AI News 180m Report

2026-05-25 18:00–21:00 JST

182 received, 182 listed, 2 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 100 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 82 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(82)

March-April uniform invoice winning numbers announced; claims must be made by 9/7

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

財政部 announced the winning numbers for the March-April uniform invoices, reminding the public of the claim deadline and the advantages of cloud invoices.

Companies mentioned:財政部

Marine debris transformed into squid nightlights; Penghu Fishermen’s Association and Wen’ao Elementary School create crowd-pleasing designs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original澎湖區漁會攜手文澳國小,將海廢浮標改造成小管夜燈,推廣循環經濟。

Companies mentioned:澎湖區漁會

Guardians register catcher Zhang Yuhao; Abe Yudai to start against the Dragons on the 26th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Fubon Guardians have registered 張育豪 to the first-team roster. 阿部雄大 will start against 味全 on the 26th.

Companies mentioned:富邦悍將、味全龍

Germany values Taiwan’s AI and digital health experience; Shih Chung-liang: “Those who value virtue are never alone; they will have neighbors”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Health Minister Shih Chung-liang visited Germany to share Taiwan’s digital health and AI experience and deepen Taiwan-Europe medical cooperation.

High-speed rail system glitch awaits overnight repairs; operational status for the 26th to be announced in the morning

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan High Speed Rail restricted service due to a signaling fault. Replacement of an SMC power module may have been the cause.

Companies mentioned:台湾高鐵

Rene Liu wraps up concerts in 3 U.S. cities, announces September return to Kaohsiung Arena

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

劉若英 wrapped up her U.S. tour and announced a performance at Kaohsiung Arena in September.

Companies mentioned:紐約自由人、金州女武神

TWSE: Trading in 永冠-KY listed securities to be suspended starting 5/27

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

永冠-KY trading to be suspended from May 27 due to default.

Companies mentioned:台灣證券交易所、永冠-KY

High-value applications for recycled materials launched; Miaoli County hopes to become the first demonstration city

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Miaoli County declares its aim to become a model city for circular materials, introducing recycling technology at the Lantern Festival.

Companies mentioned:聯岳砂石企業

TWSE introduces new rules for payments of securities lending-related fees, effective 6/1

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taiwan Stock Exchange will introduce a new fee settlement system for securities lending from June 1.

Companies mentioned:台灣證券交易所

National Taiwan Museum presents exhibition on communication tools such as pagers, reflecting Taiwan’s democratic journey

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The National Taiwan Museum is holding a special exhibition on communications technology and democratization.

Companies mentioned:國立台灣博物館、綠色小組

Questioned over keeping air conditioning off due to electricity costs, Kaohsiung Fire Bureau says no ban was issued

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Kaohsiung City Fire Bureau denied reports of a ban on air conditioning, emphasizing flexible operations and increased funding.

Jinghua City case assigned by computerized lottery at High Court; Lu Ningli appointed presiding judge

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The appeal trial in the Jinghua City corruption case has begun. The High Court has formed a panel of judges.

Companies mentioned:威京集團

Xi Jinping meets Pakistani prime minister; both discuss mediation in U.S.-Iran war

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan’s prime minister met in Beijing. They discussed mediation of the U.S.-Iran war and bilateral cooperation.

Dispute between passengers at Taipei Main Station turns violent as one brandishes a knife; railway police arrest suspect

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A knife was brandished during a passenger dispute at Taipei Main Station; police arrested the suspect.

Companies mentioned:台鐵

CPBL All-Star Game to take place at Taipei Dome in July; fan voting starts at noon on 5/26

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

中華職棒 announced the All-Star Game will be held at Taipei Dome in July and launched the voting process.

Companies mentioned:中華職棒、LINE TODAY

Second-generation succession at 奇美實業; Hsu Chia-chang hopes to carry on the spirit of Hsu Wen-lung

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

奇美實業 founder Hsu Wen-lung’s son, Hsu Chia-chang, has taken over as chairman, saying he will carry on his father’s spirit and put talent at the heart of the company’s development.

