AI Suspected of Aiding Personal Data Leaks in South Korea’s Financial Sector; Lee Jae-myung Orders Thorough Investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea’s financial sector has recently seen multiple personal data leaks, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility that attacks used artificial intelligence (AI). President Lee Jae-myung has ordered a thorough investigation and countermeasures. Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eog-weon called for using AI to defend against AI attacks and comprehensively upgrading cybersecurity systems.
Facts
Original中央社首爾4日綜合外電報導
Original南韓金融服務委員會2日曾舉行類似會議
Original在新韓銀行9月30日通報資安事件後
Today’s emergency meeting was originally scheduled for Oct. 7
Lai Ching-te Backs Positive Campaigning: Cognitive Warfare Has Begun; Hopes ‘Ocean Currents’ Will Unite and Not Be Swept Away
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held a rally to inaugurate his campaign headquarters, with former President Tsai Ing-wen making a surprise appearance to show her support. In his remarks, President Lai Ching-te praised Shen for sticking to positive campaigning and his principles, and stressed that cognitive warfare has begun. He urged supporters to unite as an “ocean current” and not be swept away by countercurrents, while rejecting claims that the nomination was intended only to constrain Chiang Wan-an.
Surrealist Poetry Spans a Century, From Tainan to Paris; French Translation of the Windmill Poetry Society Published
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The French translation of The Burning Cheeks, an anthology by the Windmill Poetry Society, has been published by French publisher Circé出版社. The book presents works by surrealist poets from Taiwan’s Japanese colonial period in Japanese, Chinese and French.
China-Philippines Tensions: More Than a Hundred Chinese-Language Teachers Withdraw to China in Stages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid strained China-Philippines relations and criticism of Chinese-language education by a U.S. think tank and the Philippine defense secretary, 菲華商聯總會 and 華教中心 decided on safety grounds to withdraw about 150 Chinese teachers from across the Philippines and send them back in stages.
Facts
About 150 people involved
The Philippines currently has about 130 to 150 Chinese-language schools
中聯油脂 Applies to Resume Operations for the 2nd Time; Taichung City Government Says Approval Denied for Lack of Concrete Improvements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中聯油品 was ordered to suspend operations by 台中市政府 after benzopyrene levels exceeded standards. It applied to resume operations 2 times during the shutdown; the 1st application was rejected, while the 2nd was returned for correction because it lacked verification of concrete results. It is still not allowed to resume operations.
Facts
Ordered to suspend operations on July 1 this year
First applied to resume operations on July 31
The city government rejected the application on Aug. 5
Applied again to resume operations on Aug. 18
A letter requesting corrections was sent to the company on Aug. 31
Li Sichuan Holds Major Banqiao Rally, Calls for Shared Prosperity Across Taipei and New Taipei and Vows to Shoulder New Taipei’s Future
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held a major rally in Banqiao, drawing support onstage from KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, among others. Li said he hoped to work with Chiang to achieve shared prosperity across Taipei and New Taipei, and pledged to shoulder New Taipei’s future. Hou said he was passing the baton of a strong record to Li to carry their shared dream forward.
Facts
Attracted about 40,000 people
These 6 months’ worth of things have been said
Things said over the past 60 years
Worked as a civil servant for 40 years
Turned Wugu’s garbage mountain into a green park over 8 years
Philippines Raids Online Scam Operations, Arrests More Than 200 Suspects, Most of Them Chinese
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Philippine law enforcement agencies raided illegal online gambling operators in Zamboanga Sibugay province in the south, arresting more than 200 foreign suspects, most of them Chinese, and seizing a large quantity of electronic equipment.
Facts
More than 200 foreign suspects arrested
Philippine authorities banned online gambling operators in 2024
The Philippine military and other law enforcement agencies raided the site on the 2nd
Arrested 110 Chinese nationals
2 Cambodians
1 Hong Kong resident
A further 131 foreigners were arrested at the 2nd location
Taitung County Race Heats Up: Ko Wen-je Campaigns for Wu Hsiu-hua; Peng Chi-ming and Chen Ying Plant Trees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taitung County governor’s race is heating up. Kuomintang candidate Wu Hsiu-hua launched her campaign headquarters with support from Eric Chu and Ko Wen-je, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Ying planted trees with Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming and put forward the platform “Mountains and Sea, Growing Together; Resilient Taitung.”
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Original台東縣4日電
Spent more than 20 years serving the local community
DPP Heavyweights Gather as Shen Po-yang Opens Campaign Headquarters, Hopes Warm ‘Ocean Current’ Will Reach Taipei City Hall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held the opening event for his campaign headquarters on Oct. 4, drawing support from DPP heavyweights including President Lai Ching-te and former President Tsai Ing-wen. Shen made the “ocean current” the campaign’s central theme, stressing policy discussion and positive campaigning. The event announced that more than 120,000 people had taken part.
Yilan Building Materials Store Fire Kills 4; Wu Tsung-hsien Proposes Disaster-Prevention Urban Renewal, Lin Kuo-chang Advocates Subsidies to Replace Wiring
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire at a building materials store in Yilan killed 4 people. Kuomintang Yilan County governor candidate Wu Tsung-hsien proposed 3 main policies, including promoting disaster-prevention urban renewal, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lin Kuo-chang called for considering subsidies to replace aging electrical wiring.
Li Sichuan Holds New Taipei Rally; Han Kuo-yu, Cheng Li-wun and Huang Kuo-chang Show Their Support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held his first major rally in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, with KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang and Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu among those attending to show support. Cheng highlighted Li’s experience rising from the grassroots, Huang called on people to support Taiwan’s values, and Han wished Li success after a difficult journey.
Facts
More than ten thousand supporters attended the event
Li Sichuan worked his way up from a grassroots civil servant over more than 40 years to reach where he is today
During his 3 years of high school, his family was so poor he could not afford lunch
KMT Calls for Debate on Drug Policy; Chiang Wan-an: Opposition to Drugs Is Not a Matter of Choosing Sides
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Culture and Communications Committee director Chen Yi-hsin called on Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and 民進黨 candidate Shen Po-yang to hold a public debate on drug policy. Chiang said combating drugs is a matter of right and wrong, not a debate with opposing sides to choose from, and stressed a zero-tolerance stance.
