聯發科 partners with Airoha to accelerate upgrades to AI network infrastructure in the telecom industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聯發科 announced that it and subsidiary 達發科技 will jointly showcase next-generation connectivity technologies spanning Wi-Fi, 5G CPE and PON at Network X 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, in mid-October. The technologies cover fiber-optic access, wireless broadband, and connectivity for home and enterprise devices, helping telecom operators worldwide accelerate network upgrades and deployment of AI applications.
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At Network X 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, in mid-October
Showcasing 3 major network technology advances: from Wi-Fi 7 to Wi-Fi 8, XGS-PON to 50G-PON, and 5G to 5G-Advanced
Medical Contribution Award winner 華淑芳 dies; funeral Mass held in solemn tribute
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Medical Contribution Award winner and American nun 華淑芳 died peacefully on September 29 at the age of 94. A funeral Mass was held today at St. Martin de Porres Hospital in Chiayi City, presided over by Bishop 浦英雄 of the Chiayi Diocese and concelebrated by 26 priests in a solemn tribute. 華淑芳 was born in the United States in 1932 and came to Taiwan at age 27. She founded 海星診所, 聖馬爾定醫院 and 崇仁醫護管理專科學校, devoting her life to medical care and education in Taiwan. In 2017, she became the first foreign national in Chiayi City to acquire Republic of China citizenship without having to renounce her original nationality.
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Aged 94
華淑芳 was born in the United States in 1932
Crossed the ocean to Taiwan at age 27
Died peacefully on September 29
26 priests concelebrated the Mass
Received the Ministry of the Interior’s “Outstanding Foreign Religious Figure” award in 2007
Granted permanent residency as a foreign national in 2011
Received the 22nd Medical Contribution Individual Award in 2012
The 22nd Medical Contribution Individual Award
Honored for outstanding contributions as an immigrant in 2013
Granted Taiwanese citizenship in 2017 for “exceptional service to our country”
Thunder Tiger’s Iron Triangle drone completes successful launch, advancing toward medium- and long-range drone platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Drone manufacturer 雷虎科技 announced that on October 2 it successfully completed catapult launch and flight tests of the Thunder Tiger Iron Triangle PAPADELTA PD-136 drone in Yunlin County. The drone is powered by a self-developed 250cc two-stroke engine, with a planned payload of 10 to 15 kilograms and a range of more than 300 kilometers. Its airframe is made using stamped aluminum alloy, and the company worked with a German firm to develop a pneumatic catapult system for modular vehicle deployment. 雷虎科技 is also developing a jet-powered version, the PD-136J, planned to use the 中科院 CS-80 micro turbojet engine. The company will also attend the AUSA 2026 Association of the United States Army exhibition in Washington, D.C., from October 12 to 14, to expand its global defense market.
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Successfully completed catapult launch and flight tests of the Thunder Tiger Iron Triangle PAPADELTA PD-136 drone in Yunlin County on October 2
Planned mission payload of 10 to 15 kilograms
Range of more than 300 kilometers
Powered by a self-developed Titan Power 250cc two-stroke engine
The AUSA 2026 Association of the United States Army exhibition, to be held in Washington, D.C., from October 12 to 14
Chiayi centenarian 王柏雄 speaks fluent Japanese and still invests in stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiayi County centenarian 王柏雄 has sharp hearing and eyesight. He once worked as a Japanese translator and created pottery and oil paintings. In retirement, he still goes to bed and rises early, listens to English-language programs, and owns more than 100 stock certificates. He has also traveled to more than 40 countries. County Magistrate 翁章梁 visited him ahead of the Double Ninth Festival and presented a NT$9,000 gift, and also visited centenarian 黃吳罕 in Lucao Township, whose family spans 5 generations living under one roof. Chiayi County currently has 157 centenarians. This year’s Double Ninth Festival gifts are set at 3,000, 6,000 or 9,000 yuan, depending on age.
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Presented a NT$9,000 Double Ninth Festival gift from the county government
Philippine military convoy ambushed in the south; at least 11 troops injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A convoy of 菲律賓陸軍第11步兵師第45步兵營 was ambushed by armed men on the outskirts of Tipo-Tipo town in the southern province of Basilan at around 7:45 a.m. on the 5th, leaving at least 11 personnel injured. The convoy consisted of 3 military vehicles and 3 civilian vehicles. The military deployed Black Hawk helicopters to evacuate the wounded and launched a pursuit operation, placing Basilan province on full alert. The area was formerly a stronghold of the terrorist group 阿布沙伊夫 and served as 伊斯蘭國’s Southeast Asian headquarters in 2014. A military spokesperson said there were no longer any terrorists in the area, but that “criminal elements” remained active; the attackers’ identities are still under investigation. 中華民國外交部 issued a Level 3 orange alert for Mindanao.
Facts
At least 11 personnel injured
3 military vehicles and 3 civilian vehicles
At around 7:45 a.m. today
A total of 11 people, including soldiers, officers and militia members, were injured
In 2014, it even became 伊斯蘭國 (IS)’s headquarters in Southeast Asia
The military deployed Black Hawk helicopters to airlift the wounded to hospitals for treatment
Sanae Takaichi delivers policy speech, stressing firm positions and continued dialogue with China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a policy speech at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, strongly protesting to the United States over an incident in which a U.S. servicemember in Naha, Okinawa, allegedly killed a 39-year-old woman. On diplomacy and security, she reaffirmed the central role of the Japan-U.S. alliance, stressing that Japan would strengthen its deterrence and response capabilities and revise its 3 security documents by the end of the year. On relations with China, she advocated maintaining a firm stance on the East China Sea, South China Sea and surrounding military activities on the basis of strategic reciprocity, while continuing dialogue to build a constructive and stable relationship. Domestically, she proposed “responsible proactive fiscal policy” and called for a consumption tax cut to address rising prices.
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Incident in which a U.S. servicemember stationed in Okinawa allegedly killed a 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha
熊本縣 governor and assembly speaker visit Tainan, thank city for earthquake recovery assistance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
熊本縣 Governor Takashi Kimura and Assembly Speaker Koki Uchino paid a courtesy call on the Tainan City Government to thank 台南市 for donating funds to help 熊本縣 rebuild after an earthquake in July this year. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said the donations and juice were delivered to Kumamoto in September. He said the two sides would continue to promote direct flights and exchanges in education, agriculture, trade and other areas to deepen their friendship.
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Thank 台南市 for donating funds to help 熊本縣 rebuild after an earthquake in July this year
Huang Wei-che visited 熊本縣 in September to deliver the donation and distribute juice
Man suspected of drug-impaired driving that killed pedestrian flees to Pingtung, arrested; prosecutors’ detention request approved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Chen drove a small truck after using the Level 2 narcotic methamphetamine on October 1, striking and killing a person by the roadside in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, and fleeing the scene. The Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office directed police to investigate, tracking down Chen and his friends surnamed Wang and Hsiao, who helped hide him, in Pingtung County. After questioning, prosecutors said Chen was strongly suspected of drug-impaired driving causing death and hit-and-run, and posed a flight risk. The Qiaotou District Court approved their request to detain him.
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A person by the roadside was struck and killed by a small truck at around 8 a.m. on October 1 in Dashu District, Kaohsiung
群電’s Q3 revenue misses seasonal peak; satellite power products expected to drive strong Q4 momentum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
群電 was hit by a severe memory shortage that slowed orders from notebook customers. Q3 revenue was NT$7.414 billion, down 12.2% quarter over quarter and 18% year over year, missing the seasonal peak. September revenue was NT$2.413 billion, down 20.98% year over year, while revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$23.641 billion, down 11.15%. The company said demand was strong across its satellite communications power product range. A new-generation power supply for home receivers went into mass production in September, and total orders in Q4 are expected to double from Q3. For AI server power supplies, the company will participate in the 2026 OCP Global Summit in October, showcasing a new-generation fully liquid-cooled power supply and integrated solutions.
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Q3 revenue was NT$7.414 billion
Down 12.2% quarter over quarter
Down 18% year over year
群電 September revenue was NT$2.413 billion
Down 20.98% year over year
Also down 2.3% from August
Revenue for the first 9 months of this year totaled NT$23.641 billion
Down 11.15% year over year
Below the more than NT$9 billion seen in recent years, and even the NT$10 billion mark
Accuser in Cornell sexual assault case threatened; told she will be silenced or harmed unless she drops complaint
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The woman identified as “Jane Doe,” who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2024, is facing threats, her lawyer Jivra said, warning that she would be silenced or harmed if she did not drop the complaint. Independent journalist Michael Tracey previously published the accuser’s name and later deleted the post. Cornell University President Kotlikoff said the university would review the role of fraternities and sororities on campus.
