# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-23 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 14 items from 5 sources; Japan, 3 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 李哲輝/楊博軒止步4強 世錦賽奪銅創合拍最佳成績

- Published: 2026-08-23T02:43:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608230002.aspx
- anchor: #n2171158
- Companies mentioned: 李哲輝、楊博軒、王昶、梁偉鏗、周天成、陳宏麟

Facts:
- 18-21
- 14-21
- ranked No. 17 in the world
- World No. 3
- The two sides have met 6 times
- The Taiwan pair has 1 win and 5 losses
- They have lost 3 straight head-to-head matches
- 9-11
- A 7-4 run
- They quickly took an 11-5 lead
- Played 12 international matches
- Eliminated in the first round in 4 matches
- 4強可獲得10500的積分
- 32-year-old 李哲輝

## 世錦賽露疲態止步4強 周天成：進攻效率不佳耗體力

- Published: 2026-08-23T00:45:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220230.aspx
- anchor: #n2166406
- Companies mentioned: 世界羽球联盟、中央社

Facts:
- Zhou Tien-chen, ranked No. 6 in the world
- Japan's Koki Watanabe, ranked No. 11 in the world

## 俄羅斯 continues airstrikes; 法國 pledges to deliver interceptor missiles to 烏克蘭

- Published: 2026-08-23T00:23:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608220229.aspx
- anchor: #n2166404
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、法國、烏克蘭、X、Telegram

Facts:
- 俄羅斯 launched a full-scale invasion of 烏克蘭 in February 2022
- Nearly 4 and a half years so far

## 37th Traditional Arts Golden Melody Awards: 義興閣's “Hero Maker” takes 3 awards

- Published: 2026-08-23T00:12:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608220228.aspx
- anchor: #n2166403
- Companies mentioned: 義興閣、台灣戲曲中心、中央社、文化部

Facts:
- 37th Traditional Arts Golden Melody Awards
- Won 3 awards, including “Best Work of the Year,” “Best Screenplay” and “Best Director”
- 義興閣 has a history of more than 70 years
- Zhang Rigui, a folk-song preservationist from Manzhou who is over 90 years old
- Wang Qingfang, an 88-year-old preservationist of luantan opera and Hakka opera
- Has practiced the art of Chinese opera for more than 80 years

## 瓊斯盃台灣白不敵韓國 將與台灣藍上演內戰爭季軍

- Published: 2026-08-23T00:01:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608220227.aspx
- anchor: #n2166402
- Companies mentioned: 台灣白、韓國原州DB新世代、台灣藍

Facts:
- 台灣白今天4強戰以81比102不敵韓國原州DB新世代
- They ended up losing by 21 points

## Kaohsiung and Pingtung brace for torrential rain; heavy rain expected in Chiayi, Tainan, the Hengchun Peninsula and mountainous areas of eastern Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:54:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608220226.aspx
- anchor: #n2166281
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- （中央社台北22日電）
- Through tomorrow, the 23rd

## A “1 must-see movie” streams on Netflix today! It grossed 4 billion Taiwan dollars worldwide and has a 77% Rotten Tomatoes score; viewers praise its “terrifyingly thought-provoking ending.” Watch online｜Link inside

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11158167
- anchor: #n2166467
- Companies mentioned: Netflix

Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi film Mickey 17 began streaming on Netflix. With global box office revenue of $133 million and a rating of 77%, it is performing well, but falls short of the level of Parasite. It is drawing attention as socially conscious sci-fi.

## Taoyuan's information chief hits back at DPP lawmakers; Ling Tao heaps praise: “Let them get mad”—supports Chang San-cheng letting his record speak

- Published: 2026-08-23T00:46:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158542
- anchor: #n2166468
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府、國民黨、民進党

A fierce clash broke out at the Taoyuan City Council between a 民進党 councilor and the head of the city government’s Information Department. 凌濤, a 國民黨 councilor, backed the city government and criticized the 民進党 councilor’s questions as “fabricating rumors.” A statement emphasized Mayor 張善政’s achievements and said it hoped residents would judge the political maneuvering.

## Yeh Yuan-chih joins Hsu Fu on a street canvass and is heckled: “You only show up during elections.” He recounts what happened: “Green media are steering the narrative and ignoring common sense.”

