# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-16 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 178 items from 4 sources; Japan, 122 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!” pop-up shop merchandise!

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001004.000069812.html
- anchor: #n1543724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード

Contents Seed has begun post-event online sales of merchandise from the TV anime “Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!” pop-up shop. The company is reselling limited-edition goods for fans and seeking to expand sales.

## “Anniversary Collection” featuring Dreyse from “Senjuushi: Rhodoknight” goes on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001010.000069812.html
- anchor: #n1543723
- Companies mentioned: Marvelous Inc.、株式会社コンテンツシード

“Anniversary Collection,” commemorative merchandise themed around Dreyse from “Senjuushi: Rhodoknight,” is going on sale. Preorders open on the online store THEキャラ starting July 16, 2026. The release aims to enhance services for fans.

## SNSで話題のチアするサラリーマン ”Cheer Re-Man’s” 初書籍『チアリーマンズ 軌跡 空飛ぶサラリーマンの挑戦』7月24日発売！

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001084.000016935.html
- anchor: #n1543722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社徳間書店

株式会社徳間書店が、SNSで話題の社会人パフォーマンスチーム「Cheer Re-Man's」の初書籍を発売。サラリーマンがチアリーディングで挑戦する軌跡を綴ったノンフィクション・ドキュメンタリー。

## “Devilun and Summer Vacation” merchandise from Nijisanji goes on sale starting 17:00 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001565.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1543721

Nijisanji, the VTuber group operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, will begin selling new “Devilun and Summer Vacation” merchandise on July 21, 2026. The summer event collection is designed to meet strong fan demand and boost engagement.

## Barbie and Ayako Imoto reunite as the elusive duo! Podcast “Tokyo Horumon Musume” launches July 16 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002229.000003392.html
- anchor: #n1543720
- Companies mentioned: TBS

Barbie and Ayako Imoto are reviving their former comedy duo, “Tokyo Horumon Musume,” as a podcast, with conversations about the diverse desires of women in their 40s.

## 【表紙＆タイトル決定！】CANDY TUNE 村上緋杏さん初写真集 7/23発売

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002459.000005069.html
- anchor: #n1543719
- Companies mentioned: アソビシステム、楽天ブックス、SHIBUYA TSUTAYA、梅田蔦屋書店

CANDY TUNEの村川緋杏が初の写真集『the Bibian』を2026年7月23日に発売。沖縄で撮影され、アイドルらしからぬ自然な魅力を披露。ファン注目度が高い。

## [TAC Judicial Scrivener Course] Everyone is welcome to join! Information on the orientation starting July 23 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002642.000021078.html
- anchor: #n1543718

TAC’s judicial scrivener course is offering a free online orientation on July 23 for students aiming to pass in 2028. Anyone can participate, and the session will introduce study methods and support services.

## U-NEXT to livestream exclusively the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER, a K-pop festival hosted by a popular Korean music show

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002857.000031998.html
- anchor: #n1543717
- Companies mentioned: SBS、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京

U-NEXT will livestream the SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER, a Korean K-pop festival taking place on Aug. 9, 2026, exclusively in Japan. Monthly subscribers can watch for free.

## Celebrating the release of their 3rd EP, THE WAY! Listening party featuring exclusive voice messages from A.B.C-Z members to be held on AWA Lounge

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003574.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1543716
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、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

AWA will hold an online listening party on July 17, 2026, to celebrate the release of A.B.C-Z’s third EP, THE WAY, and will air exclusive voice messages from the members. The event is free and aims to strengthen fan engagement and platform loyalty.

## A huge hit in Osaka! Yamanaka Sawao and Kabe Poster’s ROCK or LIVE！-Rock Comedy Club- Tokyo edition confirmed!

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004252.000011710.html
- anchor: #n1543715
- Companies mentioned: ぴあライブクリエイティブ株式会社

Popular event ROCK or LIVE！ featuring Yamanaka Sawao and Kabe Poster will be held in Tokyo. Following its success in Osaka, the revival show marks Kabe Poster’s Tokyo debut.

## Epi Group presents Miss International Queen Japan 2026

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:59:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000122167.html
- anchor: #n1543590
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本トランスビューティー協会、Epi Group、Netflix

Miss International Queen JAPAN 2026 will be held on Aug. 2, 2026. Epi Group is the title sponsor, and the event will feature a lavish stage and talk show commemorating its 20th anniversary.

## A summer break without school meals: A project by certified NPO ケアット aims to ensure no child is left “just watching” and to bring them an “ordinary summer”

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:57:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000129015.html
- anchor: #n1543591
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人キッズドア

Certified NPO ケアット will run the second installment of its “Ordinary Project,” titled “An Ordinary Summer,” in summer 2026. The project aims to bring an “ordinary summer” to children unable to enjoy the school break due to economic or environmental factors, through food assistance and a summer festival centered on children. It highlights the importance of social inclusion.

## Notice on the launch of a real estate digital securities offering, the first since the new management structure【ロードスターグループ】

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:56:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187202.html
- anchor: #n1543592
- Companies mentioned: ロードスターキャピタル株式会社、ロードスターインベストメンツ株式会社、ロードスターソリューションズ株式会社、ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社

ロードスター証券 will begin subscriptions on Aug. 1 for an STO backed by a hotel in Yokohama, its first real estate digital securities offering since the new management structure took effect. Investments start at 500,000 yen, with an expected yield of 4.1%.