CPBL pitchers are strong but have few wins; Lin Yueh-ping: because the competition is close
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CPBL pitchers have performed exceptionally well this year but have recorded few wins. Uni-Lions manager Lin Yueh-ping said the teams’ pitchers are evenly matched and scores are tight, leading to more comebacks and making games more dependent on bullpen stability.
Huang Shih-yao gives it his all in every game as he plays for Kuaibao for the last time in the Black Panther Flag tournament
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Black Panther Flag National High School Baseball Tournament is about to begin. It will be the last time 「穀保家商」 competes under that school name; the team will subsequently move to 三重高中. National team player Huang Shih-yao represented the team at a press conference and said he has deep ties to his alma mater and will give it his all in every game. He also shared his experience interacting with South Korean ace Ha Hyeon-seung at the Asian Youth Championships.
Giant pink ribbon outside Taipei City Hall; cancer group urges regular breast screening for people aged 40 to 74 for PINK health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中華民國乳癌病友協會 held its 「2026 Light Up the Two-Tone Pink Ribbon」 event outside Taipei City Hall, urging women aged 40 to 74 to undergo regular mammography screening. Statistics from the 國健署 show that 1.26 million people were screened in fiscal year 114, up 36.3% from the year before last.
Northeast monsoon to bring cooler weather over the coming week; heavy rain possible in Greater Taipei and the northeast on the 5th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 氣象署 said the northeast monsoon will bring cooler weather over the coming week. Local heavy rain is possible in Greater Taipei and the northeast on the 5th. From the 6th to the 10th, lows will be around 22 to 24 degrees; temperatures in the Zhunan and Miaoli areas may fall below 20 degrees on the 8th and 9th.
U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa suspected of murder; Japan summons U.S. ambassador and commander to protest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa Ballard is suspected of killing 39-year-old Anna Ogi in Naha. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi separately summoned U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass and U.S. Forces Japan Commander Yost to lodge strong protests. The U.S. side pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
Private notary system marks 25th anniversary; Vice President Hsiao hopes preventive justice will reach every community
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the private notary system, recognizing notaries’ contributions to the judicial system and society. She said she hopes to deepen livelihood policies and put preventive justice into practice to ease pressure on the courts, while improving regulations to ensure the notarial profession’s sustainable development.
「Slave labor theory」 goes viral on Chinese social media, satirizing low pay and exploitative working conditions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 「slave labor theory」 has taken off online in China, satirizing how low pay and exploitative management lead to poor-quality products and services, while reflecting the anxieties of young people at the bottom of society.
Labor rights records deleted; Chinese online commentator Feng Rui reportedly detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Feng Rui (Xiao Wu), an online commentator who has long focused on labor rights in China, has reportedly gone missing and been detained by authorities in recent days. The 微信公眾號 he ran, 「恰帕斯東風電視機」, has stopped updating, and a lengthy post he previously published on 「2025 labor rights incidents」 has also been deleted.
朱宗慶打擊樂團’s 「六部曲」 refines percussion to its essence, marking another milestone for percussion theater
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
朱宗慶打擊樂團 performed the final show of 「六部曲」 at the National Theater in Taipei. The work is a signature production for the ensemble’s 40th anniversary and will tour central and southern Taiwan.
Li Dong-ming takes the mound in final game seeking 11th win; Chang Yi eyes chance to claim holds title
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the 中華職棒 富邦悍將隊’s final game of the season, pitcher Li Dong-ming will start and seek his 11th personal win, while Chang Yi will look for an opportunity to claim the holds title.
Li Yang: Asian Games athletes feel greater support from Sports Ministry and will maintain it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sports Minister Li Yang returned to Taiwan with some Asian Games athletes, saying they have felt greater support from the ministry and that it will continue. Athletes including Lin Yu-ting, Chen Nien-chin and the women’s golf team shared their feelings about winning medals and expressed their thanks.
U.S. director of national intelligence confirms appointment as AI czar, to lead new White House group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Clayton confirmed that Trump appointed him AI czar. He will lead a new White House group tasked with submitting a report on AI risks and opportunities within 120 days.
Facts
1 new White House group
Within 120 days
Within 10 years
Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、中央社、路透社、美國聯邦貿易委員會、FTC、戰爭部、人事管理局、OPM
Lien Chan-wen joins Hsieh Kuo-liang in market canvassing, praises his ability to lead Keelung forward
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Central Evaluation Committee Chairman Lien Chan-wen accompanied Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang on a canvassing visit to Xinyi Market, praising his ability to lead Keelung’s progress. Hsieh cited improvements in household sewer connections and pedestrian traffic deaths and injuries.
Facts
75,255 households
5th nationwide
1st among Taiwan’s non-special municipalities
Ranked 20th nationwide in the year 113 of the Republic of China calendar
中央社 explains in a Q&A how methadone and buprenorphine work as drug harm-reduction treatments, noting that they can ease withdrawal symptoms and lower the risks of infection and death. It also outlines Taiwan’s current subsidy policy and experts’ views on maintenance treatment.
Fall training mobilizes the entire 悍將 squad; Goto Mitsutaka: No players can take a break
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華職棒富邦悍將隊, out of contention for the playoffs, has announced its fall training plan. Manager Goto Mitsutaka said all players under 30 must take part unless injured, emphasizing the need to improve their physical fitness. 悍將
Facts
All players under 30 on the first and second teams must participate
All players under 30 who are healthy enough to train must participate
Zelensky: Russian airstrikes are forcing civilians to flee cities; Ukraine will target refineries in response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had issued new military guidelines aimed at forcing people to leave cities such as Kyiv by attacking civilian targets. Ukraine will step up attacks on Russian refineries in response, but will not target civilians.
Hsiao Bi-khim praises Shen Po-yang as a ‘walking knowledge base,’ hopes he can bring warmth and hope to Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taipei mayor Shen Po-yang held a campaign headquarters opening event attended by Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Premier Cho Jung-tai and other party and government officials. Hsiao praised Shen as a “walking knowledge base” and said she hoped he would bring hope to Taipei. Cho criticized incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an as insincere and accused him of bringing back privilege. Tsai Chi-chang and Chen Chi-mai also voiced their support, hoping the Nov. 28 election would bring change to Taipei.
