Pingtung has improved running tracks at 131 schools, aims to finish countywide by 118
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pingtung County Government's school running track improvement program recently received central government approval for subsidies for 19 more schools, bringing the total to 131 schools included in the program. Work has been completed at 112 schools. The county government expects to finish improving running tracks at all 209 schools by 118.
Facts
Recently received central government approval for subsidies for 19 more schools
Running tracks at 78 schools still need improvement
Conduct a comprehensive review of running track conditions at all 209 schools in the county
Improvements have been completed at 112 schools
Total funding reached NT$1.3114 billion
The goal is to complete improvements to school running tracks countywide by 118
Former UK foreign secretary: World unprepared for Taiwan Strait crisis; next 2 years are critical
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former British Foreign Secretary Hague wrote in a column for 泰晤士報 that a Taiwan Strait crisis is the most foreseeable yet least-prepared-for risk internationally, and that the next 2 years are critical. He said factors including weakening U.S. deterrence, geopolitical shifts and dependence on China are increasing the risk, and warned that a crisis would have a far greater impact on the global economy than the global financial crisis or the pandemic.
Facts
Based on 3 assumptions
2/3 of reserves
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in November
National Security Bureau: Cyberattacks and controversial messages surge; cannot rule out Chinese espionage to interfere in elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A National Security Bureau report said attacks on Taiwan's Government Service Network (GSN) surged and controversial content on social media increased sharply. It said China may be gathering intelligence and waging cognitive warfare to interfere in the nine-in-one elections. The report also disclosed threats posed by China's gray-zone activities, transnational repression and intelligence infiltration.
Facts
An average of about 2.58 million attacks per day
The total detected in July exceeded 100 million
Chinese military aircraft made more than 1,450 incursions from January to September this year
Conducted 28 joint combat readiness patrols with Chinese naval vessels
Compared with more than 3,000 incursions from January to September last year
31 joint patrols
Collected about 2.5 million controversial messages
About 1.69 million messages in the same period last year
Original臉書由43.6%增加至68.9%
Threads' share rose from 4.5% to 9%
The number of people indicted rose from 6 in 2020
To 73 in 2026
Of 179 people tried by the courts, 163 were found guilty
Conviction rate of 91%
Sentences also increased from an average of 1 year in 2020
Military conducts demolition at Hualien's Mingli Bridge, boosting combat engineers' hands-on experience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The combat engineer company of the Hualien Defense Command worked with the Hualien County Government's Mingli Bridge reconstruction project to carry out the controlled demolition of the old bridge. The operation combined post-disaster reconstruction with realistic military training, honing the engineers' skills in countering enemy infiltration and successfully removing the dangerous bridge.
Changhua's Ershui Water Running Festival kicks off 10/31, with a thousand-person hike celebrating Ba Bao Canal culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Changhua Ershui International Water Running Festival will take place from October 31 to November 1. With a harvest theme, the program includes activities such as a thousand-person hike and a ceremonial procession, introducing visitors to Ba Bao Canal culture.
The 內政部 Urban Planning Committee approved the Changhua water hardware rural production settlement special district plan, a major national construction project aimed at promoting industrial transformation, addressing the concentration of unregistered factories in the Dingfanpo area of Lukang, and protecting the environment.
After losing case, Taipei puts “京町改築” under provisional historic-site review; facade to be preserved as historic building
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After losing its case over the designation of “京町改築” (No. 93, Bo'ai Road) as a historic building, the Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs classified it as a provisional historic site and launched a new review. A cultural heritage committee ultimately voted to designate it a historic building to preserve its facade.
Work begins on Beitou Market redevelopment; new building to combine market, hospital and parking facilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Construction on the Beitou Market redevelopment project began today. The new building will combine a market, the 聯合醫院 and the 區公所, among other functions, and provide 1110 parking spaces. It is expected to be completed in year 120.
India's foreign minister to meet Rubio; energy, trade and technology cooperation expected to be discussed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is set to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai. They are expected to discuss energy, trade, technology and other issues, with the aim of repairing relations between the countries and laying the groundwork for Modi's visit to the United States.
Facts
New Delhi, 20 (CNA)
Less than 5 months
Plans to visit the United States before December
Group of 20 (G20)
Signed an executive order late on the 16th
1151020
Companies mentioned：中央社、印度快報、The Indian Express、印度斯坦時報、Hindustan Times
Pingtung County sports center breaks ground, with multipurpose badminton and pickleball facilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Construction has begun on the Pingtung County sports center, which is planned as a multipurpose venue for badminton, pickleball and other sports. The project is budgeted at NT$350 million and is expected to be completed by the end of November next year.
Taiwan gifts decommissioned ship to Philippines; Cho Jung-tai says future service will not involve Taiwan waters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration is giving the decommissioned Kinmen vessel to the Philippine Coast Guard. Premier Cho Jung-tai and Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling stressed that the bilateral agreement explicitly stipulates that the ship's future duties must not involve waters related to Taiwan or law enforcement against Taiwanese fishermen, to safeguard their rights and avoid conflict.
Japanese and South Korean stocks both close lower as cautious AI trading awaits earnings tests
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese and South Korean markets both closed lower, failing to follow Wall Street's gains amid earnings tests for technology stocks and cautious sentiment toward AI trading.
North Korean POW transfer dispute deepens rift; South Korea withdraws more embassy staff from Ukraine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea's relations with Ukraine have worsened over a dispute concerning the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war. The Foreign Ministry announced it would withdraw more staff from its embassy in Ukraine and called on Kyiv to issue a formal apology.
Facts
South Korea recalled its ambassador to Ukraine on the 8th
Special-needs elementary school student mistreated in Taichung; Education Bureau says investigation underway
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Humanistic Education Foundation said a teacher at an elementary school in Taichung bound a student with special needs to a chair using an elastic strap, causing bruises and contusions in multiple places. The Taichung City Education Bureau said it had launched an investigation and would handle the case strictly in accordance with the law. The school said the student was temporarily restrained to prevent dangerous running, and that it later confirmed the student was unharmed and apologized.
The three major institutional investors sold NT$96.804 billion in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed at 46,292.93 points today, down 529.15 points, with the three major institutional investors posting combined net sales of NT$96.804 billion.
Facts
Net sales of NT$96.804 billion
Down 529.15 points
Closed at 46,292.93 points
Trading value of NT$758.684 billion
Original自營商賣超355.79億元
Original投信買超183.15億元
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors posted net sales of NT$79.54 billion
Report: Draft resolution from 20th CCP Central Committee Fifth Plenum revealed, endorsing Xi Jinping’s political line on anti-corruption
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to a draft resolution from the 20th CCP Central Committee Fifth Plenum obtained by X平台「爆點週刊」, the text’s 6 sections endorse Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption efforts and turn his will into political discipline. The meeting was held in Beijing from Oct. 26 to 29.
Facts
The text is divided into 6 sections
Since Xi Jinping took office in 2012
The 20th CCP Central Committee Fifth Plenum was held in Beijing from Oct. 26 to 29
The central authorities have successively adopted 3 historical resolutions with special political status
The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office investigated the celebrity draft-evasion case. In the first round, 9 celebrities who turned themselves in were given suspended sentences and ordered to pay money into the treasury and perform community service; ringleader Chen Zhiming was convicted of 14 offenses.
