Shen Po-yang invites Chiang Wan-an to 4 debates; Chiang calls for negotiations on details of mutually agreed debates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, extended invitations for 4 debates to Kuomintang candidate Chiang Wan-an. Chiang urged both sides to attend negotiations on the details of debates with TV stations they had agreed on, and criticized Shen’s positions on drugs and the Constitution.
Facts
4 debates
TV stations to host talks on the 12th
City government has promoted various construction projects over the past 4 years
Concert wraps up; husband gives cash, as Chang Hsiu-ching gets busy with Southeast Asia tour
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Golden Melody Award-winning singer Chang Hsiu-ching wrapped up her “Spicy Girls Are Here 2” concert in Tainan. Her husband rewarded her with a bouquet folded from NT$100,000 in cash. Chang thanked fans for their 3 months of support and announced that she would soon embark on a Southeast Asia tour.
台鐵 adds 2 northbound local express trains; 6 new Tze-Chiang limited express trains to stop at Xinwuri Station
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To handle the northbound holiday crowds for National Day, 台鐵 announced it would add 2 local express trains and have 6 new Tze-Chiang limited express trains stop at Xinwuri Station, while making standing tickets available for some trains.
Facts
Add 2 local express train services between Changhua and Qidu and Nangang
Plan to add stops for 6 new Tze-Chiang limited express train services
Make 200 standing tickets available for each train service
Another 26 new Tze-Chiang limited express train services
Zheng Li-wen campaigns for councilor in Taichung, criticizes central energy policy and urges support for restarting nuclear power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Chairperson Zheng Li-wen campaigned in Taichung for party councilor Su Bo-hsing, criticizing central government energy policies for causing power shortages and rising prices. She urged support for a referendum on restarting nuclear power and for Kuomintang candidates. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen also campaigned for several councilors and advised the nation’s leaders to heed Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu’s candid advice on disputes between the two chambers.
Wang Mei-hui to establish campaign headquarters; Chang Chi-kai says he will deliver petition to president
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wang Mei-hui, the 民進黨 candidate for Chiayi City mayor, will hold a campaign headquarters opening rally tonight, with President Lai Ching-te set to campaign for her. Chang Chi-kai, the 民眾黨 candidate, said he plans to hand a petition to President Lai in person.
Playoff Challenge Series draws sellout crowds for 3 straight games, setting attendance record; Lions’ Lin Shao-en aims to even series
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中職 postseason Challenge Series has drawn sellout crowds for 3 straight games, with total attendance reaching a record 63,500. The 統一獅 will start Lin Shao-en in hopes of evening the series, while 中信兄弟 will send out Rogó to seek a win.
Facts
Attracted 63,500 attendees
A sellout crowd of 23,500
Original4戰3勝制季後挑戰賽
Hold a 1-win advantage
The 5th sellout game in the history of the postseason Challenge Series
The 13th game to draw more than 10,000 spectators
Last year’s record of 50,484 attendees over 4 games
Original對戰被打擊率高達5成
His 21 hits are already the most in the league
A hit in 9 consecutive games across seasons, also a league record
His 3 stolen bases tie the record
兄弟 have a 2-1 record
In 5 starts against the Lions during the regular season, he posted a 3-2 record
2 mountain accidents during the Double Ten holiday; air force helicopter rushes to the rescue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the Double Ten holiday, a Black Hawk helicopter stationed in Hualien with 內政部空勤總隊 carried out 2 consecutive high-mountain rescue missions, searching for hikers missing in the Northern Section 3 mountains and rescuing an injured hiker with a broken bone on the Eight Great Show route.
Facts
5 hikers
A 14-person hiking group
4 members of the 消防署 Special Search and Rescue Team
Songshan Airport relocation issue: Yeh Chu-lin has plane tickets ready and invites Chiang Wan-an to Penghu
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the opening of his Penghu County mayoral campaign headquarters, former Magong Mayor Yeh Chu-lin sharply criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s proposal to relocate Songshan Airport and publicly invited him to visit Penghu, saying he had plane tickets ready. Yeh also announced that, if elected, the county government would fully cover Penghu residents’ housing and land taxes and expand benefits for seniors.
Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4, heads straight for Mexico’s west coast; military urgently evacuates residents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hurricane Simon strengthened into a Category 4 storm and headed straight for Mexico’s west coast. The military urgently evacuated about 100 residents, while 美國國家颶風中心 and AccuWeather issued weather alerts.
China to ban fully concealed car door handles and folding screens starting in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and 4 other departments issued a notice banning vehicles from being equipped with fully concealed door handles and folding or flexible screens starting in 2027, aiming to improve product safety and standardize testing and verification for innovative designs.
Taiwanese player Lin An-ko of Japan’s 西武獅隊 missed the playoff roster because of a knee injury. The team arranged for him to travel to Miyazaki to compete in the 鳳凰聯盟, and 西武 has updated its roster.
Northbound traffic on National Freeway 5 builds as holiday ends; Yilan police estimate congestion will last until 8 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the final day of the National Day holiday, northbound traffic on National Freeway 5 increased. The Yilan County Police Bureau estimated congestion would continue until 8 p.m. and deployed officers to direct traffic and implement several traffic controls.
Facts
Northbound congestion is expected to continue until 8 p.m.
At 8 a.m., ramp metering was already in effect at all northbound entrances on National Freeway 5 from Suao to Shiding
Northbound mainline metering on National Freeway 5 began at 9:14 a.m.
From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., high-occupancy vehicle controls will be in effect at all northbound entrances on National Freeway 5 from Suao to Toucheng
On the Suhua Highway corridor, two-way travel by trucks weighing more than 21 metric tons is prohibited from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Two-way travel by trucks weighing more than 21 metric tons is prohibited
Peak traffic from Hualien to Yilan is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ukraine opposes Russia’s return to Olympics; Russian minister says Kyiv has no right to interfere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said the 國際奧林匹克委員會 had allowed Russia to return to international sports under its national name, and that Ukraine had no right to interfere. Ukraine strongly protested and filed an appeal with the 體育仲裁法庭, arguing that the decision violated the Olympic Charter and was made too hastily.
Facts
Comprising 13 athletes
And 10 coaches
Lausanne 2020
10 years have passed
At Sochi in 2014
Putin (Vladimir Putin) ordered it in 2022
However, on July 7, the International Olympic Committee announced
Chiang Wan-an floats relocating Songshan Airport; Su Chiao-hui: AI park could be set up in Tamsui
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Chiao-hui, the DPP’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, responded to Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s proposal to relocate Songshan Airport and build a Taipei AI park, suggesting that the AI industry park be set up in the Tamsui Science City in New Taipei to connect with the AI science corridor and develop jointly with the Northern Taiwan Science Park. She also stressed the need to address transportation, medical care and passenger transport for outlying-island residents.
Messi scores twice in first game after Argentina farewell, helping 邁阿密國際 win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Messi scored twice in his first game after bidding farewell to Argentina’s national team, helping 邁阿密國際 beat 華盛頓聯 4-0. The win lifted 邁阿密國際 from 3rd to 2nd in the MLS Eastern Conference standings.
