AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-01 00:00–03:00 JST｜Page 34 of 36https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 3041 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 519 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en The binding and illustrations of Taiwan Travelogue conceal a mystery: the cover recreates the vanished “Twin Dragon Waterfall”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575443Sat, 30 May 2026 17:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe historical landscape and symbolic design hidden in the binding of Taiwan Travelogue have drawn attention. Kuo Chung-liang encourages Brothers players; Hirano Keiichi: We’ll give everything to fulfill our missionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575440Sat, 30 May 2026 17:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing 中信兄弟’s poor performance, owner Kuo Chung-liang encouraged the players. Manager Keiichi Hirano renewed his resolve to win. Middle Eastern man with fake passport tried to travel illegally to Europe; arrested during transit in Taiwan and deportedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575441Sat, 30 May 2026 17:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe National Immigration Agency arrested and deported a Middle Eastern man at Taoyuan Airport as he tried to travel illegally to Europe using a fake passport. Chinese car owners file class-action suit against テスラ, accusing it of misleading customers and fraud over FSDhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575439Sat, 30 May 2026 17:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA10 car owners sued テスラ in China over alleged misleading advertising of its FSD feature, seeking about 3.95 million yuan in damages. New Zealand defense minister: Gradually increase defense spending, targeting 2% of GDP within 8 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575438Sat, 30 May 2026 17:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Zealand announced a target of raising defense spending to 2% of GDP. Protected mountain civet found dead in Ji’an’s Nanbin area; suspected dog attackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575437Sat, 30 May 2026 17:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA rare civet was found dead in Hualien County, and the case is being investigated as a suspected dog attack. A century-old tradition at stake: Germany considers scrapping 8-hour workday in favor of a 48-hour weekly limithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575425Sat, 30 May 2026 17:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGermany is considering amending its working-hours law to replace daily limits with a weekly limit. Taiwan Travelogue arrives; copies are being stocked at Eslite, Kingstone and other brick-and-mortar bookstoreshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575397Sat, 30 May 2026 17:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe International Booker Prize-winning Taiwan Travelogue has arrived at bookstores in Taiwan, with sales surging. Pinhole camera found in National Taipei University of Education restroom; 63-year-old man referred to Taipei prosecutorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575417Sat, 30 May 2026 17:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA hidden camera was found at National Taipei University of Education, and a 63-year-old man was arrested. 衛生福利部 proposes revising outpatient volume rules for primary care; clinics may be able to close on weekendshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575411Sat, 30 May 2026 17:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA衛生福利部 proposed revising the criteria for calculating outpatient volumes at clinics, a move that could help doctors get weekends off. President speaks with young people, shares 3 policy goals and urges the younger generation to pursue their dreams boldlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575393Sat, 30 May 2026 17:13:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te spoke with young people about national security, economic development and social welfare policies, and outlined various youth support programs. Shen Po-yang proposes a parent-child companion card for Taipei, encouraging participation in cultural and sporting activitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575382Sat, 30 May 2026 17:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShen Po-yang proposed a parent-child companion card as part of a platform to promote a family-friendly environment. New population strategy includes 12 planned legal amendments; student loan reductions targeted for launch this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575388Sat, 30 May 2026 17:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe government is advancing a new population strategy involving multiple legal amendments and budget allocations to ease the burden on families. Hsinchu County’s Zhubei to add 24 YouBike rental stations in June, bringing the countywide total to 204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575381Sat, 30 May 2026 17:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsinchu County is expanding its YouBike network to improve green transportation. Shohei Ohtani hits his 10th homer of the season and reaches 700 career RBIs in MLB [Video]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575380Sat, 30 May 2026 17:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShohei Ohtani reached the milestone of 700 career RBIs in MLB. 東呉大学 makes corrections to admissions lists for 2 departments after application score-calculation errorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575377Sat, 30 May 2026 16:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA東呉大学 corrected its admissions list after an error in calculating entrance exam scores. China and South Korea hold joint live-ship maritime search-and-rescue drill, deploying vessels and helicoptershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575378Sat, 30 May 2026 16:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina and South Korea held their first joint search-and-rescue exercise in the Yellow Sea involving ships and helicopters. Australian defense minister: Damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan puts critical infrastructure at riskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575379Sat, 30 May 2026 16:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAustralia’s defense minister warned of risks to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea and around the Taiwan Strait. Cross-sea exchange on wetland conservation between Ishigaki Island and Nan’ao; students learn to protect little ternshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575376Sat, 30 May 2026 16:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStudents from Ishigaki Island and Nan’ao, Yilan, connected through wetland conservation and little tern observation. Hegseth warns NATO’s European allies: Failure to increase military spending will bring changeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575374Sat, 30 May 2026 16:43:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth strongly urged NATO members to increase defense spending, warning that failure to do so would prompt a review of cooperation. Indonesian president makes 3rd visit to France this year; ties between the 2 countries at a historic highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575375Sat, 30 May 2026 16:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndonesia and France agreed to strengthen cooperation in defense, economic affairs and education. AI drives export surge; excess savings top 9 trillion for the first time this year, setting a recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575372Sat, 30 May 2026 16:39:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAI demand is driving Taiwan's economy, with excess savings surpassing 9 trillion yuan and investment reaching a record high. Kaohsiung's Fengli Festival kicks off as Chen Chi-mai promotes local agricultural specialties.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575373Sat, 30 May 2026 16:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai promoted agricultural specialties from Dashu District as the Fengli Festival officially got underway. Shanghai State Investment Guidance Fund focuses on the artificial intelligence industry.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575371Sat, 30 May 2026 16:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Shanghai State Investment Guidance Fund was established to boost investment in industries aiming for technological self-reliance. Texas roller coaster breaks down, leaving passengers stranded 30 meters in the air for hours.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575370Sat, 30 May 2026 16:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA roller coaster broke down at an amusement park in Texas, leaving 8 people waiting for rescue for several hours. U.S. defense chief urges allies to increase military spending; Wellington Koo says Taiwan is willing to fulfill its responsibilities.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575368Sat, 30 May 2026 16:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. defense chief urged allies to increase military spending, and Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo reiterated the need to strengthen defense and U.S.-Taiwan cooperation. Kaohsiung teacher's fall from a building: Principal clarifies leave was for personal reasons and says no school affairs meeting investigation was ever conducted.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575367Sat, 30 May 2026 16:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe principal addressed online rumors about the case of a Kaohsiung elementary school teacher who fell from a building. University sports association launches global sports development fund to deepen international university sports exchanges.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575366Sat, 30 May 2026 16:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe university sports association is working to establish a global university sports development fund to deepen international exchanges. Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visits India, set to meet Modi and deepen bilateral ties.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575365Sat, 30 May 2026 15:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited India to deepen bilateral economic, trade and religious ties. Canadian man admits assisting suicide after deadly chemicals sold online lead to nearly 100 deaths.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575361Sat, 30 May 2026 15:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Canadian man admitted to assisting suicide in a case involving about 100 deaths. CPC Corporation: Natural gas prices for household users will not rise in June; industrial prices to increase 5%.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575362Sat, 30 May 2026 15:39:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACPC Corporation Taiwan announced a June natural gas price adjustment: household rates will remain unchanged, while industrial rates will rise 5%. SMS platform EVERY8D suspected of being hacked; Ministry of Digital Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and NCC conduct on-site inspection.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575363Sat, 30 May 2026 15:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASMS platform EVERY8D suspected of data breach; government to conduct inspection. Expo at 19 universities, including Taipei Tech, to help students and parents learn about technical and vocational education, opens June 6.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575364Sat, 30 May 2026 15:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 0524-0530: This week's major events.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575369Sat, 30 May 2026 15:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThis week's news roundup covers the global climate, geopolitics, technology accidents, and changes in Taiwan's domestic economy, population policy and traffic regulations. U.S. school district says social media fueled mental health crisis; Meta and others to pay 850 million yuan in damages.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575360Sat, 30 May 2026 15:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASocial media companies settle with school district over student mental health problems, paying 27 million dollars. CPC Corporation: Liquefied petroleum gas prices will remain unchanged in June.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575358Sat, 30 May 2026 15:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACPC Corporation Taiwan will keep liquefied petroleum gas prices unchanged in June. Oil prices remain frozen; CPC Corporation has absorbed about 16.66 billion yuan in costs to date.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575359Sat, 30 May 2026 15:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACPC Corporation Taiwan will keep gasoline prices unchanged in the first week of June. Hydrofluoric acid tanker involved in rear-end collision in Hengyang, Hunan, China; 'bone-melting water' leaks.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575357Sat, 30 May 2026 15:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHydrofluoric acid leak in Hunan, China. Drunk-driving chain collision in the National Freeway 5 Hsuehshan Tunnel; southbound fast lane closed for 20 minutes.