# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-27 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 11 of 14

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 1276 items from 2 sources; Japan, 66 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Zelensky gives Belarus 1 week to remove Russian military equipment or face action

- Published: 2026-06-20T14:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200081.aspx
- anchor: #n1231065
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭、俄羅斯、白俄羅斯、莫斯科、明斯克

Facts:
- Within 1 week

## Typhoon Mekkhala expected to come closest on the 25th; a westward shift in its path would have a greater impact on Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-20T13:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200077.aspx
- anchor: #n1231061
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Expected to come closest to Taiwan on the 25th
- 14.5 degrees north latitude
- 137.8 degrees east longitude
- Moving at 18 kilometers per hour
- 中心氣壓990百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 25 meters per second.
- Maximum instantaneous gusts of 33 meters per second
- Level 七 winds, with an average gale-force wind radius of 120 kilometers

## Dispute over pineapple custard apple production and sales prompts further comments from Taitung lawmakers across party lines

- Published: 2026-06-20T13:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606200076.aspx
- anchor: #n1231062
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國民黨、青農聯誼會、陸委會、民進黨

Facts:
- More than 95%

## 12 highway sections prone to congestion this afternoon; northbound National Freeway 5 could remain jammed until late at night

- Published: 2026-06-20T13:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200075.aspx
- anchor: #n1231063
- Companies mentioned: 高速公路局、中央社

Facts:
- Traffic volume across the highway network was 30.2 million vehicle-kilometers
- Today’s traffic volume is forecast at 109 million vehicle-kilometers
- The annual weekday average (93 million vehicle-kilometers)
- That is 1.2 times the weekday annual average of 93 million vehicle-kilometers

## 國防部預告修正軍事教育條例 軍校增設文職副校長

- Published: 2026-06-20T13:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606200073.aspx
- anchor: #n1231060
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、立法院外交及國防委員會、國防大學

Facts:
- Amended to 2 people
- One military and one civilian vice president will be appointed
- Deliberations to be completed within 3 months

## Shen Po-yang calls for inspections of flood-control projects; Chiang Wan-an says rainfall resilience will be strengthened

- Published: 2026-06-20T13:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606200068.aspx
- anchor: #n1231058
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- 34 millimeters recorded in Zhongzheng District within 10 minutes
- 96 millimeters in Daan District within 1 hour
- A total of 75 reports of flooding were received across the city
- Overall rainfall capacity increased from 78.8 millimeters per hour
- To 88.8 millimeters

## US advances to the 32-team World Cup; goal-scoring hero Freeman follows in his father’s NFL footsteps

- Published: 2026-06-20T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606200067.aspx
- anchor: #n1231056
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ、オーストラリア、NFL、グリーンベイ・パッカーズ、MLS、オーランド・シティSC

Facts:
- Freeman, 21

## Taichung woman wanted to break a million-dollar time deposit to buy a phone; police and bank team up to stop scam

- Published: 2026-06-20T12:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606200066.aspx
- anchor: #n1231057
- Companies mentioned: 台中某銀行

Facts:
- NT$1 million

## 波蘭撤銷澤倫斯基「白鷹勳章」 二戰歷史爭議升溫

- Published: 2026-06-20T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200061.aspx
- anchor: #n1231055
- Companies mentioned: 波蘭、烏克蘭、UPA、烏克蘭反抗軍、華沙、基輔、納夫羅茨基、澤倫斯基、圖斯克、烏克蘭重建會議、西比哈

Facts:
- 屠殺10萬波蘭平民的行動

## 機車改裝排氣管未申報 公路局新制2個月舉發995件

- Published: 2026-06-20T12:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200057.aspx
- anchor: #n1231053
- Companies mentioned: 公路局、環境部、交通部

Facts:
- A total of 995 cases of unreported modifications were cited in the 2 months since the new rules took effect
- The fine is increased to NT$3,600
- Ordered to undergo inspection within 15 days
- License plates will be revoked if the deadline is exceeded by 2 months or more

## Tensions persist in the South China Sea as Philippines and US complete joint maritime patrol

- Published: 2026-06-20T12:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200054.aspx
- anchor: #n1231054
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓武裝部隊、美國印太司令部、美國海岸防衛隊、日本、新加坡、義大利

Facts:
- The 4th MCA exercise between the Philippines and the US this year
- The “West Philippine Sea” is the Philippines’ official term for the waters it claims in the South China Sea, covering an exclusive economic zone extending 200 nautical miles west from its territorial baseline.

