# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-20 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 414 items from 9 sources; Taiwan, 252 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Pingtung has improved running tracks at 131 schools, aims to finish countywide by 118

- Published: 2026-10-20T17:01:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200204.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384604-en.html
- anchor: #n3474853

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: 2026-10-20T17:01:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200203.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384605-en.html
- anchor: #n3474854
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、泰晤士報、牛津大學、保守黨、五角大廈

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
- No plan to invade Taiwan in 2027
- Taiwan will still be needed for the next 10 years

## Man from Penghu nearly claims NT$10 million lottery prize fraudulently; Finance Ministry: Actual winner has come forward

- Published: 2026-10-20T17:00:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200202.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384606-en.html
- anchor: #n3474855
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、財政部賦稅署、國稅局、ibon

財政部賦稅署指出，澎湖張男涉嫌冒領兩張千萬元中獎發票，經銀行通報及國稅局查證，其中一張已由實際中獎人領回，全案由檢警偵辦，並追回已兌領獎金。

Facts:
- NT$10 million
- Carrying 2
- More than NT$190,000

## National Security Bureau: Cyberattacks and controversial messages surge; cannot rule out Chinese espionage to interfere in elections

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:57:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200201.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384525-en.html
- anchor: #n3474850
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、臉書、Threads、YouTube

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
- 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
- To an average of 6 years and 6 months in 2026

## 法國暴力示威 外交部更新警示說明籲避免赴抗議地點

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:56:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200200.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384526-en.html
- anchor: #n3474851
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社、外交部、外交部領事事務局、駐法國代表處、法新社、法國內政部

法國自17日起爆發大規模抗議示威，演變為嚴重暴力事件。外交部領事事務局雖未提升旅遊警示分級（維持第一級灰色提醒），但已更新警示說明，籲民眾避免前往抗議地點、提高警覺並預作交通替代準備。駐法代表處持續關注情勢，目前未接獲急難救助請求。

Facts:
- Nearly 2400 people were arrested
- Nearly 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured
- Level 1: Gray alert
- Emergency contact number: +33-680074994
- 外交部緊急聯絡中心：0800-085-095

## Chang Chi-kai sues Wang Mei-hui and Yao Li-ming for alleged defamation; Wang: We respect the views of all parties

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:54:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200199.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384410-en.html
- anchor: #n3474720
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣民眾黨、民進黨、國民黨、國會觀察文教基金會、嘉義市政府、台電、中油、立法院

台灣民眾黨嘉義市長參選人張啓楷控告民進黨嘉義市長參選人王美惠及國會觀察文教基金會董事長姚立明涉公然侮辱與加重誹謗，指控姚立明散播不實言論且王美惠未制止並惡意傳播。

Facts:
- Handled more than 200 constituent service cases in 1 year
- Secured NT$7.7 billion for Chiayi City
- After more than 10 rounds of questioning
- Opened the Chang Chi-kai legislator service office in Chiayi City in February 2024
- I have served as a legislator for 2 years
- Yao Li-ming claimed Chang Chi-kai joined the Taiwan People's Party in 2019
- In fact, he joined the Taiwan People's Party in 2023

## KMT poll puts Hsieh Kuo-liang ahead; he vows to canvass hard, while Tung Tzu-wei calls it meaningless cognitive warfare

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:50:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200198.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384396-en.html
- anchor: #n3472543
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國民黨基隆市黨部、全國公信力民意調查股份有限公司

國民黨基隆市黨部委託民調顯示謝國樑支持度41.3%領先童子瑋的35.7%，謝國樑表示將努力拜票，童子瑋則批評該民調為認知作戰無意義。

Facts:
- Hsieh Kuo-liang's support in the election: 41.3%
- Tung Tzu-wei: 35.7%
- Valid sample of 1,071 people
- Margin of sampling error of about plus or minus 2.99 percentage points

## Military conducts demolition at Hualien's Mingli Bridge, boosting combat engineers' hands-on experience

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:47:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200197.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384397-en.html
- anchor: #n3472544
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、軍聞社、陸軍花防部、花東防衛指揮部、花防部、工兵訓練中心

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.

