# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-14 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 497 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 84 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Motorcyclist lies down on the Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge motorcycle lane to measure its width; Highway Bureau gathers evidence and reports the case

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:18:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140128.aspx
- anchor: #n380000
- Companies mentioned: 交通部公路局北區養護工程分局

At the Danjiang Bridge, which opened on May 12, a motorcyclist stopped on the road and lay down on the pavement to measure the width of the roadway, in a dangerous act. The Highway Bureau gathered evidence and reported the incident to police. Authorities say they will take a tough stance on violations on the bridge.

## Chinese representatives at Trump-Xi talks include officials from the diplomatic, economic and trade, and military sectors

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:18:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140134.aspx
- anchor: #n379994

The US-China leaders’ meeting, dubbed the “Xi-Trump meeting,” was held, with senior Chinese officials responsible for diplomacy, economic and trade affairs, and the military attending alongside President Xi Jinping. The meeting lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes.

## Taiwanese woman arrested on suspicion of illegal work; representative office in the Philippines urges compliance with immigration laws

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:16:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140132.aspx
- anchor: #n379996
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓移民局、中華民國駐菲律賓代表處

A Taiwanese woman was arrested in the Philippines on suspicion of working illegally. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines met with her and urged Taiwanese nationals to comply with local immigration laws.

## Protest disrupts Israeli performer at Eurovision Song Contest; 4 people removed from venue

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:15:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140131.aspx
- anchor: #n379997
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲廣播聯盟 (European Broadcasting Union, EBU)、奧地利廣播集團 (ORF)、AVROTROS

Four people were removed after protests during Israel’s performance at the Eurovision Song Contest semifinals. This year’s contest is facing political boycotts amid Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip.

## Cavaliers edge Pistons in overtime, take 3-2 series lead and move within one win of advancing

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:12:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605140130.aspx
- anchor: #n379998
- Companies mentioned: クリーブランド・キャバリアーズ、デトロイト・ピストンズ、NBA

クリーブランド・キャバリアーズが延長戦の末、デトロイト・ピストンズを117-113で下し、シリーズを3勝2敗とした。ジェームズ・ハーデンが30得点と活躍し、キャバリアーズは2018年以来の東地区決勝進出に王手をかけた。

## 國軍桃園總醫院 opens emergency and critical care building; president offers 3 words of encouragement

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:12:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140129.aspx
- anchor: #n379999
- Companies mentioned: 國軍桃園總醫院、國防部、軍醫局

國軍桃園總醫院 opened its emergency and critical care building, with President Lai Ching-te attending and offering three points of encouragement. He stressed the military hospital’s responsibilities, the importance of blood supply and demand, and emergency response plans, and expressed hope that military hospitals would continue to improve and advance the goal of a healthy Taiwan.

## Advantech unveils 5-year vision amid AI boom; Liu Ke-chen says company will expand investment in Taiwan, the U.S. and Japan

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:11:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140125.aspx
- anchor: #n380003
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA (輝達)

Industrial computer maker Advantech unveiled its five-year vision for 2026 to 2030, with Chairman Liu Ke-chen announcing plans to expand investment in Taiwan, the United States and Japan. The move aims to capitalize on the AI boom, fully digitize the supply chain and establish a global headquarters model.

## New Power Party calls for focus on children’s road safety, aims to halve casualties by 2030

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:08:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140127.aspx
- anchor: #n380001
- Companies mentioned: 時代力量、台灣基進、小民參政歐巴桑聯盟、台灣綠黨

時代力量 said that child traffic accident deaths and injuries have risen 34% over the past 4 years despite the government’s traffic safety budget. Bicycle accidents have surged in particular, and the party called on the government to strengthen child traffic safety measures and meet its target of halving deaths and injuries by 2030.

## 違法用芬普尼除雞蝨 檢起訴文雅畜牧場負責人

- Published: 2026-05-14T14:08:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140126.aspx
- anchor: #n380002
- Companies mentioned: 文雅畜牧場、龍忠蛋行

The Chen-surnamed operator of 文雅畜牧場 in Changhua County used the banned pesticide fipronil to treat lice on laying hens, causing about 150,000 tainted eggs to reach 10 counties and cities. Prosecutors indicted the operator and a downstream egg retailer, whose owner is surnamed Lin, for violating the Food Safety and Sanitation Act and fraud.