## 台師大 uses AI to analyze links between air pollution and emergency-room risks; study published in international journal

- Published: 2026-06-20T12:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200053.aspx
- anchor: #n1231052
- Companies mentioned: 台師大、台北市立大學、GeoHealth

Facts:
- Combined 23 years of Taiwan’s weather, air-quality monitoring and emergency-care data
- Combined more than 5 million weather, air-quality and health records spanning 23 years
- People aged 65 and older are most sensitive to environmental changes
- The 50-to-64 age group

## Taiwanese mangoes wow Korean stars and are snapped up by French socialites; experts warn people taking medication to be cautious

- Published: 2026-06-20T11:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200039.aspx
- anchor: #n1231051
- Companies mentioned: FTISLAND、愛文芒果、振興醫院、華法林、Warfarin

Facts:
- Taiwan’s 愛文芒果 enters the French market for the first time, targeting the premium segment with a sweetness level of 19.3
- Each one costs nearly NT$1,180

## Li Hao-yu gets 6 hits in 5 games since returning to the majors, makes spectacular over-the-shoulder catch [Video]

- Published: 2026-06-20T11:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606200035.aspx
- anchor: #n1231048
- Companies mentioned: 底特律老虎队、白襪队、大联盟（MLB）

## Caopu-Senyong Tunnel on the South Link Highway to undergo maintenance on the evening of June 23; southbound lanes closed for 4 hours

- Published: 2026-06-20T11:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200034.aspx
- anchor: #n1231049
- Companies mentioned: 南迴公路、台9線、台9戊線

Facts:
- Closed for 4 hours
- 當晚8時至12時

## 內政部：114年建物買賣26.1萬棟年減25.5% 9年新低

- Published: 2026-06-20T11:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606200029.aspx
- anchor: #n1231047
- Companies mentioned: 內政部

Facts:
- Down 25.5% year over year
- First-time registrations of buildings in 114 totaled 176,690
- Up 8.4% from 113
- The peak of 351,000 buildings in 113
- Overall building ownership transfers totaled 451,000
- Down 16.7% year over year
- A decrease of about 91,000 buildings
- Sales’ share fell from 64.7% in 113 to 57.9% last year
- Inheritance’s share rose from 14.0% to 17.4%
- Taoyuan City: 30,595 buildings
- Taichung City: 30,077 buildings
- New Taipei City: 25,348 buildings
- 55,239 first-time registrations from January to April 115

## 中共 activity involving 19 aircraft and vessels around the Taiwan Strait; 國軍 closely monitoring and responding

- Published: 2026-06-20T10:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606200026.aspx
- anchor: #n1231046
- Companies mentioned: 中共、國軍、國防部

Chinese military aircraft and vessels operated around the Taiwan Strait, and Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense monitored and responded to their activity. Taiwan has heightened its vigilance amid continuing regional tensions.

Facts:
- 中共 continues activity involving 19 aircraft and vessels around the Taiwan Strait
- 5 sorties by Chinese military aircraft detected
- 1 sortie entered southwestern airspace
- 9 Chinese military vessels
- 5 government vessels
- 4 sorties by 中共 fighter aircraft detected
- 1 drone

## European defense expo focuses on AI and drones; Ukraine’s battlefield experience draws attention

- Published: 2026-06-20T10:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200023.aspx
- anchor: #n1231045
- Companies mentioned: The Fourth Law、創新技術中心計畫、Fire Point

Facts:
- Nearly 2,600 companies from more than 65 countries and regions are exhibiting
- Official delegations from more than 95 countries are attending
- More than 70 military units are already using the company’s products
- Our war with Russia has lasted 12 years
- A total of 80 Ukrainian companies are exhibiting at this year’s European defense expo

## 華府批古巴經濟改革虛有其表 稱獨裁政權煙霧彈

- Published: 2026-06-20T10:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200022.aspx
- anchor: #n1231044
- Companies mentioned: 古巴、美國、委內瑞拉、川普、馬杜洛、勞爾．卡斯楚、斐代爾．卡斯楚

Facts:
- 古巴國會議員昨天通過了近200項自由市場改革措施
- 古巴自60年前開始採行共產主義以來
- 距離佛羅里達州海岸150公里的古巴
- The island nation has a population of 9.6 million

## 台積電 pursues CoPoS advanced packaging; mass-production yields for glass-core substrates key

- Published: 2026-06-20T10:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606200020.aspx
- anchor: #n1231043
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、英特爾、三星、集邦科技、Manz亞智科技、創新服務、敍豐、東捷科技、富臨科技、暉盛科技、鈦昇、宸鴻、辛耘、弘塑、致茂、印能科技、家登

Facts:
- 台積電’s near-term CoPoS plans focus on 310x310mm substrate sizes
- Pilot production is expected to begin in 2027
- Plans call for full-scale production to begin in the second half of 2028
- Mass production expected after 2030
- Mass production is targeted for late 2028 to 2029
- The 2nd advanced packaging plant is expected to enter mass production between 2029 and 2030
- Can improve the package warpage metric by 16%
- Once this technology is scaled up for mass production in the next 2 to 3 years

## Taiwanese artist to appear at U.S. CURRENTS art festival, combining technology with cultural narratives

- Published: 2026-06-20T09:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606200015.aspx
- anchor: #n1231041
- Companies mentioned: CURRENTS 2026藝術科技節、台灣書院、台灣當代文化實驗場（C-LAB）、陽明交通大學、Frank Ragano

Facts:
- CURRENTS 2026藝術科技節 (CURRENTS 2026 Art & Technology Festival) runs from the 12th to the 21st

## Jakarta marks its 499th anniversary with celebrations honoring the contributions of religious leaders

- Published: 2026-06-20T09:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200014.aspx
- anchor: #n1231042
- Companies mentioned: 雅加達地方政府、國家紀念碑

