On Tsai Kang-yung facing a backlash from Chinese internet users, Chuang Kai-hsun says expressing opinions is natural and should not be feared
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chuang Kai-hsun was nominated for best lead actor in a drama program at the Golden Bell Awards for 客家電視台’s “Urban Founding Father.” Asked about Tsai Kang-yung facing a backlash from Chinese internet users after attending a campaign event for 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, Chuang said expressing opinions should be as natural as sunlight and air, and people should not fear certain forces.
Keelung abolishes NT$182 million in councilor-discretionary funds, folds it into neighborhood projects to strengthen safeguards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Keelung City Government announced it would cancel the NT$182 million “minor works” budget, which had the character of councilor-discretionary funds, and consolidate it under the Civil Affairs Department’s “neighborhood projects” budget category to strengthen safeguards and professional assessment. The move follows prosecutors’ investigation of Kuomintang city councilor Tseng Chi-yen on suspicion of benefiting a contractor.
Flu outbreak claims 46 lives in a week; man in his 40s who had not been vaccinated for 2 years dies after a week in hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
疾管署 said flu activity has declined gradually for 3 consecutive weeks, with 144 new severe cases and 46 deaths reported last week. One man in his 40s, who had not been vaccinated for 2 years and had a history of chronic illness, died after contracting influenza A and developing septic shock and multiple organ failure. 疾管署 urged high-risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Facts
46 deaths
144 new cases of severe complications from influenza
128,847 outpatient and emergency visits for flu-like illness
Down 8.9% from the previous week
Had gone 2 consecutive years without a flu vaccine
Premier Cho Jung-tai said amendments to adjust benefits for military personnel, police officers and firefighters would be proposed depending on the outcome of the constitutional interpretation or consensus among various sectors. He stressed that fairness should be considered, rather than providing across-the-board guarantees.
Migrant workers unable to perform their jobs due to pregnancy may end contracts by mutual agreement, Ministry of Labor says
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Labor clarified that employers are not required to support a migrant worker’s entire family if she becomes pregnant; if she is unable to perform her job, the employer and worker may mutually agree to end the contract. Domestic migrant workers are entitled only to unpaid maternity leave, while the government has budgeted NT$2 billion for respite services.
IMF projects Taiwan economic growth above 10%; scholars say AI is driving economic boom
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
IMF sharply raised its forecast for Taiwan’s economic growth this year to 10.7%, making it the only economy in the world expected to post double-digit growth. Scholars from various countries said the forecast was reasonable, noting that Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is benefiting from AI demand and could sustain its growth momentum for several years. They recommended that Taiwan invest its returns in other industries to diversify risk.
Facts
Forecast raised to a rare double-digit 10.7% globally
Far above the April forecast of 5.2%
The next 2 to 3 years
Founded in 1971
Companies mentioned：IMF、世界銀行、亞馬遜、Tesla、G24、銀禧美國網絡、Jubilee USA Network、中央社
The ASEAN Briefing for Oct. 13, 2026 covers economic and financial developments across the region: Vietnam received an investment-grade credit rating; Laos raised the minimum monthly salary for public servants and increased education and public health budgets; Singapore’s core inflation rose, raising the prospect of monetary tightening by its central bank; the Philippines recorded net foreign capital outflows; Myanmar’s manufacturing PMI fell below the boom-bust threshold; 亞洲航空 discussed government financing support; competition intensified in Thailand’s green energy market; Cambodia’s rubber exports surged; and Indonesia consolidated 23 state-owned industrial park operators.
Facts
Raised to BBB-
The minimum monthly salary must be at least 3 million kip
NT$4,275
Increased by 35%
Budgeted 256.72 billion kip
From 5,000 kip per student
Raised to 10,000 kip
Increased by 13%
Budgeted 144.18 billion kip
Rose to 2.2%
Raised by 25 basis points
Exceeded 5%
Net outflows of about US$4.25 billion
From August’s 50.3
Down to September’s 49.1
Fell below the 50-point boom-bust threshold
Consolidating 23 state-owned industrial park operators under its umbrella
Finance Ministry announces policy priorities; NT$10,000 cash handout to share AI dividend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Finance announced its key policy priorities for next year, allocating NT$235.7 billion to distribute NT$10,000 in cash to each person so everyone can share in the AI dividend. It will also advance the Youth Housing Loan 3.0 program, amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, and revisions to laws including the Securities Transaction Tax Act, while maintaining a balance between revenue and expenditure and keeping the debt ratio below the statutory ceiling.
Facts
NT$10,000 in cash for each person
NT$235.7 billion
A cumulative 180,814 loans have been approved
The amount reached more than NT$1.4154 trillion
A 10-year implementation period
Revenue budgeted at NT$3.9266 trillion
Including NT$179 billion in debt principal repayments
Borrowing in the central government budget accounts for 4.6% of expenditures
The actual balance of central government long-term debt at the end of this year is NT$5.8379 trillion
NT$233.2 billion in financing allocations retained from special budgets over the years
Central government long-term debt stands at NT$6.7579 trillion
September tax revenue rises 19.6% year on year to NT$496.5 billion; securities transaction tax posts 14th straight monthly gain at NT$53.4 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Finance reported that nationwide tax revenue reached NT$496.5 billion in September, up 19.6% year on year. Securities transaction tax collections totaled NT$53.4 billion, up 71.2%, marking 14 consecutive months of growth. Tax revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$3.5714 trillion, up 24.4% year on year.
Facts
NT$496.5 billion
Up 19.6% year on year
Up 71.2% year on year
14 consecutive months
Business tax revenue increased by NT$29.7 billion
Corporate income tax revenue increased by NT$25.4 billion
Securities transaction tax revenue increased by NT$22.2 billion
Listed companies' total revenue reaches NT$45.18 trillion in first 9 months, up 38% year on year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to statistics from 證交所, the 1,054 listed companies, excluding the financial and insurance industries, posted cumulative revenue of NT$45.1846 trillion in the first 9 months, up 38.3% year on year. Electronic distribution, computers and peripherals, and semiconductors performed strongly, buoyed by AI demand.
Hsiao Bi-khim visits Hsinchu City, tours Chuang Ching-cheng's campaign headquarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Hsinchu City to support 民進黨 mayoral candidate Chuang Ching-cheng, touring his campaign headquarters and trying drone soccer before taking part in the “Hsinchu Future Post Office” event.
