Tsai Kang-yung’s appearance at Shen Po-yang’s campaign rally has sparked backlash across the Strait! Chinese internet users lash out over “supporting a Taiwan independence fugitive wanted by authorities”: “Don’t expect to earn another yuan”
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Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters launch drew 120,000 people, while Tsai Kang-yung’s appearance prompted fierce backlash and calls for a boycott from Chinese internet users.
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Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held his campaign headquarters opening on the 4th.
More than 120,000 supporters gathered at the launch of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters.
Well-known host Tsai Kang-yung made a low-profile appearance at the launch of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters.
Chinese internet users threatened on social media to boycott Tsai Kang-yung and prevent him from earning yuan.
Tsai Kang-yung’s manager said they were considering interviewing a Taipei mayoral candidate to learn about the candidate’s background and views.
Why has delivery of the F-16Vs been delayed until now? Tang Hsiang-lung says it is “related to Xi Jinping”: disrupting the air force’s plans
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The arrival in Taiwan of the air force’s first batch of F-16V fighter jets has drawn attention. Defense Minister Ku Li-hsiung confirmed that delivery of the remaining aircraft would be coordinated with the United States. Media commentator Tang Hsiang-lung said the delay may have been affected by Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and U.S. political factors, potentially disrupting the air force’s force deployment.
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Under the air force’s “Fengxiang Project,” Taiwan ordered 66 brand-new F-16V (Block 70) fighter jets from the United States. The first 2 arrived at the air force base at Chihang, Taitung, on Aug. 2.
Defense Minister Ku Li-hsiung said that more than 2 aircraft would be delivered this year, and the arrival dates for the remaining jets would be coordinated with the United States.
Veteran media personality Tang Hsiang-lung said the delay in F-16V deliveries may be related to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to the United States.
These 2 F-16Vs were originally scheduled to arrive in Taiwan by the end of 2023, but delivery was delayed until this year. The original plan called for all F-16Vs to be delivered by the end of the year.
Tang Hsiang-lung said about 300 pro-Taiwan members of the U.S. Congress could put pressure on the White House, and Taiwan uses its classified diplomatic budget to cultivate and accommodate these lawmakers.
More than 400,000 DPP supporters flood Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook page—is he in danger? Scholar cites 3 key indicators: there are plenty of cases where high online visibility did not translate into election wins
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KMT Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an was inundated with more than 430,000 comments after questioning DPP candidate Shen Po-yang’s drug policy, setting a Facebook record. Scholar Du Shengcong described it as an online protest and said the KMT’s traditional organization could be disadvantaged in the election because of a spiral of silence. Ultimately, the race will depend on whether online engagement can translate into in-person votes.
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A Facebook post by Chiang Wan-an received more than 430,000 comments in 15 hours, surpassing the Guinness World Records mark.
The post received more than 4 times as many comments as reactions, indicating that opposition far outweighed support.
The previous Guinness World Records mark for “Most comments on a single Facebook item in 24 hours” was 377,004.
Ming Chuan University Department of Broadcasting and Television Chair Du Shengcong said Chiang Wan-an faces 2 possible election scenarios: a head-to-head contest between strong candidates, or online attention that fails to translate into votes.
The content of Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook post questioned the past drug policy of DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang.
New TRA station officially opens! Pingzhen station completed 6 years early; Chen Shih-kai says it will help ease the burden of nearly 50,000 daily passenger trips
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The TRA’s Pingzhen Station opened on the 3rd, with 交通部 Minister Chen Shih-kai and others in attendance. The temporary station fulfills, 6 years ahead of schedule, a nearly 20-year-old wish for a station in the Pingzhen area. It is expected to ease congestion at Zhongli Station, which handles nearly 50,000 passenger trips a day, and will eventually be incorporated into the Taoyuan railway undergrounding network.
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The TRA’s Pingzhen Station officially opened on the 3rd.
The dream of building Pingzhen Station has been realized 6 years ahead of schedule.
Pingzhen Station is expected to help handle the daily travel demand of about 42,000 to 49,000 passenger trips at Zhongli Station.
Pingzhen Station was originally expected to open in 2033, upon completion of the undergrounding project.
Construction of Pingzhen Station had to overcome challenges including bridge pier foundation piles 54 meters deep.
The design of Pingzhen Station incorporates domestically produced, low-carbon sustainable timber.
交通部 and the Railway Bureau are making every effort to advance construction of the temporary Pingzhen Station.
Before its launch, the BMW iX3 had already accumulated about 2,000 orders in Taiwan.
The order ratio for the BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport and 40 series is about 7 to 3.
The Volvo EX90 has a suggested retail price starting at NT$2.95 million and reaching as high as NT$3.85 million.
Tesla recorded 5,298 vehicle registrations in September 2026, including 5,154 Model Y vehicles.
Eligible Tesla owners who trade in their old vehicle through the official program and take delivery in the 4th quarter can receive 3 years of free Supercharging, up to 5,000 kilometers.
OriginalVolvo國際富豪總裁林裕凱表示品牌目前進行約1至2年的「體質調整計畫」。
Volvo has explicitly restricted dealerships from releasing large numbers of “nearly new cars,” seeking to avoid affecting the resale value of existing owners’ vehicles.
Kao Hung-an seeks re-election! Education support group leads the way with “Hsinchu Learns Well 2.0,” helping every child see their future
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Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an held a launch event for her education support group on the 4th, announced her re-election bid, and unveiled “Hsinchu Learns Well 2.0.” She said that key education infrastructure had been put in place over the past 4 years, and that the city would allocate a total of NT$60 billion over the next 4 years, focusing on K-12 technology bilingual schools and AI education to improve students’ competitiveness.
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Kao Hung-an announced that the city government would invest a total education budget of NT$60 billion over the next 4 years.
Hsinchu City is set to launch “K-12 technology bilingual schools,” creating a technology and digital education pipeline from kindergarten through high school.
NT$5.9 billion was invested over the past 4 years in new construction projects involving 18 schools and 24 buildings. High schools added a total of 32 classes and 1,010 places through expansions.
NT$240 million was invested to install new smart electronic whiteboards in every classroom at all junior high and elementary schools in Hsinchu City.
Jianhua Junior High School has been approved to prepare for conversion into a complete secondary school. It is expected to enroll 176 students, with its first Jianhua Senior High School class to begin next academic year.
Over the next 4 years, the city will gradually achieve 1-to-1 smart learning, with AI adaptive education starting in third grade.
Science education courses on semiconductors and drones will be introduced, with related courses offered at all 51 junior high and elementary schools in the city.
KMT heavyweights turn out to show support! Hou You-yi praises Li Sichuan as “the person who knows New Taipei best”: “I’m handing him the baton for city governance”
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KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held a campaign rally in Banqiao on the 4th, receiving strong backing from senior party figures including Hou You-yi, Chiang Wan-an and Han Kuo-yu. Hou publicly endorsed him, calling Li the person who knows New Taipei best and saying he was ready to hand over the reins of city governance, showcasing party unity and succession planning.
