AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-04 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 85 items from 5 sources; Japan, 28 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Macron: China is attacking European markets; massive subsidies for companies are unacceptablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190753Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:48:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring a visit to Spain, French President Emmanuel Macron called on the EU to strengthen its strategic autonomy, criticizing China for attacking European markets with massive subsidies and dumping practices, which have widened the trade deficit and increased the risk of deindustrialization. Wen Shih-cheng seeks to attract young people to stay in their hometowns; Hsu Shu-hua promotes Nantou teahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190754Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANantou County magistrate candidate Wen Shih-cheng of the DPP and mayoral candidate Shen Su-cheng formed the “Nantou Youth Team,” advocating efforts to attract young people to stay in their hometowns. KMT candidate Hsu Shu-hua promoted Nantou at a tea expo, while Chang Chia-che is pushing for the transformation of the Nangang Industrial Zone. Tou Chih-kung takes part in marathon in Morioka, Japan, promoting Taiwan-Japan friendshiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190749Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:39:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEntertainer Tou Chih-kung took part in a marathon in Morioka, Japan, and promoted Taiwan-Japan friendship. During the visit, he took on the local specialty wanko soba, finishing with 63 bowls, and also visited historic buildings and a friendship-city monument. Vice President Hsiao attends worship service at 安樂教會 in Keelung, hopes religion can help care for the publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190750Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:38:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim was invited to attend a thanksgiving service marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of 安樂教會 in Keelung. She stressed that religious groups should work with the government to help care for the public. She later visited the “Huang Ama” installation at Ocean Plaza. She also mentioned remarks and exchanges concerning Keelung’s development and residents’ sentiments among Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu, Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang and Council Speaker Tung Tzu-wei. Suspected water pipe rupture causes flooding in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan; about 7800 households lose water during repairshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190747Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:32:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA suspected underground water pipe rupture at the intersection of Section 2, Guotai Road and Xinfu Road in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, caused flooding on the road. 台灣自來水公司第七區管理處 is carrying out repairs, leaving about 7800 households without water during the work. Repairs are expected to be completed before 10 p.m. Wreckage found of medical transport plane flying from Bermuda to Boston; 6 people remain missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190748Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:32:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 美國海岸防衛隊 found the wreckage of a medical transport plane that went missing while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The 6 people on board remain missing. The plane was operated by 緯度空中救護公司 and carried 4 Canadian nationals and 2 Bermudian nationals. Overseas Taiwanese community in Japan celebrates Double Ten Day; Lee Yi-yang thanks expatriates for strengthening Taiwan-Japan tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190677Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:31:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALee Yi-yang, Taiwan’s representative to Japan, attended Double Ten National Day events in Yokohama and Tokyo, thanking overseas Taiwanese for their contributions to Taiwan-Japan relations and stressing that Taiwan should work with democratic partners such as the US and Japan to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Black Panther Flag tournament opens on the 25th; Taichung Longjin High School draws top seed and vows to strike out 1 Pingzhen batterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190678Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:25:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA黑豹旗青棒賽於10月25日開打，台中龍津高中抽中上屆冠軍平鎮高中成為籤王。本屆賽事共有215支球隊參賽，中華棒協理事長周玲妏致詞鼓勵女性參與棒球運動。 Seized funds in Tzu Chi BNT fraud case fall short; 調查局 says amount was entered incorrectlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190679Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:25:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA調查局 clarified that the shortfall in funds seized in the Tzu Chi BNT fraud case resulted from staff entering an incorrect amount and a clerical error. The actual shortfall was NT$206,500. The seized cash has been deposited, and an administrative investigation has been launched. Chiang Wan-an orders review of controversial search; police announce disciplinary actionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190537Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:20:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市警局執行酒吧搜索勤務引發身障者遭嘲諷爭議，市長蔣萬安要求警方檢討釐清，警方則發布已懲處在案。 Methadone treatment and safe needles: Experts say evidence for harm reduction does not mean encouraging drug usehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190366Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:16:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAExperts explained harm-reduction strategies such as methadone treatment and safe needles, which have been accused of effectively encouraging drug use. They stressed that harm reduction aims to reduce health risks and guide patients into the medical system; it does not mean supporting drugs or advocating decriminalization. National Day full-force aerial rehearsal on the 5th canceled due to weather; rescheduled for the morning of the 7thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190152Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:08:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國慶籌備委員會表示，原訂10月5日進行的國慶大會空中操演第3次全兵力訓練因天候影響取消，改於10月7日上午預備日實施。 