Tsai Ing-wen gives Pelosi a taste of Taiwan；coral scarf and chocolates show thoughtful touches
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former president Tsai Ing-wen met former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco and gave her a coral scarf designed by C JEAN and chocolates from Formosa Chocolates. Pelosi praised the gifts, calling them a “perfect match”；the two also discussed Taiwan-U.S. relations and support for freedom and democracy.
Blue camp targets drugs, then death penalty abolition；Shen Po-yang says he has not proposed legislation to abolish the death penalty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Taipei mayor, responded to attacks by the Blue camp over drugs and the death penalty, saying he does not support legalizing marijuana. He said the conclusion of an article he wrote 12 years ago was to adopt harm reduction under Plan C, and stressed that he has never proposed legislation to abolish the death penalty.
Man claims he needs cash to repay debt at bank counter；Tainan investment scam nearly costs him his savings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 65-year-old man surnamed Hsieh in Tainan was targeted in an investment scam. When he tried to withdraw NT$100,000 at a bank counter, a teller noticed inconsistencies in his explanation and alerted police. Officers intervened and helped him keep his money.
Dodgers’ 2 homers sink Braves；Yamamoto fans 10 over 7 innings to put team one win from advancing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 7 innings and struck out 10 as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1, with home runs from Hernández and Freeman. Los Angeles took a 2-1 lead in the National League Division Series, putting the team one win from advancing.
Trump says Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego；California politicians push back
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump said in Nebraska recently that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing strong backlash from California Democratic leaders and some Republicans. California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the remarks as dangerous, while the White House argued that Trump meant U.S. cities would be safe if Iran did not have a nuclear threat.
Facts
Also seen as a possible contender in the 2028 presidential election
Early voting for California’s November midterm elections began yesterday
After Marine is arrested, U.S. forces in Okinawa impose curfew and alcohol ban
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After a U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder, the top U.S. military commander in Okinawa, Watson, announced a 30-day curfew, a 48-hour suspension of unit activities and a full alcohol ban. Japan’s central government and Okinawa prefectural government protested and called for effective measures to prevent similar incidents.
Students at Taipei’s Yen Ping High School suffer vomiting and diarrhea；Chiang Wan-an says it is too early to determine whether food poisoning or norovirus is to blame
Cabinet says it respects Hsu Chia-ching’s wish to clear her name; Cho Jung-tai has approved her resignation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Chia-ching, chairperson of the Overseas Community Affairs Council, held a news conference on the 7th and issued 3 statements after the Taiwan People’s Party caucus recently accused her family of abusing overseas mission resources. She requested administrative and judicial investigations and tendered her resignation effective immediately to protect the honor of her position and official conduct. Executive Yuan spokesperson Lee Hui-chih said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still verifying the claims, but Premier Cho Jung-tai had reluctantly approved her resignation and recognized Hsu’s contributions to overseas community affairs policy during her tenure.
Facts
Taipei, 7
Hsu Chia-ching held a news conference today and issued 3 statements
Vance sets terms for ending war: Iran must make substantial cuts to uranium enrichment capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Reuters in an interview that Iran must make “meaningful” cuts to its uranium enrichment capacity to end the 7-month-long U.S.-Iran war. Vance said Iran should not enrich fuel to 60% and must take concrete steps to demonstrate it has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. Trump has rejected Tehran’s latest proposal and warned that military action could escalate after the November midterm elections. The war costs as much as US$3 billion a month (about NT$96 billion), and rising energy prices have become a burden for Republicans in the midterm election campaign.
Facts
End the 7-month-long U.S.-Iran war
Why is enriched fuel at a concentration of 60% needed?
Monthly costs of as much as US$3 billion (about NT$96 billion)
AI boom boosts Taiwan stocks, which outperform South Korea; outlook remains favorable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Driven by the AI boom, Taiwan stocks have performed better than South Korean stocks this year. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index outperformed the KOSPI by about 23 percentage points last quarter, the widest gap this century; Taiwan stocks are up about 72% this year, compared with about 65% for the KOSPI. Analysts say Taiwan has a more comprehensive AI supply chain, and corporate profit growth is driven by shipment volumes rather than just chip prices. The outlook remains favorable, with about 40% of fund managers in a Bank of America survey saying they would increase their holdings of Taiwan stocks.
Facts
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index (Taiex) outperformed the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) by about 23 percentage points last quarter
About 40% of surveyed fund managers said they would increase their holdings of Taiwan stocks
Higher than the 25% for South Korean stocks
Taiwan stocks have risen 72% this year
The Kospi is up about 65%
The price-to-earnings ratio is around 18 times estimated earnings for the coming year
The Kospi is around 5.5 times
35% of respondents chose Taiwan
Only 5% chose South Korea
About 10% of constituent stocks have at least doubled
Higher than the Kospi’s 4.1%
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index is at 5.7%
Upward revisions to Taiwan stock profit forecasts have surpassed those for South Korean stocks for the first time since March 2025
The market has underestimated the number of HBM chips needed in 2027
Memory “price increases are expected to slow over the next few quarters and gradually return to normal in 2028”
Companies mentioned：美國銀行 (Bank of America)、M&G Investments、三星電子 (Samsung Electronics)、SK海力士 (SK Hynix)、法國興業銀行 (Societe Generale)、花旗集團 (Citigroup)、思博瑞投資管理公司 (Allspring Global Investments)
Students say “1 menstrual leave day per month” is not enough; Ministry of Education to consider flexible arrangements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Responding to student groups’ criticism that the monthly limit of 1 menstrual leave day lacks flexibility, Deputy Education Minister Chu Chun-chang said the ministry would invite various stakeholders and experts for open discussions to consider a more flexible system that meets actual menstrual needs and reduces the negative effects of students taking leave.
Facts
Student groups questioned whether the current rule of 1 menstrual leave day per month is out of step with actual menstrual needs.
Under current rules, students may take 1 menstrual leave day per month without providing supporting documents.
Student groups held a news conference urging the Ministry of Education to issue a letter increasing the number of menstrual leave days.
The Ministry of Education has promoted menstrual leave since 2014 in line with the principles of the CEDAW convention.
Who is Yili? More than just Fu Jen’s campus beauty! The “TOEIC 960” top scholar’s impressive background—and how she got her nickname
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 台鋼雄鷹 cheerleading squad Wing Stars announced personnel changes on Oct. 7, saying 7 members, including popular member Yili (Chao Yi-li), would leave the team. Yili shot to fame in 2024 with the “Yeh Pao-ti cheer song.” She has a background as Fu Jen’s campus beauty and a top scholar with a TOEIC score of 960. Her next move is unknown.
Facts
The 台鋼雄鷹 cheerleading squad Wing Stars announced on Oct. 7 that 7 members would leave the team.
One of the departing members is Yili (Chao Yi-li), who joined the team in 2023.
Yili shot to fame in 2024 after dancing to the “Yeh Pao-ti cheer song.”
Yili studies in the Textile and Clothing Marketing program in the Department of Textiles and Clothing at Fu Jen Catholic University and is also double-majoring in French.
Yili scored 960 on the TOEIC.
Yili once appeared on the quiz show The Genius Go Go Go and answered questions correctly.
There are rumors that Yili may move to 樂天桃猿, but this has not been confirmed.
華爾街日報》: Buffett watches videos at night, too. What does he watch?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
華爾街日報 reported that 96-year-old Warren Buffett watches YouTube for hours every night on a large TV, mostly for entertainment rather than investment content. Berkshire Hathaway holds about US$38 billion in Alphabet shares, but his investment interest has been described as purely personal preference.
Facts
Buffett spends several hours every night watching YouTube in a recliner at his home in Omaha.
How do the new and old labor pension systems differ? A breakdown: 37,000 workers have opted to contribute under the old system alone; early settlements average a whopping NT$3.15 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Labor released results on the new labor pension system, reporting that more than 37,000 workers covered exclusively by the old system have voluntarily contributed, accounting for more than three-tenths of the estimated total. Meanwhile, 666 workers and their employers agreed to settle old-system pension benefits early, for a total of nearly NT$2.1 billion, showing that workers have taken up the new system’s voluntary contribution option and settlement mechanism.
Facts
As of the end of August, more than 37,000 workers covered exclusively by the old system had chosen to make voluntary pension contributions.
Workers covered exclusively by the old system who made voluntary contributions accounted for about 32.17% of the estimated total.
As of the end of September, 666 workers had negotiated early settlements of old-system pension benefits with 200 businesses.
