Genta Koja defeats Denny Tamaki; conservatives regain control of Okinawa after 12 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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42-year-old independent newcomer Genta Koja
Since 2014, Okinawa Prefecture has continuously elected governors who oppose moving the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station from Ginowan to Henoko in Nago
A total of 6 candidates are vying in this Okinawa gubernatorial election
42-year-old Genta Koja was born in Okinawa Prefecture and graduated from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2006
Joined the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in 2008
Abe changed Japan's view of Taiwan; Lai Yi-chung says breaking through the divide between warm public ties and cool official relations is key going forward
U18 Asian Championship: Chang Yi-an recalls memorable showdown with Ha Hyeon-seung, joking, “Because he's expensive”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's team beat the Philippines to take bronze at the U18 Asian Baseball Championship. Captain Chang Yi-an stood out and recalled his memorable showdown with South Korean ace pitcher Ha Hyeon-seung.
Former President Trump is being placed at the center of the Republican midterm election strategy, but some supporters are questioning his approach. His low approval rating is attributed to an inadequate response to economic issues.
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Original路透社訪問15名共和黨人士
5 of them express doubts
A “川普 dividend” of 5000 dollars for every adult American
South Korea's expanded espionage law takes effect today, strengthening protection of chip technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea has amended its espionage law to expand its scope from North Korea to all foreign countries. The move aims to strengthen protection of critical technologies such as semiconductors and AI amid intensifying industrial competition.
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South Korea expands the scope of its espionage law to include all foreign countries.
The amendment adds an offense covering espionage on behalf of a foreign country or an equivalent organization, with a minimum sentence of 3 years.
5 former 三星電子 employees were indicted last year on suspicion of transferring key DRAM technology to 長鑫存儲.
Soaring oil prices and inflation weigh on the world; a look at major central banks’ decisions this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 3.50% to 3.75% range
Argued that the meeting should have raised rates by 1 quarter-point (0.25 percentage point)
Annual growth remained unchanged at 3.4%
Far above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target of 2%
Raised the benchmark interest rate by 1 quarter-point to 2.5%
Kept this year’s inflation forecast unchanged at 3%
Slightly raised next year’s inflation forecast to 2.5%
Raised from the current 1.0% to 1.25%
Set the benchmark interest rate from an annual rate of 2.75%
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會（Fed）、聯邦公開市場委員會（FOMC）、歐洲中央銀行（ECB）、日本銀行（BoJ）、韓國銀行（BOK）、英格蘭銀行（Bank of England）、澳洲儲備銀行（Reserve Bank of Australia）、印尼央行、巴西央行貨幣政策委員會（Copom）、凱投宏觀公司（Capital Economics）
Northeast monsoon to strengthen on the 14th; rain expected on windward side
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 14th, bringing a chance of localized showers and cooler temperatures to windward areas in the north and east. These areas face a risk of localized heavy rain on the 15th, with temperatures expected to rise on the 17th.
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Highs to dip slightly to 30 to 31 degrees Celsius
32 to 34 degrees in central and southern Taiwan
Highs in northern and eastern Taiwan will range from 28 to 30 degrees on the 15th and 16th
How much money was left in the treasury when the Qing dynasty fell? Experts reveal a startling figure; the opening of the Forbidden City leaves everyone stunned
Tsai Ing-wen leads mountain friends in backing Su Chiao-hui; “New Taipei Grand Traverse” aims to make the city a top hiking destination
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui established the New Taipei Mountain Friends Support Association and proposed the New Taipei Grand Traverse brand. Former President Tsai Ing-wen voiced her support, emphasizing the link between forests and urban development.
Chen Ting-fei and Kuo Pin-chen open joint campaign office; Huang Wei-che and Kuo Ching-hua pass the baton and lend their support, vowing to usher in a new generation in Tainan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei and Kuo Pin-chen, a candidate for the Annan District council, established a joint campaign office. Mayor Huang Wei-che and others backed a “generational change,” raising hopes for regional development.
Tomorrow’s weather: Wet and cool conditions across Taiwan! “Heaviest rain in the next 2 days”; forecast reveals when Typhoon Dujuan will form, plus a look at the week ahead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wet and cold weather is expected across Taiwan, with the heaviest rain over the next two days. Typhoon Dujuan is expected to form soon, and the weather bureau has urged the public to take note. This weather system is expected to have widespread effects.
Have you stored water? 8 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow; “the whole family will have no water in the morning for 5 consecutive days”—check your area with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Water outages will be carried out in 8 counties and cities in Taiwan starting September 14, lasting up to 10.5 hours. Residents are being asked to store water in advance and disconnect power to their pumps.
