# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-23 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 179 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Alishan salamander exhibition by the Yushan National Park Headquarters hopes to foster shared protection of the “high-mountain sprites”

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:45:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609230156.aspx
- anchor: #n2939405
- Companies mentioned: 玉山國家公園管理處、內政部國家公園署

Facts:
- Taiwan’s 5 salamander species
- From the 24th.

## Keelung man falsely reports lone-wolf terrorist attack on Taipei Metro; Taipei police swiftly apprehend him

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:44:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230155.aspx
- anchor: #n2939406
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運公司、基隆客運

Facts:
- More than 20 officers mobilized with firearms and live ammunition
- Called 110 from a public phone to make a false report

## Taiwan stocks rise 357 points, close at 48,157 to hit another record high

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:41:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230154.aspx
- anchor: #n2939402
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、台光電、欣興

Facts:
- Ended up 357.12 points
- Closed at 48,157.29 points
- Trading value totaled NT$855.953 billion.
- 台積電 closed at NT$2,500
- Rose 40 yuan
- Market capitalization climbed to NT$64.83 trillion
- Contributed about 317 points to the broader market
- The overall electronics sector index rose 1.06%
- The subindex gained 2.84%
- The rubber subindex rose 0.99%

## On polling for Taipei mayoral race, 陳其邁 says “ocean currents” will have a spillover effect

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:41:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230153.aspx
- anchor: #n2939403
- Companies mentioned: 台北市信民兩岸研究協會、民進黨、蔣萬安、沈伯洋、陳其邁

Facts:
- 蔣萬安 received 41.7%
- 沈伯洋 received 40.5%
- The 2 were separated by 1.2 percentage points

## 三星電子冰箱軟體更新惹禍 啟動緊急維修

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:41:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230152.aspx
- anchor: #n2939404
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SmartThings、SBS News、Samsung Members

Facts:
- Purchased less than 1 year ago
- Repairs to be completed by the 24th at the latest

## Lin Yun-ju and Cheng I-ching sweep Japanese pair to reach last 8 in Asian Games mixed doubles table tennis

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609230151.aspx
- anchor: #n2939399
- Companies mentioned: 世界桌球大聯盟（WTT）

Facts:
- Beat the Japanese pair 11-5, 11-9, 11-3
- Advanced to the last 16 in straight sets, 11-7, 11-4, 11-4, in just 13 minutes
- 22-year-old Hiroto Shinozuka
- 25-year-old Mima Ito

## Polling shifts: Su Chiao-hui stays positive; Chiang Wan-an says he will keep campaigning

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:39:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230150.aspx
- anchor: #n2939400
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、震傳媒、中央社

Facts:
- Su Chiao-hui’s support stood at 38.2%
- Chiang Wan-an’s stood at 37.1%
- A gap of 1.1%

## Lee Jae-myung meets Trump at UN General Assembly, welcomes major progress on South Korea-US strategic investment

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:38:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230149.aspx
- anchor: #n2939401
- Companies mentioned: 南韓、美國、北韓、中國

Facts:
- The two countries’ US$350 billion investment plan (about NT$11.06 trillion)

## Oyster Shell Island to return to Dapeng Bay in October; passenger boat rescue drills to improve safety on the lake

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:34:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230148.aspx
- anchor: #n2939396
- Companies mentioned: 大鵬灣國家風景區管理處、交通部航港局、海巡署、屏東縣海上救難協會、消防局、紅十字會、安泰醫院

Facts:
- Dapeng Bay covers 532 hectares
- 遊湖船1艘可載運50至70人
- The trip takes about 1 hour

## Vice President Hsiao: AI development brings risks; Taiwan should give equal weight to software and hardware

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:30:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230147.aspx
- anchor: #n2939397
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、總統府、國科會

Facts:
- More than 4,300 young women scientists took part

## Far EasTone expands satellite plans, moves into high-orbit satellites after teaming up with 亞馬遜

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:29:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230146.aspx
- anchor: #n2939398
- Companies mentioned: 遠傳電信、亞馬遜、Amazon Leo、6G產業論壇、台灣資通產業標準協會、中華電信、VAST

Facts:
- Commercial service in Taiwan is expected to begin in 2027
- The high-orbit satellite can already support speeds of tens to more than 100 Mbps
- There are about 6 or 7 hurdles overall

## Waste wood piled on farmland in Yong'an, Kaohsiung; Environmental Protection Bureau says fines and remediation deadlines will follow

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:24:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230145.aspx
- anchor: #n2939395
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、高雄市府環保局、Google地圖

Facts:
- Authorities identified 44 metal-industry operators involved
- Waste wood piles reached nearly 3 meters high
- The waste wood piles may total 15,000 cubic meters
- Fined NT$720,000 under the Waste Disposal Act
- Also fined NT$5 million under the Air Pollution Control Act

## 沈伯洋 urges integration of opinions from residents near Beitou-Shilin Science Park; Chiang Wan-an hopes to build a technology corridor

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:23:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230144.aspx
- anchor: #n2939392
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、民進黨

Facts:
- Related industries to move into the T3, T4 and T12 sites

## 沈伯洋 visits Zhongzheng District, hopes his late mother can see his efforts

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:22:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230143.aspx
- anchor: #n2939393
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台北市信民兩岸研究協會、北市府研考會、金峰滷肉飯

Facts:
- Chiang Wan-an received 41.7%
- Shen Po-yang received 40.5%
- The 2 were separated by 1.2 percentage points

