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Japan sees frequent bear attacks; authorities install more than 800 cameras to study bear populations Published 2026-07-02 20:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 800 cameras At least 5 people killed in bear attacks 13 fatal bear attack incidents 6 major bear populations Within the next 4 years Companies mentioned：日本環境省、法新社、中央社
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Dementia Action Plan 3.0 focuses on 7 key strategies and promotes guidelines for dementia-friendly arts and cultural venues Published 2026-07-02 20:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A nationwide survey found a dementia prevalence rate of 7.99% among community residents aged 65 and older The dementia prevalence rate among people aged 65 and older is projected to reach 8.34% in 2031 The total number of people with dementia is expected to exceed 490,000 The dementia prevalence rate among people aged 65 and older is projected to approach 9.95% in 2041 The total number of people with dementia is expected to exceed 690,000 Companies mentioned：原住民族委員會、文化部、衛生福利部、國家衛生研究院、行政院
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Original 灣聲樂團歐洲四大音樂殿堂巡演 飄揚台灣之音 Published 2026-07-02 20:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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First South Korean concertmaster in 維也納交響樂團's 113-year history Companies mentioned：灣聲樂團、維也納交響樂團、宏碁
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Taiwan Modern Art Exhibition heads to Japan in September; Lin Chia-lung invites public to see the show Published 2026-07-02 20:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Bringing together about 200 Taiwanese works Alongside about 100 Japanese works The exhibition will run from September 5 to December 13 Companies mentioned：日本東京都現代美術館、光合基金會、中央社
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中國證監會 approves 宇樹科技's Shanghai IPO Published 2026-07-02 20:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Approval valid for 12 months Companies mentioned：宇樹科技、中國證監會、中信證券
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Taiwanese companies vie for opportunities in Thailand's energy transition, targeting charging stations and microgrids Published 2026-07-02 20:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 3-day Asia Sustainable Energy Week Began official sales in the Thai market about 2 years ago Companies mentioned：台达电、泰达电、微星科技、高柏科技、泰國國家石油公司、全球電力協同公司
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FSC inspects Cathay Financial and 4 subsidiaries to clarify group related-party reporting mechanisms Published 2026-07-02 20:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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國泰投信 announces recalculation of the net asset values of 8 funds The FSC said it sent inspectors to 國泰投信 on June 22 Expected by July 8 Companies mentioned：國泰投信、國泰金控、國泰世華銀行、世芯-KY
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Soaring fuel surcharges lead to first drop in Japan's summer vacation outbound travel in 6 years Published 2026-07-02 20:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An estimated 2.17 million people will travel overseas Down 9% from the same period last year Each traveler must pay 65,000 yen About NT$13,000 Average spending per overseas traveler reaches 323,000 yen Up 6% from last year About 69 million domestic travelers Down 4% from last year Average travel spending per person rose 3% to 48,500 yen The share of people who will “not travel at all” rose 3.6 percentage points to 69% Companies mentioned：JTB、全日空（ANA）、日本航空（JAL）、星野集團、HIS、KNT-CT Holdings、Club Tourism
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2026 Presidential Hackathon international track opens for entries through 7/31 Published 2026-07-02 20:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Over the past 3 years, it has also drawn teams from more than 55 countries and regions All sectors are invited to submit innovative solutions by the July 31 deadline Now in its 8th edition Companies mentioned：GreenhopeBCTW、CropNow、Beyond Hearing
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福懋 salad oil irregularity prompts 王品 to suspend and pull canned satay sauce for its green peppercorn hot pot broth Published 2026-07-02 20:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At 18 outlets in Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County Companies mentioned：福懋、王品、青花驕、萬鮮
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Kinmen seeks more Mini Three Links ferry services; 陸委會 says extra sailings will be added on holidays Published 2026-07-02 20:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Kinmen-Xiamen route's 24 daily sailings are mostly full The county government has sought additional Mini Three Links ferry services from the central government since 2025 Companies mentioned：金門縣政府、陸委會、交通部、大陸委員會、金門縣長陳福海、金門縣政府觀光處長許績鑫
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Beijing urges the “abolition of the Taiwan independence party platform”; Liang Wen-chieh says it is a party matter Published 2026-07-02 20:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：民进党、中国共产党、国民党
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Ukrainian veterans support Czech drone industry, with battlefield experience an advantage Published 2026-07-02 20:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The company's production capacity grew 3 times in just a few years Training includes theory and practical work and usually takes about one month Companies mentioned：U&C
