Kao Hung-an signs commitments on child and adolescent welfare and mental health, strengthening support network in Hsinchu City
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an signed the "Ten Commitments for Children and Adolescents" and the "Six Commitments for a Mentally Healthy City," covering educational support, child and adolescent protection, and mental health services, with the aim of strengthening support networks for families and communities.
Taiwan dollar weakens 7.8 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 32.566
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan dollar provisionally closed at 32.566 against the U.S. dollar at midday in the Taipei foreign exchange market, weakening 7.8 cents, with trading volume of US$1.159 billion.
Ukraine's foreign minister meets Chinese ambassador, exchanges views on advancing peace plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with China's ambassador to Ukraine, Ma Shengkun. They exchanged views on the 35th anniversary of China-Ukraine diplomatic relations and advancing a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war. Kyiv hopes Beijing will play a constructive role.
Typhoon Podul disrupts 33 sailings on 8 sea routes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Due to Typhoon Podul, 33 sailings across 8 sea routes, including Keelung-Matsu, have been suspended. The Maritime and Port Bureau urged passengers to take note and make use of operating services to return to Taiwan.
Typhoon Podul approaches; Penghu flights disrupted, crowds gather at airport in the morning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Podul approaches, all flights at Penghu Airport after 11:20 a.m. were canceled, sending large numbers of passengers to the airport to wait for standby seats back to Taiwan.
Facts
Gusts of 11 on the Beaufort scale
All flights on the Penghu-Taiwan route canceled at 11:20 a.m.
More than 300 people waiting for standby seats
A total of 14 flights with 980 seats
212 standby passengers secured seats to return to Taiwan
28.9% of children and adolescents who use drugs reoffend, with rate continuing to rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Audit Office report found that the rate of repeat reports involving children and adolescents who use drugs reached 28.9% and is rising. Legislators Ko Chih-en and Kuo Yu-ching called for stronger counseling mechanisms during questioning at the Legislative Yuan, while Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao acknowledged there was room for improvement.
3,000 French stores looted; Paris bans protests, insurers to face losses of 44.2 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Protests in France escalated into serious street riots, damaging at least 3000 stores nationwide. Paris banned protests in some areas to maintain order. Insurers estimate losses of 1.2 billion euros (about NT$44.2 billion), while retailers including 家樂福 were also badly hit, with share prices falling and profits expected to decline.
Facts
At least 3000 stores nationwide were damaged
Insurers face losses of 1.2 billion euros
About NT$44.2 billion
More than 500,000 people took to the streets nationwide
A total of 2500 people were detained
174 people were sentenced to prison
Another 917 people were formally indicted
The yield on France’s benchmark 10-year government bonds topped 5% yesterday
The incident sent shares plunging more than 13% on the 21st
About 50 家樂福 stores were looted over the weekend
The company expects operating profit to fall by 80 million euros to 200 million euros this year
As much as more than 60% of fourth-quarter operating profit
Potential losses could exceed 1 billion euros
The more than 700 million euros in insured losses from the riots that continued for more than a week in 2023
The riots last July ultimately cost insurers 798 million euros
Typhoon Shampi prompts land warning; Yilan, Hualien, Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula placed under land alert
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中央氣象署 issued sea and land warnings for severe Typhoon Shampi at 11:30 a.m., with the first land warning covering Yilan, Hualien, Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula.
Facts
11:30 a.m.
About 520 kilometers away
At a speed of 15 to 20 kilometers per hour
Original中心氣壓925百帕
Maximum sustained winds near the center of 51 meters per second
Shezidao grandmother accused of being a highly paid hired performer; self-help group accompanies her to sue Lin Xing'er for defamation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Shezidao grandmother was accused by Taipei City Councilor Lin Xing'er of being a highly paid hired performer. Although Lin Xing'er has apologized, the grandmother, accompanied by a self-help group, still filed a defamation complaint against her with the 士林地檢署.
Facts
Construction has been prohibited for more than 50 years
Typhoon Shampi approaches during the Retrocession Day holiday; southbound high-speed rail trains on 10/23 nearly fully booked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With Typhoon Shampi approaching during the Retrocession Day holiday, 台灣高鐵 statistics show that more than 440,000 reserved-seat tickets have been booked for the holiday travel period. Southbound trains from Taipei are nearly full, and passengers are urged to avoid peak periods and travel during off-peak hours.
Facts
More than 440,000 tickets
There are 3 days
From Oct. 24 to 26
The holiday travel period is scheduled for Oct. 23 to 27
Candidate for Taichung’s Daya District chief indicted over alleged bribery through day trip
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zhang Jia-rong, a candidate for chief of Liubao Village in Taichung’s Daya District, allegedly treated village residents to a day trip and solicited their support. Prosecutors indicted Zhang under the Election and Recall Act and granted deferred prosecution to 33 voters who allegedly accepted bribes.
中彰投 branch of the Workforce Development Agency promotes job redesign to ease work for middle-aged and older employees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
勞動力發展署中彰投分署 is promoting job redesign by improving work environments, adjusting work methods and providing assistive devices to help middle-aged and older employees reduce their workload. It has served nearly 4000 workers over nearly 10 years. Case studies show that simplifying work processes and introducing equipment can effectively improve efficiency and comfort.
Facts
Nearly 4000 middle-aged and older workers have been served over nearly 10 years
Chinese fishing vessels encroach on eastern and southwestern waters; National Security Bureau: Will continue intelligence sharing with partners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said China has become increasingly active in its maritime gray-zone incursions, with coast guard vessel activity becoming routine and maritime militia fishing boats also involved, including in waters east and southwest of Taiwan. The bureau will continue to share intelligence with international partners and stay in close contact with Coast Guard units to monitor developments.
Facts
Chinese maritime militia vessels appeared in waters east of Taiwan in August
National Intelligence Work and National Security Bureau Operations Report for the second half of ROC year 115
Taiwan stocks open higher then turn lower, swing nearly 700 points; financial shares provide support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks opened higher today before turning lower, swinging nearly 700 points from high to low. The financial sector index rose and lent support, while 台積電 fell, as did 鴻海 and 台達電. 聯發科 and PCB-related shares such as 台光電 performed strongly.
Major PHP security vulnerability uncovered; third-party payment association urges members to conduct comprehensive review and patch systems
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A major security vulnerability has been discovered in PHP. The 中華民國第三方支付服務業商業同業公會 urged its members to review and patch their systems, and reminded merchants to reduce cybersecurity risks.
Vietnam faces structural labor shortages and rising wages; Taiwanese businesses turn to automation and localization of management to break through
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vietnam is facing structural labor shortages and rising wage pressures. Taiwanese businesses are overcoming labor bottlenecks by introducing automation equipment and localizing management positions.
Facts
A 71% increase over 11 years
5.31 million this year (about 6700 New Taiwan dollars)
Russia agrees to 3-way talks with the U.S. and Ukraine; Zelensky hopes they will be held by early November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kremlin said Putin had agreed to resume U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks as soon as November. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky supported the U.S. proposal for 3-way talks and hopes they will be held no later than early November.