Tsai Yi-yu establishes campaign headquarters in Zhuqi and Meishan; Wu Pin-jui attends councilor campaign eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190153Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:05:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADPP Chiayi County magistrate candidate Tsai Yi-yu held a joint campaign headquarters opening event in Zhuqi and Meishan, with Executive Yuan Secretary-General Chang Tun-han and Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai attending in support. Independent candidate Wu Pin-jui attended campaign headquarters events for councilor candidates including Chien Chia-yi. Rabies-suspected ferret-badger bites dog in New Taipei; animal protection office takes dog in for isolation and testinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190041Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:56:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA suspected ferret-badger attack on a dog occurred in Xindian District, New Taipei City. The animal protection office has taken the dog in for isolation and drawn blood for testing. It has also requested vaccine reserves and stepped up disease-prevention outreach. Hsinchu County race: Cheng Chao-fang discusses municipal experience; Hsu Hsin-ying puts forward labor policieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189918Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:54:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the 2026 local elections, DPP Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang is emphasizing his experience governing Zhubei, while KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying has proposed labor policies, including a 1-hour daily childcare support service, a women’s career-restart program and an AI skills training center. Yu Chun-yu gets into good form and looks forward to playoffs, saying Brothers are a competitive teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189919Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:53:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中職中信兄弟投手游竣宥出席黑豹旗開賽記者會，表示已於二軍調整好狀態，期待季後賽出賽。他認為球隊雖上半季戰績不佳，但仍有競爭力，並希望球隊能拿下冠軍。 Controversial search at a Taipei bar; Wanhua police say officers disciplined for inappropriate conducthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187745Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:48:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA bar in Taipei’s Wanhua District was searched after a public complaint alleging lewd conduct. Police carried out the search under a court-issued warrant and took 52 people in. Police acknowledged that officers behaved inappropriately toward people with disabilities and said they had been disciplined. Gender-equality groups and a Green Party councilor candidate criticized the enforcement as excessive and called on the Taipei City Government to conduct a thorough investigation. Flooding in Nepal: China forms scientific team to investigate causes across the borderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187746Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:48:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA尼泊爾8月洪災造成嚴重傷亡，中國地質大學（北京）率領十餘家機構50多名科研人員組成跨境科學考察隊，赴尼泊爾進行約20天聯合科考，以釐清災害成因。 Liu Chien-kuo opens campaign headquarters in Sihu and Lunbei; Chang Chia-chun attends central kitchen groundbreakinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187747Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:47:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨雲林縣長參選人劉建國舉行四湖、崙背競選總部成立大會，內政部長劉世芳等人站台；國民黨參選人張嘉郡出席台西鄉崙豐部落中央廚房動土典禮。 Jensen Huang receives award in U.S.; Lee Jae-yong reveals news of Huang's daughter's marriage in speechhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187739Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:39:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達 CEO Jensen Huang received the Vanderbilt Prize in the United States on Sept. 28. 李在鎔, chairman of 三星電子, revealed in his speech that Huang's eldest daughter, Huang Min-shan, had married. Taiwan wraps up Nagoya Asian Games with 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals, its worst record in nearly 36 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187737Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:34:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's delegation wrapped up the Nagoya Asian Games with 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals, ranking 15th with 55 medals in total. It was the country's lowest gold-medal tally since the 1990 Beijing Asian Games and its worst record in nearly 36 years. Suspected rabid ferret-badger chases and bites dog in New Taipei's Xindian; 防檢署: enhanced monitoring launchedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187738Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:33:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA suspected rabid ferret-badger chased and bit a dog in Xindian District, New Taipei City. 防檢署 has asked the New Taipei Animal Protection Office to help capture the animal and step up monitoring; it has not yet been found. No positive cases have been detected in Taipei or New Taipei, and rabies among wildlife in Taiwan is mainly confined to species such as ferret-badgers. Lockheed Martin vies for transport aircraft contract worth over 300 billion, plans to expand production in Indiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187736Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:25:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndia plans to spend US$10.5 billion to purchase 60 medium-sized transport aircraft to replace its aging fleet. If 洛克希德馬丁公司 wins the contract, it will expand its partnership with India's 塔塔 and increase its production capacity in the country. Taiwan promotes tourism to crowds of shoppers in California; Americans praise friendly people and convenient, safe lifestylehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187735Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:22:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部觀光署 held a promotional event, "100 Ways To Wonder: Travel Taiwan, Endless Charm," at Irvine Spectrum Center in Southern California, teaming up with airlines including 華航, 星宇 and 長榮, as well as the Kuang Hsing Taiwanese Opera Troupe, to promote Taiwan's culture and tourism to Americans. Interviews at the event showed that Americans often associate Taiwan with friendly people and a convenient, safe lifestyle. Immigration debate intensifies in Lithuania; rival demonstrations in Vilnius see sporadic clasheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187732Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:14:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemonstrators from anti-immigration and anti-racism groups faced off in Lithuania's capital, Vilnius. Police deployed more than 200 officers to maintain order and deal with sporadic clashes. Collared scops owls cannot find tree cavities for nesting; locally sourced wood scraps make a warm new homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187733Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:14:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs natural tree cavities become scarce in foothill areas, collared scops owls are struggling to find suitable nesting sites. The Nantou Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, 台中市野生動物保育學會 and residents of a social welfare institution used scraps of locally sourced wood to make artificial nest boxes and create warm new homes for the owls. Panel-making duo pivots; investors focus on progress in advanced packaging technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187724Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:08:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPanel makers 群創 and AUO are moving into advanced semiconductor packaging, drawing market attention as their share prices hit new highs. 