The total value of early settlements of old-system pension benefits was nearly NT$2.1 billion.
The average early settlement of old-system pension benefits was about NT$3.15 million per person.
Workers covered exclusively by the old system may voluntarily contribute up to 6% of their wages each month toward their pensions.
As of the end of August, 7,666 workers switching from the old system to the new one had completed settlements of their old-system service years.
Which Taiwan city or county has the most Chinese residents? Not just spouses from mainland China—160,000 have settled in Taiwan! Rankings for all 22 cities and counties are out, and Taipei is not at the top
A total of 166,364 people from mainland China, including Hong Kong and Macau, have been issued settlement permits in Taiwan.
New Taipei City had the most residents from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, with 34,551 people.
The six special municipalities had a combined total of 120,670 settled residents, a high proportion of the nationwide total.
New Taipei City, Taipei City and Taoyuan City together accounted for 45.3% of all settled residents nationwide.
Changhua County had the most residents from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau among counties and cities outside the special municipalities, with 5,772 people.
Hualien County had the most residents from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau in eastern Taiwan, with 2,063 people.
Lienchiang County had the fewest registered residents from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, with just 387 people.
Latest New Taipei mayoral poll》Li Sichuan leads Su Chiao-hui by 6.7 percentage points; signs of wavering emerge in staunchly pro-blue district
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang caucus in the New Taipei City Council released a mayoral poll commissioned from TVBS, with Li Sichuan leading Su Chiao-hui by 6.7 percentage points, at 42.6%. Li had a commanding lead among independent voters, but the gap narrowed in the staunchly pro-blue Xindian-Shenkeng area. He was still behind in Banqiao, but the gap had shrunk.
Facts
The Kuomintang caucus in the New Taipei City Council released its latest poll, showing Li Sichuan with 42.6% support and Su Chiao-hui with 35.9%.
Among Taiwan People’s Party supporters, 77.8% backed Li Sichuan.
In the Xindian-Shenkeng area, Li Sichuan had 40.4% support and Su Chiao-hui had 37.0%, narrowing the gap.
Li Sichuan led Su Chiao-hui by 12.3 percentage points among independent voters.
1% Beyond News》Does drug decriminalization really work? More than a decade later, the world’s answer is far more complicated than expected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
1% Style examines drug policy experiments in Switzerland, Portugal, Oregon in the United States and British Columbia in Canada, arguing that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to decriminalization; the key is whether medical and social welfare support is adequate.
Facts
Taiwan’s clean needle and methadone policies are estimated to have prevented HIV infections in 13,664 people who inject drugs between 2005 and 2020.
In 2021, about 1,700 people in Switzerland received heroin-assisted treatment at 22 specialized treatment centers and 1 prison.
British Columbia’s 3-year decriminalization pilot in Canada officially ended in early 2026 and was not renewed.
Shen Boyang wrote about Taiwan’s drug policy in 2014 under the pen name “Puma.”
Is methadone a drug, too? Why does the government provide it for free while fighting drugs? Taiwan has actually used it for more than 20 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan has offered methadone treatment for more than 20 years, aiming to reduce withdrawal symptoms and the risk of HIV infection among people addicted to heroin through medical supervision. Although methadone is classified as a Schedule II narcotic, it is used as a controlled medication in the medical system under regulations, with the government subsidizing its cost.
Facts
Taiwan launched a drug harm-reduction pilot in 2005 and began promoting methadone treatment in 2006; it has now been in place for more than 20 years.
Under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act, methadone is classified as a Schedule II narcotic and is also a strictly regulated Schedule II controlled medication.
In 2004, people with drug addiction accounted for 35.8% of newly reported HIV cases, prompting the government to adopt harm-reduction policies.
Under the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s “115年度藥癮治療費用補助方案,” the government fully subsidizes methadone costs for eligible people with opioid addiction.
There are currently 123 drug addiction treatment institutions across Taiwan that provide methadone maintenance treatment, as well as 30 dispensing sites.
Did Wang Jin-pyng admit the pan-blue camp is losing by 10 percentage points in Kaohsiung? Ko Chih-en’s campaign office cites one point in rebuttal: the pan-green camp is clearly anxious
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Comments from radio hosts Shan Hou-chih and Tai Chi-hsiu were leaked, with Tai saying Wang Jin-pyng had admitted to a 10% loss. Ko Chih-en’s campaign office rejected the claim on the 7th, criticizing the pan-green camp for being anxious and blaming one another.
Facts
A casual conversation between veteran media figure Shan Hou-chih and reporter Tai Chi-hsiu before a live radio program went on air was accidentally leaked.
During the conversation, Tai Chi-hsiu relayed that Wang Jin-pyng had privately admitted that Ko Chih-en, the Kuomintang’s Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, was trailing Lai Jui-lung by more than 10 percentage points.
Ko Chih-en’s campaign office rejected the claim on the 7th, saying it did not reflect the facts.
Ko Chih-en’s campaign office said Lai Ching-te and Tsai Ing-wen’s calls for Lai Jui-lung to take things seriously showed the pan-green camp was anxious.
Ko Chih-en's campaign office mocked the DPP, saying that infighting has led to a blame game, with the big Lai blaming the little Lai and the little Lai blaming the big Lai.
What can you do about a neighbor smoking on the balcony? He used “1 item” to gather evidence and won a lawsuit, securing NT$40,000; the offender could face a fine of up to NT$300,000 for smoking again.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A neighbor’s balcony smoking caused a disturbance. The affected resident used a specific item to gather evidence and won a lawsuit, with the court awarding NT$40,000 in compensation. If the neighbor continues to smoke in violation of the rules, they risk a fine of up to NT$300,000.
Father fined NT$930,000 in gift tax after lending money to his child! Parents’ claim “It was a loan, not a gift” is no help; the tax bureau imposes back taxes and penalties for failing to do 1 thing.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
財政部南區國稅局 disclosed a case in which a father was fined NT$930,000 after transferring money to his daughter without filing a gift tax return. His appeal failed because he lacked a promissory note and evidence of money flowing back as repayment. The case is a warning that financial dealings among relatives must meet the substance-over-form taxation principle, or they risk back taxes and fines.
Facts
A father made 4 transfers totaling US$230,000 (about NT$6.86 million) to his 2 daughters, and the tax bureau deemed them gifts made without compensation.
The case ultimately required him to pay nearly NT$470,000 in gift tax, plus an equal amount in fines, bringing the total to more than NT$930,000.
The tax bureau said the person involved could not provide complete and specific objective evidence, and therefore rejected the appeal.
In 2026, the annual gift tax exemption is NT$2.44 million per donor.
The tax bureau applies the substance-over-form taxation principle to money transfers between relatives within 2 degrees of kinship; without objective documentation, the transfers are deemed gifts made without compensation.
Exclusive: Signs that Yi Li would leave the TSG Hawks cheerleading squad were there all along! Her parents’ remark in July proved prophetic; fans wildly speculate about “this team” as her next stop.
Breaking: Cheerleader Yi Li speaks out for the first time after leaving! Her next move revealed as she tearfully bids farewell to Wing Stars: “These 3 years were truly happy.”
How late does a train have to be for a refund from 台鐵? Don’t rush to throw away your ticket; you can apply within 1 year if you meet the requirements.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台鐵 announced that passengers affected by train delays caused by a fault on the South Link Line may apply for delay compensation within 1 year if they meet the requirements. The standards vary based on the cause and length of the delay: refunds for passengers who do not travel when a train is more than 10 minutes late, full refunds or ticket exchanges for delays of 45 minutes caused by negligence, and free ticket exchanges for delays of 120 minutes not caused by negligence.
Facts
A catenary fault occurred on the 台鐵 South Link Line between Jinlun and Longxi on the evening of Oct. 6, affecting multiple trains. Repairs were completed, and normal service resumed at 6 a.m. on Oct. 7.
Under the 台鐵 Passenger Transport Contract, if a train is delayed by more than 10 minutes or its departure time has not been determined, passengers who decide not to travel at the departure station may apply for a refund of the fare paid, with no refund processing fee.
If a delay of 45 minutes is caused intentionally or through negligence by 台鐵, passengers holding reserved-seat tickets for designated trains may choose a full refund or a free exchange for a ticket with the same conditions.
For delays not caused intentionally or through negligence by 台鐵, the compensation threshold is 120 minutes. Once this threshold is met, passengers with reserved-seat tickets for designated trains may only exchange them for tickets free of charge and cannot opt for a full refund.
