Sun Moon Lake to host 3 major sporting events in succession starting 9/20; traffic controls expected
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Three major sporting events will be held in succession at Sun Moon Lake from September through November. Traffic restrictions will be in effect, so caution is advised.
Changhua reports 1 locally transmitted dengue case; CDC says unrelated to Philippines study tour cluster
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Changhua reported 1 locally transmitted dengue case, with the virus identified as Type One. The case is unrelated to the cluster involving the Philippines study tour, and the exact source of infection remains unclear.
Facts
The CDC announced 1 new locally transmitted dengue case in Changhua City, Changhua County.
The new case tested positive for Type One dengue virus, unlike the Type Three virus found in the Philippines study tour cluster.
As of September 17, the country had recorded a cumulative 11 locally transmitted dengue cases.
Trump-Xi meeting to take place in Washington next week; trade, AI and Iran war disputes in focus
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in Washington on the 24th to discuss trade, Iran and AI. The talks aim to stabilize U.S.-China relations and advance trade outcomes and law enforcement cooperation.
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 24th of this month.
The U.S.-China tariff truce agreement reached last year is due to expire on November 10 this year.
Original中國曾於2015年簽署價值380億美元協議購買300架波音飛機。
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February this year that Trump’s fentanyl-related tariffs on China were invalid.
Yemen fighting flares anew, killing dozens; Saudi Arabia reports first fatality
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Fighting has erupted again in Yemen, with clashes between the Houthi movement and government forces leaving dozens dead. Saudi Arabia reported its first death caused by drone debris, while the EU condemned the Houthi movement and voiced support for Saudi Arabia.
Facts
Leaving dozens of combatants dead
Leaving at least 23 government soldiers dead
40 combatants died in Saudi airstrikes and ground fighting
PX Mart expands prepared-food business; to open largest-format store in northern Taiwan by year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
PX Mart General Manager Tsai Tu-chang announced continued investment in prepared foods. The company will open its largest new-format store in northern Taiwan by year-end and is also evaluating building its own fresh-food plant.
Kaohsiung man charged with harming child development after repeatedly exposing cohabiting 7-year-old to secondhand drug smoke
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A man surnamed Lee in Kaohsiung used heroin and methamphetamine at his rental home for 3 months, repeatedly exposing a cohabiting 7-year-old boy to secondhand drug smoke. Tests on the boy’s hair detected traces of multiple drugs, and prosecutors charged Lee with harming child development.
Facts
7-year-old boy
For as long as 3 months
49-year-old man surnamed Lee
Methamphetamine concentration greater than 5000pg/mg
Lee Yang’s Asian Games delegation apparently faced pressure; Olympic Council of Asia says he must not attend Athletes’ Village flag-raising ceremony
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sports Minister Lee Yang was expected to attend the flag-raising ceremony at the Nagoya Asian Games Athletes’ Village, but the 亞洲奧林匹克理事會 (OCA) strongly insisted that he not be allowed to participate, delaying the ceremony by more than half an hour.
Vice president encourages Global Love of Life Award recipients: positive energy can light up the world
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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met recipients of the 29th Global Love of Life Award, recognizing their ability to overcome adversity and spread positive energy. The award is organized by 周大觀文教基金會.
Facts
周大觀文教基金會 has continued to promote the Global Love of Life Award since its establishment in year 86 of the Republic of China calendar.
The Global Love of Life Award has recognized more than 400 recipients from 86 countries to date.
This year’s recipients include Anissa Huti, vice president of 亞洲大西洋洲輪椅橄欖球聯盟.
U.S. raises naturalization bar and tightens vetting; rejection rate for applications doubles in past 2 years
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The Trump administration has stepped up vetting of naturalization cases, adding questions to the citizenship test and reinstating neighborhood investigations. U.S. media report that the number of naturalization cases processed each month has fallen 75% compared with 2 years ago, while the application rejection rate has doubled since September 2024. 國籍暨移民局 is pursuing reforms, and 國土安全部 has proposed raising the paper application fee to $1,330.
