Huang Bingxi and Chang Chi-lu’s Viewpoint: From the Geopolitical Reshuffling of the “U.S., China, North Korea and Russia” to the Bipolar Confrontation Across the Taiwan Strait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Huang Bingxi and Chang Chi-lu analyze the bipolar confrontation across the Taiwan Strait, noting the impact of North Korea’s warning and Putin’s rhetoric on sovereignty on geopolitics. The article emphasizes the responsibility of Beijing’s military pressure and Taipei’s hard-line stance, cites 2025 trade data showing Taiwan’s growing dependence on the United States, still-substantial cross-strait trade but sharply declining Taiwanese investment in China, as well as the current imbalance in military spending, and calls on both sides to pursue pragmatic dialogue.
Facts
In 2025, the United States surpassed mainland China for the first time in the share of Taiwan’s exports, becoming its largest source of trade surplus.
Cross-strait trade totaled more than US$3,000億 in 2025, reaching US$3,143億.
Taiwan’s 2026 defense budget reached a record high of NT$9,495億.
Mainland China’s defense spending remains more than 20 to 22 times Taiwan’s.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued a rare warning on the Taiwan issue in a congratulatory telegram to Putin.
Chien Hsi-chieh’s Viewpoint: China’s Nonexistent 三億 People
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines Yamada Taiji’s book The Nonexistent 三億 People, exposing the discrimination and exploitation faced by China’s migrant workers under the household registration system, which leaves them forgotten as low-end workers. Comparing welfare systems in Taiwan and Northern Europe, it calls on China to introduce democratic and social democratic elements to address poverty.
Facts
In 2023, China had 2億9,753萬 migrant workers, with an average age of 43.1.
Migrant workers in manufacturing had an average monthly income of RMB4,780.
Shanghai has about 1,400萬 registered residents, while its migrant population is growing rapidly.
There are about 6,102萬 left-behind children, accounting for 2成 of all children nationwide.
Migrant workers make up more than 六成 of the urban industrial workforce.
Lin Ting-yao’s Column: Tsai Kang-yung Cut Off, Nicky Wu Boycotted—Why Have They Become “Political Litmus Tests”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tsai Kang-yung and Nicky Wu have each sparked public controversy over their political statements on cross-strait issues, facing market boycotts and brands distancing themselves from them, respectively. The article argues that this phenomenon shows popular culture has been politicized, with extreme thinking on both sides of the Strait squeezing out the ambiguity that once allowed cultural exchange and reflecting deep-seated collective anxiety in society.
Facts
During the CCP’s 十一 National Day celebrations, Nicky Wu raised a five-star red flag in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and said he would maintain that stance even if it meant earning no money. He was subsequently dropped from a ceremonial first-pitch event in Taiwan.
After Tsai Kang-yung attended the founding rally for Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters, mainland Chinese automaker 零跑汽車 announced it was distancing itself from him, stressing that he was a brand friend, not an endorser.
Luo Yonghao was attacked online for not deleting an earlier interview with Tsai Kang-yung. A Weibo account with ties to the People’s Liberation Army accused him of treating a matter of principle as if there were room for ambiguity.
Former Global Times editor-in-chief Hu Xijin said this is a crossroads for the era and for Taiwanese entertainers.
Wang Shun-min’s Viewpoint: From Gay Bars to Disability Rights—Turning Wanhua’s Pain into an Opportunity for Human Rights Education
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Officers from the Wanhua Precinct discriminated against people with disabilities during an inspection of a gay bar. 4 officers received reprimands, and Chiang Wan-an apologized.
Facts
The 4 officers involved received reprimands, and Mayor Chiang Wan-an issued a second public apology.
Author Wang Shun-min is a professor in the Department of Social Welfare at Chinese Culture University.
The incident occurred close to the local 九合一 elections scheduled for the end of November.
A preliminary police investigation confirmed that the officers involved used inappropriate language, lacked empathy and committed misconduct.
