Dad gave his older son 30 million yuan before his death，but must his younger son also help pay the tax if Dad dies within 2 years？New rules take effect in September，with inheritance tax now payable by “this person”
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Under amendments to Taiwan’s Inheritance and Gift Tax Act that took effect in September 2026, when assets gifted by a deceased person to certain relatives within 2 years before death are included in the estate, the actual recipients must pay the corresponding deemed estate tax. The measure is intended to prevent an unfair burden on other heirs and contribute to greater fairness in the tax system.
Zhang Linghe and Chen Xiao both lose！The TOP10 male stars in Chinese period dramas with the most “scholarly air” are revealed，and he takes the crown：his refined bearing is an overwhelming win，and no one can match his natural talent for playing a civil official
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The TOP10 list of mainland Chinese actors with the most “scholarly air” is out。Li Yunrui took the top spot for his role as Yuan Shen in “Love Like the Galaxy”，while Zhang Linghe，Chen Xiao and others also drew attention for their scholarly bearing。
Can Shen Boyang’s “Yang Current” turn the tide in Taipei？Chen Fengxin compares it with the “Han Wave”：one creates night markets，the other visits them
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The Taipei mayoral race is tight，with support for Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang separated by just 1.2%。Media personality Chen Fengxin questioned irregularities in the poll’s composition and compared the effects of the “Yang Current” and the “Han Wave”，warning the Kuomintang not to underestimate its opponents。
Worried about buying at a peak as Taiwan stocks hit a record？Analyst names 6 semiconductor ETFs to focus on for fourth-quarter positioning
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Taiwan stocks hit an intraday record of 48601.53 points before gains narrowed，but still closed up 81 points。Analyst Chen Weitai recommended focusing on semiconductor ETFs in the fourth quarter，naming 6 products with attractive dividend yields as foreign investors continued to buy and industry momentum remained strong。
Meta’s “Muse” takes off，firing up the 3 CPU giants！Arm surges more than 17%，with 4 Taiwan ETFs following suit
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Meta’s AI agent “Muse” has become popular in the United States, sending CPU-related stocks such as Arm and AMD sharply higher. Taiwan’s Nasdaq-linked ETFs also rose, amid growing demand for AI to handle multistep tasks.
Taiwan stocks fail to break higher，leaving an extremely long upper shadow；analyst warns of major volatility starting tomorrow，with the key lying with 台積電
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Taiwan stocks surged before retreating today，leaving a long upper shadow，while TSMC turned from gains to losses。Analyst Guo Kuiguo warned of sharp volatility starting Wednesday，with the market outlook hinging on TSMC’s performance。
Tseng Yung-chuan takes over 世界自由民主聯盟 as representatives from various countries unanimously elect him president
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Tseng Yung-chuan was elected the new president of 世界自由民主聯盟，with unanimous support from representatives of various countries。The personnel change marks a new phase in the organization’s leadership and strengthens international democratic cooperation。
Can scam coins be traced but not recovered？Third WEB3 cybersecurity forum seeks submissions on the challenge of returning assets
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The third WEB3 cybersecurity forum will discuss mechanisms for tracing and returning virtual assets。It is organized by Ming Chuan University and other organizations。The issue is crucial to combating fraud and improving judicial procedures。
Police First Corps Friendship Association’s Mid-Autumn gathering warms officers’ hearts；Chairman He Yitao and officials thank frontline police for their hard work protecting public safety
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The Police First Corps Friendship Association held a luncheon to show appreciation on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival。Chairman He Yitao and officials thanked frontline officers，stressing the importance of public support for maintaining law and order。
Chiang Wan-an leads by just 1.2 percentage points in poll；Shen Fu-hsiung warns the blue camp，calling Shen Boyang “a remarkably skilled campaign strategist”
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The latest poll in the Taipei mayoral race shows support for Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang separated by just 1.2 percentage points。Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung said Shen Boyang had successfully reshaped his political image in a short time，calling it remarkably skilled campaign strategy，but also warned blue-camp candidates to handle media interviews carefully。
Fang Minyan publishes new fable “The Chicken and the Duck”，using the challenges of falling into water and water shortages to explore boundaries in friendship and choices in life
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Fang Minyan unveiled a new fable, “Chicken and Duck.” Through the relationship between a chicken and a duck, the story portrays the essence of human relationships and the boundaries of friendship. Set against 2 scenarios—falling into water and drought—it explores the balance between trust and self-interest.
