Hu You-tian column：When experts give up on reversing the low birthrate，this Han nationalist wrote a 290,000-character proposal to “rebuild clans” and reconstruct the civilizational order
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Columnist Hu You-tian reviews the work We Are Who？The Clan—Ethnic Chinese Xia Community by anonymous author Gongzi Jinu，which uses AI assistance to propose the radical solution of reviving clans to counter the low birthrate。Hu praises its spirit of putting ideas into practice and suggests adapting it into fiction。
Facts
The anonymous author “Gongzi Jinu” wrote a 290,000-character manuscript titled We Are Who？The Clan—Ethnic Chinese Xia Community。
The book advocates reviving clans and establishing low-monetization community societies to address the low birthrate。
Author Gongzi Jinu was born in 1992，has no university degree，once ran a farm in Madagascar，and married a local woman。
The author used AI large language models to assist with writing，reconcile conflicting viewpoints，and improve the logic of the prose。
Hu You-tian suggests adapting the book’s grand narrative into a novel or short play to make it easier for the public to understand and discuss。
The book mentions paying tribute to Ran Min，who established a Han Chinese regime during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period。
Tseng Chien-yuan’s view：The firebrand of Hong Kong democracy—Cheng Yu-shek
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines Professor Cheng Yu-shek’s life and contributions as a key figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement，covering his academic background，his role in coordinating elections through 民主動力，the Occupy Central movement，and his eventual exile to Australia under the national security law。
Facts
Cheng Yu-shek was among the first students in the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Political Science and was its first Hong Kong-born political science instructor。
Cheng Yu-shek earned a doctorate in political science in 1978 with his dissertation The People’s Republic of China’s Japan Policy：1968-1974。
Cheng Yu-shek was chosen as convener of 民主動力 in 2003，coordinating elections for the pan-democratic camp。
Cheng Yu-shek retired from City University of Hong Kong in June 2015 and donated his book collection to 臺灣高雄文藻外語大學。
Cheng Yu-shek was forced into exile in Australia after the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law was passed。
Cheng Yu-shek resigned as a host at Hong Kong Peanut Radio in 2019，continuing only his program on 自由亞洲電臺。
Trump and Putin reached a diesel deal and announced an energy ceasefire without consulting Ukraine，leaving Ukraine feeling betrayed。SpaceX’s restrictions on Starshield services worsened Ukraine’s predicament，reflecting domestic inflation and election pressures in the United States。
Facts
U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin reached a deal concerning diesel on October 9 and announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine。
Russia will supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States and international markets。
The U.S. Consumer Price Index（CPI）rose 3.7% year over year in September，while core inflation reached 2.6%。
Elon Musk of SpaceX restricted the Ukrainian armed forces’ use of the military version of the Starshield service。
Nobel laureate in economics Paul Krugman said 300,000 tons of diesel was less than a day’s worth of U.S. diesel consumption。
12 U.S. senators signed an open letter criticizing the deal as a huge gift to the enemy。
Lin Ching-wen’s view：Judicial reform through the lament of citizen judges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Law professor Lin Ching-wen criticizes the citizen judge system as a mere figurehead and recommends abolishing it。He also puts forward 4 reform proposals，including speeding up the resolution of summary cases，establishing an evaluation system for judicial officers，and requiring judgments to be written in plain language，in hopes of pragmatically addressing judicial shortcomings。
Facts
In the New Taipei case involving the killing of a wife and children，the New Taipei District Court found that killing two people did not meet the Constitutional Court’s definition of “multiple people”；the citizen judge hearing was attended by only 3 professional judges and 1 citizen judge，setting a first for absences。
The citizen judge system is intended to exclude ordinary civil servants and legal professionals from serving as judges，thereby improving public understanding of and trust in the judiciary，but it has had limited success since implementation。
The current deadline for a first-instance ruling in small-claims civil cases is 6 months，while the deadline for first-instance rulings in simplified civil and criminal cases is 10 months。
The author recommends that at the final hearing（after oral arguments conclude but before a ruling is issued），people who are not part of the hearing submit evaluation materials to the presiding judge’s mailbox。
The author once visited the Supreme Court and found that handwritten judgments by early judges were only 二、三 pages long，with remarkably concise wording that got straight to the point。
Yao Wen-cheng’s view：The death penalty，a mirror revealing the imbalance of citizen participation in trials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yao Wen-cheng analyzes the controversy sparked by the Tucheng case’s first-instance life sentence，noting that professional judges in the citizen judge system have a veto over the death penalty because of a Constitutional Court ruling，creating an imbalance of power。He calls on the government to narrow the knowledge gap or reassess which serious criminal cases should be heard with citizen participation，to ensure that public involvement has a real impact。
Facts
The defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment at first instance in the Tucheng case involving the killing of his wife and her younger sister。
Article 83，Paragraph 3 of the Citizen Judges Act stipulates that a death sentence requires the agreement of two-thirds or more of the judges，including both citizen judges and professional judges。
Constitutional Court Judgment No. 8 of Year 113 requires that a death sentence be unanimously approved by the professional judges on the panel。
Under Article 14 of the Citizen Judges Act，judges，prosecutors，lawyers，and others are legally barred from being selected as citizen judges。
The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office said the original ruling interpreted and applied the most serious circumstances of the crime too narrowly，and has filed an appeal。
Hsu Yung-hsiang column：Forget conscience；a purely market-based look at why 華為 would do business that “breaks the brakes” and costs lives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Columnist Hsu Yung-hsiang sharply criticizes 華為’s cars after low-cost plastic parts allegedly caused the brake pedal of the “Zunjie V800” to break，questioning whether it sacrificed passenger safety to cut costs。The article says 華為 uses contract manufacturing to distance itself from responsibility and markets expensive models by appealing to patriotism，in stark contrast with the uncompromising safety standards emphasized by Elon Musk。
Facts
During testing，the brake pedals of 3 consecutive cars of the “Zunjie V800” model under 華為’s automotive brand broke when pressed。
The brake pedal broke because the automaker used reinforced plastic parts that cost less than “normal brakes” to cut costs。
華為 once publicly shifted responsibility for its “Aito” series products to contract manufacturer 賽力斯。
江淮汽車（JAC），which contract manufactures the “Zunjie V800”，is an automaker whose main products are light-duty trucks，trucks，and buses。
Opinion：Lessons from Weimar—Democracy does not fall overnight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu warned in a National Day speech that confrontation between the executive and legislative branches could hollow out Taiwan’s democracy in practice。Drawing a comparison with the history of Weimar Germany，the article criticizes the current government for refusing to countersign bills and for its political tactics，and calls for a return to constitutional norms。
Facts
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu warned at the National Day celebration that Taiwan’s democracy could be seen as a sham。
The Cho Jung-tai Cabinet has refused to countersign 8 bills passed by the Legislative Yuan in third reading。
During the Weimar period in Germany，the government relied on the president to govern by issuing emergency decrees under Article 48 of the Constitution。
Opinion：“Ocean current” or “fake current”？The harder Shen Po-yang surges forward，the harder he will fall when the tide recedes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This opinion piece analyzes Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang’s campaign strategy，arguing that his “ocean current” momentum mirrors the failure of the mass recall campaign：it relies on emotional mobilization and the deep-green base，without substantial support from centrist voters。It warns that high-intensity mobilization could provoke a severe backlash when the tide recedes。
Facts
In the 2 rounds of voting on 32 recall cases in 2025，all failed，leaving the Democratic Progressive Party with a total defeat。
The makeup of Shen Po-yang’s campaign crowds overlaps heavily with the most enthusiastic supporters during last year’s mass recall campaign。
The latest TVBS poll shows Chiang Wan-an with 49% support and Shen Po-yang with 41%。
Shen Po-yang’s support among centrist voters has risen from 14% when he was nominated to 36%。
With fewer than fifty days until voting，Shen Po-yang was already campaigning intensively with street canvassing，night markets，temples，and cross-county campaign stops。
On abolishing the death penalty，Shen Po-yang leans toward reducing its use；on marijuana legalization，he currently opposes it。
The Kuomintang has made clear internally that it wants to turn voter fatigue with the “anti-mass-recall campaign” into motivation to vote。
Chang Ching-jui’s view：It is “entropy”，not “dripping”—from the code of character formation to corporate resistance to entropy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former acting president of National Taiwan University Chang Ching-jui examines workplace challenges，saying corporate management often mistakes “increasing entropy” for the painstaking effort of “dripping water wears away stone”。The article stresses that companies should，like 華為，actively counter organizational entropy through the dissipation of interests and strategy，maintaining the dynamic balance and vitality of an open system。
Facts
The character “entropy” was coined by Hu Kang-fu in 1923 based on the definition in thermodynamics；its radical is fire and its phonetic component is “商”。
華為 has adopted the most thorough strategic dissipation strategy, investing more than 20% of its annual revenue in basic science and core technologies.
Ren Zhengfei believes that the natural law of business development is entropy increase, which leads to death; the sole purpose of management is to counter entropy increase.
Opinion: When the world no longer pursues only the lowest cost, what should Taiwan prepare for?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article analyzes blind spots in supply chain management, stressing that diversifying suppliers alone is not enough to prevent disruptions; stress tests are needed to verify the ability to switch to alternatives. Given Taiwan’s high reliance on imports, it recommends including switching times in performance assessments and using policy measures to help establish backup supplies of critical items.