Companies mentioned:奇美實業、新視代科技、奇美博物館、奇美醫療財團法人

Taoyuan International Airport Corporation: Raising airport service fees is necessary to meet future construction funding needs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of Transportation announced that Taoyuan Airport service fees will rise in 2 stages to fund projects including the third terminal and third runway.

Companies mentioned:桃園國際機場公司

Tsai Chi-chang closely monitors automated ball-strike system tests, hopes for launch on schedule in 2027

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

CPBL chairman Tsai Chi-chang is advancing tests of the automated ball-strike system, with the goal of launching it in the top league next year.

Vietnam’s 錩新科技 resolves to participate in a capital increase by 富鑫證券

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

錩新科技 carried out a capital increase in 富鑫証券 and a capital increase at its subsidiary through its Vietnamese subsidiary.

Companies mentioned:錩新科技、富鑫證券

Hiroshima’s “Atomic Bomb Flame” arrives at Pearl Harbor for the first time; Japanese and U.S. representatives extinguish it in a prayer for peace

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Hiroshima’s “Atomic Bomb Flame” arrived at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii for the first time, where Japanese and U.S. representatives held a peace ceremony and jointly extinguished the flame, pledging historical reconciliation and peace.

Bank of Taiwan: Promoting RWA tokenization to boost allocation flexibility and trading efficiency

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Bank of Taiwan is promoting the tokenization of gold as an RWA to improve the efficiency and digitalization of financial services.

Companies mentioned:台湾銀行 (Bank of Taiwan)

Behind China’s durian craze, concerns emerge over Malaysia’s overreliance on a concentrated export market

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Malaysia’s durian industry relies too heavily on the Chinese market, exposing it to risks from oversupply and price fluctuations.

Major crashes in Pakistan and Bangladesh leave 32 dead; holiday travelers among the victims

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Major traffic crashes in Pakistan and Bangladesh left 32 people dead, many of them traveling home for the holiday.

Residents travel to Taipei to oppose Fengyuan energy storage plant; Energy Administration asks operator to submit additional documents

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The proposed Fengyuan energy storage plant has sparked resident protests; the Energy Administration has asked the operator to submit additional documents or face rejection of its application.

Companies mentioned:富威電力、盛日儲能

Rumors he was forced out? 國票金’s Wei Chi-lin: “Clearly inconsistent with the facts”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

國票金 chairman Wei Chi-lin denied rumors he was forced out, saying he would help ensure a smooth handover of management control to the state-owned shareholders.

Companies mentioned:國票金、兆豐金、第一金、台鋼集團、樂天銀行

National Para Games women’s doubles table tennis: Paralympian Tian Xiaowen and partner win 3 consecutive titles

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Tian Xiaowen and 伊斯坦大莎霏 won gold in the WD20 table tennis event at the National Games for People with Disabilities, completing a 3-peat.

Shen Boyang seeks advice from Tsai Ing-wen, discusses Taipei’s future

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Shen Boyang sought advice from Tsai Ing-wen, discussing the links between Taipei city governance and national strategy.

Shangri-La Dialogue opens this week; Iran war and Taiwan Strait situation in focus

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Shangri-La Dialogue is set to open, with the U.S.-Iran conflict and Taiwan Strait security in focus.

7 Keelung police officers injured in drug raid; Qiu Peilin and Tong Tzu-wei visit precinct to offer support

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A drug enforcement operation in Keelung erupted into a clash, injuring 7 officers; city government vows to strengthen equipment.

Progress on NVIDIA headquarters construction; Taipei says urban planning review has not yet been submitted

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

NVIDIA’s planned move to Taipei’s Beitou-Shilin Technology Park draws attention; city government says the project has not yet entered urban planning review.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、新光人壽

AI boom lifts Taiwan stocks past 43000 to a record high; New Taiwan dollar becomes Asia’s strongest currency

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stocks hit a record high and the currency rose amid the AI boom and easing geopolitical risks.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA

AI boom fuels demand; Singapore’s economy grows 6% in first quarter

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Singapore’s GDP grew 6% in the first quarter, with AI demand boosting manufacturing and electronics.