Former German intelligence chief arrested on suspicion of treason! Leaked secrets for profit over 12 years, with clues pointing to Azerbaijan.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former BND chief Hanning was arrested on suspicion of treasonous leaks spanning 12 years. Nearly 2,000 classified documents are unaccounted for, with clues pointing to Azerbaijan. The case has prompted fierce criticism in German politics over intelligence security and the revolving-door system.
Hanning is accused of obtaining nearly 2,000 internal BND documents through his former chief of staff from 2010 to 2022 and using them for profit.
Hanning’s former chief of staff, Manfred D., was also arrested on suspicion of aiding attempted treason and treasonous espionage.
Hanning faced financial difficulties over his liability for compensation in the collapse of Latvia’s PNB Bank, which is speculated to have been one motive for the leaks.
Today’s (10/7) top news! Who has the most common full name in Taiwan? The No. 1 result is a big surprise / Starting tomorrow, 10/8, seniors in 1 county or city will receive NT$2,000 in cash / Hsu Chia-ching resigns.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Today’s top stories from 風傳媒 cover statistics on people with identical full names, senior citizen payments in Taitung, Hsu Chia-ching’s resignation, credit card suspensions, and data on foreign spouses, among other topics.
Facts
Original內政部統計顯示女性同名同姓冠軍多達5,744人，男性冠軍也超過4,000人。
Starting Oct. 8, Taitung County will distribute Double Ninth Festival senior care payments of NT$2,000 per person to residents aged 65 and older.
Hsu Chia-ching, head of the Overseas Community Affairs Council, resigned after being accused of taking her underage son on an overseas trip and misusing an official vehicle.
A total of 10 credit cards from 5 major banks—中信、台新、玉山、華南 and 新光—have been discontinued or suspended.
Original台灣跨國婚姻新住民中，中國籍人數逼近37萬，占全台新住民近6成。
Placing an object on a road that could obstruct traffic carries a maximum fine of NT$2,400.
Rain is expected in northern and eastern Taiwan on the 9th and 10th, the first part of the National Day holiday, with lows of around 19 degrees.
Song Weilong’s “Shine on Me” loses out! The TOP10 highest-rated mainland Chinese dramas starring Zhao Jinmai: the winner tops the list with 8.4 points, and the No. 1 pick surprises many.
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This article ranks the TOP10 mainland Chinese dramas in which actor Zhao Jinmai had an official starring role, based on Douban ratings. The winner is “Those Years We Couldn’t Go Back” (8.3 points), while “Reset” and “Shine on Me” ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, showing that her works from her youth have generally received high ratings.
Facts
The top-rated mainland Chinese drama among Zhao Jinmai’s works is The Way We Were, which tops the TOP10 with a Douban rating of 8.3.
The Beginning ranks No. 4 on the ratings list of Zhao Jinmai’s works, with a score of 7.9.
As Beautiful as You ranks No. 5 on the ratings list of Zhao Jinmai’s works, with a score of 7.4.
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love is the lowest-rated work by Zhao Jinmai on the list, ranking No. 10 with a score of 6.5.
A Love for Separation ranks No. 3 on the ratings list of Zhao Jinmai’s works, with a score of 8.0.
Chiang Wan-an visits a methadone treatment clinic; Shen Boyang gives his action a positive assessment, hoping it will soothe frontline public health workers’ emotions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chiang Wan-an’s visit to a methadone clinic sparked a political tussle in the election campaign. Shen Boyang praised the move for reassuring frontline medical staff, and said negative campaign tactics could instead prompt citizens to pay more attention to substantive municipal issues.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an visited the methadone substitution treatment clinic at Kunming Branch of Taipei City Hospital on the 7th.
Shen Boyang, the DPP’s candidate for Taipei mayor, viewed Chiang Wan-an’s visit positively.
Shen Boyang said frontline medical workers’ public health efforts over more than a decade had been smeared and branded negatively.
Shen Boyang hopes the city government will provide tangible care and emotional support for frontline medical staff.
The 300 question forms for the “Mayor, Listen Up” soapbox event in Jiantan were quickly handed out.
Cheerleading queen Yuri buys a luxury home in Nangang! Price per ping surges past 1.1 million; she is also neighbors with former rumored flame “Mao Di”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cheerleading queen Yuri (Chen Luoxin) is expanding her business portfolio, branching into professional volleyball as the founding captain of ACE VIVA while also buying a luxury home in Nangang, Taipei, at a price of more than 1 million per ping. Coincidentally, former rumored flame Mao Di (Qiu Yuchen) also lives in the same building, making them neighbors.
Facts
Cheerleading queen Yuri (Chen Luoxin) has moved into a well-known luxury home in Nangang, Taipei, near Nangang High-Speed Rail Station.
Recent actual sale registrations show the average price per ping at the luxury building where Yuri lives has exceeded 1.1 million yuan.
Yuri is the founding captain of Taichung Lioneers’ official cheerleading squad, ACE VIVA.
Mao Di (Qiu Yuchen), who was once rumored to be romantically involved with Yuri, now lives in the luxury building where Yuri resides with his older brother, Prince (Qiu Shengyi).
Rumors linking Yuri and Mao Di emerged in 2020, when the two were photographed eating sukiyaki, watching a movie and spending the night together.
Hsu Chia-ching tearfully resigns as OCAC chair! Engineer reveals total cost of her “happy world tour”: The more you criticize her, the more plane tickets she books
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Overseas Community Affairs Council Chair Hsu Chia-ching resigned amid controversy over overseas trips funded with public money and special privileges for family members. The Taiwan People’s Party caucus disclosed that her husband used an official vehicle and her son posed as a photographer. A social media page calculated that her world travels cost nearly thirty million New Taiwan dollars. Hsu called for an investigation to clear her name.
Facts
Hsu Chia-ching announced on the 7th that she was resigning as chair of the Overseas Community Affairs Council.
During her tenure, Hsu Chia-ching allowed her American husband, Tang Bowen, to use official vehicles from overseas missions.
Hsu Chia-ching’s son accompanied her on overseas trips and posed as an event photographer.
Hsu Chia-ching made 47 overseas trips in 5 years using 23 million yuan in public funds.
Original徐佳青今年5月有26天七國壯遊行程，一趟花掉百餘萬元。
Hsu Chia-ching’s overseas trips rose to 48, with travel expenses of 23.83 million yuan and daily allowances of 4.2 million yuan.
How Hsu Chia-ching decided to resign as OCAC chair: “I made up my mind on Monday”; Cabinet members and overseas compatriots all told me to hold on
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Overseas Community Affairs Council Chair Hsu Chia-ching announced her resignation on the 7th after the Taiwan People’s Party accused her of abusing her authority to take her son on overseas trips and illegally using an official vehicle. Premier Cho Jung-tai accepted the resignation. Hsu said she had decided to resign on Monday, denied favoring her family and made a veiled jab at Chiang Wan-an.
Facts
Original僑委會委員長徐佳青於7日上午9時半召開臨時記者會宣布正式請辭。
Original行政院長卓榮泰於約上午10時半表達勉予准辭徐佳青的請辭。
The Taiwan People’s Party legislative caucus accused Hsu Chia-ching of having her son pose as a photographer while accompanying her on overseas trips to several countries.
Hsu Chia-ching said she had already made up her mind to resign on Monday, when she saw the reports and a news conference she described as a smear campaign.
Hsu Chia-ching denied using public funds to do anything for her family and stressed that no public money had been wasted or used to confer benefits.
Hsu Chia-ching made a veiled jab at Chiang Wan-an, the KMT Taipei mayor seeking reelection, saying attacks against her would do nothing to improve city governance.
Hsu Chia-ching’s husband, Tang Bowen, was accused of illegally using an official vehicle from the Washington, D.C., OCAC center to take their son to New York for a reunion.
台光電’s September revenue rose 168.9% year over year to a record, buoyed by increased shipments of AI servers and high-end CCL. A U.S. brokerage is bullish on new platforms including Google TPU and set a record-high target price of 10,000 yuan, sending the stock up to its 5,700-yuan limit.
Facts
台光電’s consolidated revenue in September was 21.532 billion yuan, up 6.9% month over month and 168.9% year over year.
台光電’s cumulative revenue for the first 9 months was 141.227 billion yuan, up 103.7% from the same period last year.
台光電 shares closed at the 5,700-yuan limit on the 5th, up 515 yuan, or 9.93%.
A U.S. brokerage set a target price of 10,000 yuan for 台光電, implying potential upside of about 75.4%.