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KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held a campaign rally in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, on the 4th.
Hou You-yi praised Li Sichuan as the person who knows New Taipei City best and said he would hand him the baton for city governance.
Han Kuo-yu worked with Li Sichuan in Kaohsiung for a year and a half, during which they cleared nearly 2,000 kilometers of drainage ditches.
Li Sichuan has 40 years of experience as a civil servant and considers New Taipei City the final stop in his public-service career.
Chiang Wan-an said Li Sichuan’s engineering expertise helped bring NVIDIA’s overseas headquarters to Taipei’s Beishike area.
Could New Taipei really change hands? Kuo Cheng-liang reveals “Li Sichuan’s fatal weakness”: Su Chiao-hui has narrowed the gap to fewer than 50,000 votes
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Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan is trailing because he lacks personal appeal, while DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui has narrowed the gap to fewer than 50,000 votes with a strong organizational base and an approachable image.
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Japanese political scholar Ogasawara Yoshiyuki said the KMT has governed New Taipei City for 21 years and has an advantage over the DPP among its core supporters, though there are also swing voters. Recent polls show DPP mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui slightly ahead.
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan lacks personal appeal, and his campaign message goes no further than “I know how to get things done,” failing to win over ordinary people and younger voters.
Kuo Cheng-liang speculated that the gap between Su Chiao-hui and Li Sichuan had narrowed to fewer than 50,000 votes.
Su Chiao-hui has a strong organizational base because her father, Su Tseng-chang, has held senior positions and there are 5 Su-aligned legislators in New Taipei. She also does not act like a political heir, and her spouse is Indigenous.
In an alumnae group of up to a thousand Taipei First Girls High School graduates, most members have gradually shifted from their original KMT-leaning background to supporting Su Chiao-hui.
How will Chiang Wan-an handle a KMT-Taiwan People’s Party alliance? Lin Chun-hsien: The fewer joint campaign appearances, the better
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DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien analyzed the current state of coordination between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party, saying that Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an should follow the principle of making as few joint campaign appearances for TPP candidates as possible. He said that given the TPP's low level of support and its voters' tendency to split their tickets, Chiang must also consider the Kuomintang's council seats. Lin predicted that the TPP could suffer a major defeat, prompting party chairman Huang Kuo-chang to resign.
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Dai Hsi-chin, head of the Kuomintang's Taipei City chapter, said Chiang Wan-an should make as few campaign appearances as possible for TPP city council candidates.
DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien discussed the blue-and-white alliance issue on the Storm Media program After Work, Chat with Han.
Lin Chun-hsien said many TPP voters are likely to split their tickets.
Lin Chun-hsien speculated that the TPP's party support had recently fallen to a new low.
Lin Chun-hsien predicted that TPP chairman Huang Kuo-chang would resign and take responsibility if the party suffered a major defeat.
Is Chiang Wan-an's Taipei reelection bid in jeopardy? Lin Chun-hsien interprets the power of the “ocean current”: The DPP also did not expect Kaohsiung to change hands in 2018
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A September 2026 Taiwan Public Opinion Survey released by Dai Li-an found that Taipei had the highest level of public interest in county and city magistrate and mayoral elections, at 40.6%.
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has reached 40.5% in the polls, compared with 41.7% for incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an, sharply narrowing the gap.
DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien said on the program After Work, Chat with Han that the “ocean current” behind Shen Po-yang resembles the “Han wave” in Kaohsiung in 2018.
Chiang Wan-an has faced questions about his public image and academic credentials after calling himself a “Silicon Valley lawyer” despite having no legal achievements in the United States.
The poll was conducted from September 21 to 23, 2026, and completed 1075 valid samples.
The survey used a dual-frame sample of residential landline and mobile phones. The maximum sampling error for the combined sample was ±3.0 percentage points.
Lin Chun-hsien said Chiang Wan-an, as a candidate seeking reelection, would face intense scrutiny, with the burdens of governing weighing against him.
Kaohsiung's revenue rises by NT$5.9 billion, yet Lai Jui-lung calls for a return to the old Fiscal Allocation Act. Ko's campaign office asks: What exactly is Lai's game plan?
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The campaign office of Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en hit back at DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung's call to return the revised Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures to its previous version. Ko's office said the new law had increased Kaohsiung's net revenue by NT$5.9 billion, and that reverting to the old system would mean scrapping benefits and failing to deliver on campaign promises. It called on Lai to explain how he would make up the shortfall.
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Since the revised Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures took effect, Kaohsiung's overall net revenue has increased by NT$5.9 billion.
The overall central government allocation to local governments will increase by 10% next year. Kaohsiung is expected to receive NT$83.239 billion, an increase of NT$6.301 billion from this year.
Kaohsiung has used the additional revenue from the central government allocation to fund policies including free school lunches for elementary and junior high students and extra points on senior citizens' cards.
The Kuomintang is pushing a second amendment to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, proposing that project-based subsidies should be no lower than those for cities and counties with the same fiscal capacity or the average subsidy amount over the past 10 years.
Premier Cho Jung-tai has refused to countersign or implement provisions related to the second amendment to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures pushed by the Kuomintang.
Thousands pack campaign headquarters! Blue-and-white heavyweights Eric Chu and Ko Wen-je appear together in support as Wu Hsiu-hua takes up the baton to pursue the next decade
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The campaign headquarters of Kuomintang Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Hsiu-hua opened on the 4th, with support from blue-and-white heavyweights including Eric Chu and Ko Wen-je. Wu pledged to build on the foundations laid by previous administrations, focus on livelihood issues and advance Taitung's development over the next decade.
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The campaign headquarters of Kuomintang Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Hsiu-hua officially opened on the afternoon of the 4th, drawing more than 8,000 supporters.
Kuomintang former chairman Eric Chu and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je, along with other blue-and-white heavyweights, appeared to show their support and took part in a flag-passing ceremony.
Wu Hsiu-hua said she would build on the governance foundations laid by former Taitung County magistrate Justin Huang and incumbent magistrate Jao Ching-ling, and lead Taitung into its next decade.
Wu Hsiu-hua has more than 20 years of local service experience, rising from a grassroots aide to county councilor and then council speaker.
Wu Hsiu-hua said local residents are concerned about children's education, youth employment, access to medical care for older people, family caregiving, agricultural product sales and public safety after typhoons and heavy rain.
Chen Ching-hui said Wu Hsiu-hua and Jao Ching-ling made local self-government history in 2018, when women held both the county magistrate and council speaker posts.
At the event, Jao Ching-ling handed Wu Hsiu-hua a prop baton symbolizing “happy governance,” signifying the handover of county leadership.
Wu Hsiu-hua's campaign headquarters will focus on “building Taitung's next decade” and continue visiting all 16 townships to hear from local residents.
Southern Taiwan's first NHI rehabilitation ward launches; Chen Chi-mai says it will help patients in remote areas recover locally and return home with peace of mind
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Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai witnessed the launch of a pilot NHI rehabilitation ward at Cishan Hospital on the 3rd. The initiative aims to narrow the urban-rural healthcare gap through continuous rehabilitation and ensure equal access to medical care in remote areas.