## 亞運軟網陳柏邑不敵日本名將 男單4強止步獲銅

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:21:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609230142.aspx
- anchor: #n2939394
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Lost 2-4
- Added another 1 bronze medal
- A haul of 1 gold and 2 silver medals
- The 4th medal

## Trump takes another swipe at CNN reporter at UN, escalating White House-media tensions

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:16:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230141.aspx
- anchor: #n2939391
- Companies mentioned: CNN、美聯社、MS NOW、Politico

Facts:
- These 3 media outlets

## Driver missing after car catches fire on National Freeway 1 in Changhua’s Beidou section; police contact owner for an explanation

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:15:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230140.aspx
- anchor: #n2939389
- Companies mentioned: 國道公路警察局、彰化縣消防局

Facts:
- Today at 6:49 a.m.
- The fire was extinguished at 7:28 a.m.
- The scene was fully cleared at 7:37 a.m.
- Northbound section of National Freeway 1 at kilometer 223 in Beidou, Changhua

## Trump-Xi meeting nearing; US State Department Chinese-language spokesperson says US policy toward Taiwan has not changed

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:13:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230139.aspx
- anchor: #n2939390
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ国務院、VOA、APEC、聯合國大會、白宮

Facts:
- There has already been one face-to-face meeting this year

## Former social work supervisor accused of embezzling over NT$10 million; 衛福部: license could be revoked as the maximum penalty

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:05:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230138.aspx
- anchor: #n2939387
- Companies mentioned: 台北市社會局、衛福部、台北地檢署、社會工作師法、社會及家庭署

Facts:
- 侵占超過新台幣1200萬元

## 北市社會局前社工督導涉侵占逾千萬 蔣萬安：絕不包庇

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:04:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230137.aspx
- anchor: #n2939388
- Companies mentioned: 北市社會局、台北地檢署、台北市政府

Facts:
- Embezzled more than NT$12 million

## Tang Prize Masters’ Forum: Ackerman discusses postmodern dilemmas and challenges to democracy

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:03:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609230136.aspx
- anchor: #n2939386
- Companies mentioned: 唐獎教育基金會、台灣大學、政治大學、數位發展部

Facts:
- The 7th Tang Prize Masters’ Forum
- 25-year-olds
- At age 55
- Age 75
- The year 2075
- A 20- to 30-year life
- After turning 80

## Pope to make first official visit to France in 18 years, discuss AI risks and peace in Europe

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:57:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230135.aspx
- anchor: #n2939325
- Companies mentioned: 教宗良十四世、法新社、宗教地緣政治觀察站、馬克宏、聯合國教科文組織、川普、馬斯克、貝娜黛特、教宗方濟各、教宗若望保祿二世、教宗本篤十六世

Facts:
- Embarks on a 4-day state visit
- About 600,000 people have already registered to attend

## US lawmaker calls Xi Jinping brutal, urges Trump to pressure him on military expansion and human rights

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:50:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230134.aspx
- anchor: #n2939265
- Companies mentioned: Politico、白宮、中共

Facts:
- During Xi Jinping’s 3-day visit

## Taoyuan Cup left-hander Gao Pinhan lowers his release point to find the right angle, looks up to senior 林維恩

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:45:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609230133.aspx
- anchor: #n2939264
- Companies mentioned: 平鎮高中A隊、北市大附中、林維恩

Facts:
- Pitched 1 inning, recording 1 strikeout and allowing no runs
- Preserved the 3-0 victory
- Current top speed is about 139 kilometers per hour
- Hopes to break 140 kilometers per hour next year

## AI momentum spreads across supply chains; industrial power use hits record in August, electricity alert remains red

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:43:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230132.aspx
- anchor: #n2939262
- Companies mentioned: 台灣綜合研究院

Facts:
- Industrial power consumption topped 16 billion kWh for the first time
- Textile industry power consumption in August fell 11.59% from a year earlier
- Chemical materials industry power consumption fell 5.28% from a year earlier

## Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi meets Zelenskyy for the first time, vows to continue sanctions on Russia

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:43:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230131.aspx
- anchor: #n2939263

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held their first in-person meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Japan confirmed that it would continue supporting Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, and stressed its commitment to international cooperation.

## Prosecutors indict 7 in land-and-soil storage site corruption case involving Hsinchu County government personnel

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:38:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230130.aspx
- anchor: #n2939260
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府、新竹地檢署

Facts:
- Accepted more than NT$12.94 million from developers and soil storage site operators
- Assets and benefits worth a total of NT$11,661,244
- Benefits totaling NT$1,279,658
- Obtained NT$48,153,300 in illegal proceeds
- Liao’s criminal proceeds totaled NT$12,940,902
- Has repaid 1,734,754 yuan
- Obtained 53,481,997 yuan in criminal proceeds
- Has repaid a total of 50 million yuan

## Shooting rising star 鄭晏晴 makes Asian Games debut; crucial error costs her a medal

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:38:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609230129.aspx
- anchor: #n2939261
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Scored just 8.6 points
- Finished with 200.7 points
- Scored 246.3 points

## HSBC: Sticky US inflation and strong economy; Fed expected to raise rates by 1 quarter-point in December

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:33:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230128.aspx
- anchor: #n2939255
- Companies mentioned: 滙豐銀行、美國聯準會、滙豐（台灣）商業銀行、滙豐私人銀行

Facts:
- Rates will rise by 1 quarter-point (0.25 percentage points) in December
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeds the Fed's 2% long-term target

## 龔明鑫：2030國內無人機產值估逾500億 自製率拚9成

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:30:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230127.aspx
- anchor: #n2939256
- Companies mentioned: 台灣卓越無人機海外商機聯盟

