# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-20 18:00–21:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 64 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Gao Yu-jie's walk-off sacrifice fly gives the Brothers 7 straight wins; tackled and kissed by Ping Ye, he calls him “mischievous”

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:46:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609200187.aspx
- anchor: #n2875816
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、味全龍、中央社

Facts:
- A 7-game winning streak
- Defeated 味全龍 2-1

## 劉建國競總成立萬人相挺 賴清德提3理由力薦

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:41:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609200186.aspx
- anchor: #n2875814
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、雲林縣長、劉建國競選總部、賴清德、雲林縣、蘇治芬、李萬居、蘇東啟、蔣介石、中央社

Facts:
- More than 10,000 people attended
- Liu Jianguo has nearly 30 years of political experience
- This year marks the 民進黨’s 40th anniversary
- It is the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election
- 蔣介石當權，欲違背憲法連任3屆
- Urging voters to cast their ballots for Liu Jianguo on Nov. 28

## Lithuanian edition of “The Man with the Compound Eyes” goes on sale; translator says good translation requires deep cultural understanding

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:40:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609200185.aspx
- anchor: #n2875815
- Companies mentioned: 吳明益、魏嘉成、Phi knygos、石岱崙、楊双子

Facts:
- Lithuanian edition of “The Man with the Compound Eyes” to be released in September
- At the invitation of the World Federation of Taiwanese Associations, 吳明益 came to Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, for an artist residency of about 1 month
- So she came to Taiwan 2 years ago
- She is expected to graduate early next year
- The Lithuanian edition is expected to be published in the second half of next year

## Nikkei: Sovereign wealth funds worldwide shun China as the US attracts massive investment with AI

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:37:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200184.aspx
- anchor: #n2875813
- Companies mentioned: 日經亞洲、Global SWF、中國國家外匯管理局

Facts:
- Government funds worldwide invested a total of US$154 billion in North America in 2025
- The proportion surged to 52% in 2025
- The figure climbed further to 58% in the first 6 months of 2026
- Investment in emerging economies such as China and India fell to US$50 billion in 2025
- The figure remained low at US$25 billion from January to June this year
- Foreign investment plunged from US$344.1 billion in 2021 to US$42.6 billion in 2024
- It rebounded to US$80 billion in 2025

## Tseng Sung-en’s crucial double play helps the Brothers win; he fields the ball and wastes no time tagging speedy Guo Tianxin

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:36:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609200183.aspx
- anchor: #n2875812
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、味全龍

Facts:
- 2 hits in 4 at-bats in a game
- Driving in 1 run
- Won 2-1

## Even with 5 Dragons in the infield, the Brothers prevail in a walk-off for the third straight day and claim their 7th consecutive win

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:26:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609200182.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021629-en.html
- anchor: #n2875811
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、味全龍、台北大巨蛋

Facts:
- Won 2-1 for their 7th straight victory
- Total attendance exceeded 100,000

## 2026 National Cultural Congress concludes; Li Yuan unveils “3T, 3I” policy blueprint

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:17:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609200181.aspx
- anchor: #n2875810
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、文策院

Facts:
- Nearly 500 experts from government, industry and academia, civil society representatives, and cultural workers took part
- Policy recommendations were developed through 3 sessions covering 6 major issues
- A comprehensive final report will be completed and published in November

## South Korea: North Korea launches projectile toward the East Sea after firing ballistic missile

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:10:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200180.aspx
- anchor: #n2875809
- Companies mentioned: 韓聯社、Yonhap、自由之刃、Pacific Vanguard 2026

Facts:
- This was North Korea’s 14th ballistic missile launch this year
- Only 8 days had passed since its previous missile launch on the 12th

## Lin Feng-cheng criticizes ruling on party assets; Supreme Administrative Court says not to interfere with the judiciary using political rhetoric

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:07:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609200179.aspx
- anchor: #n2875808
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、不當黨產處理委員會

