# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-01 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 583 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 49 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 空勤總隊5年重大任務救難占5成 籲民眾珍惜資源

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:40:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605010083.aspx
- anchor: #n284101

Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps carried out 3782 major missions over the past 5 years, about 50% of them aerial rescues. The Ministry of the Interior urged the public to value these precious aerial rescue resources and reserve them for the most urgent situations.

## Australian Office donates selected picture books to National Museum of Taiwan Literature, adding a new chapter to Taiwan-Australia literary exchanges

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:40:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605010082.aspx
- anchor: #n284102
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、オーストラリア弁事処、国立台湾文学館、墨爾本文學之城辦公室

オーストラリア弁事処 donated 50 selected picture books to 国立台湾文学館, opening a new chapter in literary exchange between Taiwan and Australia. Representatives from both sides attended the presentation ceremony, and further exchanges in culture and education are expected.

## 國際油價飆升 韓籍航空5月起燃油附加費翻倍漲

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:36:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605010081.aspx
- anchor: #n284103
- Companies mentioned: 大韓航空、アシアナ航空、真航空

中東情勢による国際原油価格の高騰を受け、韓国の主要航空会社が5月から航空運賃の燃油サーチャージを約2倍に引き上げます。これに伴い、低収益路線の運航規模を縮小し、一部の国際線フライトがキャンセルされます。

## Hong Kong government condemns foreign media over Jimmy Lai case, accuses them of stirring up issues over human rights and the rule of law

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:26:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605010073.aspx
- anchor: #n284054
- Companies mentioned: 壹傳媒集團

The Hong Kong government accused some foreign media outlets of “conflating” Jimmy Lai’s case with press freedom, claiming they were spreading misinformation to “stir up trouble and smear” Hong Kong over its human rights and rule-of-law record.

## Su-Hua Highway corridor traffic smooth on first day of holiday; traffic controls for Daqingshui rock shed construction to begin 5/6

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:23:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605010069.aspx
- anchor: #n284055
- Companies mentioned: 公路局、公路局東區養護工程分局

Traffic on Taiwan’s Suhua Highway Corridor was smooth on the first day of the Labor Day holiday. However, traffic controls will be imposed on some sections from May 6 to June 30 for repair work on the Daqingshui semi-enclosed tunnel, which was damaged by a rockfall.

## Lost 10 kg in February, then developed chest tightness and palpitations; doctor warns extreme weight loss can be fatal

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605010068.aspx
- anchor: #n284056

1人の30代女性が2ヶ月で10kgの過激な減量を行い、胸部不快感や動悸、目のかすみなどの症状に見舞われた。医師は、極端な減量が「スポーツにおける相対的エネルギー不足（REDs）」を引き起こし、生命を脅かす危険性があると警鐘を鳴らしている。

## 金融總會 again puts forward 9 recommendations, calls for review of financial business tax rate

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:11:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605010067.aspx
- anchor: #n284057
- Companies mentioned: 金融總會

The Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable issued 9 policy recommendations, calling for a review of the business tax rate on financial services, revisions to the rules for allocating expenses at financial holding companies and improvements to tax provisions for family trusts. The proposals aim to strengthen the financial sector’s international competitiveness and promote economic growth.

## Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan-St. Lucia ties are ironclad, bilateral trust is like family

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:06:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605010066.aspx
- anchor: #n284058

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met with Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, a special envoy from the Kingdom of Eswatini. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung underscored the two countries’ “ironclad friendship” and “family-like mutual trust.” Despite pressure from China, Taiwan signaled that it would continue to deepen ties with Eswatini.

## Foreign couple visiting Tainan surrounded by stray dogs; found safe after fleeing to windbreak forest

- Published: 2026-05-01T13:01:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605010065.aspx
- anchor: #n284059

A foreign couple riding YouBikes in Tainan’s Annan District were attacked by stray dogs and found by police and firefighters in a windbreak forest. They were not injured, to everyone’s relief.