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Councilor says 恆春國中 baseball team crowded into old rental home; Education Department pledges help Published 2026-07-02 20:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 23 players are currently crammed into an old townhouse The team will grow to 42 players in the 115 academic year The team currently has 37 students Companies mentioned：恆春國中、鶴聲國中、里港國中、屏東縣政府教育處
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Teacher loses lawsuit after corporal punishment that bruised student's buttocks was deemed sexual harassment Published 2026-07-02 20:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2 schoolchildren 8 hours of counseling and 8 hours of gender equality education courses 6-month sentence upheld Companies mentioned：新北某國小
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Taiwan stocks close down 274 points; foreign investors sell NT$89 billion, with ETFs bearing the brunt Published 2026-07-02 20:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan stocks opened lower and fluctuated today, closing down 274.83 points Close at 46,744.16 points Trading value of NT$1.01636 trillion 主動統一全球創新 tops the list with 58,419 lots 友達 with 46,140 lots 華邦電 tops the list with 41,390 lots 富邦金 with 37,126 lots Proprietary traders net sold NT$4.328 billion Investment trusts net bought NT$9.119 billion The three major institutional investors net sold a combined NT$84.255 billion Companies mentioned：主動統一全球創新、友達、元大台灣50正2、兆豐金、第一金、華邦電、富邦金、中石化、國泰金、台塑、大立光、台積電、鴻海
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Li Zhongxi ready to coach in Taiwan, waiting for Hong Kuo to reorganize and enter the professional basketball league Published 2026-07-02 20:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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For 2 consecutive years, he has teamed up with former player Luo Hsing-liang to hold an elite shooting camp in Taiwan Companies mentioned：宏国
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What is the definition of “united front work”? 陸委會 says everyone knows the answer Published 2026-07-02 20:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The “2026 Cross-Strait Youth Summit” Companies mentioned：陸委會、國民黨、中共
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Heatwave tests Czech commuters; carriages remain sweltering despite air conditioning Published 2026-07-02 20:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Of Prague's 1172 buses, 857 are equipped with air conditioning Almost all 40 trolleybuses have air conditioning Of 772 trams, 147 are equipped with air conditioning Carriage temperatures can be only 1 to 6°C lower than outside Operators are required to turn on air conditioning when the outdoor temperature exceeds 22°C On days when the outdoor temperature approaches a scorching 39°C Regulations and advice from health and medical professionals call for indoor temperatures to be kept at around 33°C When the human body moves suddenly from 38°C heat into a cool 22°C carriage At each stop, several large doors open simultaneously for about 15-20 seconds Companies mentioned：布拉格晨報、布拉格整合交通局、捷克國鐵、RegioJet
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Former employee misappropriated NT$2.97 million in clearing funds; 金管會 imposes NT$4 million fine Published 2026-07-02 20:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About NT$2.97 million in ATM and financial clearing funds misappropriated Fined NT$4 million The violations lasted about 10 months Misappropriated NT$500,000 in bank ATM clearing funds Companies mentioned：中信銀行、金管會、銀行公會
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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 and injure more than 90; rescue operations continue Published 2026-07-02 20:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Death toll rises to at least 17 More than 90 people injured Russian forces launched nearly 500 drones and dozens of missiles in the attack 33 missiles or drones hit their targets The attack damaged more than 20 locations in Kyiv Companies mentioned：CNN、北大西洋公約組織、歐洲聯盟、波蘭、芬蘭
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11-year-old in Thailand crashes car into pilgrimage group, killing 8 monks and injuring more than 20 Published 2026-07-02 20:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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11-year-old child 8 Buddhist monks dead More than 20 people injured 35 monks and 5 worshippers Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、美聯社
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大魯閣 focuses on 3 core businesses, with new U.S. and Japanese locations set to begin operations in the second half of the year Published 2026-07-02 19:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4 baseball and softball batting centers have opened in the U.S. market The San Antonio store covers 768 ping It occupies 60 ping Companies mentioned：大魯閣、HitTrax、Swing-X
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Taiwan faces a major gap between education and workplace needs; semiconductor industry association says graduates should receive further training Published 2026-07-02 19:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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40% of higher education graduates in Taiwan find jobs wholly unrelated to what they studied Taiwan has an average of about 250,000 university graduates each year There are currently about 100,000 newborns a year Companies mentioned：世界先进、台灣半導體產業協會、潘文淵文教基金會、優網通國際資訊