Wei An’s Viewpoint: Is It a Bit “Ridiculous” to Pin the “Biggest Prison Administration Scandal in History” on Wang Ling-lin?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wang Ling-lin was acquitted in the second trial at the High Court in a prison administration corruption case. The article criticizes the media for inappropriately applying the label “biggest prison administration scandal in history” to an individual, and clarifies that the amounts involved were small and the benefits in question were all lawful entitlements.
Facts
Wang Ling-lin was accused of paying a total of 4萬2,300元 in bribes.
In the second trial, the High Court overturned the convictions of Wang Ling-lin and 7 others.
The holiday gift boxes Wang Ling-lin gave prison administration personnel totaled 1萬1千元.
The court calculated the value of Wang Ling-lin’s accommodation as 1萬3,860元.
The SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and steak Wang Ling-lin gave another prison administration official totaled 1萬7,440元.
11 years passed between the incident and the second-trial acquittal.
Wang Li-ben’s Viewpoint: The Long-Term Competitiveness of Taiwanese Baseball—Depth of Talent and Continuity of the System
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article analyzes Taiwan’s baseball performance at the Asian Games and says the gap with Japan and South Korea lies in the depth of talent. Comparing Japan’s corporate-sponsored and social baseball systems, it explores how Taiwan can build long-term competitiveness and mechanisms to sustain its talent pipeline.
Facts
At the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games baseball tournament, Japan’s corporate league team defeated South Korea and Taiwan before losing to South Korea in the final to take silver.
Taiwan beat China 5比1 in the bronze-medal game at the 2026 Asian Games, with U.S.-based left-hander Lin Yu-min delivering a perfect performance.
Taiwan beat Japan 4比0 in the 2024 World Baseball12 final.
A 2026 survey by Japan’s High School Baseball Federation found that 3,746 high schools were members of the hardball baseball program. The All Japan University Baseball Federation had 369 member schools and 28,166 players.
The Japan Amateur Baseball Association had 341 member teams in 2024, including 96 corporate teams and 245 club teams.
Starting pitchers averaged 5.22 innings per game in the 2024 MLB regular season, falling to 4.25 innings in the postseason.
At the end of July 2026, Nippon Professional Baseball had 836 registered players and 229 developmental players.
Opinion: General Sun Li-jen Was Fortunate to Have Control Yuan Member Tao Bai-chuan—What About Generals Zang You-xia and Sun Hai-tao?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article criticizes the Control Yuan’s tarnished image and, by reviewing the history of clearing Sun Li-jen’s name, contrasts it with the unjust treatment of Generals Zang You-xia and Sun Hai-tao today, questioning judicial fairness and human rights protections under the Democratic Progressive Party government.
Facts
In 1955, General Sun Li-jen was accused of condoning an armed rebellion and coup by his subordinates after Major Kuo Ting-liang was suspected of plotting rebellion and collaborating with the enemy. Chiang Kai-shek subsequently placed Sun under house arrest for 33 years.
After an investigation by first-term Control Yuan members including Tao Bai-chuan, the report categorically rejected the military justice authorities’ fabricated charges and found that the alleged coup and other accusations against Sun were entirely baseless.
In 2024, former Huang Fu-hsing Committee chairman General Zang You-xia attended the Global Conference of Overseas Chinese in Support of Peaceful Reunification, held in Hong Kong. A case arose after he stood to listen to the national anthem of the People’s Republic of China, and he was penalized with the suspension of 75% of his monthly pension for 5 years.
The Taipei High Administrative Court ruled against Zang You-xia, but the article says the judge could not produce a photograph showing General Zang standing at the event, leaving the case as short on evidence as the accusation that Sun Li-jen had staged a coup.
Retired Navy Major General Sun Hai-tao was detained and held incommunicado in 2023 on suspicion of crimes including developing an organization for China. He was granted bail of NT$600,000 and placed under restrictions on his residence only in 2024.