## Japan eases weapons export rules; Ukraine hopes to deepen cooperation

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:55:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605010064.aspx
- anchor: #n283925
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、日本外務省、首相官邸、北約

Following Japan’s easing of restrictions on arms exports, Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan said he hoped Japan would eventually provide military equipment to help Ukraine counter Russia’s invasion. Japan plans to allow exports to conflict zones only as an exception, when they align with its security interests.

## Tennis star Kei Nishikori announces retirement; former world No. 4 set a Japanese record

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:54:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605010058.aspx
- anchor: #n283931

Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori, 36, announced on social media that he will retire at the end of this season. He had a distinguished career, finishing runner-up in the men’s singles at the 2014 U.S. Open and reaching No. 4 in the world the following year, becoming the first Japanese man to break into the top 10. In recent years, however, he has been hampered by repeated injuries.

## Huang Kuo-chang: I won't get involved in KMT's arms procurement debate; US should announce second round of arms sales as soon as possible

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:52:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605010063.aspx
- anchor: #n283926
- Companies mentioned: 国民党

台湾の軍事予算を巡る国民党内の意見対立に対し、民衆党の黄國昌主席は、独立政党として国民党の議論を尊重し、過度に介入しない姿勢を示しました。同時に、米国政府に対し、台湾の国防支援に高い共通認識があるならば、速やかに第二波の軍事売却内容を発表するよう求めました。

## 3 Labor Day marches in Taipei; more than a hundred police officers deployed for security and traffic control

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:49:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605010062.aspx
- anchor: #n283927
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市警察局中正第一分局

Three demonstrations are scheduled in Taipei on May Day. Police will deploy 100 officers and 80 reserve officers to manage traffic and maintain public order. Security will also be stepped up around major government offices, and restrictions may be expanded depending on how the events unfold.

## From distribution to manufacturing, Taiwanese businesses build automotive parts supply chain in South Africa

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:44:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605010061.aspx
- anchor: #n283928
- Companies mentioned: Gemoto Industrial Alliance (GIA)、南アフリカ自動車ビジネス協会 (NAAMSA)、Sterling進出口会社、BMW、日産 (Nissan)、フォード (Ford)、フォルクスワーゲン (Volkswagen)、慈済基金会

GIA, a Taiwanese-owned auto parts company established in South Africa in 2018, has established a foothold in the African market through local production and regional supply chain integration. It has succeeded in both OEM supply and the aftermarket, providing parts to major automakers including BMW and Nissan.

## European Parliament passes condemnation of China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law; Beijing lodges representations

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:43:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605010060.aspx
- anchor: #n283929
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、日本外務省、首相官邸、北約

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning China’s “Ethnic Unity and Progress Law,” saying it could have serious consequences for people in Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia. The Chinese government expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition, calling the resolution interference in its internal affairs and lodging a formal protest with the European side.

## A guide to applying for lifelong learning vouchers: up to 1,500 in tuition discounts and free admission to 11 museums

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:39:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605015002.aspx
- anchor: #n283924
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、文化部

教育部 is providing 54,000 “Lifelong Learning Vouchers” and 20,000 “Museum and Venue Passes,” enabling tuition subsidies of up to 1,500 Taiwan dollars and free admission to 11 museums. Taiwanese citizens aged 6 and above are eligible to apply online from May 1 to 21.

## Cheng Li-wun plans US visit in June; Lu Hsiu-yen offers her blessing

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:33:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605010059.aspx
- anchor: #n283930
- Companies mentioned: 中國國民黨

Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen said she supports those who want to maintain friendly relations with their neighbors, commenting on KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun’s planned visit to the United States in June. She wished Cheng well on the trip. Lu declined to comment on Cheng’s expressed hope of meeting former U.S. President Donald Trump.

## Spring beach cleanup at Longmen Beach in Penghu removes more than 6,000 kg of marine debris in less than 2 hours

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:30:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605010057.aspx
- anchor: #n283932
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖縣政府、湖西鄉公所

The Penghu County government held a spring cleanup at Longmen Beach, where more than 600 residents collected 6,428 kilograms of marine waste in just over 1 hour. The event, held to coincide with Earth Day, aims to restore the beauty of the coastline.