Blue-white joint service center opens! Huang Kuo-chang appears with and backs Hsieh Lung-chieh, blasts green camp’s solar power scandal: “If Tainan changes hands, Taiwan wins”
Shen Po-yang jogs in Japan wearing a bulletproof vest; media figure mocks him: “He should wear full body armor”—these are the people to guard against
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang drew attention for jogging in Japan while wearing a bulletproof vest. He stressed that the precaution was necessary because China has issued a wanted notice for him, while a media figure mocked him by citing Japan’s “hit-and-run gangs.”
This week saw major developments in politics, technology and sports, including the 25th anniversary of the 911 attacks, the debut of a foldable iPhone, and Chinese Taipei’s men’s basketball team advancing to the top 8 at the Asian Games.
Is the Kaohsiung mayoral race about to shift? Latest poll on Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung revealed; expert says “he” is rapidly closing the gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung mayoral election polling shows Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung with similar levels of support, while experts say another candidate is rapidly catching up and the race could shift.
Is the iPhone Duo worth buying? Experts reveal 5 design features that beat Samsung—and one function that has no rival.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
アップル unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo.” With 5 design innovations, it could surpass サムスン’s Galaxy Z Fold8, with the under-display camera and 2TB of storage drawing particular attention.
Why did Premier Cho Jung-tai countersign the drone law? Shen Fu-hsiung reveals why he “didn’t dare not sign,” and says the KMT should not let him off easily.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the Legislative Yuan passed the Unmanned Vehicles Act, Premier Cho Jung-tai waited until the deadline to countersign it, sparking a constitutional dispute. Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung criticized him for signing out of fear of the United States and urged the KMT not to let this unconstitutional act go unchallenged.
Korean star visits Taiwan! He recalls wonderful times exploring Taiwan with his mother and surprises fans with a preview: “Kaohsiung is next.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook visited Taiwan for a Bello.U pop-up event, interacting with fans up close and sharing memories of traveling around Taiwan with his mother. His preview of another visit to Kaohsiung has fans eagerly anticipating his return.
How hot is too hot for coffee or tea? Oxford research reveals the warning line for esophageal cancer—and it turns out we’ve all been drinking it too hot.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A study by the University of Oxford found that consuming hot drinks at temperatures of 65 degrees or higher raises the risk of esophageal cancer by about 3 times. The large-scale study of more than 970,000 people has drawn attention to the health effects.
Companies mentioned：Cancer Research UK、Worldwide Cancer Research、MTPak Coffee
Zhong Zhaozheng once campaigned to save it! Longtan’s 150-year-old Shengji Pavilion revives ancient rites as Taoyuan seeks city-designated folk custom status.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taoyuan City held the Longtan Shengji Pavilion ceremony to send off the sacred tablets, reviving a 150-year-old Hakka tradition of honoring written characters and seeking to register it as a city-designated folk custom. Zhong Zhaozheng and others once worked to save this cultural asset, which is now being preserved through cross-departmental government cooperation.
Don’t miss out on million-dollar prizes! The Ministry of Finance’s carrier app can scan paper receipts too. Tens of thousands of online users praise it: “Incredible and so smooth.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Finance completely revamped its Uniform Invoice Prize Redemption App on July 1, improving usability and adding a feature to scan paper invoices. Users have responded favorably, and the app has become a topic of discussion on social media.
“Opening to traffic soon” sparks controversy! Zhuo Guanting calls out Li Sichuan: The Sanying Line’s trial operation began on June 30, yet you attended its opening ceremony.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan mistakenly said the Sanying Line was “opening to traffic soon.” Councilor Zhuo Guanting pointed out that the line had already begun trial operations and that Li himself had attended the ceremony, prompting questions about his professional credibility.
Miracle stories at Jiang Taigong’s birthday ceremony draw attention as worshippers travel across the sea to pay their respects; academic-industry collaboration on camphor oil also gets underway.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Yangmingshan Jiang Taigong Taoist Center and 中國文化大學 signed an academic-industry cooperation agreement to develop camphor oil keepsakes. A birthday ceremony also drew worshippers from Taiwan and abroad, strengthening the connection between Taoist culture and technology.
Controversy over the relocation of 305 Maokong Gondola households resurfaces! Yen Wei-tzu blasts Li Sichuan as “high-handed”: How can he govern New Taipei’s 4 million residents without negotiation skills?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei City Councilor Yen Wei-tzu criticized candidate Li Sichuan for having advocated relocating residents during the past dispute over the Maokong Gondola’s T16 tower. She questioned whether he has the negotiation skills to lead New Taipei City, with its 4 million residents, saying the issue could affect the election and major infrastructure projects.
Waiting until 65 to collect labor insurance pension benefits could cost you dearly! An expert calculates the “best age” to claim, potentially bringing retirees millions more over their lifetimes.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Labor insurance expert Secretary Zhang says 62 to 63 is the best age to claim labor insurance pension benefits: Claiming then reduces the benefit cut while allowing payments to begin earlier, offering greater value than claiming at 60 or 65. The choice is crucial for retirees.
