China holds advanced management training program, urges private entrepreneurs to become “politically astute”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 10th training program for private entrepreneurs was held by the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee. Deputy Minister 沈瑩 urged business leaders to study Xi Jinping Thought and remain firm in their political stance.
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The 10th Advanced Management Training Program for Key Private-Sector Enterprises was held by the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee
More than about 50 private entrepreneurs took part in the training
沈瑩, deputy minister of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks
Questions raised after monitoring of 郭再欽 with electronic devices is revoked; Tainan District Court says independent judicial rulings should be respected
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Tainan District Court's Sept. 3 ruling to revoke electronic-device monitoring drew questions
Trump says he does not regret going to war with Iran, says conflict will end after midterm elections
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Trump said in an interview that he does not regret going to war with Iran and that the conflict will end immediately after the midterm elections. The war has driven up energy prices, putting political pressure on Republicans ahead of the election.
Taiwan-Panama ties draw attention; Foreign Ministry open to combining both sides’ strengths in cooperation
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Panama’s National Assembly has formed a pro-Taiwan group, with members accounting for more than 6 tenths of its membership. The Foreign Ministry hopes to combine Taiwan’s high-tech strengths with Panama’s position as a canal hub to promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
Basic and elementary Hakka certification exams take place on the 12th; candidates range from preschoolers to people over 71
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A total of 8,480 people registered for the 115 fiscal year Hakka certification exams, showcasing the vitality of Hakka learning across generations. The Hakka Affairs Council is offering Hakka coins to encourage those who pass.
Beijing Watch》Half a century after Mao Zedong’s death: Are young people using “remembering the leader” to resist the status quo? A political safety valve in contemporary China
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In China, 50 years after Mao Zedong’s death, official commemorative events have been kept low-key. This is a strategy to preserve Mao as a symbol while avoiding the mistakes of the past, and also serves as a safety valve for absorbing young people’s discontent.
Overnight duty allowance now available! Takes effect on New Year’s Day next year, with 68,000 police, firefighters and others receiving an average extra NT$2,000 a month
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The Ministry of the Interior announced that hazardous-duty allowances would be extended to police, firefighters, immigration officers and air-crew personnel working overnight shifts and on standby. The policy takes effect on 2024年1月1日, giving about 6.8万人 an average additional monthly income of 2000 yuan. The reform is an important step toward properly recognizing the demands placed on frontline workers.
Taiwan stocks plunge more than 800 points! This shipping stock surges 4% against the trend as August revenue hits a nearly 2-year high
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Taiwan stocks plunged more than 800 points today. 陽明（2609） bucked the trend, with its share price jumping more than 4% after August revenue hit a nearly 2-year high, making it a market standout.
The girl from The Tag-Along has grown up! 7-year-old child star joins a pro basketball cheer squad; 亮亮’s stunning looks at 18 revealed
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Child star Chen Liang-tung became widely known for playing a frightening character in The Tag-Along. 11 years later, at 18, she has joined the PLG Hsinchu Lioneers cheer squad. Her dramatically changed appearance has sparked discussion, marking a transition from horror films to sports entertainment.
BIGBANG’s Seungri gets in trouble again just after leaving prison! Admits he “picked up a bottle” and is accused of special assault; stunning twist revealed
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Former BIGBANG member Seungri was accused of special assault after arguing with a man at a Seoul restaurant. He admitted picking up a bottle but denied making threats, saying they reconciled and drank together afterward. The incident has drawn public attention because he had only recently been released from prison after the Burning Sun case.
30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential election》Is Taiwan’s democracy in crisis? Former Transitional Justice Commission chair Huang Huang-hsiung warns: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol martial law turmoil is a recent cautionary tale
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A symposium was held to mark the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election. Citing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, Huang Huang-hsiung stressed the importance of preserving democracy. The event serves as a warning to Taiwanese society.
Shohei Ohtani placed on injured list! Dodgers call up a replacement but not Kim Hye-seong; Korean media furious: Why did they sign him in the first place?
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Shohei Ohtani was placed on the 15-day injured list with right-arm discomfort, and the Dodgers called up 21-year-old rookie De Paula instead of Kim Hye-seong. South Korean media have raised serious questions about the team’s decision.
