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Originalアメリカ連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）が利上げを決定し、台湾中央銀行も追随する可能性が高まっている。FRBの決定は政治的圧力にもかかわらず独立性を示し、台湾は経済成長と通貨安定を考慮した判断が求められる。
Companies mentioned：アメリカ連邦準備制度理事会、台湾中央銀行
Taiwanese scholars analyzed online comments from mainland China and pointed out a gap in perceptions of the “one country, two systems” proposal for Taiwan. Building up strength does not necessarily lead to political identification.
A report by 国际民主及選舉協助研究所 found that judicial independence in Taiwan has declined. The article analyzes how Lai Ching-te has interfered with judicial independence through personnel powers, leading to vacancies among grand justices and controversy over the appointment of the prosecutor-general. It calls on the public to condemn and sanction his actions.
Companies mentioned：国际民主及選舉協助研究所
Zhuang Qiming, former president of National Taipei University of Education, says Taiwan’s failure to account for declining birth rates and its reckless expansion of universities, metro systems and high-speed rail will lead to fiscal black holes and social disaster. He calls for long-term risk assessments in policymaking.
A “neighborhood chief’s vest” from Dali District, Taichung City, was found at a market in Ethiopia, drawing attention to where recycled used clothing from Taiwan ends up. In 2024, Taiwan recycled 82,000 tons of used clothes, with 42% entering the secondhand market, underscoring the international reach and complexity of textile recycling systems.
Scholars from Hong Kong and mainland China have proposed a 12-point consensus for a “One Country, Two Systems” plan for Taiwan. Its provisions include stationing the People’s Liberation Army in Taiwan and holding supporters of Taiwan independence accountable. Coming at a sensitive time in Taiwan’s election cycle, the proposal could bolster the pan-green camp’s offensive and threaten the KMT’s electoral prospects.
In Okinawa’s gubernatorial election, anti-base incumbent Denny Tamaki lost to conservative Genta Koshia, ending 12 years of anti-base rule. The result reflects Okinawan voters’ greater focus on economic development rather than simply pro-China or pro-Taiwan positions, and could have far-reaching effects on East Asian geopolitics.
Taiwan’s pension reform has halved the real income of public-sector teachers and civil servants, and a sense of disparity with workers has fueled social tensions. Proposals include promoting the conversion of workers’ pensions into annuities and raising the guaranteed interest rate.
Payments of the Chongyang Festival senior-citizen benefit began in Changhua County on Sept. 21, while 719 bus routes in Taipei and New Taipei were made free. Earthquake alert drills were held nationwide, and reports also covered the weather, sports and North Korea’s missile launch.
7 townships and towns in Taiwan are providing cash payments to boost the economy and support residents’ livelihoods. Amounts range from 2,000 to 10,000, with eligibility and deadlines varying. The payments are an important form of support for residents.
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Companies mentioned：白鹿迪麗熱巴、張婧儀、白鹿、迪麗熱巴、景甜、楊冪、宋佳、倪妮、劉亦菲、趙麗穎、孫儷、甄嬛傳、羋月傳、那年花開月正圓、風禾盡起張居正
It emerged that National Tsing Hua University President Kao Wei-yuan applied to run for president of a U.S. university shortly after being reappointed, damaging trust in him. Retired professors are calling for a new president.
Companies mentioned：夏威夷大学
Newly elected Academia Sinica academician Huang Kuan-chung stresses that studying Chinese history is not the same as turning one’s back on Taiwan, reflecting concerns that the political climate is putting academic freedom under pressure.
Wu Tong-hsiung analyzed the Trump-Xi meeting through a “division” lens and pointed to the influence of Musk, Altman and Jensen Huang. Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and its plans to become an international financial center are key.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Starlink、Tesla、NVIDIA
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has proposed a political strategy called the “grand opposition alliance,” emphasizing the need to unite opposition voters beyond the KMT and the Taiwan People’s Party to oppose the Democratic Progressive Party. Her nonpartisan image and ability to appeal across party lines signal leadership ambitions for the 2026 and 2028 elections.
Mixing old and new batteries or different types of batteries in devices that use multiple batteries, such as remote controls, increases the risk of leakage and can cause equipment failures. Panasonic and Duracell have issued warnings.
Companies mentioned：Panasonic、Duracell、Energizer
In Kaohsiung’s election campaign, candidates have focused on meaningless issues, diverting attention from city governance and people’s livelihoods. The approach has exposed short-sightedness and wasted resources, drawing public dissatisfaction.
AI can both help save energy and consume electricity, making it urgent for Taiwan to integrate computing power and energy policy. Policy proposals have been put forward.