Zhang Fengqi sings and dances in stage play, delighted that his son sees him as an ‘idol’
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Zhang Fengqi is taking part in the charity stage play “Mengjia Big Brother.” He clarified that he has no plans to become a monk and revealed that his son regards him as an idol.
Chao Chien-ming says he has returned children’s education fund; Chen Hsing-yu says children have no objection
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chao Chien-ming said in a statement that he had returned an education fund of about NT$33 million to his three children. Chen Hsing-yu said the children had no objection.
Facts
Cash and stocks worth about NT$33 million in total
悍將 have failed to reach the championship series for 10 straight years; Goto Mitsutaka: The team still lacks ability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華職棒's 富邦悍將隊 recorded its most wins in nearly 7 years this season but has failed to reach the Taiwan Series for 10 consecutive years. Manager Goto Mitsutaka said the team's performance in crucial moments showed it still lacked ability, particularly its inability to shake off nervousness in high-pressure games. The pitching-centered defensive strategy used this season also fell short of expectations.
Facts
Failed to reach the Taiwan Series for 10 consecutive years
Yang Shuang-zi’s “Taiwan Travelogue” event in Germany marred by broken interpretation; 春山出版 urgently replaces interpreter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An event for the German edition of International Booker Prize winner Yang Shuang-zi’s “Taiwan Travelogue” at the Literaturhaus München in Germany drew controversy over poor interpretation. 春山出版 said in a statement that Germany-based writer Lin Yu-li would serve as the designated German interpreter going forward.
Facts
All 300 seats at the venue were filled
Arrived at the Literaturhaus München in Germany on the 1st
Chen Su-yueh forms arts and culture support group, unveils 6 initiatives to accelerate cultural development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Changhua County magistrate Chen Su-yueh formed an arts and culture support group and said that, if elected, she would pursue 6 initiatives to accelerate cultural development. These include partnering with local colleges and universities to establish a cultural talent academy to train curators and designers.
【TGC Toyama 2026】LIL LEAGUE named as the featured main artist! A special collaboration with local team Toyama Grouses’ dance team G.O.WElite also announced as a surprise!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社W TOKYO announced that LIL LEAGUE will be the main artist at “SBI GROUP presents TGC TOYAMA 2026,” to be held on Nov. 21, 2026. It also made a surprise announcement of a special collaboration with Toyama Grouses’ exclusive dance team G.O.WElite.
Original【群馬クレインサンダーズ：試合結果】10/4(日) vs 茨城ロボッツ りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER リーグ戦
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Gunma Crane Thunders defeated the Ibaraki Robots to claim 4 straight wins to open the season. Head coach Kyle Milling and players Trey Jones and Ko Flippen commented on how the team was able to play its style despite Stanley’s absence, as well as improving consistency and preparing for the next game against Ryukyu.
Automatically generates a “voice blueprint” for characters from the original work. The translation reflects each character’s way of speaking and even how it breaks down.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Miosync has developed “Divergence-Z,” a translation environment for creative works such as novels and scripts. The tool automatically generates a “voice blueprint” from the original work, including characters’ speech patterns and how their emotions break down, and is designed to maintain consistency from chapter to chapter. It operates using the BYOK model and is seeking pilot partners among individual authors and platforms.
Launching recruitment support for the construction and manufacturing industries. A practitioner whose work has been featured in 3 case studies in the Cabinet Office’s Professional Human Resources Utilization Guidebook and who has supported more than 200 companies offers comprehensive assistance, from building a recruitment foundation to training staff. 砂川大輔事務所
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
砂川大輔事務所 is launching recruitment support for small and medium-sized companies in the construction and manufacturing industries. Its representative, whose work has been featured in 3 case studies in a Cabinet Office guidebook, provides comprehensive support from workforce planning to staff training and has supported more than 200 companies.
Facts
Featured in 3 case studies in the Cabinet Office’s Professional Human Resources Utilization Guidebook
H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス defeated スターズ神戸 5-2 in the 2026-2027 Asia League Ice Hockey regular season, held on Oct. 4 at Amagasaki Sports Forest Ice Skating Rink, earning their 2nd consecutive win.
【Oct. 4 is Securities Investment Day!】Sayuri Matsumura unveils her “future timeline,” charting her ideal life plan! “CAMP for Thinking About the Future” DAY 2 held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本証券業協会, （株）日本取引所グループ and （一社）資産運用業協会 held “CAMP for Thinking About the Future” DAY 2 on Oct. 4, where Sayuri Matsumura unveiled her “future timeline,” charting her ideal life plan.
Bringing the entire “craft-making floor” to Ebisu, Tokyo! tamaki niime opens a directly operated store!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
tamaki niime will open its directly operated store “tamaki niime ebisu” in Ebisu, Tokyo, on Oct. 23, 2026. The store aims to be a “spinning & stockroom” where visitors can experience the craft-making process, with a glass-walled booth where they can watch cotton being spun into yarn, as well as a stockroom.
【“2-month-free tuition campaign” now underway】Writer’s Cafeterrace, a writers’ development salon where editors are serious about nurturing talent
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Mind One launched “Writer's Cafeterrace,” an online salon for intermediate-level writers, on Sept. 30, 2026. For a monthly fee of 1,980 yen, it offers practical courses, chat support and a community, and is currently running a “2-month-free tuition campaign.”
On Oct. 2, ロエベ unveiled its 2027 Spring/Summer collection in Paris. Actor Masaki Okada attended the show, wearing a pre-collection leather jacket by the creative director and a bag commemorating the brand’s 180th anniversary.
Preorders begin for “HiBreak Dual 3,” an E Ink smartphone supporting 85FPS
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Bigme has opened preorders for its new “HiBreak Dual 3” on its official website. The E Ink smartphone supports 85FPS and features a detachable LCD sub-display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor and Android 16.