Facts:
- 相關財產在民國105年8月10日條例公布時

## Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Li Chenggang’s title is “elevated” to China’s international trade negotiator

- Published: 2026-09-20T20:00:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609200178.aspx
- anchor: #n2875807
- Companies mentioned: 中国、美国、商務部、人力資源和社會保障部、星島日報、路透社、中央社

Facts:
- Among the government personnel appointments and removals announced by the State Council on the 20th
- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington on the 24th

## Plan to donate decommissioned vessel to the Philippines raises concerns; 海巡署 says agreement stipulates it will not be used to enforce laws against Taiwanese fishing vessels

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:58:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609200177.aspx
- anchor: #n2875746
- Companies mentioned: 海巡署、菲律賓、海洋委員會、中央社

Facts:
- Decommissioned Coast Guard vessel “Kinmen”

## China promotes cross-border digital currency platform to reduce reliance on the US dollar; British media report Saudi Arabia has withdrawn

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:51:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200176.aspx
- anchor: #n2875685
- Companies mentioned: 金融時報、環球銀行金融電信協會、國際清算銀行、卡斯騰斯、康乃爾大學、布魯金斯研究所、普拉薩、泰國央行、阿聯央行、中國人民銀行、香港金融管理局、澳門金融管理局

Facts:
- It became an active participant in the mBridge platform in 2024
- 100% tariff

## Cheng Li-wen says Pingtung offers no opportunities; Hsu Fu-kuei says campaign rhetoric dismisses development

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:43:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609200175.aspx
- anchor: #n2875683
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

## 陳郁勲左腳骨折重返球場 亞運軟網男團奪銀感動落淚

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:43:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609200174.aspx
- anchor: #n2875684
- Companies mentioned: 日本、韓国、台灣軟式網球、亞運

Facts:
- Won silver medals in 2 consecutive editions
- The rehabilitation period is estimated to be at least 3 months
- Lost 0-2 in the end

## Chinese real estate tycoons face a stark reversal of fortunes: prison, debt repayment or restrictions on high spending

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:28:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609200173.aspx
- anchor: #n2875610
- Companies mentioned: 恒大地产、万通六君子、万科企业股份有限公司、富力地产

Facts:
- 2.4 trillion yuan in debt
- More than 1.6 million unfinished housing units
- The amount involved in the case was more than 4.98 million yuan
- 429 million yuan

## Europe warns that contraceptive ingredients increase meningioma risk; Taiwan’s FDA assesses and manages the risk

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:23:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609200172.aspx
- anchor: #n2875564
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲醫藥管理局、衛福部食藥署、台灣婦產科醫學會、長庚大學醫學系

Facts:
- Use of contraceptive drugs containing desogestrel and etonogestrel for more than 1 year
- The Ministry of Health and Welfare has approved 6 licenses for drugs containing desogestrel

## 澎湖區漁會 organizes fishing village experience to help people with disabilities and older adults connect with the ocean

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609200171.aspx
- anchor: #n2875563
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖區漁會

Facts:
- About 50 people with disabilities and older adults in Penghu

## Thousands take to the streets in Switzerland to protest the government’s inadequate response to global warming

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:14:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200170.aspx
- anchor: #n2875560
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲人權法院

Facts:
- At least 8,000 people took part
- Reject summers with temperatures of 50 degrees
- As early as 2024

## Marathon Seedling Program reaches remote communities; national team member Wu Wen-chien coaches 100 students

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:13:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609200169.aspx
- anchor: #n2875561
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、好運跑班、Dannymultisports

Facts:
- A total of 100 students
- There are 2 events this year
- 2026長榮航空馬拉松
- 長榮航空’s annual marathon will start on Oct. 25

## Japan protests North Korea’s missile launch; initial assessment says the second wave did not land in its exclusive economic zone

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:13:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200168.aspx
- anchor: #n2875562
- Companies mentioned: 日本防衛省、時事通信社、讀賣新聞、南韓聯合參謀本部、北京大使館、中央社