Companies mentioned：国際エネルギー機関（IEA）、台湾電力公司（台電）
A leader of a Taiwanese teachers’ group criticized the Education Ministry’s teacher-appreciation short film “The Shape of One Hundred Points.” The leader said its disconnect from reality encourages teachers to adopt “defensive teaching.”
台積電 stands at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing with its extreme ultraviolet lithography technology, but its position is exposed to geopolitical risks, with major implications for the global economy. Taiwan’s stability is key to the world’s technology supply.
Companies mentioned：台積電、快捷半導體、英特爾、蘋果、輝達、城堡投資、德州儀器、西凡尼亞
Taiwanese brand Simmpo found a sizing discrepancy in its screen protectors for the iPhone 18 Pro. The Dynamic Island cutout is larger than on the actual device, so corrected versions will be shipped free of charge in early November.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Simmpo
Five senior executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, had a total of about 160,000 shares sold to meet tax obligations. The CFO also cashed out $7.65 million on the open market. The market reaction was neutral, and the stock edged up.
Chinese DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies unveiled its G5 platform and new LPDDR5X products at the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention. It also announced the start of mass production of LPDDR6, demonstrating its technological lead.
Companies mentioned：中興通訊、字節跳動、小米
Investor Steve Eisman, the model for “The Big Short,” said AI companies’ claims that development should slow for safety reasons are actually a strategy to fend off competition. He described OpenAI and Anthropic as “weak links.”
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Citadel Securities、SpaceX
U.S. banks forecast that the FRB will raise interest rates 2 more times this year, citing economic strength and persistent inflation.
Companies mentioned：Bank of America、Renaissance Macro Research
“Bond King” Jeffrey Gundlach warned that rising U.S. Treasury yields pose risks to AI and private credit markets. High interest rates could trigger corporate bankruptcies and market turmoil, requiring investors to remain alert.
Companies mentioned：DoubleLine Capital
The Nasdaq 100’s quarterly rebalancing took effect on the 21st, raising SpaceX’s weighting to 2.82%. Although it ranks 7th by market capitalization, it had not previously made the top 20, prompting the reallocation of more than $800 billion in passive funds and having a major market impact.
Companies mentioned：Invesco、Nasdaq、Bloomberg
Taiwan’s electricity rates are frozen through December amid higher fuel costs stemming from the Middle East situation. Foreign investors net bought more than 86.9 billion yen in Taiwan stocks, their 5th-largest net purchase. 富采 acquired shares in 友達, deepening their strategic partnership.
Companies mentioned：富采、友達、仁宝、鋐宝、緯創、和碩、昇達科、環宇-KY、華星光、台康生、聚陽、采鈺、愛国者緑能
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari warned that U.S. inflation is spreading across a wide range of sectors beyond energy. This points to continued monetary tightening and could affect markets.
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Companies mentioned：文化部、行政院、氣象署、世界災害管理聯盟、國防安全研究院、美製ALTIUS 600M攻擊型無人機、外交部、中國外交部、菲律賓外交部、日本防衛省、南韓聯合參謀本部、日經亞洲、法國棒壘球協會、名古屋亞運
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Companies mentioned：左派黨、Die Linke、另類選擇黨、AfD、基民盟、CDU、社民黨、SPD、綠黨、Greens、北約、NATO
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Companies mentioned：洛杉磯每日新聞、蒙特瑞公園市、艾維戴爾市、西柯汶納市、艾罕布拉市
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Companies mentioned：統一ロシア党、共産党、自由民主党、新人党、正義ロシア党、ロシア輿論研究センター、連邦安全保障会議、タス通信、ウクライナ
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Companies mentioned：川普、曼達尼、紐約市、法新社、葛瑞西大廈、橢圓形辦公室
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Companies mentioned：伊朗統計中心、法新社
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Companies mentioned：沙烏地阿美石油公司、Axios、福斯新聞頻道、中央情報局、聯合國難民署、倫敦大學國王學院
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Companies mentioned：Doctors LIFESTYLE、m3.com
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Taiwanese wind power equipment company 世紀風電 has changed its name to 世紀能源設備股份有限公司. The change signals an expansion into renewable energy more broadly and sends a new strategic signal to the market.
国慶科技（1721） changed its name from 三晃股份有限公司 to 國慶科技股份有限公司 and set an announcement period from July 1 to September 30. Its stock code remains 1721.
Companies mentioned：国慶科技
沛爾生醫*-創 announced that it will lower its share par value from NT$10 to NT$0.5. The change has been approved by the Taiwan Stock Exchange and is expected to take effect on 115年9月7日. The move aims to improve share liquidity and market participation.