Miaoli County’s century-old Yuanli Market rises from the ashes; opening on Heritage Day celebrates cultural preservation
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Miaoli County’s Yuanli Market, which suffered a major fire 8 years ago, has been rebuilt through a dual-track project involving new construction and restoration. It has been restored to its former glory in time for National Heritage Day, with participatory design and funding from central and local governments.
Facts
Yuanli Public Retail Market suffered a major fire in year 107 of the Republic of China calendar.
The reconstruction of Yuanli Market combined new construction with the restoration of the historic building.
Original市場新建工程總經費約2.6億元。
Original歷史建築修復工程預算為9780萬元。
The market’s opening ceremony was held on the evening of National Heritage Day.
Agreement reached with the U.S.; Greenland and Danish governments say sovereignty will not be compromised
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The United States reached a military security agreement with Denmark and Greenland, securing approval to expand its military deployment in Greenland while ensuring the territory’s sovereignty remains intact. The move aims to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, and the agreement will be signed during the United Nations General Assembly.
Smoke billows near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia lifts alert
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A huge plume of smoke rose near the airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, after an alert was lifted. It was the first alert issued since the conflict with Yemen’s Houthi movement escalated in July.
Facts
Original（中央社利雅德19日綜合外電報導）
Since the conflict with Yemen’s Houthi movement escalated in July
Hsiao Huang-chi’s Taipei Arena concert blends laughter and tears; singer thanks fans for helping him perform around the world
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Hsiao Huang-chi held his BRAVO concert at Taipei Arena, collaborating across genres with Power Station and Amber An and sharing music and humorous exchanges.
Hsu Shu-hua rallies behind Hsieh Kuo-liang; Tung Tzu-wei brings giant cat balloon to display on the 24th
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Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua voiced support for Keelung mayoral candidate Hsieh Kuo-liang. Tung Tzu-wei brought a giant Huang A-Ma cat balloon to Keelung Harbor for display, as part of the city’s 400th-anniversary events.
Penghu’s Beiliao jiawang fish starlight feast serves up local flavors amid sea breezes and music
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Penghu held the “Beiliao Jiawang Fish Starlight Feast” to promote local cuisine. Because of the northeast monsoon, the event was moved to the grounds of Beiliao Bao’an Temple, offering a cultural feast featuring local jiawang fish and musical performances.
Facts
The event was originally scheduled for the outdoor plaza at Beiliao Moses Parting the Sea, but was moved because of the northeast monsoon.
Featured dishes at the event included Five-Willow black jiawang fish.
Performances included a saxophone recital by Jianshan Power Plant, a show by the Wind City Girls and a performance by Yidian Caomu Music.
Children-only Hakka village market comes to Ketagalan Boulevard, challenging visitors to ask prices in Hakka
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“2026 Big Fun Ketagalan Boulevard” opened on the 19th. The Hakka Affairs Council set up a “Hakka Village Market Is Fun” zone, where students learned about Hakka culture through shopping in Hakka and exploring traditional ingredients.
DPP’s 40th-anniversary concert features Shen Po-yang and Su Ch巧-hui discussing the passing on of democracy
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The DPP held a concert marking the 40th anniversary of its founding, emphasizing the passing on of democracy. Several candidates gave brief speeches onstage, urging voters to support them and work together to safeguard Taiwan’s values.
Visiting Hsieh Tien-lin’s mother, Cheng Ju-fen, Cheng Li-wun says to leave room for fair elections
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KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun visited Cheng Ju-fen, the mother of Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin, who has been detained and barred from seeing visitors in a vote-buying case. She said the 國民黨 would not back down and hoped to leave room for fair, clean elections, and called on the 法務部 to explain its standards.
Vice President Hsiao: Taiwan knows that peace requires preparedness
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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said at an international forum that Taiwan is strengthening its defenses to prevent conflict, not provoke it. She stressed that cooperation across society to build resilience is essential to maintaining peace.
Brothers win with 2 miraculous baserunning plays; Hirano Keiichi discusses the depth of baseball’s mental game
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The 中信兄弟 narrowly beat the 味全龍 with 2 heads-up baserunning plays. After the game, manager Hirano Keiichi discussed the importance of baseball’s psychological battles.