Facts
4-0
2nd
39 years old
47th minute
60th minute
last 11 league games
2nd win
scored 2 goals alone
13 wins, 5 losses and 10 draws
49 points
rose from 3rd to
2011 to 2012
23 goals
13 assists
For the 3rd consecutive year
3rd minute
39th minute
16th goal
Leads 3-0
13 minutes later
3 defenders
came from behind to win 2-1
52nd minute
3rd minute of stoppage time
in 2 years
5th minute of stoppage time
end a 3-game losing streak
just 1 point behind
87th minute
beat 2-1
19th minute
43rd minute
2nd yellow card
55th minute
Companies mentioned：中央社、邁阿密國際、Inter Miami、美國職業足球大聯盟、MLS、華盛頓聯、DC United、洛杉磯銀河、多倫多、蒙特婁、芝加哥火焰、紐約城、New York City FC
Japan, U.S. foreign ministers discuss ICC sanctions; Rubio says ICC threatened U.S. sovereignty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone to discuss the Trump administration’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court (國際刑事法院; ICC). Rubio said the sanctions were imposed because the ICC threatened U.S. sovereignty, while Motegi reiterated Japan’s commitment to the rule of law and support for the ICC. They also discussed cases involving 駐沖繩美軍 accused of crimes and coordination on G20 matters.
Facts
about 15 minutes
The U.S. Trump administration announced on the 9th
Guardians ace Ramirez hits 2-run homer as team rallies past White Sox to reach AL Championship Series
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Cleveland Guardians beat 芝加哥白襪 2-0, rallying from behind to win the division series 3 games to 2 and advance. They will face 坦帕灣光芒 for the American League title.
Landslide blocks river in Nepal, triggering flooding; authorities urge riverside residents to evacuate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A landslide in Nepal’s Gorkha district blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering floods that swept away homes, suspension bridges and hydropower facilities. Authorities urged riverside residents to evacuate, while police and soldiers began rescue and monitoring operations.
China’s NDRC chief: External shocks continue to affect the economy; private firms urged to remain confident
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zheng Shanjie, head of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, said at a meeting with private enterprises that external shocks continue to affect the economy, urging private firms to remain confident and respond to pressure scientifically. He also announced plans to advance the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan and launch major projects under the “six major networks” initiative to stimulate domestic demand.
Man rides large motorcycle without a license and borrows another vehicle’s plate; Luzhu police stop and fine him at Dagushan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Police from the 桃園市警局蘆竹分局 stopped a man surnamed Jiang at Dagushan in the early hours of the National Day holiday. He was riding a large motorcycle without a license, with its plate revoked, and displaying a plate belonging to another vehicle. Police cited him for the violations and impounded the motorcycle.
Ceiling collapses in old Daegu building, injuring 38; unreported sales event raises safety concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The ceiling of an old building in Daegu, South Korea, completed in 1994, collapsed during an unreported kitchenware sales event, injuring 38 people. The event, organized by A業者, used giveaways to attract attendees. Its failure to notify local authorities exposed gaps in safety management for old buildings and regulatory oversight.
Tsai Ing-wen’s U.S. visit elevates Taiwan’s narrative, highlights defense technology and Silicon Valley’s role as a hub
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen’s first stop on her U.S. visit was San Francisco, where she delivered a speech on defense technology at Stanford University and met with Silicon Valley venture capitalists. The visit highlighted Silicon Valley’s role as a hub in U.S.-Taiwan relations and aimed to elevate Taiwan’s narrative.
President proposes building Taiwan as a city on a hill; Keiji Furuya says he sensed resolve to defend the Taiwan Strait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Keiji Furuya, head of the Japan-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Association, led a delegation to Taiwan and said he sensed President Lai Ching-te’s resolve to defend the Taiwan Strait in his National Day address. Both sides agreed to accelerate cooperation in areas including drones and semiconductors, and to continue discussions on defense issues.
Approval rating falls to just 15%, Macron hits new low since taking office
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A survey by 益普索 and BVA-Cesi found that French President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating fell to 15%, a new low since he took office; far-right leaders Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen remained the most popular, but their ratings also declined.
Facts
Just 15% of respondents viewed Macron favorably
The lowest point since he took office in 2017
Down 1 percentage point from a month earlier
Bardella down 3 percentage points
Le Pen down 4 percentage points
Conducted online from Sept. 7 to 8
Surveyed 1000 adults
Margin of error ranged from 0.6 to 3.1 percentage points
To accommodate post-holiday crowds, unreserved tickets offered on Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains on eastern line
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台鐵 announced that, to accommodate northbound crowds returning after the National Day holiday, it would offer unreserved tickets on some Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains on the eastern line starting at noon.
Scholars on President Lai’s National Day address: Steady approach gives Beijing no pretext for provocation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Scholars analyzing President Lai Ching-te’s National Day address said he maintained a steady approach, conveyed a clear position and reaffirmed the principle of safeguarding peace, giving Beijing no pretext for provocation. They also noted that the president stressed maintaining peace through strength and highlighted economic achievements.
Former Fangliao Township chief Chen Ya-lin found guilty of corruption; disciplinary court orders removal and NT$500,000 fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Ya-lin, former chief of Fangliao Township in Pingtung County, was found to have been involved in corruption and evading authorities. The disciplinary court ordered his removal from office and fined him NT$500,000.
Freighter ignores warning and breaches maritime blockade; U.S. military opens fire, disables vessel
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 美軍中央司令部 said a commercial freighter flying the Panamanian flag, the Ocean Malika, was hit in the stern by a U.S. fighter jet after ignoring warnings and attempting to breach the maritime blockade of Iran. The strike disabled its propulsion system, and no crew members were injured.
Attack on Riyadh International Airport leaves 12 dead; Saudi-led coalition vows decisive response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An attack on Riyadh International Airport in the Saudi Arabian capital left 12 dead and 309 injured. The Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement of carrying out the attack and vowed a decisive response. U.S. President Donald Trump said he would assess whether to join the airstrikes.
Facts
Claimed 12 lives
309 injured
Deadliest attack in more than 10 years
A 4-year ceasefire agreement
3 people were killed
One Saudi commercial airliner was also severely damaged
Kaohsiung toddler suspected of abuse dies; younger brother also injured; prosecutors secure detention of parents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 2-year-old girl in Kaohsiung is suspected of having died after being abused by her parents, while her 1-year-old brother was also found with suspected signs of child abuse. After questioning the parents, surnamed Xiong and Deng, Kaohsiung prosecutors secured their detention on charges including endangering a child’s development. The girl’s older sister has been placed in the care of the Social Affairs Bureau.
Facts
2-year-old girl
Suspected abuse; taken to hospital on the 8th and died
Mazu statue from Kunshan’s Tianhou Temple sets out, returning to its ancestral home in Lugang after 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Mazu statue from 昆山慧聚天后宮 has set out for Taiwan on a 7-day journey. After visiting several sister temples, it will return to 鹿港天后宮 after 10 years to pay homage to its ancestral temple.