## 【Hyogo Block Council】HYOGO Great Mission! Let’s protect the planet’s tomorrow! ～A family future challenge to enjoy connections～

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:54:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000160385.html
- anchor: #n1543593
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人西播磨青年会議所、たつの市

The Hyogo Block Council will hold an environmental awareness event in August 2026. Aimed at encouraging eco-friendly actions by families, it hopes to attract 1,500 visitors.

## Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Sakura Yosozumi and FOUND NATION join MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026! Free LIVE streaming confirmed!!! Watch world-class action sports in real time!

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:53:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000522.000009300.html
- anchor: #n1543594
- Companies mentioned: GAORA SPORTS、FOUND NATION

GAORA On Demand will livestream MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026 for free. Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Sakura Yosozumi and others will compete, with fans nationwide able to watch in real time. The event will bring the excitement of action sports to audiences across Japan.

## 【HIGH! STANDARD】〈NAVAL WATCH〉 pop-up event to be held for 3 days, July 18–20

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:52:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000067072.html
- anchor: #n1543595
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 聖林公司

HIGH! STANDARD will hold a 3-day pop-up event for 〈NAVAL WATCH〉 starting July 18, 2026. The collection features 24 military watch models, with updated designs for a modern look drawing attention.

## Notice of selection for the “B.LEAGUE × 日本財団 Community Development Grant”

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:51:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000105674.html
- anchor: #n1543596
- Companies mentioned: B.LEAGUE、日本財団

FE Nagoya is advancing Minato Blue 2033 with a grant from B.LEAGUE and 日本財団. The initiative contributes to sustainable community development by making use of basketball and the waterfront.

## 【Shurijo Castle Park】First-ever public unveiling: “Ceremony Marking Completion of the Ryukyu King and Queen’s Costumes” (July 22) and “Ryukyu King and Queen’s Costumes Exhibition” (July 22–26) to be held!

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:48:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000024500.html
- anchor: #n1543597
- Companies mentioned: 沖縄電力株式会社、一般財団法人沖縄美ら島財団

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## A day-use hot spring facility featuring a rooftop open-air bath with views of the Seto Inland Sea and a full-scale sauna will open on Saturday, July 18, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-16T17:47:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000162689.html
- anchor: #n1543598

リブ・マックス will open a day-use hot spring facility in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, on July 18, 2026. Its highlights include a rooftop open-air bath overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and a full-scale sauna, with discounts also available to local residents.

## Legislating measures to counter transnational repression: 陸委會 says it is holding intensive meetings to deliberate

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:43:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160357.aspx
- anchor: #n1545770
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、美國

Facts:
- 陸委會 Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said at a forum on the 14th

## Contaminated oil scandal involving 中聯 widens; 台糖 removes 2,146 metric tons of oil products from sale as a precaution

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:43:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160356.aspx
- anchor: #n1545771
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、福懋油脂公司

Facts:
- The total volume of soybean salad oil products affected was about 2,881 metric tons
- About 2,146 metric tons have been removed from sale as a precaution
- Another approximately 735 metric tons of unpackaged soybean salad oil is stored in factory tanks
- 台糖 purchased 2 batches of crude oil from 福懋油脂公司 involving 中聯 sources, totaling 2,014 metric tons
- The first batch of 1,004 metric tons was delivered from May 27 to 29
- The second batch of 1,010 metric tons was delivered from June 18 to 26
- A total of 45 production batch numbers
- Testing on July 1 confirmed that the affected products passed
- Results of the retesting will be available on the 24th

## Child abuse scandal at kindergarten; Taipei Education Department: Fines now total NT$506,000

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160355.aspx
- anchor: #n1545780
- Companies mentioned: 台北市教育局、中央社

Facts:
- Fines now total NT$506,000
- At least 12 victims
- Fined NT$30,000
- Fined NT$120,000
- A fine of NT$50,000.
- An additional NT$306,000 fine for specific violations
- Fines of NT$60,000 to NT$600,000

## 台積電 expands U.S. investment again; Executive Yuan: Maximum capacity and most advanced technology to remain in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160354.aspx
- anchor: #n1545781
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、輝達、超微半導體（AMD）、美光、力積電

Facts:
- 台積電 announced today that it will invest an additional US$100 billion in the United States
- An estimated 4 more wafer fabs will be built
- At the same time, 13 advanced wafer fabs will be built in Taiwan over the next few years
- Annual spending in Taiwan has already exceeded US$100 billion
- Plans to invest more than US$10 billion
- Spending about US$1.8 billion to acquire 力積電’s factory in the Tongluo Science Park in Miaoli County
- Taiwanese companies to invest US$250 billion independently
- The Taiwan government will use credit guarantees to support financial institutions in providing companies with credit lines of up to US$250 billion
- Taiwan’s semiconductor industry output grew from about NT$4.3 trillion in 2023 to about NT$5.3 trillion in 2024
- It will reach NT$6.5 trillion in 2025

## African swine fever detected in pig carcass washed ashore in Kinmen; president calls for protecting disease prevention efforts

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160353.aspx
- anchor: #n1545782
- Companies mentioned: 世界動物衛生組織（WOAH）

Facts:
- This is the 21st case of African swine fever confirmed in a pig carcass washed ashore since 2018

## Former mainland Chinese nationals seek election; 陸委會: Must have been registered as residents in Taiwan for 10 years

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:28:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160352.aspx
- anchor: #n1545674
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、大陸委員會

