# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-28 21:00–24:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 18 items from 1 source; Japan, 10 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## U.S. State Department: U.S. officials engage with lawmakers from Taiwan’s political parties to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations

- Published: 2026-06-28T23:34:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606280198.aspx
- anchor: #n1247749
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、美國國務院、白宮、美國戰爭部、美國國會、共和黨、聯邦眾議院、民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- In addition to meeting with 7 Democratic senators, Han Kuo-yu and his delegation
- also met with more than 30 bipartisan members of the House
- 韓國瑜21日率領7位朝野立委訪美
- The delegation returned to Taiwan on the evening of the 27th

## Australian man’s booming voice rivals a jet taking off; sets 金氏世界紀錄

- Published: 2026-06-28T23:15:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280197.aspx
- anchor: #n1247748
- Companies mentioned: 金氏世界紀錄、美聯社

Facts:
- Volume reaches 122.4 decibels
- 121.7-decibel record

## Trump posts photos comparing himself with Obama in their youth, sparking online debate

- Published: 2026-06-28T23:04:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280196.aspx
- anchor: #n1247747
- Companies mentioned: The Daily Beast、Truth Social、The New York Military Academy、Occidental College、CNN

Facts:
- 80-year-old Trump
- Trump was just 17 at the time
- Obama mentioned an average of 1.8 times a day

## Rockfall on Taichung’s Butterfly Valley trail claims 4 lives; writer Chi Hui-wen among the dead, prompting widespread grief

- Published: 2026-06-28T22:34:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606280195.aspx
- anchor: #n1247746
- Companies mentioned: Facebook、東海大學

Facts:
- 4 people were killed by falling rocks
- A 16-member hiking group from Taipei
- 5 people were struck by falling rocks
- 61-year-old man surnamed Yeh
- 63-year-old man surnamed Cheng
- 69-year-old woman surnamed Yao
- 57-year-old woman surnamed Chi

## Chang Huo-lu takes over 桃園市黨部; Green camp aims to sweep mayoral and council races

- Published: 2026-06-28T22:31:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280194.aspx
- anchor: #n1247745
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、桃園市黨部、總統府、法務部

Facts:
- Make preparations early.
- Hopes to win 2 to 3 seats in the 2028 legislative election.

## 諾丁漢大學研討會 江雅綺談台灣科技力與國際合作

- Published: 2026-06-28T22:20:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606280193.aspx
- anchor: #n1247744
- Companies mentioned: 諾丁漢大學、台灣研究中心、清華大學、科技管理研究所、中山大學、策略與人力資本研究中心、政治大學、供應鏈韌性研究中心、龍應台文化基金會、外交部、衛福部、世界衛生大會、台灣智慧醫療與健康產業展

Facts:
- About 70 experts, scholars and officials from government agencies in different countries and regions attended

## Lin Chia-lung leads trade delegation to Milan, witnessing Taiwan’s supply chain reach the world

- Published: 2026-06-28T22:09:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606280192.aspx
- anchor: #n1247742
- Companies mentioned: 環球晶、上銀科技、台泥、NHOA Energy、MEMC Electronics Materials S.p.A.、台積電

## Election race for Indigenous support: Lee Chuan proposes 4 policies, while Su Chiao-hui highlights her ties as an Indigenous daughter-in-law

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:56:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280191.aspx
- anchor: #n1247741
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- Xinzhuang Baoyuan Temple holds a prayer procession marking its 250th anniversary
- Lee Chuan proposes 4 Indigenous-focused policies
- Prize money at the National Indigenous Games and for individual champions raised to NT$180,000
- Indigenous-related budgets grew by 1 times

## South Korea’s dog meat ban set to take effect; fate of hundreds of thousands of dogs bred for consumption draws concern

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:52:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280190.aspx
- anchor: #n1247739
- Companies mentioned: CARE、PNR

Facts:
- About 400,000 to 450,000 dogs are raised for consumption nationwide
- Only about 20,000 remain at farms
- A total of 1,265 dog farms have applied to close
- Government offers up to 600,000 won for each dog
- Only 623 dogs bred for consumption have been adopted
- Fewer than 500 have been sent to shelters