Opinion: Eggs and Stones in the 1978 Anti-American Protests, Celebrating Taiwan’s Resilience in 2026—Is This Really a National Day?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The opinion article criticizes the Foreign Ministry’s 2026 National Day video for using historical footage of anti-American protests in 1978. It questions whether the political aim was to show the United States that the DPP is reliable and to attack the Kuomintang, arguing that this distorts the historical narrative.
Facts
On December 15, 1978, the Carter administration announced that it would establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, sever ties with the Republic of China and terminate the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of China.
On December 27, 1978, when U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher arrived in Taipei with a delegation for negotiations, demonstrators surrounded the motorcade and physically attacked it.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released its 2026 National Day video, The Nation’s Album, which runs about 5 and a half minutes and includes AI-generated and historical footage.
Footage of the Republic of China attacking a U.S. envoy’s delegation in 1978 appears near the 1:07 mark of the National Day video.
Chiang Ching-kuo never issued a formal apology; the foreign minister expressed regret only later.
U.S.-Taiwan relations entered a “non-official” transition period, eventually giving rise to the Taiwan Relations Act.
The author argues that the National Day video should have brought people together around a shared memory, but instead became a tool serving two purposes: proving Taiwan’s reliability to the United States and using history to attack domestic opponents.
Opinion: Aircraft Delivery Does Not Equal Combat Capability—Taiwan’s Air Defense Gaps Viewed Through the Phoenix Project and the Survival Chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s first batch of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets arrived on October 2, but the delivery was incomplete. The article stresses that the focus of national defense should be building system resilience, including AIDC’s maintenance capacity, retaining pilots and integrating hardware and software.
Facts
At noon on October 2, brand-new F-16C Block 70 fighter jets numbered 6727 and 6728 landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.
The Phoenix Project procured 66 F-16C/D Block 70 fighter jets, but the first batch was delivered with missing components.
The core reason for the undelivered aircraft is that the AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare system is still undergoing testing and integration.
Taiwan's Air Force currently has 139 upgraded Block 20 aircraft.
漢翔公司 is working to establish an F-16 maintenance center in Taichung to strengthen Taiwan's defense self-reliance.
In January this year, F-16 pilot Hsin Po-yi went missing in an accident. A Control Yuan report cited navigation system failure and maintenance deficiencies.
Taiwan's existing Block 20 fleet is expected to be fully equipped with the Auto-GCAS automatic ground collision avoidance system by 2027.
Szu-jui Chen's view: Reflections on U.S. intervention in the yen exchange rate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the end of July 2026, after the yen depreciated to 164 yen, the United States and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market on July 31, pushing the rate back to 157 yen. The move was intended to stabilize the government bond burden and curb inflation, reflecting the two countries' shared concern over the yen's weakness and efforts to guard against bond market volatility.
Facts
At the end of July 2026, the yen briefly approached 164 to the U.S. dollar, its lowest level since 1986.
The United States and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market on July 31, 2026, lifting the yen to around 157 within a few days.
On May 1, 2024, the Bank of Japan spent 9.79 trillion yen defending the yen, setting a record for the largest amount spent in a single day.
As of the end of July 2026, Japan's foreign exchange reserves stood at about 1.287 trillion U.S. dollars.
U.S. federal government debt has topped 40 trillion dollars. The 10-year Treasury yield has reached 4.80%, while the 30-year yield has reached 5.26%.
Japan's net international investment position stood at 561.75 trillion yen at the end of 2025, up nearly one-third from the end of 2022.
Japanese long-term bond yields have continued to climb recently. The 10-year government bond yield has reached 3%, while the 30-year yield has hit a record high of 4.18%.
Opinion: National Taiwan Normal University's Graduate Institute of Taiwan History Facebook page posts campaign flag for Puma Shen—is administrative neutrality coming undone?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Original台師大台史所粉專誤植沈伯洋競選旗幟引發行政中立爭議，事後刪圖限言。
Facts
An image accompanying an admissions post on the official Facebook page of National Taiwan Normal University's Graduate Institute of Taiwan History included a campaign flag for Puma Shen.