Facts:
- Drone output value is expected to exceed 50 billion by 2030
- 政府希望到2030年國內無人機自製能力皆可推進至9成
- 目前小、中、大型無人機自製率約7成、6成、3成
- The alliance currently has more than 200 companies

## Trump-Xi meeting approaches; US media: 習近平 may not bring a delegation of Chinese companies

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:29:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609230126.aspx
- anchor: #n2939257
- Companies mentioned: 比亞迪、寧德時代、小米

Facts:
- The second Trump-Xi meeting this year is expected to take place on the 24th

## 洪申翰 wraps up Nanjing trip; 國台辦 repeats its familiar line that there is no need to worry about traveling to mainland China legally and in compliance with regulations

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609230124.aspx
- anchor: #n2939184
- Companies mentioned: APEC、國台辦、台灣

## 夏普 develops universal satellite antenna, taking on 星鏈's market dominance

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609230125.aspx
- anchor: #n2939183
- Companies mentioned: 夏普、SpaceX、星鏈、日經亞洲、SES通訊服務、歐洲聯盟、Global Information

Facts:
- 夏普 plans to launch terminal equipment fitted with this universal antenna in 2030
- Plans to provide subsidies of up to 7 billion yen (about NT$1.47 billion) over a period of up to 5 years
- 夏普 sets goal of reaching 100 billion yen in satellite-related business revenue by 2035
- The global satellite communications market is expected to reach US$223 billion by 2033
- 夏普 aims for total sales of 200 billion to 300 billion yen in these new fields in fiscal 2030

## Man says he did not know he was helping childhood classmate grow cannabis; still sentenced to 10 years and 8 months in second trial

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:24:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230123.aspx
- anchor: #n2939134
- Companies mentioned: Telegram

Facts:
- 鍾男 sentenced to 10 years and 8 months in prison
- 利男 received 45,000 New Taiwan dollars in payment
- Just 13 live cannabis plants seized
- 600 grams of dried plants
- More than 1 kilogram of dried cannabis flowers and leaves

## Severe pollution in Tamsui River falls sharply; 侯友宜: Goal is to eliminate it by 2030

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:23:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230122.aspx
- anchor: #n2939135
- Companies mentioned: 新北市、中央社

Facts:
- 6% eight years ago
- 0.3% this year
- 2030
- 2050

## 北富銀 Sydney branch opens to tap infrastructure and energy opportunities and deepen Asia-Pacific presence

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:19:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230121.aspx
- anchor: #n2939131
- Companies mentioned: 台北富邦銀行、富邦金、金管會、澳洲金融監理署、王道銀、中信銀、兆豐銀、玉山銀、台企銀、華南銀、合庫銀、台銀、北富銀

Facts:
- 本國銀行對新南向國家授信餘額達新台幣2兆3942億元
- Australia saw the largest increase in lending, at 129.3 billion

## 監院 personnel approval vote set for the 29th; DPP: Operations should continue until constitutional amendments abolish it

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:16:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230120.aspx
- anchor: #n2939132
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、監察院、立法院、行政院

Facts:
- 監察院 budget for next year includes NT$5.5 million
- Replace 3 government vehicles with electric cars
- 11 government vehicles will reach the 15-year statutory limit in May 116
- Net reduction of 8 vehicles in the total fleet

## Taiwan-made 105mm wheeled tank fires live rounds, hitting the bull's-eye with full firepower

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:16:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230116.aspx
- anchor: #n2939130
- Companies mentioned: 國防部軍備局、中科院、陸軍、中央社

Facts:
- 105mm wheeled tank
- Procurement of 178 wheeled tanks
- Continued budget of NT$57,071.56 million
- Fired a total of 6 105mm high-explosive anti-tank tracer rounds
- At a static enemy tank target 1,200 meters away
- Detected a moving enemy amphibious infantry fighting vehicle at a distance of 1,000 meters
- The 105mm wheeled tank is about 2.95 meters tall

## 歐盟 report says Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms are being eroded; Hong Kong government calls it biased

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:15:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609230119.aspx
- anchor: #n2939133
- Companies mentioned: 壹傳媒、歐盟、歐洲議會、歐盟理事會

Facts:
- The 28th annual report
- Hong Kong's development in 2025
- As the “Hong Kong National Security Law” marks 5 years in force
- That December

## Taipei man on MRT phone call is confronted and bumps into passenger; punches woman and is referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:14:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230118.aspx
- anchor: #n2939128
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運、中央社

Facts:
- At around 8:23 a.m. today

## 加州大學舊金山分校 rebuts Justice Department findings, denies admissions discrimination

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:13:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230117.aspx
- anchor: #n2939129
- Companies mentioned: 加州大學舊金山分校、美國司法部、路透社、川普政府、哈佛大學、北卡羅來納大學

Facts:
- Between 2023 and 2025
- Urged the school to contact the Justice Department by October 2

## 陳永興 urges Legislative Yuan to exercise reason in 監院 personnel approval vote and put constitutional governance back on track

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:04:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230115.aspx
- anchor: #n2939126
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、立法院、國家人權委員會

Facts:
- 立法院 will exercise its consent powers on the 29th for a total of 27 nominees for the new 監察院 president, vice president and commissioners
- The current threshold for constitutional amendments requires approval from 3/4 of 立法院
- Lower the threshold from approval by 3/4 of 立法院 to 1/2

## New Taiwan dollar rises 1.8 cents at midday, temporarily closing at 31.69

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:03:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230114.aspx
- anchor: #n2939127
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- The New Taiwan dollar temporarily closed at 31.69 against the US dollar at noon today

