare and Rights Act by the end of April

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:46:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170259.aspx
- anchor: #n138079

In response to the fatal child abuse case known as the Kai-Kai case, Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to publish a draft amendment to the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act by the end of April. The National Education Action League is calling for social workers' division of responsibilities, standards for handling high-risk cases, interagency cooperation, information sharing and review mechanisms for serious incidents to be enshrined in law. It is also advocating revisions to the Social Workers Act to clarify the duty-of-care standards related to social workers' criminal liability.

## RMB deposit balance ends 7 straight declines, rebounds to 110.3 billion yuan in March

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:46:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170265.aspx
- anchor: #n138073
- Companies mentioned: 中央銀行、永豐銀行、中信銀行、陽信銀行

台湾銀行業の3月人民元預金残高は1103.97億元に回復し、7ヶ月連続の減少に終止符を打った。これは主に企業による受取金増加と支払準備によるもので、中央銀行はこれを「基本水準」と見ている。

## Xu Ruo-hsi gives up 2 home runs and 7 earned runs in 1.2 innings in NPB home start

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:43:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170264.aspx
- anchor: #n138074
- Companies mentioned: 福岡ソフトバンクホークス、オリックス・バファローズ

福岡ソフトバンクホークス投手の徐若熙（シュー・ルオシー）が、日本プロ野球での初先発で1.2回を投げ、2本塁打を含む7失点で早期降板。チームは1-7でリードを許している。

## Penghu's junior police officer camp opens, immersing children in safety education amid laughter

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:41:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170263.aspx
- anchor: #n138075
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖県警察局、澎湖講美國小

The 澎湖県警察局 held a “Junior Police Officer Experience Camp.” 40 students from 澎湖講美國小 took part, serving as police officers for a day. The children learned about police work, traffic safety and legal education while having fun.

## Interior Ministry proposes amendments to rental law; consensus reached on a provision to rein in abusive landlords, to be implemented first

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:40:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170262.aspx
- anchor: #n138076
- Companies mentioned: 交通部公路局、叁式 (curation team)

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## Taiwan's Foreign Ministry voices displeasure to Vietnam over statements made in coordination with China that undermine Taiwan's sovereignty

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:39:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170261.aspx
- anchor: #n138077

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong regret and dissatisfaction to the Vietnamese government over a joint statement issued by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm. The statement included the claim that “Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory,” which Taiwan strongly rebutted as undermining its sovereignty. The ministry stressed the objective fact that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a democratic and free country and that it and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other. It also urged relevant countries not to align themselves with China’s authoritarian expansionist aims.

## Looking back on moments of compassion in healthcare, MacKay Memorial Hospital compiles frontline stories into a book

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:30:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170258.aspx
- anchor: #n138080
- Companies mentioned: 馬偕紀念醫院、寶林茶室

Mackay Memorial Hospital has published “Passing on Love, Doing Good,” a collection of moving stories from the medical field. The book also includes a memoir by a doctor who treated patients in the Baolin Tea House food poisoning incident.

## Hsu Chi-hung called up to the top league; Hirano Keiichi on adversity: hard to balance winning and development

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:29:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170257.aspx
- anchor: #n138081
- Companies mentioned: 中華職業棒球大聯盟、中信兄弟

許基宏 has been promoted to the first team of the professional baseball team 中信兄弟. Manager 平野恵一 spoke about the difficulty of balancing winning with player development given the team’s current situation.

## Helping the world see Penghu's fishing villages, Fenggui Elementary students win international art contest

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:28:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170256.aspx
- anchor: #n138082
- Companies mentioned: 國際綠十字白俄羅斯分會

Elementary school students from Penghu County won awards in an international art competition, showcasing the local fishing village culture to the world.

## Taipei prosecutors join police and investigators in inspections of supply and demand for plasticized products at big-box stores

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:28:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170255.aspx
- anchor: #n138083
- Companies mentioned: 家樂福（カルフール）

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office, together with police and the city government, inspected prices and supply levels of plastic products such as shopping bags at large supermarkets to check for unjustified price increases or hoarding.

