China’s 三 unexplained imperial tombs—the Qianling Mausoleum，the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor，and the Huangdi Mausoleum—remain unopened to this day because of technical，cultural and structural factors，making them a longstanding focus of history and archaeology
Weather forecast／The good weather is over！Starting ‘this day’，weather will turn across Taiwan，bringing cooler temperatures and rain；the latest path shows Typhoon Surigae making a sharp turn
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During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday，Taiwan was sunny but hot，with temperatures exceeding 36 degrees in many areas under the autumn tiger effect and a large day-night temperature difference. From October 1，the northeast monsoon will strengthen，bringing rain to northern and eastern Taiwan and a dramatic change in the weather. Typhoon Surigae is moving away，and another typhoon may develop.
Is Hsu Hsin-ying really finished？Ko Wen-je personally told Cheng Chao-fang ‘this sentence’；astonishing changes in Hsinchu poll numbers revealed
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On the eve of Taiwan’s 2026 local elections，the Zhubei mayoral race in Hsinchu was embroiled in controversy after cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party fell apart. Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Cheng Chao-fang unexpectedly appeared together，while Hsu Hsin-ying’s campaign was described as ‘Game over’；polls show her rival leading.
‘If annual income from selling vegetables and rice exceeds 500000 yuan，does the old farmers’ allowance disappear？’ Agricultural income does not actually count；these are the funds that really matter
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The old farmers’ allowance has a 500000-yuan income threshold for excluding higher-income recipients，but it applies only to non-agricultural income. Income farmers earn from cultivation and aquaculture is not included；the key is whether other income，such as wages and interest，reaches the threshold.
Dad gives his son 3000000 yuan in gold bars：How much gift tax is due？It is not based on the purchase price；the real calculation revealed
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An explanation of the scope and calculation of gift tax on gifts of gold and gold bars in Japan. Gift tax applies to movable property with monetary value regardless of whether a bank transfer is made; the donor’s annual tax-free allowance and the market value at the time of the gift are important factors.
Why do Taiwanese love traveling to China？Trips to mainland China top 3200000；experts explain why，saying it appeals not only to older people but also to young people
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The number of trips by Taiwanese to China reached 3200000 last year，second only to Japan. Experts say shared language and culture，spectacular scenery and good value for money are the main reasons. Influenced by Xiaohongshu，young people are turning to lifestyle-focused travel；with group tours banned，alternative tour groups have emerged，raising potential legal and safety risks.
When a Qing dynasty consort received the emperor’s favor, being supported while walking the following day was not a sign of fatigue but a strategic way to flaunt that favor and cater to aesthetic tastes. It also served to promote her standing within the court and ensure her safety.
Who is Maria Abe？She unexpectedly got married and became pregnant；once embroiled in an ‘other woman’ scandal，she said at the start of the year：‘I want to marry in Taiwan’
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Facts
Joined AKB48 at age 14
In 2010，at just 14 years old，she passed the AKB48 10th-generation audition
In 2017，she announced her transfer from Japan’s AKB48 to its Taiwanese sister group TPE48
In August 2019，Maria Abe officially announced that she would graduate from AKB48 Team TP
In January 2025，Maria Abe ended her management relationship with 隨身遊戲／麥卡貝經紀，with whom she had worked for many years
Companies mentioned：AKB48、TPE48、AKB48 Team TP、隨身遊戲／麥卡貝經紀、阿部桑有限公司、Thursday 4 Super Play
Hurry and claim it！A ‘1500-yuan shopping voucher per person’ is available to applicants across Taiwan through 9/29；one-click online registration for the Good Taste Voucher，with details on how to claim it revealed
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Taichung’s Dakeng shopping district has launched the ‘2026 Dakeng Good Taste Voucher’：800 yuan can be exchanged for a 1500-yuan shopping voucher. Limited to 300，the vouchers will be awarded by lottery，with the draw livestreamed on September 29. The initiative aims to stimulate local spending.
2026 charity gift box recommendations》10 popular sheltered workshops and social welfare groups across Taiwan！Gifts for 三 annual holidays and everyday occasions can also support workers with disabilities
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Network Temperature Gauge DailyView has announced its 10 picks for popular disability support organizations in Taiwan for 2026. The aim is to encourage social contribution through corporate gifts for the three major holidays and everyday gift-giving. Employment support through products is drawing attention.
Suddenly severely disabled without labor insurance：What happens to your retirement？Those who meet the conditions can receive a minimum of 5437 yuan per month from the National Pension until death
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Taiwan’s 勞動部勞工保險局 explained the National Pension disability pension system, announcing that even people who are not enrolled in Labor Insurance may be eligible to receive a monthly pension of 5,437 yuan if they develop a severe disability.
