https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 204 items from 3 sources; Japan, 102 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513865Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:49:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新光三越 discovered an anomaly in its information systems and suspected an intrusion. Some customers’ personal data was leaked. The company has notified the authorities and alerted affected customers to beware of fraud. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513866Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA new poll released by 陸委會 found that 86.5% of respondents support maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, while 88.3% oppose accepting “peaceful reunification, one country, two systems.” Most respondents oppose the CCP undermining peace across the Taiwan Strait and being ruled by it. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513867Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:44:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith Typhoon Kajiki approaching, 澎湖縣政府 announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 23rd, based on wind forecasts from the Central Weather Administration, to protect county residents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513861Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:39:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to statistics from 台灣證券交易所, Taiwan stocks fluctuated at high levels in September as trading volume fell. Securities firms posted combined after-tax net profit of NT$18.781 billion, down 31.51% from August. Net profit from proprietary trading fell sharply by 67.01%, but cumulative profits for the first 9 months of this year rose substantially from the same period last year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513862Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:37:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA聖功醫院 has opened a smart rehabilitation center, bringing in 42 types of smart technology equipment from 17 countries. Technologies including AI and exoskeleton robots will help stroke patients and people with mobility difficulties with rehabilitation. The hospital has also established a fund to support low-income households. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513857Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:33:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man was beaten to death in Tucheng District, New Taipei City. Police suspect the dispute arose after one party failed to show up for a meeting to negotiate a debt, and have brought in 3 suspects for investigation on suspicion of murder. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513858Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:33:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA賴汶佑, the son of a Hualien village chief with a mainland Chinese spouse, was disqualified as a candidate for village chief after failing to submit proof that he had given up his mainland Chinese household registration. 陸委會 said it respects his right to seek administrative relief. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513859Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:32:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國發會 approved a 5-year commercial port plan with a total budget of NT$57.265 billion, promoting smart technologies and net-zero transformation at international and domestic commercial ports while strengthening resilience against extreme weather. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513860Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:31:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan People’s Party and Kuomintang questioned the government’s investment in 曠世智能, whose board includes Su Chiao-chun, sister of Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui, saying her family relationship was not disclosed as required. Su Chiao-hui reiterated that the matter was handled according to the law, adding that there was nothing to fear if it was legal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513852Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:31:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of the Interior said its old-home renewal program has received 1,359 applications. Apartments without management committees are also eligible to apply, and the 2nd application round is expected to be announced next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513853Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate 江啟臣 and Democratic Progressive Party candidate 何欣純 have each put forward transport proposals for the coastal area. 江啟臣 pledged to accelerate construction of the Blue Line of the metro, extend the Orange Line to 清水, seek an elevated double-track railway, and extend National Highway 4 into the port area. 何欣純 proposed “4321 Coastal Area Drive,” aiming to surpass 5 million annual visitors, and criticized 江啟臣’s camp for proposing a debate in English. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513854Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 17th Golden Comic Awards ceremony was held at 國立台灣美術館 in Taichung. 文化部 Minister 李遠 said the ministry would continue supporting Taiwan’s domestic comics industry and plans to hold the first Taiwan International Comics Festival next year. 麥人杰 received the Special Contribution Award, and 麥人杰’s 《雙寶記》 won the Grand Prize. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513855Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:29:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 花蓮縣府 announced that winds in coastal areas of the county had reached the threshold for suspending work and classes as Typhoon Sepat approaches. To ensure safe commutes, work and classes will be suspended across the county on the 23rd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513856Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:25:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to Typhoon Sepat, the 國防部 has activated the Level 1 disaster response center. 國軍 has about 20,000 personnel on standby, and 3,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment across 35 categories have been readied. Troops and equipment have also been pre-positioned for immediate rescue operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513846Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:23:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMajor security vulnerabilities have been found in PHP. 趨勢科技 subsidiary TrendLife urged the public and businesses to stay alert and take 4 key measures: change passwords, beware of fake update notifications, check device security and make good use of security tools. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513843Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:23:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe president of 立陶宛雷射協會, Gediminas, said Taiwan has strengths in semiconductor manufacturing and industry integration that complement Lithuania’s laser technology. Through the Ultrafast Laser R&D and Innovation Center established in 2023 and a memorandum of cooperation signed in September this year, the two sides are combining R&D and manufacturing experience to accelerate validation for mass production of laser technology in advanced semiconductor packaging and heterogeneous integration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513844Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:21:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA立陶宛雷射產業邁入60週年，憑藉基礎研究、應用技術與創業精神的結合，以及專業分工與緊密合作，在飛秒雷射等利基市場建立國際競爭力。全國擁有超過60家相關企業，客戶涵蓋NASA、CERN、IBM及哈佛大學等國際知名機構。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513845Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe international food show SIAL Paris runs from Oct. 17 to 21. A total of 36 businesses are exhibiting at the Taiwan and Tainan pavilions to expand into the European market. Taiwan’s representative to France, 郝培芝, said the country’s food industry had demonstrated its diversity and strength, and that Aiwen mangoes had received an enthusiastic response in France. The event drew nearly 300,000 industry professionals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513839Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier 卓榮泰 inspected the central disaster response center for Typhoon Sepat, urging local governments to raise their response levels early and reminding the public to avoid mountain and water activities. He also instructed the 內政部, 農業部 and other agencies to step up disaster preparations, monitor the risk of barrier lakes and discuss issuing alerts via cell broadcast messages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513840Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA颱風薔琵逼近，為疏運光復節連假人潮，台灣高鐵今晚加開5班南下全車自由座列車。交通部長陳世凱表示，預估23日上午高鐵將正常行駛，下午視天候評估；台鐵則因風雨強勁，部分對號列車預計停駛，並加開區間快車及自強號疏運。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513841Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:18:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美光 and 台灣美光記憶體工會 have signed a labor agreement upgrading the compensation system across the board. Total compensation for production-line workers is expected to rise from NT$630,000 to more than NT$2 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513842Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:17:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA星巴克 China announced that starting on the 22nd, it would introduce a new “Purchase required to sit” policy at more than 8,000 stores nationwide. The move has been interpreted as a response to rising unemployment, which has led large numbers of unemployed people to occupy seats without making purchases. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513831Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:15:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 經濟部國際貿易署 announced an update to the controlled-entity list for strategic high-tech goods exports, adding 343 entities and removing 90 to comply with international sanctions and prevent the proliferation of weapons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513832Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:13:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 台中市政府 announced that, based on forecasts from the Central Weather Administration, winds in the Taichung area had reached the threshold for suspending work and classes as Typhoon Sepat approaches. Work and classes will be suspended tomorrow (the 23rd). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513833Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:13:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon Sepat is approaching Taiwan, and Chiayi City has been placed under a land warning. In the interest of residents’ lives and property, the 嘉義市政府 announced that work and classes will be suspended on Oct. 23. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513834Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:12:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon Sepat is expected to approach Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands from the 23rd to the 24th before turning eastward. It could affect western Japan early next week, and residents there should prepare for hazards including violent winds, high waves and flooding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513835Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:11:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Typhoon Sepat approaches, the Nantou County Government announced that work and classes will be suspended on the 23rd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513836Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to Typhoon Sepat, the 新竹縣政府 announced that work and classes in Hsinchu County would be suspended on the 23rd, based on forecast data from the Central Weather Administration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513837Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith Typhoon Co-May approaching, 宜蘭縣政府 announced that work and classes across the county would be suspended on the 23rd, and urged residents to prepare for the typhoon. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513818Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:09:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA神盾集團 and French company SiPearl signed a strategic cooperation agreement, combining Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain with European high-performance computing applications to jointly advance national-level CPU and AI markets. Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin said bilateral trade between Taiwan and France totaled about US$6.39 billion, and 6 cooperation projects last year generated more than NT$1.2 billion in R&D investment. This year, cooperation will expand to areas including space and smart technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513819Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:09:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA bid by former legislator Lee Chen-hsiu to temporarily allow her to run for Zhubei mayor was rejected by 台北高等行政法院. She announced she would forgo an appeal and respect the court's ruling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513838Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA苗栗縣政府 announced that, in accordance with the Central Weather Administration's sea and land warnings for Typhoon Co-May, the criteria for suspending work and classes had been met. To protect public safety, it decided to suspend work and classes on the 23rd and urged residents to avoid going out unless necessary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513820Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:08:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith Typhoon Co-May approaching and considering the threat of strong winds and heavy rain, 新竹市政府 announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 23rd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513821Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:08:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn accordance with the Central Weather Administration's warning for Typhoon Co-May, 雲林縣政府 announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 23rd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513822Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:07:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADue to Typhoon Co-May, 交通部航港局 announced that 9 routes and 54 sailings would be suspended today, and that all 106 sailings on 10 routes were expected to be suspended tomorrow. It urged the public to avoid traveling to outlying islands. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513823Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA第一金控, 兆豐金控, 合庫金控 and 華南金控 are pursuing a “four-in-one” merger of their investment trust subsidiaries, with 第一金投信 as the surviving company and Jan. 1, 2028, provisionally set as the merger date. 金管會 is focusing its review on 3 key areas: employee protections, fund integration plans and protection of beneficiaries' rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513824Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Hong-surnamed borough chief of Haishan Borough in Banqiao, New Taipei, was suspected of distributing NT$600 scholarships and items bearing campaign slogans. Prosecutors ordered his release on NT$100,000 bail on suspicion of vote-buying under the Election and Recall Act. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513815Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:03:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台大王姓陸生因在社群平台發布總統賴清德側錄影片並搭配統戰文字，遭移民署廢止入境許可並驅逐出境。陸委會副主委梁文傑重申政府依法處理，稱此為個案；國台辦發言人張晗則反對侵害在台陸生權益，認為此舉恐對兩岸交流產生負面影響。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513816Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:01:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen Chia-ying, a woman who drove under the influence of drugs and killed police station chief Liu Tsung-hsin, was sentenced to death in the first trial. The High Court reviewed surveillance and body-camera footage anew in the second trial, prompting grief-stricken reactions from the family. The judge explained that the case was reassigned because of personnel changes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513817Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:58:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Typhoon Co-May approaches Taiwan, the Civil Aeronautics Administration announced that all domestic flights on the 23rd would be canceled and many international flights would be affected. Carriers including China Airlines, 星宇航空, 長榮航空 and 台灣虎航 adjusted or canceled flights and coordinated additional flights to outlying islands to transport passengers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513812Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:58:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign investors turned net sellers of NT$81.656 billion today, with ETF withdrawals accounting for most of their sales. 主動中信台灣收益 saw the heaviest selling, at more than 120,000 lots. The Taiwan stock market fell 846.34 points to 46,041.43, while the three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$100.159 billion. 陳奕光, chairman of 富邦投顧, said the market had entered oversold territory and could rebound next week. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513813Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:57:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to Typhoon Co-May, the New Taipei City Government urged residents to prepare 2 days' worth of food and water and strengthen landslide alerts, evacuation and relocation measures in areas including Sanxia and Wulai. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513814Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:57:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA挪威主權基金 lost 278 billion Norwegian kroner (about NT$970 billion) in the 3rd quarter as rate hikes in various countries weakened bond performance. Its net asset value stood at 22.014 trillion Norwegian kroner. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513684Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:52:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陸委會 said the government is drafting legal amendments to plug loopholes and counter CCP transnational repression, and hopes for cross-party support. It also mentioned speculation surrounding the alleged staged car accident that injured Huang Yi-hao and the shooting of Chen Chih-han by Chiu Wei-chieh. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513685Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:51:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台彩中秋加碼活動進入尾聲，截至10月21日百萬獎剩17組、5000元獎剩376個；若最後一期僅開出1組且一注獨得，最高可獨得1700萬元，創下大樂透百萬加碼活動以來最高單注紀錄。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513676Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:50:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStrong winds as Typhoon Jangmi approaches caused a roadside tree beside 台中新光三越百貨 in Taichung to topple onto 2 cars. The vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513677Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:49:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVietnam’s 越捷航空 had its global assets frozen by a UK court over a dispute involving an aircraft leasing contract, with debts exceeding US$250 million. 泰國越捷航空 stressed that the two are separate legal entities and that its operations are unaffected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513678Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:49:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Typhoon Jangmi approaches, Pingtung County raised its disaster response center to Level 1. County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi urged thorough typhoon preparations, precautionary evacuations and deployment of flood-control supplies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513679Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:48:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFour investment trust subsidiaries of 第一金控, 兆豐金控, 合庫金控 and 華南金控 announced plans to merge, with Jan. 1, 2028, proposed as the effective date. They aim to lift their ranking from 12th to 8th in assets under management, which total about NT$500 billion, and create a “national asset management team.