Foreign investors estimate that total Google TPU shipments could rise from 3.6 million units in 2026 to 12 million in 2028.
台光電’s shareholder count rose by 7,437 in one week to 134,599.
台光電 is expanding into markets for materials related to Google TPU, the AWS Trainium series and 800Gbps switches.
New platforms such as AWS Trainium 3, 輝達 Rubin and Google TPU v8 are driving growth in demand for high-end M8 and M9 CCL.
Where to go during the Double Ten holiday? Tickets for 599 yuan if your ID number contains “1” and “0”: a roundup of theme park deals across Taiwan
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During the 2026 Double Ten National Day holiday, theme parks across Taiwan, including Leofoo Village, 麗寶樂園, 劍湖山世界, 雲仙樂園, 綠舞莊園 and Liuying Jian Shan Pi, are offering a range of ticket deals. Offers include matching digits on ID cards, free admission for visitors with specific birthdays, free entry in Halloween costumes and family packages, all aimed at drawing holiday crowds.
Facts
During the National Day holiday, visitors to 六福村主題遊樂園 whose ID number or ROC birth date contains both “1” and “0” can get admission for 599 yuan.
雲仙樂園 is offering free admission to visitors whose birthday falls on October 10, with accompanying friends and family also eligible for half-price admission.
During the National Day holiday, visitors to 柳營尖山埤渡假村 can enter for free if they wear a Halloween costume that meets the event’s requirements.
劍湖山世界 is offering a 399-yuan deal for anyone whose birthday falls in October; those whose birthday is on the day they visit can enjoy the park for just 100 yuan.
Returning visitors to Leofoo Village can also get admission for 599 yuan by presenting an old ticket stub, an expired annual pass or a photo of themselves taken at the park in the past. Accompanying friends and family pay 799 yuan.
The wrong lunch could be feeding cancer! Doctor warns that people who eat out often consume “one type of oil”: 95% takes 6 years to metabolize after entering fat tissue
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Family physician Li Sihsien says the vegetable oils commonly consumed by people who eat out contain linoleic acid, which has a half-life of nearly 2 years after entering fat tissue. He recommends eating fewer fried foods and increasing Omega-3 intake.
Facts
In 2015, Guyenet and Carlson compiled data showing that the proportion of linoleic acid in U.S. adults’ fat tissue rose from 9.1% in 1959 to 21.5% in 2008.
Research estimates that linoleic acid has a half-life of about 680 days in human fat tissue, or nearly 2 years.
Linoleic acid is an Omega-6 fatty acid and an essential fatty acid that the human body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from food.
Linoleic acid can form oxidized linoleic acid metabolites (OXLAMs) when it oxidizes.
After dietary linoleic acid intake is reduced, levels of some OXLAMs in the blood may indeed fall as well.
Vegetable oils commonly used by restaurants and food stalls, such as soybean, sunflower, corn and canola oils, contain linoleic acid.
Explainer: Those who think the U.S. can lead Ukraine to a sweeping victory are living in a dream. Why is Ukraine destined to lose? U.S. heavyweight scholar John Mearsheimer says “3 factors” are leading it toward disaster
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U.S. scholar John Mearsheimer analyzed the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Russia is gaining the upper hand thanks to its manpower and firepower advantages, a strategic shift toward economic warfare, and reduced support from the U.S. and Europe, while Ukraine faces disaster.
Facts
University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer said three major factors are driving Ukraine toward a disastrous outcome.
Russia has an advantage of nearly 5 to 1 over Ukraine in population and manpower, and also leads in arms production and the number of artillery shells.
Russia’s strategy has shifted from punitive operations to destroying Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and land transportation infrastructure.
Under President Trump, the United States hopes to reduce the burden of supporting Ukraine and has cut back assistance due to low weapons stockpiles and geopolitical pressure.
Mearsheimer believes Ukraine has already lost about 20% of its territory, has almost no chance of joining NATO, and is ultimately destined to fail.
威剛’s capital increase draws 310,000 applicants! Winning rate just 0.54%; potential gain of NT$76,500 for successful applicants, with lucky investors to be revealed tomorrow
威剛’s capital increase has 1,700 lots available for public subscription, attracting a total of 317,686 applications, with a winning rate of about 0.54%.
The offering price is NT$290 per share. Based on the intraday high of NT$366.5 on Oct. 7, the potential price difference is about NT$76,500 per lot, representing a potential return of about 26.38%.
威剛 expects to raise NT$5.8 billion in this cash capital increase, with all proceeds to be used to repay bank loans.
威剛’s consolidated revenue for the third quarter reached NT$53.03 billion, up 39% quarter over quarter and 266% year over year. It surpassed NT$50 billion for the first time, setting a new quarterly record.
威剛’s consolidated revenue in September was NT$15.73 billion, down 16.9% month over month and up 200% year over year. Consolidated revenue for the first 9 months of this year totaled NT$117.31 billion, up 215.6% year over year.
威剛’s DRAM revenue in September reached NT$11.78 billion, accounting for 74.9% of monthly revenue. DRAM accounted for 68% of revenue in the first 9 months of this year.
The subscription period runs from Oct. 2 to 6, with payment deductions on Oct. 7 and the draw on Oct. 8. Successful applicants are expected to receive their shares on Oct. 19.
Are long-term investors changing their minds? ETF dark horse surges 66% in 8 months; experts cite 2 major advantages as cumulative returns overtake 0050
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凱基 Taiwan TOP50 (009816), listed just 8 months ago, has surpassed NT$200 billion in assets and outperformed 0050. Expert Chen Chung-ming says it retains compound returns by not distributing dividends, while its optimized stock-selection approach diversifies risk, making it a new favorite among long-term investors.
Facts
凱基 Taiwan TOP50 (009816) fund has surpassed NT$200 billion in assets just 8 months after listing, rising to become Taiwan’s 9th-largest stock.
009816’s cumulative return overtook that of the largest funds, 0050 and 0056, within 8 months.
TSMC accounts for 56.43% of 0050 and 40.69% of 009816.
The 009816 index requires constituent stocks to have “a sum of after-tax net profits over the past four quarters > 0.”
009816 charges a management fee of 0.07% and a custody fee of 0.027%.
Why do some people pay NT$1,329 a month for National Pension insurance while others pay just NT$665? The difference is not age: a look at the 4 premium brackets
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Facts
The monthly insured amount for National Pension insurance in 115年 is NT$21,103.
The National Pension insurance premium rate in 115年 is 10.5%.
Low- and middle-income households and people with moderate disabilities pay NT$665 a month toward their premiums.
The government fully subsidizes premiums for low-income households and people with severe or more serious disabilities.
The consumer price index rose by a cumulative 6.79% from October 111年 to September 114年.
What should you do if you lose your EasyCard? Can you still get the balance back? Learn 1 way to have it fully refunded to your account! A guide to official refund standards and the card-loss reporting and payment suspension process
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This article explains what to do after losing an EasyCard and the difference between registered and unregistered cards. Registered cards can be reported lost and their balances refunded, while unregistered cards cannot be reported lost, highlighting the importance of registering the card under your real name.
Facts
After a registered card is reported lost, the cardholder bears losses from unauthorized use within 3 hours; the operator is liable for losses after 3 hours.
If an EasyCard co-branded card is lost, contact the issuing bank’s customer service center directly to report the credit card lost.
Unregistered cards cannot be reported lost because they are treated as physical cash and are not linked to an individual’s identity.
悠遊卡公司’s 24-hour customer service hotline is 412-8880. Mobile callers must add 02.
Who is the boy on the Prince Noodles package? He was based on a real person! The 5-year-old child star grew up to become a renowned doctor, and now there’s even “Princess Noodles”
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Wang Huailin, the child star whose image appeared on the packaging of the classic Taiwanese snack Prince Noodles, grew up to become an obstetrician-gynecologist. He recently became a topic of discussion after online users spotted a product called “Princess Noodles” on sale; the two are different brands.
Facts
The boy on the Prince Noodles packaging was modeled on 1970s child star Wang Huailin.
Wang Huailin grew up to become an obstetrician-gynecologist and once assisted entertainer Na Dou and his wife Yi Yi with childbirth.
The baseball cap worn by the Prince Noodles boy was inspired by the baseball craze that swept Taiwan in 1968.
“Princess Noodles,” which has recently sparked discussion, was launched by Kaohsiung food distributor “資寶企業行.”
Each pack of Princess Noodles weighs 80 grams. The product is marketed as low-fat and non-fried, and comes without a seasoning packet.