Facts:
- Jakarta’s 499th anniversary
- 國家紀念碑 stands 132 meters tall
- Includes the names of 145 religious figures who contributed to education, missionary work and social welfare

## Wu Derong: Heat across Taiwan feels like summer; beware of heatstroke as temperatures top 38 degrees

- Published: 2026-06-20T09:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200013.aspx
- anchor: #n1231040
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象應用推廣基金會、氣象署

Facts:
- Highs across Taiwan are expected to reach above 38 degrees Celsius
- There is a chance of temperatures of 36 degrees occurring consecutively

## Jakarta Taiwan School celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with inaugural balloon dragon boat race for families

- Published: 2026-06-20T08:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606200010.aspx
- anchor: #n1231039

Jakarta Taiwan School held its inaugural balloon dragon boat race, giving students and parents a chance to experience Dragon Boat Festival culture on land and deepen their connection to traditional celebrations. The event highlights overseas Taiwanese schools’ efforts to preserve cultural heritage.

## Countering Beijing’s narrative, EU office posts in 5 languages: Taiwan is not part of China

- Published: 2026-06-20T08:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606200009.aspx
- anchor: #n1231037
- Companies mentioned: 中国駐ベルギー大使館

The Taipei Representative Office to the EU and Belgium posted in 5 languages to refute China’s claim that “Taiwan is part of China,” emphasizing that Taiwan is a sovereign entity. The move highlights Taiwan’s proactive efforts to make its voice heard internationally.

## 卡達贈新空軍一號專機亮相 川普讚：飛得更遠更快

- Published: 2026-06-20T08:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200008.aspx
- anchor: #n1231036
- Companies mentioned: 卡達、波音、美國空軍、哥倫比亞廣播公司、白宮

Facts:
- 價值4億美元的波音747-8
- 美國空軍於2028年接收全新的波音機隊

## World Cup: U.S. beats Australia 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage early

- Published: 2026-06-20T07:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606200007.aspx
- anchor: #n1231038
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社

The United States beat Australia 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup with 1 group-stage match remaining. Expectations are rising for the host nation.

## Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran talks hit a snag and tanker traffic slows

- Published: 2026-06-20T06:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606200006.aspx
- anchor: #n1231034
- Companies mentioned: 美國、伊朗

Facts:
- US$77.54 per barrel
- US$80.57 per barrel

## 川普：今年將再次前往中國 也將出訪土耳其

- Published: 2026-06-20T06:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200005.aspx
- anchor: #n1231035
- Companies mentioned: 川普、習近平、路透社、卡達、波音、空軍一號

Facts:
- 習近平主席將於9月來美國訪問

## 黎巴嫩要求全面停火再談和平 美推動以黎新一輪談判

- Published: 2026-06-20T05:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200004.aspx
- anchor: #n1231033
- Companies mentioned: 黎巴嫩、美國、以色列、真主黨

Facts:
- A new round of talks is scheduled to take place in Washington from June 23 to 25

## 停火協議難落實 黎巴嫩47死97傷、以色列4士兵喪生

- Published: 2026-06-20T03:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606200003.aspx
- anchor: #n1231032
- Companies mentioned: 真主党、Hezbollah、以色列、黎巴嫩、美國、伊朗、卡達、NNA、法新社、尼坦雅胡、德弗林、奧恩、川普

Facts:
- 47 people killed
- 97 people injured
- 4 soldiers killed
- More than 150 strikes

## U.S.-Iran talks called off; European stocks close lower

- Published: 2026-06-20T02:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606200002.aspx
- anchor: #n1231031
- Companies mentioned: 倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數

Facts:
- 倫敦FTSE 100指數 falls 36.43 points, or 0.35%
- 倫敦FTSE 100指數 falls 36.43 points, or 0.35%, to close at 10,363.27
- 法蘭克福DAX指數 falls 40.98 points, or 0.16%
- 法蘭克福DAX指數 falls 40.98 points, or 0.16%, to close at 24,985.82
- 巴黎CAC 40指數 falls 46.84 points, or 0.55%
- 巴黎CAC 40指數 falls 46.84 points, or 0.55%, to close at 8,421.14

## 波灣外交官證實 美伊卡達斡旋下以色列真主黨同意停火

- Published: 2026-06-20T00:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190209.aspx
- anchor: #n1231030
- Companies mentioned: 真主黨、Hezbollah、卡達、美國、伊朗、荷莫茲海峽、Strait of Hormuz、伊朗的波斯灣海峽管理局、Persian Gulf Strait Authority、X

Facts:
- In advance, 48 hours earlier

## 捷克國會辦台捷交流成果會 籲把握良機深化雙方合作

- Published: 2026-06-19T23:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190207.aspx
- anchor: #n1231029
- Companies mentioned: 台灣、捷克、台北市、台積電、斯柯達

Facts:
- 台灣將加碼5000萬歐元投資基金

## 維德角門神IG粉絲暴增至超過1400萬 超越大谷等體育名將

- Published: 2026-06-19T23:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606190206.aspx
- anchor: #n1231028
- Companies mentioned: 維德角、西班牙、職業美式足球聯盟NFL、馬霍姆斯、美國職棒大聯盟MLB、洛杉磯道奇、大谷翔平、美國職籃NBA、紐約尼克、布朗森、網壇、辛納、梅西、羅納度