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Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended a news conference on the launch of the NHI rehabilitation ward at Cishan Hospital on the morning of the 3rd.
The launch marked the start of southern Taiwan's first pilot NHI rehabilitation ward program.
The pilot program combines a hospital ward, rehabilitation space and a “simulated home environment.”
Cishan Hospital is an important medical hub for Kaohsiung's nine eastern districts.
The pilot program aligns with the direction of the national “Long-Term Care 3.0” policy.
10 couples travel across borders to Sandimen! 2026 Austronesian Wedding celebrates vows of happiness in traditional Paiwan ceremony
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The 2026 Austronesian Wedding was held in Sandimen, Pingtung, where 10 couples, including Malaysian nationals, exchanged vows according to traditional Paiwan customs. The event was organized in partnership with local communities and included tribal-hosted experiences to promote Indigenous cultural tourism.
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The 2026 Austronesian Wedding took place on the 3rd at Zhongshan Park in Sandimen Township, Pingtung County.
A total of 10 couples took part in the event, including couples from Malaysia and across Taiwan.
The event was jointly organized by 交通部觀光署茂林國家風景區管理處 and three townships in northern Pingtung. This year marked its 19th edition.
The wedding followed traditional Paiwan ceremonies, with Sandimen Township chief Tseng Yu-chin and others serving as officiants.
The newlyweds were hosted by local families through a tribal homestay program, offering them an in-depth experience of tribal life and culture.
Daring to try is a girl's superpower! Kaohsiung's International Day of the Girl encourages girls to speak up and start making a difference
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The Kaohsiung City Government's Social Affairs Bureau held the “2026 International Day of the Girl in Kaohsiung” event on the 4th to encourage girls to speak up and take action. Through salon discussions and a market exhibition, participants shared girls' real-life experiences and promoted the idea that daring to try is the starting point for change.
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The Kaohsiung City Government's Social Affairs Bureau held the “2026 International Day of the Girl in Kaohsiung” event at the Women's Center on the 4th.
The event's theme was “Daring to try is a girl's superpower.”
The program included the “Girl Speak salon discussion” and the “How Brave! Girls' Action Market.”
Social Affairs Bureau Director Tsai Wan-fen said the city government continues to foster a welcoming environment where girls' voices can be heard.
A 2025 survey found that girls hesitated to express their opinions because of self-doubt and concern about others' judgments.
Chang Yao-chung's Linyuan campaign headquarters opens to a crowd of more than 1,000! Lai Jui-lung leads the charge, backed by nearly 20 neighborhood chiefs
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Chang Yao-chung, a candidate for Kaohsiung City Council in Linyuan District, held an opening rally for his campaign headquarters at Linyuan Night Market on the 4th, drawing more than 1,000 people. DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung led several political figures and nearly 20 neighborhood chiefs in showing their support. Chang pledged to draw on his past experience in city government and remain committed to local service and development.
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Chang Yao-chung held an opening rally for his Linyuan District campaign headquarters at Linyuan Night Market on the 4th, drawing more than 1,000 supporters.
DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung led the effort to show support for Chang Yao-chung.
Nearly 20 neighborhood chiefs from Linyuan District attended to show their support for Chang Yao-chung.
Chang Yao-chung began working on city affairs alongside Mayor Chen Chi-mai in 2018 and has done so for 2,526 days.
Chang Yao-chung has visited all 38 administrative districts in Kaohsiung, taking part in disaster inspections, site visits and various local service activities.
Lin Dai-hua said she hoped Chang Yao-chung would bring his administrative experience to the city council and continue speaking up for local residents.
The campaign headquarters opening rally concluded with a “zongzi-wrapping ceremony” led by Hung Chin-tsai, chair of the Linyuan District Neighborhood Chiefs Association.
Tainan pioneered methadone treatment 20 years ago; Huang Wei-che says local efforts shaped national drug prevention policy
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Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said Tainan was the first to promote methadone substitution therapy and harm reduction policies, beginning in 2005, combining medical care and social support to help people with drug addiction return to society. This local experience has become a reference for national drug prevention policy and received the central government's “outstanding” rating in an inspection.
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Tainan was the first in the country to introduce methadone replacement therapy in 2005, when it was still Tainan County.
Dr. Yen Chun-tso, then deputy county magistrate of Tainan County, used his medical expertise to advance harm-reduction policies, leading the way in providing sterile needles.
Since its establishment in Minguo 95, the Tainan City Government’s Drug Abuse Prevention Center has continued to promote diverse addiction treatment and harm-reduction measures.
Tainan has long invested in drug abuse prevention work and has received an “Outstanding” rating in a joint central government review of the 6 special municipalities.
Local organizations in the jurisdiction, including Yongxin halfway house and Happiness Farm, have received national awards for their contributions to anti-drug efforts.
Hsu Hsin-ying unveils worker-friendly workplace platform, proposes “One Assured Hour for Childcare”; parents can leave work early without pay cuts, with flexible, family-friendly working hours
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Hsu Hsin-ying, the Kuomintang’s candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, has unveiled labor policies proposing “One Assured Hour for Childcare” and a “Women’s Restart Program,” while strengthening support for workplace injuries and AI skills upgrades, with the aim of creating a worker-friendly workplace.
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Under Hsu Hsin-ying’s proposed “One Assured Hour for Childcare” policy, employers are encouraged to let employees with children under 12 work 1 hour less each day without reducing their pay.
The county government will offer corresponding subsidies to companies implementing “One Assured Hour for Childcare” to help cover the wage costs resulting from reduced working hours.
Hsu Hsin-ying’s “Women’s Restart Program” would provide up to NT$50,000 in startup funding, along with vocational training and childcare resources.
On workplace bullying, Hsu Hsin-ying stressed that there would be “zero tolerance,” and said labor inspections and protections for workplace rights would be strengthened.
Hsu Hsin-ying plans to establish an AI skills training center, bringing together resources from Hsinchu Science Park, the Industrial Technology Research Institute, universities and colleges to offer hands-on courses in AI, semiconductors and other fields.
Elementary school students illustrate a century of sugar industry history! Xing-Tang Elementary School and Taiwan Sugar publish picture book, with Huang Tu-shui statue starring in a cross-sea story
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台糖公司 and students and teachers from Xing-Tang Elementary School have jointly published the picture book “Guardians Across the Ocean,” which uses the statue of Yamamoto Teijiro as its central character to tell the history of the sugar industries in Taiwan and Japan. The book is designed in three languages and will be presented to relevant institutions in Japan, with the aim of continuing cultural exchanges between the two places.
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On the occasion of 台糖公司’s 80th anniversary, it completed the picture book “Guardians Across the Ocean” in collaboration with students and teachers from Xing-Tang Elementary School and 財團法人兒童文化藝術基金會.