Facts
The woman who accused Cornell University students of drugging and sexually assaulting her ... drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2024
Independent journalist and commentator Michael Tracey posted on the 2nd, publishing the name he said belonged to the accuser
Pre-COP31 meeting: Fiji urges developed countries to support a just transition to renewable energy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A preparatory meeting for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) opened in Nadi, Fiji. Fiji’s Climate Minister Tabuya urged developed countries to commit to a just transition to renewable energy and provide climate financing to help countries hardest hit by climate change, including Pacific island nations. Australia, this year’s conference president, was accused of hypocrisy for continuing to approve coal and natural gas extraction projects. Pacific leaders also urged countries to uphold the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) will be held in Turkey next month
Uphold the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
ExxonMobil acknowledges 2050 net-zero goal will be difficult to achieve
Strike at 艾杰旭’s Yunlin plant; blue and green political camps show support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Employees at 艾杰旭 Display Glass’s Yunlin plant launched a strike over the lack of a general pay-raise system for 25 years and the failure of negotiations over nearly 7 years. About 500 employees took part, demanding annual raises of 5% to 6%, in line with the Japanese parent company’s standard. KMT county commissioner candidate Chang Chia-chun and DPP candidate Liu Chien-kuo appeared to show support and signed a pledge. The Yunlin County Government called for rational dialogue between labor and management.
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About 500 employees are taking part in the strike, with shifts stationed at the plant entrance
The company has had no general pay-raise system for 25 years
Multiple proposals and negotiations over nearly 7 years
Using annual raises of 5% to 6% for employees of the Japanese parent company as the benchmark
Reviewing related allowances every 3 years based on the consumer price index
Taiwan stocks set intraday and closing records, topping 49,700 points; 台積電 closes at a record NT$2,575
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Taiwan stocks set intraday and closing records on the 5th, surging 1,294 points intraday to 49,770, then closing at 49,712.04, up 2.55%. Trading value expanded to NT$1.150804 trillion. 台積電 touched a record NT$2,580 intraday and closed at NT$2,575, setting a new closing high. 聯發科 and 台達電 also rose sharply, while 聯電 fell against the trend amid an oversupply of mature-process chips. 統一投顧 said the main drivers were a rebound in U.S. technology stocks, Trump’s promotion of AI and strength in 台積電 ADRs, but cautioned that the Fed’s interest-rate decision and the U.S. midterm elections in November are potential variables.
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The index surged 1,294 points intraday to 49,770, a record high
Closed at 49,712.04
Up 1,236.3 points.
Up 2.55%
Trading value expanded to NT$1.150804 trillion
台積電 hits a new intraday high of NT$2,580
It closed at NT$2,575
Up NT$75, or 3%
聯發科 rose 4.34% to close at NT$5,165
聯發科 rose 4.34%
台達電 surged 6.37% to close at NT$2,005
台達電 surged 6.37%
It closed down 5.57%
It closed at NT$152.5
Trading volume exceeded 319,000 lots
Stock queen 川湖 closed at its limit-up price of NT$13,355
台光電 also surged to the limit-up price, closing at NT$5,700
The stock surged to the limit-up price of NT$286, setting a record high
Foreign investors sold a net NT$7.1 billion in Taiwan stocks last week, while adding more than 100,000 lots each of 友達 and 力積電 against the trend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks climbed 451.14 points last week to a new closing high, with the benchmark index closing at 48,475.74 points on Friday. According to statistics from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, foreign investors were net sellers of NT$7.167 billion on the main market last week. The top 3 stocks sold were 台新新光金, 仁寶 and 台企銀, while the top 3 bought were 友達, 力積電 and 華邦電. From the start of this year through Oct. 2, foreign investors had cumulative net sales of NT$1.3504 trillion. Their total stock holdings were valued at NT$75.87 trillion, accounting for 48.09% of the market capitalization of all listed stocks.
Facts
Taiwan stocks climbed 451.14 points, or 0.94%, last week
The benchmark index closed at 48,475.74 points last Friday
Foreign investors were net sellers of NT$7.167 billion on the main market last week
台新新光金: 53,278 lots
仁寶: 51,310 lots
台企銀: 30,866 lots
友達: 128,569 lots
力積電: 105,443 lots
華邦電: 64,027 lots
Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales totaled NT$1.3504 trillion
Foreign investors’ total stock holdings were valued at NT$75.87 trillion
That was 48.09% of the market capitalization of all listed stocks
Weak US jobs data cools rate-hike expectations; Japanese stocks close higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US employment data released on the 2nd came in below market expectations, weakening expectations that 聯邦準備理事會（Fed） would raise interest rates early. Japanese stocks followed Wall Street higher, with the Nikkei 225 surging 1,637.40 points and the TOPIX also advancing.
台積電’s presence boosts Taiwan community; Phoenix Double Ten celebration features drone display of the Republic of China flag
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With 台積電 setting up a plant in Arizona, the Taiwanese community in Phoenix is growing. A Double Ten Day celebration was held locally on the evening of the 3rd, attracting thousands of people. A drone light show formed images of the Republic of China flag, Taipei 101 and other symbols in the night sky, while the event featured a strong Taiwanese cultural presence.
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Attracted thousands of people
The event prepared 300 cups of Taiwanese bubble tea
Hundreds of drones formed changing patterns in the night sky
Banqiao medical park BOT deal signed; Hou You-yi says it will safeguard local health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新北市政府 held a signing ceremony for the Banqiao Medical Park BOT project, attended by 遠東集團 Chairman Hsu Hsu-tung and senior group executives. The total investment is NT$12.5 billion, with an operating term of 55 years. Demolition is expected to be completed and construction to begin before the end of the year. The project will become a smart healthcare demonstration base, and Mayor Hou You-yi said he hopes it will work alongside 亞東醫院 to safeguard local health.
Facts
The Banqiao Medical Park project has a total investment of NT$12.5 billion
Including NT$910 million for the municipal government’s BTO (build-transfer-operate) portion
Unauthorized access at contractor for Japan’s 大和證券 may have exposed about 220,000 customer records
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
大和證券, one of Japan’s 5 largest brokerages, announced on the 5th that a company it hired to manage online customer inquiries had unauthorized access to its server from the evening of the 2nd to the morning of the 3rd. Personal information including the names, email addresses and account numbers of about 110,000 customers may have been exposed. Including information that cannot identify specific individuals, the total could reach 220,000 records. 大和證券 said the information alone cannot be used to log in to securities accounts or make trades, and no unauthorized transactions have been detected.
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Including information that cannot identify specific individuals, the total could reach 220,000 records
Personal information belonging to about 110,000 people may have been exposed
Personal data of up to 6.6 million users of the car-sharing service “Times Car” exposed
From the evening of the 2nd to the morning of the 3rd, a company contracted by 大和證券 to manage online customer inquiries had unauthorized access to its server
Ukraine’s robotic forces launch surprise counterattack, recapture 176 square kilometers of lost territory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in the eastern Donbas region using drones and ground robots, codenamed Operation Vivaldi, reclaiming a total of 176 square kilometers of lost territory. The operation caused more than 2000 Russian casualties and captured more than 250 Russian troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country would expand its use of drones to replace frontline troops on the most dangerous missions.
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The 3rd phase of Operation Vivaldi has reclaimed another 51 square kilometers, bringing the total reclaimed to 176 square kilometers.
The 3rd phase of Operation Vivaldi has reclaimed another 51 square kilometers.
The phase caused more than 2000 Russian casualties.
More than 250 Russian troops were also captured.
That accounts for 7 to 8 tenths of total Russian casualties.
Original這場代號「韋瓦第行動」（Operation Vivaldi）的反攻自5月展開
Russia is reportedly trying to push the deadline back to March next year.
乖乖 Zhongli plant workers strike; union petitions 勞動部, accusing management of deceiving workers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 乖乖中壢廠企業工會 launched an indefinite strike and petitioned 勞動部, accusing management of using claims that it would "not lay off workers" to mislead employees while refusing to provide compensation for closing or relocating the plant, effectively forcing middle-aged and older workers to resign. Employees of 日商艾杰旭顯示玻璃公司 also began striking the same day over long-standing low wages. 勞動部 urged both companies to negotiate rationally.
Facts
Won the right to strike with 94% support.
Management guarantees there will be no layoffs or job cuts within 2 years of relocating the plant.