Facts:
- Have household registration in Taiwan for 10 years

## 力成 and 博通 to establish Singapore joint venture, investing US$400 million to pursue advanced packaging

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160351.aspx
- anchor: #n1545675
- Companies mentioned: 力成、博通

Facts:
- About NT$12.89 billion

## 中聯 failed to provide oil batch numbers truthfully; Taichung City Government refers case to prosecutors for investigation under the law

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:22:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160350.aspx
- anchor: #n1545572
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、中聯油脂、福壽、福懋

Facts:
- The 6th batch of oil exceeding standards was 中聯 soybean salad oil (batch No. 313-1150408). Related derivative products totaled 15 items and 270 batch numbers. Nationwide second-tier downstream businesses included 270 福壽 businesses and 74 福懋 businesses.
- The 7th batch of oil exceeding standards was 中聯 soybean salad oil (batch No. 315-1150413). Related derivative products totaled 19 items and 50 batch numbers. Nationwide second-tier downstream businesses included 343 福壽 businesses and 51 福懋 businesses. The relevant lists have been provided to health authorities in each jurisdiction for continued investigation.
- 2 additional batch numbers of oil products exceeded standards, initially affecting an estimated 738 businesses.

## Hong Kong-born Leung Man-to plans to run for Kinmen County magistrate; eligibility yet to be determined

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:22:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160349.aspx
- anchor: #n1545573
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央選挙委員会、国立成功大学、英国牛津大学、中国国民党

Facts:
- Republic of China identity card and passport held for 10 years

## Traffic restored on Miaoli County Route 21 in Nanzhuang; traffic on the Shibi Bridge section restricted to one lane with weight limits

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160348.aspx
- anchor: #n1545582
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣政府、南庄鄉公所、國軍

Facts:
- Vehicles weighing under 10 metric tons

## Workplace accident at 高雄某水泥廠 while cleaning a roller; employer suspected of violating Occupational Safety and Health Act

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607160347.aspx
- anchor: #n1545583
- Companies mentioned: 高雄某水泥廠

Facts:
- A man surnamed Pan, about 38 years old
- A fine of NT$50,000 to NT$3 million may be imposed

## 台灣賓士: 25 new models to be introduced in Taiwan over the next 2 years

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160346.aspx
- anchor: #n1545584
- Companies mentioned: 台灣賓士、Mercedes-Benz Taiwan

Facts:
- 25 all-new models to be introduced in Taiwan in quick succession over the next 2 years
- Cumulative registrations in the first half totaled 2,910 vehicles
- Up 7.7% from the same period in 2025
- More than 200 S-Class vehicles registered in the first half
- E-Class registrations in the first half topped 1,100 vehicles
- Cumulative registrations reached 5,500 vehicles

## Chiang Wan-an delivers policy report to city council, clashes with Chien Shu-pei over information requests

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:15:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160345.aspx
- anchor: #n1545462
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市府、民進黨

Facts:
- Design and supervision fees: NT$9.91 million
- Project cost: NT$49.66 million
- A total of NT$59.67 million
- Projects costing more than NT$50 million must be submitted to the city council for review

## Land Bank obtains Wealth Management 2.0 license as 25 banks compete for high-asset market

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:15:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160344.aspx
- anchor: #n1545463
- Companies mentioned: 台湾土地银行、金管会

## TPBL draft second pick Wu Chih-kai says he will decide after the CBA draft

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607160343.aspx
- anchor: #n1545472
- Companies mentioned: P. LEAGUE+、PLG、台灣職業籃球大聯盟、TPBL、中國男子籃球職業聯賽、CBA、台北台新戰神、桃園璞園領航猿

Facts:
- 196 centimeters tall
- Weighs 90 kilograms
- the fourth pick in the first round
- Second pick in the first round

## 大樂透 jackpot rolls over for 19 consecutive draws; 台彩: Jackpot could reach NT$700 million on the 17th

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160342.aspx
- anchor: #n1545473
- Companies mentioned: 台灣彩券公司、台彩

Facts:
- NT$700 million
- 19 draws
- NT$1 million
- NT$2 million
- 3.39 million
- NT$1.4 billion

## 泰國籲緬甸允東協特使會見翁山蘇姬 盼推動對話

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160341.aspx
- anchor: #n1545474
- Companies mentioned: 泰國外交部、東協、泰國公共電視台（Thai PBS）、法新社、菲律賓外交部

Facts:
- 81-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi
- Since Myanmar's 2021 military coup
- She has also not appeared in public since late 2022

## ASEAN Finance / 力成: Plans to establish joint venture with Broadcom in Singapore to pursue panel-level packaging

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607163004.aspx
- anchor: #n1545460
- Companies mentioned: Broadcom Technologies, Inc.

Powertech Technology will establish a joint venture with Broadcom in Singapore and enter the panel-level advanced packaging business. The investment will total $400 million and be funded from its own resources.

