# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-24 21:00–24:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 28 items from 1 source; Japan, 3 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Fox News op-ed by U.S. expert lays out 3 key reasons Taiwan must not fall into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party

- Published: 2026-05-24T23:26:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605240205.aspx
- anchor: #n493724
- Companies mentioned: TSMC

U.S. think tank expert DeVore wrote in Fox News, stressing Taiwan’s importance to the United States in economic, geographic, diplomatic and democratic terms, and calling for stronger U.S. military support for Taiwan to deter the Chinese Communist Party.

## Israeli official: Trump assured Netanyahu he would hold firm on Iran denuclearization

- Published: 2026-05-24T23:19:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605240204.aspx
- anchor: #n493725

Trump assured Netanyahu he would stick to his position on Iran’s denuclearization.

## 美秀集團 celebrates 10th anniversary with Chiayi concert, as “Roll Your Own Cigarette” sparks a singalong

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202605240203.aspx
- anchor: #n493722
- Companies mentioned: 美秀集團

美秀集團 held its 10th anniversary concert in Chiayi, drawing more than 10,000 people.

## Long-acting antibody against respiratory syncytial virus awaits manufacturer submission for National Health Insurance review

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:33:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605240202.aspx
- anchor: #n493723
- Companies mentioned: 台中榮總兒童醫學中心

The National Health Insurance Administration said it was waiting for the manufacturer to apply for reimbursement review of a long-acting RSV monoclonal antibody. Specialists warned of the risk of severe illness in infants and stressed the importance of preventive measures.

## Turkish riot police storm opposition party headquarters, remove party leader ousted by court

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:26:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605240201.aspx
- anchor: #n493716
- Companies mentioned: 共和人民黨

Turkish riot police removed the opposition party leader who had been ousted.

## Hakka choir competition awards ceremony held; Hakka Affairs Council hopes everyone will become an ambassador for promoting the language

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:26:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605240198.aspx
- anchor: #n493719
- Companies mentioned: 台北愛樂合唱團、新北市桃子腳國中小合唱團、新北少年合唱團、師友合唱團、新竹縣原客混聲合唱團、全球客家聲韻歌劇團

The 2026 Hakka Choir Competition concluded in Miaoli, with the Hakka Affairs Council promoting the transmission of the Hakka language.

## Iranian president posts on social media: The country has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:18:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605240200.aspx
- anchor: #n493717
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗通訊社、BBC

Iranian president reiterates that the country has no intention of developing nuclear weapons; Iran and the U.S. may reach an agreement on the conflict.

## Chinese literary scholar Liu Zaifu dies

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:15:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605240199.aspx
- anchor: #n493718
- Companies mentioned: 中國社會科學院、芝加哥大學、科羅拉多大學、斯德哥爾摩大學、卑詩大學、香港城市大學、香港科技大學、中央大學、東海大學

Chinese literary theorist Liu Zaifu dies at age 85.

## Glimmer of hope in U.S.-Iran talks? Iranian media: 1 to 2 clauses remain unresolved

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:07:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605240197.aspx
- anchor: #n493720

Iranian media say U.S. obstruction has left disagreements over an agreement, including asset freezes and sanctions; Washington says significant progress has been made, but no deal has been finalized.

## DPP names heads of party chapters in 22 counties and cities, putting grassroots campaign teams in place for the 2026 elections

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:06:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605240196.aspx
- anchor: #n493721
- Companies mentioned: 民進党

民進党の地方党部主委選挙が終了し、2026年選挙に向けた体制が整った。

## NSTC Taiwan Lecture Program: SOAS University of London selected for newly established scholarship

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:56:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605240193.aspx
- anchor: #n493708
- Companies mentioned: SOAS University of London

SOAS Taiwan Studies Centre partners with Taiwan's NSTC for academic funding.

## Wang Jieling leads women’s taekwondo team to Asian Championships title, securing full quota of Asian Games spots

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:56:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605240192.aspx
- anchor: #n493709

Taiwan’s women’s taekwondo team wins the Asian Championships, securing a full quota of Asian Games spots.

## Russia launches massive airstrikes in retaliation against Ukraine, firing nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles again

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:55:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605240195.aspx
- anchor: #n493706

Russia launches a large-scale retaliatory strike on Ukraine, again firing nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles.

## Huang Jie elected chair of DPP Kaohsiung City Chapter, pledges to keep listening to grassroots voices

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:55:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605240194.aspx
- anchor: #n493707
- Companies mentioned: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

Huang Jie elected as DPP Kaohsiung City Chapter Chairperson.

## Kaohsiung’s first locally acquired dengue case to evade epidemiological investigation draws a fine of 180,000

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:47:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202605240189.aspx
- anchor: #n493712
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市衛生局

Kaohsiung’s first locally acquired dengue case evaded epidemiological investigation and was fined 180,000.

