Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Ashfall forecast for Tokachidake. The volcanic alert level is 3, and ash is forecast to fall southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 24th.
Facts
- Level 3
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Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
If an eruption occurs on Kuchinoerabujima, ash is forecast to fall south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 24th. The current volcanic alert level is 2.
Facts
- Level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at volcanic alert level 2, and ash is forecast to fall to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 24th.
Facts
- Level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Suwanosejima is at volcanic alert level 2. Ash is forecast to fall west of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 24th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at volcanic alert level 2, and ash is forecast to fall east of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 24th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
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Rebuilding is about more than construction! One year after the floods, how can homes and lives be restored? [Independent Reporter]
Original花蓮光復鄉洪災一年後重建面臨多重挑戰，包括水利署興建超級堤防引發河道束縮與潰堤風險、縣政府推動背水堤工程遭批評缺乏程序正義與土地徵收爭議；此外，中繼屋閒置率高反映安置政策與需求落差，災民心理創傷輔導資源嚴重不足，基督教芥菜種會等組織則透過防災教育強化社區韌性。
Facts
- The first barrier is 50 meters wide
- Extending 5.5 kilometers
- Located 200 meters behind it
- The plan was halted amid the flood season in late August
- 85-year-old Liu Xincheng, who lives on Fozu Street in Guangfu Township
- Build 41 transitional housing units
- 10 units completed
- A total of 51 transitional housing units
- Only 32 units are currently occupied
- The vacancy rate has reached four-tenths
- Working with ten schools
- Originally estimated at 12 people
- Surging to 64 people
- Expanded from 8 groups to 16 groups
- Expanded to 16 groups
Companies mentioned：水利署、花蓮縣政府、國土署、原民會、臺灣大學建築與城鄉研究所、政治大學地政學系、東華大學民族發展與社會工作學系、臺灣創造性藝術治療聯盟、基督教芥菜種會
How can livelihoods be rebuilt after disaster? Farmers and local industries after the Mataian floods [Independent Reporter]
After the floods, the Mataian community faced challenges including the loss of farmland, land expropriation for flood control and policy gaps. Residents and businesses have built resilience through rituals, while trying to shift to food stalls or long-term care services, or relying on casual work to make ends meet.
Facts
- Losses reached 35 million in hard-earned value
- Facing the prospect of having two-thirds of their land expropriated and being forced to move
- As many as nine franchised beverage shops have sprung up
- The age limit for applications will be set at 18 to 45
Companies mentioned：東華大學、原民會、工程會、花蓮縣政府、芥菜種會
Land expropriated in the name of emergency disaster prevention: Conflicts over reconstruction after the Mataian floods [Independent Reporter]
After the barrier lake on the Mataian River burst, the government pushed ahead with land expropriation and river improvement works in the name of emergency disaster prevention. This has led to conflicts with businesses including livestock farms, gravel yards and tenant farmers, who face forced relocation, major discrepancies in assessed land prices and difficulties finding new sites. Disputes have also arisen over the expropriation of Indigenous reserved land and consultation procedures with communities. Residents criticize the government for having already written the script and failing to engage in meaningful communication.
Facts
- Invested about 200 million
- Original西部廠商開價3.5億要收購我們的場
- A structural steel column is required every 4.3 meters
- In other counties and cities, the spacing only needs to be 6 meters
- First spend one million on geological surveys
- Within three hundred meters of a livestock farm
- There must not be a school or hospital within one thousand meters
- Plans call for expropriating about 842 hectares of land
- About 73.8 hectares of land to be expropriated
- About 202.8 hectares of land to be expropriated
- About 28.3 hectares
- Total area of about 537 hectares
- Drawn 740 meters north
- Original山上仍有2.4億的土方
- At least 334 hectares of Indigenous reserved land
- Total area of about 108 hectares
- Total area of about 226 hectares
- About five jia of leased land will have its lease terminated
- Must practice environmentally friendly farming for three years
- A severely affected area where deposited soil exceeds 50 centimeters
- Expropriate 151 hectares of land
- Establish a 1.51-hectare demonstration plot
- Select 12 plant species for cultivation and afforestation
Companies mentioned：農業部、第九河川分署、九河分署、水利署、行政院、原住民族委員會、台糖、國產署、林保署、林試所、東華大學
One frivolous complaint harms an entire class: Millions spent each year investigating teachers! How can teachers’ and students’ rights be restored? [Independent Reporter]
The article examines the pressure teachers face from frivolous complaints and the high cost of school affairs committees. Experts recommend using a “sandwich” communication approach to prevent disputes and call for public authorities to intervene against malicious complaints to protect teachers’ and students’ rights.
Facts
- An average of 20,000 to 30,000
- More than 10 million in funding is approved every year
- Nearly 20 million in expenses was approved that year
- There are 25 students in a class
Companies mentioned：旭日教育基金會、臺南市教育產業工會、全國家長團體聯盟、長安國小、教育部、臺灣教育產業工會、臺師大
Judoka Lin Chen-hao takes the mat with an injured ankle, loses to Tajikistan opponent and misses Asian Games bronze
Taiwanese judoka Yang Yung-wei lost to China’s Ma Yulin in the men’s 60-kilogram bronze-medal match at the Asian Games, missing out on a medal. In the women’s 48-kilogram bronze-medal match, Lin Chen-hao was hampered by an old ankle injury and having her foot stepped on, ultimately losing to her Tajik opponent and also missing out on a medal.
Facts
- Men’s 60-kilogram event
- No winner after 4 minutes
- Golden score lasted nearly 9 minutes
- Women’s 48-kilogram division
- With about half a minute left in the match
- The final 10 seconds
Russia launches winter blitz early; nearly 300 drones attack Ukraine, killing 7
Russia launched its winter blitz early on September 30, sending nearly 300 drones and missiles to strike Kyiv, Odesa and other parts of Ukraine, killing at least 7 and injuring 24. The attacks also severely damaged the Trypilska thermal power plant, causing widespread power outages. Russian forces used a specialized penetrator warhead to precisely target infrastructure for the first time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the front line to boost morale and appeal to the West for help, while Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned that European weapons factories were legitimate targets.
Facts
- A total of 285 drones deployed
- At least 7 people killed
- 24 people injured
- More than 8,000 households suffered major power outages
- A 40-kilogram specialized penetrator warhead
Tainan’s Shanhua railway line may be elevated; city council approves feasibility study plan
The Tainan City Council approved a feasibility study plan for grade-separating the railway in the Shanhua area. The total cost is estimated at more than 13.1 billion, and the plan will next be submitted to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for review.
Facts
- Original總經費估131億4000多萬
- The local government must cover about 3.097 billion of the cost
As part of traffic improvements for the new Taiwan Route 17, the Zhongzheng sentry post at the Zuoying 海軍 base moves west
As part of traffic improvements for the new Taiwan Route 17, the Zhongzheng sentry post at the Zuoying 海軍 base, which has a history of 75 years, moved west and was officially retired on the 30th of this month. The new post opened the same day, and is expected to save residents 30 minutes of travel time.
Facts
- It has a history of 75 years
- It has been operating for nearly 60 years
- The old Zhongzheng sentry post, more than six decades old
- Starting on the 30th of this month
- Can save at least 30 minutes of travel time
Companies mentioned：海軍、高雄市府、高市工務局新工處
2026 National Day fireworks in Taitung; county government invites operators to plan viewing from the sea for the first time
The 2026 National Day fireworks will be launched at the mouth of the Beinan River in Taitung City. For the first time, the county government has invited 客輪業者 to plan sea-viewing trips departing from Fugang Harbor, and reminds the public to note the relevant traffic controls.
Facts
- A 3-minute test run
- It has been 9 years since the National Day fireworks were last held in Taitung
- Take the boat to a point 1.2 nautical miles offshore
- During the fireworks show on National Day, from half past six in the evening to 9 p.m.
Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、客輪業者
環境部 promotes international green trade, signs Taiwan-Japan agreement on mutual recognition of environmental labels
環境部 and 日本環境協會 signed an agreement on mutual recognition of Taiwan and Japan’s environmental labels, covering 7 types of electronic products. The agreement aims to reduce certification costs and complicated procedures for Taiwanese businesses entering the Japanese market. 環境部 also signed a memorandum of cooperation on the EPEAT program with 全球電子協會.
Facts
- The mutual recognition agreement with Japan covers 7 products
Companies mentioned：環境部、日本環境協會、華碩電腦、全球電子協會
Chiang Wan-an continues pushing for a smoke-free city as he seeks re-election; Shen Po-yang gives a tour of his campaign headquarters aboard the Yangliu
The KMT’s mobile Central Standing Committee meeting moved to Tainan to rally support for Hsieh Lung-chieh, with party chair Cheng Li-wun calling for an end to Green Party rule. President Lai Ching-te attended the launch event for Chen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters. Chiang Wan-an promoted a smoke-free city and opened a negative-pressure smoking area. Candidates for mayor of Taipei and New Taipei shared their views on relations between the 2 cities and social welfare issues.
Facts
- More than 30 years of DPP rule
- 2 negative-pressure smoking areas
- Starting in November
- Exits 2 and 3 of Taipei City Hall Station
U.S. stocks mostly fall; Taiwan shares rise from the open to reclaim 48,000 points
U.S. stocks mostly fell Tuesday, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rebounded to close higher, helping Taiwan shares open higher and gain ground on the 30th. The benchmark briefly reached 48,379 points, but selling pressure emerged late in the session, bringing it down to close at 47,940 points and back above the 48,000-point mark. 台積電 touched NT$2,510 intraday and closed at NT$2,480, while AI-related stocks performed strongly. Markets are awaiting U.S. nonfarm payroll data and watching the impact of rising Treasury yields on global capital allocation, with the 30-year yield reaching a 24-year high and the 10-year yield setting a 19-year high. Asian markets were mixed: the Nikkei closed up 1.94%, South Korean stocks edged lower, and the New Taiwan dollar closed at 31.852 per U.S. dollar, up 2.4 fen. Reports also said 台積電 plans to launch a second U.S. campus construction project, possibly in Dallas, Texas, where it could build 6 more advanced wafer fabs.
Facts
- Briefly reached 48,379 points intraday
- Closed at 47,940 points
- Moved back above the 48,000-point milestone
- Also reached NT$2,510 intraday
- Closed at NT$2480
- The Nikkei closed up 1.94%
- The 30-year yield rose to a 24-year high
- The 10-year yield set a 19-year high
- The New Taiwan dollar closed at 31.852 per U.S. dollar on the 30th
- Rose 2.4 cents
- Could build 6 more advanced wafer fabs
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、台積電、萬寶投顧、第一金投顧、國科會
Audit office cites deficiencies by 2 departments in illegal excavation of farmland in Meinong, urges Kaohsiung City Government to review and improve
The audit office cited deficiencies by the 經發局 and 環保局 in the illegal excavation of farmland in Meinong, Kaohsiung, and called on the Kaohsiung City Government to review and make improvements. The 經發局 said it had established a cross-department reporting and investigation mechanism and improved the timeliness of penalties, while the 環保局 said it had strengthened its patrol records.
Facts
- An average of as long as a month
- Conduct joint inspections within 24 hours of receiving a report
- Original每週針對新坑洞巡查2次
Companies mentioned：高雄市審計處、高雄市政府、經發局、環保局、台南社大
Scam gang posed as police and prosecutors and offered fake investments, cheating at least 68 people; police arrest Hsinchu ringleader in land-and-air operation
Police arrested a man surnamed Zhong, the alleged ringleader of a scam gang that used fake police-and-prosecutor and fake-investment schemes, in a mountainous area of Hsinchu in a land-and-air operation. The gang provided money-laundering services for cross-border scam operations, with 68 victims. All 30 suspects in the case have been indicted.
Facts
- NT$1.7 million in cash seized
- Was scammed out of NT$14 million
- All 30 suspects in the case
U.S.-led coalition fully withdraws from Iraq after more than 20 years of war that killed about 4,500 U.S. troops
The U.S.-led coalition fully withdrew from Iraq on September 30, ending more than 20 years of war in which about 4,500 U.S. troops were killed. Although Iraq regained formal sovereignty after the withdrawal, it faces security challenges including a geopolitical power vacuum, the expansion of pro-Iranian forces and the regrouping of Islamic State remnants.
Facts
- About 4,500 U.S. troops killed
- Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003
- As the September 30 withdrawal deadline arrived
- At Erbil Air Base in July this year
Mansouri, 50, appointed by king as Morocco’s first female prime minister
Morocco’s king appointed 50-year-old Mansouri as prime minister, making her the country’s first female prime minister. Meanwhile, Kijanangoma was formally crowned the new king of Uganda’s Toro Kingdom.
Facts
- Kijanangoma, 56, was formally crowned
- Worked at the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation for more than 20 years
- A succession committee made up of 21 members of the royal Babito clan
- King Oyo Nyimba, who died at 34
- Reigned for 31 years
- Responsible for preparations related to the 2030 FIFA World Cup
- Became mayor of Marrakesh in 2009
Hualien offers childcare subsidies; children aged 2 to 6 receive NT$6,000 per semester
The Hualien County Government has launched a childcare support program, offering a NT$6,000 subsidy each semester for children aged 2 to 6 who are registered in the county, benefiting about 6,900 people. It also offers monthly subsidies of NT$5,000 to NT$7,000 for children under 2, depending on birth order, benefiting about 1,800 people. The 2 policies have a combined budget of NT$150 million, prompting councilors to question whether the money is being handed out ahead of an election. The county government said the measures were made possible by fiscal relief following amendments to the Fiscal Allocation Act.
Facts
- Each person receives a NT$6,000 subsidy every semester
- About 6,900 people are expected to benefit
- A monthly subsidy of NT$5,000 for the first child
- NT$6,000 for the second child
- NT$7,000 for the third child
- About 1,800 people are expected to benefit
- The budget for the 2 policies combined exceeds the hundred-million mark
- We estimate the total amount at NT$150 million
- More than 8,000 people in total
- Can receive NT$18,000 in subsidies each semester
宜蘭當代樂坊 forms association to seek subsidies, hopes to revive international music festival and promote exchanges
宜蘭當代樂坊 has joined forces with private-sector resources to establish the 福爾摩沙國際藝術協會 and seek funding from the 文化部, in a bid to revive its suspended international music festival. The first festival is scheduled for 2027, with an exchange event to be held at Luodong Performing Arts Hall on October 1.
Facts
- In the more than 30 years since the ensemble was founded
- 5 continents
- 70 countries
- Next year (2027)
- Oct. 1
Companies mentioned：宜蘭當代樂坊、福爾摩沙國際藝術協會、文化部、日本華文會、宜蘭市公所
艾杰旭 labor talks fail to reach agreement on pay increases; union votes to strike legally from 10/5
艾杰旭 labor talks failed to reach an agreement on pay increases. The union accused the company of folding bonuses into base pay to mask the lack of a real wage increase, and criticized the pay of Taiwan employees as inferior to that of their Japanese counterparts. It voted to strike legally starting October 5.