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Where the tainted oil went: Taichung City Government names 224 businesses, including star-rated hotels and food factories Published 2026-07-02 19:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Benzo[a]pyrene detected at 8.1μg/kg Exceeded the 2.0μg/kg limit under the Sanitation Standards for Contaminants and Toxins in Food The batch totaled 1,300 metric tons of oil About 588 metric tons went to 福懋油脂 福壽實業 received about 421 metric tons 泰山企業 received about 291 metric tons 福壽 has recalled a cumulative 5,693 kilograms from store shelves 福懋 recalled 54 kilograms A total of 5,747 kilograms was recalled 福懋 supplied 138 businesses 福壽 supplied 86 businesses Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、福壽實業、福懋油脂、泰山企業、晶華國際酒店、路易莎職人咖啡、味王、台灣卜蜂、爭鮮、聯華食品、桂冠、廣達香
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Raymond Greene meets Lin Chia-lung and the U.S. ambassador to Taiwan, reiterating support for Taiwan's international participation Published 2026-07-02 19:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：美國在台協會、美國國際開發金融公司、國際合作發展基金會
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Power equipment fault temporarily forced single-track, two-way service between Nanzhou and Linbian on 台鐵 Published 2026-07-02 19:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A report was received at 4:36 p.m. today Normal service on both tracks resumed at 6:03 p.m. Companies mentioned：台鐵、台鐵公司
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Prague launches a “cooling oasis” map marking 250 places to beat the heat Published 2026-07-02 19:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 250 locations include drinking fountains, mist-cooling facilities, public fountains, natural water sources and swimming and recreational waters The average annual temperature has risen by 2.3 degrees Celsius Temperatures are 3 degrees Celsius higher than the national average The number of hot-weather days each year is expected to rise to 41 to 50 Companies mentioned：布拉格市政府、iDNES.cz、Operátor ICT、IPR
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友達 reports a NT$73.25 million settlement default, the 7th case involving a listed company this year Published 2026-07-02 19:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The total default amount was NT$73.2513 million The market closed up 1,126.01 points 友達 closed up NT$2.1, or 6.85%, for the day It closed at NT$32.7 Companies mentioned：友達、元大中壢、口袋、凱基虎尾、國巨、旺宏、佳必琪、新日興、欣興、華通
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After a TV station issued a stern warning, Jiro Sato denies workplace bullying of Ai Hashimoto Published 2026-07-02 19:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The drama “Detectives with Separate Surnames,” starring Jiro Sato and Ai Hashimoto, premiered on April 14 The drama “Detectives with Separate Surnames,” starring Jiro Sato and Ai Hashimoto, premiered on April 14, with its finale airing on June 23. 文春Online reported that after watching the completed version of the first episode on April 8, Sato went to Hashimoto's dressing room again However, on April 22, Sato was the one who took leave and missed filming. The mental and physical strain became overwhelming, forcing her to miss filming on June 2 and 3 Companies mentioned：富士電視台、文春Online
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Google loses antitrust appeal; 歐洲法院 upholds fine of more than a hundred billion Published 2026-07-02 19:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A fine of 4.3 billion euros was imposed on Google Companies mentioned：Google、Alphabet、歐洲法院、歐盟執委會、歐盟普通法院
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Taiwan motorcycle registrations rose 11.7% year over year in June, with summer vacation expected to bring a peak sales season Published 2026-07-02 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan recorded 67,330 motorcycle registrations in June That was up 11.7% from 60,285 in the same period of 2025 Registrations totaled 363,422 in the first 6 months of this year SYM recorded 30,489 registrations in June Its market share was 45.3% Kymco recorded 16,969 registrations Its market share was 25.2% Yamaha recorded 11,631 registrations Its market share was 17.3% Gogoro recorded 4,068 registrations Its market share was 6% Original 較5月的3600輛成長13% That was a sharp 37.1% increase from 2,967 in the same period last year Sales reached 4,691 in June Original 較5月4273輛成長9.8% Compared with Companies mentioned：三阳、光阳、山叶、Gogoro
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FDA: Remove tainted salad oil from shelves before noon on 7/3 or face a fine of up to NT$3 million Published 2026-07-02 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Around 1,300 metric tons Fines of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、福壽實業、福懋油脂、泰山企業、世界衛生組織、國際癌症研究機構、台中市食安處、彰化縣衛生局
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11-year-old Thai boy driving pickup crashes into procession of monks, leaving 8 dead and 18 injured Published 2026-07-02 19:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 8 monks were killed 18 people injured 13 people were seriously injured The vehicle involved was a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy with special needs related to his physical and mental condition. At the time, 34 monks were walking to Don Tan District on a pilgrimage after a meal Companies mentioned：曼谷郵報、中央社