Facts
Original阿達、廖人帥等9名藝人均獲緩刑
Ordered to pay NT$300,000 to NT$1.3 million into the treasury
Liao Ren-shuai sentenced to 1 year and 10 months in prison
suspended sentence of 4 years
Ordered to pay NT$1.3 million into the treasury
Perform 60 hours of community service
Tang Yuzhe sentenced to 1 year and 7 months in prison
3-year suspended sentence
Pay NT$300,000 into the treasury
Perform 150 hours of community service
Tang Zhenggang sentenced to 1 year and 4 months in prison
Pay NT$500,000 into the treasury
Perform 100 hours of community service
Ringleader Chen Zhiming was convicted of 14 offenses
A 23-year-old man surnamed Song accumulated NT$189,000 in fines after refusing a breath test while driving without a license as a minor. After his release from prison, he struggled to make a living because he mistakenly believed he had to pay the fines in full before he could get a license. 台中分署 helped him arrange installments and pay the first NT$60,000, enabling him to apply for a license and find a full-time job.
Facts
Fined NT$189,000
At age 17
Original開立18萬9000元的罰單
Although the case was referred for enforcement as early as 112
Original入監服刑半年
The man surnamed Song, during year 114 of the Republic of China calendar
In August this year, the caseworker visited the home of the man surnamed Song
Pledged to raise the first installment within one month
Flu remains widespread; expanded use of publicly funded antiviral drugs extended again to 11/15
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Centers for Disease Control announced that, as flu remains in circulation, the expanded eligibility for publicly funded influenza antiviral drugs will be extended to Nov. 15. The drugs are available at about 4,000 contracted medical institutions nationwide.
Facts
Flu-like outpatient and emergency visits totaled 123,820 last week
Down 5.4% from the previous week
159 new cases of severe flu complications
44 deaths
Eligible through Nov. 15 this year
About 4,000 contracted medical institutions nationwide
Satoyama alliance brings local groups together, launches 6 immersive low-mountain tours in southern Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After its establishment, the Taiwan Satoyama Sustainable Innovation Alliance became a member of the United Nations’ IPSI. It has launched 6 immersive one-day tours of low-mountain areas in southern Taiwan, bringing together 11 groups in Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Tainan and elsewhere, and signed cooperation letters of intent with 25 companies to promote sustainable tourism by pooling local resources.
Facts
Launching 6 immersive one-day tours of low-mountain areas in southern Taiwan
Bringing together 11 local groups across Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Tainan and elsewhere
Inviting 25 companies and travel-industry partners to sign cooperation letters of intent
Taiwan stocks fall 529 points to test quarterly moving-average support; technology and financial shares slide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks fell 529.15 points today to close at 46,292.93, dragged down by declines in heavyweight technology and financial shares. Trading value shrank to NT$758.684 billion. Analysts said the quarterly moving average should provide support, with investors watching the earnings season, the U.S. midterm elections and foreign investor activity.
NT$1.5 billion to build a new medical hub on Chiayi’s coastal plain; 義竹基督教醫院 breaks ground
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
戴德森醫療財團法人 is investing NT$1.5 billion to build 義竹基督教醫院, which is expected to be completed and begin operating in 2030, with 20 hospital beds and a 45-bed long-term care facility.
Unidentified suitcase found outside Hsieh Lung-chieh’s service office; police cordon off area and determine it was left temporarily by a member of the public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An unidentified suitcase was found outside the service office in the North District of Tainan of Hsieh Lung-chieh, the KMT’s Tainan mayoral candidate. Police cordoned off the area and determined that a person surnamed Huang had left it there temporarily out of concern it might be stolen. The suitcase was empty, and the incident was a misunderstanding.
Penghu County governor election: official policy forums to be held in debate format
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Penghu County Election Commission announced that official policy forums for the year 115 county governor election will for the first time take the form of debates, to be held on Nov. 18 and 20.
Second phase of Tainan Anping reclaimed-water plant expansion breaks ground; water supply set to begin in July 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Work began today on the second-phase expansion of the Tainan Anping reclaimed-water plant, with total funding of about NT$1.53 billion. It is scheduled for completion and to begin supplying water in July 116, when it will become Tainan’s largest reclaimed-water plant by daily output.
Facts
Second-phase expansion with capacity of 60,000 metric tons
Scheduled for completion and to begin supplying water next July
Supplies 37,500 metric tons of water per day
Has supplied 41.94 million metric tons of reclaimed water to high-tech factories at 南科
Equivalent to the effective storage capacity of 3 Baihe Reservoirs
Total funding of about NT$1.53 billion
Total daily water supply of 61,000 metric tons
The city’s total daily water supply will rise to 88,000 metric tons
The city’s total daily water supply rises to 136,000 metric tons
Bracing for rain from Typhoon Krosa, Chen Chi-mai calls for stronger disaster preparedness in mountain and coastal areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai directed officials at a city government meeting to strengthen disaster preparedness in mountain and coastal areas. 水利局 said the city has completed flood-control preparations; officials also urged high-risk groups to get flu shots by mid-January next year.
Facts
100 pumping stations across the city
148 mobile pumps
29 detention basins
The city’s detention basins have a total capacity of 5.59 million tons
Chief Telecom breaks ground on Huwei AI data center, set to begin operations in the second half of ROC year 117
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
是方電訊 broke ground on its Huwei AI data center in the Central Taiwan Science Park, with a total investment of about NT$3.3 billion. It is expected to begin operations in the second half of ROC year 117. Built to international Tier 4 standards, the site will have 16 MW of power and a high-strength earthquake-resistant structure. International strategic partnerships and submarine cable resources will connect it to a new AI computing corridor in western Taiwan.
Facts
Total investment of about NT$3.3 billion
Expected to begin operations in the second half of ROC year 117
Total site area of 1.56 hectares
Total floor area of about 6,500 ping
4-story above-ground building
Each floor is 7 meters high
Floor load capacity of 2,000 kilograms per square meter
Extends 42 meters underground
Can withstand earthquakes of magnitude 7 or higher
Total power capacity for the entire building: 16 MW
Supports more than 24 hours of operation at full capacity
NCU study reveals ionosphere “saturation effect,” helping improve GPS reliability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A joint study by 中央大學 and 京都大學 confirmed that the ionosphere exhibits a “saturation effect” in response to solar activity. The finding could help improve space weather forecasts and boost the reliability of GPS, satellite communications and aviation navigation.
“The Miracle of the ER” premieres in November; Wallace Huo plays an emergency doctor and urges viewers to keep their original aspirations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The series “The Miracle of the ER,” starring Wallace Huo and Cheryl Yang, focuses on the realities of emergency-room medicine and ethical dilemmas. It will premiere globally on Netflix on Nov. 12.
Restoration work begins on Dounan’s old fire station offices; completion expected in July of ROC year 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Restoration work has begun on the former Dounan Fire Department office, a designated historic site in Yunlin County, with a budget of NT$18.7 million. It is expected to be completed in July next year, and the site will later be linked with “榕苑” to revitalize the historic space.
Facts
Self-funded NT$18.7 million
Built in ROC year 47
Added to the list in ROC year 108
Restoration planning and design launched in ROC year 109
Received a NT$26 million subsidy from the Ministry of Culture
China Coast Guard vessel enters restricted waters around Dongsha; Coast Guard says it has driven vessels away 12 times in ROC year 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A China Coast Guard vessel entered restricted waters around Dongsha. The Coast Guard’s Taichung vessel sailed alongside it, monitored it and broadcast warnings to drive it away. The Coast Guard said that so far in ROC year 115 it has driven Chinese coast guard vessels away from Dongsha waters 12 times, involving 15 vessel instances in total.
A week after Russia detained Japanese journalist, Japanese government denied visit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A week has passed since Russia detained Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on suspicion of espionage. The Japanese government expressed regret after being denied permission to visit him and called on Russia to release the 北海道新聞 reporter immediately.
