After failing 4 polygraph tests, US Army lieutenant general fired for leaking Ukraine and Iran secrets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US Army Lieutenant General Silva admitted to leaking confidential information about Ukraine and Iran to the media after failing 4 polygraph tests, and was fired by War Secretary Hegseth.
Designers’ ribbons removed from Taipei Design Award winners’ group photo; Taipei City Department of Economic Development apologizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei City Department of Economic Development apologized for removing the “洋流” ribbons from designers in a Taipei Design Award winners’ group photo and for a music copyright dispute, and pledged to take action in accordance with the contract. It also said test results related to the food safety incident at Tianmu Junior High School were satisfactory and outlined 6 improvement measures.
Facts
8 people reported feeling unwell
5 of them sought medical care
A total of 1394 students ate school lunches on October 15
First-level suspension of meal service for 21 days
Second-level suspension of meal service for 14 days
Fire at scooter rental shop garage in Penghu destroys all 39 scooters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out at a sheet-metal garage belonging to a scooter rental shop in Magong, Penghu, destroying all 39 scooters. The cause is under investigation.
MAC adviser: Taiwan must strengthen response to CCP AI cognitive warfare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Mainland Affairs Council adviser recommended that Taiwan strengthen its capacity to counter CCP AI cognitive warfare and pay attention to issues including China's excess production capacity, technological competition and rare-earth export controls.
Commute difficulties for students at 慈惠醫專; 520 bus extension to campus could begin as early as mid-November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To ease commuting difficulties for students at 慈惠醫專, legislator 徐富癸 coordinated with 屏東縣政府 on extending the 520 bus route to the campus, with service potentially beginning as early as mid-November. A YouBike station has also opened to improve short-distance connections.
Legislature passes tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving; repeat offenders who cause a death within 10 years could face the death penalty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code on third reading, increasing penalties for drug-impaired driving from the current maximum of 3 years in prison to 6 months to 5 years. Repeat offenders who cause a death within 10 years could face the death penalty.
3 people released on bail in Penghu local election ghost-voter case
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Penghu District Prosecutors Office is investigating a case involving ghost voters allegedly registered through false household relocations in local elections. Three people surnamed Hsu and others were released on bail pending questioning. Prosecutors urged the public to exercise their voting rights lawfully and said they had so far received 7 election investigation cases involving 8 people and 70 other election cases involving 136 people.
Facts
3 people surnamed Hsu and others were released on bail pending questioning
And 2 witnesses reported for questioning
The 2 people surnamed Wang were supporting a particular candidate
Environmental groups allege illegal land clearing in Guanziling, Baihe; Tainan City Government says fines have been issued for violations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Environmental groups alleged large-scale illegal tree felling, road construction and land excavation in a water quality protection zone in the Guanziling section of Baihe District, Tainan, and called for a thorough investigation, a work stoppage and restoration. The Tainan City Government said fines had been issued for violations and the land had been ordered restored. It also ordered revegetation on other land that did not violate the Soil and Water Conservation Act.
Facts
The original total capacity of Baihe Reservoir was 25.09 million cubic meters
By 2017, total capacity had fallen to about 41%
The central government allocated NT$1.75 billion in Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program funding
The Chianan Irrigation Management Office conducted 303 inspections
November Electronics and Finance Futures Both Fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
November electronics and financial futures in the Taipei stock market both fell. Electronics futures closed at 2820.15 points, down 79.1 points, while financial futures closed at 3782 points, down 18.2 points.
Facts
Down 1156.5 points
Closed at 45211.83 points
November electronics futures closed at 2820.15 points
National Park Service and 南亞科技 sign cooperation MOU to boost conservation through technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 內政部國家公園署 and 南亞科技 signed a memorandum of understanding to promote habitat restoration, ecological monitoring and environmental development in high-tech parks by opening up field sites and drawing on corporate volunteer resources, using technology to advance land conservation and nature-positive development。
The 美國聯邦傳播委員會（FCC） is considering a ban on carriers including 中國移動, 中國電信 and 中國聯通 from directly obtaining U.S. phone numbers on national security grounds, in a bid to curb scam robocalls；the proposal is scheduled for a vote on November 19。It would also bar equipment suppliers including 華為 and 中興通訊 from directly obtaining numbers, and plans to fully prohibit Chinese laboratories from testing U.S. electronic products starting in December 2028。
Facts
The 3 carriers mentioned above
Scheduled for a vote on November 19
Starting in December 2028
The U.S. government said at the end of 2024
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦傳播委員會、FCC、中國移動、中國電信、中國聯通、路透社、華為、中興通訊、美國聯邦調查局、Federal Bureau of Investigation、鹽颱風、Salt Typhoon、中央社
Taoyuan prosecutors release 佀廣洋 and others on bail in alleged case；佀廣洋 denies vote-buying
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office, investigating an alleged vote-buying case involving 佀廣洋 and village chief candidate 官男, ordered 3 defendants released on bail。佀廣洋 issued a statement denying donating garbage collection trucks and attending a Mid-Autumn Festival gala, and protested what he called malicious reporting and framing。
Taipei stocks opened lower and fell throughout the day, closing down 1156.5 points at 45211.83, a decline of 2.49%, with trading value reaching NT$877.73 billion。Of the eight major sectors, only ceramics and food stocks rose；the rest fell。
Facts
fell 1,156.5 points
At 45211.83
down 2.49%
Trading value of NT$877.73 billion
Opened at 46139.79
Hit a low of 44726.26
The index excluding financial stocks stood at 39892.03
信音 (6126)：Announcement of the capital increase record date for common shares converted in the third quarter of ROC year 115 under the company’s third domestic unsecured convertible bond