The move was alleged to violate Article 6 of the Fundamental Education Act, which requires educational neutrality and prohibits promotion of specific political groups.
The institute later removed the sensitive image and restricted comments in response to the controversy.
The author notes that a National Chengchi University freshman group had also turned into a campaign support group for Puma Shen.
Puma Shen is the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Taipei mayor.
Opinion: What the controversy over Puma's old article reveals about political mudslinging—don't let ignorance stifle Taiwan's public health expertise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A public health scholar has written in response to political attacks by the pan-blue camp over Puma Shen's harm reduction policies, explaining the international scientific evidence for substitution therapy and community-based treatment and calling on Taiwan to respect public health expertise.
Facts
The pan-blue political camp attacked an article Puma Shen published in 2014 on Thinking Taiwan, maliciously distorting its discussion of international harm reduction policies and substitution therapy as an argument for distributing drugs.
Under the law, many substitute drugs used in addiction treatment, such as methadone, are classified as Category II drugs when not prescribed. But in medical and legitimate clinical use, they are medications that help the brain recover.
A long-acting monthly subcutaneous buprenorphine injection allows patients to get a shot at the hospital once a month, steadily releasing the medication in the body and freeing them from the burden of lining up at the hospital every day.
After Switzerland implemented heroin-assisted treatment using pharmaceutical-grade heroin, crime rates among people with addiction plunged, rates of social reintegration rose sharply, and the profits of black-market drug lords were cut off entirely.
Opinion: How can an administrative meeting become the legal basis for deciding the fate of a new immersive industry?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Assistant professors from Soochow University and Ming Chi University of Technology wrote to criticize the National Land Management Agency for classifying escape rooms as Group D-1 based on a consensus reached at an administrative meeting in 2017, arguing that the classification lacks a legal basis. The article calls on the government to review regulatory barriers, establish tiered management and amend the law to address operational risks and public safety issues in the immersive industry.
Facts
In 2023, the Ministry of Culture added the immersive content experience industry to the scope of the cultural and creative industries.
The National Land Management Agency cited a 2017 consultation meeting, where nearly half of the invited organizations were absent, as the basis for classifying escape rooms and similar venues under building use category D-1.
A consensus reached at an administrative meeting cannot replace legal authorization or independently serve as the legal basis for imposing obligations on the public.
Costs in the immersive industry are incurred before a business opens. If changing a venue's designated use proves difficult or reviews vary by location, operators face unpredictable regulatory risks.
The author is an assistant professor at Soochow University's School of Business and Ming Chi University of Technology's Department of Business and Management.
Be careful with long-term vegetarian diets! DNA doctor reveals the 6 nutrients vegans are most likely to lack—and why it's safest to make up the shortfall early
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Environment Minister Chi-ming Peng has promoted plant-based eating to reduce carbon emissions, while DNA physician Tseng Chin-yuan's book Precision Nutrition reminds vegetarians to watch for nutritional gaps. The article analyzes the differences between lacto-vegetarian and vegan diets, noting that vegans are prone to deficiencies in Omega-3, B12 and other nutrients. It recommends supplements from algae and a varied intake of plant proteins, while avoiding processed foods to maintain good health.
Facts
Environment Minister Chi-ming Peng recently urged the public to eat more locally grown plant-based foods, advocating making vegetarian eating part of everyday life.
Vegans consume about 60–80 grams of protein per day on average, less than the 80–100 grams consumed by people who eat meat.
The human body converts plant-derived ALA to DHA with an efficiency of only 0%–4%.
Long-term vegans do indeed have lower levels of EPA and DHA in their blood or tissues.
Lacto-vegetarians can obtain several important nutritional benefits from dairy products, including calcium, vitamin B12 and complete protein.
Vegetarians should avoid highly processed meat substitutes, which often contain excessive sugar, refined starch, sodium and additives.
Physician Tseng Chin-yuan, dubbed the 'Sherlock Holmes of the medical world,' has helped police solve cases through DNA matching.