Major PHP security vulnerability uncovered; experts warn of possible wave of hacker intrusions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A major security vulnerability has been discovered in PHP. Experts warned that hackers could use AI to launch attacks quickly, potentially triggering a wave of intrusions. Governments and businesses in several European countries have proactively shut down websites, while the PHP development team urgently released a patch.
Facts
Among 2.6 million servers
About 1.5 million devices are reportedly still running PHP versions for which no patches are available.
The company discovered these vulnerabilities on Aug. 1 with the help of a large language model (LLM).
They had remained hidden for more than 10 years.
U.S. officials learned of the vulnerability on the 16th of this month.
亞馬遜's cybersecurity team detected an attempt to exploit the vulnerabilities on Oct. 17.
Typhoon Fengshen approaches; total rainfall in New Taipei, Taoyuan and Yilan could reach 900 mm over 3 days.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央氣象署 issued a typhoon wind and rain forecast for Fengshen, saying total rainfall in mountainous areas of New Taipei, Taoyuan and Yilan could reach 900 mm over 3 days. Lanyu and Green Island could see gusts of up to force 12 tomorrow, while areas from Miaoli to Tainan are under warning for force 11 gusts.
Facts
Force 12 gusts
Beware of force 11 gusts
The highest totals are expected to reach 600 to 900 mm.
The next-highest totals are expected to be 500 to 700 mm.
Labor shortage in Vietnam sparks automation wave; Taiwan's AI technology and smart machinery vie for market share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vietnam is accelerating its transition to smart automation amid labor shortages and rising wages. Taiwan is vying for market share with its AI technology, high cost-performance and customization advantages. YFY's Henan plant has demonstrated a fully automated production line, showcasing efficiency gains and energy savings.
Labor shortage in Vietnam sparks automation wave; Taiwan's AI technology and smart machinery vie for market share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vietnam is accelerating its transition to smart automation amid labor shortages and rising wages. Taiwan is vying for market share with its AI technology, high cost-performance and customization advantages, earning praise from 越南自動化協會 Vice Chairman Duong Nguyen Binh, who hopes to deepen cooperation.
Tsai Ming-yen: Beijing engages in targeted election interference, offering cheap air tickets to selected voters to return to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Security Bureau Director Tsai Ming-yen said Beijing's election interference in Taiwan is characterized by targeted operations. He identified 6 main tactics, including arranging cheap air tickets for selected voters to return to Taiwan to vote. 國安局 will actively gather evidence and refer cases for judicial investigation.
Facts
An average of about 2.58 million intrusions are recorded each day.
The total detected in July exceeded 100 million
The 3 weeks before the election
A total of 35 people have reported to authorities in connection with the cases.
Among them, 12 have been detained and denied visits.
Taoyuan indigenous council candidate accused of buying votes with banquet; released on NT$150,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A male candidate for a Taoyuan City council seat representing the mountain indigenous people is accused of buying votes by treating voters to banquets costing NT$5,000 per table. After an investigation by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office, he was released on NT$150,000 bail, while 2 members of his campaign team were each released on NT$100,000 bail.
Li Qiang visits Russia; China and Russia say destructive external interference is the main cause of instability across Eurasia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Russia, held the 31st regular meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and signed a joint communique. Both sides said “destructive external interference” was the main cause of instability across Eurasia. Li later met Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Second edition of “Shunbao” distributed; Shen Po-yang says it focuses on children
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Po-yang, a 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor, distributed the second edition of “Shunbao,” which focuses on children, at a metro station. He also discussed typhoon day-off criteria and decoupling the stock market.
Beijing's transnational repression; Tsai Ming-yen says specific lists of gang members and private investigators have been obtained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Security Bureau Director Tsai Ming-yen said that, in connection with Beijing's transnational repression, authorities have obtained specific lists of underworld gangs and private investigators who assisted suspects and provided them to police. The 警政署 will be asked to step up crackdowns on specific gangs to deter such acts.
Typhoon Fengshen approaches; Hualien forest recreation areas and other sites to close from 1 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to the approach of Typhoon Fengshen, 林保署花蓮分署 announced that forest recreation areas, forestry culture parks, lowland forest parks and other sites under its jurisdiction would close from 1 p.m. to protect public safety.
Latest on Typhoon Fengshen》Work and classes to be suspended in 17 counties and cities tomorrow as thresholds are met! “3 areas to get the afternoon off on 10/22”: Typhoon day-off information for all 22 counties and cities, latest track and wind and rain timeline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With Typhoon Fengshen's impact, work and classes will be suspended tomorrow in 17 counties and cities, while 3 areas will get the afternoon off on 10/22, covering all 22 counties and cities in Taiwan.
Government is sending out money! Tax refunds for 82,000 people to be deposited on Oct. 30; check with one click: Can you claim it if you didn't enter an account number or filed late?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Finance announced that the second batch of tax refunds for the 114 tax year will be paid on Oct. 30, covering more than 80,000 cases. This batch covers returns filed using two-dimensional barcodes, in person, and certain paper responses, with a total amount exceeding NT$1.4 billion.
Facts
The second batch of individual income tax refunds for the 114 tax year will be paid on Oct. 30, covering 82,795 cases and totaling more than NT$1.43671 billion.
The second batch of refunds applies to returns filed using two-dimensional barcodes or in person, as well as paper responses to tax calculations that meet specific conditions.
Tax refunds for the 114 tax year will be issued in 3 batches, with the third batch scheduled to be deposited on Jan. 20, 2027.
The preliminary estimate for this year's total individual income tax refunds is about NT$63.5 billion.
The National Taxation Bureau will not ask people by phone, text message or email to click unknown links or provide sensitive information.
Could Typhoon Fengshen make an erratic landfall? Powerful typhoon heads straight for “these 2 areas”; see the full timeline of wind and rain across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon Fengshen is approaching, and the northeast monsoon is adding to its effects, bringing noticeable wind and rain across Taiwan. According to the Taiwan Typhoon Forum, the storm's center is expected to pass north between northeastern Taiwan and Ishigaki Island; if it makes landfall, Yilan or the north coast is most likely. Wind and rain will be strongest on 10/23, and the storm will move away on the night of the 24th. Central and southern Taiwan and outlying islands should prepare for strong winds, foehn winds and seawater inundation.
Facts
Typhoon Fengshen's center is forecast to pass between northeastern Taiwan and Ishigaki Island; if it makes landfall, the most likely locations are Yilan or the north coast.
Typhoon Fengshen's wind and rain will be most intense throughout Oct. 23, and it will move away quickly on the night of Oct. 24.
Typhoon Fengshen will gradually weaken as it approaches Taiwan, nearing the island with the strength of a mid-level moderate typhoon.
From Oct. 22 through the second half of Oct. 24, gusts are expected in low-lying areas of central and southern Taiwan and the Penghu Islands, currently forecast to start at force 10.
Oct. 24 coincides with a major lunar tide, and combined with the storm surge brought by the typhoon, seawater inundation must be guarded against.
Foehn winds may occur in the Hualien-Taitung valley during the second half of Oct. 23; be alert for extreme heat.