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
信音 (6126) announced that the capital increase record date for common shares converted in the third quarter of ROC year 115 under its third domestic unsecured convertible bond is October 30, ROC year 115。Paid-in capital after the capital increase will be NT$1,306,216,890。
威剛 (3260)：Announcement that the company has been invited to an online investor conference hosted by 凱基證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
威剛 announced that it has been invited to an online investor conference hosted by 凱基證券 on November 6, ROC year 115, to discuss its operating conditions。
三圓 (4416)：Supplementary information on the company’s acquisition of parking spaces from related party 山圓建設股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
三圓 (4416) provided supplementary information on its acquisition of parking spaces from related party 山圓建設。The appraised value is NT$427.08 million, and the seller must complete the transfer of ownership by March 31, ROC year 116。
Facts
Original估價金額:42,708萬元
Original announcement date：115/07/14
The seller must complete the transfer of ownership by 116年03月31日
德英 (4911)：The new drug SR-T100 injection developed by the company, for treating malignant ascites associated with cancer, has received approval from the 衛福部食藥署 (TFDA) to conduct a Phase I human clinical trial
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
The new drug SR-T100 injection developed by 德英生物科技股份有限公司 has received approval from the 衛福部食藥署 (TFDA) to conduct a Phase I human clinical trial。The drug is intended to treat malignant ascites associated with cancer。
Facts
1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/30
However, as of February 2025, the only drug on the European market was KORJUNY (Catumaxomab), a monoclonal antibody approved by the EU for direct injection into the abdominal cavity to treat malignant ascites associated with cancer
Original2024 年全球癌症惡性腹水市場規模約為 11.22 億美元
Original預估至 2032 年將成長至 22.69 億美元
Companies mentioned：德英生物科技股份有限公司、衛福部食藥署、TFDA、Credence Research
常廣 (6730)：The company has been invited to an investor conference hosted by 第一金證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
常廣 (6730) has been invited to an investor conference hosted by 第一金證券 on November 16, ROC year 115, to discuss operating, financial and business information。
金聯成 (7865)：Announcement that the board of directors has approved lifting restrictions on managers’ participation in competing businesses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
金聯成 (7865) announced that its board of directors approved lifting restrictions on managers 江權祐 and 李佳凌 from engaging in competing businesses, allowing them to concurrently serve as the finance and accounting supervisors of 名仁資源科技(股)公司。
永捷 (4714)：Correction of information on endorsement and guarantee balances and funds lent for July–September 115, and details of funds lent and endorsements and guarantees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
永捷創新科技股份有限公司 corrected information on endorsement and guarantee balances and funds lent for July through September of ROC year 115, adding relevant details for subsidiary 邁達康網路事業股份有限公司。
Subsidiaries’ endorsements and guarantees：Increase this month Cumulative balance through this month Limit ------------ ---------------- --------- 0 175,000 353,254
懷藝 (5295)：Announcement that the company will change its accounting firm and auditor starting in the fourth quarter of ROC year 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
懷藝 (5295) announced that starting in the fourth quarter of ROC year 115, it will change its accounting firm and auditor from 安永聯合會計師事務所 to 南台聯合會計師事務所 due to the company’s internal management needs。
宏羚(7885): Press release on the material information briefing held by the company today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
宏羚 announced the acquisition of 佳能國際’s OA business group in a deal valued at about 1.92億元, to be paid for with shares and cash. A shareholders’ meeting is scheduled for 115年11月18日 to discuss the deal.
橘焱胡同(2761): Announcement that the board approved the dissolution and liquidation of its subsidiary, 廈門橘焱胡同餐飲管理 有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
橘焱胡同(2761) announced that its board approved the dissolution and liquidation of its subsidiary, 廈門橘焱胡同餐飲管理有限公司, to coordinate the group’s operational integration.
立衛(5344): The company has been invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 中國信託綜合證券股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
立衛(5344) announced that it will attend an online investor conference hosted by 中國信託綜合證券 on 115年11月10日 and confirmed that it has complied with the relevant disclosure requirements.
大略-KY(4804): Announcement of the company’s self-assessed debt ratio, current ratio and quick ratio based on its self-prepared financial statements for 115年09月份
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
大略-KY announced the debt ratio, current ratio and quick ratio based on its self-prepared financial statements for 115年9月份.
路迦生醫 (6814): Announcement of the company’s projected cash receipts and disbursements and available bank credit facilities for the next three months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
路迦生醫 announced its projected cash receipts and disbursements from 115年10月至12月 and disclosed the usage status of its bank credit lines as of the end of September.
泰偉(3064): Announcement of the current ratio, quick ratio and debt ratio based on the company’s self-prepared consolidated financial statements for 115年9月份
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
泰偉(3064) announced the current ratio, quick ratio and debt ratio based on its self-prepared consolidated financial statements for 115年9月份.
美好證(6021): Supplementary information on the company’s announcement dated 115年5月7日 regarding the issuance of secured subordinated ordinary corporate bonds for 一一五年度第三次
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
美好證券 announced the issuance of secured subordinated ordinary corporate bonds for the 115年度第3次, with a total value of NT$3億元. 永豐金證券 will serve as lead underwriter, and 安泰商業銀行 will act as guarantor.
兆捷科技(6959): Institution appointed to collect and hold proceeds from the cash capital increase and new share issuance before the company’s initial listing on the Innovation Board
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
兆捷科技 announced a cash capital increase and new share issuance before its initial listing on the Innovation Board, appointing 台北富邦銀行 and 彰化商業銀行 as the institutions to collect the proceeds and hold them in a dedicated account, respectively.
合富-KY(4745): Subsidiary 康君諮詢管理(上海) announces that its cumulative disposal of wealth management products has reached the reporting threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
合富-KY(4745)’s subsidiary 康君諮詢管理(上海) announced that its cumulative disposal of structured deposits at 廈門國際銀行 reached the reporting threshold, with cumulative disposals totaling RMB 36,000,000.
