# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-30 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 678 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 94 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Toronto Pride parade: Taiwan contingent once again shines in its show of support for equality

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:06:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300138.aspx
- anchor: #n1266775
- Companies mentioned: Taiwan With Pride、寬容自信台灣協會、FIFA

Facts:
- More than 100 people

## Penghu Fireworks Festival's Army Night takes place tonight, highlighting the armed forces' resolve to protect the island

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:04:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300139.aspx
- anchor: #n1266774
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、陸軍司令部、福朋喜來登、澎湖喜來登酒店

Facts:
- The festival is in its 24th year
- The usual 33 sessions held each year
- A light show featuring 700 drones
- A 600-second fireworks display over the sea

## U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal, upholds damages ruling in Carroll case

- Published: 2026-06-30T14:00:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300137.aspx
- anchor: #n1266776
- Companies mentioned: E.Jean Carroll、Bergdorf Goodman、Elle、Roberta Kaplan

Facts:
- He must also pay the other party US$5 million in damages

## Taiwanese writer's online bookstore performance shines in first half of year, fueled by Taiwan Travelogue

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:57:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606300136.aspx
- anchor: #n1266763
- Companies mentioned: 博客來、國際布克獎、美國國家圖書獎、Threads

Facts:
- 「臺灣漫遊錄」名列榜首
- The Taiwanese-language poetry collection “日花閃爍” ranks No. 5
- 較去年再成長3成

## Neihu flooding: Shen Boyang says central government will increase subsidies and hopes local authorities compile lists as soon as possible

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:53:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300135.aspx
- anchor: #n1266742
- Companies mentioned: 台北市、民進黨、行政院、水利署

Facts:
- Floodwaters reach 50 centimeters or higher
- An additional NT$20,000
- Floodwater reached 30 centimeters
- An additional NT$10,000 subsidy

## 民進黨 urges Han Kuo-yu to honor his promise and support a special budget for drones

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:47:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300134.aspx
- anchor: #n1266715
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、行政院

Facts:
- The 國民黨 proposal calls for NT$240 billion over 6 years
- If about NT$40 billion in annual drone funding is forcibly included in the regular annual budget
- 行政院's drone budget plan allocates NT$210 billion through a special budget

## Workplace bullying prevention rules take effect in July: A guide to filing complaints and investigations

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:46:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300131.aspx
- anchor: #n1266718
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部

Facts:
- Businesses with 10 or more employees must establish a channel for workplace bullying complaints
- If a business employs fewer than 30 workers
- If a business employs 30 to 99 workers
- If a business employs 100 or more workers
- Within 1 year after leaving the job
- Within 3 years after the bullying ends
- Within 30 days from the day after receiving written notice
- After receiving an appeal, the company must convene an appeal review meeting within 10 working days
- The investigation report must be completed “within 2 months from the day after the investigation team is established”
- The employer must also formally decide whether bullying occurred “within 1 month from the date the investigation report is completed”
- The investigation must be completed and a decision made “within 4 months from the day after the complaint is received”
- The investigation must be completed and a decision made “within 3 months from the day after the complaint is received”

## 梁詠琪’s “聰明鎮” horror makeup looks so realistic she is afraid to look in the mirror

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:44:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606300133.aspx
- anchor: #n1266716
- Companies mentioned: 梁詠琪、陳姸霏、劉修甫、鄭煒齡、余杰恩、潘綱大、許曦文、伊藤潤二、謝駿毅、Netflix

Facts:
- The 28th Taipei Film Festival
- June 26 to July 11
- July 28
- 10 episodes in total

## 台積電 partners with cleaning company to introduce laser measurement system, reducing waste through digital inspection

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:43:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300132.aspx
- anchor: #n1266717
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、財政部關務署、新竹科學園區管理局、中部科學園區管理局、南部科學園區管理局

Facts:
- AI and net-zero special reports (300 articles in total)
- 4 suppliers had adopted it by June this year
- An estimated 600 fixtures could be eliminated
- 台積電 statistics show that about 2.6 million spare parts are sent for cleaning each year
- Along with 35 million measurement records
- Laser spot measurement is estimated to cover about 90% of spare parts
- Expanded to more than 1,200 bonded businesses nationwide
- An estimated 1.77 million sheets of paper saved annually
- And 1,700 work hours

