Hsu Chien-hung Column: New York—The Chinese American Capital of the U.S. East Coast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines why New York became the Chinese American capital of the U.S. East Coast, including how its high-density living environment and convenient transportation attract Chinese people. It particularly notes that Manhattan's Chinatown is dominated by longtime immigrants from Guangdong, and that traditional Chinese community groups remain actively involved in Taiwan's political issues, showcasing the distinctive ecosystem of Chinese American communities.
Facts
The total Chinese population in the Greater New York metropolitan area is 840,000.
13 Republic of China flags hang from the roof of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in New York.
The main residents of Manhattan's Chinatown are longtime Chinese immigrants from the Six Districts of Guangdong.
Sooong Meitang once supported Lu Guanli's election as chairman of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in New York and favored moving closer to the Chinese Communist Party.
New York is the only megacity in the United States that still relies primarily on a high-density urban structure, rail transit and walking for commuting.
Honda Yoshihiko's View: The Atomic Bomb Memorial Ceremony and Victims' “Cosplay”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Looking back at the experience of NPB star Isao Harimoto as an atomic bomb survivor, this article turns to the incident this year in which Taiwan representative Lee Yi-yang boycotted the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Memorial Ceremony over a seating issue. It analyzes Nagasaki City's original intent to make the ceremony open to participants and the political considerations behind the Beijing government's absence, and criticizes Lee Yi-yang's rhetoric for conflating definitions of “China.”
Facts
Isao Harimoto died on September 9, aged 86. He holds the record for career hits in NPB.
Harimoto's home in Hiroshima, about 2 kilometers from the hypocenter, was hit by the atomic bomb; his older sister and mother were either seriously injured or killed.
Lee Yi-yang, director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, posted that he would not attend the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Memorial Ceremony because he was dissatisfied with the seating arrangements.
Nagasaki City explained that Taiwan was not an official invitee, but that it prepared seats because Taiwan had strongly expressed a desire to attend, and that Taiwan was not discriminated against because of diplomatic relations with China.
Chen Mi-hsin's View: Visiting Soong Ching-ling's Former Residence—Her Love Put Her Faith into Practice, and She Stayed True to It All Her Life!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article recounts the author's visit to Soong Ching-ling's former residence in Shanghai. Through artifacts and historical materials, it examines Soong's life from being Sun Yat-sen's wife to becoming honorary president of the People's Republic of China, emphasizing how she put her belief in saving the country into practice through love and maintained her political commitment to revolutionary principles.
Facts
Soong Ching-ling and Sun Yat-sen married in Tokyo on October 25, 1915.
Soong Ching-ling publicly criticized Chiang Kai-shek and Wang Jingwei for launching the purge of Communists, which she said betrayed Sun Yat-sen's policy of alliance with Russia and cooperation with the Communists.
Soong Ching-ling was the only honorary president of the People's Republic of China, and her membership in the Chinese Communist Party lasted just 15 days.
Soong Ching-ling's father, Charlie Soong, was Sun Yat-sen's most steadfast supporter and follower.
Soong Ching-ling devoted much of her energy to the China Welfare Institute, serving women and children.
Hsieh Chin-fang Column: How Can Tech Giants' Self-Regulation Mitigate AI Risks?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Trump called on tech giants to sign an AI self-regulation agreement, but scientists questioned the governance crisis because he views the risks as a hoax and the agreement has no legal force.
Facts
On September 29, Trump called on several tech giants to go to the White House to sign a voluntary AI agreement.
A UMass Amherst poll found that only 7% of independent voters surveyed approved of Trump's leadership in managing AI.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Geoffrey Hinton warned that AI will eventually control the world and that humans do not know how to control it.
Hinton said bad actors could use AI to launch cyberattacks, create biological and chemical weapons, and produce fake audio and video to disrupt elections.
Wang Feng-sheng's View: After Universal Cash Payments, Who Will Safeguard Taiwan's Fiscal Discipline?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wang Feng-sheng, an honorary chair professor at National University of Kaohsiung, writes about universal cash payments, arguing that the government's fiscal surplus should be considered first for long-term productivity investment rather than one-time payouts.
Facts
The author is Wang Feng-sheng, an honorary chair professor at National University of Kaohsiung.
Recently, public discussion of universal cash payments has shifted from the amounts of NT$10,000 and NT$20,000 to how fiscal resources should be used.