Facts
Returns to its ancestral home after 10 years to pay homage and pray for blessings
The Taiwan visit will last a total of 7 days
In 2010, a divided spirit statue was brought from 鹿港天后宮 to Kunshan
Returned to Taiwan for pilgrimage for 3 consecutive years
UAE government drives AI use to world-leading levels; opportunities for Taiwanese firms in industrial applications and integration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 微軟 report shows the UAE ranks first globally, with a generative AI usage rate of 73.3%, largely due to the government’s long-term promotion of a national AI strategy and its early adoption of the technology. Taiwanese industry experts recommend that Taiwan’s businesses build on their industrial strengths and offer integrated “AI plus industry” solutions rather than simply selling hardware or basic models, to seize opportunities in the local market.
Facts
73.3%
2026 Q2
18.8%
64.3%
Ages 15 to 64
147 economies
2031
2017
59.4%
64%
70.1%
35,000 people
Within 2 years
50%
The 1st
More than 20,000 people
Companies mentioned：中央社、微軟、Microsoft AI Economy Institute、Microsoft Copilot、日本經濟新聞、國家報、The National、ChatGPT、台灣拍檔科技中東分公司
“Skateboard Girl” Lin Yi-fan places 8th in world championship final, boosts Olympic points tally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s 14-year-old skateboarder Lin Yi-fan placed 8th in the women’s park final at the World Skateboarding Championships in Paraguay, setting a best-ever result for Taiwan. She is expected to earn 28500 Olympic points, helping her compete for a spot at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Key events in Tainan’s railway undergrounding project
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan Railway Underground Project, after nearly 10 years of construction, officially opened to traffic in October of ROC year 115. The old and new Tainan stations are linked by a low-profile design and a sunken plaza, creating the first case of “old and new coexisting” at a station dating from the Japanese colonial period. The project aims to reconnect the city and carry on the spirit of the ancient capital.
Facts
Tainan Railway Underground Project to open to traffic on Oct. 17
A major project involving nearly 10 years of relocating above-ground structures and moving the railway underground
Special report on the opening of the Tainan Railway Underground Project (4 stories)
The 2 homes originally had a combined floor area of about 34 ping
YM Oceanic Culture & Art Museum teams up with 基隆郵局 to give away Taiwanese snack stamps with postcard purchases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陽明海洋文化藝術館 and 基隆郵局 have launched a “Buy a postcard, get Taiwanese snack stamps” promotion during the Double Ten holiday. The giveaway includes 4 themed stamps featuring braised pork rice, oyster omelets, stinky tofu and meatballs. Visitors can also enter the Postal Museum for free.
1,600 illegal lodging businesses nationwide; NT$140 million in fines from January to September
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 交通部觀光署 announced the results of inspections conducted from January to September this year. There were 1,600 illegal lodging businesses nationwide, including 132 more illegal hotels and 41 fewer illegal B&Bs than in the same period last year. Fines totaled NT$143.38 million.
Facts
A total of 1,600 illegal lodging businesses
Fines totaled NT$143.38 million
The number of illegal hotels increased by 132 from the same period last year
The number of illegal B&Bs fell by 41
There were 16,142 legal lodging businesses (hotels and B&Bs)
3,270 legal hotels
Down 20 from the same period last year
1,068 unlicensed establishments on the watch list
Taipei City had the most, with 275
Taichung City was next, with 195
followed by Yilan County with 181
Total fines of NT$121.265 million
12,872 legal B&Bs
Up 396 from the same period last year
532 unlicensed B&Bs on the watch list
Pingtung County had the most, with 127
Nantou County was next, with 103
Taitung County ranked 3rd with 68
Total fines imposed on B&Bs amounted to NT$22.124 million
No medication-based substitution treatment for stimulant addiction and emerging drugs; care relies on psychological intervention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Several medical professional groups issued a joint statement, saying most drug use in Taiwan involves stimulants and emerging drugs, for which no substitution medications are available, making treatment largely reliant on psychological intervention. They also urged politicians to respect medical professionals and avoid conflating harm-reduction policies with drug legalization.
Facts
Original第2級毒品通報人數較前1年增加近6成
Drug suspects aged 12 to 17 increased by more than 1 times
Container shipping: U.S. strong, Europe weak; Red Sea sailings resume as port congestion props up rates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Global container shipping lines are gradually returning to the Red Sea, prompting concerns that added capacity could weigh on freight rates. However, persistent congestion at ports worldwide will offset some of the additional capacity. Container shipping is currently following a “strong U.S., weak Europe” pattern. U.S. routes are benefiting from restocking demand and restrictions on Panama Canal traffic, keeping rates high. European routes are in the off-season and affected by the resumption of Red Sea sailings, but remain at healthy levels.
Facts
Original碼頭使用率已逾9成
The contract for dockworkers at U.S. West Coast ports expires in 2028
Capacity shortages are expected to remain tight in the 4th quarter
U.S. mortgage rates top 7%, making it hard to move; renovating old homes becomes an alternative
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. mortgage rates have climbed to 7.40%, a nearly 3-year high, sharply increasing the cost of buying or moving and leaving the housing market in a standoff as buyers and sellers wait on the sidelines. Some homeowners are turning to renovations or adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to cope with high interest rates.
Facts
7.40%
Average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage
Rose for 7 consecutive weeks
Reached 7.40% on Oct. 8
At one point fell to 5.98%
Up 1.42 percentage points
Forecast at about 5%
Rose to above 7%
Monthly mortgage payments could rise from about US$6,000
to US$8,000
A home about 50 years old
Added about 31 ping of space
Now worth US$1.5 million
Could cost US$2 million to US$2.5 million
In September, 20.8% of homes listed nationwide had previously been discounted
Memories of streets along the Tainan rail line preserved; business district hopes for revival
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With the Tainan Railway Underground Project now open to traffic, residents of the old city recall the former heyday of the station’s business district and hope plans for the new station and a greenway will help revive the area.
Facts
Tainan Railway Underground Project opens to traffic 5
Took nearly 10 years
When I attended 台南二中 in 1983
新光三越中山店 also opened on Zhongshan Road in front of the station in the 1990s
There were 9 level crossings along the route alone
中國商務部 tells e-commerce platforms to address disorderly practices such as “lowest price across the entire internet”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國商務部 and 7 other departments issued a notice on the “Five Excellence” initiative for quality e-commerce, calling on e-commerce platforms to address disorderly competition practices such as “automatic price matching” and “lowest price across the entire internet.” The notice also promotes the establishment of industry self-regulatory standards and a “chief quality officer” system.
U.S. media: AI is everywhere in China, bringing the challenge of overreliance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A U.S. media report says that as China vigorously develops its AI industry to catch up with the United States, the public faces the problem of becoming overly reliant on AI. Cases include farmers whose crops died after they followed AI advice, hikers misled and stranded, children poisoned, and teenagers becoming engrossed in chatting with AI. Chinese authorities have introduced new regulations to guide proper use and are monitoring AI’s potential impact on social stability and the job market.