New Taipei thanks partners caring for children in out-of-home care; Hou Yu-ih honors unsung heroes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City held the 第二 appreciation event for partners providing out-of-home care services to children and youth. Mayor Hou Yu-ih thanked more than 200 caregivers and professional partners from medical institutions, care facilities and foster families, and announced that the city had 746 children and youth in care as of August in ROC year 115.
Taiwan stock index futures for October fall 385 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
October Taiwan index futures closed down 385 points at 46384 points, while the cash index closed at 46292.93 points, a premium of 91.07 points. 台灣期貨交易所 announced the opening reference prices for October and November futures.
Facts
Down 385 points
October Taiwan index futures closed at 46384 points
Mingli Bridge in Hualien’s Fuli Township to be demolished; 花防部 engineers blast old piers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
花防部 engineer troops carried out a demolition mission, blasting the old piers as part of the Mingli Bridge reconstruction project in Fuli, Hualien. The operation served as a test of the military’s combat-oriented training and helped the local government remove a dangerous bridge.
Facts
24 service members
3 of them will be demolished by 花蓮防衛指揮部
The remaining 4 piers will be removed manually by the contractor
7 piers on the old bridge are slated for demolition
Demolition of the old bridge is expected to be completed by the end of October
The new bridge reconstruction project is expected to cost about NT$335 million
North Korea threatens to add tactical weapons; South Korea vows firm response to provocations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to North Korea’s threat to deploy more tactical weapons near the South Korean border and its accusation that Seoul was provoking it, South Korea’s military warned that it would respond “severely” to any further provocations. It also said Pyongyang’s attempt to blame South Korea for military tensions was unacceptable.
Facts
998 “provocative” broadcasts
91 warning shots fired
Injuring 3 South Korean soldiers
As many as 7000 workers
Crossed the Military Demarcation Line about 50 times
Taipei stocks opened lower and continued to fall today, closing down 529.15 points at 46292.93, a decline of 1.13%, with trading value of NT$758.684 billion. Most of the 8 major sectors fell, with financial stocks recording the biggest drop at 2.36%.
Big haul for Taiwan in Asian Para Games table tennis: Tien Hsiao-wen and Lin Tzu-yu to contest women’s singles gold and silver; 3 men reach gold-medal matches
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s team turned in a strong performance in table tennis at the Nagoya Asian Para Games. In the women’s singles C10 class, Tien Hsiao-wen and Lin Tzu-yu defeated China’s Hou Chun-hsiao and Hong Kong’s Lam Yan-yu, respectively, to set up an all-Taiwan gold-medal match and secure both medals. In the men’s singles, Chen Po-yen, Cheng Ming-chih and Lin Chun-ting also reached the gold-medal matches, where they will face South Korea’s Kim Ki-tae, China’s Peng Zhengyang and Japan’s Funayama Masahiro, respectively.
Graphic: Are Taiwan’s amusement parks really in decline? Visitor numbers over the past 10 years show which parks are recovering and which remain in a slump
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Statistics from the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications show that Taiwan’s amusement parks drew about 17.96 million visits in 2025. Although that was down from the 2023 peak, it remained above pre-pandemic levels. 義大世界 led with 5.01 million visits, 劍湖山世界 recovered to the million-visitor range, while 六福村 and 九族文化村 remained below their pre-pandemic levels, reflecting changes in the leisure market.
Facts
Taiwan’s amusement parks drew about 17.96 million visits in 2025, a decrease of about 2.31 million from 2023.
義大世界 recorded about 5.014 million visitors in 2025, the highest total in Taiwan.
劍湖山世界 drew 1.006 million visitors in 2025, recovering to pre-pandemic levels.
九族文化村 drew about 623,000 visitors in 2025, down about 35.8% from 2019.
In 2023, the share of people in Taiwan who visited amusement parks fell to 3.6%, below the shares for nature sightseeing and food-related activities.
Store water now! 8 counties and cities face major outages tomorrow, with no water from morning to night; check your home’s outage area in one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Facts
台灣自來水公司 announced outages in parts of 8 counties and cities on October 21: Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, Hsinchu County, Yilan and Pingtung.
Water will be cut off in Zhongyi Village, Daya District, Taichung, from 8 a.m. to 17:30 on October 21, lasting 9 and a half hours.
Water will be cut off in Nantun District, Taichung, from 8:30 a.m. to 17:30 on October 21, lasting 9 hours.
Water will be cut off in Xinying District, Tainan, from 8 a.m. to 17:00 on October 21, lasting 9 hours.
Original新北市汐止區於10月21日23時至22日6時停水。
台水 advises customers to prepare by storing water at least 6 hours before the outage.
Be sure to turn off the power to water pumps during the outage to prevent damage from running dry.
Has green support really surpassed blue in Taipei? Dai Lian-an says currents have left the KMT camp silent; TVBS counters that the blue camp still won more party-list votes in 2024
Making a splash at the Korea ITS World Congress! 中保科 subsidiary 國雲智慧停車 unveils Taiwan’s first data center
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
國雲智慧停車, a subsidiary of 中保科技集團, unveiled Taiwan’s first smart parking management data center at the ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea, showcasing Taiwan’s leading capabilities in integrating curbside smart parking and AIoT.
Facts
國雲智慧停車 unveiled Taiwan’s first smart parking management data center at the 2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress.
國雲智慧停車 has specialized in curbside parking management in Taiwan for nearly 20 years.
The data center’s key advantage lies in the high level of integration and upgrades across its hardware and software.
Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications 陳彥伯 personally visited the ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea.
The smart parking management data center has initially been set up in Taichung.
The system reduces vehicle emissions from circling for parking through paperless ticketing and smart guidance to available parking spaces.
Giant pumpkin becomes a pregnant belly! 國泰台南產後護理之家 holds Halloween party, with expectant fathers bending down to put on shoes and experience the hardships of pregnancy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
國泰台南產後護理之家 held a Halloween party on Oct. 17, featuring a pumpkin belly experience and 5 childcare challenges to help expectant fathers simulate the physical demands of pregnancy and learn newborn care, while promoting shared parenting through professional health education.
Facts
國泰台南產後護理之家 held a Halloween party on Oct. 17.
At the event, expectant fathers tied a large pumpkin around their waists to simulate the added weight of a pregnant belly.
Nutritionist 陳淑娟 introduced pregnancy nutrition at the event under the theme “The Secrets to a Healthy Pregnancy with Pumpkin.”
Head Nurse 王玉琴 led expectant parents in learning about signs of labor and key points of postpartum care.
Challenges for expectant fathers included a “Ready to Go” round in which they had 60 seconds to identify items in a hospital bag.
The event featured 5 hands-on childcare challenges for expectant fathers to practice newborn care.
At the end of the event, expectant parents received “Certified Dream Team Partner” certificates.
AI to protect pets! 法國皇家 offers million-dollar prizes and invites talent from diverse fields to take on “pet care innovation”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
法國皇家 has launched the “2026 法國皇家 AI for Pets Innovation Challenge,” combining academic, industry and research resources with million-dollar prizes to invite talent from diverse fields to develop AI solutions for 4 cat and dog care themes and address real-world issues such as senior pet care and the welfare of stray animals.
Facts
Original法國皇家宣布推出「2026 法國皇家 AI for Pets 創新徵件計畫」，總獎金為新台幣 100 萬元。
The initiative is partnering with 工業技術研究院, 台灣人工智慧協會, 臺大創意創業中心 and 《數位時代》.
