Lackey: Taiwan is building asymmetric capabilities faster than most countries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey praised the speed at which Taiwan is building asymmetric capabilities. The two sides are working together to produce missiles and unmanned vehicles using Taiwan’s manufacturing capabilities and bring them into mass production.
Korean dental anesthetic maker cited for GMP deficiencies; 食藥署 suspends imports
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean manufacturer Huons Co., Ltd. received an FDA warning over GMP deficiencies. As a precaution, 食藥署 suspended imports of the dental anesthetic 艾特卡因注射劑4%; other domestically available medicines with the same active ingredient remain in normal supply.
Electricity rates to remain unchanged for now; Su Chiao-hui urges blue-and-white camp to quickly review supplemental budget to ease burden on public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The electricity rate review committee decided to leave rates unchanged for now, with the government instead allocating NT$71.1 billion in subsidies. Su Chiao-hui voiced support and urged a swift review of the budget, while Lee Yen-hsiu criticized the move as political maneuvering that subsidizes the technology industry.
Chen Ying’s campaign headquarters to open on the 20th with mystery guest in mushroom-head costume; Wu Hsiu-hua goes into communities to hear residents’ concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Candidates' camps in the Taitung County magistrate election have stepped up their activities. The DPP's Chen held a headquarters inauguration attended by a high-profile lineup of speakers, while the KMT's Wu focused on community-based activities and independent forces countered with online strategies.
EU’s first commercial-scale carbon storage facility opens, with annual capacity of up to 8 million tonnes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chemical giant INEOS has opened the EU’s first commercial-scale carbon dioxide storage facility, Greensand, with a target of storing up to 8 million metric tons annually to help industries transition to lower emissions.
Facts
The Greensand project is expected to store up to 8 million metric tons annually once fully operational.
U.S.-Iran war costs exceed $45 billion, excluding base repair costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
五角大廈 told Congress that the U.S.-Iran war has cost $45.1 billion, a figure that excludes the cost of repairing damaged bases. 國會預算處 estimates the war is costing $2 billion to $3 billion per month and could push up inflation.
Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony takes place on the 19th; Taiwan enters 36th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony takes place on the 19th, with Taiwan’s delegation led by flag bearers Huang Hsiao-wen and Chang Huan-yi entering 36th.
Consumers value fresh experiences; restaurants roll out star collaborations to attract customers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With a long weekend approaching, restaurants are using collaborative menu items to enhance the dining experience and offering Asian Games promotions to attract business.
Fraudsters impersonate supervisors’ accounts to demand transfers from subordinates; 刑事局 says scheme is common recently
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
刑事局 said fraud groups have recently been impersonating supervisors’ LINE accounts and using fake emails to persuade subordinates to create group chats and make transfers. They also block the real supervisors’ accounts to prevent verification.
Lin Feifan: Ukrainian friends reach out to Taiwan, hoping to break free from Chinese drone parts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lin Feifan said Taiwan is actively building a drone supply chain free of Chinese components to help international friends such as Ukraine reduce their reliance on parts from China. He also highlighted Taiwan’s record of 55-fold annual growth in drone exports.
Facts
Poland and the Czech Republic are the largest buyers of Taiwanese drones
National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Feifan said Taiwan is building a drone supply chain free of Chinese components
Permit approved to dismantle coal-fired units at Central Taiwan Power Plant; city government issues operating permits for gas-fired units
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Executive Yuan approved the dismantling of 2 aging coal-fired units at Central Taiwan Power Plant, and the Taichung City Government promptly issued operating permits for gas-fired units, requiring the plant to prioritize gas-fired power generation to reduce pollution.
Facts
The Executive Yuan issued a permit on Sept. 17 to dismantle 2 aging coal-fired units at 台中火力發電廠.
The Taichung City Government's Environmental Protection Bureau received the official document at 10:44 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The Taichung City Government's Environmental Protection Bureau issued an operating permit for the fixed pollution source at Central Taiwan Power Plant's gas-fired units on Sept. 19.
US appeals court largely upholds ruling restricting deportation of migrants to 3rd countries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A US federal appeals court restricted the Trump administration's policy of deporting migrants to 3rd countries, requiring advance notice of the destination. The move protects migrants' right to object over concerns about persecution.
Tainan's Zhenhu Temple recreates 60 miniature royal boats for 60th anniversary of 2027 Wang Boat Festival
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Tainan's Zhenhu Temple recreated 60 miniature cypress royal boats for the 60th anniversary celebration of the 2027 Wang Boat Festival. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che attended a prayer ceremony, and the event drew interest from overseas compatriots from multiple countries.