群創 has begun mass-producing its FOPLP technology and shipping products to a major international low-Earth-orbit satellite company. AUO has announced a partnership with 康寧 to develop glass substrates and is promoting Micro LED and CPO applications. Investors continue to track the companies' technological progress and timelines for bringing production to scale. Heavy motorcycle noise reaches 112 decibels; Daxi police, environmental and motor vehicle agencies conduct joint inspection and issue finehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187722Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA桃園市警局大溪分局結合環保、監理單位稽查復興區噪音車，3日攔查1輛重機測得112分貝並裁罰3600元；透過「靜桃計畫」聯合稽查，陳情案件較高峰時下降44.7%。 Tsai Ing-wen to chair Shen Po-yang campaign headquarters; hopes warm current will back Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187723Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:59:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate, held an opening rally for his campaign headquarters. Former President Tsai Ing-wen announced she would serve as campaign chair and posted a message of support, saying she hoped to be a source of support for Taipei. 台電：現階段無電價調整規劃 盼國會支持追加預算https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187600Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台電表示現階段無電價調整規劃，行政院已編列711億元追加預算撥補以穩定民生用電成本，盼國會支持通過。 Lee Yang raced between venues during the Asian Games, simply because he wanted even more to cheer on athletes who losthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187601Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:44:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASports Minister Lee Yang returned to Taiwan after completing his Asian Games schedule in Nagoya. He traveled between venues every day to cheer on athletes, emphasizing in particular his concern for the efforts and dedication of those who did not win medals. In response to legal community's criticism, UK drops plan to limit jury trialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187598Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:42:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe UK government has dropped a plan to limit defendants' right to jury trials in less serious criminal cases, responding to criticism from legal professionals and politicians. The decision by new Prime Minister Po-nan reverses a policy introduced by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer. German chancellor makes surprise visit to Ukraine, set to announce €1 billion in military aid and deepen drone cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187599Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:40:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and is set to announce €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy infrastructure repairs, as well as finalize a deal for Germany and Ukraine to jointly produce drones. The accompanying business delegation included senior executives from 西門子能源, 亨索德, 狄爾防務 and 量子系統. Yilan building-supplies store fire kills 4; mother called daughter's teacher for help while trapped on 3rd floorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187593Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:36:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire at a building-supplies store in Yilan killed 4 people: the father of the male owner, his wife, surnamed Shih, and their children. Shih called her daughter's teacher for help, saying they were trapped on the 3rd floor and awaiting rescue. The school will activate its grief counseling program after learning of the tragedy. Taipei election debate turns to anti-drug policy; KMT suspects bots flooded Chiang Wan-an's Facebook pagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187523Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:30:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring the 2026 local elections, the KMT questioned DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for equating drugs with medication, sparking a heated debate between the blue and green camps in the comments on Chiang Wan-an's Facebook page, which drew more than 430,000 comments. KMT city councilor Chang Ssu-kang and others accused Shen of previously advocating needle exchanges and showed images of comments suspected of being generated by bots, raising suspicions that political operatives used AI or software to flood the page. Foreign Ministry: Lin Chia-lung leads business delegation to Phoenix, highlighting shared Taiwan-US interestshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187524Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:26:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a business delegation to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended the unveiling of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix and met with local officials, aiming to highlight shared Taiwan-US interests and deepen trade and economic cooperation. Actor takes on bodywork therapy and screenwriting, with Kuo Tang-yu winning creative contesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187525Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:26:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAActor Kuo Tang-yu, who also works as a bodywork therapist, traveled to Hong Kong in August to open and teach a Craniofacial Structural Therapy course. His screenplay, Mr. Black and White, won the top prize in the 2026 Asian Literature Cup Microfiction Writing Competition. Chen Hsing-yu and Chao Chien-ming divorce dispute over children's education fund; Chao says he has returned about NT$33 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187441Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:23:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid the divorce dispute between Chen Hsing-yu and Chao Chien-ming, Chao issued a statement saying he had returned about NT$33 million in education funds to their three children, in cash and stocks. US serviceman in Okinawa suspected of killing woman; Sanae Takaichi condemns act as “cruel and heinous”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187442Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:23:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA suspected robbery-murder took place in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, claiming the life of a 39-year-old woman. Police arrested a lance corporal in the US Marine Corps stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, identified as Ballard. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and the Foreign Ministry all lodged strong protests with the US, calling for cooperation with the investigation and stricter discipline. Penghu Anliang Temple's ceremonial vessel, the Longde Qiansui, makes a procession as worshippers pull it togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187443Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:23:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Longde Qiansui ceremonial vessel of 澎湖龍門安良廟 conducted a sea trial today, with more than 40 worshippers pulling it along on a procession. The preparatory committee will decide on the schedule for the 117-year Journey Through the Heavenly River on the 10th. Truck's light rig strikes national historic site at Ximen Gate; wall scuffed, driver referred for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187444Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:20:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 28-year-old man surnamed Chen was driving a small truck past Hengchun's Ximen Gate when the light rig on the vehicle accidentally scraped the wall of the national historic site, causing minor damage. He was referred for prosecution for violating the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. Traffic safety and preservation concerns have again drawn attention since a trial plan banning vehicles there was scrapped this July. 中國商務部: Most G20 members have concerns about overcapacity and forced laborhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187440Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:15:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAG20 trade ministers issued a joint statement opposing the weaponization of food trade, but failed to produce an outcome document on issues including overcapacity and forced labor. A spokesperson for 中國商務部 said this was because most members held differing views; the US, meanwhile, is concerned that China's cheap exports are flooding markets. 台塑石化: No increase in gasoline or diesel prices from the 5thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187435Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:05:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to information on the 台塑石化 website, gasoline and diesel prices will remain unchanged from 1 a.m. on October 5. The reference retail prices are NT$31.2 for 92-octane unleaded gasoline, NT$32.7 for 95+ unleaded gasoline, NT$34.7 for 98-octane unleaded gasoline and NT$29.7 for premium diesel. Pre-tax profits at Taiwan's 3 financial sectors top NT$1.17 trillion in first 8 months, surpassing record for all of 2024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187436Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:04:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPre-tax profits at Taiwan's 3 financial sectors totaled NT$1.170235 trillion in the first 8 months of 2026, up 93% year over year and already exceeding the full-year 2024 record. Banking profits reached a record high for the same period, while the insurance sector also hit a period high, benefiting from the new IFRS 17 rules and a rising capital market. Share of drug offenders falls to 24.8%; correctional agency says diversion to addiction treatment can prevent reoffendinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187434Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:59:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Agency of Corrections said diversion policies, including deferred prosecution and community-based addiction treatment, helped lower the share of inmates imprisoned solely for drug use from 35.1% to 24.8%, reducing unnecessary incarceration and the risk of reoffending. Wanhua police station accused of discrimination in raid on gay bar; LGBTQ+ groups make 5 demands and call for investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187734Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALGBTQ+ groups issued a joint statement over the raid on a gay bar by 萬華分局, alleging discrimination, procedural violations and humiliation during law enforcement. They made five demands, calling on the Taipei City Government to conduct a thorough investigation, launch an independent inquiry, disclose law enforcement records, establish guidelines for police conduct and incorporate gender-diversity rights into police evaluations. [20th Asian Games] Japan women's padel team wins gold!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190751Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:31:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn October 3, 2026, in the women's padel final at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan's Yoshie Tokumoto and Saki Tsukamoto defeated the Indonesian pair 2-0 to win gold as the inaugural champions. 選挙ドットコム to hold online debate for Yokohama mayoral election on Monday, October 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190752Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESイチニ株式会社 announced that it will hold an online debate for the Yokohama mayoral election on October 5, 2026. The event is organized by イチニ株式会社（選挙ドットコム） and supported by 一般社団法人公開討論会支援リンカーン・フォーラム. [Up to 1 million yen] Grants for technical studies of ideas aimed at commercialization! Application guidelines released (all industries eligible)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190275Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:13:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社 will accept applications for its Product Development Startup Support Grant Program from October 28 through November 18, targeting small and midsize businesses and others in Tokyo. Grants of up to 1 million yen are available, and applicants from all industries as well as prospective business founders are eligible. The performers for “AWP | Award Winners” revealed! Accomplished street performers who have won awards in Japan and abroad gather to showcase their skills, with free admission and open viewing‼︎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190279Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESPerformers have been announced for “AWP | Award Winners,” a street performance event to be held at Nerima Castle Ruins Park in Tokyo from October 10 to 12, 2026. Award-winning performers including Kamimaro and Mr.