The picture book features a statue of Yamamoto Teijiro created by Huang Tu-shui, telling how it was moved from Qiaotou Sugar Factory to Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, before traveling more than 2,700 kilometers to return to Taiwan.
The picture book “Guardians Across the Ocean” has a double-sided, flip-page design in Chinese, Japanese and English. Copies will be presented to 台北駐日經濟文化代表處 and to libraries and elementary and junior high schools in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Established in 1901, Qiaotou Sugar Factory was Taiwan’s first modern mechanized sugar factory.
The “Road of Sweetness—Special Exhibition on the Modernization of Taiwan’s Sugar Industry” is on display at the Taiwan-Japan Sugar Industry Cultural Exchange Hall inside Qiaotou Sugar Factory through Oct. 30, 2027.
No longer at a loss about how to look for a job! Taoyuan teams up with Jator to offer job-seeking experience, with young participants saying, “I can do it too”
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賈桃樂學習主題館, part of 勞動部勞動力發展署桃竹苗分署, partnered with 桃園市政府社會局 to hold the “Offer Go! Five-Tool Job Search Center” event on the 4th. The event offered young people receiving social services in Taoyuan customized career services, including AI résumé preparation and interview training, to help build their confidence in finding work.
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賈桃樂學習主題館, part of 勞動部勞動力發展署桃竹苗分署, held the “Offer Go! Five-Tool Job Search Center” event on the 4th.
The event included CPAS career aptitude assessments, generative AI résumé preparation, résumé reviews, interview training and personal image development.
The event was tailored specifically for young people receiving social services in Taoyuan, with the aim of helping them take their first step toward employment and independence.
Taoyuan City Social Affairs Bureau Director Chen Bao-min said employment is key to helping young people receiving social services stabilize their daily lives and become independent.
賈桃樂學習主題館 offers free career counseling. The hotline is (03) 534-3033, extensions 5150 to 5159.
Ordering delivery and opening online shopping packages can also cut carbon emissions! Taoyuan pushes reverse logistics; Su Chun-pin: Make waste reduction part of everyday life
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At a summit forum on waste reduction in food delivery, express delivery and e-commerce, Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-pin announced that the city government would link industry and academia to establish reverse logistics channels and promote reusable containers and packaging recycling. The move aims to address the waste burden created by e-commerce output approaching NT$1 trillion and make waste reduction part of everyday life.
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Taoyuan City recycles around 660,000 metric tons of resources annually, averaging about 300 kilograms of recyclables per person each year.
Over 20 years, Taoyuan City’s population has grown from 1.88 million to 2.36 million, while industrial output has doubled from about NT$2 trillion to NT$4.5 trillion.
The Taoyuan City Government has introduced reusable cups at stadiums, cinemas and street-side businesses, with cumulative use exceeding 310,000 cups over 4 years.
Taiwan’s e-commerce output is approaching NT$1 trillion, and the mountains of parcels and delivery waste generated by convenience shopping have become a new challenge for urban governance.
Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-pin said that relying solely on downstream recycling still generates carbon emissions, so efforts must begin with reducing waste at the source and adopting circular design.
Groundbreaking held for central kitchen in Lunfeng community, Taisi; Chang Chia-chun: If elected county magistrate, will consider increasing meal subsidies for senior dining halls
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Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a central kitchen in the Lunfeng community and announced that, if elected, she would consider increasing meal subsidies for senior dining halls. The central kitchen would also coordinate resources to expand meal services and care for older residents.
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Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the central kitchen construction project in the Lunfeng community, Taisi Township, on the 4th.
The number of senior dining halls in Yunlin County has risen from 66 before Chang Li-shan took office to 223 today.
Chang Chia-chun pledged that, if elected county magistrate, she would consider increasing the current meal subsidy of NT$30 per meal, provided the county’s finances remain sound.
As of August this year, Taisi Township had 5,040 residents aged 65 and older, accounting for 25% of the township’s population.
Eight years ago, Yunlin’s senior dining halls served about 3,000 older people; today, that number has grown to about 18,000.
The market brought together 80 youth-led startup brands.
Kumamoto Prefectural Assembly member Koji Mizoguchi and Toshinori Hatanaka, deputy director of the Kumamoto Prefecture Kuma Regional Promotion Bureau, made a special trip across the sea to visit the Kaohsiung market.
Popular Golden Melody Award-winning group Crispy took the stage for the closing performance in the evening.
For the first time, this year’s market featured a “Success Stories Wall” for supported brands, where visitors could post yellow cheese stickers to cheer on young entrepreneurs.
Youth Bureau Director Lin Kai-hsuan said he led a delegation to Kumamoto in June this year for youth entrepreneurship exchanges, and that Kumamoto friends were specially invited to visit Kaohsiung in return.
A vendor made sweet potato balls shaped like the Japanese flag, using signature food to convey Taiwan-Japan friendship.
Why didn’t the Guangxu Emperor dare to eliminate Empress Dowager Cixi when he held the throne? It wasn’t because he was too timid! Puyi’s “one sentence” reveals the cruel truth of history
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This article examines why the Guangxu Emperor did not dare to eliminate the powerful Empress Dowager Cixi, citing Puyi’s view that the political cost was too high and he “couldn’t afford to kill her.” Although Guangxu launched the Hundred Days’ Reform to seize power, he lacked solid military control and moral legitimacy, and ultimately died tragically in confinement.
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The Guangxu Emperor was placed under tight confinement at Yingtai in Beijing in the fall of 1898.
The Guangxu Emperor, Zaitian, succeeded to the throne in 1875 at the age of 4.
Empress Dowager Cixi intervened forcefully in the choice of an empress, excluding Guangxu’s preferred candidate and installing the daughter of her nephew Guixiang as Empress Longyu.
The last emperor, Puyi, said Guangxu “couldn’t afford to kill” Cixi, because the cost would have been more than the Qing dynasty could bear.
The Guangxu Emperor died on Nov. 14, 1908, at the age of 37.
Romance gets a boost on the Daan coast: 17 couples connect at Taichung singles event, with a matching rate of 91.89%
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The Taichung City Government Civil Affairs Bureau and Daan Household Registration Office held a singles event on the Daan coast on the 3rd. Of the 37 participants, 17 couples matched, for a matching rate of 91.89%. The event combined fun activities with local attractions to help single people broaden their social circles and build happy families.
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The Taichung City Government Civil Affairs Bureau and Daan Household Registration Office held a singles event on the 3rd.
A total of 37 single men and women took part in the event.
The event brought together 17 pairs of participants who expressed interest in each other.
The matching rate for the singles event was 91.89%.
The event included a DIY herb-planting activity as a low-key interactive segment.
Department of Civil Affairs Director Wu Shi-wei said the city government continues to plan a diverse range of social events.
Zeng Jiang-liang, director of the Daan Household Registration Office, attended the event and explained the arrangements.