Facts:
- At least 1 ballistic missile
- Flew about 440 kilometers
- Maximum altitude of about 60 kilometers

## Guest found dead in hostel room; Kaohsiung police initially determine no one entered by force

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:57:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609200167.aspx
- anchor: #n2875499
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府警察局新興分局、中央社

Facts:
- 59-year-old Ms. Kuo
- Ms. Kuo checked into the hostel on the 9th

## Reports of Taiwanese student facing racial discrimination at University of North Carolina draw concern from US congressman

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:43:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200166.aspx
- anchor: #n2875436
- Companies mentioned: 北卡羅來納大學教堂山分校、北卡羅來納大學台灣學生會、北卡羅來納大學警局、美國廣播公司新聞網、ABC 11

Facts:
- There were 5 or 6 white men
- The incident occurred on Aug. 29

## Moon-viewing weather expected early in the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday; tropical system to bring rain from Sept. 27

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:41:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609200165.aspx
- anchor: #n2875437
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、關島、日本

Facts:
- Highs of about 29 to 32 degrees Celsius in the north and east
- About 32 to 34 degrees in central and southern Taiwan
- This year’s No. 25 typhoon, Surigae
- This year’s No. 24 typhoon, Dujuan

## 蔡明亮「微塵」西班牙放映 84歲老農出席成焦點

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:40:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609200164.aspx
- anchor: #n2875438
- Companies mentioned: 蔡明亮、微塵、聖賽巴斯提安影展、坎帝多阿里拉加、亞儂弘尚希、茱麗葉揚卡德拉、席薇亞克魯茲、安德烈柯雷茲、內斯托烏爾比耶塔、薇多莉亞札亞茲、李康生

Facts:
- 84-year-old farmer 坎帝多阿里拉加
- The 11th work in the “Walker” series
- Filming of the 13th work

## US military commander: Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 2 weeks reached a 6-month high

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:39:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609203002.aspx
- anchor: #n2875435
- Companies mentioned: 美軍中央司令部、US Central Command、彭博、Bloomberg News、華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、哈立德國王國際機場、King Khalid International Airport、青年運動、Houthi

Facts:
- More than 1 billion barrels of crude oil have been shipped through the strait by US allies in the Persian Gulf

## Japan’s elderly population reaches a record 36.24 million, as do its proportion of the population and number in employment

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:33:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200163.aspx
- anchor: #n2875432
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、時事通信社、讀賣新聞、日本國立社會保障與人口問題研究所、聯合國

Facts:
- They account for 29.6% of Japan’s total population
- Japan has 9.43 million employed people aged 65 and older
- They account for 26% of the elderly population
- The elderly will account for 34.8% of the total population
- Employed people aged 65 and older also account for 13.8% of all employed people aged 15 and older

## APEC Human Resources Ministers' Meeting set to open; Nanjing holds major talent recruitment drive

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:30:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609200162.aspx
- anchor: #n2875433
- Companies mentioned: APEC、亞太經濟合作組織、南京國際博覽中心、中國國家統計局

Facts:
- Urban youth unemployment rate rose to 18.9% in August

## Chiang Wan-an canvasses with councilors in Xitun; Ho Hsin-chun's campaign supporters rally behind her

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:28:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609200161.aspx
- anchor: #n2875434
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、台中市、總統府

Facts:
- 台中市's 29 district support groups
- Arrives in Taichung on the 27th

## Asian Games men's soft tennis team loses to 日本 in straight sets, settles for silver and misses chance for sweet revenge

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:27:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609200160.aspx
- anchor: #n2875431
- Companies mentioned: 日本

Facts:
- Silver medal
- Nearly 1 hour
- 0-5
- 1-4

## Chiang Wan-an says opponent is waging cognitive warfare; Shen Po-yang spokesperson: no deliberate effort to cultivate a public image

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:22:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609200159.aspx
- anchor: #n2875429
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- Chiang Wan-an canvassed at Liuhe Night Market for more than 1 hour yesterday
- Shen Po-yang canvassed at night markets in Taipei for more than 3 hours

