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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States and held a summit with President Trump at the White House. Outside the venue, pro-China groups and anti-communist organizations clashed, heightening tensions.
Taiwan’s practice of having garbage trucks play music began in the 1960s, when music replaced bells. It became linked to the 1996 “No Trash on the Ground” system and changed citizens’ daily habits.
Companies mentioned：環境部、臺北市政府
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Companies mentioned：荒木飛呂彥、新光三越、台中中友百貨、壽司郎、網路溫度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎、Muse木棉花
In Taiwan’s early agricultural society, people worshipped Tudigong during the Mid-Autumn Festival, continuing the tradition of “praying in spring and giving thanks in autumn” for the earth god’s protection and a bountiful harvest. The custom reflects the agricultural culture behind the festival.
The long nail guards worn by consorts in Story of Yanxi Palace have a historical basis: they were modeled on real “finger guards” from the Qing dynasty, which protected long nails and served as decoration, reflecting the aesthetic tastes of aristocratic women at the time.
Companies mentioned：國立故宮博物院、北京故宮博物院
Misinformation spread online claiming that “160,000 Chinese spouses settled in Taiwan and gained voting rights in 3 years.” The Taiwan FactCheck Center determined that the figure was cumulative data and ruled the claim false.
Companies mentioned：台湾事實查核中心、移民署
U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington and stressed that the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and America’s resurgence (MAGA) could coexist. Xi announced an exchange program inviting 100,000 American young people to China, and the two also discussed AI technology and trade issues.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ政府、中国政府
Taiwan authorities rejected the General Chamber of Commerce’s application for a Mid-Autumn Festival charter flight from Xi’an to Taoyuan, saying the dates fell outside the permitted period. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Chairman Liang Wen-chieh said China’s high-speed rail and domestic flights were already convenient enough for Taiwanese businesspeople to transfer and return to Taiwan, making special charter flights unnecessary. The decision prompted questions about the effectiveness of the cross-strait charter flight system.
The Taiwan issue was a focus of the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping. A scholar visiting the United States warned that Taiwan could be used as a “card” in negotiations. Changes in U.S. policy toward Taiwan warrant close attention.
Institutional investors sold NT$43.8 billion worth of shares in Taiwanese semiconductor giants 台積電 and 聯電, but their stock prices remained firm. Market analyst Ruan Mu-hua pointed to changes in supply and demand and stressed the strength of structural demand.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯電、TSMC、UMC
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Companies mentioned：台湾積体電路製造、TSMC
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Chairman Liang Wen-chieh revealed that Chinese police recently questioned 4 Taiwanese civil servants visiting mainland China. For the first time, a nurse who had worked at a military hospital was questioned about military medical details, highlighting the pervasive nature of infiltration efforts against Taiwan and raising national security concerns.
How can you eat healthily at a Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue? A nutritionist says the wrong food combinations and eating order can lead to weight gain and health problems. The advice is to shop using a “2 vegetables, 1 meat” rule, eat vegetables before meat, and have starches and desserts last, while limiting sauces and drinks.
Companies mentioned：聯新國際醫院
Taiwanese commentator Li Yi-hsiu was sued for defamation over remarks about U.S. professor Chen Shifen (Weng Darui), including calling him “without tenure” and a “sidekick.” In a retrial at the High Court, he was ordered to pay 200,000 yen in damages, with no further appeal permitted.
KMT lawmaker Chen Ching-hui said several Health and Welfare Ministry policy budgets had low execution rates, with 3 Food and Drug Administration programs showing zero implementation. Formosa TV alone received a contract worth NT$177 million, prompting questions about the allocation and transparency of government resources.
Companies mentioned：民視文化、三立電視、東森電視、TVBS
A Pingtung products fair opened at Hanshin Arena, where Ai Mian Zu launched shelf-stable auspicious noodles in collaboration with 大甲鎮瀾宮. Promoting the “eat well and be blessed” concept, the product targets holiday gift-giving and the demand for emergency food supplies, as well as the health-conscious market.
Companies mentioned：漢神巨蛋購物廣場、大甲鎮瀾宮、屏東縣工商發展投資策進會
Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung revealed that the 119 emergency line had been flooded with abusive calls, yet no penalties were issued. He warned that automated AI dialing attacks could paralyze emergency response systems and called for a cross-agency protection mechanism.
Original高雄前鎮漁港の81億規模の整備事業で、国民党の柯志恩候補が排水不良や動線問題を指摘。民進党の賴瑞隆候補は中央が既に改善策を決定したと反論。漁業基地の機能向上を巡り、選挙戦の争点に発展。
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、漁業署、營建署、航港建設基金、高雄区漁会
The Kaohsiung City University Alumni Association Federation (雄大會) held Taiwan’s first at-sea board meeting in the Asia New Bay Area. Alumni representatives from 11 schools boarded a sailing vessel, symbolically demonstrating cross-school cooperation through flag-raising and steering.
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Companies mentioned：日本電視台（Nippon TV）、日媒「體育報知」
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Companies mentioned：泰格瑞人民解放陣線、衣索比亞國防軍、聯合國教科文組織
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Companies mentioned：美國亞特蘭大動物園、成都大貓熊繁育研究基地、中國野生動物保護協會
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Companies mentioned：倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數
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Companies mentioned：史瑞堡酒莊、白宮
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Companies mentioned：德國馬歇爾基金會、The German Marshall Fund
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Companies mentioned：白宮、美國國家檔案局（National Archives）
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Companies mentioned：中國、美國、白宮
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Companies mentioned：中國央行、中國人民銀行、潘功勝
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Companies mentioned：川普、習近平
Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Meta to $920, citing hopes for the adoption of its new AI assistant, Muse. Amazon’s refusal to grant access has also drawn attention.
Companies mentioned：Meta、摩根大通、摩根士丹利、Walmart、Best Buy、Sephora、Wayfair、Amazon
Meta unveiled its agentic AI, Muse, making it easier for consumers to manage subscriptions. This puts companies that rely on “consumption inertia” at risk.
Companies mentioned：Meta Platforms、Planet Fitness、ニューヨークタイムズ、Allstate、Netflix、Tripadvisor、Intuit
Former Lehman Brothers trader McDonald noted that bond yields had reached levels on par with stocks, resembling market conditions before Black Monday in 1987. He analyzed the impact of bond-market trends on the stock market.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Oracle、Apple
Apple and NVIDIA have grown to account for more than 15% of the S&P 500, pushing market concentration to its highest level ever. This raises the risks associated with a lack of investment diversification and has a major impact on market structure.
Companies mentioned：Creative Planning、Microsoft、General Electric
In August, foreign investors made large-scale sales in Asian bond markets, resulting in the first monthly net outflow in 5 months. Rising U.S. Treasury yields were the main cause, with particularly large outflows from the South Korean market. Experts pointed to the stability of Chinese bonds while also highlighting concerns about currency risks and the economic outlook in emerging markets.
Companies mentioned：中国社会科学院、法國里昂商學院、安邦智庫
Iran’s president denounced the アメリカ’s “bullying mentality” at the United Nations and asserted Iran’s right to develop nuclear technology. He claimed that children had been killed in U.S. military airstrikes.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ、イラン
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surged to its highest level since 2007, reigniting concerns about a financial crisis. Investors need to reassess equity risks.
Companies mentioned：Bull Theory
U.S. President Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport, holding an unusually lavish welcome ceremony. This was seen as a diplomatic courtesy, but opinions were divided at home.
At his meeting with President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Trump said he would not establish safeguards for AI. He emphasized maintaining the status quo, and the Justice Department described itself as an existing safeguard agency.
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康