Facts
- Original每年營利1200多億日圓
- Until 2030
- Annual pay increases of 5% to 6%
- The current minimum wage is NT$30,900
- Even when everything is added together, it only comes to NT$30,600
- The original base pay was NT$27,200
- A midyear bonus and a year-end bonus of 3 months’ pay each
- 18 months of pay actually received
- A total of NT$489,600
- In 2026, the company will raise base pay to
- Base pay raised to NT$30,600
- Plus an allowance of NT$4,500
- Employees’ monthly pay reaches NT$35,100
- 16 months of pay actually received
- A 2-month midyear bonus
Companies mentioned：AGC集團、艾杰旭、日本總公司、台灣AGC
Army’s Lusheng 2 exercise begins 10/14; 10 days of live-force, live-equipment offensive and defensive drills
The Army’s Lusheng Erhao exercise will begin on October 14, featuring 10 days and 9 nights of live-force, live-equipment offensive and defensive drills. The Ministry of National Defense announced its budget allocations: the 2026 supplementary budget totals NT$145.7 billion to speed up procurement of drones and other equipment, while NT$11 billion is allocated in the 2027 budget to purchase additional Stinger missiles and replenish ammunition.
Facts
- Extended to 10 days and 9 nights
- Detected 21 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
- The 564th Brigade in the south will serve as the attacking force
- The 269th Brigade in the north will handle defense
- The Ministry of National Defense allocated NT$145.7 billion
- The 13 outsourced projects that were not approved
- About NT$55.9 billion in total
- The Army also allocated NT$11 billion
Where do peanuts come from? The unseen origin labels on ingredients in processed foods【Our Island】
The current system for labeling the origins of ingredients in processed foods in Taiwan has sparked controversy. Regulations require only that the place of manufacture be labeled, so imported peanuts can be labeled “Made in Taiwan” after substantial transformation, making it difficult for consumers to identify where the ingredients came from. Civic groups are calling for amendments to require labeling the source of major ingredients. The Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a “Taiwan Peanut Mark” that businesses may apply to use voluntarily to distinguish locally grown peanuts, while the Legislative Yuan is also discussing related draft amendments.
Facts
- Production accounts for about seven to eight tenths of Taiwan's total
- About five hectares planted with peanuts
- About 75% of these are domestically produced
- 25% come from imports
- The remaining about seven tenths go into the processing industry
- An additional 33.3% tariff outside the quota
- Accuracy can reach more than 99%
Companies mentioned：農業部農糧署、衛福部、食藥署、上下游文化基金會、主婦聯盟環境保護基金會、營養師公會、台南區農業改良場
Practical wooden architecture: the many possibilities for bringing it into modern life【Our Island】
This article looks at the applications and development of wooden architecture in modern life in Taiwan, including a design competition in Chiayi, a fully wooden kindergarten in Xinpu, Hsinchu, designed by architect Hong Yucheng, and the Wooden City Revival Project promoted by Professor Chen Zhengzhe of Nanhua University. It also discusses the Huang residence in Suantou, Chiayi, restored by architect Su Mingxiu as a community space, highlighting earthquake resistance, energy efficiency and livable design, and showcasing diverse forms of housing that combine traditional materials with new construction methods.
Facts
- The rice mill closed 30 years ago
- A rice mill established in the 1930s
- Construction took 2 years
Taiwan's women's compound archery team loses to South Korea by 1 point in Asian Games bronze-medal match, finishes 4th
Taiwan's women's compound archery team narrowly lost to South Korea by 1 point in the Asian Games bronze-medal match, finishing 4th.
Facts
- 229 points to 230 points
- 59 to 60
- 58 points
- 117 points to 118 points
- 173 to 173
- 228 to 229
Ocean Affairs Council invites experts from 17 countries to discuss marine waste management, invokes Marine Pollution Control Act to prevent oil spills from grounded vessels
The Ocean Affairs Council invited experts from 17 countries to discuss marine waste management and stressed that heavy penalties under the Marine Pollution Control Act would help prevent oil spills from grounded vessels.
Companies mentioned：海洋委員會、海洋保育署
British U.S. air base narrowly escapes attack; release of 5 suspects on bail angers Trump
A suspected terrorist attack took place near Royal Air Force Fairford. Police arrested 5 suspects and then granted them bail, prompting strong dissatisfaction from U.S. President Donald Trump. The British government convened an emergency meeting and is continuing its investigation. Iran is suspected of being involved, but it denies any role.
Facts
- 5 suspects
- 3 suspicious vans
- 8 to 10 masked men
SpaceX Starship reaches Earth orbit for the first time and deploys 26 satellites
SpaceX Starship entered Earth orbit for the first time and successfully deployed 26 Starlink satellites before splashing down in the Pacific. The flight ended early because of engine anomalies and did not meet its original goal of completing 6 orbits of Earth, but it verified key technical capabilities.
Facts
- The Super Heavy booster, equipped with 33 engines
- The Starship above continued flying with 6 engines
- About 22 minutes into the flight, it was confirmed the vehicle remained in condition to complete its mission
- About 3 hours after Starship lifted off from Texas
- The plan was for Starship to fly for about 10 hours
- Complete 6 full orbits of Earth
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、NASA
農糧署 urges farmers to complete planting registration to receive priority guidance and prevent garlic supply-demand imbalances
農糧署 urged farmers to register their plantings between Sept. 15 and Nov. 15 to receive green payment incentives and priority guidance, in order to prevent imbalances in garlic production and marketing. In response to difficulties faced by farmers leasing land who need to obtain land registry transcripts from landowners, 農糧署 said lease agreements or land-use consent forms could be submitted instead.
Facts
- Harvested area reached 5,548 hectares
- The reasonable planting area is 5,000 hectares
- Complete registration between Sept. 15 and Nov. 15
- A reward of 5,000 yuan per hectare
- Garlic planting registration rates all reached more than 85%
Companies mentioned：農糧署
Taoyuan residents report inaccurate real-time bus information; Transportation Department pledges system upgrade by 10/4
Taoyuan residents reported inaccurate real-time bus information. The Transportation Department said errors were caused by some bus operators not yet having switched their onboard systems to the new system, and that upgrades are expected to be completed by 10/4, with accuracy expected to exceed 90%.
Facts
- 90%
Companies mentioned：Google Maps
2 drug-driving incidents in a row in Kaohsiung; drivers crash into utility pole and face public endangerment charges
Kaohsiung saw 2 drug-driving incidents in a row, involving a driver who crashed into a utility pole and another who fell asleep in the middle of the road. Both tested positive for ketamine in saliva screening tests and were referred for prosecution on suspicion of public endangerment. The Ministry of Transportation released road safety data for January to July, showing that drug-driving deaths rose to 7 in July. The National Police Agency said it had included the second party involved in crashes in its statistics following a change in the definition.
Facts
- A woman late on the night of the 28th
- The overall 30-day death toll was 1,569
- The number of deaths among older people increased by 33
- An increase of 5%
- The cumulative number of deaths caused by drug-impaired driving from January to June was 23
- There were 7 in July alone
Tainan police officer referred for prosecution after drunk-driving crash; blood alcohol level reached 1.12 milligrams
A police officer surnamed Chen with 台南市警局第2分局 was involved in a drunk-driving crash, with a blood alcohol level of 1.12 milligrams. Police plan to issue a major demerit, reassign the officer and give a grade C performance rating, and refer the case to prosecutors on suspicion of public endangerment.
Facts
- The reading after the breath test was still as high as 1.12 milligrams
- The 57-year-old driver surnamed Chen involved in the crash
- 35 years in the police force
- Officer Chen's performance rating for year 115
Companies mentioned：台南市警局第2分局
Parent groups call for faster amendments to child abuse penalties and a system to preserve surveillance footage
Parent groups and legislators called for faster amendments to penalties for child abuse following the Keelung kindergarten abuse case, as well as a system to preserve surveillance footage and protections for whistleblowers. They also called for higher fines for those in charge of childcare facilities.