## Yu Ting-wei delivers 6 scoreless innings; coach praises outing and considers making him a regular starter

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:27:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170246.aspx
- anchor: #n138058
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將隊、味全龍隊

富邦悍將隊 pitcher Yu Ting-wei threw 6 scoreless innings as a starter against the Wei Chuan Dragons. Manager Hitoshi Goto praised his performance and is considering keeping him in the starting rotation. Although the team ultimately lost in extra innings, Yu's outing was his best so far this season.

## China cracks down on 'ghost food delivery' operations, fines 7 e-commerce platforms 16.8 billion yuan

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:24:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604170254.aspx
- anchor: #n138050
- Companies mentioned: 拼多多、美團、京東、淘寶閃購、抖音、淘寶、天貓、新華社

China's market regulator fined 7 e-commerce platforms, including 拼多多、美團 and 淘寶, a total of more than 3.6 billion yuan (about NT$16.8 billion) to crack down on 'ghost food delivery' operations and ensure online food safety.

## 中工 control dispute ends; 寶佳 and 威京 reach settlement and will jointly oversee the company

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:20:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170253.aspx
- anchor: #n138051
- Companies mentioned: 中華工程 (中工)、寶佳集團、威京集團

中工's control dispute has ended, with major shareholders 寶佳集團 and 威京集團 reaching a settlement and agreeing to jointly participate in corporate governance. They will consolidate their existing lists of director candidates and jointly nominate the most suitable slate for the election.

## Taichung prosecutors uncover 4 gamblers who used a blockchain prediction platform to run an election betting pool

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:16:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170252.aspx
- anchor: #n138052
- Companies mentioned: Polymarket

The Taichung District Prosecutors Office announced a crackdown on election betting using the blockchain prediction platform “Polymarket.” 4 suspects are under investigation for violating election laws and other offenses. Betting on election results using cryptocurrency threatens the fairness of elections.

## Taichung market stimulus vouchers available for exchange from the 24th; 350,000 sets to be issued

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:14:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170251.aspx
- anchor: #n138053
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府、台中市議會

台中市政府 will issue 350,000 market stimulus vouchers starting on the 24th. People can exchange NT$100 for NT$200 in vouchers, valid through the 30th. The program has expanded to 107 locations across the city, aiming to sustain market demand.

## Danhai Bridge to open to traffic on May 12; exhibition on engineering aesthetics opens concurrently

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:12:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170250.aspx
- anchor: #n138054
- Companies mentioned: 交通部公路局、叁式 (curation team)

The Danjiang Bridge will open on May 12. At the same time, the “Engineering Aesthetics Special Exhibition” will open at the bridge management center, showcasing how the new landmark came into being through a blend of civil engineering, aesthetics and humanities.

## Communist China's 10 measures toward Taiwan: Shen Yu-chung says it's 'old wine in an old bottle,' aimed at dividing Taiwan

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:04:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604170249.aspx
- anchor: #n138055

Shen Yu-chung, deputy head of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, criticized the 10 measures toward Taiwan announced by Communist China as 'old wine in an old bottle' aimed at dividing Taiwan, and called for dialogue with the democratically elected government.

## Enterovirus 71 can be deadly quickly; doctor warns it remains in neighboring countries and should not be taken lightly

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:03:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170248.aspx
- anchor: #n138056
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部疾病管制署、馬偕醫院、林口長庚醫院、台灣新生兒科醫學會

Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control said enterovirus cases are rising but have not reached epidemic levels, with Coxsackie A viruses the main circulating strains. Enterovirus 71 continues to circulate in nearby countries such as Vietnam, though there is no sign of an outbreak in Taiwan's communities. Doctors nevertheless urge the public not to underestimate its severity.