Facts
85FPS
6.13 inches
5 inches
15–30FPS
Approximately 50FPS
More than 18 years
More than 100 countries and regions
More than 900万 units
AnTuTu benchmark score of approximately 160万 points
12GB＋256GB
16GB＋512GB
Expandable up to 2TB
4450mAh battery
30W fast charging
4096 levels of pressure sensitivity
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Dawo Cloud Reading and Writing Technology Co., Ltd.、Bigme、MediaTek、Amazon
TV anime “Our Chosen Best Adventure”: Non-credit opening and ending theme videos sung by Ayumi Miyazaki and Takayoshi Tanimoto released!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Toei Animation has released non-credit videos for the opening and ending themes sung by Ayumi Miyazaki and Takayoshi Tanimoto for “Our Chosen Best Adventure,” which features episodes from 4 Digimon anime series selected by fan votes from around the world.
Facts
Next year, in 2027
Digimon is finally reaching the milestone of its 30th anniversary
Broadcasts begin at 9 a.m. every Sunday starting October 4
[Radio app GERA] Event for “Laland's Koe-dame Radio,” “Super-Rich White Christmas ’26,” announced!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Radio app GERA, operated by 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ, announced that it will hold “Super-Rich White Christmas ’26,” an event for the program “Laland's Koe-dame Radio,” at Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall on December 18, 2026.
Mone Kamishiraishi: A live program featuring her first outdoor festival as organizer in Yokohama, along with footage from her triumphant homecoming concert in Kagoshima, will air and stream on WOWOW in December! A special program going behind the scenes of both live events will also air in November!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
To mark the 10th anniversary of Mone Kamishiraishi's debut as a singer, WOWOW has announced a special program going behind the scenes of her September homecoming concert in Kagoshima and October outdoor festival in Yokohama, to air in November, as well as a live program featuring footage from both events, to air and stream in December.
Facts
10th anniversary of singing debut
Featured for 6 consecutive months
In November
In December
— Available to stream from the archive for 2 weeks
Made her acting debut in 2011
Started her singing career in 2016
In September, in her hometown of Kagoshima
In October, at the festival she organized for the first time
Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
7:00 p.m.–
On September 20 and 21
On October 3 and 4
Recording dates: September 20 and 21, 2026, and October 3 and 4
[TAC Police Officer and Firefighter (Firefighter)] Limited streaming on 10/6 (Tue.) and 10/11 (Sun.): “Understand It in 30 Minutes! Short Guidance” Get the information you need quickly with an easy-to-follow explanation!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TAC株式会社 will offer a limited YouTube stream of “Understand It in 30 Minutes! Short Guidance” on October 6 and 11 for people considering taking the police officer and firefighter exams. An autumn discount campaign is also underway for students in the accelerated preparatory course targeting successful exam results in 2027.
Facts
Understand in 30 minutes!
Interview practice for more than 100 people every year
Put your current job into perspective, one line at a time. “Practical Workplace Review Lab” now available
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
リクエスト株式会社 has launched a website called “Practical Workplace Review Lab,” based on data from 980 companies and 33.8万人. The tool can organize a requested task in a single line and create a “confirmation memo” PDF to clarify items to check and tasks to complete.
AnAn × theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” limited-time collaboration begins October 16. The “Rascal Does Not Dream All-You-Can-Eat Set” returns
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
七輪焼肉安安, operated by 株式会社富士達, will hold a limited-time collaboration with the theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” starting October 16, and will offer the “Rascal Does Not Dream All-You-Can-Eat Set.”
[Limited for autumn] 5 limited-edition goshuin stamps to be issued at 生田神社 in Kobe!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
生田神社 in Kobe will issue 5 types of limited-edition autumn goshuin stamps for a limited time in October of Reiwa 8 (some from September). The designs use paper-cutting techniques and feature motifs such as the Kikka Shrine Garden and butterflies dancing among autumn leaves. The offering price is ¥500 or ¥1,000.
Connecting nature experiences with the development of environmental leaders. We have published an activity report by youth community-building group 「サガつく！」, which proposed a plan for using Lakeside Hokuzan in Fujicho, Saga City, in September 2025!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
「サガつく！」, a group affiliated with 一般社団法人Re-Generation, conducted fieldwork and proposed a utilization plan at the leisure spot Lakeside Hokuzan in Fujicho, Saga City, in September 2025, and has published a report on its activities.
Commercialization of the coffee-roasting business platform “RoCoBeL” begins. Recruitment opens for RoCoBeL roasting, sales and purchasing friends.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ビーンズ・コネクティッド株式会社 launched the coffee-roasting business platform “RoCoBeL” on October 1, 2026, and began full-scale recruitment of roasting, sales and purchasing friends.
Smart parking payments made easier in Taichung: Transportation Bureau installs large QR codes on the ground for on-the-spot scanning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government Transportation Bureau is introducing paperless fees for smart parking, installing large QR codes and low-mounted image-recognition equipment near cultural landmarks. The system makes payments more convenient, has high electronic payment usage and effectively cuts paper use and administrative costs, advancing smart-city and environmental goals.
Facts
The Taichung Transportation Bureau was the first to introduce paperless smart parking fees near the National Taichung Theater and National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, as well as at Taichung State Hall and the bureau’s affiliated parking lot.
Large QR codes measuring 50 centimeters long and 60 centimeters wide have been introduced in smart parking spaces along the Fine Arts Greenway for drivers to scan and pay.
A total of 50 giant QR codes have been installed so far.
Original電子支付使用率逾8成，每月減少超過2萬張紙本停車單。
Since September, 57 smart parking spaces have been added at Taichung State Hall and the Transportation Bureau, bringing the citywide total of paperless parking spaces to 638.
The paperless smart parking service covers 6 road sections around the National Taichung Theater in Xitun District and 3 road sections near the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in West District, for a total of 581 smart parking spaces.
Transportation Bureau Director Yeh Chao-fu said Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen is actively promoting Taichung as a smart city.
Hakka culture takes root among younger generations! Kuo Yu-ching backs Lin Chih-hung: Protect the ‘one crucial seat’ for a Hakka son of the pan-green camp in Fengshan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung held a Hakka cultural family event in Fengshan, where Legislator Kuo Yu-ching voiced her support and urged voters to protect his seat. They pledged to continue working together to advance Hakka rights. Kuo has also promoted related legislation to safeguard Hakka cultural development.