Facts:
- Taipei, 20th
- ROC year 113
- 1151020

## Changhua's Ershui Water Running Festival kicks off 10/31, with a thousand-person hike celebrating Ba Bao Canal culture

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:46:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200196.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384398-en.html
- anchor: #n3472545
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、彰縣府、交通部觀光署參山國家風景區管理處

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.

Facts:
- Oct. 31 to Nov. 1
- 6 question-and-answer challenge games
- 4 AR explorations of real-world sites

## Life insurers' new policies reached 1.17 trillion in first 9 months; investment-linked policies up 128% year on year

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:45:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200195.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384399-en.html
- anchor: #n3472546
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、壽險公會、美國聯準會、Fed

壽險公會統計顯示，2026年前9月壽險業新契約保費達1.17兆元，年增近59%；其中投資型保單新契約近6764億元，年增128.7%，受惠於市場熱絡及與銀行、投信通路合作。

Facts:
- 1兆1723億5800萬元
- Up nearly 59% year over year
- Nearly NT$676.4 billion
- Up 128.7% year on year
- 2兆4442億4600萬元
- Annual growth of 27%
- 1兆2718億8800萬元
- Growth of 7.3%
- NT$118.1 billion
- NT$6.4 billion
- Up 44% year-on-year
- Nearly NT$52 billion
- Annual growth of 11.8%
- Nearly NT$66.2 billion
- Nearly NT$496 billion

## 內政部都委會通過彰化水五金特定區 促進產業轉型

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:41:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200194.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384339-en.html
- anchor: #n3472542
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、內政部國土管理署、彰化縣政府、行政院

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.

Facts:
- About 107 hectares
- About 77 hectares of residential zones
- About 30 hectares of industrial-use zones

## From 4 DFA designations to a return to the majors, Cheng Tsung-che tears up recalling the season

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:38:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200193.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384309-en.html
- anchor: #n3472515
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、匹茲堡海盜隊、波士頓紅襪隊、洋基

台灣職棒選手鄭宗哲今年球季曾4度被指定讓渡（DFA），從匹茲堡海盜隊轉至波士頓紅襪隊後，於6月27日重返大聯盟並敲出生涯首安與首打點。他在記者會中回憶這段曲折歷程時動情落淚，並表示在大聯盟出賽14場，繳出打擊率2成56、10支安打及5分打點的成績。

Facts:
- Designated for assignment 4 times
- Returned to the majors on June 27
- Appeared in 14 major-league games
- 3 games with the Pirates last year
- Recorded 10 hits
- 5 RBIs
- 打擊率2成56作收

## 小動物闖駕駛艙 日本航空客機起飛前急喊卡

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:35:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200192.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384297-en.html
- anchor: #n3472511
- Companies mentioned: 日本航空、Japan Airlines、日本空中通勤、JAC、ATR公司

日本航空子公司JAC一架編號JAL3653的ATR螺旋槳飛機，在福岡機場準備飛往鹿兒島時，因駕駛艙出現不明小動物且下落不明，為確保安全取消航班。

Facts:
- 43 people were scheduled to board the plane
- The flight number was JAL3653

## 美光10/22與台中廠工會調解 桃園廠工會罷工聲援

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:32:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200191.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384299-en.html
- anchor: #n3472512
- Companies mentioned: 美光、Micron、台灣美光記憶體工會、台灣美光晶圓工會、桃園工會、中央社

美光與台中廠工會預計10月22日舉行第2次調解會議，已取得罷工權的桃園廠工會決定當天進行聲援式罷工，呼籲美光提出具體分潤制方案。

Facts:
- The 2nd time
- September 18
- 1 day

## After losing case, Taipei puts “京町改築” under provisional historic-site review; facade to be preserved as historic building

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:32:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200190.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384300-en.html
- anchor: #n3472513
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、華南銀行、台灣歷史資源經理學會

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.

Facts:
- No. 93, Bo'ai Road
- 16 committee members attended
- 15 committee members attended

## Work begins on Beitou Market redevelopment; new building to combine market, hospital and parking facilities

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:32:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200189.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384298-en.html
- anchor: #n3472514
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市工務局新建工程處、聯合醫院、戶政事務所、區公所

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.