## Solid home-buying demand provides support; 台灣金聯's affordable housing sales rate reaches 61%

- Published: 2026-04-17T19:01:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170247.aspx
- anchor: #n138057
- Companies mentioned: 台灣金聯、土銀、華銀、彰銀、台企銀、聯邦銀、北投區農會

台灣金聯今年推出的100戶平價住宅銷售率達61%，顯示在房市觀望氣氛下，剛性購屋需求仍穩固。其中雙北地區銷售率尤其亮眼，達8成。

## Pingtung Art Museum transforms into a runway; paintings inspire creative upcycling of old clothes

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:58:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170245.aspx
- anchor: #n138059
- Companies mentioned: 屏東県立美術館、万秀洗衣店 (Wanxiu Laundry)、アメリカン・ガール (American Girl - movie)

The “Wearing Pingmei Style” workshop was held at 屏東県立美術館 as part of the “Pingmei Shines—2026 Arts Education” series. Inspired by paintings, participants reinterpreted them through their own outfits and turned the museum into a runway.

## Lin Hsiang makes horror film debut and takes on crying scenes; Hsiang Chieh-ju twists ankle after handbrake fails while pushing a car

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:50:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604170244.aspx
- anchor: #n138023
- Companies mentioned: 威秀影城 (Vieshow Cinemas)

Ahead of the release of the film “祭弒,” cast members including 曹佑寧, 項婕如 and 林襄 shared behind-the-scenes stories. 林襄 took on a crying scene in her first horror film, while 項婕如 revealed that she had suffered an injury.

## 宜特's March profit rises 214% year over year; earnings per share at NT$2.27

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:49:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170243.aspx
- anchor: #n138024

宜特科技（iST）, which specializes in electronic verification and analysis, posted a net profit of NT$196 million in March, up 214% from a year earlier. Growth in its verification business, driven by rising AI demand, contributed to the increase.

## Bloomberg column: World would struggle to withstand the impact of a blockade of the Taiwan Strait

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:49:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604173004.aspx
- anchor: #n138022
- Companies mentioned: Bloomberg News、Rhodium Group、Hudson Institute

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## Myanmar government reduces Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, releases former president Win Myint and thousands of other prisoners

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:46:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604170232.aspx
- anchor: #n138035

Myanmar’s government has reduced the sentence of imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi and released thousands of prisoners, including former President Win Myint, as part of an amnesty by new President Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in a 2021 coup. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi had been sentenced to a total of 27 years for offenses including incitement and corruption, and her sentence was reduced by 1/6. Former President Win Myint was also pardoned under certain conditions, with the remainder of his sentence waived. The amnesty came after Min Aung Hlaing was elected president this month on the 3rd, with the support of new members of parliament.

## DPP lawmakers seek increased central government subsidies; merger of Taitung Indigenous Family Service Centers canceled

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170230.aspx
- anchor: #n138037
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣政府、行政院原民會、衛生福利部、民進黨

A proposed merger of Taitung County’s Indigenous Family Service Centers was withdrawn, and the existing arrangement will remain in place after legislators’ efforts secured an increase in central government subsidies, reducing the burden on local governments.

## Costco to continue expanding in Taichung; Lu Shiow-yen says coastal areas are the priority

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:45:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170242.aspx
- anchor: #n138025
- Companies mentioned: 好市多 (Costco)

Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 said Costco plans to expand in the city, with coastal areas being considered as a priority. The mayor also voiced support for exempting entertainment businesses from entertainment tax.

## Tsai Ing-wen invites Raymond Greene on a hike: Taiwan-U.S. ties are steadfast partners climbing toward a summit

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:44:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170241.aspx
- anchor: #n138026
- Companies mentioned: 米国在台協会 (AIT)

Former President 蔡英文 went hiking with Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). 蔡英文 compared Taiwan-U.S. relations to a partnership that overcomes difficulties and aims for the summit together.

## Man pretends to shop for gold at a Tainan jewelry store before snatching it; police arrest him in Kaohsiung and refer him for prosecution

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:41:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170240.aspx
- anchor: #n138027

A 48-year-old man in Yongkang District, Tainan, posed as a customer at a precious metals store and stole 4 gold necklaces worth NT$1 million. Police arrested the suspect in Kaohsiung the next day.