Taiwan faces challenges including an aging population, a declining birthrate, rising defense spending, the energy transition and global technological competition.
The true meaning of fiscal discipline lies in choosing to invest resources in uses that can generate greater public value, not simply in saving money.
If fiscal resources are viewed merely as dividends to be distributed immediately, people may enjoy a short-term increase in income without laying the groundwork for higher productivity.
Li Nian-chen's View: A University President Who Has Lost Credibility Has Also Lost the Legitimacy to Serve as President
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Li Nian-chen, a professor at 國立勤益科技大學, writes to criticize 清華大學 President Kao Wei-yuan for seeking a presidency at another university early in his second term, saying his actions violated trust and commitments and that his subsequent defense lacked sincerity. More than ten academicians and alumni, including Liang Geng-yi, have also publicly called on Kao to resign. The author urges Kao to resign decisively to uphold ethical standards in higher education and his personal dignity.
Facts
清華大學 President Kao Wei-yuan sought a presidency at another university early in his second term.
President Kao Wei-yuan said the opportunity piqued his curiosity when it arose.
More than ten academicians or alumni, including Liang Geng-yi, publicly called on President Kao Wei-yuan to resign.
The author believes President Kao Wei-yuan's defense was misleading and evasive.
清華大學 was founded using funds from the Boxer Indemnity.
President Mei Yi-chi set an exceptionally high ethical standard and laid the foundation for Tsinghua.
Hsu Yung-hsiang Column: Treating “The Communists Are Coming” and “Trump Has Sold Out Taiwan” Like Thrillers? Beware the “Wolf Is Coming” Outcome
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsu Yung-hsiang analyzes the media trend of hyping geopolitical thriller narratives, pointing to the commercial logic of low costs and high traffic. Using the stories of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and the beacon fires at Mount Li, the article warns that if society grows accustomed to false alarms, its defense mechanisms will fail, and calls for the institutional capacity to correct false alarms.
Facts
Only 19 films have grossed more than US$100 million at the North American box office this year; 4 were thrillers, with a combined box office of more than US$700 million.
Love You to Death cost less than US$1 million, The Backrooms US$10 million, Scream 7 US$45 million, and Resident Evil: Outbreak Night US$75 million.
The production costs of political media's thriller shows amount to just a couple of chairs and the fee for someone hired to do the scaring.
King You of Zhou lit beacon fires to amuse Baosi, and when the enemy really came, no reinforcements arrived; the Zhou dynasty fell.
Taiwan's professional baseball has been rocked several times by game-fixing scandals. Now, people say fans will report game-fixing and the league will sue.
Opinion Submission: A Motion Counts as Third Reading? Shen Po-yang's Teachers' Day Misadventure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan passed the Teachers' Day holiday law on May 9, 2025. The author clarifies that the final text was proposed by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party, while the Democratic Progressive Party only moved to put the bill to a vote, and that motions by Chen Ying and others had been withdrawn. The author stresses that the legislative process should be clarified based on the legislative record.
Facts
On May 9, 2025, the Legislative Yuan passed the Act to Implement Memorial Days and Holidays in its third reading.
Teachers' Day (September 28) was officially designated a public holiday.
The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party caucuses jointly submitted amendments to Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10.
The amendments submitted by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party passed by 59 votes to 51.
The Democratic Progressive Party caucus's motion to “put the entire bill to a vote” passed by 57 votes to 50.
Related motions by Chen Ying, Wu Li-hua and others were approved for withdrawal at the plenary session on April 18.
Opinion Submission: Why Is the Taiwan Independence Movement Using the Republic of China as a Shell So Upset? Because the Xi-Trump Meeting Smashed Its Shell!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This opinion submission analyzes the impact on Taiwan's politics of the Xi-Trump meeting's review of World War II history. The author criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party for using the “Republic of China” as a shell for pursuing Taiwan independence and accuses it of damaging cross-strait relations through its policy of de-Sinicization.
Facts
U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the history of the United States and China as World War II allies at the White House and included their relationship in a joint outcome statement.
In response, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han said that the People's Republic of China was established in 1949, replacing the Republic of China government as the sole legitimate government representing all of China.
On December 16, 1978, U.S. President Carter and the People's Republic of China issued a joint communique establishing diplomatic relations, announcing that the United States would recognize the People's Republic of China from January 1, 1979.