Former AKB48 Team TP member Maria Abe announced on September 26，2026 that she had married a man outside the entertainment industry and was pregnant. In a handwritten statement，she shared the double happy news with fans，showing the popularity and influence she has built in Taiwan.
Major Labor Ministry amendments take effect！Pension claim rules change significantly：‘automatic deposit without application’；the latest rules at a glance
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor has simplified the process for receiving National Pension benefits, with automatic transfers beginning at age 65 after an account check. The move is intended to make the system more convenient for older people and improve administrative efficiency.
Trump personally welcomes Xi and praises their personal relationship，but major commercial talks still fail！Wall Street Journal：Xi is cool toward diplomatic fanfare，with few substantive gains for the US
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President Trump personally welcomed President Xi Jinping, emphasizing their personal rapport, but no major commercial agreement was reached, exposing the systemic divide between them.
2026 Taichung yakiniku recommendations》15 must-try restaurants recommended on PTT and Dcard！Diners praise the fresh，high-quality food and generous portions
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Taichung is considered Taiwan’s top battleground for yakiniku. For 2026，15 highly rated restaurants recommended by online communities such as PTT and Dcard are featured，including a Michelin-starred restaurant and high-value options，highlighting competition in premium meat and service.
Why are Taiwan’s night markets often next to temple entrances？It was not just because there was an empty lot；the real reason goes back to markets a century ago
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The reason Taiwan’s night markets are often located at temple entrances dates back to market culture in the Qing dynasty, when temples were centers of community life. The historic link between foot traffic and commerce has shaped today’s night markets.
Holding hands，traveling together，and even sharing a quilt！Du Fu’s devoted love was met with rejection as Li Bai brutally dumped him；the ‘High Tang tragic romance’ omitted from textbooks revealed
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It has emerged that Du Fu held deep admiration for Li Bai, while Li Bai’s response was cool. The imbalance in personal relationships within the literary world of the High Tang has come to light.
2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts from Taiwan’s 6 municipalities are here! “Red envelopes of up to NT$20,000 per person” deposited directly on 10/2; a guide to payment amounts and methods
Giving a house to family while you’re alive can incur inheritance tax! The tax bureau reveals “2 situations” that are exempt; 4 major new rules to know if you want to save on taxes
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Taiwan’s tax authorities explained an exception under which gifts to relatives made within 2 years before death are not subject to estate tax if the family relationship has ended. Amendments to the Estate and Gift Tax Act in 2026 are intended to clarify tax liabilities and reduce the tax burden.
Behind the scenes: Taiwan’s national security concerns: Coast Guard Administration branch chief keeps several “life-and-death pledges” in his bag at all times
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Although Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration has received additional government funding to improve compensation, with annual salaries reaching one million, nine-tenths of its vessels are understaffed. Recruitment difficulties have raised national security concerns.
Why write “fortune” and “longevity” on a coffin when it’s used for a funeral? It’s not just about good luck—the placement has another meaning
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The different arrangements of the characters “fortune” and “longevity” on coffins across Taiwan reflect regional differences in funeral customs. The traditional arrangement in Yilan is “longevity at the head, fortune at the foot,” symbolizing “longevity ends, fortune remains,” while Chiayi has a custom of “fortune at the head, longevity at the foot.” These markings have gradually become less common as cremation has spread, but some businesses still preserve these cultural elements.
Commentary: South Korea’s president loses sleep over a “$350 billion investment”; Taiwan is being squeezed for $500 billion—does President Lai sleep well?
Trump to meet tech giants on AI on 9/29! U.S. House speaker also attending, with focus on AI regulation and risks
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U.S. President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and CEOs of major technology companies will hold a meeting on AI on September 29. AI regulation and risk management will be on the agenda. Differences in regulatory approaches between the United States and China are also drawing attention.
Taiwan’s AI team goes into action! National Development Council leads delegation on discreet visits to Microsoft and Stanford, focusing on computing capacity deployment, startup connections and workforce transformation
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A Taiwanese delegation led by the National Development Council visited the United States and held discussions with Microsoft and Stanford University on AI computing power, startup collaboration and talent development. The visit marks an important step in international cooperation to strengthen Taiwan’s AI strategy.
Jinghua Biomedical plans to list on the emerging stock market on 10/15 as opportunities in the dietary supplement market expand
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Taiwanese health-food CDMO company 精華生醫 is planning an OTC listing on October 15, 2026. It is differentiating itself through proprietary patented technology and niche products based on traditional Chinese medicine, with growth expected in global markets.