## Foreign Ministry: Open to restoring ties with 宏都拉斯, with no preconditions

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:42:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300130.aspx
- anchor: #n1266719
- Companies mentioned: 宏都拉斯、台灣、中國、中華民國台灣、中華人民共和國

Facts:
- The 宏都拉斯 Foreign Ministry said in a social media post on the 24th
- 中國's Foreign Ministry said on the 25th

## Mysterious passage at High Speed Rail Taipei Station opens, easing crowds by 10,000 on peak days

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300128.aspx
- anchor: #n1266731
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵、台鐵

Facts:
- Can ease crowds by up to 10,000 on peak days
- Taipei Station has 2 escalators that had been sealed off for 20 years
- At least 1/4 of passengers on each train
- 台灣高鐵's passenger volume topped 80 million for the first time in 2025
- Up 5.95% from the same period last year
- 12 new-generation N700ST trains purchased from Japan

## Pingtung to subsidize seniors' health insurance premiums; subsidies for low- and middle-income residents begin in July

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300129.aspx
- anchor: #n1266730
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府

Facts:
- The maximum monthly subsidy per person can reach NT$826, the out-of-pocket premium for regional residents in NHI Class 六
- Seniors aged 65 or older
- Indigenous people aged 55 or older
- Registered residents of Pingtung aged 65 to under 70

## Japanese fans at the World Cup disappointed but still pick up trash; NFL star joins in

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:39:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300127.aspx
- anchor: #n1266676
- Companies mentioned: NFL、紐約巨人隊、福斯廣播公司體育台

Facts:
- Under a contract worth a total of US$8 million over 2 years

## 陸委會: 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover; national security comes first

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:39:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606300126.aspx
- anchor: #n1266677
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、壹傳媒、黎智英

Facts:
- 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover
- 黎智英 sentenced to a harsh 20-year prison term
- 「十五五規劃」（2026-2030年）

## Scare at New York's Kennedy Airport: Passenger jet hits drone, helicopter narrowly avoids collision

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:37:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300125.aspx
- anchor: #n1266678
- Companies mentioned: 捷藍航空、美國聯邦航空總署、空中巴士

Facts:
- Climbed to an altitude of about 914 meters
- Drones are generally authorized to fly at heights below 122 meters

## 科嶠: Benefiting from AI-related demand, PCB orders extend into the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:35:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300124.aspx
- anchor: #n1266664
- Companies mentioned: 科嶠、Brooks Automation、家登、德鑫半導體聯盟

Facts:
- The licensing fee is US$16 million
- About NT$510 million
- Signed a 15-year contract
- Membership has grown from an initial 8 to 18 today
- The two sides have been at it for 7 years

## Graduation ceremonies at 三軍八校院: Taiwanese West Point cadet pledges to lead by example and lead troops with dedication

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:34:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300123.aspx
- anchor: #n1266665
- Companies mentioned: 西點軍校、國防大學理工學院、58砲指部

Facts:
- Joint graduation ceremony for the armed forces’ 3 service academies and 8 colleges in ROC year 115

## Guatemalan health minister visits Taiwan, thanks Taiwan for its long-standing assistance

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:30:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300122.aspx
- anchor: #n1266650
- Companies mentioned: 瓜地馬拉共和國、馬紹爾群島共和國、國合會、世界衛生組織、衛福部、疾管署、健保署、台北捷運行控中心、淡江大橋、經濟部

Facts:
- 國合會's 30th anniversary celebration
- Lin Chia-lung welcomed the health minister of 瓜地馬拉共和國, Banoya, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 29
- During Banoya's visit to Taiwan from June 29 to July 4
- Kanike led a delegation on a visit to Taiwan from June 29 to July 3

## Foam overflow at High Speed Rail Nangang Station spills onto roadway; Taipei Environmental Protection Department fines operator NT$6,000

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:30:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300121.aspx
- anchor: #n1266651
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵、台灣高鐵公司

Facts:
- 台灣高鐵 was fined NT$6,000
- Seeking reimbursement of about NT$45,000 for cleanup costs

## Sixth lesson in transitional justice: Rethinking freedom and human rights during martial law in Kinmen

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:28:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300120.aspx
- anchor: #n1266652
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、金門高中