Kaohsiung provided immediate aid and donations exceeded 150 million yen; Kumamoto governor visits Kaohsiung to express thanks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Takashi Kimura led a delegation to Taiwan on the 4th, making Kaohsiung his first stop to meet Mayor Chen Chi-mai. He thanked Kaohsiung for promptly providing daily necessities and hot meals after the major earthquake in Kumamoto in July, and for raising more than 150 million yen in donations to support the affected areas. Both sides expressed hope for deeper cooperation in semiconductors, industry and talent development.
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Raised more than 150 million yen in donations.
After the major earthquake in Kumamoto in July this year.
Since Kaohsiung City, Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto City established sister-city ties in 2017.
Kaohsiung and Kumamoto Prefecture currently have 25 sister-school partnerships.
Search of Taipei gay bar sparks concerns among Southeast Asian LGBTQ groups over damage to Taiwan’s image as an LGBTQ-friendly society
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A raid and search of a well-known gay bar in Taipei by the Wanhua Precinct drew international media coverage and attention from Southeast Asian LGBTQ communities. Thailand’s LGBTQ group APCOM基金會 and the Southeast Asian LGBTQ rights organization ASEAN SOGIE Caucus both warned that the incident could damage Taiwan’s image as an LGBTQ-friendly society in Asia, built since same-sex marriage was legalized in 2019. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called for stronger police discipline, and officers were also disciplined for inappropriate conduct.
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台北市警局萬華分局 searched a gay bar on the 3rd, prompting allegations of discrimination.
The friendly image Taiwan has gradually built since legalizing same-sex marriage in 2019.
Controversy over search of gay bar; 6 officers, including 萬華分局 chief, disciplined
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A search of a gay bar by Taipei police prompted controversy over excessive enforcement. After reviewing body-camera footage, 台北市警察局 found that 4 officers had made inappropriate remarks and issued each 2 reprimands. The lead investigative team supervisor received a demerit, while 萬華分局 chief Chen Yong-hua requested 2 reprimands for himself. A total of 6 officers were disciplined.
Facts
4 officers were indeed found to have made inappropriate remarks.
Each received 2 reprimands.
The lead investigative team supervisor received a demerit.
Precinct chief Chen Yong-hua requested 2 reprimands for himself.
From 2D to 3D to reduce missed diagnoses: health ministry promotes smart medicine nationwide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Health and Welfare held the "2026 Domestic AI 3D Medical Imaging and Metaverse Applications Conference," promoting technology that converts 2D medical images into 3D images in hopes of reducing the risk of missed rib fractures in emergency departments. It is also helping domestically developed medical AI enter clinical demonstration settings, with the goal of establishing a nationwide smart medical image storage and transmission system (Smart PACS) and federated learning network to build a smart healthcare ecosystem. Physicians from 台大醫院 shared examples of 3D imaging in thoracic surgery and XR technology in surgical training.
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2026 Domestic AI 3D Medical Imaging and Metaverse Applications Conference
Original是5年前遇到的1名女性患者
1 female patient. The overseas Chinese woman, who was living in the United States, was found to have a tumor in her right lung.
台電 and 台灣機電工程服務社 jointly run the Taiwan Power School to help users of essential public facilities, including transportation, medical and commercial facilities, strengthen training for in-house electrical and mechanical staff and improve power quality and emergency response capabilities. 台電 Chairman Tseng Wen-sheng said that as electricity use becomes more concentrated, training power professionals is crucial. He also outlined 5 measures, including applying for backup power and adding backup systems.
Facts
Power distribution outage incidents fell from 21,019 in 2012.
By last year, the figure had dropped to 6,191.
A decrease of 7 tenths.
台電 proposed 5 measures: apply for backup power, add backup systems, conduct regular inspections, maintain equipment and its surroundings, and strengthen staff training.
Original用戶應每半年進行紅外線檢測
Every year, users should also conduct a comprehensive inspection of the insulation and voltage resistance of their own power lines, with the power shut off.
Yemen conflict flares up again: a look at the rise of the Houthi movement and its demands
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As fighting flares up again in Yemen, the Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has launched a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthi movement, aiming to retake territory under Houthi control. This article looks back at the movement’s rise in the 1990s, its capture of the capital Sanaa in 2014, and Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in 2015. It also outlines the Houthis’ demands and actions, including attacks on shipping in the Red Sea from November 2023 and support for the Gaza war, as well as their alliance with Iran.
Facts
The Houthis began attacking ships in the Red Sea in November 2023.
The Houthi movement emerged in northern Yemen in the 1990s.
The 2011 Arab Spring protest wave toppled Yemen’s long-serving president, Saleh.
In 2014, the Houthi movement seized Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
Saudi Arabia launched a military intervention in early 2015.
Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping between 2023 and 2025.
盧秀燕 turns to drink water as 韓國瑜 reaches out to hold hands; 鄭照新 admits mistake
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the event marking the opening of 江啟臣’s campaign headquarters for the Taichung mayoral race, Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 turned to drink water, leaving Legislative Speaker 韓國瑜 reaching for her hand and missing; he then took 江啟臣’s hand instead. Taichung Deputy Mayor 鄭照新 acknowledged the mistake, stressing that the three had a strong rapport. The three later stood shoulder to shoulder with New Taipei Mayor 侯友宜 to show unity.
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Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
江啟臣’s campaign headquarters opened on the 4th.
The 3 later stood shoulder to shoulder with New Taipei Mayor 侯友宜 to show unity.
Interstellar film concert to feature minimalist notes tracing the passage of time
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The science fiction film Interstellar will be presented in a film concert, with celebrated composer Hans Zimmer using minimalist notes to trace the passage of time. Starting in November, NTSO國立台灣交響樂團 will perform in three cities: Taichung, Taipei and Kaohsiung.
Facts
Winner of 2 Academy Awards.
3 Golden Globe Awards.
5 Grammy Awards.
At the National Taichung Theater on November 27.
At Taipei’s National Concert Hall on Nov. 29 and Dec. 1
Cybersecurity institute rolls out 4 key initiatives to strengthen defenses and accelerate the use of AI to fight AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cybersecurity institute President Gong Huazhong and Cyber Security Administration Director Tsai Fu-long outlined the institute’s 4 key initiatives at a media briefing, with “AI fighting AI” as the core strategy. The initiatives include AI-powered automated code inspection and repair, AI penetration testing and live exercises, AI-powered automated analysis of global threat intelligence, and a national-level AI cybersecurity attack-and-defense sandbox. The goal is to build a national-level cybersecurity protection system.
Facts
At least 3 government agencies’ systems will be validated by the end of this year
Aiming to help 30 companies establish PSIRTs this year
Currently testing 4 well-known foreign AI tools
AI penetration testing is expected to be introduced into government agencies’ attack-and-defense exercises next April
He took over as head of the cybersecurity institute in August
President Lai’s son monitored by Chinese woman; Mainland Affairs Council: actively revising Anti-Infiltration Act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 聯邦調查局（FBI） arrested a woman suspected of acting as a Chinese spy at Los Angeles International Airport on the 4th. The woman reportedly monitored Lai Ting-yu, the son of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, while he was in the United States. The Mainland Affairs Council strongly condemned 中共’s transnational repression, saying that such an incident would not be punishable under Taiwan’s current laws if it occurred in Taiwan. The government is actively revising the Anti-Infiltration Act and hopes for public support.
Facts
At least 126 people, with 140 person-visits
聯邦調查局（FBI） arrested a woman at Los Angeles International Airport on the 4th
Kaohsiung City inspects long-term care facilities and penalizes 16 cases; most involve insufficient night-shift nursing staff
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
高雄市衛生局 said it conducted unannounced inspections of residential long-term care facilities and issued penalties in 16 cases through the end of July this year to safeguard service quality. Common violations included insufficient nursing staff on night shifts and inadequate care staffing ratios, in breach of facility standards. Kaohsiung City has more than 570,000 residents aged 65 and over, and its 240 residential long-term care facilities provide 16,908 beds.
Facts
A total of 16 cases were penalized following unannounced inspections through the end of July this year
The city has more than 570,000 residents aged 65 and over
Accounting for 21.27% of the city’s population
There are currently 240 residential long-term care facilities in the city
October electronic and financial futures both rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei stocks rose 1,236.3 points on the 5th to close at 49,712.04. October electronics futures closed at 3,202.95, up 101.55 points, with a positive basis of 21.73 points. October financial futures closed at 3,536.40, up 9.60 points, with a positive basis of 22.14 points.
Japanese media: Japan plans to develop and introduce autonomous ships to transport troops and ammunition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese media reported that 日本防衛省 plans to develop and introduce transport ships equipped with AI and autonomous navigation. The policy is expected to be explicitly stated when the national security 三 documents are revised at the end of the year, with research set to begin in the next fiscal year. Funding has been included as an “items request” in the initial budget request for fiscal 2027. Autonomous ships could be used to transport troops and ammunition on a large scale and evacuate residents from outlying islands in the event of a Taiwan Strait contingency, while reducing the manpower demands and risks faced by 自衛隊 personnel. The Nippon Foundation has been working with shipbuilding and shipping companies on autonomous ship technology since 2020, and cargo ships equipped with autonomous navigation technology began commercial operations in January this year.