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513680Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:45:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Typhoon Jangmi approaches, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said the city has been placed on alert and is closely monitoring the storm. Decisions on work and school closures will be based on data from 中央氣象署. The city government has completed preparations for flood control and supplies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513681Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Typhoon Jangmi approaches, the Taitung County Government announced that work and classes will be suspended in Lanyu Township and Ludao Township on the 23rd. Other areas will operate as usual. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513683Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Fox News in an interview that he was willing to freeze the front line and retain more than 75% of the country’s territory to reach a ceasefire agreement with Russia. He said he hoped to end the war and rebuild the country. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513682Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 嘉義縣政府 announced that, due to Typhoon Jangmi and the wind forecast issued by 中央氣象署, conditions will meet the threshold for suspending work and classes tomorrow (the 23rd). Work and classes will be suspended throughout the county to protect public safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513672Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:43:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 高雄市政府 said that, according to information from 中央氣象署, Kaohsiung will meet the criteria for suspending work and classes tomorrow. To protect residents’ safety, work and classes will be suspended throughout the city tomorrow. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513673Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:42:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 屏東縣政府 announced that, in response to Typhoon Jangmi and based on forecasts from 中央氣象署, work and classes will be suspended throughout the county on the 23rd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513674Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:41:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, proposed revitalizing the space beneath the Civic Boulevard elevated road by creating themed corridors for music, anime and other subjects. The plan aims to connect neighborhood commercial districts and enhance the city’s aesthetics and local economy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513675Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:41:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 台南市政府 announced that, due to Typhoon Jangmi and the land-based strong wind warning issued by 中央氣象署, work and classes will be suspended throughout the city on Oct. 23. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513667Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:38:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA央行統計顯示，9月5大銀行新承做購屋貸款金額達697.83億元，因鬼月效應消退而回升；AI熱潮帶動企業擴增資本支出與週轉金需求，其中週轉金貸款升至1.15兆元，創3年半新高。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513668Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:37:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon Jangmi weakened to a moderate typhoon, and the land warning was expanded to cover 19 counties and cities on Taiwan. The weather agency expects the storm’s radius to cover all of Taiwan tomorrow morning and leave only on the evening of the 24th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513599Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:27:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA nanny surnamed Pan in Xindian District, New Taipei City, fed a toddler cheese-filled steamed buns but failed to pay attention to the size of the food and the child’s swallowing, causing multiple bun crumbs to lodge in the child’s throat and trigger asphyxiation. After the incident, she delayed seeking help and administering first aid, and the toddler ultimately died of hypoxic brain injury. The 台北地方法院 sentenced Ms. Pan to 1 year and 10 months in prison for negligent homicide, suspended for 5 years, and ordered her to fulfill her obligation to pay NT$4 million in settlement compensation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513600Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:27:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShen Po-yang, the DPP’s candidate for Taipei mayor, proposed decoupling stock market operations from school and office closures on typhoon days. KMT spokesperson Liu Tsai-wei criticized the proposal for overlooking the safety of financial workers and confusing the respective responsibilities of the central and local governments, noting that the stock market is overseen by the 金管會. Shen responded that the issue needs to be discussed jointly by the central and local governments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513601Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Agriculture has raised the fines for first-time violations involving the transport of food waste and feeding it to pigs to NT$500,000 each, for combined penalties of NT$1 million. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency said it had uncovered 26 violations as of October 22. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513523Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:22:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA瑩碩生技 General Manager Yen Lin-chuan said overseas market expansion and sales of new products are expected to help the company post record revenue this year and strive to return to profitability. The company plans to submit an application for an over-the-counter listing next year. Its new drug AX251 has received FDA approval for a Phase 1 clinical trial, while subsidiary 歐帕生技 is investing NT$350 million to expand production lines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513522Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:17:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Typhoon 薔琵 approaches, the 公路局 forecasts strong winds and heavy rain in Hualien’s mountainous areas. The Guanyuan-to-Taroko section of Provincial Highway 8, the Central Cross-Island Highway, will close on the 23rd, with reopening on the 24th subject to conditions. A preventive closure of the Suhua Highway corridor has not been ruled out. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513519Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:13:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華職棒 announced the 2026 Gold Glove winners, with 中信兄弟 shortstop Chiang Kun-yu claiming his 7th consecutive award. Uni-Lions pitcher Brock Dykxhoorn, 樂天桃猿 catcher Sung Chia-hsiang and 中信兄弟 outfielder Sung Sheng-jui won for the first time. 