National Heritage Day kicks off; Li Yuan urges families to help children learn about their land
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
“National Historic Sites Day” opened in Taichung City. Minister of Culture Li Yuan called for the preservation of cultural heritage and its transmission to the next generation.
Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan and Japan can draw on the Taiwan-U.S. cooperation model to promote economic and industrial integration
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Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met separately with a delegation of British lawmakers and Japanese senators on the 19th, calling for deeper substantive economic and trade cooperation between Taiwan and the U.K. and proposing that Taiwan and Japan draw on the Taiwan-U.S. model to promote economic and industrial integration.
Facts
At a luncheon on the 18th, Lin Chia-lung welcomed a 7-member delegation led by British MP Sarah Champion.
Taiwan and the U.K. signed the Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) in 2023.
Taiwan and the U.K. completed agreements covering three pillars—investment, digital trade, and energy and net-zero emissions—in 2025.
Lin Chia-lung suggested that Taiwan and Japan draw on the Taiwan-U.S. cooperation model to promote economic and industrial integration.
Kaohsiung City Book Fair opens; Chen Chi-mai encourages exploring the world through reading
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The 2026 Kaohsiung City Book Fair opened at the Kaohsiung Main Public Library. Mayor Chen Chi-mai encouraged reading and signed memorandums of cooperation with libraries in Hachioji and Takahashi, Japan.
Cheng Li-wun: The KMT is genuinely backing Chang Chi-kai, as Huang Min-hui prepares to hand over the reins
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KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun and Taiwan People's Party Chair Huang Kuo-chang joined forces to attend a campaign rally for Chang Chi-kai, showing the determination of the KMT and TPP to jointly back Chang as Huang Min-hui's successor.
Facts
Cheng Li-wun attends campaign rally for Taiwan People's Party Chiayi mayoral candidate Chang Chi-kai
The KMT has issued a mobilization order and is going all out to campaign for Chang Chi-kai
Chang Chi-kai and city councilors have held more than 100 living-room meetings
Huang Kuo-chang says Chang Chi-kai is no parachute candidate
The National Science and Technology Council's “2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo—Future Tech Pavilion” concluded successfully on the 19th. It showcased 84 Futuretech Award-winning projects and facilitated 150 technology talks, accelerating the application of Taiwan's research成果 in industry.
Vice President Hsiao: Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are no slogan; they are vital to prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and worldwide
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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a delegation from the U.K. “Taiwan-UK Parliamentary Group,” thanking the U.K. for reaffirming the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait. She stressed that stability across the strait is tied to global prosperity and voiced hope for deeper Taiwan-U.K. academic and cultural cooperation.
Ko Chao-kuang cites Möngke Khan's religious debate and the Ming conquest of Annam, urges a grand historical perspective
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Ko Chao-kuang, winner of the 7th Tang Prize in Sinology, delivered his laureate lecture in Taipei, calling for a “grand history” perspective to break down the divide between Chinese and world history and reexamine the course of Chinese history through a global lens.
Facts
Ko Chao-kuang wins the 7th Tang Prize in Sinology.
In 1255, a Buddhist-Taoist debate on the “Hu Hu Jing” took place before Möngke Khan's tent.
Ko Chao-kuang believes the Ming dynasty's campaign south into Annam changed the East Asian tributary system.
Chen Yung-chi hits game-tying sacrifice fly in retirement game; Lions beat Guardians to end 3-game skid
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In the opening game of Chen Yung-chi's retirement series, the Uni-Lions beat 富邦悍將 4-3 on Chen Sheng-ping's contributions on offense and defense and Brock Dykxhoorn's steady pitching, ending a 3-game losing streak.
Facts
統一7-ELEVEn獅 beat 富邦悍將 4-3, ending a 3-game losing streak.
Brock Dykxhoorn pitched 7 innings and allowed 2 runs to earn his 8th win of the season; his ERA after the game was 1.65.
Chen Sheng-ping hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 6th.
Chen Yung-chi hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 3rd to tie the score.
House fire in Taipei's Shezi area; man claiming to be arsonist arrested and referred for prosecution
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A house caught fire on Section 6 of Yanping North Road in Taipei. A 45-year-old resident surnamed Kuo admitted to setting the fire while firefighters were responding. Police arrested him and referred him for prosecution on suspicion of endangering public safety.