Facts
Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung held the “Fengshan Children’s Fun Day: The Mountain God’s Test” event at Xintai Children’s Park in Fengshan on the 3rd.
Legislator Kuo Yu-ching publicly backed Lin Chih-hung, urging local residents to protect the key seat in Fengshan held by a Hakka son of the pan-green camp.
Lin Chih-hung secured NT$14.47 million in funding for Fengshan’s Hakka hub, Huangpu Hakka Station, which opened this year.
Kuo Yu-ching and Lai Jui-lung, among others, proposed a draft amendment to Article 4 of the Hakka Basic Act concerning “key Hakka cultural development areas.”
The Hachi-gu Cultural Arts Troupe reworked “The Mountain God’s Test” as an interactive family theater production, which held its world premiere at the event.
Han, the Bald One and the Swallow appear together for the first time in 2026 to back ‘Big Nose’ Chiang Chi-chen; more than 10,000 supporters brave the scorching sun
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang legislator and Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen held the opening of his 2026 Taichung mayoral campaign headquarters on Oct. 4, with strong backing from Lu Hsiu-yen, Hou Yu-ih, Han Kuo-yu and other leading figures in the blue camp. Chiang outlined his “flagship city” vision and “20-minute living circle” policy. More than 10,000 people attended, demonstrating strong unity.
Facts
Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen, the Kuomintang’s officially registered candidate for Taichung mayor, held the opening of his campaign headquarters on Oct. 4.
More than 10,000 local residents flocked to the campaign headquarters opening, while online viewership surpassed 20,000.
Since the 2026 local elections, “Han, the Bald Guy and the Swallow” have appeared together for the first time, with a group hug symbolizing team unity.
Chiang Chi-chen proposed the “flagship city” concept, promoting transformation along 3 axes: internationalization, smart development and sustainability.
Chiang Chi-chen pledged to implement a livelihood development blueprint featuring a “20-minute living circle and 5 major residential zones.”
Taichung’s population has grown from 2.64 million before the county-city merger to nearly 2.9 million.
Taichung has been rated Taiwan’s happiest city for 8 consecutive years.
Wonder Woman joins forces as 4 former Taichung county and city heads rally behind Chiang Chi-chen; campaign headquarters launch amid surging momentum for KMT–TPP unity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen held the launch rally for his Taichung mayoral campaign headquarters on October 4. He received strong support from the “4 great leaders”—former county and city heads Chen Geng-jin, Liao Le-i, Huang Chung-sheng and Jason Hu—as well as KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and the Taiwan People’s Party, projecting strong KMT–TPP unity as he aims to win the 2026 election.
Facts
Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen, the Kuomintang’s officially registered candidate for Taichung mayor, held the opening of his campaign headquarters on Oct. 4.
Four former county and city heads—former Taichung County Magistrate Chen Geng-jin, former Interior Minister Liao Le-i, former Taichung County Magistrate Huang Chung-sheng and former Taichung Mayor Jason Hu—appeared together to support Chiang Chi-chen.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun attended in person to show her support, saying industries need ample electricity and a sound economic environment.
Taiwan People’s Party Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu led the party’s Taichung officials to show their support for Chiang Chi-chen.
Chiang Chi-chen presented a sweeping vision for an “international flagship city” as his campaign platform.
Former Taichung County Magistrate Liao Le-i urged local residents to take action across the board during the final 55 days before voting day.
Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua campaigned across county lines, emphasizing that Taichung and Nantou are closely connected as a shared living circle.
The Central Weather Administration issued a forecast for the coming week, saying the northeast monsoon will bring the most moisture on Monday, with Taipei and northeastern Taiwan at risk of heavy rain. Northern Taiwan will be cool, with lows in the Hsinchu-Miaoli area potentially falling below 20 degrees, while highs in central and southern Taiwan will remain above 30 degrees. The typhoon system will not affect Taiwan.
Facts
Central Weather Administration forecaster Wang Pin-hsiang said tomorrow, Monday (5), will be the wettest day of the coming week.
Taipei and northeastern Taiwan should be on alert for localized heavy rain.
Temperatures will be generally cool from Tuesday through Saturday, with lows of around 22 to 24 degrees Celsius in northern Taiwan and Yilan and Hualien.
On the 8th and 9th, dry conditions and radiative cooling could cause lows in Hsinchu and Miaoli to fall below 20 degrees.
Daytime highs in central and southern Taiwan will remain above 30 degrees this week.
Typhoon Caiyun, this year’s No. 26, has strengthened into a severe typhoon.
The Central Weather Administration warned that some coastal areas could see long-period waves from the 7th to the 9th.
KMT–TPP alliance in New Taipei! Huang Kuo-chang urges “TPP supporters must back Lee Chuan-chuan”: Defend Taiwan’s values
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chuan held a large campaign rally, drawing support from Chiang Wan-an, Han Kuo-yu and TPP Chair Huang Kuo-chang. Huang urged supporters to back Lee to safeguard Taiwan’s values, and praised his past role in bringing 輝達 to Taiwan and his extensive experience as a deputy mayor.
Facts
KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chuan held a large “We All Support Lee Chuan-chuan” rally at Banqiao First Stadium on the 4th.
Chiang Wan-an, Han Kuo-yu and Huang Kuo-chang attended to show their support for Lee Chuan-chuan’s campaign rally.
Huang Kuo-chang urged Taiwan People’s Party supporters to back Lee Chuan-chuan to defend Taiwan’s values.
Lee Chuan-chuan has served as deputy mayor of Taipei, New Taipei and Kaohsiung.
Lee Chuan-chuan previously brought 輝達 (NVIDIA) to Taiwan.
Tsai Ing-wen makes an appearance too! Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters launch draws 120,000; Lai Ching-te praises “currents changing Taiwan’s election culture”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held its launch rally on the 4th, attracting more than 120,000 people. President Lai Ching-te and former President Tsai Ing-wen attended to show their support. Lai said Shen’s campaign platform would change Taiwan’s election culture.