↓YU↑ will appear, and audience voting will determine who performs in the special evening stage show. A pioneering example of youth participation in community development. We have published a report on “Sagamaaru,” a student market held in front of Saga Station in December 2024, featuring booths and performances by 14 student groups!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190281Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“サガつく！,” a group organization of 一般社団法人Re-Generation, held “Sagamaaru,” a market in front of Saga Station in December 2024 featuring booths and performances by 14 student groups, and published a report on the event. [Yokohama] A limited-time Halloween course in the world of Beauty and the Beasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190280Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES美女と野獣のカフェ＆レストラン Beauty & the Beast in Naka Ward, Yokohama, will offer a special Halloween course for a limited time from October 15 to 31, 2026. The restaurant is scheduled to close in December 2026, making this its last Halloween season. The price is 6,800 yen, tax included. Its 33rd location nationwide: Men's salon L-MARK opens “L-MARK Sakae,” its 3rd location in Nagoya, on October 3, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190040Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:57:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社L-MARK opened “L-MARK Sakae,” its 33rd location nationwide and 3rd in Nagoya, on October 3, 2026. The company is stepping up recruitment as it aims to become No. 1 in the Tokai region. ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 10月4日開催 T.T彩たま vs 木下マイスター東京 試合結果https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187740Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:44:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESノジマＴリーグ2026-2027公式戦、10月4日にT.T彩たま対木下マイスター東京の試合が行われ、木下マイスター東京が2-3で勝利した。 [岡山大学] Does the “brake on the immune system” fail? Autoantibodies against PD-1 found in acute-onset autoimmune hepatitishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187741Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:42:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESResearchers including Professor Akinoo Takagi of 岡山大学 found that serum from patients with rapidly worsening acute-onset autoimmune hepatitis was frequently positive for autoantibodies against PD-1, suggesting their potential as an early diagnostic marker. The remote island of Shinojima in Aichi Prefecture becomes the stage for a kimono runway. “Shinojima Kimono Runway 2026” to be held October 10, showcasing the island through Japanese culture and entertainmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187742Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:35:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Innovate will hold “Shinojima Kimono Runway 2026” on October 10, 2026, on Shinojima in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture. The event will feature a kimono runway with about 40 performers, a live performance by idol group Princess Monogatari, and a show by singer-songwriter AiAi, promoting the island's appeal through Japanese culture and entertainment and supporting regional revitalization. KidZ Dream Stage, a special event marking 20 years of KidZania in Japan, to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187743Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:30:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESKCJ GROUP株式会社 held the special “KidZ Dream Stage” event on October 4, 2026, to mark 20 years of KidZania in Japan. As part of the “KidZania 20th Project,” which supports 20 dreams selected from about 1,600 applications, guests Runa Nakajima and Young Pine joined the event to help children realize their dreams and cheer them on. Survey examines credit card use for public sports betting: 91.0% spend less than 50,000 yen per month, while 84.3% use “1 card”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187744Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Public Sports Betting Payment Guide,” operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 134 people who had used credit cards for online public sports betting. 91.0% said they spent less than 50,000 yen per month, and 84.3% said they used “1 card.” 2026年度 1級土木施工管理技士 二次検定「日建学院オリジナル解答試案」プレゼント＆試験総評を公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187726Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社建築資料研究社は、2026年度1級土木施工管理技士二次検定のお申し込み者全員に「日建学院オリジナル解答試案」をプレゼントし、10月5日に試験総評を公開すると発表した。 テロ対策三重パートナーシップ定例会にて、弊社理事長で元・国連専門官の戸村智憲がテロ対策講演で登壇：貴重な血税からの支出にて社会貢献活動として出講料全額寄付にて対応【日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187725Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTomonori Tomura, chair of 日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社, spoke at a counterterrorism lecture hosted by 三重県警察本部 and donated his entire speaking fee to 公益社団法人みえ犯罪被害者総合支援センター. Upcycling customers' donated clothing into holiday decorations: “Ornaments for the Future Project” connects department stores, students and local communitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187727Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:01:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES松坂屋静岡店と静岡デザイン専門学校が協働し、エコフキャンペーンで回収した衣料品をアップサイクル素材として活用してクリスマスオーナメントを制作・展示する「未来をつくるオーナメントプロジェクト」を2026年10月に実施する。 Yurumerumo! marks its 15th year since formation and independence as a new company with solo live show “Independence Day”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187731Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNew wave girl group Yurumerumo! held the solo live show “Independence Day” at SUPERNOVA KAWASAKI on October 3, 2026, to mark its 15th anniversary and independence as a new company. The event featured collaborations with former members and performances of new songs, and sold out with an audience of approximately 500. Young people's ideas take shape at Saga Ishin Terrace, a sidewalk in front of Saga Station designated under the Hokomichi program. The event report for “Terrace de Cheers!” held in September 2024 is now available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187730Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサガつく！, a group organization of 一般社団法人Re-Generation, co-hosted the September 2024 event “Terrace de Cheers!” at Saga Ishin Terrace, a pedestrian space in front of Saga Station, with 佐賀県庁 and 佐賀商工会議所青年部（SAGA YEG）. The report has been published on the official website. 【ネイティブキャンプ留学】語学学校「PIA」下半期オフシーズンプロモを実施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187729Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネイティブキャンプ is running an off-season promotion for the second half of 2026 at the Philippine language school PIA, offering discounts on tuition and accommodation based on the length of the study abroad program. 