Estonia: Russian battlefield losses in Ukraine exceed 10,000 for 3 straight weeks, outpacing new recruits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Estonia's Defense Forces Intelligence Centre said Russian battlefield losses in Ukraine exceeded 10,000 for 3 consecutive weeks, outpacing new recruits. Ukrainian forces recaptured about 85 square kilometers and continued striking energy facilities inside Russia.
Countering China's gray-zone incursions: Sung Cheng-en calls for stronger maritime awareness and international cooperation
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Sung Cheng-en, deputy head of the Ocean Affairs Council, said at a forum that strengthening maritime awareness, transparency and international cooperation is essential to countering China's gray-zone incursions. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications and experts also stressed the importance of protecting critical infrastructure and shipping security.
Facts
Ocean Affairs Council Deputy Head Sung Cheng-en says China uses a salami-slicing tactic to conduct incursions
The Ship Act has been used to penalize vessels violating AIS rules; 16 cases had been recorded through August this year
Fines imposed under the Ship Act totaled NT$8.53 million
Bento suspected of exceeding market value of NT$30; Ho Hsin-chun campaign says event complied with the law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A campaign event by Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun faced allegations that its bento boxes could constitute vote-buying. Her campaign headquarters said the event was conducted in accordance with the law.
Facts
Taichung City Councilor Chiang Ho-shu of the Taiwan People's Party questioned whether the bento boxes at DPP Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun's campaign event had a market value exceeding NT$30.
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim appeared at a campaign event for DPP Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun.
The bento boxes included fried noodles, sausage, braised egg and triangular dried tofu.
Ministry of Justice rules state that providing modest, simple refreshments at campaign events does not constitute vote-buying.
Countering China's cyber-economic coercion: Retired U.S. general says recovery capacity is the foundation of social resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Presidential Office held an all-out defense resilience forum. Retired U.S. Major General Montgomery analyzed Taiwan's exposure to cyber-economic coercion rather than invasion and stressed the importance of recovery capacity to social resilience.
Facts
Montgomery believes China's aim toward Taiwan is cyber-economic coercion, not a cross-strait invasion.
The window of threat facing Taiwan could be in 2028.
Ukraine's communications network survived Russian attacks thanks to Starlink.
Montgomery once worried that Chinese software aboard Harpoon missiles could limit their operation in the Taiwan Strait region.
Taiwan will be a mainstay of microelectronics over the next 5 years.
U.S. State Department clears $2.7 billion arms sale to Ukraine to upgrade air defenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion arms sale to Ukraine to upgrade its air defense systems. The costs will be covered by European countries and U.S. Foreign Military Financing, and the deal is still subject to congressional review.
Facts
The U.S. State Department approved an arms sale to Ukraine worth $2.7 billion.
The arms sale is intended to upgrade Ukraine's air defense systems.
The arms package includes S-300-based missiles, GAM-67 missiles and radar systems for countering drones.
Tang Prize in Rule of Law laureate Bruce Ackerman advocates a deliberation-day system
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Bruce Ackerman, winner of the 7th Tang Prize in Rule of Law, delivered a speech in Taiwan on the challenges democracy faces in the internet age. He advocated establishing a “Deliberation Day” to strengthen democratic deliberation and expressed hope that Taiwan would become a global model of democracy.
Facts
Bruce Ackerman wins the 7th Tang Prize in Rule of Law
Ackerman delivers speech at Taipei Bioinnovation Park
Ackerman advocates establishing a Deliberation Day system
White Terror theme song lecture at human rights museum: Ma Shih-fang revisits historical memories through music
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Human Rights Museum held a lecture on songs about the White Terror, with writer Ma Shih-fang sharing historical memories. The event aims to pass on the life stories of victims through music and literature.
Sky-high drug prices and health inequality: Tang Prize winner says insurance coverage for CAR-T is a new challenge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tang Prize winner in biopharmaceutical science discussed innovations and challenges in CAR-T therapy, including medical inequality caused by sky-high drug prices and the crisis of shrinking research funding.