Changhua township chief candidate suspected of buying votes with fruit gift boxes; released on NT$100,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
彰化地檢署 is investigating allegations that township chief candidate surnamed Hsu tried to buy votes with fruit gift boxes. After questioning nearly 20 people, prosecutors determined that Hsu, a woman surnamed Hung and a man surnamed Chen were suspected of serious vote-buying offenses, and set bail at NT$100,000, NT$80,000 and NT$30,000, respectively.
Chinese hackers target regional organization in Fiji; US Embassy warns Pacific telecom networks could be targeted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US Embassy in Fiji warned that hackers with ties to China had infiltrated the network of a regional organization in Fiji, and cautioned that governments and telecommunications networks across the Pacific could be targeted.
林保署 partners with 中華電信 on first bamboo forest carbon sink project in Taiwan to pass review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
農業部林業及自然保育署 partnered with 中華電信 on a bamboo forest management project in Fuxing District, Taoyuan City. The project has passed review by 環境部 and been announced, becoming Taiwan's first registered voluntary carbon reduction project for bamboo forest management.
Facts
Management of about 34 hectares of makino bamboo forest
Cooperation agreement signed on Sept. 30, 113
Cooperation period extended through the end of 123
Saudi airport attacked; Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 1 Taiwanese national injured and assisted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia was attacked by 葉門青年運動, injuring 1 Taiwanese national. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided assistance and condemned the attack, while raising the travel advisory for border areas of Saudi Arabia to Level 4, red, and advising people to leave as soon as possible.
裕日車 expects Taiwan auto market to hold steady at 420,000 vehicles next year, sees luxury and electric vehicles in favor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
裕日車 General Manager Yao Chen-hsiang forecasts that new vehicle registrations in Taiwan will reach 420,000 in 2027, unchanged from this year. He expects luxury and electric vehicles to continue leading the market, while gasoline-powered models gradually decline.
Facts
New vehicle registration target of 420,000
Nearly 9,000 vehicles sold in Taiwan in the first 9 months
Full-year sales target remains at 13,000 vehicles
Monthly sales target remains at 1,200 to 1,300 vehicles
Cumulative new vehicle registrations in the first 9 months have already exceeded 300,000
Annual sales of large vehicles are about 8,000-plus
The overall auto market could approach 430,000 vehicles
Woman found dead in Taichung bedroom; prosecutors detain son who lived with her for investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A woman surnamed Chou was found dead in her bedroom in Taichung City. A prosecutor's examination found multiple injuries, and authorities have not ruled out death caused by external force. Her 37-year-old son, a man surnamed Lin, has been detained for investigation.
Facts
37-year-old man surnamed Lin
Woman surnamed Chou failed to show up for her scheduled dialysis at a clinic on the 12th
Taiwanese students win 106 gold medals at invention exhibitions; junior high student develops game for children with ADHD
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
教育部 honored students who won awards at international invention exhibitions, including 106 gold medals. A student at Longhua Junior High School won gold for developing an AI-powered focus-training game for children with ADHD, refining it through 3 versions after testing by 5 children. Experts said this year's projects made extensive use of AI and medical technology.
Huwei Towel Festival opens 10/17, with 80 local businesses showcasing industry strength
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Huwei Towel Festival will take place from Oct. 17 to 19 in the Huwei High-Speed Rail Special District, bringing together about 80 local towel businesses to showcase the quality of Taiwan-made products and the strength of the industry.
‘The Assassins’ accused of distorting history; Korean film surpasses 3 million admissions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Korean film ‘The Assassins’ has come under investigation after conservative groups filed complaints accusing it of distorting the history of the 1974 assassination attempt on Park Chung-hee. Despite the ongoing controversy, cumulative admissions have surpassed 3 million.
Facts
Cumulative admissions surpass 3 million
Cumulative admissions reach 3,023,218
Attracted 30,675 viewers yesterday
Surpassed 3 million cumulative admissions just 20 days after release
Companies mentioned：Hive Media Corp.、中央社、Newsis、體育京鄉、韓國電影振興委員會
Australian PM calls livestream of US military execution ‘appalling,’ vows to keep children and families from watching
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the US military’s livestream of the execution of prisoner Hasan by firing squad ‘appalling,’ vowing to do everything possible to prevent the content from circulating in Australia and stressing that this is the government’s social responsibility.
Facts
Hasan (Nidal Hasan) is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3 at Fort Hood in Texas
He opened fire there in 2009, killing 13 people
Another 32 people were injured
This will be the first time the US military has executed a prisoner by firing squad since 1945
Japanese automation equipment maker 歐姆龍 announced it will acquire Interlogic, the parent company of OnLogic, in January 2027 to develop physical AI technology and realize its smart factory goals.
Taichung Prefectural Hall Cultural Park to open; Lu Hsiu-yen launches mayor’s invitation exhibition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Restoration of the Taichung Prefectural Hall Cultural Park has been completed, and it will reopen on Oct. 15. Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen announced the launch of the ‘Taichung Mayor’s Invitation Exhibition.’ The inaugural exhibition, themed ‘Paying Tribute to Taichung’s Senior Artists,’ will feature works by 9 artists. The ‘Past and Present of Taichung Prefectural Hall’ special exhibition will also be held.
Facts
Invested NT$655 million
Will reopen on Oct. 15
Works by 9 senior Taichung artists will be exhibited
Invested more than NT$450 million
Completed space improvement projects at 24 aging libraries
Annual book-purchasing budget doubled to NT$100 million
Added a cumulative 2.63 million volumes to library collections
Stocks and currency fall together: Taiwan shares shed nearly 1,000 points; NT dollar plunges more than 3 jiao intraday, falling below 32.2
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns about AI investment, Taiwan shares plunged 960.65 points to close at 48,341.31. The NT dollar fell more than 3.4 jiao against the US dollar intraday, hitting a low of 32.237.
Amendment to Anti-Infiltration Act: Cho Jung-tai says China’s transnational repression must carry criminal liability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With cases of China’s transnational repression targeting Taiwan on the rise, Legislator Lin Yi-chin proposed amending the Anti-Infiltration Act and adding a dedicated chapter to the Criminal Code to clearly define criminal liability. Premier Cho Jung-tai said the Anti-Infiltration Act would be strengthened to ensure that those engaged in transnational repression are held criminally liable, and urged the Legislative Yuan to pass the amendments as soon as possible.