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Yuli Township aquaculture farmers in Hualien delay pond clearing to provide jacanas with a safe environment to raise their chicks Published 2026-07-02 19:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A daily high of 102 pheasant-tailed jacanas was recorded Including 49 chicks 18 nesting sites were found 4 chicks were successfully raised Companies mentioned：觀察家生態顧問有限公司
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Taoyuan City Library creates a five-senses mountain trail exhibition and offers 35 family activities during summer vacation Published 2026-07-02 19:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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35 outreach events are also planned 17 species of Taiwanese animal specimens are being loaned for the exhibition Companies mentioned：桃園市立圖書館、農業部、農業部林業及自然保育署新竹分署、農業部生物多樣性研究所
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New Taipei City conducts targeted inspection of 中聯油脂; no products from the affected batches found Published 2026-07-02 19:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 74 food retailers, manufacturers and food service businesses were inspected 3 schools with self-operated kitchens were found 2 catering companies They supply 32 schools Companies mentioned：中聯油脂
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Flooding in Neihu, Taipei, on 6/25 affected 323 households; condolence payments have been issued to 311 Published 2026-07-02 19:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 323 households were affected Condolence payments have been issued to 311 households 12 households have not been reached or were not home during visits The condolence payment is NT$10,000 196 households qualify for the payment 29 households have applied Companies mentioned：內湖區公所、北市府
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First meeting of dedicated agency heads after Youth Basic Law takes effect held in Pingtung Published 2026-07-02 19:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly 1,500 young people were helped to pursue their dreams abroad last year This year, the number of places will double to 3,000 Companies mentioned：台積電
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Hong Kong CUHK choir brings Hong Kong and Taiwan mother-tongue exchange to Kaohsiung with Cantonese choral music Published 2026-07-02 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In 2014, the Easter Choir first recorded an album featuring arrangements by Yim Tin-hau In 2019, the CUHK Choir released an album of entirely Cantonese choral works, “Sing Our Own Songs” In 2024, “Trusting Rainbow,” composed by Tam Tin-lok and released by the CUHK Choir, won a CASH Golden Sail Music Award The 2025 work toured Indiana in the United States The 香港中文大學合唱團 and 師大合唱團 will perform together on July 19 at the Kung Hsue Sheh Concert Hall in Luzhou, New Taipei A Cantonese repertoire lecture will be held on July 21 at the Central Taiwan Choir Center in Taichung. A concert will be held on July 23 at Weiwuying in Kaohsiung. Companies mentioned：香港中文大學合唱團、師大合唱團、演戲家族、高雄光禾歌手合唱團
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Japanese post office sprayed with bear spray; 5 hospitalized; Vietnamese man arrested, says he triggered it by mistake Published 2026-07-02 19:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5 people were rushed to the hospital for treatment. The group at the scene comprised 8 men and women ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s. The suspect, 22-year-old Huang Naiwei, is Vietnamese. Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）、法新社、名古屋流町郵局
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Outflows by foreign investors put pressure on the New Taiwan dollar again; it closed at 31.91, nearing the 32 mark. Published 2026-07-02 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearing the 32 mark Total trading volume surged to US$2.898 billion. Fell 274.83 points. Closed at 46744.16 points Plunged NT$89.046 billion. Opened at 31.88. Rose to a high of 31.835. Touched a low of 31.952. The US Dollar Index fell 0.34%. The renminbi rose 0.09%. The South Korean won rose 0.4%. Companies mentioned：美國聯準會、歐洲央行
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Vote on 中選會 personnel nominations set for the 3rd; ruling party backs them, opposition awaits caucus decision Published 2026-07-02 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Consent votes on 3 中選會 nominees Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、中選會
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Woman allowed into county magistrate's residence without approval; Zhubei police to face disciplinary action of at least a demerit Published 2026-07-02 19:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A penalty of 2 demerits will be imposed in accordance with regulations. Original 核予申誡1次及教育輔導 Companies mentioned：新竹縣警察局、竹北分局、新竹縣長
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Tainan's Jiali Park Boulevard damaged by typhoon; reconstruction to create a green, water-themed corridor Published 2026-07-02 19:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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NT$20.25 million in post-disaster reconstruction funding NT$70 million in funding Companies mentioned：台南市政府、內政部國土管理署、財政部國有財產署、經濟部水利署、民進黨
