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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 104 items from 7 sources; Japan, 76 items from 3 sources.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected to drift southeast from the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th. The volcano is currently at volcanic alert level 3 (restricted access to the mountain).
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Mount Aso is at volcanic alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift south from the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Ashfall forecast for Meakandake. The volcano is at alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift east from the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) is at volcanic alert level 2. The ashfall forecast for 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th is for ash to drift southeast from the crater.
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An earthquake occurred at around 22:09 on the 27th, according to an hypocenter and seismic intensity report.
An earthquake occurred at around 20:50 on the 27th.
Meakandake is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to drift northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and east from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Volcanic alert level 2 remains in effect for Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall expected to drift south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Volcanic alert level 3 is in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall expected to drift southeast from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Mount Aso is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to drift southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and south of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is expected to drift southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Volcanic alert level 2 is in effect for Suwanosejima, with ashfall expected to drift south on the 27th and 28th.
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Mount Aso is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to drift southeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and south from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Meakandake is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to drift northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and east from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is expected to drift southeast from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Volcanic alert level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima, with ashfall expected to drift south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is expected to drift south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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Volcanic alert level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall expected to drift southeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 28th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 15:32 on the 27th.
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Volcanic alert level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima, and if an eruption occurs, ashfall is expected to drift south from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Volcanic alert level 2 remains in effect for Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall expected to drift south from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Sakurajima is at volcanic alert level 3, with ashfall expected to drift southeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Volcanic alert level 2 remains in effect for Mount Aso. Caution is advised, as ashfall is expected to drift southeast from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Ashfall forecast for Meakandake. The volcano is at alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) is at volcanic alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift southeast from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on October 27, 2026, that an eruption had occurred at Sakurajima.
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Estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
Mount Aso is at volcanic alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Meakandake is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to drift northeast from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) is at volcanic alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift southeast from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected to drift southeast from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is expected to drift south from the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Suwanosejima is at volcanic alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift south from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Information on the earthquake's hypocenter and seismic intensity, following an earthquake at around 09:25 on the 27th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 09:25 today, the 27th.
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A preliminary report was issued on areas where shaking of seismic intensity 3 or higher was observed after an earthquake at around 09:25 on the 27th.
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Information on the earthquake's hypocenter and seismic intensity, indicating that an earthquake occurred at around 08:54 on the 27th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at volcanic alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to drift southeast from 09-12 on the 27th and south from 21-24.
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Volcanic alert level 2 remains in effect for Suwanosejima. Ashfall is forecast for the morning and evening of the 27th.
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Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima. Ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Mount Aso is at volcanic alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift southeast of the crater from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 27th.
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Ashfall forecast for Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake). The volcano is at alert level 2, with ashfall expected to drift southeast of the crater from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 27th.
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Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. With the volcanic alert level at 2, ashfall is expected to move northeast from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 27th.
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Information on the dataset of annual trends in the Reports on Public Health Administration, published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2025 fiscal year).
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Dataset information on the overview and other details of the 2025 fiscal year Reports on Public Health Administration survey, published by 厚生労働省.
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Companies mentioned：厚生労働省
Information on monthly data from the preliminary Railway Transport Statistics Survey for August 2026, published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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Metadata for the monthly Mine Safety Statistics report for August 2026, published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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Preliminary statistics survey data on the planted area, harvest volume and tatami mat facing production of the specified crop (“い”) in Kumamoto Prefecture for Reiwa 8, compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
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Information on the release of the 2024 Crop Statistics Survey dataset (area survey, long-term annual series) by 農林水産省.
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Companies mentioned：農林水産省
Overview of statistical information on the additional tables for Reiwa 6 (2024 fiscal year) of the Survey on the Actual Status of National Health Insurance, compiled by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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The survey overview dataset for the Survey on the Actual Status of Job Changers, Reiwa 7, part of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Survey on the Actual Status of Employment Structure, has been released (2025 survey).
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Metadata for the 2025 fiscal year (Reiwa 7 fiscal year) statistical tables of the Reports on Public Health Administration, published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It includes 105 CSV files on matters such as involuntary hospitalizations of people with mental disabilities, consultation counts, and licenses issued to dietitians and cooks.