The “2 key phrases” disappeared from Lai Ching-te’s National Day address; former ambassador points to 1 change and asks: Did the U.S. step in?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
References to “Republic of China” and “Republic of China Taiwan” disappeared from Lai Ching-te’s National Day address. Former ambassador Chieh Wen-chi said the change may have been influenced by the Trump administration’s stance and questioned how much respect was shown for minority opinions.
Facts
“Republic of China” appeared only 2 times in Lai Ching-te’s National Day address, while “Republic of China Taiwan” was not mentioned at all.
Lai Ching-te did not mention the “mutual non-subordination” phrase he had often emphasized in the past in his National Day address.
Former ambassador Chieh Wen-chi said the change in wording may be related to a shift in the Trump administration’s attitude toward Taiwan.
Chieh Wen-chi did not rule out the possibility that the U.S. expressed its views on the address beforehand, telling Taiwan which issues should not be touched on.
Chieh Wen-chi questioned whether Lai Ching-te, as the leader of the governing party, truly respected minority opinions.
Debate rages over relocating Songshan Airport! Su Chiao-hui proposes “Tamsui Science City” to continue the AI corridor: Huang Jen-hsun’s plane can keep parking there
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, proposed developing “Tamsui Science City” to continue the AI corridor in response to the proposed relocation of Songshan Airport. She said the plan would be linked with the development of Beitou-Shilin Science Park to preserve the convenience of Songshan Airport for businesspeople such as Huang Jen-hsun, while also meeting the transportation needs of outlying-island residents.
Facts
Su Chiao-hui proposed jointly developing Tamsui Science City and Beitou-Shilin Science Park to link up an AI science corridor.
Su Chiao-hui said the plan would allow the plane of Nvidia CEO Huang Jen-hsun to continue parking at Songshan Airport.
Songshan Airport currently handles 5.6 million passenger trips a year.
Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan said the relocation of Songshan Airport should be planned in advance and should not affect the MRT.
Su Chiao-hui questioned how the transportation and medical needs of outlying-island residents would be addressed after Songshan Airport is relocated.
Did Han Kuo-yu’s unscripted National Day speech criticizing the Lai administration bring “backlash”? He jokes: “It’s been a long time since I was smeared; it started again last night”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu went off script at the 115 National Day ceremony to criticize Lai Ching-te and Cho Jung-tai, drawing displeasure and a counterattack from the Presidential Office. Han later joked about being smeared, while the Kuomintang praised his courage. The incident reflects intensifying tensions between the ruling and opposition camps.
Facts
Han Kuo-yu went off script while speaking at the 115 National Day ceremony, criticizing President Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai.
An anonymous Presidential Office official criticized Han Kuo-yu’s words and actions, saying they were beneath the stature of the legislative speaker.
Han Kuo-yu joked that it had been so long since he was smeared that he had recently become a little “white,” but that the smears started again after National Day.
Han Kuo-yu warned that if the executive and legislature continue to clash, Taiwan’s democracy could be viewed as a sham democracy and a true dictatorship.
Kuomintang legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin praised Han Kuo-yu for speaking on behalf of the people at the National Day ceremony.
Today’s (10/11) top stories! 2 counties and cities will distribute Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gifts tomorrow, with a maximum of 10000／How many kilometers can you ride a motorcycle before changing the oil?／New rules at 1 bank take effect: “You may not be able to withdraw money from your account without realizing it”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 rounds up today’s top stories, including Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gift payments in Chiayi County and Taipei City, the implementation of new cardless withdrawal rules at 永豐銀行, how to claim sports vouchers in the Greater Taipei area, and the potential impact of TSMC ADR’s pullback on Taiwan stocks, along with other livelihood and financial news.
Facts
Seniors aged 99 and above in Taipei City can receive up to 10000 yuan in Double Ninth Festival gifts.
Starting October 13, 永豐銀行 will shorten the validity period for cardless withdrawal codes from 30 minutes to 5 minutes.
Taichung D-ONE First Square has a total floor area of approximately 180,000 ping and aims to be completed by the end of this year.
Nurse Tan Tun-tzu of 長庚醫院 advises people to eat these 4 kinds of fish less often: tuna, marlin, oilfish, and shark.
TSMC ADR fell about 4% over the long weekend, and experts estimate it could drag the broader market down by more than 800 points.
Don’t use 大同電鍋 just for cooking rice! Expert reveals “1 amazing hidden trick”: quick, convenient, delicious reheating that leaves bread crisp outside and soft inside, like it just came out of the oven
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An online user shared a dry-heating method for reheating bread in 大同電鍋. Japanese media outlet 《LASISA》 recommends 3 ways to reheat frozen bread—in an oven, steamer, or frying pan—and advises slicing and sealing the bread before freezing it.
Facts
An online user shared that placing baking paper at the bottom of 大同電鍋, adding no water to the outer pot and leaving the lid off, then pressing the switch and waiting for it to pop up can restore bread’s crisp crust while perfectly retaining moisture inside.
Japanese media outlet 《LASISA》 has compiled 3 reheating methods suited to different kinds of frozen bread: an oven, a steamer, and a frying pan.
For bread such as baguettes and bagels, which you want to make crisp on the outside again, use an oven or toaster. You can spray a little water on the bread before heating it.
A steamer is suitable for bagels, white bread, and sweet bread. Steam firmer bread for about 4 to 5 minutes and softer bread for about 2 to 3 minutes.
To heat bread in a frying pan, add about 10 to 15 milliliters of water. Once the surface is lightly browned, flip it and heat for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Stop frying sunny-side-up eggs by simply pouring oil into the pan! Expert shares a simple “1-step trick” for crisp edges and a tender, perfectly cooked center: no sticking, with the yolk intact
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Japanese chef papuchan shared tips for frying sunny-side-up eggs, saying the main reason they stick is adding oil to a cold pan and recommending that you heat an iron pan before adding oil. The chef also explained that whether you add water determines the texture: adding water makes the eggs soft and runny, ideal with rice, while cooking without water makes them crisp and fragrant, ideal with toast.
Facts
Japanese chef papuchan says eggs sticking to the pan is often not a problem with the cookware, but with the timing of when the oil is added.
A washed iron pan often retains tiny amounts of water. Adding oil to a cold pan causes the oil and water to mix, preventing a protective film from forming on the pan’s surface.
To fry a sunny-side-up egg properly, first preheat the iron pan over medium heat for about 1 minute. Once all the moisture has evaporated, add cooking oil.
Steaming and frying an egg with water produces soft egg whites and a rich, semi-runny yolk, making it ideal for serving with rice.
Frying an egg without water in hot oil makes the edges of the egg white fragrant and crisp, while the yolk is firmer—ideal for putting in toast or a hamburger.
If you open an account and buy stocks in your child’s name, is it a gift if the amount is “under 244萬”? Do you need to file taxes? A look at how parent-to-child transfers and direct stock purchases are treated
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The National Taxation Bureau of Kaohsiung, Ministry of Finance, clarified the gift-tax rules for parents buying stocks in their children’s names. The tax-exempt threshold for 2026 is 244萬, and amounts above that must be reported within 30 days. Documentation is also required to transfer stocks.