Facts:
- His Instagram followers surged from tens of thousands to more than 14 million
- The latter has about 6.4 million followers
- The two have more than 1 billion Instagram followers combined

## 英特爾傳與聯電開發3奈米晶片 挑戰台積電霸主地位

- Published: 2026-06-19T23:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606190201.aspx
- anchor: #n1231027
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾、聯電、台積電

Facts:
- 3-nanometer chips
- 12-nanometer and 3-nanometer process technologies

## 歐盟領袖促執委會提出更強硬工具 應對中國經濟實力

- Published: 2026-06-19T22:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190200.aspx
- anchor: #n1231026
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟、歐盟執行委員會、德國、美國、Politico、七大工業國集團、中國、中國商務部、王文濤、歐盟貿易事務專員、塞夫柯維奇、Maros Sefcovic、比利時、比利時總理、德威弗、Bart De Wever、歐盟執委會主席、范德賴恩、Ursula von der Leyen

## U.S.-Iran agreement signed; ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz hits its highest level since mid-April

- Published: 2026-06-19T21:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190188.aspx
- anchor: #n1231025
- Companies mentioned: 海事情報公司AXSMarine、法新社

Facts:
- A total of 25 commercial ships passed through the reopened Strait of Hormuz yesterday
- That was the highest figure since April 18

## 15 years have flown by in a stroke of the paddle; Taipei dragon boat racers find it hard to imagine not paddling anymore

- Published: 2026-06-19T20:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190184.aspx
- anchor: #n1231023
- Companies mentioned: 熱血聯盟、彩虹重擊、彩虹重擊尚水、彩虹重擊機極積、彩虹重擊湧、民眾黨

Facts:
- 熱血聯盟, which has competed for 15 years
- The 3-day Taipei International Dragon Boat Championships
- Attracting 223 teams from Taiwan and abroad
- More than 5,000 team members and staff
- Competing for a total prize purse of NT$3.61 million
- 3 of those taking part this year are women

## 川普稱梅洛尼求合照 義總理：從不乞求

- Published: 2026-06-19T20:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190183.aspx
- anchor: #n1231024
- Companies mentioned: 川普、梅洛尼、G7、義大利總理府、La7電視台、Instagram、歐盟、烏克蘭、俄羅斯

Facts:
- 義大利總理府17日公布的照片
- Rome, dispatch dated the 19th

## Ukrainian drone companies target Asian markets as Taiwan Strait tensions drive demand

- Published: 2026-06-19T20:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190178.aspx
- anchor: #n1231020
- Companies mentioned: UFORCE、IRON

Facts:
- A swarm of thousands of drones
- About 12 members

## Iranian parliamentary speaker says Tehran remains committed to red lines in talks with the U.S., warns against pushing too far

- Published: 2026-06-19T19:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190173.aspx
- anchor: #n1231021
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗国会、伊朗通讯社（IRNA）

## Taipei dragon boat race opens; Hong Kong residents in Taiwan form team and cheer Hong Kong on in support of Taiwan

- Published: 2026-06-19T19:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190172.aspx
- anchor: #n1231022
- Companies mentioned: 旭源人、彩虹重擊、真理大學、美國在台協會（AIT）、謬思創意獎（MUSE Creative Awards）、泰坦創新獎（TITAN Innovation Awards）

Facts:
- This year’s event drew 223 teams from Taiwan and abroad
- More than 5,000 team members and staff gather along the Keelung River to race
- Competing for a total prize purse of NT$3.61 million
- A total of 19 people signed up for the men's small dragon boat team.

## 玉山盃: Chen Yao-jie drives in 3 runs, shows poise under pressure and makes great strides in strength training as he vies for a spot on the national youth baseball team

- Published: 2026-06-19T19:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606190170.aspx
- anchor: #n1231019
- Companies mentioned: 玉山盃、新北市隊、台南市隊、中央社

Facts:
- 3 RBIs in a single game
- Won 10-4 at the end of the game
- Weighed about 65 kilograms in March
- Now weighs 75 kilograms after gaining weight

## 迫於美國施壓 古巴通過近200項自由市場改革措施

- Published: 2026-06-19T19:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190168.aspx
- anchor: #n1231018
- Companies mentioned: 古巴、美國

Facts:
- More than 170 measures aimed at weakening the state's role in the economy and attracting investment

## New Taipei's Shizitou Mountain hands-on trail experience registration deepens connection to the land

- Published: 2026-06-19T19:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190167.aspx
- anchor: #n1231017
- Companies mentioned: 新北觀旅局、台灣千里步道協會、新北市環保局

Facts:
- A hands-on trail experience activity will be held on July 31 along the Shizitou Mountain historic guard trail in Xindian District
- 環境部's 10th National Environmental Education Award

## Tsai Pi-ru returns to Taichung to run for the legislature; DPP criticizes her for trampling on the feelings of coastal residents