Facts
This disposal: RMB 18,000,000
Cumulative disposals: RMB 36,000,000
Gain on disposal: RMB 43,875
As a proportion of total assets in the most recent consolidated financial statements: 2.37%
As a proportion of equity attributable to owners of the parent in the most recent consolidated financial statements: 6.32%
耐特(8058): Matters concerning the subscription payment period and provisional offering price for the company’s cash capital increase before its initial listing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
耐特科技材料股份有限公司 announced matters concerning the subscription payment period and provisional offering price for its cash capital increase before its initial listing. The offering will raise 7,200萬元, with a par value of 10元 per share, a provisional auction floor price of 62.5元 and a public subscription price capped at 80元.
Facts
Cash capital increase of NT$72,000,000
Issue of 7,200,000 ordinary shares
Par value of NT$10 per share
Reserve 15% of the total new shares to be issued
A total of 1,080,000 shares allocated for employee subscription
The remaining 85%
That is, 6,120,000 shares
七成 is the maximum
Provisionally set at NT$62.5 per share
No more than 1.28 times the minimum underwriting price
信立(4303): Correction to information on endorsement guarantees and loans to others outstanding for 115年7~9月, and to details of loans to others and endorsement guarantees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
信立化學工業股份有限公司 corrected information on endorsement guarantees and loans to others outstanding for the period from 115年7至9月, adding relevant data for its subsidiary 邁達康網路事業股份有限公司.
連展投控(3710): Announcement of the remediation plan and implementation status concerning overdue and excess loans extended by the company’s subsidiary (pursuant to letter 金管證審字第1150385069號)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
連展投控 announced a remediation plan for overdue and excess loans extended by its subsidiary 連展科技 to 連淨綠色科技. The plan calls for repayment of overdue principal of 40,500仟元 and interest by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026, and repayment of the excess amount of 65,024仟元 by the end of the second quarter of 2027.
湧德(3689): Correction to the schedule of loans to others and endorsement guarantees for 115年9月
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
湧德電子股份有限公司 corrected the schedule of loans to others and endorsement guarantees for 115年9月, adjusting the actual amount drawn by U.D.ELECTRONICVIETNAMCOMPANY.
台鋼建設(3521): Announcement of the current ratio, quick ratio and debt ratio based on the company’s self-prepared consolidated financial statements for 115年09月份
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
台鋼建設 announced the current ratio, quick ratio and debt ratio based on its self-prepared consolidated financial statements for 115年9月份.
泓瀚(4741): The company’s securities have repeatedly met the criteria for announcing trading information recently, so the relevant information is announced to help investors understand the situation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
泓瀚(4741) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for announcing trading information recently and disclosed financial data for 115年9月 and the second quarter, with pretax net profit turning from a loss to a profit.
其陽 (3564): Announces that the company’s loans to others meet the standards under Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 2 and 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
鴻璟科技 (7943): Announces matters related to the board of directors’ resolution on the company’s 1st share buyback in 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
鴻璟科技 (7943) announces that the board of directors resolved to buy back up to 300,000 common shares between November 2 and December 31, 115, for a maximum total amount of NT$23.1 million, for employee stock ownership.
網家 (8044): Announces the company’s self-prepared financial ratios for September 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
網家 (8044) announces its self-prepared financial ratios for September 115, including a current ratio of 91.08%, a quick ratio of 78.33% and a debt ratio of 73.51%, based on its self-prepared consolidated financial statements.
順發 (6154): Announces a change in a key operating officer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
順發 (6154) announces a change in a key operating officer. 洪麗芬, former director of the Operations Division, left upon retirement, and General Manager 黃柏峰 will concurrently serve as the new operating officer, effective 115/10/31.
台特化 (4772): Announces the record date for the stock dividend distribution of its important subsidiary 弘潔科技股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
台特化 (4772), on behalf of its important subsidiary 弘潔科技股份有限公司, announces the record date for the stock dividend distribution. The stock dividend is NT$100,000,000, and the record date is 115/11/09.
頎邦 (6147): Announces the board of directors’ resolution to arrange a syndicated bank loan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
頎邦科技股份有限公司 announces that its board of directors resolved to arrange a syndicated loan facility with a total limit of NT$壹佰貳拾億元 and a term of 三至五 years to fund capital expenditures and working capital and repay borrowings.
洹藝 (6795): Correction to the company’s revenue announcement for July to September 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
洹藝 (6795) announces corrections to its revenue data for July to September 115 and has republished the material information on the Market Observation Post System.
合晶 (6182): Announces correction to the disclosure schedule of information on loans to others
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
合晶 (6182) announces corrections to the disclosure schedules of information on loans made by 上海合晶硅材料股份有限公司 to 鄭州合晶硅材料有限公司 in August and September 115, and has re-uploaded them to the Market Observation Post System.
Facts
Maximum balance accumulated through this month: 0 thousand
智安 (7746): Announces that the company’s 18th meeting of the 7th board of directors could not be held due to insufficient attendance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
智安 (7746) announces that the 18th meeting of the 7th board of directors could not be held because the number of directors in attendance did not meet the quorum.
Facts
2 directors currently serving
Only the 1 chairperson attended this meeting
Date of occurrence: 115/10/29
The company had originally scheduled a board meeting for October 29, 115
Agenda items 一 through 七
Proposal to elect three directors
Correction to the 114 annual internal control system statement
TLC-KY (7924) issued a material announcement clarifying media reports, explaining the terms of its licensing agreement, the timeline for its listing application and financial forecasts, among other matters. It stressed that actual progress depends on clinical trials and review by the competent authorities, and reminded investors to assess the risks carefully.