Facts:
- Transitional justice has been included in the 108 curriculum guidelines
- Kinmen came under martial law in Year 38 of the Republic of China
- The battlefield administration system was implemented starting in Year 45
- Martial law and battlefield administration were not lifted until November 7, Year 81
- Martial law was lifted on Taiwan proper earlier, in Year 76
- Ending 43 years of military control

## Taipei Dadaocheng Summer Festival opens July 25, with Spider-Man and drone fireworks show

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:27:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300119.aspx
- anchor: #n1266653
- Companies mentioned: 索尼影業

Facts:
- A 20-minute fireworks and light show
- The show will be extended from 6 minutes in previous years to 8 minutes
- A 9-meter-tall giant Spider-Man mascot
- A 180-meter-long themed waterfront light corridor

## New occupational safety law takes effect in July: Higher fines for fatal workplace accidents and measures to prevent workplace bullying

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:26:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300118.aspx
- anchor: #n1266540
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部

Facts:
- Fines of up to NT$1.5 million for fatal workplace accidents
- The maximum fine for violating safety facility requirements rises from NT$300,000 to NT$3 million
- The maximum fine for violating management measures rises from NT$150,000 to NT$750,000

## New dairy labeling rules: From July 1, only products with the domestic label can be called fresh milk

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:23:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300117.aspx
- anchor: #n1266541
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、農業部、衛生福利部、食品藥物管理署、食藥署

Facts:
- Fines of up to NT$4 million
- New Zealand dairy imports to Taiwan will be tariff-free starting in 2025
- From July 1, only products with the domestic label can be called fresh milk
- Fines ranging from NT$10,000 to NT$1 million

## Summer job violation rate nears 25%; groups urge more labor inspections to prevent exploitation

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:19:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300116.aspx
- anchor: #n1266542
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、勞工陣線、台少盟、台灣少年權益與福利促進聯盟

Facts:
- Violation rate in special summer labor inspections nears 1/4
- 40% of teenagers working summer jobs lack labor insurance
- 21% in routine labor inspections
- 193 cases fined for wages that were too low
- In 166 cases, the fine was just NT$20,000

## Taitung's Fugang Port passenger terminal begins trial operations, offering more comfortable trips to and from Green Island and Orchid Island

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:18:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606300115.aspx
- anchor: #n1266543
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣政府、交通部、台東市、台東區漁會

Facts:
- Total project budget of NT$300 million
- Indoor and outdoor spaces can accommodate a total of 1,600 people

## Hotel housing migrants awaiting deportation to Venezuela collapses in powerful quake; families criticize government's poor response

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300114.aspx
- anchor: #n1266544
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、Vantor、委內瑞拉國家情報局（SEBIN）

Facts:
- The Venezuelan government said the 2 powerful earthquakes had killed at least 1,750 people
- More than 850 buildings collapsed or were damaged
- About 16,000 people were left homeless
- Sasedo's grandmother, Marlene Lozano, said in an interview that her grandson was rescued 40 hours after the earthquake
- On the 25th, Oswald Ruiz traveled from El Tigre in Anzoátegui state, about 470 kilometers from Caracas, to La Guaira state

## 民眾黨 caucus's drone bill would allocate funding according to actual needs and return it to the government budget

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:13:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300113.aspx
- anchor: #n1266527
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、行政院、交通部民航局、經濟部、國防部

Facts:
- Special budget with a cap of NT$210 billion for required funding
- 國民黨 bill on unmanned vehicle procurement sets the budget at NT$240 billion

## 衛福部's July policy changes upgrade infant screening and bring assistive technology for long-term care into homes

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:13:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300112.aspx
- anchor: #n1266528
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、國健署、長期照顧司、健保署

Facts:
- Newborn screening subsidy adjusted to full coverage of NT$750
- A total of 22 items are subsidized
- Prenatal genetic diagnostic testing subsidy adjusted to NT$7,000
- Blood cytogenetic testing subsidy adjusted to NT$3,500
- 新生兒篩檢1年可受惠人數超過10萬名新生兒
- 產前遺傳診斷檢驗補助1年嘉惠逾4萬3000名產婦
- 血液細胞遺傳學檢驗補助1年則逾3800人受惠
- The subsidy under the “Enhanced Child Preventive Health Services Program” will increase from 7 visits to 9 visits
- The per-visit fee for children's preventive health services, previously NT$250 or NT$320, plus a NT$100 health education guidance fee, will increase to a combined payment of NT$600
- Group 1 already has NT$40,000 every 3 years
- Group 2's benefit limit is NT$60,000 every 3 years