## Migrant worker flees after sexual harassment, nearly loses sight while pregnant; Harmony Home Foundation helps vulnerable children

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:57:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140124.aspx
- anchor: #n380004
- Companies mentioned: 台灣關愛基金會 (關愛之家)

Taiwanese NGO 關愛之家 is supporting Aja, a migrant worker who fled after sexual harassment and nearly lost her sight while pregnant. She safely gave birth to extremely low birth weight twins, who are recovering. The organization is calling for support for children regardless of nationality.

## Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union chair: Time is not yet ripe for China visit; hopes to go as soon as possible

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:57:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140123.aspx
- anchor: #n380005
- Companies mentioned: 日中友好議員聯盟、自由民主党

Yutaka Moriyama, chairman of the Japan-China Parliamentarians’ Friendship League, expressed his eagerness to visit China soon to improve Japan-China relations, which have cooled after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about a “Taiwan contingency.” He stressed the importance of helping China understand that Japan’s basic stance toward China has not changed.

## Deaf culture pioneer Ku Yu-shan receives 文化部 Taiwan Sign Language Contribution Award

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:56:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605140122.aspx
- anchor: #n380006
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、台北聾劇團、中華民國聾人手語研究會 (中華民國聾人協會前身)

Gu Yushan, a pioneer of Taiwan’s Deaf culture, has been named the first recipient of the “Taiwan Sign Language Contribution Award,” newly established by 文化部. He has worked for many years to build the autonomy of Taiwan Sign Language.

## TSMC estimates semiconductor output will reach $1.5 trillion in 2030; COUPE emerges as a key term

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:55:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140113.aspx
- anchor: #n379877
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、廣達 (Quanta)

TSMC predicts the global semiconductor market will reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, driven primarily by AI. Chang Hsiao-chiang, a TSMC executive, highlighted that AI and HPC will constitute 55% of this value, emphasizing the shift from mobile to AI as the main growth engine.

## Hualien City to conduct 5/18 cell broadcast test for giant-wave alert; public urged not to panic

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:54:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140121.aspx
- anchor: #n379869
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、花蓮縣消防局

The Central Weather Administration will conduct a drill in Hualien City, sending a test message for a “Giant Wave Alert” between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on May 18. The fire department urged residents not to panic.

## Washington Post: U.S. intelligence says Beijing is using Iran war to seize strategic advantage

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:54:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140110.aspx
- anchor: #n379880
- Companies mentioned: 華盛頓郵報、新美國安全中心 (CNAS)、布魯金斯研究所 (Brookings Institution)

A classified U.S. report says China is using the U.S.-Iran war to expand its military, economic and diplomatic advantages over the United States. The report says Beijing is selling weapons to U.S. allies, helping them cope with the energy crisis and depleting U.S. military readiness, shifting the international balance of power toward China.

## Man suspected of smuggling and selling tobacco; Kaohsiung police seize more than 4,700 packs of heated tobacco products

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:49:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140120.aspx
- anchor: #n379870
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府財政局菸酒管理科

Police in Kaohsiung City have busted a man who was smuggling heated tobacco products from Japan and selling them. Police seized more than 4,700 packs of illegal heated tobacco products, and the man was ordered to pay NT$1 million. Authorities are urging people not to buy tobacco products of unknown origin online.

## Southbound reversible lane on Chengde Road Sec. 5 to be shortened in response to development in Beishike

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:49:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140119.aspx
- anchor: #n379871
- Companies mentioned: 台北市交通局、交通部交通管制工程處、警察局

台北市交通局 announced that it will shorten the southbound reversible lane on Section 5 of Chengde Road starting June 2, in response to changes in traffic volume as the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park develops.

## Spinning tops make a comeback as scam bait; Criminal Investigation Bureau says reported losses total about 800,000

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:44:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140118.aspx
- anchor: #n379872
- Companies mentioned: TAKARA TOMY、Facebook、LINE、Instagram、Threads

Taiwan’s popular Beyblade battle toys have become a target for fraud. According to the Criminal Investigation Bureau, more than 70 scams involving individual transactions on social media have been reported, with losses totaling about NT$800,000. Police are urging people to use official trading platforms.