Cumulative rainfall is forecast to be substantial in the northern mountainous areas along the Xueshan Range; be sure to prepare for heavy rain.
The criteria for suspending work and classes have been met, so why haven't county and city chiefs declared a day off? The most-viewed guide to typhoon day-off information for Typhoon Fengshen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 has compiled information on work and class suspensions related to Typhoon Fengshen, dispelling misconceptions such as the idea that meeting the criteria automatically means a day off or that the probability of impact guarantees landfall. It also summarizes updates from 22 counties and cities, the announcement timelines for Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan, and attendance rules for special groups.
Facts
Severe Typhoon Fengshen prompted a land warning on the morning of Oct. 22. On Oct. 23, wind or rainfall forecasts for 17 counties and cities met the criteria for suspending work and classes.
Original台東縣蘭嶼、綠島率先宣布10月22日中午12點起停止上班上課。
佛光大學 announced a precautionary one-day class suspension on Friday.
Typhoon Fengshen has weak steering currents; from the evening of the 23rd to Saturday morning, it will move at only about 8 kilometers per hour.
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih said rainfall in the city's northern, eastern and southern mountainous areas is forecast to reach 350 mm on Friday.
Suspending work and classes due to natural disasters is an emergency measure, not an extra holiday.
Puma Shen's poll lead surges, prompting a sudden “ocean current announcement”! Kuo Cheng-liang reveals the one thing Shen fears being exposed: the 17-percentage-point lead is an overcorrection
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A poll shows Puma Shen leading Chiang Wan-an by 17 percentage points。Kuo Cheng-liang criticized the poll as an overcorrection with no weighting adjustments, while Shen issued guidelines to manage supporters’ behavior。
Facts
Shen Bo-yang leads Chiang Wan-an by 17 percentage points with 50.3% support in the latest Taipei mayoral poll.
Puma Shen issued “4 major ocean current guidelines,” urging supporters to discuss issues rationally and not dance to the rhythm of smears。
The poll was conducted by telephone by 畢肯市場研究公司, with 1075 completed interviews。
Chiang Wan-an cannot hold campaign rallies until he takes leave on Nov. 12, limiting his campaign activities。
Kuo Cheng-liang said Dai Li-an’s poll had no weighting adjustments at all。
The maximum margin of sampling error for the poll was ±3.0%。
Can you still receive labor insurance retirement benefits after years without coverage？A 65-year-old man paid in for 9 years and received 270,000 yuan back; the labor insurance bureau reminds people not to forget “these 2 payments”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The labor insurance bureau reminds the public that old-age benefits can still be claimed after years without coverage, with no time limit。Mr. Tu of Yilan successfully received 270,000 yuan after more than 20 years without coverage, and noted that the claiming age will rise to 65 starting in year 115 of the Republic of China calendar。
Facts
There is no statute of limitations on claims for labor insurance old-age benefits; coverage remains valid once you have been insured。
Starting in year 115 of the Republic of China calendar, the statutory age for claiming labor insurance old-age benefits has been adjusted to 65。
Those with less than 15 years of total insurance coverage are eligible to claim a one-time old-age benefit。
Mr. Tu, a 65-year-old from Jiaoxi, Yilan, received a 270,000-yuan one-time old-age benefit after accumulating 9 years of coverage and then going without coverage for more than 20 years。
Claims for old-age benefits by insured persons are not subject to the 5-year statute of limitations。
AI Healthcare》See a doctor from home！遠傳 expands telemedicine to 15 counties and cities, helping local clinics go digital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Kuo-cheng of 遠傳數位科技 said at the 2026 風傳媒 Health Forum that 遠傳 telemedicine now covers 15 counties and cities。He said it will continue using AI and cloud technology to help local clinics go digital and address healthcare staffing challenges in an aging society。
Facts
遠傳 telemedicine services have expanded to 15 counties and cities across Taiwan。
Since launching its 5G service in 2020, 遠傳 has promoted telemedicine in remote areas, including Taitung。
Telemedicine services in remote areas can generate more than 3000 yuan in social sustainability value per person served。
Chen Kuo-cheng attended the “2026 風傳媒 Health Forum and AI Healthcare Leadership Awards” on the 20th。
Chen Kuo-cheng is an associate vice president of 遠傳數位科技’s Industry Applications Division。
One person’s transformation became a family’s hope！She restarted her life at 麗富康 and helped her niece and daughter pursue their entrepreneurial dreams
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Fangfang, a 麗富康 business operator, shared her success story of rebuilding her life after domestic violence and business failure by joining 麗富康, eventually achieving a seven-figure annual net income。She achieved financial independence and also helped her niece and daughter succeed in business。
Facts
After 20 years running a 麗富康 business, Fangfang now has a seven-figure annual net income。
Fangfang worked for ten years as a sales clerk at an international brand counter in a department store, where her monthly salary once reached four or five ten-thousand New Taiwan dollars。
Fangfang’s niece, Fang Siying, opened a 麗富康 store in Pingtung, and also earns a seven-figure annual net income。
Fangfang’s daughter, teacher Yu-ping, opened her own 麗富康 store in year 113 of the Republic of China calendar。
Fangfang replaced a TOYOTA she had driven for eleven years with a BMW, which she named Snow White, and a 賓士, which she named the Empress Dowager。
Today’s top stories (10/22)！Typhoon Champi closure updates: “2 areas close early this afternoon”／Labor insurance bureau payments！Eligible recipients can get up to 100,000 yuan／Latest developments revealed on merger of 2 national universities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Today’s top stories (10/22) focus on changes to closures for Typhoon Champi, large subsidies from the labor insurance bureau, and progress on a merger of national universities。
Which Taiwan High Speed Rail stations are the most desolate and least used？交通部 statistics revealed, with locals calling one the biggest blunder: a failed location choice, remote and inconvenient
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
交通部 released 2025 Taiwan High Speed Rail passenger figures, with Taipei station topping the list at 16.92 million passengers and Changhua station at the bottom with 950,000。The article analyzes how Changhua station’s remote location, inconvenient transfers and the draw of Taichung station have led to low ridership。It also mentions local opposition to closing the station and government plans to improve transport connections。
Facts
In 2025, Taipei station had the most Taiwan High Speed Rail passengers entering and exiting, with 16.92 million trips。
In 2025, Changhua station had the fewest Taiwan High Speed Rail passengers entering and exiting, with just 950,000 trips。
Changhua station is in Tianzhong Township, far from more densely populated areas such as Changhua City, Yuanlin City and Hemei Township。
Taiwan High Speed Rail’s Taichung station is in Wuri, near the Changhua northern living sphere, and offers convenient transfers to 台鐵 and the metro。
Changhua station is not directly connected to 台鐵’s Tianzhong station, so passengers must take a bus or taxi to transfer。
The government has advanced the 台鐵 Tianzhong branch line project in hopes of improving connections between high-speed rail and conventional rail。
Yunlin station ranked tenth with 1.8 million passengers, while Miaoli station ranked eleventh with 1.31 million。