Facts
In 2026 (115), the annual gift-tax exemption per person is NT$2.44 million.
When parents transfer money to their children to buy stocks, it is considered a cash gift, and the gift amount is calculated based on the funds transferred by the parents.
When parents directly pay for stocks purchased for their children, the transaction is treated as a gift under Article 5, Paragraph 3 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act.
Even if a gift of stocks does not exceed the 244萬元 exemption, it must still be reported, and the documents required for the stock transfer must be obtained.
When parents give their own stocks to their children, the gift amount should be calculated by multiplying the closing price on the date of the gift by the number of shares given.
Dilraba Dilmurat and Zhang Ruonan both lose! TOP 10 “most beautiful leading actresses” in mainland Chinese dramas: she takes the crown with striking features and a stunning figure, the quintessential beauty with bold features
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An online poll recently asked which female celebrity people liked most for her looks. Gülnezer Bextiyar took the top spot with her striking features and outstanding figure, while Dilraba Dilmurat came in eighth, reflecting the diversity of beauty standards.
French student protests: What lies behind the anger?
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Starting in late September 2026, French high school students launched large-scale nationwide protests and campus blockades over a lack of educational resources, leading to violent clashes and mass arrests. The movement reflects long-standing discontent with the education system and draws on France’s tradition of street politics to pressure a weak government.
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Since late September 2026, students across France have held protests against insufficient education funding and blocked entrances to high school campuses.
The protests left hundreds of students, teachers and police officers injured, and thousands of people arrested.
Madeleine, a student in Paris, said teachers would be absent for several weeks and there would be no substitute teachers.
An OECD report found that per-student education spending for French high school students is higher than the EU high school average.
A BFMTV poll found that 72% of French people consider the students’ demands reasonable.
Has Lai Ching-te’s National Day address become more moderate? Japanese scholar says he is “talking less about these 2 things,” having learned a lesson from the landslide defeat of the mass recall effort
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Japanese scholar Ogasawara Yoshiyuki analyzed Lai Ching-te’s National Day address, noting its mild tone and downplaying of the China threat. He said the ruling party learned a lesson from last year’s landslide defeat of the mass recall effort and therefore chose to say less about sensitive issues to maintain the status quo.
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Japanese scholar Ogasawara Yoshiyuki said Lai Ching-te’s National Day address had a mild tone, reflecting lessons learned from the failure of the mass recall effort.
Lai Ching-te downplayed the China threat in his address and said less about the international situation.
Lai Ching-te reiterated that this year’s economic growth rate would exceed 11% and GDP per capita would reach US$45,332.
The address highlighted measures including a monthly childbirth subsidy of NT$5,000 and a universal payment of NT$10,000.
Ogasawara Yoshiyuki said Lai Ching-te was trying to project a moderate image, in contrast with his 2024 claim that the two sides were “not subordinate to each other.”
中華航空 will raise excess baggage fees, prepaid baggage fees and pet transport fees for tickets issued from October 16, 2026.
For Asian routes to Japan, South Korea and other destinations, China Airlines’ excess baggage fee will rise from US$140 to US$160 per piece.
For Zone 2 routes between Taiwan and Australia, New Zealand, India and other destinations, China Airlines’ prepaid baggage fees will rise by 30.72%.
星宇航空 will adjust its excess baggage fees from September 1, 2026, charging US$150 per piece for flights to Japan and South Korea.
長榮航空 will adjust its excess baggage fees from September 29, 2026, charging US$160 per piece for flights to Japan and South Korea.
捷星航空 will scrap its current 7-kilogram carry-on baggage limit from February 2, 2027, and instead make baggage dimensions the main criterion.
For China Airlines pet transport, the fee for pets weighing more than 32 kilograms on routes to Europe, the United States and other destinations is US$960.
Not cream puffs or pineapple cakes! Chinese tourists love these “2 snacks” from Taiwan: they hunt for people to buy them and stock up, saying life would be wasted without trying them
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A Chinese social media user’s recommendations of Taiwanese oyster omelet potato chips and Kuai Kuai corn puffs sparked discussion. A Threads post drew 400,000 views, with Taiwanese users giving them unanimous praise and sharing tips for eating them frozen, while also recommending snacks such as cream puffs and Shrimp Flavor Chips.
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A Threads post asking for honest reviews of these 2 snacks received more than 400,000 views.
Taiwanese social media users say Kuai Kuai corn puffs taste better chilled or frozen.
A Taiwanese social media user said they once bought Kuai Kuai corn puffs for friends in mainland China, who later began buying them by the carton.
Shrimp Flavor Chips were recommended as a tasty, non-fried Taiwanese snack.
Not Sun Moon Lake or Kenting! Where in Taiwan is worth visiting again and again? Insiders recommend 3 places as “so beautiful you can’t forget them,” leaving foreigners amazed
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Dcard users analyzed a discussion sparked by the high cost of domestic travel accommodations, noting that natural attractions such as Alishan, Hualien and Taitung, and the outlying islands remain highly appealing. They said the main problem with domestic tourism is cost, not a lack of attractive destinations.
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Original國內飯店每晚價格動輒四、五千元起跳，導致民眾認為不如買機票去日本。
Alishan was praised by social media users as the most recommended domestic travel destination.
The Hualien and Taitung region and outlying islands such as Kinmen, Lanyu and Green Island are often named as hidden gems worth revisiting.
In an interview with Japanese media outlet 新潮QUE, Cheng Li-wun criticizes the DPP: It champions Taiwan’s identity but has lost control
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KMT chair Cheng Li-wun gave an interview to Japanese media, criticizing the DPP for causing Taiwan to lose control of its own affairs and become a pawn of great powers. She said the KMT seeks peace and stability, opposes excessive political manipulation of antagonistic emotions, and advocates building sound cross-strait relations through mutual respect to safeguard democracy and freedom.
Facts
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun was interviewed on October 9 by 新潮QUE, a digital media outlet under 日本新潮社.
Cheng Li-wun criticized the DPP for championing Taiwan’s identity while governing in a way that has led many people to stop believing Taiwan can shape its own destiny.
Cheng Li-wun said the DPP has relied too heavily on the “anti-China card” for a long time, and that the strategy is beginning to lose its effectiveness as voters grow weary of it.
Cheng Li-wun said that if Taiwan cannot exercise its own agency, it may become a bargaining chip in great-power rivalry.
Cheng Li-wun said the KMT has always attached great importance to relations with Japan and hopes to help Japan, Europe, the United States and others understand the party’s true character.
Interview》A new benchmark in Japanese luxury at sea! MITSUI OCEAN FUJI hotel general manager reveals the details of Japanese hospitality
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Storm Media interviewed MITSUI OCEAN FUJI hotel general manager Tetsuya Abe, who explained the cruise ship’s approach of combining Western hardware with Japanese-style hospitality. Abe described how attention to the five senses and a high service ratio deliver personalized experiences, while cross-departmental systems help respond to unexpected situations—all with the aim of showcasing Japan’s proud tradition of hospitality.