## DPP: One meeting will not change Taiwan-U.S. relations

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:43:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140117.aspx
- anchor: #n379873
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨 (DPP)、國民黨 (KMT)

Following the US-China leaders’ meeting, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party said that “Taiwan-US relations are long-term and institutional, and will not change because of a single meeting.” It said peace in the Taiwan Strait is in the world’s interest and that it would closely monitor developments.

## Amid frequent hidden-camera incidents, Cho Jung-tai directs proactive inspections of cosmetic clinics and fitness centers

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:42:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140116.aspx
- anchor: #n379874

With covert filming incidents at beauty clinics on the rise in Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai has ordered countermeasures. The Ministry of Justice and police are setting up a specialist team and plan to step up inspections of beauty clinics, gyms and other facilities and crack down hard on illegal activity.

## Australian man trapped in cliffside cave; rescuers reach him and work on evacuation plan

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:42:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140115.aspx
- anchor: #n379875
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣消防局、空中勤務總隊

The fire department is working to rescue an Australian man trapped in a cliffside cave in the Coastal Mountain Range in Taitung County. At noon on the 14th, a search team made contact with the man and began considering an evacuation plan.

## Survey: German companies optimistic about business prospects in China but still concerned about U.S.-China-Europe trade tensions

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:41:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605140114.aspx
- anchor: #n379876
- Companies mentioned: 中国ドイツ商工会議所 (German Chamber of Commerce in China)

A survey by the German Chamber of Commerce in China found that confidence among German companies in the Chinese market has recovered, with investment appetite reaching its highest level in recent years. However, trade tensions among the US, China and Europe, as well as geopolitical risks, remain major concerns.

## U.S. media: Middle East war makes the United States more dependent on China for rare earths

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:37:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605140112.aspx
- anchor: #n379878
- Companies mentioned: Brunswick

Amid US-China tensions, the war in the Middle East is depleting US missile stockpiles and deepening reliance on Chinese rare earths to rebuild weapons supplies. This could give China leverage in diplomatic and trade negotiations.

## 民團調查嬰兒睡眠安全觀念 3成育兒家長知行落差

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:34:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140111.aspx
- anchor: #n379879
- Companies mentioned: 靖娟基金會 (Jing Chuan Child Safety Foundation)、衛生福利部 (Ministry of Health and Welfare)、馬偕兒童醫院 (MacKay Children's Hospital)

A survey by a Taiwanese civic group found that while 90% of parents know about safe sleep for infants, 30% are not putting that knowledge into practice, revealing a “knowledge-action gap.” Experts are warning against practices that carry a high risk of suffocation.

## Bodies of 2 missing U.S. service members found during Africa exercise; investigation underway

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:34:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140109.aspx
- anchor: #n379881
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ陸軍、アメリカ空軍、モロッコ軍

The US military said the bodies of 2 American soldiers who went missing during the “African Lion 2026” military exercise in Morocco have been recovered. The incident is under investigation. It has highlighted the importance of safety procedures during large-scale international military exercises.

## Executive Yuan considers separate defense special act or supplementary budget to resolve impasse

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:23:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140106.aspx
- anchor: #n379828
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、國防部

立法院で国防特別条例の予算が削減されたことを受け、行政院長の卓榮泰は国防部に対し、憲法と予算法に則った追加の特別条例や追加予算案を速やかに検討するよう指示した。

## Fraud ring used charity as cover for investment scheme; New Taipei police arrest 16 in case involving 140 million

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:22:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140108.aspx
- anchor: #n379826
- Companies mentioned: Facebook、LINE

New Taipei City police have busted a large-scale fraud ring that posed as a charity operation to pitch fake investment schemes. The group allegedly lured people through social media ads and swindled them out of more than NT$140 million; 16 people, including the alleged ringleader, were arrested.

## Two theme parks team up on buy 1, get 1 offer to attract summer travelers

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:21:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140103.aspx
- anchor: #n379831
- Companies mentioned: 六福村主題遊樂園、麗寶樂園渡假區、六福旅遊集團

Taiwan’s 2 major theme parks, Leofoo Village and Lihpao Resort, have partnered to launch a “Buy 1 Get 1” joint ticket for the summer vacation travel season, aiming to boost domestic tourism and increase visitor numbers.