With backing from SpaceX and Anthropic！The battle for IPOs between America’s 2 major exchanges: How will the New York Stock Exchange take on 那斯達克？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New York Stock Exchange and 那斯達克 are competing fiercely in the IPO market。那斯達克 has raised far more than the NYSE this year, mainly due to SpaceX and the possible listing of Anthropic。The NYSE is adjusting its strategy to strengthen its competitiveness and also faces a challenge from a new Texas exchange。
Facts
那斯達克 has attracted 59 companies to complete traditional initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, raising nearly 120 billion U.S. dollars
紐約證券交易所（NYSE） secured 32 companies, raising about 20 billion U.S. dollars
SpaceX contributed about 86 billion U.S. dollars in fundraising to 那斯達克, making it the largest IPO in history
那斯達克 changed its rules so that eligible large companies can be included in the Nasdaq 100 Index as soon as 15 trading days after listing
The NYSE did not launch its own NYSE 100 Index until 2025, about 40 years later
The last time the NYSE successfully wrested a major IPO raising at least 5 billion U.S. dollars from 那斯達克 was Uber in 2019
德州證券交易所（TXSE） officially began trading this summer, seeking to break the long-standing duopoly of the NYSE and 那斯達克 in the U.S. market
Not just “Small Town Remedy” is worth watching！The top 10 mainland Chinese dramas starring Xiao Zhan: “The Untamed” ranks only second, while the 7.9-rated champion is this drama
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article ranks 10 mainland Chinese dramas featuring Xiao Zhan according to Douban ratings。The champion is season one of “Joy of Life,” rated 7.9, followed by “The Untamed,” rated 7.7。Xiao Zhan’s new drama “Small Town Remedy” premieres on Oct. 21, drawing attention。
Facts
Xiao Zhan’s new drama “Small Town Remedy” premieres on the 21st。
According to public Douban ratings as of Oct. 21, 2026, season one of “Joy of Life” tops the list of mainland Chinese dramas featuring Xiao Zhan, with a rating of 7.9。
“The Untamed,” which made Xiao Zhan a breakout star, ranks second with a rating of 7.7。
Xiao Zhan’s “The Oath of Love” received a 6.0 rating on Douban, ranking tenth。
Gu Yiye, played by Xiao Zhan in “Ace Troops,” received a 6.1 rating, and viewers said his performance had great depth。
AI dining management signs six brands in six months, smart aquaculture cuts labor by seven-tenths！Good Food Good Deeds Demo Day showcases business achievements from 16 startups
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Good Food Good Deeds accelerator held its ninth Demo Day at Taipei 101 on 10/20, showcasing 16 food and agriculture tech startups。Teams including 快帶科技, 初茶弁飯 and Farmio presented their AI applications and business achievements, reflecting the industry’s focus on improving efficiency。
Facts
The Good Food Good Deeds accelerator held its ninth Demo Day at Taipei 101 on Oct. 20, showcasing the achievements of 16 startups。
快帶科技 used AI to integrate Google Maps reviews and signed six well-known restaurant brands within six months。
初茶弁飯’s O2O platform has served more than 1.5 million customer visits in total。
Singaporean team Farmio generated 6 million U.S. dollars in revenue in its first 12 months。
豐漁水產’s unmanned aquaculture vessel helps operators reduce labor input by about 70%。
好食好事基金會 has supported 102 startups to date, with a continued operation rate of 94.1%。
The accelerator program facilitated 350 industry matchmaking sessions, 50% of which involved international industry connections.
Will Taichung City suspend work and classes on Friday, 10/23? Mayor Lu Shiow-yen gives her latest response! A look at the counties and cities across Taiwan declaring a Typhoon Krosa day off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has issued her latest response on whether work and classes will be suspended on Friday, 10/23, due to Typhoon Krosa. This article also compiles a list of typhoon days off across Taiwan’s counties and cities to help the public keep track of local work and school arrangements.
好市多 announced that its 2026 Black Friday event will be extended to 14 days for the first time, and will introduce a new entry system staggered by membership type. Black Diamond members can enter first at 7:30, a move intended to disperse crowds and improve the shopping experience. It has prompted members to discuss getting up early and purchase limits.
Facts
好市多’s 2026 Black Friday event will run from Nov. 23 to Dec. 6, with the event period extended from 7 days to 14 days for the first time.
During the 2026 Black Friday event, Black Diamond members can enter first at 7:30 a.m. each day.
During the 2026 Black Friday event, Gold Star and Business members can enter starting at 8:30 a.m. each day.
Discounted items in 好市多’s 2026 Black Friday event span food, clothing, housing, transportation, education, entertainment and more, with a limit of 1 item per membership card.
劉恒嘉, marketing planning department manager for 好市多 Taiwan, said the company hopes that the combination of a 14-day event, priority entry for Black Diamond members and purchase limits will allow members to plan their shopping trips around their schedules.
Typhoon update》Typhoon Krosa land warning issued! 17 counties and cities meet the criteria to suspend work and classes on Friday, 10/23; expert says it is most likely to make landfall in “1 county or city”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon Krosa is approaching, and the Central Weather Administration has issued a land warning, with the alert area extending to eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula. Expert 賈新興 forecasts the probability of landfall has risen to 20%, with Yilan or the Yilan-Hualien border the most likely location. Multiple counties and cities meet the criteria for suspending work and classes on the 23rd.
Facts
The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning at 11:30 a.m. on the 22nd. The initial warning area includes Yilan, Hualien, Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula.
According to the Central Weather Administration’s latest forecast at 10 a.m., 17 counties and cities will meet the wind and rainfall criteria for suspending work and classes on the 23rd.
Weather expert 賈新興 said the latest models from multiple countries have collectively shifted Typhoon Krosa’s projected path significantly westward, with the probability of the storm making landfall surging from less than 8% to 20%.
賈新興 estimates that Typhoon Krosa’s 7-level wind radius will reach Taiwan’s landmass at 4 a.m. on the 23rd, and that the storm’s wind field could expand to cover all of Taiwan between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Typhoon Krosa’s wind field has expanded slightly over the past 3 hours, with a radius of 320 kilometers for 7-level winds and 160 kilometers for 10-level winds.
If foodpanda exits Taiwan, will one company dominate the food delivery market? Could Uber buy it from its parent company? Here’s what 公平會’s chair says
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公平會 blocked Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan business, with most commissioners finding the commitments inadequate. Acting Chair 陳志民 dissented but respected the majority decision. A parent-level acquisition by Uber or foodpanda’s exit would still be subject to regulations, and the market structure remains uncertain.
Facts
公平會 announced a ban on Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan food delivery business
The acting chair of 公平會 is 陳志民
立法院’s Economics Committee invited several government agencies to deliver reports and answer questions on the 22nd
The director-general of 經濟部’s Investment Review Department is 蘇琪彥
Uber’s overseas parent company is Delivery Hero
公平會 regulates business combinations under the Fair Trade Act
2 kinds of 全聯 steamed buns are so tasty they fly off the shelves! Homemakers praise their “savory flavor and chewy texture, on par with 鼎泰豐”: a must-stock for the freezer
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People on a Facebook group discussed 全聯’s popular buns and mantou, giving high marks to 奇美 and 義美 as affordable alternatives to 鼎泰豐, and sharing several quick-heating tips.
