Hu You-tian Column: The Anti-Toxic-Oil Protest Ends Quietly, Signaling That Anti-Green Opponents Have Entered a “Silent Period”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The anti-toxic-oil protest ended quietly, reflecting that anti-Green camp supporters have entered a “silent period” and are no longer protesting fiercely. Chiang Wan-an is seen as a low-key leader who suits society’s current sense of fatigue.
Hsia I-hsin’s View: “You Bu De Ni” Reveals the DPP’s Lost Democratic Soul
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Amid an opaque government response to the 中聯 tainted-oil incident, the political satire video “油不得你” has attracted attention, and a police visit to the creator’s home has sparked debate over freedom of expression. The Democratic Progressive Party’s response has been criticized as a departure from its past stance.
Hsieh Chin-fang Column: Wildfires, Heat Waves and Money Politics
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wildfires and heat waves have struck Europe and Canada in succession, exposing the severity of climate change. The Trump administration’s policies promoting fossil fuels have drawn criticism, and scientists are calling for a rebuttal to political inaction.
Yang Kang-ju’s View: Xing Tai-chao’s Sunflower Manual and the Sun Moon Holy Cult
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Prosecutor-General 邢泰釗 published an official-duty book called “Sunflower Manual” while in office and created a character called Prosecutor A-Shi. His remarks in the “三中案” and a large-scale crackdown operation in Penghu have been criticized as “prosecutorial performance.”
Wang Han-hsing’s View: Acquitted, Then Sentenced to 8 Years on Appeal—Why Was Mainland Chinese Spouse Zhou Zhi-man Hurriedly Convicted?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
周芝滿, a mainland Chinese spouse in Taiwan, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison after an acquittal was overturned. Legal and constitutional questions have been raised about the rulings by the Taiwan High Court’s Kaohsiung Branch and the Supreme Court, putting judicial impartiality under scrutiny.
Hsu Yung-hsiang Column: Father of the J-20 Disappears, but China’s AI-Powered J-20 Tactics Are Still Being Used to Good Effect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsu Yung-hsiang’s column argues that China’s claims of developing advanced AI and the J-20 fighter without high-end chips are propaganda intended to conceal its technological backwardness. A shortage of engines forced the J-20 to be fitted with canards, exposing it as not truly stealth-capable; the designer’s “disappearance” reflects political pressure.
Opinion: This Isn’t Preventing Deepfakes; It’s Power Addiction! When Political Satire Becomes a Crime, What Freedom Do We Have Left?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Despite the Taiwan political satire video “油不得你” explicitly disclosing its use of AI, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office has launched a criminal investigation on the grounds of “voiceprint fraud.” Concerns are mounting over “green terror” threatening freedom of expression.
The Rich Don’t Drive Mercedes-Benz or BMW! June’s Best-Selling Luxury Sedan Is This One; Owner Says: Easy to Drive, Saves Money, and Less Tiring on Long Trips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s imported luxury-car sales rankings for June 2026 are out. Tesla Model 3 took the top spot with 1,611 units, far ahead of the BMW 2 Series in second place with 173, reflecting strong growth in the electric vehicle market.
Opinion: When “Principal Lai-er” Meets AI—What Should Democracy Really Protect?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The internet meme “Principal Lai-er” has prompted discussion in Taiwan about the boundaries between political humor and AI-generated fakes, highlighting the need to balance freedom of speech and responsibility in a democracy.
Huang Jung-tsun Feature: Cultural Vienna—Freud, Klimt and Mahler
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explores Vienna’s cultural boom in the 1900s, represented by Freud, Klimt and Mahler, and analyzes its profound impact on the exploration of human nature.
Liu Chun-tsu Column: Overcoming It in Three Years—China Becoming a Technology Powerhouse by 2035 Is No Dream
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Using I Ching hexagrams, Liu Chun-tsu predicts that China will break through the semiconductor technology blockade within three years and achieve its goal of becoming a technology powerhouse by 2035. U.S.-China technology competition continues to intensify, while China shows strong momentum in AI and chip self-sufficiency.
Chang Ching-jui’s View: Do “Yes-Men” Get Promoted Faster? Tune In to Your Supervisor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chang Ching-jui, former acting president of National Taiwan University, uses the physics principle of “resonance” to explain workplace communication, saying effective influence comes from tuning in to a supervisor’s way of thinking, not merely flattering them.
Chen Chia-sheng’s View: Why Do Bosses Love Meetings but Fail to Deliver Results? Meetings Often Become Personal Showcases!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor 陳家聲 says corporate meetings have degenerated into performance showcases for managers. A lack of strategic thinking is leading to poor business performance and an outflow of talent.