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Airtac's second-quarter revenue hits a record; outlook for pneumatic components optimistic this year Published 2026-07-02 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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June unaudited consolidated revenue was NT$3.912 billion. Original 5月39.09億元 Up 44.88% from the same period in 2025. Unaudited second-quarter revenue was NT$12.164 billion. Up 21.5% quarter over quarter. Up 36% year over year Unaudited revenue for the first 6 months of this year totaled NT$22.178 billion. Up 30.08% year over year. Companies mentioned：亞德客-KY
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Original 精舍命案李威緩刑定讞 檢方對李妻提上訴將開庭 Published 2026-07-02 19:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 李威部分，未上訴已定讞。檢察官針對簡瑀家提上訴。二審高院繼延押主嫌王薀後，6日將開庭。 Original 一審台北地方法院5月間宣判，依傷害致死罪判王薀12年徒刑；藝人李威、李妻簡瑀家被依幫助犯傷害致人於死罪，各判刑1年10月、1年8月，均緩刑5年。其餘被告判刑1年6月至10年不等。 Original 一審台北地方法院5月間宣判，依傷害致死罪判王薀12年徒刑；藝人李威、李妻簡瑀家被依幫助犯傷害致人於死罪，各判刑1年10月、1年8月 Companies mentioned：李威、簡瑀家、王薀、蔡姓女子、吳姓女住持、吳慧珠、水月草堂
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Filling the last mile in logistics, 全家 joins forces with 中華郵政 to tap home-delivery market Published 2026-07-02 18:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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全家 has more than 4400 stores across Taiwan. 中華郵政 has nearly 1300 locations across Taiwan. More than 3600 post offices and iBoxes across Taiwan in total Original 帶動宅配包裹件數成長2成 Original 整體宅配包裹業績成長2成以上 The number of parcels sent and picked up at stores this year has reached more than 100 million. Companies mentioned：全家、中華郵政、黑貓宅急便、宅配通、DHL、FedEx、foodomo
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緯創's Simon Lin: AI demand is steady; supply chain still working to expand capacity Published 2026-07-02 18:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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緯創 announced last year that it would provide 1 million hours of AI computing services. Demand reached 1.2 million hours in the first half of this year. A total of 2.4 million hours of computing capacity will be provided this year. Companies mentioned：緯創、Neocloud
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10 counties and cities face high-temperature alerts for 3 days; Typhoon Bavi expected to become a super typhoon this weekend Published 2026-07-02 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius 1540 kilometers east of Guam About 4190 kilometers east of Eluanbi Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、氣象署
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Lightning strike causes signal malfunction on Sanying Line; New Taipei Metro says service normal after update Published 2026-07-02 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4:32 p.m. 5:09 p.m. Around 5 p.m. 10 p.m. 8 p.m. Companies mentioned：新北捷運公司
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文總's WE ARE Lunar New Year's Eve program wins US LIT娛樂獎 Published 2026-07-02 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 1000 participants from different generations and fields Companies mentioned：文總、LIT娛樂獎、繆思創意鉑金獎、倫敦設計鉑金獎
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Countering the Chinese Communist Party's transnational repression; 陸委會: specific measures under discussion Published 2026-07-02 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Specific countermeasures are being discussed across government agencies. Companies mentioned：陸委會、行政院、內政部、法務部、中國大陸國台辦
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Taoyuan elementary school student surrounded, beaten and forced to kneel by junior high school students; education department launches investigation Published 2026-07-02 18:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 4 students The incident occurred at around 4:30 p.m. on June 29. Companies mentioned：桃園市政府教育局
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Tech stocks come under selling pressure; most Asian markets close lower Published 2026-07-02 18:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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South Korea's KOSPI plunged nearly 8%. South Korean memory chip giants SK海力士 and 三星電子 each plunged more than 14%. Companies mentioned：SK海力士、三星電子、蘋果
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Will Taiwan extend trading hours? 金管會: no plans to proceed without social consensus Published 2026-07-02 18:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Basically, trading hours would be extended by about 1 hour or 1 hour and 30 minutes. Companies mentioned：金管會、證交所、櫃買中心
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Deepening research collaboration, 中研院 signs MOU with Yilan University and Mongolia Published 2026-07-02 18:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Over the next five years, the plan will promote exchanges between researchers and students, joint research projects, sharing of academic materials, joint participation in international conferences, and talent development. Mongolia has been promoting hepatitis B vaccination for more than 30 years. Companies mentioned：中研院、宜蘭大學、蒙古科學院
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馬祖海巡隊 provides medical evacuation support; has carried out 8 cases this year Published 2026-07-02 18:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 8 medical evacuations have been carried out this year. Companies mentioned：馬祖海巡隊、海巡署、海巡署第11巡防區、連江縣消防局、連江縣立醫院