耐特 (8058)：Clarification of reports concerning the Company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
耐特 (8058) clarified media reports, stating that figures concerning revenue growth forecasts and product mix were purely speculative. The actual situation should be based on information the Company discloses in accordance with the law on the Market Observation Post System.
Facts
Targeting 10 to 15 percent annual revenue growth next year
Growth by 2028
Total revenue to reach NT$2.9 billion
Contribute approximately 35 percent to total revenue next year
Estimated 30 percent this year
Leap from 3.59 percent in 2023
Companies mentioned：耐特、Nytex Composites Co、Taipei Times
耐特 (8058)：Clarification of reports concerning the Company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
耐特 (8058) clarified a report by 中時新聞網 dated 115/10/30, saying the outlet’s forecasts for the Company’s 2027 revenue and gross margin were purely speculative. The actual situation should be based on disclosures on the Market Observation Post System.
耐特 (8058)：Clarification of reports concerning the Company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
耐特 (8058) issued an announcement clarifying a report by 工商時報 dated 115/10/30, stating that the media’s figures on double-digit annual revenue growth and an increase in gross margin in 2027 were purely speculative. The actual situation should be based on disclosures on the Market Observation Post System.
A woman asked for shampoo recommendations for oily hair in the Facebook group “我愛全聯-好物老實説,” drawing responses from hundreds of users.
花王 shampoo (the green bottle, fresh and cooling, or the blue bottle) has been mentioned repeatedly by well-known dermatologist Dr. Chen Pi in health education articles as an affordable option for controlling oil.
Rogaine scalp shampoo (blue bottle) is marketed as silicone-free, leaving hair roots lifted and full after washing while keeping them fresh and dry for a long time.
百匡 shampoo bars and 耐斯 shampoo powder were recommended by users for their strong oil-cleansing power and affordable prices.
Explainer》Dad died leaving NT$1 million in credit card debt. Must his son repay it if he does not disclaim the inheritance? Court reveals the real answer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines cases in which a relative dies leaving debts, explaining that Taiwan’s current Civil Code adopts the principles of universal succession and limited liability, under which children need repay debts only up to the value of the estate. Citing court rulings and legal provisions, it explains how lifetime gifts are treated as part of an estate, the risks of not disclaiming an inheritance, and the statutory deadlines and objection procedures for handling debts, helping families respond appropriately to banks seeking repayment.
Facts
Since June 12, 2009, Taiwan’s inheritance system under the Civil Code has followed the principles of universal succession and limited liability, with heirs liable for debts only up to the value of the estate.
Property gifted to an heir within 2 years before the inheritance begins is legally deemed part of the heir’s estate.
An heir may not claim limited liability if they conceal estate assets, make false entries in the estate inventory, or dispose of estate assets with the intent to harm creditors.
Heirs must prepare an estate inventory and file it with the court within 3 months of learning that they are entitled to inherit.
Anyone who disputes a debt after receiving a court payment order may file an objection within 20 days of service.
財政部 offers a one-stop inquiry service for financial assets, allowing people to check a deceased person’s deposits, loans and credit card debts.
Government cash giveaway—claim yours now! “100-yuan red envelopes for everyone” available nationwide to eligible applicants. Limited-quantity claim details revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City and Taipei City governments jointly launched a cross-city sports program integrating 25 public sports venues. Residents can download the “My New Taipei City APP,” complete identity verification and check in at a venue to receive a 100-yuan sports voucher. There are no residency restrictions, and the voucher is valid through October 31, 2026.
Facts
The New Taipei City and Taipei City governments jointly launched the “Sports Without Limits, Boundless Cross-City Collaboration” program, integrating 25 public sports venues across the 2 cities.
People can receive a 100-yuan sports voucher by completing identity verification through the “My New Taipei City APP” and checking in at a designated venue. There are no residency restrictions.
The 100-yuan sports voucher is valid through October 31, 2026, and each person may claim it 1 time.
Advanced member verification on the “My New Taipei City APP” requires manual review, which takes approximately 3 to 5 working days.
Taipei residents were previously able to redeem 100U coins for a 100-yuan cross-city sports ticket. The redemption period ran from October 1 to October 23.
The number of vouchers is limited. They will be distributed while supplies last.
無人機國際學院 opens! Lin Chia-lung says Taiwan can become a “drone nation”; Hsiao Bi-khim reveals 3 core pillars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
無人機國際學院, established with private donations under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opened on the 30th. Hsiao Bi-khim and Lin Chia-lung attended and emphasized that Taiwan will build a non-red supply chain on 3 pillars and become a drone development hub in the Indo-Pacific.
Facts
無人機國際學院 (GUAVA), established with private-sector donations under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held its opening event on the morning of the 30th.
100% of 無人機國際學院’s funding comes from private foundations, and its director and chairperson are elected and appointed by the private sector.
Hsiao Bi-khim said Taiwan’s development blueprint rests on 3 core pillars: a 100% non-red and trusted supply chain; edge AI and software-defined innovation; and international partnerships and “drone diplomacy.”
無人機國際學院 signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with 波蘭無人機協會 (PISB) and 中科院.
無人機國際學院 plans to establish physical offices in Chiayi and Taipei by the end of this year.
Taiwan’s drone export value in the first half of this year has already surpassed the full-year total for last year.
Largest crypto heist in history? 幣安 faces potential losses of $6.3 billion in hack, with North Korea suspected behind attack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
幣安, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced it had been hacked and suspended deposits and withdrawals. The amount involved is as high as $6.3 billion, and North Korean hackers are suspected. 幣安 pledged to protect user funds and expects withdrawals to resume within 48 hours.
Facts
幣安 was hacked, with assets worth approximately $6.3 billion involved.
幣安 has frozen approximately $3 billion in affected assets.
Tether has frozen USDT worth approximately $1.5 billion.
Circle froze $800 million worth of its own stablecoin.