Companies mentioned:Malayan Banking

Foreign investors post net sales of NT$18.6 billion last week, selling for 2 straight weeks; 第一金 leads with 280,000 lots sold

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Foreign investors were net sellers of Taiwan stocks for 2 consecutive weeks, but the market index hit a record high.

Companies mentioned:第一金、聯電、旺宏、台積電、友達、中信金、國泰金

On merging Taiwan’s 2 major professional basketball leagues, Tong Tzu-wei hopes to help start with cooperation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A proposal for cooperation toward the integration of professional basketball leagues.

Companies mentioned:P.LEAGUE+、TPBL

Housing market stagnates; April construction loan balances fall for 2 consecutive months as builders remain cautious

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan’s outstanding construction loans fell for 2 consecutive months as construction companies remained cautious.

Scandal erupts in prominent Thai beer family as younger brother accuses older brother of sexual assault, sparking rare public debate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A sexual assault allegation involving the founding family of a major Thai beer company has sparked public debate.

Companies mentioned:Singha、Boonrawd

富邦人壽’s Singapore subsidiary plans to issue subordinated corporate bonds with maturities of 10 years or more

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

富邦人壽’s Singapore subsidiary plans to issue NT$20 billion in subordinated bonds.

Companies mentioned:富邦金控、富邦人壽

Chinese bayberries reportedly sold after being soaked in additives; journalist who reported the story receives death threats from sellers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Illegal soaking of waxberries in additives was uncovered in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, and the reporter who exposed it has received threats.

Zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving; 董氏基金會 urges stronger inspections of e-cigarette devices

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A warning about drug trafficking facilitated by e-cigarette devices.

Companies mentioned:董氏基金會

Asked by Tsai Chi-chang about the mood after a loss, Lu Yen-ching says: “The chairman keeps up with the news”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An exchange between the league commissioner and players at the CPBL All-Star Game press conference.

Companies mentioned:中信兄弟

Ministry of Finance: Individual income tax filing deadline approaching; more than 5.07 million households have filed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

With the income tax filing deadline approaching, more than 5.07 million returns have been filed.

March-April uniform invoice jackpot winners: FamilyMart customer wins big after spending NT$21 on a drink

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original全家便利商店開出2組千萬統一發票特別獎,最低消費僅21元。

Companies mentioned:全家便利商店

Messi reportedly suffers left thigh injury ahead of World Cup, potentially complicating Argentina’s title defense

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Messi may have injured his left thigh, casting a shadow over Argentina’s World Cup title defense.

Companies mentioned:邁阿密國際、費城聯合隊

Realtors: Southern Taiwan Science Park boosts rental demand; Tainan leads the 6 major cities in first-quarter registered leases

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Tainan’s rental market grew 28% year over year due to the Southern Taiwan Science Park effect, the fastest among the 6 major cities.

Companies mentioned:中信房屋、台積電

First fatal bear attack in Yamagata in nearly 40 years; elderly man killed while gathering vegetables

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, has seen its first fatal bear attack in 37 years; an elderly man was killed while gathering wild vegetables.

NVIDIA to hold Taiwan employee meeting at Beitou-Shilin Technology Park on 5/27; Chiang Wan-an to attend

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chiang Wan-an will attend NVIDIA’s employee meeting; Jensen Huang’s Taiwan visit will focus on the AI supply chain and headquarters groundbreaking.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、TSMC、Quanta

Beloved dog goes missing in Yunlin; owner offers NT$500,000 reward

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A woman’s beloved dog, which she had owned for 12 years, went missing in Yunlin; she offered a NT$500,000 reward, prompting widespread online discussion and offers of help.

Zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving; Ministry of Justice launches legal amendments to increase penalties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original法務部啟動修法嚴懲毒駕,擬沒收犯罪車輛。

馬英九基金會 presents evidence; Lee Te-wei: “What does this have to do with violating fiscal discipline?”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A dispute over fiscal discipline has erupted within 馬英九基金會; King Pu-tsung held a press conference accusing a former employee, drawing rebuttals from investigation team spokesperson Lee Te-wei and the person involved, Wang Kuang-tzu.

Companies mentioned:馬英九基金會

Award for Taiwan Travelogue boosts sales, with several Chinese-language works climbing the rankings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

“Taiwan Travelogue” won the International Booker Prize, driving a surge in sales of Taiwanese literature.

