# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 501 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 180 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 佳世達 partners with AMD to launch rack-scale AI server solution

- Published: 2026-06-04T14:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040145.aspx
- anchor: #n683585
- Companies mentioned: 超微（AMD）、其陽科技、其曜科技、明泰科技

The BenQ Qisda Group and AMD have partnered to launch a rack-scale AI server solution, which has already secured an order from a US customer.

## 長虹: Worst of housing market downturn is over; controls could be eased in Q3

- Published: 2026-06-04T14:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040147.aspx
- anchor: #n683584
- Companies mentioned: 長虹建設、輝達（NVIDIA）

長虹建設董事長李文造表示房市最壞情況已過，預期央行管制最快第3季鬆綁。公司今年推案總銷290億元，銷售率約8成，並看好北士科與南港商辦市場。

## Weng Hsiao-ling says review of bill to formalize pay raises for military, public-sector and teaching personnel will be scheduled next week

- Published: 2026-06-04T14:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040146.aspx
- anchor: #n683583
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國公教軍警消聯合總會、中華民國全國公務人員協會、全國教育產業總工會

Kuomintang lawmakers Weng Hsiao-ling, Hsu Yu-jen and Lo Chih-chiang held a press conference with several military, public-sector and teaching groups on June 4, calling for a formalized pay-raise system. Weng has proposed a bill linking pay raises to economic growth and inflation; it will be scheduled for review next week.

## Councilor proposes priority public childcare for second-born children; Taipei City to assess and respond within 1 month

- Published: 2026-06-04T14:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040144.aspx
- anchor: #n683586

Taipei City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua proposed giving second-born children priority for public childcare. Social Welfare Department Commissioner Yao Shu-wen said capacity was insufficient and the city would assess the proposal and respond within 1 month.

## Nvidia GTC conference: Mackay doctors discuss whether AI answers can be trusted

- Published: 2026-06-04T14:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040142.aspx
- anchor: #n683484
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）

At the Nvidia GTC Taipei 2026 conference, Mackay Memorial Hospital doctors Huang Chung-yao and Lee Kuang-shen were invited to speak about the hospital-developed EBM Guardian system and discuss the use of generative AI in medicine and questions of trust.

## Drug-impaired driver hits 6 motorcycles and flees; Keelung police arrest him

- Published: 2026-06-04T14:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040143.aspx
- anchor: #n683483

A man surnamed Yeh in Keelung hit 6 motorcycles while driving under the influence of drugs and fled. Police arrested him within half an hour and referred him for prosecution.

## In response to Section 301 investigation, Cabinet says it will restrict imports of goods made with forced labor

- Published: 2026-06-04T14:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040141.aspx
- anchor: #n683272
- Companies mentioned: 美國貿易代表署（USTR）、美國商務部

The United States is considering imposing additional Section 301 tariffs on Taiwan. The Executive Yuan said it would use trade law to restrict imports of goods made with forced labor.

## China and South Korea expand air traffic rights for first time in 7 years as bilateral exchanges continue to grow

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040140.aspx
- anchor: #n683071

South Korea and China expanded air traffic rights for the first time in 7 years, increasing passenger flights by 56 per week to 664 and cargo flights by 14 to 68.

## US-Iran war enters oversight review process; 60-day war powers rule in focus

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040139.aspx
- anchor: #n682869
- Companies mentioned: 五角大廈、國務院、美國國際開發總署（USAID）、美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）、國會山莊報（The Hill）

The 五角大廈, 國務院 and USAID inspector general offices announced a joint review of the US-Iran war, as military operations have exceeded 60 days, triggering a legally mandated oversight mechanism.

## Heavy crowds for mango season in Yujing, Tainan; police direct traffic

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040138.aspx
- anchor: #n682866
- Companies mentioned: 玉井區農會、台南市警察局玉井分局

Mangoes in Yujing, Tainan, have entered peak harvest season, drawing large numbers of visitors. Police began traffic control duties on May 30.

## Cho Jung-tai: Drug-impaired drivers who cause deaths to lose licenses for life; saliva rapid tests under consideration for legislation

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040137.aspx
- anchor: #n682868

Premier Cho Jung-tai announced a 3-pronged strategy to prevent drug-impaired driving: severe penalties, including lifetime license revocation and vehicle confiscation; stronger enforcement, including legislation for saliva rapid tests; and deterrence at the source.