North Korean hackers stole approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025.
幣安 currently holds $140 billion in digital assets.
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,156.5 points on the 30th, falling below 46,000 points. 外資 recorded net sales of NT$112.467 billion for 2 consecutive days, while the three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$139.843 billion. 投信 bucked the trend with net purchases of NT$23.993 billion for 14 consecutive days, focusing mainly on financial stocks such as 台新新光金 and 中信金. Weakness in U.S. technology stocks and the depreciation of the Taiwan dollar put broad pressure on heavyweight and high-priced stocks.
Facts
外資 recorded net sales for the 2nd consecutive trading day, making large-scale adjustments totaling NT$112.467 billion today.
投信 bucked the trend, adding NT$23.993 billion in net purchases and setting a record of net buying for 14 consecutive trading days.
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of as much as NT$139.843 billion.
The weighted index plunged 1,156.5 points at the close, ending at 45,211.83 points.
台積電 fell NT$45 at the close, alone dragging the broader market down by about 353 points.
The top five stocks bought by 投信, in order, were 台新新光金, 中信金, 佳世達, 日月光投控 and 玉山金.
How do you put a scooter on its center stand? Insiders share 1 simple trick to master it quickly and effortlessly, so you won't hurt the soles of your feet again.
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PTT users discussed techniques for putting a scooter on its center stand, confirming that it mainly depends on using leverage and body weight rather than brute force. Most replies said new models are user-friendly and that getting the angle right makes it easy.
Facts
A woman who is 155 centimeters tall and weighs 46 kilograms said she can put a scooter on its center stand with ease.
The method suggested by users is to step on the center stand and pull backward while holding the handlebars to keep the scooter balanced.
Taiwan's only undersea tunnel is this 1! '1.67 kilometers long, running directly beneath the sea'—an engineering marvel linking two areas, built under extraordinary challenges.
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This article introduces the Kaohsiung Harbor Cross-Harbor Tunnel in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan's only undersea road tunnel. It is 1,670 meters long and connects Cianjhen District and Cijin District. Construction began in 1981 and it opened to traffic in 1984. The immersed-tube method was used to overcome challenges posed by port traffic and geology, and the tunnel is important to local transportation and harbor development.
Facts
The Kaohsiung Harbor Cross-Harbor Tunnel is Taiwan's only undersea road tunnel, measuring about 1,670 meters in length.
The Kaohsiung Harbor Cross-Harbor Tunnel was built using the immersed-tube method and consists of six prefabricated reinforced-concrete sections.
The Kaohsiung Harbor Cross-Harbor Tunnel stopped charging vehicle tolls on September 16, 1993.
The Kaohsiung Harbor Cross-Harbor Tunnel connects Cianjhen District and Cijin District in Kaohsiung City, passing beneath the main channel of Kaohsiung Harbor's Second Port.
In charts: Taiwan's sika deer vanished for decades, then a successful restoration led to trouble! What crisis is Kenting Forest facing?
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After the successful restoration of sika deer in Kenting National Park, the population grew to more than 3,600, causing ecological damage and human-deer conflicts. The government tried to capture deer to control their numbers but paused the effort for various reasons, and is now assessing fencing and contraception measures.
Facts
Taiwan's sika deer are an endemic subspecies. They were once widely distributed across low- and mid-elevation plains and hills, but disappeared from the wild around 1969 because of the deer-hide trade and development.
In 1986, Taipei Zoo provided 22 sika deer as breeding stock for the restoration program, and the deer were released into the wild beginning in 1994.
In 2024, the sika deer population in Kenting National Park and surrounding areas was estimated at more than 3,600.
Research found that the number of young trees of species affected by sika deer selectively feeding on certain plants fell by about 70% to 90%.
In January 2026, the Kenting National Park Headquarters held a hunter training course for the first time in an attempt to capture deer, but a report in June of the same year said the capture trial had been suspended.
Why is Tainan food so sweet? It's not because people really love sugar—the surprising reason is to show off wealth.
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This article explores why food in Tainan tends to be sweet, discussing the region's historical sugar industry and stories of wealthy families showing off their status. It also cites researchers' views on traditional sources of sweetness and possible reasons for changes in modern tastes.
Facts
During the 17th century, under Dutch rule and the Kingdom of Tungning, the areas around Tainan and the Jianan Plain were important sugarcane-growing and sugar-producing regions.
Taiwanese cuisine researcher Huang Wan-ling believes that the sweet taste of traditional Tainan dishes largely comes from licorice.
Starting during the Japanese colonial period, modern sugar factories were established across Taiwan, and sugar production rose sharply.
A saying goes, 'Taiwan-fu first, Lugang second, Bangka third.' Tainan was long the political, cultural and economic center of Taiwan.
In earlier times, glutinous rice was scarce and more expensive than white rice, so not everyone could afford oil rice or rice cakes.
Ian Choudhri, chief executive of the 加州高速鐵路管理局, resigned on October 28 amid controversy over public funds spending and project delays. Former finance director Joe Stephenshaw will succeed him.
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Ian Choudhri, chief executive of the 加州高速鐵路管理局, announced his resignation on October 28.
The California high-speed rail project began nearly 20 years ago, and the official initial projected completion date is now 6 years past.
Construction crews have so far started work on only a 119-mile stretch of the planned route, which is about 500 miles long.
The 加州高速鐵路管理局 lost $4 billion in federal funding after failing to meet a deadline for purchasing trains.
A state investigation found that public funds were used for questionable consultant travel, with some destinations near Choudhri's home.
Military teardown of a drone reveals 'CN'! 亞拓 allegedly used Chinese chips; the couple behind the 'king of remote-control helicopters' are detained.