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Warriors reportedly retain guard Melton on a 2-year, NT$350 million deal; he will remain Curry's backcourt partner Published 2026-07-02 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Averaged 12.3 points per game Two years, US$11 million About NT$350 million 28 years old Played in 49 games Played in 6 games Companies mentioned：金州勇士、NBA、ESPN、蜂巢城太陽、曼菲斯灰熊、費城76人
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Chinese brokerages reform compensation systems, strengthening performance and clawback mechanisms Published 2026-07-02 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 40 brokerages have announced or revised compensation systems this year. Original 中信證券、國泰海通、中金公司、華泰證券等12家券商6月26日集體發布新版薪酬管理制度 Original 中國銀河、信達證券等8家券商29日晚間公告 To date, about 42 Chinese brokerages have announced or revised relevant compensation management systems. Original 其中30餘家已獲股東會通過 Most brokerages set performance-based pay at no less than 50% of the total of base pay and performance-based pay. The deferred-payment portion is generally no less than 40% of performance-based pay. The deferral period is generally at least 3 years. Companies mentioned：中信證券、國泰海通、中金公司、華泰證券、中國銀河、信達證券、中信建投
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Indirect US-Iran talks conclude; next round of negotiations to take place after Khamenei's funeral Published 2026-07-02 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After the indirect US-Iran talks on the 1st concluded Khamenei, 86 The US and Iran agreed to establish a communications channel by the 3rd. Khamenei's state funeral will be held on July 4. The funeral ceremony will be held on the 9th in Mashhad, a city in northeastern 伊朗 Companies mentioned：美國、伊朗、卡達、巴基斯坦、以色列
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Original 反詐協會民調 逾7成支持公投推動鞭刑打詐 Published 2026-07-02 18:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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73.3% of respondents agree with using a referendum to promote corporal punishment to combat fraud 84.7% of the public support the government introducing corporal punishment for major fraud, child abuse, sexual assault and other crimes 89.6% of the public believe that if the government is unwilling to introduce corporal punishment over human rights or constitutional concerns, it should propose alternative severe punishments with a deterrent effect 96.7% of the public agree that driving after using drugs should not be treated as an ordinary traffic violation 94.5% of the public support tougher criminal penalties; drug-impaired driving that causes death could carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment or death Nearly 198,000 fraud cases in 1 year 90.1% of the public believe that verdicts in major fraud or drug-impaired driving cases fall far short of expectations for fairness and justice Survey of 1,000 valid samples nationwide Margin of sampling error: approximately plus or minus 3.1 percentage points Companies mentioned：台灣民間反詐騙協會、國民黨、世新大學、銘傳大學
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Vice President Hsiao inspects resilience drill in Nantou, focusing on preparations for medical care and daily necessities Published 2026-07-02 18:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Dolphin show at Hualien Ocean Park ends; park shifts to ecological performances to promote conservation Published 2026-07-02 18:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The facility currently has 5 dolphins Companies mentioned：花蓮遠雄海洋公園、香港海洋公園、日本鳥羽水族館、喬治亞水族館、進擊的巨人
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Original 薛劍發表斬首言論惹議 再度露面要求日本端正中國觀 Published 2026-07-02 18:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 50 representatives of overseas Chinese and students, among others Companies mentioned：中国、日本、共同社、自衛隊、X
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People with Down syndrome “run away from home,” become ninjas to practice overnight stays and engage with the world Published 2026-07-02 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The number of students with disabilities in special education nationwide has reached 123,653 An increase of 2,387 compared with 1 academic year earlier Labor force participation rate among people with disabilities aged 15 and older is just 21.9% 30 participants with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities 55 students from National Taiwan Normal University's special education department serving as one-on-one tutors Companies mentioned：唐氏症基金會、唐氏症關愛者協會、國立台灣師範大學特殊教育學系
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Ambulance taking patient home in Taichung hits and kills motorcyclist; driver sentenced to 6 months in first trial Published 2026-07-02 18:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 65 kilometers per hour Road speed limit: 50 kilometers per hour Sentenced him to 6 months in prison Companies mentioned：台中地院、法務部法醫研究所
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AI voice-changing romance scam case: Police and prosecutors summon 12 more people for questioning Published 2026-07-02 18:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Request to detain and hold without visitation the Huang couple and 4 others approved The 6 defendants will be transferred to 北檢 this afternoon A total of 10 victims have reported the case to police The other 14 defendants were released on bail ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 Searches conducted at 3 locations, including a “beauty and aromatherapy training studio,” an “embroidery training studio” and a “jewelry store” Companies mentioned：中央社、北檢、刑事警察局、台北市警察局中山分局