Liu Jun-zu Column: “Catching Three Foxes”—AI Will Not Destroy Humanity and Bring About Its Own Demise, but Strict Laws Are Needed to Correct Excesses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Liu Jun-zu, chairman of the Zhonghua Fengyuan Association, analyzes AI development through divination based on the I Ching, saying that although there are risks from imbalances in electricity supply, AI will not destroy humanity. The key, he says, is strict legislation and international legal oversight.
Facts
Three tech titans, including the world's richest person Elon Musk, publicly called on the world to slow AI development to prevent it from spiraling out of control and turning against humanity.
Original輝達黃仁勳駁斥AI泡沫論，並獲得美國總統川普認同。
Liu Junzu used I Ching divination to explore whether AI would destroy humanity，drawing the Family hexagram and concluding that strict legislation and regulation are needed。
The I Ching reading for U.S. AI development was the second line of the Deliverance hexagram changing，transforming into the Enthusiasm hexagram。It symbolizes the need to thoroughly identify the problem and tailor a solution to eliminate the harm。
The I Ching reading for China’s AI development was the unchanged Ascending hexagram，indicating assured and rapid growth with no need for concern。
Chang Ching-jui’s view：In business，it is all about entropy—a phoenix reborn from the flames
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President Chang Ching-jui applied the thermodynamic law of entropy increase to corporate management，saying that closed systems are bound to collapse。Comparing 柯達 and 富士膠片，he stressed that companies need to build open dissipative structures to counter rising entropy。
Facts
The second law of thermodynamics states that without external force，an isolated system will inevitably move from a highly ordered state to disorder and chaos。
Belgian physical chemist Ilya Prigogine introduced the concept of “dissipative structures，” explaining how open systems form ordered structures through flow。
An engineer at 柯達 invented the world’s first digital camera in 1975，but management decided to shelve it。
柯達 filed for bankruptcy protection in 2012，having failed to turn its existing capabilities into a competitive edge for the next era。
Former 富士膠片 CEO Shigetaka Komori built an open dissipative structure by breaking down core technologies and dismantling the organization’s closed boundaries。
Cheng Tsung-yi’s view：Taiwan’s strategy in the age of big AI—bringing hidden champions together as Team Taiwan to take on the world！
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cheng Tsung-yi analyzed the surge in demand for AI infrastructure and called on Taiwan to use existing financing mechanisms and the New Southbound Alliance to help hidden champion companies form an industrial fleet and expand into overseas markets。
Facts
Northern Virginia accounts for about 13% of reported data center operating capacity worldwide and 25% in the Americas。
Virginia passed the HB895 and SB448 bills，requiring Phase II Utility to raise its energy storage target to 21GW by 2045。
The first phase of the “Corporate Investment in America Financing Guarantee Mechanism” is valued at US$1.375 billion and is expected to generate US$55 billion in financing。
川湖科技 founder and Chairman Lin Tsung-chi was recently named Taiwan’s richest person。
Peak load in PJM’s Dominion zone rose 45% in winter 2025 to 2026 compared with winter 2019 to 2020。
Opinion：The Taiwan Strait is not a procurement list for arms，but a balance sheet
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines Taiwan’s 115 and 116 fiscal-year defense budgets and U.S. security spending for Taiwan from the perspective of financial statements，stressing the importance of spending structure and delivery timelines and pointing to differences in financial responsibilities between the U.S. and Taiwan。
The 2026 fiscal-year defense appropriations bill provides US$1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative。
The final version of the 2026 fiscal-year State Department and foreign assistance appropriations provides US$300 million in Foreign Military Financing for Taiwan。
The House defense appropriations version lists at least US$500 million in Foreign Military Financing for Taiwan and US$1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative。
Opinion：From the “currents” of 2026 to 2028—how Lai Ching-te might rebuild his reelection coalition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article analyzes how Lai Ching-te could draw on the “currents” mobilization model of Shen Po-yang’s 2026 Taipei mayoral campaign to rebuild a coalition for the 2028 presidential election。Facing the structural constraint of a 40% vote share and the trend toward cooperation between the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party，Lai is considering broadening his support through internal unity，cross-party cooperation，and a narrative of peace。
Facts
In the 2024 presidential election，Lai Ching-te received 40.05% of the vote，Hou You-yi 33.49%，and Ko Wen-je 26.46%。