The challenge features 4 themes: “Veterinary Care,” “Preventive Health,” “Stray Animal Welfare” and “Responsible Pet Ownership.”
Roborock 石頭科技 opens “Life Time Bank” pop-up store; longtime Roborock fan Lian Chenxiang says it saves him 1 hour a day to spend with family
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Roborock 石頭科技 is holding its “Life Time Bank” pop-up store at 統一時代百貨 in Taipei from 10/19 to 10/26, with Lian Chenxiang serving as store manager for a day and sharing his experience of childcare and cleaning. The event features anniversary offers, hands-on demonstrations and interactive challenges for robot vacuums and wet-dry vacuums. Shoppers can win prizes with scratch cards and enjoy discounts including cash gifts with qualifying purchases and extra payment offers.
Facts
Roborock 石頭科技 has been certified by IDC and Euromonitor歐睿 as the global sales leader in robot vacuum cleaners.
Roborock 石頭科技 also ranked first in sales in Taiwan’s wet-dry vacuum market.
The F25 Steam wet-dry vacuum, known as White Steamer, features VaporFlow™ 180°C high-temperature steam cleaning technology and can produce 2,200mg of steam per minute.
The flagship F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 wet-dry vacuum delivers up to 5,000mg of steam per minute in its powerful steam mode and offers up to 100 minutes of runtime.
Lian Chenxiang said that since having a child, having a wet-dry vacuum to help with cleaning saves him at least 1 hour a day to play with and read stories to his daughter.
富邦人壽 has long supported 富邦美術館, which has welcomed more than 820,000 visits to the world of art
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
富邦人壽 has long supported the development of 富邦美術館, which has attracted more than 820,000 visits in its first 2 years and promoted equal access to art through arts education and public-interest activities. It will continue to bring in international exhibitions, including a major show planned for late 2026 featuring original works by masters such as Monet and Van Gogh.
Facts
富邦美術館 has attracted more than 820,000 visits since opening in 2024.
富邦人壽 held 7 public-interest events in the first 3 quarters of this year, including an arts education empowerment program for remote communities.
富邦美術館 will present “A Century of Modern Art: From Monet to Matisse — Masterpieces from the Toledo Museum of Art II” from Dec. 12, 2026, to Apr. 13, 2027.
The upcoming exhibition will bring together 57 original works by 53 international masters.
富邦人壽 fulfills its corporate citizenship responsibilities with the vision of “Positive Power, Enriching Lives.”
富邦美術館 once offered free admission to the entire museum after Taiwan’s national baseball team defeated South Korea in the WBC, attracting nearly 30,000 visits.
富邦人壽 has a resource-sharing and support partnership with 財團法人台灣賽珍珠社會福利基金會.
統一脆麵 teams up with 大魯閣 for Uni-girls fan appreciation day, rallying local baseball fans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
統一脆麵 and 大魯閣 partnered to hold a fan event at 大魯閣中華館 during the championship series, inviting Uni-girls cheerleaders 瑟七 and 一七 to take part in a range of interactive games for Tainan baseball fans.
Facts
統一脆麵 and 大魯閣 held the “Big Crunch Uni-girls Fan Rally Day” at 大魯閣中華館 during the championship series.
統一7-ELEVEn獅 cheerleaders 瑟七 and 一七 appeared at the event and interacted with fans.
The event featured baseball batting, dart shooting and a crispy noodle stacking game.
The event aimed to thank local Tainan residents and fans for supporting baseball.
Uni-girls members 瑟七 and 一七 performed an energetic cheer dance.
Yilan landmark “Arabian Palace” sold! Once listed at 3.3 billion, reportedly sold for 1 billion; mystery buyer revealed
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Ownership of the land beneath the Yilan landmark Arabian Palace has been transferred to 萬情投資, a company associated with the family of Transcend founder 束崇萬. The reported sale price is about NT$1 billion, far below its earlier asking price of NT$3.3 billion.
Facts
The well-known landmark “Arabian Palace,” next to Waiao Beach in Toucheng, Yilan, has reportedly sold for about NT$1 billion.
Ownership of the land beneath Arabian Palace has been transferred to 萬情投資股份有限公司.
The person in charge of 萬情投資股份有限公司 is a family member of 束崇萬, founder of 創見資訊.
The Arabian Palace site covers about 2,400 ping of land, and the building spans about 1,375 ping.
Arabian Palace was reportedly put up for sale for NT$3.3 billion as early as 2018, with its asking price adjusted to NT$1.8 billion in 2024.
Arabian Palace was built by entrepreneur 林昭文, known as the “Arab King of Taiwan.”
Taiwan Life teams up with Evergreen to invest NT$51.8 billion in an aviation city, with a domed basketball arena and Evergreen Marine warehouse targeting completion in 2029
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Taiwan Life and 長榮國際儲運 jointly established 中信榮盛, investing NT$51.8 billion to develop Site I of the Taoyuan Aerotropolis. The project includes a dome stadium and warehousing facilities, and is expected to create nearly 20,000 jobs, with an annualized return of more than 5%, making a significant contribution to Taoyuan's finances.
Facts
中信榮盛, the project company jointly established by Taiwan Life and 長榮國際儲運, has an ownership structure in which Taiwan Life holds 51% and Evergreen Transportation holds 49%.
The first phase of Site I is planned to include a multifunctional dome sports venue with 9,000 seats, as well as a warehousing area, shopping mall, hotel and office buildings for 長榮國際儲運.
The project's total investment is currently estimated at NT$51.807 billion, with an annualized return expected to exceed 5%.
中信榮盛 is chaired by former National Police Agency Director-General 王卓鈞.
郵局 announces a major change to “1 important service”! Rolling out across Taiwan in November: “Saving money just got easier.” See the latest rules at a glance
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中華郵政 announced that, starting Nov. 12, 2026, it will raise the per-transaction ATM deposit limit to NT$100,000 to improve service efficiency. The limit applies only to deposits made with a card; the limit for cardless deposits will remain NT$30,000.
Facts
中華郵政 announced that, starting Nov. 12, 2026, it will raise the per-transaction ATM deposit limit from NT$60,000 to NT$100,000.
The per-transaction and daily limits for cardless deposits will remain unchanged at NT$30,000 and are not included in this adjustment.
The limit of 100 banknotes per ATM deposit will remain unchanged, despite the increase in the deposit amount limit.
The increase in the per-transaction deposit limit mainly applies to transactions in which customers use a debit card to deposit money into the account linked to that card.
There are currently 3,174 ATMs across Taiwan, of which 1,017 have deposit functions.
The maximum ATM withdrawal is NT$60,000 per transaction and NT$100,000 per day.
List of celebrities sentenced in military service evasion case revealed! All 9 entertainers, including 唐禹哲 and 阿達, receive suspended sentences; “this person” gets the harshest sentence at 1 year and 10 months. Cases are not over yet
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The New Taipei District Court issued first-instance rulings in the military service evasion case against the first 9 entertainers and 5 non-celebrity defendants to turn themselves in. 廖人帥 received the harshest sentence, 1 year and 10 months in prison, suspended for 4 years. Most defendants received suspended sentences or can pay fines in lieu of serving time, while cases involving other entertainers remain under review.
Facts
On the 20th, the New Taipei District Court issued first-instance rulings against the first 14 defendants to voluntarily turn themselves in, including 9 entertainers and 5 non-celebrity conscripts.
Former Circus member 廖人帥 received the harshest sentence in the ruling: 1 year and 10 months in prison, suspended for 4 years, and must pay NT$1.3 million to the state treasury.
