Indonesian fisherman injured offshore calls for help;Coast Guard and air service join forces in rescue。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Indonesian fisherman was injured off Yilan and was determined to need emergency evacuation following a telemedicine diagnosis. A Coast Guard vessel and a National Airborne Service Corps helicopter worked together to rescue him by hoisting him aboard at night and transport him to a hospital in Hualien. The swift interagency response saved his life.
President Lai postpones overseas trip;DPP condemns CCP’s unreasonable efforts to pressure and isolate the Republic of China。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After President Lai Ching-te’s overseas trip was postponed due to interference from China, Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party strongly condemned China for what it called unreasonable suppression aimed at isolating the Republic of China.
Wang Ta-lu asked friends to enlist police and gangsters to obtain personal data;he and girlfriend Chueh Mu-hsuan each sentenced to 6 months in first trial。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese actor Wang Ta-lu, also known as Darren Wang, and others were convicted of violating the Personal Data Protection Act for improperly asking police officers and underworld figures to obtain personal information through an acquaintance.
Appearing in court over slapping case,Chinese Bar Association chair says the woman involved must understand her actions were wrong。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A hearing was held in the case of a woman who slapped the head of the Taichung Bar Association in court. The association head said he intended to encourage her to reflect on her actions through legal education.
Cryptocurrency robbery case:Shilin police arrest 4 more suspects and bust a drug packaging site。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In a cryptocurrency robbery case in Taipei’s Shilin District, police arrested 4 additional suspects, including the alleged ringleader, and simultaneously raided an illegal drug manufacturing site in Taoyuan City.
Virginia referendum backs new electoral map,dealing a blow to Trump’s redistricting strategy。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Voters in Virginia approved a referendum on a new redistricting plan. The plan could give Democrats more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, dealing a blow to President Trump’s strategy.
Heavy traffic expected on National Freeway 5 over May Day;entrance ramp closures to be implemented。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of the 3-day May Day holiday, the Freeway Bureau announced it expects severe congestion on National Freeway 5 and will impose measures including entrance ramp closures and high-occupancy vehicle restrictions.
President Lai postpones visit to Eswatini;Legislature’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee passes motion condemning China’s coercion。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te’s planned tour of Africa, including Eswatini, was postponed after countries involved revoked flight clearances under pressure from China. The Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution condemning China’s intimidation.
Markets cautious after Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire;oil prices and stocks fall。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely while maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, markets watched developments closely, and oil prices and stock prices fell.
China’s Foreign Ministry reiterates the One-China principle amid efforts to block President Lai’s overseas trip。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The planned visit to Eswatini by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was postponed after 3 transit countries suddenly revoked flight clearances under intense pressure from China.
Tenant’s friend attacks landlord and others in Taipei’s Wanhua District,leaving 2 injured;police arrest 3 and refer them for prosecution。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In Taipei’s Wanhua District, a dispute over unpaid rent led a tenant’s friend to stab the landlord and others with a knife, injuring 2 people. Police arrested 3 people and seized illegal drugs.
Construction company pollutes Chaoyang Creek with muddy wastewater;Taichung City orders work halted and imposes a fine。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A construction site in Taichung’s Xitun District was ordered to stop work and fined by the city after it discharged muddy water into a river without adequate sediment treatment.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te had planned to visit Eswatini, but the trip was postponed after 3 countries suddenly revoked flight clearance for his special aircraft. New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi pointed to the difficulties facing Taiwan’s diplomacy and stressed the need to unite and face the international community together.
英華智 launches IPO plan,expanding its AI and high-speed transmission business。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Connector and cable maker Ingrasys has successfully entered the AI server and liquid cooling markets and launched plans for a stock listing. It has signed an agreement with 康和証券, aiming to deepen its technology in AI and high-speed transmission and expand overseas markets.
Extreme climate threatens democracy,affecting nearly a hundred elections worldwide over 20 years。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
International IDEA, based in Stockholm, released a report saying that over the past 20 years, elections in 94 cases across at least 52 countries were disrupted or postponed because of extreme weather or natural disasters. The findings highlight how climate change threatens elections, a cornerstone of democracy.
Toyohashi Asian Games relay station is small but well-equipped,providing athlete training and meal delivery。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan’s Sports Administration and the National Sports Training Center will set up a base in Toyohashi to provide meals and training facilities for karate and taekwondo athletes.
After Taiwan's General Chamber of Commerce called for accepting China's 10 preferential measures for Taiwan, China's Taiwan Affairs Office demanded that the DPP administration change its stance and promote exchanges. Taiwan criticized the political preconditions.
Taiwan-US defense cooperation seminar:Yu Da-lei says Taiwan’s importance to the US is self-evident。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta and The Citadel held a symposium on “Taiwan-U.S. defense cooperation,” discussing Taiwan's strategic importance.
Companies mentioned:駐亞特蘭大辦事處、美國南卡羅萊納州色岱爾軍校 (The Citadel)、政治大學國際事務學院、美國國防大學
Taiwan Affairs Office says the One-China principle is a basic consensus as CCP obstructs the president’s overseas trip。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Regarding China's obstruction of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, 中国国務院台湾事務弁公室 stressed the “one China principle” and condemned Taiwan's diplomacy. Taiwan strongly objected, asserting that it is a sovereign state.
桃源 Junior High wins judo gold at the National High School Games,securing 4 straight titles despite scarce resources。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan Junior High School in Kaohsiung City won gold in the girls' 4th division of judo at the National Secondary School Games, achieving a 4th consecutive title.
