AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-22 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 115 items from 4 sources; Japan, 22 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154308Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154309Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 expressionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154310Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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: The political signal of “disturbing someone’s sleep”—another perspective on public interactions between 蔡英文 and 陳其邁https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154046Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Opinion submission: Is 蔣介石 an “asset” or a “liability” for 蔣萬安?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154047Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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. 陳國祥’s view: The “AI Cold War” is becoming a hot war among great powers—China has an engineering talent advantagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154049Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 陳羋妡’s view: Xi Shi and tycoon Fan Li’s love nest was in Jiaxing, Zhejiang—how is this city connected to Taiwan?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154048Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 胡又天’s column: The《澎湖海戰》controversy—the four-way contest among Westerners, tower factions, flag factions and Han Chinesehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154050Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 梁幼祥’s view: The DPP’s haphazard subsidies contrasted with《只此青綠》https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154051Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154053Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 watchinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154052Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Opinion submission: Let chickens just be chickens—when “養雞球” is packaged as a feel-good innovationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154054Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:28:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 disciplinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154055Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan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 partyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154056Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:22:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154057Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾行政院提出《国防自主无人载具采购特别条例》，规划2026-2031年编列最高2100亿元预算，采购无人机和无人艇等装备，以应对中国解放军的军事威胁。北京对这一计划高度关注，认为台湾的无人作战能力将挑战解放军的登陆优势。 Just wanting your grandmother to feel the warmth of your hand amid endless drifting: An excerpt from The Second Romance of Men (2)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153889Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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 hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154398Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:47:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan's defense budget surpasses NT$1 trillion for the first time; U.S. scholar says Lai administration is sending the right signalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154399Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:47:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Strong southwesterly winds and a low-pressure belt bring heavy-rain threat to Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154390Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:39:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Deng Kai-wei returns to 大聯盟, bolstering the Astros' bullpenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154391Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:38:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good morning, World》Tax Act amendment passes third reading; NT$151,500 tax exemption for minor children applies to filings next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154380Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:21:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 美國最高法院 temporarily allows 白宮 ballroom construction to continue; Trump scores a temporary victoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154229Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:34:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Weather Administration issues heavy-rain advisory; localized heavy rain or torrential rain possible in Tainan and the Kaohsiung-Pingtung areahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154116Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:21:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Oil prices rise on Middle East tensions and Asian demandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154041Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOil prices rose amid tensions in the Middle East and demand in Asia. Prices ended the week higher. Investors focus on U.S. efforts to lower long-term borrowing costs; most U.S. stocks risehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153949Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:08:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInvestors assessed the U.S. Treasury's policy to lower long-term borrowing costs, and most U.S. stocks closed higher. Growing U.S. opposition to AI data centers? Anthropic IPO prospectus expected to list risk factorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154242Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:01:07 +0900Taiwan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 weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154243Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:58:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. 〈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 weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154244Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:45:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網米財政省が長期国債の買戻しを拡大すると発表し、ドル安進行で金価格が週間で5%以上上昇。3カ月ぶり高値を更新し、投機資金と技術的要因が相乗して買われている。 SpaceX receives another sell rating; analyst says stock could fall 25%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154245Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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!'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154246Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 widenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154247Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. Iranian president: It is time to end the U.S.-Iran war!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153981Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:56:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網伊朗の裴澤スキアン大統領は、美伊戦争の終結を呼びかけつつ、アメリカの攻撃には強力な反撃を警告。停戦協議の期限切れと経済制裁の強化が両国間の緊張を高めている。 Trump says U.S.-Canada deal is 'nearly settled'; auto tariffs could fall from 25% to 15%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153982Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:46:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 losseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2153983Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:18:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. See which car models will see major reductions starting in Reiwa 9!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154201Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com [Manga] A nervous new medical representative had surprisingly impressive presentation materials!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154200Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com Surveying doctors’ car-buying habits: What are their budgets and how do they use auto loans?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260822-06/index-en-p2.html#n2154199Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com