## Agriculture and Food Agency develops products with potential using domestically grown grains and hosts creative baking competition

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040136.aspx
- anchor: #n682867

The Agriculture and Food Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the 2026 Domestic Grain Creative Baking Competition. Applications are being accepted from now through June 24, encouraging businesses to develop products using domestically grown grains.

## Speaking on low birth rates, Wei Che-chia says he fears there will not be enough engineers and technicians in the future

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040135.aspx
- anchor: #n682870

TSMC Chairman Wei Che-chia said at a shareholders' meeting that Taiwan's low birth rate could lead to a shortage of engineers and technicians in the long term.

## 2 pilots killed in T-34C crash; Koo Li-hsiung pledges posthumous promotion to colonel and generous compensation

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040133.aspx
- anchor: #n682666
- Companies mentioned: 空軍、國防部、高雄市政府民政局、橋頭地檢署、法醫研究所

空軍T-34C教練機墜毀，2名飛官殉職。國防部長顧立雄慰問家屬，承諾追晉上校、從優撫卹。事故原因調查中。

## Man investigated for threatening Hualien council speaker Chang Chun in video made for views

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040134.aspx
- anchor: #n682665

A threatening video targeting Hualien County Council Speaker Chang Chun was posted on TikTok. Police arrested a man surnamed Chang with a criminal record, who said he made it to attract views.

## Moody's maintains Taiwan's Aa3 sovereign rating, citing central bank's monetary policy

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040132.aspx
- anchor: #n682565
- Companies mentioned: 穆迪（Moody's）

Moody's maintained Taiwan's Aa3 sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, citing the central bank's monetary policy. The central bank said the rating reflected Taiwan's high income, sound institutions, external position and leading role in semiconductors.

## Dispute over ballot shortage at Seoul polling station; demonstrators remain

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040131.aspx
- anchor: #n682564
- Companies mentioned: 韓聯社

After the Seoul mayoral election in South Korea, about 350 demonstrators surrounded the Jamsil 7-dong No. 2 polling station over a ballot shortage dispute, demanding the election be invalidated. The ballot boxes could not be removed.

## 涉偷拍醫美診所名單新增3家違規 均罰50萬停業半年

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040130.aspx
- anchor: #n682557
- Companies mentioned: 板橋愛爾麗、新莊光澤、研醫明

The Ministry of Health and Welfare released its latest list of aesthetic medicine clinics cited for secret filming, adding 3 violators, each fined 500,000 and suspended for 6 months. A total of 1,356 clinics have been inspected nationwide, with 20 fined so far.

## Bank of Japan sends hawkish signals; Middle East instability could prompt rate hike

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040126.aspx
- anchor: #n682561
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行（BOJ）

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda sent hawkish signals, saying instability in the Middle East could send oil prices soaring. The BOJ could still raise rates at its June 15-16 meeting, with the policy rate potentially rising from 0.75% to 1.0%.

## Taiwan Railways cuts bamboo to prevent contact with power lines; single-track, two-way service between Sijiaoting and Qidu

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040127.aspx
- anchor: #n682560

Taiwan Railways blocked the line for emergency repairs from 11:40 a.m. on June 4 because bamboo beside the tracks risked touching the overhead wires. Trains ran in both directions on a single track between Sijiaoting and Qidu, while trains between Qidu and Xizhi used the center and west main tracks. Some trains were delayed, with service expected to return to normal at 12:30 p.m.

## Reports say Cheng Li-wun signals readiness to prepare for 2028 election; 國民黨 denies claim

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040128.aspx
- anchor: #n682559
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、世界日報

Media reports said 國民黨 Chair Cheng Li-wun had signaled she was ready to prepare for the 2028 election. 國民黨 firmly denied the reports.

## Latest US primary results: Trump's aura fades as Democrats make gains in multiple races

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040129.aspx
- anchor: #n682558
- Companies mentioned: 庫克政治報告

Primary results emerged in several US states, with Trump's endorsement streak ending after Feng Ssu-chu lost the Iowa gubernatorial primary. Democrats saw an opportunity in the Iowa US Senate race, where Tu Jui-ke defeated a progressive rival and will challenge Republican Hinson. In the California gubernatorial primary, Democrat Becerra and Trump-backed Republican Hilton are poised to face off. The disappearance of New Jersey's Republican Representative Kean could create an opportunity for Democrat Bennett.

