Zhang Linghe's Top 10 mainland Chinese dramas revealed! 《逐玉》 and 《寧安如夢》 are not No. 1—the winner is the ultimate costume drama
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article ranks the Top 10 mainland Chinese dramas starring Zhang Linghe based on Douban ratings. 《蒼蘭訣》 takes the top spot with 8.2, while 《寧安如夢》 and 《愛你》 both score 6.8. The article provides a detailed analysis of the performances in each drama and audience feedback.
Facts
《蒼蘭訣》 is Zhang Linghe's highest-rated mainland Chinese drama, with a score of 8.2.
AI boom's aftermath revealed! A global wave of protests against data centers—3.79 trillion in investments at risk of going down the drain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The AI boom has driven data center expansion, but local opposition is growing, putting investments in Europe and the U.S. at risk of delays or cancellation as a clear trend toward tighter policies emerges.
Facts
About US$119 billion, equivalent to approximately NT$3.79 trillion, in data center investments across Europe and the U.S. face delays or cancellation due to public opposition.
From January to April this year, more than 70 data center projects in Europe were rejected or restricted, exceeding the total for all of 2025.
Denmark's parliament passed an emergency power grid plan on October 1, changing the previous “first come, first served” principle for grid connection applications.
Local officials in South Korea plan to require approval from a majority of residents within 200 meters of a data center site and establish a three-stage project review and dispute mediation system.
Companies mentioned：STL Partners、HEC Paris、European Data Center Monitor、Alvarez & Marsal、Equinix、Verne
Can you be fined NT$24,000 for waiting for breakfast on the back of a scooter? The 10 most-viewed traffic tickets in September—many people only found out when they got a ticket
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 compiled the 10 most popular traffic ticket cases of September 2026, examining disputes over unlicensed driving, falling objects, and turn signal use.
Facts
The most-viewed traffic ticket scenario in September 2026 involved someone being cited for unlicensed driving while waiting for breakfast on the back of a scooter.
After a truck was reported for dropping a face mask, an initial review imposed a NT$12,000 fine and required the driver to attend a traffic safety class.
A scooter rider who turns off the engine at a red light, gets off, and pushes the scooter through the intersection was classified by the National Police Agency as engaging in an act to evade the law.
On a national highway, drivers may be fined NT$3,000 if their turn signal does not remain on until the vehicle is fully in the lane, even if they signaled.
Drivers who only glance at the time on a phone without making a call or using an app may still be fined NT$3,000 for improper phone use.
“I'm not trying to cause panic!” Chiang Wan-an fires back at Puma Shen: “There is no room for ambiguity on anti-drug efforts”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an hit back at Democratic Progressive Party candidate Puma Shen, saying Shen's past calls for drug decriminalization and proposals for community centers to provide needles and drugs were causing panic. Chiang stressed that there is no room for ambiguity on anti-drug efforts, that keeping drugs out of schools and communities is a red line, and that Shen must directly explain his previous statements instead of using the methadone program to deflect.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an hit back at Puma Shen in a post, stressing that keeping drugs out of schools and communities is a red line that must be upheld.
In a 2014 article published on 《想想論壇》, Puma Shen discussed ideas including drug decriminalization and setting up community centers.
Chiang Wan-an asked whether communities in Taipei would allow drugs and needles to be provided for people who use drugs.
Puma Shen responded that his old article introduced relevant drug prevention policies, citing needle exchange and methadone treatment programs.
Chiang Wan-an said that as mayor, he fully supports police efforts to crack down on drug smuggling, sales, manufacturing, and use.
Chiang Wan-an urged Puma Shen not to leave fear and concerns with the public and called on him to directly explain the positions in his past articles.
Chiang Wan-an believes the danger lies in blurring the line between drugs and medicine.
The Okayama Xingcun Cultural Landscape Park officially opened on the 3rd after 4 years of restoration.
Japan's Tokyo-based family cultural venue PLAY! PARK plans to open an overseas branch at Xingcun in mid-2027.
