# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-13 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 111 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 91 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Lai Ching-te: Military procurement has been heavily discounted; hopes ruling and opposition parties will work together to support a comprehensive defense buildup

- Published: 2026-05-13T17:30:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605130229.aspx
- anchor: #n371730
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、行政院、立法院

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te criticized the opposition-approved special defense bill as “heavily discounted,” saying it narrowed military procurement options and cut the budget. He called for bipartisan reconsideration and cooperation to fully build the country’s defense capabilities.

## Shohei Ohtani ends 53-plate-appearance home run drought, hits his 7th homer of the season

- Published: 2026-05-13T17:27:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605130228.aspx
- anchor: #n371731
- Companies mentioned: ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、サンフランシスコ・ジャイアンツ、シカゴ・カブス、Full-Count、NHK

Shohei Ohtani of the ロサンゼルス・ドジャース hit his 7th home run of the season against the Giants, ending a 53-plate-appearance homerless streak. The team lost, but the hit offered a sign that Ohtani’s bat may be coming back to life.