## Consumers’ Foundation tests soybean and oat products for herbicide residues; 1 sample tests positive

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:18:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140107.aspx
- anchor: #n379827
- Companies mentioned: 消費者文教基金會 (Consumers' Foundation)、歐陸食品檢驗股份有限公司 (Eurofins)、食品藥物管理局 (FDA)

Taiwan’s Consumers’ Foundation tested 20 commercially available soy and oat products and found glyphosate residue in 1 oat product. The foundation called for continued monitoring.

## 薛仕凌涉偽造高血壓閃兵 遭求刑2年半首度開庭堅不認罪

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140098.aspx
- anchor: #n379836

金鐘影帝の薛仕凌が、高血圧を偽って兵役を逃れた疑いで起訴された。検察は犯行を否認する態度を悪質とみなし、2年半の刑を求刑。初公判で主犯は罪を認めたが、薛仕凌は一貫して無罪を主張している。

## Saudi Arabia carried out multiple secret military strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on its territory

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:14:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140105.aspx
- anchor: #n379829
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、真主黨旅 (Kataib Hezbollah)

According to several officials, Saudi Arabia carried out multiple covert military strikes on Iranian territory during the Middle East war in retaliation for attacks on its own territory. The strikes are believed to be Saudi Arabia’s first direct military action against Iran.

## Lin Chia-lung meets U.S. experts, stresses economic security and advancing diplomatic cooperation

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:09:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140104.aspx
- anchor: #n379830
- Companies mentioned: 國家亞洲研究局 (The National Bureau of Asian Research)

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with experts from a US think tank and stressed that national security and economic security must go hand in hand as emerging technologies develop. He said Taiwan would leverage its technological advantages to advance diplomatic cooperation with democracies.

## Fire at old warehouse at Second Nuclear Power Plant; Taipower says no impact on reactor and no risk of radiation leak

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:07:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140099.aspx
- anchor: #n379835
- Companies mentioned: 台電 (台湾電力)、核能安全委員會 (原子力安全委員会)、新北市消防局

A fire broke out in an old warehouse at Taiwan’s Second Nuclear Power Plant (Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant), but was quickly extinguished. Taipower said no one was injured and there was no impact on reactor facilities or concern about radiation leaks.

## Will she see the race through? Hsieh Yi-feng says she has been preparing all along and has not given up

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:06:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140102.aspx
- anchor: #n379832
- Companies mentioned: 中國國民黨 (KMT)、民主進步黨 (DPP)

KMT legislator Hsieh Yi-feng said her resolve to run for Changhua County magistrate remains unchanged despite not receiving the party’s nomination, and that she will continue preparing. She questioned the party headquarters’ nomination process and warned that if the party loses the year-end election, the party headquarters and county party chair should be held responsible.

## Taiwan dollar falls 0.1 fen at midday, trading at NT$31.507

- Published: 2026-05-14T13:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140101.aspx
- anchor: #n379833

The New Taiwan dollar edged lower against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market. As of midday on May 14, it closed at 31.507 yuan, down 0.1 fen from the previous day. Trading volume was US$711 million.

## DPP names Chiang Wan-an and Lee Chuan, says KMT-TPP cuts to drone budget have hurt Taipei-New Taipei companies

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:59:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140100.aspx
- anchor: #n379834
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨

民進黨 accused 國民黨 and 民眾黨 of joining forces to cut the defense budget, seriously undermining Taiwan’s drone industry. It said companies in the greater Taipei area were hit hardest and questioned Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan over their evasive responses.

## Day 75 of the Middle East war: U.S. hopes China will play a more active role; latest developments at a glance

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:47:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140091.aspx
- anchor: #n379682
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、法新社、福斯新聞、美國勞工統計局、黎巴嫩衛生部、黎巴嫩國家通訊社、黎巴嫩國家科學研究委員會

## Trump-Xi meeting: Reuters says Trump’s plan to enlist Beijing to counter Iran may fall through

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:46:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140095.aspx
- anchor: #n379678
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、路透社、美國戰略暨國際研究中心、Obsidian Risk Advisors、美國財政部

## Mark World Bicycle Day by riding through the Rift Valley and entering a draw for accommodation vouchers in Hualien and Taitung

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:46:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140089.aspx
- anchor: #n379684
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、觀光署花東縱谷國家風景區管理處

## OToBrite attends XPONENTIAL, targets North American unmanned vehicle and robotics markets

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140088.aspx
- anchor: #n379685

Taiwanese visual AI design company oToBrite exhibited at the international unmanned systems exhibition XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, U.S. It showcased automotive-grade visual AI solutions and aims to enter the North American outdoor drone and robotics markets.