Several restaurants and hotels are offering National Day and autumn dining deals in October, including discounts on A5 rib-eye at 屋馬燒肉, lobster for diners whose ID cards meet 夏慕尼’s criteria, an ID-number matching promotion at 禾間糧倉, and a receipt redemption offer for Wagyu at 森森燒肉. Hotels are also offering buffet discounts and birthday deals to tap into holiday demand.
Facts
屋馬燒肉 is offering a limited-time price of NT$1,010 for Japanese A5 rib-eye steak from Oct. 1 to 31.
夏慕尼 has launched a “Find Honey Across Taiwan” promotion: customers whose ID cards contain any 2 digits from HONEY520 can get a Boston lobster when 2 people dine on a weekday.
At 禾間糧倉, customers whose ID card numbers match any 2 of 9, 2, 5, and 8 can get a 3-ounce steak with the purchase of 2 main courses.
During the fifth installment of 森森燒肉’s appreciation promotion, customers can exchange a restaurant receipt for A5 Wagyu lace-cut thick-sliced steak worth up to NT$1,168.
饗聚廚房 at 台北花園大酒店 is offering a NT$1,010 discount when 5 adults dine together in October.
“寳實二代” surpasses Phase 1’s monthly sales with its large-site planning and north-south orientation
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國城建設 launched “寳實二代” in Tainan’s Ping-Shih Special District. It sold 102 units during a 30-day presale period, surpassing the record set by Phase 1, and has drawn market attention with its high unit price and prime location.
Facts
寳實二代 accounts for 66% of presale home transactions in Tainan’s West Central, East, and North districts.
寳實二代’s price of NT$689,000 per ping sets a 2026 record for presale homes.
寳實二代’s site faces the 10,000-ping Ping-Shih Park, with a green view from the park-front row and wide spacing between buildings.
寳實二代 features a north-south orientation to reduce western exposure while providing natural ventilation and light.
Hong Kong client hired round-the-clock surveillance! Shen Po-yang’s family monitored across borders for 39 days; investigator accused of violating Personal Data Protection Act and indicted
Hong Kong residents Ku Chueh-hsien and Lin Ching hired others to surveil Shen Po-yang and transferred HK$99,950.09 as payment.
The investigators used a heavy-motorcycle surveillance tactic, parking a large motorcycle in a parking space near Shen Po-yang’s home and installing a miniature camera to record footage.
Hong Kong men Ku Chueh-hsien and Lin Ching have been declared wanted in connection with the case.
寶雅’s must-buys aren’t cosmetics! Insiders recommend 1 hidden practical gem; online users praise its low price and high value, saying “I’ve used it for years and it’s never broken”
Nicky Wu's first pitch for the Fubon Guardians canceled after he waved a five-star flag! He responds personally, saying he is “standing with the Little Pinks”: “I would hold this position even if it meant making no money”
Nicky Wu went to Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Oct. 1 to film a vlog, holding a five-star flag and offering National Day greetings.
Original吳奇隆原定10月4日替富邦悍將開球的行程已取消。
Original富邦悍將公告吳奇隆取消開球原因是個人身體不適，並提供退票機制。
Nicky Wu replied to a netizen, saying, “I would hold this position even if it meant making no money.”
Lee Pao-wen, deputy secretary-general of the Straits Exchange Foundation, advised Taiwanese people traveling to mainland China to uphold the principles of not advocating war and safeguarding sovereignty.
Who is ahead, Su Chiao-hui or Lee Sichuan? Doctor praises “the blue camp's 3 major controversies” as a good move: “She hurt more than just Chang Shu-chuan”
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Physician Shen Cheng-nan publicly endorsed Lee Sichuan, the KMT's New Taipei mayoral candidate, saying the 3 major controversies he raised about Su Chiao-hui were an effective election strategy. Polls also show Su Chiao-hui narrowly in the lead.
Facts
Physician Shen Cheng-nan wrote on Facebook that the KMT's attack on Su Chiao-hui in New Taipei over 3 cases for which she had not apologized was a good move.
The latest New Taipei mayoral poll released by 《震傳媒》 on Sept. 23 showed Su Chiao-hui with 38.2% support and Lee Sichuan with 37.1%.
The 3 controversies cited by Shen Cheng-nan include the Chang Shu-chuan–Grand Hyatt affair, the smear campaign accusing Kuan Chung-ming of plagiarism, and the false child-drugging allegations at a New Taipei kindergarten.
Original交叉分析顯示近6成民眾黨支持者傾向支持李四川。
The poll was conducted from Sept. 20 to Sept. 21, with 1,076 valid samples completed.
Shen Cheng-nan said the New Taipei kindergarten drugging case exposed the dual failings of Taiwan's politics and society.
Independent candidate Su Hui-huang had a support rating of 2.6%.
Major new high-speed rail and Taiwan Railways rules! New system takes effect across Taiwan on 10/8: “Ticket-buying and boarding rules have changed”; a look at the latest updates
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Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways have introduced new transport measures for the Double Ten National Day holiday. Starting 10/8, Taiwan High Speed Rail will add all-standard-seat trains, while Taiwan Railways will add 123 services and restrict standard-seat access on some train types to handle heavy commuter and holiday travel crowds.
Facts
From Oct. 8 through July 1, 2027, Taiwan High Speed Rail will run special all-standard-seat service every Friday and on the evening before a holiday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
During the high-speed rail's busiest travel period, 2 all-standard-seat trains will be added per hour, providing 8 services over 4 hours.
Taiwan Railways will add a total of 123 train services across its network during the National Day holiday transport period, from Oct. 8 to 12.
During the National Day holiday, Taiwan Railways will suspend standard seating on EMU3000 trains on the western trunk line and instead sell a limited number of standing tickets.
All-standard-seat high-speed rail trains will have 9 to 11 standard-seat cars and use a rapid 12-minute turnaround system at the platform.
Tan Songyun's The Orchid Fragrance Is as Before loses! TOP10 ranking of the “strongest leading ladies in palace-intrigue dramas” has her at No. 1: ruthless in revenge, with tactics hard to surpass
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《BEAUTY美人圈》 reported that Weibo users voted on the TOP10 “strongest leading ladies in palace-intrigue dramas.” Zhao Liying's Sheng Minglan took the top spot, while Meng Ziyi and Tan Songyun placed second and third, showcasing the appeal of different types of strong female leads.
Facts
Zhao Liying took first place in Weibo users' TOP10 vote for the “strongest leading ladies in palace-intrigue dramas” for her role as Sheng Minglan in The Story of Minglan.
Dou Zhao, played by Meng Ziyi in Blossom, placed second in the poll.
Shen Jialan/Xu Lanxiang, played by Tan Songyun in The Orchid Fragrance Is as Before, placed third in the poll.
Xue Fangfei, played by Wu Jinyan in The Double, placed fourth in the poll.
Zhuang Hanyan, played by Chen Duling in The Glory, placed fifth in the poll.
Luo Shiyiniang, played by Tan Songyun in The Sword and the Brocade, placed sixth in the poll.
Xie Qingyuan, played by Zhou Ye in A Bowl of Spring, placed seventh in the poll.
Hua Qian, played by Zhou Ye in Scent of Time, placed eighth in the poll.
Labor insurance pensions could rise next year! How much more would a 5.52% increase bring? See the exact monthly increase for benefits of 20,000 and 30,000 yuan
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Labor insurance pensions could rise next year. Based on the CPI for the first 8 months of 2026, the cumulative increase is estimated at about 5.52%, exceeding the 5% adjustment threshold and potentially benefiting more than 1.07 million people. Those receiving a monthly pension of NT$20,000 could get about NT$1,104 more per month, while those receiving NT$30,000 could get NT$1,656 more. The final increase will be confirmed once the full-year 2026 CPI is released and could reach as high as 6.03%.
Facts
Based on current price trends, the cumulative increase is estimated at about 5.52% for those who began receiving labor insurance pensions in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023, exceeding the 5% adjustment threshold.
At an estimated increase of 5.52%, those receiving a monthly pension of NT$20,000 could get about NT$1,104 more per month, while those receiving NT$30,000 could get about NT$1,656 more.
A total of 9 pension claim years may qualify for an adjustment in 2027, with more than 1.07 million people estimated to benefit.
Labor insurance pensions do not automatically increase every year. Adjustments are based on the cumulative CPI change for the year benefits began, and are made when it reaches ±5%.