## 基隆公共工程遭綁標 市議員曾紀嚴等5人遭羈押

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:02:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607160340.aspx
- anchor: #n1545343
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府、基隆市政府工務處

Facts:
- 曾紀嚴、何姓業者等5人
- Since ROC year 111

## Company helps install air conditioners; children at Anikang Children's Home enjoy their first cool summer in half a century

- Published: 2026-07-16T20:00:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160339.aspx
- anchor: #n1545344
- Companies mentioned: 阿尼色弗兒童之家、昇恆昌免稅商店、江許笋文教基金會

Facts:
- Donated a total of NT$1 million over 2 consecutive years
- This year, it also invested nearly NT$1.5 million to install 34 new air-conditioning units throughout the home
- Helped install 34 new air-conditioning units throughout the home
- Invited 21 residents to leave the children's home

## 4 people unreachable in mainland China; 陸委會: Families report they are being detained

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:59:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160338.aspx
- anchor: #n1545345
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、台灣警政單位、對岸對口單位、當地台商協會

Facts:
- Reports of 10 people newly unreachable in mainland China in July
- The group of 4 traveling together is currently being detained
- There is strong suspicion that 1 person is being detained
- There has been no word on the other 5 people

## TPBL郭嘉安獲特攻青睞 建中男籃史上首名職籃球員

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607160337.aspx
- anchor: #n1545354
- Companies mentioned: TPBL、新北中信特攻、建中男籃、文化大學、國立體大、高雄全家海神男籃

Facts:
- Third pick in the first round

## ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting set for 7/19; Rubio and Wang Yi expected to attend

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160335.aspx
- anchor: #n1545356
- Companies mentioned: 東南亞國家協會、美國、中國、日本、韓國、澳洲、加拿大、紐西蘭、英國、歐洲聯盟、俄羅斯、印度、巴西、挪威、瑞士、土耳其、菲律賓

Facts:
- A series of high-level ASEAN officials' meetings will be held in Manila from the 19th to the 24th

## 國發基金: Investments comply with laws and regulations, supporting startups and industrial development

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160336.aspx
- anchor: #n1545355
- Companies mentioned: 國發基金、創未來、大合新科技、台杉公司

Facts:
- About 33% received funding assistance of NT$19 million or more
- Has successfully supported 307 startups
- Cumulative investment reached NT$4.403 billion

## Pig carcass washed ashore in Kinmen on the 14th; response center confirms African swine fever

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:54:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160332.aspx
- anchor: #n1545104
- Companies mentioned: 中央災害應變中心、農業部獸醫研究所、海巡署、金門縣防疫所、防檢署、農業部

Facts:
- 1 pig carcass found floating at sea
- 21 cases in total
- 2 cases occurred
- The first case in 115年
- A total of 25 pig farms
- Within a 10-kilometer radius
- There must be no new cases for at least 1 consecutive week

## “往事只能回味” swept across Asia; 尤雅 announces Kaohsiung concert

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607160333.aspx
- anchor: #n1545358
- Companies mentioned: 尤雅、高雄流行音樂中心

Facts:
- Returning to Kaohsiung for a concert after 15 years
- She gives 3 to 4 performances a year
- She has also released 123 albums
- 72-year-old 尤雅
- She will hold the “尤雅往事只能回味” classic revival concert at 高雄流行音樂中心 on Oct. 24

## Risks in the Strait of Hormuz rise; Indian authorities order shipowners to stop sending sailors

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160334.aspx
- anchor: #n1545357
- Companies mentioned: 印度航运当局

## 台灣員警遊福建被盤查 陸委會籲機關風險提醒

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:53:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160331.aspx
- anchor: #n1545105
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、中共

Facts:
- There was 1 serving police officer and 1 retired police officer

## 新北警查緝詐欺車手 逮2人扣40餘萬元及毒品

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:52:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607160330.aspx
- anchor: #n1545106
- Companies mentioned: 新北市板橋警察分局

Facts:
- 查扣新台幣40餘萬元

## Leveraged single-stock ETFs roil South Korean stocks; 金管會: Taiwan has no plans to allow them

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160329.aspx
- anchor: #n1545115
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、李在明

Facts:
- ETFs' holdings of listed and OTC companies account for about 4.2% of Taiwan's total market capitalization
- Taiwan's ETFs hold about NT$6.8 trillion in listed and OTC company market value
- Total market capitalization of listed and OTC companies: NT$162 trillion
- The U.S. proportion is about 20%

## African swine fever detected in pig found floating at sea; 金門縣府: pigs at nearby farms are healthy

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160327.aspx
- anchor: #n1545117
- Companies mentioned: 金門縣府、金門縣政府產業發展處、海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署、農業部獸醫研究所、中央應變中心、金門縣防疫所、防檢署、海巡署、農業部防檢署

Facts:
- 1 pig carcass found floating at sea
- Weighing about 70 kilograms
- 5,033 pigs
- 25 households
- Within a 10-kilometer radius
- As of July 22

## 賀丹 named TPBL draft's top pick; vows to help the Aquas win in the new season

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607160328.aspx
- anchor: #n1545116
- Companies mentioned: TPBL、高雄全家海神、康乃爾大學、NCAA、台灣職業籃球大聯盟

Facts:
- 賀丹, a 23-year-old Taiwanese-American prospect
- 194 centimeters tall
- Weighs 100 kilograms

## Benzo[a]pyrene exceeds the limit; 中聯油脂 apologizes, halts operations for improvements and will not resume without approval

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160326.aspx
- anchor: #n1545118
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、食藥署、台中市政府、衛生福利部

Facts:
- Has received a fine of NT$165.2 million from 衛生福利部
- 台中市政府 imposed a fine of NT$3 million

## 伊朗 threatens to attack infrastructure in the Middle East; 以色列 vows to maintain troop presence in Lebanon

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160324.aspx
- anchor: #n1545120
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、以色列、美國、荷莫茲海峽、加薩走廊