## Smart glasses used to secretly film women on French streets; Paris prosecutors launch investigation

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:01:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230113.aspx
- anchor: #n2939121
- Companies mentioned: Meta、e-Enfance、TikTok、Instagram、X、EssilorLuxottica、Ray-Ban、Google、Snap

Facts:
- Received reports from about 20 women
- Sold 7 million pairs
- Maximum penalty of 2 years in prison
- 45,000 euros

## Trump-Xi meeting approaches; 民進黨 caucus: 中國 is the only source of instability in the Asia-Pacific

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:01:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230112.aspx
- anchor: #n2939122
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、中央社、路透、美國、中國、台灣

Facts:
- 中國國家主席習近平將向美國總統川普施壓，要求依1982年八一七公報停止對台軍售。
- 八一七公報從簽訂的1982年到現在已有40多年

## 林軒 relieves pressure and helps teammates protect the lead, leading Pingzhen to victory and a spot in the Taoyuan Cup championship game

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:59:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609230111.aspx
- anchor: #n2939123
- Companies mentioned: 平鎮高中A隊、北市大附中、大理高中

Facts:
- 林軒 pitched 1.2 innings in relief, striking out 2 and allowing no runs
- 林軒, a high school sophomore, currently throws at a top speed of about 142 to 143 kilometers per hour

## Lifecycle fund targets retirement savings; private university professor calculates monthly payout of 56,000

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:58:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609230110.aspx
- anchor: #n2939124
- Companies mentioned: 私校退撫儲金監理會、教育部

Facts:
- Monthly payout of NT$56,000
- 30 years of service under the new system only
- Average account balance of about 15.14 million
- Withdrawal rate of 4.5%
- Income replacement rate of about 41%
- About 19.84 million remains in the account
- Average account balance of 8.06 million
- Monthly payout of 31,000

## Middle East conflict has a greater-than-expected impact; Asian Development Bank cuts 菲律賓 growth forecast

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:56:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230109.aspx
- anchor: #n2939056
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲開發銀行、菲律賓

Facts:
- 亞洲開發銀行（ADB） has lowered its forecast for 菲律賓's economic growth this year to 3.3%
- Economic growth is expected to rebound to 5.1% next year
- Earlier forecasts projected 菲律賓's economic growth in 2026 and 2027 to reach 3.8%, respectively
- Services account for 60% of 菲律賓's gross domestic product (GDP) and employment
- 菲律賓's inflation rate is expected to average 5.9% this year
- Inflation is expected to ease to 4.4% in 2027
- Inflation is expected to ease to 4.4% in 2027, but remain above the July forecast of 3.9%
- The Asian Development Bank forecasts growth in “developing Asia and the Pacific” will slow from 5.5% in 2025 to 5% this year
- It is expected to edge back up to 5.1% in 2027.
- Regional inflation is forecast at 4.2% this year.
- Regional inflation this

## U.S. secretary of state to meet Russian foreign minister on sidelines of UN General Assembly on the 23rd, with Russia-Ukraine war in focus

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:50:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230108.aspx
- anchor: #n2938990
- Companies mentioned: Marco Rubio、Volodymyr Zelenskyy、Sergei Lavrov、Donald Trump

Facts:
- Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
- Trump vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war when he took office early last year, but during his 20 months in office

## Coast Guard carries out anti-escape operation, arrests wanted theft suspect at Fisherman’s Wharf

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230107.aspx
- anchor: #n2938991

The Northern Branch of Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration arrested a wanted suspect accused of theft at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf while carrying out an operation to prevent escapes. The case showed how stronger port management and the use of technology can prevent people from fleeing by sea.

## Keelung expands flood relief, with up to NT$200,000 for each apartment building

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230106.aspx
- anchor: #n2938992
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府、基隆市政府財政處、基隆市產業發展處、基隆市社會處

Facts:
- Up to NT$200,000 per building
- NT$30,000 per building
- NT$50,000 per building
- NT$10,000 in relief for each market stall with general damage
- Subsidies of up to NT$30,000 for major disaster damage.

## Xi reportedly plans to pressure U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan; KMT urges President Lai to convene national security meeting

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230105.aspx
- anchor: #n2938993

Following reports that Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping would pressure the United States to halt arms sales to Taiwan, the Kuomintang called on President Lai Ching-te to convene a National Security Council meeting. The request reflects concern over Taiwan’s position in U.S.-China relations and highlights serious security concerns.

## Scammers impersonate e-commerce platforms with notices that points are expiring; Digital Industry Administration warns against clicking unknown links

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609230104.aspx
- anchor: #n2938994

The Ministry of Digital Affairs warned the public that phishing scams posing as notices of e-commerce points expiring are on the rise. It urged people to avoid clicking suspicious links and to use official channels.

## Ground broken for youth housing in Hemei, Changhua; 59 units to be provided, with completion expected by mid-117

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:42:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230102.aspx
- anchor: #n2938989
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣政府、和美鎮

Facts:
- The project will provide 20 one-bedroom units and 39 two-bedroom units, for a total of 59 units.
- The Hemei youth housing project has a total budget of NT$380 million.
- The site covers about 531 ping.
- The construction period is 600 calendar days.
- The project has a total of 277 units.

## Takaichi delivers first UN General Assembly speech as prime minister, backs International Criminal Court and calls for removal of former enemy state clauses

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230103.aspx
- anchor: #n2938995
- Companies mentioned: 日本TBS電視台、日本富士新聞網（FNN）、國際刑事法院（ICC）

Facts:
- The U.S.-Japan leaders’ meeting lasted about 35 minutes.