Companies mentioned:博客來

Tainan’s Yujing tops 38 degrees for 5 straight days; 13 counties and cities remain under high-temperature alerts on the 26th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Yujing in Tainan has seen consecutive days of high temperatures; the weather agency forecasts heat nationwide through the 27th, with a front bringing unsettled weather after the 28th.

2 Qiaotou prosecutors honored for solving cases involving a journalist suspected of spying for China and the Meinong Grand Canyon

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office prosecutors 周韋志 and 段可芳 were honored by the Ministry of Justice as exemplary civil servants for their outstanding contributions to investigating national security and environmental crimes.

Companies mentioned:中天新聞

Yuanta Taiwan Value High Dividend to distribute NT$0.05 per share; goes ex-dividend on June 9, hitting a 20-month high

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

00940 posts a record-high dividend, adjusting its constituents with 10 additions and 10 removals.

Companies mentioned:元大投信、長榮、廣達、英業達、建準

Iran: US and Iran reach consensus on multiple issues, but agreement not expected immediately

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Iran said it had reached consensus with the United States on an agreement to end the war but that signing it immediately would be difficult, and criticized Washington's contradictory stance.

National Security Council: Budgets are prepared in accordance with the law and established practice, with no attempt to evade oversight

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The National Security Council responded to opposition criticism over undisclosed budget preparation and travel reports, saying its work is legitimate and conducted in accordance with laws and conventions.

Seagrass ecosystem restoration: Penghu County Government partners with 中華電信 to introduce an AIoT smart system

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Penghu County Government is partnering with 中華電信 to introduce an AIoT smart system for seagrass ecosystem restoration and promote the blue carbon economy.

Companies mentioned:中華電信

Taichung Metro's public artwork “徑.流” unveiled, creating a poetic mobile space

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台中捷運 has installed the public artwork “徑.流” at HSR Taichung Station, enhancing the cultural atmosphere of the space.

Companies mentioned:台中捷運

童子瑋 runs for basketball association chair, lays out vision and hopes to make an impact

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

童子瑋 is running for chair of the basketball association, proposing reforms and hoping to bring basketball resources together.

Companies mentioned:中華籃協、P.LEAGUE+、TPBL

Markets watch progress in US-Iran talks; most Asian stocks close higher

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Progress in US-Iran talks drew attention as Asian stocks mostly closed higher, with Taiwan shares performing strongly.

Original台積電帶動熊本半導體聚落 三井不動產將在台招商

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

三井不動產 is advancing development of the Kumamoto Science Park and will hold an investment briefing in Taiwan to attract semiconductor suppliers.

Companies mentioned:三井不動產、台積電、JASM、東京威力科創、Sony半導體

Starlux adopts Japan's tradition of waving off departing planes; warm scenes spark online discussion in Japan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

星宇航空 has adopted Japan's tradition of waving off departing planes, earning praise from Japanese internet users.

Companies mentioned:星宇航空

林泓弦 catches up with interview, eyes Asian championship and campaigns for 陳鏞基 in All-Star voting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

統一獅 player 林泓弦 attended a CPBL All-Star Game press conference, discussed his goals for the Asian championship and campaigned for teammate 陳鏞基.

Companies mentioned:統一7-ELEVEn獅

Puli police in Nantou acknowledge lapse after failing to transfer drunk-driving crash suspect as a flagrant offender

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

After a drunk-driving crash in Puli, Nantou, police failed to transfer the suspect with the case due to a misjudgment. The precinct acknowledged the lapse and said those responsible would be held accountable.

Companies mentioned:南投縣政府警察局埔里分局

National Security Bureau: Hundreds of abnormal accounts monitored during Trump-Xi meeting spread controversial messages

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The National Security Bureau exposed a Chinese cognitive warfare campaign during the Trump-Xi meeting that spread tens of thousands of controversial messages.

Companies mentioned:國家安全局、大陸委員會

曾峻岳 hopes to face 張育成 at All-Star Game, recreate memorable World Baseball Classic entrance

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

富邦悍將 pitcher 曾峻岳 attended an All-Star Game press conference, saying he hoped to face 張育成 and recreate the World Baseball Classic's memorable fan-cheering scene.