## Retired U.S. general says cutting arms sales items from military procurement would weaken Taiwan-U.S. interoperability and combat capability

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:41:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170239.aspx
- anchor: #n138028
- Companies mentioned: NOWnews、ハドソン研究所 (Hudson Institute)

A retired U.S. Navy rear admiral warned that removing the “Direct Commercial Sales (DCS)” item from Taiwan’s special defense budget would be a “foolish move” that would seriously weaken interoperability and military capabilities between Taiwan and the United States.

## Chang Yu-cheng maintains his hitting form despite post-WBC season fatigue, sits atop batting rankings

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:40:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170238.aspx
- anchor: #n138029
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、中央社

Fatigued after the WBC, Chang Yu-cheng has still maintained excellent form during the CPBL season and currently leads the batting rankings. He thanked the coaching staff for giving him room and for the exchanges with teammates, which have helped him continue producing consistently despite fatigue.

## 中石化: Conflict pushes CPL prices higher, core business climbs out of slump

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:39:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170237.aspx
- anchor: #n138030
- Companies mentioned: 中石化、鼎越開發

中石化 (CPDC) expects its core business to return to profitability in 2025, driven by higher CPL prices amid the war. It will also respond through legal channels to the land issue involving 京華城.

## Taiwan dollar ends 3-session winning streak but posts 2nd straight weekly gain

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:39:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170236.aspx
- anchor: #n138031
- Companies mentioned: 中央銀行

As tensions in the Middle East eased, the Taiwan dollar fell 4 cents against the U.S. dollar today to close at 31.596, ending 3 consecutive gains. However, as risk aversion eased and funds flowed back this week, the Taiwan dollar posted its 2nd straight weekly gain.

## Economic ministry: Shifting Mailiao power plant output to cut coal use at Taichung plant; Lu Shiow-yen's opposition is hard to understand

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:39:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170235.aspx
- anchor: #n138032

The energy crisis triggered by tensions in the Middle East has prompted the Ministry of Economic Affairs to plan a short-term shift in operations at the Mailiao Power Plant in Yunlin, with coal use at the Taichung Power Plant set to be reduced over 3 months starting in May. Minister Kung Ming-hsin stressed that this is a short-term measure intended to bolster the country's overall resilience and flexibility, not a long-term reliance. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen criticized the move as misguided energy policy that would increase coal use, and urged the government to adopt a more appropriate policy. The ministry expressed regret over the mayor's opposition and reiterated that it would gradually reduce coal-fired power generation at the Taichung plant when conditions permit, keeping the total for the year no higher than last year's.

## Markets await progress in U.S.-Iran talks; most Asian stocks close lower

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:37:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170234.aspx
- anchor: #n138033

投資家が米イラン間の和平交渉の進展を注視する中、アジア株式市場は本日、概して下落して取引を終えました。原油価格は前日の上昇後、小幅に反落しました。市場は、2月末から続く中東戦争の終結への期待感から、先週は力強い上昇と記録的な1週間を経験しましたが、来週期限切れとなる脆弱な停戦合意が破裂し、再び市場が急落するのではないかとの懸念も広がる中、楽観的な見方と警戒感が交錯しています。

## Violations reported after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect; residents continue returning to southern Lebanon

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:36:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604170233.aspx
- anchor: #n138034

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect at midnight local time today. Residents of southern Lebanon who had left their homes under previous Israeli evacuation orders are returning in droves, despite the Lebanese army reporting multiple violations involving Israeli attacks. Shortly after the ceasefire took effect, the Lebanese army warned residents not to return home, but many cars rushed back, causing traffic jams stretching for several kilometers. The truce is seen as an important step toward a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.