## Twin Cities Forum: Taiwan Affairs Office says Shanghai delegation will visit Taipei for preparatory work as usual

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:36:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609230090.aspx
- anchor: #n2938986
- Companies mentioned: 上海市台办、台北市政府、陆委会、台商协会

Facts:
- The Twin Cities Forum has been held for 16 consecutive years.

## Tainan launches its first mythical creature IP, “Qiangqiang,” inviting visitors to explore alleys and learn about temples

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:32:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230101.aspx
- anchor: #n2938984
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府文化局、台南市文化資產管理處、中央社

Facts:
- Linking 12 temple museums
- Scheduled to be unveiled on Oct. 3
- The “Qiangqiang Takes You on a Treasure Hunt” event is scheduled to run from Oct. 3 to 11.

## Boy regains health after 4 years of early intervention; Taiwan Care helps him move to a new home overseas

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:28:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609230091.aspx
- anchor: #n2938985
- Companies mentioned: 台灣關愛基金會、顯恩慈善基金會

Facts:
- His weight reached 16 kilograms.
- His weight is now under control at a healthy 14 kilograms.

## KPMG: Global fintech investment rises, reaching US$103.1 billion in first half

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:27:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230089.aspx
- anchor: #n2938987
- Companies mentioned: KPMG、Worldpay、Total System Services、Clearwater Analytics、Hg Capital、OneStream、Global Payments

Facts:
- Investment totaled US$103.1 billion in the first half of this year.
- US$72.2 billion in the second half of last year
- There were 2,100 global transactions in the first half of this year.
- 2,500 transactions in the second half of last year
- The United States accounted for US$80.8 billion.
- Worldpay (US$24.3 billion)
- Total System Services (US$13.5 billion)
- Clearwater Analytics (US$8.4 billion)
- Hg Capital takes OneStream private for US$6.4 billion
- Fintech investment in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) fell to US$11.3 billion from US$18 billion in the second half of last year.
- Investment in the Asia-Pacific region fell to US$4.6 billion from US$7.1 billion.

## Welcoming maples turn red early at 武陵農場; foliage season expected to begin in mid-October

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:27:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609230088.aspx
- anchor: #n2938988
- Companies mentioned: 武陵農場、國軍退除役官兵輔導委員會

Facts:
- The park expects the foliage season to fall in early to mid-October this year.
- It could continue through December.
- 首兩日已突破9成
- 後兩日約7成

## 台中市議員參選人涉燕窩買票 樁腳遭扣1526萬元現金

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:25:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230087.aspx
- anchor: #n2938982
- Companies mentioned: 台中市、台中地方檢察署、台中地院

Facts:
- More than NT$15.26 million in cash was seized.
- 69 boxes of bird’s nest gift sets
- Candidate surnamed Cheng released on NT$100,000 bail
- More than 30 neighborhood residents were treated.
- Three meals and snacks worth more than NT$1,200 per person

## One year after the Mataian Creek flood, Vice President Hsiao says resilience has grown from the mud

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:23:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230086.aspx
- anchor: #n2938983
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Today marks 1 year since the Mataian Creek flood.

## Takes the mound for the first time in 5 years, fulfilling a dream; Chen Yongji jokes his ERA is 0

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:22:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609230085.aspx
- anchor: #n2938981
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、味全龍隊

Facts:
- 43-year-old veteran
- ERA of 0
- 1-13

## Yang Wen-ke hopes to sustain tech development; Hsu Hsin-ying proposes using AI in transportation and education

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:17:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230084.aspx
- anchor: #n2938978
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、新竹科學園區、新竹科學園區管理局、中部科學園區管理局

## 珍貴初版梅崗城故事被當二手書捐出 樂施會撿到寶

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:10:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230083.aspx
- anchor: #n2938979
- Companies mentioned: 樂施會、Oxfam、英國廣播公司、BBC News、大英圖書館、British Library、哈波．李、Harper Lee、普立茲獎、Pulitzer Prize

Facts:
- More than 40 million copies sold worldwide
- It has also been translated into 40 languages.
- Aged 89

## 共軍軍報：查處張又俠劉振立 為中共和軍隊消除重大政治隱患

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609230082.aspx
- anchor: #n2938980
- Companies mentioned: 中共、中央军委、中国人民解放军、新华社、中央社、中国国家中央军委

## 鄭晏晴 advances to Asian Games women’s air pistol final; team finishes 5th

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:06:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609230081.aspx
- anchor: #n2938976
- Companies mentioned: 鄭晏晴、余艾玟、吳佳穎、中國隊、韓國、越南、印度

Facts:
- 鄭晏晴 posted the highest score among Taiwan’s 3 shooters, with 575 points.
- The team total after combining the 3 shooters’ qualification scores was 1,718 points.
- 中國隊 won gold in the women’s 10-meter air pistol team event with a total of 1,735 points.
- 韓國 took silver in second place with 1,730 points.
- 越南 tied with 印度 at 1,719 points.

## Death toll from storms in Japan’s Kanto region rises to 9; more than 500 homes affected

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:04:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230077.aspx
- anchor: #n2938973
- Companies mentioned: 每日新聞、朝日新聞、日本放送協會（NHK）

Facts:
- The death toll from the storm has risen to 9.
- More than 500 homes were damaged in total.
- The water level at 4:30 a.m. that day exceeded the benchmark by 5.04 meters.