20-year-old pregnant Palauan woman with heart failure travels 2,000 kilometers to Taiwan to give birth
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A pregnant woman from Palau with heart failure traveled across the sea to Taiwan and underwent high-risk pregnancy surgery at 新光醫院. The medical team overcame extreme challenges, and both mother and child are safe, demonstrating Taiwan’s high-quality medical rescue capabilities.
China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: promote sale of completed homes to guard against delivery risks
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China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced plans to promote sales of completed homes to address the risk of unfinished projects and adapt to a housing market increasingly dominated by existing homes. New projects will prioritize sales of completed homes.
Facts
Existing homes accounted for 46% of transactions in 2025
Existing homes accounted for 52% of transactions in the first 8 months of this year
Taiwan-Matsu No. 4 submarine cable completed and activated; Cho Jung-tai says sea, land and air backups will strengthen communications resilience
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The Taiwan-Matsu No. 4 submarine cable officially entered service on September 18, raising transmission capacity to about 1.9Tbps. Premier Cho Jung-tai said multiple backup options by sea, land and air would strengthen communications resilience on outlying islands.
Facts
The Taiwan-Matsu No. 4 submarine cable is nearly 300 kilometers long, linking Taiwan proper with Dongyin, Xiju and Nangan.
The Taiwan-Matsu No. 4 submarine cable has raised overall transmission capacity to about 1.9Tbps.
The government is developing multiple backup options by sea, land and air, including submarine cables, microwave links and low-Earth-orbit satellites.
Nearly 77,000 people overstay in Australia; authorities impose mandatory detention in bid to deter violations
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Australian Assistant Foreign Minister Zsolt Szabo said nearly 77,000 foreign nationals are currently overstaying their visas. Under new immigration rules, authorities will detain overstayers to deter violations. 澳洲觀光產業委員會 and the Refugee Council expressed concern.
Central bank: Gold tokens could launch by year-end, cutting the wait to withdraw physical gold to 3 days
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Taiwan’s central bank is pushing to tokenize its gold passbook business, with a launch expected by year-end. The move will shorten the withdrawal wait from 2 weeks to 3 days, improving the efficiency of financial services.
Facts
The gold passbook business is expected to go on-chain by year-end and operate using gold tokens
The wait to withdraw physical gold is expected to fall from the current 2 weeks to 3 days
12 banks are participating in the Financial Information Service Alliance blockchain
Members of the public can present a “withdrawal certificate NFT” at a designated branch of 台銀 to withdraw gold
After a light aircraft hit China Zun, Beijing bans flights across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and other areas
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Beijing announced a no-fly zone covering more than 280,000 square kilometers, effective Sept. 20. The move aims to address the aircraft crash involving China Zun in June and strengthen regional airspace security.
Hsinchu County adds a nonprofit preschool and promotes a smart park; ranks first among areas outside the 6 special municipalities for youth friendliness
Taichung power plant gas-unit operating permit: Lu Shiow-yen says it will be issued upon receipt of coal-unit dismantling documents
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Mayor Lu Shiow-yen pledged to immediately issue an operating permit for the gas-fired units after receiving the paper documents on dismantling the coal-fired units at Taichung Power Plant, implementing the “add 1, dismantle 1” policy.
Pan Wen-hui throws 1 scoreless inning with 2 strikeouts; Phillies 2A advances to championship series, conflicting with Asian Games
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Taiwanese pitcher Pan Wen-hui helped the Phillies’ 2A team advance to the Eastern League Championship Series, but his participation is in doubt because the schedule conflicts with the Asian Games.
Facts
Pan Wen-hui pitched 1 inning in relief against the Rockies’ 2A team, striking out 2 and allowing no runs.
The Phillies’ 2A team beat 科羅拉多洛磯隊 2A, 5-4, to advance to the championship series.