How much retirement savings is enough? A 72-year-old couple with 40 million in savings and no mortgage still feels anxious—until “one sentence” completely changes their lives.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 72-year-old Japanese couple had savings of 47 million yen and stable pension income, yet continued living frugally to an extreme out of anxiety about the future. The husband’s remark, “How long are you going to keep looking at the bankbook?” changed their outlook, and they put a spending plan into action to enjoy life. Their quality of life improved significantly.
Trump repeatedly extends an olive branch, but why won’t Xi Jinping take the bait? A Washington think tank analyzes Beijing’s 4 strategic calculations behind its “cool response.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Although the Trump administration has taken a conciliatory stance toward China, the Xi Jinping administration has responded coolly. This is a calculated move by China to secure strategic breathing room, based on the long-term structure of U.S.-China rivalry.
This week’s top stories from Storm Media! “9 credit cards” will be deactivated this year: A look at details from 4 major banks／Taiwan’s 51-year-old department store is closing／Convenience store clerks’ 10 most hated customer behaviors.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s 4 major banks will discontinue 9 credit cards in 2026. 大統百貨, with a 51-year history, is closing, and its site will become a parking lot. In ancient China’s imperial harem, a coded culture around menstruation existed.
【Aichi, Seto】Autumn, when the weather cools, is the best season for glamping! Make the most of an “autumn getaway” with seasonal flavors and experiences｜Weekday-only perks available in September and October【ウッドデザインパーク瀬戸】
【Aichi, Ichinomiya】【New fall and winter offerings for the popular all-inclusive stay】Introducing a choose-your-own “vegetable market”! Enjoy a BBQ stay with delicious roasted vegetables at no extra charge｜ウッドデザインパーク一宮
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Originalお1人様2個まで
Approximately 40 minutes by car from central Nagoya
A highly practical guide to preventing information leaks, misguided decisions, and runaway AI. “What Not to Do with Company AI” goes on sale September 14 (Monday)
Time-management and thinking methods that helped you pass a national exam while working. “The Definitive Guide to the Habits of People Who Work ‘Fast’ and ‘Slow’” goes on sale September 14 (Monday)
HoneyWorks sound-produced group “高嶺のなでしこ” to hold a solo concert marking a new start in its 5th year! Tracks from the new album, due out November 18 (Wednesday), and new costumes to be unveiled for the first time! Christmas event also announced!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The HoneyWorks official cover music video has surpassed 29 million views
Performed 17 songs in total
Drew approximately 3,200 people in total
First-press limited edition [CD + DVD + special photo booklet] VIZL- 2561: ¥4,950 (tax included)
【株式会社SUNABACO】Selected through a proposal process by 今治市 for the “Next-Generation Maritime Talent Development and Sea Robot Competition Hosting Survey and Demonstration Project.” Exhibition tournament to be held at Imabari Castle!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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An exhibition tournament for the “Imabari Castle Autonomous Navigation Robot Contest (Imabari Maritime Robot Challengee)” will be held in March 2027 in the moat of Imabari Castle.
Enjoy 乃木坂46’s first Under Live at Tokyo Gymnasium in approximately 9 years from a karaoke room! The highly anticipated, electrifying stage will be streamed live on JOYSOUND’s “Miruhako”!
Campari fair at Tokyo’s Nihonbashi restaurant IL BACARO ALMA, where you can enjoy Italy’s “aperitivo.” 4 varieties, including Negroni, available for ¥750 each
Automakers face a dilemma! Stellantis CEO: The global auto market is splitting into “the United States” and “everywhere else.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Stellantis CEO pointed to a bifurcation in the auto market between the United States and other regions. The company’s strategy is to develop vehicles independently in the United States and partner with Chinese automakers overseas, highlighting the challenges of a global strategy.
Companies mentioned：Stellantis、Ford、Geely、Leapmotor、Dongfeng Motor
Fortune: OpenAI isn’t rushing to IPO! Altman says AI could absolutely escape human control and pledges to establish safety safeguards.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said safety and alignment would be the top priorities as AI capabilities advance. He indicated that the company intends to forgo an IPO in 2026.
Xi Jinping urges BRICS countries to become “peace envoys in the Middle East,” emphasizing the need to lead toward a more just and equitable international order.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on member countries at the BRICS summit to promote peace in the Middle East and lead efforts toward a more just international order. China will host next year’s summit, underscoring its leadership role in the Global South.
SemiAnalysis acquires Citrini Research! Two organizations focused on AI hardware and investment research join forces.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SemiAnalysis acquired Citrini Research, combining AI hardware technology with investment analysis. The companies aim to promote the democratization of research through their synergies.