孔令信’s view: Don’t let politics destroy the fourth estate—BBC and NHK can forge their own paths, so why can’t Taiwan’s public television?
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Media figures have criticized political interference in Taiwan's public broadcaster, the Public Television Service, and the resulting damage to its independence. Comparing it with the BBC and NHK, they discuss the importance of the broadcaster's management policies and political neutrality.
鄧鴻源’s view: The impact of 翁曉玲’s cuts to 文化部’s media publicity budget
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Taiwan's 立法院 has cut 文化部's 47.38 million yen media promotion budget for the 2nd consecutive year. 翁曉玲 called it unnecessary spending, while experts warned that the move could weaken the country's ability to promote its culture internationally.
王慶民’s view: From epics in text to heroes on screen—仲樹 and Nolan discuss《奧德賽》and the evolution of human expression
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A discussion between cultural scholar 仲樹 and film director Nolan has drawn attention, analyzing the differences between the ancient Odyssey and modern visual storytelling. It also examines the shift in expressive forms from text to images and the influence of historical contexts on cultural works.
Opinion submission: Is 蔣介石 an “asset” or a “liability” for 蔣萬安?
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A Taiwanese political commentary article examines the relationship between Chiang Wan-an and Chiang Kai-shek, exploring the latter's influence on Chiang Wan-an's political career. It also critically discusses recent controversies surrounding Chiang Wan-an.
梁幼祥’s view: The DPP’s haphazard subsidies contrasted with《只此青綠》
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The mainland dance drama《只此青綠》has drawn enthusiastic audiences in Taiwan, prompting additional performances and moving viewers to tears. 梁幼祥 uses it to criticize the DPP for neglecting traditional culture and handing out subsidies indiscriminately, stressing that cultural resonance transcends politics.
Opinion submission: The 10,000 dollars don’t need a “green label”—賴清德’s universal dividend and 沈伯洋’s “two-faced rhetoric”
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced that ¥10,000 would be distributed to all citizens next year, highlighting contradictions in the policy positions of different parties.
Netflix’s《毛骨悚然的戀愛》loses out! The champion of August’s top 10 Korean dramas is this one: It is rated higher than《公寓黑風暴》and is so satisfying you can’t stop watching
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金慧峻 plays 南多凜, who has followed top idol 李燦 for 12 years
After ending her 3-year parental leave, she returned to the workplace
Opinion submission: Let chickens just be chickens—when “養雞球” is packaged as a feel-good innovation
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Animal welfare advocates have criticized the "chicken-rearing ball" devised by a village chief in Changhua City, citing concerns that it restricts chickens' natural behavior.
Opinion submission: From the universal 10,000-dollar payout and the refusal to countersign the “Future Account” to stalled child welfare and collapsing fiscal discipline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A bill proposed by Taiwan's opposition parties to establish a "Taiwan Future Account" passed, but the Executive Yuan refused to countersign it. Instead, it announced a policy to provide ¥10,000 to all residents, prompting criticism over a double standard on fiscal discipline.
Opinion submission: The restoration of the gentry that destroyed the nation and the party
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An analysis article examines the return of the "gentry clans" in Taiwanese politics. It considers the issue from its historical background to the island's current political landscape and criticizes the power structures behind the rivalry between the Blue and Green camps.
Opinion submission: The military’s adoption of unmanned vehicles cannot wait—why is the Chinese Communist Party so eager to block Taiwan’s unmanned warfare revolution?
Waste at a vacant lot in Tainan's Annan District catches fire and explodes, spreading to 8 homes and affecting 20 vehicles; 13 people taken to hospital
Growing U.S. opposition to AI data centers? Anthropic IPO prospectus expected to list risk factor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic is preparing for an IPO as opposition to AI data center construction grows in the United States, a development set to be disclosed as a financial risk. It could directly affect the company's growth.
〈Energy Market Close〉Trump threatens sanctions on Iran's allies; oil prices gain about 6% for the week
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Former President Trump threatened sanctions against Iran's allies, heightening concerns about tight oil supplies and driving international oil prices up about 6% for the week. Geopolitical risks are dominating the market.
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〈Precious Metals Close〉Expanded U.S. buybacks of long-term bonds spur buying; gold surges more than 5% for the week, extending winning streak to 3 weeks
SpaceX receives another sell rating; analyst says stock could fall 25%
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SpaceX received a "sell" rating, with analysts warning that its share price could fall. Its massive investments in AI and satellite communications are in focus.
Bessent's surprise move to buy back long-term bonds; Trump distances himself: 'I didn't order it!'
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent expanded the scale of long-term bond buybacks, but President Trump denied that the move was at his direction. Long-term yields are rising again amid lingering concerns about market liquidity and the budget deficit.
〈New York Foreign Exchange Market〉U.S. dollar falls to 3-month low, weekly losses widen
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The U.S. dollar fell to a 3-month low, down about 0.9% for the week. The decline was driven by concerns over the budget deficit and U.S. Treasury intervention in the bond market, which could affect market confidence.
Trump says U.S.-Canada deal is 'nearly settled'; auto tariffs could fall from 25% to 15%
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U.S. President Trump announced that negotiations on a U.S.-Canada trade deal were nearly complete. Automobile tariffs could be cut from 25% to 15%, with expected impacts on industries in both countries.
〈U.S. Stocks After Hours〉U.S. stocks rebound after losses! Dow gains more than 500 points, but high yields remain a cloud; all 3 major indexes post weekly losses
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U.S. stocks rebounded Friday, but all 3 major indexes fell for the week as Treasury yields rose. Bitcoin gained 22%, sending related stocks sharply higher.