Facts
The Nippon Foundation, a public-interest incorporated foundation, and shipbuilding and shipping companies began focusing on this technology in 2020
The ministry has included related funding in its initial budget request for fiscal 2027, but the item is an “items request” with no specified amount
Cargo ships equipped with autonomous navigation technology began commercial operations in January this year
Middle East oil exports exceed pre-U.S.-Iran conflict levels by bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
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Data from maritime tracking company Kpler show that Middle East oil exports excluding Iran exceeded pre-conflict levels last week, with about 40% bypassing the Strait of Hormuz and being transported by pipelines and other means. Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the UAE pipeline from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah played key roles.
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About 40% bypassed the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claims to have blockaded
The pre-conflict average of 18 million barrels per day
At least 16.5 million barrels of oil left the Middle East
About 1/5 of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz
North Sea Brent crude for December delivery fell 0.79% to $101.44 a barrel
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for November delivery fell 1.20% to $90.02
North Sea Brent crude fell 0.79%
West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.20%
The pipeline was shut down after an attack launched from Iraq on September 11
Taipei stocks surged 1,236.3 points to close at 49,712.04 on the 5th, with trading value reaching NT$1.150804 trillion. October Taiwan index futures closed at 49,949, up 1,280 points, a positive basis of 236.96 points against the spot market. November futures closed at 50,125, up 1,285 points.
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Taipei stocks rose 1,236.3 points at the close today
What is seitan made of? Is it protein or starch? A nutritionist reveals 1 way to eat it: nutritious, delicious and perfect with rice, and not likely to cause weight gain.
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Nutritionist Hsieh Yi-fang posted on her Facebook page to explain the nutritional facts about seitan, noting that after repeated washing, its main ingredient is wheat protein (gluten), not starch. Canned seitan sold in stores is extremely high in sodium: 100 grams of canned mushroom seitan contains 916 milligrams of sodium. She offered 7 healthy ways to eat it and cautioned people with chronic illnesses or gluten allergies to avoid it.
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The main ingredient in seitan is actually wheat protein (gluten), making it an excellent source of plant-based protein for vegetarians.
Pure seitan mainly provides protein, not refined starch.
Every 100 grams of canned peanut seitan contains 778 milligrams of sodium.
Every 100 grams of canned mushroom seitan contains as much as 916 milligrams of sodium.
Wheat protein contains relatively little lysine, and its essential amino acid profile is not as complete as that of soybeans, eggs or milk.
People with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or wheat allergies may experience immune-related allergic reactions after eating it, including intestinal inflammation, bloating, diarrhea or skin rashes.
People with high blood pressure, kidney disease or a need to strictly limit sodium intake should avoid canned and heavily salted processed seitan as much as possible.
Regretted replacing veteran employees with AI! After Ford laid off its veterans, it brought back 350 people; a management consultant points out the 1 mistake companies make most often.
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After introducing AI and automation to replace experienced engineers, Ford suffered huge losses due to quality problems. It rehired about 350 experienced engineers within three years and ranked first among mass-market brands in the 2026 IQS, demonstrating that AI cannot replace experienced workers' ability to respond to challenges.
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福特汽車公司 has widely adopted automation and smart inspection systems in recent years, while cutting some experienced engineering staff.
Over the past three years, Ford has successively promoted or rehired about 350 experienced engineers who had been laid off.
Ford ranked first among mass-market brands in the 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).
According to the latest 100,000 records from the MAP Management Competency Assessment, Taiwanese managers scored only at the 40th percentile in time management and prioritization.
Ford's current strategy has shifted toward collaboration between AI and experienced people, rather than replacing humans.
The author says the most common mistake companies make in the AI era is confusing "work can be automated" with "talent can be replaced."
Didn't buy a 達新牌 raincoat! An insider switched to 1 affordable brand: "Quick-drying, easy to put on and take off, waterproof and durable—still going strong after 9 years," and stayed dry commuting in torrential rain.
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A Threads user complained that a well-known brand raincoat costing more than 1000 yuan still left them soaked after 2 years of use, sparking debate among scooter riders. Users unanimously recommended Taiwanese brands 達新牌 and 奧德蒙（OutPerform） two-piece rain suits, highlighting their waterproof performance and durability.
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A user spent more than 1000 yuan on a well-known brand raincoat, but was still soaked after wearing it for 2 years.
Some 達新牌 raincoats have been used for at least 15 years and still do not let water through.
One 達新牌 raincoat has been used for 20 years; although its outer waterproof coating has deteriorated, it still does not leak.
達新牌 raincoats have a horizontal rain flap at the neck and dual protection at the cuffs, with elastic bands and adjustable hook-and-loop fasteners.
奧德蒙 two-piece rain suits cost about 800 yuan for the "雨水走" model and about 1100 yuan for the "EVO" model.
One commuter rides 20 kilometers every day wearing an 奧德蒙 rain suit and has used it for 9 years without a leak.
Users have described 達新牌 raincoats as inexpensive and durable, saying they are hard to wear out.
Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi murder and dismemberment trial opens: Prosecutors say HK$60 million mansion sparked the killing; jury discharged and to be selected again because the case was too horrific.
Anping Old Fort and the Chimei Museum lose out! Tainan's top attraction drew 19.01 million visitors; tourists praise its food and shopping and say it's worth another visit.
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The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released its ranking of Tainan attractions by popularity for January-July 2026. The Guohua-You'ai Shopping District topped the list with more than 19.01 million visits, surpassing Anping Old Street and the Chimei Museum.
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Tainan's top attraction for January-July 2026 was the Guohua-You'ai Shopping District, with 19,019,145 visits.
The Orthodox Luermen Mazu Temple ranked second, with 9,180,000 visits.
The Haian Shopping District ranked third, with 8,151,058 visits.
The Guohua-You'ai Shopping District is in Tainan's Central and Western District, centered around You'ai Street, Guohua Street and Zhengxing Street.
The Orthodox Luermen Mazu Temple has a history spanning more than 400 years and is the world's largest Mazu temple by building scale.
The Haian Shopping District is Taiwan's first tourist zone with outdoor seating built along urban roads.
The Tainan attractions ranked 4th through 10th for January-July 2026 were Nankunshen Daitian Temple, Anping, 南紡購物中心, Madou Daitian Temple, the Confucius Temple Cultural Park, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Chihkan Tower.
The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo comes to Taoyuan! Discover the city's new sights along the "Taoyuan Flow".
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The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will be held in Taoyuan for the first time, running from September 24 to October 11. Under the theme "Taoyuan Flow," it will connect the 2 main exhibition areas in Qingpu and Zhongli with 5 satellite exhibition areas. Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng invited the public to come and explore.
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The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will come to Taoyuan for the first time.
The event runs from September 24 to October 11.
Qingpu and Zhongli will serve as the 2 main exhibition areas.
This year's theme is "Taoyuan Flow."
The expo will extend to 5 satellite exhibition areas.
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng invited the public to visit Taoyuan in October.
A14 is located at the Qingpu Smart Technology Branch of the Taoyuan Municipal Library.
Cheng Chao-fang follows Hsu Hsin-ying's idea that "the people are the protagonists of the city"; Hsu's spokesperson asks Cheng: "What happened to the promise of transparent government?"
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In the Hsinchu County magistrate race, Hsu Hsin-ying's Kuomintang campaign spokesperson Hsu Wei-yuan criticized Democratic Progressive Party candidate Cheng Chao-fang for adopting the slogan without delivering on his promise of transparent county government, and questioned his practice of putting his name on public construction projects while in office.
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Cheng Chao-fang, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, recently established his campaign headquarters, promoting public participation with the slogan "Hsinchu County residents as the chairperson."
Hsu Wei-yuan is the spokesperson for Hsu Hsin-ying's office. He criticized Cheng Chao-fang, saying, "Stop putting your name on things to build a personality cult."
During Cheng Chao-fang's time as Zhubei mayor, his name appeared on everything from the library and park benches to various gifts.
Hsu Wei-yuan questioned, "Do we have to waste electricity just to keep Cheng Chao-fang's name—the three characters that glow—on everything?"
Hsu Hsin-ying’s 3 major commitments to clean governance include not putting her name on public construction projects, keeping family members out of policy and procurement, and establishing a City Dreamers County Government Advisory Group.