Inspections in June and August found no abnormalities! Kaohsiung City Government hits back at Huang Kuo-chang: Slope movement at the Heshan solar power site occurred after heavy rain, not a sudden reversal.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau rebutted Huang Kuo-chang's questions about slope movement at the Heshan solar power site, saying inspections in June and August found no abnormalities, and that the problem occurred after heavy rain. It gave the responsible party until 11/30 to make improvements.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau said claims questioning slope movement at the Heshan solar power site do not match the facts of the city's ongoing oversight and regular inspections.
Deputy Secretary-General Wang led a team to inspect the site on June 27, and the Water Resources Bureau also conducted an aerial survey on August 19. At the time, no obvious abnormalities were found on the slopes of the solar power project's first and second phases.
Shallow slope movement at the Heshan solar power site was discovered only after consecutive bouts of heavy rain in late August.
The city government required the party responsible for soil and water conservation to complete slope improvements by November 30.
The Water Resources Bureau stressed that the case has a clear timeline, from inspection to the order to make improvements, and urged the public to stick to the facts and avoid political insinuations.
Business connections become a force for good: Dunxin Business Association members' meeting unites charitable efforts, as Fang Rui-teng links disaster relief with care for Indigenous communities.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
中華敦信商道交流協會 held its members' meeting on October 4. Chairperson Fang Rui-teng stressed that charitable work and business cooperation would move forward together, reviewed tangible efforts over the past year in disaster relief and care for Indigenous communities, and welcomed new members to expand opportunities for cooperation.
Facts
中華敦信商道交流協會 held its second members' meeting of the third term at the Taipei Armed Forces Heroes Hall on the morning of October 4.
Fang Rui-teng, chairperson of 中華敦信商道交流協會, reviewed the association's work and charitable activities over the past year at the meeting.
Lien Tang-kai, director of the Taipei City Government's Department of Legal Affairs, attended and delivered remarks on behalf of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua.
The association previously recruited member volunteers to help with relief efforts related to the barrier lake disaster in Guangfu Township, Hualien.
The association continues to support charitable initiatives by the Andrew Food Bank, helping provide daily necessities to disadvantaged families.
Fang Rui-teng gave special thanks to Honorary Chairperson Fang Min-yen for her longstanding care, support and guidance.
The meeting's preparatory committee was chaired by director Chen Zheng-fen, with Hsiao Shih-chang as standing director and Cheng Shen-chih as standing supervisor.
Trade ties strengthen partnership: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto hosts National Day reception
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 駐多倫多經濟文化辦事處 hosted a National Day reception and invited technology companies including ASUS, 宏碁 and MSI to exhibit, highlighting Taiwan-Canada trade ties and shared values.
The Making of a Mountain Maker screens in St. Gallen, drawing audiences from four German-speaking countries to learn about Taiwan's semiconductor industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's representative office in Switzerland held a screening of The Making of a Mountain Maker in St. Gallen, drawing nearly 100 people from Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein. Attendees included semiconductor industry professionals and members of the Taiwanese community who had interned at 台積電. They discussed Taiwan's semiconductor development, cultural factors and opportunities for Taiwan-Europe cooperation.
Huang Shih-chieh invites Su Chiao-hui to tour Taoyuan night market, unveils joint policy proposals to promote cooperation among Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh invited New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui to canvass at a Taoyuan night market. The two proposed joint policies including building the Banlong Expressway and integrating bicycle paths and metro networks, aiming to foster cooperation among Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan.
US cybersecurity firm: Chinese hackers impersonated Japan's defense minister Koizumi in phishing emails
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said in a report that TA419, a hacking group linked to China, impersonated the official website of Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to send phishing emails to defense-related companies and law firms in an attempt to steal passwords and other information. The group has carried out attacks in Japan since April last year, using tactics including spoofed domain names and emails posing as Koizumi's official website or the 日本台灣交流協會.
Facts
TA419 began targeting defense-related companies and law firms in Japan in April last year
Spain's housing crisis intensifies as 70,000 people in Madrid demand housing justice
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Spain's parliament rejected a housing reform decree proposed by the left-wing government, prompting large-scale demonstrations in nearly 50 cities nationwide. More than 70,000 people took to the streets in the capital, Madrid, to demand housing justice. The protests have continued for more than 1 week and are the largest since the pandemic.
Zelenskyy: US hopes to hold US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral talks before the end of October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States hopes to arrange a new round of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine before the end of October to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which has continued for 4 years and a half.
Bosnia election puts EU accession process at stake, voters hope to overcome divisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Bosnia and Herzegovina is holding a general election, with voters hoping to overcome political divisions and advance the country's EU accession process. Although it has received candidate status and approval to begin negotiations, actual talks have yet to start because judicial oversight and anti-corruption laws have not been implemented.
Facts
A central-level 3-member presidency
The bloody conflict from 1992 to 1995
Granted EU candidate status in 2022
Approved to begin EU accession negotiations in 2024
Ho Hsin-chun holds a rally in the mountain districts, with Pan Men-an and Chen Shih-kai showing their support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun held a mountain-district unity rally in Fengyuan District tonight. Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an, Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai and Legislator Tsai Chi-chang attended to show their support, urging local residents to concentrate their votes on Ho to build a better Taichung.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Held several hundred public briefings
Central government investment of more than NT$100 billion in Taichung's development
Avoiding popular big cities during China's long holiday, young people increasingly prefer county-town trips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Young people in China are avoiding major tourist cities during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, instead heading to smaller county towns with lower prices for “county-hopping” trips. Data from 同程旅行 and 美團 show a sharp increase in bookings for this trend.
A “problem” emerges during the championship victory lap; Wang Wei-chen jokes: My towel may be harder to buy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟 defeated 台鋼雄鷹 to win the second-half title. During the championship victory lap, captain Wang Wei-chen joked that the cheering towels featuring him and Jiang Kun-yu might be harder to buy.
Fans fuel Brothers’ second-half title win; Hirano Keiichi calls for team to reclaim No. 1 spot in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟 won the CPBL second-half title with 36 wins and 24 losses. Manager Hirano Keiichi thanked the fans and called on the team to reclaim the No. 1 spot in Taiwan. Starting pitcher Rogelio Armenteros was named MVP.
Taipei: Medical staff run drug-treatment sites, not social workers or community centers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 台北市衛生局 clarified that methadone substitution therapy and clean-needle programs are run by medical staff, not social workers or community centers. It also stressed that it opposes decriminalization and providing drugs for use. In response to the debate between the blue and green camps over drug policy, the city government said current harm-reduction measures include 34 pharmacy service stations, 19 automated service machines and methadone treatment at 4 hospitals, aimed at reducing the risk of blood-borne diseases such as HIV.
Russia says it will intensify attacks on Ukraine in response to Zelenskyy’s interview remarks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces would intensify attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview that Ukraine would step up attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Long lines for EV charging in China during “十一” holiday; drivers wait more than 5 hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During China’s National Day holiday, electric vehicles queued for charging at highway service areas, with drivers reporting waits of more than 5 hours. Some vehicles could only charge to 80% because of capacity limits. Official figures showed that new-energy vehicles used highway chargers nearly 3 million times nationwide during the first 3 days of the holiday, up 48% year over year.