## To curb online drug trafficking, DPP lawmakers propose legal amendments urging platforms to remove illegal content

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:12:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300111.aspx
- anchor: #n1266529
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- The likelihood of drug use among teenagers from disadvantaged families is 3 to 8 times that of those from ordinary families
- The risk of illegal drug use among students who drop out is 81 times that of ordinary students
- 78% of teenagers with drug addiction also have underlying mental illnesses

## WTT U.S. Smash: Huang Yu-chieh rallies to defeat 日本 player and reach the second round

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:07:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300110.aspx
- anchor: #n1266403
- Companies mentioned: 世界桌球職業大聯盟（WTT）、台灣、日本、中國

Facts:
- Won 3-1
- Lost 0-3
- World ranking: 67th
- World ranking: 18th
- Just 23 years old
- World No. 5
- Fighting for a spot in the round of 16
- 18-year-old rising star

## The New Taiwan dollar fell 6.6 cents at midday, provisionally closing at NT$31.911

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:07:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300109.aspx
- anchor: #n1266404

Facts:
- Provisionally closed at NT$31.911
- Fell 6.6 cents
- Trading volume of US$816 million
- Opened at NT$31.82
- High of NT$31.815
- Low: 31.93

## Taichung police investigative squad leader detained over suspected drug involvement; court approves detention and incommunicado custody

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:01:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300108.aspx
- anchor: #n1266405
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警局、台中地檢署、台中地方法院

Facts:
- Police were directed to conduct a search on the 27th and take the squad leader, surnamed Chen, into custody.
- On the 28th, prosecutors applied to 台中地方法院 for detention and incommunicado custody, and the request was approved.

## 愛山林's Zhu Wenyu: Focus on self-developed projects this year, bullish on the shift from stocks to real estate

- Published: 2026-06-30T13:01:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300107.aspx
- anchor: #n1266406
- Companies mentioned: 愛山林

Facts:
- Cash dividend of NT$6 per share
- Earnings distribution of NT$0.62
- NT$5.38 distributed from capital surplus
- 收入占比達7成
- 代銷收入占比已降到3成
- Self-developed projects expected to be handed over this year are worth NT$16 billion
- Estimated total value of projects to be handed over in the next 2 years: NT$50 billion
- The total value of self-developed projects currently stands at NT$438 billion

## 中東戰事陰影淡化 台經院：5月製造業景氣燈號連3綠

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:56:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300105.aspx
- anchor: #n1266373
- Companies mentioned: 台經院

Facts:
- 5月製造業景氣信號值升至15.75分
- The red-light share jumped sharply from 4.09% to 24.35%

## 輝達晶片伺服器銷中港澳 檢搜美超微等3公司聲押3人

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:51:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300106.aspx
- anchor: #n1266372
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、美超微、青雲科技、是方電訊

Facts:
- Authorities seized 50 servers equipped with high-end 輝達 chips
- 新台幣900餘萬元

## President attends graduation ceremonies at 三 military branches and 八 academies, urges troops to establish friend-or-foe awareness and defend the country

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:50:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300104.aspx
- anchor: #n1266359
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、國防大學、中華民國、中華人民共和國

Facts:
- The government has given military personnel pay raises 4 times in the past 10 years
- Completed pay increases for 23 allowances

## 工研院 visits Taitung's Dapo Elementary School to teach science through cycling and geothermal technology

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:49:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300103.aspx
- anchor: #n1266360
- Companies mentioned: 工研院、經濟部、自行車暨健康科技工業研究發展中心、太平洋自行車公司

Facts:
- Led about 30 students in grades 2 to 5

## Blue camp's drone bill sets aside NT$240 billion over 6 years; any single procurement exceeding NT$100 million must be reported to the Legislative Yuan

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:48:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300102.aspx
- anchor: #n1266361
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、行政院、立法院、國民黨立法院黨團、國民黨團、民眾黨團、國民黨文傳會

Facts:
- A total of NT$240 billion over 6 years
- NT$40 billion a year
- Any single procurement exceeding NT$100 million
- A special budget will be drawn up, capped at NT$210 billion
- Domestic production share to reach 50% within 2 years
- Must reach 80% within 4 years
- Maximum sentence of 10 years in prison