The conscripts involved were introduced to the scheme by others and paid fees ranging from about NT$100,000 to NT$300,000 to hire a military service evasion group to help them avoid service.
The military service evasion group allegedly arranged for others to wear 24-hour blood pressure monitors in place of the conscripts, obtaining false medical data to help them evade service.
陳志明, identified as the alleged leader of the military service evasion group, was sentenced to prison terms ranging from 1 year and 4 months to 2 years for 14 offenses related to obstructing military service.
Did the U.S. Pentagon ban 莫德納 mRNA flu vaccines? 羅一鈞 reveals the truth
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CDC Director 羅一鈞 clarified that online claims the Pentagon had banned purchases of 莫德納 flu vaccines were false. The U.S. had temporarily suspended purchases because the CDC's interim recommendation had not been updated, as required by regulations; it was not a blanket ban.
Facts
Social media claims that the Pentagon had banned purchases of 莫德納 mRNA flu vaccines have been confirmed to be false.
CDC Director 羅一鈞 debunked the rumor, saying the U.S. had not banned purchases but was waiting for the CDC to include the vaccine in its recommendations.
The U.S. military issued a notice on Aug. 26 this year explaining that it was temporarily suspending purchases because the CDC's interim recommendation had not been updated.
莫德納 mRNA flu vaccines have been approved by the U.S. FDA for adults aged 50 and older.
遠東SOGO and LaLaport lose out! Taiwan's strongest department store is “it”: “A diverse range of branded food and a stylish, easy-to-navigate layout”; generous deals make every visit enjoyable
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未來流通研究所 released figures on department store market share in Taiwan, with 新光三越, 遠東百貨 and SOGO ranking in the top three. PTT users enthusiastically discussed the strengths of each department store. 新光三越 received high marks for its food offerings and events, while 遠東百貨 and SOGO also won consumers over with their service quality and generous discounts, respectively.
Facts
新光三越 ranked first in Taiwan department store market share, with 16.9%, according to figures released by 未來流通研究所.
新光三越 was established as a joint venture between 台灣新光集團 and 日本三越百貨 in 1989.
遠東百貨 was established in 1967 and is a core retail business of 遠東集團 in Taiwan.
遠東SOGO, formerly known as 太平洋SOGO百貨, was established in 1987.
Companies mentioned：新光三越、遠東百貨、SOGO、微風百貨、三井不動產、台北101購物中心、漢神購物中心、華泰名品城、漢神名店百貨、南紡購物中心、遠東巨城、環球購物中心、誠品生活、中友、漢神、夢時代、中和環球購物中心、未來流通研究所、PTT、台灣新光集團、日本三越百貨、遠東集團、太平洋SOGO百貨、威秀影城、Happy Go
Latest typhoon update／Typhoon 薔琵 has changed direction! Will it spare Taiwan and end hopes of a typhoon day off? Latest forecast track revealed
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The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts that Typhoon 薔琵 will turn north and may affect Japan's main island of Honshu. 薔琵 has strengthened into a violent typhoon, and the Sakishima Islands are about to be affected.
Facts
The Japan Meteorological Agency described 薔琵 as a “large and strong” typhoon and expects it to strengthen further into a “violent” typhoon.
Typhoon 薔琵's track is showing signs of turning north, and it may approach Japan rather than make landfall in Taiwan.
The weakening of the Pacific high near Okinawa has led to signs that Typhoon 薔琵 may turn north.
Typhoon 薔琵 may turn north near the Sakishima Islands, then enter the East China Sea and gradually head north.
Three major institutional investors》Foreign investors sell for 10 straight sessions, dumping NT$79.5 billion! Investment trusts buck the trend and add to “these 5 stocks”
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Taiwan stocks plunged 529 points today, falling below 46,300. Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$79.5 billion for 10 straight sessions, while investment trusts bucked the trend with net purchases of NT$18.3 billion. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$96.8 billion, as selling pressure from institutional investors weighed heavily on the market.
Facts
Foreign investors have recorded net sales for 10 consecutive trading days, selling NT$79.539 billion today.
Investment trusts have recorded net purchases for 8 consecutive trading days, buying NT$18.315 billion today.
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$96.803 billion today.
Taiwan stocks closed down 529.15 points at 46,292.93.
The top five stocks bought by investment trusts today were 中鋼, 緯創, 台泥, 力積電 and 華新科.
Miss 1 thing when taking out the trash and get fined NT$15,000! Rushing after a garbage truck causes trouble; prosecutors charge woman with obstructing public duties, and judge's ruling revealed
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A woman surnamed 陳 in Kaohsiung injured a sanitation worker while chasing a garbage truck to throw away trash. Prosecutors charged her with obstructing public duties, but the court found her guilty of negligent injury and sentenced her to 15 days of detention, commutable to a fine. The prosecution's appeal was rejected, making the ruling final.
Facts
A woman surnamed 陳 chased a garbage truck and threw a garbage bag, hitting a sanitation worker and bruising the worker's left thigh.
Original一審法院改依過失傷害罪判處陳姓婦人拘役15日，可易科罰金1萬5千元。
Prosecutors charged the woman surnamed 陳 with obstructing public duties and intentional injury.
The Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch rejected the prosecution's appeal, making the case final.
The court found that the woman surnamed 陳 had no intention of deliberately attacking a public official and had simply thrown the bag poorly.
Spicy hot pot and pickled cabbage hot pot lose out! Taiwan's 10 favorite hot pot soup bases: the champion is “it”—light and refreshing, with a lingering sweetness that deepens as it cooks; unbelievably delicious
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《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its ranking of Taiwan's 10 most popular hot pot soup bases from 2025 to 2026. Seafood hot pot took the top spot for its natural sweetness, while spicy hot pot and sukiyaki ranked second and third, reflecting consumers' preference for umami and diverse flavors.
Facts
《網路溫度計DailyView》 analyzed online discussions over the past year using 《KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎》 to compile a ranking of the 10 most popular hot pot soup bases.
The analysis covered the period from Oct. 7, 2025, to Oct. 6, 2026, with seafood hot pot taking the top spot.
Herbal hot pot is often simmered in stock with angelica root, goji berries, astragalus and red dates. Representative restaurants include “無老鍋” and “天香回味”.
Korean hot pot comes in many varieties, including kimchi hot pot, army stew, pork backbone stew with potatoes, and soft tofu stew.
Milk and cheese hot pot uses milk as its base with cheese added, creating a rich, smooth broth enjoyed by adults and children alike. Rice can be added at the end to make risotto.
Companies mentioned：網路溫度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎、無老鍋、天香回味、藍象廷泰式火鍋、泰滾 Rolling Thai、石二鍋、松江自助石頭火鍋、雅香石頭火鍋、小紅莓石頭火鍋城、萬客什鍋、圍爐酸菜白肉鍋、台電勵進酸菜白肉鍋、老舅的家鄉味、涓豆腐、豆腐村、安妞韓館、驥園川菜餐廳、星曜雞湯、浜中特選昆布鍋物、聚 日式鍋物、MO-MO-PARADISE、一丁二代目、一番地、黑毛屋、青花驕、鼎王麻辣鍋、蔣老爹愛吃鍋、肉老大、尬鍋
Explainer》Dad died and left 10 million; can Mom take half first? How much can the 3 children receive? A look at inheritance order under the Civil Code
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The article explains how an estate of 10 million is divided between a surviving spouse and children when the father dies. It distinguishes between “distributable estate” and “unsettled marital property,” explaining how the mother might receive more assets through a claim for the distribution of the difference in residual property, and clarifying the legal definitions of inheritance order and property sources.