Facts
The ASEAN Centre for Energy released a report examining the energy transportation crisis around the Strait of Hormuz, proposing stress tests to assess the ability to maintain services when several risks occur simultaneously.
The International Energy Agency said Saudi Arabia and the UAE have some crude oil pipelines that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but their alternative capacity is limited, while liquefied natural gas exports are highly dependent on the waterway.
The European Commission announced a new batch of 四十六 strategic raw material projects on October 九, spanning 十六 member states.
In 二〇二四, more than 九成五 of Taiwan’s energy supply came from imports.
Opinion: France’s education problems are precisely Taiwan’s predicament
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Comparing France’s education crisis with the situation in Taiwan, the article notes that aging school buildings and teacher shortages in France have led to student protests. It warns that if Taiwan continues to ignore substantive education problems and remains preoccupied with electoral politics, it will repeat the same mistakes.
Facts
French school buildings are an average of 65 years old, and 56% were built before 1970.
Only 14% of French secondary schools underwent reconstruction or renovation over the past 10 years.
French classes have an average of 29 students, above the OECD average of 26.
France’s Education Ministry acknowledges that about 1成 of classes each school year do not take place as normal for various reasons.
The number of substitute teachers in Taiwan’s public schools continues to rise, while full-time teachers continue to leave their jobs.
Opinion: When a palanquin meets a dismounting stele—what the Tainan Confucius Temple controversy reveals about the boundaries of ritual and cultural governance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Mazu palanquin from Shanbian in Miaoli entered the Tainan Confucius Temple directly, sparking a dispute over ritual protocol. The controversy subsided after the temple issued a stern statement and the Mazu temple apologized, highlighting the challenges of cultural governance between traditional ritual and grassroots folk practices.
Facts
Controversy erupted after a Mazu palanquin from Shanbian, Houlong, Miaoli, entered the Dacheng Hall of the Tainan Confucius Temple directly.
At the heart of the dispute is the difference between the ritual protocol of a Confucian sacred site and the sacredness of spaces devoted to folk worship.
Ye Chongli, executive director of the 孔廟文化基金會, announced that, in principle, palanquins of all kinds would no longer be allowed into the grounds.
Chen Wenming, chairman of 山邊媽祖宮, led his team in offering an unreserved apology to the Tainan City Government.
Opinion: What the Army’s Lusheng No. 2 exercise reveals about turning new military equipment into combat capability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Army’s “Lusheng No. 2” exercise will be held from Oct. 14 to 23, with Combined Arms Brigade 269 and Combined Arms Brigade 564 taking part. The exercise has been extended and will include verification of several types of new equipment, with a focus on integrating equipment and command systems to improve combat capability.
Facts
The Army’s “Lusheng No. 2” exercise will begin from October 十四 to 二十三, with Combined Arms Brigade 269 and Combined Arms Brigade 564 conducting a 十-day, 九-night live-force exercise around the clock.
This year’s exercise will test the M1A2T tank, drones, tactical networks and the third-generation land combat system.
The exercise has been extended from 七 days and 六 nights to 十 days and 九 nights, with continuous drills conducted 二十四 hours a day.
The exercise area has been moved from central Taiwan to the north, allowing troops to familiarize themselves with different terrain and operational conditions.
Opinion: The people should not have to silently bear the costs of war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Analyzing U.S. President Donald Trump’s description of the cost of the war with Iran as a “small price” and the controversy over Japan’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries minister Yanagisawa Kazuo involving budgets and political support, the article criticizes politicians for downplaying the risks borne by the public. It stresses that under democratic governance, the government must fully explain the basis and consequences of its decisions, and that the public has the right to hold those in power accountable rather than accept sacrifices unconditionally.
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump described the cost of the war with Iran as a “small price.”
Trump mentioned that Los Angeles and San Diego could be attacked.
The White House explained that Trump was emphasizing the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Japan’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries minister is Yanagisawa Kazuo.
A Japanese government investigation found no evidence that Yanagisawa pressured officials to cut the budget.
The author is a cultural and historical researcher.
Yanagisawa linked local road budgets to whether local leaders supported him.
Arson at government offices, looting of businesses: protests by 550,000 in France spiral out of control as demands blur
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Massive demonstrations erupted across France, drawing between 550,000 and 800,000 people. The movement’s demands expanded from students seeking education resources to protests over rising living costs and declining purchasing power. Arson and looting were reported in cities including Paris and Marseille, damaging public buildings and businesses. The Interior Ministry estimated that about 400 people were arrested.