After Hsu Hsin-ying proposed a policy offering the first 30 minutes of YouBike rides free, Cheng Chao-fang followed suit with a similar proposal.
From her time as a county councilor through her tenure as a legislator, Hsu Hsin-ying has consistently maintained that “the people are the true protagonists of the city.”
Chang Chia-chun unveils 6 initiatives to “revitalize Lunbei,” covering families, sports, AI, culture, agritourism and transportation, to give Lunbei a new look
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Chang Chia-chun, a Yunlin County magistrate candidate, held a news conference on the 5th at 千巧谷牛樂園休閒農場 in Lunbei, unveiling 6 initiatives to “revitalize Lunbei.” The plans cover families, sports, AI, culture, agritourism and transportation, and aim to integrate Zha’an Hakka culture, agriculture and dairy farming resources to spur local development.
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On the 5th, Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun unveiled 6 initiatives to “revitalize Lunbei,” outlining plans in 6 areas: families, sports, AI education, culture, agritourism and transportation
The news conference was held at 千巧谷牛樂園休閒農場 in Lunbei
“Family-friendly Lunbei” will establish a family center and plan an all-ages inclusive park next to the Zha’an Hakka Cultural Museum
“Active Lunbei” will restore the Lunbei Township swimming pool and work with local schools to develop swimming and other priority sports
“Smart Lunbei” will promote AI technology learning demonstration schools and align them with policies for drones and the low-altitude technology industry
“Cultural Lunbei” will establish a center for developing language courses for new immigrants and link Zha’an Hakka culture with multicultural education
“Agritourism Lunbei” will establish a leisure agriculture zone in Lunbei, integrating dairy farming, rural life, Zha’an Hakka village culture, food and farming experiences, and tourism
“Accessible Lunbei” will improve roads south of the Zhuoshui River levee, Yun 9, Yun 15, County Road 154 and Route 154A
Can you park on a yellow line after 8 p.m.? A yellow line does not always mean parking is prohibited, but missing “this sign” can still get you a ticket
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This article explains that under Article 168 of the Regulations on Road Traffic Signs, Markings and Signals, parking is generally prohibited on yellow lines from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and parking is generally allowed after 8 p.m. However, signs, supplementary plates or restrictions at specific locations may still make parking a violation.
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Parking is generally prohibited on yellow lines from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Stopping is generally prohibited on red lines 24 hours a day
The hours when parking is prohibited on yellow lines may be adjusted by signs at the location
Illegal parking is punishable by a fine of NT$600 to NT$1,200
Illegal temporary stopping is punishable by a fine of NT$300 to NT$600
“Temporary stopping” means stopping for less than 3 minutes while remaining ready to drive off immediately
Temporary stopping is prohibited within 10 meters of an intersection or a bus stop
Major loophole exposed in U.S. chip controls! China still acquired more than 100 ASML lithography machines; report urges a complete export ban on “this model”
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Chinese chipmakers are estimated to have obtained 343 immersion DUV machines
Of those, 270 were Twinscan NXT:1980i systems from Dutch giant ASML (艾司摩爾)
Chinese wafer fabs spent more than $13 billion
They purchased about 90 and 89 NXT:1980i machines, respectively
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A single NXT:1980i could potentially support the production of more than 100,000 Ascend 910C-equivalent chips annually
Since September 2023, the Dutch government has required export licenses for ASML’s more advanced NXT:2000i immersion DUV systems and models above it
Companies mentioned：ASML、艾司摩爾、科技與國家治理能力中心、Centre for Technology & Statecraft、CTS、華為、中芯、台積電
Anti-drug policy sparks controversy? Health minister Shih Chung-liang steps in to explain the results of “methadone and needle-exchange harm reduction”
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Health Minister Shih Chung-liang stepped in to explain the results of methadone therapy and clean-needle harm-reduction policies, stressing that the policies are backed by concrete scientific evidence. The rate of HIV infections from shared needles has fallen from 72% to 1.7%.
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On the 5th, Health Minister Shih Chung-liang personally explained the results of harm-reduction programs, including methadone therapy and clean needles
Taiwan’s anti-drug policy has 3 main components: cutting off supply at the source through drug busts and prevention, public outreach to discourage drug use, and treatment for addiction
Drug-harm reduction programs began in 2005 and 2006, with the pilot program including the provision of clean needles
The share of HIV infections among patients attributable to shared needles has fallen from 72% in earlier years to 1.7%
New HIV cases in Taiwan began to level off and decline after peaking in 2017
Last year, new HIV cases fell below 1,000 for the first time
The Ministry of Health and Welfare began providing substitute therapy in communities in 2006, initially using oral methadone
After 2011, another oral medication was introduced as an alternative therapy option
Avocado ripeness isn’t determined by color! Ministry of Agriculture shares 1 tip to tell without cutting it open, plus how to extend storage by 1 month without overripening or turning black
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The Ministry of Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Agency offered guidance on how to correctly judge avocado ripeness and store the fruit, citing ripening and cut-avocado storage tips shared by California avocado grower Maureen Cunningham through EatingWell. They stressed that color alone does not indicate ripeness; instead, gently press the fruit with your thumb to assess its firmness.
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Avocados take about 2 to 5 days to ripen and should be left indoors, away from direct sunlight, to ripen naturally
Putting avocados in a paper bag with bananas, apples or kiwifruit can speed up ripening
When cutting an avocado, leave the pit in, brush lemon or lime juice over the cut surface, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap
More than 30 avocado varieties are grown in central and southern Taiwan and are classified as early-, mid- or late-season according to harvest time
Avocados are harvested every year from June through February of the following year
The Ministry of Agriculture recommends leaving avocados in a cool, shaded, well-ventilated indoor spot for 4 to 7 days, then gently pressing with a thumb. They are ripe when the flesh does not spring back and feels slightly soft and yielding
Ripe avocados can be sealed in a plastic bag and refrigerated for 1 to 2 days
Peeled and pitted avocado chunks can be frozen for up to several months
Discriminatory remarks about a person with disabilities and forced to kneel! 6 officers confirmed disciplined after a rough police raid on a Taipei gay bar
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Commander D, a gay bar in Taipei’s Wanhua District, was raided by police with a search warrant on Oct. 3. Officers on duty made discriminatory remarks about people with disabilities, sparking controversy. The Taipei City Police Department announced on the 5th that 6 people had been disciplined: 4 officers received 2 reprimands each, the head of the investigation team received a demerit, and the precinct chief requested 2 reprimands for himself.
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Commander D, a BDSM and gay bar in Taipei’s Wanhua District, was raided by police with a search warrant on Oct. 3.
At the scene, a police officer made the discriminatory remark to a person with disabilities: “People with disabilities can have sex too?”
The Taipei City Police Department released its investigation findings on the 5th. Four front-line officers each received 2 reprimands for inappropriate remarks, investigation team chief Chen Yi-kai received a demerit, and precinct chief Chen Yung-hua requested 2 reprimands for himself, bringing the total disciplined to 6.
The Wanhua Precinct has received 13 public complaints about the bar so far this year.
Police took 51 customers who were naked to the station to give witness statements that day. The owner, surnamed Chung, was referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating public decency laws.
That evening, the Wanhua Precinct also carried out routine expanded inspections at 16 business establishments.
Taipei City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua of the Democratic Progressive Party criticized the city government for losing public credibility and questioned why citizens must preserve their own evidence when dealing with public authorities for the government to take their harm seriously.
InnoLux? (聯茂) revenue hits record high for 7 straight months! AI server demand surges, Q4 price hikes in focus
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聯茂 (6213) reported consolidated revenue of NT$5.824 billion in September, a new monthly record and the 7th consecutive month to set a record, mainly benefiting from AI server demand and price increases for high-end CCL.
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聯茂 (6213) posted consolidated revenue of NT$5.824 billion in September, up 15.46% month on month and 110.74% year on year.
聯茂 set a new monthly revenue record in September, marking the 7th consecutive month of record revenue.
聯茂 reported consolidated revenue of NT$36.290 billion for the first 9 months of this year, up 50.1% from the same period last year.
聯茂's September revenue growth mainly benefited from product price increases and stronger AI-related demand.
聯茂 posted net income of about NT$924 million for August, up 852.58% from the same period last year.
聯茂's August EPS was NT$2.54, equivalent to about 72.2% of its second-quarter EPS of NT$3.52.
Analysts estimate that CCL prices at 聯茂 could rise another 15% to 20% in Q4.