Northern Taiwan’s new landmark is in Linkou: Eastern Group and 晶華酒店 join forces to make Taoyuan a new base
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東森集團 and 晶華酒店 are building the 東森恩典大樓 in Linkou, with an opening scheduled for the end of December. The mixed-use complex combines business, hospitality and membership-based services and will also incorporate AI technology. It is attracting attention as a new landmark in northern Taiwan.
Acer and Asus lead the first Googlebook launch, with Gemini poised to reshape the high-end AI PC market
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Google has unveiled a new laptop, the “Googlebook,” with 宏碁 and 華碩 leading its rollout. Featuring AI, the device enters the premium market, where competition with Windows and Mac is expected to intensify.
After nearly 10 years of delays, Tesla delivers its first Semi trucks to customers!
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After nearly 10 years of development, Tesla has begun mass production and initial deliveries of its electric heavy-duty truck, the “Semi.” Major companies such as PepsiCo and DHL are adopting it, and it is expected to help decarbonize the logistics industry.
Companies mentioned：PepsiCo、DHL、US Foods、WattEV、ABF、Einride、IMC、OK Produce
“Will AI destroy us?” Zuckerberg gives his answer, saying he is “quite optimistic” about the future
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said industry-wide coordination is not necessary for the safe development of AI. He said each company should take responsibility and prioritize trust and shared values. The view is an important one that could encourage the AI industry’s independent evolution.
京鼎 enters the BNCT cancer-treatment equipment sector, signing manufacturing cooperation agreement with TAELS
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TAE Life Sciences (TAELS) and 京鼎精密 have signed a manufacturing cooperation agreement for the next-generation cancer treatment device “Alphabeam BNCT.” 京鼎精密 will handle component manufacturing and assembly, while TAELS will retain responsibility for final assembly and quality control. The agreement reflects recognition of their advanced medical-device manufacturing technology and quality-control systems.
Companies mentioned：TAE Life Sciences (TAELS)、京鼎精密
Goldman Sachs raises yen target! Sees it reaching 150 in 12 months, with Bank of Japan rate hikes and fund repatriation key
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Goldman Sachs revised upward its 12-month target exchange rate for the yen from 165 to 150 yen. The move comes against a backdrop of Bank of Japan rate hikes and a return of capital, with the yen’s safe-haven value drawing attention.
WSJ: Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day ceasefire proposal, expected to resume bombing after midterm elections
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U.S. President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal for a 7-day ceasefire and indicated he intended to resume airstrikes after the midterm elections. The move is part of U.S. strategic pressure, and tensions in the Middle East are rising.
Microsoft becomes the gateway for enterprise AI adoption! Taps the orchestration layer to unlock demand; shares surge 32% from their lows, returning to this year’s high
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Microsoft shares hit a year-to-date high as investors reassessed the company’s AI strategy. Its orchestration layer and Copilot are driving AI adoption in the enterprise market, restoring investor confidence.
Who has the upper hand in the U.S.-China rivalry? Barron’s examines the “4 key cost factors,” with AI the biggest wildcard
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The CEO of Gavekal Research analyzed U.S.-China competition through “four major costs.” China has a cost advantage, but policy uncertainty is a headwind. AI will be key to the outcome.
Key U.S. stock market news summary, Sept. 26, 2026
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The U.S. and Chinese leaders are expected to meet again at APEC and the G20 before the end of the year. Mr. Berry warned of asset impairment risks amid a boom in AI infrastructure, while Musk is expanding AI computing capacity.
Nvidia pushes ahead with glass substrate technology to fit more HBM into chips
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Nvidia is working with its supply chain to advance glass substrate technology and overcome size and heat-dissipation bottlenecks in AI chip packaging. The technology could increase HBM integration capacity and is crucial for next-generation GPUs.
Smart rings boom in popularity as demand for Oura’s listing heats up; IPO oversubscribed by about 4 times, with listing as early as next week
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Finnish wearable health-tech company Oura is preparing for a Nasdaq listing and recorded about 4 times oversubscription for its IPO. Its subscription model, which uses health data and AI analysis, is key to its growth.
Companies mentioned：Forerunner Ventures、Goldman Sachs、Morgan Stanley、JPMorgan Chase、Allen & Co.、Jefferies Group
Palo Alto CEO: Calls to slow AI development are “unrealistic”; AI companies are seeking regulatory “sympathy”
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Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, criticized calls to slow AI development as a strategy to win sympathy from regulators. He stressed that ensuring safety is what matters.
OpenAI reportedly set to launch GPT-6 Cyber! Focused on AI cybersecurity, it could debut at DevDay as early as next week
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OpenAI is expected to announce “GPT-6 Cyber,” an AI model dedicated to cybersecurity, in the near future. It will be unveiled alongside new products at next week’s DevDay, with expectations for its rollout in the B2B market.