Do the dead really come home on the 7th day? The “first seven days” tradition has been passed down for millennia, but many people misunderstand the truth behind the 49 days
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This article explores Taiwan's funeral custom of “doing the seven,” drawing on the Buddhist Treatise on the Stages of Yogic Practice and Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Pūrvapraṇidhāna Sūtra to examine the origins of rites held every 7 days through the 49th day. It clarifies that the belief that the deceased return home on the “first seven days” is a folk legend, and describes differences in how relatives divide responsibilities in Minnan and Hakka traditions. It concludes by explaining from an anthropological perspective how the ritual serves as a process of farewell for family members.
Facts
The 7th day after death is called the “first seven days,” followed by the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth seven-day periods. The 49th day is called the “seventh seven,” “completion of the seven” or “final seven.”
One source of the idea behind “doing the seven” as a 7-day cycle can be traced to the description of the “intermediate existence” in the Treatise on the Stages of Yogic Practice.
The Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Pūrvapraṇidhāna Sūtra refers to the idea that “within 7 seven-day periods” after a person's death, family members perform good deeds and dedicate the resulting merit to the deceased.
The Ministry of Education's Dictionary of Common Taiwanese Hokkien Words classifies the belief that “the deceased only realize they are dead on this day, and their soul will return home to look around” as a “folk legend.”
In some Hakka traditions, the “daughter's seven” may be scheduled for the fourth seven-day period.
Anthropologist Arnold van Gennep proposed the concept of “rites of passage,” covering major life transitions such as birth, adulthood, marriage and death.
Beijing Watch》From people's communes to the low-birth crisis! Rural eldercare challenges under Xi Jinping: Why do farmers say “grain tax is social security”?
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National People's Congress deputy Lei Maoduan proposed raising the basic pension for farmers aged 70 and older to 500 yuan a month, but human resources and social security authorities rejected the idea, saying “grain tax is a tax, not social security.” The article traces the history from the people's communes to the abolition of the agricultural tax, and highlights the difficulties of eldercare in rural areas amid low pensions, low birth rates and population outflows.
Facts
Lei Maoduan proposed raising the basic pension for farmers aged 70 and older to 500 yuan a month over 3 years.
China's human resources and social security authorities responded that this “cannot be done,” arguing that grain tax was institutionally an agricultural tax, not social security.
In 1958, the Chinese government enacted the Agricultural Tax Regulations, requiring farmers to pay grain tax in kind. It was not fully abolished until 2006, when Hu Jintao, then general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, took office.
China began establishing a new rural social pension insurance system in 2009, which was later merged with the urban residents' social pension insurance system to form the basic pension insurance system for urban and rural residents.
China's rural elderly allowance is issued to people aged eighty, or seventy-five in some areas.
Reader Mr. Huang from Wuhan, Hubei, said he paid the grain tax back then but now receives only a little over a hundred yuan a month.
Grain tax revenue belongs to the national general public budget and is used for nationwide development; it is different from the “contribution-benefit” contract of modern pension insurance.
Kuomintang, Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan People's Party... Which party has the highest support? Latest poll: 1 party’s unfavorable rating tops 57.9%
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美麗島電子報 released its latest September national politics poll, finding that satisfaction with the Legislative Yuan was just 22.9%, while dissatisfaction reached 62%. The Democratic Progressive Party led the 3 parties in favorability at 43.1%, followed by the Kuomintang at 26.5% and the Taiwan People's Party at 21%; the Taiwan People's Party had the highest unfavorable rating, at 57.9%.
Facts
Satisfaction with the Legislative Yuan’s performance stood at 22.9%, while dissatisfaction was 62%.
The Democratic Progressive Party led in favorability at 43.1%, followed by the Kuomintang at 26.5% and the Taiwan People's Party at 21%.
The Taiwan People's Party had the highest unfavorable rating of the 3 parties, at 57.9%.
The Democratic Progressive Party’s unfavorable rating was 39.9%, down 4.6 percentage points from August, the biggest decline among the 3 parties.
The Democratic Progressive Party’s favorability rose 1.9 percentage points from August, while the Kuomintang’s fell 0.7 percentage points and the Taiwan People's Party’s fell 2 percentage points.
The poll commissioned Trend Survey & Research Co. to conduct telephone interviews, with a sample of 1201 people and a maximum margin of error of ±2.83%.
Lisa Su steps up investment, but will Taiwan stocks have to wait longer to hit 50,000 points? AMD books capacity for the next 5 years: Which stocks stand to benefit from the AI moat?
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AMD Chair Lisa Su visited Taiwan on October 6, touring 5 major companies including 台積電, and announced that the company would increase its investment in Taiwan to more than US$10 billion. It will significantly increase chip supplies in 2027 and discuss 3-to-5-year contracts with suppliers, underscoring robust AI demand.
Facts
AMD Chair Lisa Su arrived in Taiwan on October 6 and visited 5 major Taiwanese companies in a single day: 台積電, 宏碁, 華碩, 鴻海 and 廣達.
Lisa Su said demand for AI, CPUs and GPUs was stronger than expected, so “the figure will have to go up further.”
AMD plans to significantly increase chip supply in 2027 and negotiate 3-to-5-year contracts directly with suppliers.
Taiwan stocks hit an intraday high of 49,969 points on October 6, just 31 points short of 50,000, before closing at 49,822 points, another record high.
All 4 major U.S. stock indexes closed higher on October 6. AMD surged 2.8%, while 輝達 edged up 0.1% to set another record high; 台積電 ADR slipped 0.7% and 美光 fell 1.7%.
Google signs 20-year nuclear power deal, sending Constellation能源 up 12.3%.
After leaving Taiwan, Lisa Su will travel to South Korea to discuss memory supply with 三星 and SK海力士.
Hsu Chia-ching resigns as head of the Overseas Community Affairs Council amid abuse-of-power controversy; Premier Cho Jung-tai approves resignation
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Overseas Community Affairs Council head Hsu Chia-ching resigned on the 7th, and Premier Cho Jung-tai approved it, amid controversies including allegations that her 14-year-old son posed as a photographer and that her husband used an official vehicle.
Facts
Overseas Community Affairs Council head Hsu Chia-ching announces resignation to Premier Cho Jung-tai
Premier Cho Jung-tai has reluctantly approved her resignation
Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih explained the decision publicly on the 7th
Cho Jung-tai thanked Hsu Chia-ching for diligently serving the public and advancing overseas community affairs policies
Hsu Chia-ching faces allegations involving her 14-year-old son posing as a photographer and her husband using an official vehicle
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still verifying the circumstances alleged by the public
Cho Jung-tai respected Hsu Chia-ching’s personal decision to protect her reputation
How impressive is host Kevin Tsai’s family background? His father, Tsai Tien-to, was a prominent lawyer and a shareholder in the Taiping ferry; from a Shanghai elite family to a leading host of Kangxi Lai Le
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Prominent host Kevin Tsai drew a backlash and calls for a boycott online in China after appearing at the campaign headquarters launch of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang. His family background has again drawn attention on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, including his father Tsai Tien-to’s role as a shareholder in the Taiping ferry’s operator, 中聯企業.
Facts
Kevin Tsai appeared at the October 4 launch of the campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang
Tsai Tien-to was one of the shareholders in 中聯企業, and the Taiping ferry was a vessel operated by the company
In January 1949, the Taiping ferry departed Shanghai for Keelung, then sank after colliding with the Chien Yuan, causing heavy casualties
In 2004, Kevin Tsai co-hosted Kangxi Lai Le with Xiao S, also known as Hsu Hsi-ti; the show aired for more than 10 years
The content on Kevin Tsai’s Weibo account was wiped, and some Chinese companies that had worked with him publicly distanced themselves
Kevin Tsai described the Taiping ferry as “my family’s Titanic”
Tsai Tien-to was nearly 50 years old when Kevin Tsai was born
華新科 hits limit-up in 5 minutes! 國巨* briefly surges more than 9%, with over 20 passive-component stocks rising together. Is this rally for real? A look at the 2 key drivers
Taipei prosecutors take action! Hsu Chia-ching accused of misusing an official vehicle and taking her son along to pose as a photographer; named as a defendant in a corruption and profiteering case
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Overseas Community Affairs Council head Hsu Chia-ching resigned on October 6, 2026, amid controversies over allegations that she arranged for her son to pose as a photographer on an overseas visit and that her husband misused an official vehicle at an overseas mission. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has named her as a defendant in a corruption and profiteering case and ordered the Agency Against Corruption to launch an investigation.