Facts
Someone posted in the Facebook group “我愛全聯-好物老實説” asking for recommendations for tasty buns and mantou from 全聯, prompting a lively discussion.
網友評價奇美 sesame buns as having a soft wrapper and a filling that is not overly sweet, making them an affordable alternative to 鼎泰豐 sesame buns.
Explainer》Should you remove the cap when recycling plastic bottles? Crush them for the recycling truck, but don’t crush them for an ECOCO recycling machine! A look at 2 methods
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This article explains the different ways to handle bottle caps and bodies when recycling plastic bottles. It notes that the general recommendation for recycling trucks is to “rinse, crush and cap” to save space, while ECOCO smart recycling machines require bottles to be left uncrushed and caps removed for identification. Rules vary by location, including 雲林, 高雄, 連江 and 元智大學. Recycling plants can separate the materials using density-based technology.
Facts
The environmental group RE-THINK重新思考 recommends screwing bottle caps back onto plastic bottles before recycling to prevent them from becoming scattered during the recycling process.
雲林縣古坑鄉公所 says plastic bottles should be recycled using 3 steps: “rinse, crush and cap.”
連江縣環境資源局 advised on Aug. 31, 2026, that liquid containers should be “emptied, uncapped and crushed”—3 steps.
The 2020 operating instructions published by 新北市環保局 for ECOCO’s 4-in-1 smart recycling machine say plastic bottles must not be crushed and their caps must be removed first.
Plastic bottle bodies are commonly made mainly of PET, while caps are often made from plastics such as PP. The materials can be separated in water based on differences in density.
The resource recycling classification chart published by 高雄市環保局 says plastic containers should be recycled after removing the bottle’s plastic film, cap and straw.
The operating instructions for the campus AI smart recycling machine published by 元智大學 in April 2026 say caps do not need to be removed separately and can be put in with the plastic bottle.
Don’t buy canned mackerel or tuna for typhoon season! Doctor strongly recommends “2 kinds of canned food”: nutritious, ready to eat without cooking, and kids love them
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蔡明劼, an endocrinologist, recommends that people choose shelf-stable canned foods such as corn and chickpeas as no-cook staples during typhoons or power outages to meet basic survival and nutritional needs.
Facts
Endocrinologist 蔡明劼 recommends corn and chickpeas as staple food alternatives for typhoon supplies.
Canned corn received the highest rating of 5 stars because it requires no heating, is ready to eat when opened and is popular with children.
Canned chickpeas received a 4-star rating, with higher protein and dietary fiber content than typical foods made purely of starch.
蔡明劼 said that when preparing for natural disasters, survival should be the top priority, and people need not fixate on nutritional ratios.
美光’s Taoyuan union strikes for 24 hours today! 11 union officials lead the action, with 1,994 votes in favor; why are talks still deadlocked when the Taichung union has signed an agreement?
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After labor-management negotiations broke down, 美光’s Taoyuan union began a 24-hour strike on Oct. 22, demanding a profit-sharing mechanism linked to company earnings. Although the Taichung union has signed an agreement, the Taoyuan union is holding firm to its 4 demands. Further negotiations and the impact on production are being closely watched.
Facts
美光’s Taoyuan union began a 24-hour strike at 9 a.m. on Oct. 22.
The strike was led by 11 union officials.
The Taoyuan union proposed a profit-sharing benchmark of 15% of operating income.
美光台中工會 signed a labor-management agreement with the company on Oct. 21.
In the Taoyuan union’s strike vote, 1,994 voted in favor, representing an approval rate of about 99.1%.
New U.S. Army operational guidance mentions “Taiwan,” but the scenario is set in the Philippines! It warns that existing air tasking orders may not hold up in a fight against the People’s Liberation Army
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The U.S. Army has released a document titled 《How the Army Fights》. Although Taiwan is mentioned in the title, the content focuses on a battlefield in northern Luzon in the Philippines, emphasizing dynamic strikes and denial capabilities along the First Island Chain. It makes no commitment to Taiwan’s defense.
Facts
The full text of the U.S. Army’s updated operational guidance document 《How the Army Fights》, released in October, directly mentions “Taiwan” in only 1 place.
The hypothetical scenario mentioning Taiwan is set in northern Luzon in the Philippines, where the mission is to help a joint task force commander strike the People’s Liberation Army.
The document says the rigid 96-hour air tasking order cycle would not work in an actual engagement with the People’s Liberation Army.
The document was issued under the signature of U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff 陸軍副參謀長拉內夫, and its cover is dated October 2026.
The document calls for strong denial defenses along the First Island Chain and improved operational infrastructure in the region.
Could 沈伯洋 really defeat 蔣萬安? He reveals the key to overturning the race: Taipei’s “linchpin”—otherwise, even high poll numbers won’t help
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A 2026 Taipei mayoral election poll shows 沈伯洋 leading 蔣萬安 by 17 percentage points, but doctor 沈政男 criticized 沈伯洋’s statements as inaccurate and emphasized that, given Taipei’s political landscape, 沈 would need 2 times as much support from centrist voters as 蔣 to win.
Facts
Puma Shen had 50.3% support in the latest poll.
Chiang Wan-an had 33.3% support in the latest poll.
Shen Boyang's approval rating rose 9.8 percentage points from September.
Chiang Wan-an's approval rating fell 8.4 percentage points from September.
Taiwanese users asked on the Mobile01 forum for waterproof shoe recommendations under a budget of 4000 yuan, seeking options for commuting in the rainy climate. The discussion identified K-SWISS and Palladium as the top recommended brands for their combination of waterproofing, light weight and durability.
Facts
A user posted on Mobile01 seeking recommendations for waterproof casual shoes priced at 4000 yuan or less.
Users unanimously praised K-SWISS waterproof shoes, particularly the LUNDAHL II.
The K-SWISS LUNDAHL series is priced at just over three thousand.
Palladium waterproof shoes are popular with users for their durability and suitability for rainy-day commutes.
One user said that after walking for ten minutes in a rain shower wearing K-SWISS waterproof shoes, their socks were completely dry.
V-TEX shoes are comfortable and offer good value, but some users say the soles wear out quickly.
Could Typhoon Krathon bring 2 consecutive days off? 17 counties and cities meet the suspension threshold! Expert: Warning cancellation may be delayed; the period of heaviest wind and rain revealed
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The Central Weather Administration announced that 17 counties and cities meet the threshold for suspending work and classes due to Typhoon Krathon. Experts warned that the warning may not be lifted until later than expected and identified the period of heaviest wind and rain, urging the public to take precautions.
Taipei mayoral poll》Where will Huang Shanshan's 340,000 votes go? Will those who voted for Chiang Wan-an last time do so again? Shen Boyang's approval rating revealed
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A Taipei mayoral poll commissioned by 震傳媒 and conducted by 山水民意研究 found that most voters who supported Huang Shanshan in 2022 have shifted their support to Shen Boyang, whose overall approval rating leads Chiang Wan-an's.