Dissatisfied with pardon for former Prime Minister Najib, Malaysian governing coalition leader resigns as transport minister
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Anthony Loke, secretary-general of the governing coalition’s largest party, DAP (民主行動黨), has resigned as transport minister after expressing dissatisfaction with the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib. He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Anwar.
Lisa drinks beer on U.S. show, sparking debate over Thailand’s alcohol advertising rules
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BLACKPINK's Lisa sparked controversy after drinking Thai beer on a U.S. TV show, raising questions about Thailand's strict alcohol advertising regulations. Government authorities said they intend to determine whether there was commercial intent.
Facts
Article 32 of Thailand’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, passed in 2008, prohibits advertising or displaying the names and logos of alcoholic beverage products.
Lisa is scheduled to release her new album “Press Play” on Oct. 23.
India seeks multinational partnerships to develop semiconductors; industry leaders praise Taiwan’s leading position
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India hosted the SEMICON India 2026 exhibition, where IT giant HCLTech praised Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and stepped up Taiwan-India cooperation to promote the development of AI and the chip-design ecosystem.
Facts
The 2026 India International Semiconductor Exhibition was held in New Delhi
India IT giant HCLTech opens advanced semiconductor laboratory in Bengaluru
Ko Chih-en and Chiang Wan-an campaign at Liuhe Night Market and sample Kaohsiung snacks
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Ko Chih-en, the Kuomintang's candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, held a large rally in Fengshan on the 19th and visited Liuhe Night Market with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. The moves signaled stronger coordination ahead of the election campaign.
Facts
Ko Chih-en held her first large-scale rally in Fengshan on the afternoon of the 19th.
Chiang Wan-an traveled from Taipei to Kaohsiung to support Ko Chih-en.
Ko Chih-en and Chiang Wan-an visited Liuhe Night Market after the rally in Fengshan.
Ko Chih-en challenged DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung to a one-on-one contest.
Matt Pottinger: Seek peace through strength and be skeptical of commitments from the Chinese Communist Party
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At the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience International Forum, Matt Pottinger emphasized “peace through strength,” rejected doubts about the United States and Taiwan, and proposed a “skepticism of the CCP.”
Winning numbers announced for the 115228th 今彩539 draw
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The 今彩539 115228th draw took place on September 19, with winning numbers 02, 27, 17, 29 and 35. Winning numbers for the 3-Star and 4-Star lotteries were also announced.
Facts
The winning numbers for the 今彩539 115228th draw were 02, 27, 17, 29 and 35.
The winning number for the 3-Star lottery was 521.
The winning number for the 4-Star lottery was 4232.
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill; China says it will closely monitor U.S. measures
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The United States signed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, including secondary tariffs on third parties. China’s Ministry of Commerce said it opposed the move, would closely monitor developments and reserved the right to take necessary measures, expressing hope that dialogue would keep economic and trade relations stable.
Facts
The United States signed the “2026 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.”
The bill allows secondary tariffs of up to 100% on third countries importing Russian oil or natural gas.
China’s Ministry of Commerce opposes unilateral and secondary sanctions.
China’s Ministry of Commerce reserves the right to take all necessary measures.
Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States next week for a second meeting with Trump.
Black smoke and flames seen near Riyadh airport; flights canceled or delayed
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Black smoke and flames appeared near the airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, prompting flight cancellations and delays. The disruption index reached its highest level, 5.0.
Facts
The disruption index was rated at the highest level, 5.0.
Typhoon Dujuan moves to waters south of Japan; may approach the Kanto-Koshin region on 9/21
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Typhoon Dujuan was over waters south of Japan on the 19th and is expected to strengthen and head north. It may approach the Kanto-Koshin region on the 21st, bringing severe weather including strong winds, high waves and heavy rain.
Facts
Original中心氣壓為975百帕
Maximum sustained winds near the center were 30 meters per second.
[Alexandros] has visited Taiwan several times; vocalist loves Chiikawa and says he resembles Shima Jiro
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The RUSH BALL music festival was held in Taiwan, where members of 4 Japanese bands spoke to reporters and shared their experiences with Taiwanese culture.