Facts
Waited more than 5 hours
Nearly 3 million charging sessions in total
Up 48% year over year
Could only charge to 80%
Original充電次數共計296.86萬次
Up 48.41%
Charging volume reached 71.6193 million kilowatt-hours
Brothers celebrate second-half title with yellow streamers, winning 21st half-season title in team history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟 defeated 台鋼雄鷹 12-1 to win the second-half title and the 21st half-season title in team history, earning a berth in the postseason challenge series.
輝達 and 鴻海 partner on automated robot assembly to improve GB300 success rate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 and 鴻海 are using robotic automation to assemble GB300 test trays. Insertion success rates for busbars and connectors reached 95% and 90-95%, respectively. 鴻海 expects next-generation AI racks to become a main product in 2027.
“University Power Rankings” announces its ranking of annual compensation for national university presidents, based on a 2026 survey of 80 national university corporations
MEO support AI “口コミロボ™” adds Instagram integration, enabling Instagram posts to be used for Google Maps updates and managing social media and Google updates together
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SweetLeap株式会社 has added an integration feature for Instagram and Google Business Profile to its MEO support AI “口コミロボ™.” This enables Instagram posts to be used for updates on Google Maps and allows social media and Google updates to be managed centrally.
CastSpace株式会社 will launch “星降る茶会 ～Eternal Stella～,” an immersive virtual concept café event on VRChat where affiliated streamers serve as cast members, on Oct. 4, 2026. Hosted by ユーステラグループホールディングス合同会社, the event will offer interaction with cast members and performances in an original world in an intimate setting.
“Trading Card Lottery White Paper 2026” compiles 5,145 trading card lottery listings; Toregeto releases report
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
トレカプロ株式会社 has released “Trading Card Lottery White Paper 2026,” which compiles 5,145 listings published by its “Card Lottery roundup Toregeto” service from May 10 to Sept. 28, 2026.
HIMEHINA to perform at Nippon Budokan; applications open for earliest advance ticket lottery
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社LaRa announced that the virtual artist unit “HIMEHINA” will hold a solo concert at Nippon Budokan on July 13, 2027, and is accepting applications for the earliest advance ticket lottery.
Facts
July 13, 2027 (Tue)
Reserved general admission: ¥11,000 (tax included)
Original1申し込みにつき4枚まで
The channel has 1.13 million subscribers
The videos have been viewed more than 700 million times in total
Capital: 4.9 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社LaRa、Studio LaRa、LIFE、DISK GARAGE、株式会社Brave group
According to an X poll conducted by オリパ総合研究所, operated by トレカプロ株式会社, 91.9% answered “yes” when asked whether there are plants in oripa, and 92.8% answered “yes” when asked whether they suspect manipulation of return rates, showing strong distrust among users.
How do “fermentation-derived metabolites” affect dogs’ healthy lifespan? Research report published based on 58 studies
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
酵素株式会社 has published a report titled “Potential Benefits of Fermentation-Derived Metabolites for Dogs’ Healthy Lifespan,” examining 58 domestic and international research papers on the relationship between dogs’ healthy lifespan and fermentation.
[Oripa lawsuit issue] 76.6% think “oripa will be regulated in the future”; オリパ総合研究所 surveys public opinion
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to an X poll conducted by オリパ総合研究所, operated by トレカプロ株式会社, 76.6% said they think oripa (lottery-style trading card sales) will be regulated in the future, while 60.9% supported regulation.
Giving dancers another path to become “professionals”: 株式会社オッドロウ to launch “DANCER PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT” in November
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社オッドロウ will launch a new program, “DANCER PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT,” in November 2026, establishing ongoing professional contracts with dancers. The program will support dancers’ day-to-day activities through monthly compensation and establish 3 categories with compensation separate from individual projects (ODDRAW OFFICIAL: ¥50,000; ODDRAW COLLECTIVE/ARTIST: ¥25,000).
Facts
Nov. 2026
Standard monthly compensation: ¥50,000 (tax included)
Standard monthly compensation: ¥25,000 (tax included)
The above 4 members plus CEO YU-KI, for a total of 5 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社オッドロウ、ODDRAW、Vintom、TWWO（ティダブロ）、Noiceclub、Flower Of Life、M$DXN、あやせら、KANA-BOON、D.LEAGUE
そらまふうらさか to hold a live show themed around “Heisei” in New Year 2027, marking their 10th anniversary
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The unit そらまふうらさか, comprising multi-creator まふまふ, そらる of After the Rain, and うらたぬき and あほの坂田。 of 浦島坂田船, will hold a 10th-anniversary live show in January 2027. The theme is “Heisei,” and the performance will take place at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba.
Facts
January 2027
4 people
Reserved seat: ¥9,200 (tax included)
Until Oct. 19 (Mon)
Companies mentioned：株式会社UTAGE、After the Rain、浦島坂田船、イープラス、DISK GARAGE
[STPR] AMPTAK to hold additional show at Pacifico Yokohama, the site of their first solo concert; return to their roots announced on their 4th anniversary after Nippon Budokan and arena shows
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 2.5D singer group “AMPTAKxCOLORS,” affiliated with 株式会社STPR, announced an additional show at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall, the venue of their first solo concert, to mark their 4th anniversary.
Facts
Jan. 6 (Wed.) and 7 (Thu.), 2027
4th anniversary since formation.
93% through Rainbow Road
Drew a total of 25,000 attendees
General reserved seating: 8,800 yen
Family seats (reserved seating): 7,700 yen
+6,200 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR、STPR、AMPTAKxCOLORS、AMPTAK、COLORS、アンプタックラブ!!、AMPTAK Family Club
Lui Takane 1st Live @Kanadevia Hall: Information revealed!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
カバー株式会社 announced that “REBELLION,” the 1st solo live by Lui Takane, a VTuber with ホロライブ, will be held at Kanadevia Hall on Dec. 16, 2026. Ticket sales will begin on Oct. 4, and details on in-person and streaming tickets have been released.
This week’s trading notes: AI tests for U.S. stocks in Q4, bond yields surge, Fed meeting minutes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks face surging bond yields and scrutiny of AI spending in Q4. Despite clear seasonal advantages and strong earnings expectations, high yields and policy uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections are headwinds.
Facts
As of Friday, the 標普500 index was up nearly 13% year to date, about 1% below its record high set in mid-August.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5.34% on Thursday, its highest level in 24 years.
According to LSEG IBES data, overall third-quarter earnings for 標普500 constituent companies are expected to grow more than 30% year over year.
Since 1945, the 標普500 index has risen in 85% of fourth quarters, with an average gain of 4.2%.
富國銀行投資研究院 said the 標普500 has historically fallen an average of 15% in midterm election years, while its steepest decline so far in 2026 has been just 9%.