Facts
The campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held its launch rally on the 4th.
More than 120,000 people attended the launch rally for Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters.
President Lai Ching-te delivered remarks at the launch rally for Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters.
Former President Tsai Ing-wen arrived and took the stage at the end of the launch rally for Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters, but did not speak.
Lai Ching-te denied that Shen Po-yang was nominated merely to constrain Chiang Wan-an, emphasizing that the goal is for Shen to win the election.
Explainer: Is methadone a narcotic? A look at the drug-policy dispute between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang, including the timeline, medical community’s views and arguments from both sides
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang have clashed fiercely over drug policy in the Taipei mayoral race. Chiang accused Shen of glamorizing drugs in an old post, while Shen stressed that methadone is a legal harm-reduction treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and the medical community confirmed that harm-reduction policies have significant public health benefits; the dispute centers on differing interpretations of the policy.
Facts
Methadone is classified as a Level 2 narcotic and controlled medication; its use with a doctor’s prescription is legal medical treatment.
From 2005 to 2020, NT$21 billion was spent on clean needles and methadone substitution therapy, saving NT$404.1 billion in medical expenses.
When Chiang Wan-an was a legislator in 2021, he proposed strengthening methadone substitution treatment.
Comments on Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook post rapidly surpassed 400,000 on the evening of October 3.
CDC Director-General Lo Yi-chun said the harm-reduction policy has a benefit-cost ratio of 18.94, saving NT$19 for every NT$1 invested.
“The Bald Guy, Han Guy and the Swallow” unite to back Chiang Chi-chen; Lu Hsiu-yen reveals his “warm-hearted side”: Taichung will surely win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The campaign headquarters of KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen opened in Xitun District, with Lu Hsiu-yen, Han Kuo-yu, Hou Yu-ih and others campaigning in support. Lu said the first-time “Bald Guy, Han Guy and Swallow” reunion symbolized unity and passing the torch, and praised Chiang’s ability to govern, predicting that Taichung would be even happier after his election.
Facts
The campaign headquarters of KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen officially opened in Xitun District.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu, Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen, New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih and Taiwan People’s Party Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu attended to show their support.
Lu Hsiu-yen said this was the first time the “Bald Guy, Han Guy and Swallow” had appeared together.
In the party’s primary 8 years ago, Lu Hsiu-yen beat Chiang Chi-chen by only 0.6%.
Chiang Chi-chen previously went to the central government to speak up for Taichung and fight for its interests.
480,000 comments flood Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook! Pro-blue page reveals “the original Guinness record-holder”: 370,000 comments in one day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chiang Wan-an faced a backlash from online users after criticizing an old post by Shen Po-yang, with comments topping 480,000 and setting a record. A pro-blue page alleged that online armies had inflated the count and criticized Shen for receiving U.S. funding.
Facts
Comments on Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook post surpassed 480,000, setting a Guinness World Record for the most comments on Facebook in a single day.
The pro-blue page “Engineer Looks at Politics” said the party and online armies posted 380,000 comments in 14 hours.
The previous Guinness World Record was set by an Indian Facebook page in 2012, with 370,000 comments in 24 hours.
In a 2014 post, Shen Po-yang called for community centers to provide drugs and clean needles to people who use drugs.
“Engineer Looks at Politics” accused Shen Po-yang’s organization of receiving tens of millions in funding over the years from the 美國國際開發署 or the U.S. government.
When will Taiwan stocks break through 50,000? Expert reveals 4 major catalysts: This stock is sure to rise at Monday’s open
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Moore Securities analyst Lin Han-wei said weak U.S. nonfarm employment and easing pressure on the 聯準會 to raise rates, together with strong performances by 輝達 and 台積電, mean Taiwan stocks are expected to rise at Monday’s open and could challenge the 50,000-point mark by Thursday.
Facts
Original摩爾證券投顧分析師林漢偉預估下周四收盤前台股有超過9成機會攻上5萬點。
The U.S. added just 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, far below market expectations.
台積電 futures jumped NT$35 after-hours to a record high of NT$2,555.
輝達 shares hit a record high, with its market capitalization surpassing US$5.7 trillion.
The odds of the 聯準會 raising rates in October have fallen to about one-fifth.
輝達 is scheduled to launch its personal workstation supercomputer, “DGX Spark,” on October 23.
The period from October 5 to 25 is expected to be October’s 20 best days for making money.
Chuo Jung-tai fires back at Chiang Wan-an for making a big deal of giving someone a carton of milk, then shows off his “ocean currents wallpaper”: “If everyone switches, the Legislative Yuan won’t be able to say I can’t”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the launch rally for Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters, displayed his phone wallpaper amid controversy over political neutrality in public administration, and sharply criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an over issues including insincerity, lack of diligence and false academic credentials.
Facts
Cho Jung-tai displayed a “Yangliu Crew Certificate” phone wallpaper supporting Puma Shen in the Legislative Yuan chamber, drawing accusations of political bias from KMT legislator Wang Hung-wei.
Cho Jung-tai delivered remarks at the launch rally for Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters on the 4th.
Cho Jung-tai said central government funding for Taipei had increased by NT$71.3 billion over 10 years.
Cho Jung-tai criticized Chiang Wan-an for missing 11 of 15 food safety meetings.
Cho Jung-tai pointed out that Taipei has nearly NT$260 billion in municipal government budget.
Cho Jung-tai raised the issues of rats getting into the Taipei Dome and NT$7 million sun umbrellas.
Cho Jung-tai said Chiang Wan-an had brought privilege back to Taipei’s education sector.
Can a wife use her late husband’s savings to pay funeral expenses? Missing 1 step could break the law! The correct way to withdraw money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Lin Hsiu-tsung, a prosecutor at the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, and attorney Su Chia-hung of Grace Law Firm said that after a family member dies, their savings are jointly owned by all heirs. A spouse may not use the deceased’s ATM card to withdraw money for funeral expenses without authorization, or could break the law.
Facts
Inheritance proceedings begin immediately upon a person’s death. The deceased’s assets become part of the estate and pass by law to all heirs. Simply possessing an ATM card or knowing its PIN does not entitle anyone to use the money in the account as their own.