## 聯合國大會130國領袖匯集 聚焦中東、俄烏戰事及AI

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:20:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200158.aspx
- anchor: #n2875430
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、美國、中國、國際危機組織、聯合國安全理事會、阿拉伯國家、川普、習近平、古特瑞斯、高恩

Facts:
- Nearly 130 heads of state gather
- 美國 pays $725 million in regular budget assessments this week
- 仍拖欠聯合國逾10億美元
- 聯合國安全理事會, composed of 15 member states

## Celebrity makeup artist Zhu Zhengsheng embarks on a new path, fulfilling a dream by gaining admission to a graduate institute of fine arts at a normal university

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:15:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609200157.aspx
- anchor: #n2875426
- Companies mentioned: 師範大學、中央社

Facts:
- He is over 60 years old
- Zhu Zhengsheng began considering it 3 years ago

## Yonghe campaign headquarters opens; Lee Chuan: district campaign offices to launch one by one

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:11:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609200156.aspx
- anchor: #n2875427
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- Nearly 800 people show enthusiastic support
- Thank you to residents of 29 districts for their support

## Plan to open an office in Cebu draws concern from Beijing; Philippines says foreign policy does not hinder cooperation with Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:09:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609200150.aspx
- anchor: #n2875428
- Companies mentioned: 菲律宾、台湾、中国、马尼拉经济文化办事处（MECO）

Facts:
- 1975 Philippines-China Joint Communique

## Convection cloud systems developing vigorously; Kaohsiung and Pingtung areas urged to prepare for heavy rain

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:04:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609200143.aspx
- anchor: #n2875425
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- Heavy-rain area: Kaohsiung City

## 勞動部 Minister Hong Shen-han arrives at Taoyuan Airport to fly to Nanjing, China; waves discreetly and does not take questions

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:03:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609200142.aspx
- anchor: #n2875424
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、APEC、亞太經濟合作組織、海峽交流基金會、海基會

Facts:
- To be held in Nanjing on the 21st
- Held an AI workshop jointly with the U.S. side in July

## Inaugural Pingtung Culture Award honors folk music national treasures Zhang Rigui and Chen Ying

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:56:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609200141.aspx
- anchor: #n2875376
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣、中央社、恆春文化中心民謠館

Facts:
- 37th Traditional Arts Golden Melody Awards

## Anniversary of the Mataian Creek barrier lake disaster / Farmland recovery after the disaster brings new hope through afforestation and soil improvement

- Published: 2026-09-20T16:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609200123.aspx
- anchor: #n2875681
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、林業及自然保育署、台肥公司

Facts:
- Affected farmland totaled 773.9 hectares
- Average sediment burial depth was more than 50 centimeters
- Afforestation subsidies of up to NT$600,000 per hectare
- Aims to complete 300 hectares in 2 years
- Organic matter increased 7 times

## Anniversary of the Mataian Creek barrier lake disaster / 阿美族 musician 阿洛 creates post-disaster album, accompanying the community's rebirth through music

- Published: 2026-09-20T16:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609200121.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021590-en.html
- anchor: #n2875682
- Companies mentioned: 阿洛、阿美族、光復鄉、中央社

Facts:
- 光復鄉 records 19 deaths
- Hundreds of hectares of farmland disappeared beneath mud
- More than a thousand homes were reduced to ruins
- About 8 songs

## Weather tomorrow / The good weather is ending! Rain and a change in conditions from this day; 'half of Taiwan battered by heavy rain'; new typhoon possible; a full look at the weather for the weeklong Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:29:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166187
- anchor: #n2875747
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

The 中央氣象署 forecasts stable weather during the first part of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, suitable for moon-gazing, but says the eastern half will turn rainy from the 27th under the influence of a tropical system. Typhoon No. 25, Soulik, may form east of Guam, and travelers to Japan should watch the progress of Typhoon Dujuan. The developments carry important implications for public safety and travel planning.