The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party have signed a cooperation agreement for the 2026 local elections and are looking ahead to cooperation in 2028。
Lai Ching-te is personally overseeing the 2026 local election campaign，with the central team regularly reviewing various matters。
Lai Ching-te has publicly said that efforts to seek cross-party cooperation will not change or be abandoned。
The Presidential Office has proposed the “Four Pillars of Peace” as a framework for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait。
A teacher-author’s opinion piece criticizes the Chinese Communist Party for releasing the video “The Way Home，” accusing it of using blood ties and United Nations resolutions for cognitive warfare in an attempt to weaken Taiwan’s will to defend itself。The author urges the government to proactively expose the truth and strengthen defense self-reliance。
Facts
The Chinese Communist Party recently released the bilingual Chinese-English propaganda video “The Way Home。”
The video is set to “Song of the Seven Sons” and cites the Cairo Declaration and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758。
The author sees this as cognitive warfare carefully orchestrated by the Chinese Communist Party。
The Chinese Communist Party is trying to feed the people of Taiwan the seductive claim，“Since we share the same roots，why not come home soon？”
The author points out that this path is accompanied by fighter jets crossing the Taiwan Strait median line and warships harassing Taiwan day and night。
The author says the Chinese Communist Party uses historical documents to make an emotional appeal with one hand，while using military threats and diplomatic pressure with the other。
The author recommends that the government proactively bring to light the Chinese Communist Party’s true intentions in distorting United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758。
Opinion：The Republic of China fought the war against Japan，so what gives the DPP the right to criticize others for siding with Japan？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The deputy director of the New Party’s public opinion center wrote an article criticizing DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te for changing the narrative from the War of Resistance Against Japan to the end of the war。The author questions the DPP’s qualification to represent the Republic of China and reiterates the historical facts that the Kuomintang and Chinese Communist Party fought Japan together and that the United States helped Japan surrender。
Facts
During the Republic of China’s war against Japan，the Kuomintang was responsible for the main battlefront，while the Communist Party fought behind enemy lines。
Original作者認為抗戰中國民黨貢獻佔九成，共產黨佔一成。
Lai Ching-te argues that Japan’s defeat should be described as the end of the war，not a defeat。
Japan announced its unconditional surrender after the United States dropped atomic bombs。
The author points out that the DPP did not exist at the time and that some members of its predecessor had supported Japan。
Universities became breeding grounds for the spread of ideological parasites：“How Political Correctness Changed the World，” excerpt (3)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Evolutionary psychologist Gad Saad criticizes contemporary universities as breeding grounds for anti-rational ideologies。Citing a hiring case at 滑鐵盧大學 that violated merit-based recruitment，he shows how political correctness stifles common sense and critical thinking in academia。
Facts
Gad Saad’s academic research lies at the intersection of evolutionary psychology and human behavior，with a focus on consumer behavior。
Ranny and Tanukos coined the term “human hesitation effect” for the social sciences’ exclusion of biological explanations applicable to humans。
In his book “The Parasitic Mind：How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense，” the author argues that universities are the source of parasitic idea pathogens。
The author notes that when a mole cricket’s brain is parasitized by a nematode，it jumps into water，helping the nematode complete its reproductive cycle。
Washington-area Taiwanese groups hold National Day event；deputy representative to the U.S.：AI underscores Taiwan’s importance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Washington-area Taiwanese groups held a National Day event。Deputy Representative to the U.S. Yang Yi-shan and President Lai Ching-te’s congratulatory message both said that the development of the AI industry highlights Taiwan’s importance，stressing the key roles of peace and stability，technological progress，and a sound system of values。
Good morning，World》Taiwan and UK sign science，innovation and technology agreement，to launch 3 areas of cooperation including silicon photonics and semiconductor talent
福斯 is recalling about 4.6 million vehicles worldwide over corrosion in a steering system screw. A German media investigation found that the mass recall was linked to the 福斯 Group's modular production strategy, under which different brands share parts, allowing a defect in a single component to affect multiple models. The brands affected include 福斯, Skoda, SEAT and Audi Q3.