講評・解答例を10/5（月）18：00に公開予定！令和8年 一級土木施工管理技士 二次検定試験お疲れさまでした！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187728Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 announced that it plans to publish an exam review and sample answers for the Reiwa 8 一級 Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer 二次 Examination at 18:00 on October 5. “How will our work change under human capital management?” A 29-page practical guide for workers and those who support them is available for freehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187594Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:44:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社 has released for free “How Will Our Work Change Under Human Capital Management?”, a practical guide based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people. The 29-page, landscape A4 PDF includes worksheets and discussion ideas. ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 10月4日開催 琉球アスティーダ vs 静岡ジェード オーダー発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187595Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:38:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESノジマTリーグ2026-2027シーズン公式戦、10月4日に琉球アスティーダ対静岡ジェードのオーダーを発表。 【22 minutes on foot from Saginuma Station】Storage facility “スペラボ川崎宮前平店” to open on November 1, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187597Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe storage facility “スペラボ川崎宮前平店,” operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, will open on November 1, 2026, and is running an opening campaign. 【Streaming today at 19:00】First analysis of the 2026 licensed customs broker exam, which has undergone major changes to its question format and point allocation! “Exam Answer Preview” to be held on YouTube Livehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187596Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 will hold an “Exam Answer Preview” on YouTube Live to analyze the 2026 licensed customs broker exam, which has undergone major changes to its question format and point allocation. Instructors Onuki and Hoshino will share their impressions, and there will also be a Q&A session. Answers are scheduled to be published on October 7, with explanations and an overall review scheduled for November 9. YOKOSUKA Sodachi no Tane event announcementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187521Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:28:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESYOKOSUKAそだちのたね will hold an experiential event for children, with and without disabilities, at Verny Park in 横須賀市, 神奈川県, on October 25, 2026. Admission is free. What role will developers play in the age of AI? Free release of practical resource to rethink development, recruitment and training based on understanding usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187522Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:22:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社 has released for free a practical resource titled “What Role Will Developers Play in the Age of AI?” for web and software developers and those responsible for recruitment and training. It advocates approaches to development, recruitment and training grounded in understanding users. “2026 Kep1er FAN-CON TOUR [RSVP:Respond our code] in TOKYO” Fan club presale round 2 (lottery) opens at 18:00 on Sunday, 10/4!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187437Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:02:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESRound 2 of the fan club presale lottery for Kep1er's Tokyo show, “2026 Kep1er FAN-CON TOUR [RSVP:Respond our code] in TOKYO,” opens at 18:00 on October 4. The venue is SGC HALL ARIAKE, and the show takes place on November 23. 【Sales start at 20:00 on October 4】Track the location of checked luggage on your smartphone! Special set of a kids' ride-on suitcase and Find My taghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187439Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES楽天市場のセレクトショップ「Show it」は、10月4日20時より、子どもが乗れるキッズ用キャリーケースとApple「探す」アプリ対応のFind Myタグの特別セット販売を開始する。 First-ever 3-show run! “Tokyo Yakoka” featuring a stellar ensemble, written and directed by Tai of Yasashii's, coming to YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187438Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe comedy troupe show “Tokyo Yakoka” will run for 3 days only, from November 18 to 20, at YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER, operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo. The script and direction are by Tai of Yasashii's, with a stellar cast including Kuukikaidan and Kaerutei appearing on different days. KMT slams Shen Po-yang for “blurring the line between drugs and medicine”; KMT medical committee and epidemic prevention society say public health harm reduction does not glamorize drugshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189980Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The KMT Medical Affairs Committee and the Epidemic Prevention Society of the Republic of China issued a statement condemning Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for past calls to provide drugs and needles, saying he blurred the line between drugs and medicine and challenged anti-drug efforts. Why are U.S. arms sales to Taiwan stalled? Four reasons behind the “$14 billion arms sales suspension” and the latest developments [Continuously updated]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189981Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:45:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A U.S. arms sale to Taiwan worth about $14 billion has stalled due to factors including President Donald Trump viewing it as leverage with China, pressure from Beijing, production bottlenecks in the Middle East and U.S. domestic politics. It has not been approved or notified to Congress, raising the risk of delays to Taiwan’s defense timeline. New Taiwan Railways ticketing measures! New “major changes to ticket rules” take effect nationwide on 10/5; see all the changeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189982Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:44:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Railways has launched a second round of extra service for the National Day holiday, adding 11 train services and opening bookings on 10/5. It has also improved student discounts by removing early-booking restrictions and revised verification rules for gaps between school registrations to resolve ticket upgrade disputes. “Citizens want more than just milk and hot pot!” Hsiao Bi-khim takes a veiled jab at Chiang Wan-an: Shen Po-yang is an “action-oriented think tank” and does not need to memorize answershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189983Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:31:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held his campaign headquarters opening on the 4th, with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim delivering remarks. Using “drinking milk” and “eating hot pot” as metaphors, Hsiao took a veiled jab at incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an for lacking vision and praised Shen’s “action-oriented think tank” capabilities and interdisciplinary insight in addressing complex issues such as transportation, housing and geopolitics. Edge AI enters extreme fire scenes! Infineon joins forces with Guardian Alliance to create “AI Firefighter’s Eye,” reducing risks for frontline rescue workershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189984Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:22:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Infineon and Guardian Alliance have launched AI Firefighter’s Eye and donated it to fire departments in 4 counties and cities, using edge AI technology to improve situational awareness at fire scenes. She strangled 3 of her children, yet the jury voted 11 to 1 to let her go? The Lindsay Clancy case sparks nationwide debate in the U.S.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189985Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:20:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Massachusetts nurse Lindsay Clancy was tried for strangling 3 of her children. An 11-to-1 jury deadlock led to a mistrial, fueling debate over postpartum psychosis and the justice system. Explainer》Scholars: Trump and Xi Jinping jointly manage the risk of Taiwan independence; “this” is the biggest gift the Lai government can give the U.S.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189986Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:15:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Liu Xingren, an associate professor at Chinese Culture University, said in an analysis of the Xi-Trump meeting that China and the United States are jointly managing the risk of Taiwan independence by establishing a strategically stable relationship, in order to avoid the Thucydides Trap. Scholars recommend that the Lai administration adopt a pragmatic, war-avoiding approach and maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait as an important bargaining chip with the United States. 50,000 take to the streets to back Yangliu! Shen Po-yang campaign headquarters opening draws Kevin Tsaihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189987Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:13:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate, held an opening rally for his campaign headquarters on the 4th. Attendance was reportedly more than 50,000, and well-known host Kevin Tsai briefly showed up to offer his support before leaving. Netflix、愛奇藝有對手！內行改推「1隱藏版串流平台」：零廣告免費看、片單豐富品質超高https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3189988Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:08:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Internet users discovered that “PTS+,” the streaming platform operated by 台灣公共電視, offers a free service with no ads and a rich selection, sparking lively discussion. The report also said Netflix retained the top spot in Taiwan's streaming-platform buzz rankings in 2025. Next week’s key events》Seniors aged 65 and older, remember to collect your money! One county or city opens applications for Double Ninth Festival gifts from 10/8／Northeast monsoon arrives, with lows of 16 degrees on these 3 days／Freeway tolls waived during these National Day holiday hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187662Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:40:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This report covers Taitung County's Double Ninth Festival gifts for seniors, National Day holiday traffic and weather forecasts, and former President Tsai Ing-wen's planned visit to the United States. It includes local benefits, public transportation controls and political developments. Do you need to use your turn signal when entering a roundabout? Court ruling clarifies the right way to do it! Violators face a 3,600-dollar fine, but many people are still confusedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187663Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:39:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A motorcyclist was fined 1,200 dollars for entering a roundabout in Changzhi, Pingtung, without signaling. After she filed an administrative lawsuit, the court ruled that the roundabout had only one direction of travel and offered no choice of turn, and overturned the ticket. The case clarifies that signaling is not required when entering a single-direction roundabout, while reminding drivers that they must still signal when exiting and may face related penalties. “He’s disabled and can still have sex?” Police denied making the insulting remark yesterday, then changed their story today! 10 groups demand a full investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187664Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:31:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On October 3, Taipei's Wanhua Precinct searched Commander D, a gay bar in Ximending. The case drew public attention over inappropriate remarks by officers toward a person with a disability and disputes over police procedures. The Wanhua precinct chief acknowledged the inappropriate language and disciplined the officers, while 10 civil society groups called for an independent external investigation and the establishment of law enforcement guidelines. 凌濤 blasts Shen Po-yang campaign headquarters as a “pro-drug rally”: DPP has declared the whole party supports drugs in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187665Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:25:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taoyuan City Councilor 凌濤 sharply criticized Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang's stance on decriminalizing drugs, saying his proposal to establish community centers that provide drugs crossed a red line for the public. Citing a sharp rise in drug-driving cases, he denounced the DPP as having become a pro-drug party. Trump steps into the “Taiwan contingency” impasse, urges Xi Jinping to speak directly with Japan; Beijing quietly softens its stance toward Takaichihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187666Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒According to The Yomiuri Shimbun, during a meeting with Xi Jinping on September 24, Trump praised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and urged Xi to speak directly with Japan, seeking to break the deadlock between Japan and China over remarks about a “Taiwan contingency.” Beijing subsequently changed its wording in diplomatic exchanges from “withdraw” to “correct,” signaling a subtle shift. Attention has turned to whether Xi and Takaichi will meet during the APEC meeting in Shenzhen in November. 