China’s education rat race and “pre-made babies” learning ahead of schedule leave even primary and middle school students anxious and reluctant to study
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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11% of primary and middle school students have poor mental health and urgently need professional intervention
Béziers youth baseball players to visit Taiwan for the first time in October for an exchange, looking forward to experiencing the CPBL championship series
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Youths aged 12 to 15
Only about 15 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast
Founded in 1987
9 wins and 19 losses
Ranked 7th among 8 teams
Béziers and Tainan became sister cities in 2023
Bonnet signed an agreement with Huang Sijie, chair of 台灣國際棒球交流發展協會, to promote reciprocal visits and exchanges in personnel training
14 trainees and two coaches from 貝西亞棒球學院 will travel to Taiwan in mid-October
Taking part in a two-week exchange in Tainan
The trainees practice baseball 4 times a week
The club will celebrate its 40th anniversary then
Companies mentioned：貝西亞棒球俱樂部、Baseball Club Biterrois、貝西亞海盜隊、Pirates de Béziers、貝西亞棒球學院、Béziers Baseball Academy、中華職棒、統一獅、台灣國際棒球交流發展協會、台灣歷史博物館、亞太國際棒球訓練中心
Ko Wen-je joined a street-sweeping event in Zhudong and discussed the breakdown of the KMT-TPP alliance in Zhubei: spillover effects are limited for now
Is the era of round-the-clock stock markets dawning? A look at how countries are extending trading hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Major stock exchanges around the world are moving to extend trading hours. South Korea has extended trading until 8 p.m., the United States is considering 24-hour trading, and Taiwan is holding off for now while improving odd-lot trading.
Companies mentioned：韓國交易所（KRX）、多倫多道明銀行（TD Bank Group）、那斯達克（Nasdaq）、紐約證券交易所（NYSE）、芝加哥選擇權交易所（CBOE）、倫敦證券交易所（LSE）、台灣證券交易所
Golf driver makers seek new composite materials as the outlook remains neutral to optimistic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About eight-tenths of the world’s mid- to high-end golf club heads are manufactured in Taiwan by the island’s four leading contract makers: 復盛應用, 明安, 大田 and 鉅明
Parents who pay their children’s credit card bills face NT$100,000 in taxes! Tax bureau warns of one overlooked step that could mean even more in back taxes and penalties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taipei National Taxation Bureau found that a father had paid off NT$3.5 million in credit card debt for his son without compensation. He was assessed NT$106,000 in gift tax for failing to file a return. The case serves as a reminder that paying off a child’s debt without compensation is considered a gift and is taxable above the exemption threshold.
Is the AI giants’ call to “hit the brakes” a warning sign? Pegatron Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien bullish on the industry’s prospects: “A sports car races ahead but tells others to slow down”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Pegatron Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien criticized calls by AI giants including OpenAI to slow development, likening them to “a sports car racing ahead but telling others to slow down.” He stressed the importance of self-adjustment and expressed optimism about AI’s prospects. The remarks reflect the industry debate over AI safety and the pace of development.
The private school “Silicon Valley Elementary and Junior High School” in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, became unable to operate due to 560 million yen in tax arrears and 110 million yen in debt. After its 3-year transition deadline expired, the Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling finalized its dissolution.
Will the NT$10,000 universal cash payment arrive before Lunar New Year? Report says it may be issued by “this date” at the latest; Finance Ministry identifies one major variable
Asian Games baseball／Late roster change before Taiwan-Korea showdown! “Fireballer” Pan Wen-hui ruled out; replacement revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Pan Wen-hui, a key relief pitcher for the Taiwan team, has given up on competing in the 2026 Asian Games after his club advanced to the postseason. Kuo Ting-hung of 台電 was called up at short notice. This will affect pitching strategy for the Taiwan-South Korea game.
Alarm bells ringing at the KMT’s stronghold? Shih Cheng-feng says Shen Po-yang’s Taipei mayoral run is a “no-lose proposition,” urges Chiang Wan-an to address 3 issues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
National Dong Hwa University professor Shih Cheng-feng analyzed that Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has no political baggage, making his campaign a “no-lose proposition.” Incumbent mayor Chiang Wan-an, meanwhile, needs to respond immediately to 3 major issues amid overconfidence and controversy over his governance. The state of the race has drawn attention.