Officials say it is “just ordinary pneumonia,” so why were five hospitals sealed off for three weeks? Russian anti-plague institute technician dies suddenly, fueling black plague suspicions
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A young female technician at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died suddenly. Health authorities said she died of pneumonia of unknown cause, yet sealed off 5 hospitals for three weeks and had the FSB escort nearly 200 contacts into custody. The contradictions have drawn intense attention from foreign media and the US over whether the disease was plague.
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A young female technician working at an “anti-plague research institute” died suddenly in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia.
Nearly 200 contacts were taken to hospitals for isolation.
Russian health authorities claimed the deceased had “pneumonia of unknown cause” and said no microorganisms linked to her work activities had been found.
Five medical facilities were sealed off for three weeks: Irkutsk City Hospitals No. 1, No. 3 and No. 10, Ivan-Matryonin Children's Hospital, and a maternity hospital.
Authorities identified 197 contacts, 189 of whom were hospitalized for observation.
Russia's 21-day observation requirement for researchers handling “human-to-human transmissible pathogens” stems from an accident at the Saratov Anti-Plague Research Institute in the 1930s.
Buryatia Republic head Alexey Tsydenov initially said on a messaging app that a young woman had died of plague, then added the word “possibly” in a later post.
The deceased was Darya Shipilova, a laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute.
Russia's last confirmed plague case was a 10-year-old boy who contracted bubonic plague in the Altai region in 2016.
Why do funerals include viewing the deceased? It's not just a way to say goodbye—the reason is highly practical
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This article examines the multiple meanings of viewing the deceased at funerals from the perspectives of psychology, funeral practices and administrative procedures. It explains how the ritual can help initiate the grieving process, soften painful memories of illness, and prevent mistakes by confirming identity.
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Allowing close family and friends to gather around and look at the deceased's face one last time before the casket is formally closed is an important ritual passed down through many cultures.
Looking at the deceased's face can help break through denial and prompt people to accept the reality that their loved one is gone.
Modern funeral practices combine professional techniques such as body restoration, washing and dressing the deceased, and applying makeup.
Viewing the deceased serves three purposes: psychological comfort, observance of funeral rites, and administrative error prevention.
NT$20 million in retirement savings and a NT$230,000 monthly pension still not enough? 66-year-old woman discovers the “real burden” only after her mother dies
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A 66-year-old Japanese retiree expected to enjoy her later years with 20 million yen in savings and a monthly pension of 230,000 yen. Only after her mother died did she realize that the real burden was her 58-year-old brother, who had been a shut-in for 25 years. Her savings are dwindling faster, highlighting the social phenomenon in Japan known as the “8050 problem,” in which pressure shifts to siblings after parents die.
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Yoko is 66 and lives in Japan's greater metropolitan area. She owns her home outright and has no mortgage.
Yoko has about 20 million yen in retirement savings and receives a monthly pension of about 230,000 yen.
Yoko's younger brother, Masaru, is 58. He has lived at the family home for more than 25 years, has not worked for a long time, and is a shut-in.
In the past, her brother's living expenses were mostly covered by their mother's pension and savings.
Yoko must set aside an additional tens of thousands of yen each month to support her brother's basic living expenses, medical costs and unexpected expenses.
According to Japan's Cabinet Office 2022 Survey on Children's and Young People's Awareness and Lifestyles, the broad definition of the shut-in population accounted for 2.05% of people aged 15 to 39 and 2.02% of those aged 40 to 64.
Based on related surveys, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare estimates that about 1.46 million people aged 15 to 64 across Japan are shut-ins.
Yoko eventually went to a local government consultation center to learn about public assistance and self-reliance consultation services.
Harbor-area art event reignites debate over lines between council and campaign office; Hsieh Kuo-liang's campaign office presses Tung Tzu-wei: Whom did Yu Pen-ming represent, and who authorized the signature?
Are flushing a toilet by stepping on the lever and leaving rice at room temperature both wrong? The 10 most-viewed everyday tips in September—many people only learned the truth after years of doing it
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The top-ranked item in 風傳媒's September 2026 Top 10 everyday tips was “Can you steam buns to a springy texture without using a rice cooker?” with 466,582 views.
The 10th-ranked item in 風傳媒's September 2026 Top 10 everyday tips was “What are the grid-like straps on the outside of a backpack for?” with 175,187 views.
Statistics from Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy show that standby power accounts for about 5% of household electricity use, adding about NT$1,400 to annual bills.
Frequently cutting power to 4 types of home appliances can reset their settings at best, and shorten their lifespan or cause breakdowns at worst.
A small Japanese survey found that 24 of 52 people habitually used their feet to press the flush lever on squat toilets.
Japanese bathroom manufacturer TOTO explains, based on the mechanism, that using your foot to press a flush lever over the long term could have unexpected consequences.
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Having to climb stairs immediately after entering the ground floor of an old apartment building is related to the requirements of the 1971 Building Act as well as drainage and waterproofing needs.
Could Ukraine talks become a personal piggy bank? Trump envoy and son-in-law reportedly involved in multibillion deal with 盧克石油
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U.S. media reports that Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner discussed the sale of 盧克石油’s international assets, worth tens of billions of dollars, during Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Potential investors have financial ties to the Trump family, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
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The scope of negotiations has expanded to include the sale of Russian oil giant 盧克石油’s international assets, worth tens of billions of dollars.
Witkoff was formally sworn in as a senior adviser and special envoy in May 2025.
Todd Boehly donated $2 million to Trump’s political activities.
盧克石油 estimates the value of its international assets at about $20 billion.
Last year, the Trump administration added 盧克石油 to its sanctions list.
Kushner and Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow on September 5.
The latest extension of 盧克石油’s international business license runs through October 29.
A fund controlled by Sheikh Tahnoon previously purchased a large stake in the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company 世界自由金融.
Marcos’s sweeping crackdown fails to stop them! Philippines busts illegal gambling hubs; “most of the suspects are Chinese”
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The Philippine Bureau of Immigration raided two illegal POGO sites in the southern Mindanao region on Friday, arresting more than 200 foreign workers, most of them Chinese nationals, in the largest crackdown of 2026.
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Philippine authorities shut down two suspected illegal online gambling hubs on the southern island of Mindanao.
Law enforcement arrested more than 200 foreign workers, most of them Chinese nationals.
At one site, authorities arrested 110 Chinese nationals, 2 Cambodian nationals and 1 Hong Kong resident.
The Philippine government imposed a nationwide ban on POGO operations in 2024.
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado called it “the largest POGO crackdown of 2026.”
Authorities seized a large quantity of computer equipment, mobile phones, laptops and SIM cards during the operation.
Ji Lingpeng, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, said China is communicating with Philippine law enforcement agencies about the case.
Can a baby born to unmarried parents be covered by a grandparent’s health insurance? A “1 situation” allows enrollment across kinship levels
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This article summarizes regulations from the National Health Insurance Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, explaining the priority order for enrolling a baby born to unmarried parents in health insurance, as well as the exception allowing cross-kinship enrollment when “a child born out of wedlock is raised by grandparents,” and how to apply.
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An insured person’s dependents include unmarried, unemployable direct-line descendants within the second degree who are underage, including children, grandchildren and grandchildren through a daughter.
When an insured person qualifies as a dependent of 2 or more insured people, they must be enrolled according to the order of kinship: the first priority is a spouse or a first-degree lineal blood relative, and the second is a second-degree lineal blood relative.
Article 18 of the Enforcement Rules of the National Health Insurance Act explicitly lists “a child born out of wedlock being raised by grandparents” as one of the special circumstances allowing cross-kinship enrollment.
Under Article 1065 of the Civil Code, a child born out of wedlock is deemed legitimate if acknowledged or raised by the biological father; the relationship between a child born out of wedlock and the biological mother is deemed legitimate without the need for acknowledgment.
The National Health Insurance Administration provides a “Declaration for Cross-Kinship or Independent Enrollment” for people who, for special reasons, cannot enroll under the family member with the closest degree of kinship.
The household registration office’s one-stop service currently only allows newborns to be enrolled under their father or mother, not directly under their grandparents.
The better the economy gets, the more dissatisfied people become! GDP and stocks can’t save Trump’s approval rating; “losing both chambers” would set a rare record
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U.S. GDP growth in the third quarter of 2026 is nearing 4%, and household spending rose 6.1% year over year, yet public confidence in the economy continues to fall, hurting Trump’s approval rating and leaving Republicans at risk of losing control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
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U.S. economic growth in the third quarter of 2026 is nearing 4%.
In the 12 months through August 2026, nominal U.S. household spending rose 6.1%, up from 4.3% at the end of 2025.
U.S. consumer prices rose about 3.4% over the past year, while real consumer spending still grew 2.6%.
Gasoline prices rose more than 40% over the past year.