Facts:
- Tehran has resumed its blockade of 荷莫茲海峽 (Strait of Hormuz)
- 以色列 is determined to keep troops in the “security zones” it has designated in Lebanon, Syria and 加薩走廊 (Gaza Strip)

## Chiang Wan-an: Xinyi Line East Extension expected to open by the end of August; safety will be ensured

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160325.aspx
- anchor: #n1545119
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、台北市捷運工程局、捷運局

Facts:
- About 1.4 kilometers long
- Expected to open by the end of August

## Youth Housing Loan 3.0 approved by 行政院; 行庫 estimate it will do little to revive housing market demand

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:42:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160323.aspx
- anchor: #n1544987
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、行庫、中央銀行

Facts:
- Loan limit of NT$10 million
- The interest subsidy over 6 years amounts to NT$225,000
- Estimated total budget of about NT$42.255 billion over 9 years

## Kaohsiung reports 2 imported dengue cases; health bureau urges people to seek testing voluntarily after returning to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:42:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160322.aspx
- anchor: #n1544988

Facts:
- Kaohsiung reported 2 new confirmed imported dengue cases today
- Imported cases this year have reached 11
- 3 of them are foreign students
- The average positivity rate in recent vector mosquito monitoring in Daliao District has risen to 10%
- Eligible for a NT$500 gift voucher

## Huang Jen-hsun: Japan enters a new AI era as 輝達 partners with Japanese firms to build a national-scale computing factory

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:38:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160321.aspx
- anchor: #n1544989
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、富士通、發那科、安川電機、川崎重工業、日立製作所、本田技術研究所、三井物產、三菱商事、軟銀公司、索尼集團、豐田汽車、Noetra

Huang Jen-hsun announced deeper “physical AI” collaboration with Japanese companies and a plan to build a national AI factory with Noetra. The move will accelerate the use of robotics and automation in industries such as manufacturing and healthcare.

Facts:
- NVIDIA will expand its collaboration with multiple Japanese companies in physical AI.
- The AI factory built by Noetra will feature 13,750 Vera CPUs and 27,500 Rubin GPUs.
- The Vera Rubin accelerator system has entered production.
- The Cosmos 3 Edge model can reduce computing resource requirements to about 1/4 of the previous level.

## Residents remain despite red alert for landslide-dammed lake; 2 people in Hualien's Wanrong Village urged to leave

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160319.aspx
- anchor: #n1545000
- Companies mentioned: 萬榮鄉公所、農業部林業及自然保育署花蓮分署、花蓮縣府

Facts:
- An elderly couple in Wanrong Village did not evacuate
- The alert zone covers Wanrong and Mingli villages, with 31 households and 111 people
- Violators may be fined NT$50,000 to NT$250,000 under the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act

## 民眾黨訪團對話上海交大師生 李偉華：盼成合作開始

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160320.aspx
- anchor: #n1544999
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、上海交通大學

## 2 愛之味 products affected by tainted oil; designated batches eligible for returns and refunds

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160318.aspx
- anchor: #n1545001
- Companies mentioned: 愛之味

Facts:
- 愛之味珍保玉筍 (120-gram glass jar)
- 愛之味素食沙茶醬（2800公克鐵罐）
- Expiration date: April 17, 2028
- Expiration date: April 14, 2029

## High-voltage line in Keelung's Anle District suspected of being pulled down by a forklift; 27 households briefly lost power

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:34:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160317.aspx
- anchor: #n1544868
- Companies mentioned: 台電

Facts:
- 27 households

## 4 members of resident band killed in fire at Thai beer restaurant; families and fans mourn

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:33:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160316.aspx
- anchor: #n1544869
- Companies mentioned: Thotsakan、泰叻報、美聯社、泰國第7電視台、CH7

Facts:
- The fire has killed 33 people
- More than 70 injured
- 4 of the 6 members were killed
- More than 80% of the body suffered burns

## Writers and bookstores join campaign in support of Hong Kong, using the hashtag “I am a bookstore clerk”

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607160315.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3494890-en.html
- anchor: #n1544870

Two bookstores in Hong Kong were searched over alleged violations of the National Security Law, and a staff member wearing a T-shirt that read “I am a bookstore employee” was detained. Taiwanese writers and bookstores, including 詹宏志 and 李志銘, expressed solidarity. The threat to freedom of expression is drawing international attention.

## Youth Housing Loan 3.0 budget exceeds NT$42.2 billion; Ministry of Finance estimates it will not trigger housing market volatility

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160314.aspx
- anchor: #n1544880
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、財政部、內政部、國庫署、中央銀行

Facts:
- Estimated total budget of about NT$42.255 billion over 9 years
- Borrowers will receive total benefits of NT$225,000 over 6 years
- Up to 160,000 people may be eligible
- A total of 10,864 items have been recovered
- The amount reached NT$251.46 million

## Strong AI demand drives 台積電's growth above 40%; key takeaways from earnings call

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160312.aspx
- anchor: #n1544882
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、三星、英特爾、艾司摩爾