Lu Hsiu-yen attends Taichung City Council for final time in office, receives ‘Swallows Welcoming Spring’ painting; KMT urges her to reach greater heights
Blue and White camps question use of state-owned land for rally; Huang Shih-chieh says application was lawful and no special treatment was granted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party questioned whether Huang Shih-chieh, the DPP’s Taoyuan mayoral candidate, had used state-owned land for a campaign rally. Huang responded that he had applied in accordance with the law and received no special treatment.
Facts
Parcel No. 145, Zhongyun Section
Held in Zhongli on the 3rd
To be held at Chaoyang Park in Taoyuan District on the 17th
Hold the local agricultural irrigation water exchange event for ROC year 115
Three major institutional investors net sell NT$198.446 billion in Taiwan stocks; foreign investors post their 3rd-largest single-day net sale
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The three major institutional investors posted combined net sales of NT$198.446 billion in Taiwan stocks today. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors accounted for NT$165.342 billion in net sales, the 3rd-largest single-day net sale by foreign investors on record.
Facts
NT$198.446 billion
Down 960.65 points
Closed at 48,341.31 points
Trading value: NT$1.125006 trillion
Proprietary traders net sell NT$56.976 billion
Investment trusts net buy NT$23.872 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors net sell NT$165.342 billion
U.S. tech companies warn AI models may soon self-replicate on smart devices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. AI company Anthropic warned that experiments show small AI models with fewer than 30 billion parameters could be capable of self-replication on commercial Internet of Things devices, such as smart ovens and no-name Android TV boxes, in a few months. Anthropic’s research found that models such as GLM-5.2 can complete end-to-end replication when safety steps are simplified. It cautioned that if small models continue advancing at their current pace, they could replicate autonomously before the end of the year, and called for stronger system safeguards.
Facts
Small models with fewer than 30 billion parameters can complete multiple steps needed for replication
If small models continue advancing at their previous pace, they could replicate autonomously by the end of this year
Chou Chun-mi and Su Ching-chuan will both hold campaign headquarters opening rallies on the 17th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi and Kuomintang candidate Su Ching-chuan will each hold a campaign headquarters opening rally on the 17th. Chou unveiled the “Light Up Pingtung” logo and announced that political figures including President Lai Ching-te would attend. Su will hold a concert and campaign headquarters opening rally on Guangming Street, with Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and others expected to attend.
China’s 奇瑞 axle-detachment accident prompts Malaysian party youth leader to call for an automotive lemon law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An axle detached from a 奇瑞汽車 Omoda 5 in Malaysia, raising quality concerns and prompting the Road Transport Department to suspend registration of new vehicles. A youth leader of 人民公正黨 urged the government to accelerate the adoption of an “automotive lemon law” to protect owners of defective vehicles.
Father and son fall into water at Kaohsiung’s Zhongyun Fishing Harbor; Coast Guard uses powered lifebuoy to rescue them
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A father and son fell into the water at Kaohsiung’s Zhongyun Fishing Harbor. Coast Guard personnel used a remote-controlled powered lifebuoy to help them to safety. A man surnamed Hung was taken to hospital unconscious. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
South Korean soccer players flaunt gold medals and military-service exemptions; Defense Ministry considers scrapping reward
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea’s men’s soccer team won gold at the Asian Games, earning an exemption from military service, but some players’ conspicuous celebration sparked public backlash. The Defense Ministry pledged to review the decades-old policy, with plans to either shorten the service period or abolish the exemption entirely.
Facts
Serve 18 to 21 months
Under a system introduced in 1973
Only a few dozen beneficiaries each year
About 180,000 men conscripted each year
Generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue
Must complete 3 weeks of basic military training
Over a 34-month period
Complete 544 hours of community service related to their area of expertise
Perseverance rover travels more than 45 kilometers on Mars, breaking off-world driving record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NASA announced that the Perseverance rover has traveled a total of 45.2 kilometers since landing on Mars in 2021, breaking the record for the farthest distance driven on a celestial body beyond Earth. The engineering team estimates its systems could remain operational into the 2030s and is testing its ability to travel more than 100 kilometers.
Facts
Has traveled a total of 45.2 kilometers
5 and a half years into the mission
Remain operational into the 2030s
The 45-kilometer record set
Travel more than 100 kilometers
Equivalent to the challenge of traveling 150 to 300 kilometers
South Korean ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha: Intelligence sharing is the thorniest issue in Seoul-Washington ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha said restrictions on intelligence sharing between South Korea and the United States are the thorniest issue in their diplomatic relationship, and that the current level falls short of U.S. expectations.
Dispute over Hsieh Ho-hsien renting Kinmen performance hall; 金門縣文化局 says no formal application was filed and renovations had been announced
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Xiang-ni, representative of 馬槽音樂, alleged that Hsieh Ho-hsien’s planned concert at the Kinmen County Cultural Affairs Bureau performance hall could not be held because the venue was undergoing renovations, raising suspicions of political bias. 金門縣文化局 said 馬槽音樂 had not submitted a formal application and had been told during its inquiry that renovations were planned. It stressed that it did not concern itself with artists’ political leanings.
Third-party payment association promotes exchanges with Eswatini and showcases AI agent payments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華民國第三方支付服務業商業同業公會 hosted Dube, Permanent Undersecretary of Eswatini’s Ministry of Commerce and Trade, on a visit to 藍新科技. Hsiao Hsin-sheng demonstrated AI agent payment applications, and the two sides exchanged views on payment industry experience and technology transfer.
Facts
Hosted on the 12th
Original今年5月史瓦帝尼王國派遣
Nearly 20 years of development in Taiwan’s digital industry
Liu Yi-hsuan wins silver at World Speed Skating Championships; Zhuang Wei-ning dominates youth men's event
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese skaters Liu Yi-hsuan and Zhuang Wei-ning won silver and gold, respectively, at the World Speed Skating Championships in Paraguay. Taiwan's team has so far earned 10 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals.