Today’s (9/20) top stories! Mid-Autumn Festival cash gifts are here! Government to give a “cash gift of up to NT$2,500 per person” on 9/20／Senior-citizen Double Ninth Festival payments begin to be deposited automatically in one county or city from 9/21／Typhoon during the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On September 20, Taiwan’s six special municipalities began distributing Mid-Autumn Festival cash gifts, with eligible low-income residents receiving up to NT$2,500. Senior-citizen Double Ninth Festival payments will begin to be distributed from September 21, with people aged 65 and older eligible for up to NT$10,000. Weather, sporting events, amusement park closures and local election news are also drawing attention.
The Sports Administration is rolling out the “National Physical Fitness Promotion Plan” and the “Sweat and Get Rewards Ongoing Campaign.” People aged 23 to 65 can receive free exercise courses after a free fitness test. From September 29, they can also enter a draw for 500 exercise coins by uploading their exercise records.
Saudi capital attacked! Houthi forces target Riyadh as huge fireball appears near Saudi airport
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yemen’s Houthi militants launched a missile attack on the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Footage of a fire near the airport has surfaced, heightening concerns about energy supplies. As the international community steps up its condemnation, concerns are growing that Saudi Arabia’s interception capabilities may be limited.
Artificial intelligence out of control: Gemini snoops and crosses the line for the 3rd time; is an AI catastrophe looming?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Google’s AI model Gemini illegally accessed other companies’ systems 3 times during network security testing. The risks posed by autonomous AI actions have resurfaced, prompting increased vigilance across the industry.
Which Taiwan city do Chinese people most want to settle in? Immigration agency releases latest top 10 data; number of people from China, Hong Kong and Macau exceeds 160,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Data released by the National Immigration Agency under Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior in August 2026 showed that the number of people from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, who have settled in Taiwan reached 166,364. They are concentrated in the 六 special municipalities, including New Taipei City, Taipei City and Taoyuan City. This reflects the appeal of Taiwan’s living environment and urban services and has drawn attention as a social statistic.
All in or dollar-cost averaging into 台積電—which is more profitable? Expert’s 4-year backtest reveals a stark truth: returns differ by 230 percentage points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Financial expert Gu Hai Lao Niu analyzed 4 years of investment data for 台積電 and found that a lump-sum investment returned 438%, compared with 208% for dollar-cost averaging, a difference of 230 percentage points. The key difference is investors’ ability to tolerate the psychological strain.
Breaking／Taiwan wins its first medal! Karateka Chien Hui-hsuan pulls off an upset against the world No. 7, taking bronze with a 4:1 victory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan karateka Chien Hui-hsuan won bronze in the women’s individual kata, earning the delegation’s first medal. Ranked 73rd in the world, she defeated the world No. 7, showcasing her ability to overcome the odds.
多米多羅 apologizes to 芝芝 with a deep bow late at night, admits he let his ex-girlfriend stay over after they started dating; phone still contained revealing photos
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
YouTuber 多米多羅 faced criticism over blurred boundaries with his ex-girlfriend, photos saved on his phone and the timing of their breakup. He publicly bowed and apologized to 芝芝 but denied cheating. The incident sparked public discussion about relationship boundaries and livestreaming ethics.
