Original韓國總統府：李在明與川普通話 討論美中峰會成果
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung spoke with U.S. President Trump, discussing the U.S.-China summit, bilateral trade and peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Companies mentioned：韓國總統府、中央通訊社、路透社
2026-05-17 21:00–24:00 JST
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（32）
Kuo Fu-lin says ‘I haven’t hit one this far in a long time,’ lifts spirits with home run to lead Eagles to victory
Original台鋼雄鷹隊郭阜林敲出關鍵超前三分砲，不僅助球隊以6比5擊敗富邦悍將，也希望能藉此提振近期戰績不佳的團隊士氣。
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將、中央社
Eagles snap Guardians’ 5-game winning streak; Lin Shih-hsiang gives up a run in closing role, says he ‘made it too complicated’
台鋼雄鷹 snapped 富邦悍將’s 5-game winning streak with Kuo Fu-lin’s three-run homer in a 6-5 win, but manager Hung Yi-chung said closer Lin Shih-hsiang made things “too complicated” when he gave up a run in the ninth.
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將、中央社
Iranian media: U.S. response to Tehran’s proposal to end the war offers no substantive concessions
Iranian media said the U.S. response to the ceasefire proposal offers no substantive concessions, which could lead negotiations into a stalemate.
Companies mentioned：法斯通訊社、梅爾通訊社
U.S. media: Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones; U.S. assessing threat
According to classified intelligence cited by U.S. media, Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed using them to attack U.S. military targets; Washington is assessing the threat.
Companies mentioned：Axios、路透社、中央社
Hebe Tien joins Power Station onstage; duo joke that Selina and Ella are backup choices
Hebe Tien was a guest at the third show of Power Station’s Taipei Arena concert, where the duo joked that the other two S.H.E. members, Selina and Ella, were backup choices.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Washington religious gathering backed by Trump administration draws criticism over lack of diversity
A Washington religious gathering supported by the Trump administration drew criticism over church-state separation and a lack of religious diversity, as it included only conservative Christians.
Companies mentioned：Freedom 250、Freedom From Religion Foundation、Pew Research Center、路透社、中央社
Initial inspection of Taipei Metro’s Xinyi Line eastern extension goes smoothly; 4 deficiencies to be fixed ahead of late-June opening
The initial inspection of the Taipei Metro Xinyi Line eastern extension went smoothly. Officials plan to address 4 deficiencies before seeking a final inspection by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, aiming to open by the end of June.
Companies mentioned：台北市交通局、捷運工程局、台北大眾捷運公司
Bought first home at 21; Vivian Hsu cherishes every opportunity after 36 years in show business
Entertainer Vivian Hsu reflected on her 36-year career, recalling supporting her family at 14, pursuing opportunities in Japan and working hard to buy a home for her family at 21.
Companies mentioned：中央社
First weekend after Danjiang Bridge opening: New Taipei transport department says traffic was heavy but flowed smoothly
Traffic was heavy but flowed smoothly during the first weekend after Danjiang Bridge opened, easing congestion on Provincial Highway 2 and improving traffic in surrounding areas.
Companies mentioned：新北市交通局、新竹市政府
Nepali Sherpa guide summits Everest for 32nd time, setting world record again
Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita successfully summited Mount Everest for the 32nd time, once again breaking his own world record.
Companies mentioned：尼泊爾觀光部
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo; 1 case confirmed in eastern city of Goma
An Ebola outbreak has occurred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a confirmed case in the eastern city of Goma. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency of international concern.
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織 (WHO)、剛果國家生物醫學研究所 (INRB)
President: Defending the status quo of the Republic of China; there is no ‘Taiwan independence’ issue
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te issued a five-point statement, stressing that Taiwan is a defender of the status quo and will protect the status quo of the Republic of China. He said China is the root of regional instability and that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are a core global interest.
President says the two sides of the Strait are not subordinate to each other; KMT says mainland is not a foreign country under the Constitution
President Lai reiterated that the two sides of the Strait are not subordinate to each other, while the 國民黨 argued based on the Constitution that mainland China is not a foreign country, highlighting fundamental divisions within Taiwan over cross-strait relations.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、國民黨、民主進步黨
Slovak artist shares Taiwan residency experience, deepening cultural exchange between Taiwan and Slovakia
A Slovak artist completed an art residency in Taiwan and shared the experience, with support from Taiwanese officials helping deepen cultural and artistic exchange between Taiwan and Slovakia.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、駐斯洛伐克代表處、蕭壠文化園區、斯洛伐克卡梅尼亞斯大學台灣研究中心
Shen Po-yang criticizes ‘joint governance of Taipei and New Taipei’: ‘They can’t even agree on trash cans’
Original民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋質疑國民黨李四川與蔣萬安的「雙北共治」政見，指出兩人連垃圾桶政策都意見不一，凸顯其合作困難。
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、衛生福利部
Reelected boxing association chair, Hsu Ming-chieh pledges to develop young talent and professional league
Hsu Ming-chieh was reelected chair of the 中華民國拳擊協會 and pledged to focus on developing young talent and promoting a professional boxing league in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：中華民國拳擊協會
威順旅行社 ordered to suspend operations by Tourism Administration; travelers can get refunds or switch tours
威順旅行社 in Taichung was ordered by the 交通部觀光署 to suspend operations for 3 months over financial problems, affecting travelers who had purchased Japan tours. Officials advised them to apply for full refunds or switch to another tour.