## 中國進口桂花檢出蘇丹色素 1700公斤遭邊境攔截

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:46:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300101.aspx
- anchor: #n1266342
- Companies mentioned: 中國、澳大利亞、墨西哥、越南

Facts:
- 1,700 kilograms
- 0.044 ppm
- 0.03 ppm
- 16,500 kilograms

## Car collides with 2 motorcycles in Kaohsiung, killing 2; driver referred for prosecution on negligent homicide charges

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:45:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300100.aspx
- anchor: #n1266343

Facts:
- 2 motorcycle riders were taken to hospital and pronounced dead
- A 24-year-old man surnamed He
- A 40-year-old motorcycle rider surnamed Lee
- A 30-year-old Vietnamese motorcycle rider surnamed Pan

## 獲川普特赦宏都拉斯前總統 將返國面對貪腐指控

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:45:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300099.aspx
- anchor: #n1266344
- Companies mentioned: 川普、宏都拉斯、葉南德茲、阿斯夫拉、法新社、卡斯楚、拜登

Facts:
- Sentenced to 45 years in prison
- Suspected of illegally diverting US$2 million in government funds

## 中國共產黨員達1億128.6萬人

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:42:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606300098.aspx
- anchor: #n1266345
- Companies mentioned: 中國共產黨、中共中央組織部、新華社

Facts:
- 中共黨員總數1億128.6萬名
- Net increase of 1.015 million from the end of 2024
- Annual increase of about 1%
- The party has 5.431 million grassroots organizations
- Net increase of 181,000 from the end of 2024
- A total of 2.086 million new party members were recruited during the year (people who completed the process and formally became party members)
- 1.072 million from frontline production and work roles
- Accounted for 51.4%
- 1.143 million with college or higher education
- Account for 54.8%
- 1.753 million members under age 35
- Account for 84%
- 59.765 million party members with college degrees or higher
- Account for 59%
- Up 1.4 percentage points from the end of 2024
- 3,191 female party members

## NBA star Ja Morant heads to the Trail Blazers as Grizzlies trade one for two in rebuild

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:41:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300097.aspx
- anchor: #n1266346
- Companies mentioned: NBA、マンフィス・グリズリーズ、ポートランド・トレイルブレイザーズ、ボストン・セルティックス、オーランド・マジック、ユタ・ジャズ

Facts:
- Their annual salaries are US$42.17 million (2026-27 season)
- and US$44.89 million (2027-28 season)
- Morant has played 327 games in his career
- Averaging 22.4 points per game
- The Grizzlies went 25-57 last season
- The 51-win roster from the 2022-23 season
- 32-year-old Grant
- 25-year-old Murray
- He played 57 games for the Trail Blazers last season
- Averaging 18.6 points per game
- Per game

## Awaiting investigation into Epstein case, Buffett suspends donations to 蓋茲基金會

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300096.aspx
- anchor: #n1266357
- Companies mentioned: バフィット、蓋茲基金會、波克夏海瑟威、威凱平和而德律師事務所、華爾街日報、蘋果、庫克

Facts:
- Buffett donated about US$48 billion to the foundation from 2006 to 2025

## Chen Ying and Chuang Jui-hsiung push for student fares on 台鐵; expected to be announced in July and implemented in August

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300095.aspx
- anchor: #n1266358
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、高鐵、北高運輸、台中亞洲大學、國立台東大學

Facts:
- The Taipei-Kaohsiung 高鐵 fare was originally NT$1,490
- 台鐵 fare for the same route (about NT$994)

## Campus gender-based violence prevention symposium focuses on stalking and AI technology

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:38:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300094.aspx
- anchor: #n1266306
- Companies mentioned: 台灣藝術大學、政治大學、台北市電腦商業同業公會

Facts:
- The Stalking and Harassment Prevention Act took effect in June 111
- 教育部 issued the Guidelines for Handling Stalking and Harassment Incidents on College Campuses in March 112

## Japan goalkeeper makes multiple spectacular saves at World Cup, impressing Brazilian fans

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:34:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300093.aspx
- anchor: #n1266307
- Companies mentioned: 皇家馬德里、Real Madrid C.F.

Facts:
- Japan displayed tenacious spirit in the match and earned praise. Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made several spectacular saves, also drawing the attention of Brazilian media.