## Xi Jinping welcomes Trump with red carpet in Beijing, cultivating a friendly atmosphere

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:45:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140094.aspx
- anchor: #n379679
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉 (Tesla)、輝達 (NVIDIA)、波音 (Boeing)

(Note: This is fictional news about a future event in May 2026.) Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump, who was visiting Beijing, with a grand welcoming ceremony. The two leaders held talks in a friendly atmosphere.

## Only 1% of 120,000 people issued anti-fraud warnings succeed in appeals; legislator calls for recourse mechanism

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:44:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140097.aspx
- anchor: #n379676
- Companies mentioned: 警政署、金管會、法務部、中央通訊社

## 國家住都中心 launches public-led urban renewal investment drive; 9 projects expected to attract 59.6 billion

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:43:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140096.aspx
- anchor: #n379677
- Companies mentioned: 國家住都中心、內政部、中央通訊社

## Lin Wei-en makes 大聯盟 official Top 100 prospects list; start canceled due to fatigue

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:38:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605140093.aspx
- anchor: #n379680
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、運動家隊、棒球美國、大聯盟

## U.S. cracks down on transnational repression; Chinese American man found guilty of acting as unregistered agent for China

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:37:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140092.aspx
- anchor: #n379681
- Companies mentioned: 聯邦調查局 (FBI)、保護衛士 (Safeguard Defenders)

A Chinese American man was convicted in New York of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. Prosecutors said he had operated a “secret police station” in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

## Taoyuan chemistry teacher who helped manufacture drugs sentenced to 7 years and 9 months; ruling final

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:36:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140090.aspx
- anchor: #n379683
- Companies mentioned: 最高法院、桃園地檢署、桃園地方法院、台灣高等法院、中央通訊社

## Pingtung pig farm fined 400,000 for feeding food waste to pigs; 10 farms found in violation to date

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:32:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140087.aspx
- anchor: #n379686

A pig farm in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County, was fined NT$400,000 for feeding pigs kitchen waste, in violation of the Animal Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act and other regulations. The county has uncovered a total of 10 violations since last October and is calling for thorough disease prevention measures.

## Taiwan Scenery stamps feature 4 attractions, including Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf in New Taipei

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:32:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140086.aspx
- anchor: #n379687
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、中央通訊社

## 再興中學實驗室意外學生受傷 教師等7人不起訴

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:29:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140085.aspx
- anchor: #n379688

台北市の私立再興中學で昨年5月に発生した実験室の火災事故で、生徒が負傷した。保護者が当時の校長や教師ら7人を告訴したが、和解が成立し告訴が取り下げられたため、検察は7人を不起訴処分とした。

## NGO says calculating nurse-to-patient ratios across three shifts using averages will do little to ease nurses’ excessive workloads

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:29:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140084.aspx
- anchor: #n379689
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、台灣護理產業工會、台灣醫療工會聯合會、台灣醫療改革基金會、中華民國家庭照顧者關懷總會、衛福部、立法院

## Trump-Xi meeting: Trump says U.S.-China relations will be better than ever

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:27:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140070.aspx
- anchor: #n379638
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、央視新聞

## 台積電 rally loses steam; Taiwan stocks fall below 42,000 intraday

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:26:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140082.aspx
- anchor: #n379690
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、台積電、台達電、鴻海、國巨、華新科、蜜望實、鈺邦、禾伸堂、光頡、大立光、先進光、正崴集團、森崴能源、正崴、永崴投控

## Experts: Critical minerals are vital to economic security; Quad can look to cooperation between Australia and Japan

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:25:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140073.aspx
- anchor: #n379635
- Companies mentioned: 昆士蘭大學永續礦業研究院、中央通訊社

## Publicly funded health screening age lowered to 30; 1 in 7 young and middle-aged adults has high blood pressure

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:24:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140072.aspx
- anchor: #n379636
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部國民健康署、台灣高血壓學會、中央通訊社

## Scaffolding collapses at Xinzhuang construction site, killing 1 and injuring 1; city orders work halted and imposes 90,000 fine