Facts
MITSUI OCEAN FUJI is a Western luxury ship purchased from Seabourn Cruise Line Limited. in the United States and renovated, then operated with the Japanese hospitality ethos of 商船三井郵輪.
MITSUI OCEAN FUJI has a service ratio of about 1 crew member for every 1.3 passengers.
MITSUI OCEAN FUJI is 198.19 meters long and has a gross tonnage of 32,477 tons.
MITSUI OCEAN FUJI has 229 rooms, all suites with sweeping ocean views, and can carry 458 passengers.
商船三井郵輪 expects MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA to enter service in the second half of 2026.
MITSUI OCEAN FUJI is a brand operated by 商船三井郵輪株式會社, which is part of 商船三井集團.
The hotel general manager of MITSUI OCEAN FUJI is Tetsuya Abe.
Interview》Inside MITSUI OCEAN FUJI! Executive chef Katsutoshi Nakayama reveals the cruise ship’s daily food lineup
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《風傳媒》 interviewed MITSUI OCEAN FUJI executive chef Katsutoshi Nakayama, who shared details of onboard dining operations and recommendations for a day of meals, highlighting customized service for diverse dietary needs.
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MITSUI OCEAN FUJI’s main dining room, “The Restaurant Fuji,” and buffet restaurant, “Terrace Restaurant Hachiyo,” have open seating, with breakfast and lunch each accounting for half of usage.
Katsutoshi Nakayama became MITSUI OCEAN FUJI’s inaugural executive chef in 2024 and is set to become the inaugural executive chef of MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA from 2026.
For a full-day-at-sea itinerary recommended by executive chef Katsutoshi Nakayama, lunch is at The Restaurant Fuji, which is open only on sea days, while dinner can be at Hokusai Fine Dining, which requires reservations.
Because many Taiwanese travelers are vegetarians, the ship offers vegetarian meals including lacto-ovo vegetarian options and meals for those who eat only chicken.
No more health insurance premiums! 16 counties and cities announce automatic government payments for seniors with no application needed: A guide to launch dates, eligibility and extra subsidies across Taiwan
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Local governments across Taiwan expanded health insurance premium subsidies for seniors in 2026, with monthly assistance of up to NT$826. Taitung, Nantou and Hualien have introduced automatic payments without an application, while Hsinchu City and Yunlin County are expected to launch the program between late 2026 and 2027. The six special municipalities set income-based thresholds to exclude higher-income recipients.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Taitung County will provide a monthly health insurance premium subsidy of up to NT$826 to seniors aged 70 or older who have been registered residents for at least 1 year. There is no income eligibility test, and no application is required.
Not salmon or tuna! The “1 type of fish” Taiwanese people love to eat that you should never eat every day. Nutritionist: Watch out, you may gain more weight the more you eat.
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British nutritionist Sophie Medlin analyzed the nutritional differences among mackerel, sea bass, salmon, tuna and shrimp, noting differences in fat, Omega-3 and mercury levels. She advised people not to eat just one type of fish, but to rotate among them and pay attention to cooking methods to reduce health risks.
Facts
Mackerel contains nearly 2 times as much Omega-3 as a typical salmon fillet.
Mackerel is relatively high in total fat, with about 1 of every 3 parts being saturated fat.
Sea bass, most of whose fat is unsaturated, provides high-quality protein and Omega-3.
About 80% of the fat in salmon is unsaturated.
Some large tuna species may accumulate more mercury in their bodies.
The finale of 蘭香如故 sparked heated discussion, and netizens voted on the “TOP10 Chinese dramas that left viewers most dissatisfied with the ending.” The winner was 周生如故. Viewers found it hard to move on after the leads were kept apart by political struggles and ultimately died tragically. Other entries included 長月燼明 and 香蜜沉沉燼如霜.
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After 蘭香如故 aired its finale, the story’s direction sparked heated discussion. Lin Jinqi ultimately reached the end of his life with old wounds covering his body.
According to a report by BEAUTY美人圈, netizens voted on the “TOP10 Chinese dramas that left viewers most dissatisfied with the ending.”
The netizens’ pick for the Chinese drama that left viewers most dissatisfied with its ending was 周生如故.
In 周生如故, Zhou Shengchen is falsely accused of treason and subjected to the punishment of having his bones scraped, while Cui Shiyi, wearing a red wedding dress on her wedding day, jumps from the city tower to join him in death.
長月燼明 ranked second on the list. Tantai Jin sacrifices himself to stop the Tongbei Dao and destroy the evil bone.
香蜜沉沉燼如霜 ranked third on the list. Jin Mi sacrifices herself to stop Xu Feng and Runyu from fighting.
花千骨 ranked fourth on the list. In despair, Hua Qiangu finds a way to make Bai Zihua kill her with his own hands.
仙劍奇俠傳 ranked fifth on the list. Zhao Linger sacrifices her life for the people and dies in Li Xiaoyao’s arms.
The US-China clash of the last century: US forces forced to give up their gains! Mearsheimer analyzes the Korean War: Washington crossed Beijing’s red line and made a “fatal miscalculation”.
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University of Chicago professor Mearsheimer analyzed the Korean War, saying that after October 1950 it was effectively a war between the United States and China. He criticized Washington’s crossing of the 38th parallel as a fatal miscalculation and drew parallels with the logic of the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing that North Korea’s nuclear weapons have stabilized the situation on the peninsula.
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Mearsheimer said that after China entered the war in October 1950, the Korean War effectively became a war between the United States and China.
Before the Korean War, Washington approved the NSC 81/1 document, authorizing troops to cross the 38th parallel on the condition that the Soviet Union or Communist China had no intention of intervening on a large scale.
Zhou Enlai warned Washington through India’s ambassador to China that China would not stand by if US forces crossed the 38th parallel, but Washington chose to ignore the warning.
Mearsheimer believes North Korea’s real reason for developing nuclear weapons is that they offer the best guarantee of regime survival.
Mearsheimer said the Korean War prompted the United States to seriously expand its military capabilities and regard the Soviet Union as a serious military threat, marking the true beginning of the Cold War’s prolonged military confrontation.
Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua analyzed 野村’s actively managed 00985A ETF, saying its return since launch reached 133.8%, outperforming 0050 over the same period. The fund has shown resilience and flexibility in its operations thanks to its low TSMC weighting and allocation to defensive stocks.
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野村’s 00985A ETF has returned 133.8% since launch, beating 0050’s 124.6% over the same period.
Original00985A的台積電現股加期貨合計持股比例約為1成6。
00985A returned 6.48% in the third quarter, compared with a loss of 2.09% for 00403A, which focuses on an upgraded 50-stock portfolio.
00985A distributed NT$2.15 per unit, for an annualized distribution yield of about 18.3%.
00985A is Taiwan’s first market-cap-focused actively managed ETF, listed in July 2025.
Dodgers chase a third straight title in rematch with the Brewers! NL Championship Series starts tomorrow morning; game times at a glance.
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The MLB National League Championship Series is about to begin, with the Dodgers taking on the Brewers, who have home-field advantage, in what is expected to be a fierce matchup.