Facts
If Dad dies leaving 10 million in distributable assets and no will, Mom and the 3 children each receive 2.5 million.
If the statutory property regime applies and the father has NT$10 million in net assets acquired during the marriage while the mother has 0, the mother may first claim NT$5 million as an equalization payment for the remaining marital property.
A claim for equalization of the spouses’ remaining property is a monetary claim, not direct ownership of half of any specific asset.
A quick guide to the French riots》From student strikes to nationwide unrest！Macron goes to a concert？A timeline of clashes and a look at the affected cities
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Protests by students over scarce educational resources in France quickly spread into nationwide riots. On Oct. 17, hundreds of thousands took to the streets, accompanied by arson and looting. Limoges’ century-old city hall was burned down, and Macron drew fierce criticism for attending a concert. The government imposed curfews and vowed to crack down on violence.
Facts
A large-scale protest erupted in France on Oct. 17. Unions estimated that 800,000 people took part, while the Interior Ministry put the figure at 550,000.
Limoges’ city hall, which had a 143-year history, was broken into and set on fire during the protests. Its roof collapsed, and most of the building was damaged.
About 1,500 stores across France were affected by the violence, and Carrefour’s CEO publicly condemned the looting.
By Oct. 19-20, the cumulative number of people arrested in France had reached several thousand, and more than 500 police officers and firefighters had been injured.
Macron and First Lady Brigitte attended a Celine Dion concert on the evening of Oct. 16. Images of their outing sparked criticism.
Taiwan is getting another new department store！The country’s second-largest mall, with 16,000 ping of space and 150 brands, will be part of a three-rail interchange for easy access. Opening date and location revealed
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Global Mall announced plans to expand at Kaohsiung Station and Taipei Nangang. The Kaohsiung location will span 16,000 ping and is slated to open in 2028, boosting the commercial value of the transport hub.
Facts
Global Mall環球購物中心 announced it will add 2 new locations at Kaohsiung Station and Taipei Nangang.
The new Global Mall shopping center at Kaohsiung Station will have about 16,000 ping of commercial space and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2028.
The Global Mall shopping center at Kaohsiung Station will bring in 150 to 160 brands, with retail and dining making up about a 6-to-4 ratio.
The new Taipei Nangang location will be on the former site of Taipower’s Northern Storage and Transportation Center and will be a mixed-use development.
The new Kaohsiung station was designed by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo and features a domed canopy and streamlined floor slabs.
Claims Beijing can “easily defeat” the Philippines！Philippine lawmaker calls for Chinese ambassador’s expulsion, while Jing Quan accuses Manila of malicious smears
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The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs summoned China’s ambassador, Jing Quan, to protest his claim that China could “easily defeat” the Philippines. Lawmakers proposed expelling the ambassador, but the presidential palace insisted on a diplomatic solution, while the defense secretary strongly condemned Beijing’s remarks as a threat to use force.
Facts
Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan in person to formally protest his remark that China could “easily win” an armed conflict.
Philippine Senator Tulfo introduced a resolution urging the Department of Foreign Affairs to assess and pursue designating Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan as persona non grata.
Presidential spokesperson Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not want to declare any foreign diplomat persona non grata.
In the 120-hour typhoon-force wind strike probability forecast released by the Central Weather Administration on the morning of Oct. 20, Keelung City and Yilan County tied for the highest rate in Taiwan at 61%.
In the forecast on the morning of Oct. 20, Typhoon Champi’s strike probabilities shifted slightly: Keelung and Yilan fell from 62% to 61%, while New Taipei City dropped from 55% to 54%.
Typhoon Champi is expected to be closest to Taiwan on Oct. 23, with the most significant wind and rain impacts from the 23rd to 24th. The north and Yilan should prepare for localized heavy rain.
The center of Typhoon Champi was at 16 degrees north latitude and 135.6 degrees east longitude, with maximum sustained winds near the center of 55 meters per second, maintaining its status as a severe typhoon.
The 120-hour probability of typhoon-force winds is calculated using the official forecast track and past forecast errors to estimate the chance that a specific location will be affected by the typhoon’s force-7 wind zone within the next 120 hours.
Typhoon Champi is moving west-northwest along the southern edge of the Pacific high-pressure system. It is expected to begin turning north on the 22nd, though the angle of the turn remains uncertain.
Graphic》A typhoon closes school for children, but parents still have to work！Do they have to use annual leave？The Ministry of Labor reveals a new “56-hour” policy that many parents don’t know about
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The Ministry of Labor issued an interpretation stating that, starting Jan. 1, 2026, family care leave may be taken by the hour, with employees generally entitled to 56 hours per year. The change is intended to give workers more flexible care arrangements and clarify parents’ rights to request family care leave and the principles for wage payments during natural disasters such as typhoons.
Facts
Employers may not refuse an employee’s request for family care leave, deduct perfect-attendance bonuses, or let the leave affect performance reviews.
For workers covered by Article 84-1 of the Labor Standards Act who have agreed to a normal working day of 10 hours, family care leave must be provided as 70 hours.
U.S. stocks rebound sharply, but Taiwan and South Korean stocks keep plunging！Expert despairs: “The whole script was wrong”—the market teaches me something every day
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Dragged down by losses across Asian markets, Taiwan stocks fell 529 points on the 20th to close at 46292. Financial writer Yeh Yu-shuo said memory stocks surged on Wall Street the previous day, but a steep drop in South Korean stocks today sent Taiwan’s memory-related shares lower. The market played out completely opposite to expectations, he said, warning investors not to be blindly optimistic.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 529 points on the 20th to close at 46292.
South Korean stocks plunged nearly 5%.
Memory-related stocks, including 力積電、南亞科、旺宏 and 華邦電, closed lower.
Memory and optical communications stocks on Wall Street surged across the board yesterday.
U.S. memory stocks began weakening in premarket trading.
Graphic》A mainland Chinese student at NTU is deported for posting “unification”！Would shouting “Long live Taiwan independence” go unpunished？Liang Wen-chieh’s position revealed
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A mainland Chinese student at National Taiwan University was deported for posting a staged video promoting “unification.” Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh supported the enforcement action, saying it was based on the post’s overall message and concerns about social unrest.
Facts
A mainland Chinese exchange student surnamed Wang recorded a video at the scene and posted it on social media, after which he was deported.
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said on Oct. 20 that he agreed with the National Immigration Agency’s enforcement action.
The post by the mainland Chinese student surnamed Wang included the text “Little Lai Ching-te gets taken down” and the hashtag “#Cross-straitUnification.”
Liang Wen-chieh said the key was the impression created by the post as a whole, including its content, structure and combination of hashtags, rather than the gesture alone.
Rakuten’s Korean cheerleader star Woo Soo-han mistakenly eats “wild fruit by the roadside”！She checks with AI, learns it is poisonous and spits it out. Fans exclaim: “Are you trying to get yourself killed？”
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Korean cheerleader star Woo Soo-han has drawn attention after mistakenly eating a dark purple wild berry by the roadside. AI identified it as possibly poisonous American pokeweed. She narrowly avoided swallowing it, spitting it out and feeling a stinging sensation in her mouth. Fans expressed concern for her health.
Facts
On the 19th, Woo Soo-han shared an outdoor video on her Instagram Story, picking a dark purple berry by the roadside and trying it.
After asking AI to identify the berry, Woo Soo-han received a warning that it might be poisonous American pokeweed.
After learning the result, Woo Soo-han quickly spat out the berry and later said she felt a stinging sensation in her mouth.
