AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-02 06:00–09:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 32 items from 4 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Hu You-tian Column: The Anti-Toxic-Oil Protest Ends Quietly, Signaling That Anti-Green Opponents Have Entered a “Silent Period”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788156Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 Soulhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788157Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan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 Politicshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788158Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan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 Culthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788159Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788160Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan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 Effecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788161Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788035Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 Tripshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788034Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788036Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan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 Mahlerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788038Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan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 Dreamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788037Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan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 Supervisorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788039Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788040Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:36:00 +0900Taiwan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 Attributionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788042Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788041Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 Wharfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788043Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan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 Schoolshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788044Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan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. [Ichia] Announces the Company’s Self-Calculated Consolidated Revenue for July 115 at Approximately NT$1.167 Billion.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787973Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:22:56 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Ichia Technologies announced consolidated revenue of approximately NT$1.167 billion for July 115, up 24% year over year. [Tai Rong] Announces the Date of the Board Meeting to Review the Company’s Second-Quarter Financial Report for 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787972Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:39:16 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Tai Rong announced that its board will meet on August 11, 115, to review the financial report for the second quarter of 115. [Tai Duan] In accordance with Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi No. 1121801204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787971Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:33:13 +0900Taiwan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. [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 Companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787970Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:26:09 +0900Taiwan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 115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787969Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:25:20 +0900Taiwan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 Briefinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787968Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0900Taiwan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. 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787967Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Shangwei International Investment Holding Co., Ltd. has officially changed its name to Shangwei International Holding Co., Ltd. Its stock code remains unchanged. 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787966Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Sanhung Co., Ltd. has officially changed its name to Guoqing Technology Co., Ltd. Its stock code and English name remain 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 Hiroshimahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788222Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:15:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES Couples app “COUPPLY” surpasses 20,000 cumulative registrations! User base doubles in six months, with 10,000 couples using the apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788220Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788219Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES August 2 is Zero Vacant Homes Day! Philia Corporation, led by a president who is a “vacant-home consultant,” joins the initiativehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788218Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Oisix Niigata] Yuki Saito to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Seibu game on Sept. 6 (Sun.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788217Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788216Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 assistancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788095Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:21:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES Defying Berlin Attack, Stockholm Pride Parade Draws 500,000 Peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788225Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:41:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 伊朗 Threatens to Destroy Middle East Oil and Gas Facilities if 美國 Attacks Againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788224Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:38:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good Morning World》Benzo[a]pyrene Levels Exceed Limits at 源春製油廠 in Chiayi; Camellia Oil Products Recalled as a Precautionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788223Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:33:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rhine River Hits Record Low, Disrupting Transport; Germany’s Q3 Economy Expected to Be Affectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788221Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:21:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Moscow Restaurant Blast Kills 3, Injures 21; Russia Says It Was a Bomb Attackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788094Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:04:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Small plane carrying tourists to see the Nazca Lines in Peru crashes, killing 13https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1787965Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:17:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian forces destroy U.S. company’s drone factory in Kyiv! Trump: Has not yet agreed to authorize Ukraine to produce “Patriot” missileshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-06/index-en.html#n1788096Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan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.