Facts:
- U.S. dollar revenue is expected to grow more than 40% this year
- Earned more than 2.7 times its paid-in capital in a single quarter
- U.S. dollar revenue is forecast to grow another 12%
- Add US$100 billion in investment in Arizona
- Decided to raise this year's capital expenditure to US$60 billion to US$64 billion
- 70% to 80% of capital expenditure will go toward advanced process technology
- 10% of capital expenditure will go toward specialty process technology
- 10% to 20% of capital expenditure will go toward advanced packaging, testing and mask making
- The A14 process delivers a 10% to 15% speed improvement
- At the same speed, power consumption is reduced by 25% to 30%
- Logic density also increases by nearly 20%
- A13 saves 6% of the area compared with A14

## Foreign outflows weigh on the New Taiwan dollar as Asian stocks tumble; currency closes weaker at 32.249 on heavy turnover

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160313.aspx
- anchor: #n1544881
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- Trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets climbed to US$2.7355 billion
- The market closed down just 6.61 points
- Closed at 45624.98 points
- The 5-day moving average stood at 45,345 points
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.17 to the US dollar today
- It rose to a high of 32.10
- It touched an intraday low of 32.291

## Tainan's Chengxi landfill accused of dumping black water; 環保局 director: If it's true, I'll step down

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160311.aspx
- anchor: #n1544883
- Companies mentioned: 台南市府、環保局、台南市養殖團體、市議員、議員參選人

Facts:
- The landfill's leachate is treated through a three-stage RO reverse osmosis system

## 台鐵 train safety system fails; single-track, two-way service between Qidu and Sijiaoting

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160310.aspx
- anchor: #n1544884
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- 4:57 p.m.
- Train 6655 Haifeng

## New Taipei probes Zhonglian's problematic oil products; more than 45,000 kilograms pulled from shelves to date

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:18:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160309.aspx
- anchor: #n1544752
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、泰山、福壽、福懋

Facts:
- More than 45,000 kilograms pulled from shelves to date
- A total of 222 businesses in New Taipei City have been affected
- A total of 142 schools have been affected

## US official reiterates rejection of the one-China principle, urges Latin American countries to strengthen cooperation with Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160308.aspx
- anchor: #n1544753
- Companies mentioned: 美國國務院、美國之音、聯邦參議院外交委員會、川普政府、中央社

Facts:
- Michael Kozak said at a hearing held on the 14th by the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of 聯邦參議院外交委員會
- （中央社國會山莊16日綜合外電報導）

## South Korea's beauty tourism boom: makeup experiences and color analysis draw foreign visitors

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160307.aspx
- anchor: #n1544754
- Companies mentioned: 韓國文化體育觀光部、韓國觀光公社、Image Color House、韓國美容文化觀光協會

Facts:
- Cosmetics exports topped US$7 billion in the first half of this year
- Beauty tourism has grown into a market worth more than 2 trillion won

## Kuo Hsueh-fu takes on ballroom dancing in new series, co-stars with Li Mu as mother and daughter

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607160306.aspx
- anchor: #n1544765
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- A family story spanning 26 years
- The role spans ages 32 to 58

## Man in his 7th decade diagnosed with prostate cancer; Tri-Service General Hospital uses high-intensity focused ultrasound for precision treatment

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:13:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160305.aspx
- anchor: #n1544635
- Companies mentioned: 三軍総医院、台湾泌尿科医学会

Facts:
- Follow-up PSA readings all remained below 1ng/mL
- PSA level rose abnormally from below 1 to 2.1ng/mL

## Chen Zu-pei joins 國泰世華銀 board; Liu Shang-chi named general manager of an investment trust

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:13:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160304.aspx
- anchor: #n1544636
- Companies mentioned: 國泰世華銀、國泰投信、國泰金

Facts:
- Effective July 17

## 華梵大學's “Lanting Fang” exhibition opens; president champions calligraphy as an antidote to AI anxiety

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:10:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160303.aspx
- anchor: #n1544637
- Companies mentioned: 華梵大學、沙孟海書學院、湖南第一師範學院、教育部

Facts:
- Inviting 40 renowned calligraphers
- The 324 characters of the full text each have their own distinctive artistry

## AI and net zero / 正崴 opens its first AI demonstration factory in the US, accelerating manufacturing transformation

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160302.aspx
- anchor: #n1544648
- Companies mentioned: 正崴、友崴、星科國際、NVIDIA

Facts:
- AI and net-zero special reports (300 articles in total)

## 議員批中聯油4年僅抽驗1次 中市府：非每年固定檢驗

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160300.aspx
- anchor: #n1544519
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、福懋、福壽

Facts:
- 4年僅抽驗油品1次
- A total of 256.98 metric tons of Zhonglian's problematic cooking oil entered Taichung City
- 福懋 and 福壽 accounted for 229.3 metric tons
- 福懋 and 福壽 had a recovery rate of 17.2%
- A total of 71,004 kilograms of problematic oil products and products pulled from shelves as a precaution have been recovered
- A total of 1,260 joint inspections conducted across departments

## 外交部: Papua New Guinea unilaterally announced the closure of 台灣's representative office; necessary response measures are under consideration

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160301.aspx
- anchor: #n1544649
- Companies mentioned: 巴布亞紐幾內亞、台灣、外交部、中央社、環球時報、中國外交部、林劍、特卡琴科、Justin Tkatchenko

## Civic groups urge Thailand not to deport Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong, warning he could face persecution and torture

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:01:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160299.aspx
- anchor: #n1544520
- Companies mentioned: 人權觀察、無國界記者、保護衛士、財經雜誌、聯合國難民署、中國共產黨、中央社