Facts:
- 10 above-ground floors
- 5 basement floors
- 1110 parking spaces
- Year 120 of the Republic of China calendar
- 527 stalls
- NT$5.1128 billion
- Target construction period: 4 years and 10 months
- April of year 120

## India's foreign minister to meet Rubio; energy, trade and technology cooperation expected to be discussed

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:22:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200188.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384239-en.html
- anchor: #n3472492
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、印度快報、The Indian Express、印度斯坦時報、Hindustan Times

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

## Pingtung County sports center breaks ground, with multipurpose badminton and pickleball facilities

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:21:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200187.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384240-en.html
- anchor: #n3472493
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、遠見雜誌

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.

Facts:
- NT$350 million
- The end of November next year
- 4 consecutive years
- Building area of about 3902 square meters
- 12 badminton courts
- 10 pickleball courts
- 4 volleyball courts
- 2 basketball courts
- 900 spectator seats

## Kaohsiung Medical University hosts international biomedical symposium; advanced computing center to boost AI research

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:20:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200186.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384233-en.html
- anchor: #n3472490
- Companies mentioned: 高雄醫學大學、衛采製藥、史丹佛大學醫學院

高雄醫學大學舉辦第2屆高雄生醫國際研討會，吸引逾700人報名。衛福部長石崇良、經濟部長龔明鑫出席論壇，探討台灣生醫創新方向。活動期間高醫體系先進算力中心揭牌，強化AI與精準醫療研究能量。

Facts:
- More than 700 registrations
- Held from the 16th to the 18th
- 72nd anniversary of its founding

## Taiwan gifts decommissioned ship to Philippines; Cho Jung-tai says future service will not involve Taiwan waters

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:17:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200185.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384232-en.html
- anchor: #n3472491
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社、一手中新聞

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.

Facts:
- Taipei, 20th
- 1151020

## 新光三越天母店續留受關注 朝商圈共榮方向前進

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:15:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200184.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384123-en.html
- anchor: #n3472489
- Companies mentioned: 新光三越、國泰人壽、輝達

新光三越天母店租約明年第1季到期，主管表示與房東國泰人壽合作20多年，希望朝「商圈共榮」方向前進；天母店今年全年業績估新台幣15億元，年增約2%，並計畫新增餐飲及體驗內容因應輝達進駐北士科帶來的潛在客群。

Facts:
- Worked together for more than 20 years
- NT$1.5 billion
- Up about 2% year over year
- Sales growth of 1%

## Japanese and South Korean stocks both close lower as cautious AI trading awaits earnings tests

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:12:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610203002.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384041-en.html
- anchor: #n3472431
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、彭博、Bloomberg News

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.

Facts:
- Down 841.28 points
- Or 1.30%
- Closed at 64075.42 points
- Fell 58.27 points
- Or 1.43%
- Closed at 4009.21 points
- Plunged 215.27 points
- Or 3.73%
- Closed at 5552.74 points

## U23 World Cup training squad plays exhibition game in Japan; Wang Yu-jie hits 155 kph in relief

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:11:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200183.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384045-en.html
- anchor: #n3472432
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、西部瓦斯

U23世界盃棒球賽台灣培訓隊赴日與西部瓦斯隊進行交流賽，最終以3比7落敗。先發投手林佾葳失3分退場，後援投手王宇傑投1局飆出最快155公里球速。

Facts:
- 155 kph
- 3-7
- Pitches 1 inning

## North Korean POW transfer dispute deepens rift; South Korea withdraws more embassy staff from Ukraine

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:08:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200182.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384044-en.html
- anchor: #n3472433
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、路透社

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
- 1151020

## Special-needs elementary school student mistreated in Taichung; Education Bureau says investigation underway

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:07:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200181.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384046-en.html
- anchor: #n3472434
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、人本基金會中部辦公室、民進黨台中市議員團

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.