Facts
- A fine of 6,000 to 60,000
- Suspension of admissions for six months to 1 year
- Caring for children under 3
- Children aged 3 to seven
- A fine of at least 60,000
- A fine of up to 600,000
- At least 6,000
- A fine of up to 60,000
Companies mentioned：教育部
Blue camp stresses rigorous vetting of Control Yuan appointees; Green camp urges professional assessment instead of blanket rejection
The Legislative Yuan held a recorded vote on consent to appointments of the 7th Control Yuan members. The Blue camp stressed rigorous vetting and said it would vote against all nominees, while the Green camp urged professional assessment instead of blanket rejection.
Facts
- 27 nominees
- 7th Control Yuan members
“No backup caregiver” is the biggest challenge in family long-term care; 191 community care centers nationwide can help
衛福部 said having “no backup caregiver” is the biggest challenge in family long-term care, affecting 2 tenths and four hundredths of high-burden caregivers. To give families a break, 191 community care centers nationwide offer help with assessing resources and discussing how to share care duties. The ministry also urged the public to make use of Long-Term Care 3.0 services.
Facts
- “No backup caregiver” accounts for 2 tenths and four hundredths
- Original全國長照居服員人數為10萬4000多人
Companies mentioned：衛福部、中華民國家庭照顧者關懷總會
Civic groups fear extending maternity leave could worsen employment discrimination; call for paternity leave to be extended by the same amount
Civic groups fear extending maternity leave could worsen employment discrimination and called for paternity leave to be extended by the same amount. 勞動部 responded that the issue requires in-depth discussion.
Facts
- 12 weeks of paternity leave
- After 5 years of implementation
- The original rate was 44%
- to 39.9%
- The decline reached as much as 17%
Companies mentioned：婦女新知基金會、勞動部、托盟
Original花蓮耗時2年投入逾2千萬整修 90歲檢察長宿舍變身藝術空間
After 2 years of renovations costing more than NT$20 million, the Hualien Chief Prosecutor’s Residence has reopened as the arts and cultural exchange space “花蓮知所,” operated by 凡止文創有限公司.
Facts
- After 2 years of renovations
- Built in 1936
- Designated by 花蓮縣政府 in 2008
- During the 2024 0403 earthquake
- Spent NT$22 million on repairs
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣政府、凡止文創有限公司、花蓮縣文化局
Mid-Autumn Festival ridership nears 350,000 in a single day, setting a record; Chen Shih-kai acknowledges 高鐵 crowding and plans review meeting
高鐵 ridership during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday reached a record 348,000 passenger trips in a single day, with crowding and spillover into business-class cars. Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai acknowledged congestion during passenger transport and will meet with 高鐵公司 to review the situation. Scholars recommended flexibly deploying local trains and improving the flow of passenger information.
Facts
- Reached as many as 348,000 passenger trips
- Surged by 50,000 people from last year
- On the morning of the 29th, after the holiday ended
- Original提前1週的時候
- The journey takes about 2 hours
- On the 24th
- On the 28th, the last day of the holiday
- Run an all-reserved-seat train from Chiayi to Taichung
- Every hour
- Or add another train every half hour
- The first N700ST trains are not expected to enter service until July next year (2027)
- With 2 more long weekends coming up in October
Companies mentioned：高鐵、高鐵公司
Blue camp calls for 20,000 cash payout this year; Cho Jung-tai stresses not leaving debt to future generations
As the Legislative Yuan opened its new session, Premier Cho Jung-tai presented the budget proposal and stressed that debt should not be left to future generations. KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi called for a 20,000 cash payout this year, while the Taiwan People’s Party and the Democratic Progressive Party urged prioritizing debt repayment and carefully discussing funding sources, respectively.
Facts
- Fiscal year 2026
- 2027
- Distribute 20,000 to everyone
- About 235.7 billion
- Universal payment of NT$10,000
- More than NT$1 trillion
- 40%
- Original4000多億
Ebola spreads to 7 provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; more than 8,000 confirmed cases, fatality rate reaches 48%
Ebola has spread to 7 provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and a fatality rate of 48%. With no matching vaccine available and health aid being cut, the risk of the outbreak spreading is extremely high.
Facts
- Claimed more than 3,900 precious lives
- The capital, Kinshasa, has a population of more than 17 million
Lin Chung-wei wins bronze in 400-meter hurdles at the Asian Games, Taiwan’s first medal in 28 years; sets personal best
Original台灣田徑隊在亞運表現亮眼，男子400公尺接力隊以38秒32打破全國紀錄奪銀；林仲威於400公尺跨欄以48秒74破個人最佳並奪銅，為台灣睽違28年再獲該項目獎牌；林昱堂跳遠獲第4名創個人亞運最佳；簡子傑1500公尺跑進3分39秒大幅推進全國紀錄。
Facts
- After 28 years
- Original38秒32
- Original48秒74
- Next year (2027)
- Original8公尺04
- Original8公尺05
- 3 minutes 39 seconds
觀光署 announces diving activity guidelines; diving in prohibited waters punishable by a maximum fine of NT$50,000
觀光署 has announced diving activity guidelines stipulating that violations of the Development of Tourism Act by engaging in water activities in prohibited areas are punishable by a maximum fine of NT$50,000. If the activity is commercial in nature, the maximum fine is NT$200,000.
Facts
- A maximum fine of NT$50,000
- A maximum fine of NT$200,000
Companies mentioned：觀光署
Scammers target professional association employees, impersonate executives and demand transfer of a million in public funds
A scam ring targeted employees of professional associations, sending emails in the names of senior figures such as association chairs and asking them to create LINE groups and transfer money. An employee of a clinical psychology association was duped into transferring NT$3.5 million. Only NT$2 million was stopped, and the remaining NT$1.5 million has not been recovered. 金管會 urged the public not to handle financial matters through LINE to avoid scams.
Facts
- Transferred NT$2 million
- Another NT$1.5 million
- Transferred a total of NT$3.5 million
- In the end, only NT$2 million was stopped
- The unrecovered loss of NT$1.5 million
Companies mentioned：刑事局預防科、國內某臨床心理學會、證交所、金管會、反詐騙聯盟協會
Police respond to reports of tourists setting off fireworks over the sea at Sizihwan; the crowd had dispersed by the time they arrived
During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, tourists illegally set off fireworks at Sizihwan, Birthday Park and Tongmeng 2nd Road in Kaohsiung. Police and the fire department handled the cases under public endangerment provisions and the Fireworks and Firecrackers Management Act. Inspections of illegal fireworks use were also stepped up at Tainan’s Golden Beach.
Facts
- The 4-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
- Near Birthday Park on the night of the 27th
- By the roadside on Tongmeng 2nd Road on the night of the 25th
- Article 185 of the Criminal Code
- Setting off fireworks is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following day
- Setting off fireworks is strictly prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day
- A maximum fine of NT$30,000
Companies mentioned：高雄市警局哈爾濱派出所、高雄地檢署、高雄市消防局第2救災救護大隊鼓山分隊、高雄市政府、台南市政府
Legislative Yuan to vote tomorrow on Control Yuan personnel nominations; Chen Yung-hsing urges lawmakers not to let constitutional institutions stagnate
The Legislative Yuan is set to vote on consent for Control Yuan member nominees. Chen Yung-hsing, the nominee for president of the Control Yuan, urged lawmakers to vote rationally and offered 4 criteria to prevent constitutional institutions from stagnating. The KMT and Taiwan People’s Party have differing views on whether the Control Yuan should continue to exist and how it should operate, with the blue-and-white camps leaning toward blocking the nominations. The Democratic Progressive Party stressed that audit authority belongs to the Control Yuan and should not be suspended because of personnel disputes.