Facts
Overseas Community Affairs Council head Hsu Chia-ching resigned from her post on October 6, 2026
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office named Hsu Chia-ching as a defendant in a corruption and profiteering case and opened an investigation
The case was assigned to the prosecutors on the anti-corruption task force investigating the privilege scandal involving the Pratas Island camp
Prosecutors have ordered the Agency Against Corruption to launch an investigation
The Agency Against Corruption instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ and Overseas Community Affairs Council’s ethics offices to launch investigations
Original徐佳青因用特權讓兒子參加東沙體驗營，遭監察院開罰10萬元
On August 13, 2026, a Taiwan People's Party New Taipei City council candidate went to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office to report Hsu Chia-ching
Why has Shen Po-yang’s profile surged so suddenly? BBC examines the “ocean current effect”: Chiang Wan-an faces a tough battle for reelection
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BBC Chinese analyzed the “ocean current effect” surrounding Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, saying that after reshaping his public image, his poll numbers have drawn close to those of Kuomintang Mayor Chiang Wan-an, making Chiang’s reelection bid a tough battle.
Facts
Taiwan will hold local elections on November 28, with the Taipei mayoral race drawing attention.
After announcing his candidacy, Shen Po-yang adjusted his campaign image, shifting from a focus on national security and cross-strait issues to city governance and grassroots campaigning, and adopted “ocean current” as his campaign slogan.
A September poll by 信民協會 found Chiang Wan-an with 41.7% support and Shen Po-yang with 40.5%, narrowing the gap to 1.2 percentage points.
Original5月TVBS民調顯示，蔣萬安支持度58%、沈伯洋30%。
Former President Tsai Ing-wen and President Lai Ching-te attended the October 4 launch of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters to show their support.
During his term, Chiang Wan-an promoted the Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum, arguing that the more tense cross-strait relations become, the more communication is needed.
Shen Po-yang said that if elected, he would reassess the benefits of the Twin-City Forum and seek more exchanges between Taipei and other international cities, but would not rule out exchanges with China as long as there were no political preconditions.
For public welfare lottery prizes exceeding NT$5,000 per ticket, group or bet, 20% income tax must be withheld from the full payout.
A NT$1 million prize is subject to NT$200,000 in income tax, leaving NT$800,000.
For prizes paid in cash, the signed prize receipt is subject to stamp duty at 4‰ (0.4%) of the receipt amount, meaning NT$4,000 is deducted from NT$1 million.
After 20% income tax and 0.4% stamp duty are deducted from a NT$1 million win, the net payout is about NT$796,000.
Public welfare lottery prizes are taxed separately. After withholding, they are not included in the total consolidated income reported.
The 20% tax withheld when claiming a prize cannot be applied toward other income taxes owed or claimed as a refund.
No 20% income tax is withheld on a NT$5,000 win, while the full amount of a NT$5,001 win is subject to 20% withholding.
The 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival bonus for the Lotto will run from Sept. 15 through Oct. 23, for up to 12 draws. The total prize pool for the NT$1 million prizes is NT$70 million.
If the cumulative number of winning groups exceeds 70, the remaining prize money for that draw will be divided equally among the winning groups, so each group may receive less than NT$1 million.
If more than 1 bet in the same group wins, that group's prize money will be divided equally among all winning bets.
If prize money is paid by check and the receipt states the check's name and number, the receipt is exempt from stamp duty.
The government will help pay for your motorcycle license test! Eligible applicants can receive NT$1,300. Here is the deadline to get your license.
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The Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced an expansion of the 115年度 motorcycle training subsidy and an extension of the deadline. Subsidized on-site training slots will increase from 59,500 to 110,000. Applications are open through Nov. 30, 2026, and applicants must obtain their licenses by Dec. 31, 2026.
Facts
People who take ordinary heavy motorcycle training, complete the course and obtain a license within the specified period may apply for a NT$1,300 subsidy per person if they meet the eligibility requirements.
The number of subsidized on-site training slots for 115年度 will increase from the original 59,500 to 110,000.
There are 2,800 slots for the NT$2,500 pre-test road driving course and 6,000 slots for the NT$1,200 road safety course. Each person may claim a maximum of 2 subsidies, and may apply for either the NT$2,500 or NT$1,200 subsidy, but not both.
Taking both motorcycle training and road safety training reduces the risk of traffic violations by 64% and the risk of accidents by 51%.
Ordinary heavy motorcycle training courses cost about NT$2,800 to NT$3,700 and consist of 16 hours of training.
Changhua County's Huatan Township will pay NT$6,000 per person in a “resilience measures economic stimulus payment,” with no age restrictions or income-based exclusion threshold.
The second-phase claim period in Huatan Township runs from Aug. 19 to Nov. 30. Unclaimed payments can be collected at the township office every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Changhua County's Zhutang Township has introduced a “living assistance payment for residents in response to changes in the international situation” of NT$3,000 per person. Eligible residents must have been registered in the township by June 30, 2026, and remained registered when the roster was compiled on Aug. 18, 2026.
Yunlin County's Linnei Township will pay NT$3,600 per person in living assistance. Eligible residents must have been registered by March 31, 2026, and must not have moved away or had their household registration canceled due to death by May 27, 2026.
The application period for the third phase in Linnei Township runs through Dec. 31. Payments can be collected by bank transfer or check.
Yilan County's Toucheng Township has approved a NT$3,000-per-person economic stimulus payment, with eligibility determined as of Aug. 6, 2026.
The township office has yet to announce the full payment dates, locations and detailed collection procedures in Toucheng Township.
ABF prices are finally rising after years of stagnation! 景碩 rides the 輝達 CPU wave. Why are foreign investors willing to set a NT$1,580 target?
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日系外資 is bullish on 景碩, citing growth in 輝達 CPU business and the impact of rising ABF substrate prices. It raised its target price from NT$1,068 to NT$1,580, implying potential upside of about 43%. 景碩's September revenue rose 44.5% year over year, while substrate prices in the third quarter increased about 10% quarter over quarter. Gross margin on high-end products could reach 50%.
Facts
日系外資 raised its target price for 景碩 from NT$1,068 to NT$1,580.
景碩 shares hit an intraday high of NT$1,145 in morning trading, up more than 7%.
景碩's substrate and ABF substrate prices in the third quarter were up about 10% from the second quarter.
Gross margins on some high-end chip substrates could reach 50%.
景碩's consolidated revenue in September was NT$5.181 billion, up 44.5% year over year.
景碩's cumulative revenue for the first 9 months of this year was NT$38.141 billion, up 33.6% year over year.
景碩 reported self-assessed after-tax net profit of NT$817 million in August, up 353.89% year over year, with monthly EPS of NT$1.59.
景碩 has added to its project capital expenditure budget for the second time this year to expand production capacity.
This stock has plunged for 8 consecutive sessions, yet its shareholder count surged 60%. Experts are stunned: It looks 87% like 森崴.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
巨虹 (8084) has hit the limit down for 8 consecutive sessions, but its shareholder count surged nearly 60% in 1 and a half months, drawing the attention of investment expert 葉育碩. 葉育碩 compared its trajectory with 森崴's earlier performance and raised concerns that failed fundraising and the forfeiture of an acquisition deposit could push its net worth into negative territory.
Facts
巨虹 (8084) has hit the limit down for 8 consecutive sessions.
巨虹's shareholder count rose from about 2,900 at the end of August to more than 4,600, an increase of nearly 60% in about 1 and a half months.
巨虹 originally planned to issue 105 million shares at NT$45.6 per share, aiming to raise more than NT$1.05 billion. The cash capital increase plan was withdrawn in late September.
巨虹 switched to private placement to raise funds, but was again unable to collect the full amount.
The acquisition deposit is reportedly US$30 million, equivalent to more than NT$900 million at current exchange rates.
巨虹's financial statements for the second quarter of 2026 showed total net worth of about NT$510 million and net asset value of about NT$7.33 per share.
葉育碩 cited 森崴's earlier negative net worth and delisting as a comparison, explaining current market concerns about 巨虹's financial condition.
MLB playoffs》Yoshinobu Yamamoto's career “34-0” unbeaten streak is incredible! The Dodgers' 3 runs all came on home runs, setting a first-ever postseason record
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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered an ace-like performance in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, allowing 1 run and striking out 10 over 7 innings to lead the team to a 3-1 win over the Braves and put them one win from advancing. His record when receiving at least 3 runs of support improved to 34-0, while the Dodgers' 10 runs through the first 3 games, all from home runs, set a first-ever postseason record.
Facts
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 7 innings in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, allowing 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 10.