Original醒村修復工程爭取到約3.3億元經費，由文化部「再造歷史現場」計畫挹注。
Original高雄市立美術館、歷史博物館及電影館三大市立館舍進駐醒村舉辦展覽。
Xingcun has already launched the “Let's Play!” collaborative experience, with a series of family games and workshops running from October 3 through December.
Recall-minded councilor taunts “Zheng fled ahead of the election”; Ko Chih-en says she will appear alongside Cheng Li-wun on Double Tenth Day: “The DPP needn't worry”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je campaigned together on the streets, councilor Chang Po-yang questioned why Ko had not appeared publicly with party chair Cheng Li-wun for so long. Ko confirmed that Cheng will attend a flag-raising ceremony at Guomao in Kaohsiung on National Day, October 10, and that they will appear together then. She stressed that the blue-and-white alliance is united and said the DPP needn't worry.
Facts
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je campaigned together on the streets.
Kaohsiung City Councilor Chang Po-yang questioned whether Ko Chih-en and Cheng Li-wun had gone more than 120 days without appearing publicly together.
Ko Chih-en said Cheng Li-wun would appear alongside her at the National Day flag-raising ceremony in Guomao, Kaohsiung, on October 10.
Ko Wen-je suggested that Taiwan People's Party Chair Huang Kuo-chang serve as Ko Chih-en's campaign manager.
Chang Po-yang cited a record of then-KMT Chair Eric Chu campaigning in Kaohsiung in 2022 for comparison.
U.S. Treasury yields surge: Tang Hsiang-lung warns of a “financial baby boom”; Chen Feng-hsin identifies a safe haven for capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media commentators Chen Feng-hsin and Tang Hsiang-lung analyzed U.S. Treasury yields surging to 5.2% on the program 《風向龍鳳配》. Tang warned that this was a “financial baby boom” and that the global benchmark for asset pricing was being shaken. Chen said the Federal Reserve was unwilling to intervene to rescue the market and that rising yields on long-term bonds had become a serious vulnerability. High interest rates would severely erode the U.S. real economy, though leading technology stocks still offered a safe haven.
Facts
U.S. Treasury yields surged to 5.2%, briefly hitting 5.26% before easing slightly.
Tang Hsiang-lung warned that U.S. Treasury yields continuing to hit new highs was a classic “financial baby boom.”
Fed Chair Warsh explained that long-term government bonds are related to debt, so he would not step in to bail out the Treasury Department.
Central banks bought 269 metric tons of gold in the second quarter, a record high.
Many companies' corporate bonds issued in large volumes during 2020 to 2021 are coming due, forcing them to issue new bonds at interest rates as high as 8% to 9% to repay old debt.
TAKAO Fengchao Dawu Long Cultural Festival opens: “Holding the Earth · Returning to Our Roots” revives memories of the community's culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government Indigenous Affairs Commission held the TAKAO Fengchao Dawu Long Cultural Festival on the 3rd. Through the digital return of images by Academia Sinica and performances in the Indigenous language, the event promoted the preservation of Dawu Long culture and confidence in recognition of the group's identity.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government Indigenous Affairs Commission held the cultural festival at Dadong Wetland Park on the 3rd.
The Museum of the Institute of Ethnology at Academia Sinica digitally returned fieldwork images from the 1960s to 1970s to the Dawu Long people.
The event brought together 6 Dawu Long community groups and Xiaolin Elementary School for performances.
Legislators Chiu Yi-ying, Hsu Chih-chieh, and others attended the blessing ceremony.
Abus Tanabima, known as “Kaohsiung's daughter,” returned to her hometown to perform.
“Ocean Currents Gather” draws crowds to National Taipei University and Sanxia Old Street: Su Chiao-hui and Puma Shen appear together before 3,000 people, promising a “win-win for Taipei and New Taipei” with family-friendly cities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen held a joint “Ocean Currents Gather” event in Sanxia, New Taipei, on the 3rd. By taking part in the “Crazy NTPU Kids Take to the Streets” event and canvassing along Old Street, they pledged to deepen cross-city cooperation in transportation, social welfare, tourism, and other areas to build a livable region together.