China’s GDP growth slows to 4.3%! Financial firms make deep staff cuts and travel expenses are “locked” by apps; employees stuck eating takeout
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As China’s GDP growth slows to 4.3%, financial firms are strictly managing business travel expenses through apps and limiting employees’ meals to takeout. This is seen as contributing to reduced public spending and weak domestic demand, posing a challenge for Beijing.
交通部観光署 is offering domestic travel subsidies to encourage weekday hotel stays, but 60% of office workers are dissatisfied with high accommodation costs, limiting the effectiveness of the current subsidies. A survey found that a subsidy of 3,545 yen would motivate people to stay multiple nights.
Didn’t buy an LG or 三洋 washing machine! Savvy shoppers strongly recommend 1 brand for being “quiet, durable and powerful”; one has lasted more than 20 years without breaking
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A post on a Taiwanese forum about washing machine durability has attracted attention, with many users recommending 日立. Some said their machines had lasted more than 20 years without breaking, and also praised their quiet operation and cleaning performance.
Today’s (9/11) top stories! People 65 and older get cash gifts! 1 county or city gives out NT$6,500 / “9 credit cards” to be discontinued in the second half of the year / New typhoon Dujuan is forming! Latest track revealed
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Keelung City is giving residents aged 65 and older NT$6,500 in cash with no application required; 9 credit cards will be deactivated in 2026; a new typhoon, Dujuan, is forming and temperatures will fall in northern Taiwan; judicial and election issues are also drawing attention. This is a multi-topic news roundup with public impact.
Is the Strait of Mandeb in danger? Houthis seize Mocha Port; Pakistan warns it may act under collective defense treaties with Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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Pakistan warned Iran following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and suggested that a joint defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey could be activated. The Houthis have seized the strategic port of Mocha, raising concerns about security in the Manar Strait.
Should memory stocks be worried? DeepSeek’s new model raises concerns about HBM demand; Samsung and SK海力士 shares swing
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Shares of 三星電子 and SK海力士 fell more than 3% following reports that DeepSeek’s new AI model reduced its HBM usage. The market is increasingly concerned about the impact of more efficient AI models on memory demand.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、Meta、OpenAI、Eugene Asset Management、Aberdeen Asian Income Fund、Fibonacci Asset Management Global
S.H.E reunites without warning late at night! HIM International celebrates the group’s 25th anniversary as classic songs become available across platforms
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Taiwanese girl group S.H.E marked its 25th anniversary, and former label 華研國際 posted a congratulatory message late at night. The group’s classic songs have become available on Meta-owned social media platforms, prompting a strong response from fans.
Yamashita Tomohisa and Masaharu Fukuyama lose out! Taiwan’s top 10 favorite Japanese heartthrobs: “He takes the crown,” with legendary looks and irreplaceable acting talent
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《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its 2026 list of the top 10 favorite Japanese heartthrobs among Taiwanese born in the 七 and 八 cohorts. Takuya Kimura topped the list with 64,000 mentions. Several stars have held events or concerts in Taiwan, or announced marriages, sparking an enthusiastic response from fans.
Trump’s brazen vote-buying controversy: Is a $5,000 payment to every American legal, and where would the trillions of dollars in funding come from?
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Former President Trump announced that he would give $5000 to every adult if Republicans win. Questions have been raised about the funding and legality of the proposal, which has sparked political controversy.
When viral hits quickly fade, why do people still play old games? The survival formula for “evergreen games,” seen through 星城’s 20 years
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星城 is rebranding an online game that has been running since 2006, dropping “Online” from its name in 2026. Its longevity is attributed to preserving the core experience while evolving with the times.
Can you only take a lump sum if you have less than 15 years of labor insurance? Don’t rush to claim it—add “this period of coverage” and you can receive monthly retirement benefits at 65
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Even with fewer than 15 years of Labor Insurance coverage, people can combine those years with their National Pension coverage and receive a monthly pension starting at age 65. This is an important provision for people who have been laid off or spent time unemployed.
Beijing Watch》 From delivery workers to migrant laborers, all are included: CCP’s “Social Governance Work Leading Group” quietly comes to light; what is behind the centralization of power?
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The Chinese Communist Party has established the “Central Social Governance Work Leading Group” to bring new types of workers, including delivery workers and migrant workers, under party-led structures. The move marks a further concentration of power.