Facts:
- 3 students
- Taichung, 20 (CNA)

## Chinese AI tool Artex misused in cyberattacks on multiple Japanese companies

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:07:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200180.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384043-en.html
- anchor: #n3472435
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、GMO網際網路集團、GMO Internet Group、GMO

日本多家企業遭駭，調查發現攻擊者濫用中國AI資安工具Artex。GMO網際網路集團確認此情況，並指出攻擊幾乎完全鎖定日本企業。Artex開發者承認遭不法人士濫用，已停止提供原始碼並將專案轉為閉源。

Facts:
- Has 6 network servers
- Dozens of Japanese companies
- Millions of customers

## The three major institutional investors sold NT$96.804 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200179.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384056-en.html
- anchor: #n3472436

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
- 自營商賣超355.79億元
- 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: 2026-10-20T16:03:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200178.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384032-en.html
- anchor: #n3472430
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、X平台、爆點週刊

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

## 藝人閃兵案首波宣判 阿達、廖人帥等9人均獲緩刑

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:59:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200177.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383979-en.html
- anchor: #n3472429

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:
- 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
- 犯罪所得200多萬元沒收

## 少時拒測欠罰款難謀生 台中分署助男分期考照就業

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:49:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200176.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383870-en.html
- anchor: #n3472288
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、行政執行署、台中分署

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
- 開立18萬9000元的罰單
- Although the case was referred for enforcement as early as 112
- 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
- After raising NT$60,000 in September this year

## Rejecting claims that AI computing power is overly focused on short dramas, Chinese state media says there is no need to worship foreign things

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:49:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200175.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383872-en.html
- anchor: #n3472289
- Companies mentioned: 人民日報、中文在線、中國科學院、上海人工智慧實驗室

中共官媒人民日報發表評論文章，反駁「中國AI發展跑偏論」，指稱AI發展始終致力於基礎研究與核心技術攻關，無需崇洋媚外。此前中國上市公司中文在線曾指出國內AI詞元大量消耗於短劇及影音生成，引發爭議。

Facts:
- 55% consumed by short dramas and video generation
- 24% is used for e-commerce advertising
- Only 15% is actually invested in research and development

## Flu remains widespread; expanded use of publicly funded antiviral drugs extended again to 11/15

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:48:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200174.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383871-en.html
- anchor: #n3472290

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: 2026-10-20T15:47:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200173.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383873-en.html
- anchor: #n3472291
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國立屏東科技大學、官田鋼鐵股份有限公司、那米哥國際旅行社

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: 2026-10-20T15:46:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200172.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383874-en.html
- anchor: #n3472292
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、南亞科、欣興、南電、國巨、川湖、台新投顧、台新臺灣AI優息動能ETF基金

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.

Facts:
- Down 529.15 points
- Closed at 46292.93
- Down 1.13%
- NT$758.684 billion
- Down 0.92%
- Slid 2.36%
- Closed at NT$2,405
- Market capitalization fell to NT$62.36 trillion

## 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: 2026-10-20T15:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200171.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383885-en.html
- anchor: #n3472293
- Companies mentioned: 戴德森醫療財團法人、義竹基督教醫院、嘉義基督教醫院

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.

Facts:
- NT$1.5 billion
- 2030
- 20 hospital beds
- 45-bed residential 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: 2026-10-20T15:43:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200170.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383792-en.html
- anchor: #n3472285
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Facebook

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.

Facts:
- 9 a.m.
- 1151020

## Penghu County governor election: official policy forums to be held in debate format

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:42:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200169.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383778-en.html
- anchor: #n3472286
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、澎湖有線電視

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.

Facts:
- 6 county governor candidates
- Nov. 18
- The 20th
- 2:30 p.m.
- More than 92,000 people
- More than 94,000 people

## Second phase of Tainan Anping reclaimed-water plant expansion breaks ground; water supply set to begin in July 116

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:40:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200168.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383779-en.html
- anchor: #n3472287
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、南科

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
- The long-term target is 175,000 metric tons

## Bracing for rain from Typhoon Krosa, Chen Chi-mai calls for stronger disaster preparedness in mountain and coastal areas

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:32:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200167.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383725-en.html
- anchor: #n3472240
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、高雄市政府、水利局、衛生局

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

## 39 days until the vote, Su Chiao-hui says she will join Shen Po-yang for events and campaign at full throttle

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:24:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200166.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383696-en.html
- anchor: #n3472173
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨

民進黨新北市長參選人蘇巧慧出席議員張錦豪競選總部成立大會，表示將與台北市長參選人沈伯洋合作舉辦活動，把握投票前最後39天全力衝刺。

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Nov. 28

## Chief Telecom breaks ground on Huwei AI data center, set to begin operations in the second half of ROC year 117

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:24:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200165.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383697-en.html
- anchor: #n3472174
- Companies mentioned: 是方電訊、中央社、中華電信、Google、台灣金控、台積電、台塑、日本北海道石狩綠能資料中心、輝達、NVIDIA、Google Cloud

