# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-09 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 435 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 93 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Airbus-Dassault Dispute Derails Cooperation; Germany Quits FCAS Joint Fighter Program

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606090089.aspx
- anchor: #n835776
- Companies mentioned: エアバス（Airbus）、ダッソー（Dassault）

Germany has decided to withdraw from the FCAS next-generation fighter program, jointly developed with France, amid a dispute between Airbus and Dassault over leadership, dealing a blow to European defense autonomy efforts. The French presidency confirmed that joint development would no longer move forward, while the future of subsidiary projects remains unclear.

## Kao Chin Su-mei Indicted; Opposition Questions Political Persecution, DPP Says Justice Is Nonpartisan

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606090088.aspx
- anchor: #n835777
- Companies mentioned: 台糖

Independent legislator Kao Chin Su-mei was indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on corruption and other charges over alleged misappropriation of more than NT$7.87 million in aide salaries, among other matters. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of at least 12 years and 6 months. Opposition lawmakers called it political persecution, while the Democratic Progressive Party said justice is not colored by party affiliation and urged the defendant to face the legal process.

## First Case in Nearly 3 Years: Dioxins, the “Poison of the Century,” Found in Japanese Mitten Crabs

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606090087.aspx
- anchor: #n835774

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that it had detected dioxins in mitten crabs imported from Japan and had destroyed and returned 10kg. It said 100% inspection of mitten crabs from Japan would be conducted through June 3 of year 116.

## Amendments to Air Pollution Law Sent Directly to Second Reading; Petrochemical Association Urges Retaining Current Provisions

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606090086.aspx
- anchor: #n835775

Taiwan’s petrochemical industry association issued a statement calling for current provisions to be retained in amendments to the Air Pollution Control Act under review by the Legislative Yuan. It expressed particular concern about limits on fuel use and shortening permit validity periods, warning of adverse effects on industrial competitiveness.

## High School Students and Teachers Explore Green Island’s Human Rights and Transitional Justice History

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606090083.aspx
- anchor: #n835573
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、國家人權博物館

In June, the 教育部 invited high school students and teachers to visit the White Terror Memorial Park on Green Island. Through visits to historical sites and dialogue with political victims, the program aims to deepen understanding of Taiwan’s history of human rights and transitional justice.

## Grab：盼收購台灣foodpanda獲准 提三大承諾

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606090084.aspx
- anchor: #n835572
- Companies mentioned: foodpanda、Grab

Grab Managing Director of Operations Yuwei Teng said the application to acquire foodpanda’s Taiwan business is under review by the Fair Trade Commission. Grab has made 3 local commitments to secure approval, and expects to complete the deal in the second half of this year.

## Vice President Hsiao Thanks Rescue Workers After Mataian Creek Flooding and Hsinchu Gas Explosion

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606090085.aspx
- anchor: #n835571

Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim thanked people involved in frontline rescue and emergency response following flooding at Mataian Creek in Hualien County that led to the rescue of workers, as well as a gas explosion in Hsinchu City. She also stressed the importance of building disaster-prevention and recovery capabilities in preparation for climate change.

## NBA Finals: Spurs Rally on the Road Against Knicks to Cut Series Deficit to 1-2

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606090082.aspx
- anchor: #n835574
- Companies mentioned: 聖安東尼奧馬刺、紐約尼克

In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the 聖安東尼奧馬刺 defeated the 紐約尼克 115:111 on the road, cutting the series deficit to 1 win and 2 losses and avoiding the daunting 0:3 hole.

## Therapy Dogs’ Charm Proves Irresistible; Daqian Nanshi Hospital Adds Them to Psychiatric Rehabilitation Sessions

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606090080.aspx
- anchor: #n835570
- Companies mentioned: 大千醫療體系南勢醫院

Miaoli County's 大千醫療體系南勢醫院 has incorporated therapy dogs into its psychiatric occupational therapy program. Trained poodles “Mantou” and “Chashao” help patients with depression, social anxiety and other conditions ease anxiety and rebuild social confidence, improving attendance and participation in treatment.