## Chuang Chen-chung-ao gives up runs in 2A for 2 straight games, but results do not affect wins or losses; Lin Chen-wei takes loss as starter

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:27:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605010056.aspx
- anchor: #n283890
- Companies mentioned: 運動家隊 (アスレチックス)、亞利桑那響尾蛇2A (アリゾナ・ダイヤモンドバックス2A)、聖路易紅雀2A (セントルイス・カージナルス2A)、堪薩斯市皇家2A (カンザスシティ・ロイヤルズ2A)

旅米運動家隊の投手、莊陳仲敖は2Aでの先発登板で4.2回を投げ6奪三振を記録しましたが、2失点（被本塁打含む）で勝敗はつきませんでした。彼は直近2試合連続で本塁打を打たれています。一方、聖路易紅雀2Aの投手、林振瑋は3.2回を投げ2失点で今季2敗目を喫しました。

## NBA's Knicks win by a record 51 points, eliminate Hawks and advance to 2nd round of playoffs

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:22:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605010055.aspx
- anchor: #n283891
- Companies mentioned: ニューヨーク・ニックス、アトランタ・ホークス、ボストン・セルティックス、フィラデルフィア・76ers

The NBA’s ニューヨーク・ニックス beat the アトランタ・ホークス 140-89, setting a franchise record for largest margin of victory at 51 points. The win sent the Knicks into the 2nd round of the playoffs with a 4-2 record, where they will face the Celtics or 76ers.

## AI introduced at Cianjhen Asia New Bay Area smart public housing to monitor workplace safety risks and prevent incidents

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:21:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605010051.aspx
- anchor: #n283895
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府都發局

高雄市政府都發局 has introduced an AI-powered monitoring system at the Qianzhen Asia New Bay Area smart public housing project to strengthen safety management at the construction site. Through real-time data analysis, the system aims to predict risks, improve workplace safety and shift from reactive responses to proactive prevention.

## China Coast Guard tails Philippine civic group's supply boat; military says it is monitoring and providing escort

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:18:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605010054.aspx
- anchor: #n283892
- Companies mentioned: 這是我們的

A Chinese coast guard vessel tailed a Philippine civilian group during a resupply mission to residents of Thitu Island, raising concerns about navigational safety. The Philippine military affirmed the importance of civilian activities and said it would provide escorts through maritime surveillance and coordination.

## Meeting Silicon Valley tech delegation, Lin Chia-lung says he hopes to deepen Taiwan-US technology positioning

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:18:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605010053.aspx
- anchor: #n283893
- Companies mentioned: 北美台灣工程師協會（NATEA）、全球台灣科技及外交聯盟協進會（GATTD）、台灣產業科技推動協會（TITA）

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation of technology leaders from Silicon Valley, highlighting their role in Taiwan’s technology diplomacy. The exchange aims to deepen economic and technological cooperation between Taiwan and the United States and build a resilient “non-red supply chain.”

## Youth innovation and entrepreneurship plan draws more than 350 proposals, with AI integration a highlight

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:17:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605010052.aspx
- anchor: #n283894
- Companies mentioned: 教育部青年發展署、國立中正大學Readii團隊、東吳大學Platus團隊、國立政治大學Code Green團隊

More than 350 youth startup teams using AI technology submitted proposals under the Ministry of Education’s “U-start Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program,” with projects such as an AI learning system for special education and an AI instant payment platform drawing attention. A total of 75 teams from 39 schools were selected to receive startup grants of 500,000 yuan and professional guidance.