## UK defense investment plan aims to prioritize autonomous unmanned systems

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:35:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280189.aspx
- anchor: #n1247736
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織（NATO）、英國國防部、挪威、荷蘭、加拿大、泰晤士報（The Times）、全球空中作戰計畫（GCAP）

Facts:
- More than 500 million pounds to be invested in building a new generation of British naval amphibious assault forces (more than NT$21 billion)
- About 100 million pounds will go toward unmanned boats, next-generation communications, and target-designation and attack drones capable of networked coordinated operations

## Taipei City Government clarifies that outdoor spraying depends on weather; disinfection in flood-hit Neihu was completed after the rain stopped

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:32:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280188.aspx
- anchor: #n1247737
- Companies mentioned: 台北市環保局

Facts:
- Environmental disinfection work in Neihu mobilized 4 vehicles and 17 people
- Used 30 liters of bleach diluted 50 times
- Disinfected an area of 30,000 square meters

## 16 years after ECFA was signed, Taiwan’s economy flourishes after moving beyond the One China market myth

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:29:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606280187.aspx
- anchor: #n1247735
- Companies mentioned: 紫光集團

Facts:
- Taiwan’s economic growth rates from 2011 to 2015 were 3.67%, 2.22%, 2.48%, 4.72% and 1.47%, respectively
- In 2016, exports to China (including Hong Kong) accounted for as much as 40.1% of Taiwan’s total exports
- In 2025, exports to China and Hong Kong accounted for just 26.6%
- Reached 30.9% in 2025
- Taiwan’s total exports rose from US$279.2 billion in 2016
- to US$640.75 billion in 2025
- Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) this year is expected to exceed US$1.28 trillion
- An increase of more than 1 times from US$0.52 trillion in 2015

## Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes; at least 14 killed

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:22:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280186.aspx
- anchor: #n1247733
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿美石油公司、The Jerusalem Post

## UAE missile alert issued in error; Taiwanese businesspeople say risks in the Gulf are rising

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:16:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280185.aspx
- anchor: #n1247731
- Companies mentioned: 阿拉伯聯合大公國、中央社、海灣時報、國家緊急危機和災害管理局、菲律賓、美國、伊朗、荷莫茲海峽、巴林

Facts:
- During the conflict, the UAE intercepted a total of 551 ballistic missiles

## Paper by Chinese 蘭州大學 instructor accused of containing AI watermark; university launches investigation

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:14:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606280184.aspx
- anchor: #n1247732
- Companies mentioned: 蘭州大學、膜科學雜誌、豆包AI

Facts:
- 「膜科學雜誌」 was founded in 1976

## Neihu records 99 millimeters of rain in 3 hours; Chiang Wan-an says pumps were pre-deployed and water drained quickly

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:06:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280183.aspx
- anchor: #n1247725
- Companies mentioned: 台北市災害防救辦公室、中央氣象署

## Small plane carrying skydiving group crashes in eastern France; 11 reportedly killed

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:03:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280182.aspx
- anchor: #n1247726

Facts:
- 11 people killed

## Taipei woman in low spirits sits by roadside with a kitchen knife; police patiently reassure her and help her seek medical care

- Published: 2026-06-28T20:56:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606280181.aspx
- anchor: #n1247724
- Companies mentioned: 台北市警察局、中正第一分局、仁愛路派出所

Facts:
- Authorities received a report at about 2:48 p.m.

## 【Okayama University】Initiatives by a Regional Core and Distinctive Research University: Helium Recycling Workshop Held Toward Establishing a Helium Consortium, with About 200 Participants

- Published: 2026-06-28T22:10:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004122.000072793.html
- anchor: #n1247743
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、文部科学省、オックスフォード・インストゥルメンツ株式会社、理化学研究所、岩手大学、電気通信大学、米子工業高等専門学校、奈良工業高等専門学校、岩手医科大学

Facts:
- About 200 people from across Japan participated, including online attendees
- On June 22, 2026, we held the “Helium Recycling Workshop” at the Co-Creation Innovation Lab (KIBINOVE: Kibinove) on our Tsushima Campus in a hybrid format, both in person and online