To abolish “standard time,” Trump posts senator’s cellphone number online
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking to push through the Sunshine Protection Act to abolish standard time, publicly posted the cellphone number of Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, who opposes the bill, and urged the public to pressure him. Cotton opposes year-round daylight saving time, concerned that later winter sunrises could affect schoolchildren’s safety. The bill is currently stalled in the Senate.
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly disclosed the personal cellphone number of Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act on July 14 by a vote of 308 to 117.
Most of the United States will return to standard time at 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 1.
Senator Tom Cotton opposes year-round daylight saving time, concerned that schoolchildren would have to travel to school in the dark.
Trump complained that standard time makes people late for meetings and dinner and disrupts golf.
Musk said the company is working to solve the challenge of identifying pets in low light at night to avoid running over gray kittens on gray asphalt.
Original特斯拉Robotaxi去年於奧斯汀試營運，其後擴至德州其他城市及佛州。
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the ability of 特斯拉’s FSD camera perception system to identify hazards in low visibility.
Last September, a Model Y used for Robotaxi operations in Austin hit a dog that suddenly ran into the road. The dog walked away on its own and appeared to be unharmed.
Treasury yields top 5.3%, but Edward Jones CEO remains unfazed: AI and economic growth underpin bullish outlook for U.S. stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged past 5.3% to a 24-year high, stoking concerns about the impact of high interest rates on stocks. However, Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington said strong economic growth and enthusiasm for AI investment continue to support a bullish outlook for U.S. stocks. She is confident the U.S. economy can withstand high borrowing costs and sees changes in the AI industry, rather than interest rates, as the biggest variable ahead.
Facts
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose this week to its highest level since 2002, breaking above 5.3%.
The latest GDPNow forecast from the 亞特蘭大聯準銀行 projects U.S. economic growth of 3.7% in the third quarter.
標普全球 data show that business activity growth in September was the fastest in 5 years.
The U.S. Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS-US), which tracks the seven tech giants at the heart of the AI boom, rose about 6% over the past month.
Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington said she would never bet against the United States.
波克夏 raises its stake in 萊納房屋 to 11.2%, with a $2.1 billion holding, but buying slows noticeably this week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
波克夏 continued to increase its stake in U.S. homebuilder 萊納房屋 to 11.2%, bringing its holding to $2.1 billion, though its buying pace has recently slowed. 摩根士丹利 gave 萊納房屋 an “underweight” rating, citing demand constrained by high mortgage rates.
Facts
From Monday through Wednesday this week, 波克夏 bought $53.6 million worth of Class A common stock and $330,000 worth of Class B shares.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 7.30%, its highest level since late 2023.
At the end of the second quarter, 波克夏 held about 13.4 million shares of 萊納房屋, representing a 5.4% stake.
Buying momentum cooled noticeably this week, with the average daily amount purchased just under $18 million.
AI computing investment wave spreads upstream! Bernstein’s major report: Semiconductor equipment enters a “golden age,” with Japanese companies in the spotlight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wall Street financial institution Bernstein released a report tracking semiconductor equipment, saying the AI computing investment wave is spreading upstream to semiconductor manufacturing equipment stocks, with Japanese equipment makers particularly well positioned. It forecast substantial expansion in the WFE market for two consecutive years.
Facts
A Bernstein report says the AI computing investment wave is spreading broadly from computing capacity purchases by advanced AI labs and major cloud computing companies to semiconductor manufacturing equipment stocks.
Sales by Japanese semiconductor equipment suppliers reached 545 billion yen in August, up 50% year over year in yen terms.
Japanese front-end wafer fabrication equipment sales rose 36.6% year over year, assembly equipment sales rose 22%, and testing equipment sales rose 98%.
TrendForce expects server DRAM contract prices to rise a cumulative 270% in 2026, while enterprise SSD prices climb a cumulative 235%.
HBM contract prices could still rise 70% to 140% in 2027.
美光’s latest fiscal-quarter revenue rose about 379% year over year to $54.229 billion, with revenue guidance for the next quarter raised further to $61.5 billion.
美光’s net capital expenditure is expected to reach $27.37 billion in fiscal 2026, with capital spending planned at about $25 billion for the first half of fiscal 2027.
Japanese suppliers account for about one-quarter of the global wafer fabrication equipment market.
DISCO has about an 85% share of the grinding and cutting equipment market.
Lasertec has about a 50% share of the mask inspection market and is the sole supplier in the EUV exposure wavelength inspection field.
愛德萬測試 has about a 65% share of the HBM testing equipment market.
Bernstein expects the WFE market to grow 26.3% and 32.6% in the current and following years, respectively.
The WFE market is expected to be about 67.5% larger in 2027 than in 2025.
應用材料 expects EPS to rise from 12.76 in 2026 to $18.3 in 2027.
Bernstein maintains “outperform” ratings on 11 leading global semiconductor equipment companies.
Hot stocks: 環宇-KY accelerates 200G PD shipments, surging 15.21% for the week and reclaiming the NT$500 mark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
環宇-KY benefited from mass production of 200G PD products and increased InP substrate supplies, sending its share price up 15.21% last week to hold above NT$500, with strong support from foreign and investment trust buying.
Facts
環宇-KY shares rose 15.21% last week, reclaiming the NT$500 mark.
環宇-KY’s 200G PD products have entered mass production.
環宇-KY’s 70mW CW Laser has completed validation by multiple customers.
環宇-KY’s indium phosphide substrate supply can meet demand through the end of this year.
環宇-KY trading volume reached nearly 20,000 lots last week.
Taiwan stocks’ key catalyst: Revenue reports and investor conferences roll out, adding fuel to October’s rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks rose another 451 points last week to near 48,000, with foreign investors turning net sellers while investment trusts bought heavily, adding NT$20.5 billion. The market sees the 50,000-point level as a consensus target amid the AI trend. This week’s focus is on revenue reports from 鴻海 and 台積電 and an investor conference by 大立光, with heavyweight semiconductor stocks expected to benefit.
Facts
Taiwan stocks rose another 451 points last week, holding above 48,000 and strengthening the bulls’ defensive position.
Foreign investors turned net sellers last week, but their net sales totaled just NT$7.17 billion, while investment trusts turned net buyers of NT$20.5 billion.
The market consensus is that 50,000 points is a support target amid the AI trend.
The key revenue announcements this week are 鴻海 on Oct. 5 and 台積電 on Oct. 8.
Original台積電第三季財測營收預估為446-458億美元。
Foreign investors were net buyers of stocks including 統一升級50, 友達 and 力積電.
台積電’s $100 billion investment ranks first globally! Cross-border investment topped $1.3 trillion in 2025, with AI data centers in focus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In 2025, new foreign direct investment by multinational corporations worldwide topped US$1.3 trillion. 台積電 ranked first with US$100 billion, underscoring how demand for AI computing and semiconductor supply chain restructuring have become key drivers of global capital allocation.
Facts
The total value of new foreign direct investment announced by multinational corporations worldwide topped US$1.3 trillion in 2025, up 2.2% year on year.
台積電 ranked first among global investors in 2025 with an investment plan worth US$100 billion.