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台中亞拓科技 is suspected of using Chinese-made chips in violation of rules in a military procurement contract. Founder Du Dasen and his wife were taken into custody and denied visits. The case has prompted a review by the Ministry of National Defense and raised experts' concerns about chip security. 亞拓科技 is at the center of the allegations.
Facts
台中亞拓科技 is suspected of using Chinese-made chips in a military procurement contract. 亞拓科技 is named in the allegations.
During military acceptance inspections, teardown revealed chips marked with the letters 'CN'.
Du Dasen and his wife, surnamed Huang, were ordered detained and barred from receiving visitors on suspicion of violating the National Security Act and other offenses.
Original亞拓科技曾拿下全球遙控直升機市場7成市占率。
The contract explicitly prohibited the use of products from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
歐洲央行 president to step down early! After weathering the pandemic, war and inflation turmoil, what achievements, failures and controversies will Lagarde leave behind?
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歐洲央行 President Christine Lagarde announced she would step down early in February 2027, as France's political situation and market volatility affected her neutrality. During her tenure, she faced the pandemic, war and inflation. Though she helped avert a hard landing and forge internal consensus, she also faced criticism over policy responses and controversy surrounding new tools.
Facts
歐洲央行 President Christine Lagarde announced she will step down early in February 2027.
Lagarde's early departure is attributed to political turmoil in France and growing volatility in bond markets.
歐洲央行 raised interest rates 10 consecutive times from July 2022 to September 2023.
Lagarde succeeded Draghi as 歐洲央行 president in 2019.
歐洲央行 introduced an emergency bond-buying tool called the Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI).
What jobs can you do in retirement? Experts reveal '6 side gigs' suitable for middle-aged and older people: no age limit, and earn money without returning to the workforce.
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Kiplinger reported that a Schroders survey found nearly half of retirees spend more than they planned. Financial advisers recommend 6 flexible side gigs, such as renting out space, seasonal work and professional consulting, to help retirees boost their cash flow without returning to full-time work.
Facts
Schroders' 2026 U.S. retirement survey found that 49% of retirees spend more than they had expected.
The Neighbor platform provides $1 million in insurance coverage and charges a fee of about 5%.
A retired woman earns $400 to $500 a month by selling items she no longer uses on behalf of others.
Expert networks pay by the hour to have retired executives provide brief phone consultations.
A retired couple with no photography experience built a wedding photography business through word of mouth and now has a steady stream of bookings.
German workers in tears: Trump's tariffs pack a punch as 奧迪 prepares to invest $4 billion in Georgia, U.S.
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奧迪 plans to invest $4 billion in a U.S. factory in Georgia to avoid tariffs, winning a promise of relief from the Trump administration but facing opposition from German labor unions.
Facts
奧迪 is planning to invest $4 billion in a new assembly plant in Georgia, U.S.
The new factory is designed to have an annual production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles.
奧迪 paid more than $1 billion in tariffs last year.
奧迪 is part of 德國福斯集團（Volkswagen Group）.
奧迪 executives view the Georgia factory project as an important opportunity to reverse the downturn in its U.S. business.
奧迪 is facing financial losses and announced last year that it expects to cut up to 7,500 jobs。
奧迪 executives received assurances from the U.S. Commerce Department that a mechanism would be established to reduce tariff costs for companies willing to make major production investments in the United States。
Taiwan’s 1 Once-Popular Profession Has Faded Into History！「Once Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Sight，Thousands Vied for the Jobs」：The Dream Girl of Many Men
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The once-popular profession of the 「car attendant」 in Taiwan faded into history after the 八○s as one-person bus service became widespread and electronic tickets replaced ticket clipping。 The job held high status from the 五○s through the 七○s，and required candidates to pass rigorous screening and training。 Attendants clipped tickets，calculated mileage fares，and directed vehicles as they reversed and passed one another。 Today，the profession survives only at nostalgia events as part of collective memory。
Facts
In Taiwan from the 五○s through the 七○s，car attendants in crisp suits and berets were the most eye-catching sight on long-distance buses，with a status on par with that of modern flight attendants。
At the height of 台灣省公路局，the predecessor of 國光客運，competition for car attendant jobs was fierce，with thousands of applicants often applying each time。
In the early days，fares at each stop were calculated by distance，and car attendants had to rely on memory to keep track of which stop each passenger had paid for，who needed to pay an additional fare，and where each person was getting off。
In the late 七○s，long-distance bus operators began using reserved-seat ticketing and fare boxes。 In the 八○s，operators promoted one-person buses，with drivers also checking tickets to reduce staffing costs。
As electronic ticket cards such as EasyCard and iPASS were rolled out across the board，the sound of ticket clippers was replaced by card readers，and car attendants gradually transferred to station operations and back-office roles or retired。
Japanese Companies Keep Getting Hacked！無印良品，Matsuya and Credit Card Companies Hit in Succession，Personal Data on 260 Million People Leaked in Six Months
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Cyberattacks on outsourced service providers at several Japanese companies have increased the risk of personal data leaks。 About 260 million records were exposed in six months，affecting the credit card，retail and restaurant industries。
Facts
Personal data belonging to about 339,000 credit card holders at Life Card was leaked after an external attack on its email service provider，ユミルリンク。
無印良品 detected unauthorized access，with as many as 27.26 million customer records potentially exposed。
松屋食品 has suspended its official website and app services following an unauthorized attack。
A server outsourced by 唐吉訶德 was hacked，potentially exposing personal data belonging to watch-repair customers。