Facts
The MLB National League Championship Series begins at 8 a.m. Taiwan time on the 12th.
The Brewers won 103 games in the regular season, a franchise record, earning home-field advantage.
The Dodgers’ 4 starting pitchers combined for a 1.69 ERA in the Division Series.
Brewers ace right-hander Freddy Peralta’s .157 opponents’ batting average this season is the lowest ever for a starting pitcher.
The teams met 7 times in the regular season, with the Brewers holding the edge at 4 wins and 3 losses.
Genghis Khan slaughtered countless people! Why did he “spare these 3 types of people in particular”? The truth is brutal.
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Citing a report by Sohu, this article examines how the Mongol army under Genghis Khan often spared 3 groups of people for practical reasons during its campaigns: young children, messengers carrying information and artisans. The aims were to preserve manpower, sow psychological confusion and obtain siege technology.
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The Mongol army made effective use of psychological intimidation during its campaigns, making enemy forces understand that resisting to the end could lead to a massacre.
After the Mongol army captured a city, young children were often spared.
The Mongol army deliberately let some people go to spread information that was difficult to distinguish as true or false, sowing distrust among enemy forces.
Connecting mining landscapes to bring industrial memories to life: Phase 2 of the Ruifang Ruisan Coal Preparation Plant in Houtong officially opens.
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Phase 2 of the Ruisan Mining Coal Preparation Plant in New Taipei City opened on October 9, with Mayor Hou You-yi presiding over the ceremony. Recreating the rotary car dumper and connecting coal-transport facilities, the project brings the mining landscape back to life. It aims to improve the visitor experience and pass on industrial memories, while linking nearby resources to create a continuous tourism destination.
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New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi attended the opening ceremony for Phase 2 of the Ruisan Mining Coal Preparation Plant on October 9.
Phase 2 recreated the key piece of equipment, the rotary car dumper, using a timber structure built to scale.
The site partnered with 國營臺灣鐵路股份有限公司 to bring in a 35H1000 coal hopper car for display.
Members of the public can add the “New Taipei Traveler” official LINE account to redeem a NT$150 meal discount coupon.
Original完成指定打卡及會員註冊可領取新北幣100點優惠券，總計8萬點。
Free guided walks titled “A Journey Through the Daily Lives and Memories of Houtong Miners” will be held on the afternoons of October 9 and 11.
Beijing Watch: Even a popular science influencer can run afoul of the law! Hong Guangyu helped farmers defend their rights and was reportedly detained by Dalian police on suspicion of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.”
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Hong Guangyu, a former reporter for Beijing Science and Technology News, was criminally detained on September 19 after Dalian police intervened. The case is connected to his assistance years ago to Dalian cherry growers seeking to defend their rights, highlighting the risk of criminal charges faced by media workers who help people make their voices heard.
Facts
Hong Guangyu was criminally detained by police in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on September 19 on suspicion of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.”
Hong Guangyu was taken from his home in Xiamen, Fujian, by authorities who traveled across provincial borders.
Several cherry growers in Dalian reported widespread cherry tree deaths after using the cherry crop-protection program of 大連殿龍公司.
Dalian cherry grower Yu Kewei was arrested on September 16 after the Dalian Zhongshan District Procuratorate approved his arrest on suspicion of picking quarrels and provoking trouble.
An official investigation said no quality problems were found with the pesticides or fertilizers involved in the Dalian cherry incident, and attributed the deaths to fungal disease.
The report by Caixin on Hong Guangyu’s detention has since been deleted.
Hong Guangyu was a reporter for Beijing Science and Technology News and won the Beijing News Award for 3 consecutive years.
Should bubble wrap’s bubbles face inward or outward? Japanese manufacturer gives the answer, along with “7 useful hidden features” most people don’t know about.
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A Japanese bubble-wrap manufacturer clarified that bubble wrap has no right or wrong side and offers the same cushioning whichever way it faces. It also warned that it can withstand only 50-60°C and should be kept away from fire. The company also shared 7 everyday tips, including ways to keep warm and prevent freezing.
Facts
Bubble wrap has no right or wrong side; its cushioning effect is exactly the same whether the bubbles face inward or outward.
Bubble wrap is mostly made of polyethylene (PE), which has a heat resistance of only about 50 to 60°C.
Bubble wrap is flammable and should be kept away from fire and not left exposed to high temperatures for extended periods.
If stranded in a car with the engine off during a winter traffic jam caused by a highway accident, wrapping yourself in bubble wrap can help maintain your body temperature.
Wrapping outdoor water pipes in bubble wrap can effectively insulate them from low temperatures and prevent them from freezing and bursting.
Tucking a small piece of bubble wrap beneath a shoelace knot can help keep rain from seeping into your shoes.
Covering the front of a flashlight with bubble wrap can soften and diffuse its light, creating a makeshift camping lantern.
Taiwan stocks poised to challenge the 50,000-point mark: 5 major strengths; Hsieh Chin-ho shares stunning export data as AI “shovel sellers” reap the rewards
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財訊傳媒 Chairman Hsieh Chin-ho analyzed Taiwan’s export data, noting that September exports hit a record $87.22 billion and rose 46.2% year over year in the first 3 quarters. He cited five major strengths supporting Taiwan stocks’ challenge of the 50,000-point mark, including export potential, a record trade surplus with the United States, market concentration and expectations for AI capital spending.
Facts
Taiwan’s September exports hit a record $87.22 billion. Total exports in the first 3 quarters reached $661.55 billion, up 46.2% year over year, marking 35 consecutive months of growth.
If monthly exports remain above $80 billion in each of the final 3 months of 2026, Taiwan’s export ranking will rise to sixth in the world.
In the first 3 quarters of this year, Taiwan exported $207.77 billion worth of goods to the United States, recording a trade surplus of $163.385 billion, already exceeding last year’s full-year surplus.
Taiwan’s share of exports to China fell from 43.9% to 23.6%, while its share of exports to the United States rose to 31.5%.
Exports of Taiwan’s ICT industry’s semiconductor-led core components reached $522.547 billion, accounting for as much as 79%.
鴻海 posted September revenue of NT$1.158 trillion, with monthly sales exceeding NT$1 trillion.
[For overseas markets] E-commerce app “UR: Smart Thanks LINE Icon” released by UnReact Co., Ltd.
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Fukuoka Prefecture IT startup 株式会社UnReact has released the e-commerce app “UR: Smart Thanks LINE Icon,” which lets merchants add a button for customers to follow their LINE official account to Shopify thank-you pages.
Warning about the hidden pitfall of dieting: “hidden malnutrition”; Japan Association for Optimized Nutrition holds lecture on “nutritional challenges facing young women” at 戸板女子短期大学
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The Japan Association for Optimized Nutrition held a special lecture on “hidden malnutrition” among young women at 戸板女子短期大学 on October 7, 2026, and promoted the spread of “optimized nutritious foods.”
Facts
33 key nutrients
Cumulative shipments of certified products: 54 million meals
Notice of a paper reading group on “Understanding Dynamic Capabilities,” by Sidney G. Winter
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AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold an online reading group focused on “Understanding Dynamic Capabilities,” a paper by Professor Emeritus Sidney G. Winter, a candidate for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Yutaka Yamanaka will lead the session, and participation is free.