Facts
震傳媒 released its latest current-affairs poll, analyzing where the 340,000 votes won in 2022 by independent candidate Huang Shanshan have shifted.
Among voters who backed Huang Shanshan last time, 54.4% support Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Boyang this time, while 34.1% support incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an.
In the 2022 Taipei mayoral election, Chiang Wan-an received 575,590 votes (42.29%), Chen Shih-chung received 434,558 votes (31.93%), and Huang Shanshan received 342,141 votes (25.14%).
Among voters who supported Chen Shih-chung in 2022, 93.6% say they will support Shen Boyang this time, while 1.6% have switched their support to Chiang Wan-an.
In the same poll, Shen Boyang's overall approval rating was 42.8%, compared with 39.0% for Chiang Wan-an.
Your dreams, Keelung has your back! Hsieh Kuo-liang launches the 'Keelung Youth 3+1' program, with 'Keelung’s Voice' debuting to give young people a stage to pursue their dreams.
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Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang announced on the 21st the launch of the “Keelung Youth 3+1” program, which brings together four fields, including music and performance, to nurture young talent. The inaugural “Keelung Good Voice” initiative aims to help young people pursue their dreams while staying in Keelung and connect them with resources nationwide and internationally.
Facts
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang held a press conference on the morning of the 21st to officially announce the launch of the 'Keelung Youth 3+1' talent development program.
The “Keelung Youth 3+1” program brings together four fields: music, performance, street dance and competitive street culture.
The inaugural “Keelung Good Voice” program will work with professional music teams to provide vocal training, recording and production, and opportunities to release music.
The subsequent “Local Actors” program will help young people build acting experience through performance training, on-camera practice and audition opportunities.
Deputy spokesperson Fang Pinxuan said the program will focus on discovering talent, professional training, building a body of work, stage exposure, industry matchmaking and international engagement.
3 sold out instantly at an allocation of NT$28.8 million each! McLaren 750S Le Mans arrives in Taiwan: Why are Taiwanese collectors rushing to buy?
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永三集團, the official McLaren Taiwan distributor, has brought in the 750S Le Mans, of which only 50 were made worldwide; all 3 allocated to Taiwan have sold out. The model commemorates the 30th anniversary of McLaren's 1995 Le Mans victory and comes as the company announces its return to WEC in 2027.
Facts
The McLaren 750S Le Mans is priced at NT$28.8 million in Taiwan.
Only 50 McLaren 750S Le Mans cars will be produced worldwide. Taiwan received an allocation of 3, all of which have sold.
The McLaren F1 GTR won overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on its first appearance in 1995.
McLaren announced it will return to the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027 with its all-new MCL-HY race car.
The McLaren 750S Le Mans and 788HS are the brand's final representatives in the class of pure gasoline-powered performance cars.
Companies mentioned：McLaren Taiwan、永三集團、McLaren、McLaren Special Operations、MSO
Jensen Huang names “6 major Taiwanese manufacturers” again! 輝達's Vera Rubin enters full production; AI factories can be deployed in as little as 14 days. This stock is in a pullback and consolidation phase!
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At GTC Berlin 2026, 輝達 announced that its Vera Rubin platform has entered mass production and unveiled the DSX POD modular AI factory, which can be deployed in just 14 days. Six Taiwanese companies, including 台達電, have joined the ecosystem; 欣興, 京元電子 and 矽品 were named as expanding capacity, strengthening Taiwan's position in AI infrastructure and the semiconductor supply chain.
Facts
輝達's next-generation Vera Rubin computing platform has entered full production.
The DSX POD modular AI factory reference design can cut deployment time to as little as 14 days.
台達電, 技嘉, 緯創, 和碩, 鴻佰科技 and 雲達科技 are among the 6 Taiwanese companies joining the modular AI factory ecosystem.
輝達 is providing 京元電子 with an US$1.1 billion capacity-reservation prepayment to support the construction of a new testing plant in the United States.
輝達 plans to expand the capacity of 矽品, a subsidiary of 日月光投控, for CPO optical engines, with a target of increasing it to 15 times its current scale by mid-2027.
At a 2GW deployment scale, the DSX platform can save up to 54 million liters of cooling water per day.
Paired with DSX MaxLPS intelligent power software, it can reduce electricity consumption by up to 30% for the same AI compute token output.
王品牛排 and GUSTOSO義大利餐廳 at 台北慕軒飯店 are offering ID-based promotions in October. 王品牛排 is giving away seafood platters to people with certain names, while GUSTOSO offers discounts based on ID numbers and zodiac signs, aiming to attract customers.
Facts
王品牛排 has launched an ID-based promotion for people whose names contain the character “王” or “玉”.
Explainer》You paid into agricultural insurance for 10 years, but could still miss out on the elderly farmers' allowance at 65? See the eligibility differences for 8110 yuan and 4055 yuan
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This article explains eligibility for the elderly farmers' allowance, noting that turning 65 is only a basic requirement; the key factors are when a person enrolled and their total years of coverage before or after the 2014 amendment. Those with fewer than 15 years of coverage who first enrolled after the amendment may not qualify. The article also details residency-day requirements and income limits.
Facts
The elderly farmers' allowance is currently 8110 yuan per month at the full rate and 4055 yuan at the half rate.
After the 2014 amendment, the agricultural insurance coverage requirement for the full allowance was raised to 15 years.
Those who first enrolled in agricultural insurance after July 18, 2014, and have fewer than 15 years of coverage do not qualify.
Applicants must have lived in Taiwan for more than 183 days in each of the past 3 years.
For first-time applicants from January 1, 2013, onward, total non-agricultural income must be below 500,000 yuan.
震傳媒 poll》Is the pan-blue camp's “stronghold” slipping? Shen Boyang overtakes Chiang Wan-an by 3.8 percentage points, breaking through in 4 Taipei districts
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震傳媒 released its latest Taipei mayoral poll for October 2026, showing Shen Boyang at 42.8%, ahead of Chiang Wan-an by 3.8 percentage points. The results point to a dramatic shift in the race over four months, with Shen Boyang's support surging and Chiang Wan-an's dropping sharply.
Facts
震傳媒's latest poll puts Shen Boyang's approval rating at 42.8% and Chiang Wan-an's at 39.0%.
Compared with the June poll, Shen Boyang's approval rating rose 15.3 percentage points, while Chiang Wan-an's fell 16.2 percentage points.
Among respondents who said they would “definitely vote,” Shen Boyang leads Chiang Wan-an by 12.6 percentage points.
Shen Boyang has 46.1% support in the Zhongzheng-Wanhua district, the highest among the 6 electoral districts.
The poll was conducted by 山水民意研究股份有限公司, with 1,074 people completing the survey.
Latest on Typhoon 薔琵: Will Tainan declare a typhoon day tomorrow, 10/23? 黃偉哲 responds as the odds of work and school suspensions in southern Taiwan emerge
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In response to whether Tainan City will declare a typhoon day on October 23, Tainan Mayor 黃偉哲 commented on the likelihood of work and school suspensions in southern Taiwan.