Facts:
- China remains the world's leading jailer of journalists, with 120 reporters imprisoned
- Last year, Thailand deported 40 Uyghurs to China
- At least 4 Chinese dissidents are currently being held at an immigration detention center in Bangkok

## Missing man with dementia found stranded on riverbed in Miaoli County after police and firefighters search by drone

- Published: 2026-07-16T19:01:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607160298.aspx
- anchor: #n1544521
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣警察局、西湖消防分隊、山城救援協會、大千醫院

Facts:
- A Miaoli City man in his 8th decade with dementia
- Authorities confirmed that the man apparently boarded the wrong bus on the morning of the 15th
- The whereabouts of the Liu man were finally spotted on the riverbed of the Xihu River

## Red alert issued for Wanli Creek landslide dam lake; 台鐵 suspends service as a precaution 2 hours before overflow

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160297.aspx
- anchor: #n1544532
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、農業部林業及自然保育署、農業部林保署、林保署

Facts:
- The landslide-dammed lake’s water level is currently 1085.18 meters
- 蓄水量為496.77萬立方公尺
- That is 97.4% of the estimated maximum capacity of 5.1 million cubic meters
- Train service is expected to be suspended as a precaution 2 hours before the lake overflows
- The warning-level height is expected to be reached at 2 a.m. on July 17

## Fears of AI overheating batter tech stocks; Asian markets mostly close lower

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:55:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160296.aspx
- anchor: #n1544281
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、SPI資產管理公司

Facts:
- South Korean chip giant SK海力士 (SK Hynix) plunged more than 11%
- South Korea's KOSPI also fell 6.37%
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has risen about 83% this year
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 plunged 1,915.97 points, or 2.79%

## Engineer returns home to raise bees; Chen Kuan-hua's smart beehive truck earns him a spot among the Top 100 Young Farmers

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:54:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160295.aspx
- anchor: #n1544282
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、新北市政府農業局

Facts:
- 農業部115年度第8屆百大青農
- The guidance period runs from July 1 this year through June 30, Minguo year 117
- If flowering conditions are poor, the beehive truck can be moved quickly within half an hour

## Foreign investors sell NT$48.335 billion; 南亞 leads with 52,646 lots sold

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:53:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160294.aspx
- anchor: #n1544283
- Companies mentioned: 南亞、主動復華未來50、旺宏、台積電、力積電、臺企銀、南茂、中信金、寶成、中鋼、復華富時不動產、台泥、凱基金、中華電

Facts:
- Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$48.335 billion
- 南亞 topped the list with 52,646 lots sold
- 主動復華未來50 ranked second with 40,115 lots
- 旺宏 ranked third with 34,404 lots
- Foreign investors sold 4,214 lots of 台積電
- Taiwan stocks fell 6.61 points today
- Closed at 45624.98 points
- Trading value: NT$900.838 billion
- Combined net sales totaled NT$43.143 billion
- Proprietary traders recorded net sales of NT$3.357 billion
- Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$8.549 billion

## Delivery worker wins major literary award, fueling a new wave of popular literature in China

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160293.aspx
- anchor: #n1544294
- Companies mentioned: 鲁迅文學獎、北京青年報、求是、中國藝術研究院

Facts:
- In 2023, Wang Jibing published his first poetry collection, “The People Who Are in a Hurry: Poems by a Food Delivery Worker”
- In 2024, “My Mother Works as a Cleaner,” a work in which a daughter records observations of her mother's daily life, was published.
- In 2025, Li Wenli, who moved from Gansu to Beijing for work, published “I Work as a Domestic Worker in Beijing”
- In 2026, Xiao Hai, who spent more than 10 years working in factories in the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta, also published his first poetry collection, “Sisyphus on the Wenyu River”
- She went viral online in 2017 with an essay titled “I Am Fan Yusu”
- The Pucun Literature Group, which began operating in 2014
- Hu Anyan stressed that he had already been writing for 8 years before becoming a delivery worker

## TPBL新人選秀會 海神挑走賀丹成為選秀狀元

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607160292.aspx
- anchor: #n1544295
- Companies mentioned: TPBL、高雄全家海神、台北台新戰神、新北中信特攻、新竹御嵿攻城獅、桃園台啤永豐雲豹、新北國王、福爾摩沙夢想家、康乃爾大學、NCAA、義守大學

Facts:
- Currently 23 years old
- 194 centimeters tall
- 100 kilograms
- A total of 28 people registered to compete
- 8 were selected

## 中共 promotes a correct view of political achievements, Beijing addresses longstanding historical issues

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160291.aspx
- anchor: #n1544296
- Companies mentioned: 中共、北京市委、中共中央、中共北京市委

## Indian nuclear plant data suspected of leaking; blueprints and supplier information appear on the dark web

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:40:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160290.aspx
- anchor: #n1544167
- Companies mentioned: 世界洩密、信實集團、古丹庫蘭核電廠、Yotta、核威脅倡議、信實基礎建設公司、耐吉、塔塔集團、蘋果、特斯拉、印度核能電力公司、印度電腦緊急應變小組、Surfshark

Facts:
- Since June 11, nearly 19,000 files have appeared in searches using “KKNP,” the English abbreviation for 古丹庫蘭核電廠
- A total of 14.3GB has circulated online
- 總裝置容量2000百萬瓦（MW）
- Demanding a $1.5 million ransom
- Eligible for $112 million in compensation
- 28.9 million accounts were hacked in India last year

