# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-20 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 159 items from 3 sources; Japan, 28 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## New Taipei: Free school lunches to be introduced; oils of concern will not be used

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:48:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200269.aspx
- anchor: #n1616870
- Companies mentioned: 新北市教育局、食藥署、團膳公司、自立廚房

Facts:
- Expected to benefit 323,000 students
- The city government will allocate NT$4.84 billion in regular annual funding
- Will save parents about NT$15,000 a year in out-of-pocket expenses
- A fixed subsidy of NT$75 per meal
- 76 New Taipei schools directly used the problematic oil products
- 66 schools used related processed food products
- Education Bureau urged to immediately disclose the meal-provision methods at 142 schools

## Burnham officially becomes UK prime minister

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:39:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200268.aspx
- anchor: #n1616868
- Companies mentioned: 英國工黨、白金漢宮

## Philippines accuses China of injuring people with batons; China Coast Guard says it will respond in kind

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:37:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607200267.aspx
- anchor: #n1616869
- Companies mentioned: フィリピン軍方、中国海警、フィリピン海軍、BRP Sierra Madre

Facts:
- 2 rubber boats

## Keir Starmer: Politics is a team sport; positive change is thanks to every member

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:35:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200266.aspx
- anchor: #n1616867
- Companies mentioned: 工黨、執政黨

Facts:
- 2024年7月帶領工黨贏得國會大選重返執政

## Surrogacy controversy sparks integrity crisis; German conservative parliamentary group leader resigns

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:31:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200265.aspx
- anchor: #n1616865
- Companies mentioned: 基民盟、基社盟、聯盟黨、自民黨、另類選擇黨、社民黨、綠黨

Facts:
- 46-year-old Jens Spahn
- 2023
- 2024

## Pingtung County Government: Oil inspections have all passed in the past 5 years; food safety information will continue to be released

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:31:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200264.aspx
- anchor: #n1616866
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、中聯、食藥署

Facts:
- In the past 5 years, inspections were conducted under a special program targeting edible oil processing manufacturers
- Inspections of 13 downstream operators in the county have been completed
- A total of 85 metric tons removed from shelves
- A total of 18 factory inspections in the past 5 years
- 19 products tested
- Tests covered 11 items, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, ethylene oxide and heavy metals
- 219 companies inspected

## Fumei failed to deliver RDX explosives; Armaments Bureau says contract terminated and total fines reached NT$83.98 million

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:25:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200263.aspx
- anchor: #n1616859
- Companies mentioned: 福麥國際、創未來

Facts:
- Won the contract for the military's RDX with a bid of NT$570 million
- The performance bond was NT$41.23 million
- Late fine of 4275 yuan ten-thousand yuan

## NSYO國家青年交響樂團 enters its 7th year, with performances in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:24:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607200262.aspx
- anchor: #n1616860
- Companies mentioned: NSYO國家青年交響樂團、NSO、客家委員會、UNPO和平管弦樂團、苗北藝文中心、台北國家音樂廳、衛武營國家藝術文化中心、福岡ACROS音樂廳、釜山音樂廳

Facts:
- NSYO國家青年交響樂團 enters its 7th year
- “Dreams Resound．Frenzy” 2026 NSYO國家青年交響樂團 tour concert at the performance hall of 苗北藝文中心 on July 24

## China strengthens its Taiwan-related narrative; Fujian renovates graves of soldiers from the Mudan Incident

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:24:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607200261.aspx
- anchor: #n1616861
- Companies mentioned: 清政府、日本、大清政府、日本国

Facts:
- 1874

## 監院：前核二廠長曾文煌涉收賄 通過彈劾移送懲戒

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:23:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200260.aspx
- anchor: #n1616862
- Companies mentioned: 台電公司

Facts:
- Accepted NT$2.2 million in bribes from contractors
- Sentenced 曾文煌 to 7 years in prison
- Asked a contractor for NT$2 million in bribes
- Later reduced to NT$1.6 million
- Solicited a NT$200,000 bribe
- Received NT$400,000 in bribes
- Secured a budget of NT$7 million

## Keelung City Councilor Tseng Chi-yen detained; son Tseng Wei-hsiang canvasses on the streets

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:20:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200259.aspx
- anchor: #n1616863
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、恆昇法律事務所

Facts:
- There are currently 4 council seats in Ren’ai District, Keelung
- During the investigation stage, the first detention period may not exceed 2 months
- Detention may last up to 4 months
- The Central Election Commission has announced that it will accept candidate registrations from August 31 to September 4
- The appeal period expires on the 26th

## 川普對中軟硬兼施 紐時：中國回應相對克制

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:13:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607200258.aspx
- anchor: #n1616857
- Companies mentioned: 川普、中國、紐約時報、中國外交部、林劍、華盛頓、史汀生研究中心、Stimson Center、孫韻、上海復旦大學、吳心伯、美國國務卿、盧比歐、Marco Rubio、習近平

Facts:
- 中國從2020年大選期間開始實施「史上最大規模的選舉數據入侵」
- 北京方面希望維持今年5月川普與中國國家主席習近平在峰會上達成的休戰局面
- 中國國家主席習近平即將於9月對美國進行的訪問

## 中聯去年未列稽查 食藥署：地方依法可自行抽驗

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:12:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200257.aspx
- anchor: #n1616858
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、中聯油脂股份有限公司、食藥署、台中市府、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署

