AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-22 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 190 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 94 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Emergency assistance from Southeast Asian representative offices abused; foreign affairs officials urge public to use resources responsiblyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471812Fri, 22 May 2026 20:04:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning about the misuse of emergency rescue resources in Southeast Asia. 中信金 to invest US$75 million in national financing guarantee mechanism supporting investment in the U.S.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471814Fri, 22 May 2026 20:03:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信金 invests US$75 million in a financing guarantee mechanism supporting companies investing in the United States. Finance Ministry announces 9 categories of venues subject to entertainment tax, including KTVs, internet cafes and escape roomshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471818Fri, 22 May 2026 20:03:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Ministry of Finance defined 9 categories of entertainment venues subject to tax. 24-player roster named for Nagoya Asian Games baseball training squad; university pitcher Lei Hao-bo selectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471815Fri, 22 May 2026 20:02:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANagoya Asian Games baseball training squad announces 24-player roster; Lei Hao-bo is the only university student. Can U.S. and Iran reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? UAE official puts odds at 50%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471816Fri, 22 May 2026 19:59:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUAE official estimates the odds of a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at just 50%. Liu You-yun wins silver at Asian Taekwondo Championships; coach praises her willingness to use her tacticshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471773Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALiu You-yun wins silver at the Asian Championships, with coach praising her tactical performance. Taiwan stocks surge 7,203 points in April, boosting retail investor confidence; securities settlement deposits hit recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471774Fri, 22 May 2026 19:52:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks rally sharply in April, securities settlement deposits hit a record as market liquidity remains ample. Taiwan stocks surge 1,095 points this week, lifting listed companies' total market value to NT$137.8 trillionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471780Fri, 22 May 2026 19:47:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks surge this week, with the index reaching a record high and total market value topping NT$137 trillion. Parking garages and shelters used as homes may face a vacancy tax of up to 4.8%, starting next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471775Fri, 22 May 2026 19:43:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Finance Ministry authorizes local governments to set property tax rates of up to 4.8% for parking garages and shelters whose use has been illegally changed. 和運租車 IPO application passes stock exchange reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471776Fri, 22 May 2026 19:43:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA和運租車's IPO application passes stock exchange review. APEC SME working group meeting: Economic Affairs Ministry shares AI adoption in public infrastructurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471777Fri, 22 May 2026 19:43:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan shares examples of AI adoption in public infrastructure at APEC meeting and promotes digital transformation among small and medium-sized enterprises. Casting Helen in Nolan's new film The Odyssey sparks debate; Black actress responds forcefullyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471778Fri, 22 May 2026 19:42:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALupita Nyong'o responds forcefully to the casting controversy over Nolan's new film, defending the principle of diverse casting. Kinmen otter suspected to have died in snare trap; wildlife conservation group urges prompt reportinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471779Fri, 22 May 2026 19:41:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKinmen otter suspected to have died after getting caught in a trap; conservation group urges a reporting system to facilitate rescue efforts. Yu Jun-you seeks reason for drop in pitch velocity, hopes to build on his ability to conceal the ballhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471781Fri, 22 May 2026 19:32:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信兄弟 left-handed pitcher Yu Jun-you makes his first start in the top league and works to improve by adjusting his weight and building on his ability to conceal the ball. 大馬羽球大師賽 吳冠勳李佳馨止步8強創本季最佳https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471782Fri, 22 May 2026 19:30:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣混雙組合吳冠勳、李佳馨於馬來西亞羽球大師賽8強止步，創本季最佳成績。 