Facts
Democratic Progressive Party mayoral candidates for Taipei and New Taipei, Su Chiao-hui and Puma Shen, held a joint campaign event in Sanxia, New Taipei, on the 3rd.
The 7th “Crazy NTPU Kids Take to the Streets” event drew more than 10,000 people.
About 3,000 supporters gathered for Su Chiao-hui and Puma Shen's street canvassing event at Sanxia Old Street.
Su Chiao-hui proposed raising the monthly allowance on senior citizens' cards to 1000 points and expanding where they can be used.
Su Chiao-hui proposed raising annual business district subsidies from NT$6 million to NT$18 million.
Su Chiao-hui proposed developing a dynamic AI traffic control system for New Taipei and linking its data with Taipei City's smart traffic control system.
Su Chiao-hui proposed a policy waiving outpatient and inpatient co-payments for children aged 0 to 6.
TV anime The Magic Power You Lend Is Forcibly Collected Through [Revolving Payments]: Non-credit Opening and Ending Videos Released!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ブシロードムーブ has released the non-credit opening and ending videos for the TV anime The Magic Power You Lend Is Forcibly Collected Through [Revolving Payments], based on a work with cumulative circulation exceeding 2.1 million copies. The theme songs and streaming information have also been announced.
Non-credit opening video featuring the opening theme “Sunao Mimiman” by Fumino, and non-credit ending video featuring the ending theme “Kawaikunai” by Yuika, released for Season 3 of the TV anime Ranma 1/2!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The non-credit opening and ending videos for Season 3 of the TV anime Ranma 1/2 have been released. The opening theme is “Sunao Mimiman” by Fumino, and the ending theme is “Kawaikunai” by Yuika. Season 3 will begin airing on 日本テレビ on October 3, 2026.
New book Toxic Parents as a Cautionary Example: Building a Happy Family (by Tomonori Tomura) begins distribution on アマゾン on October 5 (Monday): Overcoming resentment, a sense of unfairness and self-justification to counter toxicity with love [日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社 announced that a new book by Tomonori Tomura, Toxic Parents as a Cautionary Example: Building a Happy Family, began distribution on アマゾン on October 5, 2026. It is priced at 1,650 yen (tax included) and is 168 pages long.
Make it easier to bring “one more pair” on your travels
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Umori株式会社 sells M&U FIELD, lightweight portable slippers that can be stored compactly, on Amazon.co.jp to keep feet comfortable while avoiding extra luggage on trips, business travel, camping and other outings.
阪神タイガース win back-to-back Central League titles for the first time in franchise history!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社長寿堂恵佳 will release its commemorative snack, Hanshin Tigers salt crackers, featuring an edible print of the special championship logo, from 6 a.m. on October 4, following 阪神タイガース' achievement of the franchise's first-ever back-to-back Central League titles.
Facts
Price: 1,200 yen (before tax)
Contents: 12 bags
October 4, the day after the championship was decided
[Much-anticipated, new episodes every week!] The Colorful Rhapsody now available early on LINEマンガ and ebookjapan! ── A crime-action romantic comedy about a former hitman and a girl seeking revenge │ Shiori (Taiyo Tosho)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The crime-action romantic comedy The Colorful Rhapsody by Nemuru Makuragi is available early on LINEマンガ and ebookjapan, from Episode 1 through Episode 26. The story follows a former hitman and a girl seeking revenge.
Facts
Episodes 1–26
Episode 27
Companies mentioned：株式会社大洋図書、LINEマンガ、ebookjapan、Yahoo! JAPAN
津南醸造 to present “Development of a Japanese Sake Brand Using Edible Rice with Generative AI” at a plenary symposium at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
津南醸造 President and CEO Kengo Suzuki spoke at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan, about developing a Japanese sake brand using edible rice and generative AI. He introduced the results and awards for developing a 100% Koshihikari junmai daiginjo through “smart brewing,” as well as plans for next-generation fermentation technology.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident alert for a fire at a general residential building on Wenquan Road in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, urging the public to avoid gathering at the scene and to plan routes in advance to stay clear of the warning area.