Facts:
- 中聯油脂 produced a total of 30 batches of oil products from April to June
- 3 batches had not been shipped
- A total of 7 batches of problematic oil products
- The 7 noncompliant batches have been removed from shelves and recalled, totaling 2,771.2 metric tons
- The number of affected downstream operators has remained at 1,322 for 4 consecutive days, with no increase
- The remaining batches were removed from shelves as a precaution, totaling 5,314.9 metric tons
- A total of 8,086.1 metric tons
- About 116.1 metric tons more than yesterday

## German exports to China plunge; trade deficit widens further

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:10:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607200256.aspx
- anchor: #n1616853
- Companies mentioned: ドイツ、中国

Facts:
- Up 6.2% year on year
- Reached 72.4 billion euros
- Fell sharply by 14.5%
- Dropped to 29.6 billion euros
- Rose to 42.8 billion euros
- Germany’s trade deficit with China was only 33.5 billion euros
- Total value reached 20.2 billion euros
- Up 4.4% year on year
- Value of 14.3 billion euros
- 6.4 billion euros
- About 81.8%
- About 66.3%
- About 64.1%
- 23.5%
- As high as 86.1%
- Machinery and equipment (5.8 billion euros)

## 內政部辦台美人道援助應變培訓 建立國際協調機制

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:06:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200255.aspx
- anchor: #n1616849
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、國防部、美國在台協會、美國災害管理與人道援助卓越中心、行政院災害防救辦公室、國家災害防救科技中心、中央災害防救業務主管機關、外交部、慈濟、紅十字會、和平之風

Facts:
- The training runs for 3 days

## Black Sea situation deteriorates; Ukrainian official accuses Russia of missile strike on grain vessel that killed 10

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:05:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200254.aspx
- anchor: #n1616850
- Companies mentioned: Telegram

Facts:
- Killed 10 people
- Attacked with 3 cruise missiles
- The attacked vessel had 17 crew members
- 8 people were rescued

## Tsai Chi-chang leads delegation to Washington; Shen Po-yang to exchange views on urban governance

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:01:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200253.aspx
- anchor: #n1616851
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、美國職棒棒球大聯盟、紐約大都會、中華職棒大聯盟

## 曾文蓄水率逾8成 水利署：確保2期稻作穩定供灌

- Published: 2026-07-20T20:01:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200252.aspx
- anchor: #n1616852
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- 曾文及烏山頭水庫蓄水率達8成
- Water storage is nearly 430 million metric tons
- Sends 300,000 metric tons of water daily
- Approximately 618 days have passed

## 中油涉貪前執行長徐漢潛逃落網 橋院裁定續押

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:58:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607200251.aspx
- anchor: #n1616847
- Companies mentioned: 中油

Facts:
- Sentenced to 25 years in prison at first instance
- Deprived of civil rights for 9 years
- Released on bail of NT$70,000

## Foreign investors post net sales for 12 consecutive sessions, but selling pressure eases; trim ETF and financial stocks

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:57:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200250.aspx
- anchor: #n1616848
- Companies mentioned: 元大台灣50、主動統一升級50、台新新光金、力積電、元大高股息、永豐金、華南金、臺企銀、元大金、第一金、群創、玉山金、主動元大AI新經濟、元大台灣50正2、友達、主動統一全球創新、長榮航、主動群益台灣強棒、緯創、台塑化

Facts:
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$6.084 billion
- Down 221.57 points
- Closed at 42,449.70 points
- A decline of 0.52%
- The three major institutional investors bought a net NT$500 million worth of Taiwan stocks
- Dealers recorded net sales of NT$8.064 billion
- Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$14.648 billion
- 元大台灣50（0050）以9.73萬張高居榜首
- 主動統一升級50（00403A）以6.52萬張居次
- 台新新光金 ranked third with 63,100 lots

## 日媒民調：6成民眾認為「皇室典範」修法未獲理解

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:55:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200249.aspx
- anchor: #n1616721
- Companies mentioned: 朝日新聞

Facts:
- 6成民眾認為這項修法並未獲得國民理解
- Only 24% believe the amendment has been understood by the public
- Approval of the cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stands at 53%
- The 60% recorded in the June poll
- The disapproval rate stands at 35%
- Compared with 27% in June
- LDP supporters make up 32% of the total
- Of them, 87% support the Takaichi Cabinet
- Independent voters make up 45% of the total
- Only 36% support the Takaichi Cabinet
- 42% do not support it

## 台積電副理涉關鍵技術意圖外流中國 起訴求刑7年

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:54:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607200248.aspx
- anchor: #n1616722
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司、中國半導體材料分析公司、CSMAC

Facts:
- Prosecutors ask the court to impose a 7-year prison sentence
- Without authorization, 21 items of TSMC national security and general business secrets were reproduced

## Alibaba’s 全球速賣通 violated the Digital Services Act; EU imposes a 20.3 billion fine

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:54:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200247.aspx
- anchor: #n1616723
- Companies mentioned: 阿里巴巴集團、全球速賣通、歐洲數位服務委員會、歐盟執委會

Facts:
- 550 million euros
- 20.3 billion yuan

## Taiwan-U.S. humanitarian aid response training; Liu Shih-fang says it will strengthen national disaster resilience

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:51:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607200246.aspx
- anchor: #n1616720
- Companies mentioned: 美國在台協會（AIT）、美國災害管理與人道援助卓越中心（CFE-DM）、慈濟、紅十字會、和平之風

Facts:
- The training lasts 3 days

## 無人機外交小組 meets with 日本烏克蘭商會 to promote a non-red supply chain

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:40:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200245.aspx
- anchor: #n1616719
- Companies mentioned: 無人機外交小組、日本烏克蘭商會、台灣工研院、碳基科技、智邦科技、新樂飛無人機、富蘭登科技

