U.S. support for sending troops to defend Taiwan falls to 38%; scholar warns that perceptions of the China threat are fading
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs found that support among Americans for deploying U.S. forces if China invaded Taiwan fell to 38%. The decline reflects a diminished perception of the threat from China.
Companies mentioned：Chicago Council on Global Affairs、Ipsos
Did Hung Shen-han raise the Republic of China flag at APEC? Liang Wen-chieh fumes: “What’s the point of making a fake photo like this?”
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After Hung Shen-han attended an APEC meeting, a fake photo of him holding up the Republic of China flag circulated online, sparking controversy. Liang Wen-chieh questioned the motive behind the act and stressed the dangers of misinformation.
Reports raised suspicions of “mass food poisoning at a school lunch” at Taipei’s Jinhua Junior High School, but the city’s education bureau denied the claims as false. 國民黨醫療委員會 strongly criticized exaggerated reporting of unverified information, saying it could harm students’ physical and mental well-being.
Nagoya Asian Games: China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi sweeps 3 golds, breaks meet records 三 times and stuns foreign media
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China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi won gold medals in 3 events at the Nagoya Asian Games, setting Games records in all of them. Her remarkable rise has stunned Western media.
Afraid of getting stuck buying at record highs, only to see stocks rebound after selling? Expert names this all-weather ETF: 79% return, outperforming 0050
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As Taiwan’s stock market hits new highs, financial writer Lu Yanli is recommending the actively managed ETF “00991A.” With a year-to-date return of 79.16%, it has outperformed 0050 and is seen as an all-weather option for individual investors who find stock picking difficult.
Presidential Office protests TVBS and China Times reports; Kuo Ya-hui: Don’t insinuate political donations were funds for a cross-border surrogacy case
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Taiwan’s Presidential Office lodged a strong protest over reports by TVBS and 中時新聞網, accusing the outlets of improperly linking political donations to funds for a cross-border surrogacy case and demanding corrections. Meanwhile, 台中地檢署 is investigating a cross-border surrogacy group case involving the births of 25 newborns and has indicted 3 people.
German defense minister heads to Washington to seek a green light: Berlin wants U.S. approval to produce Patriots and also wants to build Tomahawk missiles itself
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Germany’s defense minister is asking the United States to approve production in Europe of Patriot 3 missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles. The aim is to support Ukraine and strengthen Germany’s own defense capabilities, but technology transfer remains a challenge.
On the brink of bankruptcy, with the public possibly footing the bill? CPC refutes claim: 6 straight years of losses were to absorb oil and gas price increases; seeks 千億元 in government funding
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Taiwan’s CPC has recorded losses for 6 consecutive years, totaling 126 billion yuan, as it shoulders the responsibility of stabilizing consumer prices. It is urging the government to provide 千億元 in funding and more than 兩千億元 in additional capital to improve its finances and ensure energy security.
Timeline of the Yong’an waste wood case revealed! Tsai Bing-tsung: City government proactively investigated last year; don’t politicize a case under investigation
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A total of 13,900 metric tons of waste wood was illegally dumped on farmland in Kaohsiung’s Yong’an District. The city government launched an investigation late last year, referred a suspect to prosecutors in February this year and is investigating 44 waste-removal companies. Councilor Tsai Bing-tsung urged people not to politicize a case under investigation.
Kaohsiung’s “Silver Voices” final features a singing showdown! 30 seniors take the stage; Zhang Fugui and Chen Meili win their respective category titles
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The final of Kaohsiung’s “Silver Voices” singing contest took place, with 30 seniors competing onstage. Zhang Fugui and Chen Meili won the titles in their respective categories. The event showcased the talents of older adults and promoted active aging.
Light rail station names in Korean are “each written their own way”! Information for Muslim-friendly facilities is also scattered; Zheng Meng-ru urges 3 bureaus to coordinate
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Kaohsiung City Councilor 鄭孟洳 pointed to inconsistencies in the Korean-language station names on the Kaohsiung Light Rail and scattered information about Muslim-friendly facilities, and called for coordination among the tourism, transportation and metro bureaus to improve them. The initiative aims to provide consistent information and better services for international tourists.
Chinese residents in Taiwan surge by 160,000? Numbers of Hong Kong, Macau and mainland spouses nationwide revealed: Can holders of settlement certificates vote and use health insurance?
