French media: 85 years later, 飛虎隊 have become a major Beijing propaganda tool abroad
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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These were 359 retired Navy and Marine Corps flight and ground personnel hired by the Republic of China Nationalist Government to come to China and take part in the war against Japan.
China previously compiled a list of 2605 Americans who had helped 飛虎隊
The United States provided a list of 113 personnel who had not previously been recorded
Felt magnitude 5.6 earthquake, “epicenter in Shuangxi, New Taipei”! Weather agency warns: aftershocks of up to magnitude 5 may occur over the next 1 week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Shuangxi District, New Taipei City. The weather agency warned that magnitude 4.5 to 5 aftershocks may occur over the next week and urged the public to stay alert. The earthquake was triggered by tectonic plate collisions, a common geological phenomenon in Taiwan.
Police come knocking after AI used to “fake the president's voice”! 萊爾校長 account editor speaks out: the response to the tainted oil case was nowhere near as fast as the investigation into me
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The satirical video “油不得你,” produced by Wei Chun-you, was visited by police after it allegedly used AI to imitate the president’s voice. He argued it was criticism in the public interest and an exercise of freedom of speech. The disparity in the authorities’ responses has come under scrutiny.
杜宗熹 column: Who is responsible for the tainted oil case? Why don't 卓榮泰 and 石崇良 have to step down, while the head of the Food and Drug Administration takes the fall and a pan-blue camp social media editor is also questioned?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an protested the central government’s handling of the “中聯毒油案” and led a large-scale rally. The fact that senior administration officials have not resigned while only the head of the Food and Drug Administration is being held accountable has come under scrutiny.
Is Taiwan's AI advantage more than just 台積電? Veteran technology reporter reveals the country's “key to staying unbeatable”: it has become a global technology gateway
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Veteran technology reporter 林宏文 says Taiwan's AI development involves more than 台積電: the island has become a “gateway” for the global technology industry, and its key component supplies are difficult to replace. Taiwan is also poised to maintain an advantage in fields such as drones and robots.
Why reject Yilan high-speed rail? 張景森 offers 5 more arguments in response to the pan-green camp: the Ministry of Transportation knows whether 400 billion is worth it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former政務委員 Chang Ching-sen opposed the extension of the high-speed rail to Yilan, criticizing the plan on 5 points. By questioning the return on an investment of 400 billion yen, he is calling for rationality in transport policy.
2026 International Ophthalmology Annual Meeting comes to Taiwan; 孫啟欽 explains how robotic cataract surgery can improve vision care for older adults
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An international ophthalmology conference will be held in Taiwan in 2026, where advances in cataract surgery using AI and robotics were presented. Sun Chi-chin, deputy superintendent of Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, stressed the significance of the developments. The event points to the future of vision care in an aging society.
More than two thousand people pack Xinzhuang Gymnasium! 蘇巧慧 joins 翁震州 to propose a “tourism cross corridor” and promises to build a park spanning ten thousand pings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Su Chiao-hui and New Taipei City Councilor Weng Chen-chou held a grassroots forum attended by more than 2000 people at Xinzhuang Gymnasium, unveiling plans for a “Tourism Cross Corridor” and a “Wanping Park.” They aim to improve the living environment in Xinzhuang.
2026 International Ophthalmology Annual Meeting focuses on smart healthcare; 孫啟欽 explains how robotic cataract surgery can protect vision
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 International Ophthalmology Annual Meeting is being held in Taiwan. Vice President 孫啟欽 explains how robotics and AI can improve the precision and safety of cataract surgery. Technology supports doctors' decisions rather than replacing them, with important clinical implications.
2027 Taiwan Strait crisis: Could Japan be the first to face trouble? 郭正亮 lays out China's “encircle Japan, pressure Taiwan” strategy: this is what has Beijing worried
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said China is seeking to unify Taiwan in 2027 while stepping up military pressure on Japan to prevent U.S. intervention. Regional tensions could begin with a “Japan contingency,” he said.