Ko Chih-en rallies in Fengshan, vows to be the strongest successor; blue-camp heavyweights show support
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Ko Chih-en, the Kuomintang candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, held her first major rally in Fengshan, with Chiang Wan-an, Li Sichuan and Wang Jin-pyng appearing in support. The event highlighted her campaign vision and criticized problems with Democratic Progressive Party governance.
Facts
Organizers said 30,000 people packed the Fengshan rally.
Former Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng is chair of Ko Chih-en’s campaign headquarters.
Chiang Wan-an and Li Sichuan attended Ko Chih-en’s Fengshan rally.
Taiwan enters at Asian Games opening ceremony; Chang Huan-yi and Huang Hsiao-wen get first experience as flag bearers
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The Nagoya Asian Games officially opened, with Chang Huan-yi and Huang Hsiao-wen carrying Taiwan’s flag as they led 110 delegation members into the stadium. Sports Minister Lee Yang attended the ceremony after a dispute over entry to the athletes’ village.
Facts
The Nagoya Asian Games officially open at Mizuho Stadium
Chang Huan-yi and Huang Hsiao-wen serve as flag bearers for Taiwan’s delegation
A total of 110 members of Taiwan’s delegation took part in the opening ceremony
Sports Minister Lee Yang attends the opening ceremony
Will AI bring about humanity’s extinction? Luckey: I’m not an AI doomsayer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said in Taiwan that he does not believe AI will destroy humanity and is more concerned about its malicious misuse. He also said the subterranean domain will become a new battlefield.
Facts
Luckey is more concerned that malicious actors will use AI technology to launch attacks than that AI will go out of control on its own.
The problem is not energy: Raymond Greene asks how long the global economy can function without Taiwan
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AIT Director Raymond Greene stressed at a forum that Taiwan’s energy security is vital to the global economy. The United States will help Taiwan with baseload power, diversified supply and emergency response capabilities.
Facts
Raymond Greene said Taiwan is at the heart of critical supply chains and that energy issues affect the functioning of the global economy.
The United States praised Taiwan for establishing the National Climate Change Committee and said it hopes to become Taiwan’s preferred energy partner.
The United States and Taiwan are working closely on opportunities to develop liquefied natural gas from Alaska’s North Slope.
Nuclear power, through restarts or future technologies, is seen as an option for expanding Taiwan’s baseload power supply.
The 2026 Presidential Office Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience International Forum was held at the Grand Hyatt Taipei.
Wildfire on hills in Ecuador’s capital forces dozens to evacuate; helicopters join firefighting effort
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A wildfire broke out on Casitagua hill north of Ecuador’s capital, Quito. Firefighters battled the blaze with support from 4 helicopters, forcing dozens of people to evacuate. Amid prolonged dry conditions, Quito has seen nearly 200 wildfires from June to September this year, burning about 1,200 hectares of forest.
China Shock 2.0 sweeps Poland; think tank warns of dependency trap and urges autonomous de-risking
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A think tank report says China’s industrial expansion has extended into the EU’s core industrial sectors, dealing a major blow to Poland because of its reliance on contract manufacturing. The EU’s trade deficit with China reached 425 billion euros in 2025, while Poland’s economic losses amounted to as much as 11.4 billion euros. The report warns that Poland could fall into the middle-income trap if it continues low-end contract manufacturing, and recommends pursuing “autonomous de-risking,” including reforming public procurement, enforcing trade protections and shifting industrial policy toward automation and research and development.
Lu Shiow-yen visits Penghu to campaign for Chen Chen-chung, hopes voters choose a good county magistrate
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Lu Shiow-yen visited Penghu to campaign for Chen Chen-chung and Hong Tung-lin, stressing the importance of local development and calling for unity and support.
Trump to attend UN General Debate next week, meet Venezuela’s interim president
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Trump will meet Venezuelan interim President Rodríguez during next week’s United Nations General Assembly. Meanwhile, companies from the United States and Venezuela signed an oil development agreement, signaling a reshaping of bilateral ties.
Jensen Huang: Taiwan is at the heart of global AI; ecosystem has driven 輝達’s success
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輝達 CEO Jensen Huang congratulated 宏碁 on its 50th anniversary, emphasizing Taiwan’s importance as a core of global technology and the AI revolution, and thanking Taiwan’s supply chain for contributing to 輝達’s growth.
Facts
Jensen Huang said Taiwan is at the heart of the global AI revolution.