台積電's cumulative investment in Arizona reached US$265 billion, making it the largest foreign direct investment project in U.S. history.
台積電's Arizona investment plan is expected to create more than 18,000 jobs locally.
Global cross-border investment reached US$538 billion in the first half of 2026, with data center-related investment exceeding US$131 billion.
日本軟銀 announced in May 2026 that it planned to invest more than US$50 billion in France, with plans to develop data centers with a total capacity of 3.1GW starting in 2031.
Companies mentioned：台積電、字節跳動、MGX Fund Management、Brookfield Asset Management、Alphabet、Google、DAMAC Properties、Iberdrola、微軟、伍德賽德能源集團、美光科技、日本軟銀
Vietnam gripped by a “power crunch”! 11,000 companies, including 富士康 and 三星, forced to ration electricity; rush to buy power from China to ease the crisis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Vietnam has plunged into a severe power crunch due to drought and lagging infrastructure, forcing 11,000 companies such as 富士康 and 三星 to ration electricity. Vietnam has revived its cross-border power purchase agreement with China and plans to buy more electricity, exposing infrastructure shortcomings.
Facts
Vietnam has recently faced an unprecedented “power crunch,” with nationwide electricity consumption topping 1.1 billion kilowatt-hours and grid load nearing its limit.
越南工貿部 issued the strictest energy-saving decree in its history, leaving a total of 11,000 companies, including 富士康, 三星 and 佳能, struggling with electricity rationing.
Due to this year's severe heat and drought, Vietnam's hydropower output fell 10.5% year on year in Q1.
Electricity demand in northern Vietnam's industrial zones grew by a cumulative 6 million kilowatts between 2016 and 2020, while only 4.6 million kilowatts of new capacity was installed.
Vietnam has revived its cross-border power purchase agreement with China's Guangxi, planning to transmit 30 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per month.
More than 1,000 broiler chickens died after a power outage at a chicken farm in Nghe An Province in central Vietnam, causing losses of nearly 100 million Vietnamese dong.
Vietnam plans to buy no less than 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from China to address the crisis.
Visitor arrivals to Taiwan in August were down 35% from before the pandemic; 觀光署: source-market measures to be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Visitor arrivals to Taiwan in August were down 35% from before the pandemic, with a marked decline in visitors from Japan and South Korea. Scholars forecast that growth will face challenges for the full year, while 觀光署 said it would continually review measures to attract visitors.
White sedan in Taichung suspected of blocking ambulance and honking; paramedic says forcing its way out to yield could cause a crash
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A white sedan in Taichung was suspected of blocking an ambulance. Firefighters said that forcing its way out to yield could cause a crash; police issued a fine under the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act. Separately, a drunk man in New Taipei City attacked police and firefighters and was referred for prosecution.
Facts
Was blocked for 20 to 30 seconds
A fine of NT$6,000 or more and less than NT$30,000
North Korea test-fires missile that lands outside Japan's exclusive economic zone; Sanae Takaichi orders full intelligence gathering and analysis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
North Korea test-fired a medium-range strategic missile on the 3rd, and the missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Sanae Takaichi ordered full intelligence gathering and analysis. North Korea claimed the test was an exercise for a hypersonic strategic system and released footage of Kim Jong Un watching; South Korea and Japan, meanwhile, reported different flight distances and model information.
Facts
The missile flew about 1,000 kilometers
Flew more than 700 kilometers
Its theoretical range could reach 3,000 kilometers
New Taipei's blue and green candidates outline policies for Xike; Li Sichuan and Su Qiaohui each discuss development vision
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
New Taipei mayoral candidates Su Qiaohui and Li Sichuan have each presented a vision for Xike's development. Su Qiaohui emphasized promoting high-tech and biomedical industries, while Li Sichuan proposed linking the science parks and promoting the Tamsui Science Park.
Lai Jui-lung says funding sources should be found to expand senior benefits on the Elderly Card; Ko Chih-en stresses fiscal responsibility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen established his campaign headquarters, earning support from Han Kuo-yu, Lu Shiow-yen and Hou You-yi; DPP Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun has actively canvassed and emphasized policy efficiency. In the Kaohsiung mayoral race, DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung proposed raising Elderly Card points to 15,000 and increasing senior citizens' gift payments, while KMT candidate Ko Chih-en stressed the need to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Taiwan wins 55 medals at this Asian Games, with 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze, its lowest total in the past 3 editions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at this Aichi Asian Games, for a total of 55, the fewest in the past three editions. The performances of boxer Lin Yu-ting, tennis player Hsieh Su-wei and golfer Tseng Ya-ni drew attention, but traditional strengths such as weightlifting, table tennis and badminton face a shortage of emerging talent.
Just 2 months after four-wheeled vehicles were allowed, century-old national heritage site Hengchun West Gate is hit again
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Two months after four-wheeled vehicles were allowed through, a small truck scraped Hengchun's West Gate in Pingtung again, prompting debate over whether to reinstate the ban on four-wheeled vehicles.
Week in Review / Control Yuan personnel nominations rejected in vote; first 2 F-16Vs arrive in Taiwan (2026.9.28-10.4)
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Week in Review, September 28 to October 4, 2026: The Legislative Yuan voted down the 7th Control Yuan personnel nominations, with all 27 nominees rejected; the KMT caucus proposed a special “20,000 for all” bill and a budget bill sent to committee for review; the Air Force's first 2 F-16V fighter jets arrived in Taiwan for delivery; Taiwan's team won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at the Nagoya Asian Games; Health Coins officially launched; the United States reopened its investigation into the Cornell University mass assault case; and French students protested and went on strike over education spending cuts.
Nagoya Asian Games venues spread across 54 sites; medical team takes Shinkansen to treat athletes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The venues for this Asian Games are spread across 54 sites. Taiwan's medical team deployed a record number of doctors and set up relay stations to address the challenge of traveling long distances to treat athletes.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in some neighborhoods of Xiangshan District from the evening of October 4, 2026, to the afternoon of October 5, due to pipeline replacement work on Niupu Road in Hsinchu City.
Heavy rain advisory (Yilan County, Hualien County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory for Yilan County and Hualien County, warning of short-duration intense rainfall, lightning and strong gusts, and urging people to guard against landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas.
High-temperature information (Pingtung County, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a heat alert, with an orange signal for Nantou County and yellow signals for Tainan City and Pingtung County. It advised people to reduce outdoor activities, use sun protection and stay hydrated.
中央氣象署 issued a heat alert, with an orange signal for Nantou County around noon tomorrow (5), where temperatures could reach 36 degrees on consecutive occasions; Tainan City and Pingtung County are under yellow signals.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
Joint Statement on Drug Prevention Policy by 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會 and 台灣精神醫學會
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會
中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會 and 台灣精神醫學會 issued a joint statement calling for drug prevention policy to be grounded in medical evidence and the public interest, rather than becoming a tool in election battles. They emphasized the importance of both combating drugs and reducing harm, and supported evidence-based drug treatment and harm reduction measures such as needle exchange programs.