Facts
About 550,000 people took part nationwide
About 800,000 people protested nationwide
110,000 people in Paris
About 60 police officers were injured in “very serious” unrest
400 people have been arrested
Receives 800 euros a month from parents, equivalent to about NT$29,000
The account had at most only 30 euros left
Receives about 200 euros a month in housing assistance
Vehicle plows into soccer match in Kansas, killing 2, including child
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A vehicle drove into the scene of a soccer match in Wichita, Kansas, killing 2 people, including a child, and injuring several others. Police have detained the driver.
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat 78-year-old French mayor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy in the West Bank and assaulted 78-year-old French mayor Bodet and American photojournalist Levin. U.S., French and Belgian officials condemned the attack, and Israeli police pledged to investigate, but Prime Minister Netanyahu accused them of a smear campaign.
Facts
Bodet, the 78-year-old mayor of the northern French town of Aulnoye-Aymeries
Israel will hold a general election on the 27th of this month
Stampede at religious gathering in eastern India leaves at least 19 dead and 25 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sudden heavy rain and a public-address announcement triggered panic and crowding during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, West Bengal, eastern India, causing a stampede that left at least 19 people dead and 25 injured.
Today, we will provide the answer key for the land and building investigator exam! We have also decided to livestream an overall review and predictions for the passing score on YouTube.
Original【世界の名門クラブが集うイタリア国際大会へ！】malvaサッカースクール「Universal Youth Cup 2027」出場に向けた合同セレクションを大阪・東京で開催！
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Originalmalvaサッカースクールは、2027年3月にイタリアで開催される国際少年サッカー大会「Universal Youth Cup 2027」出場を目指し、11月に大阪と東京で合同セレクションを開催する。
Facts
2027
Late March
Nov. 7, 2026
Nov. 15
30 people at each venue
2,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社malva、malvaサッカースクール、J-GREEN堺、SMBC Field Honda Football Area、ユベントスFC、ACミラン、インテル、ASローマ、アタランタBC、ACFフィオレンティーナ、トリノFC、ボローニャFC、パリ・サンジェルマン、マンチェスター・シティ、アヤックス、レッドブル・ザルツブルク、OGCニース
[AI-Generated Video Survey] About 70% of frequent viewers want an “AI-generated” label! We asked 6,559 people [Commissioned survey research using primary data for the SEO and AIO era]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社メディアシーク announced the results of a survey on AI-generated videos conducted through its QR/barcode reader app アイコニット. Among the 6,559 respondents, about 70% of frequent viewers said they want videos labeled as AI-generated. The company offers commissioned survey research services using primary data.
[Manga] Worried about individual stocks… ETFs are the next step!
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
More than 2 years have passed since the launch of the new NISA, and as of the end of December 2025, the number of NISA accounts had reached about 28 million. ETFs are attracting attention as a next step for investors with experience who want to ease their concerns about individual stocks.
From 100 million yen to 700 million yen: What happened after the rigorous test of “Sowing the Seeds of Million-Yen Investments”
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
A look at the results of Dr. K’s “Sowing the Seeds of Million-Yen Investments” test, in which an investment of 100 million yen grew to more than 7 times its original value.
LINE Pay (連加網路商業股份有限公司) clarified media reports of a user data leak, saying an investigation confirmed that the data did not come from LINE Pay's systems and that the incident had no significant financial impact.
Facts
LINE Pay issued a statement clarifying media reports of a user data leak, saying the data did not come from LINE Pay.
LINE Pay said cross-checks confirmed that the data being offered for sale online was unrelated to the company's business and had no connection to its systems.
LINE Pay assessed that the incident would have no significant impact on the company's financial or business operations.
LINE Pay will continue to monitor developments and provide timely updates.
台端興業 announced that as of 115/10/17, its fund investments totaled approximately NT$1.722 billion, with fair value assessed at zero. It had made no new transactions, and approximately NT$65.96 million in redemption proceeds remained uncollected. The company plans to pursue legal remedies.
禾榮科 signs cooperation agreement with GE Precision Healthcare LLC
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
禾榮科 announced that it had signed a cooperation agreement with GE Precision Healthcare LLC, centered on GE Healthcare iRT software, to jointly advance applications for BNCT treatment software. The agreement aims to combine the parties' strengths in BNCT and AI medical technology, enhance the comprehensiveness of treatment solutions, and is expected to have a positive impact on the company's business and financial performance.
Facts
禾榮科 and GE Precision Healthcare LLC signed a cooperation agreement on 115/10/16.
The parties will work together using GE Healthcare's intelligent radiation therapy (iRT) software as the core platform.
The cooperation includes jointly advancing applications for BNCT treatment software and exploring strategic partnership opportunities.
The cooperation aims to combine the parties' technological strengths in BNCT treatment and AI medicine.
The cooperation is expected to benefit 禾榮科's business development and financial performance.