宏碁 was founded 50 years ago.
台積電 was founded in 1987.
輝達 and its Taiwanese partners are working together to build the future of AI.
Jokes about hugging and stealing a kiss from Wang Wei-chen; Keiichi Hirano: Because he handled the No. 4 spot
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中信兄弟 manager Keiichi Hirano sparked discussion after hugging and kissing Wang Wei-chen after the game. Hirano said the gesture was to thank Wang for taking on the No. 4 spot recently and performing well.
Facts
中信兄弟 beat the Uni-President Lions 5-4.
Wang Wei-chen hit a game-ending sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th.
Keiichi Hirano hugged and kissed Wang Wei-chen after the game to thank him for his contribution in the No. 4 spot.
Retired U.S. general: Taiwan should work with the U.S. and Ukraine to learn new adaptive warfare tactics
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Retired U.S. general Montgomery warned that Taiwan needs to learn Ukraine’s “adaptive warfare” tactics and strengthen interoperability between the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries to deter China.
Asian Games athletes’ cruise ship and wooden cabins draw controversy; OCA: We do not want the host country to lose money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cruise ships and container homes are being used instead of an athlete village at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The OCA praised the arrangement as a cost-cutting model.
Party media criticism helps Wong Chi-fung documentary top Netflix Hong Kong chart
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Netflix documentary “Joshua Wong” was criticized by Wen Wei Po, then went on to top Netflix’s Hong Kong film chart. The Hong Kong government stressed that it would handle films that endanger national security in accordance with the law.
Facts
The documentary “Joshua Wong: Young Blood vs. Superpower” topped Netflix’s Hong Kong film chart on September 17.
Hong Kong’s Wen Wei Po published an article on September 14 criticizing the documentary for glorifying Joshua Wong’s crimes.
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau stressed that films screened in Hong Kong must comply with the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
Joshua Wong is awaiting sentencing for conspiracy to collude with foreign or external forces to endanger national security.
The documentary was released in 2017 and runs for 78 minutes.
Chi Lien-cheng: Disaster Prevention and Protection Act revision to make county and city deputy heads dedicated disaster prevention chiefs
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Executive Yuan Political Affairs Commissioner Chi Lien-cheng announced a policy to make disaster prevention chiefs full-time positions in all counties and cities through amendments to the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act. The aim is to professionalize disaster prevention systems.
Facts
Executive Yuan政務委員 Chi Lien-cheng is revising the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act.
In the future, each county and city will have 2 deputy heads, one of whom will serve as disaster prevention chief.
Chi Lien-cheng withdrew from the Hualien County magistrate election.
Chi Lien-cheng was appointed disaster prevention adviser to Chang Chun’s campaign headquarters.
Yang Wen-ke calls on Blue camp to unite behind Hsu Hsin-ying, continue Hsinchu County development and improve benefits
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Yang Wen-ke called on Hsinchu County to unite in support of Hsu Hsin-ying and continue transportation and technology industry development. Hsu pledged to keep improving county residents’ lives.
Honorary rehabilitation certificates presented; president: Defend sovereignty and democracy, and prevent tragedy from recurring
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President Lai Ching-te attended a transitional justice ceremony and presented honorary rehabilitation certificates. He vowed to defend sovereignty and democracy, called for national unity, and said an authoritarian tragedy must never be allowed to recur.
Yu Cheng-hua pitches well as a starter in the Taoyuan Cup, targets 150 kph and aims to surpass father Yu Wen-bin
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Daxi Senior High School pitcher Yu Cheng-hua allowed no runs as a starter in the Taoyuan Cup and has greatly improved his velocity. He aims to surpass his father, a retired professional player, and reach 150 kph.
CPC: Gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 21st; 95-octane unleaded remains at NT$32.7
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CPC announced that domestic gasoline and diesel prices will remain unchanged from September 21 to September 27. With international oil prices rising, the government is using commodity tax cuts and CPC’s absorption mechanism to maintain the lowest prices among neighboring Asian countries and stabilize the cost of living.
Facts
Original自9月21日凌晨零時起至9月27日晚上12時止，汽、柴油價格皆不調整。
95-octane unleaded gasoline remains at NT$32.7 per liter.
CPC is absorbing a total of NT$13.0 per liter for gasoline and NT$13.4 per liter for diesel.