## Drone budget cut; President says he is surprised and hopes overall budget passes as soon as possible

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606090081.aspx
- anchor: #n835569
- Companies mentioned: 漢翔航空工業公司、中央社

President Lai Ching-te expressed surprise that the Legislative Yuan had eliminated the entire budget for drone development. He stressed that developing drones is a major national policy aimed at strengthening national defense and the economy, and called for the overall budget to pass as soon as possible.

## Former U.S. defense chief: Xi Jinping has no intention of invading Taiwan by force; short-term conflict risk is low

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606093001.aspx
- anchor: #n835368
- Companies mentioned: Clarion Strategies

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Austin said that, based on the outcomes of high-level U.S.-China talks, the risk of an escalation of conflict in the Taiwan Strait in the short term has declined. He assessed that Xi Jinping has no intention of invading Taiwan by force, but warned that a Taiwan Strait conflict would have a far greater impact on the global economy than the Strait of Hormuz.

## Chiu Chien-fu submits party resignation, announces bid for Changhua County magistrate as an independent

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606090078.aspx
- anchor: #n835366

Former Changhua City Mayor Chiu Chien-fu has left the Democratic Progressive Party and announced he will run as an independent in the 2026 Changhua County magistrate election. The DPP has already formally nominated legislator Chen Su-yue, raising the prospect of a split within the party.

## Harvard women's choir visits Taipei Tech for musical exchange and cross-cultural learning

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606090079.aspx
- anchor: #n835365
- Companies mentioned: 台北科技大學、哈佛大學、The Radcliffe Pitches、璞樓科技文化藝術基金會

台北科技大學 has once again invited 哈佛大學 women's a cappella group The Radcliffe Pitches for a musical exchange. Concerts and a dinner will encourage interaction between students from both sides, with the aim of broadening cross-cultural communication skills and deepening ties between the two schools.

## Penghu to distribute Dragon Boat Festival senior welfare payments; NT$5,000 for each resident aged 65 and older

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606090077.aspx
- anchor: #n835367

The Penghu County Government will begin distributing Dragon Boat Festival welfare payments for seniors on June 9. Residents aged 65 and older will each receive NT$5,000, while people with disabilities will each receive NT$3,000. The money will be deposited directly into accounts on the 11th. The measure implements County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu's policy to upgrade welfare benefits and is expected to benefit 22,165 seniors.

## SpaceX eyes orbital AI computing capacity; Musk says technical hurdles are not high

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202606090075.aspx
- anchor: #n835152
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said building orbital AI data centers does not pose a major engineering challenge, and that the technology could be adapted from the existing Starlink V3 satellite system. SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, with a valuation of up to $1.75 trillion, and expects to begin mass-producing AI satellites at its Texas factory by the end of next year.

## Trump attends NBA Finals as boos ring out

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606090076.aspx
- anchor: #n835150

Fans booed as U.S. President Donald Trump watched the NBA Finals. He is the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals, but strict security checks slowed fans' entry and sparked discontent.

## Rainfall to be heaviest on the 9th; weather agency forecasts more rain across Taiwan on the 12th

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606090064.aspx
- anchor: #n835144

Taiwan's Central Weather Administration said June 9 would mark the peak of heavy rainfall caused by a stalled front and southwesterly winds. Rainfall is expected to increase again from the 12th.

## 大立光 and 聯發科 surge; Taiwan stocks jump nearly 1,000 points to reclaim 44,000

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606090065.aspx
- anchor: #n835143
- Companies mentioned: 大立光、聯發科、台達電、台積電、鴻海、玉晶光、先進光、聯鈞、順達、衆達-KY、旺矽

Taiwan stocks surged on the 9th, driven by a rebound in U.S. technology shares. The Taiex rose more than 1,000 points at one point, returning to the 44,000-point level. Large-cap stocks including 大立光 and 聯發科 rallied sharply.