For ordinary small withdrawals, some banks waive the requirement to submit proof from the National Taxation Bureau that taxes have been paid or are exempt for deposits below a certain amount, such as NT$200,000, but consent from “all heirs” is still required.
For very small withdrawals, some financial institutions allow a single heir to apply to withdraw deposits under NT$30,000, provided they submit a declaration of consent from “all heirs.”
There are 2 main views in court rulings. The absolute-prohibition view holds that regardless of the purpose, using money in a deceased person’s account raises the issue of criminal intent and may still constitute offenses such as using forged documents or fraud. The relative-prohibition view considers whether the person had been authorized by the deceased during their lifetime or whether the funds were used solely for necessary post-death expenses, leaving room for acquittal depending on the case.
More than 5,000 arrested in French student protests! High schoolers protest teacher shortages as budget cuts set off a land mine ahead of the 2027 presidential election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
French high school students launched nationwide school blockades to protest teacher shortages and budget cuts. Police have arrested more than 5,000 people, and students are calling for a third round of demonstrations on October 6.
Facts
Of France’s approximately 3,700 secondary schools, 735 were affected by the protests on October 2, and more than 400 closed for safety reasons.
Police have detained more than 5,000 people since September 28, including 1,747 on October 2 alone.
About 65 school staff members across France have been injured in the unrest, including 40 principals.
The government’s draft budget for next year proposes cutting 1,588 education posts, including 1,250 in public schools.
Student groups are calling for a nationwide school strike and demonstrations across France on October 6, dubbed “Act 3.”
In the greater Paris region, as many as 85% of those arrested were minors.
The wave of protests has spread to major cities including Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg, Nantes and Lille, affecting about 70 departments.
Stock up on water! 13 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, with some areas without water morning and evening for 34 consecutive hours. Check your home’s outage area with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣自來水公司 announced water outages in several counties and cities starting October 5. Some areas of Donggang, Pingtung, will be without water for 34 consecutive hours, while other areas will have scheduled daily outages in sections. Residents are advised to store water and turn off their water pumps.
Facts
台灣自來水公司 announced that parts of Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Yilan County, Hsinchu County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County and Taitung County will have water outages starting tomorrow, Monday (October 5).
Parts of Chao’an Village in Donggang Township, Pingtung County, including Yanping Road, will have water shut off for pipeline replacement work. Some areas will be without water for 34 consecutive hours, from 08:00 on October 5 to 18:00 on October 6.
Turn off water pumps during outages to prevent damage from the motor running dry or causing a fire.
Water will be shut off for 7 hours on all of Tiaohé Street Lane 290, including all its alleys, in Zhongzheng District, Keelung City, from 09:00 to 16:00 on October 5.
Water will be shut off for 6 hours each day on Section 1 of Muzha Road in Taipei’s Wenshan District, from 09:30 to 15:30 daily from October 5 to October 7.
“Puma Shen’s methadone remarks are a distortion of the issue,” Yin Wei counters with 6 characters: Taiwan implemented methadone and needle harm reduction in 2005
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen has come under fire for advocating in 2014 for community centers to provide drugs and needles. Taipei City Research, Development and Evaluation Commission head Yin Wei accused him of distorting the issue. Yin said Taiwan had already implemented related harm-reduction policies and that methadone is an oral medication, questioning whether Shen was actually advocating the establishment of drug injection rooms modeled on those in other countries.
Facts
In a 2014 article for the Thinking Taiwan forum, Puma Shen advocated establishing community centers to provide drugs and clean needles to people who use drugs.
Taipei City Research, Development and Evaluation Commission head Yin Wei criticized Puma Shen’s remarks as a diversion and a distortion of the issue.
Taiwan’s harm-reduction policies, including methadone and needle programs, have been in place since 2005.
Methadone is an oral therapy that substitutes for heroin; it is not an injectable drug.
Drug injection rooms are available in Switzerland, Germany, Melbourne and Vancouver, Canada.
Explainer: Do Chinese people support Beijing’s use of force to unify Taiwan? A staggering 77% of mainland residents weigh in! They call for attacking “these 2 places” first to stop Taiwan independence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 2026 poll by 卡特中心 and 艾莫瑞大學 found that the share of mainland Chinese respondents who agreed that “force should never be used under any circumstances” fell to 37.2%, while the share who disagreed rose to 45.6%. Some 77% supported limited military action around Taiwan to prevent Taiwan independence, while only 24.3% supported a full-scale attack. Despite rising support for the use of force, mainland respondents still had the warmest feelings toward Taiwan, with a score of 60.6.
Facts
In 2026, 45.6% of mainland residents disagreed with the statement that “Taiwan should never be unified by force under any circumstances.”
Some 77% of mainland residents chose limited military action around Taiwan as a policy option to prevent Taiwan independence.
Mainland residents’ warmth toward Taiwan scored 60.6, the highest among all those rated.
Some 24.3% of mainland residents supported a full-scale military attack on Taiwan.
What are the 450,000 comments on Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook post saying? Many users are posting the “same passage,” taken from a 2021 proposal of his
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an sparked online debate by questioning rival Puma Shen’s drug policy. Many users countered by quoting a proposal Chiang supported as a legislator in 2021 on harm-reduction policies, highlighting questions about policy consistency in the political battle.
Facts
Comments on Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook post about Puma Shen’s drug policy have topped 450,000.
The passage cited in many comments comes from a 2021 budget-freeze proposal by Chiang Wan-an published in the Legislative Yuan Gazette.
Clean needles and methadone replacement therapy are highly cost-effective: every NT$1 invested can save about NT$19 in HIV-related medical costs.
During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, Chinese tourists surged overseas, crowding attractions in Australia and Europe. Data from China’s Civil Aviation Administration showed international flight bookings rose 22.5% year over year, while flights on long-haul routes grew 15%, confirming a boom in demand for long-distance travel.
Facts
During this year’s combined Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, Chinese office workers took 3 days off to create an extended 13-day break, fueling a surge in overseas travel.
