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Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall expected to the northeast and southeast on the morning and at night on the 26th.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th and to the south from 21:00 to 24:00.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the southeast from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 26th and to the east from 21:00 to 24:00.
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Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the northeast from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 26th and to the south from 21:00 to 24:00.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the east from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 26th and to the southeast from 21:00 to 24:00.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th and to the southeast from 21:00 to 24:00.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th. Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain) is currently in effect.
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A volcanic observation report was issued indicating that an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 00:34 on Oct. 26, 2026.
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A volcanic observation report was issued indicating that an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 23:16 on Oct. 25, 2026.
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Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima. Ashfall is forecast east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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If an eruption occurs at Satsuma-Iojima, ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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If an eruption occurs at Mount Aso, ashfall is expected north of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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A volcanic observation report was issued indicating that an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 22:41 on Oct. 25, 2026.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th. Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain) is currently in effect.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake). The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the southeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and to the east from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Mount Aso. Ashfall is forecast to the northwest from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 19:14 on the 25th.
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A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 18:08 on Oct. 25, 2026.
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Estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced at 17:45 on Oct. 25, 2026, that an eruption had occurred at Sakurajima.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northwest from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall expected to the north and northeast on the 25th and 26th.
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Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall expected to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 26th.
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The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed an explosive eruption at Sakurajima on Oct. 25, 2026, and issued the 2nd volcanic observation report on the eruption.
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Estimated ash plume flow direction report for Sakurajima
At 15:54 on Oct. 25, 2026, the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed an explosive eruption at Sakurajima and issued a volcanic observation report on the eruption.
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An earthquake occurred at around 15:04 on the 25th.
If an eruption occurs at Mount Aso, ashfall is expected northwest of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima, with ashfall expected to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with access to the mountain restricted. Ashfall is expected north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Information on the earthquake's epicenter and intensity, stating that an earthquake occurred at around 12:23 on the 25th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 11:10 on the 25th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 11:10 today, the 25th.
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A preliminary report on areas where shaking of seismic intensity 3 or higher was observed following strong tremors caused by an earthquake at around 11:10 on the 25th.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th. Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain) is currently in effect.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Satsuma-Iojima. Restrictions around the crater will be imposed because ashfall is expected north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and ash is forecast to fall to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 08:59 on the 25th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 08:59 today, the 25th.
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A preliminary report was issued for areas where seismic intensity of 3 or higher was observed after strong shaking from an earthquake at around 08:59 on the 25th.
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A preliminary report identifying areas where seismic intensity of 3 or higher was observed in an earthquake that caused strong shaking at around 08:59 on the 25th.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. The volcano is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and ash is forecast to fall southeast of the crater from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ash is forecast to fall to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ash forecast to fall to the northeast and north during specific periods on the 25th.
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Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ash is forecast to fall to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 and to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 25th.
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Original霧島山（新燃岳）の噴火警戒レベルは2。25日午前9時から正午まで北東方向、同午後9時から深夜24時まで北方向に降灰が予想される。
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ash forecast to fall to the north during specific periods on the 25th.
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Earthquake information on the epicenter and seismic intensity, reporting an earthquake at around 07:53 on the 25th.
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A volcanic observation report (No. 2) was issued after an explosive eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 07:22 on October 25, 2026.
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On October 25, 2026, the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed an explosive eruption at Sakurajima and issued a volcanic observation report on the eruption.
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Information on the estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
The U.S. Central Command said it has helped Persian Gulf countries export 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz since the summer, with more than 3,000 commercial vessels passing safely and Iran losing control of the waterway.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、Kpler
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said trilateral talks among Kyiv, Washington and Moscow, aimed at restarting stalled peace negotiations, will be held in November. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also confirmed plans for the talks to take place in the United Arab Emirates in November.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S.-backed talks on Venezuela's democratic transition led opposition leader María Corina Machado to end her exile and return home, and secured the release of hundreds of political prisoners.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社
Tang Chia-hung won gold with a score of 14.966 in the horizontal bar final at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He joked that his wife, Tseng Jo-yu, had served as an invisible coach, helping him adjust his physical and mental state. He aims to break 16 points in the all-around at next year's world championships to vie for Olympic qualification.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社
Taiwanese gymnastics star Tang Chia-hung won gold with a score of 14.966 in the horizontal bar final at the world championships, becoming the first person in Taiwan's history to do so. He said that after his disappointment at the Nagoya Asian Games, he reviewed his performance with coach Huang Po-jui and a psychologist and developed an SOP for adjusting his mindset. He overcame his difficulty handling pressure and is now more confident about qualifying for next year's Los Angeles Olympics.