## 2026-2027 Season: Registered Players (as of June 27, 2026)

- Published: 2026-06-28T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002977.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1247740
- Companies mentioned: T.T彩たま、琉球アスティーダ、金沢ポート、静岡ジェード、岡山リベッツ、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋、京都カグヤライズ、日本生命レッドエルフ、日本ペイントマレッツ、九州カリーナ

Facts:
- 2026-2027 season
- As of June 27, 2026

## 【Okayama University】Administrative staff member Matsubara Shinobu appointed advisor to the national Security Trade Control Project, contributing to university support as a holder of the advanced professional qualification “STC Expert”

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:42:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004121.000072793.html
- anchor: #n1247738
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、経済産業省、一般財団法人安全保障貿易情報センター（CISTEC）

Facts:
- 2026 (Reiwa 8)

## Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32)-shaped wireless mouse, just like a miniature car, now on general sale at Amazon!

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:29:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001383.000040971.html
- anchor: #n1247734
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フェイス、CAMSHOP.JP、日産自動車株式会社

Facts:
- Width: 5 cm
- Length: 13cm
- Height: 3.5 cm
- 19.5 cm × 12.5 cm × 5.5 cm
- 21.5 cm × 18 cm

## 12 finalists selected for the “Ms.&Mr.KEIO Contest 2026,” now in its 21st year.

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000164098.html
- anchor: #n1247730
- Companies mentioned: 学生団体cytron、MNL48、PRODUCE 101 新世界

Facts:
- 21 years since its founding
- 12 finalists
- Height: 165 cm
- Height: 161 cm
- Height: 158 cm
- Height: 160cm
- Height: 160.5 cm
- Height: 162 cm
- Height: 184 cm
- Height: 178cm
- Height: 171 cm
- Height: 173 cm
- Height: 184 cm
- Height: 185 cm

## 2.5D idol group クロノヴァ to launch major summer project “クロノヴァ Summer 2026” on 7/18 (Sat.); 3D online live also confirmed!! Largest-ever solo concert set for 11/23 (Mon., national holiday)!!

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000115076.html
- anchor: #n1247729
- Companies mentioned: クロノヴァ、株式会社VOISING、いれいす、すたぽら、ブラフラ

Facts:
- Established: October 2022

## すとぷり 10th anniversary arena tour! First-come sales begin for equipment-release seats for the Fukuoka show via STPR TICKET!

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000750.000059399.html
- anchor: #n1247728
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STPR、すとぷり、STPR TICKET、STPR Records、STPR Studio

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of formation
- Arena tour visiting 4 cities
- All 13 performances
- Reserved general-admission seat: 9,900 yen (tax included)
- Videos on the official YouTube channel have amassed 10.4 billion views
- More than 4.4 million subscribers
- Combined social media followers, including those of each member: 50.5 million
- Attracted approximately 350,000 people
- Attracted approximately 50,000 people over 2 days

## Celebrating the release of their 30th single “PHOENIXXXX-フェニックス-”! Royz listening party to be held for the first time at AWA Lounge, featuring exclusive member voice messages!

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003542.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1247727
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、Royz、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- 30th single
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 21:00–22:00
- 配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
- Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)
- May 27, 2015

## Event report: “Announcement of the Results of the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking”

- Published: 2026-06-28T20:56:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000746.000037629.html
- anchor: #n1247722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンリオ、泉陽興業株式会社、よこはまコスモワールド

Facts:
- 2 days
- Attendance exceeded 20,000
- More than 1 million online views
- Pompompurin, celebrating its 30th anniversary
- 14 companies from the toy and amusement industries exhibiting

## 全国空き家アドバイザー協議会 to launch nationwide rollout of “housing education,” starting activities in all 47 prefectures in October

- Published: 2026-06-28T20:51:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000163421.html
- anchor: #n1247723
- Companies mentioned: 全国空き家アドバイザー協議会、住まい教育推進協会、出版文化社、株式会社アステティクスジャパン、株式会社KLC

Facts:
- About 103 branches nationwide
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- All 47 prefectures nationwide