## 3 clutch free throws give TPBL team opening win in championship series; O'Day: I had eyes only for the rim

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:46:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605240188.aspx
- anchor: #n493713
- Companies mentioned: 新北國王、福爾摩沙夢想家

TPBL總冠軍賽首戰，奧帝關鍵3罰助新北國王逆轉勝。

## U.S. think tank says U.S.-China rivalry is here to stay, with Taiwan a pivotal factor in determining the outcome

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:40:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605240191.aspx
- anchor: #n493710
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、中經院

U.S. think tank says U.S.-China rivalry is a given, with Taiwan a key strategic pivot.

## Heavy rain prompts China to issue red disaster alert; Wuhan suspends classes and business operations

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:40:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605240187.aspx
- anchor: #n493714
- Companies mentioned: 中國水利部、中國氣象局、武漢市教育局

China issues a red flash flood warning, while Wuhan suspends classes and business operations.

## Thousands gather in Madrid, Spain’s capital, to protest soaring housing prices

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:39:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605240190.aspx
- anchor: #n493711
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙銀行

Thousands of people in Madrid, Spain, protested soaring housing prices and high living costs.

## Yilan driver goes the wrong way and refuses police inspection; officers draw guns and smash window as driver speeds off before being arrested

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:22:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605240186.aspx
- anchor: #n493700

A wrong-way driver in Yilan fled after evading police but was later arrested.

## National Human Rights Museum leads walking tour based on the diary of late political prisoner Liang Ling-hui

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:21:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605240182.aspx
- anchor: #n493704
- Companies mentioned: National Human Rights Museum

National Human Rights Museum hosts walking tour based on the diary of late political prisoner Liang Ling-hui.

## Elected chair of the DPP Pingtung chapter, Hsu Fu-kuei calls for unity and stable governance

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:19:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605240185.aspx
- anchor: #n493701

Hsu Fu-kuei was elected chair of the Pingtung County party branch and emphasized unity and reform.

## Wu Pei-yi and Huang Jie form a “North-Kaohsiung alliance,” jointly pushing for party reform

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:17:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605240184.aspx
- anchor: #n493702

Wu Pei-yi and Huang Jie formed the "Northern-Taipei–Kaohsiung link" to promote party reforms.

## Japanese media: Xi Jinping criticized Sanae Takaichi during the Trump-Xi meeting, but Trump rebuffed him

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:17:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605240183.aspx
- anchor: #n493703

Xi Jinping criticized Sanae Takaichi at the Xi-Trump meeting, and Trump fired back.

## TPBL奧帝關鍵3罰全中 國王總冠軍賽首戰逆轉夢想家

- Published: 2026-05-24T21:06:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605240181.aspx
- anchor: #n493705
- Companies mentioned: New Taipei Kings、Formosa Dreamers

New Taipei Kings defeat Formosa Dreamers 91-90 in TPBL Finals Game 1.

## Vice President Hsiao joins beach vegetation restoration efforts at Haomeili, Chiayi, praises public-private collaboration

- Published: 2026-05-24T20:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605240180.aspx
- anchor: #n493697
- Companies mentioned: 台灣基督長老教會

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim inspected beach restoration efforts at Haomeili in Chiayi, praising the results of public-private collaboration.

## Stray animal shelters nearing capacity, Magong mayor urges adoption and responsible pet ownership

- Published: 2026-05-24T20:42:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202605240179.aspx
- anchor: #n493698

Magong City in Penghu promotes adoption and sterilization of stray animals to ease pressure on overcrowded shelters.

## German media: Putin sells natural gas at rock-bottom prices out of desperation; Xi Jinping wants to bleed Russia dry

- Published: 2026-05-24T20:38:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605240178.aspx
- anchor: #n493699

German media reported that China is economically exploiting Russia.

## [Take off the masks and let’s have a big party!!] 終活クラブ’s next challenge: a solo show at Zepp Shinjuku! The band also announced it will reveal its members’ faces across all media!

- Published: 2026-05-24T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000034440.html
- anchor: #n493715
- Companies mentioned: TBSチャンネル1、日本テレビ、TeNYテレビ新潟、テレビ東京、オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、GANMA!、TOWER RECORDS、Amazon.co.jp、VAP STORE、HMV

Rock band 終活クラブ announced at a live show marking the 2nd anniversary of its major-label debut that it would reveal its members’ faces and hold a solo concert at Zepp Shinjuku. The announcements signal a key turning point, suggesting greater media exposure and an expansion of the band’s activities.

## 仲野太賀×吉岡里帆の“夫婦”対談、豪華出演者インタビュー掲載『NHK大河ドラマ・ガイド 豊臣兄弟！ 後編』が5月29日発売

- Published: 2026-05-24T20:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001295.000018219.html
- anchor: #n493695
- Companies mentioned: NHK出版

NHK出版 is releasing the second part of the official guidebook for the 2026 Taiga drama. It features interviews with the star-studded cast and historical commentary, and a preorder campaign is also underway.

## Uravation is ramping up its generative AI training and AI advisory services for businesses in Iwate Prefecture. Its representative, who is from Iwate, is supporting local small and midsize businesses.

- Published: 2026-05-24T20:37:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000137731.html
- anchor: #n493696

Uravation has begun offering generative AI training and advisory services to companies in Iwate Prefecture. Its representative, who is from the region, is bringing support experience from the Tokyo metropolitan area back to the local community.