Since April 2026，personal data leaked by Japanese companies in cyberattacks has totaled about 260 million records。
To address residents illegally dumping household garbage in public bins to save money and tackle rat infestations，Taipei drastically reduced the number of street trash cans，cutting them by nearly 六成 over four years。 The city will focus on placing bins in high-traffic areas and raise fines for violations to 6,000 yuan。
Facts
The number of pedestrian-use public trash bins in Taipei fell from 2,000 in 2022 to 806 in August 2026。
The reduction in trash cans is linked to residents secretly dumping household garbage in street bins to avoid paying for designated garbage bags。
Taipei introduced a pay-by-the-bag garbage fee system on July 1，2000。
Those who illegally dispose of household garbage in pedestrian-use public trash bins face a maximum fine of 6,000 yuan。
As of the end of June 2026，Taipei had uncovered 1,339 cases of illegal household garbage dumping。
The Taipei Environmental Protection Department has deployed an AI image recognition system at the Shilin District Cleaning Team to assist with inspections。
Going forward，pedestrian-use public trash bins will be prioritized for high-traffic areas such as shopping districts，night markets and tourist attractions。
Repeat Drugged Drivers Could Face the Death Penalty！Legislature Passes Blue-White Amendments to Criminal Code in Third Reading；DPP Lawmakers Walk Out in Protest
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The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code proposed by the Blue and White camps in a third reading on the 30th，significantly increasing penalties for drugged driving，with repeat offenders who cause a death facing the death penalty。 DPP lawmakers walked out in protest over the rushed procedure，and the bill ultimately passed with 57 votes in favor。
Facts
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code in a third reading at a plenary session on the 30th。
Drugged drivers who cause a death and reoffend within 10 years may face the death penalty，life imprisonment or a prison term of 10 years or more。
First-time drugged drivers who cause a death face a prison term of 7 years or more and may also be fined up to 7 million yuan。
DPP lawmaker 柯建銘 abstained，while 莊瑞雄 voted against the motion。 The 2 opposition caucuses cast 57 votes in favor of the amendment。
莊瑞雄 said that implementing the opposition caucuses’ proposal would mean sending more than 13萬 people to prison。
橘焱胡同’s Sake and Food Festival Kicks Off in Grand Style：Michelin-Recommended 台北鳥喜 Teams Up with the World’s Top Sake Sommelier to Create a Limited-Time Autumn Tasting Experience
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台北鳥喜，part of 橘焱胡同集團，has teamed up for the first time with 黃鳳誼，the world champion of the World Sake Sommelier Competition，to launch a limited-time autumn Sake Pairing experience。 The collaboration aims to showcase the clean，elegant flavors of yakitori through a perfect pairing of the champion’s sake selections with upgraded ingredients，such as 脂玉金璟雞，and offer diners an exceptional experience。
Facts
台北鳥喜，part of 橘焱胡同集團，has teamed up with World Sake Sommelier Competition champion 黃鳳誼 to create an autumn Sake Pairing experience。
The evening autumn set menu at 台北鳥喜 costs 1,980 yuan，and a 3-glass sake set costs 880 yuan。
黃鳳誼 is the first Taiwanese woman to win the overall title at the World Sake Sommelier Competition。
台北鳥喜 spent more than three years custom-breeding 脂玉金璟雞 for its exclusive dishes。
台北鳥喜 is located on the 2nd floor of Taipei Marriott’s Urban Square，199 Lequn 2nd Road，Zhongshan District，Taipei。
飛良泉 is Japan’s third-oldest sake brewery and the oldest in the Tohoku region，and has used the traditional yamahai method for more than 500 years。
Qatar Seeks to Mediate U.S.-Iran War；Iran Says Draft Deal Is 「Unacceptable」
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Qatar submitted a draft mediation proposal to Iran on Oct. 25 to end the U.S.-Iran conflict，but Iranian officials rejected it as 「unacceptable」。 Meanwhile，representatives from Saudi Arabia and two other countries traveled to Tehran to mediate，Iran threatened to attack undersea fiber-optic cables，and Oman put forward a new security proposal。
Facts
Qatari mediators presented Iran with a draft proposal on Oct. 25 to end the conflict with the United States and Israel。
Iranian officials said Qatar’s proposal was full of 「unacceptable ideas」。
Representatives of Saudi Arabia，Turkey and Pakistan visited Tehran to discuss de-escalation。
The Houthis claimed on Oct. 27 to have launched a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery。
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official said Iran had plans to sabotage 7 major data cables on the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz。
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi proposed a Gulf security pact that would include Iran。
September PCE data released by 美國商務部經濟分析局 showed inflation accelerating，with the core PCE rate rising to 3.1% year over year，strengthening market expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December。
Facts
The U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index（PCE）rose 0.5% month over month in September。
In the 12 months through September，the PCE price index rose 3.6% year over year。
The core PCE price index rose 3.1% year over year in September。
The Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate remains in a range of 3.75% to 4.00%。
Financial markets put the odds of a rate hike at the Federal Reserve’s December meeting at about 84.6%。
LINE Announces Year-End Account Cleanup！Officially Confirms 1 Type of User Will Have Their Account 「Deleted Directly」：Photos and Messages Lost，All Services Halted
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LINE announced that it will delete accounts linked only to Facebook and not registered with a mobile phone number by the end of 2026，and urged users to complete their settings promptly to avoid losing data。
Facts
LINE officially announced that certain accounts will be deleted before 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2026。
Affected accounts are LINE accounts linked only to Facebook and without a phone number set up。
Once an account is deleted, previously purchased stickers, tokens and chat history will disappear and cannot be restored。
LINE stopped supporting logins to LINE through Facebook accounts as early as January 2024。
LINE account linking follows a one-account-per-number rule： the same phone number cannot be linked to multiple LINE accounts。
The Fed enters an era of “forward-guidance silence”： Could Warsh’s policy reforms make the U.S. Treasury market more volatile？