New Taipei prosecutors handle 8 election cases in 10 days; acting prosecutor-general visits vote-buying investigation team
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New Taipei prosecutors investigated 8 election-related cases in 10 days, including vote-buying and betting schemes. Hsu Hsi-hsiang, acting prosecutor-general of the Supreme Prosecutors Office, visited the team in New Taipei and stressed the need to intensify efforts to combat vote-buying.
Shen You-chung: Xi Jinping may be moving toward lifelong rule; more officials could fall at the Fifth Plenum
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said Xi Jinping may be moving toward lifelong rule and tighter ideological control. More officials could fall at the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum; He Weidong, Zhang Youxia and Ma Xingrui are among the 3 who have already fallen. Militarily, China’s defense budget grew 7%, and the number of Chinese vessels in waters around Taiwan reached a record 244. The economy grew 4.7% in the first half, youth unemployment stood at 17.9%, and more than 200 million people were engaged in flexible employment.
Facts
3 officials have already fallen
Defense budget grew 7%
Defense budget has increased for 31 consecutive years
Telecom industry aims for record mobile phone revenue this year; Far EasTone’s 5G users have passed the golden-cross threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Against the backdrop of the iPhone 18 Pro launch and rising smartphone prices, Taiwan's telecom carriers expect sales revenue to reach a record high. 5G penetration is nearing 50%, and SA services are also set to ramp up in earnest this year.
Facts
遠傳電信’s 5G user base has passed the 50% mark, reaching the golden cross.
中華電信’s 5G penetration rate has exceeded 45%.
The iPhone 18 Pro series features the A20 Pro chip built on 台積電’s 2-nanometer process.
台灣大哥大 forecasts growth in mobile phone sales this year.
Telecom operators expect to enable SA support on phones by year-end.
Labor Ministry: Service worker identifiers should protect labor safety and guard against harassment and threats
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The Labor Ministry supports the aviation industry’s decision to remove full names from employee name badges to protect workers’ privacy and physical and mental safety, and urged service businesses to follow suit.
“Zha Mei Arts Festival” runs for 5 nights starting this evening; Tainan police launch traffic controls and security measures
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The “Zha Mei Arts Festival” will be held for 5 days at An Yi Parking Lot in Tainan’s Anping District starting Sept. 18. The Fourth Precinct has launched traffic controls and deployed officers, and urged the public to use public transportation.
Facts
The “Zha Mei Arts Festival” will run for 5 days from Sept. 18 to 22 at An Yi Parking Lot in Tainan’s Anping District.
The Fourth Precinct of the Tainan City Police Department has launched traffic controls and security measures for the event, deploying police officers and volunteer traffic guides.
A “mobile police station” has been set up at the event site.
Online post contains alleged false statements; Taipei City Legal Affairs Bureau chief Lien Tang-kai files lawsuit
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A social media user posted alleged false statements about the head of Taipei City’s Legal Affairs Bureau; the bureau refuted the claims and filed a lawsuit.
Renovation of the underground pedestrian passage on Sanmin Road in Zhubei is complete, improving lighting and pedestrian safety
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Improvements to the pedestrian area of the underground passage on Sanmin Road in Zhubei have been completed, resolving leaks and lighting problems and improving pedestrian safety.
Yunlin County Government teams up with Pili to teach children about emotions through glove puppetry
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Yunlin County Government and Pili International have partnered to present “PILIGILI’s Fantastic Adventure,” a children’s play about emotional education. The production incorporates emotional learning through its glove-puppet heroes to promote children’s mental health.
Facts
Yunlin County Government and 霹靂國際多媒體 have teamed up to present the children’s play “PILIGILI’s Fantastic Adventure.”
“PILIGILI’s Fantastic Adventure” will be staged at Yunlin Performing Arts Hall on Oct. 3.
The play weaves the 5 core competencies of social-emotional learning into its story.
Yunlin County has about 70,000 children and adolescents aged 0 to 14, accounting for 10.61% of the total population.
iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale; telecom industry says price hikes will not stop Apple fans from upgrading
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series has gone on sale in Taiwan. Telecom operators say demand remains strong despite the price increase, and expect foldable phones and standard models to drive a further wave of upgrades.