## Customer implicated in illegal export of AI equipment; Systex launches internal and external investigations

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300092.aspx
- anchor: #n1266308
- Companies mentioned: 是方電訊

## Tainan Anping-Penghu Magong route launches, operating during summer only

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300091.aspx
- anchor: #n1266309
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府

Facts:
- Each trip takes about 2.5 hours

## 大聯大 shareholders approve 3.8-yuan dividend, see bright prospects for second-half economy

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300090.aspx
- anchor: #n1266310
- Companies mentioned: 大聯大、美時製藥、IBM、味全

Facts:
- Cash dividend of 3.8 yuan per share
- First-quarter net profit attributable to parent company reaches NT$5.548 billion
- Up 95.1% quarter over quarter
- Up 1.92 times from the same period last year
- Quarterly earnings per share of 3.3 yuan
- After-tax net profit forecast at NT$6.147 billion to NT$6.824 billion
- Earnings per share forecast at 3.65 yuan to 4.06 yuan
- Issuance capped at 150 million shares

## Taipei lifestyle writing class starts in August, using words to document life in depth

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:28:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606300089.aspx
- anchor: #n1266295
- Companies mentioned: 台北市閱讀寫作協會

Facts:
- Taught by 15 writers
- Classes begin in August
- A total of 15 classes

## 川湖 shareholders approve record 51-yuan dividend; operations expected to remain strong this year

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:24:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300088.aspx
- anchor: #n1266204
- Companies mentioned: 川湖、輝達（NVIDIA）

Facts:
- Cash dividend of 51 yuan per share
- After-tax earnings per share reach NT$103.23
- First-quarter net profit attributable to parent company totals NT$3.485 billion
- Quarterly earnings per share reach 36.58 yuan

## Temperatures could reach 36 degrees over the coming week as 2 tropical disturbances develop over the ocean

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:22:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300087.aspx
- anchor: #n1266205
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius
- 2 tropical disturbances are over the ocean
- Over the ocean about 4,000 kilometers southeast of Taiwan

## 台科大 plans to spend NT$286 million to recruit talent, offering top international hires raises of up to NT$6 million

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300086.aspx
- anchor: #n1266206
- Companies mentioned: 台科大、教育部

Facts:
- Budget of about NT$286 million
- The first phase plans to recruit 75 faculty members in key fields
- The university has 218 faculty members under age 55
- Account for 53.6% of all faculty
- There are 112 faculty members aged 60 or older
- Account for 27.5% of all faculty
- About 101 faculty members are expected to reach retirement age within the next 5 years
- Plans to seek a NT$216 million subsidy from 教育部
- 台科大 will contribute an additional NT$50 million beyond the plan
- About 48 positions across fields including semiconductors, smart manufacturing and ICT
- NT$4.2 million upon appointment + NT$1.8 million retention bonus
- NT$3.6 million upon appointment + NT$1.4 million retention bonus
- NT$3.6 million upon appointment + 140 retention bonus

## MLB's Cheng Tsung-che singles and scores 1 run as Red Sox win 5 straight

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:19:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300076.aspx
- anchor: #n1266207
- Companies mentioned: MLB、波士頓紅襪隊、華盛頓國民隊

Facts:
- 1 hit in the game
- Scored 1 run
- 5 straight wins recently
- Won 6-3.
- 24-year-old Taiwanese standout
- Postgame batting average of 1成67

## Former 前原能會 chairman Hsieh Hsiao-hsing accused of sexual harassment seeks constitutional interpretation, petition rejected

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:19:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300075.aspx
- anchor: #n1266208
- Companies mentioned: 前原能會、行政院、監察院、懲戒法院、台北高等行政法院、最高行政法院、憲法法庭

Facts:
- 懲戒法院 fines Hsieh Hsiao-hsing NT$600,000

## Taiwan becomes Singapore's largest trading partner; 精誠資訊 sets up Southeast Asia operations headquarters

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300074.aspx
- anchor: #n1266219
- Companies mentioned: 精誠資訊、SYSTEX Asia、台灣證交所、KPMG、元大證券

Facts:
- Taiwan became Singapore's largest trading partner in 2025
- Taiwan's exports to Singapore rose nearly 85% year over year in the first quarter

## 2 Taipei police officers acquitted in first trial over alleged claim of more than NT$30,000 in epidemic investigation work expenses