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Facts
About 166,000 spouses from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau hold settlement certificates
Spouses from mainland China make up the largest group, at about 148,000
There are about 17,000 spouses from Hong Kong and Macau
Su Chiao-hui spends a day apprenticing with Taiwanese opera performers, then rallies support for the Xinzhuang team! Cultural heritage and local development advance in tandem; campaign headquarters to launch on 10/9
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New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui took on the role of a Taiwanese opera apprentice for a day to promote cultural heritage. She also announced that a joint campaign headquarters for northern Xinzhuang would open on October 9, bringing cultural promotion and development together to advance the area.
Did Jian Shupei’s food-poisoning claim about Jinhua Junior High School backfire? Blue camp councilors gang up on her: “Give the school a fair hearing”
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Democratic Progressive Party councilor Jian Shupei accused Jinhua Junior High School’s school lunches of causing food poisoning, but the Education Department and school denied the claim. Kuomintang councilors criticized her for spreading false information without verification, setting off a political storm.
Who decides minimum-wage adjustments? TPP accuses Hung Shen-han of overstepping with “forecast of more than 30,000”: Does he think he’s handing workers a cash gift?
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On the eve of the 2026 election, Taiwan Labor Minister Hung Shen-han forecast that the minimum wage would exceed 30,000, drawing accusations from the Taiwan People’s Party that he had overstepped and was offering pre-election benefits. The policy dispute highlights differences between the parties over labor and childcare policies.
U.S. defense unicorn expands in Taiwan! Anduril’s procurement spending grows 15-fold as it continues hiring local talent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries is expanding its investment in Taiwan and increasing its local procurement by 15 times. The move signals a strengthening of Taiwan’s defense capabilities and deeper technological cooperation.
婕樂纖 invited to the Presidential Office for recognition for a third time; wins 26 National Brand Yushan Awards, bringing its total domestic and international honors to 308
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Taiwanese health-care brand 婕樂纖JEROSSE won 26 awards at the National Brand Yushan Awards, with its “high-performance probiotics” taking the top national prize. It received its 3rd Presidential Office commendation and has earned a total of 308 awards at home and abroad.
McDonald’s teams up with G-DRAGON! Spicy chicken thigh burgers and kimchi fries hit the menu; how can it use Korean-wave IP to “extend the campaign”?
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McDonald’s is collaborating with G-DRAGON in 13 Asian markets, offering Korean-style burgers and fries as well as limited-edition merchandise. The multilayered promotion leverages Korean pop culture IP to sustain consumer interest.
Could the Taipei-New Taipei race swing the other way? Wu Chia-lung sees better chances for the DPP in New Taipei and names 2 subsidies that could appeal to young voters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Opinion polls show the ruling and opposition parties running neck and neck in the Taipei and New Taipei mayoral elections. Economist 吳嘉隆 said the Democratic Progressive Party has a strong chance of making a comeback in New Taipei, and proposed rent and childbirth subsidies to win support among young people.
Sept. 23 evening news roundup | Mid-Autumn Festival discounts on intercity buses start “tomorrow”; bringing “1 item” back to Taiwan could mean a fine of up to 5 million; Xi-Trump meeting set for the 24th in the U.S. East Coast time zone, with State Department statement revealed
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Taiwan’s 新聞晩報 reported on several major stories, including Mid-Autumn Festival discounts on intercity bus services, penalties for bringing in e-cigarettes, Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States, a record high for Taiwan’s stock market, and gymnastics results at the Nagoya Asian Games.
Does U.S. support for Taiwan exist only for semiconductors? Wu Chia-lung discusses the second Trump-Xi meeting and unpacks the truth behind the “First Island Chain” strategy
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Economist 吳嘉隆 said U.S. policy toward Taiwan is not driven solely by the semiconductor industry. He emphasized Taiwan’s geographic location and the strategic importance of the First Island Chain, and also discussed Taiwan’s responsibility for its own defense.
2026 Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival comes to Kaohsiung, bringing reading, theater and film together across disciplines for an arts and culture extravaganza
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The 2026 Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival opened in Kaohsiung, bringing together the fields of reading, theater and film. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, it promotes international cultural exchange, particularly by deepening Taiwan-France cooperation in children’s culture and cultural equity.