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

## Thailand-Cambodia maritime boundary mediation focuses on demarcation and confidence-building measures; Thailand reaffirms defense of sovereignty

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:20:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200164.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383658-en.html
- anchor: #n3472085
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、曼谷郵報、常設仲裁法院、國際法院

泰國與柬埔寨近日在荷蘭海牙舉行海洋邊界調停會議，雙方針對海域劃界及建立信任措施交換意見。泰國重申將依據國際法推進調停程序，堅定維護主權及國家利益，並強調此為常設仲裁法院進行的調停而非國際法院審判。

Facts:
- 中央社 reporter Li Zongxian, Bangkok, 20th, special dispatch
- Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on the 19th
- Sihasak Phuangketkeow led a delegation from the 14th to the 18th
- Held the 2nd meeting
- This followed the first meeting between Thailand and Cambodia in Singapore in September
- Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement on the 18th
- The 3rd meeting is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Nov. 24 to 27

## October electronic and financial futures both fall

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:15:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200163.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383398-en.html
- anchor: #n3472068

Taipei stocks fell 529.15 points to close at 46292.93 points; October electronic and financial futures both declined.

Facts:
- Down 529.15 points
- Closed at 46292.93
- October electronic futures closed at 2890.6 points
- Down 19.6 points
- A discount of 6.34 points
- October financial futures closed at 3628.2 points
- Down 80 points
- A premium of 0.88 points

## NCU study reveals ionosphere “saturation effect,” helping improve GPS reliability

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:14:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200162.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383507-en.html
- anchor: #n3472069
- Companies mentioned: 中央大學、京都大學、中央社、Geoscience Letters

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.

Facts:
- From 1999 to 2024
- 1151020

## “The Miracle of the ER” premieres in November; Wallace Huo plays an emergency doctor and urges viewers to keep their original aspirations

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:14:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610200161.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383523-en.html
- anchor: #n3472070
- Companies mentioned: Netflix、中央社

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 12
- 1151020

## Restoration work begins on Dounan’s old fire station offices; completion expected in July of ROC year 116

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:13:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200160.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383529-en.html
- anchor: #n3472071

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: 2026-10-20T15:10:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200159.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383304-en.html
- anchor: #n3471964

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.

Facts:
- Drove Chinese coast guard vessels away 12 times
- 15 vessel instances in total
- China Coast Guard 3102

## 民進黨北市黨部6區全面配票 推1128配票行動指南

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:06:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200158.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383305-en.html
- anchor: #n3471965
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨

民進黨台北市黨部宣布啟動1128配票行動計劃，針對6個選區推出全面配票指南，並發布限量插畫海報，期盼透過「洋流」效應爭取議會最多席次。

Facts:
- 6 districts
- 1128 vote-allocation campaign
- 25 Taipei City councilors
- 1 mountain Indigenous city councilor
- For the first time in more than 10 years
- Campaign number drawing to be held on the 23rd

## A week after Russia detained Japanese journalist, Japanese government denied visit

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:05:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200157.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383307-en.html
- anchor: #n3471966
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、日本放送協會、NHK、俄羅斯聯邦安全局、FSB、俄羅斯外交部、北海道新聞、朝日新聞、法新社

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.

Facts:
- A week has passed
- Tokyo, 20th
- On the 13th of this month
- At 14:00 Tokyo time
- On the 15th of this month
- No more than 4 days
- Before the 19th
- The 16th of this month
- December 12

## New Taipei thanks partners caring for children in out-of-home care; Hou Yu-ih honors unsung heroes

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200156.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383308-en.html
- anchor: #n3471967
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中華兒童與家庭促進協會

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.