- Published: 2026-08-23T00:42:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158583
- anchor: #n2166469
- Companies mentioned: 民視

葉元之 of the Kuomintang was criticized by residents during campaign activities for “only showing up during election time” and pushed back against what he called biased media coverage. He emphasized that the area was not in his electoral district and responded in a live video.

## Tainan blast destroys 8 homes and injures 15; person in charge was a wanted fugitive who fled the country at the end of June

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:57:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158582
- anchor: #n2166342

A waste explosion and fire broke out on vacant land in Tainan’s Annan District, injuring 15 people and completely destroying 8 homes. Suspect 王逸凱 is wanted and had left the country on June 30. The company’s registered address was actually a beauty salon in Kaohsiung.

## Hsinchu baseball stadium, closed for nearly 4 years, finally sees light at the end of the tunnel; Mayor Kao Hung-an inspects the site and shares good news: “We want players to take the field with confidence.”

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:17:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158581
- anchor: #n2166343

Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium has been closed for renovation for nearly 4 years and is now in its final acceptance inspection stage. Mayor Kao Hung-an personally inspected the site, stressing safety and quality, with the goal of letting players compete with confidence.

## Fukuda Ayuta (DXTEEN) and Aihara Isshin (ONE LOVE ONE HEART) to co-star! Advance screening of the final episode, “Your Sky ハレのち恋 ムーンライトフィナーレ,” set for September 24 (Thursday!

- Published: 2026-08-23T02:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000122205.html
- anchor: #n2171097
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO MX、DXTEEN、ONE LOVE ONE HEART、TVer、FOD、ザ・ワークス、MandeeWork

Facts:
- TVer has 102,000 registered favorites
- Special ticket (front seats and send-off event included): 9,000 yen (tax included)
- Regular ticket: 6,800 yen (tax included)

## [Oisix Niigata] “Chuo Ward Day” to be held during the Seibu game on 9/6 (Sunday)! Events galore, including a ceremonial first pitch by Yuki Saito

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000156814.html
- anchor: #n2166527
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、NSGグループ、株式会社斎藤佑樹、新潟大学、オイシックス株式会社

Facts:
- To be held at HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata on September 6 (Sunday)
- 9月6日（日）13:00試合開始
- Born June 6, 1988
- Has competed in the NPB Farm League since 2024
- Masumi Kuwata to become CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) starting in 2026

## A behind-the-scenes look at the production of the TV anime “天幕のジャードゥーガル”! Making-of video unveiled! — Production of 天幕のジャードゥーガル —

- Published: 2026-08-23T00:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000175441.html
- anchor: #n2166405
- Companies mentioned: 天幕のジャードゥーガル製作委員会、トマトスープ、秋田書店、サイエンスSARU、宝島社、テレビ朝日、BS朝日、AT-X、CSテレ朝チャンネル1、アニマックス、ABEMA、DMM TV、dアニメストア、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM、Lemino、milplus、Netflix、Prime Video、TELASA、TVer、U-NEXT、WOWOWオンデマンド、アニメ放題、ニコニコ、バンダイチャンネル

Facts:
- Took 1st place in the Women’s category of This Manga Is Amazing! 2023
- Ranked in the Manga Taisho for 2 consecutive years, 2023 and 2024
- Won the grand prize in the Comic Division of the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards
- Every Saturday from July 4, 2026, at 11:30 p.m.
- Every Sunday from July 5, 2026, at 10:30 p.m.
- From August 1, 2026 (Sat.), every Saturday at 9 p.m.
- Streaming begins Sunday, July 5, 2026. Episodes roll out every Sunday from 0:00

## Could your gut be quietly affecting your brain health?

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:01:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608230000.html
- anchor: #n2166528

## Citadel takes over an AI hedge fund and makes massive “risk cuts”! Nearly 100 block trades totaling 4 billion dollars; more than 80% of risk offloaded

- Published: 2026-08-22T23:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6584242
- anchor: #n2166282
- Companies mentioned: Situational Awareness、Millennium Management、Jane Street

Citadel acquired a large stake in AI hedge fund Situational Awareness, eliminating more than 80% of the risk in a transaction worth more than $4 billion. The move calmed market jitters.

## August 23: End of Heat - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-08-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/384542
- anchor: #n2166579
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康