Japan’s Takaichi plans talks with Trump, hopes to clarify Tokyo-Beijing understanding before Trump-Xi meeting
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to New York next week to attend the U.N. General Assembly and plans to hold bilateral talks with Trump. The aim is to clarify Japan and China’s respective understandings before U.S.-China talks and strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Facts
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to New York next week to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
Sanae Takaichi plans to hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Trump during the United Nations General Assembly.
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold talks next week.
Sanae Takaichi hopes to explain Japan’s position on Japan-China relations to Trump before his talks with Xi Jinping.
Military joint drills include multiple types of attack drones for the first time; President Lai says move addresses modern warfare
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President Lai Ching-te observed a joint precision missile-firing exercise by the three services. For the first time, the military incorporated multiple types of attack drones into joint operations drills to strengthen combat capabilities for modern warfare.
Facts
The military has included multiple types of attack drones in joint operations drills for the first time
The exercise will last 3 days
Drill missions include joint air defense, countermeasure operations, sea-air coordination, coastal strikes and near-shore defense
New Taiwan dollar rises 1.16 jiao by midday to a provisional close of 31.765
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In the Taipei foreign exchange market on the 18th, the New Taiwan dollar strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar. It provisionally closed at 31.765 at midday, up 1.16 jiao, with trading volume reaching US$1.377 billion.
Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaches; Tainan City Government steps up inspections in areas where firecrackers and fireworks are set off
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With the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaching, Tainan City Government’s Environmental Protection Bureau announced a nighttime ban on setting off firecrackers and fireworks, with violators subject to fines. The bureau will step up inspections in popular moon-viewing areas to protect the environment and maintain peace and quiet.
Facts
Violators may be fined NT$3,000 to NT$30,000
The Environmental Protection Bureau will step up inspections around Golden Coast, Guanshi Platform, Lin Mo-niang Park and Sicao Bridge
In 115, the Ministry of Environment revised the Noise Control Act to impose heavier penalties for nighttime violations
Boxing association makes Asian Games support merchandise for fans to take home, with Lin Yu-ting and Huang Hsiao-wen
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Taiwan's boxing team is preparing for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, and the association has released special support merchandise for a fan raffle. The move is intended to boost fan participation and rally support for the athletes.
Facts
The boxing events at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games will begin on Sept. 21 and conclude on Oct. 2.
The boxing association has made support merchandise for a fan raffle.
The event costs were sponsored by association chairperson Hsu Ming-chieh.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong criticizes U.S. military drills, vows a “more aggressive” response
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong accused the United States of frequently holding military drills that heighten regional tensions, and vowed a “more aggressive” response. She also stressed that North Korea's status as a nuclear-armed state is non-negotiable.
Facts
Pyongyang has 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons
South Korea estimates that North Korea has between 80 and 120 nuclear weapons
Man damages equipment on 台鐵 local train, causing service suspension; railway police arrest him and refer case for prosecution
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A 33-year-old man surnamed Huang damaged the conductor's valve in a 台鐵 2173 local train car in the morning, forcing the train to make an emergency stop. No passengers were injured. Officers from the Qidu Precinct of the 鐵路警察局 arrived and arrested him at the scene. After questioning, police referred him to the 基隆地檢署 for investigation on suspicion of violating the Criminal Code's public endangerment provisions. Train service has since resumed.
Japan hikes rates again after 3 months amid oil prices and yen depreciation, the shortest interval on record
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The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% to address the risk of inflation exceeding expectations. The rate hike, 3 months after the previous one, marks the shortest interval between increases.
A female cashier surnamed Wang at Kaohsiung's 正德佛堂 took advantage of her access to stored checks to embezzle 109 blank checks and withdraw more than NT$45.45 million. After rulings by the first- and second-instance courts and the Supreme Court, she was sentenced to 8 years in prison for forging negotiable instruments, a ruling that is final.