## Paid into workers' insurance for 30 years only to lose it all! Expert reveals 2 cases of premiums forfeited, a painful lesson: single people without children face the greatest risk

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:18:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166186
- anchor: #n2875748

Even after paying into the Employees’ Pension Insurance for 30 years, there are cases in which contributions are forfeited if the person has no benefit eligibility or surviving family members at the time of death. The risk is concentrated particularly among single workers without children. A review of the system is urgently needed.

## 日媒揭台積電熊本廠「公寓淪鬼城」！日本房仲曝驚人原因：台灣人太有錢

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166172
- anchor: #n2875500
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、JASM

Land prices in Kikuyo Town have risen with 台積電’s arrival in Kumamoto, and construction companies built large numbers of rental homes for Taiwanese residents. But wealthy Taiwanese chose to buy homes, leaving one property after another vacant and turning the area into a “ghost town.”

## 鬍鬚張 backs Chiang Wan-an and is targeted by pro-green activists; media personality cites 1 point to blast Shen Po-yang as 'Bluebird ringleader': the second round of mass recalls

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:53:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166164
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021537-en.html
- anchor: #n2875501
- Companies mentioned: 鬍鬚張、民進党

張耀升 of 鬍鬚張 took action to support Chiang Wan-an, a candidate for Taipei mayor, and faced a backlash from 民進党 supporters. A veteran media figure said political attacks known as “Bluebird” were once again intensifying and called on decent people to fight back.

## Why were veterans in the front row of ancient battle charges? 3 brutal historical truths revealed; was the front line actually safer?

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:51:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166176
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021531-en.html
- anchor: #n2875502
- Companies mentioned: 搜狐網

There are 3 reasons veteran soldiers stood at the vanguard on ancient battlefields: equipment, tactics and the reward system. The vanguard may seem dangerous, but in fact it offered a higher chance of survival and an opportunity for advancement.

## It's not Beijing getting stronger, but Washington shooting itself in the foot! Foreign Policy slams Trump's biggest failure: using arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip and giving away the Indo-Pacific advantage

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:42:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166174
- anchor: #n2875503
- Companies mentioned: Foreign Policy、Yale Law School、Asia Society、University of Pennsylvania

Foreign Policy analyzed the Trump administration’s failed strategy toward China. It undermined its own position on tariffs, AI and the military, giving China an advantage. The use of Taiwan as a bargaining chip was seen as particularly problematic.

## 9/20 evening news | 1 county or city deposits a 2500-yuan Mid-Autumn bonus, but '1 situation' requires an application first; 1 famous Taoyuan attraction to close tomorrow; nationwide earthquake alert drill at 9:21 tomorrow morning

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:42:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166167
- anchor: #n2875504
- Companies mentioned: 中油、国光客運

Taoyuan City will provide a Mid-Autumn Festival bonus of 2500 yuan to people aged 65 and over. Yechu Forest has closed, and a nationwide disaster-prevention drill was held on Sept. 21. Taiwan’s delegation won medals at the Asian Games.

## Still waiting for housing prices to fall? Central bank loosens this 'straitjacket' on developers; expert bluntly tells owner-occupiers: view homes before prices rise

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:22:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166168
- anchor: #n2875505

台湾央行放寬不動產信用管制，第二套房貸成數提高至7成，並取消建商購地貸款限期開工規定，專家認為房市最壞時期已過，自住買家應把握時機入市。

## Store water now! Major water outages in 9 counties and cities tomorrow, leaving 'the whole family without water to bathe morning and evening'; check your home's outage area with one click

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:15:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166166
- anchor: #n2875506
- Companies mentioned: 台湾自来水公司

台湾自来水公司 announced that parts of 9 counties and cities will have water outages starting September 21, lasting up to 10.5 hours. It urged residents to store water in advance and turn off power to water pumps to avoid equipment damage or fires.