## TAB新桃園幹線公車12條路線 5月起乘車集點抽獎

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:32:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170231.aspx
- anchor: #n138036

桃園市政府は、バス路線網のアップグレードを目的とした「TAB新桃園幹線」の12路線（既存5路線、新規7路線）を発表しました。5月1日から9月30日まで、対象バスに乗車してポイントを集めると、東京または香港ディズニーランドのペア往復航空券と入場券などが当たるキャンペーンを実施します。また、新規7路線は試験期間中、市民カードの利用で乗車無料となります。

## Front to pass on the 18th; thunderstorms expected north of central Taiwan and in the east

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:28:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170229.aspx
- anchor: #n138038

A weather front will pass through on the 18th, bringing localized showers and thunderstorms to areas north of central Taiwan and the east. Conditions will gradually ease in the evening, and most areas will be sunny from the 19th, though rain may continue in the Hualien-Taitung area and mountainous parts of central and southern Taiwan. Another weather front is expected to approach around the 23rd.

## Taiwan representative in Los Angeles visits Arizona state legislature, toasts friendship with bubble tea

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:26:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170210.aspx
- anchor: #n138000
- Companies mentioned: TSMC、中央社

The Arizona Legislature adopted a resolution supporting Taiwan and invited the director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles to the chamber. The resolution expressed support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, and the friendship was celebrated with bubble tea.

## Keelung man smothers 5-year-old son with pillow; citizen jury finds crime cruel and sentences him to life in prison

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:24:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170228.aspx
- anchor: #n137993
- Companies mentioned: 基隆地方法院、基隆地検署

A court sentenced a father who suffocated his 5-year-old son with a pillow in Keelung to life imprisonment, citing the cruelty of the method.

## Zhuqi High School's robot makes it to world championships; Chiayi County government provides another 2 million in funding

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:23:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170227.aspx
- anchor: #n137994
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義県政府

The robot team FRC7551 from Zhuqi Senior High School in Chiayi County won an award at a U.S. competition and advanced to the world championship. The county government provided an additional NT$2 million in funding.

## 5-month-old boy abused to death in Tainan; court orders biological father and cohabiting woman detained incommunicado

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:22:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170206.aspx
- anchor: #n138004
- Companies mentioned: 台南地方法院、台南地検署、台南市衛生局、社会局

In the case of a 5-month-old boy who died after being abused in Tainan, the court ordered the child’s biological father and his live-in partner detained and barred them from receiving visitors.

## Academia Sinica adopts NVIDIA models to advance calibration technology for AI quantum processors

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:20:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170226.aspx
- anchor: #n137995
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、NVIDIA

Taiwan’s 中央研究院 has partnered with NVIDIA to develop technology that automatically calibrates quantum processors using AI models, accelerating the practical application of quantum computers.

## ASEAN News Brief, April 17, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:17:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604173003.aspx
- anchor: #n137992
- Companies mentioned: アジア開発銀行（ADB）、シンガポール企業発展局、フィリピン娯楽ゲーム公社（Pagcor）、国際通貨基金（IMF）

The latest economic news from Southeast Asia includes GDP growth in Vietnam, an increase in exports in Singapore, and capital outflows in Thailand, along with other economic trends across the region.

## Promoting commercial vehicle electrification, Cho Jung-tai says subsidy details and expanded scope will be announced at the end of the year

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:17:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170224.aspx
- anchor: #n137996

To meet its targets for promoting electric commercial vehicles, the government plans to include subsidies for electric cargo trucks, large buses and three-wheeled logistics motorcycles in next year’s budget. The subsidies will cover a wider range of vehicles, and the Minister of Economic Affairs said the details would be announced by the end of the year. Domestic automakers had feared sluggish sales this fiscal year, but the subsidies are expected to go ahead.

## Taipei Music Non-Stop competition launches, with the winning band in line for an international stage

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:16:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604170211.aspx
- anchor: #n137999
- Companies mentioned: 台北流行音樂中心、The Rest Is Noise、Spotify O-nest

Auditions have begun for “Taipei Music Non-Stop,” organized by the Taipei Music Center. The winning band will have the opportunity to perform at a music festival overseas.