International oil prices rose mainly because an oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia was attacked.
No injuries in house fire in Taipei’s Shezi area; arson not ruled out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out in a single-story house on Shezidao in Taipei on the afternoon of the 19th. It was quickly extinguished and there were no casualties. Arson has not been ruled out in the initial investigation.
Facts
A fire broke out on the afternoon of the 19th in a residential single-story house in an alley off Section 6 of Yanping North Road in Taipei.
No one was injured in the fire.
Police have not ruled out arson in their initial investigation.
The fire burned an area of about 5 square meters and destroyed miscellaneous items inside the house.
Firefighters received a report at 3:27 p.m. and extinguished the blaze at 3:44 p.m.
Yilan grass cutter finds “mysterious forest spirit” civet kitten; animal disease control office hand-feeds it
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A member of the public in Yilan found a kitten belonging to a protected civet species. The animal and plant disease control office is caring for it by hand, with the goal of successfully releasing it into the wild.
Japan’s government and central bank conduct rate checks; yen briefly surges to 156 per dollar
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The yen briefly surged to the upper half of the 156-yen range. Japan’s government and central bank conducted “rate checks” to curb the yen’s depreciation. Earlier, the yen had fallen to 158 per dollar amid disagreements over a Bank of Japan rate hike.
Facts
The yen briefly rose to the upper half of the 156-yen range late on the 18th and in the early hours of the 19th.
The Japanese government and 日本銀行 have conducted “rate checks.”
The Bank of Japan previously raised its policy rate from about 1.0% to about 1.25%.
The yen briefly depreciated to 158 per dollar.
The Japanese government and central bank carried out foreign exchange intervention on July 30, totaling about 6 trillion to 7 trillion yen.
Dujuan strengthens into a moderate typhoon; temperatures could reach 34 degrees next week
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The weather agency issued its forecast for the coming week. Temperatures are expected to reach 34 degrees in central and southern areas. Typhoon Dujuan, now a moderate typhoon, will approach waters off Japan’s Kanto region on the 21st.
Facts
Typhoon Dujuan strengthened into a moderate typhoon at 2 p.m.
High temperatures in central and southern Taiwan are expected to reach 34 degrees
Typhoon Dujuan is expected to come closest to waters off Japan’s Kanto region on the 21st
The typhoon is currently about 1780 kilometers east of Taipei
A 43-year-old man surnamed Wu is suspected of strangling his Thai girlfriend at a hotel in Ximending over a relationship dispute, putting her body in a suitcase and hiding it in a freezer at his workplace in Taichung. Police arrested Wu after receiving a report and referred him to prosecutors on suspicion of murder.
Facts
A 43-year-old man surnamed Wu
36-year-old Thai woman
For about 1 year
The two began having disputes in February this year, and the Thai woman went missing after arriving in Taiwan on September 2
The man surnamed Wu went to the hotel to look for the Thai woman on the 12th
March for wildlife: Civic groups call for ecological impacts to be included in animal protection policies
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A civic group held the 3rd “Walk for Wildlife” march, urging the government to incorporate ecological impacts into public policy. About 3,000 people took part, calling for better management of free-roaming animals and the establishment of a biodiversity governance mechanism.
Taipower: Smart meters now cover 83% of electricity use, with deployment to 6 million households targeted by 2030
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipower is continuing to promote smart meters, which now cover 83% of the nation’s electricity use, and is targeting deployment to 6 million households by 2030. It also explained ways to save electricity with air conditioning and the reasons for its losses amid soaring international fuel prices.
Tomorrow’s weather / Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way! “6 consecutive days of damp, cool, rainy weather”; a tropical disturbance may affect the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend. Next week’s forecast at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s weather is expected to become more stable over the coming week, with rain mainly on windward slopes and afternoon showers. Highs could reach above 30 degrees, but there will be a large difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The first half of the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend is expected to be sunny. The development of a tropical disturbance over waters east of the Philippines remains to be monitored. Typhoon Dujuan has strengthened into a moderate typhoon and is expected to pass closest to waters off Japan’s Kanto region, with no direct impact on Taiwan.