## Didn't buy egg yolk pastries from 不二坊 or Chen Yao-xun? Insiders are switching to this 1 shop for its 'crispy crust, generous filling and not-too-sweet taste'; cheap and delicious, but hard to get

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:00:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166163
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021546-en.html
- anchor: #n2875507
- Companies mentioned: 不二坊、陳耀訓・麵包埠

With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, affordable egg yolk pastries sold by Keelung Detention Center have gone viral for their taste, sparking online discussion. Meanwhile, 《網路溫度計DailyView》 announced its '2026 Top 10 Popular Egg Yolk Pastries,' with 不二坊 topping the list in online buzz, reflecting consumers' strong focus on quality and reputation.

## Taiwan-Philippines maritime cooperation affects fishermen! Coast Guard Administration clarifies: agreement states the vessels will 'never be used to crack down on Taiwanese boats'

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166179
- anchor: #n2875508

台湾海巡署 plans to donate a retired patrol frigate to the Philippines, raising fishermen's concerns about harm to their fishing rights. The agency clarified that the agreement explicitly bars the vessel from being used to crack down on Taiwanese boats and stressed that the cooperation is humanitarian in nature.

## Learn by doing and playing! Su Qiaohui launches 'Numeracy Playground' in Xindian, designing a child-friendly city from a 95-centimeter perspective

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166178
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021555-en.html
- anchor: #n2875509
- Companies mentioned: 數感實驗室

New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Qiaohui launched 'Numeracy Playground' in Xindian, combining math and play to promote a child-friendly city. She emphasized designing public spaces from a 95-centimeter perspective and proposed childcare support policies.

## Major disasters demand order! 9 elite Kaohsiung ambulance teams gather at Nanzi Fire Training Center for high-fidelity drills to boost response capabilities

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166177
- anchor: #n2875510
- Companies mentioned: 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院

The Kaohsiung City Fire Department held a mass-casualty response competition at Nanzi Fire Training Center. 9 ambulance teams took part in high-fidelity drills to strengthen on-scene command and triage capabilities and boost frontline emergency response capacity.

## Government payments are here! 13 counties and cities across Taiwan to pay up to 12000; eligible recipients get direct deposits; a full look at when Mid-Autumn bonuses are being increased

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:50:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166165
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021436-en.html
- anchor: #n2875363

Ahead of the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, 13 counties and cities in Taiwan will provide bonuses of up to 12,000 yuan to low-income residents and older people. Special assistance is being offered in Keelung City and Kinmen County, with automatic bank transfers for those who meet the requirements.

## National treasure hidden in Guishan Market! Beef stall owner turns out to be a master of traditional opera-stage painting; Su Junbin pays tribute with a hand-drawn card

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166175
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021561-en.html
- anchor: #n2875512

Beef stall owner Lin Binghuang at Guishan Market in Taoyuan is actually one of the last remaining master craftsmen in northern Taiwan specializing in traditional opera-stage painting. Deputy Mayor Su Junbin visited to pay tribute and hand-drew a card, highlighting the challenges facing traditional crafts today and their cultural value.

## Next Week’s News Preview: Yilan’s New Attraction! Reopens after upgrades on 9/26 with free admission / Free rides on 719 bus routes in 2 cities on 9/22 / High-occupancy vehicle hours announced for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:38:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166160
- anchor: #n2875364

Yilan Swan Lake will reopen for free on September 26; 719 bus routes in Taipei and New Taipei will offer free rides on September 22. The Mid-Autumn Festival holiday will bring high-occupancy vehicle and road-closure measures on national highways. Taiwan and South Korea face off in an Asian Games baseball game, the Airport MRT adds services, and the UN General Assembly gets underway.

## Iran’s ordinary people are doubly victimized! UN human rights expert: Tehran’s crackdown on protests may constitute “crimes against humanity”; there is reason to believe the “US also committed war crimes”

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:30:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166161
- anchor: #n2875365
- Companies mentioned: 米国政府、イスラエル政府、イラン政府

UN human rights experts said the United States could be committing war crimes by attacking schools and sports facilities in Iran. They also warned that Iranian authorities’ crackdown on protests amounted to crimes against humanity.