Taiwan stocks hit record, funds flow back; New Taiwan dollar rises to 31.4 intraday for its 3rd straight gainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471753Fri, 22 May 2026 19:27:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks hit a record high amid the AI boom, while the Taiwan dollar edged up. Fraud rings target young people; Bank of Taipei Fubon teams up with New Taipei education authorities to fight scamshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471760Fri, 22 May 2026 19:27:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABank of Taipei Fubon and New Taipei City's Education Department work together to fight scams, while 聯邦銀行 adopts AI and partners with the High Prosecutors Office. Taipei: Guangze Sanmin branch violated patient privacy, ordered to suspend operations for 6 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471747Fri, 22 May 2026 19:25:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA光澤医美診所三民店 was ordered to suspend operations for violating privacy. Cheng Li-wun to visit U.S.; Lo Wen-jia says she should explain the KMT's political direction to the publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471742Fri, 22 May 2026 19:24:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun's U.S. visit, the Straits Exchange Foundation urges her to explain her political direction to the public. Chinese-made TV in your home may be monitoring you; U.S. class action lawsuit exposes privacy riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471743Fri, 22 May 2026 19:22:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHisense Group faces a class action lawsuit in the U.S. over allegations that its smart TVs monitor users' privacy. Expansion of French data centers drives energy use higher; carbon emissions surge 23% in a yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471744Fri, 22 May 2026 19:22:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACarbon emissions from French data centers have risen sharply amid AI development, raising concerns about environmental sustainability. Kinmen Deputy County Magistrate Li Wen-liang announces county magistrate bid, focuses on international developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471745Fri, 22 May 2026 19:22:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKinmen Deputy County Magistrate Li Wen-liang announces his bid for county magistrate, setting the stage for a multi-candidate race. Japan and the Philippines plan talks on intelligence sharing to strengthen Japan-U.S.-Philippines cooperation and counter Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471746Fri, 22 May 2026 19:18:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan and the Philippines have begun negotiations on a GSOMIA agreement to strengthen security and economic cooperation. Chung Yuan Christian University opens joint precision medicine laboratory to build a core research basehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471756Fri, 22 May 2026 19:16:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中原大学が精密医療共構実験室を開設し、バイオメディカル研究の核心基地を構築。 Starbucks 'Tank Day' controversy continues; South Korean civil servants' union calls for boycotthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471755Fri, 22 May 2026 19:16:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA韓国スターバックスの不適切キャンペーンにより、公務員組合による不買運動が発生。 Anti-fraud board games and accessible cleaning vehicles: New Generation Design Exhibition showcases emerging designers' practical skillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471748Fri, 22 May 2026 19:15:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 45th Young Designers' Exhibition has opened, showcasing achievements in industry-academia collaboration. Samsung wage agreement vote begins; employees in some non-chip divisions expected to oppose ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471749Fri, 22 May 2026 19:15:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASome employees are opposing Samsung Electronics' wage agreement, and a vote is underway. 華安's net asset value per share falls below par; margin and short selling suspended from 5/25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471750Fri, 22 May 2026 19:14:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMargin trading suspensions for 華安 and resumptions for 3 companies were announced. New Peking opera Aida's Love sees Li Bao-chun take on a classic opera for the third timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471751Fri, 22 May 2026 19:13:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALi Baochun's new Peking opera, '阿依達的愛,' will be staged in Taipei. Reports from Li Ke and others assess time needed to return; Felix continues preparing by staying in actionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471752Fri, 22 May 2026 19:09:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信兄弟 foreign pitcher Nelson is undergoing tests for an elbow problem, while Peña is working back into form in the minor leagues. Hidden camera found in X-ray room; Chiayi City clinic says it was obsolete equipment awaiting disposalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471754Fri, 22 May 2026 19:07:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA hidden camera was found in an X-ray room at a clinic in Chiayi City; the clinic said it was old equipment. Taipei sets up negative-pressure smoking rooms; New Taipei says it will not follow suit for nowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471761Fri, 22 May 2026 19:07:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei City government rejects following Taipei's plan to set up negative-pressure smoking rooms and will continue designating smoke-free areas. Former Suntory chairman Takeshi Niinami escapes indictment in cannabis-related casehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471757Fri, 22 May 2026 19:05:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Suntory chairman Takeshi Niinami cleared of indictment in smuggling case. Yu Jun-you's first start did not affect the outcome; he says more confidence in his pitches could have made a differencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471758Fri, 22 May 2026 19:04:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYu Jun-you makes his first start in the top league; coaching staff hopes he will expand his pitch repertoire. 