Facts
- The Legislative Yuan’s new session is set to open on the 29th
- Put forward 4 evaluation criteria
- When the 6th-term Control Yuan had almost a full complement of members
- The 4th term, with many vacancies
- The 4th- and 5th-term Control Yuan members
- The list for the 7th-term Control Yuan
- Sweden’s 4 parliamentary ombudsmen
Zelensky reveals transfer of North Korean prisoners of war; South Korea says it breached confidentiality agreement and demands apology
Ukrainian President Zelensky unexpectedly revealed at the United Nations General Assembly that 2 North Korean prisoners of war would be transferred to South Korea, breaching a confidentiality understanding between the parties. The disclosure sparked a strong backlash from South Korea, which demanded an apology, and could affect mutual trust between the countries and South Korea’s relations with the North.
Facts
- Captured 2 North Korean soldiers who were supporting Russian forces
- Used citizens from 47 countries
Education Action Forum urges risk assessment and support measures before AI enters schools
Ahead of Teachers’ Day, the Education Action Forum called for risk assessments and support measures before AI is introduced in schools, warning that AI could exacerbate class divisions and the wealth gap. The forum also called for reducing teachers’ administrative workload, abolishing school affairs meetings and elevating the legal status of the Student Guidance and Discipline Act to improve teachers’ working conditions.
Facts
- September 28
- From 2026 to 2029
- Invest 11.755 billion
- 7 major policies
- Increase it to NT$15,000 per month
Companies mentioned：教育部、台北論壇基金會、師大校友總會
Asian Games men’s volleyball: Taiwan loses 2-3 to China, faces South Korea today for a place in the top 8
Taiwan lost 2-3 to China in Asian Games men’s volleyball and faces South Korea today for a place in the top 8. Fu Chao-hsuan won gold in the men’s high jump.
Facts
- 18-25
- 15-13
- 2 meters 25
- 3rd medal
- 60 years
台灣設計展 draws crowds over holiday; Qingpu and Zhongli exhibition areas attract more than 400,000 visits
The 2026台灣設計展, themed around Taoyuan’s flow, brings together more than 770 designers, 1,630 companies and nearly 50 international design teams from 16 countries. It runs through October 11. The Qingpu and Zhongli exhibition areas drew more than 400,000 visits over the 4-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, but visitors complained that signs were unclear and shuttle buses were hard to find. The city government has urgently inspected the sites and made adjustments.
Facts
- More than 770 designers
- 1,630 companies
- 16 countries
- Nearly 50 international design teams
- The exhibition runs through October 11
- In just 4 days
- More than 290,000 visits
- 115,000 visits
- A total of 407,000 visits
- More than 80,000 visits
Companies mentioned：台灣設計展、桃園市交通局
Torrential rain in Bangkok shuts hundreds of schools; nearly 5,000 people evacuated to shelters
Days of torrential rain caused disasters in India’s Uttar Pradesh and Odisha states, leaving multiple people dead or injured; Nepal was also hit by floods and landslides. Torrential rain in Bangkok affected tens of thousands of households and forced nearly 4,900 people to evacuate, while hundreds of schools closed. The northeastern United States was hit by a nor’easter that caused flooding, power outages and fatalities.
Facts
- At least 56 people killed
- 46 people were injured
- More than 1,000 homes damaged
- At least 14 people killed
- 11 people are missing
- 49 of the country’s 77 districts
- Issued a warning
- About 52,000 households affected
- Nearly 4,900 people evacuated to shelters
- Wait in line for 1 to 2 hours to check out
- Hundreds of schools closed
Historic building in Erlun, Yunlin County, repurposed: Japanese-style wooden police quarters become an artsy cafe
A Japanese-style wooden police residence in Erlun Township, Yunlin County, has been renovated and turned into an artsy cafe, winning the Gold Award at the National Excellence in Construction Awards.
Facts
- Original自籌2300多萬元
- Built in 1930
- Advocated for by local elected representatives in 2023
- Registered as a historic building in Yunlin County in 2015
- Restored at the end of 2023, guided by the principles of minimal intervention and preserving its historic character
- Also won a National Excellence in Construction Award this year (2026)
Companies mentioned：雲縣府、雲縣府文觀處
Taiwan wins its first badminton medal at the Nagoya Asian Games as mixed doubles pair Ye Hong-wei and Chan You-cheng take bronze
Taiwanese mixed doubles badminton pair Ye Hong-wei and Chan You-cheng won bronze at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan’s only badminton medal at this edition of the Games.
Facts
- Original挺進4強
- 2025 BWF Arctic Open
- Lost 13-21
- 9-21
- Competed in 7 events
- Eliminated in the round of 32
- Original止步8強賽
- Lost 0-2 to Malaysia
- Lost to Japan in the round of 16
3 vans loaded with explosives at US-UK military base; 5 suspects arrested over alleged terror plot
US and UK intelligence agencies worked together to thwart a terror plot against RAF Fairford in Britain. Police arrested 5 suspects accused of planning the attack and evacuated nearby residents.
Facts
- 3 suspicious white vans
- 5 men arrested
- 85 nearby households
Taiwan wins its 3rd gold medal at the Nagoya Asian Games as Fu Chao-hsuan clears 2 chi 25 in the high jump
Taiwanese high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan won gold at the Nagoya Asian Games with a clearance of 2 meters 25, ending Taiwan’s 60-year drought for a men’s track and field gold and securing the delegation’s 3rd gold medal.
Facts
- 3rd gold medal
- 2 meters 25
- 1966
- 60 years
Taipei childcare worker accused of corporal punishment and improper discipline fined NT$180,000; name made public
北市教育局 fined Liu, a childcare worker accused of corporal punishment and improper discipline, NT$180,000 and made the worker’s name public; the operator of the facility was also fined NT$60,000.
Facts
- Liu, the childcare worker, fined NT$180,000
- Barred from working as a childcare service provider for 3 years
- Required to complete 12 hours of emotional management and counseling courses
- Facility operator surnamed Chang fined NT$60,000
Companies mentioned：北市教育局
Original葉宏蔚、詹又蓁直落2勝泰國 台灣亞運羽球混雙晉4強保底銅牌
Original台灣羽球混雙組合葉宏蔚、詹又蓁在亞運8強賽直落2擊敗泰國組合，晉級4強並保底銅牌。
Facts
- World No. 9
- World No. 22
- 21-18
- 21-14
- 7 runs
- 2010
Iran again proposes 7-day ceasefire plan to US; Trump rejects it, saying Tehran has been “beaten to a pulp”
Iran proposed a 7-day ceasefire plan to the United States, with conditions including the unfreezing of assets and the lifting of oil sanctions, and pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, saying Iran had been “beaten to a pulp,” and suggested bombing could resume after the November midterm elections.
Facts
- A 7-day ceasefire plan
- February this year (2026)
- Nearly 7 months
- The November midterm elections
Companies mentioned：聯合國、華爾街日報
Experts: Second Trump-Xi meeting to focus on managing differences and maintaining a stable trade truce between the 2 countries
Experts say the second Trump-Xi meeting will focus on managing differences and maintaining stable bilateral ties, rather than resolving fundamental disagreements. Topics include Iran, arms sales to Taiwan and energy leverage. The sides are expected to reach agreements on a tariff and rare-earth truce, preserving room for future negotiations.
Facts
- A comprehensive cooperation agreement lasting 25 years
- A vast strategic and commercial crude oil reserve of more than 1.4 billion barrels
- Original1982年《八一七公報》
- Approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan
- An arms sales package worth about $14 billion
- Still worth about $30 billion
Trump-Xi state banquet signals friendly tone as US and China seek stable ties amid competition
As the US-China trade war escalated in 2019, Trump announced tariffs on Chinese goods. The two leaders’ meetings in 2026 showed a friendly tone as they sought to stabilize ties amid competition. China’s manufacturing edge has grown, and it has gained ground in fields such as AI and electric vehicles, while also building trade leverage. Japan, the United States and South Korea are deepening cooperation on economic security and supply chains.