Original道奇以3：1擊敗勇士，系列賽取得2勝1敗聽牌
Whenever Yoshinobu Yamamoto receives at least 3 runs of offensive support, his career record is 34-0.
The Dodgers scored all 10 of their runs across the first 3 games of this series on home runs, setting a Major League Baseball postseason record.
Shohei Ohtani started in the 5th spot in the lineup for the first time in about 6 years, since Sept. 23, 2020, when he was with the Angels.
Hernández hit his 17th career postseason home run in this game, while Freeman hit his 18th.
Manager Dave Roberts recorded his 71st postseason win as a manager in this game, tying Tony La Russa for 2nd in Major League Baseball history.
Both are 65, so why does one person receive NT$8,110 in monthly payments for elderly farmers while another gets only NT$4,055? The key is not years of service, but a date many people overlook.
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The article explains why the full elderly farmer allowance is NT$8,110 and the half allowance is NT$4,055, focusing on the July 17, 2014 amendment cutoff and agricultural insurance service requirements. It also outlines application conditions, asset limits and the rule against retroactive payments.
Facts
The full elderly farmer allowance is NT$8,110 per month, while the half allowance is NT$4,055.
July 17, 2014, is the cutoff date for agricultural insurance service requirements.
Ordinary farmers must have at least 15 years of accumulated agricultural insurance coverage to qualify for the full elderly farmer allowance.
People who first enrolled in agricultural insurance after July 18, 2014, cannot receive the half allowance of NT$4,055 before completing 15 years of coverage.
Under the asset limit for the elderly farmer allowance, non-agricultural income must be below NT$500,000.
The combined value of land and buildings must be below NT$5 million to qualify for the elderly farmer allowance.
The elderly farmer allowance is calculated starting in the month the application is accepted and is not paid retroactively.
Do seniors aged 65 get half-price high-speed rail fares? Many people don’t know about these “6 hidden benefits”: free shuttle service, fare discounts, and free snacks and coffee
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台灣高鐵 has brought together six lesser-known offers, including half-price senior tickets for those aged 65, TGo member point redemptions, birthday ride coupons, early-bird fares starting at 65折, commuter passes for as little as 48折, free shuttle buses, complimentary tea, snacks and coffee in business class, and discounts on combined tickets with ticket stubs, helping travelers save on long-distance transportation costs.
Facts
Seniors aged 65 or older who hold Republic of China nationality can purchase senior tickets and receive a 5折 discount on the full standard-car fare.
Senior tickets for non-reserved seats are also calculated at 5折 of the full non-reserved-seat fare. Business-class rides likewise receive a half-price reduction based on the full fare.
TGo members earn 1 point for every 20元 spent on tickets. 100 points can be redeemed for 20元 off, and 200 points for 40元 off.
In their birthday month, TGo members automatically receive an electronic coupon for a designated train at 8折 or 85折.
High-speed rail early-bird tickets go on sale at midnight 28 days before travel, with discounts of 65折, 8折 and 9折.
A 30-day unlimited-ride high-speed rail pass works out to about 48折 to 58折 of the regular fare; multi-ride tickets offer about 82折 to 85折.
Passengers with a high-speed rail ticket dated for the same day can ride high-speed rail shuttle buses for free to major shopping districts, train stations or university towns in various counties and cities.
Business class offers complimentary freshly brewed hot coffee, hot black tea, bottled water, and assorted sweet and savory snacks. Each seat is equipped with a 110V power outlet.
How much do you need to save to retire? Experts calculate the basic financial-independence thresholds for single people and married couples, so they won’t have to worry about making ends meet in old age even without a job.
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Japanese media outlet MINKABU reported that Junichi Kanemori, lead instructor at the U.S. stock investment education institution FFC in Japan, believes that amid inflation, the FIRE threshold has risen to 1 億 yen for single people and 2 億 yen for married couples, far above the previous benchmark of 5,000 萬 yen.
Facts
Junichi Kanemori is a lead instructor at FFC, a U.S. stock investment education institution in Japan. He is known in Japanese investment circles as “Lion A-Jun.”
The long-held benchmark that saving 5,000 萬 yen (about NT$980 萬) was enough to retire has become severely out of touch with reality because of inflation.
The FIRE threshold for single people has now risen to 1 億 yen (about NT$1,960 萬).
The FIRE threshold for married couples is 2 億 yen (about NT$3,920 萬).
Junichi Kanemori once carried more than 300 萬 yen (about NT$59 萬) in debt, achieved FIRE at age 30, and has now amassed assets worth 3 億 yen (about NT$5,880 萬).
Junichi Kanemori recommends increasing annual income from 300 萬 yen to 1,000 萬 or even 1,500 萬 yen (about NT$196 萬 to 294 萬) to accelerate wealth accumulation.
Research shows that ongoing self-study and skills development can boost salaries by an average of about 7%.
When he was young, Junichi Kanemori invested more than 1,000 萬 yen in himself, and incurred about 1,000 萬 yen in trial-and-error costs along the way.
“Blue-leaning intellectual” Tsai Kang-yung switches to the pan-green camp? Media figure reveals his Shanghai elite family roots: the 1949 Taiping was theirs
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Host Tsai Kang-yung drew discussion over a perceived shift from the pan-blue to the pan-green camp after appearing at a rally for pan-green Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang. Media figure Fan Qi-ming recounted his Shanghai elite family background on a program, stressing that Tsai is a liberal rather than a staunch pan-blue supporter.
Facts
Tsai Kang-yung appeared at the inauguration rally for Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters.
Tsai Kang-yung wore a hat and mask, and sat in the front row wearing an orange shirt.
Shanghai had a relatively liberal atmosphere.
Fan Qi-ming believes Tsai Kang-yung is a liberal rather than a staunch pan-blue supporter.
Breaking／Hsu Chia-ching chokes up as she announces resignation as OCAC chairperson and calls for administrative and judicial investigations: “I will not evade them”
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Overseas Community Affairs Council Chairperson Hsu Chia-ching resigned on the 7th and requested an investigation amid controversy over taking her son on an overseas trip and using a vehicle from an overseas mission.
Facts
Overseas Community Affairs Council Chairperson Hsu Chia-ching called an impromptu press conference on the morning of the 7th and announced that she was resigning from her post, effective immediately.
Hsu Chia-ching has requested administrative and judicial investigations and pledged to fully cooperate and not evade them.
The Taiwan People’s Party Legislative Yuan caucus accused Hsu Chia-ching of taking her 14-year-old son on an overseas trip under the title of “event photographer.”
Hsu Chia-ching’s U.S. citizen husband was accused of using an overseas mission vehicle as a private car.
Prosecutors have opened a case on the related complaint and assigned it to the anti-corruption task force for investigation.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in several villages in Fuli Township, Hualien County, from 2026年10月5日至10月20日 to accommodate the demolition of Mingli Bridge.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Kenting Village and Eluan Village in Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, due to a booster station malfunction. The outage will run from 2026年10月7日11:51 to 16:00.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Guanghua Village and Xiuchang Village in Xuejia District, Tainan City, due to repairs to pipeline equipment in front of No. 91, Guogangzi, Xuejia District.
台灣自來水公司 announced an emergency water outage on 2026年10月7日 in Xiaying Village and Xinxing Village, Xiaying District, Tainan City, to repair a leak at the intersection of Zhongzheng North Road and Zhongshan Road Section 1.
A pipeline repair at No. 11, Lane 85, Zhishan Road, Zhudong Township, will cause a water outage in parts of Shangguan Village, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County.
Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)
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水利署 issued an update on free overflow discharge from Liyutan Reservoir into Jingshan Creek, affecting Sanyi Township in Miaoli County and Waipu, Dajia, Houli and Daan districts in Taichung City. The public is advised to take care and stay away from the riverbed.
台灣自來水公司 carried out emergency repairs to a pipeline leak on Qingyun Road, causing a water outage in Qinghua Village and Qinghe Village in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, from 2026年10月7日11:03 to 14:00.
Emergency repairs to a 100mmPVCP leak at the intersection of Xianfeng Road and Qiwen Road in Zuoying District will cause a water outage in Zizhu Village and Chongshi Village in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, and Ziqiang Village in Gushan District.
Emergency repairs to a 20mm PVCP leak in front of No. 7, Alley 105, Lane 74, Jifeng West Road, Wufeng District, will cause a water outage in Jifeng Village, Wufeng District, Taichung City.
台灣自來水公司 will temporarily suspend water service in parts of Magong City and Huxi Township, Penghu County, on 2026年10月7日 to connect a newly installed customer service pipe.