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Information on the monthly dataset of the September 2026 Monthly Report on Population Movement Based on the Basic Resident Register, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
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Deportation procedure data by nationality and region for people who departed under departure orders in August 2026, based on Immigration Control Statistics from the Ministry of Justice.
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岩泉ホールディングス株式会社 will hold a commemorative event, “Let’s Take a Look at Iwaizumi’s Future,” at the Iwaizumi Town Community Hall on November 7, 2026. The event celebrates 3 milestones: the 20th anniversary of the start of operations at 岩泉乳業工場, the company’s 10th anniversary, and the 70th anniversary of the merger that formed Iwaizumi Town. Talks and discussion sessions will be held under the theme “100 Thanks in All.”
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Companies mentioned：岩泉ホールディングス株式会社、IBC岩手放送、岩泉乳業工場、岩手日報社
株式会社First Drop will hold the grand opening of “Sushi and Ramen うおがしや Nakameguro” on October 29, 2026, about 15 seconds on foot from Nakameguro Station’s south ticket gate. The company currently operates 8 locations and is considering expanding to around 100 locations.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社First Drop、うおがしや
買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, is expanding its appraisal services for audio equipment such as amplifiers and speakers in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, and offers purchase consultations for a wide range of equipment.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社わたるコーポレーション、買取マクサス市川本八幡店
買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, will expand its appraisal services for audio equipment, particularly amplifiers, starting November 1, 2026. It will guarantee a purchase price of at least 8,000 yen for qualifying models of branded amplifiers by DENON, Marantz, YAMAHA, Accuphase and others, subject to specified conditions.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社わたるコーポレーション、買取マクサス市川本八幡店、DENON、デノン、Marantz、マランツ、YAMAHA、ヤマハ、Accuphase、アキュフェーズ
買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, will expand its appraisal services for branded speakers starting November 1, 2026, and guarantee a purchase price of at least 8,000 yen for select models, including JBL and Bowers & Wilkins.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社わたるコーポレーション、買取マクサス市川本八幡店、JBL、Bowers & Wilkins、KEF、DALI、Focal
アイリスオーヤマ株式会社 will air a new TV commercial nationwide starting October 31, 2026, featuring the 4-member vocal group モナキ. The commercial promotes “Iris Tea 綠 Lemon Flavor/White Peach Flavor.” The group has amassed 2 billion total video views on social media.
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Companies mentioned：アイリスオーヤマ株式会社、日本クラウン
買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, has expanded its purchases of commercial steam-convection ovens (combi ovens) in Chiba Prefecture and launched a pre-inspection service covering water supply and drainage facilities, transport routes and other details.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社わたるコーポレーション、買取マクサス市川本八幡店、ホシザキ、マルゼン、ラショナル、フジマック
The 美國聯邦選舉委員會 (FEC) website was hit by a cyberattack ahead of the midterm elections, disrupting its electronic filing system. The incident affected the submission of political spending reports but did not affect voting. The FBI and CISA have launched an investigation.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、美國聯邦選舉委員會、Federal Election Commission、MBA顧問集團、MBA Consulting Group、網路安全和基礎設施安全局、Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency、聯邦調查局、FBI
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States after losing the presidential election, refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passport.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、美國駐巴西大使館、美國國務院、川普政府
With the US midterm elections approaching, polls show Democrats leading in support. Trump said he would respect the results if the election is fair, and said that if Democrats take control of the House, he would work with them through negotiations and veto powers. He also addressed backlash over allegations of election fraud in the Minnesota Senate race.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、Truth Social、國會山莊報、The Hill、路透社、益普索
As Israel held its election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused senior figures in the 「聯合阿拉伯民主黨」 of bribery in an attempt to steal the election, drawing criticism that the allegation was a lie intended to rally right-wing voters. The 「正直黨」 and police are also investigating the incident.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、聯合阿拉伯民主黨、Raam、聯合黨、正直黨、國家安全部
The 美軍南方司令部 struck a high-speed boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, killing 5 people. It was one of the operations launched by 川普政府 in early September 2025. The campaign has killed at least 235 people so far, but no conclusive evidence has been provided that the boats were involved in drug trafficking, sparking debate over extrajudicial killings.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、美軍、美軍南方司令部、U.S. Southern Command、華府、川普政府、總統川普
Turnout in Israel’s election hit a record, reaching 44.9% in the first 7 hours as voters weighed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wartime performance. His main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, is seeking to unseat him, while the 聯合黨 has requested an extension of voting hours.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、法新社、哈瑪斯、以色列中央選舉委員會、聯合黨、Telegram、民主黨
Markets are focused on the Fed’s rate decision this week and expectations of a December hike, with earnings from tech giants and inflation data key. Fed Chair Warsh declined to offer forward guidance, emphasizing that markets should make their own assessments.