中華郵政 estimates upgrades at A7 complex will be completed in June; to recruit 1448 workers in second half of yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471759Fri, 22 May 2026 19:03:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華郵政's A7 complex faces operational disruptions, with upgrades planned for June and a large-scale recruitment drive. Yan Yi-cai: Red Sea crisis 2.0 is unfolding, with ships fully booked across all routeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471700Fri, 22 May 2026 18:52:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYang Yi-tsai, general manager of 台驊控股, said Red Sea Crisis 2.0 has led to shipping diversions and container shortages, driving freight rates sharply higher. He expects ships on all routes to be fully booked before mid-June. Leadership handover at Smart City Industry Alliance; 中保科 Chairman Lin Chien-han takes overhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471701Fri, 22 May 2026 18:47:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中保科技董事長林建涵接任台灣智慧城市產業聯盟（TSSA）第12任會長，將推動「韌性治理」與「Powered by Taiwan」國際輸出。 Interview with Taiwan’s representative to Slovakia: Maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is a core interest of Taiwan and the United Stateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471702Fri, 22 May 2026 18:46:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn an interview, Taiwan’s representative to Slovakia, Li Nan-yang, emphasized the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan’s resilience. Prospects for US-Iran talks look promising; Asian stocks close higher across the boardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471703Fri, 22 May 2026 18:43:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS-Iran negotiations show signs of progress; Asian stocks rise across the board. Cross-Strait Film Festival opens 6/22; actors Dong Zijian and Zhang Songwen to visit Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471704Fri, 22 May 2026 18:41:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Cross-Strait Film Festival will open on June 22, with several Chinese filmmakers visiting Taiwan for exchanges. 嘉泥 moves into Okinawa Toyosaki hot spring project, building dual hospitality siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471705Fri, 22 May 2026 18:40:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA嘉泥 is advancing its Okinawa Toyosaki hot spring project while maintaining growth in its dual cement and hospitality businesses. Foreign ministers of the US, Japan, Australia and India to hold Quad meeting in New Delhi on 5/26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471706Fri, 22 May 2026 18:38:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Quad foreign ministers’ meeting will be held in India on May 26, with the foreign ministers of the US, Japan, Australia and India attending. Hsu Jo-hsi throws a 10K shutout in Japan’s minor leagues; Yeh Chun-chang says he has found what feels righthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471707Fri, 22 May 2026 18:37:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsu Jo-hsi throws a shutout in Japan’s minor leagues, showing the results of his adjustments. Penghu Marine and Fishery Vocational High School celebrates its 104th anniversary; administrative building unveiled and openedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471708Fri, 22 May 2026 18:37:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPenghu Marine and Fishery Vocational High School celebrated its 104th anniversary and opened its new administrative building. Measles cases reported at SEVENTEEN Tokyo Dome fan meeting; attendees urged to seek medical care promptly if symptoms appearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471709Fri, 22 May 2026 18:36:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMeasles cases have emerged at a SEVENTEEN fan meeting in Tokyo as infections rise in Japan. 中國貿促會: Organize Chinese companies’ US exchanges at an appropriate time to deepen business cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471710Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中國貿促會 plans to organize mainland Chinese companies’ exchanges in the US to deepen business cooperation between China and the US. 中碳: Bullish on AI server supply chain, targets BBU materialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471711Fri, 22 May 2026 18:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中碳 is positioning itself in BBU materials and silicon carbide semiconductors, expanding its factories to meet demand from AI servers. Hsiung Ju-hsien still remembers the first time he saw a surrender certificate; he took on the responsibility of telling Gao Juhua’s White Terror storyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471668Fri, 22 May 2026 18:26:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA documentary about the White Terror has surpassed 1.2 million yuan in box office revenue. Investigation into former UK prince Andrew’s alleged misconduct likely to be lengthyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471659Fri, 22 May 2026 18:25:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABritish police are investigating allegations of misconduct by former prince Andrew during his tenure as a trade envoy, in a complex inquiry. Ministry of National Defense: Special military procurement budget will improve joint combat effectiveness, but capabilities such as all-domain surveillance must still be developedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471667Fri, 22 May 2026 18:25:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of National Defense reported on the significance of the special military procurement budget proposal and the need to further strengthen defense capabilities. Job prospects emerge after the Lunar New Year; April unemployment