Shohei Ohtani recovering well; Dodgers executive says return during regular season is possible
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A 洛杉磯道奇隊 executive confirmed that star Shohei Ohtani is recovering well from his injury and is expected to return late in the regular season. The team hopes his hitting power will be back in the lineup for the playoffs.
Facts
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return late in the regular season, before the playoffs begin.
Shohei Ohtani could return to the active roster as soon as Sept. 23.
The Dodgers defeated the 辛辛那提紅人隊 8-2 on Sept. 17 to clinch the National League West title.
Shohei Ohtani is not expected to pitch again this season.
Hsieh Tien-lin remains relatively calm in detention; Wang Hui-mei: We respect the judicial process
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Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin was detained in a vote-buying case, with Deputy Speaker Hsu Yuan-lung acting in his place on council matters. The case also involves the detention of his father, Hsieh Hsin-lung, and the release on bail of his mother, Cheng Ju-fen. The county government said it respects the judicial process.
Facts
Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin detained over alleged vote-buying at a council dinner
Changhua District Court orders Hsieh Tien-lin and Hsieh Hsin-lung detained and held incommunicado
Hsieh Tien-lin's mother, Cheng Ju-fen, was released on bail of NT$1 million.
Changhua County Council's regular session to be chaired by Deputy Speaker Hsu Yuan-lung
Tang Prize ceremony to be held in Taipei this afternoon, honoring 6 laureates across 4 categories
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The 7th Tang Prize award ceremony was held in Taipei, honoring 6 distinguished scholars in sustainable development, biopharmaceutical science, Sinology and rule of law for their significant contributions to human society.
Joint Taiwan-U.S. management of mainland China? Shen You-chung says the reference was to joint risk management
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung clarified that “joint Taiwan-U.S. management of mainland China” actually referred to “joint risk management,” aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. He stressed that the United States and Taiwan maintain close cooperation, rejecting claims that the U.S. is unable to defend Taiwan.
At its monetary policy meeting, the Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy rate by 0.25% to 1.25%. The rate is at its highest level in 31 years, with the move aimed at addressing inflationary pressures.
Facts
日本銀行 raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25%
The policy rate of 1.25% is its highest level in 31 years, since 1995
The rate hike was the first in 3 months, since June
The main reasons for the rate hike were rising oil prices and concerns over higher import costs due to the weak yen
Policy board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato voted against the measure
國民黨 Culture and Communications Committee director Chen Yi-hsin criticized the cost of the Qianzhen Fishing Port improvement project in Kaohsiung, which surged from NT$30 million to NT$8.1 billion, and cited problems with traffic flow and ventilation. He called on 審計部 to conduct a special audit and urged 監察院 to investigate the mishandling of budget implementation.
New Taipei Metro seminar shares experience, focusing on the Sanying Line and domestic production of electromechanical systems
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The New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems held a seminar to share experience in metro construction, focusing on the Sanying Line and domestic production of electromechanical systems. Hou Yu-ih praised department director Li Cheng-an's expertise in advancing major infrastructure projects.
Former Chiayi City Council Speaker and Deputy Speaker Chuang Feng-an and Su Tse-feng's sentences upheld; to begin serving prison terms
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Former Chiayi City Council Speaker and Deputy Speaker Chuang Feng-an and Su Tse-feng had their sentences in a fraud case upheld and will serve prison terms.
Kaohsiung launches bicycle safety road test, with 6 checkpoints to teach students defensive riding
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The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau held a bicycle safety road test demonstration at Guanghua Junior High School, setting up 6 checkpoints to reinforce students' defensive riding skills. The program will be expanded to schools across the city to establish a systematic traffic safety education program.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau held a bicycle safety road test at Guanghua Junior High School, using 6 checkpoints to teach students to put traffic safety into practice.
The event featured 6 checkpoints: safe starts, placing both feet on the ground at pedestrian crossings, correctly entering a two-stage left-turn waiting area, dismounting and walking on sidewalks, riding straight in the slow lane, and turning on narrow curves.
Wu Lisen said the program will be expanded to schools across the city.