Bulldog, bulldog, woof woof woof—Go Yale: Excerpt from Jerome A. Cohen's memoir Across East and West (3)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This excerpt from Jerome A. Cohen's memoir looks back on his years as a student at 耶魯大學. It covers his awareness of racial barriers when he enrolled, working while studying amid financial pressures, the family upheaval caused by his father's sudden death, and his deep reflections on his future career and military service as the Korean War broke out just before graduation.
Facts
During Jerome A. Cohen's interview at 耶魯大學, the interviewer warned him that some doors at 耶魯大學 were closed to Jewish students.
Scholarships at 耶魯大學 required all 'scholarship boys' to work 10 hours a week according to an assigned schedule.
Jerome A. Cohen's father died of a severe heart attack during the spring midterm of his sophomore year.
In his junior year, Jerome A. Cohen wrote what was called his best college paper, 'White Australia,' condemning racist policies.
At a group blind date on October 13, 1950, Jerome A. Cohen met Joan Florence Leavitt, who was from Smith College.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, with epicenter just 10 kilometers deep! Tsunami threat along the coasts of 5 countries; Taiwan's weather agency monitoring closely
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A shallow magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on October 9, with its epicenter just 10 kilometers deep, raising the threat of a Pacific tsunami. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has issued a tsunami advisory and is continuing to monitor the situation. Residents along the coasts of several nearby countries have been told to stay away from the shore.
Facts
A shallow magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama at 12:56 p.m. local time on October 9.
The earthquake's focal depth was about 10 kilometers, making it an extremely shallow quake.
The epicenter was near Pitaloza Arriba in southern Panama.
Tsunami waves of 1 to 3 meters may occur in parts of Panama's Pacific coast.
Coastal areas of Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and Nicaragua are also within the tsunami warning zone.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center assessed that the earthquake could pose a tsunami threat to the entire Pacific region.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has issued a tsunami advisory and is continuing to monitor developments across the Pacific.
Korean, singing, personal training, and more. Get 30% of your lesson fee back in points when you take an online lesson: the Oct. 19 “カフェトーク Day” campaign
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社スモールブリッジ will hold the “カフェトーク Day Campaign” on Oct. 19, offering up to 30% of the fees for as many as 3 online lessons back in points.
In the film “明日へのコード,” Mizuki wrote the theme song “BRAND NEW CODE.” 17-year-old newcomer HI-NA performs it, carrying the “baton of dreams” entrusted to her by Mizuki to all 47 prefectures of Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The theme song for the film “明日へのコード” has been announced as “BRAND NEW CODE.” Director Mizuki wrote the lyrics, and 17-year-old newcomer HI-NA performs the song. Starting in spring 2027, HI-NA will embark on a promotional tour across all 47 prefectures of Japan, documenting the journey as a documentary. The film is scheduled for theatrical release in fall 2027, and production is by Any-you.
On Oct. 1, 2026, 株式会社坂角総本舖 opened a permanent store, “漢神アリーナ店,” inside 漢神巨蛋購物廣場 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the company’s 2nd store in Taiwan and its 4th permanent store overseas.
“堀田湯 上目黒” to open this winter, keeping the light on at a neighborhood bathhouse that operated for 66 years. Nomura Real Estate Solutions supports its succession
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
With support from Nomura Real Estate Solutions, 株式会社堀田湯 is taking over “大黒湯,” a public bathhouse that operated in Tokyo’s Meguro Ward for 66 years, and will open it this winter as “堀田湯 上目黒.”
Facts
More than 80% have disappeared in half a century
2,730 facilities nationwide
The number of public bathhouses has fallen to just over 400
FOOD FORCE STUDIO, a TikTok Shop creator community focused on food, surpasses 1,500 registered creators! Strengthening matching between food makers and creators
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The number of registered creators in FOOD FORCE STUDIO, a TikTok Shop creator community focused on food operated by 株式会社モールハック, has surpassed 1,500. The company is a joint venture between Gastroduce Japan株式会社 and 株式会社松屋フーズホールディングス, and plans to strengthen matching between food makers and creators.