Companies mentioned：威順旅行社、交通部觀光署、中華民國旅行業品質保障協會
Days of heavy rain cause disasters in China; pickup truck plunges into river in Guangxi, killing 1 and leaving 9 missing
Days of heavy rain caused severe damage in southern China. A pickup truck plunged into a river in Guangxi, leaving 1 dead and 9 missing, while water levels in 15 rivers across several provinces exceeded warning levels.
Axios: Trump aides fear China could attack Taiwan within next 5 years
U.S. media reported that Trump aides fear China could attack Taiwan within the next five years, a move that would severely disrupt the chip supply chain driving AI development.
Companies mentioned：Axios
Taiwanese civic groups march in Geneva in support of Taiwan; moving rendition of ‘Spring Breeze’
Taiwanese civic groups marched in Geneva to call for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly, drawing support from hundreds of people and international friends.
Companies mentioned：世界衛生大會 (WHA)、世界衛生組織 (WHO)、國際電信聯盟、歐洲台灣醫事聯盟
Lin Tzu-hao ends Lions’ drought with runners in scoring position; pinch hitter Chu Chia-en becomes hero
The Uni-Lions rallied on key hits by Lin Tzu-hao and pinch hitter Chu Chia-en in the bottom of the sixth, scoring 4 runs in the inning to end their losing streak.
Companies mentioned：統一7-ELEVEn獅、中信兄弟
Motorcyclist faces at least NT$6000 fine for parking illegally to take photos on Danjiang Bridge
A motorcycle rider faces a fine of at least NT$6000 for illegally parking to take photos on Danjiang Bridge.
Companies mentioned：淡水警分局、蘆洲警分局、公路局
Kromah misses final shot as TPBL Kings beat Leopards to reach championship series
In the TPBL playoffs, 新北國王 edged 桃園台啤永豐雲豹 116-114 to pull off an upset and advance to the championship series.
Companies mentioned：新北國王、桃園台啤永豐雲豹、福爾摩沙夢想家、台灣職業籃球大聯盟 (TPBL)
Tata Electronics partners with ASML to build India’s first wafer fab
Tata Electronics is partnering with ASML to invest US$11 billion in building India’s first front-end semiconductor wafer fab, aiming to boost the country’s domestic chip industry.
Companies mentioned：塔塔電子 (Tata Electronics)、艾司摩爾 (ASML)
INFINITE’s Kim Sung-kyu loses microphone during Taipei concert, jokes it was his ‘worst moment’
INFINITE leader Kim Sung-kyu had a funny moment when he could not find his microphone during a Taipei concert, and announced that he would perform in Kaohsiung in June.
Companies mentioned：INFINITE
Casting begins for new 007; White House image of Trump as Bond sparks buzz
The White House sparked buzz by posting an AI-generated poster of Trump as James Bond, while casting for the new 007 film has also begun.
Companies mentioned：亞馬遜米高梅影業 (Amazon MGM Studios)
Original味全龍勝樂天桃猿關鍵一盜 張政禹「神偷本壘」抓投手動作[影]
味全龍’s Chang Cheng-yu stole home successfully, helping the team beat 樂天桃猿 2-0 in a rare feat in CPBL history.
Companies mentioned：味全龍、樂天桃猿、中華職棒
Latvian president asks opposition lawmaker to form government as political reshuffle begins
Latvian Prime Minister resigned, causing the governing coalition to collapse. President Edgars Rinkēvičs tasked opposition lawmaker Krišjānis Kariņš with trying to form a new government, ushering in a period of political reshuffling.
Companies mentioned：拉脫維亞公共媒體(LSM)
Lithuania launches ‘Pink Soup Train’ ahead of Vilnius’s annual celebration
To promote its annual ‘Pink Soup Festival,’ Lithuania has launched a limited-time ‘Pink Soup Train,’ using immersive design to turn the journey into a unique cultural experience.