China proposes 10 Taiwan-related measures;DPP Taichung city councilors urge city government to reject a tourism bait-and-trap scheme。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A DPP city councilor in Taichung warned that China's 10 preferential measures for Taiwan were “a trap to tame and then slaughter.” Taichung's Tourism Bureau countered that “tourism has nothing to do with politics.”
Wembanyama exits with an injury after landing face-first;Trail Blazers rally past Spurs to tie series。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Spurs 106-103 in the NBA Western Conference playoffs, tying the series at 1-1. The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama left the game with an injury.
Companies mentioned:波特蘭拓荒者 (Portland Trail Blazers)、聖安東尼奧馬刺 (San Antonio Spurs)
AI upgrade wave fuels high-priced PCB stocks;Elite Material hits NT$4,000,ranking 6th by market capitalization。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A surge in demand for AI servers sent shares of Taiwanese PCB and CCL-related companies soaring. EMC's stock price topped 4000 yuan, making it the 6th-largest company by market capitalization in Taiwan.
Fifth Special Police Corps officer suspected of being unhappy with support duty fires into the air;disciplined and referred for investigation。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An officer with Taiwan's Fifth Special Police Corps fired into the air after expressing dissatisfaction with an assignment to support-duty work. The officer received 1 major demerit and was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of intimidation and endangering safety.
Fake rides,real cash-outs:3 drivers colluded with passengers to defraud LINE GO;indicted。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In a fraud scheme, 3 former LINE GO drivers conspired with passengers to submit false fare claims for fictitious rides. They drove empty vehicles to run up the meters and defrauded the company of more than NT$270,000. Taipei prosecutors indicted the 3 on fraud charges.
Tainan man on scooter mistakenly enters freeway and crashes;jumps into river channel and is rescued。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 21-year-old man in Tainan mistakenly rode his motorcycle onto an expressway and crashed. He later jumped from the expressway into a nearby river, where he was found by police and firefighters and taken to hospital. He may have mental health issues.
Iran war depletes large missile stockpiles;US could face risks if another conflict erupts。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Department of Defense has substantially depleted its key missile stocks in the war with Iran. A CSIS analysis says replenishing them will take 3–5 years, putting the U.S. military's readiness for potential conflicts with major powers such as China at risk.
Government Service Award introduces AI Application Special Award for the first time to encourage agencies to adopt AI。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's National Development Council has created a Special Award for AI Applications for the 9th Government Service Award. The award aims to promote AI use by government agencies and improve the efficiency of public services. Nominations are open from May 4 to 14.
Taiwan stocks top the 38,000-point mark for the first time;cooling and IC sectors surge。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's stock market today broke through the 38000-point mark for the first time. Demand for AI servers provided a tailwind, with cooling-related and IC design stocks leading the market as bullish sentiment continued.
Nearly 500 suspected gang members in El Salvador face trial together;human rights groups express concern。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A mass trial of approximately 500 people alleged to be MS-13 members has begun in El Salvador. Human rights groups have voiced concern that due process and defendants' right to defend themselves may be violated.
Companies mentioned:Human Rights Watch (ヒューマン・ライツ・ウォッチ)、Amnesty International (アムネスティ・インターナショナル)、Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (米州人権委員会)
Taichung scam ring used AI video calls to impersonate Chinese prosecutors;18 people referred for investigation and indicted。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taichung City fraud ring used AI video calls to impersonate Chinese prosecutors and defraud Hong Kong residents of NT$30 million. A total of 18 people, including the alleged ringleader, a man surnamed Huang, were arrested and indicted. Police seized fake uniforms and office backdrops.
Nuclear Safety Commission chair Chen Ming-chen:nuclear power helps stabilize electricity prices。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Nuclear Safety Commission Chair Chen Ming-chen said in response to questions in the Legislative Yuan that nuclear power could help stabilize electricity prices. KMT legislator Lo Chih-chiang argued that the nuclear-free policy would lead to power shortages, higher prices and air pollution.
Kaohsiung offers subsidies for 4 smart agriculture projects;applications accepted through 4/30。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau announced a subsidy program to support smart agriculture. It covers 4 categories, including smart sensing and environmental control systems, with applications due by April 30. The city is promoting 133 smart farms over 5 years.
DPP questions opaque procurement of duck boats;Keelung City says there was no favoritism。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The opposition 民進党 criticized the 基隆市政府's procurement of amphibious vehicles, or duck tour boats, as favoring a particular vendor. The city government denied the accusation.
For World Book Day,Shoushan Zoo makes custom paper books with hidden food for chimpanzees。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
For World Book Day on April 23, Taiwan's 寿山動物園 provided chimpanzees with specially made “cardboard books” containing hidden sunflower seeds. The activity was part of an enrichment program to develop the animals' observational skills and finger dexterity.
E.SUN Bank launches TISA fund services to advance inclusive finance。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
玉山銀行 has officially launched its Taiwan Individual Savings Account (TISA) fund service, which lets people start investing with small amounts, in line with government policy.
Administrative Enforcement Agency Hualien Branch auctions trucks and excavators,using aerial photography for the first time。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hualien Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency will auction trucks and an excavator seized by the Hualien District Prosecutors Office. For the first time, it will use drone footage to show movable property being auctioned.
Tainan Canal marks a century of navigation;city library hosts a series of events exploring the city’s memories。
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan Public Library announced events to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tainan Canal, including a stamp rally organized with 44 public libraries and local bookstores.