## Don’t put bananas straight in the fridge if you can’t finish them at home! An expert shares 1 tip to extend their shelf life, keeping them sweet and golden yellow even after prolonged storage

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160116
- anchor: #n2875366
- Companies mentioned: Allrecipes

One suggested way to extend the shelf life of bananas is to wrap the stem in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. This helps reduce the release of ethylene gas and is highly practical for home use.

## 鬍鬚張 backs Chiang Wan-an and faces a Bluebird boycott; diner reveals the “real situation” after eating there, sarcastically saying: “I haven’t seen any results”

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:24:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166159
- anchor: #n2875367
- Companies mentioned: 風傳媒

鬍鬚張 successor Chang Yao-sheng’s support for Chiang Wan-an sparked a boycott by the pan-green camp, but on-site observations showed the restaurant was still crowded, with no visible effect from the boycott, prompting online mockery. The incident highlights the limits of political stances in affecting brands.

## What happens if you don’t pay National Health Insurance premiums? Will you be fined? A guide to the 3 major losses you could face and how to understand coverage gaps during unemployment or retirement

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:18:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166155
- anchor: #n2875368

If you do not properly arrange National Health Insurance coverage while changing jobs or retiring, you may face back payments, late fees, or even have your card locked. People should check their coverage status proactively to avoid a lapse.

## 固越建科 targets the urban renewal and unsafe-building reconstruction market, with prefabricated construction technology addressing three major industry needs: labor shortages, project timelines, and low-carbon transition

- Published: 2026-09-20T16:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166173
- anchor: #n2875521

固越建科 showcased its prefabricated construction technology at the Taipei Urban Renewal + Unsafe and Old Buildings Expo, presenting a plan to cut construction time in half to address labor shortages, project timelines, and low-carbon needs, and strengthen its position in the unsafe-building reconstruction market.

## Cross-party support group for Wu Tsung-hsien established; former pan-green supporter You Neng-yung rallies forces across the blue-green divide and mobilizes grassroots support for the Yilan County magistrate race

- Published: 2026-09-20T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166171
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4021567-en.html
- anchor: #n2875528

KMT Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien has established a cross-party support group, with former pan-green supporter You Neng-yung serving as chair, in an effort to break through the blue-green voter bases. The move highlights the cross-camp coalition-building taking shape in the 2026 election and carries considerable political symbolism.

## One year since Tesla FSD launched in Australia and New Zealand: collision rate 40% lower than with human drivers, hard braking down 90%

- Published: 2026-09-20T19:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611378
- anchor: #n2875439

Tesla FSD marks its first anniversary in Australia and New Zealand, with data showing a 40% reduction in collision rates and a 90% drop in hard braking. The system still requires driver supervision and is not fully autonomous.

## Tech giants’ AI stock bets revealed! SpaceX IPO, Anthropic valuation soars, but cross-shareholdings conceal risks

- Published: 2026-09-20T18:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611264
- anchor: #n2875440
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、NVIDIA、Intel、SpaceX、xAI、OpenAI、Anthropic、Amazon、Microsoft、CoreWeave、Nebius、Coherent、Synopsys、Nokia、Generate Biomedicines、Lightmatter、Fervo Energy、Rivian、X-Energy、Inflection AI

U.S. tech giants have made huge unrealized gains on AI-related equity investments. The main drivers are SpaceX’s planned IPO and a sharp rise in Anthropic’s valuation, but there are also concerns about cascading risks from cross-shareholdings.

## JPMorgan warns of El Niño shock! Energy and fertilizer shortages could drive food inflation higher; Q1 2027 emerges as a key period

- Published: 2026-09-20T17:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611276
- anchor: #n2875303

JPMorgan warned that the combined risks of an extreme El Niño and fertilizer supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East situation could lead to a marked rise in food inflation in early 2027. The blow to agricultural production could ripple through the global economy.