All parts of American pokeweed are poisonous. Ingesting it may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The article advises anyone who accidentally eats an unidentified plant to stop eating it immediately, spit out any remaining material and rinse their mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
Poll puts Shen Po-yang 17 percentage points ahead of Chiang Wan-an！Shen says “the votes will decide the outcome” and urges supporters not to do 1 thing
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Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang remained calm over a poll showing him 17 percentage points ahead of Chiang Wan-an. He issued guidelines urging supporters to compete rationally and pushed back against his opponent’s criticism over cognitive warfare and medical evacuation.
Facts
Shen Po-yang was 17 percentage points ahead of Chiang Wan-an in the latest poll.
Shen Po-yang stressed that 39 days remained until voting and that public opinion could shift at any time.
Shen Po-yang urged supporters not to attack their opponents’ supporters with negative comments during online arguments.
Shen Po-yang said cognitive warfare is a form of conflict between countries and has nothing to do with local elections.
The poll was conducted by telephone by 畢肯市場研究公司, with 1075 respondents completing the survey.
He wasn’t parked on a red line, yet was fined 900！Keelung man loses court case, and judge reveals reason for the fine
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A man surnamed Huang in Keelung was fined 900 yuan for parking in an open area outside a red-line zone. He argued that his car did not cross the line and was more than 30 centimeters from it, so the spot was not part of a road, and filed a lawsuit. The court ruled against Huang, finding that the land was state-owned road property and open to public traffic. It reminded drivers to check whether a parking spot is within a road boundary.
Facts
On July 21, 2024, a man surnamed Huang in Keelung parked in an open area between Dongxin Road and the turning basin on the Tianliao River and was fined 900 yuan.
The Taipei High Administrative Court ruled against Huang, finding that the land was state-owned road property.
The court said the 30-centimeter measurement in the Regulations on Road Traffic Signs, Markings and Signals specifies where red lines should be painted, rather than defining the boundaries of a road.
The fine for parking in an area where even temporary parking is prohibited ranges from 600 to 1,200 yuan.
The New Taipei City Police Department's Traffic Police Brigade explained that no-parking markings apply to the entire restricted section of road.
Explainer: If a son has no job and his wife works, can his mother be covered under her health insurance? The NHI Administration says 'in-laws are not dependents'; a look at 4 family relationships
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The NHI Administration clarified that a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are related by marriage, so the mother-in-law cannot be covered under her daughter-in-law's health insurance. Only unemployed direct-line ascendants by blood may be covered as dependents; otherwise, they must enroll under Category 6.
Facts
The National Health Insurance Administration issued a news release on May 30, 2024, explaining that a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are related by marriage, so the mother-in-law cannot be covered under her daughter-in-law's health insurance.
Under the National Health Insurance Act, an insured person's ascendants must be unemployed direct-line ascendants by blood to qualify as dependents.
In-laws such as fathers-in-law, mothers-in-law, and parents-in-law cannot enroll directly as dependents.
An unemployed spouse who has no other status requiring them to enroll independently may be covered under a spouse who qualifies as an insured person.
Those without an eligible person to be covered under and without another status requiring independent enrollment may enroll as Category 6 residents, in accordance with regulations.
Co-May's latest track: 'Wind field to cover 5 counties and cities'; closest approach on Friday! Expert: Leave early at this time
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As Typhoon Co-May approaches, weather officials forecast that it will come closest to Taiwan on Friday, with its wind field potentially affecting northern Taiwan and the northeastern coast. Although the likelihood of landfall has fallen, the northeast monsoon is expected to strengthen the winds. The Central Weather Administration may issue a海警 as early as Wednesday, and is urging the public to prepare for torrential rain.
Facts
Typhoon Co-May is forecast to come closest to Taiwan on Friday (23) and move away early on Saturday (24).
The typhoon's wind field may cover Yilan, the Taipei metropolitan area, Keelung, and northern Hualien.
Original中央氣象署最快明晚至周四上半天發布海上颱風警報。
The northeast monsoon will amplify the winds, which are expected to remain strong across Taiwan even though the typhoon's center is relatively far away.
Typhoon Co-May's projected track continues to shift eastward, lowering the likelihood of landfall in Taiwan.
Taiwan stocks plunge 529 points in a late-session sell-off, falling below 4萬6300! These 2 sectors buck the trend and hit limit-up; a look at the key market developments on 10/20
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Taiwan stocks plunged 529 points in a late-session sell-off on 10/20, falling below 4萬6千 points, as a sharp drop in 台積電 dragged down the market. 台郡 bucked the trend, hitting limit-up for 4 consecutive sessions on news related to Nvidia and PTFE. Foreign investors' selling was heavy, but losses were concentrated in large-cap stocks. Earnings from U.S. tech giants this week will be key, while the influx of short-term leveraged funds into semiconductor ETFs warrants caution.
Facts
Taiwan's weighted stock index closed down 529.15 points at 46,292.93 on October 20, 2026.
台積電 closed at 2,405 yuan on 10/20, down 15 yuan from the previous day and dragging the broader market down by about 118 points.
The three major institutional investors bought a net total of 5,401 lots of 台郡 over the past 3 trading days.
Global equity ETFs attracted $46.3 billion in a single week last week, while the 3-times leveraged semiconductor ETF (SOXL) drew a record $7.2 billion in a week.
Chiayi mayoral race escalates into legal battle: Chang Chi-kai sues Wang Mei-hui, Yao Li-ming and one other person, demanding a public apology, removal of a video and a clarification in newspapers
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Chiayi mayoral candidate Chang Chi-kai filed a lawsuit with prosecutors over campaign remarks by Yao Li-ming and others that he found objectionable. Chang denied claims that he joined the party in 2019 and cited his record of public service in response. He also plans to report the matter to the election commission to clarify whether rules were violated.
Facts
Chang Chi-kai went to the Chiayi District Prosecutors Office on the 20th to file a complaint against Yao Li-ming, Wang Mei-hui and Shen Sheng-yi.
Chang Chi-kai accused the three of public insult, aggravated defamation and violating the Election and Recall Act with the intent of causing someone not to be elected.
Chang Chi-kai demanded that the defendants issue a public apology, take down the disputed video and publish a clarification in the 3 major newspapers.
Chang Chi-kai disputed Yao Li-ming's claim that he joined the Taiwan People's Party in 2019, emphasizing that he actually joined in 2023.
Chang Chi-kai said he handles more than 200 constituent complaints each year, covering public concerns such as water and electricity, flood control and drainage, and agricultural waterways.
Chang Chi-kai's campaign team plans to report the matter to the Chiayi City Election Commission and ask it to determine whether the remarks and actions violated the Election and Recall Act.
Chang Chi-kai was accompanied in filing the lawsuit by his attorneys Lin De-sheng, Zhuang An-tian, Su Qing-liang and Liang Shu-lun.
No need to soak cauliflower in salt or baking soda! 北農 shares a simple 1-step method to wash it thoroughly and make insect eggs and pesticide residues float to the surface
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台北農產 and expert Tan Tun-ci said salt and baking soda should not be used to wash cauliflower, as they may alter osmotic pressure and cause pesticide residues to remain. They recommend clean running water and the method 'rinse first, swish next, then cut and wash,' using strong water currents and buoyancy to remove insect eggs and debris.
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台北農產 shared practical tips for washing cauliflower, with the guiding principle: 'rinse first, swish next, then cut and wash.'
Adding salt to the water used to soak cauliflower changes osmotic pressure and may cause pesticides to become trapped in or absorbed into the vegetables.
Multiple experiments in Taiwan and abroad have confirmed that washing fruits and vegetables directly under clean running water is the most effective way to remove pesticides.