## 27 tourists nearly stranded on Eastern Europe trip; head of 壯遊旅行社 indicted

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:02:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230080.aspx
- anchor: #n2938977
- Companies mentioned: 壯遊旅行社、中央社、交通部觀光署、北檢

Facts:
- 27 travelers
- Each paid an additional 2,000 euros.
- About NT$70,000
- The tour cost NT$115,800 per person.
- Business-class airfare cost NT$165,000 per person.
- Premium economy airfare cost NT$68,000 per person.
- Transferred 50,000 euros

## Electronics and cement stocks power Taiwan shares higher by 541 points intraday to 48,341

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:02:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230079.aspx
- anchor: #n2938971
- Companies mentioned: 台泥、IFCEM、台積電、鴻海、日月光投控、台光電、欣興、健策、奇鋐、旺矽、穎崴

Facts:
- The index climbed to 48,341.56 in early trading.
- Up 541.39 points
- The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index stood at 48,130.83 points.
- Up 330.66 points
- Trading value totaled NT$519.5 billion.
- Enterprise value of no more than 750 million euros
- Rose to NT$26.1 intraday
- Gained 6.31%
- The cement sector index surged 3.85%
- 台積電 American depositary receipts (ADRs) rose 1.54%
- Touched NT$2,505 intraday
- Up NT$45
- Markets

## Xi-Trump meeting: National security sources say Beijing seeks to use a strategic window to push the US to reduce its security commitments to the island chain

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:01:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230078.aspx
- anchor: #n2938972
- Companies mentioned: 美國、中國、俄羅斯、伊朗、北韓、台灣

Facts:
- The foreign ministers of the US, Japan and South Korea met in New York on the 21st

## Kaohsiung’s Niaosong Township: Scooter rider runs red light and refuses inspection; police find zombie vape cartridges and refer case for investigation

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:57:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609230076.aspx
- anchor: #n2938974
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府警察局仁武分局

Facts:
- Police issued a total of 10 citations
- Fines can reach NT$205,800

## 中華航空 adds new dishes: American-style creative Taiwanese cuisine takes to the skies

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:56:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609230075.aspx
- anchor: #n2938975
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空、文文 WENWEN、星宇航空、元紀．台灣菜

Facts:
- Starting in October

## Hackers claim to have breached FBI recruitment website; trove of agents’ data may have been exposed

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:56:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230074.aspx
- anchor: #n2938910
- Companies mentioned: FBI、ShinyHunters、District 4 Labs、Halcyon、Rockstar Games、Canvas、Anthropic、cl0p

Facts:
- Data on about 5,000 agents
- Details of at least 10 records appear to match
- A data breach dating back to 2016

## Joint disaster preparedness training by the three branches; Ma Shiyuan: Boost agencies’ capacity for independent response

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:55:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609230073.aspx
- anchor: #n2938848
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、司法院、監察院、內政部、中央社

Facts:
- A total of 100 people took part
- Disaster preparedness volunteers have become an important foundation of social resilience. More than 179,000 have been trained so far
- Steadily advancing toward the goal of 200,000 disaster preparedness volunteers

## Malaysia’s Malacca state assembly dissolved ahead of election; Najib effect could sway confidence in Anwar’s government

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:51:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609230072.aspx
- anchor: #n2938849
- Companies mentioned: 希望聯盟、Pakatan Harapan、國民陣線、Barisan Nasional、土著團結黨、Bersatu、Astro Awani、ILHAM Centre

Facts:
- Malaysia must hold its 16th general election by February 2028 at the latest
- The election must be held within 60 days under the law

## AI boom prompts ADB to raise Taiwan’s economic growth forecast for this year to 11%

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:50:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609230071.aspx
- anchor: #n2938850
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲開發銀行、ADB

Facts:
- Taiwan’s economic growth could reach 11% this year
- Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 14.1%
- Growth in the second quarter reached 12.9%
- Technology product exports grew 65% in US dollar terms
- Real total exports grew 28%
- Imports also grew strongly, by 22%
- Private consumption grew nearly 6%
- Fixed investment increased nearly 10%
- Inventory growth was equivalent to 0.7% of GDP
- Taiwan’s economic growth is expected to slow to 5% in 2027
- Taiwan’s inflation rate was 2% in 2026
- It will fall to 1.7% in 2027
- The average inflation rate for the first 5 months of this year was 1.5%
- Inflation rose to 2.6% in June and 2.5% in July

## Argentina’s Riachuelo River: A river running alongside the city breathes life into it

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:48:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/newsworld/article/20260923n005/
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4031329-en.html
- anchor: #n2938847
- Companies mentioned: 布宜諾斯艾利斯市政府、ACUMAR、中央社

Facts:
- The river system stretches about 64 kilometers.
- About 70% of pollution in the basin comes from sewage discharge.
- The remaining approximately 30% comes from industrial emissions and urban solid waste.
- The Matanza-Riachuelo Basin Authority, established in 2006

## Check your wallet! 10 credit cards confirmed to be discontinued this year, including cards from CTBC and Taishin... 5 banks, card cancellation dates and changes to benefits

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:48:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166306
- anchor: #n2939326
- Companies mentioned: 台新銀行、新光銀行、華南銀行、中國信託銀行、玉山銀行、三商美邦人壽、統一集團、台北市立動物園、勤美天地、MUJI無印良品

In the second half of 2026, 10 credit cards issued by 5 banks in Taiwan will be discontinued or no longer issued due to consolidation, contract expirations and other factors, affecting hundreds of thousands of cardholders. Some may be replaced with new cards.