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Warsh is pushing for monetary policy reforms, planning to reduce the number of interest-rate decision meetings and play down forward guidance, prompting market concerns about increased volatility in U.S. Treasuries。
Facts
Warsh plans to cut the number of interest-rate decision meetings each year from 8 to 6, with the other two meetings devoted to policy and economic strategy discussions。
Markets expect the Fed may have ended its rate hikes a year from now, so the short-term impact is relatively limited。
Taiwan’s strongest telecom company is this 1！It raked in NT$24.4 billion in a single month。 Users praise its fast internet and stable signal： Even in the mountains, it works smoothly without lag。
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Taiwan’s three telecom giants reported revenue for September and the first three quarters。 中華電信 retained the top spot in revenue, with September revenue up 20.9% year over year to a record high； 台灣大 led in EPS； 遠傳 posted revenue of more than NT$10 billion and a 5G penetration rate above half。
Facts
中華電信’s cumulative revenue for the first three quarters reached NT$188.95 billion, retaining its revenue crown。
台灣大’s after-tax EPS for the first three quarters was NT$4.26, narrowly surpassing 中華電信’s NT$4.25 to claim the EPS crown。
遠傳’s consolidated revenue in September was NT$10.962 billion, up 8.7% year over year, surpassing NT$10 billion again and setting a record for the same period。
遠傳’s 5G penetration rate among monthly-plan subscribers officially exceeded half in September, crossing over the number of 4G users。
中華電信’s information and communications revenue in September rose 24.9% year over year, mainly benefiting from expanding demand for IDC, cloud services and cybersecurity equipment among financial services firms and regulatory agencies。
In charts： 2,858 people die in road crashes in Taiwan each year！ The highest death rate is not in one of the six special municipalities。 Which county or city is most dangerous？
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The Ministry of Transportation released 2025 road safety statistics, reporting 2,858 deaths for the year。 The toll has declined year by year but has not met the 10% reduction target。 Kaohsiung had the highest total number of deaths, while Pingtung had the highest death rate relative to its population； motorcyclists and older people were the main victims。
Facts
The number of people in Taiwan who died within 30 days of traffic accidents in 2025 was 2,858。
Kaohsiung ranked first in the total number of traffic deaths in 2025, with 307。
Motorcycle crashes caused 1,740 deaths, accounting for 60.9% of all deaths。
Traffic crashes killed 1,244 people aged 65 and older, accounting for 43.5% of the total。
Traffic deaths in 2025 fell by 92 from 2024, a decline of about 3.1%.
Pedestrian crashes caused 354 deaths。 Taichung had the highest number, at 57。
A power struggle for the 21st Chinese Communist Party congress？ Ming Ju-cheng names Xi Jinping’s potential successors： Ding Xuexiang has an age advantage, while 4 regional power brokers are waiting for an opportunity； the key lies in Xi’s decision
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The Institute for National Policy Research held a forum where Professor Ming Ju-cheng analyzed the Chinese Communist Party’s personnel arrangements。 He said Xi Jinping might draw on the experiences of Mao and Deng to arrange two groups of potential successors： Ding Xuexiang at the central level and the party secretaries of the four major municipalities at the local level。
Facts
The Communist Party of China concluded the Fifth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee on October 29。
Ming Ju-cheng, an emeritus professor in National Taiwan University’s Department of Political Science, believes Xi Jinping is highly likely to seek a fourth term。
Ming Ju-cheng concludes that Ding Xuexiang is the most likely successor at the central level。
Ding Xuexiang is 64 and is considered to have an age advantage。
Ming Ju-cheng speculates that the successors at the local level would be the party secretaries of the four major municipalities。
Ming Ju-cheng said Xi Jinping’s thinking on succession may have been influenced by the film The Godfather。
Health ministry announces new National Health Insurance rules！ Nationwide implementation begins in November, saving NT$6.76 million in annual drug costs。 See the latest rules
新加坡星展銀行（DBS） announced that PayLah! e-wallet users can now scan to pay directly at more than 250,000 stores in Taiwan。
The service is the result of cross-border payment cooperation announced in April this year by Singaporean electronic payments provider NETS and 台灣財金資訊公司（FISC）。
星展銀行（台灣） will serve as the settlement agent bank, handling settlement for cross-border transactions in Taiwan。
In 2027, DBS Taiwan customers are expected to be able to use the digibank App to scan SGQR payment codes at participating merchants in Singapore。
More than 460,000 visitors from Singapore came to Taiwan in 2023, making it the only country that year to exceed its pre-pandemic visitor numbers。
上報 commissioned Shan Shui Public Opinion Research to conduct a poll, which found that Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s approval rating before leaving office was 84.4%, while city pride stood at 84.8%。 Support was highest among young people, and more than six in ten KMT and TPP supporters were also satisfied, reflecting approval across party lines。
Facts
A poll found Chen Chi-mai’s approval rating before leaving office was as high as 84.4%。
Among KMT supporters, 60.5% approved of Chen Chi-mai’s performance。
Among TPP supporters, 64.2% approved of Chen Chi-mai’s performance。
The share of Kaohsiung residents who said they were proud to be from Kaohsiung reached 84.8%。
City pride among respondents from the Linyuan-Daliao area was as high as 91.9%。
Kevin Tsai admits it will be “hard to return to China”！ Interview sound bites emerge after he stood up for LGBTQ people； she praises him： He understands spending better than Wang Yung-ching
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In an interview, Kevin Tsai said he had taken part in political activities because of the incident involving an LGBTQ bar and confirmed that it would be difficult for him to return to China。 Hu Tsai-ping praised his investment in social causes, comparing it with Wang Yung-ching’s past actions。
Facts
Kevin Tsai appeared in October at campaign office opening events for DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an。
In an interview on Wang Wei-chung’s radio program, Kevin Tsai said the raid on an LGBTQ bar in Ximending was one reason he became involved in political activities。
Kevin Tsai confirmed it would be harder for him to visit China in the future and said he would explain in a post on Weibo。