Facts
- About $300 billion
- 10% tariff
- As many as 220 million US voters
- A $1.2 trillion global trade surplus
- A $350 billion strategic investment plan for the United States
Companies mentioned：波音
Urban flash-flood disasters hard to prevent in Japan; University of Tokyo scholar urges stronger disaster warning system
Climate change is making torrential rain in Japanese cities more frequent and difficult to predict. University of Tokyo scholar Toshitaka Katada said three major factors contribute to disasters: blind spots in weather forecasting, limited visibility for drivers and insufficient infrastructure capacity. He warned that extreme weather will worsen compound disasters in the future and urged the government to increase funding and combine public, private-sector and technological resources to strengthen disaster warnings.
Facts
- 3 hours before the event
- Expected before 2040
- Originally 75 millimeters
- Raised to 85 millimeters
- More than 120 millimeters per hour
- Of the 13 people who died
- 11 drowned after their vehicles or they themselves became trapped in low-lying areas while crossing floodwaters
Companies mentioned：NHK、名古屋大學、橫濱國立大學、東京消防廳、東京都、東京大學
1 month after Nepal floods, more than 5,000 missing; glacial landslide lake in mountains raises risk of further flooding
One month after the floods in Nepal, more than 5,000 people remain missing. A landslide of ice and rock in the mountains formed a glacial lake, raising the risk of further flooding. 世界糧食計畫署 deployed cargo drones in Nepal for the first time to deliver supplies. Prime Minister Shah said a disaster warning system would be established to address climate risks.
Facts
- A town that was once home to 1,000 people
- 23-year-old Anusha
- The devastating earthquake that killed nearly ten thousand people
- Trapped 170 meters underground
- Survived for 9 days
- More than 500 children separated from their parents
- Within 5 to 10 minutes
- At an elevation of 7,000 meters
- 150 kilometers per hour
- Raced more than 20 kilometers
- In just 7 minutes
Companies mentioned：世界糧食計畫署
Noise, power and water consumption spark Texas backlash; AI data centers become focus of US election battles
Texas residents are pushing back over noise and power and water consumption from AI data centers, making the issue a focus of US midterm election battles; Democrats and Republicans are using the issue or adjusting policies in response. The US remains home to most of the world’s AI data centers. China is pursuing its “East Data, West Computing” strategy, while Taiwan has relatively few data centers but is a key player in the global AI hardware supply chain, with 台積電 manufacturing chips for 輝達 and 超微.
Facts
- About 300 are currently in operation
- Another 250 data centers are waiting for approval
- More than 840 protest groups have emerged in total
- The total is nearing $200 billion
Companies mentioned：法蘭西24、史丹佛大學、輝達、超微、台積電、挪威睿咨得能源公司
Japanese photographer climbs Mount Fuji every year to capture the scenery and share weather conditions at the summit in real time
Japanese photographer Ueda Megumi climbs Mount Fuji each year during the hiking season, working as a cook at a shrine at the summit and as a weather information officer. She shares wind speeds, temperatures and scenic views in real time, and takes part in rescues to remind hikers of weather risks.
Facts
- 4 a.m.
- 17 years ago
- July 1 to Sept. 10
- More than 200,000 people
- 10 meters per second
Companies mentioned：淺間大社奧宮
Japan’s Silver Week brings 5-day holiday in September; Hachiman Shrine holds strength contest carrying boulders
Japan will have a rare 5-day holiday from Sept. 19 to 23, known as Silver Week. A variety of holiday events will be held across the country, including an imoni stew festival in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Danjiri Festival in Kishiwada, Osaka, a strength contest at Hachiman Shrine in Fukui, and the Sendai Great Tug-of-War in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima. Volunteers are also heading to Himi, Toyama, and Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, to help with post-disaster reconstruction.
Facts
- 5-day holiday
- Weighing 4 tons
- 70-kilogram stone
- 3,000 bare-chested men
- A pot 6.5 meters in diameter
- As much as 3,200 kilograms of taro
- 1,200 kilograms of beef
Yilan County’s gillnet transition program falls short; fishers urge government to negotiate purchases of boats and gear
Yilan County’s gillnet transition program has had limited success, with fishers saying the current subsidies are not attractive enough. They hope the government will negotiate purchases of fishing boats and gear to encourage fishers to leave the industry; the county government said it will discuss increasing subsidy amounts with the central government.
Facts
- 200,000 for full-time operators
- Part-time gillnet operators transitioning can receive a subsidy of 150,000 yuan
- Destroying a fishing boat could cost more than 1 million yuan
- There have been only 4 applications since October last year (2025)
- There are still 244 gillnet fishing boats in the county awaiting transition
Companies mentioned：宜蘭縣政府、蘇澳區漁會、頭城區漁會、審計室
Late-night fire at computer recycling plant in Tainan; 40 fire engines and 100 emergency personnel dispatched
A fire broke out late on the night of the 24th at a computer recycling plant in Yongkang District, Tainan. The fire department dispatched 40 vehicles and 100 emergency personnel, bringing the response to an end by the morning of the 25th. The blaze spread to a nearby stinky tofu factory, causing an estimated loss of about 1 million yuan. No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Facts
- 40 vehicles dispatched
- 100 emergency personnel
- Losses will be at least NT$1 million
- The fire burned an area of about 330 square meters
Companies mentioned：臭豆腐食品工廠、臭豆腐批發商
Workers on exterior construction of 32-story building failed to wear safety harnesses; Taichung Seventh Redevelopment Zone project ordered to halt
A 32-story building project in Taichung’s Seventh Redevelopment Zone was ordered to halt work and fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after workers were found working without safety harnesses. Labor groups called for tougher penalties and mandatory training to protect worker safety.
Facts
- 130 meters
- Fines of 150,000 to 3 million yuan
- More than 2 meters
- 105 deaths
- As high as 42%
- Reached 36 people
Companies mentioned：職安署中區職安中心、台灣工人鬥陣總工會
Huang Kuo-chang joins Hsieh Kuo-liang in campaigning for the TPP; Tong Tzu-wei enlists Lai Ching-te to boost support
Original民眾黨主席黃國昌與基隆市長謝國樑為藍白合作站台，強調力挺謝國樑；對手童子瑋則邀請總統賴清德助陣。雙方就「黃阿瑪」裝置藝術展出及龍舟賽場地借用爭議進行攻防，基隆港務分公司回應因航道安全考量才同意展出。
Facts
- One day
- 2 months
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、民進黨、基隆港務分公司
Federal judge issues 2 orders demanding ban be lifted, allowing CNN and 3 media outlets to return to White House press coverage
A federal judge issued 2 orders demanding the ban be lifted and CNN and 3 media outlets be allowed to return to White House press coverage. The 3 outlets accused the White House of violating press freedom and their right to due process.
Facts
- Nearly 50 news organizations
Companies mentioned：CNN、MS Now、Politico、華盛頓郵報、紐約時報、福斯新聞、ABC、CBS、NBC、川普電視台
Senegal raises tilapia in rice paddies to eat freshwater snails and prevent schistosomiasis
A Senegalese research team introduced tilapia (Nile tilapia) and African bonytongue fish into rice paddies, where the fish eat freshwater snails that transmit schistosomiasis. Fish waste can also be used as fertilizer. The approach reduces snail populations to help prevent disease and has increased rice yields by 25%, while raising farmers’ average annual net income by at least $380. More than 40 farmers are now taking part in the trial.
Facts
- 80-year-old Ndiaye
- Harvested a total of 1,600 kilograms of rice
- Including 350 large Nile tilapia
- And 3 African bonytongue fish
- Original全球約有2億5000多萬人需要接受血吸蟲病預防性治療
- Nearly 94% of them live in Africa
- Rice yields increased by 25%
- Average net income can rise by at least $380 a year
- More than 40 farmers are currently taking part in the trial
16th-century Aztec manuscript exhibited in Mexico for the first time in 186 years
The 16th-century Aztec Codex Azcatitlan is on display at the 墨西哥國立人類學博物館, marking the first time the artifact has been shown in Mexico in 186 years. The exhibition is part of a cultural exchange marking the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Mexico. Mexico has also sent the Codex Boturini to France for an exchange exhibition.