【Judo】A guide to watching the Baku World Championships (7): Day 7 of the tournament! Kanta Nakano, Mao Arai and Akira Sone to compete
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
On day 7 of the 2026 Baku World Judo Championships (Oct. 10), Japan will be represented by 3 athletes in the men’s +100 kg and women’s +78 kg divisions: Kanta Nakano, Mao Arai and Akira Sone. The article introduces each athlete’s background and signature techniques, as well as information on top international competitors.
A musical experience for parents and children! “huggy time～楽器にふれてみよう～” event announcement
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
特定非営利活動法人ほっぺ will hold “huggy time～楽器にふれてみよう～,” a musical experience event for parents and young children, on Oct. 20, 2026, at コープこうべ協同学苑 in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture.
With thanks for your continued support. “Fan Appreciation Campaign” at 近江ちゃんぽん亭!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ドリームフーズ株式会社 will run a “Fan Appreciation Campaign” at 8 selected 近江ちゃんぽん亭 locations on Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 10 through 31, 2026, offering a regular serving of vegetables for 750 yen (tax included).
Taking place Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.)! Event and participating brewery information for the “Wakako-zake” drama festival, including a talk show with Rina Takeda!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The BS TV Tokyo drama “Wakako-zake” will set up a special booth at the Sumida Street Jazz Festival, held at Kinshi Park in Tokyo on Oct. 17 and 18. Events will include a talk show with Rina Takeda, tastings from participating breweries and merchandise sales.
Enjoy Edo Daikagura lion dances and acrobatics! The full company will perform!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 28th performance of the Edo Daikagura Association will be staged at the Bunkyo Civic Hall Small Hall on Dec. 3, 2026, with tickets now on sale through カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社).
Kazuh宏 Kuya, Representative Director of 株式会社Astrea, appointed marketing instructor at 総合学院テクノスカレッジ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kazuhiro Kuya, Representative Director of 株式会社Astrea, has been appointed a marketing instructor at 総合学院テクノスカレッジ and will teach a 12-lecture course starting Oct. 19, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
12 sessions in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社Astrea、総合学院テクノスカレッジ、東京工学院専門学校、東京エアトラベル・ホテル専門学校、Unicorn Valley Japan株式会社
A “sleep-tracking gadget” that uses data to bring order to irregular on-call and night shifts
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
Introducing a “sleep-tracking gadget” as a doctor’s companion, helping visualize changes in condition associated with irregular work schedules and sleep quality.
[Manga] Reunited with a former colleague! What matching item do they have?
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
A manga depicting a reunion with a former colleague at an academic conference. A familiar-looking item appears in a scene where Director Suzuki and Dr. Yamada meet again. The daily life of a private-practice doctor and a side story are featured.
[Latest] How does your alma mater rank? World University Rankings 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
The 2027 edition of the World University Rankings by the UK’s THE was announced on September 30, 2026. This article analyzes the rankings and evaluations of domestic universities with medical schools.
Protesters exploit labor and student movements to spark riots; Brussels police use tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A nationwide general strike and student protests erupted in Brussels on the 9th. Some black-clad demonstrators blended into the crowds and sparked riots. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse them, carrying out 30 judicial detentions and 80 administrative arrests.
Facts
At least 30,000 to 50,000 people took to the streets
More than 300 political and business figures gather for National Day reception in Vietnam; Liu Shih-chung: Peace depends on strength and unity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam held a Double Ten National Day reception in Hanoi, drawing more than 300 representatives from political, business and overseas Taiwanese communities. Representative Liu Shih-chung said peace depends on strength, resilience and unity, and expressed hope that Taiwan and Vietnam would deepen cooperation in peace, development and talent. The secretary-general of 越南商工總會, Tran Thi Lan Anh, praised Taiwan’s strengths in technology and manufacturing, saying business cooperation between the two sides was developing in a positive and deeper direction.