味全龍’s Lee Kai-wei won his 5th consecutive award, while Fan Kuo-chen, Liu Chi-hung, Kuo Tien-hsin and Chen Wen-chieh were also recognized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513520Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:13:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo prevent nationwide protests from escalating into riots, the Lyon city government banned all demonstrations in the city on October 24. Protests the previous weekend had resulted in about 150 to 200 local stores being looted and hundreds of people being arrested. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513521Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:12:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEnvironment Minister Peng Chi-ming said a super El Niño could occur by year-end and that agencies had jointly compiled a list of risks covering air quality, water resources and other areas. Deputy Transportation Minister Lin Kuo-hsien reported on progress in electrifying land transport and targets for increasing sustainable aviation fuel production capacity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513500Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:11:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMixed earnings from major U.S. technology companies, coupled with elevated international oil prices, led most Asian stock markets to close lower. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513501Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:09:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to ease the threshold for urban renewal. Cai Chang-zhan, director-general of the National Land Management Agency, said lowering the threshold would help the public understand the information, but stressed that the key was shortening review times. The central government will simplify the process through legal amendments and address the problem of “zombie urban renewal” projects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513502Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA外資因AI疑慮及颱風預期提前撤資，大砍台股逾800億元，新台幣兌美元收盤貶2分至32.508元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513503Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:03:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the boys' qualifying round of the JHBL junior high school Division A basketball league, Miaoli's 大倫國中 lost to New Taipei's 錦和高中 and missed out on the top 16. After the game, a 錦和高中 team athletic trainer verbally abused 大倫國中 students, calling them “useless,” and gave them the middle finger. The school lodged a strong protest and called on the Chinese Taipei School Sports Federation to investigate. 錦和高中 head coach Tu Tien-wei acknowledged the violation and said the contract athletic trainer had been dismissed. The school is also reviewing its management failures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513504Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:03:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAData released by China's Ministry of Emergency Management showed that natural disasters affected 56.46 million person-times nationwide in the first 3 quarters of this year, leaving 1,162 people dead or missing and causing direct economic losses of 199.36 billion yuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513496Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA苗栗縣卓蘭鎮詹姓鎮民代表參選人因涉嫌代里民支付買肉價金以尋求投票支持，涉犯公職人員選舉罷免法投票行賄罪。經苗栗地檢署指揮搜索及傳訊後，檢察官諭知詹姓候選人以10萬元交保。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513497Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA文總 has released a new episode of “Spirit of the Artisan,” featuring sisters Hu Meihua and Hu Meilan, who have practiced bead embroidery for more than 55 years. The episode looks back at Taiwan's fashion history, from stage costumes for early pop singers to international fashion weeks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513498Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA受颱風薔琵影響，彰化縣長及縣議員選舉號次抽籤若遇停班將延至27日；民進黨參選人陳素月競選總部成立大會順延至31日。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513499Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon Trami is expected to affect Matsu on 23 to 24. The Lienchiang County Government estimates that about 401 travelers are stranded. Air and sea services have been suspended, and relevant agencies have begun typhoon preparations and closed tourist attractions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513493Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:59:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陸委會 announced that Chinese actor Zhang Linghe's application to visit Taiwan had not been approved, saying the case was first disclosed by 國台辦 and showed signs of united-front operations. It also noted that Zhang Linghe had previously disparaged Taiwan's status and taken part in the Cross-Strait Forum. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513494Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:58:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA匈牙利前國會議員風映月接受中央社專訪，分享台灣民主、文化與生活方式值得歐洲認識，盼歐洲媒體增加對台灣本身的報導，而非僅將其置於中國議題框架下。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513495Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:57:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA一名20歲林姓男子在小琉球美人洞海域自由潛水時，疑遭強勁離岸流帶離。海巡署南部分署第五岸巡隊接獲報案後啟動海陸空聯合搜救，歷經2個多小時後於下午2時許尋獲該男，但已無生命徵象，送東港安泰醫院搶救無效。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513369Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:53:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADue to Typhoon Trami, both directions of Kinmen's mini Three Links Jinquan route will be suspended all day on 10/23. Updates on the Kinmen-Xiamen route will depend on weather conditions. Domestic flights operated by 立榮航空 and 華信航空 are also canceled for the entire day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513370Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:52:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHong Kong businessman Hsiang Hsin filed an administrative lawsuit after 調查局 refused to provide information about surveillance and photographic evidence-gathering. The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed his appeal in the second instance, making the loss final. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513366Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:51:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA宏碁 subsidiary 安圖斯科技 signed a memorandum of understanding with 智菩科技 and 環球睿視 to combine their hardware and software ecosystems and develop enterprise-grade AI solutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513367Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:51:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADoctors remind women with breast implants that implants can withstand the pressure of mammography. Patients should proactively disclose their medical history before screening so the examination method can be adjusted, and should not delay breast cancer screening due to concerns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513368Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:46:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Severe Typhoon Champi approaches, Tainan City activated its disaster response center at Level 2 this afternoon. Mayor Huang Wei-che convened a typhoon preparedness meeting and urged residents to take precautions against strong winds and rainfall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513364Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:41:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 said the car collision that injured crosstalk performer Huang Yi-hao involved CCP transnational repression, and called on 國民黨 and 民眾黨 to support national security law amendments to bolster defenses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513365Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:40:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMyanmar media reported that Aung San Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, said he spoke with his detained mother for the first time in more than 5 years, and called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513350Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:40:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung City council candidate Chang Shu-hua was not nominated by 國民黨 and had her party membership revoked, but continued to display the party emblem in campaign materials. 國民黨台中市黨部 sent a letter demanding its removal, and Chang said she would comply with the rules. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513351Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:37:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA路透社 reported that 台積電 is seeking alternatives to rare-earth components in its factory equipment to reduce the risks that Chinese government export controls pose to advanced chip production. Discussions remain at an early stage, and equipment without rare earths has not yet been adopted on a large scale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513343Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:34:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Criminal Investigation Bureau said it recently broke up 5 cross-border drug-smuggling cases, noting that international groups used social media to recruit Taiwanese people with fake promises of high-paying shopping-agent jobs to smuggle drugs back to Taiwan from Southeast Asia, Europe and elsewhere. Authorities have uncovered 3 cases of drugs hidden in suitcases in Taiwan and, working with Australian and Japanese police, broken up 2 cases. The bureau urged the public not to trust suspicious high-paying job offers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513344Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:33:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe campaign headquarters of 民進黨 Chiayi City mayoral candidate Wang Mei-hui held a Christian thanksgiving and blessing prayer meeting, where nearly a hundred Christians prayed for Taiwan, Chiayi and Wang. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513345Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:29:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA捷克斯洛伐克集團 (CSG), Czechia's largest defense group, acquired a 9.5% stake in Canadian space technology company MDA Space, becoming its largest single shareholder. The move signals that traditional defense manufacturers see the space industry as a new avenue for growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513346Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:28:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA勞動部職安署 announced improvements to Taiwan's occupational safety card training system, with construction sites allowing only certified workers to enter starting July 1 next year. The new system updates course materials, introduces digital management and full-session video recording, and requires instructors to complete 6 hours of refresher training every 3 years. About 400,000 people currently hold cards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513348Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA宇田控制 will list on the emerging stock market on the 23rd at NT$42.5 per share. It will continue to develop cleanroom, semiconductor process equipment and AI data center applications, while shifting toward precision measurement solutions for advanced processes and AI infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513347Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Red Bull King of the Air kiteboarding Taiwan qualifier was held offshore from Nanliao Fishing Port in Hsinchu. New Zealand's Wigglesworth and Germany's Mensch won the men's and women's titles, respectively, earning places in the South Africa final. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513349Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美光 and 台灣美光記憶體工會 signed a labor agreement that adds quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, introduces structural pay raises, increases shift allowances, adds 3 paid days off and raises the pension contribution rate to 10%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513337Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:22:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新竹市政府 held the first Hsinchu City Cultural Fengding Awards ceremony, honoring 4 cultural workers with long-standing contributions to local history, traditional Chinese music education and traditional crafts. Mayor Kao Hung-an presented the Outstanding Contribution Award to Wu Ching-chieh and Liu Chiang-pin, and posthumously awarded the Lifetime Dedication Award to Chang Te-nan and Hsiao Tsai-kan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513334Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:14:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市政府公布「2026新北歡樂耶誕城」將於11月13日至12月27日登場，以旅行為核心主題，攜手日本IP「卡娜赫拉的小動物」打造冬日盛典，並串聯7處燈區同步開城。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513335Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:14:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te chaired a meeting of the National Climate Change Committee and announced that the government will strengthen climate resilience through 2 major strategies: heat protection and green transport. Specific measures include setting up cooling stations, promoting an urban forest plan and expanding the use of electric buses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513336Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:12:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中國社會科學院出版新書《清代中國》，旨在批駁「新清史」學派觀點，強調清朝奠定現代中國疆域格局及鑄牢中華民族共同體意識。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261022-18/index-en.html#n3513288Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:11:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台化 announced that Chen Jui-lung has resigned as an independent director and as a member of related committees for personal reasons, effective immediately. Chen had previously resigned as chairman of 中石化 on June 1.