## 屏東農業大學 opens for the new school year; alumni named among the Top 100 Young Farmers share their experiences

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:39:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160289.aspx
- anchor: #n1544168
- Companies mentioned: 屏東農業大學、屏東物產館、東京食品展、新加坡食品展、百貨公司、超市

Facts:
- The 12th Pingtung County Agricultural University
- 4 alumni who have just been named among the Top 100 Young Farmers
- Pingtung County has 8 outstanding young farmers this year
- 6 of them are graduates of Pingtung County Agricultural University
- More than 30 years of experience raising giant river prawns in the family
- The fruit juice brand has been in business for 3 years

## Local officials criticize the central government over the oil case; Cho Jung-tai says cooperation will resolve the issue

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:34:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160288.aspx
- anchor: #n1544044
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品

Facts:
- More than 152 national infrastructure projects
- Taipei Port’s storage capacity will rise from 4.2 million cubic meters per year to no more than 5 million cubic meters per year

## Hsu Yi-chia loses final appeal over removal as a director of 街口投信

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:32:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607160287.aspx
- anchor: #n1544045
- Companies mentioned: 街口投信、街口集團、街口金科、街口電子支付公司

Facts:
- 金管會109年間通過街口投信處分案

## Hong Kong security chief: Bookstore searched under national security law; denies list of banned books

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160286.aspx
- anchor: #n1544056
- Companies mentioned: 留下書舍、田園書屋

Facts:
- Searches of 2 independent bookstores
- 5 people taken in for questioning

## Youth Housing Loan 3.0 set to launch: Eligibility, subsidies and key changes at a glance

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160271.aspx
- anchor: #n1544060
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政

Facts:
- Loan limit remains at a maximum of NT$10 million
- Families with marriage or childbearing plans may qualify for up to NT$15 million
- “Applicant’s age + approved loan term” must not exceed 80
- The borrower’s own total annual income must not exceed NT$2 million
- NT$35 million in Taipei City
- NT$25 million in New Taipei City and Hsinchu County and City
- NT$20 million in other counties and cities
- The preferential interest rate after subsidies for the first 3 years is 1.775%
- The borrower will receive NT$225,000 in interest subsidies over 6 years
- Maximum loan of 1200萬元 for families married within the past 2 years
- Families with minor children can receive a maximum loan of NT$15 million
- The borrower’s interest subsidy over 6 years will increase to NT$270,000

## Hong Kong bookstore investigated for selling “Only Red Flowers Bloom”; Taiwanese copies sell out, prompting urgent reprinting

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607160272.aspx
- anchor: #n1544059
- Companies mentioned: 衛城出版社、博客來、誠品書店、金石堂、美國國家公共電台（NPR）

Facts:
- Scheduled to ship on July 21, 2026

## Civic groups: Mortality rates for 4 cancers in Taiwan rise against the trend; call for better health literacy and improved coverage

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160273.aspx
- anchor: #n1544058
- Companies mentioned: 癌症希望基金會、世界衛生組織、乳房醫學會、台大醫院

Facts:
- 子宮體癌（約9成為子宮內膜癌）死亡率增加83.3%
- Prostate cancer rose 31.1%
- Ovarian cancer rose 23.3%
- Breast cancer rose 18%
- Taiwan’s breast cancer screening rate is only 39.1%

## 民眾黨戴于文參選花蓮市長 國民黨縣黨部：尊重友黨

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160274.aspx
- anchor: #n1544057
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、花蓮縣黨部

Facts:
- 民眾黨主席黃國昌18日將到花蓮重慶市場

## Subsidies for legislative aides and village chiefs to rise on 7/1, with another 4% increase in 116

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160268.aspx
- anchor: #n1544063
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、行政院

Facts:
- The monthly amount per person will rise from the current NT$320,000 to NT$336,880 on July 1 this year
- It will rise again to NT$350,355 on New Year’s Day next year
- A general 4% increase will take effect on January 1, 116, in line with adjustments to compensation for military personnel, civil servants and teachers
- The monthly amount for each village or neighborhood will rise from the current NT$50,000 to NT$54,000 on July 1 this year
- It will rise again to NT$56,160 on New Year’s Day next year
- In Indigenous areas, the amount will rise from the current NT$60,000 to NT$64,800 under an additional support provision
- It will rise again to NT$67,392 on New Year’s Day next year

## Japanese media poll: Support for Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet falls below 50% for the first time

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160269.aspx
- anchor: #n1544062
- Companies mentioned: 日本時事通信社、自民黨、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- The conservative government led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has a 49% approval rating
- The overall disapproval rating for the Takaichi Cabinet is 25.2%
- Approval among people in their 60s fell the most, plunging from 63.7% in June to 39.9%
- Approval among people in their 60s fell the most, plunging from 63.7% in June to 39.9%; disapproval in this age group rose from 15.1% last month to 33.3%

## Solo travelers on group tours will not be paired with tour leaders; Southeast Travel to roll out the policy across all routes in September

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160270.aspx
- anchor: #n1544061
- Companies mentioned: 可樂、雄獅、東南旅遊、五福旅遊

Facts:
- Members who currently travel solo account for about 10% of overall spending

## Huang Kuo-chang accuses Liang Wen-chieh of passing out drunk at the Shanghai-Taipei Forum; Liang says it is “nonsense”

- Published: 2026-07-16T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160267.aspx
- anchor: #n1544064
- Companies mentioned: 民众党、中央社