Heavy Rain Advisory (Yilan County, Hualien County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, saying isolated heavy rain or downpours are possible tonight (3) through tomorrow morning (4) in Yilan County, Hualien County, and the mountainous areas of New Taipei and Taoyuan. It warned of lightning, strong gusts, and hazards such as landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas.
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory for Yilan County, saying convective cloud development is vigorous and isolated heavy rain or downpours are expected in the county's mountainous areas tonight (3) through tomorrow morning (4). It also warned of lightning, strong gusts, landslides, and falling rocks.
Execution of Female Prisoner's Death Sentence Fails; Tennessee Corrections Chief Resigns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After the failed lethal injection of Tennessee prisoner Pervis Payne, the state's corrections chief, Frank Strada, resigned. Gov. Bill Lee has suspended the remaining executions and launched a review.
Facts
2 doses of lethal drugs
2nd failed execution
Pautler, now 50
Since 1976
Only 18 women have been executed in the United States
Puma Shen Unveils Anti-Drug Platform; Chiang Wan-an Says Not to Use Methadone to Obscure the Issue, Sparking Online Debate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Puma Shen's anti-drug platform drew criticism that it equates drugs with medication. Chiang Wan-an posted that Shen was blurring the line and urged him not to use the methadone program to obscure the issue, sparking online debate.
Taichung Man Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Hits Overpass, Injuring 3 College Students; Prosecutors Seek Detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 21-year-old man surnamed Huang in Taichung, driving under the influence of drugs, hit roadside facilities and college students out jogging, sending 3 people to hospital with no serious injuries. Prosecutors asked a district court to detain him, citing serious suspected offenses including drug use, driving while impaired, and negligent injury, as well as the risk of reoffending. A friend surnamed Wu, who was at the scene, was caught trying to take the blame for driving and was ordered to post bail of NT$30,000.
Heavy Rain Advisory for Yilan Mountains; Heavy Rain Expected in Mountainous Areas of Hualien, New Taipei and Taoyuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, forecasting isolated heavy rain or downpours in the mountainous areas of Yilan County tonight through tomorrow morning, with a chance of isolated heavy rain in Yilan and Hualien and the mountainous areas of New Taipei and Taoyuan. It warned of lightning, strong gusts, and hazards such as landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas.
New AI Report Says a “Total Reshaping” of the Human Economy Is Almost Inevitable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Egan-Jones warned in a report that breakthroughs in AI technology will reshape the economy, putting professional services, software, and real estate at risk of severe disruption and layoffs.
Facts
An Egan-Jones report says AI models have crossed the adoption threshold, making a total reshaping of the economy inevitable.
Industries that rely on “selling intellectual capital by the hour,” such as auditing, investment banking, consulting, law, and engineering, will be hit first.
With AI, small teams can produce at a scale once achieved by large companies, and businesses no longer need long-term hiring to expand.
Original部分企業能以極少甚至零員工狀態實現 24 小時不間斷營運。
Traditional software interfaces are being replaced by AI chat platforms, potentially squeezing venture capital returns.
A wave of layoffs among screen-based workers could trigger a short-term housing market correction, as homebuyers have extremely fragile financial buffers.
The next financial crisis could be triggered by factors outside the financial system, including geopolitical events, cyberattacks, or technical failures.
India's economy grew 7.8% in the April-to-June quarter this year.
India still faces rising commodity prices caused by the war in Iran and pressure on its external sector.
The next generation of systemic risks is exogenous in nature, requiring regulators to broaden their view of risk.
Health Calendar | “The More People I Meet, the More I Like Dogs” (George Bernard Shaw) - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
The article explores why interacting with people can feel exhausting while spending time with dogs feels easy, attributing this to social fatigue and cognitive strain on the brain. On World Animal Day, it uses a quote by George Bernard Shaw to highlight the healing effect pets can have on the brain.