AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-21 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 12 items from 1 source; Japan, 5 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Taiwan not invited to WHA; former US ambassador criticizes UN and Beijinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449108Thu, 21 May 2026 02:22:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer US ambassador to the United Nations Haley posted on 社群平台X, criticizing Beijing and the United Nations because Taiwan has gone 10 consecutive years without being invited to the World Health Assembly (WHA). She stressed that this was at China's request and contrasted Taiwan's early warnings about the pandemic with China's cover-up. Financial Times: China bans Nvidia gaming chip during Huang's China visit with Trumphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449109Thu, 21 May 2026 02:07:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to the Financial Times, China has banned 輝達（Nvidia）'s RTX 5090D V2, a downgraded gaming chip designed to circumvent US export controls. The move aims to block the flow of all 輝達（Nvidia） chips and promote domestic semiconductor companies such as 華為 and 寒武紀. Easing Middle East tensions lift European stocks; oil prices fallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449107Thu, 21 May 2026 01:20:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran allowed ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing market concerns over conflict in the Middle East. Buoyed by the news, major European stock markets closed higher, while international oil prices fell. Trump says he will speak with President Lai; Foreign Ministry says it will convey Taiwan's views if given the opportunityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449106Thu, 21 May 2026 00:47:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to former US President Trump saying he would speak with President Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said it would convey Taiwan's views if given the opportunity. It stressed that Taiwan is a defender of peace and China is a disruptor, and said it hoped arms purchases from the US would continue. Yang Pao-chen announces departure from Taiwan People's Party, to run independently for Taichung City Councilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449105Thu, 21 May 2026 00:23:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYang Pao-chen, a former spokesperson for 台灣民眾黨, announced she was leaving the party and would run independently for a Taichung City Council seat representing the East and South districts. She said she could not accept the party's culture of bullying and believed her political direction no longer aligned with the party's. Samsung strike temporarily postponed; labor minister says neither side has given up on dialoguehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449104Thu, 21 May 2026 00:18:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA三星電子 and its union reached a tentative wage agreement on the eve of a strike, temporarily postponing the planned walkout. The South Korean government stepped in to mediate amid concerns over the economic impact, and Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon praised both sides for resolving the issue through dialogue. The union will put the agreement to a vote. Li Hsun-chieh hits a pair of home runs against the Brothers as Rakuten Monkeys set season high for runs in a gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449097Wed, 20 May 2026 23:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA樂天桃猿隊 ended their scoring drought, racking up 9 runs in a game for a season high and defeating the CTBC Brothers 9:7. Infielder Li Hsun-chieh delivered a standout performance with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs, earning game MVP honors. Suspected food safety incident at elementary division of Taipei private Fuxing High School; health department launches investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449094Wed, 20 May 2026 23:55:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA suspected food safety incident occurred at the elementary division of 台北市私立復興實驗高級中學, where 12 students developed vomiting or diarrhea after eating pasta for lunch. The health department has launched an investigation and collected samples, with test results expected in as soon as two weeks. Trump eyes Danish autonomous territory of Greenland; envoy visits and promotes independencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449095Wed, 20 May 2026 23:54:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS envoy to Greenland Landry visited Nuuk, the Greenlandic capital, and advocated in a media interview for the territory's independence from Denmark, saying it would enable economic self-reliance and strengthen ties with the United States. The move echoed former US President Trump's strategic ambitions for the region. Trump says he will speak with President Lai; arms sales expected to be discussedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449099Wed, 20 May 2026 23:53:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS President Trump said he would speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and might discuss arms sales to Taiwan, but did not provide a time. He made the remarks after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Lai said he hoped to emphasize the importance of arms purchases to maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait. 2 Japanese people stabbed at Shanghai Japanese restaurant; witness calls it the most terrifying moment of their lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449096Wed, 20 May 2026 23:49:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA knife attack took place at a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai during lunchtime, when a 59-year-old Chinese man stabbed 2 Japanese people and 1 Chinese person. The injured Japanese nationals are employees of 森大廈集團 and are not in life-threatening condition. The suspect has a history of mental illness, and the motive is unknown. The incident has unsettled the local Japanese community. Rubio addresses Cuban people in video; US proposes $100 million in aidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449098Wed, 20 May 2026 23:43:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS Secretary of State Rubio delivered a video address on Cuba's Independence Day, proposing $100 million in conditional humanitarian aid and blaming Cuba's leadership for the country's economic hardships. The move was seen as part of an escalation in the Trump administration's pressure on Cuba's communist government. POCARI SWEAT Summer 2026 New Commercial Launch: “POCARI HUMAN CHALLENGE — There’s sweat you can’t work up alone”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449103Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOtsuka Pharmaceutical will begin airing a new commercial for POCARI SWEAT, “POCARI HUMAN CHALLENGE,” on May 22. The commercial highlights the brand’s potential through a dynamic underwater performance by approximately 1,000 multinational participants. Applications open for the pre-entry to the 8th Startup Jr. Award 2026, a presentation competition that nurtures entrepreneurship in elementary, junior high and high school students as they envision their dreams and take their first steps into society!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449102Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESValuesFusion Inc. has opened pre-entry for the 8th Startup Jr. Award 2026, a presentation competition that fosters entrepreneurship among elementary, junior high and high school students. The final will be held at Tokyo Stock Exchange Arrows in March 2027. Why an increase in your company website’s page views does not lead to more inquirieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449101Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAgeha Inc. has published a report on its seminar held on February 19, 2026, titled “You’re Getting Traffic, but Conversions Aren’t Increasing: Practical Steps for Identifying the Factors Behind No Conversions in GA4.” The report explains how to visualize bottlenecks by analyzing the “form reach rate” (average 10%) and “form completion rate” (average 25–30%) using GA4, as well as specific improvement measures such as reducing the number of form fields and optimizing CTA placement, and practical steps for improving work efficiency using AI. The first French author from the manga publishing platform for international creators, “MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA,” to make a debut in “Shonen Jump+”! NÉO’s ambitious work will be available on May 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449100Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShueisha Inc. announced that it will begin publishing “Little Monster,” a one-shot manga by French author NÉO, who won the monthly award on the international manga submission platform “MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA,” on “Shonen Jump+” and other platforms starting May 21. YWBCH 2026 Call for Abstracts opens on May 20 / ＪＢＣＲＧ, General Incorporated Associationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260521-00/index-en.html#n449093Wed, 20 May 2026 23:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe international conference on breast cancer in young women, YWBCH 2026, has opened its call for abstracts. It welcomes research spanning a broad range of topics, from clinical studies to self-care.