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Prayer room for foreign fishermen set up in Penghu to create a more rights-friendly fishing industry Published 2026-07-02 18:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Penghu currently employs more than 1,800 foreign fishermen Companies mentioned：澎湖區漁會、中央社
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Original 屏科大師生往返市區要道 麟洛鄉屏46線拓寬動土 Published 2026-07-02 18:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The section to be improved is about 1.195 kilometers long Total budget: NT$280 million Construction period: 420 calendar days Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、國立屏東科技大學、交通部公路局
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Controversy over skipping class not warranting a warning; 教育部: Attendance management should be distinguished from rewards and punishments Published 2026-07-02 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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When the Legislative Yuan reviewed the “National Education Act” in ROC year 112, it also called for a review of the relevant rewards and punishment system 教育部 therefore established the “Regulations on Rewards and Punishments for Elementary and Junior High School Students” in ROC year 113 Companies mentioned：教育部、桃園市教育局、Facebook
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Original 宜蘭冬山工寮火警 現場發現8旬翁遺體 Published 2026-07-02 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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84-year-old man surnamed Tseng 3:10 p.m. 3:35 p.m. Companies mentioned：宜蘭縣消防局
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Economic Affairs Ministry approves 台積電 capital injection of US$20 billion into its U.S. subsidiary to build wafer fabs Published 2026-07-02 18:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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20 billion US dollars Cumulative approved investment in U.S. plants has reached US$44 billion Approved overseas investment amount: about US$23.05408 billion US$1 billion $600 million US$919 million US$292 million 1.6 billion baht About US$49.48 million 143 million pounds About US$193 million New Taiwan Companies mentioned：台積電、TSMC Arizona、南亞科技公司、NANYA TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, LTD.、廣達電腦、QUANTA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED、QUANTA MANUFACTURING INCORPORATION、光寶科技公司、LITE-ON, INC.、台灣塑膠工業公司、FORMOSA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION、FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION, USA、台燿科技公司、富邦人壽保險公司、Lilly Nederland Holding B.V.、台灣禮來公司、FORMOSA 6 HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED、海廣國際公司
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Tourist information center opens at 花蓮轉運站; cargo e-bikes available to borrow free of charge Published 2026-07-02 18:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cargo e-bike Ladies’ bicycle The front storage basket can bear weight The bike can be ridden when fully charged From now through July 31 NT$19 per hour Daily limit: 4 hours The event will be extended through September 30 Companies mentioned：花蓮轉運站、雷門數據服務、台灣好行
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全民運動署 promotes water safety, urging people to prioritize drowning prevention over rescue Published 2026-07-02 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Drownings in Taiwan’s rivers and streams account for as much as 43% People aged 65 and older account for 30% of drownings in Taiwan Companies mentioned：全民運動署、聯合國、內政部消防署、中央社
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Benzo[a]pyrene levels in Chung Lien soybean salad oil exceed standards; Chiayi City removes affected oil from shelves Published 2026-07-02 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 827 units of the affected oil were found and removed from shelves A total of 19 inspections conducted Companies mentioned：中聯油脂公司、嘉義市衛生局、衛福部、衛福部食品藥物管理署
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Thai award-winning actress 茱蒂蒙 films new movie in Kaohsiung, complains that 何潤東 changed the script at the last minute Published 2026-07-02 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“Are you sure? I’m Thai, you know.” Companies mentioned：茱蒂蒙、何潤東、陳昊森、曹佑寧、陳孝萱、吳子霏、蔡程俊、郭亮、新加坡
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20 sorties of Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line and harassed Taiwan this morning; military monitoring Published 2026-07-02 18:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 22 sorties of Chinese military aircraft were detected Of these, 20 sorties crossed the Taiwan Strait median line Since 6:53 a.m. Companies mentioned：國防部、中共
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Collision incident at Beijing’s “China Zun”; officials say it was caused by personal reasons Published 2026-07-02 18:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Beijing’s 108-story 中信大廈 The 13 injured people are out of danger after treatment One of them has been discharged Aircraft pilot Liu, 66 Companies mentioned：中信大廈、阿若拉SA60L
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Taichung Play Theater Life Festival to open, inviting the public to take on real-world puzzle challenges Published 2026-07-02 18:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Taichung Play Theater Life Festival is now in its 3rd year The Taichung Play Theater Life Festival will be held at Taichung Zhongshan Hall from the 11th to the 16th During the event, starting at 4 p.m. each day, except Monday the 13th, when the venue is closed Companies mentioned：台中市政府文化局、矽品精密、日月光文教基金會、創造焦點、馬戲之門、極至體能舞蹈團、20%實驗劇坊、台中中山堂、大墩文化中心、Facebook