Facts
Original逾300位政商與僑界代表
115 National Day reception
Original深耕越南30多年的台商朋友
The average economic growth rate is still expected to reach 11%
Good Morning World》President Lai’s National Day address focuses on 3 main themes: economic achievements and livelihoods, contributions to the international community, and more
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
This article summarizes several international and domestic news stories, including 台積電’s record third-quarter revenue and key points from its earnings call, President Lai’s National Day address focusing on the economy and livelihoods, controversy over the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the weather bureau’s National Day forecast, PIMCO’s view on U.S. Treasury yields, Apple’s iPhone order cuts, Meta’s ban on TikTok ads, Japan’s plan to cut the consumption tax, India’s maritime development plan and Taiwan’s world baseball ranking.
U.S. military plan to livestream execution by firing squad draws condemnation; Vance says he will not watch
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pentagon plans to execute Hasan, the gunman in the Fort Hood case, by firing squad and livestream it, drawing condemnation or opposition from the United Nations, lawmakers from both parties and Vice President Vance, among others.
Trump rules out attacking Iran before midterms; Russian diesel’s return to market lifts U.S. stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump ruled out attacking Iran before the midterm elections and announced that Russian diesel would return to the global market, lifting U.S. stocks. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all rose, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell.
Facts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 423.31 points
Or 0.83%
Closed at 51654.95 points
The S&P 500 rose 46.18 points
Or 0.59%
Closed at 7811.54 points
The Nasdaq Composite rose 172.83 points
Or 0.64%
Closed at 27366.17 points
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 51.295 points
Oil prices edge up as bulls and bears vie for control
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and a hurricane in the United States raised supply risks, while the prospect of large volumes of Russian diesel entering the market created opposing pressure, resulting in a slight rise in crude prices. New York West Texas Intermediate crude futures for November delivery settled at $91.85 a barrel, while London Brent crude futures for December delivery settled at $104.72 a barrel.
UAE prosecutors said a 杜拜航空 co-pilot tried to crash a passenger jet into Tel Aviv airport in Israel, an incident inspired by 蓋達組織. The captain and passengers eventually subdued the attacker, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
OpenAI revenue doubts clarified, but AI chip stocks remain volatile; 輝達 and 美光 close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Even after investors gained a clearer understanding of OpenAI’s financial condition, AI chip stocks remained volatile. OpenAI’s annualized revenue is nearly $50 billion, and net revenue is expected to reach $70 billion by year-end. 輝達, 美光 and SanDisk shares closed lower, while 博通 edged up.
Facts
OpenAI’s annualized revenue was nearly $50 billion as of the end of last month
OpenAI previously forecast annualized revenue of about $70 billion
OpenAI expects annualized net revenue to reach $70 billion by the end of this year
輝達 and 美光 shares both edged down at Friday’s close
博通 is working with OpenAI to design custom chips
OpenAI and Anthropic use different methods to calculate annualized revenue
OpenAI is a privately held company and is not required to disclose its financial performance
New York foreign exchange》Dollar rises for fourth straight week; higher oil prices weigh on euro, which falls for fifth straight week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The dollar index rose for a record fourth consecutive week, while the euro fell for a fifth consecutive week amid France’s fiscal problems. Oil prices fluctuated on geopolitical news, and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December were strong.
Facts
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) stood at 102.25, rising for a fourth consecutive week and marking its longest winning streak since May 2025.
The euro fell to a 17-month low against the U.S. dollar, declining for a fifth consecutive week.
Markets estimate an 85.8% chance that the Federal Reserve will raise rates at its December meeting.
Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3.
Will the Iran war flare up again? Trump changes course, saying military action before the election remains possible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump changed course, acknowledging that military action against Iran before the election remains possible, and the Defense Department has directed Central Command to complete military preparations. U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, senior U.S. and Israeli officials are in frequent contact, and Israel has warned that Iran might strike first out of anxiety.
Facts
U.S. President Trump changed course on Friday (the 9th), saying military action against Iran remains possible.
The U.S. Defense Department has directed Central Command to complete preparations for restarting large-scale military operations against Iran.