Facts:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs established the 無人機外交小組 in October 2025 to oversee related initiatives

## Exporters sell U.S. dollars and foreign investor selling eases sharply; Taiwan dollar rises 4 fen, ending 4 straight declines

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:39:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200244.aspx
- anchor: #n1616717

Facts:
- The Taiwan dollar closed at 32.248
- Total trading volume in the Taipei and OTC foreign exchange markets was US$3.399 billion
- The weighted index closed at 42449.70
- Down 221.57 points
- Foreign investors recorded net sales of 189 billion
- The Taiwan dollar opened at 32.28 against the U.S. dollar today
- It hit an intraday low of 32.436
- A sharp drop of 1.48 jiao
- Net selling shrank sharply to 6 billion

## U.S. and Iran clash again; U.S. gasoline prices return to 4 dollars per gallon

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:36:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200243.aspx
- anchor: #n1616718
- Companies mentioned: 美國汽車協會（AAA）

Facts:
- The average price per gallon returned to 4 dollars today
- Above the year-earlier average of 3.14 dollars
- Brent Crude, the international benchmark, rose 3.2% intraday today to 90.95 dollars per barrel
- U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also rose 2.8%, to 84.04 dollars per barrel

## Philippines seeks to boost air force capabilities; Swedish, U.S., French and South Korean fighter jets under consideration

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:34:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200242.aspx
- anchor: #n1616715
- Companies mentioned: 瑞典獅鷲、法國飆風、美國F-16、歐洲颱風、韓國獵鷹、FA-50A、FA-50、KF-21獵鷹、Pål Jonson

Facts:
- At least 60 modern fighter jets
- The first batch of fighter jets would take at least 3 to 4 years to be delivered
- It already had 12 FA-50 fighter jets
- It will purchase 12 more FA-50 fighter jets

## Standard Chartered: Global AI capital spending continues to rise, directly benefiting the semiconductor industry

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:33:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200241.aspx
- anchor: #n1616716
- Companies mentioned: 渣打銀行、彭博社

Facts:
- Global AI capital spending is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 32% from 2025 to 2030
- Technology stocks account for about 88% of the broader market’s weighting
- Taiwan’s stock market is expected to have a forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 21 times over the next 12 months

## 巴紐關閉台灣駐處 經濟部：審慎評估天然氣採購狀況

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:31:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200240.aspx
- anchor: #n1616714
- Companies mentioned: 巴布亞紐幾內亞、台灣、外交部、經濟部、能源署

Facts:
- 台灣 purchases nearly 1/3 of 巴紐’s natural gas
- More than 1.2 million metric tons annually
- Over the past 5 years, liquefied natural gas imports from 巴紐 have ranged from 1.3 million to 1.8 million metric tons
- That accounts for approximately 6.47% to 7.88% of total imports
- 今年1至5月，從巴紐進口約76萬公噸
- That was about 8.19% of total imports

## New rules for leveraged Korean stock ETFs have limited impact; daily trading remains high

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:25:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200239.aspx
- anchor: #n1616708
- Companies mentioned: 韓聯社、韓國證券電算、KOSPI、KOSDAQ、新韓投資證券

Facts:
- Today, 16 single-stock leveraged products, including 2 inverse products, recorded total trading of 12.3264 trillion South Korean won
- The threshold was raised from 10 million won (about NT$220,000) to 30 million won

## First in Japan: Kyoto’s Yawata mayor takes 16 weeks of maternity leave, drawing international attention

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:24:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200238.aspx
- anchor: #n1616709
- Companies mentioned: 朝日放送、朝日新聞、紐約時報、CNN、衛報、BBC

Facts:
- A 16-week maternity leave
- Mayor Shoko Kawada, 35
- Women account for just 4%

## British human rights expert urges new prime minister to heed President Lai’s warning and resist Beijing’s bullying

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:21:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200237.aspx
- anchor: #n1616710
- Companies mentioned: 香港監察、Fortify Rights、每日電訊報、工黨、聯合國難民署

Facts:
- Taiwan ranks among the world’s 20 largest economies
- Last year, 40 Uyghurs were forcibly deported to China

## 10 World Cup highlights: 西班牙 edges 阿根廷 to win its second title; 挪威’s Viking rowing goes viral

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:15:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607200236.aspx
- anchor: #n1616706
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙、阿根廷、挪威、梅西、葡萄牙、C羅、羅納度、維德角、沃津哈、英格蘭、貝林翰、美國、巴洛根、國際足球總會、FIFA、英凡提諾、綠洲合唱團、Oasis、蘇格蘭

Facts:
- 西班牙 claimed the second title in its history
- 梅西, 38
- Stopped 西班牙’s 27 shots
- 40-year-old goalkeeper 沃津哈
- The number of followers on the player’s social media accounts also climbed to 16 million
- 率隊逆轉以2比1挺進4強

## Tainan holds cooking oil safety forum, resolves to increase crude oil inspection frequency

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:15:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200235.aspx
- anchor: #n1616707
- Companies mentioned: SGS

Facts:
- Businesses with capital of at least NT$30 million

## Taichung woman says husband took more than 30 Ragdoll cats; police intervene and issue a search notice

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:11:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200234.aspx
- anchor: #n1616704
- Companies mentioned: 台中市動保處、台中地方檢察署、中央社

Facts:
- More than 30 Ragdoll cats

## Daqian joins Genesis to present charity children’s play, helping a mother in a vegetative state fulfill her dream of family togetherness