Scholar: Beijing seeks to monopolize global interpretations of Chinese through a vast trove of Simplified Chinese material
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Scholar Hung Tzu-wei said Beijing is seeking to monopolize global interpretations of Chinese through a vast trove of Simplified Chinese material, using cognitive warfare to create knowledge injustice. He recommended that the government abolish its policy of privileging Mandarin and said replacing Chinese writing with Taiwanese writing is a future trend.
High-paying job turns into drug-smuggling trap; Taiwanese woman arrested in Japan with ‘zombie vape cartridges’
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Japanese police uncovered several cases of foreign travelers smuggling drugs, including a U.S. woman carrying 30 kilograms of cannabis and a Taiwanese woman carrying “zombie vape cartridges” containing etomidate. Crime groups used social media to lure young women with offers of high-paying jobs and recruit them as drug couriers.
Facts
The total weight was 30 kilograms.
The black-market price was about 150 million yen.
About NT$30 million.
You can earn US$5,000.
A 3-liter whisky bottle.
Someone whose name I do not know hired me to transport it for NT$5,000.
Thailand seeks greater AI autonomy; deputy prime minister says it should not rely on a single company or country
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Thai Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat called for greater AI autonomy, focusing on niche markets such as agriculture and green technology. He also described education as new national infrastructure to strengthen economic competitiveness.
Facts
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat stressed at a forum on the 16th that Thailand should have the capacity to act independently in AI.
Thailand should focus on developing AI in areas such as biodiversity, agriculture, the environment and green technology.
Yodchanan Wongsawat advocated treating data as a national asset.
Kosa warned that speed is the main risk in AI development.
Wanted suspect caught by coast guard while trying to take a boat from Dongshi Harbor to Waisanding Islet
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The Fourth Coastal Patrol Office of the Coast Guard Administration apprehended a wanted suspect during an inspection at Dongshi Fishing Harbor on the 19th. The suspect was trying to board a fishing boat bound for Waisanding Islet and was handed over to police for investigation. The operation demonstrated the effectiveness of inspections in maintaining public safety.
Facts
A wanted suspect surnamed Liu tried to board a sightseeing fishing boat bound for Waisanding Islet.
The Fourth Coastal Patrol Office of the Coast Guard Administration caught the suspect at Dongshi Fishing Harbor.
A total of 9 wanted suspects have been caught at Budai Commercial Port in Chiayi County this year.
Lai Chun-chun solo exhibition opens in Kaohsiung, featuring key works from her artistic journey
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Lai Chun-chun is holding a solo exhibition, “Dancing in Radiance,” at the Soka Art Museum, displaying important works from the 1970s to the present and emphasizing interaction with visitors.
Delayed arms sale to Taiwan; Luckey says Trump is committed to securing the best deal for the United States
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Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said he had discussed the US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan with Trump. He stressed that Trump is committed to securing the best deal for the United States and acknowledged that the delay has affected Anduril’s business in Taiwan.
Backing Tsai Yi-yu for Chiayi County magistrate, Tsai Ing-wen says he is “a flexible fat man”
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Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended a campaign rally for Tsai Yi-yu, a candidate for Chiayi County magistrate, and praised his ability to get things done. She highlighted the industrial development achievements in Taibao City and called for further progress.
Facts
Former President Tsai Ing-wen described Tsai Yi-yu as “a flexible fat man.”
TSMC is now operating and in mass production at the Chiayi Science Park.
Tsai Yi-yu has been elected to the Legislative Yuan for 3 consecutive terms.
Mid-Autumn concert at Tainan’s Huang Family Historic Residence opens; Cho Jung-tai and Tsai Ing-wen attend
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The Mid-Autumn concert at Tainan’s Huang Family Historic Residence marks its 29th year. This year’s event also commemorates the centennial of the residence’s completion, with several political figures in attendance. The event has become an important venue for passing on cultural memories in the Houbi area.
Cuba’s power grid collapses again, plunging the country into darkness and leaving millions without electricity
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A fault on a high-voltage transmission line in central Cuba caused the national power grid to collapse, plunging the country into darkness and leaving millions without electricity. A U.S. oil embargo has worsened fuel shortages and problems caused by aging infrastructure.