When washing cauliflower, hold it by the stem and rapidly move it in and out of the water, using strong currents and buoyancy to bring insects and dirt to the surface.
Tan Tun-ci, known as the 'toxin-free godmother,' has shared her views on washing cauliflower on the Health 2.0 YouTube channel.
Explainer: Power outage during a typhoon: Are meat, milk and eggs in the fridge still safe to eat? Refrigerated food lasts 4 hours, frozen food up to 48 hours; a chart of food-safe storage times
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Based on U.S. USDA and FDA guidance, this article explains how long refrigerators stay cold during a typhoon-related power outage and outlines food safety principles. The refrigerator compartment can maintain a low temperature for only 4 hours, while the freezer can last 24 to 48 hours depending on how full it is.
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After a refrigerator loses power, its fresh-food compartment can generally maintain a safe low temperature for 4 hours.
A full freezer can generally maintain a low temperature for about 48 hours during a power outage.
Perishable foods that require refrigeration should be discarded if they are kept above 4 degrees Celsius for more than 2 hours.
Prepared food should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
When the room temperature is above 32 degrees Celsius, food should be left at room temperature for no more than 1 hour.
UHT milk is commercially sterilized and sealed, so it can be stored at room temperature while unopened.
If improperly stored, starchy foods such as rice and noodles may allow Bacillus cereus to multiply and produce heat-resistant toxins.
Another case of toxic vegetables! 2 vegetables popular in Taiwan exceed pesticide limits, 40,000 kg destroyed; 1 fruit also fails inspection. See the full list of noncompliant products
The FDA said that of 206 batches of paper food containers and utensils imported from China that it inspected between April 12 and October 12 this year, 11 failed inspection.
Fresh durian from Vietnam was found to contain 0.02 ppm of chlormequat, which must not be detected in large berries. The 16,500 kg shipment must be returned or destroyed.
Chinese white radish was found to contain 0.35 ppm of thiamethoxam, above the 0.25 ppm limit for root and tuber vegetables. The 26,600 kg shipment must be returned or destroyed.
Indonesian bok choy was found to contain 5 pesticides. The 13,440 kg shipment must be returned or destroyed.
From October 20 to November 19, the FDA will inspect every batch of paper food containers and utensils of the same product category from China, with a sampling rate of 100%.
Beijing Watch: Major breakthrough in Chinese Communist submarine technology? State media lets slip a 'third-generation' model as the U.S., Japan and Taiwan closely monitor the 096's strategic deterrence
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Xinhua News Agency said on Oct. 17, in a rare statement, that China’s nuclear submarine program had reached its third generation and completed a submarine-launched test firing. Observers speculated that it involved the Type 096 strategic nuclear submarine. The move drew attention from the United States, Japan and Taiwan, signaling an enhancement of China’s sea-based nuclear deterrence capability, as the government sent signals through a strategy of partial disclosure.
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In an article published on Oct. 17, Xinhua News Agency said the Long March nuclear submarine program had reached its third generation and had successfully conducted a test firing of a submarine-launched strategic missile.
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy launched a submarine-launched strategic missile into international waters in the Pacific Ocean on July 6.
Observers widely believe China’s third-generation nuclear submarines correspond to the Type 095 attack submarines and Type 096 ballistic missile submarines.
The United States monitored the test firing and urged China to join arms control talks.
Commercial satellite imagery shows new submarines were launched this year at Jiangnan Shipyard and Huludao Shipyard.
A stunning transformation for unused space beneath a bridge! Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course opens, offering residents a free, safe place to practice riding
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The Keelung City Government and Nuannuan District Office worked together to establish the Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course beneath Taiwan No. 62, which opened on the 19th. The facility follows licensing test standards and is open to residents for free practice, with the aim of improving driving safety and familiarity with the test.
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The Keelung City Government and Nuannuan District Office have transformed unused space beneath the Taiwan No. 62 expressway into the Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course.
The Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course held its opening ceremony on the 19th, hosted by Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang.
The Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course follows motorcycle license test standards and is open to residents for free.
The Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course is open for free daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., effective immediately.
The volunteer team of Banann Li Office assists with the daily management of the Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course.
Deputy Secretary-General of the City Government Chen Yao-chuan said the new practice course has been marked with the relevant lines according to licensing test standards.
The Nuannuan Motorcycle Practice Course was established following active suggestions from local figures, including councilor Lien En-tien and Banann Village chief Chen Pi-chin.
摩根大通 puts $230 billion into “propping up” U.S. manufacturing; Dimon targets key industries, with final investment expected to far exceed $1.5 trillion
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摩根大通 launched its $1.5 trillion “Security and Resiliency Initiative” and has so far provided $230 billion in financing to support key industries such as defense, energy and AI. CEO Dimon predicted the final investment would far exceed the target and stressed that the government needs to ease policy restrictions to address industrial challenges such as labor shortages.
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摩根大通 announced a project aimed at strengthening U.S. national security and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, and has so far provided up to $230 billion in financing support.
摩根大通 pledged to allocate $10 billion of its own capital to directly invest in companies vital to national security.
Dimon believes economic growth could rise by a further 1 percentage point if the government improves the policy framework and lifts constraints.
Among the $230 billion in business 摩根大通 has reported so far are transactions that might have gone ahead anyway, including the merger of 道明尼能源 and 次世代能源.
Companies mentioned：摩根大通、JPMorgan Chase、華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、Leadership Institute、Perpetua Resources、Shield AI、密西根州政府、福特汽車、Ford Motor Co.、道明尼能源、Dominion Energy、次世代能源、NextEra Energy
IKEA mishap! Food safety concerns after imported Chinese paper baking cups found to contain “7 times the limit for leachable substances”; impurities could be consumed even with normal use
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The Food and Drug Administration released a list of noncompliant imports. IKEA’s imported Chinese paper baking cups were returned after their evaporative residue exceeded the limit by 7 times, while baking paper imported by 宏圃企業 was also found noncompliant. Effective immediately, the agency will conduct 100% batch-by-batch inspections of such Chinese-made paper products.
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Two batches of Chinese paper baking cups declared by 宜家家居股份有限公司 had evaporative residue levels 7 times over the limit. All 11.67 kilograms must be returned or destroyed.
Chinese baking paper declared by 宏圃企業有限公司 had an evaporative residue level of 67 ppm, exceeding the acceptable standard of 30 ppm or less, and must be returned or destroyed.
From 115年10月20日 through 115年11月19日, the Food and Drug Administration will conduct batch-by-batch inspections of specified Chinese-made paper products, with a sampling rate of 100%.
Over the past six months, 206 batches of related Chinese-made paper products were declared for inspection. 11 batches failed inspection, a failure rate of 5.3%.
The main reason for noncompliance was excessive evaporative residue.
Major LINE changes! The old version will be discontinued starting Nov. 4; users who do not upgrade will be unable to send messages. 2 quick steps to check
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LINE announced that it will discontinue its old app starting Nov. 4, requiring iOS/iPadOS to be upgraded to 15.0 or later and Android to 8.0 or later. Users of older devices will be unable to use messaging functions unless they replace their devices.
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LINE officially announced that it will end support for older versions of its app starting Nov. 4.
The affected iOS/iPadOS cutoff is versions earlier than 14.6.3, and the operating system must support iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later.
The affected Android cutoff is versions earlier than 14.4.6, and the operating system must remain on Android 8.0 or later.
蘋果 has stopped supporting iOS 15 updates for older models such as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Users who do not replace their devices will no longer be able to use LINE.
If the app on your device does not yet meet the specified requirements, you must complete the update to keep it functioning normally; otherwise, you will be unable to send messages or make voice calls.