Taking cue from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, Taipei Veterans General Hospital holds first special-pathogen transfer drill for outlying islands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Veterans General Hospital held its first special-pathogen transfer drill for outlying islands, simulating the discovery of an infected patient at Kinmen Hospital and their transfer to a negative-pressure isolation ward at Taipei Veterans General Hospital to strengthen inter-hospital coordination.
Countering China's information warfare, experts say Taiwan must speak out proactively against infiltration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Experts from NATO's Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence said at a Presidential Office forum that Taiwan must strengthen its awareness of friend and foe and speak out actively to counter information infiltration by authoritarian regimes.
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Janis Karlsbergs, senior policy and publications manager at NATO's Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, said a lack of awareness of friend and foe is the greatest weakness of free societies.
Authoritarian regimes place great importance on information influence and invest large sums of money in it.
Taiwan must actively claim a place in the flow of information to effectively counter infiltration.
Some Taiwanese media outlets have reported news that echoes Beijing's position without fact-checking.
President Lai: Children's climate recommendations to be incorporated into policy; Environment Ministry to follow up in 3 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te attended the first Children's Climate Change Summit and pledged to incorporate children's recommendations into national climate policy. The Environment Ministry plans to hold a follow-up meeting in 3 months to report on progress.
Facts
A total of 31 child commissioners took part in the first Children's Climate Change Summit.
The Environment Ministry will hold a follow-up meeting in 3 months to review how the recommendations have been incorporated into policy.
The child commissioners elected the summit's convener and the presenters for each group.
美國 again denies Abbas a visa; 聯合國 secretary-general deeply regrets decision
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
美國 has for the 2nd consecutive year refused to issue a visa to the president of the 巴勒斯坦自治政府, Abbas, preventing him from attending the 聯合國 General Assembly in person. 聯合國 Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep regret and urged 美國 to fulfill its obligations. The 聯合國 General Assembly voted to allow Abbas to attend by video.
MLB game-tying homer leaves Li Hao-yu thrilled: “My mind went completely blank”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese player Li Hao-yu hit his 10th homer of the season, setting a single-season record for a Taiwanese player in the major leagues and helping the Tigers rally to beat the White Sox.
Improvements completed at 6 parks and green spaces in Hsinchu; new playground and fitness equipment added
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hsinchu City Government has completed improvement work at 6 parks and green spaces, including Shulintou, Changchun, Tiangongtan, Xiangshan and Xiangong parks, as well as the Jiushe section of the Left Bank Bikeway. The city added playground and fitness equipment to meet the needs of different age groups, aiming to improve public recreation facilities.
Facts
Improvement work has been completed at 6 parks and green spaces in Hsinchu City.
Shulintou Park has added waist-twisting and walking exercise machines.
Changchun Park has added a shade net, an elliptical trainer, a seated chest press and benches.
Tiangongtan Park has added a combination slide and climbing equipment for school-age children.
Xiangshan Park has added a rocking horse suitable for preschool children.
“Kinmen's Everyday Life on the Front Line” exhibition opens, revisiting extraordinary years when artillery fire and kitchen fires coexisted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The “Artillery Fire and Kitchen Fires: Kinmen's Everyday Life on the Front Line” exhibition, organized by the National Tainan Living Arts Center, opened in Kinmen, displaying a large collection of artifacts from the period of military administration. Through artifacts and artworks, it invites the public to look back on Kinmen's years on the front line.
Facts
The “Artillery Fire and Kitchen Fires: Kinmen's Everyday Life on the Front Line” exhibition runs in Kinmen through Dec. 27.
Items on display include an “oyster fisherman's hat,” worn by oyster fishers when they went out to harvest oysters during the period of military administration.
忽悠旅社 is providing reservations for guided-tour routes for the exhibition.
Customs Administration: Dogs awaiting retraining are matched according to their traits, and care continues without interruption
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Customs Administration clarified the care arrangements for dogs awaiting retraining at its detector dog center, stressing that more than 22 dogs have been matched with other agencies and denying reports that they were left without care.
Facts
About 11 agencies have so far requested more than 22 dogs for retraining.
Dogs awaiting retraining have not been left for long periods without anyone walking them or providing socialization activities.
The Customs Administration is currently enlisting interns from universities and colleges in central Taiwan to help care for the dogs and with related activities.