## What risks lie behind Taiwan stocks’ record high? The Taiwan Stock Market Dashboard launches today, revealing this data for the first time

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:41:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167087
- anchor: #n2939327

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission will release the ‘Taiwan Stock Market Dashboard’ on September 23. It will publish previously undisclosed data on margin trading and investor defaults for the first time, aiming to improve market transparency and make risks more visible amid a surge in Taiwanese stocks.

## Tang Prize Rule of Law Laureate Forum》Why do highly educated voters support political demagogues? Ackerman examines the democratic crisis and solutions amid a “logic of despair”

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:38:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167086
- anchor: #n2939328
- Companies mentioned: 台湾大学、耶魯大學

耶魯大學 professor Bruce Eckman spoke at 台湾大学, analyzing the phenomenon of highly educated voters supporting political demagogues as the ‘logic of despair.’ He discussed the crisis facing democracy and possible solutions.

## Poll gap narrows to just 1.2 percentage points! Shen Boyang stresses “trailing means losing”; Chen Chi-mai identifies the key “ocean current” that could turn the tide

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:33:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167084
- anchor: #n2939329
- Companies mentioned: 信民協會、畢肯市場研究公司

The latest Taipei mayoral election poll shows Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang separated by just 1.2 percentage points. Shen stressed that trailing means losing, while Chen Chi-mai said the “ocean current” effect could turn the race around.

## Live in the Da’an Forest Park neighborhood! Just 120 meters from the MRT station, this 36-ping home offers an urban green lifestyle

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:32:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5556209
- anchor: #n2939330
- Companies mentioned: 楽揚建設

台北・大安区に36坪の新築住宅『楽揚翡格』が完成。大安森林公園へ120mと好立地で、都市型グリーンライフを提案。楽揚建設が供給。

## 中油 could go bankrupt as early as next year, with the public footing the bill? Engineer exposes the truth behind trillion-dollar losses: one Taiwanese group will bear the brunt

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:31:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167083
- anchor: #n2939331
- Companies mentioned: 中油、美国、卡达

Taiwan’s 中油 faces a severe financial crisis amid geopolitical turmoil and energy policy changes, and could become insolvent as early as next year, potentially leading to bankruptcy restructuring. Analysts say the company has suffered heavy losses because of rising raw material costs and frozen end-user oil and gas prices, while long-term natural gas agreements signed with 美国 have added to its debt. The government may need to provide substantial subsidies to keep operations running, but this would negatively affect lower- and middle-income groups.

## Today’s top news (9/23)! Seniors’ cards offer up to NT$1,500 a month until death / These 4 documents for travel to China could directly cancel your Taiwan status / Are whistleblowers facing higher costs? Do people in Taiwan get rewards for reporting violations?

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:30:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167081
- anchor: #n2939332
- Companies mentioned: 风传媒

风传媒’s news roundup covered several major social issues, including expanded senior card benefits, risks related to documents for travel to China, rewards for reporting traffic violations, changes in the Taipei mayoral race, and the anniversary of the Mataian Creek floods. These issues span social welfare, international relations, political elections and environmental safety, and are significant to Taiwanese society.

## There’s more to Hualien than hot springs! Ruisui brings pickleball to a resort, creating a new way to combine sports and travel

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:24:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167082
- anchor: #n2939333
- Companies mentioned: CIPP中華國際職業匹克球股份有限公司、天成飯店集團

Hualien Ruisui Tianhe International Tourist Hotel and CIPP have partnered to launch a pickleball vacation combining sports, accommodation and hot springs. The new “Pickleball Vacation” model aims to attract visitors traveling specifically to play.

## Rising even faster than MediaTek! Foreign investors single out this Taiwan stock as a dark horse, with a “target price of 12,000”: profits could grow 8 times

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:19:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167080
- anchor: #n2939334
- Companies mentioned: 創意、台積電、ALETHEIACAPITAL

Taiwanese IC design company 創意 saw its share price surge amid growing demand for AI ASICs. Foreign institutional investors set a target price of 12,000 yuan and forecast that EPS will reach 8 times its current level over the next 3 years. Its strong ties with 台積電 are a source of competitive strength.

## Claim your money! Apply anywhere in Taiwan before 9/29 for a “NT$1,500 consumption voucher per person”; here’s how to get the Good Taste Voucher

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:18:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167079
- anchor: #n2939335

Taichung’s Dakeng shopping district has launched a promotion offering a NT$1,500 consumption voucher for NT$800 per person. The offer is limited to 300 vouchers, allocated by online registration and lottery. The campaign aims to encourage hikers to stay and spend, boosting the local economy.

## Get your ID card! Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday theme park deals: NT$599 if 1 character in your name matches, free admission for those under 18; conditions at 14 parks

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:10:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167075
- anchor: #n2939336
- Companies mentioned: 小人國主題樂園、台北市立兒童新樂園、遠雄海洋公園、麗寶樂園、劍湖山世界、柳營尖山埤渡假村、雲仙樂園、西湖渡假村、尚順育樂世界、六福村主題遊樂園、義大遊樂世界、九族文化村、頑皮世界、東勢林場遊樂區

Facts:
- The 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday runs from September 25 to 28, for a total of 4 days
- 14 theme parks across Taiwan are offering deals including free admission for teachers, free admission for accompanying family members and holiday-only ticket prices
- From September 25 to 28, Leofoo Village offers free admission to visitors surnamed Lin who are also teachers; the regular ticket price is NT$1,050
- Those who meet only one condition—being surnamed Lin or being a teacher—can buy a discounted ticket for NT$273
- 花蓮遠雄海洋公園至9月30日提供軍人、警察、消防人員及符合資格的教師本人免費入園，但須搭配1名同行者購買699元優惠票
- A separate deal is available during the same period for college students, who can enter for NT$590 with a valid student ID
- September birthday celebrants can enter for NT$690; accompanying friends and family pay NT$799

## Explainer》Xi Jinping pressures the US to stop arms sales to Taiwan. Can Trump withstand the pressure this time? Taiwan Affairs Office sends a hard-line signal!