## Hsu Chih-hsin used Lin Tzu-miao secretary title to defraud people; convictions on 10 corruption counts finalized

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606090063.aspx
- anchor: #n835147
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭縣政府、最高法院、台灣高等法院

宜蘭縣前專員許智信，利用其代表縣長林姿妙參與活動的機會，營造與縣長關係密切的假象，向多人詐騙投資款項。最高法院最終裁定其10項貪污罪成立，判決確定。

## Australian Open gets underway; top seed Chou Tien-chen faces compatriot in opening match

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606090062.aspx
- anchor: #n834941
- Companies mentioned: BWF、中央通訊社

The BWF Super 500 Australian Open has begun. Taiwan has 33 pairs competing, and men's singles No. 6 Chou Tien-chen, the No. 1 seed, will face compatriot Wang Tzu-wei in his opening match. Several top players are absent from the tournament.

## Education Ministry launches immersive interactive game materials to prevent online gender-based violence

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606090061.aspx
- anchor: #n834937

The Ministry of Education has unveiled its first immersive interactive game teaching materials to prevent online gender-based violence. The game, “鍵盤戰青春,” features a university student protagonist and teaches players how to respond to online sexual violence and hate speech.

## 林恩平: 大立光 pursues CPO to avoid being wiped out by AI; FA pilot production to begin before September

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606090059.aspx
- anchor: #n834939
- Companies mentioned: 大立光

大立光 Chairman Lin En-ping said the company is developing CPO technology to avoid being displaced by AI. Its first FA automated pilot-production line will begin operating before September 2026 and has already attracted interest from major buyers. Its precision is below 0.3 microns, and it offers advantages for multilayer stacking.

## Japan and South Korea resume search-and-rescue drills for first time since radar-lock incident

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606090060.aspx
- anchor: #n834938

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the South Korean Navy have resumed search-and-rescue drills in waters off western Nagasaki Prefecture. It is the first time the two sides have held the drills since a South Korean vessel allegedly locked its fire-control radar onto a Japanese Self-Defense Forces patrol aircraft in 2018.

## Hong Kong follows Beijing with first 5-year plan; public consultation begins on the 15th

- Published: 2026-06-09T12:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606090058.aspx
- anchor: #n834940

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced that a 2-month public consultation on the city's first five-year plan will begin on June 15. The plan is intended to align with China's Fifteenth Five-Year Plan and help Hong Kong seize opportunities arising from the country's development.

## China struggles to resolve property problems as officials insist financial risks must not spiral out of control

- Published: 2026-06-09T11:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606090057.aspx
- anchor: #n834736

China's National Financial Regulatory Administration has called for risks at local small and medium-sized financial institutions to be addressed and for a firm bottom line against financial blowups. It urged measures to prevent links between property and financial risks and to speed up the development of a lending system suited to a new model for property development.

## Chinese phone scams spread to Australia as fraudsters step up impersonation of law enforcement

- Published: 2026-06-09T11:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606090056.aspx
- anchor: #n834734
- Companies mentioned: ABC、Microsoft

Chinese phone scam groups have entered Australia, targeting international students and others with schemes impersonating police officers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned the public that about 109.9 million scam calls were blocked between October and December 2025. Losses total billions of Australian dollars.

## Trump nominates Blanche for attorney general, raising fears former lawyer's past could spark new controversy

- Published: 2026-06-09T11:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606090055.aspx
- anchor: #n834735

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated acting Attorney General Blanche to serve as attorney general. Blanche has sparked controversy over his push for an $1.8 billion compensation fund, and his nomination could face challenges in the Senate.

## World Cup guide for one-day fans: illustrated basics on offside, 12-yard penalties and the pitch

- Published: 2026-06-09T11:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606095002.aspx
- anchor: #n835364

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on the 11th. Central News Agency has put together a guide to soccer rules for one-day fans, with illustrations explaining terms such as offside, 12-yard penalties and free kicks to help them quickly get up to speed.