Facts
Highs in most areas will still reach above 30 degrees
Lows will dip to 22 degrees
Temperature differences across Taiwan will reach as much as 10 degrees
Northern and eastern areas: daytime highs around 29°C to 31°C
Central and southern areas: daytime highs will still reach 32°C to 34°C
Lows in the north around 22°C to 24°C
Lows in other areas around 24°C to 26°C
The 4-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday (starting Friday, Sep. 25)
It is expected to pass closest to waters off Japan’s Kanto region on Sep. 21 (next Monday)
Located over waters about 1,780 kilometers east of Taipei
Don’t pour bleach on stubborn yellow toilet stains! An expert recommends “1 inexpensive cleaning product” that brightens the toilet like new quickly without scrubbing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cleaning experts say bleach cannot dissolve alkaline urine scale and recommend using citric acid, hydrochloric acid or a homemade acidic cleaner to remove scale through acid-base neutralization.
“Linyuan gets divine backup”: Deities from three temples gather in Linyuan for the first time, unveiling a 15-day cultural blessing experience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
新北市文化局 is holding a series of events marking the 20th anniversary of “Xiahai Matchmaker Comes to 林園” at the national historic site 林本源園邸. For the first time, deities from three temples—慈惠宮, 接雲寺 and 台北霞海城隍廟—will gather for a 15-day cultural blessing experience.
After building 20 factories, is 台積電 still not doing enough? 潘健成 reveals AI’s biggest bottleneck: the memory shortage is beyond imagination
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
群聯電子 CEO 潘健成 said on a program that AI demand is shifting from training to inference and Agentic AI, driving a surge in demand for memory and storage. He said that despite new capacity in China, Flash capacity is expanding far more slowly than logic chips, leaving the global supply chain facing a bottleneck in which demand outstrips supply.
Facts
Building 20 factories worldwide at the same time
Seize 5% of the land
At the cost of 1.4 million casualties
4 times Taiwan’s defense budget
Quanta completed in 6 months a project that was originally expected to take 2 years
A project that was originally expected to take 2 years
Not Lü Bu or Xiang Yu! China’s greatest warrior was this man: “He fought 76 battles in his life and never lost,” a true legend whom no one could match on the battlefield
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article profiles Wu Qi, a military strategist in the early Warring States period who fought 76 battles without ever losing and once defeated a 500,000-strong Qin army with 50,000 elite troops. He established the “Wei Fighting Force” system and promoted reforms in Chu, but was ultimately killed after offending the nobility. Despite his remarkable military achievements, he is less well-known among the public than Guan Yu or Xiang Yu.
Qiaotou Sugar Factory’s century-old historic site gets a new lease on life! A social housing office becomes a “Taiwan-Japan Sugar Industry Cultural Exchange Hall”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台糖公司 held the opening ceremony of the “Sweetness Trail: Taiwan’s Sugar Industry Modernization Special Exhibition” at Qiaotou Sugar Factory in Kaohsiung on National Heritage Day and unveiled the “Taiwan-Japan Sugar Industry Cultural Exchange Hall.” The hall was created by repurposing the former social housing office to promote cultural and historical exchanges between Taiwan and Japan’s sugar industries.
Thai woman strangled after coming to Taiwan to discuss breakup! 43-year-old man transported her body in a suitcase and hid it in a Taichung freezer; police crack case
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Thai woman, Arth, was strangled after coming to Taiwan to break up with her boyfriend, a man surnamed Wu. He hid her body in a freezer at his company in Taichung. Police followed surveillance footage leads to crack the case and arrest the suspect.