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Companies mentioned：美國聯準會、Fed、芝商所、CME Group、花旗、Citigroup、摩根士丹利、Morgan Stanley、微軟、MSFT-US、Alphabet、GOOGL-US、亞馬遜、AMZN-US、Meta、META-US、巴隆周刊、Barron’s、紐約聯準銀行
SpaceX and 特斯拉 are discussing a potential merger and have formed a special committee to handle negotiations, with Musk recusing himself over a conflict of interest. However, Bloomberg reports that several independent directors have personal or business ties to Musk, raising questions about the independence of the merger review.
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Companies mentioned：SpaceX、特斯拉、Valor Equity Partners、Redwood Materials、Airbnb、Alphabet
US President Trump announced on Truth Social on the 27th that he would ban the term 「artificial intelligence」 from relevant documents because he considers it inaccurate, and suggested using 「superintelligence」 instead. The move concerns naming conventions only, not technical regulation, and details of its implementation remain unclear.
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Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、WSJ
The Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged this week, but markets broadly expect another hike in December. With inflation data still sticky, experts are focused on how Chair Warsh will manage market expectations through his remarks, while weighing the risks of fighting inflation against protecting economic growth.
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Companies mentioned：聯準會(Fed)、CNBC、芝商所(CME-US)、德意志銀行(DB-US)、Evercore ISI、穆迪分析、安聯
Meta expanded its AI push with a $25 billion common stock offering that was 5 times oversubscribed. The offering is part of a $98 billion financing plan, with proceeds to go toward AI infrastructure and the development of personal superintelligence.
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Companies mentioned：Meta、彭博、OpenAI、Anthropic、摩根士丹利、高盛
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Linkou Sports Park flood detention park. The NT$126 million project will create spaces for flood control, ecology and recreation, and is expected to be completed in July 116.
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新北市協助影視拍攝與發展中心 has launched the online “New Taipei Snap” campaign, combining 30 film and television locations with AR filters. It encourages the public to check in, take photos and upload them to Facebook for a chance to win prizes, aiming to promote tourism in New Taipei through film and television productions.
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Companies mentioned：新北市協助影視拍攝與發展中心、新北市新聞局
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi visited Linkou Dingfuyan to pay his respects to Xianying Patriarch and offer birthday wishes. He also announced that the “Linkou Welcomes the Patriarch” folk event will be held from late October to early November. The event has been registered as intangible cultural heritage, reflecting the government's recognition and support for local religious culture.
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Original遠東國際商業銀行因內部資訊上傳至外部網站之缺失，違反銀行法規定，遭核處新臺幣200萬元罰鍰。
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Companies mentioned：遠東國際商業銀行
Original金管會銀行局指出合作金庫商業銀行個人信用卡約定條款有缺失，礙及健全經營，依銀行法規定予以糾正。
Companies mentioned：合作金庫商業銀行
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
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Companies mentioned：水利署
水利署 issued an update on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin and Chiayi counties. The public is urged to take note and stay away from riverbeds.
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Companies mentioned：水利署
A video circulating online that purportedly shows a “robot making latte art” actually uses real footage of Taiwanese barista Vicky from 2024, altered with AI. Experts said the robot in the video lacks a visual guidance system and has an illogical motor configuration. An AI detection tool indicated a 97.7% probability that the video was AI-generated and detected a Meta AI watermark. The manipulated video was first posted by Chinese media outlet 鋒潮科技, then reposted by 中國日報 and the Chinese Mission to the EU. Fact-checkers found the claims to be false.
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Companies mentioned：台科大、中原大學、Hive Detect、Meta AI、鋒潮科技、微博、中國日報、China Daily、X、YouTube、中國駐歐盟使團、Facebook