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:05:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200233.aspx
- anchor: #n1616698
- Companies mentioned: 大千綜合醫院、創世基金會、如果兒童劇團

Facts:
- Daqian Hospital also purchased tickets and donated them to children from disadvantaged local families so they could attend the performance.
- 民眾只要捐款600元即可索取「童心築院公益兒童劇-苗栗場」入場券乙張
- The Chiayi area has 2,388 people in vegetative states and elderly people with severe dementia who are bedridden

## Lu Shiow-yen to invite county and city leaders on 7/21 for an online national conference on fighting tainted oil

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:04:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200232.aspx
- anchor: #n1616699
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂

Facts:
- Lu Shiow-yen will invite county and city leaders tomorrow to an “Online National Conference on Fighting Tainted Oil”
- The regular city government meeting was moved up by 30 minutes and will begin at 9 a.m.

## Lee Hui-jen’s Wind Blows chronicles Huang Wen-hsiung’s human rights journey; director chokes up discussing the film after a preview

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:03:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607200231.aspx
- anchor: #n1616700
- Companies mentioned: 李惠仁電影工作室、四二四教育基金會、嘖嘖

Facts:
- Every week, spending 4 or 5 hours accompanying Huang Wen-hsiung to meals and helping him take his medicine
- The attempted assassination of Chiang Kai-shek took place on April 24, 1970
- Huang Wen-hsiung did not return to Taiwan until 1996

## Both the number and value of 青安2.0 loans disbursed rose, reaching their best levels since April last year

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:01:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200230.aspx
- anchor: #n1616701
- Companies mentioned: 華南銀、土銀、兆豐銀、台銀、合庫銀

Facts:
- A total of 4,718 applications were received in June this year
- The overall disbursement-to-application ratio by number remained at 96.52%, unchanged from the previous month
- The overall disbursement-to-application ratio by value edged up from 96% to 96.11%

## 中職’s Brothers to start De Paula on 7/21; the Hawks send Hou Chin to face him

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:00:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607200229.aspx
- anchor: #n1616702
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將、味全龍、樂天桃猿、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

Facts:
- The 76th win of his 中職 career
- A career 1.39 ERA against the opponent

## All 22 batches from Chung Lien Oil pass inspection; experts from 3 parties to investigate at the plant on the 21st

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200228.aspx
- anchor: #n1616703
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、食品工業發展研究所

Facts:
- All 22 batches met the requirements in inspection
- 7 batches of noncompliant oil
- 1 batch was exported
- 53 items of upstream crude oil
- 171 end-product items
- 4 samples failed to meet standards
- 5 failed to meet standards
- Complete the investigation within 1 week

## Yang Dazheng hopes his father will beat lymphoma; 滅火器 looks forward to meeting fans again at Kaohsiung Arena

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:56:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607200227.aspx
- anchor: #n1616696
- Companies mentioned: 滅火器、金曲樂團

Facts:
- After 26 years in the industry, finally performing at Taipei Arena
- Previously, they faced more than 20,000 audience members at FireBall Fest.

## Russia accuses Ukraine of sending more than 400 drones to attack the Moscow region, leaving 10 injured

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:56:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200226.aspx
- anchor: #n1616697
- Companies mentioned: Wildberries

Facts:
- More than 400 drones
- 10 people injured
- 7 people were injured in a drone attack
- 3 Chinese nationals
- 85 were destroyed as they approached Moscow
- 381 Ukrainian drones

## Cash handout debate heats up; blue and green Magong mayoral candidates trade barbs

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:53:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200225.aspx
- anchor: #n1616574
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、馬公市公所、澎湖縣政府

Facts:
- Every Magong resident to receive NT$5,000
- The city government budgeted NT$100 million
- The handout of NT$5,000 each would require more than NT$300 million
- The city office's borrowing limit is about NT$130 million

## Hsinchu City's senior-citizen and disability card can be used to rent YouBike electric-assist bicycles starting 10/16

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:52:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200224.aspx
- anchor: #n1616575
- Companies mentioned: YouBike、新竹市政府、台鐵、中央社

Facts:
- Starting October 16
- The number of senior-card holders has reached 69,684
- About 91% of the city's residents aged 65 and older
- Cumulative service usage has exceeded 1.33 million visits
- The social welfare points usage rate rose from 8% in 112 to more than 40% in 114

## Control Yuan: Execution in the Zheng Nan-jung case violated the principle of proportionality; Executive Yuan should review the case and include it in reparations

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:48:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200220.aspx
- anchor: #n1616572
- Companies mentioned: 自由時代周刊、國發會、司法院、台北地方法院、檢察署、內政部警政署、國史館、法務部、促轉會、行政院、人權及轉型正義處

Facts:
- Asked 國發會's Archives Management Bureau to provide 442 files on the Zheng Nan-jung case
- A total of 101,618 pages of documents
- Detained for 237 days
- Sentenced to 8 months in prison
- The district court sentenced Zheng Nan-jung to 1 year and 6 months in prison
- Zheng Nan-jung died by self-immolation in 78 after refusing to be arrested during a police raid
- The 行政院 established the 人權及轉型正義處 on April 25, 111

## Argentina fails to defend its World Cup title; head coach weeps at news conference

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:48:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607200217.aspx
- anchor: #n1616573
- Companies mentioned: 阿根廷队、西班牙队、MetLife Stadium、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- By a score of 0-1
- By a score of 1-0
- Since 1962
- 2026 World Cup