台積電 reportedly “personally approached Terafab about working together”! Musk confirms it himself: there may be resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187667Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒特斯拉執行長馬斯克證實台積電正探索與其在德州建造的巨型晶圓廠「Terafab」合作。雙方僅處於討論階段，但馬斯克表示或許會有成果，引發市場對台積電美國擴張戰略的關注。 What is Hellscape? Controversies and latest developments in the U.S. military’s Taiwan Strait drone strategy [Continuously updated]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187374Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:56:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines how the U.S. military’s “Hellscape” drone strategy has evolved from a U.S.-led effort to one focused on Taiwan’s self-defense. Although Taiwan has budgeted 2400億元, experts question practical shortfalls in logistics, countermeasures technology and the supply chain, and say whether the plan can be implemented remains highly controversial. Chao Chien-ming pays back the money! Chen Hsing-yu demanded NT$23 million for her son’s education fund; he repaid “NT$10 million extra” including principal and interesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187375Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:19:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A friend of Chao Chien-ming said he repaid Chen Hsing-yu’s son’s education fund, totaling NT$33 million, on September 25, including the principal and gains, potentially ending the controversy over the couple’s marital troubles. Taiwan stocks surge 677 points overnight; heading straight for 50,000 next week? Expert reveals “16 promising stocks” that institutions have positioned themselves in earlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187376Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:19:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒受美國非農就業數據疲軟影響，聯準會升息壓力減緩，美股走強帶動台指期夜盤大漲677點至4萬9346點。專家陳重銘預測台股有望挑戰5萬點，並指出法人已提前卡位華邦電、景碩等16檔具備基本面的潛力股，準備迎接10月下旬的超級財報周。 Fo Guang followers from around the world gather at Taipei Dome: “Passing the Lamp Sixty · Looking Up to a Century,” making a new page in Buddhist historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3187377Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:01:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On October 3, 2026, the 國際佛光會 World Member Representatives Conference was held at Taipei Dome, bringing together more than 50,000 representatives from 41 countries around the world to promote the ideals of Humanistic Buddhism. Rain and wind disrupt plum trees’ biological clocks, bringing scattered blossoms to Nansi Meiling ahead of schedulehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190047Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:49:13 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Persistent rain and wind from August to October disrupted the biological clocks of plum trees in Meiling, Nansi District, Tainan, causing scattered blossoms to appear early. Experts said this is normal, and the main flowering season is expected from late December through January of the following year. Visitor at 壽山動物園 hits macaque with umbrella; city says confirmed harassment will be punished under Wildlife Conservation Acthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190045Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:44:20 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A visitor at 壽山動物園 in Kaohsiung was seen attacking a Formosan macaque with an umbrella. The city government said that if the harassment is confirmed, a fine will be imposed under the Wildlife Conservation Act. Experts urged visitors not to disturb the animals. Rocks thrown from high-rise in Toufen, Miaoli, hit 3 cars; lawyer says property damage could constitute destructionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190044Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:41:48 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Someone threw rocks and iron balls from a building in Toufen, Miaoli, hitting 3 cars in the parking lot below and causing property damage. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator. A lawyer said the act could constitute destruction of property and give rise to civil liability. Strongest northeasterly monsoon of autumn arrives tomorrow; northern Taiwan turns damp and cool, while central and southern areas see a 10°C day-night temperature gaphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190046Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:07:22 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The strongest northeasterly monsoon of autumn will intensify on Monday. Northern, northeastern and eastern Taiwan will be the first to turn cooler and see rain, while the day-night temperature gap in central and southern Taiwan will reach 10°C. The weather could still change during the National Day holiday, and Yilan should watch for convective rain. Chiang Wan-an accuses Shen Po-yang of using methadone to obscure his argument; Shen says his stance on drugs has not changedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190042Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:10:19 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Chiang Wan-an criticized Shen Po-yang for using methadone replacement therapy to obscure his argument and questioned whether his position on urine drug testing in schools was inconsistent. Shen hit back, saying Chiang had previously proposed related measures and that his own stance on drugs had not changed. The two responded to the debate issue. Three generations lived together at Yilan building-materials store; late-night fire kills 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190043Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:09:41 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A late-night fire broke out at a long-established building-materials store in Yilan that had been in business for more than 50 years. The blaze spread from the 1st floor to the 3rd, killing 4 people and leaving 1 rescued. 台電 says meter reader recorded wrong reading and sent corrected bill; customers’ electricity use suddenly rises by hundreds of kilowatt-hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-15/index-en.html#n3190048Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:09:40 +0900Taiwan公視新聞台電 said errors by outsourced meter readers led some customers to receive corrected bills, with substantial adjustments to their electricity charges and usage. 台電 said it will gradually install smart meters to reduce the risk of human error.