rate of 3.3% is the lowest for the same month in 26 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471664Fri, 22 May 2026 18:24:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's April unemployment rate hit a 26-year low. Forum marking 30 years of direct presidential elections to be held on the 23rd, focusing on Taiwan’s democratic developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471660Fri, 22 May 2026 18:22:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國史館 is holding an academic forum marking the 30th anniversary of direct presidential elections, examining Taiwan’s democratization and constitutional development. Man uses loudspeaker to shout “Come out and stand at attention” at police station; Taichung man fined under Social Order Maintenance Acthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471661Fri, 22 May 2026 18:22:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man who harassed police outside a station with a loudspeaker was fined 3,000 yuan by the Taichung District Court under the Social Order Maintenance Act. Sunny to partly cloudy across Taiwan through the 26th; temperatures could reach 37 degreeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471662Fri, 22 May 2026 18:22:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's high-temperature advisories and upcoming weather forecast. Yang Shuang-zi and Jin Ling’s first public event in the UK after winning an award; both recommend braised pork ricehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471671Fri, 22 May 2026 18:22:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Chin Ling won the International Booker Prize and held their first public event in London. Mainland Chinese stocks rebound after sharp swings; analysts say profit-taking in AI semiconductors has led to consolidationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471663Fri, 22 May 2026 18:21:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVolatility in China's A-share market and market analysis. Basic design review approved for first section of the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Second Expressway project; construction aims to begin in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471678Fri, 22 May 2026 18:21:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Public Construction Commission announced that the basic design review for contract C1 of the Pingtung section of the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Second Expressway has been approved, with construction expected to begin in September. TSMC receives conservation co-existence site certification, a first for a Taiwanese semiconductor companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471670Fri, 22 May 2026 18:21:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATSMC has become the first semiconductor company in Taiwan to receive OECM certification, bolstering its contribution to biodiversity. Hualien County government contract staff to receive raises of up to 1,000 yuan; 324 people expected to benefithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471674Fri, 22 May 2026 18:16:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHualien County has raised pay for contract employees, affecting 324 people. 海基會：3名一貫道信徒5月在陸被拘禁https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471672Fri, 22 May 2026 18:16:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThree Yiguandao followers have been detained in China, and the Straits Exchange Foundation has urged people to refrain from traveling there. Nantou offers 10,000 in scholarships, hoping to encourage junior high students with strong vocational skills to pursue further studies locallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471665Fri, 22 May 2026 18:13:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANantou County introduces a scholarship program for outstanding students in technical arts education. Students protest administrative negligence by throwing eggs on campus; Taipei’s Yongchun Senior High School hopes to open dialoguehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471666Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA protest by students at Yongchun High School and the school's response. ASEAN Briefing, May 22, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471658Fri, 22 May 2026 18:09:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEconomic developments across ASEAN, including electric vehicle investment, tourism, semiconductor plant construction and revised economic growth forecasts. Lottery shop robbed in Daliao District; 16-year-old caught after stealing a car in Pingtung and committing crimes across county lineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471669Fri, 22 May 2026 18:08:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 16-year-old boy robbed a lottery outlet in Kaohsiung and was restrained by members of the public. Man wanted by police acts calm during a police check after illegally parking in a bus bay, but is arrested in Taichunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471673Fri, 22 May 2026 18:02:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA wanted man was arrested in Taichung after being stopped for questioning over illegal parking. With local elections approaching, Ministry of the Interior urges public to verify legitimate political donation accounts to avoid scamshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471675Fri, 22 May 2026 18:01:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of the Interior has urged proper political donations ahead of local elections. National Kaohsiung Normal University physics team develops auditory technology to help the brain relaxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471676Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational Kaohsiung Normal University