Luckey urges Taiwan to emulate the American Revolutionary War and win through cheating and asymmetric warfare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anduril founder Luckey said at a Taipei forum that Taiwan should use its home-field advantage and asymmetric warfare to win. He also said US-Taiwan industrial interdependence is close, providing a solid basis for cooperation.
Facts
Luckey said China has only one military goal: to seize Taiwan.
China's defense spending is 8 to 10 times Taiwan's.
The 2026 Presidential Office Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience International Forum was held at the Grand Hyatt Taipei.
Last December, the Chinese government imposed countermeasures on 20 US defense companies and 10 senior executives, with Luckey among those named.
Anduril works with nearly 100 Taiwanese suppliers.
Reuters: Anthropic considers launching new model before IPO to take on OpenAI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic plans to launch a new AI model before its IPO to compete with OpenAI. Although it has called for the industry to slow development, pressure from OpenAI's growing market share has led the company to continue advancing product updates and its listing plans.
Get moving: Penghu's diverse sports events bring families together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Penghu held a series of “Sports i Taiwan 2.0” events, attracting nearly 3,000 participants. The activities included family events, competitions and walking, aiming to promote the development of a city for sports for all.
Hsieh Tien-lin camp questions whether investigators have become political attack dogs; prosecutors say publicly funded dinners involved vote-buying of more than 1,000 per person
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin and his father were detained over allegations of vote-buying at dinner gatherings. Hsieh's office criticized the case as political persecution, while prosecutors countered that the evidence was clear and the amount involved exceeded 1,000 per person.
Taiwanese food tour comes to Manila, with flavors connecting Taiwan and the Philippines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Overseas Community Affairs Council invited chef Wen Kuo-chih to hold an international lecture tour on Taiwanese cuisine in Manila. Through demonstrations of classic Taiwanese dishes, the event aims to deepen cultural and grassroots exchanges between Taiwan and the Philippines.
President: Medical sector should use funding to give employees raises; average life expectancy to rise by 3 years by 2032.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te announced that the National Health Insurance budget would be drawn up using a high-end estimate of 5.5%, and urged the medical sector to prioritize raises for employees. The government also set health targets including raising average life expectancy by 3 years and cutting the cancer mortality rate by 1/3 by 2032.
Facts
The National Health Insurance budget has been drawn up using a high-end estimate of 5.5% for 2 consecutive years.
The government has set a goal of raising the average life expectancy of the population by 3 years by 2032.
Original去年健保總額為新台幣9286億元，今年達1兆82億元
The government established a ten-billion-dollar cancer drug fund, aiming to cut the cancer age-standardized mortality rate by 1/3 before 2030.
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital has more than 1400 beds and sees nearly 7000 patients daily.
Hsiao Bi-khim praises Ho Hsin-chun's empathy and willingness to roll up her sleeves to solve problems; Johnny Chiang gets throat lozenges and encouragement while canvassing.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taichung mayoral race is heating up, with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim campaigning for Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun, while Kuomintang candidate Johnny Chiang is actively visiting local markets to seek public support.
A taste of Taiwan at the Asian Games hub: high-protein bubble tea and tofu pudding give athletes a guilt-free boost.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Sports Administration set up a one-stop hub at the Nagoya Asian Games, where the Sports Science Center provided customized nutritional support, including high-protein bubble tea and tofu pudding, to help athletes prepare and recover.
Facts
The Sports Administration set up a hub at the Nagoya Asian Games.
The Sports Science Center developed high-protein pearl milk tea, high-protein tofu pudding made with bittern, and cute, antioxidant-rich jelly.
The hub is located at Nagoya Misono Elementary School.
A nutritionist at the Sports Science Center said high-protein milk is provided to replenish protein and help restore energy.
Huang Hao-yu hits game-winning single at the Taoyuan Cup; after 4 months of extra practice at third base, he still loves catching most.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chung Hsing Senior High School edged Meiho High School 1-0 at the Taoyuan Cup. Cleanup hitter Huang Hao-yu delivered the game-winning hit and shared his defensive insights as a catcher and third baseman.
Chinese economist: Global economic imbalances are the norm.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Several economists discussed the global and Chinese economies at the Tsinghua Wudaokou Forum, saying imbalances are the norm and recommending reforms and structural adjustments to address issues such as insufficient domestic demand.
The 'Yangliu' join forces with 'Longjuan Feng' this afternoon; Chen Chi-mai says Lai Jui-lung is an honest, slow-to-warm-up type who needs packaging.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Shen Bo-yang is heading south to Kaohsiung to join Lai Jui-lung, while Kuomintang's Chiang Wan-an and Lee Chuan-hsiung are campaigning for Ko Chih-en, setting up a blue-green showdown. Chen Chi-mai said Kaohsiung's concert economy generated NT$18.9 billion in output.
Facts
Shen Bo-yang will head south to Kaohsiung to join fellow party member and Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung.
Kaohsiung's concert economy has generated NT$18.9 billion in output in recent years.
Lai Jui-lung has spent 10 years building local ties and has 10 years of legislative experience.
The Kuomintang sent Chiang Wan-an and Lee Chuan-hsiung south to campaign for Ko Chih-en.
Anduril founder Luckey: Freedom is Taiwan's strongest weapon; it should be turned into defense resilience.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In a forum speech, Anduril founder Luckey said Taiwan should make use of 'freedom' as a core advantage, turn its semiconductor and manufacturing capabilities into resilience for the defense industry, and strengthen its unmanned vehicle and strategic deterrence capabilities.
Facts
Luckey, founder of U.S. defense technology company Anduril, believes freedom is Taiwan's most powerful weapon.
The 2026 Presidential Office Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience International Forum was held at the Grand Hyatt Taipei.
Taiwan has high-level production capabilities in semiconductors, machine tools and advanced composite materials.
Luckey recommended that Taiwan shift from producing airsoft guns to manufacturing real firearms for export.
Asked about reported cancellation of Wang Wei-chung show appearance, Chiang Wan-an says staff are arranging it.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an responded to reports that his radio appearance had been canceled, saying his staff were making arrangements. The Taipei City Government denied allegations that it had requested interview questions and reiterated that it would explain its record at an appropriate time.
Duo Mi Duo Luo and Zhi Zhi confront each other on livestream and break down in tears! They controlled who the other followed, including AV actresses and exes; the couple officially splits.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Duo Mi Duo Luo and Zhi Zhi confronted each other on a livestream over conflicts during their relationship, including following AV actresses, contacting an ex-girlfriend and checking phones. Emotions ran high; Zhi Zhi broke down in tears and apologized, while Duo Mi Duo Luo admitted fault. The two ultimately confirmed their breakup and agreed not to discuss their relationship disputes publicly again.
Don't fry a sunny-side-up egg directly in oil! An expert shares 1 foolproof trick for a crispy outside and fluffy, tender inside, with an unbroken yolk and no sticking.
'Lu Show-yen delivers': Taichung City Government received central government notice to dismantle coal-fired units on the 19th and swiftly issued an operating permit for Taichung Power Plant's gas-fired unit that same day.
Duo Mi Duo Luo and Zhi Zhi's breakup battle, explained: 20,000 watch them confront each other on YouTube Live as disputes over ex-girlfriends and female fans come to light.
Electricity bill soars to 46000! 4 hidden energy guzzlers quietly draw power when left plugged in; Taiwan Power Company shares 4 practical ways to save.
Beijing Watch》Is Doubao, used by 400 million people, the biggest 'joke'? A man in Zhejiang trusted AI and chose the wrong date for his mother's funeral, then angrily sued; AI also 'taught' him to write the complaint.
AAA ticketing disaster! Tixcraft's 'Facebook members' are all stuck and unable to log in; fans despair: 'We don't even get a chance to compete for tickets.'
Government offers money to people aged 45 and older! Eligible people can receive 2 payments, with an additional maximum of NT$60,000 per person; application requirements and amounts for employment incentives explained.
International Forum on Defense Resilience》China would pay a heavy price for attacking Taiwan; Anduril founder: Taiwan must 'cheat' to win through surprise.
Duo Mi Duo Luo announces breakup on his birthday! Zhi Zhi alleges he secretly contacted his ex-girlfriend during their relationship; the pair confront each other on YouTube Live.
The county with the lowest wages in Taiwan isn't Hualien or Taitung! Labor Ministry confirms they are 'only half of Hsinchu'; it has ranked last for 2 consecutive years.
3 Korean stars dine at Taipei 101's A Joy to celebrate their success! Yeom Se-bin devours steak, while Kim Ga-eun enjoys it so much her nostrils flare.
Trump claims to have gained control of Greenland! Blocks sensitive Chinese and Russian investments; U.S. military can be permanently stationed and build bases.
Is Taiwan's best shopping destination not PX Mart or POYA? Insiders recommend 1 shopping paradise with low prices and a wide selection that stays open all night; foreign visitors make a point of going.
Will Shen Bo-yang's 'Yangliu' turn things around or backfire? Writer analyzes blue, green and white supporters: Chen Shih-chung sparked a wave but still lost by 14萬 votes.