## Legislature establishes Taiwan-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Association; Chiang Chi-chen calls it an important platform for exchanges between the two countries

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:16:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170208.aspx
- anchor: #n138002
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、外交部、カナダ駐台北貿易弁事処

The “Republic of China-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Association” has been established at 立法院. Deputy Speaker 江啓臣 said he hoped it would serve as a platform for exchanges and stronger ties between the two countries.

## TSMC Art Festival kicks off 4/18, with Desire City Nation opening

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:15:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170215.aspx
- anchor: #n137997

The TSMC Education and Culture Foundation will hold the 23rd TSMC Arts Festival from April 18 to July 5. The opening production is “Desire City-State.” A total of 48 performances, including Peking opera, glove puppetry and music, will be staged in Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung. This year’s theme is “Summoning Romance,” in tribute to German Romanticism.

## Hsiao Ching-yen withdraws from race, hoping to return to a quiet life; with no replacement mechanism, New Taipei KMT to hold meeting

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:12:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604170204.aspx
- anchor: #n138006
- Companies mentioned: 国民党、中央社

蕭敬嚴, who received the most support in the 国民党’s New Taipei City council primary, announced he was withdrawing from the race. He blamed defamation and online bullying by certain groups, highlighting divisions within the party.

## New Taipei City police squad rammed while pursuing fraud ring, damaging 2 vehicles; 2 suspects arrested, no injuries

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:12:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170212.aspx
- anchor: #n137998

The Criminal Investigation Corps of the New Taipei City Police Department cornered a suspect during a fraud investigation, but the suspect tried to flee and rammed 2 patrol cars, heavily damaging the vehicles. No police officers or suspects were injured. The 2 suspects, surnamed 吳 and 鍾, were arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

## Tatung and Nanya cooperate to accelerate East Asian market expansion with high-efficiency, energy-saving transformers

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:08:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604170209.aspx
- anchor: #n138001
- Companies mentioned: 大同公司、南亞塑膠

Tatung and Nan Ya Plastics have formed a strategic partnership to jointly develop the next-generation, high-efficiency, energy-saving TNEX transformer series, aiming to tap into East Asia’s energy transition market.

## Stay-at-home mother wins Hsin Yi Children's Literature Award for drawing the Jellybean Car from the Land of Mice

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:04:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604170207.aspx
- anchor: #n138003
- Companies mentioned: 信誼基金會、中央社

At the 37th Xinyi Children's Literature Award, 李慢, a homemaker, won top honors for her picture book, “The Jelly Car in Mouse Country.” The book was praised for its unique premise, inspired by news reports on road safety. It is a heartwarming story of a work born of a mother's love and parenting experience earning high praise in literary circles.

## Chen Chieh-hsien to play for the minor-league team this weekend; Lin Yueh-ping says returning in the first half of the season should be no problem

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:03:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170205.aspx
- anchor: #n138005
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中華職業棒球大聯盟

Uni-President Lions player 陳傑憲, who broke a finger at the WBC, has resumed live batting practice. He is scheduled to play in a minor league game this weekend, and manager 林岳平 said a return to the first team in the first half of the season should not be difficult.

## 貴州茅台's revenue and profit declined for the first time in 2025, ceding its A-share crown

- Published: 2026-04-17T18:01:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604170203.aspx
- anchor: #n138007
- Companies mentioned: 貴州茅台、源杰科技

China's premium liquor maker 貴州茅台 reported its first-ever decline in revenue and profit in its 2025 results, sending its share price lower. It ceded the top spot by market capitalization among A-share stocks to semiconductor company 源杰科技.

## Budget dispute leads to assault of Yunlin Baozhong Township representative; prosecutors' request to detain suspect approved

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:54:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170202.aspx
- anchor: #n137934

Yunlin County Baozhong Township representative Lin Yi-min was allegedly assaulted and injured by a man surnamed Chen and others over a budget dispute. Prosecutors' request to detain Chen was approved.