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:07:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167077
- anchor: #n2939337

中国国家主席习近平在访美期间将援引‘八一七公报’，要求美国停止对台军售。国台办重申反对立场，凸显中美在台湾问题上的紧张关系。

## Launching in Taiwan in October! vivo X500 series imaging flagship debuts with MediaTek 2nm chip and Zeiss telephoto technology

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:06:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167068
- anchor: #n2939338
- Companies mentioned: Sony、MediaTek、ZEISS

vivo unveiled its new X500 series smartphones in Shanghai. A 2nm chip and collaboration with Zeiss enhance video performance, with a Taiwan launch planned for October. The company aims to make high-spec video experiences more accessible to general users.

## Will the weather turn during the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend? Typhoon Surigae could form as soon as today; weather agency reveals 1 track that could head straight for Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:03:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167076
- anchor: #n2939339

The weather agency forecasts that a tropical depression could develop into Typhoon Surigae as soon as Sept. 25 and may approach Taiwan on the 27th or 28th. The weather is expected to turn bad during the latter part of the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend, with rain in northern and eastern Taiwan. This is a major weather alert that could affect public travel and disaster preparedness.

## Taipei and Taichung lose out! Taiwan’s top travel county or city is crowned for its stunning scenery, good weather, cheap food, and global must-visit status, according to foreign media

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:03:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166310
- anchor: #n2939340
- Companies mentioned: THE AMNIS 然一酒店、Ukai-tei Kaohsiung、金馬賓館當代美術館

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## Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi’s Blossoms in Splendor loses! The top 10 dramas recently favored by Taiwanese viewers are ranked, with the winner praised for overwhelming word of mouth and buzz, and hailed online as the pinnacle of romance dramas from mainland China

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166499
- anchor: #n2939059
- Companies mentioned: LINE、Netflix、公視台語台

In LINE’s ranking of Taiwan’s top 10 popular dramas, the Chinese drama ‘早春晴朗,’ starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian, took first place. ‘花開錦繡,’ starring Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi, came in 7th, trailing in buzz and viewership.

## Never put eggs directly into the rice cooker to make steamed eggs! James shows 1 step for a no-flame, foolproof result with no holes—silky smooth and even more tender than tofu pudding

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:58:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167074
- anchor: #n2939060
- Companies mentioned: 詹姆士官方專屬頻道

Celebrity chef James shared his foolproof tips for making steamed eggs, highlighting how to preheat the rice cooker and use chopsticks to let steam escape. The techniques help people easily make smooth, hole-free steamed eggs and have sparked widespread discussion and enthusiasm.

## Discussing insider information at the dinner table, spouse claiming shares? 4 major succession risks for family businesses, with experts advising them to build a “firewall”

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:54:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167071
- anchor: #n2939061
- Companies mentioned: 資誠（PwC Taiwan）、普華商務法律事務所

資誠（PwC Taiwan） identified 4 major risks in succession at family businesses: insider transactions, commingling of funds, spouses’ property claims, and management control disputes. It proposed building 4 ‘firewalls’ to prevent them, stressing that integrating legal mechanisms into succession plans is essential.

## 聯茂 investors have had the worst year? After a shocking NT$300 million failed settlement, the stock rebounded. Insiders reveal the frightening side of Taiwan’s T+2 system: it’s not just about losing money

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167070
- anchor: #n2939062
- Companies mentioned: 聯茂電子（6213）

聯茂（6213）reported a failed settlement of about NT$319 million, the largest such case this year. The incident was attributed to insufficient funds under the T+2 system as the stock hit its daily limit down against the market trend, highlighting potential risks in Taiwan’s stock trading system.

## Riding the retail entrepreneurship boom! 美廉社 and OKmart join forces under 2 brands for the first time, offering “0-dollar franchising” at the World Franchise Expo

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:47:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167065
- anchor: #n2939063
- Companies mentioned: 三商家購

美廉社 and OKmart made their first joint appearance at the World Franchise Expo, announcing startup support measures such as ‘0-yuan franchise fees.’ The move comes as 三商家購 strengthens its franchising strategy.

## Taiwanese travelers on a group tour nearly abandoned by their travel agency! Detained locally during a trip to Europe, they had to pay NT$70,000 on the spot to get out

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:40:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167063
- anchor: #n2939064

Taiwanese travel agency 壯遊旅行社 left 27 Taiwanese travelers facing possible eviction during a trip to Eastern Europe. Its head was indicted for document forgery over allegedly falsifying remittance documents. Cash-flow problems are believed to have been the cause.

## 環球晶圓 raises US$1.432 billion through GDS offering! Priced at US$28.64, a 6.46% discount, with international demand reaching 4 times the offering

- Published: 2026-09-23T12:40:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167062
- anchor: #n2939065
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通（J.P. Morgan Securities plc）

環球晶圓 issued US$1.432 billion in GDSs, attracting subscriptions from international investors equivalent to 4 times the offering. The proceeds will go toward expanding overseas capacity. It is the third-largest GDS offering in Taiwan’s history, signaling strong global confidence in its semiconductor expansion plans.