TSMC willing to “sacrifice 5 years of gross margins” to expand in the US? Experts point to 2 major rivals closing in: fail to secure a spot now, and orders will be snatched away
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To counter competitive threats, TSMC is investing $100 billion in the United States to expand its factories, seeking to secure market share even at the expense of its gross margin over the next five years.
三星 lands a massive 6.5 trillion order from 博通! Foreign media reveal “this advantage” as key to overtaking rivals: 台積電 can’t do it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
三星 and 博通 signed a 5-year memorandum of cooperation worth US$200 billion to jointly develop next-generation AI infrastructure. Leveraging its advantages in integrating memory and foundry operations, 三星 successfully secured a major order, highlighting its differentiated competitive edge over 台積電.
Fo Guang Shan’s Golden Light Temple holds the “2026 Global Vegetarian Charity Run” to support sustainability and run for health and charity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Fo Guang Shan’s Golden Light Temple held the “2026 Global Vegetarian Charity Run,” donating 1 kilogram of rice for every 10 kilometers run. The event combined health, environmental protection and charity, put the SDGs into practice, and promoted social sustainability.
[Expanding installations] More cold drinks within reach during the scorching summer. 株式会社エヌケイワイ steps up new vending machine installations
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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This month, new vending machines were installed at locations in Minamitakai-cho, Shimizu-cho, Takehara, Yuwatari-cho, Takako-cho, Homen-nishi and Shimoidai-cho in Matsuyama, as well as Kamiagawa and Inari in Iyo.
Growing an adult-focused ballet studio to 9 locations and more than 1,200 students! Keiji Ino to speak at the “Marketing World Conference 2027” on September 15
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Currently operates 9 locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka
The number of students exceeds 1,200
52% earn less than 1 million yen a year in personal income
The figure rises to 89% for those earning less than 3 million yen
[Okayama University] Learning about new-era PBL and university-led community development from the case of 宮崎大学 ~Special lectures and collaborative activities presented at a joint event held alongside the Okayama University Research Cooperation Association’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year board meeting and general assembly~
Current member Nerun becomes company president! “You’ll Melt More!” goes independent after establishing a new company; independence celebration live show set for October 3 (Saturday) in Kawasaki, on the eve of entering its 15th year
CUTIE STREET captivates a total of about 4,000 fans over 2 days at its Korean encore shows; debuts new song “きゅーすとのうた (Korean ver.)” and announces a solo show next winter
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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14 million views
Jan. 23, 2027
KINTEX Hall 9A, with a capacity of around 5000 people
Companies mentioned:CUTIE STREET、アソビシステム株式会社、Mnet、KBS、Weverse Con Festival
This week’s trading notes: Fed decision, earnings from major AI spenders, US Q2 GDP
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. market this week will focus on the FED’s policy decision and earnings reports from AI-related companies. Investors are watching interest rate trends and whether AI investments can generate returns.
Why South Korean retail investors are buying the dip against the trend: They snapped up 450 billion won in semiconductor leveraged ETFs in a single day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As share prices of Samsung and SK海力士 plunged, South Korean retail investors snapped up more than 450 billion won in semiconductor leveraged ETFs in a single day. The main reasons were optimism about a rebound and rush demand ahead of regulations taking effect, highlighting individual investors’ active participation in high-risk products.
Iranian military: US side halted attacks over the past two nights; Iran suspends retaliatory attacks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Iran’s military said it had also temporarily suspended reciprocal retaliation against the United States after Washington halted attacks over the past 2 nights. Under its “retaliatory deterrence” strategy, it signaled that its response will vary according to U.S. actions.
SK海力士 and Samsung earnings are coming up! Will AI drive profits to record highs? A critical moment for semiconductor stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK海力士 and 三星電子 posted sharply higher profits as memory prices surged amid AI demand, drawing attention to trends in the semiconductor industry. Their results exceeded market expectations and could also affect share prices going forward.
China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies is no longer relying on low prices! Surging demand pushes memory prices above 三星’s, while even 華為 can’t get preferential prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies is using its supply capacity to gain pricing power, setting prices above 三星. Orders are booked through 2027 amid rising demand, and even 華為 cannot secure preferential pricing.