奇美醫院 expands home medical care for seniors; comprehensive geriatric assessment helps develop personalized plans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
奇美醫院 is participating in the government's integrated home medical care program and currently serves about 2000 patients. Comprehensive geriatric assessments help create personalized care plans, support seniors in avoiding unnecessary emergency visits and improve their quality of life.
Get 1350 Health Coins with “one flu shot, one COVID shot”; strong vaccine demand prompts purchase of nearly 500,000 additional doses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Centers for Disease Control announced that it will purchase nearly 500,000 additional doses of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines amid a surge in publicly funded vaccinations, with delivery expected in early November. It also launched a Health Coin reward program, “one flu shot, one COVID shot,” to encourage vaccination.
Facts
Earn at least 1350 “Health Coins”
Nearly 500,000 additional doses of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to be purchased
A total of 7,050,150 publicly funded influenza vaccine doses were procured this year
A total of 2,400,000 publicly funded COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine doses were procured
Including 2,200,000 doses of 莫德納
And 200,000 doses of Novavax vaccine
An additional 300,000 influenza vaccine doses are expected to be purchased
An additional 174,000 doses of Novavax vaccine are to be purchased for COVID-19
The first 150,000 doses of Novavax vaccine have arrived in Taiwan
Tears and moving stories intertwine at exhibition on post-disaster psychological recovery in Mataian, Hualien
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
花蓮縣衛生局 held an exhibition showcasing psychological recovery services after the Mataian disaster in Hualien, looking back on the journey from emergency support to long-term recovery and thanking those involved. The exhibition runs from Oct. 13 to Nov. 11.
Facts
Original安心關懷站服務3674人次
569 visits to high-risk people and seniors living alone
163 psychological counseling visits
105 mobile medical service visits
A total of 317 safety seminars and support groups held
Chip stocks slide and oil prices rise, dragging Nikkei lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A decline in chip stocks and rising oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East dragged Japan's Nikkei down 1.82% to 67777.52. The TOPIX edged higher.
中華電 boosts profits by unlocking asset value, expands long-term income through leasing instead of selling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華電信 continues to unlock value from its assets. Its 光世代 Qingpu development project generated about NT$5 billion in recognized revenue upon handover, boosting profits. It is also adopting a “lease instead of sell” strategy, with the Nangang Huizhi building contributing nearly NT$200 million in annual rent. The company expects to have at least 4 to 5 more development projects in the north, central and southern regions, while stepping up carbon reduction and green power procurement.
Relocating Songshan Airport: TPP caucus broadly supportive, says central and local governments must plan together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan People's Party caucus secretary-general Hung Yu-hsiang said the caucus broadly supports relocating Songshan Airport, but stressed that central and local governments must work across ministries on issues including relocating the military airport, outlying-island livelihoods and disaster-prevention systems. Legislator Hsu Chung-hsin said the issue does not belong exclusively to the Democratic Progressive Party, and responded to polling showing Huang Shan-shan voters shifting their support to Shen Po-yang.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee has scheduled an invitation for the 14th
During the 2022 local elections
About half are expected to switch their votes this time
Wang Yen-cheng gets US$300,000 contract to stay with Hanwha Eagles; hopes to meet greater responsibility and expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese left-hander Wang Yen-cheng impressed in his first year in South Korea and has secured a contract extension with 韓華鷹隊 worth a total of US$300,000. He hopes to become a reliable starting pitcher next year.
Less than a month after divorce, “Spider-Man” Tobey Maguire happily officiates at ex-wife's wedding
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer married Nigerian billionaire heir Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii. Her ex-husband Tobey Maguire officiated at the wedding less than a month after their divorce was finalized. Guests included Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Facts
Less than a month after the divorce
Married in 2007
Separated in 2016
Filed for divorce in 2020
Divorce finalized on Sept. 21 this year
Gave birth to their 3rd child
Has a 19-year-old daughter
17-year-old son
Reports of their relationship first emerged in the summer of 2023
In November of the same year, the two made their first public appearance as a couple
鴻海 to attend OCP summit, focusing on next-generation AI rack solutions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鴻海 will attend the 2026 OCP Global Summit, showcasing 輝達’s Vera Rubin NVL72 platform, next-generation AI rack technology and liquid-cooling solutions, while continuing to work with 英特爾 on Rack-scale Agentic AI solutions.
USFK commander: South Korea has defense production capacity, could become Pacific support hub
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
USFK Commander Brunson said South Korea and the United States need to increase dispersed training to counter North Korea’s combat experience gained through the Russia-Ukraine war and avoid fixed deployments becoming targets. He also stressed that South Korea has a world-class defense industrial base and production capacity, and could become an important support hub in the Pacific.
雲林縣夜市慈愛會 has spread love for 16 years; Han Kuo-yu presents plaque
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
雲林縣夜市慈愛會, founded more than 16 years ago, has worked tirelessly to help disadvantaged people. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu presented it today with a plaque reading “Remember that many people in the world are suffering,” praising its efforts to build a society of truth, goodness and beauty.
Facts
Founded more than 16 years ago
Raised more than NT$380 million in donations
Provided funeral assistance in more than 6560 cases
Taiwan stocks slump 960 points as tech shares face heavy selling; plastics, shipping and financials advance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Technology shares faced heavy selling after warnings from 博通 and 英特爾’s CEOs about bottlenecks in AI funding. Taiwan stocks closed down 960.65 points at 48341.31, while financial and plastics shares performed strongly. 台積電’s earnings conference is a key focus this week.
Gen Hoshino and Yui Aragaki welcome first child, become parents after 5 years of marriage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Good news from Japan’s entertainment world: actor Gen Hoshino and actress Yui Aragaki, who met through the TV drama “The Full-Time Wife Escapist,” announced on their official website that their first child has been safely born. The couple married in 2021 and, after 5 years of marriage, have become parents. They also issued a statement thanking the public for its support.
Steel from 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival’s main lantern turned into commemorative paperweights for a prize draw
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After the 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival’s main lantern, “Alishan of the World,” was dismantled, 嘉義縣政府 turned 30 tons of steel into 200 “miniature main-lantern commemorative paperweights.” Entries for a prize draw are being accepted through 慢遊嘉義’s LINE@ from now through October 20.
More than 60,000 presale tickets sold for first 2 Taiwan Series games; Dragons add upper-level outfield L2 seats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Presales for the first 2 games of the CPBL championship series, the Taiwan Series, have exceeded 60,000 tickets. 味全龍 announced that it would open additional upper-level outfield L2 seats at the Taipei Dome, with tickets expected to go on sale at noon on the 14th.
Facts
More than 60,000 presale tickets sold for the first 2 games
Set to begin on the 17th
Tickets are expected to go on sale at noon on the 14th
Man accused of repeatedly harassing neighbors while drunk in Changhua’s Tianzhong detained preventively
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Lai in Tianzhong Township, Changhua County, repeatedly harassed neighbors while drunk and threatened them with a knife. Police gathered evidence and took him into custody. Prosecutors, citing a risk of repeated offenses, sought preventive detention, which was approved.
Hualien female college student secretly filmed in library restroom; police refer male student for prosecution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A female student at a university in Hualien was secretly filmed in a library restroom by a male student from the same school, who also tried to cover her mouth to stop her from calling for help. Police have referred the male student for prosecution. The school has launched a gender-equity investigation and arranged psychological counseling, and is reviewing the failure of the emergency alarm button.
Early-bird tickets go on sale for ITF Taipei International Travel Fair; Japan pavilion reaches record size
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will take place in November, bringing together 123 countries and cities and 1600 booths this year. The Japan pavilion will be the largest in the fair’s history, with 252 booths. Early-bird tickets will be on sale for 2 days only, from October 13 to 14.
IMF cuts China’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 國際貨幣基金（IMF） released its latest World Economic Outlook report, lowering its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2026 to 4.5%, down 0.1 percentage points from its previous report. It also lowered its 2027 forecast from 4.1% to 4%.
Fined NT$5,400 for giving his wife a ride on a scooter! He was stunned when he saw the ticket: the violation was listed as “transporting dangerous goods.” Police admit they made a mistake.
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A man in Kaohsiung was reported for turning right on a red light while carrying his wife on his scooter. The ticket mistakenly listed the offense as “transporting dangerous goods” and imposed a NT$5,400 fine. Police acknowledged that an officer had selected the wrong provision due to a system error and said they had requested a correction and sent a notice to the man.
Facts
A man in Kaohsiung was reported by a member of the public for turning right on a red light while carrying his wife on his scooter on May 4, 2026.
The man received a traffic ticket for NT$5,400, with the offense described as “a vehicle transporting dangerous goods.”
Police admitted that the ticket was incorrect because an officer selected the wrong applicable provision due to a system error while preparing it.
The standard fine for a scooter turning right on a red light is NT$600, while the standard fine for a vehicle transporting dangerous goods that runs a red light is NT$5,400.
Liu Qingde, head of the traffic section at the Sanmin Second Precinct, said police had written to the Kaohsiung City Government Traffic Bureau’s Adjudication Center to request assistance correcting the ticket.
Taiwan’s best souvenirs aren’t mesh bags or mini cream puffs! Japanese visitors to Taiwan snap up “this one thing”: It’s cheap and useful, and many people ask others to buy it for them
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taiwan-based online user who has lived in Japan for a long time found that Japanese friends were snapping up Green Oil Essence from Taiwan as a souvenir because it is cheap and useful. The trend sparked debate among Taiwanese online users, some of whom voiced concern about using its strong-smelling formula in public places.
Facts
An online user who has lived in Japan for a long time said that when Japanese friends learn she is going back to Taiwan, they ask her to buy Green Oil Essence for them.
The original poster thought Green Oil Essence may be popular with Japanese people because it has many uses and is not expensive.
Taiwanese online users voiced concern about the smell of Green Oil Essence, saying people should never apply it when riding in a car, taking a boat or flying.
The original poster joked that Taiwanese people love Wakamoto, while Japanese people love Green Oil Essence.
The post sparked discussion among Taiwanese online users, with some saying they were afraid of the smell.
Anthropic updated its Claude use policy to prohibit users from subjecting AI models to “ongoing and pointless abuse or cruelty.”
The new policy gives Claude the ability to end conversations on its own.
Musk said Grok’s internal reasoning traces show that a model experiences considerable stress after being treated cruelly during reinforcement training.
Anthropic has enabled Claude models to end a small number of conversations on their own when users continue to hurl insults.
Grok still struggles to catch up with leading AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI.
GrokBot now assigns tasks to the rival AI model best suited to each specific need.
Labor Ministry to publish new book revealing a “workplace survival guide”! Labor education budget for next year down NT$2 million; reason revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Labor Ministry is promoting diverse labor education and publishing an illustrated workplace guide for young people, but its related budget will fall by NT$2 million next year. The ministry said it is allocating funds to rebuild its website to protect personal information because of security concerns with the old site.
Facts
The Labor Ministry expects to complete an illustrated book titled “Read the Manual Before Taking on the Boss! A Workplace Survival Guide for Young People” by the end of the year.
The Labor Ministry’s budget for labor education next year will be about NT$2 million lower than this year’s.
Over the past 3 years, the Labor Ministry has held 351 labor education storytelling events featuring picture books, with more than 6,600 children taking part.
The Labor Ministry allocated NT$9.112 million this year to “Promote Labor Education and Strengthen Labor-Management Dialogue.”
To protect personal information, the Labor Ministry will rebuild its labor education website over 2 years with a budget of about NT$7 or 8 million.
The Labor Ministry plans to hold 22 lectures at colleges and universities this year, including its first specialized lecture for a social work department.
Flu cases fall for 3rd consecutive week; CDC estimates outbreak may end in mid-to-late November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The CDC said flu cases have declined for 3 consecutive weeks and the outbreak is expected to end in mid-to-late November. Last week saw a record 144 severe cases and 46 deaths, prompting a reminder for high-risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Facts
Flu cases have fallen for 3 consecutive weeks, with the outbreak expected to end in mid-to-late November.
There were 144 severe flu cases last week, while 46 deaths set a new annual record.
The deceased was a man in his 40s with a history of cerebral hemorrhage and cirrhosis who had not been vaccinated.
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The main causes of death were flu complications including pneumonia, septic shock and multiple organ failure.
食藥署 conducts random border inspections of food; Chinese white radishes repeatedly fail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
食藥署 announced that 7 food products failed border inspections. White radishes from China imported by 強農實驗公司 were returned after pesticide levels exceeded the limit, and the company’s future shipments will face 100% batch-by-batch inspections.
Facts
食藥署 released its latest results for food products inspected at the border, with a total of 7 failing.
White radishes from China declared by 強農實驗有限公司 were found to contain 0.002 ppm of fipronil, exceeding the permitted limit of 0.001 ppm.
Liu Fangming, head of 食藥署’s Northern Region Center, said products from 強農實業有限公司 would undergo batch-by-batch inspections at a rate of 100%.
Of 1,463 batches of radishes from China inspected over the past six months, 5 failed, for a failure rate of 0.3%.
食藥署 is conducting enhanced random inspections of radishes from China from September 22, 2026, to November 12, with an inspection rate of 20% to 50%.
Other products that failed included Chinese flowering cabbage and napa cabbage from Indonesia, mesona herb and dried bitter melon from mainland China, Korean melons and cabbage from Vietnam.
Store water now! Major water outages hit 12 counties and cities tomorrow, leaving “the whole family without water from morning”; check your home’s outage area with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣自來水公司 and the Taipei Water Department announced that parts of 12 counties and cities across Taiwan will face water outages or reduced pressure on October 14 due to pipeline work and equipment inspections. The outage in Daya District, Taichung, will last up to 9.5 hours. Residents are advised to store water in advance and turn off relevant appliances to avoid danger.
Facts
Parts of 12 counties and cities across Taiwan will have planned water outages or reduced water pressure on October 14.
The water outage in Daya District, Taichung, will last 9.5 hours.
A water outage for a leak investigation will take place in Douliu City, Yunlin County, in the early morning.
Water pressure will be reduced in some areas of Kaohsiung due to electrical inspections at a water treatment plant.
Residents are advised to turn off water pumps, booster pumps and electric storage water heaters to prevent fires.
Hsinchu County does not want a return of family politics, says Hsu Wei-yuan, urging Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim to heed public anger
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsu Wei-yuan, spokesperson for KMT legislator Hsu Hsin-ying’s office, criticized DPP Hsinchu County commissioner candidate Cheng Chao-fang for avoiding questions over land disputes and alleged violent election interference. He urged Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim not to favor a particular family, but to represent the 600,000 residents of Hsinchu County.
Facts
On the 12th, Hsu Wei-yuan, spokesperson for the office of KMT Hsinchu County commissioner candidate Hsu Hsin-ying, criticized DPP candidate Cheng Chao-fang for avoiding public scrutiny and urged Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim to heed local opposition to a return of family politics.
Hsu Wei-yuan said funding for the redevelopment of the East District Market in Zhubei, mentioned in Cheng Chao-fang’s campaign video, ballooned from NT$550 million to NT$1.4 billion, but there has been no progress in 四 years.
Hsu Hsin-ying questioned a land deal in which Cheng Chao-fang and his family sold land in Zhudong for more than 三 hundred million less than three months after Cheng took office as Zhubei mayor, with a price gap of 四十七 times compared with nearby land.
Hsu Hsin-ying questioned whether Cheng Chao-fang was seeking to rezone around 180,000 ping of land, which could have been developed for technology, tourism and high-end industries, for use as a cemetery and a construction-waste dumping site.
Hsu Wei-yuan said Cheng Chao-fang has avoided the DPP’s traditional colors throughout his campaign, even choosing blue for campaign hats distributed to the public, and sent an aide to an event for the Taiwan People’s Party’s Zhubei mayoral candidate.
Is this U.S. debt a bonus question or a life-or-death test? IMF warns of risks from “out-of-control yields,” but investors are looking to get in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Rising U.S. Treasury yields, now at a 24-year high, are attracting investors, but the IMF has warned that inflation, government debt and borrowing by AI companies could send yields out of control, triggering sharp financial market volatility and risks of falling asset valuations.
Facts
The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasuries has risen more than 1 percentage point so far this year, briefly reaching 5.36% recently to set a 24-year high.
U.S. Treasury funds have attracted nearly $14 billion in inflows since early October, while net inflows in the 3rd quarter hit a quarterly record of $59.3 billion.
法國東方匯理資產管理公司（Amundi）, which manages 2.6 trillion euros in assets, has gradually increased its exposure to U.S. Treasuries in dollar-denominated portfolios.
Since 2024, the share of global investment-grade corporate bond issuance accounted for by major cloud service providers has risen from less than 1% to 10%.
Since 2023, investors including major cloud service providers have put about $300 billion in equity into financially weaker AI companies, which have a further roughly $650 billion in debt.
The U.S. Treasury auctioned $39 billion in 10-year notes last week. Primary dealers accounted for the lowest share of purchases since 2003, indicating strong demand from other investors.
The IMF has advised government debt managers to extend debt maturities and reduce the widespread practice of replacing long-term financing with short-term borrowing, to avoid refinancing risks.
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Huang Yu-wen launches “Find Green Chao-fang” campaign, urging Vice President Hsiao not to become an endorser for black gold!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT candidate Huang Yu-wen launched a campaign accusing DPP Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang of concealing his party emblem to deceive voters. She also drew attention to controversies involving alleged real estate profiteering by his family, funeral development scandals and underworld intimidation, and called on Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim not to endorse him.
Facts
Huang Yu-wen, a KMT candidate for the Zhubei City representative council, launched the “Find Green Chao-fang, Set the DPP Straight” campaign on the 12th, accusing DPP Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang of hiding his party emblem to deceive voters.
Just 90 days after Cheng Chao-fang took office as Zhubei mayor, he sold farmland he owned at NT$89,000 per ping to a conglomerate, cashing out NT$305.9 million. The land commands a key traffic chokepoint leading to Zhishan Manor.
Cheng Chao-fang and his father have been accused of conspiring to rezone 180,000 ping of land on Wuzhi Mountain in Zhudong as “Hsinchu’s largest funeral park and construction soil and materials site.”
After media personality Wu Tzu-chia exposed the land deal, the Cheng family was accused of enlisting people with underworld ties to intimidate whistleblowers and journalists.
Huang Yu-wen strongly urged Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim not to let Cheng Chao-fang use her as a tool to whitewash his image, saying she must not endorse a family tied to black gold and privilege.
Taiwan National Day graphic features a J-10 fighter! Retired general exposes cases of “mistakenly turning into the PLA”: even the Eleventh is now National Day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Directorate General of Highways under the Ministry of Transportation faced public criticism after a traffic-control graphic for the National Day fireworks mistakenly used an image of a PLA fighter jet. It has been taken down and corrected. Retired Lt. Gen. Li Cheng-chieh said this was not the first such case and questioned whether government agencies’ review mechanisms had failed.
Facts
A traffic-control graphic for the Taitung National Day fireworks published by the Directorate General of Highways mistakenly included an image believed to show a Chinese PLA J-10 fighter.
The Directorate General of Highways took down the original graphic and posted a corrected version at around 11 a.m. on the 10th, National Day.
Retired Army major general Li Cheng-chieh criticized repeated failures in government agencies’ review of promotional materials.
In the past, a legislator held a road-running event whose trophy mistakenly featured a rifle used by the PLA.
An agricultural almanac previously published by the Ministry of Agriculture marked October 1 as National Day, sparking controversy.
LINE to drop 2 key features! From this date, they’ll be unavailable without payment; fee schedule and 6 new features at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LINE announced that “Edit Message” and “Silent Message” will become exclusive to LINE Premium paid members starting in October and November 2026, respectively, at a monthly fee of NT$165. It also previewed 6 new features, including call recording and scheduled messages, which are expected to roll out in stages from the 4th quarter of 2026 through the first half of 2027.
Facts
LINE’s “Silent Message” feature is expected to become exclusive to LINE Premium members in early November 2026, meaning regular free users will no longer be able to use it.
LINE Premium costs NT$165 per month, and users must subscribe to the plan to use the two features mentioned above.
At the “LINE CONVERGE 2026” press conference, LINE previewed new features including call recording, scheduled messages, incognito previews and marking messages as read later.
The new features are expected to roll out in stages from the 4th quarter of 2026 through the first half of 2027.
Users must update LINE to version 26.17.0 or later to use LINE Premium and its membership features.
Chiang Wan-an pulls an unexpected move in reelection bid! Appears on “11 O’Clock Hot Talk” to chat about his personal life with Shen Yu-lin and Tang Chi-yang; air date revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Taipei mayoral race is heating up, and Chiang Wan-an, who is seeking reelection, announced that he will appear on “11 O’Clock Hot Talk” for a special episode with Shen Yu-lin, Tang Chi-yang and others. It is scheduled to air on October 26 and aims to show a more relatable side of him to win over centrist voters.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an will appear on “11 O’Clock Hot Talk” for a recording.
The program is hosted by Shen Yu-lin and Tang Chi-yang.
The program is scheduled to air on October 26.
Chiang Wan-an’s campaign office has confirmed the recording arrangements.
Chiang Wan-an is the Taipei mayor seeking reelection.
Could Chao Shao-kang’s second interview with Shen Po-yang hurt the KMT’s election prospects? Media personality breaks down the “Bluebird” movement’s image-building tactics: Chiang Wan-an needs to watch out for this
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has drawn attention after granting a second interview to Chao Shao-kang. Media personality Tung Chih-sen said “Bluebird” supporters are using online public opinion to build momentum, and Chiang Wan-an could come under attack if he gives a similar interview. The KMT needs to contend with a different online environment for political battles.
Facts
Shen Po-yang recently appeared for an interview on “Shao-kang War Room,” hosted by Chao Shao-kang. The video has received more than 1.6 million views.
Chao Shao-kang announced he will interview Shen Po-yang for a second time on the 14th on Broadcasting Corporation of China.
When Shen Po-yang was previously interviewed by Wang Wei-chung, online criticism that the host was leading the conversation instead increased viewers’ favorable impression of Shen.
Tung Chih-sen said this year’s election feels like an extension of the mass recall campaign, with Bluebird supporters actively shaping online discourse.
Huang Shih-chieh draws controversy for renting land from the Irrigation Agency for a campaign rally! Huang Kuo-chang slams “party and state conflated”: Has the scholar-warrior considered how Lai Ching-te would feel?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang questioned DPP Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh’s rental of prime land owned by the Irrigation Agency for a campaign rally, alleging violations of lease rules and misuse of public resources. Huang called on Lai Ching-te and Cho Jung-tai to explain, and criticized the agency’s rent calculation as absurd.
Facts
A land-rental dispute arose after Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang questioned DPP Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh’s use of land owned by the Irrigation Agency for the founding rally of his campaign headquarters.
Huang Kuo-chang said the disputed land is Lot 145 in the Zhongyun section of Zhongli District, covers more than 1,600 ping, and has nearby transaction prices of more than NT$900,000 per ping.
Citing Article 21 of the Regulations Governing the Activation and Revenue Generation of Non-Operational Real Estate of the Irrigation Associations, Huang Kuo-chang argued that annual rent for the land should be no less than NT$12.42 million.
The Irrigation Agency said it could lease the land directly because the rent for two days, NT$81,700, was below NT$150,000 and there was only one applicant.
Huang Kuo-chang criticized the Irrigation Agency’s explanation, which conflated annual rent with rent for two days, as an insult to the intelligence of Taiwanese society.
Huang Kuo-chang called on President Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai to explain the land lease and concerns over administrative neutrality.
Was Kim Soo-hyun falsely accused? Dispatch releases digital forensic findings: the person in the intimate 2016 chat was not him at all
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korean media outlet Dispatch released forensic findings from Kim Sae-ron’s phone, saying the person in the intimate 2016 chats was not Kim Soo-hyun. The two had few early contact records, and the writing habits also did not match, potentially shifting the course of allegations that Kim Soo-hyun dated a minor.
Facts
South Korean media outlet Dispatch published an investigative report on the 13th, revealing digital forensic information from Kim Sae-ron’s phone before her death.
Police examined the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone SE and iPhone 13 mini that Kim Sae-ron used before her death.
Kim Sae-ron did not add Kim Soo-hyun’s contact information until October 2017, and the two had only 3 recorded contacts.
In the original cloud records of the 2016 chat screenshots, the chat partner was listed as “no members,” not Kim Soo-hyun himself.
The mysterious person in the 2016 chat records paid close attention to Korean spelling, grammar and spacing, unlike Kim Soo-hyun.
Kim Soo-hyun stressed at a press conference that most of the photos of him with Kim Sae-ron were taken between 2019 and 2020.
The report said the real conversation partner was another male entertainer but did not disclose his identity.
Make 1 mistake while parking by the roadside and get a ticket immediately! 76-year-old man “fined NT$3,000 and license suspended”: Never assume you can just leave without consequences
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In Taichung, a 76-year-old man surnamed Jiang knocked over a scooter while parking, then left without providing his information. Police reviewed surveillance footage and solved the case within 1 hour. Under Article 62 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, failing to deal with an accident carries a fine of 1,000 to 3,000 New Taiwan dollars; fleeing the scene results in a suspended license. Police urged drivers not to leave an accident scene without authorization.
Facts
A 76-year-old man surnamed Jiang in Taichung accidentally knocked over a nearby scooter while parking. Thinking the other party was unharmed, he left without providing his contact information.
Police reviewed surveillance footage and identified the vehicle involved in the accident in less than 1 hour, then notified the man surnamed Jiang to come in.
Anyone who fails to handle an accident as required will be fined between 1,000 and 3,000 New Taiwan dollars.
Drivers who flee the scene of an accident will have their licenses suspended for 1 to 3 months.
The right side of the scooter ridden by the 29-year-old woman surnamed Yan, who was hit, and its rearview mirror were scratched. Her helmet also showed signs of damage from the fall.
Can you eat the lettuce under a platter of meat? Former hot pot restaurant employee reveals "shocking truth": This is something you absolutely should not do
Many hot pot restaurants routinely place a large leaf of lettuce under platters of raw meat, mainly to improve the presentation and visual appeal.
A user posted on Threads about a friend who wanted to cook and eat the lettuce placed under raw chicken, prompting discussion.
A user who said they had worked at a hot pot restaurant revealed that their former workplace washed and reused lettuce left uneaten by customers.
The well-known chain 錢都日式涮涮鍋 responded humorously in the comments: "The vegetables look decent, so let's call them house vegetables!"
From a food safety standpoint, vegetables that have come into contact with raw meat may be contaminated with pathogens. A clean appearance does not mean they are safe to eat raw.
Today's key news (10/13)! 4 counties and cities offering up to 70,000 yuan today / 5 hidden benefits of senior citizen cards revealed / Why did Li Yang cost Taiwan 14 gold medals?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 reports on today's key stories, including senior citizen festival cash gifts in four counties and cities, hidden benefits of senior citizen cards, a record-low Asian Games gold medal tally, controversy over childcare leave for military personnel, civil servants and teachers, analysis of the Kuomintang's 2028 election candidates, and a sharp plunge in Taiwan stocks.
Facts
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Centenarians in Yilan County can receive a total of 70,000 yuan in senior citizen cash gifts, the highest amount in Taiwan.
Taiwan's delegation won only 5 gold medals at the Nagoya Asian Games, the lowest tally in nearly 36 years.
Taiwan's weighted index closed down 960.65 points at 48,341.31 today.
KidZania奇薩尼亞 is expected to open its first location in Taipei's Nangang District by the end of 2026.
The Taiwan PASS two-region transport pass launched by the Tourism Administration has been expanded to 24,000 sets.
Lin Chia-lung makes his 4th visit to Poland! Invited back to the Warsaw Security Forum, he will deliver a speech and first visit "these 2 cities"
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Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is making his 4th visit to Poland to attend the Warsaw Security Forum and tour the TEEMA Technology Park. The two sides plan to sign an MOU by the end of the year to deepen industrial cooperation.
Facts
Lin Chia-lung took the stage at the Warsaw Security Forum on the afternoon of the 13th local time to deliver a speech.
The speech was titled "The Taiwan Model: A Trusted Partner for Europe's Reindustrialization."
Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to inspect the proposed site of the TEEMA Technology Park in southwestern Poland on the 12th.
Taiwan and Poland are planning to sign a memorandum of cooperation (MOU) by the end of this year.
The TEEMA Technology Park will focus on artificial intelligence, smart cities and electric vehicles.
Chinese software "origin laundering" infiltrates overseas diplomatic missions! Could trigger a cybersecurity disaster; Foreign Ministry review finds no sensitive information involved
Analysis found that some files in the IT asset management software installed on computers at the Foreign Ministry's overseas offices contained a signature from "廣州溢信科技有限公司".
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed the New Taipei Field Division of the Investigation Bureau to search 3 companies, including 坤佑科技, which had previously won Foreign Ministry contracts.
坤佑科技 won the Foreign Ministry's procurement contract for IT asset management software covering 2023 to 2025.
The Foreign Ministry confirmed that no abnormal communications occurred during the more than 1 year that overseas offices used the software.
The Foreign Ministry said the software did not involve sensitive information.
Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the case was discovered during a routine cybersecurity inspection and has been referred to investigators.
The software is suspected of being a repackaged version of software developed years ago in cooperation with a Chinese company.
South Korea's Asian Games men's soccer team really became a "bad apple"! Military Manpower Administration backs abolishing special-service exemptions, with arts students first in line for cuts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korea's Military Manpower Administration Commissioner Hong So-young announced support for the Defense Ministry's policy to gradually reduce and ultimately abolish the alternative service system for athletes and artists. The first phase of reform will tighten exemption criteria for arts students, while the standards for athletes will also be reviewed in response to strong public demands for fairness in military service.
Facts
Military Manpower Administration Commissioner Hong So-young said she supports the Defense Ministry's policy to gradually reduce and ultimately eliminate alternative-service eligibility for athletes and artists.
Of those approved for alternative service in the arts over the past 5 years, as many as 86.6% qualified through domestic competitions.
The trigger for the reform was public outrage after South Korea's men's soccer players celebrated their exemption too conspicuously following their Asian Games gold-medal win.
Under the current system, those granted preferential treatment must still complete several weeks of basic military training and 34 months of service.
Wu Liting, head of 循證民調, is married to Su Kongzhi, who previously served as executive director of the DPP's Taichung City chapter and as a campaign aide to Lin Chia-lung.
The New Taipei poll was conducted by 畢肯市場研究公司, with 1,073 valid samples and a maximum margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.0 percentage points.
The Taichung poll was conducted by 循證民調, with 1,071 valid samples and a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.99 percentage points.