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:22:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140066.aspx
- anchor: #n379642
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、皇翔建設、新北市政府工務局、新北市政府警察局新莊分局、新北市土木技師公會、新北市府勞工局勞動檢查處、勞動部職業安全衛生署北區職業安全衛生中心

## Xi urges U.S. and China to avoid the Thucydides Trap; Trump says ties between the countries are improving [Video]

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:22:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605143004.aspx
- anchor: #n379634
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社

## 南電: Capital expenditure scale and intensity hit record highs; revenue set to grow quarter by quarter in second half

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:21:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140071.aspx
- anchor: #n379637
- Companies mentioned: 南電、中央通訊社

## Presidential impeachment review: KMT says it will not accept an elected leader refusing to be bound by the system

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:20:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140069.aspx
- anchor: #n379639
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、立法院、行政院、司法院大法官、國民黨、民進黨、台灣民眾黨

## Online application platform opens for admission to 2-year programs at universities of technology

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:19:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140068.aspx
- anchor: #n379640
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、技專校院招生委員會聯合會

## TaiwanICDF helps ally Saint Lucia transform tourism and build a resilient industry system

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:19:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140067.aspx
- anchor: #n379641
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、財團法人國際合作發展基金會 (國合會)、台灣駐聖露西亞大使館

## 高雄「雄校聯」推跨域課程 青年練團室5月啟用

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:17:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140065.aspx
- anchor: #n379643
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、高雄市青年局

## Top 100 cultural base creation contest features works inspired by 郭怡美書店 and Shui-li Snake Kiln

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:11:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605140064.aspx
- anchor: #n379644
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、文化部、郭怡美書店、水里蛇窯陶藝文化園區、猴硐礦工文史館、國家鐵道博物館

## Cyber Security Agency: Emerging AI is accelerating cybersecurity threats; defenses to be strengthened in 3 areas

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:08:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140063.aspx
- anchor: #n379645
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、數發部資安署、Anthropic、OpenAI、TWCERT/CC

## Junior high school comprehensive assessment exams approaching; test sites open for visits from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 5/15

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:05:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140062.aspx
- anchor: #n379646
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、全國試務會、教育部

## Study finds exam-related stress among 15-year-olds may increase risk of depression and self-harm in adulthood

- Published: 2026-05-14T12:04:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140061.aspx
- anchor: #n379647
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、董氏基金會、英國倫敦大學

## 千 tons of waste dumped in Qishan, Kaohsiung; Pingtung’s Ligang Township representative indicted

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:58:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140060.aspx
- anchor: #n379648
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、橋頭地檢署、高雄市政府環保局、里港鄉公所

## Legislature to vote on presidential impeachment case 519; DPP: We will attend and vote against to express our position

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:57:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140059.aspx
- anchor: #n379649
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、立法院、民進黨立法院黨團、國民黨立法院黨團

## Xi-Trump meeting underway; Chen Chi-mai says Taiwan needs to strengthen supply chain resilience

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:55:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605140058.aspx
- anchor: #n379473

As the Trump-Xi meeting was being held, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai stressed that structural contradictions and strategic rivalry between the United States and China remain unchanged, and that it is most important for Taiwan to strengthen supply chain cooperation and maintain regional peace and stability.

## Trump-Xi summit set to begin; Xie Feng says US and China must fasten the “first button” properly

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:53:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140042.aspx
- anchor: #n379482
- Companies mentioned: 人民日報、中央社

Ahead of the U.S.-China summit, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng wrote in 人民日報 that the two countries “must get the first button right” in setting the direction of their relationship. He asserted China’s “4 red lines,” including on Taiwan, and called for dialogue and cooperation.

## US and China hold trade talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:52:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140034.aspx
- anchor: #n379484
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、央視新聞、新華社、中通社、ボーイング

Ahead of the U.S.-China summit, the U.S. Treasury secretary and a Chinese vice premier held economic and trade talks in South Korea. The talks concluded in just 3 hours, raising hopes for a swift shift toward concrete results. They aim to resolve trade issues and create a new normal of “competition without conflict.”

## Rubio remains under sanctions but still joins Trump’s China visit; Beijing had previously weighed in

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:52:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140040.aspx
- anchor: #n379483
- Companies mentioned: 中国外交部、香港星島日報、中央社

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had been sanctioned by China and barred from entering the country, traveled to China with President Donald Trump. 中国外交部 said the sanctions were imposed over Rubio’s past words and actions and that he could accompany Trump on this trip, a development seen as a sign of improving ties.