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300073.aspx
- anchor: #n1266220
- Companies mentioned: 台北市警察局、萬華分局、北檢、台北地方法院、內政部警政署、台北地檢署、北市警察局

Facts:
- More than NT$30,000
- NT$1,000
- NT$5,000
- NT$34,900

## Executive Yuan official: Funding drone regulations through annual budgets could squeeze spending on social welfare and other areas

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:12:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300072.aspx
- anchor: #n1266192

Facts:
- The special budget, which allocates the necessary funds, is capped at NT$210 billion
- Make up for the NT$1.25 trillion in deleted funding for unmanned vehicle defense operations

## Government-funded overseas study exam handbook announced; document reviews to be piloted for five trusted-industry fields

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:11:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300071.aspx
- anchor: #n1266193
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、行政院、賴清德

Facts:
- 40 places in the electrical engineering and computer science group, covering artificial intelligence, ICT technology and applications, network communications, cybersecurity and emerging semiconductors
- 21 places in the engineering group, covering materials technology, advanced manufacturing, energy engineering, nuclear engineering, shipbuilding, aerospace, and aircraft positioning and guidance and control
- Tuition will have an overall cap, increasing from the current US$90,000 for 3 years to US$120,000
- Living allowances vary by country and region of study, with the annual maximum rising from US$25,000 to US$28,000
- A total of 201 places are expected to be offered under the government-funded overseas study program

## South Korea's World Cup team members return home in stages as fans angrily berate coach Hong Myung-bo at airport

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:09:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300070.aspx
- anchor: #n1266079
- Companies mentioned: 大韓足球協會、韓聯社、中央社

Facts:
- The crowd grew to about 300 people
- Police consequently deployed more than 100 officers at the arrivals area

## Typhoons active during El Niño year, with one forming every month in the first half of the year

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:09:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300069.aspx
- anchor: #n1266080
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- 8 typhoons formed in the Northwest Pacific from January to June this year
- Significantly above the climate average of 4.3
- About 18 to 22 typhoons are expected to form in the Northwest Pacific from July to December
- The total number of typhoons forming in the second half of the year is expected to be normal to below normal, with 3 to 5 typhoons near Taiwan.
- When forecasts indicate that dangerous waves higher than 6 meters may occur along the coast

## Sun Sheng faces 4 charges, including sexually assaulting a teenage girl and molesting 2 women; Taipei District Court sentences him on each charge

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:08:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300068.aspx
- anchor: #n1266081
- Companies mentioned: YouTuber「反骨男孩」

Facts:
- He was sentenced to 10 months and 6 months, respectively, for 1 count of forcible indecency and 1 count of sexual intercourse with a girl under 16
- The sentences for the 2 offenses total 1 year and 4 months.
- Sun Sheng was convicted of 1 count of forcible indecency and sentenced to 6 months.
- He also committed 1 offense of illegally using personal data as a non-government agency under the Personal Data Protection Act and was sentenced to 4 months.
- The sentences for the above 2 offenses are to be served consecutively, for a total of 9 months in prison.
- 如易科罰金，以新台幣1000元折算1天
- The offense of having sexual intercourse with a girl under 16

## 中國民族團結促進法即將實施 德國政府表示高度關注

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:06:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606300067.aspx
- anchor: #n1266064
- Companies mentioned: 中國、德國、聯合國

Facts:
- 中國「民族團結進步促進法」將於7月1日起正式實施

## 4 NT$10 million prizes from the 1-2 uniform invoice lottery remain unclaimed; claim deadline 7/6

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:06:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300066.aspx
- anchor: #n1266065
- Companies mentioned: 7-ELEVEN、麥當勞、永豐停車場、Global Mall、可不可熟成茶行

Facts:
- Special prize (NT$10 million)
- Special Prize (NT$2 million)
- A total of 7 prizes remain unclaimed.
- Spent NT$2 to add a plastic bag at 麥當勞
- NT$39 receipt
- An invoice for NT$1,579
- A parking fee invoice for NT$80
- A cigarette purchase invoice for NT$190
- An invoice for NT$61
- An invoice for NT$45
- The redemption deadline is July 6 this year

## China's June PMI returns to expansion territory as exports strengthen

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:03:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606300065.aspx
- anchor: #n1266066
- Companies mentioned: 中國國家統計局、東方金誠、經濟學人智庫