U.S. mortgage rates have topped 7%, and housing affordability has fallen to its worst level in more than 20 years.
The share of voters who cite the cost of living as their top concern has risen in recent years to 6 times its previous level, topping 25% and setting a record high.
As many as nine-tenths of Americans do not want an AI data center located in the town where they live.
Investment in AI-related industries is growing about 25% annually, while investment in other industries is increasing by less than 1%.
玩具反斗城 Japan seeks restructuring! With debts of 13.2 billion yen, 唐吉訶德 steps in and vows to become the “brick-and-mortar leader”
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玩具反斗城 Japan filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on October 1, with debts of about 13.2 billion yen. The same day, PPIH, the parent company of 唐吉訶德, announced it would finance the restructuring and is set to take over 158 stores and 4,000 employees on October 30, aiming to become Japan’s leading brick-and-mortar toy retailer.
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玩具反斗城 Japan filed for civil rehabilitation under the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on October 1, with total liabilities of about 13.2 billion yen.
All 158 stores across Japan remain open as usual, while 三菱日聯銀行 is also providing bridge financing.
玩具反斗城’s revenue peaked at about 194.4 billion yen in the fiscal year ended January 2007, but fell to just 75.2 billion yen in the fiscal year ended December 2025; it posted net losses for 8 consecutive fiscal years.
The parent company of 唐吉訶德, 泛太平洋國際控股 (PPIH), announced on the same day that it would finance the restructuring, with the takeover scheduled for completion on October 30.
Japan’s domestic toy market was worth about 1.1664 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, setting a record for the sixth consecutive year.
“National snack” maker 乖乖 and a major Japanese glassmaker launch strikes at the same time! Labor Ministry urges management to show sincerity in negotiations
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乖乖公司 employees began an open-ended strike on October 2 after its parent company 三地集團 sold the land under its Zhongli factory to 日月光. The union at Japanese glassmaker 艾杰旭 also went on strike the same day. On the 5th, the Labor Ministry urged both companies to show sincerity in negotiations.
Facts
Employees of snack maker 乖乖公司 began an open-ended strike on October 2 after its parent company 三地集團 sold the land under its factory in Zhongli to semiconductor giant 日月光.
The union at Japanese glassmaker 艾杰旭 also launched a strike.
On the 5th, the Labor Ministry called on both companies to demonstrate corporate responsibility and sincerity in negotiations.
The union legally secured the right to strike and set up picket lines.
The Labor Ministry urged the company not to mistreat union activities or members participating in the strike.
The Labor Ministry will work with the Taoyuan and Yunlin county governments to facilitate continued negotiations between the parties.
Best phones for concerts in 2026: Which is strongest—蘋果, 三星, vivo or OPPO? Pros and cons of 5 top models; Threads users recommend this one most
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風傳媒 compares 5 recommended phones for concerts in 2026—the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S26 Ultra, vivo X300 Pro and OPPO Find X9 Ultra—drawing on Threads users’ hands-on reviews to offer recommendations based on seating location.
Facts
OriginaliPhone 17 Pro Max搭載4800萬像素Pro融合相機系統，提供最長8倍光學品質變焦
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 5x telephoto lens with an F2.9 aperture, offering 37% more light than its predecessor.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 10x telephoto lens has an aperture of just F4.9.
樂天桃猿 water festival spirals out of control! Cheerleaders doused with beer and sprayed in the face; team gathers evidence and vows to permanently ban those involved
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During 樂天桃猿’s “No. 10 Teammate Water Festival” on October 4, fans deliberately splashed beer in the faces of Rakuten Girls, injuring several performers, including Ai Rong, who were taken to the hospital. On October 5, the team announced it was gathering all available evidence and cooperating with the police investigation; those involved will be permanently banned from the stadium.
Facts
樂天桃猿 held the postponed “No. 10 Teammate Water Festival” on October 4.
A fan deliberately threw beer in the faces of Rakuten Girls cheerleader 艾融 and team staff.
艾融 went to the hospital for an examination after experiencing eye irritation.
The 樂天桃猿 organization issued an official statement on Oct. 5.
Those involved will be permanently barred from all games and events hosted by 樂天桃猿.
岱縈 later developed an eye infection and swelling.
岱縈 said she would no longer take shifts if the same kind of water-play activity is held again.
Is the poll lead widening because of political maneuvering? 蘇巧慧's campaign office blasts 國民黨 for distorting the daycare drugging case, accusing it of rehashing old claims and selective amnesia
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劉芳宇, spokesperson for 蘇巧慧競選辦公室, hit back on the 5th at 國民黨's repeated attacks on 蘇巧慧, questioning whether 國民黨 had distorted the facts of the 2023 suspected drugging case at a New Taipei City kindergarten and saying it was making up stories again about the 管中閔 and 張淑娟 cases.
Facts
On June 8, 2023, the New Taipei City Education Department announced that 28 students had been tested, with 8 showing traces of phenobarbital.
The New Taipei City Education Department revoked the kindergarten's operating permit and imposed a fine of up to NT$150,000.
劉芳宇, spokesperson for 蘇巧慧競選辦公室, issued a statement on behalf of the campaign office on the 5th.
蘇巧慧 never accused Mr. 管中閔 of having a fake thesis.
蘇巧慧 never commented on Ms. 張淑娟's private affairs.
At the time, 國民黨's New Taipei City Council caucus held a news conference calling on the New Taipei City government to explain the case.
“Rural Flavors・New Taipei Style” opens 10/20, offering a five-senses tour of New Taipei's countryside
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新北市農業局 will hold the “Rural Flavors・New Taipei Style” rural exhibition on the 1st floor of New Taipei City Hall from Oct. 20 to 23. Centered on an immersive five-senses experience, it will showcase the diverse character of New Taipei's mountain and coastal villages and offer limited daily tastings and DIY activities.
Facts
The exhibition will be held on the 1st floor of New Taipei City Hall from Oct. 20 to 23.
The exhibition is centered on experiences engaging the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.
The venue will feature 2 themed areas: an “audio-visual experience zone” and a “smell, taste and touch experience zone.”
Starting at 11:30 a.m. daily, 40 limited servings of local specialties will be available for tasting.
DIY craft activities will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. each afternoon.
新北市農業局 Director-General is 諶錫輝.
The city government is promoting rural sustainability under its “three-life agriculture” vision.
Exclusive／Is 李多慧's home being used as a selling point? Realtor touts “be her neighbor” to drum up business, prompting agency to speak out
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Taiwan-based realtors have been using the slogan “Want to become neighbors with 李多慧” alongside their business cards to solicit business on social media. The agency representing the Korean cheerleading star issued a statement today (the 5th), saying the post was unauthorized and that it had raised the matter with the real estate company.
Facts
The agency has raised the matter with the real estate company through formal channels, stressing that an entertainer's home involves privacy and personal safety.
Trump campaigns nonstop for 32 days! Stumping across deep-red states, backs AI data centers and says, “You can't just shut them down”
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U.S. President Trump launched a 32-day campaign blitz on Oct. 1, 2026, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, visiting deep-red states including Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Ohio. During the tour, he defended AI data centers in Ohio, but received a cool response.
Facts
Trump defended AI data centers at a rally in Vandalia, Ohio, saying, “There is too much money to be made in Ohio to just shut them down, or it will go to China.”
On Sept. 30, 2026, the Navistar truck plant in Springfield, Ohio, officially closed, leaving about 1,400 employees out of work.
An AP-NORC poll found that only about 3 tenths of U.S. adults approve of Trump's overall performance; 26% approve of his handling of the economy, and just 17% of his handling of the cost of living.
Trump promised that if Republicans hold on to both chambers of Congress, he would give every U.S. adult $5,000. The proposal would require congressional approval and could cost more than $1 trillion.
Democrat Brown leads Republican Husted 49% to 46% in an Ohio Senate race poll.
Democrat Talarico leads Republican candidate Paxton 51% to 45% in a Texas Senate race poll.
Don't let contracts plant landmines in cross-border biomedical partnerships: 曾怡靜 explains intellectual property and clinical data rights, and key dispute-management considerations from signing through performance
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The Institute for Information Industry's Institute of Technology Law held a compliance workshop on cross-border biomedical partnerships on Sept. 23. 曾怡靜, a senior consultant at 恆業法律事務所, spoke on intellectual property ownership, clinical data rights and dispute-resolution mechanisms in cross-border partnership contracts, urging companies to plan carefully from signing through performance.
Facts
The “Biomedical Industry Cross-Border Partnership Compliance Workshop Series—Cross-Border Cooperation and Risk Management in Practice” was held on the morning of Sept. 23.
The workshop was guided by 經濟部產業技術司 and organized by 財團法人資訊工業策進會 and 財團法人資訊工業策進會科技法律研究所.