## Xi Jinping welcomes Trump to Beijing; police fill buildings across the city as security is heightened

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:51:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605140054.aspx
- anchor: #n379477

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, while security was tight across the city. The two leaders held talks, after which Trump is scheduled to visit Temple of Heaven Park.

## Penghu early-summer lily festival opens, drawing visitors to admire the beautiful flower fields

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:49:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140057.aspx
- anchor: #n379474
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖縣政府農漁局、澎湖縣政府教育處、澎湖縣政府社會處、澎湖林務公園管理所

The “Lily Festival,” bringing early-summer color to Penghu County, was held at the International Plaza at Magong Third Fishing Port. About 57,000 lily plants have been planted across the county, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful flower fields. Lily bulbs were also distributed for free, and the festival is expected to continue through June.

## 跳水救溺文大生遺體尋獲 校方：悲痛不捨

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:48:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605140056.aspx
- anchor: #n379475
- Companies mentioned: 中国文化大学、台北市政府消防局、台湾士林地方檢察署

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## Analysis ahead of Xi-Trump meeting: 彭博 columnist says Taiwan should not become a bargaining chip in US-China talks

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:46:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605143003.aspx
- anchor: #n379471
- Companies mentioned: 彭博

彭博コラムニストの瓦斯瓦尼は、トランプ米大統領が台湾を米中貿易交渉の「切り札」として使うべきではないと主張。台湾は米国の安全保障上および世界半導体サプライチェーンにおいて極めて重要であり、その地位を揺るがすことは地域全体の不信感を招くとしている。

## Fire at public housing construction site; Lu Hsiu-yen says the Interior Ministry, responsible for public safety, should set an example

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:42:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140055.aspx
- anchor: #n379476
- Companies mentioned: 国家住宅及都市更新中心

A fire broke out at a social housing construction site in Beitun District, Taichung. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said the Ministry of the Interior, as the national authority overseeing public safety, should set an example in managing construction sites. The fire burned for 14 hours, and the city has ordered work to stop and is investigating the damage.

## 台積電: Expanding AI applications push last year’s Asia-Pacific wafer usage to a stacked height exceeding 3 Taipei 101s

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:41:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140053.aspx
- anchor: #n379478
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、工研院、中央社

At a Taiwan technology forum, 台積電 emphasized the expansion of AI applications and their increasing penetration into edge computing. It said that more than 2.1 million 12-inch-equivalent wafers were used in the Asia-Pacific region last year, a stack that would exceed the height of 3 Taipei 101 buildings.

## 聖宜診所 suspected of involvement in covert filming; owner released on NT$3 million bail and store manager on NT$500,000 bail

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140051.aspx
- anchor: #n379480
- Companies mentioned: 聖宜診所

The person in charge and the store manager at 聖宜診所 were released on bail of NT$3 million and NT$500,000, respectively, over suspected involvement in covert filming. A surveillance camera openly installed in a treatment room was discovered, and the two are suspected of violating sexual privacy and the Personal Data Protection Act.

## National Archives teaching support website revamped; images from more than 2000 national archive items become lesson-planning resources

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:35:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140052.aspx
- anchor: #n379479

The National Archives Administration of the National Development Council revamped its “Archives Support for Teaching Network,” providing more than 2000 images from national archives free of charge as teaching materials aligned with the 108 Curriculum Guidelines. It improved accessibility and content to help teachers use the materials in lesson preparation.

## Trump and Xi introduce officials attending the meeting; Xi Jinping shakes hands with Rubio

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:32:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605143002.aspx
- anchor: #n379472
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

The U.S.-China summit was held in Beijing, where U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and introduced members of their respective cabinets. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had been sanctioned by China, also attended and shook hands with Xi. The talks are expected to cover trade, Iran and Taiwan, among other issues.

## Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency’s Chiayi Branch partners with private companies to conserve endangered turtle species in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-05-14T11:26:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605140050.aspx
- anchor: #n379481
- Companies mentioned: 璨揚企業股份有限公司

The Chiayi Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency and 璨揚企業 signed a cooperation agreement to promote the protection of endangered turtle species in Taiwan through environmental education and facility improvements. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the urgency of biodiversity conservation and encourage corporate ESG practices.