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575355Sat, 30 May 2026 14:58:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA drunk-driving rear-end collision occurred in the Hsuehshan Tunnel on National Freeway 5, causing a temporary traffic jam. At NTHU graduation ceremony, Tseng Hao-chu says failure must be used as fuel to build the strength for success.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575356Sat, 30 May 2026 14:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt a graduation ceremony at 国立清華大学, coach Tseng Hao-chu told graduates of the importance of taking on challenges without fearing failure. 華南金控盃少棒賽 桃園、新北31日爭冠https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575354Sat, 30 May 2026 14:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA華南金控盃少年野球大会の準決勝が終了し、新北市と桃園市が決勝へ進んだ。 Vice President Hsiao: Continue supporting mechanization to transform agriculture as a whole.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575353Sat, 30 May 2026 14:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended an agricultural machinery expo in Chiayi, promoting the mechanization and smart transformation of agriculture. Hsu Jo-hsi returns to the top team on the 31st to start against Hiroshima, seeking his 2nd win in Japan's professional league.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575351Sat, 30 May 2026 14:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese pitcher Hsu Jo-hsi returns to the top team after making adjustments and will start on the 31st as he seeks his 2nd win. 300 people clean up the banks of the Zhuoshui River in Nantou, collecting 2 truckloads of trash and recyclables.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575352Sat, 30 May 2026 14:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Nantou County government held a cleanup along the Zhuoshui River, bringing the community together and strengthening flood preparations. Alleged affair? Ko Wen-je says it was so long ago that he does not remember.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575349Sat, 30 May 2026 14:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKo Wen-je responded to questions about an alleged affair and internal party personnel disputes, saying they should be resolved through communication. White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami injured while running the bases, could miss 2 weeks.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575350Sat, 30 May 2026 14:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWhite Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami strained his thigh while running the bases and is expected to miss 2 weeks. Nantou County and township office pool 21 million to complete improvements to Zhongshan Park in Caotun.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575347Sat, 30 May 2026 14:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARenovation of Zhongshan Park in Caotun Township, Nantou County, is complete with a budget of 21 million TWD. Diving instructor suspected of exhaustion drowns off Gongliao, New Taipei; prosecutors and police investigate cause of death.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575348Sat, 30 May 2026 14:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA professional diving instructor died in a drowning accident off the coast of Longdong, New Taipei City. Trump's medical exam results are excellent; White House doctor advises more exercise and weight loss.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575346Sat, 30 May 2026 14:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS President Trump's medical report indicates excellent health, though weight management is advised. Supreme Prosecutors Office: Each prosecutors office will determine election banquet standards on a case-by-case basis.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575344Sat, 30 May 2026 13:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Supreme Prosecutors Office issued a statement emphasizing that each prosecutors office will make its own case-by-case determination of the standards for election banquets. Smart roadside parking launches in Taitung City on June 1; pay online or at convenience stores.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575345Sat, 30 May 2026 13:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaitung City introduces a smart roadside parking system starting June 1. Middle East war, day 91: White House situation room meeting ends without announced decisions; latest developments.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575343Sat, 30 May 2026 13:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn day 91 of the Israel-Iran war, a meeting was held at the White House but no decisions were announced. Tensions in the Middle East remain high. After being insinuated by Chan Chiang-tsun to be American, King Pu-tsung says he will sue unless a public correction is issued.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575341Sat, 30 May 2026 13:43:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKing Pu-tsung warned legislator Chan Chiang-tsun to publicly correct the claim that he is American or face legal action. Two bottled water products from the UK and South Korea test positive for intestinal streptococci; Taiwan's FDA says there are no import records.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575342Sat, 30 May 2026 13:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEnterococcus found in mineral water from the UK and South Korea in Hong Kong; no record of imports to Taiwan. Taitung police target drug-impaired drivers after spotting erratic driving; 11 cases detected and 2 drivers detained in 14 days.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575340Sat, 30 May 2026 13:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaitung County police detected 11 cases in a 14-day crackdown on drug-impaired driving. Hegseth urges Asian allies to increase defense spending to jointly counter China.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575338Sat, 30 May 2026 13:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS Secretary of War Hegseth urges Asian allies to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP. Tanzanian student comes to Taiwan on Jane Goodall's recommendation, pursues a doctorate at NTU and hopes to return home to build a school for disadvantaged children.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575339Sat, 30 May 2026 13:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATanzanian student Nathan Thadeo Yoashi graduates from NTU, aiming to build schools in his home country. No-smoking zone expands in Taipei's Ximending shopping district; smoking from June 1 can incur a fine of up to 10,000.