## Middle East war pushes oil prices to their highest since June; Asian stocks close mixed

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:39:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200210.aspx
- anchor: #n1616568
- Companies mentioned: SPI資產管理公司

Facts:
- Brent crude prices briefly topped $91 per barrel
- Hong Kong stocks closed up 2.36%
- Seoul stocks closed down 4.46%

## 永新 increases capital in Malaysian subsidiary amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:38:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200209.aspx
- anchor: #n1616569
- Companies mentioned: 永新-KY、永裕機械

Facts:
- Capital increase of 35 million Malaysian ringgit
- About NT$276 million
- 在亞太區和北美市場銷售占比各約4成多

## New Taipei police uncover new scam tactic using convenience-store "delivery service"

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:35:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607200208.aspx
- anchor: #n1616566
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府警察局、新北刑大

Facts:
- More than 50 cases uncovered
- The amount exceeded NT$26 million
- Weighing 45 taels
- Market value of NT$8.5 million
- More than NT$10 million in cash seized
- 3.62 kilograms of gold

## Hsinchu County adds 2 dementia-care centers, aiming to help seniors age in place

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:32:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200207.aspx
- anchor: #n1616567
- Companies mentioned: 臺灣愛的萌芽福利協會、聯新國際醫療體系、新竹縣暮年拾光協會

Facts:
- Bringing the countywide total to 14
- The proportion of older residents in each area has exceeded 20%
- People aged 65 and older account for as much as 25%
- Invested NT$500,000
- About 45% of dementia risk

## Foreign investors sell a net NT$309.5 billion last week, marking 4 straight weeks of net selling; cut 180,000 lots of 友達, the most

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:30:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200206.aspx
- anchor: #n1616563
- Companies mentioned: 友達、南亞、台積電、長榮航、中信金、玉山金

Facts:
- Foreign investors sold a net NT$309.517 billion last week
- 友達: 182,372 lots
- 南亞: 156,268 lots
- 台積電: 66,287 lots
- 長榮航: 152,009 lots
- 中信金: 96,960 lots
- 玉山金: 69,760 lots
- Foreign investors' cumulative net sales reached NT$1.5605 trillion
- Foreign investors held stocks with a total market value of NT$67.1602 trillion
- They accounted for 48.22% of the total market value of listed stocks

## Moisture is gradually decreasing; Taipei and mountainous areas should still watch for heavy rain on the afternoon of the 21st

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:28:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200205.aspx
- anchor: #n1616564
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Highs of around 32 to 35 degrees Celsius across the country
- Localized temperatures above 36 degrees are still possible in the Taipei Basin, near mountainous areas in central and southern Taiwan, and the East Rift Valley

## Shen Po-yang to depart for the U.S. on the 20th, hoping to bring back answers from the world

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:28:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200204.aspx
- anchor: #n1616565
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- Shen Po-yang will visit the U.S. from the 20th to the 28th

## Taiwan Railways' Jiji Line resumes service; Chen Chi-heng seeks to upgrade tourism and transportation

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:27:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200203.aspx
- anchor: #n1616560
- Companies mentioned: 台灣鐵路股份有限公司、交通部、交通部觀光署、台鐵公司、國家發展委員會

Facts:
- Mapping out a new development blueprint for the next 10 years

## 總統府 climate committee to convene on the 30th, with reports on offshore wind power and agricultural resilience

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:21:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200202.aspx
- anchor: #n1616561
- Companies mentioned: 總統府、環境部、農業部、經濟部

Facts:
- Has been in development for more than 20 years
- The amount of development in the Taiwan Strait over the next 10 to 20 years

## 葉丙成被控洩密、違個資法 罪嫌不足不起訴

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:18:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607200201.aspx
- anchor: #n1616555
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、台灣大學、中央社

Facts:
- In 101

## Ahead of year-end elections, Cho Jung-tai orders strict probes into vote-buying and measures to prevent foreign interference

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:17:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200200.aspx
- anchor: #n1616556
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、最高檢察署、警政署

Facts:
- 115 Local Public Officials Election

## South Korea's 2 major indexes close lower; trading halt mechanism triggered intraday

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:16:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200199.aspx
- anchor: #n1616557
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、SK Square、三星電機、現代汽車、LG新能源、三星生物製劑、三星生命保險、KB金融集團、起亞汽車、大信證券、鎧俠、月之暗面、BigGo Finance

Facts:
- The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 4.46%, or 304.33 points
- The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 4.46%, or 304.33 points, at 6,516.27
- The other index, KOSDAQ, plunged 5.33%, or 42.20 points
- The other index, KOSDAQ, plunged 5.33%, or 42.20 points, to close at 749.64
- Retail investors made net purchases of 190.7 billion won that day
- Foreign and institutional investors recorded net sales of 57.7 billion won and 134.8 billion won, respectively

## 寶嘉聯合: Taiwan's auto sales in the second half will be approached cautiously, with no grounds for optimism

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:15:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200198.aspx
- anchor: #n1616558
- Companies mentioned: 寶嘉聯合、斯特蘭蒂斯集團、PEUGEOT

Facts:
- 部分新車型銷售量成長3成

## Executive Yuan: Food Safety Act amendments include 10 key measures, with heavier penalties for concealing information and failing to report

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:14:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607200197.aspx
- anchor: #n1616559
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、食品工業發展研究所

Facts:
- 10 key measures
- 30 batches of oil products
- 7 batches of oil products failed inspection
- The Executive Yuan meeting on the 23rd

## Car on National Freeway 1 in the Rende section suspected of swerving to avoid fallen object, colliding with truck and leaving 1 dead and 4 injured