If hostilities resume, the U.S. military is expected to launch large-scale bombing of Iran’s energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear facilities.
In U.S.-Iran talks, Washington has demanded that Iran make clear concessions on its nuclear weapons development.
After a meeting at Camp David, Secretary of State Rubio said the focus was on long-term foreign policy planning.
Brent crude futures rose 44 cents to $104.72 per barrel
The scale of crude oil production shutdowns in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico has expanded to about 1.5 million barrels per day, around 72% of the region’s crude oil output
The U.S. Gulf of Mexico normally produces about 2 million barrels of crude oil per day, around 15% of total U.S. crude oil output
Trump said talks between the United States and Iran were making constructive progress, and said the United States would not attack Iran before the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3
The United States announced sanctions Thursday against individuals, networks and 17 vessels, saying they were involved in transporting Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemical products
Before the war, crude oil and fuel transported through the Strait of Hormuz accounted for about 20% of the global total
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake destroys homes in Panama, triggering tsunami warning
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, damaging buildings in several central provinces and causing a cathedral to collapse, and triggering a tsunami warning. The canal continued to operate normally, but residents evacuated and aftershocks were frequent; the president urged the public to remain calm.
Facts
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama at 1:56 a.m. Taiwan time on Saturday (the 10th).
The earthquake had a depth of 12.6 kilometers, with its epicenter about 10 kilometers southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza in Herrera Province in central Panama.
Two aftershocks, with magnitudes of 5.8 and 5.5, were recorded after the main quake.
A Catholic cathedral collapsed in the city of Penonomé in Coclé Province, and part of a hotel’s exterior wall fell onto a car.
The U.S. National Weather Service issued tsunami warnings for the coasts of Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
[金萬林-創] announces the commitments made when initially applying to list shares on the Innovation Board and their subsequent implementation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
金萬林企業股份有限公司 (6645) announced the implementation status of its commitments for its Innovation Board listing, including disclosures in the prospectus, centralized custody of subscription rights, signing a regulatory compliance agreement and filing an accountant’s review report; all have been completed as agreed.
Facts
金萬林企業股份有限公司 announced the implementation status, through the 3rd quarter of 115, of the commitments it made when initially applying to list its shares on the Innovation Board.
On September 3, 113, directors, managers and core technical personnel who were also employees of the company converted subscription rights, and each of them placed the converted shares in mandatory centralized custody.
The company has signed a securities regulations compliance counseling agreement with the lead underwriter in accordance with its commitments.
The company has submitted and filed the 114 annual special review report prepared by its accountant in accordance with its commitments.
[光寶科] announces on behalf of subsidiary LITE-ON, INC. that it signed a turnkey contract for construction of the U.S. McKinney plant on company-owned land
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
光寶科 announced that its subsidiary LITE-ON, INC. signed a turnkey contract with Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company, LLC for construction of its U.S. McKinney plant, for a total amount of more than US$348 million, to expand its U.S. operations.
Facts
光寶科 announced on behalf of its subsidiary LITE-ON, INC. that it signed a turnkey contract with Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company, LLC for construction of the U.S. McKinney plant.
The contracting party, Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company, LLC, is an unrelated party.
The specific purpose of acquiring the real estate is to support operations at a new U.S. plant.
The date of occurrence was October 8, Republic of China year 115.
Companies mentioned：光寶科、LITE-ON, INC.、Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company, LLC
[東方風能] invited to attend 20th QIC CEO Week hosted by 寬量國際
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
東方風能 announced that it will attend 20th QIC CEO Week hosted by 寬量國際 and hold an investor conference in Hong Kong from October 13 to 14, 115, to disclose details of the company’s future operating plans, financial position and business development, and strengthen communication with investors.
Facts
東方風能 (company code 7786) was invited to attend 20th QIC CEO Week hosted by 寬量國際.
The investor conference will be held from October 13, 115, to October 14, 115.
The investor conference will be held at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
東方風能 will brief investors on its future operating development plans and related financial and business information.