Speaker 曾怡靜 is a senior consultant at 恆業法律事務所, a senior arbitrator and an Australian litigation lawyer.
Original資策會科法所組長林佩瑩於開場致詞
Cross-border partnership contracts should specify ownership of intellectual property and ownership of and access to clinical trial data.
Whether force majeure, change-in-law and hardship clauses work depends on the contract language and governing law.
Dispute-resolution plans should take into account the seat of arbitration, governing law, arbitral institution, language and place of enforcement.
Protests by French high school students and young people have escalated into violent clashes, with police across France arresting more than 5,000 people this week. A Paris police intelligence report said far-left groups may be manipulating events behind the scenes, causing tens of millions of euros in property damage.
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A Paris police intelligence report said the movement “clearly stems from manipulation of student organizations and political movements close to the far left.”
The Île-de-France region estimates that public and other property damage totaled about 7 million euros.
Damage in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region could range from 25 million to 30 million euros (about NT$890 million to NT$1 billion).
Mélenchon proposed assigning people wearing white insignia or armbands to maintain order at the Oct. 6 demonstration.
The Consumers' Foundation released results of pesticide residue tests on aromatic fruits and vegetables. Thai basil had a failure rate of as high as eight-tenths, and tests found chlorpyrifos, an insecticide whose use has been banned. One sample contained as many as 13 pesticides, raising food safety concerns.
Facts
Eight samples of Thai basil failed to meet the “Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods,” with the failure rate exceeding eight-tenths.
Thai basil from a vegetable stall at Taipei's Yongchun Market tested positive for 0.01 ppm of chlorpyrifos, a banned insecticide.
A single sample of Thai basil from New Taipei's Huangshi Market tested positive for 13 pesticides.
A scallion sample from a vegetable stall in Tainan tested positive for 13 pesticide residues, including 0.01 ppm of acephate, which is not permitted to be detected.
Thai basil from New Taipei's Huangshi Market tested positive for 0.02 ppm of acephate, 2.53 ppm of carbaryl, 3.52 ppm of dimethomorph and 0.03 ppm of atrazine.
Violations of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation are punishable by fines of up to NT$200 million.
Chinese tourists are no longer going to Japan! Bookings surge 123% in 3 countries as tourists flock there for convenient, enjoyable independent travel; Taiwanese also love these destinations
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Japan is no longer among the top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese tourists, though it ranked first among their outbound destinations during the same period last year.
The number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan in the first half of this year fell 56.4% from a year earlier.
Indonesia, Turkey and South Korea are now the most popular overseas destinations for Chinese tourists.
Some office workers can take 3 days of annual leave this year to enjoy 13 consecutive days off over the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.
Citing public safety and product quality concerns, China issued travel and study-abroad advisories for Japan in succession and suspended imports of Japanese aquatic products.
Why is there an extra “sheet of paper” inside UNIQLO baby clothes? It’s not ordinary packaging material—the real purpose is something many people don’t know
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UNIQLO says the sheet of paper included in baby clothing packages is a safety measure to prevent formaldehyde migration, covering factory conditions, air inspections and the packaging process before shipment.
Facts
The sheet of paper included in UNIQLO packaging is meant to prevent formaldehyde migration
UNIQLO manages formaldehyde starting with the manufacturing environment, including factory conditions, regular air inspections and quality control checks before shipment
CNS 14940 stipulates that the free formaldehyde limit for textile products for infants and young children is 20ppm or less
Japan regulates formaldehyde in diapers, bibs, underwear, pajamas, socks, outerwear, hats, bedding and other items used by babies up to 24 months old
In 2026, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection announced that an imported baby bodysuit had failed inspection after its free formaldehyde level exceeded 20ppm
The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection recommends washing and air-drying new clothes before first use
High-speed rail announces major new rules! New ticketing policy takes effect 10/8, affecting both unreserved and reserved seats—here’s a look at the latest rules
Do people really have “three souls and seven spirits”? What are the three souls and seven spirits? Many people have repeated the phrase all their lives without knowing
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This article compiles documentary sources for the ancient Chinese concept of “three souls and seven spirits,” listing the three souls—Taiguang, Shuangling and Youjing—and the seven spirits—Shigou, Fushi, Queyin, Tunzei, Feidu, Chu hui and Choufei—and explains the religious and literary origins of the everyday expression “so frightened that one’s three souls and seven spirits flew away.”
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The seven spirits, in order, are “Shigou, Fushi, Queyin, Tunzei, Feidu, Chuhui and Choufei”
“The spirit attached to the body is the po, and the spirit attached to the qi is the hun”
Chapter 47 of The Plum in the Golden Vase already used the phrase “frightened out of one’s three souls and seven spirits”
The Yunji Qiqian also contains a section titled “Method for Controlling the Seven Spirits”
They survived world wars and economic bubbles, yet still could not escape the tides of the times! Why are Japan’s century-old businesses “disappearing en masse”?
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Japan’s century-old sesame oil maker Kadoya Sesame Mills is going private and delisting after a tender offer by Integral, highlighting the range of structural challenges facing Japan’s century-old businesses, including shrinking domestic demand, labor shortages, succession crises and rising costs. Bankruptcy figures hit a record high in 2026.
Facts
Kadoya Sesame Mills（かどや製油）was founded in 1858 and has a history spanning 168 years.
Kadoya listed on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange in 2004. It recently accepted a tender offer backed by Japanese private equity firm Integral, completing its delisting and becoming a privately held company.
In the first 8 months of 2026, 112 Japanese companies with histories of 100 years or more went bankrupt, a record high for the same period.
In the first half of 2026, 556 companies went bankrupt due to rising prices, up 23.8% from the same period last year. Labor shortages led to 227 bankruptcies, an annual increase of 12.4%.
In the first half of 2026, 312 companies went bankrupt because they could not find successors, up 16.9% from the same period last year.
Tofu maker Sube Shoten, founded in 1877 during the Meiji era, reportedly ceased operations in May 2026 and began preparing to file for bankruptcy.
Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan economics at Oxford Economics, said these companies are finding it increasingly difficult to envision a future in which they can maintain high profitability over the long term, and are also concerned that their businesses may gradually fall into decline.
Kang Yong 被 targeted by Chinese internet users! DPP caucus voices support: “You don’t need China’s approval to attend” Shen Po-yang criticizes controversy over Taipei police conduct
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After host Kang Yong attended the launch of DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters, Chinese internet users targeted him and a Chinese automaker cut ties with him. The DPP caucus voiced strong support. Meanwhile, Taipei police faced accusations of discriminatory remarks during a search of a gay bar, and Chiang Wan-an publicly apologized.
Facts
Well-known host Kang Yong appeared at the launch event for DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters.
Kang Yong was subsequently targeted by Chinese internet users, and a Chinese automaker quickly cut ties with him and canceled his endorsement deal.
DPP Legislative Yuan caucus chief whip Chuang Jui-hsiung and secretary-general Fan Yun voiced support for Kang Yong at a press conference on public sentiment on the 5th.
The DPP caucus stressed that in Taiwan, attending any candidate’s event is a matter of freedom and does not require China’s approval.
On the 3rd, officers from the Wanhua Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department raided a well-known gay bar in Ximending.
An officer made a discriminatory remark to a person with a disability: “Can disabled people have sex too?”
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an publicly apologized on the 5th over the controversy surrounding police conduct.
Shen Po-yang argues that enforcing the law does not mean the methods should not be scrutinized.
Chiang Wan-an personally invites Tsai Kang-yung to sit in the “rock-star section” at his campaign event; Tsai responds
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Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held the inauguration of his campaign headquarters on the 4th. Host Tsai Kang-yung made a low-key appearance, prompting calls for a boycott from Chinese netizens. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an voiced support for Tsai and personally invited him to sit in the “rock-star section” at his own campaign headquarters event. Tsai later responded that he would be happy to accept.
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Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held the inauguration of his campaign headquarters on the 4th, with well-known host Tsai Kang-yung making a low-key appearance.
News of Tsai Kang-yung’s appearance spread online in China, drawing anger from a large number of Chinese netizens. Related keywords became trending topics on Weibo.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an personally invited Tsai Kang-yung to the inauguration event for his campaign headquarters, promising to “make sure he gets a seat in the rock-star section.”
Tsai Kang-yung responded that he would be happy to attend and observe and learn once he received a concrete invitation.
Tsai Kang-yung wore a hat and a black face mask when he appeared, keeping a very low profile.
Chiang Wan-an urged Chinese netizens to respect Taiwan’s free and democratic way of life and not to discriminate based on political leanings.