## Labor Ministry opens recruitment center in Philippines; lawmakers question its unclear role

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040125.aspx
- anchor: #n682562

The Ministry of Labor has established its first overseas labor recruitment center in the Philippines, prompting lawmakers to question its unclear role and division of responsibilities with existing agencies. Labor Minister Hung Shen-han said the center would engage with partners overseas and learn about local labor conditions to recruit talent more actively.

## 2-nanometer leak case involving employee concludes; Wei Che-chia says TEL remains a very good supplier

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040124.aspx
- anchor: #n682563
- Companies mentioned: TEL、東京威力科創

TSMC Chairman Wei Che-chia said at the company's annual shareholders' meeting that it would not remove TEL as a supplier over the 2-nanometer leak case involving a TEL employee. He stressed that the incident was an individual employee's wrongdoing and that TEL remained a good supplier.

## Cultural voucher spending tops NT$1.03 billion; youth theater mission enters final countdown

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606040122.aspx
- anchor: #n682356

The Ministry of Culture's cultural currency program began issuing benefits on New Year's Day 2026. So far, 1.345 million people have used them, with spending exceeding NT$1.03 billion. The Q2 campaign partnered with the IP「啤下組織」to encourage young people to purchase youth tickets; the campaign has entered its final month.

## Cho Jung-tai: Zombie drug vape cartridges to be reclassified as a Category 1 narcotic; manufacturing them could carry the death penalty

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040123.aspx
- anchor: #n682355

Premier Cho Jung-tai announced that etomidate (zombie drug vape cartridges) would be reclassified as a Category 1 narcotic, with manufacturing punishable by up to the death penalty. He also proposed 14 measures to prevent drug-impaired driving.

## Agriculture Ministry to regulate peanut seed exports to prevent superior varieties from flowing overseas

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040121.aspx
- anchor: #n682352

The Agriculture Ministry announced a draft amendment to regulate peanut seed exports, prevent superior varieties from flowing overseas and protect farmers' interests.

## World Cup set to begin; Goldman Sachs predicts Spain has the highest chance of winning at 26%

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040120.aspx
- anchor: #n682353
- Companies mentioned: 高盛集團

Goldman Sachs predicts Spain has the best chance of winning the 2026 World Cup, at 26%, followed by France at 19% and Argentina at 14%.

## 尼克布朗森狂轟30分 總冠軍賽力拔馬刺旗開得勝

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040119.aspx
- anchor: #n682354
- Companies mentioned: NBA、紐約尼克、聖安東尼奧馬刺、克里夫蘭騎士

NBA總冠軍賽首戰，尼克在布朗森30分帶領下，下半場逆轉以105-95擊敗馬刺，取得系列賽1-0領先。

## Chinese nationals enter worksite at Terminal 3; Railway Bureau says they are providing materials installation guidance

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040118.aspx
- anchor: #n682126
- Companies mentioned: 台灣手把工業股份有限公司

Railway Bureau Director Yang Cheng-chun said 8 Chinese technicians entered legally to provide technical guidance on installing sound-absorbing ceiling linings as part of a commercial contract. They were accompanied by the contractor throughout, and there were no information security concerns.

## Stan Shih: Taiwan should not settle for a role in the AI supply chain; it must pursue value innovation

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040117.aspx
- anchor: #n682127
- Companies mentioned: 宏碁集團、智榮基金會、智菩科技

Acer founder Stan Shih introduced his「AI value studies」concept, urging Taiwan to move from the AI supply chain to the AI value chain. He is also using his AI avatar, StanAI, to promote value innovation.

## Japan and the Philippines launch EEZ talks; Coast Guard says any violations of sovereignty will be driven away

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040116.aspx
- anchor: #n682131
- Companies mentioned: 海洋委員會海巡署、外交部

Japan and the Philippines have launched EEZ talks. The Coast Guard stressed that sovereignty cannot be violated and said it would drive away any country infringing on its jurisdiction.

## Chinese medicine practitioner recommends a tea to soothe menstrual discomfort and 5 daily habits to ward off period pain

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040115.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1939532-en.html
- anchor: #n682117

Chinese medicine practitioner Lin Yi-chun outlined four types of menstrual pain, along with recommended teas and lifestyle habits for each.

## Mars probe MAVEN loses contact after 11 years of operation; mission declared over

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202606040114.aspx
- anchor: #n682119
- Companies mentioned: 美國國家航空暨太空總署（NASA）

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## New Taiwan dollar falls 2.5 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 31.465

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040113.aspx
- anchor: #n682121

The New Taiwan dollar fell 2.5 cents against the U.S. dollar at midday on the 4th, provisionally closing at 31.465, with trading volume of US$657 million.