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Companies mentioned：中央社
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen delivered her first campaign speech in Orléans, vowing to restore the rule of law, protect France's cultural identity and pursue strict immigration laws if elected. She also criticized the Macron government for its weak response to violent protests.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社
Original交通部觀光署駐新加坡辦事處參與新加坡航空「Time To Fly V6.0」旅展，結合休閒農業發展協會及多家特色農場推廣台灣農遊，並透過「重遊台灣、福氣加倍」獎勵活動爭取年底新加坡客源。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、交通部觀光署、新加坡航空、Singapore Airlines、休閒農業發展協會、花露農場、自然圈、雪霸農場、澳洲旅遊局、雪梨、墨爾本、西班牙旅遊局、泰國旅遊局、韓國觀光公社
Indonesia will cut natural gas supplies to Singapore by 31 million standard cubic feet per day as it prioritizes domestic demand. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stressed that gas supplies are protected by commercial contracts and that importers will safeguard their legal rights. Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said the affected supply pipeline accounts for less than 2% of Singapore's power-generation needs and would not affect electricity prices in the short term.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、聯合早報、人民行動黨
Taiwanese gymnastics star Tang Chia-hung won gold with a total score of 14.966 in the horizontal bar final at the 54th World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, becoming the first athlete in the history of the world championships to win a gymnastics gold medal for Taiwan.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社
Original中央氣象署發布陸上強風特報（黃色燈號），指出26日晨至晚上臺中市、彰化縣、雲林縣、嘉義縣、屏東縣及澎湖縣局部地區有平均風6級以上或陣風8級以上發生機率。
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Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Original台灣電力公司於2026年10月26日4時10分發布新北市平溪區、貢寮區、瑞芳區及雙溪區的災害性停電警報，影響55戶。
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Companies mentioned：台灣電力公司
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert on 2026年10月26日 for Pingxi，Gongliao，Ruifang and Shuangxi districts in New Taipei City，affecting 55 households。
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Companies mentioned：台灣電力公司
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert on 2026年10月26日 for Pingxi，Gongliao，Ruifang and Shuangxi districts in New Taipei City，affecting 55 households。
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Companies mentioned：台灣電力公司
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert on 2026年10月26日 for Pingxi，Gongliao，Ruifang and Shuangxi districts in New Taipei City，affecting 55 households。
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Companies mentioned：台灣電力公司
Spotify held a listening party to celebrate the release of Kis-My-Ft2’s new album ‘Kis SCENE,’ inviting 150 top listeners.
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Companies mentioned：Spotify、Spotify AB、スポティファイジャパン株式会社、Kis-My-Ft2、HANA、Ayase、mentrecording.jp
OriginalBS日テレの番組「冨永愛の伝統 to 未来～ニッポンの伝統文化を未来へ紡ぐ～」で、冨永愛が新潟県燕市の老舗「玉川堂」を訪れ、創業200年以上の伝統工芸「鎚起銅器」の豆皿作りに挑戦する。
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ＢＳ日テレ、BS日テレ、玉川堂
株式会社ノダキ, a machine tool wholesaler founded 119 years ago, set up a booth at the lifestyle market event ‘THE DINING DAY 2026’ as 六代目野田貴商店, selling vegetables from 無門福祉会, Kinokawa persimmons from だいち農園, and Japanese tea from no count.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ノダキ、六代目野田貴商店、無門福祉会、だいち農園、no count（ノーカウント）
Taiwanese host Tsai Kang-yung sparked controversy after participating in events with political figures from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and posting on social media. He then clarified on Weibo that he did not support Taiwan independence, shared his family background and stressed the importance of friendly cross-strait ties.
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Companies mentioned：零跑汽車
Hsu Hsin-ying and Wu Hsu-chih established a joint campaign headquarters in Zhubei City, with support from Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and former county magistrate Wu Chih-yang. Wu called himself a chief engineer and emphasized cooperation between the county and city governments and professional governance.
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The U.S. Department of Energy designated helium a critical material because it is irreplaceable in high-tech fields such as semiconductors. Geopolitical factors have disrupted global supply, driving up prices and tightening availability, hindering expansion in the semiconductor industry.
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Companies mentioned：Polar Semiconductors
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s second report on damage caused by Typhoon No. 30 of Reiwa 8 and the front (1 dead, 2 injured, etc.) and the response by fire departments.
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家登(3680) announced that, as holders of its fourth domestic unsecured convertible corporate bond exercised their conversion rights, increasing the number of shares outstanding, the board of directors resolved to adjust the cash dividend payout rate. The earnings distribution per share was reduced from NT$6 to NT$5.94884736, and the capital surplus distribution per share was reduced from NT$4 to NT$3.96589824.
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Companies mentioned：家登