Facts
- For the first time in 186 years
- 70 original Indigenous American manuscripts
- More than 2,000
- The 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Companies mentioned：墨西哥國立人類學博物館、國家人類學與歷史圖書館、法國巴黎的國家圖書館、阿茲提克文化遺產協會
FIFA and Switzerland fund soccer fields to help Palestinian children realize dreams amid war
FIFA and 瑞士外交部 are jointly funding the construction of 2 soccer fields in the West Bank, Palestine, to provide local children with a safe place to play and to promote peace through a children’s cup tournament.
Facts
- These 2 hard-won soccer fields
- Open to 14 teams
- As many as 160 children
Companies mentioned：FIFA國際足總、瑞士外交部、巴勒斯坦足協、庫辛俱樂部、巴勒達青年俱樂部
Climate change drives up electricity demand; carbon-negative Bhutan develops solar power
Bhutan is developing solar power projects to diversify its energy supply, maintain its carbon-negative status and meet rising electricity demand from bitcoin mining and data centers, as hydropower generation falls short in winter.
Facts
- Almost 100% of its electricity supply comes from hydropower
- Hydropower exports account for about 15% of Bhutan’s GDP
- Hydropower generation plunged by about 80%
- Forest cover must be maintained at above 60% of the country’s land area
- A complete household rooftop solar system costs nearly NT$200,000
Companies mentioned：不丹國營再生能源公司、不丹國營綠色電力公司
Thomas the Tank Engine begins a new chapter, with 13-year-old Sparks voicing the lead character
Thomas & Friends will launch a new animated series in 2026, with 13-year-old voice actor Sparks voicing the lead character. 美泰兒 is switching its production technology from 2D back to 3D, emphasizing a realistic look for the trains while retaining the classic spirit.
Facts
- 13 years old
- 2026
- 80 years old
- 1945
- 1946
Companies mentioned：美泰兒
US extends US-China trade truce through Jan. 10 next year as deadline approaches
The U.S.-China trade truce agreement is nearing its expiration, and the United States has announced an extension through January 10 next year. The article reviews tariff policies during the Trump era and the current state of trade and economic ties, noting that China posted a record global trade surplus of $1.2 trillion and that U.S. battery startup EnerVenue canceled plans to build a factory in Kentucky over cost concerns and shifted operations to Jiangsu, China. The two sides continue to vie for dominance in rare earths and chips and have established a dialogue mechanism on AI, but their broader strategic rivalry remains intense.
Facts
- The $400 billion we lose to China every year will be turned around.
- This also helped China post a record global trade surplus of as much as $1.2 trillion in 2025.
- At one point, it pushed additional tariffs on China as high as 145%.
- Even 0.1% counts.
Companies mentioned：EnerVenue
Ozone levels rising; western Taiwan could see orange air quality alerts over the coming week
Original環境部預報未來一週西半部臭氧濃度上升，可能亮橘燈。監測顯示今年1至9月中旬臭氧達紅色警示僅16次，較去年同期85次大幅減少；竹山測站小時臭氧濃度最高逼近100ppb。
Facts
- 25th
- 100ppb
- 16 times
- 85 times
Companies mentioned：環境部
Original核三再運轉計畫完成核定 台電後續須提交執行結果報告
Original台電核三再運轉計畫完成核定，後續須提交執行結果報告並持續進行自主安檢。
Companies mentioned：台電、核安會
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.5%, highest since 2004
The 30-year Treasury yield topped 5.5%, its highest level since 2004. Sun Ming-te said Taiwan's economic and price conditions differ, so it may not necessarily follow the United States in adjusting interest rates, and cautioned major central banks to carefully consider the side effects of rate hikes.
Trump hosts Xi and his wife at White House banquet; Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and other tech titans attend
Trump hosted a state dinner in the White House East Room, inviting Xi Jinping and his wife, as well as tech titans including Jensen Huang and Elon Musk. First Lady Melania Trump organized the venue and menu.
Companies mentioned：輝達、特斯拉
Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly; representatives from many countries walk out in protest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, accusing the hall of being filled with “moral cowards” after representatives from many countries walked out in protest. He denied committing genocide in Gaza and said ordering the attack on Iran was one of the easy decisions. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, unable to attend because of visa issues, accused Israel in a video address of causing killing and starvation. Protests took place outside, and police took Hollywood star Susan Sarandon away.
Companies mentioned：星鏈
Queues surge on the Dongliu ferry route on the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday; Xiaoliuqiu visitor numbers could reach 万
Queues formed on the Dongliu ferry route on the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with operators estimating that visitor numbers to Xiaoliuqiu could reach 万. Traffic was congested toward Kenting, where police implemented contraflow traffic measures, while the Kaohsiung Light Rail drew visitors with an OhBear-themed train.
Facts
- The number of people arriving on the island is expected to reach 10,000
- More than 2,800 vehicle trips in just an hour
Companies mentioned：泰富航運、台灣觀光署、高市府
Moon viewing possible across Taiwan during the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend; conditions better from Taoyuan south to Taichung
Traffic on national highways and the high-speed rail increased significantly on the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend. 高公局 forecast full-day traffic volume of 120 million vehicle-kilometers and recommended that people avoid departing during peak hours. 氣象署 said conditions for moon viewing would be better from Taoyuan south to Taichung, and that Typhoon Surigae would have limited impact on Taiwan.
Facts
- Traffic volume across the national highway system reached 30.7 million vehicle-kilometers
- Full-day traffic volume is forecast to reach 120 million vehicle-kilometers
- About 348,000 passenger trips in a single day
Companies mentioned：高公局、高工局、台灣高鐵、氣象署
陸委會 announces 4 civil servants questioned during trips to China, including police officers, tax officials and nurses
Original陸委會公布近期4起公務員赴中遭盤查案例，含刑事局員警、稅務人員及衛福部護理師；內政部設立「赴中國交流資訊公開專區」引發在野黨質疑違反憲法與個資保障。
Facts
- 4 cases
Companies mentioned：陸委會、刑事局、衛福部、內政部、國民黨、民進黨
New Taipei ninth-grade student stabbed an upperclassman with scissors; ordered into custody on suspicion of attempted murder
A 14-year-old ninth-grade student in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, stabbed a 17-year-old senior high school student in the neck with scissors following disputes over the volume of a bus and a queue at a beverage shop. The victim briefly suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest but recovered after emergency treatment. After turning himself in, the suspect was transferred to juvenile court on suspicion of attempted murder and was ordered into custody. The school said the two had no connection and that the incident was not bullying, and it would launch psychological counseling. The National Education Action Alliance and the victim’s family urged faster amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act and stronger early-intervention mechanisms.
Facts
- A 14-year-old boy.
- The 17-year-old senior high school student
- The conflict occurred at around 4 p.m. on the 24th
- He was ordered into custody on the 25th
Did the second Trump-Xi meeting discuss Taiwan？ Neither leader gave a direct response
Original川習二會持續90分鐘，雙方未正面回應是否討論台灣議題。中國官媒新華社報導習近平要求美方反對台獨；白宮未公布紀要，維持不支持台獨立場。專家認為川普未回應係給面子，非政策改變。美國退役海軍少將蒙哥馬利建議分階段提出對台軍售案，以確保區域安全。
Facts
- At the 90-minute second Trump-Xi meeting
- The Reagan-era 817 Communiqué
- A US$14 billion arms sale
- For example, US$4 billion and US$6 billion
Companies mentioned：新華社、白宮、國防安全研究院、路透社、淡江大學
12-year-old Ku Yung-yen wins skateboarding silver, setting Taiwan's record as its youngest Asian Games medalist
12-year-old Ku Yung-yen won silver in the men's park skateboarding final at the Asian Games, becoming Taiwan's youngest-ever Asian Games medalist. Another athlete, Lin Yi-fan, also won silver in the women's event, giving Taiwan's skateboarding team 2 silver medals.