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:14:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607200196.aspx
- anchor: #n1616552
- Companies mentioned: 國道公路警察局、國道四隊

Facts:
- 1 dead
- 4 people injured
- At the 332.8-kilometer mark in Tainan's Rende section
- A fine of NT$1,000 to NT$6,000

## Wanli River barrier lake downgraded to normal alert; 台鐵 trains running normally across the network

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:13:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200195.aspx
- anchor: #n1616553
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Refund applications submitted on or after July 16
- Travel dates from July 16 to 20

## Competition among Asian financial centers heats up as Singapore considers adjusting tax incentives for funds

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:13:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200194.aspx
- anchor: #n1616554
- Companies mentioned: 金融時報、新加坡金融管理局、香港

Facts:
- S$1 billion
- NT$24.3 billion

## Peng Chi-ming：Tree planting is like a martial arts showdown；scientific team formed to oversee urban forests

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:11:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200193.aspx
- anchor: #n1616540
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、中央社、內政部、農業部、日本、新加坡

Facts:
- 「1人1樹、1社區1綠蔭、1公里1綠帶」為目標

## Singapore official resigns，admits to “inappropriate interactions” with woman

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:03:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200192.aspx
- anchor: #n1616535
- Companies mentioned: 新加坡內政部、新加坡總理公署、人民行動黨

Facts:
- Entered politics in 2006 and was elected as a group representation constituency member
- Served as a political officeholder from 2012
- After Singapore’s 2025 general election
- 58-year-old Faisal

## Fresh South China Sea incident：Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring people with batons

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:01:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607200191.aspx
- anchor: #n1616536
- Companies mentioned: 中国海警、フィリピン軍、フィリピン外交部、中国解放軍、東南アジア諸国連合

Facts:
- 105 nautical miles

## Changhua’s Huatan and Xianxi distribute welfare payments，bringing small windfalls to more than 50,000 residents

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:00:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607200190.aspx
- anchor: #n1616537
- Companies mentioned: 台灣電力股份有限公司

Facts:
- NT$6,000 per person
- About 42,000 people benefit
- Total of about NT$260 million
- NT$2,500 per person
- About 15,000 people benefit
- Total of about NT$39.07 million
- NT$14 million in assistance funds for power development and operations
- About NT$20 million in benefit-sharing funds
- NT$10 million has been invested in community development

## 威旭數據 to list on the Emerging Stock Board on 7/23，aims to become the 寶雅 of online marketing

- Published: 2026-07-20T17:58:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607200189.aspx
- anchor: #n1616538
- Companies mentioned: 威旭數據、holkee、旅屋Triphome、寶雅

Facts:
- Has served more than 10,000 clients to date
- Nearly 200 rental units under management
- 威旭’s 2025 revenue was NT$188 million
- Consolidated gross margin of 47.46%

## 核二廠 body disposal case：defendant sentenced to life in prison on appeal；prosecutors seek continued detention pending third-instance appeal

- Published: 2026-07-20T17:58:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607200188.aspx
- anchor: #n1616539
- Companies mentioned: 核二廠

Facts:
- Sentenced to life imprisonment
- Sentenced to 1 year and 2 months

## Deep ties between the Alishan Forest Railway and everyday life draw Australian scholar to study it

- Published: 2026-07-20T17:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200187.aspx
- anchor: #n1616533
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲研究委員會、澳洲迪肯大學、林業保育署、阿里山林業鐵路及文化資產管理處、林森國小、圓崇國小、鹿滿社區發展協會、檜意森活村

Facts:
- An in-depth field study lasting 3 days
- July 14 to 16

## China’s “national team” steps in to support the market；Shanghai Composite rises 0.85%

- Published: 2026-07-20T17:56:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607200186.aspx
- anchor: #n1616534
- Companies mentioned: 國新控股、中國誠通、華西證券

Facts:
- Shanghai Composite rises 0.85%
- Shenzhen Component Index falls 0.71%
- ChiNext Index rises 0.42%
- 超人民幣500億元
- Recently bought nearly ten billion yuan worth of Chinese stock assets in total
- Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (Shanghai Composite) closes at 3796.28 points
- Shenzhen Stock Exchange Component Index (Shenzhen Component) closes at 13610.23 points
- ChiNext Index closes at 3443 points

## Wanlixi landslide lake downgraded to general alert；bridge remains closed as a precaution overnight

- Published: 2026-07-20T17:53:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607200185.aspx
- anchor: #n1616408
- Companies mentioned: 中央災害應變中心、農業部林業及自然保育署、交通部中央氣象署、花蓮縣政府、萬榮鄉公所、鳳林鎮公所

Facts:
- Water level in the lake area reached an elevation of 1087.5 meters
- Continued to rise by 153 centimeters
- Reached 1089.03 meters
- Nearly 5.7 million tons of water stored
- Rainfall expected to exceed 200 millimeters over the next 24 hours

## Reports of Chinese government market support lift Hong Kong stocks；market closes up 2.36%

- Published: 2026-07-20T17:52:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607200184.aspx
- anchor: #n1616409
- Companies mentioned: 中國證監會、中國國新、中國誠通、智譜、Minimax

Facts:
- Hang Seng Index surges 580 points at close
- Closes at 25143 points
- 智譜 plunges 19.55%
- Closes at HK$890
- Minimax drops 10.6%
- Closes at HK$193

## Weather／Typhoon Bavi just left，but is another typhoon on the way？Low-pressure system near Guam developing，could become a typhoon by the weekend

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:44:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150537
- anchor: #n1616784
- Companies mentioned: 台湾台風論壇｜天気特急、中央気象署

A new low-pressure system is forming over the sea southwest of Guam. It could develop into a typhoon as early as this weekend and is expected to pass over northern Philippines. Its impact on Taiwan remains uncertain.