- Published: 2026-06-19T19:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190165.aspx
- anchor: #n1231016
- Companies mentioned: 台灣民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 2028 legislative election
- Will not draft a candidate for Changhua County magistrate in 2026

## Taiwan's women's softball team beats the host 捷克隊 8-1 as overseas Taiwanese cheer enthusiastically and wave flags

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606190163.aspx
- anchor: #n1231014
- Companies mentioned: 台灣女壘隊、捷克隊、古巴、義大利、加拿大、澳洲、中華民國壘球協會、中央社

Facts:
- Ended the game early with a 12-3 score
- Beat world No. 9 義大利 9-0
- Opened against world No. 14 古巴
- World No. 9 義大利
- Ended the game early
- Won in just 5 innings
- The game ended early in the 6th inning

## Tamsui's grand temple festival gets underway as Qingshui Zushi sets off on a nighttime inspection, drawing tens of thousands

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190160.aspx
- anchor: #n1231015
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、新北市警察局、中央社

Facts:
- More than 10,000 people took part
- More than 400 police officers

## President Lai meets foreign media for tea for the first time, reiterating Taiwan's 3 main positions, including collective defense and burden-sharing

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190158.aspx
- anchor: #n1231013
- Companies mentioned: 彭博社、卡達半島電視台、日本讀賣新聞、日經亞洲、七大工業國集團（G7）

Facts:
- President Lai Ching-te met with foreign media correspondents based in Taiwan for tea for the first time on the 18th

## Israeli airstrikes target 真主黨 positions in southern Lebanon, killing at least 16

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190157.aspx
- anchor: #n1231012
- Companies mentioned: 真主黨、黎巴嫩國家通訊社、美聯社、法新社、以色列軍方、伊朗

Facts:
- At least 16 people killed

## 路竹會 links people across thousands of miles in a miracle: Nigerian child born without an anus receives treatment in Taiwan and gets a new lease on life

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190156.aspx
- anchor: #n1231011
- Companies mentioned: 路竹會、台北醫學大學附設醫院、信通交通器材、麥當勞叔叔之家慈善基金會、美好人生基金會

Facts:
- Miracle, a 6-year-old girl from Nigeria in West Africa
- A life-saving relay story spanning 12,000 kilometers
- Underwent treatment in 3 stages

## As AI demand rises, 路透社: China tightens reviews of indium exports

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606190155.aspx
- anchor: #n1231008
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、中國海關總署、國務院商務主管部門、美國國防部後勤署、Defense Logistics Agency、DLA

Facts:
- China produces 70% of the world's indium
- Plans to stockpile as much as 403 tons of indium within 3 years

## Second day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday: traffic expected to surge in the morning, with 12 provincial highway sections prone to congestion

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190154.aspx
- anchor: #n1231009
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、公路局、幸福公路App、TPASS 2.0

Facts:
- The Dragon Boat Festival holiday begins today and lasts 3 days
- Westbound intercity highway buses operated a total of 2,855 services
- Transported 64,087 passengers
- Eastbound intercity highway bus routes operated a total of 641 services
- Transported 13,536 passengers
- 58.59% of seats remain available on westbound intercity highway buses
- 77.16% of seats remain available on eastbound intercity highway buses

## Typhoon Mikula may form as early as the 20th and is expected to approach Taiwan on the 25th and 26th

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190146.aspx
- anchor: #n1231010
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Approach Taiwan on the 25th and 26th
- Localized highs could reach 36 degrees Celsius
- This year's 7th typhoon, Mikula
- Expected to strengthen into a moderate typhoon on the 22nd
- The tropical system is forecast to move to waters east of the Philippines on the 23rd

## Lee Jae-myung tells Trump that sanctions are no longer effective against 北韓 as it strengthens ties with Russia

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190141.aspx
- anchor: #n1231007
- Companies mentioned: G7、俄羅斯、北韓、美國、伊朗、新加坡、烏克蘭、中國

Facts:
- Met with Kim Jong Un 3 times
- He is “100%” willing to meet with Kim Jong Un

## U.S.-Iran talks put on hold; Asian stocks close mixed

- Published: 2026-06-19T18:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606190139.aspx
- anchor: #n1231006
- Companies mentioned: 瑞士、美国、伊朗、卡达、巴基斯坦、首尔股市、新加坡、雪梨、马尼拉、曼谷、东京日经225指数、雅加达、威靈頓

## Lawrence Wong meets Putin, reiterates support for advancing peace in accordance with international law

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190138.aspx
- anchor: #n1231004
- Companies mentioned: 新加坡、俄羅斯、聯合國、聯合早報、中央社、東協

Facts:
- This year marks the 35th anniversary of the two sides becoming dialogue partners

## President: China is the main cause of disruption to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait; will not give up on cross-party cooperation

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190137.aspx
- anchor: #n1231005
- Companies mentioned: 台灣外國記者會（TFCC）、中央社

Facts:
- The government proposed 5 areas and 17 measures to prevent and combat the issue last year

## Kaohsiung auto dealer partners with 中山工商 to help students with disabilities move from internships and hands-on training to stable employment

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190135.aspx
- anchor: #n1231003
- Companies mentioned: 阿督汽車、中山工商、樹德科技大學