Companies mentioned：Go Vilnius
Legislative delegation returns from parliamentary diplomacy visits to France and UK; Han Kuo-yu says trip was fruitful
Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu led lawmakers from across party lines on parliamentary diplomacy visits to France and the UK, describing the trip as a major diplomatic breakthrough with fruitful results.
Companies mentioned：中華航空、歐洲台灣商會聯合總會 (ETCC)
Traffic on Danjiang Bridge backed up for 5 kilometers; large crowds expected again on the 23rd
The newly opened Danjiang Bridge drew large crowds during its first weekend, with traffic backed up for 5 kilometers at one point. Authorities expect the crowds to continue and urged people to use public transportation.
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局北區養護工程分局、新北市交通局、新北市警察局淡水、蘆洲分局
Japan | PR TIMES（10）
First Face: Yui Sakurai (FRUITS ZIPPER)! Gen Z icons including Noa and Sara Honda dazzle in the season’s hottest SS looks: Official Report Vol.1 from the 24th edition of Up-T Satsukore 2026SS
Official report on the fashion event Satsukore 2026SS, held in Sapporo on May 17, 2026. The event drew a total of 2,430 attendees and featured more than 140 performers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、サントリー
Osaki, Sakura, Toa and Mizuki Hanayama light up the runway! Don’t miss live performances by Yui Sakurai and IS:SUE: Official Report Vol.2 from the 24th edition of Up-T Satsukore 2026SS
Official report on the success of the fashion event Satsukore 2026SS, held in Sapporo. A diverse lineup of models and guests showcased the latest trends before an audience of about 2,430.
Companies mentioned：伊藤園、STV（札幌テレビ放送）、GYDA、Maison Shun Ishizawa
Additional downloadable content for Picross™: Juufuutei Raden Guides You! Pixel Museum, coming soon!
JUPITER announced a new paid DLC themed around Hakone for its Picross game made in collaboration with VTuber Juufuutei Raden, deepening its IP collaboration and incorporating tourism elements.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジュピター、任天堂、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Microsoft、Valve Corporation、hololive DEV_IS、ReGLOSS、箱根ガラスの森美術館、公益財団法人ポーラ美術振興財団 ポーラ美術館、株式会社小田急箱根、カバー株式会社
A media gathering was held in Taiwan, the host location for the opening match of the Nojima T.League 2026-2027 season.
Japan’s table tennis T.League will hold its 2026-2027 season opener in Taiwan, deepening Japan-Taiwan sports exchanges and business partnerships.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Ｔリーグ、the egg、木下アビエル神奈川、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋、木下マイスター東京、T.T彩たま
[Permanent reference edition] The AI model wars: ChatGPT 5.5 Thinking presents the “May 2026 latest edition” ranking of domestic virtual humans by influence
Itoha Co., Ltd. announced a ranking of domestic virtual humans by influence using ChatGPT. Its own AI model, Aimine Maria, placed 7th, and the company plans to accelerate its business development.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Pinyokio
[Japan’s first diagnostic tool*] Which type of muscleman are you? Official launch of the “16 Muscle Types Diagnosis,” developed using data from more than 800 people
株式会社COMPASS officially launched its free web-based “16 Muscle Types Diagnosis” in May 2026, combining entertainment with rigorous fitness guidance. The tool aims to improve the rate at which users stick with body-sculpting programs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社COMPASS
BE:FIRST thrilled about 100,000 people at their first stadium concert and announced an album release and dome tour to mark their 5th anniversary
Popular Japanese group BE:FIRST announced a new album and a dome tour, as well as a world tour that will include Taipei.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BMSG、B-ME
Strawberry Prince’s 10th-anniversary arena tour! Final first-come, first-served ticket sales through STPR TICKET and ticket agencies begin!
株式会社STPR began final first-come, first-served ticket sales on May 17 for the 10th-anniversary arena tour of Strawberry Prince. The Tokyo show is sold out, while sales are underway for the other 3 cities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR、イープラス、チケットぴあ、ローソンチケット
Production confirmed for a sequel to Poppin-Play Kitchen, which has surpassed 2 million total YouTube views! New artwork and a comment from creator Zemyata released: “We promise to exceed your expectations.”
ABEMA announced a sequel to Poppin-Play Kitchen, which surpassed 2 million views as the 1st installment of “Project PRISMation.” It also opened submissions for a new anime project aimed at next-generation creators.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、ABEMA
[The DX revolution for small and midsize businesses] Industry-specific ERP that “changes what’s taken for granted on the front lines.” Generative AI × RPA eliminates analog workflows in construction, manufacturing and welfare
Sei San Sei offers MINORI Cloud, an industry-specific ERP for construction, manufacturing and welfare. It automates analog workflows with generative AI × RPA and promotes DX for small and midsize businesses through a flat-rate plan starting at 300,000 yen per month.