Original澳洲熱門景點的中國遊客比例高達9成，連本地人都看傻了眼。
China’s Civil Aviation Administration reported that international flight bookings for this holiday period were up 22.5% from the same period last year.
Flights on long-haul routes to the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and other destinations increased by 15%.
At a sightseeing bus in Florence, Italy, “it was impossible even to squeeze on”; the vast majority of passengers were Chinese.
At a popular restaurant in London, England, Chinese tourists can be seen following the same guide and ordering the same dish.
Crowds filled the viewing boardwalk at Australia’s famous Twelve Apostles, with most people stopping to take photos coming from China.
Facebook anti-drug post draws 400,000 comments, breaks Guinness World Records; Chiang Wan-an jokes: “Maybe we really can apply”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chiang Wan-an, the Kuomintang’s Taipei mayoral candidate, posted on Facebook to hit back at Shen Po-yang’s drug policy. Netizens flooded the post with comments questioning contradictions with his past proposals, pushing the total past 400,000 and breaking the Guinness World Record. Chiang joked that they could apply for the record and reiterated his firm opposition to decriminalizing drugs.
Chiang Wan-an was found to have proposed “methadone replacement therapy for heroin addiction treatment” in 2021, when he was a legislator, contradicting his current position.
Chiang Wan-an joked that they might really be able to apply for the Guinness World Record and show the world Taiwan’s election culture.
Chiang Wan-an firmly opposes decriminalizing drugs, saying that drug injection rooms or drug decriminalization are highly unsuitable for implementation in Taipei.
The Kuomintang accused an article published by Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang 12 years ago of equating drugs with medicine.
Should you give your parents money when you go home for a meal? A 42-year-old man freeloads on meals every day because his mother “has 4 million in savings”; the 66-year-old mother coolly shuts him down with one sentence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Daisuke, a 42-year-old Japanese man, had been freeloading on meals and other expenses for a long time because his mother Yumiko had an annual pension of 170,000 yen and savings of 22 million yen. After prices rose, his mother reviewed her household accounts and found the expenses staggering. She clearly asked her son to share the costs and stressed, “I didn’t save that money for you,” drawing a clear boundary over money between parent and child.
Facts
Daisuke, a 42-year-old man, returned to the home of his 66-year-old mother Yumiko, who lived alone, every day after work and on days off to eat, use utilities and borrow her car, but never voluntarily contributed to food or utility costs.
Yumiko receives a monthly pension of about 170,000 yen and has about 22 million yen in retirement savings.
After prices rose, Yumiko reviewed her household accounts and found that expenses such as food and utilities from her son’s frequent visits were staggering.
Yumiko told her son that she needed to keep some money aside and rebutted his questions about her savings, stressing that the money was for her own medical and care expenses in old age.
The report noted that many adult children see their parents’ steady pensions and savings and are prone to blindly assuming their parents are financially comfortable, leading them to become dependent.
Technology drives global market cycles! a16z: 86% of venture capital flows to AI; semiconductors and power infrastructure become investment hotspots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Venture capital firm a16z released its “State of Markets II” report, saying AI is driving a surge in capital spending across the tech industry. 86% of venture capital is flowing to AI, semiconductors and power infrastructure, with market focus shifting from software to hardware and physical infrastructure.
Facts
As of the end of August 2026, the tech industry accounted for about 76% of the total earnings growth in the S&P 500
German chancellor makes unannounced visit to Kyiv, to provide Ukraine with a further 1.35 billion euros in aid
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
German Chancellor Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, announcing 1.35 billion euros in aid, including 1 billion for the military and 350 million for energy repairs, and plans for joint drone production to strengthen support for Ukraine.
Facts
German Chancellor Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on the 4th.
Germany will provide 1 billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros to repair energy infrastructure.
Senior executives from 西門子能源, 亨索爾特, 迪爾防務 and 昆騰系統 were among the members of the accompanying business delegation.
The two sides are expected to finalize an agreement to jointly produce “jet interceptor” drones tested by 量子系統.
Putin said Western countries need to adapt to the reality of a multipolar world and cooperate while respecting core interests.
An AlphaGo moment for mathematics! Meta AI solves 6 major mathematical problems; Muse Spark breaks into uncharted research territory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta AI researcher Bi Shuchao announced that the Muse Spark model helped mathematicians make breakthroughs in six fields, in what has been hailed as an AlphaGo moment for mathematics.
Facts
Bi Shuchao, a researcher at Meta AI’s Superintelligence Labs, announced that over the past half-year, several mathematicians had made breakthroughs in six areas of mathematics with the help of the Muse Spark 1.1 and 1.2 models.
Muse Spark helped researchers find a counterexample in group theory, disproving a conjecture proposed by M. Kida in 2024.
In the field of partial differential equations, Muse Spark helped Leonard Dinh establish a rigorous proof showing that, under certain conditions, the relevant solutions blow up in finite time.
Bi Shuchao earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Zhejiang University, then obtained a master’s degree in statistics and a PhD in mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley, and joined Meta Superintelligence Labs in 2025.
In evolutionary algebra, Muse Spark constructed a 3D counterexample proving that the original criterion was insufficient to support the expected conclusion.
Former OpenAI safety researcher quits and blasts company! Says AI development is too rushed: the era of trial and error is over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former OpenAI safety researcher David Robinson recently left the company and published an article in The Atlantic criticizing its corporate culture for prioritizing rapid development too heavily. He said the AI industry’s era of trial and error is over and argued for stricter safety standards modeled on the nuclear and aviation industries.
Facts
David Robinson is a former OpenAI safety researcher who worked at OpenAI for 3 and a half years
Robinson published an article titled “I Quit OpenAI Because Its Culture Is Broken” in The Atlantic on Saturday (the 3rd)
Robinson believes the AI industry’s “era of trial and error is over”
Robinson argues that advanced AI systems should be subject to stricter safety standards modeled on high-risk industries such as nuclear power and aviation
An OpenAI spokesperson said it will ensure model capabilities do not exceed the scope of safety management, and will pause training or delay releases when necessary
OpenAI and its competitor Anthropic have both faced scrutiny in the past over failures in safety controls or unexpected behavior from experimental systems