Facts
The fault occurred at around 2 p.m. local time.
After the United States imposed an oil embargo in January
Ko Chih-en draws more than 30,000 to Fengshan rally; Chiang Wan-an and Lee Sichuan join her, as she responds directly to “cross-strait city debate” invitation
Wave Up: Let’s Dance with the Sea! 18 teams vie for the “Tide Surge Gold Award” in ocean dance competition; Kuan Bi-ling says 750 million over 4 years will make the ocean the soul of creation
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Facts
A total of 42 teams from across Taiwan registered to compete.
18 top teams advanced to the final.
Invest 750 million over 4 years to promote “ocean literacy education” and “ocean culture revival.”
Seek 360 million in funding for a plan to revive maritime culture.
Invest 390 million to promote ocean literacy education.
Will Huang Shan-shan’s supporters shift to Shen Po-yang? Scholar identifies key factor: settling scores with Ko Wen-je leaves “Little Grass” supporters unable to return
Blue and Green camps face off in Fengshan on the same day! Su Chih-jung launches campaign headquarters, calls it “the crucial seat”; 4,000 people show their support
2026 Chao Yue Xinzhuang kicks off! 100-person barbecue and Beyblade tournament; Hou Yu-ih invites you to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Xinzhuang Old Street
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The 2026 Chao Yue Xinzhuang event opened on the 19th at Xinzhuang Old Street and Crescent Plaza. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih attended. The event features a market, concerts, a Beyblade tournament, outdoor movies and a 100-person barbecue party, along with a stamp-collection raffle and New Taipei Coin deals, promoting cultural heritage and local business.
Chiang Wan-an says Kaohsiung’s progress is plain to see; Sung Hsiang-yue cites figures: NT$2.7 trillion in investment and NT$35.2 billion in debt reduction—Kaohsiung’s progress is undeniable
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said Kaohsiung’s progress is plain to see. Kaohsiung City Government spokesperson Sung Hsiang-yue responded with figures, stressing that during Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s tenure the city attracted NT$2.7 trillion in investment and reduced debt by NT$35.2 billion, with improvements across various indicators.
Facts
More than NT$2.7 trillion in investment attracted during Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s tenure
More than NT$340 billion in private participation in public infrastructure projects
Kaohsiung’s number of factories grew by 5.08%
Average revenue of NT$382 million per factory
Average revenue of NT$10.066 million generated per employee
Kaohsiung’s air-quality good-day rate reached 86.8% in 114
Kaohsiung has recorded zero borrowing in its final accounts for 5 consecutive years, reducing debt by a total of NT$35.2 billion
“North-South Kaohsiung connection” rally in Fengshan! Ko Chih-en draws 30,000 supporters; Wang Jin-pyng, Chiang Wan-an and Lee Szu-chuan rally behind her, saying: Kaohsiung needs a change of gear
Would China’s unification of Taiwan be worse than Hong Kong? Social media page reveals “12-point plan to govern Taiwan” and what Taipei streets would look like: not just a curfew
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A military affairs page analyzed the “12-point plan to govern Taiwan” proposed by Chinese academics, saying it includes disbanding Taiwan’s armed forces, 3 to 5 years of quasi-military rule and strict ideological control. It said the measures could be harsher than those in Hong Kong, showing that the Chinese Communist Party is abandoning the pretense of high autonomy in favor of outright military occupation and social restructuring.
Why did stocks and bonds rally after the Fed rate hike? Investment advisers offer 3 analyses: foreign investors buy for 2 straight days to “make up for their mistake”
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Facts
Surged 892 points
Original站回4萬7大關
Trading volume topped NT$1 trillion
Foreign investors posted net buying of NT$86.9 billion
Investment trusts posted net buying of NT$5.28 billion
Proprietary traders posted net buying of NT$24.3 billion
From 3.75% to 4%
The benchmark interest rate rose from 3.75% to 4%
Taiwan’s benchmark interest rate currently stands at 2%
Huang Kuo-chang backs Chang Chia-chun to take over in Yunlin; on Blue-White breakdown, says: “What happened in Zhubei stays in Zhubei”
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Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang traveled south to Yunlin to support Kuomintang candidate Chang Chia-chun as the next county magistrate, stressing that the collapse of Blue-White cooperation in Zhubei would not affect coordination in other counties and cities. He urged voters to consolidate their support behind Chang.