Facts:
- More than 200 people
- 746 people
- 27 years

## Taiwan stock index futures for October fall 385 points

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:02:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200155.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383287-en.html
- anchor: #n3471958
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣期貨交易所

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
- A premium of 91.07 points
- October futures: 46769 points
- November futures: 46944 points
- Closed down 529.15 points
- Closed at 46292.93
- Trading value of NT$758.684 billion
- 58,752 contracts traded
- November futures closed at 46539 points
- Down 405 points
- 22,099 contracts traded

## Mingli Bridge in Hualien’s Fuli Township to be demolished; 花防部 engineers blast old piers

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:01:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200154.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383288-en.html
- anchor: #n3471959
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、花防部、陸軍花東防衛指揮部、花蓮防衛指揮部

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
- Expected to be completed in 2028

## North Korea threatens to add tactical weapons; South Korea vows firm response to provocations

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:01:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200153.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383289-en.html
- anchor: #n3471960
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、路透社、聯合國盟軍指揮部

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

## Taiwan badminton team in France reports all safe amid riots; lodging and competition venues pose no danger

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:00:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200152.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383290-en.html
- anchor: #n3471961
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央訊息

法國近期爆發大規模社會動亂，正在巴黎參加法國公開賽的台灣羽球代表隊總教練劉佳城向中央社記者表示，飯店與比賽場館位置目前安全無虞，球員正常練習休息，並建議非必要不外出。

Facts:
- Taipei, 20th
- 1151020

## Taiwan stocks fall 529.15 points

- Published: 2026-10-20T14:59:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200151.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383230-en.html
- anchor: #n3471948
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中信台灣收益、友達、群益臺灣加權正2、元大台灣50正2、台玻、泰合、芯鼎、台郡、富威電力、和益、永悅健康-創、台塑化、鼎固-KY、大眾控、裕慶-KY

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%.

Facts:
- Down 529.15 points
- to 46292.93 points
- Down 1.13%
- Trading value of NT$758.684 billion
- Opened at 46712.57 points
- High of 46967.91 points
- Low of 46163.03 points
- Index excluding financial stocks: 41116.43 points
- Down 418.98 points
- Clay kiln stocks rose 0.36%
- Food stocks fell 1.29%
- Petrochemical stocks fell 1.87%
- Textile stocks fell 0.44%
- Electrical and machinery stocks fell 0.93%
- Paper stocks fell 1.63%
- Construction stocks fell 0.81%
- Financial stocks fell 2.36%
- Buy orders: 25,996,386 lots
- Sell orders: 15,013,979 lots
- Trading volume: 11,162,652 lots
- 276 stocks rose
- 713 stocks fell
- 117 stocks unchanged

## Construction begins on residential long-term care facility in Budai, creating capacity for 200 beds

- Published: 2026-10-20T14:57:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200150.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383231-en.html
- anchor: #n3471949

嘉義縣布袋住宿式長照機構新建工程動土，規劃設置200床住宿式長照床位及30床日間照顧中心，預計118年底完工。衛福部核定獎助4億4000多萬元，縣府自籌約4000萬元，未來將以促參方式引進經營團隊營運。

Facts:
- 200 residential long-term care beds
- 30-bed day care center
- Completion expected by the end of 118
- Site area of about 7849.95 square meters
- Total floor area of about 7744 square meters
- 核定獎助4億4000多萬元
- County government to contribute about NT$40 million
- Operating team is expected to invest a further NT$80 million
- Residential long-term care demand: about 4036 beds
- As of the end of September 115
- 3272 beds in total
- An estimated 1919 beds will be added
- Bringing the total capacity to 5191 beds

## 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: 2026-10-20T14:56:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200149.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383232-en.html
- anchor: #n3471950
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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.

Facts:
- Won in straight 3 games
- Narrow 3-2 victory
- After a 5-game battle

## 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: 2026-10-20T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173719
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384460-en.html
- anchor: #n3474782
- Companies mentioned: 六福村主題遊樂園、劍湖山世界、九族文化村、義大世界、麗寶樂園渡假村、尚順育樂世界、小人國主題樂園、遠雄海洋公園

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: 2026-10-20T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174071
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384457-en.html
- anchor: #n3474781
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、台水

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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.
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:58:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174096
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384461-en.html
- anchor: #n3474783
- Companies mentioned: 信民協會、TVBS民調中心、畢肯市場研究公司