Kaohsiung Residence 4.0 aligns with new smart-city trends: low carbon, AI and digital twins to build a resilient new Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung is promoting the development of a smart, resilient city based on “Kaohsiung House 4.0,” using AI and digital twin technology. More than 250 people attended an international symposium, where a shared consensus was formed.
Hsinchu County visits Army 542nd Brigade for Mid-Autumn Festival troop appreciation; Yang Wen-ke presents funds to thank service members for their hard work in training
Strong interest in taking up space at the Qianzhen Fishing Port Marketing Center: 112 vendors express support on the first day of the survey, with more than nine-tenths in favor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung District Fishermen’s Association surveyed vendors’ interest in moving into the Qianzhen Fishing Port Marketing Center. On the first day, 112 vendors agreed, with support reaching 93.3%. The response reflects vendors’ strong hopes for improved operating conditions and bolsters confidence in moving forward.
Tunghai University wins seven awards at the university student rural revitalization competition, building on four years of work in Matsu
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Tunghai University’s 「莒步野編」 team won seven awards at the 16th University Student Rural Revitalization Competition for its community-building work in Xiju, Matsu. The achievement demonstrates its ability to put long-term work in outlying islands into practice and integrate expertise across fields.
Kaohsiung City Urban Planning Commission approves Phase 2 of the Fourth Comprehensive Review of the Luzhu Urban Plan! The 66.19-hectare RK7 living district takes shape, linking the northern Kaohsiung technology corridor
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Kaohsiung City’s urban planning committee approved the second phase of the Luzhu urban plan. The project will develop 66.19 hectares around RK7 station, with residential, commercial and public facilities, creating a living area to serve the technology industry corridor and daily needs of northern Kaohsiung.
Tunghai’s innovative technologies win 7 awards at once at the Taiwan Innotech Expo: 1 platinum, 4 gold and 1 silver, plus the Future Tech Award
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Tunghai University won 7 awards, including the Future Technology Award, at the “2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo.” Its research was recognized for translating cross-disciplinary work into practical applications, drawing attention to its ability to address social challenges.
County government holds briefing on dual financial incentives for specific factories to help businesses complete legal registration
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To promote the legalization of specified factories, 南投県政府 is offering a 50% reduction in “registration guidance fees” and “operating management fees” for fiscal years 115–116. It has also introduced a new subsidy of 25,000 yen for equipment upgrades, aiming to revitalize the local economy.
Companionship among familiar people in a familiar place: Chung Tung-chin opens a community care center in Nanshi, Yuanli
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Miaoli County Magistrate 鍾東錦 opened a community care center in Nanshi, Yuanli Township, promoting healthy aging and community-based support for older people. The center, the county’s 238th, has drawn strong participation from men and is notable for its distinctive use of local resources.
Taichung’s original short-comic competition offers NT$100,000 in prize money and cross-border exchange with Japan’s Tottori, home of Conan and GeGeGe no Kitaro
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Taichung City is holding its first original short-comic competition, offering NT$100,000 in prize money and deepening cooperation with Tottori Prefecture in Japan to promote exchange between Taiwanese and Japanese comic creators and raise their international profile.
Shade structures completed at Taichung’s Letian Park; NT$16.12 million to be invested in a pangolin-themed solar-powered public toilet in October
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A shade structure for the playground at Letian Park in Taichung is due to be completed in September, and construction of a distinctive solar-powered restroom modeled on a pangolin will begin in October. The projects are part of the city’s efforts to improve safety and comfort for residents while incorporating local culture.
Raising neurodivergent adolescents: Zhen Ruixing and Sheng Baojia urge understanding differences first and providing support suited to each person
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The Taiwan Youth Neurodiversity Action Association and the New Taipei City Government launched the nation’s first 「Neurodiversity Life Companion」 training course at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, aiming to deepen public understanding of neurodivergent adolescents and strengthen support systems.
A windfall of tens of millions in travel perks! The Southern Taiwan tourism zone teams up with EVA Air, Klook and 易遊網 for an over-the-top VIP Lounge, with flight-and-hotel packages and experience vouchers up for grabs
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The Siraya National Scenic Area Administration is working with four major tourism zones and partnering with 長榮航空, Klook and 易遊網 on a campaign to promote tourism in southern Taiwan. Discounts worth tens of millions of yen and free experiences are on offer, with international expansion also in view.
Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day treats at the Gold Museum: complete missions for a chance to win Japanese sweets; teachers enter Benshan Fifth Tunnel free
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新北市立黄金博物馆 has launched its 「Golden Autumn, Mining the Mountains」 activities for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holidays. Interactive offerings include a prize draw using a mission sheet, check-ins at the old bus station and DIY relief-print postcards, along with free admission and discounts for education staff.
Nantou County evaluates extension of a trail along the Maoluo River embankment to give residents more space for exercise and recreation
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Nantou County is seeking to extend a walkway along the embankment of the Maoluo River, providing residents with a safe space for exercise and recreation. The deputy county magistrate said technical and legal reviews are underway.
One passport connects eight cities! 「Travel Together 8! Central Taiwan Stamp-Collecting Fun」 kicks off 10/1
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Hsinchu City has joined 7 other counties and cities in central Taiwan to launch the 「Central Taiwan Tourism Stamp Passport」. The two-month travel campaign starts on Oct. 1 and uses stamp collecting to encourage travel between cities and local spending, strengthening the region’s tourism brand.
Helping young people make a secure home in Changhua: construction begins on Changhua Hemei Youth Housing
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Changhua County held a groundbreaking ceremony for youth housing in Hemei Township. The project, with a total budget of 380 million yen, will build 59 units to help young people settle in the area. It is the county’s 4th such project.
Campus disaster response: Taichung schools advance drills from 「Drop, Cover and Hold On」 to coordinated response by functional teams
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The Taichung City Government Education Bureau held a disaster-preparedness demonstration drill at Dongxing Elementary School, advancing campus preparedness from individual evacuation to coordinated response by functional teams and strengthening overall resilience. The effort will help schools in central Taiwan improve their organized response to major earthquakes.
Drug-impaired driving and scams rise in Kaohsiung; Lee Ya-ching urges police to act early and medical resources to better meet the needs of an aging population
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Kaohsiung City Councilor Lee Ya-ching warned during council questioning that emerging drugs, drug-impaired driving and AI scams are on the rise, and pointed to gaps in medical resources as the population ages. She called on the city government to prepare in advance, highlighting the need for forward-looking, coordinated urban governance.
Taichung Fire Bureau urges regular checks for home safety, outlines four steps to maintain residential smoke alarms
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The Taichung City Fire Bureau reminded residents to check their home fire alarms regularly and maintain them using four steps: press, wipe, replace and test. This helps ensure the alarms can provide timely warnings in the event of a late-night fire and protect household safety.
Ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting, Sanae Takaichi meets Trump; Lu Hsiu-yen again urges central government to convene a national security meeting promptly
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Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen called on the central government during council questioning to convene a national security meeting promptly in response to the impact of the Xi-Trump meeting on the Asia-Pacific situation. She also praised the inclusion of several figures friendly to Taiwan in Japan’s Cabinet following a reshuffle.
A shared Kaohsiung memory returns! The original site of 祥鈺樓 is reborn as Yang Cheng-cheng invests tens of millions to create 「祥鶴樓」
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After Kaohsiung’s long-established Jiangzhe cuisine restaurant 祥鈺樓 closed, 楊政城, chairman of “PK Pants King,” invested ten million to relaunch it at the original site as 祥鶴樓. The restaurant aims to preserve traditional flavors while introducing Hong Kong-style seafood and passing the culture on across generations.
Don’t let retired 3C devices go to waste: Taichung marks October Phone Recycling Month, with FarEasTone and vivo offering limited-edition gifts
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The Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau has teamed up with FarEasTone and vivo to promote October Phone Recycling Month, encouraging people to recycle used 3C products. Each item is eligible for a gift or shopping credit. The initiative promotes resource recycling and reduces pollution.
1.39萬 tons of waste wood dumped on farmland in Yong’an; Kaohsiung City Government tracks down 44 businesses and orders cleanup by year-end
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About 13,900 tons of waste wood were illegally dumped on farmland in Yong’an District, Kaohsiung. The city government tracked down 44 businesses and ordered them to clear the waste by year-end. Fines have been issued and the case referred to prosecutors, demonstrating the polluter-pays principle and the government’s resolve to enforce environmental laws.