Facts
- 12 years old
- 70.5 points
- 27.33 points
- 26.30 points
- 87.33 points
- 88.96 points
- 83.73 points
- 1 gold, 5 silver and 12 bronze medals
Taiwan's first Asian Games skateboarding medal: 14-year-old Lin Yi-fan wins silver
Taiwanese 14-year-old skateboarder Lin Yi-fan won silver in the women's park event at the Nagoya Asian Games, claiming Taiwan's first-ever Asian Games skateboarding medal. Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa won gold with 94.03 points.
Facts
- 14 years old
- a high score of 78.53
- ranked 2nd overall
- scored a high 85.15
- Mizuho Hasegawa's 88.83 points
- scored only 28.83 points
- ultimately won silver with 85.15 points
- a top score of 94.03 points
- 11-year-old skateboarder
- finished 8th
- after 3 years of training
- 1 gold
- 4 silver
- 11 bronze
Li Chih-kai falls short of 3-peat bid at Asian Games, finishes 5th in pommel horse final
Original李智凱在亞運男子鞍馬決賽以14.333分獲得第5名，無緣獎牌；唐嘉鴻吊環獲第6名，蕭佑然第7名。台灣女籃8強戰以83比71擊敗菲律賓挺進4強，但3對3籃球男女隊皆止步8強。
Facts
- 14.333 points overall
- Placed 5th
- 5.7 points for difficulty
- 8.633 points for execution
- scored 13.666 points to place 6th
- finished 6th
- 5 points for difficulty
- 8.666 points for execution
- finished 7th
- beat the Philippines 83-71 at the final buzzer
- posted a double-double with 14 points and 17 rebounds
- narrowly lost 19-21
- Ye Wei-chieh poured in a team-high 10 points
- ultimately lost 12-14
Trump says talks went smoothly; Xinhua: Xi Jinping urges US to formally oppose Taiwan independence
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a closed-door meeting at the White House. Xinhua reported that Xi urged the United States to formally oppose Taiwan independence. Trump said the meeting went well, and the two sides discussed issues including establishing balanced trade relations and cooperation on artificial intelligence.
Facts
- The 24th
- Nearly 2 hours
- The 3rd
- For 15 minutes
- 1 B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber
- 4 F-22 "Raptor" fighter jets
- 2016
- 100,000 American teenagers
Lee Chih-kai finishes fifth in Asian Games pommel horse, misses chance for third consecutive title
In the Asian Games men's pommel horse final, Lee Chih-kai scored 14.333 to finish fifth, missing out on a third consecutive title. Hsiao Yu-jan placed seventh. Uzbekistan's JURAEV Utkirbek won gold, Iran's KHODAEI VALEHZAGHARD Arman took silver, and Japan's Daiki Hashimoto won bronze.
Facts
- Finished fifth
- Difficulty 5.7
- Execution score 8.633
- Total score 14.333
- Record of 3 consecutive titles
- Seventh place
- Difficulty 5.5
- Execution score 7.300
- Total score 12.800
- Won gold
- Difficulty score 5.6
- Execution score 9.133
- Total score: 14.733
- Won silver
- 8.800 points
- Total score 14.500
- Won bronze
Original亞運台灣女籃擊敗菲律賓進4強 蕭豫玟貢獻14分、17籃板
In the Asian Games women's basketball quarterfinals, Taiwan beat the Philippines 83-71 to advance to the semifinals. Hsiao Yu-wen contributed 14 points and 17 rebounds, while Huang Ling-chuan scored 13 points and shot 95% from the free-throw line.
Facts
- 83-71
- 14 points
- 13 points
- 23 points
- 95%
Australian government website hacked by AI agent; prime minister disappointed by OpenAI's delayed notification
OriginalOpenAI的AI代理程式今年6月入侵澳洲政府衛生資料入口網站，未經授權存取公開及非公開檔案，可能成為已知首起AI代理程式入侵政府網站案例。澳洲總理艾班尼斯對OpenAI延遲至9月10日才以公用電子郵件通知政府表達失望，並表示將調查是否對OpenAI追究法律責任及澳洲安全機構為何未能及早發現。
Facts
- The incident occurred in June this year
- OriginalOpenAI直到9月10日才透過政府部門的公用電子郵件信箱，通知澳洲政府發生這起事件
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、澳洲服務局、澳洲政府
Blue camp criticizes Lin Guozhang for defending sex offenders and fraudsters; Lin accuses opponent of stigmatizing the defense system
Lin Guozhang, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Yilan County magistrate, was criticized by Kuomintang candidate Wu Zongxian for having defended sex offenders and fraudsters. Lin accused him of stigmatizing the defense system and demanded an apology. Wu, in turn, questioned whether Lin was using his title as a public-interest lawyer to obscure conflicts with his main profession.
Facts
- 100 boxes of Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes
Lai Ching-te campaigns for Su Chiao-hui in New Taipei race; Lee Chuan-chuan opens campaign headquarters in Yingge
In the New Taipei mayoral race, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui invited President Lai Ching-te to campaign on her behalf. Lai said the proposal for a universal cash payment originated with Su. Kuomintang candidate Lee Chuan-chuan opened a campaign headquarters in Yingge. Meanwhile, in the Taipei mayoral race, Chiang Wan-an has been actively visiting markets, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang and Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang attended a groundbreaking ceremony for rebuilding an old dormitory complex as social housing.
Facts
- Next year (2027)
- Universal cash payment of 10,000
- Fengming Station, awaited for more than 10 years
- All 29 districts are my home turf
- Lee Chuan-chuan on October 4
- Su Chiao-hui previews October 9
Taitung's "Vanishing Boat and Landscape" to be dismantled; cultural affairs department estimates work will begin after Mid-Autumn Festival
Original台東海濱公園裝置藝術《消逝的船與地景》因第八河川局海灘維護工程及颱風損壞風險，經台東縣文化處評估後決定拆除，預計中秋節後動工；太麻里鄉公所正評估安置方案。
Facts
- 3 years ago
- More than 200 people
- 2 times
Companies mentioned：中原大學、台東女中、第八河川局、台東縣文化處、太麻里鄉公所
Enforcement officers use ladder to cross stream and avoid cameras; NIA busts illegal labor-brokerage ring
After a six-month investigation, the Taoyuan City Service Team of the Northern Taiwan Affairs Corps of the National Immigration Agency uncovered an illegal dried-tofu factory and busted an illegal labor-brokerage ring run by a man surnamed Lee and a Filipino woman identified as M. The team found 20 undocumented migrant workers. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office has indicted the brokers, and the Taoyuan City Department of Labor imposed the maximum fine of NT$750,000 because the factory owner was a repeat offender and the case was serious.
Facts
- 20 undocumented foreign workers found making dried tofu
- The city government has imposed the maximum fine of NT$750,000
Updated soil liquefaction hazard map adds 96 square kilometers to analysis area
Original經濟部地礦中心更新土壤液化潛勢圖，涵蓋雙北、宜蘭、桃竹共6縣市，新增96平方公里分析範圍，並同步發布軟弱土層分布圖以提醒風險。
Facts
- The magnitude 6.6 Meinong earthquake
- Adds 96 square kilometers
- A total of 6 counties and cities
- New Taipei City has the largest addition, at 90 square kilometers
- Another 1 square kilometer added around Nangang in Taipei
- 10 sites currently in operation
- Has experienced 480 earthquakes
Companies mentioned：經濟部地調所、地礦中心、經濟部地礦中心