信民協會發布台北市長民調，沈伯洋支持度大幅領先蔣萬安。TVBS民調中心批評該民調政黨比例與2024年大選事實不符，質疑其代表性。

Facts:
- 信民協會 poll shows Shen Po-yang with 50.3% support and Chiang Wan-an with 33.3%
- TVBS said the Kuomintang received a higher share of the 2024 legislative party-list vote than the Democratic Progressive Party
- Dai Lian-an believes KMT supporters are experiencing a spiral of silence
- The share of respondents leaning toward the DPP in the 信民協會 poll was 15.5 percentage points higher than the share leaning toward the KMT
- The poll surveyed Taipei residents aged 20 or older; 1075 people completed interviews

## AI reshapes the boundaries of communication! TIPRA and 世新大學 hold an international forum for the university’s 七十th anniversary

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174102
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384468-en.html
- anchor: #n3474790
- Companies mentioned: 台灣暨臺北市國際公共關係協會、世新大學、樂高渥克、典通股份有限公司、彼威公關、香港珠海學院、上海市公共關係協會、戰國策傳播集團、布爾喬亞、正好公關、亞典行銷

TIPRA and 世新大學 co-hosted an international academic forum on October 16 to discuss the transformation of the public relations industry in the AI era.

Facts:
- 台灣暨臺北市國際公共關係協會 (TIPRA) held an international academic forum on Oct. 16.
- The forum focused on “Communications Strategies and Building Influence in the Age of Intelligent Media.”
- 樂高渥克 CEO 郭慶輝 and 典通 General Manager 楊雅惠 shared insights from Taiwan’s public relations industry white paper.
- The Chinese-language PR summit brought together industry and academic representatives from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai and other places.
- 亞典行銷 founder 鄭淩穗 chaired the forum and delivered opening remarks.
- The afternoon panel covered interpersonal communication, audience understanding, professional skills and talent development.

## 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: 2026-10-20T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174104
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384467-en.html
- anchor: #n3474789
- Companies mentioned: 中保科技集團、國雲智慧停車、中保科技

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: 2026-10-20T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174105
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384466-en.html
- anchor: #n3474788
- Companies mentioned: 國泰台南產後護理之家

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: 2026-10-20T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174106
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384465-en.html
- anchor: #n3474787
- Companies mentioned: 法國皇家、工業技術研究院、台灣人工智慧協會、臺大創意創業中心、數位時代

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:
- 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.”
- 獎項設置為冠軍 1 隊 40 萬元、亞軍 1 隊 20 萬元、季軍 1 隊 10 萬元、優選 3 隊各 6 萬元、入圍獎 4 隊各 3 萬元。
- More than 26% of cats and dogs in Taiwan are aged 7 or older.
- 2025 年公立收容所認領養率約 68%，全台遊蕩犬仍逾 14 萬隻。
- Since its founding in 1968, 法國皇家 has focused on scientific research and precision nutrition to protect the health of cats and dogs.

## 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: 2026-10-20T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174107
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384464-en.html
- anchor: #n3474786
- Companies mentioned: Roborock 石頭科技、IDC、Euromonitor歐睿、統一時代百貨、icash Pay、中信 uniopen

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: 2026-10-20T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174109
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384463-en.html
- anchor: #n3474785
- Companies mentioned: 富邦人壽、富邦美術館、台灣公益聯盟、罕見疾病基金會、賽珍珠基金會、老人福利聯盟、財團法人台灣賽珍珠社會福利基金會、美國托雷多美術館

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: 2026-10-20T16:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174113
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384462-en.html
- anchor: #n3474784
- Companies mentioned: 統一脆麵、大魯閣、統一7-ELEVEn獅

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:51:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174111
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384469-en.html
- anchor: #n3474791
- Companies mentioned: 萬情投資股份有限公司、創見資訊

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:42:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174101
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384470-en.html
- anchor: #n3474792
- Companies mentioned: 台灣人壽、長榮國際儲運、中信榮盛、兆豐國際商業銀行、玉山銀行

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:40:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173091
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384471-en.html
- anchor: #n3474793
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、郵局

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:38:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174097
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384459-en.html
- anchor: #n3474794

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:38:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174070
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384456-en.html
- anchor: #n3474795
- Companies mentioned: 莫德納

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.
- Taiwan has not yet introduced 莫德納 flu vaccines.