Facts:
- Plans dedicated internship periods every year

## U.S.-Iran peace talks remain uncertain; Vance postpones trip to Switzerland

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190133.aspx
- anchor: #n1231002
- Companies mentioned: 白宮、福斯新聞頻道、川普

Facts:
- The plan to travel to Switzerland on June 19 for the next round of U.S.-Iran talks
- The two sides will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin 60 days of follow-up negotiations

## Japanese media: China resumes group tours to Japan; operators say government gives tacit approval

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190132.aspx
- anchor: #n1231000
- Companies mentioned: 日本電視台、日本新聞網、中國國營旅行社、民營旅行社

Facts:
- 中國政府便指示旅行社必須將赴日旅遊人數削減至以往的6成
- A 7-day, 6-night group tour to Tokyo and Osaka has begun recruiting travelers

## Wins award after 20 years of charity work; Yang Kuei-mei uses her influence to contribute to the world

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606190131.aspx
- anchor: #n1231001
- Companies mentioned: 福爾摩沙藝術大賞、台北電影人扶輪社

Facts:
- For 20 years
- More than 10 years
- Over the past 9 months

## Hsinchu pit bull bites delivery worker; owner sentenced to 20 days of detention for negligent injury

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606190130.aspx
- anchor: #n1230999
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Sentenced to 20 days of detention
- Wound was about 3 centimeters long

## China-加拿大工業部 ties warm; Wang Wentao meets Canada's industry minister and says China is willing to expand cooperation

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606190129.aspx
- anchor: #n1230997
- Companies mentioned: 中國商務部、加拿大工業部、加拿大總理

Facts:
- The first 加拿大總理 to visit China since 2017

## AI and net-zero | 環境部's net-zero green talent training course offers environmental educators half-price tuition

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190128.aspx
- anchor: #n1230998
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、國家環境研究院

Facts:
- Eligible for a discount of NT$6,000
- A total of 12,000 environmental education personnel have been certified nationwide
- Tuition is NT$12,000
- The course consists of 48 hours
- A total of 37 universities nationwide that are in the alliance will offer the course

## Tractor-trailer crashes into itself on Taiwan's Provincial Highway 61; driver thrown out and fatally run over by rear wheel of own vehicle

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606190127.aspx
- anchor: #n1230995

Facts:
- A 65-year-old man surnamed Tsai
- At kilometer 142 on the southbound side

## Coast Guard intercepts Chinese fishing and research vessels; Wu Jaushieh thanks personnel for protecting Taiwan's maritime territory

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190126.aspx
- anchor: #n1230996
- Companies mentioned: 海巡署、國安會、中國自然資源部、向陽紅22

Facts:
- A Chinese fishing vessel with no name, illegally operating across the boundary
- Today at 4:20 a.m.

## China to impose additional 55% tariffs on 澳洲 beef starting 6/20

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606190125.aspx
- anchor: #n1230993
- Companies mentioned: 中國商務部、澳洲

Facts:
- An additional 55% tariff
- 100% of the specified quantity
- 2.688 million tons
- 澳洲's annual quota is 205,000 tons

## After China blocked the acquisition, Manus buys back shares from Meta for 63 billion

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606190124.aspx
- anchor: #n1230994
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Manus、臉書、Facebook、騰訊、Tencent、HSG、真格基金、ZhenFund

Facts:
- Manus's early Chinese investors are planning to spend US$2 billion

## Strait of Hormuz reopens; Japanese vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf begin passing through

- Published: 2026-06-19T16:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190122.aspx
- anchor: #n1230992
- Companies mentioned: MarineTraffic、讀賣新聞、TENZAN、日本國土交通省

Facts:
- A total of 38 Japan-related vessels were stranded in the Persian Gulf
- About 900 people were stranded

## Lee Jae-myung and Trump meet several times at G7 summit to discuss shipbuilding and Korean Peninsula issues

- Published: 2026-06-19T16:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190121.aspx
- anchor: #n1230989
- Companies mentioned: G7、青瓦台

Facts:
- Whether South Korea can quickly build 10 U.S. warships

## New Taipei Speaker's Cup dragon boat race draws over 2,000 competitors from 36 countries vying for NT$2.5 million in prizes

- Published: 2026-06-19T16:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190117.aspx
- anchor: #n1230990
- Companies mentioned: 新北市議會、新北市政府、蘆洲五股公所、Mr. CaNoe TAIWAN、新莊實業雄鷹隊、新北市政府消防局

Facts:
- 36 countries
- Over 2,000 competitors
- NT$2.5 million in prize money
- 16th
- 105 teams
- 3分28秒8

## German media expose Chinese military-linked scholars' involvement in German cybersecurity research, raising national security concerns

- Published: 2026-06-19T16:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190116.aspx
- anchor: #n1230991
- Companies mentioned: 薩蘭邦資訊安全研究中心、Cispa、德國商報、Handelsblatt、德國聯邦憲法保護局、BfV、薩蘭邦憲法保護局、德國聯邦情報局、BND、柏林墨卡托中國研究中心、MERICS、巴克斯研究小組、Backes Group