A substitute-service veteran teaching career military personnel? 林飛帆's speech at the National Defense University sparks controversy; a retired lieutenant general lashes out
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林飛帆, deputy secretary-general of the National Security Council, was invited to speak at the National Defense University despite not having a career military background, prompting retired generals and KMT lawmakers to question his expertise. Defense Minister 顧立雄 defended the arrangement as appropriate, emphasizing 林飛帆's hands-on experience in work on whole-of-society defense resilience.
Facts
林飛帆, deputy secretary-general of the National Security Council, gave a keynote speech at the National Defense University on the 20th on whole-of-society defense resilience policy.
林飛帆's past substitute military service, rather than a career military background, has prompted questions about his qualifications to give the speech.
Retired Lieutenant General 帥化民 criticized 林飛帆 on the CTi News program 《中天辣晚報》 for lacking military expertise, questioning what he could teach career military personnel.
Defense Minister 顧立雄 said it was appropriate for 林飛帆 to speak at the National Defense University, given his involvement in whole-of-society defense resilience work.
KMT legislator 馬文君 questioned what 林飛帆 could offer that professional military officers could learn from and asked the Ministry of National Defense to explain his work achievements in detail.
Seniors, remember to claim your money! The Labor Insurance Bureau deposits “4000 yuan automatically every month”; eligible recipients receive payments until death—how to apply
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The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor released information on applying for the National Pension Old-Age Basic Guaranteed Pension, explaining eligibility, income and asset limits, and application procedures for people born before October 1, Minguo 32, to help eligible seniors obtain retirement security.
Facts
The Old-Age Basic Guaranteed Pension mainly supports citizens who were already 65 or older when the National Pension took effect on October 1, Minguo 97. Applicants must have been born on or before October 1, Minguo 32.
Applicants for the Old-Age Basic Guaranteed Pension must have spent at least 183 days in Taiwan during each 12-month period in the 36 months before the month they claim the pension.
People whose total annual personal income across all categories is at least NT$500,000 are not eligible for the Old-Age Basic Guaranteed Pension.
As a general rule, people whose land’s announced current value and the assessed standard value of their homes total at least NT$5 million may not claim the Old-Age Basic Guaranteed Pension.
Once approved, the Old-Age Basic Guaranteed Pension is generally paid on the 25th of each month until the month of the recipient’s death.
The Wuxiang Elderly Care Service Center in Nanning, Guangxi, China, has launched a “cross-generational co-living” pilot. Young people can have their monthly rent fully waived by providing 50 hours of companionship each month. The initiative aims to ease young people’s housing costs and provide more companionship for long-term care, but only 1 person has moved in under the first recruitment drive, highlighting challenges with implementation.
Facts
南寧市五象養老服務中心 has launched “cross-generational co-living,” waiving the full monthly rent of 1000 yuan for young people who spend 50 hours a month with seniors.
Applicants must be 22 to 40 years old, young people without their own homes in urban Nanning, and must have paid social insurance for at least one year or be full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
The first round was originally set to recruit 4 young people for co-living, but so far only 1 person has officially moved in. The sole resident is 28-year-old 梁銀霞.
The young residents’ duties include chatting with seniors and teaching them to use smartphones, under the supervision of social workers and nursing staff.
Under the intergenerational co-living model at Taipei’s Yangming Senior Apartments, residents must complete 20 hours of service each month and still pay NT$3000 in rent.
Latest Taipei mayoral poll》沈伯洋 pulls ahead again! The real gap between the 2 candidates revealed: 蔣萬安 trails in “2 districts”
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震傳媒 released a 2026 Taipei mayoral poll showing 沈伯洋 leading 蔣萬安, 42.8% to 39.0%, although 蔣萬安 scored higher on perceived electability. The poll found that most pan-Green supporters back 沈伯洋, while most pan-Blue and Taiwan People’s Party supporters back 蔣萬安.
Facts
沈伯洋’s support stood at 42.8%, compared with 39.0% for 蔣萬安, a difference of 3.8 percentage points.
蔣萬安 led 沈伯洋 on perceived electability, with 46.4% to 36.9%.
Compared with June, 沈伯洋’s support rose by 15.3 percentage points, while 蔣萬安’s fell by 16.2 percentage points.
Same-sex spouses hoping to have a child in Taiwan freeze eggs first, unexpectedly uncovering an ovarian tumor and receiving timely treatment
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小珊, a woman in a same-sex marriage, froze her eggs while waiting for a law change to allow her to have a child in Taiwan. During the process, she unexpectedly discovered an ovarian tumor and received appropriate treatment. Physician 許嘉樺 cited the case to urge women to prioritize gynecological checkups. Linking Pride Month with the centenary of a reproductive medicine pioneer’s birth, 許嘉樺 strongly urged the Legislative Yuan to quickly complete amendments to the Assisted Reproduction Act to protect the reproductive rights of diverse families.
Facts
During a checkup before egg freezing, 32-year-old 小珊 unexpectedly discovered a mass nearly 5 centimeters across on one ovary. After an evaluation, she completed the egg-freezing process before undergoing tumor treatment.
As of the end of 2025, a total of 1萬3427 female same-sex couples in Taiwan had registered their marriages.
The total cost of undergoing assisted reproduction treatment in the United States may exceed 200萬元.
TFC clinical data show that the average survival rate of mature eggs after thawing is above 93%.
About one-third of same-sex couples seeking fertility consultations have started planning to freeze their eggs.
How can drugs be kept out of schools? The Education Ministry will introduce rapid saliva tests; 鄭英耀 says rollout will follow amendments to the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act
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Education Minister 鄭英耀 announced plans to introduce rapid saliva tests to tackle drugs in schools, with implementation to follow amendments to the relevant legislation. He also said drug awareness campaigns had been completed in more than 50,000 classes nationwide to improve teachers’ ability to prevent the use of emerging drugs such as e-cigarettes.
Facts
Education Minister 鄭英耀 said the Education Ministry is coordinating with the National Police Agency on a joint procurement plan for rapid saliva tests.
Saliva screening will be introduced after amendments to the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act are passed.
According to National Police Agency data, saliva screening is more convenient than urine screening and just as accurate.
Last year, the Education Ministry conducted class-by-class drug awareness campaigns in more than 50,000 classes at schools from senior high school level and below nationwide.
E-cigarette use among young people and in schools has recently been on the rise.
Explainer》If parents move in with their children after age 65, will their existing health insurance subsidies be canceled? A look at 3 conditions: household registration, residence, and insurance
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This article examines whether parents’ eligibility for health insurance subsidies for seniors is affected when they move in with their children after age 65. Key factors include changes to household registration, actual days of residence, and health insurance enrollment category. Different cities and counties, including Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan, have different rules on the required period of household registration, income tax rates, and residence conditions, resulting in differences in subsidy eligibility and amounts.
Facts
If seniors move in with their children and transfer their household registration out of the county or city providing their subsidy, the original subsidy may stop.