Companies mentioned:富邦悍將

Man overboard turns out to be an undocumented migrant; Coast Guard rescue becomes roundup, netting 2 migrants and 1 Taiwanese man

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Coast Guard Administration apprehended 2 undocumented migrant workers and 1 illegal employer in Xinwu, Taoyuan.

Taiwan Futures Exchange to host AFM annual meeting from June 4, returning to Taiwan after 15 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan Futures Exchange will host the 28th AFM annual meeting, focusing on global derivatives trends.

Companies mentioned:台灣期貨交易所

Legislature's Internal Administration Committee plans to visit Dongsha Island on 7/9 to inspect Coast Guard deployments

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Legislative Yuan's Internal Administration Committee will visit Dongsha Island on 7/9 to inspect Coast Guard deployments and conservation efforts.

Trump defends Japanese prime minister and rebuts Xi; China says account does not match what it knows

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

China denied that Trump defended Sanae Takaichi at the Trump-Xi meeting and said restrictions on rare-earth exports were intended to stop Japan's remilitarization.

7-11 issues 2 winning invoices worth NT$10 million each; one lucky customer spent NT$45

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

統一超商 issued several major winning uniform-invoice prizes, including 2 NT$10 million special prizes.

Companies mentioned:統一超商

Looking back at history through communications technology, 李遠 traces the path of information pioneers at exhibition

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Culture Minister 李遠 visited the “Signals of the Times” exhibition and looked back on the history of Taiwan’s democratization and communications technology.

Companies mentioned:中央電影公司、台灣電影製片廠、中國電影製片廠

May 25: The impact of the US-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and people's livelihoods

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The US-Iran war has tightened global crude oil supplies, pushing up oil prices and fueling inflation concerns.

Companies mentioned:高盛集團、出光興產集團

Jensen Huang and Lisa Su build momentum early; COMPUTEX becomes the front line of global AI competition

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

COMPUTEX 2026 brings together global AI giants, with Taiwan emerging as a hub of competition over AI technology.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、AMD、Intel、Qualcomm、Arm、Marvell、NXP、台積電

陳其邁 says Fiscal Revenue Allocation Act impacts Kaohsiung; KMT counters that funding rises, not falls

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Amendments to the Fiscal Revenue Allocation Act have become a focus of partisan sparring in the Kaohsiung mayoral election.

March-April uniform-invoice drawing: customer wins NT$10 million after buying NT$139 worth of hot pot ingredients at 全聯

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

全聯福利中心 issued a NT$10 million uniform-invoice special prize and a NT$2 million grand prize.

Companies mentioned:全聯福利中心、全支付

101-year-old Japanese WWII pilot returns to Taiwan site where he served, hopes to find benefactor's descendants

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

101-year-old World War II pilot Masashige Masuda returned to Changhua Airfield and is searching for his benefactor's descendants.

Companies mentioned:政治大學

東元 completes signing of Dynaciate acquisition, aims to double AIDC revenue next year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

東元 is acquiring Dynaciate to strengthen its data center presence in Southeast Asia.

Companies mentioned:東元、Dynaciate

Death toll in collapse of building under construction in the Philippines rises to 3; 17 still missing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Building collapse in the Philippines leaves 3 dead and 17 missing.

Japan to expand electricity subsidies from July to September as Middle East tensions drive up prices

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Japanese government is rolling out summer electricity subsidies to ease the impact of rising prices on households.

台普威 plans to list on the emerging stock market on 5/27; Japan set to become its main market this year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台普威 will list on the emerging stock market, with Japan becoming its main market.

Companies mentioned:台普威、雲豹能源

After heavy rains trigger disasters, China's Ministry of Public Security says it will crack down on people spreading rumors through videos

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

China's Ministry of Public Security issued a warning over online rumors during the heavy-rain disasters and stepped up oversight of online speech.

Dementia in the spotlight as Legislature prepares to review draft Basic Act on Dementia

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Legislative Yuan will review a draft Basic Act on Dementia to strengthen the national dementia prevention and treatment system.

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