Facts:
- With 700 researchers, the Saarland Center for Cybersecurity (Cispa) is an important German cybersecurity research institute
- The Commercial Times analyzed 123 papers co-authored by Cispa and Chinese scholars from 2020 to 2025
- The government will provide Cispa with about 45 million euros (about NT$1.6 billion) in additional research funding each year in the future

## Merlin the 'FIFA ambassador' becomes a fan favorite after going viral in Mexico's green jersey [Video]

- Published: 2026-06-19T16:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606190114.aspx
- anchor: #n1230987
- Companies mentioned: FIFA、墨西哥国家队、Guadalajara Stadium

Facts:
- 1隻2歲大的鴨子
- Merlin's jersey number is 12

## More than 1,000 melons stacked for Dragon Boat Festival in Pingtung's Jiadong Township, with first-ever watermelon-shaped contest drawing attention

- Published: 2026-06-19T16:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190113.aspx
- anchor: #n1230988
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣、佳冬鄉、佳冬鄉公所、農會、廣惠宮三山國王廟

Facts:
- More than 1,000 watermelons stacked
- A special area was set up to display 65 watermelons
- 佳冬鄉生產西瓜苗，占全國約6成
- About 200 meters of Zhongshan Road closed to traffic

## 群創領先投入面板級封裝受矚 友達握技術跨入光通訊

- Published: 2026-06-19T16:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606190112.aspx
- anchor: #n1230985
- Companies mentioned: 群創光電、友達、台積電、三星電子、集邦科技、富采、昇達科

Facts:
- First deal

## Some curbside parking spaces in Yuanlin, Changhua, to begin sensor-based billing from the 22nd

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190111.aspx
- anchor: #n1230986
- Companies mentioned: LINE、Apple

Facts:
- Parking fees will remain NT$20 per hour
- A 5-minute grace period will be offered
- After a vehicle leaves a parking space, the system will complete billing and enable payment within about 15 minutes

## 獲利了結賣壓拖累 東證指數收跌

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606190107.aspx
- anchor: #n1230983
- Companies mentioned: 東證指數、日經225指數

Facts:
- 日股基準日經225指數上漲196.57點
- 日股基準日經225指數上漲196.57點或0.28%
- Closed at 71250.06 points
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index fell 23.22 points
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index fell 23.22 points, or 0.57%
- Closed at 4044.96 points

## Control Yuan members urge authorities to set a visitor threshold for Green Island and build a sewage system

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190105.aspx
- anchor: #n1230984
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、內政部國土署、交通部觀光署東部海岸國家風景區管理處

Facts:
- The island has received about 267,000 visitors in recent years
- The island averaged 127,958 visitors annually over the past 3 years

## Heavy afternoon rain floods parts of Taipei; Shen Po-yang urges attention to flood-control projects

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190104.aspx
- anchor: #n1230981
- Companies mentioned: 台北市、民進黨、屈原宮、北投士林科技園區

Facts:
- Part of the project on the Jingmei River near Gongguan was completed in 2024

## Trump says memorandum amounts to Iran's unconditional surrender, asserts his power is unrestricted

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190103.aspx
- anchor: #n1230982
- Companies mentioned: Axios、The Axios Show

Facts:
- The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum on the 17th
- The Strait of Hormuz was closed for 3 and a half months
- Begin 60 days of follow-up negotiations
- Go back in and strike for another two or three weeks

## 端午連假首日蘇花路廊全線順暢 花蓮龍舟賽有交管

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190102.aspx
- anchor: #n1230978
- Companies mentioned: 交通部公路局、太魯閣客運

Facts:
- There are still 6,000 southbound vehicles to clear from the Suhua Highway Corridor today
- A total of 75 teams and more than 1,500 competitors took part
- Fu Kun-chi generously added NT$50,000 in prize money during his speech

## Login credentials for U.S. firm Fortinet suspected of leaking; cybersecurity agency issues alert

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606190101.aspx
- anchor: #n1230979
- Companies mentioned: Fortinet、InfoStealers

Facts:
- Login credentials for more than 70,000 FortiGate firewalls and SSL VPN devices made by U.S. firm Fortinet worldwide

## AI demand boosts Malaysia's exports, with Taiwan helping drive double-digit growth

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190100.aspx
- anchor: #n1230980
- Companies mentioned: 瑞士洛桑管理学院（IMD）、新海峽時報（New Straits Times）、投資、貿易及工業部（MITI）

Facts:
- Malaysia's competitiveness ranking rises to 15th worldwide
- Malaysia's total trade reached RM1.127 trillion in the first 4 months of this year
- RM1.127 trillion (about NT$8.6 trillion)
- Malaysia's exports reached RM182.74 billion

## Lu Shiow-yen: Drone legislation is important; support KMT's version

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190098.aspx
- anchor: #n1230976
- Companies mentioned: 中國國民黨、台灣民眾黨

Facts:
- Five groups signed agreements with mainland counterparts at the Straits Forum

## South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to visit China next week for Summer Davos Forum

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606190097.aspx
- anchor: #n1230977
- Companies mentioned: 世界経済論壇、韓聯社、中央社