Facts
A 36-year-old Thai woman, Arth
A 43-year-old Taiwanese man surnamed Wu
Arrived in Taiwan on Sep. 2
They had been dating for about 1 year
Was required to leave the country on the 14th under regulations
The suspect surnamed Wu went to meet her at the hotel late on the night of the 12th
He did not leave until the early hours of the 13th
Police first cited the seriousness of the suspected crime yesterday (18)
Central bank loosens mortgage rules—can buyers enter the market now？Scholar warns of “AI megaprojects sucking up funds”：Wait before buying a home
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the central bank eased mortgage lending limits for individuals buying a 2nd home，章定煊，an associate professor at 景文科技大學，said that with AI megaprojects attracting funds and liquidity tightening，banks will prioritize credit for industries such as semiconductors，and advised buyers purchasing for investment to hold off for now。
Facts
Raise the maximum mortgage loan-to-value ratio for individuals buying a 2nd home from 6 cheng to 7 cheng
Mocked over English stumbles in Harvard speech，蔣萬安 candidly admits：There were 1 or 2 times I didn’t express myself well
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 acknowledged that he stumbled over his English 1 or 2 times during a 2024 Harvard speech，but said the overall exchange was pleasant and expressed hope of continuing to take part in international forums。
9/19 Evening News｜“1 city” expands health insurance subsidies from age 65 in October；Yilan’s “scenic area” opens for free during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday；major company chairman estimates computer prices will rise 5% to 20% in the 4th quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 9/19 Evening News reported that Chiayi City expanded health insurance subsidies for seniors aged 65 and older，Yilan’s Dahu Scenic Area opened with free admission，宏碁 forecast computer prices would rise 5% to 20% in the 4th quarter，and Taiwan’s tug-of-war team won medals at the world championships，among other news。
Facts
Aged 65 and above
Up to 826 yuan per person per month
A total of 5萬4306 people will benefit
Reopens on September 26
Invested 11.55 million yuan in improvements to facilities including the parking lot and public restrooms
Cost of expanding US-Iran war revealed：THAAD and Patriot missiles being rapidly depleted，US military burning through at least $2 billion a month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As the US-Iran war expands，the Pentagon told Congress the conflict has cost $45.1 billion，with ammunition spending surging. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the monthly cost at at least $2 billion，while repairs to damaged bases have yet to be included in the tally。
Why do flight attendants greet passengers at the plane door？It’s not just to welcome them politely！The real reason is completely unexpected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article explains the real purpose of flight attendants greeting passengers at the aircraft door，saying it is not merely a courtesy but a quick safety check，resource count and wayfinding measure. It covers observing unusual passenger behavior，assessing mobility，identifying groups that may need assistance，and spotting “onboard helpers” (ABPs) with professional skills，as well as rules on eligibility for emergency exit-row seats。
Facts
Children under 15
Companies mentioned：Travel + Leisure、AFAR、TikTok、FINANCIAL FIELD
One 全聯 steamed bun sells out as soon as it hits shelves！Food lovers praise it and say they keep coming back for its “springy，soft texture and rich，layered flavor”：So fluffy it rivals freshly steamed buns
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Online users discussed the texture of 全聯’s 初鹿牧場 fresh milk steamed buns and whether they would buy them again，and recommended buns from 大玉成，義美，桂冠 and 奇美。
Rejecting doomsday claims，黃仁勳 says the odds AI will destroy the world by 2030 are 0
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Nvidia CEO 黃仁勳 rejected AI doomsday claims，saying there is a 0% chance AI will destroy the world by 2030. He said AI can be managed safely and development should not be slowed。
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黃仁勳 strongly disagrees with claims that AI will destroy the world before 2030
黃仁勳 believes the chance AI will destroy the world is 0%
黃仁勳 believes AI can be managed safely
黃仁勳 argues that new regulations are not needed
黃仁勳 believes the AI industry should not slow its development
黃仁勳 says products should never be shipped before they are ready
黃仁勳 believes people spreading doomsday rhetoric may have ulterior motives
From one end of Taiwan to the other！梁育慈 invites 張之豪 on a bicycle campaign linking the next generation in the north and south
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民進黨 candidate for Pingtung City mayor 梁育慈 invited Keelung City Councilor 張之豪 to visit from the north. The two campaigned through Pingtung City by bicycle，connecting a new generation of political workers from across Taiwan and engaging with residents。
The 2026 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards were announced，with 新加坡航空 taking the title of world’s best airline. Taiwan’s three major carriers，長榮航空，星宇航空 and 中華航空，all made the global top 30；長榮航空 claimed 三 world No. 1 awards，星宇航空 won the award for cleanest cabin，and 中華航空 also made the top 30。
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Global top 30
Earned a five-star rating for 11 consecutive years