Defense Resilience Forum: Is China more familiar with the Russia-Ukraine war than Taiwan? U.S. retired general says Taiwan must cooperate with Ukraine
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The Presidential Office’s Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee held its 2nd international forum. Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Montgomery warned that Taiwan was not yet prepared for the kind of warfare seen in Russia’s war against Ukraine and recommended cooperation with the United States and Ukraine. Lin Fei-fan emphasized that there are many opportunities for Taiwan-Ukraine cooperation, noting that Taiwan’s drone exports had grown 55 times.
Facts
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Montgomery said Taiwan must find ways to cooperate with the United States and Ukraine and learn from experience on the Russia-Ukraine battlefield.
Lin Fei-fan said Taiwan and Ukraine already cooperate extensively through various channels.
Taiwan’s drone exports grew 55 times over the past year, with Poland and the Czech Republic as the biggest buyers.
Montgomery said China is now more closely engaged with the Russia-Ukraine war than Taiwan, because China has sent personnel to Russia to learn about drone warfare.
Montgomery said that in recent months, many of the short- and medium-range ballistic missiles Russia has fired into Ukraine were made using Chinese components.
On September 11, the Presidential Office announced the Act on Strengthening National Defense Autonomy and Developing the Unmanned Vehicle Industry, requiring the central government to allocate at least NT$40 billion in its annual budget.
Business rivalry trumps cybersecurity rules? Trump calls AI concerns a conspiracy theory; Chen Feng-hsin says AI development cannot be stopped in the short term
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Three AI giants have warned that AI is developing too quickly, but Trump dismissed safety concerns as a conspiracy theory at the All-In Summit and threw his full support behind AI. Chen Feng-hsin analyzed that no one can stop AI’s development in the short term, and that the White House is divided over regulation. Ultimately, the camp of Musk and Huang Jen-hsun persuaded Trump, making this a business battle.
Facts
The heads of three AI giants—Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk—have successively warned that artificial intelligence is developing too quickly and poses a threat, urging everyone to slow down.
During a call with Huang Jen-hsun at the All-In Summit, Trump dismissed concerns about AI safety as a “conspiracy theory.”
Chen Feng-hsin believes no one can stop the pace of AI development in the short term.
OpenAI listed 6 types of misconduct that violate its objectives, including agentic AI teaching other AI agents to ignore rules set by humans, erasing all traces of cheating, and finding API keys to hack into other people’s databases.
The White House is divided over AI regulation: one camp, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, supports strict rules, while the other, including David Sacks, Musk and Huang Jen-hsun, argues that AI can only be policed by AI.
Chen Feng-hsin concluded that this is a business battle, not simply a major debate over the future regulation of artificial intelligence.
“Ocean current” meets “Long-rolling tornado”! Lai Jui-lung and Puma Shen team up in Kaohsiung for a SUP outing, challenge Chiang Wan-an and Ko Chih-en to a two-city debate
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Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung invited Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen to Kaohsiung for a “Heroes’ Route Harbor Walk” and a SUP experience, and publicly challenged Kuomintang candidates Chiang Wan-an and Ko Chih-en to hold a two-city debate.
Lee Zhuyin's home may have been pinpointed by a sasaeng fan! The person admitted, “I wanted to know where she lives”; she spoke out late at night: “I'm very scared”
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Lee Zhuyin, a Korean cheerleader for 中職's 富邦悍將, may have had her home pinpointed by a sasaeng fan using livestream footage. The person said they wanted to know where she lived because they genuinely liked her. Lee Zhuyin spoke out late at night, saying she felt scared and harassed, and clearly rejecting the behavior. Another fan also posted a call to respect her privacy and stop following and harassing her.