U.S. Federal Register website reportedly used Chinese AI tool, raising questions about contradictory official stance
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The U.S. Federal Register website was found to be using 阿里巴巴’s Qwen AI model as a search tool, prompting questions about the U.S. government’s contradictory stance on Chinese AI. The FBI accused 阿里巴巴 last week of copying U.S. AI technology, drawing criticism from several lawmakers, who called the move absurd. The tool was taken down yesterday (Sept. 17).
Facts
The Federal Register website, managed by the U.S. National Archives, offered a search tool using an 阿里巴巴 Qwen model yesterday.
The FBI accused 阿里巴巴 last week of copying Anthropic’s model to develop its own AI tools.
Sen. Mark Warner, the Democratic vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the risk depends on whether U.S. data leaves the government’s secure environment.
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington called the copying allegations “baseless.”
Breakfast shop fire on Ren 4th Road in Keelung; staff evacuated promptly, no injuries
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A breakfast shop on Ren 4th Road in Ren’ai District, Keelung, caught fire on the morning of the 18th, with flames spreading to the 2nd floor. The business operator evacuated staff in time, and no one was injured.
Facts
A breakfast shop on Ren 4th Road in Ren’ai District, Keelung, caught fire at around 8 a.m. on the morning of the 18th.
The fire affected the 1st-floor shop and the 2nd-floor dining area.
Taiwan stocks regain all moving averages intraday; gains narrow after a rally of more than 700 points
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Taipei stocks rebounded sharply as concerns about US rate hikes eased. Easing of credit controls by the central bank also provided support, sending property stocks surging.
Facts
On the 18th, Taipei stocks rose more than 700 points at one point, regaining all moving averages.
Taiwan’s central bank raised the cap on loan-to-value ratios for second-home mortgages from 60% to 70%.
The U.S. GDP growth forecast for this year was revised upward to 2.3%.
Foreign Ministry: Taiwan selected to host WTO forum seminars for the 7th time, continuing its international contributions
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Taiwan hosted its 7th workshop at the WTO Public Forum, discussing the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and their entry into supply chains. The event was important in demonstrating Taiwan's international contributions and participation.
2 years after Japanese boy killed in Shenzhen, Japanese school switches to online classes or closes on 9/18
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On September 18, the anniversary of the Mukden Incident, two years after the killing of a Japanese boy in Shenzhen, Japanese schools there held online classes or closed as a precaution.
Far EasTone’s low-Earth-orbit satellite clears 4 of 6 hurdles! Apple 5G SA validation also underway, with some features targeted to be available before year-end
Why do some people replace phones early despite rising prices? Global replacement cycle nears 4 years, around 3 years in Taiwan; 3 major telecom carriers reveal the iPhone’s old-device residual value effect
New iPhones boost 5G penetration and premium plans! Far EasTone crosses 50% first, Chunghwa Telecom nears the mark by year-end, and Taiwan Mobile sees sign-ups for its 1599 plan rise by more than 40%
Will Trump-Xi meeting turn Taiwan into a bargaining chip? Su Chi reveals U.S.-China calculations and “one greater concern”: 2028 is a key juncture for Xi Jinping
Jingcheng, Xinbaba and Sanyuan construction stocks hit limit-up! Why are their share prices surging together? A look at the central bank’s latest positive signals and other rising stocks
Today’s top news (09/18)! Government hands out cash! 15 counties and cities offer NT$200 shopping vouchers / 1 group can receive NT$4,000 a month until death without paying national pension premiums / Chongyang senior-citizen payments deposited today in 1 county
Lifetime tobacco-buying ban for those born after 2009? Amendment sent directly to second reading; he outlines generational smoking-ban concerns, including the risk of a black market
Allianz Life launches 2026 fundraising drive for seniors with dementia; Liang Wen-yin serves as spokesperson, with a limited-edition Hao Xiang Tu gift for donations of a thousand or more
From millimeter-wave research and development to the global market, TMY Technology lists on the Innovation Board to enter the high-frequency transmission field
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