# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-19 12:00–15:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 36 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## New Taipei Railway Marathon runner suspected of epileptic seizure, collapses vomiting blood and in critical condition

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604190071.aspx
- anchor: #n154191
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、澳底保健站、基隆長庚醫院

A runner collapsed with symptoms believed to be an epileptic seizure at a marathon in New Taipei City and was left in critical condition.

## Shen Yu-lin overcomes leukemia ordeal, says he is preparing to resume recording and return to the screen

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604190070.aspx
- anchor: #n154192
- Companies mentioned: 三軍総医院、台湾大学病院

Taiwanese entertainer Shen Yu-lin has recovered from acute myeloid leukemia and resumed his work as an ambassador for blood cancer awareness. He is urging people not to overlook early symptoms such as extreme fatigue.

## Post office cross-brand collaboration: chibi Mazu coin purses and ceremonial-flag keychains prove popular

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604190069.aspx
- anchor: #n154193
- Companies mentioned: 雲林郵局、台中郵局、苗栗郵局、北港朝天宮、大甲鎮瀾宮、白沙屯拱天宮

Post offices in Miaoli, Taichung and Yunlin have partnered with well-known local Mazu temples to release stamps and merchandise, including coin purses and keychains, featuring palanquins and ceremonial flags. The products have drawn a strong response.

## 秘魯總統大選首輪開票緩慢 延至5月中旬公布

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604190068.aspx
- anchor: #n154194
- Companies mentioned: 国家選挙委員会（JNE）、RPP電台、欧州連合（EU）選挙監視団

ペルーの大統領選挙で、一部の投票所の遅れや疑問票の審査のため開票が難航。決選投票に進む候補者の確定は5月中旬に延期される見通し。

## DPP launches “DPP Big Guest,” offering in-depth profiles of county and city mayoral candidates

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604190067.aspx
- anchor: #n154195
- Companies mentioned: 国民党

The Democratic Progressive Party launched a new Instagram series, “DPP Big Guests,” featuring in-depth interviews on the policies and visions of its candidates for county magistrate in Yilan County and mayor of Keelung City.

## Hsieh Kuo-liang promotes Super Teammate Card; Tong Tzu-wei launches parent-child movie screenings

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604190066.aspx
- anchor: #n154196
- Companies mentioned: 富邦文教基金会

Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang promoted a childcare support program called the “Super Teammate Summoning Card” (discount vouchers for temporary childcare). Meanwhile, City Council Speaker Tung Tzu-wei held a parent-child movie event and announced pledges including expanded childbirth and childcare subsidies.

## Chinese nationals coming to Taiwan for family reunification still using Chinese passports; Interior Ministry revokes residency permits

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604190065.aspx
- anchor: #n154197
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、内政部移民署

台湾内政部は、台湾定住許可を得た中国人留学生が中国パスポートを使用し続けたため、両岸人民関係条例違反として定住許可を廃止した。行政院の訴願決定書で明らかになった。

## Shen Po-yang studies Taipei city affairs; Chiang Wan-an: City vision is about more than data

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604190064.aspx
- anchor: #n154198
- Companies mentioned: Nvidia、民進党

蔣萬安台北市長は、民進党の次期市長候補と目される沈伯洋氏の動向に対し、都市のビジョンはデータだけでなく長年の実践が重要だと応じた。

## 3 police officers injured in clash during Dajia Mazu pilgrimage in Changhua; man who assaulted them found with drugs and faces prosecution

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604190063.aspx
- anchor: #n154199
- Companies mentioned: 大甲鎮瀾宮、彰化縣警察局、内政部警政署、彰化地方検察署

A scuffle over a palanquin broke out as the Taiwanese religious procession “Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage” passed through Changhua City, injuring 3 police officers. Police arrested a suspect surnamed Chen on suspicion of assault and possession of illegal drugs.

## Taichung man walks around wearing a mask at night; police restrain him after receiving report, sustaining minor injuries

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604190062.aspx
- anchor: #n154200
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

A knife-wielding man dressed in black and wearing a face covering roamed Taichung at night. Police responding to a report subdued him and took him to hospital.

## Official biography of Queen Elizabeth II confirmed for publication, to be written by female historian

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604190061.aspx
- anchor: #n154201
- Companies mentioned: 白金漢宮（バッキンガム宮殿）、AFP

Female historian Kate has been chosen to write the official biography of the late Queen Elizabeth.

## Chinese state media: Japanese warship’s passage through Taiwan Strait seriously damages political foundation of bilateral relations

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604190060.aspx
- anchor: #n154202
- Companies mentioned: 新華社、中国外交部、日本海上自衛隊、日本防衛省、中央社

日本の海上自衛隊の駆逐艦が台湾海峡を通過したことに対し、中国国営メディア「新華社」が「新型軍国主義」として強く非難した。

## Kyoto boy’s killing: Stepfather says he killed him after taking him elsewhere

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604190059.aspx
- anchor: #n154203
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協会（NHK）

Police in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, arrested a 37-year-old stepfather on suspicion of abandoning a body after an elementary schoolboy was found dead. The stepfather has confessed to killing the boy.

## Seeking to compete with Musk on low costs, Blue Origin to launch with a reused booster for the first time

- Published: 2026-04-19T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202604190058.aspx
- anchor: #n154204
- Companies mentioned: 藍源（Blue Origin）、SpaceX、AST SpaceMobile、法新社

Blue Origin plans to launch a New Glenn rocket using a recovered booster as it seeks to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

## Tainan pineapples make debut in Malaysia; Huang Wei-che travels to Penang to promote them

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604190057.aspx
- anchor: #n154205
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che visited Penang, Malaysia, to promote Tainan pineapples and winter melon tea. All advance orders sold out immediately, marking a successful push into the Southeast Asian market.

## You Nai-wen seeks to lift overseas travel ban in stock-trading case; appeals court extends restriction by 8 months

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604190056.aspx
- anchor: #n154182
- Companies mentioned: 宝佳集団、遠東百貨

労働基金の株価操縦事件の控訴審で、台湾高等裁判所は元労働部局長の游迺文と元宝佳集団執行長の唐楚烈に対する出国・出海制限を8ヶ月延長した。

## Facing the boundless ocean, A-Luo uses music to connect with Austronesian roots

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604190055.aspx
- anchor: #n154183
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Indigenous musician A-Luo announced the 3rd season of the reality show “Your Island Is My Home,” which explores Austronesian roots. The show uses cultural exchange through music to explore “what Taiwan is.”

## Feicui Reservoir water-use fee: Chiang Wan-an says talks are possible if Taipower is willing to negotiate

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604190054.aspx
- anchor: #n154184
- Companies mentioned: 台湾電力（台電）、翡翠水庫管理局、経済部

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said there was room for negotiation over the “water usage fee” for hydropower that the Feitsui Reservoir (Taiwan, Taipei) is seeking from Taiwan Power Company. Taipower has refused to renew the contract, citing high costs.

## Faster than humans, Beijing robot marathon sees Honor’s “Lightning” claim the title

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202604190053.aspx
- anchor: #n154185
- Companies mentioned: 新京報（メディア）、榮耀（Honor）※推定

At a marathon in Beijing, 12,000 people and more than 300 robots competed. The autonomous robot Lightning won the humanoid division in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.

## Trump pushes voting bill that could restrict voting rights for women and transgender citizens

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604190052.aspx
- anchor: #n154186
- Companies mentioned: 共和党、民主党、白宮（ホワイトハウス）、ニューヨーク大学ブレナン司法センター、UCLA（カリフォルニア大学ロサンゼルス校）

The SAVE Act promoted by Trump would require proof of citizenship when voting, but has been criticized for potentially restricting voting rights for women who have changed their surnames, transgender people and low-income voters.

## Uni Girls invited to MLB Taiwan Day, to tour 4 cities

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604190051.aspx
- anchor: #n154187
- Companies mentioned: 統一ライオンズ、シカゴ・ホワイトソックス、ヒューストン・アストロズ、テキサス・レンジャーズ、アトランタ・ブレーブス

統一ライオンズのチアリーダー「Uni Girls」が、MLBの「台湾デー」に招待され、全米4都市（ホワイトソックス、アストロズ、レンジャーズ、ブレーブス）の球場を巡回してパフォーマンスを行う。

## New Taipei Railway Marathon gets underway, with 8057 runners taking turns in a relay to chase the train

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604190041.aspx
- anchor: #n154188
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、福容大飯店福隆（フーロンホテル）、貢寮国小、牡丹駅、双渓高中、貢寮国中

A total of 8057 people took part in the “Railway Route Marathon Relay” in New Taipei City, starting at the sound of Mayor Hou You-yi’s starting gun. The event has become a major draw for boosting local tourism and the economy.

## 美職2A莊陳仲敖先發奪第2勝 林振瑋挨轟吞敗

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604190040.aspx
- anchor: #n154189
- Companies mentioned: オークランド・アスレチックス、サンディエゴ・パドレス、セントルイス・カージナルス、ミネソタ・ツインズ

米マイナーリーグ2Aの試合で、台湾出身の荘陳仲敖（アスレチックス傘下）が先発し無失点で今季2勝目を挙げた一方、林振瑋（カージナルス傘下）は5失点で初黒星を喫した。

## Brunson leads Knicks past Hawks for victory in Eastern Conference playoff opener

- Published: 2026-04-19T12:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604190039.aspx
- anchor: #n154190
- Companies mentioned: ニューヨーク・ニックス、アトランタ・ホークス

The Knicks beat the Hawks 106-87 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Jalen Brunson led the way early, while Karl-Anthony Towns came through in the decisive moments of the second half.

## Key details stall in US-Iran ceasefire talks; Iran says it has won on the battlefield

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604190038.aspx
- anchor: #n152027

As ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran have stalled without an agreement, Iran’s parliamentary speaker declared what amounted to victory.

## DPP: Ten China-friendly measures recycle old policies; goodwill cannot be trusted while military threats continue

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604190037.aspx
- anchor: #n152076
- Companies mentioned: 中国共産党

The Democratic Progressive Party’s China Affairs Department criticized China’s newly announced “New Ten Measures” as little more than a patchwork of past policies. It pointed to political conditions attached to exchanges with China and continued military intimidation, questioning the measures’ sincerity.

## Clash erupts during Dajia Mazu pilgrimage; police chief vows prosecution to the fullest and stronger security

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604190036.aspx
- anchor: #n153102
- Companies mentioned: 大甲鎮瀾宮

Violent clashes broke out during the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage, injuring 3 police officers. Taiwan’s National Police Agency said it was analyzing surveillance footage and would strictly punish those responsible for the violence.

## Fukuhara Ai gives birth safely after remarriage, says in statement that “mother and child are both well”

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604190035.aspx
- anchor: #n153103

Former Japanese table tennis national team member Ai Fukuhara issued a statement on her official website, announcing that she had safely given birth after remarrying and that “both mother and child are healthy.”

## Taichung invites Vietjet magazine on a familiarization tour for a close-up experience of the Mazu pilgrimage

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604190033.aspx
- anchor: #n153105
- Companies mentioned: 越捷航空 (Vietjet Air)、台中市政府觀光旅遊局

The Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau invited media representatives from the in-flight magazine of Vietnam’s VietJet Air to Taiwan for an inspection tour featuring religious and cultural tourism, including the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage. The tour aims to attract international visitors from the emerging Vietnamese market and enhance the city’s brand.

## Wang Chong-hsien transforms Taiwanese-language teaching, bringing market visits and glove puppetry into everyday settings

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604190034.aspx
- anchor: #n153104
- Companies mentioned: 愛学網、教育局

Wang Chung-hsien, a teacher passionate about Taiwanese-language education, dramatically boosted students’ motivation with practical teaching methods incorporating glove puppetry and market visits.

## President Lai delivers remarks in English, hopes to bring in smart technology to improve the quality of medical services

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604190032.aspx
- anchor: #n154163

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech in English at an international conference, stressing the importance of using AI and digital technology in medical testing to build a smart healthcare system.

## 武漢抗疫醫院院長王行環 被指醫療新型隱性腐敗

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604190031.aspx
- anchor: #n154177
- Companies mentioned: 武漢大学中南病院、雷神山病院

武漢大学中南病院の元院長である王行環氏が、医療設備調達などでの深刻な汚職により、党籍剥奪および公職追放の処分を受けた。

## Day 50 of the Middle East war》Strait of Hormuz crisis flares again, Trump rushes to convene meeting: the latest developments

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604190029.aspx
- anchor: #n154179
- Companies mentioned: Axios、ロイター、国連

The Middle East war has entered its 50th day as ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked. Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, causing severe disruption to global energy supplies.

## CPC’s hundred-billion-dollar New Fourth Naphtha Cracker plan shows signs of progress; New Third Naphtha Cracker also upgraded to cut carbon emissions

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604190030.aspx
- anchor: #n154178
- Companies mentioned: 台塑（台湾プラスチック）

CPC Taiwan’s “New Fourth Naphtha Cracker” project is underway. It aims to build an ethylene plant with annual production capacity of 1 million tons, using new technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while meeting demand from downstream industries.

## New Fourth Naphtha Cracker targets downstream 5G, medical-device and semiconductor industries, supplying southern Taiwan’s key industries

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604190028.aspx
- anchor: #n154180
- Companies mentioned: S&P Global

CPC Taiwan’s “New Fourth Naphtha Cracker” project is being pursued not merely to expand capacity, but to secure essential feedstock for high-value downstream industries such as 5G medical devices and semiconductors.

## Analysis: China-Japan relations caught in a vicious cycle, but chance of an accidental clash is low

- Published: 2026-04-19T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604190027.aspx
- anchor: #n154181
- Companies mentioned: 聯合早報、読売新聞、シンガポール南洋理工大学

On the 131st anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki (Treaty of Maguan), a Japanese Self-Defense Forces vessel passed through the Taiwan Strait, drawing a strong response from China, which held military exercises. Experts, however, consider the risk of armed conflict low.