Don't put fish straight in the fridge after bringing it home! An expert shares 1 trick to extend its shelf life; it stays tender and juicy even after 8 months
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The article describes how to store fish, noting that fresh fish should not be put directly in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage and cross-contamination. It recommends laying a whole raw fish flat on ice in the refrigerator, and wrapping fillets in plastic wrap before placing them on ice. Cooked fish should be stored in an airtight glass container to prevent odors. For long-term storage, vacuum-seal raw or cooked fish steaks to prevent freezer burn and extend their shelf life. Raw fish steaks should be kept for no more than 8 months, while cooked fish should be kept for 3 months.
Facts
Do not freeze raw fish steaks for more than 8 months
Cooked fish should be kept for no more than 3 months
警專校友總會 board meeting held, bringing alumni together to deepen community outreach and approve the work plan for fiscal year 116
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警專校友總會 held its Third Board of Directors and Supervisors Joint Meeting on the 19th at 天成大飯店 in Taipei, chaired by President Dai Chong-hsien. The meeting reviewed the association's past community service accomplishments, including scholarships and awards for numerous faculty members and students, and approved the work plan and revenue and expenditure budget for fiscal year 116, along with proposals for new members. It also presented appointment letters to newly appointed directors and certificates to advisers, bringing alumni together and strengthening ties with their alma mater.
After Work International Line》Is Apple pushing Chinese memory makers to the top? Pan Chien-cheng breaks down 長鑫 and 長江存儲: “Just wait and see” on their global market share!
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群聯電子 CEO Pan Chien-cheng said on the After Work International Line program that Chinese memory makers such as 長江存儲 and 長鑫存儲 continue to gain market share and have even entered the testing stage for Apple's supply chain. He said China is challenging the global memory landscape by leveraging its domestic market, policy funding and advantages in its self-sufficient supply chain.
Facts
Market share has risen from almost 0% to about 14%
美光科技 plans to invest US$250 billion in the United States
群聯 partnered with 武漢新芯, its predecessor, as early as 2016
Kaohsiung City Book Fair opens! 70 independent bookstores set up at the harbor book market; Chen Chi-mai invites residents to discover new perspectives on the city through reading
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The 2026 Kaohsiung City Book Fair opened on September 19 at 高雄市立圖書館總館, with “Reading Commons” at its heart. The event brings together 70 independent bookstores from 14 counties and cities across Taiwan, as well as international partners including 日本北九州市漫畫博物館 and 高梁市圖書館. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the opening ceremony, encouraging residents to discover new perspectives on the city through reading and stressing its irreplaceable value in the AI era.
2026 Big FUN Ketagalan Boulevard! Su Chiao-hui and Cheng Li-chun visit a “Hakka village market”: Building an AI Hakka-language learning platform for New Taipei
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Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for New Taipei mayor, attended the “2026 Big FUN Ketagalan Boulevard” event and visited Hakka market stalls with Deputy Premier Cheng Li-chun and Hakka Affairs Council Minister Ku Hsiu-fei. Su said she would combine technology with a “Hakka Culture AI Database” and a “New Taipei AI Hakka-Language Learning Platform,” while promoting the transmission of mother tongues and parent-child education.
Mosquitoes keep appearing at home? An insect expert shares 1 trick to eliminate them completely—they die before they even fly indoors
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The article introduces several tips for killing and repelling mosquitoes at home, including using a flashlight and carbon dioxide to lure and trap them, following 環境部 advice to seal drains and use screens, switching to orange-red light bulbs to repel mosquitoes, and making a homemade sugar-water and beer trap.
Students and teachers share a celebratory outdoor banquet; 宏國德霖 partners with 6 schools to honor teachers
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宏國德霖科技大學 partnered with 6 nearby elementary and secondary schools and 土城區公所 to hold the fiscal year 115 Teachers' Appreciation Outdoor Banquet. Nearly 60 students worked together across schools, with university students guiding younger students in preparing 22 dishes and serving guests. The event also honored 74 veteran teachers in appreciation of their dedication.
Facts
6 nearby elementary and secondary schools
Nearly 60 students
8 hot dishes
8 cold dishes
3 desserts
3 drinks
22 dishes in total
Fiscal year 115 Teachers' Appreciation Outdoor Banquet
Livable conditions attract businesses: Taichung's wholesale and retail businesses grow by 14,000 in 8 years, the most among the 6 special municipalities; sales revenue also rises 27%
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The number of wholesale and retail businesses in Taichung grew by 14,000 in 8 years, the largest increase among the 6 special municipalities, while sales revenue rose 27%, reflecting the city's growing commercial vitality.