Opinion: When an Asian Mind Meets a European Soul—An Institutional Clash and Differences in Attribution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taiwanese media figure has analyzed fundamental differences between Asian ways of thinking and European values through a visit to Europe. Institutional asymmetry is affecting geopolitical competition.
Opinion: Zero Tolerance for Drunk Driving, or Zero Loss of Votes?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Two DPP councilors received different penalties in drunk-driving cases, prompting debate over whether party discipline is being influenced by electoral considerations and highlighting a crisis of political integrity.
Opinion: The Tamkang Bridge Is a Dimension-Reducing Blow! 星巴克’s Closure Exposes the Commercial Illusion of Fisherman’s Wharf
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The opening of the Tamsui Bridge has turned Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf into a “pass-through,” and 星巴克 has closed. The structural problem of improved transport convenience paradoxically bringing about commercial decline has come to light.
Opinion: Should School Affairs Committees Become History? What Really Needs Rebuilding Is Trust in Schools
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan sent back proposed amendments to teacher evaluation and dismissal rules, prompting a fresh review of the school affairs committee system. “Defensive teaching” is widespread in schools, with teachers afraid to manage students for fear of being investigated.
[Tai Duan] In accordance with Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi No. 1121801204
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台端興業 announced the balance and recovery status of its investment funds. The fair value of its remaining investments was assessed at 0, and unrecovered amounts were also written down to a value of 0.
Companies mentioned：台端興業股份有限公司、Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、City Credit Asset Management Nominee Co., Ltd.、CCAM Co., Ltd.
[Topco] Announces That New Guarantees Provided by the Company and Its Subsidiaries Have Reached the Disclosure Threshold Under Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Topco announced new guarantees for six subsidiaries totaling NT$1.7 billion to support operating liquidity.
[Topco] Announces Board Approval of the Consolidated Financial Report for the Second Quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Topco announced its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115. Revenue for the first half of the year totaled more than NT$39.3 billion, and EPS reached NT$14.79.
[L&K Engineering] Announces on Behalf of Subsidiary L&K Engineering System Integration Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. the Holding of a 2026 Interim Results Briefing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
L&K Engineering (6139) subsidiary L&K Engineering System Integration Technology (Suzhou) will hold an interim results briefing on August 13, 2026. The event aims to improve investor understanding of the company’s operations and is a routine investor communication activity.
Shangwei International Investment Holding Co., Ltd. has officially changed its name to Shangwei International Holding Co., Ltd. Its stock code remains unchanged.
Asia Rural Institute crowdfunding reaches its ¥1 million goal on day one — raising its next goal to ¥2.2 million to take 22 rural leaders from 13 countries on a study tour of Minamata and Hiroshima
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Reached the ¥1 million goal
Next goal: ¥2.2 million
3,000 km round trip
Honoraria for exchanges and testimony in Minamata: approximately ¥80,000
Hiroshima accommodation (2 nights): approximately ¥110,000
Aino Gakuen accommodation: ¥70,000
Museum admission, audio guides, etc.: approximately ¥20,000
Transportation (minibus, ferry, etc.): approximately ¥1 million
Accommodation and meals: approximately ¥1 million
Training costs (facility fees, lecturer honoraria, etc.): approximately ¥200,000
First-time exhibitor: “Wild JARA Honey,” unheated, unfiltered natural honey produced through traditional beekeeping recognized as intangible cultural heritage, to be exhibited at Wellness Food Japan 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Approximately 200 certified beekeepers
Approximately 1,200 meters above sea level
Wild JARA Honey Noble 300g
Companies mentioned：MYM International株式会社、TSO International 株式会社、JARA Beekeeper Association
[August 4 is Chopsticks Day] Of course for salads! Do people eat pasta and snacks with chopsticks, too? More than 60% are confident in their chopstick skills: survey of 6,589 people [Commissioned primary-data surveys for the SEO and AIO era]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Conducted among 6,589 people
95.3% use chopsticks for foods other than rice and Japanese cuisine
[Survey report] Amid rising prices, 100% of single-parent households in Iwate Prefecture say “life is difficult.” Findings highlight the need to prevent isolation and provide ongoing support through food assistance
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
All respondents (100%) report financial hardship
More than half (54.5%) are isolated, with “nowhere to turn for help” with their difficulties
94.8% say the community fridge is “a support for household finances”
About 40% have “no experience using other private-sector support”
Russian forces destroy U.S. company’s drone factory in Kyiv! Trump: Has not yet agreed to authorize Ukraine to produce “Patriot” missiles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Russia attacked a U.S. company’s drone factory in Kyiv, heightening tensions among the United States, Russia and Ukraine. President Trump denied authorizing the production of “Patriot” missiles for Ukraine. Key military infrastructure and technology transfers are in focus.
Companies mentioned：Terminal Autonomous Drones Company