Are all 10 types of night-market “minced-meat snacks” made with glue? Online lists include more than just steak: What is restructured meat, and is it safe to eat?
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A video claiming that popular night-market minced-meat snacks are “full of glue” spread online, but an investigation by MyGoPen found it came from an unreliable AI-generated source. Accurate information about reconstituted meat is needed.
Anchor Chou Yu-chin unexpectedly laid off by CTi! She had just returned to Taiwan from vacation in Chongqing; she says it felt like “a chilling sword in the back”
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Veteran anchor Chou Yu-chin had worked at 中天電視 for more than 10 years, but was unexpectedly laid off after returning to Taiwan from vacation, prompting emotional reactions from colleagues and public attention. 中天電視 said the main reason was that she had “taken on a program privately without reporting it.”
Korean queue-drawing hit restaurant “囕盈豚 NYD Taipei” opens at Taipei Dome on 9/12! Kai Zhan Catering brings in the restaurant, which features intense charcoal aromas and tableside service
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Popular Korean barbecue restaurant “囕盈豚” will open its first overseas branch at Taipei Dome on Sept. 12, brought to Taiwan by Kai Zhan Catering. It combines charcoal grilling with local Taiwanese ingredients to enhance the dining experience.
Chen Shui-bian unexpectedly apologizes to Chen Hsing-yu! He admits he “wrongly trusted Zhao Chien-ming” and personally deleted the 23 million repayment clause
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Former President Chen Shui-bian publicly apologized to his daughter, Chen Hsing-yu, admitting that he wrongly trusted Zhao Chien-ming and deleted a 23 million repayment clause from a divorce agreement. The resulting family financial dispute highlights the conflict between trust within a family and legal protections.
CooperVision launches Clariti multifocal lenses, introducing its exclusive BPS system for seamless, clear vision
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CooperVision has launched its new multifocal contact lens, Clariti, featuring the BPS system to address vision-switching issues for people with presbyopia. Endorsed by Sonia Sui, the lens emphasizes a natural and comfortable wearing experience.
Double standards? Premier Cho Jung-tai had just said “stop bundling budgets with bills”; Executive Yuan countersigns drone bill with a 240 billion budget
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Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai countersigned a drone industry development bill passed by the Legislative Yuan. The bill includes at least NT$240 billion in funding over 6 years, prompting accusations of double standards given his earlier opposition to “bundling budgets with bills.”
Vance slams Wall Street for driving up home prices: American families should be able to afford a good home and raise children
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At a Republican midterm election rally, U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized housing affordability, family values and fraud, and called for protecting “birthright.” The message is a strategic appeal to support the middle class and criticize the Democratic administration.
J.LINDEBERG celebrates 30 years by returning to its red-brick home base, with錦榮 championing its athletic aesthetic
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J.LINDEBERG held a fashion show at a historic customs building in Sweden to mark its 30th anniversary. Celebrity Vivian Dawson appeared as a brand friend, and the collection blended Nordic functional design with urban style. The event symbolized the brand’s history and future.
Hong Kong Alliance “subversion” case—another charge of “subverting state power”! Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho sentenced to 5 to 7 years in prison
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Three former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance were convicted of inciting subversion of state power under the Hong Kong National Security Law and sentenced to 5 to 7 years in prison. The organization was also fined HK$1.5 million. The case reflects the continued tightening of Hong Kong’s political environment.
When someone dies at home, why are even the household gods covered with red paper? It’s not because the gods fear the dead—the Taiwanese “covering the gods” custom has its reasons
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In traditional Taiwanese funerals, the “covering the gods” custom involves covering statues of deities and ancestral tablets with red paper or bamboo trays when someone dies at home. The practice stems from respect for the gods, not fear of death, and reflects traditional wisdom about separating spaces for the living and the dead.
Major enforcement drive in September! New Transport Ministry rules take effect nationwide, with fines of up to NT$120,000 for violations—here’s what you need to know
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation launched intensified enforcement nationwide in September during Traffic Safety Month, targeting speeding, running red lights, failing to yield to pedestrians and drunk driving, with fines of up to NT$120,000. The initiative was first implemented by the Guanshan Precinct of the Taitung County Police Department and is intended as a model for the country.