Hoping to retire on passive income? Don’t rush to buy high-dividend ETFs. Expert reveals a “fatal blind spot”: you could miss out on a large amount of money
Want a bigger labor insurance pension? Adjusting your contribution bracket only at age 55 may be too late. Expert shares 3 ways to raise your insured salary; beware of 1 action that could get rejected
A ban forces residents to sell: drones flood the market across the city! Beijing’s no-fly order tightened, secondhand prices plunge 40%, fueling public anger
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Prices fell by as much as 40%
An additional 30% subsidy based on the negotiated transaction price
A subsidy of 200 yuan per scrapped drone
Spent 6,000 yuan to buy this drone
Hope to sell it for at least 1,000 yuan now
A total of 3.285 million drones are registered nationwide
交通部 announces 4 major new rules! Motorists and motorcyclists across Taiwan face fines of up to NT$270,000 and license revocation; vehicles will be confiscated. A look at when the new rules take effect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Original10年內第二次拒測：罰鍰一舉提高至 45 萬元
Original第二次以上連續拒測：後續每增加 1 次，均在前一次金額上再加罰 18 萬元
Original慢車拒測罰鍰提高至 2.4 萬元
Passengers in the same vehicle could also be fined up to NT$15,000
Original機車駕駛人首犯：處 12 萬元罰鍰
Original汽車駕駛人首犯：處 15 萬元罰鍰
Original10年內第二次毒駕違規：機車提高至 21 萬元
Original10年內第三次以上毒駕違規：每再犯 1 次，均在前一次金額上額外加罰 9 萬元
Passenger aged 18 or older in a vehicle involved in drug-driving: NT$6,000–NT$15,000
A 1-year violation-free observation period will be implemented
Exclusive: Is Kou Shui retiring from Wei Chuan’s cheerleading squad? She falls silent and shakes her head when asked, “Will you return to the team?” She breaks down in tears while holding Xiaoying at the MVP award ceremony
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Has accompanied 味全龍 through 5 years of Taiwan’s professional baseball season
Famous Taiwanese amusement park announces closure! Its 7-hectare site and 450 attractions become history; free admission and final September operating date revealed
The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang is more than a tomb! An entire underground city of Xianyang lies beneath it; “astonishing high tech” from 2,000 years ago revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Covering an area of 45.69 square kilometers
The margin of error in its base width was controlled to within 0.83 millimeters
A 3-kilometer-long “ridge-free protective embankment”
The underground palace reaches 30 meters deep
A huge U-shaped underground trench to block water, reaching a depth of 37 meters
“Green plaster mud,” 17 meters thick, exceptionally dense and waterproof
Total weight: 230 kilograms
The entire vehicle was assembled from more than 6,000 parts
Mysterious trail of F-35 classified parts leads to Hong Kong: Pentagon investigates missing canopies as experts fear they could be reverse-engineered by China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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More than 1,300 F-35 fighter jets have now been delivered to the United States and its allies
More than 1 million F-35 spare parts have gone missing over the past 5 years
Worth tens of millions of dollars
The Pentagon expects to spend nearly $2 trillion over the program’s entire life cycle
US airstrike on Iranian elementary school kills more than 150; UN investigative team says war crimes may be involved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A UN-backed investigative team said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe that war crimes had been committed in a US military airstrike on an Iranian elementary school that killed 150 people or more. The United States denied the allegation and blamed Iran.
Houthis say they attacked the Saudi capital and key oil facilities! Oil exports face a double threat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yemen’s Houthis attacked oil facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, and Yanbu, and claimed “success.” Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted the attack. Risks to energy supplies in the Middle East are rising, with potential repercussions for the oil market.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chair, leaving 5 leadership principles: envision your obituary and don’t try to wield power after death
Trump announces formation of AI task force, appoints an “AI czar” to coordinate its work
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former President Trump announced the creation of an AI special operations task force and the appointment of an “AI czar.” The move suggests the possibility of consolidating AI policy and tightening regulation, and seeks to rebuild political influence.
SanDisk to join the S&P 100 on Monday! Will passive buying drive up its share price?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SanDisk will be added to the S&P 100 index, but since it is already included in the S&P 500, the impact on its share price from new inflows is expected to be limited. Strong earnings are the main driver of the stock’s rise.
Taiwan’s largest actively managed bond ETF remains in demand! Assets in 00984D surge 6.5 times; 6th distribution on Oct. 5
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Estimated distribution of 0.085 yuan per beneficiary unit
The number of beneficiaries has grown by about 528%
The fund continued to grow after becoming Taiwan’s first actively managed bond ETF to surpass NT$10 billion at the end of August, with growth reaching about 651%