## Preparatory meeting for Beijing Xiangshan Forum to be held from 7 to 9

- Published: 2026-05-01T12:02:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605010050.aspx
- anchor: #n283896
- Companies mentioned: 中国軍事科学学会、中国国際戦略学会

China’s Ministry of National Defense announced it will hold a lead-up meeting for the Beijing Xiangshan Forum from May 7 to 9, 2026. More than 120 defense officials, experts and media representatives from over 30 countries will take part in an international security dialogue on the theme “Global Security Governance: Challenges and Solutions.”

## To restore Lanyu's endangered birdwing butterfly, NTNU promotes cross-border and cross-disciplinary cooperation

- Published: 2026-05-01T11:57:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605010049.aspx
- anchor: #n283897
- Companies mentioned: 台灣師範大學、順天堂藥廠、樂茂農業、台灣蘭海文教發展協會、蘭嶼部落文化基金會、蘭嶼朗島國小、日本東京大學博物館昆蟲自然史學研究室

A team led by Professor Hsu Yu-feng of National Taiwan Normal University is advancing an international, interdisciplinary conservation plan to save the endangered “珠光鳳蝶,” which lives on Lanyu. The effort includes planting its host plants, ecological education and international cooperation with Japan, embodying the Sustainable Development Goals and the university’s social responsibility.

## To reassure his partner, wanted fugitive completes marriage registration and turns himself in outside household registration office

- Published: 2026-05-01T11:56:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605010047.aspx
- anchor: #n283648

A 25-year-old man surnamed Chen from Kaohsiung, who was wanted in a fraud case, registered his marriage to reassure his spouse, then contacted police himself and turned himself in outside a household registration office. He said he regretted his past mistakes and did not want to worry his partner or family. Police referred him for prosecution on suspicion of fraud.

## DPP: Wen Shih-cheng promotes Nantou's first mobile medical vehicle, hopes to transform rural healthcare

- Published: 2026-05-01T11:52:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605010048.aspx
- anchor: #n283647
- Companies mentioned: 新北市牙醫師公會、農業部、國際口腔植體專科學會

Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party said Wen Shih-cheng, its candidate for Nantou County magistrate, announced a plan to introduce the county’s first mobile medical vehicle. Equipped with a telemedicine system, the vehicle aims to let residents in remote areas access medical care without traveling long distances.

## 60-day authorization for US-Iran war expires; Trump administration says ceasefire pauses clock, drawing questions

- Published: 2026-05-01T11:41:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605010046.aspx
- anchor: #n283649
- Companies mentioned: 華爾街日報、中央社

The Trump administration is claiming that the “60-day” deadline for congressional authorization of the U.S.-Iran war was “paused” by the ceasefire, signaling it intends to disregard the deadline. Democrats have objected, some Republicans have also raised questions, and constitutional concerns have been voiced.

## President Lai: Minimum wage has been raised for 10 consecutive years, benefiting more than 2.47 million workers

- Published: 2026-05-01T11:41:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605010045.aspx
- anchor: #n283650

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Labor Day that the minimum wage has risen for 10 consecutive years, benefiting more than 2,470,000 workers. He also highlighted efforts to improve working conditions, including more flexible parental and family care leave and stronger workplace childcare programs, saying the aim is to ease the burden on working parents.

## Corporate governance assessment: Taiwan High Speed Rail ranks in top 5% for 9 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-05-01T11:34:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605010044.aspx
- anchor: #n283651
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所

Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) ranked in the top 5% for the 9th consecutive year in this year’s corporate governance evaluation, earning recognition as an outstanding company. Its new N700ST train is scheduled to be shipped in July this year and begin commercial service in the second half of next year.

## Tainan policewoman killed after being rear-ended and run over; scooter rider and tour bus driver sent to prosecutors

- Published: 2026-05-01T11:32:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605010043.aspx
- anchor: #n283652
- Companies mentioned: 台南市警察局第四分局、台南市警局第三分局、台南地檢署、私立崑山科技大學

A female police officer died in a traffic accident in Tainan, and police referred the motorcycle rider and tour bus driver for prosecution on suspicion of negligent homicide. The accident has sparked public debate, and the relevant authorities are investigating to establish the facts.