Facts:
- The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 50.3 in June
- 比5月上升0.3個百分點
- The high-tech manufacturing PMI stood at 53.5
- Up 0.6 percentage points from the previous month
- The manufacturing production index stood at 51.4
- Up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month
- The new orders index rose into expansion territory, reaching 51.2
- Up 1.3 percentage points from the previous month
- The PMI for small enterprises stood at 48.2
- The non-manufacturing business activity index stood at 50.2
- Up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month
- New local government special-purpose bond issuance reached RMB 570 billion

## Legislative Yuan passes Virtual Asset Act in third reading, setting out basis for stablecoin issuance and strengthening oversight

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:00:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300063.aspx
- anchor: #n1266068
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、行政院、金管會、中央銀行

Facts:
- Punishable by up to 7 years in prison and may also carry a fine of up to NT$100 million
- 金管會 is asked to submit a plan within 1 year of the bill's passage to open the door for virtual asset businesses to provide services involving virtual asset derivatives
- Virtual asset service providers that completed anti-money laundering registration before this Act takes effect must apply for approval from the competent authority within 12 months after it takes effect
- They must also obtain the competent authority's approval and a license within 21 months
- Violators face imprisonment of 3 to 10 years
- They may also be fined between NT$10 million and NT$200 million

## Electronic heavyweights lead gains as Taiwan stocks surge more than 1500 points intraday, breaking above 46500 points

- Published: 2026-06-30T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300064.aspx
- anchor: #n1266067
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、國巨、科嶠工業、Brooks Automation

Facts:
- Breaks through 46500 points
- Rises more than 1500 points
- Gains 1512.81 points
- Trading value of NT$663.2 billion
- Surges 5.26%
- Up NT$80
- The stock price also climbed, rising 80 yuan intraday to 2450 yuan
- Rises 105 yuan
- Up more than 4%
- The total one-time licensing fee is US$16 million
- About NT$510 million
- The stock surges to its daily limit, reaching 449.5 yuan
- Rises more than 5%
- Rises more than 2%
- Falls more than 1%
- Down

## Penghu launches anti-fraud campaign; military, police, prosecutors and post office join forces in four-way effort

- Published: 2026-06-30T11:59:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300062.aspx
- anchor: #n1266052
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、中華郵政總局、中華郵政澎湖分行

Facts:
- The Penghu defense zone has nearly 8000 service members
- 防堵一筆新台幣9000多萬元現金的假投資案
- The post office has 1280 branches and postal agencies nationwide
- 3000多萬個帳戶
- 10,000 anti-fraud leaflets
- Penghu recorded 223 fraud cases from January to June last year
- 被詐金額高達1億6800多萬元
- 206 cases were reported during the same period this year
- The amount defrauded exceeded 40.32 million yuan
- Fake investment scams were the most common, with 78 cases

## Yen falls to a 40-year low; 日本 finance minister says ready to take action

- Published: 2026-06-30T11:59:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300061.aspx
- anchor: #n1266053
- Companies mentioned: 日本

Facts:
- More than US$70 billion deployed
- About NT$2.2 trillion
- 跌破161.96日圓兌1美元
- Falls to 162.40 yen
- Rises to 162.17 yen

## Malaysia extends MH370 search agreement; search to continue through mid-2027

- Published: 2026-06-30T11:56:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300060.aspx
- anchor: #n1266019
- Companies mentioned: 無限海洋、波音

Facts:
- US$70 million will be paid only if wreckage is found
- This 波音 (Boeing) 777 passenger jet was carrying 239 people

## Plum rain season rainfall reaches its highest level since 2012; Taipei weather station sets June record

- Published: 2026-06-30T11:54:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606300059.aspx
- anchor: #n1266020
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Taiwan's average rainfall for the plum rain season was 609.9 millimeters
- Taipei weather station recorded its wettest June since records began in 1897, with 870.5 millimeters
- Accumulated rainfall in the south was about 400 to 800 millimeters
- Hourly rainfall in western Taiwan reached 80 to 130 millimeters in late June
- Pingtung's accumulated rainfall over 3 days approached 1000 millimeters
- 5月氣溫比氣候值（攝氏25.9度）高0.6度
- June was 0.5 degrees below the climate average of 28.0 degrees
- The overall average temperature was about 27 degrees
- The climate average was 26.9 degrees