Tech buzz》The happiest of problems? Silicon Valley AI golden boys have made too much money and don’t know what to spend it on... “This coffee machine” tops the list of treats
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Reports describe high-earning employees at Silicon Valley AI companies struggling with how to spend their enormous incomes. At AI companies such as OpenAI, senior engineers earn more than $300,000 a year, and some employees have amassed as much as $30 million in assets. Many tend to spend their compensation on small luxuries such as “coffee machines.”
Memory-chip giant hands out bonuses of 1 million! Micron production-line workers can receive up to 68 months’ pay; engineers average an annual salary of 3.4 million
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U.S. semiconductor giant Micron announced its FY26 compensation plan, offering Taiwan employees up to 68 months’ pay and a special bonus equivalent to 1 million yen. The generous benefits have drawn attention across the industry.
Fu Hong and Lin Dong Fang lose out! Taipei’s top 10 beef noodle shops crowned, with diners praising the winner’s “rich broth and tender, flavorful meat”
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《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its ranking of Taipei’s 10 most popular beef noodle shops, based on online mentions from 2024 to 2026. Several restaurants recommended by Michelin made the list, reflecting the high level of interest in Taiwanese beef noodle culture and its culinary appeal.
A candidate for neighborhood chief in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, is suspected of vote-buying by offering free movie tickets. Prosecutors searched and questioned the candidate, and the father and son were released on bail of 300,000 and 500,000, respectively. The alleged election misconduct has drawn public attention.
A 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election poll shows KMT candidate Ko Chih-en and DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung separated by just 0.3% in support, leaving the race neck and neck. Incumbent Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s job approval stands at 66.5%, and the race’s next developments are drawing close attention.
Taiwanese travelers skip Japan, Thailand and South Korea! Seasoned travelers are heading to 1 country instead: “It’s cheap, great value and stunningly beautiful”—and they regret not staying a few more days.
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From January through August 2025, 154,957 visitors from Taiwan traveled to the Philippines, up 9.63% year on year. The increase was attributed to an extension of visa-free entry and strong value for money.
Tech Talk》The iPhone Duo makes its official debut! No visible crease, a top price of NT$120,000, and a clever marketing move to keep Apple’s empire growing!
Do you have to pay into the National Pension for 15 years to receive benefits? Many people get it wrong! Here’s how much you could receive in retirement after paying in for just 1, 3 or 5 years.
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Taiwan’s National Pension has no minimum 15-year contribution requirement; people who have contributed for at least 1 year can receive a monthly pension from age 65. Even with a short contribution history, some may receive more than 4,000 yuan a month under Formula A.
Is the state machinery still running? Control Yuan staffer investigates Chiang Wan-an’s son over exchange-student selection; Yin Wei reveals again: “The official document has arrived.”
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Yin Wei revealed that the Control Yuan had issued an official document and begun an investigation into the selection of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s son as an international exchange student. The case has intensified suspicions that state institutions are being used for political purposes.
Tsai Ing-wen’s “thesis-gate” lawsuit reaches a final conclusion after 7 years! Supreme Court rejects appeal; Peng Wen-cheng reveals next step: 17 more lawsuits to fight.
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In a 7-year legal battle over the authenticity of former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s doctoral dissertation, the Supreme Court rejected Peng Wen-cheng’s appeal, making the ruling final. Peng said he would continue with 17 lawsuits, and the controversy remains unresolved.
Taiwan Shipbuilding teams up with U.S. company Havoc! Autonomous unmanned surface vehicles to be produced in Taiwan, in line with U.S. NDAA policy.
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Taiwan International Shipbuilding and U.S. company Havoc have partnered to produce autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) in Taiwan. The project aligns with U.S. NDAA policy and promotes the localization of the defense industry and technical cooperation.
Latest》Premier Cho Jung-tai has countersigned the bill. How many other bills are still stalled? He says the blue-and-white camp has been taken for granted: “We need to create a balance of terror.”
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Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai refused to countersign 8 bills passed by the Legislative Yuan, triggering a constitutional dispute. New Party legislator Hou Han-ting criticized the DPP for abusing its power and suggested that opposition parties retaliate by refusing to countersign bills to establish a check and balance.