## Can investors buy the dip after Taiwan stocks plunge？Industrial computer IPC stocks prove most resilient this time；latest concept stocks revealed

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:43:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150521
- anchor: #n1616785
- Companies mentioned: 研華、凌華、艾訊、神基、事欣科、樺漢、宸曜、新漢

Industrial computer (IPC) stocks emerged as a bright spot in Taiwan’s stock market in 2026，as demand grew with the development of AIoT and edge computing. Revenue at several leading manufacturers hit record highs，and the group’s influence spread noticeably.

## Labor University courses expand to eastern Kaohsiung！“Full-Body Stretching Yoga” class opens in Meinong，making local learning more convenient

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:41:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150536
- anchor: #n1616786

The Kaohsiung City Government Labor Affairs Bureau’s Labor University has opened a “Full-Body Stretching Yoga” course in Meinong，expanding learning opportunities in eastern Kaohsiung. The move makes it easier for local residents to take professional courses and promotes physical and mental health and lifelong learning.

## AI Trust Revolution 2》Is the person in your video conference really human？Tools for Humanity moves into the “human verification” market in the AI era

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150498
- anchor: #n1616787
- Companies mentioned: Zoom、DocuSign、Okta、東京大学

With the spread of AI, verifying whether a person is actually human has become a key challenge for businesses. Tools for Humanity is partnering with Zoom and DocuSign to provide human-verification technology to companies and governments.

## Formosa Plastics partners with Ming Chi University of Technology to train new media talent；high school students visit the Sixth Naphtha Cracker Complex to shoot short videos

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:36:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150533
- anchor: #n1616788
- Companies mentioned: 明志科技大學

Formosa Plastics and Ming Chi University of Technology jointly held their first new media summer camp，recruiting high school students to shoot short videos on sustainability issues at the Sixth Naphtha Cracker Complex and develop their digital storytelling skills. The initiative strengthens industry-academia collaboration and youth participation，and carries significance for ESG education.

## Grab’s Foodpanda acquisition sparks controversy！Food delivery union fears market monopoly and national security risks，urges government to reject deal

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:32:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150530
- anchor: #n1616789
- Companies mentioned: Grab、Foodpanda、Uber

Taiwan’s food delivery unions jointly oppose Grab’s acquisition of Foodpanda，citing concerns over market monopolization and national security risks and urging regulators to reject the deal. If approved，the acquisition would affect delivery workers’ rights and consumer choice.

## Breaking》Two Taiwan stocks placed under trading restrictions！華新科 faces a second restriction，with measures running from tomorrow through 8/3

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:31:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150525
- anchor: #n1616790
- Companies mentioned: 日電貿、信昌電

The Taiwan Stock Exchange and the OTC market have restricted trading in 2 stocks, 華新科 and 馬光-KY, after sharp price increases. The measures limit trading intervals to stabilize the market, warn investors and maintain market discipline.

## AI Trust Revolution 1》As AI looks increasingly human，will “real people” need to prove they are real？Inside the new identity-verification battleground founded by Sam Altman

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150485
- anchor: #n1616791
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Uber Eats

Tools for Humanity, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is developing technology to verify whether someone is human in an era when AI can behave like people. The effort aims to balance privacy protection with reliability and is drawing market attention.

## When a country decrees that “a hundred flowers” may bloom in only one color！China’s lament under Xi Jinping through the lens of 《唯紅花綻放》

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:28:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11148217
- anchor: #n1616792

唯紅花綻放 is a work of nonfiction that depicts the crises of personal identity and belonging in China under Xi Jinping through the true stories of lawyers, entrepreneurs, Uyghurs and young people from Hong Kong. As the state defines how individuals should live, the freedom to define oneself is put to the test.

## FDA reveals “latest investigation results” on 中聯油脂！Ten key amendments to the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation unveiled

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:28:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150526
- anchor: #n1616793
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、食品工業發展研究所

The FDA confirmed that 7 batches of 中聯油脂 cooking oil exceeded the limit for the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene，and outlined ten key amendments to the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation to strengthen oversight throughout the supply chain，from source to sale. The incident affects consumer health and confidence in food safety，and the government responded swiftly.

## 韻藏 Chinese Restaurant’s “Chengdu Feast” arrives for a limited time！A 1,800-kilometer journey to Chengdu brings a fresh take on Sichuan cuisine in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:25:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150524
- anchor: #n1616794

韻藏 Chinese Restaurant will offer its limited-time “Chengdu Feast” dinners on July 24 and 25. Inspired by a study trip to Chengdu，the menu blends the essence of Sichuan cuisine with Taiwanese ingredients to present a new take on Sichuan food in Taiwan.

## 【After-Work Economics】Should you buy or sell after Taiwan stocks plunge 3000 points？Two major rebound signals revealed：buy with your eyes closed if prices fall to this range？

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:24:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150523
- anchor: #n1616795
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、中信金、元大金

Taiwan stocks have plunged since 台積電 announced its results, heightening investor anxiety. Expert 謝富旭 explains signals of a rebound and investment strategies, recommending sales of high-dividend ETFs and financial stocks while stressing the importance of closely watching market trends.