World Car-Free Day puts forward 5 major people-friendly transport policies；Ko Chih-en aims for 65% sidewalk coverage by 2030 and 1800 YouBike stations
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Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en put forward 5 major people-friendly transport policies on World Car-Free Day，including a goal of 65% sidewalk coverage by 2030 and expanding YouBike to 1800 stations，with the first 30 minutes free。The aim is to create a people-centered，low-carbon and livable urban environment in Kaohsiung。
Shared spaces link Kaohsiung’s young entrepreneur network！Youth Bureau signs MOUs with 5 operators to expand support
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The Kaohsiung City Government’s Youth Bureau and 5 privately run coworking spaces signed an MOU to strengthen support networks for young entrepreneurs. Efforts to improve the startup environment will include rent relief and funding partnerships.
“Crayon Shin-chan” appears at the “2026 Qingcaohu Autumn Fireworks Festival”，opening in grand style on 10/11；6 fireworks shows light up the lakeside with a new attraction
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The Hsinchu City Government is teaming up with “Crayon Shin-chan” to hold the “Green Grass Lake Autumn Fire Festival” in October 2026. The large-scale, 18-day event will combine natural scenery with anime culture, with hopes of boosting tourism.
Zuoying-Nanzi “Arts and Culture Alliance” launches！Zhang Yili，Huang Wenzhi and Yin Li join forces，vowing to win all 4 seats and secure a council majority
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Huang Wenzhi, Chang Yili and Yin Li, from Kaohsiung’s Zuoying-Nanzi electoral district, formed the “Arts and Culture Alliance,” pledging to transform urban governance through culture, design and the mother tongue. The move comes 67 days before the election and could prove key to the Democratic Progressive Party winning a majority in the council.
Has Netflix really run out of good shows？Downgraded twice in 1 week，with shares plunging 23% this year
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Netflix received 2 investment downgrades in one week as engagement fell amid weak original content and the rise of YouTube. Its stock is down 23% this year, heightening market concerns.
One hand raising interest rates，the other cleaning up US Treasuries！Fed officials send 2 major signals
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Boston Fed President Collins and New York Fed President Williams signaled that further rate hikes remain possible and that progress is being made toward centralized clearing in the U.S. Treasury market. Their remarks sent important signals on both monetary policy and market infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：Federal Reserve、Boston Fed、New York Fed
AI in the U.S. to be called “superintelligence” going forward！Trump：We will encourage its development，not restrict it
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U.S. President Trump announced at the United Nations that AI would be renamed from “artificial intelligence” to “super intelligence.” He stressed promoting development rather than imposing regulation, with the aim of maintaining an edge in the technology race with China.
When the computing-power bottleneck becomes a power bottleneck！Morgan Stanley names these “power-shortage concept stocks” set for a surge in business opportunities
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The surge in demand for AI and data centers could leave the United States facing a 33GW power shortfall by 2028. This is opening up investment opportunities for companies providing “powered shells” and behind-the-meter power generation equipment, with Morgan Stanley recommending names including Cipher Digital and Bloom Energy.
One major buyer gone from the U.S. Treasury market？Hedge fund basis trades fall to a more than 2-year low
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Hedge funds’ U.S. Treasury arbitrage positions have fallen to their lowest level in 2 years. The decline reflects fewer profit opportunities as price gaps have narrowed, and may also indicate a healthier market.
“If it isn’t achieved after the election，it won’t make sense！”Trump urges Iran to negotiate：A deal can be reached after the midterm elections
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U.S. President Trump delivered a speech at the United Nations, touting economic and military achievements. He signaled pressure on Iran while raising the possibility of an agreement after the midterm elections, with major implications for international affairs.
Is the world’s energy lifeline about to snap？Just 2 merchant ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz in a single day
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Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged, raising concerns about a crisis in energy transportation. The U.S.-Iran war has cut the number of vessels passing through to just 2 in a single day, severely disrupting crude oil and LNG shipments.
Don’t want to pay for Tokens anymore？Apple’s new Mac takes on Microsoft and Nvidia head-on
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Apple has launched a new Mac aimed at enterprise users，promising to save on cloud Token costs through local AI computing。It challenges the enterprise market dominated by Microsoft and Nvidia，using unified memory and the Apple Silicon architecture to deliver high performance at low cost。
Tesla reopens reservations for new Roadster，with a deposit of up to $50,000
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Tesla has reopened reservations for its new Roadster sports car, requiring a $50,000 deposit. Ahead of its announcement on October 1, the company is seeking to strengthen its presence in the luxury EV market.
安世半導體 rebuilds its supply chain in China，while Dongguan packaging and testing capacity is still recovering
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A control dispute at 安世半導體 in China severed ties with overseas wafer fabs。The company is rebuilding its packaging and testing capacity in Dongguan and advancing domestic substitution。The move has strategic significance for China’s independent semiconductor supply chain。