## Taipower says Emerald Reservoir is seeking 14.6 yuan per kilowatt-hour for power purchases, making approval difficult on fairness grounds

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:54:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170199.aspx
- anchor: #n137937

翡翠ダムと台湾電力は、取水補償費を巡って対立している。翡翠ダムは発電支援の延長に協力しない方針で、台湾電力は、翡翠ダム管理局が要求する1トンあたり3台湾ドルの取水補償費は、1キロワット時あたり12.5台湾ドルの追加料金に相当し、既存の購入費用2.1台湾ドルと合わせると14.6台湾ドルになるため、購入コストの公平性を考慮し同意できないと表明した。

## Dali Senior High coach suspected of mistreating students; Taichung City Government says any misconduct will be severely punished

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:53:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170201.aspx
- anchor: #n137935

The weightlifting team coach at Taichung's Dali Senior High is suspected of improperly disciplining students, including slapping them. The city education bureau has launched an investigation and said any misconduct will be severely punished.

## Detailed development plan for Shezidao to be reviewed by Taipei City Urban Planning Commission on 4/30

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:48:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604170200.aspx
- anchor: #n137936

The Taipei City Urban Planning Commission will review the detailed plan for the development of Shezidao on April 30. Councilor 林世宗 raised questions about the agenda at a council meeting, and Land Administration Bureau Director 王瑞雲 replied that once the commission's review is complete, the land expropriation plan will be sent to the Ministry of the Interior and is expected to be completed in early June. 林世宗 said he hoped to accelerate Shezidao's development and that the city government should meet residents' demands and work toward mutual prosperity.

## Paramount confirms preparations for Top Gun 3, with Tom Cruise returning

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:44:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604170198.aspx
- anchor: #n137938

Paramount Pictures has confirmed that the third installment of the action film “Top Gun” has officially entered development. Hollywood star Tom Cruise will once again play the daring pilot Maverick. The 2022 sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick,” grossed about $1.5 billion worldwide.

## Daniel Wu returns to Hong Kong cinema after a long absence in Cold War 1994, which has been scaled up

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:36:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604170197.aspx
- anchor: #n137939

Hong Kong film Cold War 1994 is set for release, with a larger scale and a cast including Daniel Wu. The story expands to explore political and social power struggles in Hong Kong before 1997.

## Middle East conflict drives up living costs as Thais cancel trips and cut spending

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:36:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604170195.aspx
- anchor: #n137941

中東の紛争が原油価格を押し上げ、タイの市民の生活費が高騰している。交通費、食費、娯楽費が増加し、多くの人が生活様式の変更を余儀なくされている。金融業のラウィパン氏は、ガソリン代が200バーツ以上増加したと述べた。タイの燃料価格は過去数週間で大幅に上昇し、ディーゼル価格は一時1リットルあたり約50.54バーツの過去最高を記録した。

## Indonesia confirms missing helicopter crashed, killing all 8 people aboard

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:32:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604170196.aspx
- anchor: #n137940
- Companies mentioned: Matthew Air Nusantara

A private helicopter crashed in Borneo, Indonesia, killing all 8 people aboard. One passenger was Malaysian.

## Guo Yen-wen voluntarily ends Brothers tryout agreement, putting career home run milestone in doubt

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:31:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604170194.aspx
- anchor: #n137942

郭嚴文 has terminated his tryout contract with the CTBC Brothers. The move was prompted by a foot injury; he appeared in 6 minor league games and recorded 2 hits. Former manager 葉君璋 speculated that 郭嚴文's personality meant he probably did not want to cause trouble for the team. With 98 career home runs, 郭嚴文 needs 2 more to reach a century, and there are concerns about whether he will get there.

## Writing about China's diverse peoples, Feng Zheyun says she hopes to break the Chinese Communist Party's control over Chinese culture

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604170193.aspx
- anchor: #n137943
- Companies mentioned: NPR

Journalist Feng Zheyun's new book explores identity among China's ethnic minorities, stressing the need to break the Chinese Communist Party's control over Chinese culture and portraying the diversity of Chinese people.

## Japanese tourist struck and killed on Kaohsiung sidewalk; driver sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in second trial

- Published: 2026-04-17T17:29:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604170192.aspx
- anchor: #n137944

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