## Woman with broken bone on outlying Penghu island evacuated by Coast Guard for medical treatment

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040112.aspx
- anchor: #n682123
- Companies mentioned: 海巡署金馬澎分署第十三巡防區、七美衛生所、澎湖海巡隊、第七岸巡隊馬公安檢所、消防局、三軍總醫院澎湖分院

A 71-year-old woman on the outlying Penghu island of Qimei suffered a fracture of her left femur. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat to take her to Magong for treatment.

## New Zealand raises concerns with China after 4 lawmakers barred from entering following Taiwan visit

- Published: 2026-06-04T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040111.aspx
- anchor: #n681909
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、紐西蘭先驅報

The New Zealand government said China had barred 4 members of Parliament who visited Taiwan last month from entering the country for one year. New Zealand will raise its concerns with Beijing.

## 37th anniversary of June Fourth: Chow Hang-tung stages 37-hour hunger strike in prison

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606040110.aspx
- anchor: #n681912
- Companies mentioned: 香港支聯會

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Cyd Ho visited Chow Hang-tung, who is being held on remand. Chow announced she would stage a 37-hour hunger strike on the anniversary of June Fourth.

## Enclosed-cabin motorcycles could be allowed as soon as the second half of the year; Taipei says they may park only in car spaces

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040100.aspx
- anchor: #n681899

The Transportation Ministry could allow enclosed-cabin motorcycles as soon as the second half of the year. Taipei's Department of Transportation says they may park only in small-car spaces.

## 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident: Vice President says a truly great country should have the courage to face its history

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040099.aspx
- anchor: #n681902

Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu commemorated the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Tiananmen Incident and underscored the importance of freedom and democracy. They stressed that a truly great country should face its history and listen to the voices of young people.

## 37th anniversary of June Fourth: British broadcaster ITN releases secretly filmed footage of Tiananmen Incident, bringing history back to life [Video]

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606045002.aspx
- anchor: #n681897
- Companies mentioned: Independent Television News、BBC、中央社

British media outlet ITN released secretly filmed footage of the Tiananmen Incident on the 37th anniversary of June Fourth. The footage documents student protests, the military crackdown and public reactions, and is of considerable historical value.

## 葉宏蔚、詹又蓁再勝自家人 印尼公開賽晉級8強

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040098.aspx
- anchor: #n681687
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

台灣混雙組合葉宏蔚、詹又蓁在印尼羽球公開賽16強賽中，以直落二擊敗同胞組合劉廣珩、許尹鏸，順利晉級8強。

## Wei Che-chia: TSMC contributes 25% of tax revenue, but must do more for its social responsibilities

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040097.aspx
- anchor: #n681692

TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei told the shareholders' meeting that the company's dividend payouts and employee bonuses have grown 30% year after year, but stressed that it must do more to meet its social responsibilities.

## Transportation Ministry proposes harsher drug-driving penalties: first refusal to take a test fined NT$270,000, plus NT$36,000 for unlicensed driving

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040096.aspx
- anchor: #n681689
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、立法院交通委員會、公路局

交通部 is revising the law to crack down on drug-impaired driving, raising fines and adding vehicle confiscation and passenger penalties. It would also introduce preventive license suspensions for drug users.

## Historical embers algorithms cannot erase: the shock of June Fourth for China's post-90s generation [Interview]

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606040095.aspx
- anchor: #n681669
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

中央社 interviewed members of China's post-90s generation for the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident. It reports that history erased from textbooks and public spaces has strongly influenced young people's understanding and actions.

## U.S. considers additional Section 301 tariffs; DPP says Labor Ministry guidelines must be implemented

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040093.aspx
- anchor: #n681674
- Companies mentioned: 美國貿易代表署 (USTR)

The U.S. Trade Representative recommended imposing additional 10% Section 301 tariffs on Taiwan. The Democratic Progressive Party caucus urged the Labor Ministry to implement the relevant guidelines.

## UK, France and Germany seek to bring Russia to the negotiating table as Ukraine urgently calls for air defense systems

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040094.aspx
- anchor: #n681671
- Companies mentioned: 彭博（Bloomberg News）、POLITICO政治新聞網

The UK, France, Germany and Ukraine are developing a plan to bring Russia to the negotiating table. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for air defense systems to be delivered faster.