## German Trade Office visits Hsinchu County Government；Yang Wen-ke：Creating a better investment environment to attract foreign businesses

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:20:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150519
- anchor: #n1616796
- Companies mentioned: ヒューズ・マイクロテクノロジー、ツァイス台湾

The head of the German Economic Office paid a courtesy call on Hsinchu County Magistrate 楊文科 alongside representatives of German companies in the county. They agreed to improve the investment environment and step up efforts to attract international businesses, contributing to regional economic development.

## World Cup final ends，Messi’s last tango takes center stage；鑫羿文創 brings limited-edition SCORE Argentina soccer-shaped liquor to Taiwan，sparking a collector frenzy among fans

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:10:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150511
- anchor: #n1616797
- Companies mentioned: SCORE、Lionel Collection

Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, missing out on a second consecutive title, but Messi's performance drew attention. 鑫羿文創 is launching a limited run of 600 SCORE soccer-bottle wine sets in Taiwan, featuring the Argentine team's signature colors and turning fans' memories into a product.

## Kaohsiung communities can receive grants to establish management committees！Public Works Bureau offers free in-home guidance and grants of up to NT$70,000

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150515
- anchor: #n1616798
- Companies mentioned: 社團法人台灣物業管理學會

The Kaohsiung City Government Public Works Bureau is offering free in-home guidance to help communities establish management committees，along with grants of up to NT$70,000. The initiative can improve community self-management and residential safety，and encourages residents to make use of city resources.

## Haaland or Mbappé：Who can break through？The 2026 Ballon d’Or race is a clash among four contenders；“he” holds the World Cup trophy and is the clear favorite

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:08:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150495
- anchor: #n1616799

Yamal, who won the World Cup; Mbappe, with his outstanding scoring record; Kane, with 61 goals; and Luis, winner of 二 consecutive UEFA Champions League titles, have emerged as contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The contrast between team honors and individual statistics is drawing attention.

## Neighborhood fresh-food supermarkets on the rise！“你家樓下” opens its Sanchong store，making savings and convenience part of everyday life

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150522
- anchor: #n1616800

“你家樓下” opened its Sanchong store on July 29，showing the expansion of neighborhood fresh-food supermarkets. It aims to reach 50 stores by 2026 and has a long-term plan to open 2,500 stores across Taiwan，enhancing convenient local shopping.

## Hsinchu Zoo celebrates its 90th anniversary；“Zoo My Way” series of events kicks off！

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:05:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150508
- anchor: #n1616801

Hsinchu Zoo is marking its 90th anniversary with the “Zoo My Way” series of events，including a hippo installation and a meerkat selection contest. The events highlight animal welfare and environmental education and invite everyone to take part.

## NTU Apple Regional Training Center，TCA and CODEX join forces to create iOS AI Summer Camp，helping young creators turn ideas into products

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:01:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150506
- anchor: #n1616802
- Companies mentioned: 國立臺灣大學蘋果區域培訓中心、台北市電腦公會、Codex

The 國立臺灣大學蘋果區域培訓中心, TCA and Codex jointly held an iOS AI Summer Camp to help young developers turn ideas into AI applications ready for launch within 3 days, strengthening practical and innovative skills in the AI era.

## 鴻海 reportedly just landed a “1.6 trillion” SpaceX deal; Musk quickly denied the report, calling it fake news.

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:00:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150504
- anchor: #n1616803
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、SpaceX、戴爾、美超微、Wccftech

Reports said 鴻海 had secured a major AI server order from SpaceX, but Musk denied it. The order was reportedly worth about $52 billion and included about 13,000 AI servers.

## Go Youn-jung and Han Hyo-joo both lose out! The winner of the TOP 10 most beautiful women in period Korean dramas is her: her stunning face is like a painting, and when she cries, the whole internet shares her heartbreak.

- Published: 2026-07-20T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150000
- anchor: #n1616636
- Companies mentioned: IMDB

An article introduces the top 10 actresses in historical Korean dramas. It analyzes the notable works of popular actresses such as 高允貞 and 韓孝周, assessing their beauty and acting ability.

## 2 more batches of Zhonglian oil products fail inspection! Executive Yuan convenes meeting on progress in tackling carcinogenic oil; FDA says 7 batches have been detected so far.

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:59:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150486
- anchor: #n1616637
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂

Two more batches of soybean oil from 中聯油脂 have failed inspection, bringing the total to 7 batches. The Executive Yuan announced measures that include amendments to the Food Safety Act.

## KMT legislator mocks Chen Chien-jen: “Chien-jen is just being pretentious”; his past pledge that public office would be his last is dug up, and he responds.

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:58:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150465
- anchor: #n1616638
- Companies mentioned: 風傳媒

Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen was challenged by KMT lawmakers over allegedly breaking his pledge that his previous post would be his “last public office.” He explained that his current role is academic administration and does not violate his integrity. The controversy highlights the debate over the boundary between politics and academia.

## “Made in Germany” is losing its appeal! Trade deficit with China widens: auto exports plunge 26%, while large volumes of laptops, phones and lithium batteries are imported.

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:45:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150496
- anchor: #n1616639

German exports of cars and machinery to China have plunged, widening the trade deficit. Meanwhile, imports of electronic equipment and batteries from China have increased. Currency issues have also emerged.

## Final rankings of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup revealed! “1 country” held Argentina to 0 shots in 90 minutes and walked away with 1.63 billion in championship prize money.

- Published: 2026-07-20T18:32:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150474
- anchor: #n1616640

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has ended, with Spain defeating Argentina to claim the title and the entire $51 million prize. Messi shed tears, symbolizing a changing of the guard, while the expansion to 48 teams reshaped the global football landscape.