Zhang Dongning’s take: The American “Little Red Riding Hood” story—Has 21st-century MAGA been eaten by the wolf?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zhang Dongning analyzes the evolution of the American “MAGA” movement, from a Trump campaign slogan to a cultural symbol, examining the social and political changes behind it and its impact on the U.S. political landscape.
The Sunshine Women’s Choir loses out! The recent favorite among Taiwanese audiences takes the crown in the TOP10 Taiwanese films: More popular than The Dandelion, it left viewers in tears
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taiwanese data analytics company announced the top 10 domestic films that generated the most buzz in Taiwan from July 8, 2026, to August 6.
Jian Xijie’s take: Taiwan’s social democracy, forged in the bitter winter of martial law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Building a social democratic system in Taiwan requires mature political democratization, political leaders who champion social democratic principles, and strong union support. Taiwan’s labor movement faced strict surveillance and bans during martial law. It broke through restrictions through the non-party democratic movement, eventually building its strength, pushing for an expanded scope for the Labor Standards Act, taking part in political movements, and learning from Sweden’s social democratic system.
Hsieh Chin-fang column: Lessons from California’s power grid decarbonization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
California is promoting the decarbonization of its power grid through renewable energy, aiming to reach 100% by 2045. 台達 announced an AI containerized data center, drawing attention as a new technology to meet rising electricity demand.
Li Hanchung’s take: Judges are human, not gods! Who understands their hardships?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s 司法院 plans to amend the law to allow judges to forgo writing full judgments in cases involving prison terms of 2 years or less, drawing criticism from Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Shu-fen. The article examines the reality of judges’ heavy workloads and the time-consuming task of writing judgments, and explores the balance between judicial efficiency and procedural justice.
Will parents be taxed for paying their children’s insurance premiums? Tax authorities warn that naming a child as the policyholder could count as a gift; amounts exceeding 2.44 million for the year must be reported
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Finance's Taipei National Taxation Bureau warned that parents who pay their children's insurance premiums on their behalf, or change the policyholder, may be subject to gift tax. In particular, who the policyholder is matters.
クリス・ノーラン's latest film, The Odyssey, has become a global hit, while debate over its interpretation has heated up. Meanwhile, comparisons with 周星馳's A Chinese Odyssey have prompted analysis of the distinctiveness of Nolan's work and its impact on the market.
Opinion: Defending her own perks while attacking Chiang Wan-an, Hsu Chia-ching proves she is indeed Chien Shu-pei’s mentor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching spent NT$1.15 million on an overseas study trip and submitted only a 5-page report, prompting accusations of using public funds for travel. She hit back by saying that Chiang Wan-an’s father, Chiang Hsiao-yen, had submitted an even briefer report in the past, sparking political controversy.
Opinion: The setbacks after taking off the uniform—Who will care for the “children of police officers”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The children of a Taichung police supervisor became embroiled in a fraud case, drawing attention to parent-child relationships in police families and the sacrifices imposed by the system. The heavy demands of supervisory jobs leave little time for family, making the children casualties of the system.
Taiwan Banker uses data to analyze and boost the appeal of careers in finance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's financial industry is finding it difficult to secure talent amid a declining birthrate and a growing preference for science and engineering fields, but the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance is responding with AI-powered talent matching and educational programs.
Chang Ching-jui’s take: Why do people who quietly get things done often fare worse than those who “talk big”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zhang Qingrui, former acting president of 台湾大学, analyzed how people who boast at work achieve success using the concept of “quasiparticles” in physics. By attracting people around them, such individuals form a “polarization cloud” and appear powerful to outsiders.
Opinion: How many cards are left to play amid the diplomatic crisis?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chinese diplomatic pressure has led to Taiwanese passports being invalidated in Kenya, Morocco and South Africa, exposing vulnerabilities in the national security framework. The government's response has been slow, and its strategic options are limited.
Opinion: Behind the EZ WAY controversy—the rule-of-law gap in platform-based administrative procedures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Although EZ WAY real-name authentication is a necessary customs clearance procedure, it involves administrative procedures with legal effect, raising disputes over data governance and the allocation of responsibility between the public and private sectors. It highlights gaps in rule-of-law protections in the digital age.
Opinion: When an “incident” is renamed a “campaign”—Historical justice for Qijiachuan must go beyond registering historic sites
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hualien County renamed the “Cikasuan Incident” the “Japanese Invasion of Cikasuan Campaign” and designated it a historic site. This is an important step toward redefining history from the Indigenous perspective and demonstrates progress in historical justice.
An Austrian art collector’s exploration of camphor in Formosa: Excerpt from “The German Empire Through the Lens of World History” (2)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Austrian art collector Adolf Fischer surveyed Taiwan in 1898, providing a valuable perspective on the relationship between the camphor industry and German merchants.
[Viral hits keep coming] TikTok followers top 130,000! “If you were to build a company through anime…” EMOLVA representative 榊󠄀原清一 reveals the “rules of social media hits” through his distinctive analysis, sparking a buzz
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
TikTok followers top 130,000
An influencer with more than 500,000 followers of his own
SNS marketing services provided to more than 500 companies
A track record of using social media for recruitment to attract more than 12,000 prospective employees
Partnered with 1.4 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
Good morning, world: During the Han Kuang exercises, President Lai inspects 海軍 coastal strike operations; drones showcase their attack capabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The federal government will invest US$3 billion
About NT$95.5 billion
五角大廈 pledges to invest US$400 million
On the 9th, services on 10 shipping routes, totaling 81 sailings, were suspended
健保 invested about NT$1.15 billion in total
健保 added about NT$6.86 billion
Gasoline and diesel together still received about NT$16.43 billion in subsidies
The station recorded a record high of 37°C
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【藥華藥】The company held a press conference on material information on 115/8/8: The company received the International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration’s “Partial Arbitral Award” in the second phase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
藥華藥 received the second-phase ruling in its arbitration case with the International Chamber of Commerce, winning an award of more than €17 million while also being required to refund part of the purchase price. The company said its finances are sound and the ruling will have no material impact, and that it is considering seeking to set it aside.
【聯德控股-KY】Announcement on the company’s unaudited consolidated revenue for July 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯德控股-KY reported revenue of NT$730 million for July 2026, up 66.35% year over year, with revenue up 30.54% year to date. This routine revenue announcement reflects continued business growth.
[沛爾生醫-創] announces that the par value of its shares will change from NT$10 to NT$0.5. Announcement period: Aug. 6, 115, to Nov. 5, 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
沛爾生醫-創 announced that it will change its share par value from NT$10 to NT$0.5. The change has been approved by the Taiwan Stock Exchange and will take effect on 115/9/7. The move aims to improve trading liquidity and will affect investors.
Companies mentioned：台湾証券取引所
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【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.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
三晃股份有限公司 changed its name to 國慶科技股份有限公司 on June 29, 2026, while its stock code remains 1721. The move reflects a corporate rebranding and is significant for investor and market communications.
Swancor International Investment Holdings changed its name to Swancor International Holdings. This signals a reassessment of its brand strategy and will affect investors and market participants.
“Still engaged in a standoff”: U.S. vice president says he will not trust Iran’s pledge to resume supplies; diplomatic, economic and military measures are being deployed simultaneously.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Vice President Vance said he would “not trust” claims about the resumption of Iran's oil supplies “until they are confirmed.” Negotiations are continuing through three means: diplomacy, economic measures and military action. Balancing market stability with strategic pressure is important.