Collaboration with “私立恵比寿中学”! American seafood restaurant ババ・ガンプ・シュリンプ, LaLaport Toyosu location, to give away original coasters featuring all 8 Ebichu members
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ババ・ガンプ・シュリンプ’s LaLaport Toyosu location is holding a collaboration campaign with idol group 私立恵比寿中学 as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations. From October 12 to 25, customers who spend at least 4,000 yen will receive an original coaster featuring one of the 8 members.
[October only] “Fortune slip and natural stone gift” now underway at マルラニハワイ表参道店! Find out what you might win♪ Discover a natural stone that’s uniquely yours through a bit of luck
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マルラニハワイ表参道店 is giving natural stones to customers who spend at least 3,300 yen, including tax, during October. The store will also hold a special day on the 8th of every month, when shop points are worth 2 times the usual amount.
Jun Idota and Haruka Kumazaki name it! Official character for Chunichi Dragons support program “Dora Navi” named “にゃび助”
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The Chunichi Dragons support program “Dora Navi” on スターキャット株式会社 has announced its official character, “にゃび助,” named by host Jun Idota and assistant Haruka Kumazaki based on a design selected through an open call.
[5-minute walk from Dainichi Station] “スペラボ守口大日町店” self-storage facility to open on November 1, 2026!
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“スペラボ守口大日町店,” a self-storage facility operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, will open in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. It features remote contract signings and dual security, among other services, and is running an opening campaign.
“Chokotto Cafe,” where participants can make a pinecone Christmas tree and a half-wreath with poinsettias, will be held on December 12 at 横浜市磯子区民文化センター杉田劇場.
[On display for a limited time through 10/15] A giant Katsushika Hokusai artwork sketched by elementary school students and painted with their hands and feet! Report on the family event “思いっきりアート de あそぼ！” incorporating Montessori education
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特定非営利活動法人日本わくわくキッズ実行委員会 held the family event “思いっきりアート de あそぼ！” incorporating Montessori education at オリナス錦糸町 on September 19 and 20, 2026. Elementary school students created a giant artwork of Katsushika Hokusai using their hands and feet. The work is currently on display for a limited time.
[Osaka, Honmachi] A seafood izakaya is also making Christmas cakes! A 5-inch whole cake with domestic strawberries by a pastry chef, early-bird price 4,000 yen
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にほんいち本町店, a seafood izakaya operated by 株式会社N・I, began taking reservations on October 11, 2026, for a pastry-chef-supervised shortcake made with domestic strawberries (size 5). The regular price is 4,500 yen, with an early-bird price of 4,000 yen for reservations made by the end of November.
A remote island in autumn: Showa-era scenes across Shodoshima — Shodoshima Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village
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Shodoshima’s Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village recreates a Showa-era setting where visitors can enjoy autumn cosmos flowers and fall foliage. The guide covers access by ferry and bus, film-related exhibits and screenings, a literature museum, a cafe, artworks, and olive-picking information.
【100% satisfaction】Sakakibara Seiichi of 『令和の虎』 speaks at 青年会議所 (JC)! Holds a seminar teaching next-generation leaders winning SNS audience-building strategies that drive organizational growth and business results
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Sakakibara Seiichi, president and CEO of 株式会社EMOLVA, spoke at a special seminar hosted by 公益社団法人東京青年会議所 (JC), sharing practical SNS audience-building strategies directly tied to organizational growth and business. The seminar recorded 100% participant satisfaction, and attendees came away with a changed perspective, seeing SNS as marketing infrastructure.
【BSフジ】Previous information reveal on X recorded 1 million impressions! Key visual and new information revealed for this fall's much-anticipated BL drama 『営業ですから』!
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The BL drama 『営業ですから』 began airing on BSフジ on November 5, 2026, and will also be streamed and broadcast on FOD and NST新潟総合テレビ. It is based on a manga by ミユキ蜜蜂, published by 白泉社.
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November 4, 2026
Nov. 5, 2026
2020
April 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーエスフジ、BSフジ、FOD、NST新潟総合テレビ、TVer、テレパック、白泉社、花とゆめ、TRIFLE by 花とゆめ、花丸コミックス
KAWAGOE BC announced that, in light of its string of losses and the difficulty of reaching the playoffs, it is reviewing its on-court leadership structure and has appointed current captain 菊池純矢 as head coach.
Notice of a paper discussion group on 『Profiting from Technological Innovation』 by David J. Teece
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AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold an online paper discussion group focused on Professor David Teece's paper 『Profiting from Technological Innovation』. The session will be led by 山中裕 and held on October 12, 2026, via Zoom.
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2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
『Research Policy』, 1986
Vol. 15
No. 6
pp. 285–305
12th
October 12, 2026
Starts at 12:00
Born in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, in 1976
Affiliated with the school since 1982
Received the Herbert Simon Award in 2011
Co-authored paper published in 1997
2003 Best Paper Prize
Received the Clarivate Citation Laureate award in 2021
4,000 characters
2025 favorable court ruling
More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
【The 2nd season of Shadow Virtual ShinoV begins】 New songs 2 works announced under the theme of the Heian period × the future
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The 2nd season of 滋慶学園's educational IP project Shadow Virtual ShinoV begins, with new songs by virtual artist ray, VANISHING NEXUS and ACCURACY, themed around the Heian period and the future.
End-of-life planning seminar for local residents to meet growing demand, to be held at シティホール宇美 on October 16
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株式会社ベルコ's Fukuoka Bell Proud agency will hold an end-of-life planning seminar for local residents at シティホール宇美 in Umi, Fukuoka Prefecture, on October 16, 2026.
『カオスゼロナイトメア』 1st anniversary celebration! New merchandise to be sold at 100 ゲオ stores nationwide and at viviON BLUE
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株式会社viviON will mark the 1st anniversary of 『カオスゼロナイトメア』 by launching sales of new merchandise on October 23, 2026, at 100 ゲオ stores nationwide and on the official online store viviON BLUE.
Mari Hoshino and Kokoro Yazawa appear as studio guests! Kokoro Yazawa opens up about meeting her husband, Masato: the studio is captivated by the untold story of their romance and how she felt it was fate. Shinji Takeda says he is his wife's “subcontractor” when it comes to childcare!? He reveals the little-known dynamics of their marriage.
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AbemaTV will air episode 7 of 『秘密のママ園3』 on October 11, 2026. Mari Hoshino, Kokoro Yazawa and others will appear as guests and talk about parenting and relationships. The program has surpassed 220 million total views.
Fortune teller Love Me Do makes CD debut! The auspicious song 『星の声が聞こえる～12星座の歌～』 goes on sale Wednesday, December 30, 2026
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Fortune teller Love Me Do, who is represented by 吉本興業, will make a CD debut on December 30, 2026. The title is 『星の声が聞こえる～12星座の歌～』, and the CD is also scheduled to be sold at a live performance held the same day at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA.