Pediatric medicine pioneer Huang Fu-yuan practiced medicine for more than half a century; publishes book to call for greater attention to children's healthcare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
馬偕兒童醫院 honorary consultant Huang Fu-yuan has practiced medicine for more than half a century. He released his new book, “Palm Down,” today, hoping to draw greater public attention to children’s medical care. A pioneer in pediatrics in Taiwan, Huang promoted newborn hearing screening, established the first NICU and a system for transferring premature infants, and contributed to epidemic prevention as deputy director-general of the Department of Health during the SARS outbreak.
盛唐中醫 lead-poisoning case finalized; Chang Hung-nien’s family finds it hard to forgive person in charge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
呂志霖, the person in charge of 盛唐中醫, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for giving medication that caused former Taichung City Council speaker Chang Hung-nien to suffer lead poisoning. The sentence is final. Chang’s family said it respected the ruling but found it hard to forgive 呂志霖.
Facts
Sentenced to 5 years
An additional 2 years may be commuted to community service
Shadow of Okinawa murder case remains; Japan’s Defense Ministry asks US military to limit outings during Keen Sword drills
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US-Japan Keen Sword joint military drills are about to begin, and the U.S. aircraft carrier Roosevelt is docked at Yokosuka Base. In light of a case in which a U.S. service member stationed in Okinawa was suspected of robbery and murder, Japan’s Defense Ministry has asked the U.S. military to limit personnel’s off-base activities during the drills to the bare minimum necessary. The Okinawa prefectural government is considering its response, while a change in the prefectural administration has also brought a shift in its stance on the drills.
Facts
Set to begin on the 19th
For the first time in about 4 years
Expected to leave Yokosuka on the 18th
To be held from the 19th to the 29th
Since the 14th, U.S. Marine Corps aircraft, including transport planes, have been arriving at Miyako Airport
Japan’s Defense Ministry asked the U.S. military on the 15th
The Okinawa prefectural government made a request on the 13th
During the U.S.-Japan joint training held this June
Tsai Chi-chang: Taiwan team and Samurai Japan plan exhibition games in Taiwan in March 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese Professional Baseball League chairman Tsai Chi-chang said the Taiwan team and Samurai Japan are planning exhibition games in March 2027. Both sides are interested, and details including ticketing, the exact schedule and the number of games are still being discussed with the Japanese side.
Golden Bell Awards ceremony set for the 17th; Lu Shih-hsuan discusses how radio hosting helped his creativity and thinking
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 61st Golden Bell Awards will be held at the Taipei Music Center on the 17th. Performer Lu Shih-hsuan shared how hosting a radio show during junior high school helped his music composition and way of thinking.
Tang Prize laureate Bruce Ackerman donates prize money to international organization to support Gaza relief work
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Bruce Ackerman, winner of the 7th Tang Prize in Rule of Law, donated his US$1.25 million prize to the international aid organization 國際關懷組織（CARE） to support humanitarian relief work in Gaza.
Foreign investors have net sold Taiwanese stocks for 8 straight days; 22,000 台積電 shares sold today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors have net sold Taiwanese stocks for 8 consecutive days, with net sales totaling more than NT$680 billion. They sold 22,000 台積電 shares today, while 元大台灣50 led sales with more than 28,000 shares.
Facts
Closed at 47111.26 points
The 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$67.807 billion
Foreign investors net sold NT$46.147 billion in Taiwanese stocks today
Net selling continued for 8 consecutive trading days
台積電 saw net sales of 22,000 shares
Trading value of NT$935.959 billion
Dealers’ net sales of NT$33.414 billion
Investment trusts’ net purchases of NT$11.754 billion
Cumulative net sales exceeded NT$680 billion
Foreign investors led net purchases with more than 43,000 shares
Conditional exemption of seniors from health insurance premiums passes third reading; medical community worries about generational imbalance and urges young people to voice their dissatisfaction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments exempting seniors from health insurance premiums at third reading. The medical community is concerned that this will squeeze medical resources and increase the burden on young people, and urged younger generations to voice their dissatisfaction.
Facts
60 votes in favor
39 votes against
Seniors aged 65 and over
An income tax rate below 20%
May pay about NT$3,000 more per year
About NT$40 billion to NT$50 billion in premium subsidies per year
In 2025, people aged 65 and older accounted for about 19.6% of insured persons
Yet accounted for about 43.59% of medical expenses
Pingtung original brand launches; 3 musicals take the stage in succession starting in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
屏東縣政府 has created the “屏東原創Pt Original” brand and will present 3 original musicals in succession from October through January next year: “港墘仔,” “漂浪半島” and “婚，了頭的那一天.” The initiative aims to promote local culture and establish a cultural brand.
Chinese student stages a photo appearing to pinch President Lai’s head; Immigration Agency deports him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 內政部移民署 revoked a Chinese exchange student’s entry permit and deported him in accordance with the law after he staged a photo appearing to pinch President Lai’s head and posted it with a caption promoting united-front messaging. Authorities said the act violated the principle of mutual respect and dignity.
Facts
Will be barred from receiving permission to apply to visit Taiwan for 5 years
Taiwan stocks plunge 2,202 points this week; total market value of listed companies falls by NT$7.1 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Influenced by a pullback in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, Taiwan stocks plunged 2,202.18 points this week. The total market value of listed companies fell by about NT$7.1 trillion to NT$154.1834 trillion.
Undeterred by second-half batting slump, Peterson says Dragons have varied offensive options
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 味全龍隊 are preparing for the 中華職棒 championship series. First-team hitting coordinator Peterson is not concerned about the team’s second-half batting slump, saying that teams with a variety of offensive options are the ones that can win.
A Chinese student surnamed Wang at 台大 was deported after the 移民署 revoked his entry permit for posting a secretly recorded video of President Lai Ching-te on social media alongside united-front messaging. 海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-chia said he respected the responsible agency’s decision and hoped the case would not affect exchange programs bringing Chinese students to Taiwan.
Facts
Will be barred from receiving permission to apply to come to Taiwan for 5 years
文總’s “The Spirit of Craftsmanship” visits Cheng Shiu University to explore the stories behind artifact restoration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
文總’s “The Spirit of Craftsmanship” program visited the artifact conservation center at 正修科技大學, showing how restorers including Lu Chien-hua and Lin Chia-ho use scientific techniques to restore paintings by Chen Cheng-po and artifacts damaged in Hualien’s Fuxing Township. The program reveals the stories behind artifact restoration.
Facts
Established in 2005
More than 20 years in the profession
10 years devoted to wood restoration
2025 Hualien Mataian Creek barrier lake disaster
Episode 62
台視 will also air the program at 5 p.m. on the 17th
It will be rebroadcast at 8:30 p.m. on the 18th on 台視新聞台
Qiu Senbin shares 光寶科’s transformation experience: Cut back first to make room for growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
光寶科 General Manager Qiu Senbin shared the company’s transformation experience at 東元電機’s 70th anniversary forum, saying the company used its “433” plan to cut back and move on from the past before focusing on high-value areas for growth. Benefiting from the AI boom, its cloud business now accounts for more than half of revenue, while the sharp rise in AI server power consumption has brought new challenges and opportunities.
Facts
Set a “433” transformation plan
The information products division, which accounts for half of the company’s revenue
The cloud division now accounts for more than half of 光寶科’s revenue
Over the past 5 years, the power consumption of AI servers as a whole has
Hot money flees, sending the Taiwan dollar lower for its biggest weekly decline in more than 1 year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A major retreat by foreign investors has kept the Taiwan dollar weakening against the U.S. dollar. It has fallen a cumulative 4.63 jiao this week, a decline of 1.43% and its biggest weekly drop in more than 1 year. Taiwan stocks rebounded, but selling pressure weighed on the market, with foreign investors’ net sales reaching a record high in a single day.
Facts
It closed at NT$32.338
Fell 7.3 cents
The 5th-largest ever
It fell a cumulative 4.63 jiao this week
A decline of 1.43%
Foreign investors dumped NT$302.555 billion in Taiwan stocks
Original創下外資單日賣超金額第1大
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,655.96 points at the close
The combined daily trading volume in the 2 foreign exchange markets surged to a record US$9.115 billion
The combined daily trading volume in the 2 foreign exchange markets surged to US$9.115 billion
Rebounded by more than 500 points intraday
Up 141.39 points
Closed at 47111.26 points
Opened at NT$32.29.
Broke below the key NT$32.5 level
Hit a low of NT$32.52
Combined trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets reached US$4.612 billion
Labor Ministry announces minimum monthly wage of NT$30,900 for 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Labor Ministry announced that, effective Jan. 1, 116, the minimum monthly wage will rise to NT$30,900 and the minimum hourly wage to NT$205. More than 2.61 million workers are expected to benefit.
After Spain’s hottest summer on record, September temperatures break records again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Spain’s national weather agency 西班牙國家氣象局 (Aemet) said mainland Spain’s average temperature this September reached 22.5 degrees Celsius, the highest since records began in 1961 and the first time it has exceeded the average for the 1991–2020 reference period.
EU summit focuses on trade with China; Chinese finance minister says global imbalances should be viewed objectively
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
EU leaders focused on trade imbalances between Europe and China at their summit. Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an met with EU officials in Bangkok, Thailand, and urged all sides to view global imbalances objectively and strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination.
Facts
Lan Fo’an attended in Bangkok, Thailand, on the 16th
Correctional exhibition opens in Taichung, with 日本矯正協會 invited to participate for the first time to promote exchanges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
法務部矯正署 held the 3-day “115 Correctional Exhibition” in Taichung, inviting 日本矯正協會 to participate for the first time. The exhibition features distinctive crafts from prisons across Japan and showcases the work of Taiwan’s correctional institutions in vocational training, arts and cultural programs, and helping inmates reintegrate into society.
After Fed Chair Warsh’s remarks, expectations rise that rates will remain unchanged in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fed Chair Warsh said at the IMF summit that current economic conditions were broadly in line with expectations in September, suggesting a greater chance of rates remaining unchanged in October. He also described AI as a far-reaching transformation that could push inflation higher in the short term but benefit the economy in the long term.
Facts
It raised borrowing costs for the first time in 3 years in September
Market bets on a rate hike briefly climbed to 55%
It fell from about 27% to about 15%
Companies mentioned：中央社、英國金融時報、Financial Times、美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed、聯準會、國際貨幣基金、IMF、世界銀行、World Bank
Legislature passes conditional health insurance fee exemption for seniors on third reading; DPP warns of intergenerational unfairness and higher premiums
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on third reading, stipulating that the central government will fully subsidize national health insurance premiums for economically disadvantaged seniors who meet the criteria. DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung questioned the lack of clarity on funding and warned of intergenerational unfairness and possible increases in long-term premiums or taxes.
Facts
60 votes in favor
39 votes against
Adds NT$38.8 billion in spending
National tax revenue rose NT$700 billion from the same period last year
Of that, the central government received an additional NT$250 billion
Local governments received an additional NT$450 billion
95.5% of business tax revenue is allocated to local governments
Original全國營業稅雖達6000多億元
The central government received only NT$28 billion
簡立峰: Talk of AI spiraling out of control is just speculation; Taiwan’s hardware and software sectors poised for a new AI economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Google台灣 Managing Director Chien Lee-feng said claims that AI could spiral out of control are purely speculative, and stressed that Taiwan’s hardware and software industries should seize the opportunity to use AI to lower barriers to software development and build a new economy.
Han Kuo-yu meets Medical Contribution Award winners, hopes human-centered spirit will continue to flourish
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu met with recipients of the 36th Medical Contribution Award and urged them to continue advancing Taiwan’s medical expertise and human-centered care. Representatives of the award winners called for looser clinical trial regulations to promote the development of the biotechnology industry.
Lianjiang County government breaks ground on new joint office building blending Matsu features
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lianjiang County Government broke ground on a new joint office building at the former site of the Nangan Sports Complex. The design incorporates Matsu features, and construction is expected to be completed in March 120.
Facts
Total construction cost is nearly NT$1.7 billion
The Ministry of the Interior provided an unprecedented NT$1.27 billion in subsidies
The Central Election Commission agreed to share the premises and contribute NT$180 million
The building is expected to be completed in March 120
China cracks down on Yiguandao; 海基會: Scope extends to Taiwanese believers living in China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-jia said the targets of China's crackdown on Yiguandao have expanded to include Taiwanese believers who have lived and worked in China for a long time, with multiple related detention cases reported recently.
Facts
4 recent cases of Taiwanese nationals detained in China
Sentences ranged from 2 to 3 years
Detained under Article 300 of the Criminal Law of mainland China
Understanding Taiwan through knowledge and emotion: New French translations of humanities and social sciences books published in Paris
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The “Humanities Across Thousand Miles” project, supported by 國科會 and carried out by 台文館, launched 3 new French translations at hémisphères出版社 in Paris. Covering Taiwanese food, the environment and the economy, the books aim to help French readers understand Taiwan through knowledge and emotion by combining social science research with literary works.
Facts
3 new French translations on Taiwanese food, the environment and the economy
Held on the 14th at hémisphères出版社 in Paris
First published in London, Leiden and Paris this October
Renminbi deposits end 3-month streak of gains; Central Bank monitoring dollar magnet effect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Bank reported that the balance of renminbi deposits at domestic banks fell to 109.231 billion yuan in September, ending a 3-month streak of gains. Officials said the dollar's magnet effect bears watching amid the situation in the Middle East and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
甘比亞紅十字會 said in a statement that a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Gambia. Rescuers have recovered 12 bodies, and the number of people missing is unknown.
金管會 unveiled 6 key priorities, including strengthening financial resilience, promoting healthy market development, protecting consumer rights, developing an Asian asset management center, fostering financial technology innovation and advancing sustainable finance. The first version of a large language model for financial industry knowledge (FinLLM) is expected to be released in Q1 2027, while a pilot program for virtual asset custody services will continue.
Facts
6 key priorities
First quarter of 2027
NT$1.1702 trillion
An increase of NT$566.2 billion
The average capital adequacy ratio was 15.16%
The statutory minimum is 10.5%
A total of 1,978 companies
Total market value of about NT$168 trillion
Total premium income of NT$2.4069 trillion
An increase of NT$492.2 billion from the same period last year
Total assets of NT$39.195 trillion
An increase of NT$2.8285 trillion from the same period last year
Approved applications from 4 insurance companies
Drafting 9 subsidiary regulations
5 banks are currently participating in the pilot program
陽明海運 supports the UN's SDG 5 goal of gender equality. Women currently account for 7% of its Taiwanese seafarers, far above the global level of 1%. The company has also developed several women into management roles, including captain and chief mate.
Wang Mei-ling's “Keywords” solo exhibition opens, offering a new interpretation of self-portraits at 誠品畫廊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Artist Wang Mei-ling began her “Keywords” series in 2023, turning friends' and family members' descriptions of her characteristics into abstract paintings. Her solo exhibition “Keywords—Continuation” features 40 new works at 誠品畫廊.
Tsai Ing-wen joins Ho Hsin-chun at temple visit and shopping district stroll, urges public to back her for Taichung mayor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun, visited Taichung Chenghuang Temple to pay her respects and toured the Yizhong shopping district. Tsai praised Ho's policy commitment and execution and urged the public to support her bid to lead the Taichung City Government.
In an interview with 彭博, Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin said Taiwan is preparing to add AI servers and advanced semiconductors to its export control list to align with U.S. restrictions, and will pursue criminal charges under trade laws against those smuggling goods to China. He did not disclose a timeline for implementation.
Taichung Literary Awards announced; 楊双子 wins Literary Contribution Award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 15th Taichung Literary Awards were announced, with writer 楊双子 winning the Literary Contribution Award. Her work Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize. The top prizes for literary creation went to 鐘偉倫, 黃昱禎, 韓奕 and 鄭委晉.
利明献: 東元集團 targets revenue of 千億元, with AI infrastructure playing a key role
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
東元集團 Chairman 利明献 said revenue is targeted to reach 千億元 in New Taiwan dollars over the next 2 to 3 years, with growth expected in areas including AI infrastructure, power systems, and energy conservation and carbon reduction.
National City God Temple procession set for the 17th; Taipei police announce traffic controls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei police announced traffic controls for the procession of the 2026 National City God Temple Gathering on the 17th. The parade will set off from Baoqing Road along eastern and western routes. Controls will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the public is advised to take alternate routes or use public transportation.
Facts
145th anniversary of the Taiwan Provincial City God Temple's founding
2026 National City God Temple Gathering
To be held on the 17th
Set off from Baoqing Road at 1 p.m.
Flexible traffic controls begin at 7 a.m. on the 17th
Severe pain persists after fracture heals; nerve block helps patient regain independence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After a comminuted fracture of his toe healed, a man surnamed Wang continued to suffer severe pain from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The pain management center at 大林慈濟醫院 treated him with a nerve block, greatly easing the pain and enabling him to walk independently again.
Typhoon Champi forecast to strengthen into a moderate typhoon within 24 hours; its track remains uncertain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration forecasts that Typhoon Champi will strengthen into a moderate typhoon within 24 hours. Its future track remains uncertain, and the eastward retreat of the Pacific high-pressure system must be monitored to assess its impact on Taiwan.
Fed chair bullish on AI outlook; Asian stocks broadly rebound
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fed Chair Warsh sees AI having a positive impact on the global economy, and Asian stock markets broadly rebounded. Technology stocks had plunged earlier amid debt concerns over CoreWeave and inflation data. 輝達 CEO 黃仁勳 defended CoreWeave, lifting market sentiment.
President Lai meets medical service award recipients, pledges to continue advancing smart healthcare for a healthier Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President 賴清德 met recipients of the 36th Medical Contribution Awards, recognizing their contributions to a healthier Taiwan. He said the government would continue promoting long-term care 3.0 and smart healthcare to realize its vision of a healthier Taiwan.
Facts
36th
8 individual medical service award recipients
Established an integrated care model for indigenous communities over 40 years
Established the nation's first brain and nerve function repair research center in 2002
Army tank crashes into divider on Taiwan's Provincial Highway 13 in Miaoli; military suspects brake system failure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A CM11 tank operated by the military crashed into the central divider while on a mission on the Nanmiao section of Taiwan's Provincial Highway 13 in Miaoli County, apparently due to a brake system failure. No one was injured, and police are investigating responsibility for the accident.
The ASEAN News Brief for Oct. 16, 2026, reports on economic and industry developments across the region: Vietnam's Q3 GDP grew 9.95% year on year, the highest in 4 years; Laos grew 4.8% in the first 9 months; Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 68.4% year on year in September, with electronics exports increasing by more than 1 times; the Philippines' ERC scrapped the cap on power generation capacity; Myanmar held its 61st jewelry trade fair; Malaysia's Q3 economic growth was 5.3%; international flights to Thailand are forecast to grow 5.8% in Q3; Cambodia's garment and footwear exports topped $11.2 billion in the first 9 months; and Indonesia's MSCI is considering reclassifying its market from emerging to standalone.
Facts
GDP) growth rate surged to 9.95%
Higher than the 8.81% in Q2
Laos' economy grew 4.8%
4.6% in the same period last year
Full-year GDP growth is forecast at 5.1%
Non-oil domestic exports rose 68.4% year on year
An increase of more than 20%
Original路透社調查預估的32.2%
Electronics exports rose 107.6% year on year
Non-electronics exports also grew 54.2%
Exports to Hong Kong rose 112.1% year on year
The forecast was raised from the original 3% to 5%
Sharply revised upward to 14% to 16%
Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in Q3 2026
Slightly slower than the 6% in the previous quarter
Inbound flights to Thailand are forecast to grow 5.8%
Global international flight numbers rose 2.5% year on year
Exports totaled $11.215 billion
Up 7.8% year over year
Apparel and textile exports totaled $9.552 billion
Up 7.7% from last year
Footwear exports totaled $1.663 billion
Up 8.1% from last year
Companies mentioned：越南政府統計總局、路透社、新加坡企業發展局、菲律賓能源監管委員會、ERC、商業天地、BusinessWorld、緬甸數位新聞、Myanmar Digital News、馬來西亞統計局、DOSM、星報、The Star、泰國開泰研究中心、KResearch、泰國頭條、柬埔寨海關總局、柬中時報、彭博、MSCI明晟、MSCI
Vice President 蕭美琴 visits centenarians in New Taipei, presents gold lock charms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President 蕭美琴 visited 4 centenarians in New Taipei City on the eve of the Double Ninth Festival, personally placing gold lock charms around their necks and offering her blessings.
Chinese ambassador says Beijing could easily win if it used force; Philippines calls remark an almost explicit threat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's ambassador to the Philippines, 井泉, said Beijing could easily win if it used force but had chosen peace. 菲律賓外交部 condemned the remark as an almost unabashed threat, and the Philippine defense secretary and coast guard also expressed displeasure.
Elderly health insurance exemption bill passes third reading; civic groups cite 3 harmful consequences and urge the Cabinet not to countersign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
立法院 passed amendments granting conditional health insurance fee exemptions to older adults at the third reading. Civic groups and the Taiwan Health Reform Foundation said the move would deepen generational conflict, undermine the capacity of the health insurance system and erode its financial sustainability, and urged the 行政院 not to countersign the bill.
Facts
Personal income tax rate below 20%
Annual income of at least NT$1.33 million
Only about 5%
Original直接跳到8成多
About NT$2 billion in spending to support economically disadvantaged older adults
遠雄房地產 sees housing market improving next year, group to launch 5 flagship projects
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
遠雄房地產 General Manager Chang Li-jung said that, buoyed by favorable policies and a recovery in buyer interest, the housing market is expected to perform better next year than this year. 遠雄建設 plans to launch 5 flagship developments next year in Taoyuan, New Taipei, Kaohsiung and Tainan.
Facts
5 large-scale housing developments
September 2024
The 7th round of housing market credit controls
Original由6成提高至7成
The 4th quarter of 2024
Key areas for 2027
Scheduled for launch in the 1st quarter
Each with nearly NT$10 billion in gross sales
Each with gross sales of... more than NT$10 billion
Planned for launch in Taishan, New Taipei City, in the 3rd quarter
Nearly NT$9 billion in gross sales
Two projects scheduled for launch in Kaohsiung and Tainan in the 4th quarter
All 5 of next year's projects are large-scale developments
Taitung County launches first fitness program for older adults living alone; candidates from both major parties support county chief's successor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taitung County Government launched its first “Active Aging Fitness” program, with professional coaches visiting the homes of older adults living alone to provide exercise guidance and introducing AR and Nintendo Switch equipment. Chen Ying, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate, and Wu Hsiu-hua, the Kuomintang candidate, attended to show their support. Chen said the central government had approved NT$45.43 million to expand care services, benefiting 6,831 older adults.
Facts
More than NT$40 million
Nearly 7,000 people
22 sets of AR interactive equipment
75 sets of Nintendo Switch motion-controlled games
Hsu Hsin-ying proposes 3 environmental sustainability policies, including smart monitoring and watershed-wide flood control
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Hsin-ying, the KMT's candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, proposed 3 environmental sustainability policies: building a riverside recreation corridor along the Touqian River, establishing a smart pollution monitoring center and implementing watershed-wide flood control to improve environmental quality and disaster preparedness.
Chiang Wan-an proposes easing urban renewal requirements; Shen Po-yang says bottlenecks at the exit must also be addressed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to ease the requirements for urban renewal and held a news conference to explain the policy. Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taipei mayor, criticized the plan, saying that easing entry requirements without changing the exit process would not solve urban renewal problems. He cited hospital emergency departments as an example and also mentioned plans to propose policies including an exit mechanism for stalled urban renewal projects.
France considers extending Charles de Gaulle's service life! Keep it going past 2038 until France Libre enters service, creating a strategic “dual-carrier” transition period
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The French Navy is assessing whether to extend Charles de Gaulle's service beyond 2038 to coincide with the entry into service of the new carrier France Libre in 2036-2038, creating a transition period with 2 aircraft carriers. The new vessel will cost 10 billion euros and use U.S.-made electromagnetic catapults, with the aim of maintaining strategic continuity at sea.
Facts
French Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Nicolas Vaujour told lawmakers that the military would conduct a rigorous technical assessment to determine whether Charles de Gaulle can remain in service longer.
A key assessment report on Charles de Gaulle is expected to be released in early 2029.
France's next-generation aircraft carrier France Libre is estimated to cost as much as 10 billion euros.
France Libre will have a displacement of up to 80000 tons and a length of 310 meters.
France plans to equip France Libre with U.S.-made electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS), which have an availability rate of up to 98%.
Explainer》How many of the 12 zodiac symbols can you recognize? Gemini looks like “Ⅱ,” while Virgo and Scorpio both resemble “M”! The meaning of each symbol revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 published an explainer examining the meanings of the 12 zodiac symbols, explaining the similarities and differences between the symbols for Gemini, Virgo and Scorpio, and clarifying the traditional imagery and elemental associations of Aquarius and Capricorn.
Facts
The Gemini symbol ♊ looks like the Roman numeral Ⅱ and represents a pair of twins.
The Virgo symbol ♍ resembles the letter M, with its end curled inward.
The Scorpio symbol ♏ also resembles an M, but has an arrow at the end of its tail.
Aquarius is an air sign, and its symbol consists of 2 parallel wavy lines.
There are only 11 zodiac relief panels on the outer wall of the Radcliffe Observatory at 牛津大學.
“2026 New Taipei Student Film Rising Star Awards” launches online on LINE TV on October 18! Golden Horse Best Actress Lin Pin-tong joins next-generation directors to showcase creative talent
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The 11th New Taipei Student Film Rising Star Awards will be held online for the first time, with 48 films streaming free on LINE TV starting October 18. Golden Horse Best Actress Lin Pin-tong serves as ambassador. Total prize money is NT$1.57 million, with the event aimed at promoting student filmmaking.
Facts
The “2026 New Taipei Student Film Rising Star Awards” enters its 11th edition, with 48 nominated films streaming free online on LINE TV from October 18 to November 6.
Golden Horse Best Actress Lin Pin-tong is this year’s film festival ambassador and will attend the November 8 awards ceremony.
The Rising Star Awards offer total prize money of NT$1.57 million, including NT$400,000 for the top honor, the “Super Rising Star Award.”
National Taiwan University of Arts documentary The Flowers on the Roof won Best Student Documentary at the 2026 Golden Harvest Awards.
National Tainan University of the Arts animated film Before You Leave was named a semifinalist for the Student Academy Awards.
The “Special Award Screening” will be held at Vie Show Cinemas in Banqiao Mega City on December 5.
“Support list” of eight state-run financial institutions revealed! This stock hit limit-up but was the top net-sold stock, with 8352 lots sold; 南亞 and 台塑 saw countertrend buying
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The eight state-run financial institutions took divergent positions today. 富喬 was the top net-sold stock, with 8,352 lots sold despite hitting limit-up; 南亞, 台塑 and 台積電 saw countertrend buying, pointing to government-backed funds’ positioning in petrochemicals and semiconductors.
Facts
富喬 (1815) topped the eight state-run financial institutions’ net-selling list today, with 8,352 lots sold.
台積電 (2330) was the third-most-purchased stock by the eight state-run financial institutions today, with 3,402 lots bought.
Fired from the party as a scapegoat? Chao Shao-kang: Can my interview make the Kuomintang lose?
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Kuomintang Central Committee member Chiang Yung-hsiung launched a petition calling for Chao Shao-kang to be expelled from the party over his interview with Shen Po-yang. Chao said he wished the petition well, stood by the principle of media fairness and reaffirmed his support for Chiang Wan-an.
Facts
Kuomintang Central Committee member Chiang Yung-hsiung launched a petition calling for former 中廣 chairman Chao Shao-kang to be expelled from the party.
Chao Shao-kang recently interviewed Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Taipei mayor, twice.
Chao Shao-kang stressed that he would support Chiang Wan-an in the election as a Kuomintang member.
Chao Shao-kang asked rhetorically: “Can my interview make the Kuomintang lose?”
Chiang Wan-an said he and Chao Shao-kang encouraged each other when they met in the morning.
Will everyone foot the bill for fuel and electricity subsidies? Lai Ching-te urges Legislature to pass supplementary budget, saying benefits to government far outweigh costs
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President Lai Ching-te said in an interview that he respected the central bank’s decision not to raise interest rates and urged the Legislative Yuan to pass a supplementary budget to support 中油 and 台電 subsidies that freeze fuel and electricity prices. He said the measure’s benefits for stabilizing prices and the broader economy far outweigh its cost.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te spoke with Yu Ting-hao on the “Financial Haojiao” program about the central bank’s decision not to raise interest rates and the government’s fuel and electricity subsidy policy.
At its September board meeting, the central bank decided to keep policy rates unchanged and moderately ease selective credit controls.
Inflation in Taiwan has risen to about 2.7%, but is expected to fall below 2% next year.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs will propose NT$220 billion in funding for 台電 and 中油 to address the freeze on fuel and electricity prices.
2026 midrange phone recommendations: Don’t want to spend NT$30,000 on a flagship? Take a look at 10 high-value phones under NT$20,000
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This article recommends high-value midrange phones under NT$20,000 in Taiwan for 2026, including the Google Pixel 9a, Samsung Galaxy A57 and Xiaomi 15T. It reviews their specifications, prices and user feedback to help consumers choose based on their photography, battery life or performance needs.
Facts
The Google Pixel 9a is priced from NT$16,490 and features a Tensor G4 processor, 8GB of RAM and 7 years of operating system updates.
The 8GB＋256GB version of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G costs NT$17,990 and features IP68 water and dust resistance and an Exynos 1680 processor.
The Xiaomi 15T is priced from NT$13,999 and features a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor, a 5500mAh battery and 67W fast charging.
The SHARP AQUOS sense10 is priced at NT$14,990, weighs about 166 grams and features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor.
iPhone Duo preorders open at 8 tonight! A guide to “getting one for NT$0” from 中華 and 遠傳, 台灣大, plus the fine print on plans
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蘋果’s first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, is set to launch on October 23. 中華, 遠傳 and 台灣大, the three major telecom carriers, will open preorders simultaneously at 8 p.m. on October 16. The carriers are offering trade-in discounts of up to NT$52,500 and VIP deals, drawing attention to “get one for NT$0” plans.
Facts
蘋果’s first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, will officially launch on October 23, with preorders opening at 8 p.m. today (16).
中華電信, 遠傳電信 and 台灣大哥大 are offering device purchase deals, with trade-in discounts of up to NT$52,500.
For a 256GB model with a NT$1,599 monthly plan and a 48-month contract, 中華電信 and 台灣大哥大 both offer the phone for NT$47,300, bringing the total cost to NT$124,052.
遠傳電信 announced that customers who buy an iPhone Duo and trade in an old phone may receive a discount of up to NT$50,000 if they meet specified conditions.
台灣大哥大’s myfone網路門市 will open standalone iPhone Duo preorders at 8 tonight, with sales officially starting October 23.
“Chiang Wan-an’s presidential rival is a livestreaming pro!” Shen Cheng-nan offers advice: team up with Ko Wen-je to win over staunch Ko supporters and counter the tide
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Physician Shen Cheng-nan analyzed Chiang Wan-an’s livestream exchange with Huang Kuo-chang and advised Chiang to step up livestreaming and appear with Ko Wen-je to meet the challenge from Democratic Progressive Party rival Shen Po-yang and win over the Taiwan People’s Party’s core supporters.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an appeared on a livestream interview with Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang on the 15th.
Physician Shen Cheng-nan called Chiang Wan-an’s appearance on Huang Kuo-chang’s program “very successful” in a Facebook post.
Shen Cheng-nan suggested that Chiang Wan-an could consider livestreaming with Ko Wen-je, the Taiwan People’s Party’s founding chairman.
Shen Cheng-nan said Chiang Wan-an is not yet 50 and hopes to project a steady, composed political image, like a senior party-state figure.
Shen Cheng-nan said “staunch Ko supporters” are Taiwan People’s Party supporters who believe Ko Wen-je is innocent.
In charts: Taiwan black bears don’t just live in the mountains! Sighting records have risen from 14 townships to 28—why are they moving closer to where people live?
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A Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency report says Taiwan black bears have expanded their range, with the number of townships where they have been spotted rising from 14 to 28. Experts attribute this to improved habitats and population dispersal, and urge the public to manage food properly to prevent human-bear conflicts.
Facts
From 2018 through the end of October 2025, the number of townships with recorded Taiwan black bear sightings rose from 14 to 28.
A bear believed to be a mother with a cub was spotted in February 2025 at an elevation of 119 meters on Taiwan Provincial Highway 9 in Hualien.
A total of 135 human-bear conflict incidents were recorded across Taiwan from 2018 through June 2025.
The share of camera traps capturing black bears rose from 1.8% in 2018 to 9.7% in 2024.
The After Work Economics program invited Liu Bo-jen, an expert in genetic nutrition and functional medicine, to explain changes in the 2026 U.S. dietary guidelines, including a reassessment of fats in whole foods and red meat consumption, and to recommend vegetables with cancer-fighting benefits.
Facts
The 2026 U.S. dietary guidelines have undergone a major revision, placing greater importance on protein and renewed attention on butter, lard and steak.
Saturated fat should be limited to less than 10% of daily calories.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen.
Consuming about 50 grams of processed meat daily is associated with an approximately 18% increase in the relative risk of colorectal cancer.
Liu Bo-jen recommends a “super cancer-fighting vegetable” available at local markets that may support the liver’s detoxification processes.
Not just 鶴茶樓 and COCO! Buy-one-get-one bubble tea deals are here for the weekend, plus a roundup of the latest October releases
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The autumn bubble tea market is being hit by a double wave of promotions and new products. Well-known brands including 鶴茶樓, CoCo都可 and DOJA have rolled out buy-one-get-one-free and discount offers, while 麻古茶坊 and 五桐號 have launched seasonal offerings such as a Kyoho grape series and Thai milk tea slushies, drawing consumers to make purchases on weekends and special holidays.
Facts
On Oct. 17, the day of its brand upgrade, 鶴茶樓 offered buy-one-get-one-free deals on its Kung Fu Oolong series at all locations.
Customers ordering Mango Green Tea (L), Jasmine Jelly Milk Green Tea (L) or Coconut Latte with Taro Balls (14oz) from CoCo都可 via foodpanda can get buy-one-get-one-free deals. The promotion runs through Nov. 11.
麻古茶坊's popular Kyoho grape series returned to stores across Taiwan on Oct. 15. Grape Fruit Tea with Cheese Foam and Grape Fruit Tea with Popping Boba are priced at NT$95 in northern Taiwan.
DOJA小仁泉 is offering buy-one-get-one-free deals on its new smoked plum drink and its entire premium tea lineup through Oct. 31.
五桐號 launched its Thai Milk Tea Slush series on Oct. 7. The three varieties—Gold Leaf Cocoa, Caramel Cookie and Almond Jelly—are each priced at NT$99.
大苑子 has launched its seasonal Fresh-Squeezed Taiwanese Orange Green Tea, priced at NT$75 in northern Taiwan and NT$70 in central and southern Taiwan.
CoCo都可 is offering buy-one-get-one-free deals on Grapefruit Pulp Tea (L) on its Wednesday Friends Day on Oct. 21, with 2 cups for NT$70.
有飲 launched 5 grape drinks on Oct. 14, including Kyoho Grape Oolong, Sour V Grape Yakult and Grape Q Jelly Milk Tea.
Hsieh Kuo-liang presents the flag to Keelung's National Games team, urging athletes to give their all and bring honor to Keelung
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Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang held a flag-presentation ceremony for the city's National Games team on the 16th, urging its 308 athletes to give their all. The Keelung team won 7 gold medals at the previous games and recently took 7 gold medals at a dragon and lion dance competition. The team will head to Taoyuan to compete for glory.
Facts
Keelung's delegation this year comprises 308 athletes and team staff, who will compete in 21 events.
At the previous National Games, Keelung's delegation won 7 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals.
Keelung's team won gold in 7 of the 8 events in the dragon and lion dance competition.
Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang personally presented the flag and awarded meal stipends at the ceremony.
The athletes will travel to Taoyuan City to compete.
Not Zhuge Liang or Zhou Yu! These 3 were the greatest strategists in Three Kingdoms history, reshaping China's fate—stop being fooled by Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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The article analyzes how Romance of the Three Kingdoms obscured the outstanding contributions of the historical strategists Fa Zheng, Jia Xu and Lu Su. It argues that their strategic vision and achievements in reshaping the fate of the realm were no less impressive than Zhuge Liang's, and urges readers to recognize the historical importance of these behind-the-scenes figures.
Facts
Fa Zheng was the only minister to whom Liu Bei personally granted a posthumous title (Marquis Yi) during his lifetime.
During the Hanzhong Campaign, Fa Zheng proposed a surprise attack that helped Huang Zhong kill Xiahou Yuan, a renowned Cao army general.
Jia Xu died at the age of 77 while in office and was posthumously titled Marquis Su.
Lu Su proposed to Sun Quan the “Longzhong Plan,” calling for the division of the realm and a three-way balance of power.
After the Battle of Red Cliffs, Lu Su succeeded Zhou Yu in overseeing military and administrative affairs.
Explainer》Which MBTI type is most common in Taiwan? Nearly 2 million test results reveal a ranking of the 16 personality types—and the rarest isn't INFJ
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16Personalities released data from nearly 1.98 million tests in Taiwan. INFP ranked first at 13.5%, while ESTP came last at 0.9%. INFJ accounted for 9.0%, ranking fifth and dispelling the myth that it is the rarest type. The data reflects the tendencies of people who voluntarily took the test online and is not representative of Taiwan's entire population.
Facts
The Taiwan personality statistics released by 16Personalities cover 1,978,744 test results from October 2025 through September 2026.
The most common personality type in Taiwan is INFP, accounting for 13.5%.
ENFP and ISFP tied for second place, each accounting for 11.3%.
INFJ (Advocate) accounted for 9.0%, ranking fifth.
The least common personality type in Taiwan's test results was ESTP, at just 0.9%.
The “Diplomats” group had the largest share, at 43%.
The statistics come from users who voluntarily took an online test and are not representative of Taiwan's entire population.
Vietnam plans to ban foreigners from buying townhouses and villas! Proposed law change would allow only apartment purchases to crack down on property speculation
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Vietnam's government plans to revise the Housing Law to ban foreign buyers from purchasing townhouses and villas, allowing them to buy only apartments, in a bid to crack down on property speculation and protect citizens' right to housing. The draft has passed an initial review and is expected to take effect in March 2027. Existing foreign homeowners will not be affected.
Facts
Vietnam's government has proposed amendments to the Housing Law that would bar foreigners from buying detached houses and villas, allowing them to purchase only apartments.
The proposed amendment is expected to take effect on March 1, 2027.
Home prices in Vietnam's real estate market have reached more than 19 times the median annual income of local households.
The ownership cap for foreigners in a single apartment building remains at 30%.
The Communist Party of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 21, explicitly stating that land must never be allowed to become private property or be transferred to foreigners through land-use rights.
Taipei Dome loses out! Taiwan's largest dome will have “45,000 seats with no obstructed views, plus shops and a hotel”; company invests NT$60 billion in construction: largest BOT project in history
The Taiwan Super Dome BOT project has a 70-year concession period. It is the largest BOT project by investment since the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects took effect and aims to attract 4 million visits annually.
Construction costs for the Taiwan Super Dome alone are estimated at NT$60 billion, of which Taiwan Life will contribute NT$20 billion. The remaining NT$40 billion will be raised through a syndicated loan by 台灣超巨蛋開發公司, which is 99% owned by Taiwan Life.
The Taiwan Super Dome is planned to have 45,000 seats, with every seat offering a clear view of the field and no obstructed sightlines.
FIGHTERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, which operates the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, will join contractor 悍創運動行銷公司 in the construction and operation of the Taiwan Super Dome.
Could health insurance premiums be waived for children under “this age”?／Huge blunder! Japan mistakenly issues 9.9-magnitude earthquake warning／Who is liable after tiles fall from a Beitou building and hit someone?｜10/16 Evening News
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Kuomintang lawmakers have proposed waiving health insurance premiums for children under 6; the proposal has been referred for review. Japan's Meteorological Agency mistakenly issued a 9.9-magnitude earthquake warning, halting Shinkansen services. Falling tiles injured a passerby in Taipei's Beitou District, and liability for compensation is being determined.
Facts
17 lawmakers, including Kuomintang legislators Fu Kun-chi and Su Ching-chuan, proposed amending the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act to have the central government fully subsidize health insurance premiums for children under 6.
Japan's Meteorological Agency mistook a magnitude 6.9 earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula for a magnitude 9.9 quake in the Kuril Islands and issued an emergency earthquake warning over a wide area.
After Japan's Meteorological Agency mistakenly issued the warning, the Tokaido Shinkansen's earthquake disaster-prevention system activated, temporarily halting trains in both directions between Shin-Yokohama and Toyohashi stations.
Tiles fell and struck a passerby near Lane 235, Zhixing Road, in Taipei's Beitou District. A 49-year-old man surnamed Chiang was hit on the head and taken to hospital bleeding, but was later found to be out of danger.
Under Article 191 of the Civil Code, building owners are generally liable for damage caused to others by their buildings, unless they can prove there was no defect in the building's construction or maintenance.
Starting July 1, 2026, Taitung County will fully cover the portion of health insurance premiums normally paid by parents for children under 6 who have been registered residents for at least 1 year.
Why did ancient princes consort have to sleep with another palace maid before their wedding night with a princess? The surprisingly open sexual attitudes of ancient times revealed! It wasn't to satisfy desire
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The article examines the ancient custom of “trial marriage” with a palace maid before a prince consort married a princess, noting that it originated in the Qin and Tang dynasties and was formalized in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The practice aimed to detect hidden physical ailments and safeguard the imperial family's bloodline and dignity.
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The imperial court developed a “trial marriage with a palace maid” system to identify a prince consort's hidden physical or psychological ailments in advance and avoid embarrassment or loss on the wedding night.
Ming dynasty founder Zhu Yuanzhang reformed the palace system and included trial marriages in palace regulations; in the Qing dynasty, the practice developed into a highly regulated “trial-marriage princess” system.
Qing dynasty regulations required trial marriages to take place over three consecutive nights, with a different palace maid each night to ensure an objective and accurate assessment.
The palace maids selected for trial marriages usually came from low-ranking departments such as the palace attendants and wardrobe offices. They had no influential connections and held low status, and were chosen because any mishap involving them would not cause political turmoil.
After the trial marriage, if a palace maid became pregnant, the royal family would secretly relocate her to a remote area and provide a small amount of money for her to live on, but she would be forbidden from ever returning to the palace.
Caught outside a Lulu hotel! Huang Zhongkun reverses to check her husband’s license plate, only to be given the cold shoulder: “I really don’t remember”
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Veteran entertainer Huang Zhongkun and his wife Lulu host the podcast Steel Uncle Loves Lulu. Lulu revealed that she once spotted Huang Zhongkun’s car outside a Taipei hotel and that he did not answer her calls. Huang said he had forgotten about it. The couple now sleep in separate rooms to maintain the quality of their marriage.
Facts
Huang Zhongkun has been married for 19 years to Lulu, his yoga instructor wife, who is 17 years younger than him.
Huang Zhongkun and Lulu recently began co-hosting the podcast Steel Uncle Loves Lulu.
Lulu once spotted a car she suspected belonged to Huang Zhongkun outside a hotel on Chang’an East Road in Taipei and reversed to check the license plate.
After spotting the car, Lulu repeatedly called Huang Zhongkun, but he never answered.
When his wife brought up the hotel incident, Huang Zhongkun said he had long since forgotten it.
Huang Zhongkun and Lulu currently sleep in separate rooms.
About 10 years ago, media reports said Huang Zhongkun had been seen having intimate interactions with female staff at the Money Leopard nightclub in Taichung.
The Chinese Communist Party has classified Yiguandao as a “cult organization,” on a par with Falun Gong. Members could face sentences under Article 300 of the Chinese Communist Party’s Criminal Law, starting at 3 years.
For 4 consecutive months, from April to July this year, Taiwanese living in mainland China were arrested by Chinese authorities for their Yiguandao faith.
The Chinese Communist Party may impose strict controls or suppression on any religion, and its crackdown on Yiguandao is so extensive that virtually no one connected with it is spared.
Luo Wen-jia urged Taiwanese Yiguandao believers to avoid traveling to China, particularly Taiwanese who live or work there long-term or have chosen to retire there, and to return to Taiwan as soon as possible.
The Taiwanese arrested from April to July this year were in Fujian, Dongguan, Shenzhen and Zhangzhou, Fujian, and most had lived or worked there long-term.
80-year-old mother cries at 1 a.m., saying, “Dad is missing”! Her 54-year-old daughter calls the police in a panic; after her 82-year-old father is found, one thing he says breaks her heart
3 zodiac signs are poor when young but wealthy in old age! Their fortunes soar from midlife, with help from benefactors and increasing wealth as they age
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Citing a report by 搜狐網, this article analyzes how people born under the Ox, Rooster and Dog signs, despite financial hardship in their early years, will see their wealth take off after midlife thanks to their expertise, intuition and people skills, and enjoy comfortable lives in old age.
Facts
According to a report by 搜狐網, people born under the Ox, Rooster and Dog signs are late bloomers, facing hardship early in life but seeing their fortunes take off after midlife.
People born in the Year of the Ox often feel short of money when young because they take on too much responsibility and give so much to family and friends.
People born in the Year of the Rooster may suffer setbacks in relationships or lose money early in life because they are impatient, rash and outspoken.
People born in the Year of the Dog may be betrayed and saddled with a heavy financial burden in their early years because they are too softhearted and help others without hesitation.
Those born in the Year of the Ox gradually build wealth through steady asset allocation, enjoying the peace of mind and security that tangible assets bring in their later years.
23-year-old AV actress earns 31 million a month! Seeks boyfriend publicly: “An annual salary of 930,000 is fine,” and admits she is willing to support him
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23-year-old Australian adult-content creator 斯凱拉·梅 has revealed her high earnings and views on dating, emphasizing that she values a partner’s character and sense of responsibility more than wealth.
Facts
斯凱拉·梅 says she earns more than $1 million a month through adult subscription platforms such as OnlyFans.
斯凱拉·梅 has about 4.46 million followers on Instagram.
斯凱拉·梅 says she would date someone even if her boyfriend earned only $30,000 a year (about NT$930,000).
斯凱拉·梅 put her dental nursing studies on hold because she could not afford both her parents’ medical expenses and her education.
斯凱拉·梅 does not mind supporting a partner financially, but says he cannot spend all day doing nothing.
Accuses 趙少康 of shielding “obstinate Taiwan independence separatist” 沈伯洋; KMT Central Committee member calls for expulsion, leaving 黃暐瀚 stunned: “Is this the Communist Party?”
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趙少康, chairman of 中廣 and a Kuomintang figure, has been accused by KMT Central Committee member 江永雄 of shielding Taiwan independence and dividing the party’s camp after interviewing Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 for a second time. 江永雄 launched a petition calling for 趙少康 to be expelled from the party. Media personality 黃暐瀚 criticized the move as extreme and questioned whether the petitioner was acting like a Communist Party member.
Facts
KMT Central Committee member 江永雄 launched a petition calling on the party’s disciplinary committee to expel 趙少康.
趙少康 recently interviewed DPP candidate 沈伯洋 for a second time on his radio program.
江永雄 accused 趙少康 of 4 serious violations, including “trampling on the party’s core values and being seriously unfit for office.”
Media personality 黃暐瀚 questioned whether the petitioner was a member of the Communist Party’s Central Committee.
趙少康 stressed on Facebook that he of course supports 蔣萬安.
Tomorrow’s weather: Cold air arrives, bringing cooler temperatures and rain! Northern Taiwan will be damp and cool with rain over the next 2 days; “薔琵 could intensify into a severe typhoon.” Forecast for the coming week revealed
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The Central Weather Administration said easterly winds will bring partly cloudy to sunny skies around Taiwan from today, with a significant difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Tropical Storm 薔琵 could intensify into a severe typhoon on the 19th or 20th. The northeast monsoon will strengthen next Wednesday, bringing cooler weather to northern and northeastern Taiwan. The typhoon’s expected change in direction during the 光復節 long weekend will require close monitoring.
Facts
There is a very high chance that Tropical Storm 薔琵 will intensify into a severe typhoon on Oct. 19 or 20.
The center of Typhoon 薔琵 is at 11.2 degrees north latitude and 152.8 degrees east longitude, with maximum sustained winds near the center of 28 meters per second.
The northeast monsoon near Taiwan is expected to strengthen starting next Wednesday (the 21st).
AI model adjustments forecast that Typhoon 薔琵 will turn farther west, bringing its path closer to waters off eastern and northeastern Taiwan.
The radius of Typhoon 薔琵’s storm-force winds could expand to more than 280 kilometers.
Check your washing machine now! Major brand urgently recalls 21 models; 18,000 units in Taiwan are affected: risk of “smoke and fire”
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Panasonic announced a recall in Japan and Taiwan of more than 640,000 LX-series drum washing machines across 21 models because a sealing defect in the automatic detergent dispenser poses a potential fire risk. About 18,000 units across 3 models are affected in Taiwan. The company will provide free in-home inspections and repairs, and urged consumers to stop using the automatic dispensing function.
Facts
Panasonic announced a simultaneous recall in Japan and Taiwan because a defect in the automatic detergent dispenser could cause detergent to leak and lead to smoke or fire.
The recall covers 21 models, totaling 640,671 units; 3 models, or 18,144 units, are in Taiwan.
The 3 models included in the Taiwan recall are NA-LX126BL, NA-LX128BL and NA-LX128BR, manufactured from September 2022 to July 2025.
A total of 7 incidents have been reported in Japan and Taiwan, with no injuries.
Panasonic advises users to stop using the automatic detergent dispenser until their machines have been inspected, and to add detergent or fabric softener manually instead.
According to reports, 18 models totaling 622,527 units in Japan are included in the recall. Japan has reported 6 related malfunctions, while Taiwan has reported 1.
日月光 joins forces with 3 universities to present 18 packaging technology research achievements, deepening innovation in advanced packaging and key processes.
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日月光 held its 14th Packaging Technology Research Achievements Presentation on the 16th, presenting 18 achievements in collaboration with universities and deepening its strategy for innovation in advanced packaging and manufacturing processes.
Former Ukrainian officer accused of bombing Nord Stream pipeline goes on trial in Germany! Defense lawyer says pipeline was a “Russian weapon”; prosecutors say the act constitutes a war crime
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Former Ukrainian officer Kuznetsov is on trial in Germany, accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline. The defense argues that the pipeline was a Russian weapon, making the attack lawful; prosecutors say it was a war crime. The case has put Germany, a supporter of Ukraine, in an awkward diplomatic position and could affect domestic politics.
Facts
Former Ukrainian officer Serhii Kuznetsov is on trial in Germany, accused of masterminding the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions.
The defense lawyer says the Nord Stream pipeline is “infrastructure belonging to the aggressor” and may therefore be a legitimate military target.
Prosecutors say that attacking civilian targets and causing damage to infrastructure constitutes a war crime.
The Nord Stream pipeline is 1200 kilometers long and was the target of one of the largest-scale acts of infrastructure sabotage in modern history.
Kuznetsov exercised his right to remain silent in court and denied involvement in the explosions.
Another man implicated in the case, Vladimir Z., has been arrested by Croatian authorities.
The explosions occurred on September 26, 2022, destroying three steel pipelines and causing a massive methane leak.
AI’s staggering cash-burn pressures as revenue growth is deemed too slow! Anthropic’s IPO “$2 trillion” valuation may shrink
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Anthropic’s IPO valuation could be cut from the expected $2 trillion to $1.5 trillion amid slowing revenue growth and pressure from high fundraising costs, drawing market attention to confidence in investment in the AI industry.
Facts
Anthropic’s IPO valuation could shrink to about $1.5 trillion, below the market’s previous expectation of $2 trillion.
Anthropic’s revenue reached $16.8 billion in the third quarter, up 45% from the second quarter.
Anthropic is expected to post a loss of $42 billion in 2025.
Anthropic has pledged to spend at least $518 billion on infrastructure over the next 10 years.
Anthropic’s revenue surged 12-fold last year to nearly $4.6 billion.
Excluding debt write-downs, Anthropic’s operating loss still exceeded $8 billion.
Anthropic’s revenue was $11.6 billion in the second quarter, doubling from the first quarter.
The Taichung City Government and 台灣人壽 signed a NT$60 billion BOT contract to build the 45,000-seat Taiwan Mega Dome and commercial facilities. The project is expected to be completed in 2030, with the aim of creating an international sports and entertainment hub.
Facts
The Taichung City Government and 台灣人壽 held a signing ceremony for the “Taichung City Sports Industry Park Construction and Operation Transfer (BOT) Project,” under a contract term of 70 years.
The BOT project’s construction costs alone are estimated at NT$60 billion, excluding land rent, royalties and other expenses.
The Taiwan Mega Dome is planned to have 45,000 seats, as well as a commercial development site of more than 100,000 ping, more than 4,000 underground parking spaces and an international hotel with more than 500 rooms.
台灣超巨蛋開發公司 is 99% owned by Taiwan Life, and former National Police Agency Director-General Wang Cho-chun will serve as its chairman.
Taiwan Life has brought in FIGHTERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, the company that operates the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, to take part in construction and operations under a contract of about 15 years.
Mainland Chinese student at National Taiwan University deported by 移民署! One action crossed Taiwan’s red line and sparked public controversy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A mainland Chinese student at National Taiwan University was deported after posting a doctored photo of the president. 移民署 revoked the student’s permit, citing disrespect for dignity and the creation of public disturbance. While respecting the enforcement action, 海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-chia said he personally hoped the student would use the experience to learn about Taiwan, and reiterated that the exchange program would not be affected by a single incident.
Facts
A mainland Chinese exchange student at 台灣大學 recently posted a manipulated photo on Douyin that appeared to show the student pinching President Lai Ching-te with one hand, accompanied by the words “Take down little Lai Ching-te.”
移民署 announced that it had revoked the mainland student’s entry permit and would deport the student.
移民署 said the student’s inappropriate conduct violated the principle of mutual respect and dignity and had caused public disturbance.
海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-chia personally hoped that the student could stay in Taiwan to complete the exchange program, if willing.
Mainland China stopped allowing students to come to Taiwan for degree studies several years ago, but the exchange student program remains in place.
Lo Wen-chia said that while mainland Chinese students are in Taiwan, 海基會 arranges a range of activities alongside the courses offered by their schools, giving exchange students exposure to Taiwan’s culture, history and society in different places.
The student’s exchange program at 台灣大學 was cut short by the deportation decision.
The 2026 14th Negroni Week sparks a red wave across Taiwan! 119 bars support charity as twin-city parties create tipsy classics
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 14th Negroni Week 2026, led by Campari, was held in Taiwan in autumn, with 119 bars taking part in support of charity. The event opened in Taipei and closed in Kaohsiung, combining cocktail culture and philanthropy through tasting stamp cards and giveaway merchandise, and received an enthusiastic response from the market.
Facts
A total of 119 bars across Taiwan took part in the 14th Negroni Week 2026.
The opening party of Negroni Week 2026 was held on September 21 at UNCOMMON TAIPEI in Taipei.
The closing party of Negroni Week 2026 was held on September 27 at Roma Roma Pizzeria&Bar in Kaohsiung.
Exclusive merchandise available during the event included branded baseball caps, coasters and notebooks.
The event is a global charitable initiative led by the Campari brand.
海基會’s Lo Wen-chia had just said mainland Chinese students were welcome! Chinese exchange student posts “Take down little Lai Ching-te” and is swiftly deported by 移民署
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Chinese exchange student surnamed Wang was deported under the law by 移民署 and barred from entering Taiwan for 5 years after disrespectful conduct toward Lai Ching-te at an NTU event. 海基會’s Lo Wen-chia said he respected the decision but reiterated his support for welcoming mainland students to Taiwan.
Facts
移民署 announced on the afternoon of October 16 that it had revoked the entry permit of the man surnamed Wang and would deport him.
When President Lai Ching-te attended an event, the man surnamed Wang framed Lai with his fingers and wrote, “Take down little Lai Ching-te.”
The mainland student will be barred from receiving approval to apply to come to Taiwan for 5 years.
海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-chia said the foundation’s policy and position of welcoming mainland students to Taiwan for exchanges had not changed.
移民署 made the decision after consulting the Ministry of Education, the Mainland Affairs Council and other agencies.
KFC has changed sides! 肯德基’s 4000 U.S. locations switch to 可口可樂; 百事可樂 loses another major customer after 好市多
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
肯德基 confirmed it will switch the beverage supplier at about 4000 U.S. locations from 百事可樂 to 可口可樂, with the transition expected to be completed in spring 2027. The move reflects fierce competition in the beverage market: 百事可樂 lost a major customer, sending its stock lower, while shares of 可口可樂 and 百勝餐飲 rose.
Facts
肯德基 will switch the soft drinks supplied to its U.S. locations from 百事可樂 to 可口可樂 by spring 2027.
肯德基 has about 4000 locations across the United States and will gradually switch to supplying 可口可樂 drinks starting in January next year.
Following the news, 百事可樂 shares fell 0.7%, 可口可樂 shares edged up 0.2%, and 百勝餐飲集團 shares rose 2.8%.
Over the past 52 weeks, 可口可樂 held about 44% of the carbonated soft drink market, while 百事可樂 had a market share of nearly 26%.
The three brands 肯德基, 必勝客 and Taco Bell were spun off from 百事可樂 in 1997 to form 百勝餐飲集團.
可口可樂 recently replaced 百事可樂 as the beverage supplier to 萬豪國際酒店集團 and 好市多 food courts.
NT$260,000 Sony TV destroyed before it was even unboxed! Joeman admits he was “really angry”; cameraman offers to pay but is turned down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
YouTuber Joeman’s team accidentally damaged the screen of a Sony TV while filming, causing NT$260,000 in losses. Although Joeman was angry, he refused to accept compensation from the employee. Sony supplied a replacement TV so filming could be completed, and the mishap drew online attention.
Facts
A cameraman accidentally damaged the screen of a Sony BRAVIA 9 II TV worth NT$260,000 while million-subscriber YouTuber Joeman was filming.
Joeman admitted that he was “really angry” when he learned the TV was damaged, and worried that parts for the new model might be unavailable for repairs.
Afterward, photographer Xiao Zhu prepared cash to offer as compensation, but Joeman refused to take the money and asked him to write a statement of reflection.
Sony helped bring in a second TV from overseas, allowing Joeman to complete his unboxing video.
Viewers clicked on the video because of its headline about the TV being damaged in a collision, unexpectedly driving high traffic.
Not Li Shimin or Kangxi! China’s truly greatest emperor was “him”: He ruled for 34 years, the country reached its peak, and his strength has been seriously underestimated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article says Tang Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi conquered Goguryeo and expanded the empire’s territory during his 34-year reign, bringing the Tang dynasty to its peak. Though his achievements are often overshadowed by Wu Zetian and underestimated, he was a key figure linking the Zhenguan Reign to the Kaiyuan Golden Age.
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During Tang Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi’s 34-year reign, the Tang dynasty’s territory reached its peak.
Tang Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi conquered Goguryeo in 668 AD.
Tang Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi was the 9th son of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun.
Tang Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi ascended the throne in 649 AD as the Tang dynasty’s 3rd emperor.
During the reign of Tang Emperor Gaozong, the Tang dynasty’s territory extended east to the Korean Peninsula and deep into Central Asia in the west.
The political situation in the Tang dynasty was relatively stable during the Yonghui era in the early years of Emperor Gaozong’s rule.
Agricultural production in the Tang dynasty gradually developed during Emperor Gaozong’s reign, and the population continued to grow.