What is 妙天’s relationship with 徐欣瑩？She unpacks Taiwan’s religious-political network：In the 2026 Hsinchu election，they’re all “師父’s people”
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時代力量 Chair 王婉諭 released an investigation into the “妙天 religious-political complex”，saying 徐欣瑩 is a 妙天 disciple and has held positions at affiliated legal entities. She questioned the separation of roles as 徐欣瑩 runs for Hsinchu County magistrate and raised concerns about oversight of religious funding。
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With more than 70 days to go before the 2026 九合一 elections
Jobs take off in Kaohsiung，find a fulfilling career！36 companies offer more than 千 openings；757 people submit resumes，with a 52.35% placement rate
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高雄市勞工局 held a “Jobs Take Off in Kaohsiung，Find a Fulfilling Career” recruitment event at the Lingya Sports Center，bringing together 36 companies offering more than 千 job openings. It attracted 757 resume submissions，with a preliminary placement rate of 52.35%. Resume reviews and a career counseling station were available to help job seekers，and organizers announced the next event will be held on October 17。
Everything you need in one box for a convenient reunion！烤爽 targets the Mid-Autumn Festival market with an all-inclusive barbecue gift box
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烤爽，a brand under 太師傅，has launched an all-inclusive Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue gift box containing 18 food items and tools；preorders have topped 5,000 sets。
Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony guide》Kicks off at 17:00 Taiwan time！黃筱雯 and 張煥宜 to carry the flag；4 highlights and broadcast details
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The opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games will be held on September 19，2026，at Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya，with 堤幸彥 as chief director. 黃筱雯 and 張煥宜 will carry the flag for the Chinese Taipei team，which has 482 athletes competing. The ceremony will combine traditional culture，technology and environmental concepts，with a performance by INI before the event. Viewers in Taiwan can watch the broadcast via 愛爾達，Hami Video and 東森電視。
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September 19，2026
17:00 Taiwan time
Japan time 18:00
Welcoming Asia’s major sporting event again after 32 years
A total of 45 countries and regions affiliated with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) are participating in this edition
The Chinese Taipei delegation has sent 482 athletes to compete in 34 sports
482 athletes competing in 34 sports
The overall delegation numbers more than 700 people
Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier arrives! Giuseppe Garibaldi set to be renamed, with experts concerned its 41-year-old age could make it a financial black hole
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The Indonesian Navy has welcomed back the 41-year-old decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi. The vessel has arrived in Jakarta and is set to be renamed Sriwijaya, with its main future role being nonmilitary missions such as disaster relief. While the Indonesian government and navy are optimistic about its disaster-response potential and current condition, defense analysts warn that high maintenance costs could make it a financial black hole and that its combat capabilities are limited. President Prabowo has actively pursued military modernization during his tenure, recently signing military or defense cooperation agreements with France, India, Australia and China.
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The decommissioned Giuseppe Garibaldi, now 41 years old
Hoping the Indonesian Navy can continue using it for another 15 to 20 years
This massive 180-meter-long warship
Can carry up to 18 helicopters
Can accommodate as many as 830 personnel aboard
She first entered service with the Italian Navy in 1985
A procurement agreement worth a total of $8.1 billion (approximately NT$259.2 billion)
Bought 42 French Rafale fighter jets in one go
Six had been delivered as of May this year
Again ordered 2 Scorpène-class submarines from 法國海事集團（Naval Group）
Taoyuan’s “全民敢動日” kicks off with 6 challenge stations! Former baseball star Yoshio Itoi and Lanlan bring the energy as the city gears up for the National Games
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Ahead of the 115年 National Games, to be held in Taoyuan from October 17 to 22, 桃園市政府 held a promotional event for “全民敢動日” on the 19th. The event featured 6 fitness challenge stations and invited former Japanese baseball star Yoshio Itoi, promotional ambassador Lanlan and Mayor Chang San-cheng to encourage the public to enjoy sports and get warmed up for the National Games.
iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale! Analysts back 蘋果: Upgrade cycle better than expected, with 13% upside for the stock
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Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani raised his price target for 蘋果 from $365 to $380 on Friday (the 18th)
Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani raised his price target for 蘋果 from $365 to $380 on Friday (the 18th), implying about 13% upside from 蘋果’s Thursday closing price of $337 per share
蘋果 fell 0.7% at Friday’s close, ending at $334.64 per share
After Evercore completed its annual survey of about 4,000 consumers on their intention to buy an iPhone
The iPhone 18 Pro series is priced $100 higher than its predecessor