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575337Sat, 30 May 2026 13:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei expands smoking ban in Ximending and adds a new negative-pressure smoking room. US F-15 shot down over Iran, possibly hit by Chinese-made shoulder-fired missilehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575336Sat, 30 May 2026 13:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS F-15 shot down in Iran, potentially by Chinese-made missile. Criminal Investigation Bureau warns of new scam impersonating Green World payment servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575334Sat, 30 May 2026 13:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Criminal Investigation Bureau exposed a scam impersonating 綠界科技 and urged the public to be vigilant. Shangri-La Dialogue: US senator says support for Taiwan has bipartisan backinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575335Sat, 30 May 2026 13:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS senator reaffirms bipartisan support for Taiwan at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Recycling facility in Qianzhen District not cleared by deadline; Health Bureau fines landowner Land Bank NT$60,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575332Sat, 30 May 2026 13:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung City fines the landowner of a site where a recycling facility was left in place. Intel and SK, tech giants, arrive in Taiwan for COMPUTEX; US-Taiwan-Korea AI alliance takes shapehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575333Sat, 30 May 2026 13:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGlobal tech giants gather in Taiwan for COMPUTEX as AI supply-chain cooperation accelerates. US military cancels training takeoffs and landings on a ship in Japan, citing scheduling and weatherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575330Sat, 30 May 2026 12:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATraining takeoffs and landings by US military F-35Bs on the Japanese destroyer Kaga are canceled, citing operational considerations and bad weather. Taiwanese NGOs withdraw one after another in protest after fundraising platform changes Taiwan to Chinese Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575331Sat, 30 May 2026 12:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese NGOs withdraw one after another from an international fundraising platform that forced a change in how Taiwan is identified. Car written test multiple-choice questions increase to 50, with hazard-perception scenario questions added for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575328Sat, 30 May 2026 12:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANotice of revisions to Taiwan’s written driver’s license test. US-China tensions flare again after Trump-Xi meeting as both sides expel reporters; dispute reportedly linked to President Laihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575327Sat, 30 May 2026 12:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United States and China clash over reporter expulsions and visa cancellations. Taiwan President Lai’s participation in an event is reported to be behind the dispute. Appeal rejected in case of former Hong Kong Journalists Association chair accused of obstructing policehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575329Sat, 30 May 2026 12:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 香港記者協会 chair Ronson Chan’s appeal against his conviction for obstructing police is rejected, and he is jailed. Teng Kai-wei gives up 3 runs over 5 innings with 7 strikeouts as Astros suffer comeback losshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575325Sat, 30 May 2026 12:46:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese pitcher Teng Kai-wei starts and gives up 3 runs over 5 innings with 7 strikeouts, but his team loses. Pingtung police release names and photos of 10 repeat offenders in drug- and drunk-driving cases, pledging zero tolerancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575326Sat, 30 May 2026 12:43:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPingtung County Police Department releases a list of 10 repeat drug- and drunk-driving offenders, demonstrating its commitment to zero-tolerance enforcement. Afternoon heat convection develops; localized heavy rain possible in mountainous areas south of Taichunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575323Sat, 30 May 2026 12:42:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALocalized heavy rain is forecast in mountainous areas south of Taichung. Canadian Prime Minister Carney meets Wang Yi; Canada and China to deepen high-level exchanges and cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575324Sat, 30 May 2026 12:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina and Canada to strengthen high-level dialogue and economic cooperation as they work to improve relations. 台灣旅客1到4月出國較114年同期增19.3% 近4成赴日本https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575322Sat, 30 May 2026 12:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾の観光統計発表。出国者数712万人、訪台客数299万人。日本が渡航先1位。 National Taiwan Normal University graduation ceremony: Cher Wang says the world has no standard answers and people must set their own questionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575321Sat, 30 May 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt National Taiwan Normal University’s graduation ceremony, Cher Wang spoke about the importance of defining oneself in the age of AI. Typhoon Jangmi hits Japan, with Okinawa in its path; expected to approach Kyushu and Shikoku on 6/3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575320Sat, 30 May 2026 12:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon No. 6 approaches Japan, forecast to move north from Okinawa toward Kyushu and Shikoku. Chiang Wan-an: Dalong Market has its own character, and events bring in visitors and businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575318Sat, 30 May 2026 11:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADebate over Dalong Market’s character: Shen Boyang criticizes it, while Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an responds. Chinese citizen dies in custody at a prison in the Philippines; Beijing makes representationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575319Sat, 30 May 2026 11:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese citizen dies at a Philippine detention facility; Chinese Embassy calls for an investigation. Uni-Girls appear with 休士頓太空人 on Taiwan Day to cheer on Teng Kai-weihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575317Sat, 30 May 2026 11:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUni-Girls perform at 休士頓太空人 Taiwan Day and cheer on Teng Kai-wei. Penghu residents using SUPs caught in rough seas; Coast Guard rescues them, with people and vessels safehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575316Sat, 30 May 2026 11:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA SUP drifting incident occurs in Penghu, and 海巡署 carries out a