## Program to encourage professionals to become teachers expands post-bachelor's education credit courses

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040092.aspx
- anchor: #n681679

The Ministry of Education announced an expansion of post-bachelor's education credit courses for the 115 academic year. The number of classes at schools in remote areas will rise to 18, enrolling 636 people; courses in shortage subjects for secondary schools will be offered by 6 schools, enrolling 270 people.

## FIFA changes rules, banning reusable water bottles from World Cup venues

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040090.aspx
- anchor: #n681683
- Companies mentioned: 國際足球總會（FIFA）、運動員（The Athletic）、法新社、世界氣候歸因組織

FIFA changed its rules at the last minute, banning fans from bringing reusable water bottles into World Cup venues. They will instead have to buy bottled water inside.

## “Renting instead of buying” emerges as a new consumer mindset as China's rental economy nears 19 trillion yuan

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606040091.aspx
- anchor: #n681681
- Companies mentioned: 螞蟻集團

China's rental economy exceeded 4.2 trillion yuan in 2024, up 32% year on year, and served 750 million people. The younger generation's “rent instead of buy” mindset is driving growth, and the Chinese government has for the first time designated the rental of secondhand goods as an industry to receive priority support.

## 潘文輝後援2局奪勝 高階1A累計9局未失分

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040088.aspx
- anchor: #n681471
- Companies mentioned: 費城人隊、紐約大都會隊

台灣投手潘文輝在費城人高階1A後援2局無失分，拿下旅美生涯高階1A首勝，本季防禦率仍為0。

## Iranian foreign minister says talks have made no substantive progress; Trump still says agreement possible this weekend

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040089.aspx
- anchor: #n681470
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、塔斯尼姆通訊社、馬雅丁電視台

The U.S. and Iran offered conflicting accounts of progress in negotiations. Trump was optimistic, while Iran's foreign minister said there had been no substantive progress. An Iranian drone attacked Kuwait's airport, and the U.S. House passed a symbolic resolution calling for troop withdrawal.

## NTNU denies Gao Xingjian has died, says it remains in contact by email

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040087.aspx
- anchor: #n681477
- Companies mentioned: 台灣師範大學

National Taiwan Normal University denied rumors that Gao Xingjian had died, saying it remains in contact with him by email.

## Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School performs at 柏林愛樂廳, showcasing Taiwan's creative and performance energy

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606040086.aspx
- anchor: #n681468
- Companies mentioned: 柏林愛樂廳、萊比錫布商大廈

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## Judicial Reform Foundation calls for formalizing judicial assistants' role in drafting rulings to ease overwork

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040085.aspx
- anchor: #n681238

The Judicial Reform Foundation held a news conference on June 4, saying judicial assistants' actual duties often include drafting rulings, and that some judges have even outsourced judicial work to assistants. It called for the work to be formalized.

## 李灝宇回3A首戰2安打3打點 龍仔同場也敲安

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040084.aspx
- anchor: #n681239
- Companies mentioned: 底特律老虎隊、芝加哥小熊隊

李灝宇被下放3A後首戰即繳出2安打3打點，幫助老虎3A以10比2擊敗小熊3A。

## Taiwan Tech partners with 3 vocational high schools on automation engineering program, offering university pathway without entrance exam

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040083.aspx
- anchor: #n681242
- Companies mentioned: 台北市大安高工、台中高工、新竹高工

Taiwan Tech has partnered with Daan Vocational High School, 台中高工 and 新竹高工 to offer a specialized automation engineering program with university-level preparatory courses and internships. Students who pass selection in their senior year of high school can advance directly to Taiwan Tech without taking the unified entrance exam.

## NBA Finals: Knicks' Brunson scores 30 points to lead team past Spurs for opening win

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040082.aspx
- anchor: #n681247
- Companies mentioned: 紐約尼克、聖安東尼奧馬刺

尼克在NBA總冠軍賽首戰以105比95擊敗馬刺，布朗森得30分，湯斯18分，馬刺溫班亞馬26分。

## Scholar: Taiwan is central to U.S.-China ties; Trump-Xi meeting only brings tactical easing of tensions

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040081.aspx
- anchor: #n681246
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲社會政策研究所（ASPI）、伊諾多經濟公司（Enodo Economics）、日經亞洲（Nikkei Asia）、彭博（Bloomberg News）、海洋之光基金會（SeaLight Foundation）、立命館亞洲太平洋大學

U.S. think tank scholar Cholewa said U.S.-China relations have eased recently following the Trump-Xi meeting, but the Taiwan issue remains a core challenge and the easing is only tactical. The meeting produced limited trade and economic consensus and did not resolve structural differences. Japan and the Philippines, meanwhile, are accelerating military cooperation because of what they see as insufficient U.S. deterrence.

