Republican lawmakers worry Trump is treating Xi Jinping too favorably, question whether 中國 is helping 伊朗 target U.S. troops
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Several Republican senators have voiced concern over President Trump giving President Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, amid reports that China provided Iran with satellite imagery to target U.S. forces.
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Xi Jinping welcomed with a 21-gun salute, red carpet and B-1 bombers flying overhead
More than US$15 billion in security assistance for Taiwan
Brothers lose to the Monkeys for a second straight game, putting second-half title hopes in doubt; Lions win to take 2nd in the annual standings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Lost 6-0 to 樂天桃猿隊
The Brothers' 8-game winning streak was snapped by the Monkeys yesterday
Lin Hung-yu's grounder advanced a runner who scored the first run
Added 5 runs in one burst
Tyler Eppler pitched 8 scoreless innings to earn the win
Cheng Hao-chun allowed no runs through the first 5 innings, but ran into trouble in the 6th and the relievers failed to hold the lead; he ultimately took the loss after allowing 4 runs in 5.2 innings
Took the loss after allowing 4 runs in 5.2 innings
統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 trailed 味全龍 0-2 after 8 innings
Pinch hitter Chiu Chih-cheng hit a double to drive in 2 runs and tie the game
PLA capabilities upgraded again! SCMP: China’s “004-type aircraft carrier” begins construction in Dalian, with hull longer than the Ford
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Construction has begun on the next-generation Type 004 aircraft carrier at Dalian Shipyard in China. It will measure 336–339 meters in length, potentially surpassing the U.S. Ford class, and there are indications it may be nuclear-powered.
Asian Games baseball: Wang Yen-cheng allows just 1 run over 7 innings as Taiwan beats China 9-1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s baseball team defeated China 9-1 at the Asian Games. Ace Wang Yen-cheng delivered a strong performance, allowing 1 run over 7 innings, bringing the team closer to its first gold medal in 20 years.
Wang Kuan-hung wins Asian Games gold: “The best race of my life”; says release of pressure feels “unreal”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese swimmer Wang Kuan-hung won the gold medal in the men’s 200-meter butterfly at the Nagoya Asian Games. Overcoming years of runner-up finishes and back pain, he called it “the best race of my life.” The achievement has brought new hope to Taiwanese swimming.
Nagoya Asian Games》Taiwan’s butterfly king Wang Kuan-hung makes history! What he most wants to do to celebrate after winning gold in the 200-meter butterfly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese swimmer Wang Kuan-hung won the gold medal in the men’s 200-meter butterfly at the Nagoya Asian Games. Overcoming a back injury, the victory freed him from years of pressure and marked a historic achievement for Taiwanese swimming.
Explainer》Xi Jinping asks the United States to oppose Taiwan independence! Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council counters Beijing, acknowledging the Republic of China originated on the mainland: “We were the United States’ World War II ally”
Thousands of Taiwanese businesspeople gather in Kaohsiung! Chen Chi-mai invites them to build links between Taiwan and the world: Kaohsiung is the ideal base
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Economic growth reached 14.15% in the first half of this year
AI boom drives trade deficit sharply higher! US think tank report warns White House: Don’t target Taiwan with tariffs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese companies have invested more than $300 billion in the United States, supporting semiconductor supplies in the AI era. The Hudson Institute warned that imposing tariffs on Taiwan over the trade deficit would harm the U.S. economy.
Pomelo picking for Mid-Autumn Festival and leisure farming! Su Chiao-hui makes pomelo vinegar in Bali, unveils “smart farms plus experiential farms” platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Su Chiao-hui, a candidate for New Taipei mayor, marked the Mid-Autumn Festival by picking pomelos and making pomelo vinegar at a leisure farm in Bali, stressing the importance of leisure agriculture. She proposed subsidies for smart farms and experiential farms, and announced plans to promote links between agriculture, tourism and education.
〈U.S. stocks at open〉Oil price retreat pauses bond sell-off; major indexes edge higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks edged higher on the 25th as oil prices fell and bond markets stabilized. The extension of the U.S.-China trade truce also supported investor sentiment.
Tesla has increased production of its Optimus humanoid robots 10 times in recent months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Production of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot has expanded about 10 times in recent months, but a stable mass-production system has yet to be established. Musk has described it as the company’s most important future product.
Meta launches $1299 new VR glasses! “6 times” lighter than Apple Vision Pro, with realistic AI video and touch-typing features
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta announced a new VR headset, the “Meta VR Glasses,” priced at $1,299. The device weighs about 100g, and an external computing box enables extended wear. It is drawing attention as a strategic product designed to compete with Apple Vision Pro.
France plans to convene G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The French president will convene the G7 to discuss releasing strategic petroleum reserves, aiming to stabilize international oil prices. The situation in Iran and the war in Ukraine were cited as the main causes of the price surge.
OpenAI reportedly planning $500 ChatGPT “Pro Max” plan! Promises fastest Work and Codex, may tap Cerebras computing power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI is considering introducing a high-priced ChatGPT “Pro Max” plan at $500 per month. With the fastest processing and access to Codex, it would handle demanding tasks for businesses.