rescue. Revitalize Dalong Market: Shen Boyang says layout between indoor and outdoor stalls could be redesignedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575315Sat, 30 May 2026 11:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShen Boyang visits Dalong Market and suggests improving the layout. Israeli and Lebanese military officials hold first talks in decades; US says they could help advance negotiationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575313Sat, 30 May 2026 11:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIsraeli and Lebanese military officials hold historic talks in Washington, with the United States mediating to advance diplomatic negotiations. Wanted man drives under the influence of drugs the wrong way; Tainan police arrest him and refer the case for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575312Sat, 30 May 2026 11:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan police arrest a 74-year-old wanted man for drug-impaired driving. Stocks are booming, but domestic demand is lagging? Scholars explain why Taiwan’s stock-market wealth effect is failinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575314Sat, 30 May 2026 11:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAExperts analyze the gap between rising stock prices and domestic demand. Hanfu meets social media as Luoyang, Henan, taps into its ancient richeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575304Sat, 30 May 2026 11:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHanfu tourism booms in Luoyang, driving the local economy. Hegseth’s Shangri-La speech: US supports those committed to defending their own countrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575305Sat, 30 May 2026 11:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS defense secretary’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue and remarks on Indo-Pacific strategy. White House reiterates Iran must not have nuclear weapons, declines to confirm whether Trump approved a dealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575306Sat, 30 May 2026 11:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Trump convenes a meeting on Iran. Kenyan court blocks US plan to establish Ebola isolation facility in the countryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575307Sat, 30 May 2026 11:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKenyan court halts plans for a US Ebola isolation facility. Photovoltaics employee and spouse accused of defrauding company into making overpriced purchases; Hsinchu prosecutors indict couplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575308Sat, 30 May 2026 11:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEmployee of a solar power company indicted over procurement fraud. Cher Wang: Stock-market overheating should be judged by price-to-earnings ratios; Taiwan stocks are not overheatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575310Sat, 30 May 2026 11:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACher Wang: Taiwan stocks have a price-to-earnings ratio of about 25 times and are not overheated. 27 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; Taiwan military monitors closelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575309Sat, 30 May 2026 11:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA27 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait, with Taiwan’s military monitoring closely. Couple arrested for cross-district drug trafficking; Tainan police seize drugs worth more than 1 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575311Sat, 30 May 2026 11:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan police bust a couple’s drug-trafficking operation and seize drugs worth more than 1 million. Strong economic growth means no rush to raise rates; central bank likely to hold rates for 9th consecutive meeting in Junehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575302Sat, 30 May 2026 11:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s 中央銀行 is expected to hold its policy rate at its June 18 meeting, as inflation is below 2%. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: Canada’s exports to China could doublehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575301Sat, 30 May 2026 11:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Canada and emphasizes expanding trade and improving relations. International Cooperative Day seminar set for 6/16 to discuss digital transformation challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575303Sat, 30 May 2026 11:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 内政部 holds an International Cooperative Day seminar to discuss digital transformation. Brazilian youngster Fonseca stuns Djokovic at the French Open, dedicating the win to his mother on her birthdayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575299Sat, 30 May 2026 11:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABrazil’s 19-year-old Fonseca pulls off an upset by beating Djokovic at the French Open. Hiker reportedly chased after encountering Taiwan black bear mother and cub; Yushan National Park warns visitors to take carehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575300Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA hiker is reportedly chased after encountering a Taiwan black bear and cub in Yushan National Park. Park officials urge caution. Chunghwa Telecom shareholders’ meeting runs until 3 a.m., lasting more than 18 hours and setting another Taiwan stock-market recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575297Sat, 30 May 2026 10:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華電信 shareholders' meeting sets record as the longest ever at 18 hours and 28 minutes amid a labor dispute. NTU president urges graduates: resilience and interdisciplinary learning can ultimately change society.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575298Sat, 30 May 2026 10:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt Taiwan University's graduation ceremony, President Chen Wen-chang speaks on the importance of resilience and interdisciplinary learning in the AI era. China's Ministry of Education: Continue promoting two-way exchanges between Chinese and US youth.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575295Sat, 30 May 2026 10:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's Ministry of Education says the goal of '50,000 US youths visiting China in 5 years' has been achieved ahead of schedule. COMPUTEX tech heavyweights come to Taiwan to shore up ties; Taiwan's AI supply chain is a must-win battleground.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260601-00/index-en-p34.html#n575296Sat, 30 May 2026 10:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGlobal AI tech giants gather in Taipei for COMPUTEX, vying for capacity in Taiwan's supply chain.