## Credit rater: Rising oil prices deepen regional divergence, while borrowers with strong credit profiles continue to attract capital

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040080.aspx
- anchor: #n681076
- Companies mentioned: 惠譽信評、國際金融協會（IIF）

A 惠譽信評 report says rising oil prices are widening regional divides, but Asia-Pacific borrowers with strong credit profiles continue to attract funds. Emerging markets saw net inflows of $58.3 billion in April 2026, with Asia the main destination.

## U.S. mulls 10% tariff; Ministry of Labor: Interagency review of goods made with forced labor

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040079.aspx
- anchor: #n681078
- Companies mentioned: 美國貿易代表署（USTR）

The U.S. Trade Representative has recommended imposing an additional 10% forced-labor tariff on Taiwan. The Ministry of Labor will establish an interagency review mechanism with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to respond.

## Wei Che-chia: TSMC will keep striving to beat Samsung and Intel, and wishes Musk well

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040077.aspx
- anchor: #n681086
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾（Intel）、三星（Samsung）

TSMC Chairman Wei Che-chia said at the company's annual shareholders' meeting that it would continue striving to outperform Intel and Samsung, and wished Musk well with his semiconductor factory plans.

## Democratic Party wins big in South Korean local elections, taking 12 areas; Seoul loss seen as a setback

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040078.aspx
- anchor: #n681081
- Companies mentioned: 韓聯社、韓國蓋洛普

South Korea's local elections saw the Democratic Party win big, taking 12 areas, while the People Power Party won just 4. But the Democratic Party failed to win the Seoul mayoral race, a result described as “a victory that fell short.”

## U.S. Women's Open set to begin; Yani Tseng: Enjoy every shot

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040075.aspx
- anchor: #n681070
- Companies mentioned: 美國高爾夫協會（USGA）、LPGA

The 2026 U.S. Women's Open begins tonight, with 4 Taiwanese golfers competing. Yani Tseng, who qualified through a special exemption, said she would enjoy the competition.

## Couple running money-laundering operation in Prince Group case and 1 lawyer released on bail

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040074.aspx
- anchor: #n681068
- Companies mentioned: 天旭

北檢偵辦太子集團洗錢案，6月2日搜索並拘提擔任「水房」的宋姓夫婦及張姓律師等6人，3日訊後諭令交保。太子集團涉在柬埔寨詐欺、在台洗錢107億餘元。

## Middle East war, Day 96》Trump says talks with Iran making good progress; latest developments

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040076.aspx
- anchor: #n681066
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、CNBC、科威特航空公司

On Day 96 of the U.S.-Iran war, Trump said negotiations were going well. The U.S. House passed a symbolic resolution calling for a troop withdrawal. Iran warned that an attack on Beirut would trigger a full-scale war. Kuwait's airport was attacked by a drone. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire. Oil prices rose.

## To prepare for undersea battlefields, head of Melbourne office urges Australia to learn from Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040073.aspx
- anchor: #n680792
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲戰略政策研究所（ASPI）

Lu Ming-tse, head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Melbourne, published an article in ASPI urging Australia to learn from Taiwan's experience protecting undersea cables.

## Cheng Li-wun meets Silicon Valley's first ethnic Chinese speaker, hopes to deepen ties

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040072.aspx
- anchor: #n680788
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、輝達（NVIDIA）、英特爾（Intel）、超微（AMD）

KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun, visiting the United States, met Li Zhouxiao, the first ethnic Chinese speaker of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and Mayor Lisa Gillmor. They discussed deepening technology and energy cooperation by leveraging Taiwan's “Silicon Shield” strengths, and expressed hope of easing cross-strait tensions.

## Overstaying migrant worker in Taichung suspected of drunk and drug-impaired driving; prosecutors' detention request approved

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040071.aspx
- anchor: #n680787

Taichung police stopped a Vietnamese migrant worker who had overstayed his visa in Wuri District on May 29. The driver, surnamed Li, was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and prosecutors' request for his detention was approved.