Facts:
- Kim Min-seok will visit China from the 22nd to the 24th

## 美官員告別服役逾30年空軍一號 傳卡達贈機將接棒

- Published: 2026-06-19T15:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190096.aspx
- anchor: #n1230974
- Companies mentioned: Boeing、波音、卡達、美國國家廣播公司新聞網、NBC News、美國空軍、波音公司

Facts:
- Nearly 40 years
- Entered service in 1990

## During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Kaohsiung police conduct expanded overnight inspections, catch 13 drug-impaired drivers

- Published: 2026-06-19T14:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606190095.aspx
- anchor: #n1230975
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府警察局、警政署

Facts:
- Deployed 610 police personnel
- Caught 13 drug-impaired driving cases involving 13 people
- Cited 18 drunk-driving cases involving 18 people
- Caught 7 wanted fugitives in 7 cases
- Planned 51 traffic-stop checkpoints
- Cracked down on 897 drug-impaired driving cases
- 502 cases in the same period last year
- An increase of 395 cases

## Taitung celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with noon water and egg balancing; champion stacks 34 eggs to win NT$20,000

- Published: 2026-06-19T14:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190094.aspx
- anchor: #n1230972

The traditional Dragon Boat Festival events of collecting noon water and an egg-balancing competition were held at Sheng'an Temple in Yong'an Village, Luye Township, Taitung County. Guo Yiying won by balancing 34 eggs and received a NT$20,000 prize. The events are expected to help preserve local culture and boost tourism.

## Vice president: National security is not a political issue; urges ruling and opposition parties to support special bill on unmanned vehicles

- Published: 2026-06-19T14:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190092.aspx
- anchor: #n1230973

Facts:
- The proposed Special Act on Procurement of Domestically Developed Defense Unmanned Vehicles, with a total budget of NT$210 billion

## Days of heavy rain suspected of causing landslide in Keelung, damaging homes and vehicles

- Published: 2026-06-19T14:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190088.aspx
- anchor: #n1230971

Days of heavy rain triggered a landslide in Keelung's Zhongshan District, damaging homes and vehicles, but causing no injuries. Local authorities and councilors have intervened and called for stronger slope safety inspections.

## Shoushan Zoo serves Dragon Boat Festival dumplings; chimpanzees, black bears and other animals enjoy specially made treats

- Published: 2026-06-19T14:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190087.aspx
- anchor: #n1230970
- Companies mentioned: 高雄壽山動物園、高雄市觀光局

Facts:
- A variety of festive 'animal dumplings'

## Lai Ching-te samples local flavors at Yilan supermarket; dad jokes add fun to Dragon Boat Festival

- Published: 2026-06-19T14:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190086.aspx
- anchor: #n1230969
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、喜互惠

Facts:
- Lin Kuo-chang has been active in Yilan for more than 30 years

## Accused of bypassing Su Chiao-hui, Li Sichuan releases video, says he will shake hands first next time

- Published: 2026-06-19T14:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606190085.aspx
- anchor: #n1230968
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- A special budget of NT$210 billion

## Iranian singer Amadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing in public without a headscarf

- Published: 2026-06-19T13:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190083.aspx
- anchor: #n1230966
- Companies mentioned: 衛報、伊朗人權中心、Dadban律師

Facts:
- 74 lashes
- Banned from leaving the country for 2 years
- Banned from artistic activities for 2 years
- 29-year-old Amadi
- A concert livestreamed through a YouTube channel in 2024

## 台灣粽搭配友邦辣椒醬咖啡 林佳龍：澱粉控最幸福瞬間

- Published: 2026-06-19T13:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190081.aspx
- anchor: #n1230967
- Companies mentioned: 友邦、貝里斯、瓜地馬拉、中美洲經貿辦事處、iCook愛料理

## Stanford standout Chen Chia-yang makes a name in hip-hop, returns to Taiwan regularly to help disadvantaged children dance with confidence [Interview]

- Published: 2026-06-19T13:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190080.aspx
- anchor: #n1230965
- Companies mentioned: 史丹佛大學、史丹佛日報、慈濟、聯合國

Facts:
- Practices about 12 hours a week
- Before competitions, he once practiced dance for about 22 hours in 3 days
- Only 20 people are selected each year in the arts category

## 台南安平下海捕魚溺水 6旬男命危送醫

- Published: 2026-06-19T13:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606190078.aspx
- anchor: #n1230964
- Companies mentioned: 台南市消防局、新漁會

Facts:
- A man surnamed Hsu, around 6 decades of age
- Today at 10:24 a.m.

## Tuberculosis prevention expertise at risk of being lost; 疾管署 plans to establish first model center

- Published: 2026-06-19T13:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190075.aspx
- anchor: #n1230963
- Companies mentioned: 疾管署、WHO、衛生福利部疾病管制署

Facts:
- 疾管署 allocates NT$2.25 million to plan this year's establishment of the first National Tuberculosis Model Center
- Taiwan's tuberculosis incidence rate in 2025 was 25 cases per 100,000 people
- Compared with 73 cases per 100,000 people in 2005
- A cumulative decline of 66%
- The United States currently has about 4 tuberculosis-related centers
- Treatment takes 6 to 9 months, depending on the severity