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考試院: Some exam districts may postpone or cancel national exams in the event of a major natural disaster Published 2026-07-02 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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考試院 is expected to issue the announcement tomorrow, with effect from July 5 Companies mentioned：考試院
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Legislator Lin Yi-chin sentenced to 7 years in first trial over alleged fraud involving assistant fees; district court says it was not an isolated act Published 2026-07-02 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than NT$14.12 million Sentenced to 7 years The offenses spanned more than 10 years Companies mentioned：民進黨、台南地方法院
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Original 中共建黨紀念日將錯就錯 正確應為7月23日 Published 2026-07-02 17:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中共 was founded in 1921 The actual meeting date of 中共’s First National Congress was July 23, 1921 中共 regards July 1 as its founding anniversary In May 1938, Mao Zedong delivered a speech on “On Protracted War” at the Yan’an Association for the Study of the War of Resistance Against Japan In June 1941, the 中共 Central Committee formally issued a document It was not until the late 70s of the last century that 中共 party-history experts verified and established it Companies mentioned：中共、香港星島日報、中央社
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China says companies will follow market principles as tariffs on agricultural products from 美國 are lowered Published 2026-07-02 17:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中國商務部、美國
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Heavy rain warnings issued for 8 counties and cities, including New Taipei and Taoyuan; beware of lightning and strong gusts Published 2026-07-02 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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8 counties and cities, including New Taipei and Taoyuan Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、氣象署
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C. Ronaldo faces Modrić in World Cup Portugal-Croatia showdown, as former 皇馬 teammates go head-to-head Published 2026-07-02 17:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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World Cup Round of 32 knockout stage Round of 16 Companies mentioned：皇馬
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桃園市智慧產業學院 established, hopes to share resources with Hsinchu and Miaoli Published 2026-07-02 17:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Has served 210 companies Promoted 136 upgrading projects Secured more than NT$393 million in subsidies Generated more than NT$825 million in corporate investment Offered 106 course sessions Trained about 45,000 people Companies mentioned：桃園市智慧產業學院、世界資訊科技暨服務聯盟（WITSA）
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菲律賓 upgraded to an upper-middle-income country; Taiwanese businesses say they are adjusting investment strategies to focus on domestic demand Published 2026-07-02 17:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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菲律賓's 2025 gross national income per capita (GNI per capita) reached US$4,850 Surpassing the upper-middle-income threshold of US$4,636 Also higher than US$4,470 in 2024 At the time, the upper-middle-income threshold set by 世界銀行 was US$4,496 菲律賓's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by an average of 5.8% annually Companies mentioned：世界銀行、菲律賓、台灣、蘇比克灣台商協會
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Benzo[a]pyrene in 中聯 soybean salad oil exceeds limits; Taipei City orders comprehensive suspension of use and removal from sale Published 2026-07-02 17:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 初步掌握有22校曾在5月上旬期間使用相關公告批號產品 A fine of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million will be imposed for violations of the Food Safety Act Companies mentioned：中聯、福壽實業、福懋油脂、泰山企業、南僑油脂事業股份有限公司、泰山食品
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Retirement savings under the old system can be transferred early into a new-system account; seniority and annual leave are unaffected Published 2026-07-02 17:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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There are still 115,000 Taiwanese workers covered solely by the old system The maximum total is capped at 45 contribution units The old-system pension would amount to about NT$2.25 million The pension would also be only about NT$2.55 million The pension accumulated in the new-system account would be about NT$4.16 million or more Companies mentioned：勞動部
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Renewed changes at Youth Night Market raise concerns; management committee pledges to discuss a relocation plan Published 2026-07-02 17:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About a hundred or more vendors on the periphery More than 200 vendors in the inner area Peripheral vendors account for about 1/3 of the overall market Companies mentioned：大林蒲、國民黨、高雄市經發局、青年夜市管委會、高雄市新工處、都發局、台糖
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