AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-14 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.htmlOne 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.en Motorcyclist lies down on the Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge motorcycle lane to measure its width; Highway Bureau gathers evidence and reports the casehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380000Thu, 14 May 2026 14:18:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt 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 sectorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379994Thu, 14 May 2026 14:18:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 lawshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379996Thu, 14 May 2026 14:16:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 venuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379997Thu, 14 May 2026 14:15:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFour 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 advancinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379998Thu, 14 May 2026 14:12:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 encouragementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379999Thu, 14 May 2026 14:12:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380003Thu, 14 May 2026 14:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndustrial 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 2030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380001Thu, 14 May 2026 14:08:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380002Thu, 14 May 2026 14:08:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 childrenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380004Thu, 14 May 2026 13:57:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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 possiblehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380005Thu, 14 May 2026 13:57:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYutaka 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 Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n380006Thu, 14 May 2026 13:56:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGu 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 termhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379877Thu, 14 May 2026 13:55:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATSMC 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 panichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379869Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 advantagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379880Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379870Thu, 14 May 2026 13:49:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPolice 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 Beishikehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379871Thu, 14 May 2026 13:49:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 800,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379872Thu, 14 May 2026 13:44:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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. relationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379873Thu, 14 May 2026 13:43:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing 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 centershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379874Thu, 14 May 2026 13:42:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith 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 planhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379875Thu, 14 May 2026 13:42:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 tensionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379876Thu, 14 May 2026 13:41:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 earthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379878Thu, 14 May 2026 13:37:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379879Thu, 14 May 2026 13:34:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 underwayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379881Thu, 14 May 2026 13:34:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 impassehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379828Thu, 14 May 2026 13:23:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379826Thu, 14 May 2026 13:22:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew 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 travelershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379831Thu, 14 May 2026 13:21:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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 positivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379827Thu, 14 May 2026 13:18:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379836Thu, 14 May 2026 13:16:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 territoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379829Thu, 14 May 2026 13:14:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording 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 cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379830Thu, 14 May 2026 13:09:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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 leakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379835Thu, 14 May 2026 13:07:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379832Thu, 14 May 2026 13:06:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT 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$31.507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379833Thu, 14 May 2026 13:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379834Thu, 14 May 2026 12:59:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379682Thu, 14 May 2026 12:47:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump-Xi meeting: Reuters says Trump’s plan to enlist Beijing to counter Iran may fall throughhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379678Thu, 14 May 2026 12:46:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mark World Bicycle Day by riding through the Rift Valley and entering a draw for accommodation vouchers in Hualien and Taitunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379684Thu, 14 May 2026 12:46:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA OToBrite attends XPONENTIAL, targets North American unmanned vehicle and robotics marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379685Thu, 14 May 2026 12:46:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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 atmospherehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379679Thu, 14 May 2026 12:45:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA(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 mechanismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379676Thu, 14 May 2026 12:44:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國家住都中心 launches public-led urban renewal investment drive; 9 projects expected to attract 59.6 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379677Thu, 14 May 2026 12:43:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Wei-en makes 大聯盟 official Top 100 prospects list; start canceled due to fatiguehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379680Thu, 14 May 2026 12:38:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. cracks down on transnational repression; Chinese American man found guilty of acting as unregistered agent for Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379681Thu, 14 May 2026 12:37:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 finalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379683Thu, 14 May 2026 12:36:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pingtung pig farm fined 400,000 for feeding food waste to pigs; 10 farms found in violation to datehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379686Thu, 14 May 2026 12:32:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379687Thu, 14 May 2026 12:32:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 再興中學實驗室意外學生受傷 教師等7人不起訴https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379688Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 workloadshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379689Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump-Xi meeting: Trump says U.S.-China relations will be better than everhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379638Thu, 14 May 2026 12:27:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台積電 rally loses steam; Taiwan stocks fall below 42,000 intradayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379690Thu, 14 May 2026 12:26:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Experts: Critical minerals are vital to economic security; Quad can look to cooperation between Australia and Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379635Thu, 14 May 2026 12:25:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Publicly funded health screening age lowered to 30; 1 in 7 young and middle-aged adults has high blood pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379636Thu, 14 May 2026 12:24:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Scaffolding collapses at Xinzhuang construction site, killing 1 and injuring 1; city orders work halted and imposes 90,000 finehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379642Thu, 14 May 2026 12:22:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xi urges U.S. and China to avoid the Thucydides Trap; Trump says ties between the countries are improving [Video]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379634Thu, 14 May 2026 12:22:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 南電: Capital expenditure scale and intensity hit record highs; revenue set to grow quarter by quarter in second halfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379637Thu, 14 May 2026 12:21:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Presidential impeachment review: KMT says it will not accept an elected leader refusing to be bound by the systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379639Thu, 14 May 2026 12:20:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Online application platform opens for admission to 2-year programs at universities of technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379640Thu, 14 May 2026 12:19:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA TaiwanICDF helps ally Saint Lucia transform tourism and build a resilient industry systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379641Thu, 14 May 2026 12:19:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 高雄「雄校聯」推跨域課程 青年練團室5月啟用https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379643Thu, 14 May 2026 12:17:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Top 100 cultural base creation contest features works inspired by 郭怡美書店 and Shui-li Snake Kilnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379644Thu, 14 May 2026 12:11:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cyber Security Agency: Emerging AI is accelerating cybersecurity threats; defenses to be strengthened in 3 areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379645Thu, 14 May 2026 12:08:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Junior high school comprehensive assessment exams approaching; test sites open for visits from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 5/15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379646Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Study finds exam-related stress among 15-year-olds may increase risk of depression and self-harm in adulthoodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379647Thu, 14 May 2026 12:04:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 千 tons of waste dumped in Qishan, Kaohsiung; Pingtung’s Ligang Township representative indictedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379648Thu, 14 May 2026 11:58:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Legislature to vote on presidential impeachment case 519; DPP: We will attend and vote against to express our positionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379649Thu, 14 May 2026 11:57:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xi-Trump meeting underway; Chen Chi-mai says Taiwan needs to strengthen supply chain resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379473Thu, 14 May 2026 11:55:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs 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” properlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379482Thu, 14 May 2026 11:53:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead 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 summithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379484Thu, 14 May 2026 11:52:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead 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 inhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379483Thu, 14 May 2026 11:52:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.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 heightenedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379477Thu, 14 May 2026 11:51:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese 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 fieldshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379474Thu, 14 May 2026 11:49:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe “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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379475Thu, 14 May 2026 11:48:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Analysis ahead of Xi-Trump meeting: 彭博 columnist says Taiwan should not become a bargaining chip in US-China talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379471Thu, 14 May 2026 11:46:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 examplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379476Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 101shttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379478Thu, 14 May 2026 11:41:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt 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 bailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379480Thu, 14 May 2026 11:40:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 resourceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379479Thu, 14 May 2026 11:35:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 Rubiohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379472Thu, 14 May 2026 11:32:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-12/index-en-p6.html#n379481Thu, 14 May 2026 11:26:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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.