has developed sound technology that relaxes the brain. Kaohsiung KTV accused of having tableware apparently chewed by rats; Health Bureau inspection orders improvements by deadlinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471677Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA KTV in Kaohsiung’s Zuoying District was accused of having tableware chewed by rats; after an inspection, the Health Bureau ordered improvements to environmental sanitation by a deadline. Slow Food movement founder Carlo Petrini dies at 76https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471679Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASlow Food movement founder Carlo Petrini died in Italy at the age of 76. Asian Taekwondo Championships: Liu You-yun wins silver, ending Taiwan’s 8-year medal droughthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471567Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALiu Youyun won a silver medal at the Asian Taekwondo Championships. Relatives of Ma Ying-jeou file petition for a declaration of assistance; Taipei District Court has received and assigned the casehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471573Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMa Ying-jeou's relatives applied for a declaration of assistance, prompting Ma himself to object. 2025 mainland China population sample survey finds population fell by 6.32 million over 5 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471568Fri, 22 May 2026 17:52:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's population has declined for the first time, as its low birthrate and aging population accelerate. Hsu Jo-hsi pitches well in Japan’s minor leagues; manager says return to the first team could come soonerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471569Fri, 22 May 2026 17:51:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAXu Ruoxi pitched a shutout in the minor leagues, bringing a return to the top team closer. Atmospheric circulation brings heavy rain to many parts of China recentlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471570Fri, 22 May 2026 17:50:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARecord-breaking heavy rain has hit wide areas of mainland China, caused by unusual atmospheric circulation. National Central University studies unusual tsunami after Japan’s Noto earthquake; underwater landslide was keyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471571Fri, 22 May 2026 17:50:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Central University team identified an undersea landslide as the cause of the anomalous tsunami triggered by the Noto earthquake. To prevent hantavirus, Keelung City Government announces 10 inspection priorities; violations will be finedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471572Fri, 22 May 2026 17:48:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKeelung City has introduced strict inspections and penalties for markets and eateries as part of hantavirus prevention measures. Accused of being “Green cronies,” 碳基 says it received no subsidies and undertook only 1 contracthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471574Fri, 22 May 2026 17:45:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA炭基科技 Chairman Chen Wen-hung rejected allegations of political ties, stressing that the company operates legally and reserves its legal rights. 碳基科技 plans to sue; KMT says it will not stop exposing wrongdoing and carrying out oversighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471575Fri, 22 May 2026 17:43:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA KMT legislator criticized 炭基科技 for receiving government budget funds, prompting the company to consider legal action. 台灣大虛擬資產交易所週年 7成交易為小額投資https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471576Fri, 22 May 2026 17:40:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣大虛擬資產交易所 marks its anniversary as its user base shifts toward mainstream and steady investors. Taichung MRT carries out track replacement in-house for the first time, cutting costs and building maintenance expertisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471577Fri, 22 May 2026 17:36:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung MRT has carried out a track replacement project in-house for the first time, strengthening its independent maintenance capabilities. US ambassador to Japan: We remain committed to maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Straithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471578Fri, 22 May 2026 17:35:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS and Japanese diplomats reaffirm the importance of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and the US-Japan alliance. Turkish President Erdoğan orders closure of liberal private university in Istanbulhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471579Fri, 22 May 2026 17:34:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Turkish president has ordered the closure of a prominent liberal private university, drawing concern from the academic community. Can iron supplements help with weight loss? Nutritionist warns excess can cause poisoning and harm healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471580Fri, 22 May 2026 17:34:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANutritionist Wu Yueci offers iron supplement advice for people trying to lose weight, emphasizing food first and the risks of excessive intake. 中石化 Chairman Chen Jui-lung announces resignation after chairing annual shareholders’ meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-18/index-en-p3.html#n471581Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中石化 Chairman Chen Jui-lung resigned after the shareholders’ meeting; he has been indicted in the Jinghua City corruption case.