## Army chief: Without proficiency in drone operation, tactics and strategy are empty talk

- Published: 2026-06-04T12:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040070.aspx
- anchor: #n680606
- Companies mentioned: 軍事新聞通訊社

The Army Unmanned Systems Training and Command Center held live-fire drills involving FPV and bomb-dropping drones in Tainan on June 3. Army Commander General Lu Kun-hsiu stressed the importance of operators' proficiency.

## Protesters storm Education Ministry ahead of World Cup; Mexican president vows not to fall into trap

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040068.aspx
- anchor: #n680590
- Companies mentioned: 法新社

Protesters in Mexico stormed the Education Ministry, and President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a crackdown.

## Taiwan women's soccer team has no team doctor for East Asian Cup; Lee Yang urges association to consult players first

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606040069.aspx
- anchor: #n680588
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國足球協會、東亞足球協會

The Taiwan Women's Football Players Union alleged that the team had no doctor for the East Asian Cup qualifiers. Sports Minister Lee Yang urged the association to consult players first.

## Taichung's free school lunches launch; Education Bureau holds event to share experiences

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606040066.aspx
- anchor: #n680595
- Companies mentioned: 教育部國民及學前教育署

Taichung City will provide free school lunches starting in the 115 academic year, but an incident involving soup with too few ingredients has occurred. The Education Bureau held an observation event, emphasizing that 86 nutritionists oversee the program and that Qinghai Junior High School will serve as a model school to promote healthy eating and food and agriculture education.

## Oh Se-hoon stages comeback to win another term as Seoul mayor, says responsibility for shortfall in votes must be addressed

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040067.aspx
- anchor: #n680589

In South Korea's local elections, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party staged a comeback to win re-election, becoming the first Seoul mayor elected 5 times. He stressed that responsibility for the shortfall in votes must be addressed.

## Man charged over kicking Filipino girl; Taipei prosecutors say case is serious and seek heavy sentence

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040065.aspx
- anchor: #n680597
- Companies mentioned: 台北地檢署、台北地方法院、台鐵

A 41-year-old man, Li Kunrui, attacked members of the public and a 3-year-old Filipino girl at Taipei Main Station. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted him and sought a heavy sentence.

## Youth summer community workplace experience program offers 700 positions; applications close 6/18

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040064.aspx
- anchor: #n680598
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人安平文教基金會

The Ministry of Education's Youth Development Administration has launched a summer community workplace experience program offering 700 positions. Applications close on June 18.

## Taiwan stocks retreat from record high, fall more than 600 points intraday to below 46000

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040063.aspx
- anchor: #n680604
- Companies mentioned: 統一投信

Taiwan stocks tumbled on June 4 amid Middle East tensions and a pullback in U.S. stocks, falling more than 600 points intraday to below 46000. Heavyweight stocks fell, while heavy electrical equipment stocks rose against the trend. 統一投信 is bullish on the long-term AI trend.

## Kuwait airport attacked, 1 dead and 63 injured; Israel accuses Iran of playing with fire

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040062.aspx
- anchor: #n680427
- Companies mentioned: 科威特航空公司、CNBC

Kuwait International Airport was attacked by an Iranian drone, leaving 1 dead and 63 injured. Israel accused Iran of playing with fire, as the incident tested the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

## Cho Jung-tai: Do not forget the June Fourth Incident; protect democracy, freedom and human rights

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606040061.aspx
- anchor: #n680428

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai issued a statement on the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident, stressing the importance of protecting democracy, freedom and human rights, and urging China to face historical truths.

## Study: AI data centers' high energy use could worsen local environmental problems

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606040060.aspx
- anchor: #n680429
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國大學水、環境與健康研究所、台灣科技媒體中心、政治大學地政學系、台灣氣候行動網絡研究中心

A United Nations University study says the high energy consumption of AI data centers will worsen environmental problems, with global electricity use projected to exceed 945 billion kWh by 2030. Taiwanese scholars recommend planning energy parks and strengthening local governments' responsibilities.

## National Palace Museum Southern Branch draws attention again for sharing designer with Nvidia's Taiwan headquarters

- Published: 2026-06-04T11:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606040059.aspx
- anchor: #n680430
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）、張瑪龍陳玉霖聯合建築師事務所、國土署

The National Palace Museum Southern Branch has again drawn attention in recent days because it was designed by architect Kris Yao, who also designed Nvidia's Taiwan headquarters. Its architecture incorporates concepts from calligraphy. A second museum building is under construction and is expected to be completed in July 116.