After temporarily transferring household registration out of Taipei City and then back, seniors must maintain continuous registration for 1 year before their health insurance subsidy can be reinstated.
Original臺北市老人健保補助資格要求最近1年在國內居住至少183天。
New Taipei City prepares its list of eligible seniors annually, with reference dates of December 31 and June 30.
Taipei City stipulates that retirees who enroll in health insurance as dependents of their children can still receive a monthly subsidy of up to 826 yuan if they meet the eligibility requirements.
The standard annual subsidy for seniors aged 65 to 79 in New Taipei City is 3324 yuan.
Why did Meta’s stock gains shrink despite strong earnings? 阮慕驊 points to 2 major market concerns: fourth-quarter pressure will be even heavier
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Meta’s third-quarter revenue beat expectations, but free cash flow turned negative, prompting market concerns about huge capital spending in the fourth quarter and causing its stock gains to shrink and tech stock futures to fall.
Facts
Meta’s third-quarter revenue reached 646億 US dollars, beating Wall Street’s forecast of 633.7億 US dollars.
Meta’s third-quarter free cash flow fell to -21.2億 US dollars, turning negative for the first time in nearly 6 quarters.
Meta’s third-quarter capital spending reached 349.1億 US dollars, exceeding operating cash flow of 327.9億 US dollars.
Meta raised the lower end of its 2026 full-year capital spending forecast to 1350億 US dollars.
Meta’s fourth-quarter capital spending is projected to surge to 491.8億 to 591.8億 US dollars.
Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.7%, while Tesla shares fell 3% after hours.
The Finance Ministry is about to send out money! Eligible people nationwide will receive an average “cash gift” of 1.7萬元 per person, with tax refunds deposited directly on 10/30
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The Finance Ministry announced that the second batch of 2025 individual income tax refunds will be paid on October 30, covering more than 80,000 cases and totaling more than 14億元. Anyone who meets the specified filing conditions is eligible, and the National Taxation Bureau also reminded the public to beware of scam text messages.
Facts
The second batch of tax refunds for 2025 annual income tax filings is scheduled to be paid on October 30.
The second batch comprises 82,795 refunds, totaling more than NT$1.43671 billion.
The average refund in the second batch is about NT$17,352 per case.
A total of 3 rounds of refunds are planned for 2025 annual income tax filings.
The National Taxation Bureau will not send links via text message, email or LINE asking taxpayers to apply for refunds.
Those who do not return the direct-deposit consent form by the deadline will be sent a tax refund voucher by the National Taxation Bureau.
Latest on Typhoon Champi / Could Kaohsiung get a typhoon day on Friday 10/23? Chen Chi-mai responds! Expert says weather is hardest to predict in “3 areas” in southern Taiwan
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Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai responded to the issue of a typhoon day on 10/23, while experts said the weather is difficult to predict in 3 areas in southern Taiwan.
Hualien solar power corruption case widens! Fenglin Township mayoral candidate Hsiao Wen-lung and listed-company chairman, son-in-law of a KMT heavyweight, face detention bid
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Prosecutors and investigators are probing a solar power corruption case in Fenglin Township, Hualien, and have asked a court to detain 7 people, including former township chief Hsiao Wen-lung and 泓德能源 Chairman Hsieh Yuan-i. 泓德能源 has been implicated in green energy corruption cases several times. Its head, Hsieh Yuan-i, is the son-in-law of KMT heavyweight Chang Ya-chung, and the case has drawn attention.
Facts
The Hualien District Prosecutors Office decided early on the morning of the 22nd to ask a court to detain former Fenglin Township chief Hsiao Wen-lung and 泓德能源 Chairman Hsieh Yuan-i, along with 7 others, on suspicion of corruption.
泓德能源 Chairman Hsieh Yuan-i is the son-in-law of KMT heavyweight Chang Ya-chung.
Prosecutors and investigators deployed 13 prosecutors and more than 300 investigators, searching 55 locations in coordinated teams.
泓德能源 had previously been implicated in a corruption case involving the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Green Energy Technology Industry Promotion Center, with suspected bribery.
DPP spokesperson Wu Cheng previously criticized the KMT for being embroiled in green energy corruption cases and said 泓德能源 had close ties to the KMT.
Typhoon Champi days off are here! 2 areas suspend work and classes this afternoon, 10/22; 1 university leads the way with classes canceled Friday; Taiwan-wide closure information / latest typhoon track
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As Typhoon Champi affects the area, 2 regions are suspending work and classes on the afternoon of October 22, and 1 university is canceling classes ahead of others on Friday.
Sea and land typhoon warnings (Yilan County, Hualien County, Pingtung County, Taitung County)
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中央氣象署 issued sea and land typhoon warnings as severe Typhoon Champi (CHAMPI) moves northwest, then north-northwest, posing a threat to Yilan, Hualien, Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula. People in the affected areas should remain on high alert.
Facts
Central pressure: 925 hPa
Maximum sustained winds near the center: 51 meters per second
環境部 issued a red alert for poor air quality in Mailiao and Taixi in Yunlin County, with an AQI above 150, and advised the public to reduce outdoor activities.
台灣自來水公司 announced a water outage affecting parts of Puli Township, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs for a road water leak. The outage affects Dacheng, Ailan and Tieshan villages and is in effect from 11:52 to 17:00 on October 22, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Chiayi City)
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衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for Catholic St. Martin de Porres Hospital in Chiayi City, saying its emergency department will operate normally throughout October 22, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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On October 22, 2026, 彰化基督教醫療財團法人雲林基督教醫院, in Xiluo Township, Yunlin County, will have no evening outpatient services; morning, afternoon and emergency services will operate normally.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for 國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院雲林分院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, saying morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services will operate normally on October 22, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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On October 22, 2026, 衛生福利部 released information on changes to emergency services at Douliu Tzu Chi Hospital in Yunlin County. The hospital will not provide emergency services from noon that day until the early hours of the following day, but morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services will operate normally.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 released information on changes to emergency services at 安生醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, on October 22, 2026. The hospital will not provide emergency services that day, but morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services will operate normally.
台灣自來水公司 said a burst pipe on Tangshan Boulevard in Guanmiao District has caused a water outage in Xiahu and Xinpu villages in Guanmiao District, Tainan City.
Emergency repairs to a leaking 100mm PVCP pipe at No. 70, Dacheng Street, Yancheng District, will cause a water outage in Yuren Village, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City.
台灣自來水公司 will cut water to Zhongyuan and Nanpu villages in Caotun Township, Nantou County, from October 21 to 23, 2026, to connect old and new pipes as part of new and modified customer connections.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Shepi and Fengzhen villages in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe at No. 25, Lane 726, Zhongzheng Road. The outage will run from 11:05 to 14:00 on October 22, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Taishan and Xinzhuang districts in New Taipei City after construction work damaged a pipe and caused a leak. The outage will run from 11:08 to 16:00 on October 22, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 will cut water to some villages in Hualien County from October 21 to October 27, 2026, to accommodate a wastewater pipeline relocation project in Xincheng Township.