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Liu Yili’s column analyzes how Britain monetized the global network Spain had pioneered during the Age of Discovery through its institutional advantages. The essence of hegemonic transitions lies in matching technology with institutions.
“Black lotus” characters are popular in Chinese dramas. Heroines who appear harmless but are scheming and driven by a strong desire for revenge captivate viewers. Wu Jinyan ranked No. 1 for her portrayal of Wei Yingluo in “Story of Yanxi Palace.”
Extreme events such as the global financial crisis and the pandemic prompted central banks worldwide to implement quantitative easing, leading to inflation and swollen balance sheets. Monetary policy now faces reconstruction, a shift crucial to global economic stability.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ連邦準備制度理事会、欧州中央銀行、日本銀行、英国中央銀行、レーマン・ブラザーズ、ベア・スターンズ、AIG、TSMC、NVIDIA、Google、Meta、Apple、Microsoft、SpaceX、Blue Origin
In an opinion piece, Jin Yanbin criticized Taiwan’s government for lacking transparency and a sense of responsibility in the 慈濟 vaccine fraud case and the carcinogenic oil incident, saying it used ideology to obscure the facts and deepen social divisions.
Companies mentioned：慈濟、永齡基金會、台積電
After finding that a supplier’s raw material exceeded the limit for benzo[a]pyrene, 台糖 merely returned it without filing a report. The case sparked a legal dispute over whether “products” include “raw materials,” involving interpretation of the Food Safety Act and the responsibilities of state-owned enterprises, and prompting discussion of legal amendments.
Companies mentioned：台糖、中聯油脂
Former NBA players Kanter and White announced they would enter the WNBA draft, intensifying debate over the definition of gender. The fairness of women’s sports is being called into question.
Companies mentioned：WNBA、NBA
Japan and the Philippines have begun demarcating their EEZs in waters east of Taiwan, while Taiwanese authorities have responded passively. Meanwhile, the China Coast Guard has carried out “rights-protection law enforcement” in the same waters and rescued Taiwanese fishing boats, winning support from some in Taiwanese society.
Companies mentioned：日本海上保安庁、中国海警局、台湾海巡署、アメリカ海岸警備隊
Salaries for Taiwan’s military personnel, civil servants and public school employees have failed to keep pace with rising prices, eroding their real purchasing power. Discussions on legislating their compensation are progressing in the Legislative Yuan.
Du Zichen argues that the success of Bezos, Zuckerberg, Huang Renxun and others stems not from prestigious universities but from the “depth of life” built through family, mentors, institutions and personal perseverance. Long-term investment and character development, rather than academic credentials, determine excellence.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Amazon、Meta、Berkshire Hathaway、OpenAI
Chang Ching-jui, former acting president of National Taiwan University, uses the physics concept of “virtual particles” as a metaphor for workplace dreamers, saying they have passion but lack execution. He proposes replacing listening with quantitative management. The analysis offers cross-disciplinary insight.
Following the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, his achievements in economic reform and anti-corruption during the reform and opening-up period have been praised. His resolve to “press forward even through a minefield” had a profound impact on modern Chinese history.
China is scheduled to conduct a joint passage exercise with the Indonesian Navy in waters east of Taiwan. This is part of a gray-zone strategy to normalize military pressure on Taiwan, warranting vigilance.
Lin Xiuwei of Contemporary Legend Theatre criticized the Ministry of Culture’s overseas exchange subsidies as inadequate. The ministry countered by citing budget cuts by the Legislative Yuan, leading to a political confrontation.
Although Chinese emperors are seen as autocratic rulers, in practice their power was often constrained by officials, eunuchs and local forces, creating a paradox between the institution and how it actually operated.
A former employee of Taichung Commercial Bank improperly diverted cash and violated internal controls, prompting the Financial Supervisory Commission to impose a fine of NT$2 million. The company has acknowledged the loss and is implementing corrective measures.
Acer Gaming-創 subsidiary Winking Studios executed share buybacks on August 14, 2026, repurchasing 92,500 shares that day. This is part of the company’s equity management and does not involve share cancellations.
Companies mentioned：Winking Studios Limited
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Companies mentioned：Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、CCAM Co., Ltd.
Pell Biomed announced that it will cut its share par value from NT$10 to NT$0.5. The adjusted shares will be listed on 115年9月7日.
Companies mentioned：臺灣證券交易所
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Sanko Co., Ltd. has officially changed its name to Guoqing Technology Co., Ltd. Its stock code, 1721, remains unchanged. The change reflects the company’s strategic transformation and is relevant information for investors.
上緯投控 changed its name from “上緯國際投資控股” to “上緯國際控股” and its abbreviated name from “上緯投控” to “上緯控股.” Its stock code remains 3708, and it will issue an announcement for 3 months in accordance with Taiwan Stock Exchange regulations.
永悅健康-創 corrected the type of auditor’s opinion in its 115年 second-quarter consolidated financial report because an immaterial subsidiary and equity-method investments had not been reviewed. The conclusion was therefore amended to a qualified conclusion. This is a technical correction and does not affect the financial figures.
Companies mentioned：資誠聯合會計師事務所
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Companies mentioned：川普、金正恩、真實社群、戰略暨國際研究中心、車維德
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Companies mentioned：株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、一般社団法人 日本産業機械工業会
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Companies mentioned：株式会社フェイス、トヨタ、CAMSHOP
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャポニエ・ビューティー、游藝舎、Stick Remedy
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Companies mentioned：株式会社キングプロテア、令和の虎
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Companies mentioned：m3.com
A U.S. bank described the decline in AI-related stocks as an investment opportunity and named 16 stocks, including Meta and 美光, as “oversold stocks recommended for buying.” It forecast a recovery based on supply-demand balance and long-term contracts.
Companies mentioned：Meta、科林研發、美光科技、希捷科技、Celestica、偉創力、維諦技術控股、Atlassian、Robinhood Markets、Akoustis Technologies、甲骨文、CoreWeave、Talen Energy Corp、維斯達能源、雅保、卡梅コ