Taixi Farmers’ Association successfully markets grilled corn; Chang Chia-chun helps bring the partners together again to promote grilled fragrant rice
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Taixi Township Farmers’ Association unveiled a new product, “roasted fragrant rice,” following its “roasted corn.” 張嘉郡 is supporting the effort to build a brand for local agricultural products and expand sales channels, with hopes of success in the market.
Interior Ministry says park demolition and reconstruction were unauthorized; Lai Yi-ren accuses Zheng Chao-fang of wasting public funds and questions whether subsidies must be repaid
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Fuxing and Xianfu Yuan Park in Zhubei was rebuilt just a few years after being improved with subsidies. A councilor criticized the duplication of construction and waste of taxpayer money, and demanded an explanation from the mayor.
Analysts turn more pessimistic on US corporate profit outlook for the first time in months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Analysts have turned net pessimistic on the US corporate profit outlook for the first time in months, mainly because inflation and high interest rates are hitting consumer-facing and raw materials industries, potentially causing stocks to fall. The shift reflects mounting macroeconomic pressure.
Eight years into the tariff war, has the US really won? Chinese components still reach the US by taking another route
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Facts
China's share of US goods imports fell from about 21.6% in 2017
to about 9% in 2025
Last year, the goods trade surplus reached $1.19 trillion
Companies wholly or largely owned by the government still accounted for six-tenths of the combined market capitalization of China's top 100 listed companies
Hundreds of thousands of restricted advanced 輝達 AI chips have flowed into China
BizLink completes acquisition of Singapore's Interplex Datacom business, strengthening its data center infrastructure footprint
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BizLink-KY acquired Singapore’s Interplex Datacom business, strengthening its data center connectivity technology and global production network. The move is expected to expand its range of AI server-related products.
If you had picked stocks based on this historical pattern, you would have chosen Sandisk, which has surged 695% this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Semiconductor company Sandisk (SNDK-US) was the S&P 500’s top-performing stock last year, and historical trends had raised hopes for further gains this year. However, questions remain about the sustainability of its growth given cyclical demand and a weak competitive structure.
BlackRock: AI development is like “a bright moon”; macro strategy should seize the 3 major gold-mining opportunities in the “stars surrounding the moon” approach
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Bay Haocang, Belied’s chief Asia-Pacific strategist, proposed a “stars surrounding the moon” investment strategy amid the rapid spread of AI. He identified computing power, power infrastructure and gold as the 3 key investment themes.
Missed the global AI rally during the market holiday? Japanese stocks aim to catch up when trading resumes Thursday
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Japanese stocks are set to resume trading after a long holiday, with a potential catch-up rally following a rebound in global AI-related shares. But the yen's continued depreciation has put the focus on whether the Bank of Japan will intervene in the currency market. Semiconductor-related stocks could benefit, while the Japanese government bond market is being affected by falling oil prices and expectations of a BOJ rate hike.
Retail investors return to the market! Securities settlement deposits surge past 4.5 trillion yuan in August, setting a record
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Taiwan’s securities settlement account balances reached 4.57 trillion yuan in August, setting a record. Individual investors are participating more actively in the market, while strong AI-related exports are also providing a tailwind.
Taiwan stock market's total value tops 5.3 trillion dollars, overtaking India to rank 4th globally; “sacred mountain” adds more than 1 trillion yuan in a day
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Taiwan's stock market capitalization topped 5.3 trillion dollars, surpassing India's to become the world's fourth-largest stock market. 台积电 contributed more than 1 trillion yuan in market value in a single day, driving sharp gains in semiconductor and AI supply-chain stocks.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran, then says talks went well; Iran responds: shows the United States is in dire straits
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U.S. President Trump warned Iran of “destruction” at the United Nations, while a senior U.S. official held a secret meeting with Iran’s foreign minister. Iran condemned the threats but signaled that dialogue remained possible. The backdrop is U.S. isolation and a strategic predicament.
Oil price surge fails to stop euro zone business activity from reaching a more than 3-year high in September, giving ECB confidence to raise rates again next month
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Private-sector activity in Europe reached a 3-year high in September, signaling economic resilience despite rising energy prices. The trend is bolstering the European Central Bank’s confidence in further interest-rate hikes.