Facts
About 4.6 million vehicles worldwide
About 2.16 million 福斯-brand vehicles are affected worldwide alone
Medical aircraft loses contact over Atlantic; US Coast Guard searches for 6 people on board
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Canadian-registered medical evacuation aircraft lost contact over the Atlantic early in the morning while en route from Bermuda to Boston. The 6 people on board, including 4 crew members and 2 passengers, are missing. The 美國海岸防衛隊 has launched an air and sea search off Nantucket Island, while the 加拿大交通部 is closely monitoring the situation and assisting with the search.
Houthi movement claims attack on Aramco facilities in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Yemen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have attacked 阿美石油公司 facilities near the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa.
Can a clinic in a different specialty be taken over?
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
An explanation of content in which experts and doctors answer questions about whether a clinic in a different specialty can be taken over. Available exclusively to m3.com physician members.
What do banks look at when making loans? The basics of real estate financing
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
In this series, radiologist Dr. Fukuro explains how high-earning doctors have a strong borrower profile for real estate investment loans, as well as banks' screening criteria and lending pitfalls.
What can you do for your career during maternity and childcare leave?
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
An m3.com feature exclusively for physician members, in which experienced experts and doctors answer questions about career development during maternity and childcare leave.
[Manga] The fateful group assignment, just before clinical rotations begin
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
The popular manga “I'm a Medical Student, So What? Phase 2” has been revamped, depicting fourth-year medical student Megumi and her classmates choosing their clinical rotation groups.
Department satisfaction averages 62.2 points! Candid voices by university and generation
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
A survey of doctors who have worked in university departments found that average department satisfaction was 62.2 points, and features candid voices by university and generation.
First 10 companies: Amazon operations agency Blue Goose makes its in-house decision-making tool available to external users
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ブルーグース合同会社, an Amazon operations agency, has begun offering externally its decision-making tool, “Blue Goose Analytics,” which it has used in-house. The service is available from 11,000 yen per month, with an advance offer limited to the first 10 companies.
株式会社菓匠三全 will sell special collaboration packaging for “Hagi no Tsuki” and “Hagi no Shirabe Kō” exclusively at the KASHO SANZEN Hanshin Umeda store to mark 阪神タイガース' second consecutive Central League title.
ヴィヴィアン・ウエストウッド unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, “BODY & SOUL,” by Andreas Kronthaler at Paris Fashion Week. The show was held at the Palais de la Femme, and a limited-edition T-shirt supporting a suicide prevention organization was designed.
甘噛みる and ユーステラグループホールディングス合同会社 enter into a partnership
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ユーステラグループホールディングス合同会社 announced that it has partnered with creator 甘噛みる to support the long-term growth of their activities through IP development and production assistance.
【漢康-KY創】 announces on behalf of subsidiary FBD Biologics Limited that US new drug clinical trial application (IND) for HCB303 has been approved to proceed to clinical trials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
漢康-KY創 announced that its subsidiary FBD Biologics Limited's trispecific fusion protein drug HCB303 has received 美國FDA IND approval and is set to begin human clinical trials for solid tumor treatment.
Facts
The HCB303 new drug clinical trial application (IND) by 漢康-KY創 subsidiary FBD Biologics Limited has been approved by 美國FDA.
HCB303 is an in-house developed tri-specific fusion protein biologic intended for development in the treatment of solid tumors.
HCB303 has not yet begun human clinical trials, and its safety and efficacy have not been established.
The global oncology drug market was about US$291 billion in 2025.
HCB303's IND approval allows human clinical trials to proceed; it does not mean the drug has been approved for marketing.
【聯上發】 announces details of a fire at the construction site of its investment project, “聯上澐朗”.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯上發 announced that a fire broke out at the construction site of its investment project “聯上澐朗” on 115年10月3日. There were no casualties, and there are currently no significant concerns about the financial impact. A structural safety assessment will follow.
Facts
A fire broke out in the early hours of 115年10月3日 at the construction site of “聯上澐朗,” a project under development by 聯上發.
There were no casualties at the scene when the fire broke out.
聯上發's preliminary assessment found no significant impact on overall operations or finances from the incident.
聯上發 will commission a professional assessment body to conduct a structural safety evaluation.
聯上發 thanked the New Taipei City Fire Department for promptly responding and extinguishing the fire.
台端興業 announced that as of 115/10/03 it held fund balances of about NT$1.7 billion, with a fair value assessed at NT$0, and had about NT$65 million in redemption proceeds outstanding. The impairment assessment was also NT$0, and the company will assert its rights to protect its interests.