## 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:36:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173585
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384458-en.html
- anchor: #n3474796
- 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

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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:33:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174093
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384480-en.html
- anchor: #n3474797

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”

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:30:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174084
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384486-en.html
- anchor: #n3474798
- Companies mentioned: 中鋼、緯創、台泥、力積電、華新科、聯電、台塑化、長榮航、統一、中信金、友達、台玻、富喬、南亞、台積電、聯發科、國巨、台達電

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173571
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384489-en.html
- anchor: #n3474801

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.
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173725
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384488-en.html
- anchor: #n3474800
- 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

《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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173746
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384487-en.html
- anchor: #n3474799

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:27:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174085
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384490-en.html
- anchor: #n3474802
- Companies mentioned: 家乐福

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:24:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174088
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384491-en.html
- anchor: #n3474803
- Companies mentioned: Global Mall環球購物中心、台鐵公司

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174077
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384492-en.html
- anchor: #n3474804

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.

## 圖解》薔琵颱風侵襲率仍破6成！基隆、宜蘭最高，雙北都破5成？全台22縣市排名一次看

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:18:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174086
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384493-en.html
- anchor: #n3474805

中央氣象署10月20日公布強烈颱風薔琵侵襲機率，基隆、宜蘭達61%居冠，雙北逾5成。氣象署預估23日颱風最接近台灣，23-24日北部防豪雨，並澄清機率非指必然登陸。

Facts:
- 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.
- 台北市與新北市的薔琵颱風暴風侵襲機率分別為56%與54%，共有5個縣市機率超過5成。
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:11:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174081
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384494-en.html
- anchor: #n3474806

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:10:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174079
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384495-en.html
- anchor: #n3474807
- Companies mentioned: 美光、Micron、閃迪、Sandisk、SK海力士、南亞科、華邦電、力積電、旺宏

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:02:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174076
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384496-en.html
- anchor: #n3474808

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？”

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:01:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174074
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384485-en.html
- anchor: #n3474809

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:00:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174069
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4384484-en.html
- anchor: #n3474810
- Companies mentioned: 畢肯市場研究公司

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171827
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383928-en.html
- anchor: #n3472355

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173815
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383927-en.html
- anchor: #n3472354

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:45:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174065
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383926-en.html
- anchor: #n3472356
- Companies mentioned: 台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急、中央氣象署

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.
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:37:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174055
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383929-en.html
- anchor: #n3472357
- Companies mentioned: 風傳媒、台積電、聯發科、台達電、台郡、台虹、Meta、特斯拉、CoreWeave、甲骨文、CMoney

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:36:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174062
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383931-en.html
- anchor: #n3472358

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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:34:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174063
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383932-en.html
- anchor: #n3472359
- Companies mentioned: 台北農產、北農

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.

Facts:
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173688
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383934-en.html
- anchor: #n3472361

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.

Facts:
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173975
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383933-en.html
- anchor: #n3472360
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部食藥署、宜家家居、宏圃企業公司、香港商美康雅香港公司台灣分公司、勝凰實業有限公司、瑋鏻有限公司、嘉全果菜行

衛福部食藥署公布邊境查驗不合格品項，宜家家居紙杯烤模與宏圃企業烘焙紙因蒸發殘渣超標遭退運或銷毀。同時越南榴槤、中國白蘿蔔及印尼青江菜因農藥殘留不符規定亦遭處置。食藥署即日起對中國同號列紙類容器具實施100%逐批查驗至11月19日。

Facts:
- 衛福部食藥署公布2批宜家家居自中國輸入的紙杯烤模因蒸發殘渣不合格遭退運或銷毀。
- 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.
- 香港商美康雅香港公司台灣分公司輸入的廚房配件組食物夾溶出試驗不合格，案內6489公斤產品須退運或銷毀。
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:27:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173857
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383937-en.html
- anchor: #n3472362

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.

Facts:
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:25:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174059
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383938-en.html
- anchor: #n3472363

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.

Facts:
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:25:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174058
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383939-en.html
- anchor: #n3472364
- 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

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.

Facts:
- 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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:12:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11174044
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383940-en.html
- anchor: #n3472365
- Companies mentioned: 宜家家居股份有限公司、宏圃企業有限公司

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.

Facts:
- 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

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:05:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174015
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4383930-en.html
- anchor: #n3472366
- Companies mentioned: LINE、蘋果

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.

Facts:
- 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.