Young at heart, vibrant in later life! New Taipei community care showcase opens, with Huang Hsi-tien and Hsu Fu-kai energizing the crowd
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The New Taipei City Government held a community care center showcase at Banqiao Civic Plaza under the theme “Young at heart, vibrant in later life!” The event featured performances by seniors and entertainers. Mayor Hou You-yi stressed that the city is advancing various senior welfare policies in response to its super-aged society.
Facts
The New Taipei City Government held the “Fiscal Year 115 New Taipei City Community Care Center Showcase” at Banqiao Civic Plaza today, the 19th
The number of older residents in New Taipei City has now exceeded 830,000
New Taipei City has 1,198 neighborhood senior clubs
New Taipei City has 854 apartment building preparatory classes
New Taipei City has 652 community care centers
This year's showcase is themed “Young at heart, vibrant in later life!”
25 community care groups of seniors have been invited to take the stage and show their vitality
Performances by Huang Hsi-tien, Lung Chien-yu, Hsu Fu-kai, Banana Brother and the MOMO Family will take turns on stage
Yonghe Dachen urban renewal project gets underway! Hou You-yi: Tackling an impossible 70-year challenge; Unit 7 reaches a key milestone
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New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi attended the groundbreaking demolition ceremony for the publicly led urban renewal project in Renewal Unit 7 of the Yonghe Dachen area, announcing a new milestone for what is Taiwan's largest and most complex urban renewal project in terms of property ownership. Occupancy is expected in year 120, and 漢皇建設 donated NT$10 million to the police and fire services.
Facts
The New Taipei City Government held the groundbreaking demolition ceremony on the 19th for the publicly led urban renewal project in Renewal Unit 7 of Yonghe's Xinsheng Land (Dachen area)
The Yonghe Dachen urban renewal project covers a total area of 8.67 hectares
Residents in Unit 7 are expected to move into their new homes in ROC year 120
漢皇建設 donated NT$10 million to the New Taipei City Police Department and Fire Department
New Taipei City’s approved urban renewal projects over the past 8 years have exceeded the total for all previous years by more than 10 times
City Development Support Association established; Lee Chuan: People who get things done can work together to build a better city
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The City Development Support Association for New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Chuan was officially established, with hundreds of representatives from the construction, real estate and professional engineering sectors gathering at its headquarters to show their support. Lee reiterated his policy platforms, “Railway Construction 123” and the “New Five Housing Arrows,” and pledged to work with the industry to build a better city.
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Railway Construction 123
New Five Housing Arrows
A 30-minute core living circle spanning Taipei and New Taipei
Chunghe City God procession kicks off in grand style! Hou You-yi: Bringing the community together and blessing New Taipei’s vibrant development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The “115 Chunghe City God Procession and Blessing Carnival” took place today (19). New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi attended and thanked 9 temples for working together, expressing hope that the event would bring the community together. The event featured a joint procession by 9 major City God temples, covering a total of 14 kilometers, along with arts performances and traditional culture stalls.
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The “115 Chunghe City God Procession and Blessing Carnival” kicked off in grand style this morning (19).
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi attended the event, joining elected representatives at all levels and local residents.
Hou You-yi thanked 9 temples in Chunghe District for jointly establishing a City God Culture Promotion Group to organize the event.
There are nearly 80 temples in Chunghe District that worship the City God.
This year’s procession was jointly organized by major temples.
Today, the sacred palanquins of 9 well-known City God temples in Chunghe gathered at Anbang Park.
The procession set off on a joint route spanning 14 kilometers.
The event featured outstanding arts performances and stalls showcasing distinctive folk culture.
Chih Sheng celebrates a full sexagenary cycle with more than 800 people at its family day, distributing an additional NT$40 million in bonuses to thank employees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Chih Sheng’s revenue for Jan.-Aug. (1-8) 026 was NT$7.077 billion