# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 446 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 68 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Chinese capital’s influence over Northern Minerals sparks controversy; Australian treasurer orders shareholders to sell shares

- Published: 2026-05-18T12:06:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180049.aspx
- anchor: #n420745
- Companies mentioned: 北方礦業 (Northern Minerals)、英德公司 (Ying Tak)

To protect the national interest, the Australian government has forced shareholders linked to Chinese capital to sell their stakes in rare-earth developer Northern Minerals, safeguarding the supply chain for critical strategic resources.

## Political persecution survivors return to Green Island to pass on historical memories and continue their life stories

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:56:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605180048.aspx
- anchor: #n420746
- Companies mentioned: 國家人權博物館、東華大學

國家人權博物館 held an event inviting survivors of political persecution and their families to return to Green Island and pass on memories of the White Terror era through remembrance and sharing.

## ‘Liu Hsing-yin’ reborn at Cannes: Chu Ming-jen and Lee Ping-bin look back

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:56:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605180045.aspx
- anchor: #n420598
- Companies mentioned: 國家電影及視聽文化中心、民生報

The 1989 Taiwanese classic “Liu Hsing-yin” has been digitally restored and selected for a world premiere in the Cannes Film Festival’s Classics section, bringing Taiwan’s film culture to an international audience.

## 內政部: Discussing real-name registration for pinhole cameras with e-commerce platforms; special specifications may be regulated

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:54:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180047.aspx
- anchor: #n420596
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、內政部、經濟部、行政院、國家通訊傳播委員會 (NCC)、警政署、國土署、消防署

In response to cases of hidden-camera filming at aesthetic medicine clinics, 內政部 said it is discussing a real-name registration system for pinhole cameras with e-commerce platforms and may consult 經濟部 on regulating products with special specifications, such as disguised cameras.

## Insults at committee hearing: Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee convener Lin Yueh-chin issues statement of condemnation

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:52:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180046.aspx
- anchor: #n420597
- Companies mentioned: 中興大學、台灣環境保護聯盟、台灣健康空氣行動聯盟、南投縣健康空氣行動聯盟

Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee convener Lin Yueh-chin condemned the verbal abuse of a scholar at a public hearing on the Air Pollution Control Act, saying she would uphold procedural order and speakers’ rights.

## 白宮 prayer meeting spotlights Christian nationalism, draws criticism for marginalizing other religions

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:48:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180041.aspx
- anchor: #n420602
- Companies mentioned: 白宮

A large prayer meeting hosted by 白宮 has sparked debate over the separation of church and state and the marginalization of other religions because of its strong Christian nationalist character and the participation of senior officials, including the president and the speaker.

## Building near Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan, catches fire; Taiwanese tourist scrambles to safety

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:44:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180044.aspx
- anchor: #n420599
- Companies mentioned: 一蘭

A fire near Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan, spread to four buildings. A Taiwanese traveler was stranded by a police cordon and unable to return to their hotel.

## Man fined NT$5.04 million for refusing breath tests; Taipei branch refers him for alcohol addiction treatment

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:43:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605180043.aspx
- anchor: #n420600
- Companies mentioned: 行政執行署台北分署、台北市交通事件裁決所、法務部行政執行署、台灣戒酒暨酒癮防治中心、衛生福利部

A man was fined NT$5.04 million after refusing a drunk-driving test 7 times. In addition to enforcement measures, 行政執行署台北分署 referred him for alcohol addiction treatment, demonstrating a new strategy of combining enforcement with guidance.

## Yen Teh-fa: Threats are increasing; Taiwan needs to build a complete and credible combat capability

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:39:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605180042.aspx
- anchor: #n420601

Veterans Affairs Council Minister Yen Teh-fa stressed that building a complete and credible combat capability is crucial in response to the sharp increase in cross-strait threats and to ensuring Taiwan’s freedom and democracy.

## Water purification equipment maker 溢泰 lists on the stock market; shares fall more than 8% on first day

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:36:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605180040.aspx
- anchor: #n420603
- Companies mentioned: 溢泰

溢泰, Taiwan’s leading exporter of water purification equipment, listed at NT$70 per share, but its stock fell more than 8% on its first day of trading, reaching a low of NT$64.

## Weight-loss injections raise alarm over muscle loss; study finds physical function can age rapidly by 10 years

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:36:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605180039.aspx
- anchor: #n420604
- Companies mentioned: 禮來藥廠 (Eli Lilly)、諾和諾德 (Novo Nordisk)、美國糖尿病學會 (American Diabetes Association)

Although GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are highly effective, studies indicate they may cause substantial muscle loss and side effects such as accelerated physical aging, raising academic concerns about a “frailty crisis.”

## Applications open for priority admission to 5-year junior colleges; 40 schools offer 12,000 places

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:29:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180038.aspx
- anchor: #n420605
- Companies mentioned: 技專校院招生委員會聯合會

115學年五專優先免試入學開始報名，40所技專校院提供超過1.2萬個名額，旨在透過免學費優惠與專業技能培養，促進學生「畢業即就業」。

## Tourism industry expands recruitment, hiring for Sea Breeze tourist train

- Published: 2026-05-18T11:28:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605180037.aspx
- anchor: #n420606
- Companies mentioned: 雄獅旅遊、煙波集團

雄獅旅遊為應對觀光業擴張，宣布將透過「海風號」觀光列車招募600名新血，職缺涵蓋產品行銷至數位科技等多領域。

## Amended Annual Securities Report—47th fiscal period (2025/01/01–2025/12/31)

- Published: 2026-05-18T14:20:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC47%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F01%2F01%EF%BC%8D2025%2F12%2F31)-2026-05-18%2014%3A20
- anchor: #n421061
- Companies mentioned: ASIAN STAR

ASIAN STAR files amended annual securities report for its 47th fiscal period.