# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-31 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 121 items from 6 sources; Japan, 72 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Cheng Li-wun urges unity at party anniversary to hit a home run, says if Changhua wins, Taiwan wins

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:17:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610310071.aspx
- anchor: #n3672573
- Companies mentioned: 中國國民黨、中央社

中國國民黨主席鄭麗文出席彰化縣黨慶活動，呼籲團結支持年底選舉國民黨提名參選人，並提出65歲以上免繳健保費及普發新台幣2萬元等政策主張。

Facts:
- Aged 65 and above
- NT$20,000
- Year 132

## Kaohsiung mayoral debate goes into overtime as Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en question each other again

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:12:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610310070.aspx
- anchor: #n3672570
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民主進步黨、中國國民黨

After the 2026 nine-in-one election Kaohsiung mayoral debate, candidates Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en questioned each other. Ko Chih-en said Lai Jui-lung did not respond directly to the political donations issue and had an aggressive attitude; Lai Jui-lung criticized Ko Chih-en for not explaining the infrastructure she fought for over the past 4 years, and noted that the fiscal law amendment cost Kaohsiung NT$20 billion.

Facts:
- Loss of NT$20 billion
- Past 4 years

## 調查：小黃駕駛月淨收入增2成 多元化計程車占比增至近4成

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:07:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610310069.aspx
- anchor: #n3672559

交通部調查顯示，114年專職計程車駕駛月均淨收入達3萬2465元，較112年增20.4%；多元化計程車占比增至近4成。遊覽車業者營收與駕駛薪資亦同步成長。

Facts:
- Average monthly gross income of 55,788
- Up 14.4% from year 112
- Net income of 32,465
- Up 5,508, or 20.4%
- More than 36,000 diversified taxis
- 占比增至近4成
- 92,768 taxis nationwide
- Up 1,114, or 1.2%
- 36,023 diversified taxis
- Sharp increase of 34.2%
- 有7成6專職計程車駕駛人加入派遣車隊
- Average of 4.8 rest days per month
- Average of 13.5 trips per day
- Drive 144.3 kilometers per day
- Time-based empty-run rate of 24.4%
- Distance-based empty-run rate of 21.3%
- Up 7,022 from year 112
- Up 5,508
- Average total monthly operating income of 62,822
- Net income of 37,403
- 1.0 more trips
- and 24.4 kilometers
- Total monthly income of 58,492
- 0.9 more trips respectively
- and 10.7 kilometers
- time (22.0%)
- or distance-based empty-run rate (19.0%)
- Total income of 59,528
- 883 tour bus operators in operation
- Down slightly by 0.6%
- 13,407 vehicles in operation
- Down 2.3%
- 有8成5遊覽車業者
- Each tour bus runs an average of 224 days
- 出車233次
- Up 18 days respectively
- , 24 trips
- Annual total operating revenue of 1.225 million
- Up 14.6%
- Net income of 339,000
- Up 36.7%
- Average monthly pay of 48,000
- Up 3,686
- 、8.3%

## Pride parade to be held; Cheng Li-chun: equality must be truly practiced in daily life

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:59:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610310068.aspx
- anchor: #n3672308
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

The 24th Taiwan LGBTQ Pride parade was held this afternoon at the plaza in front of Taipei City Hall. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun said on social media that legal equality is not the end but the beginning, stressing that equality must be truly practiced in daily life.

Facts:
- 24th
- Dispatch of the 31st

## Jakarta Fashion Week dons Taiwan aviation aesthetics; Taiwan and Indonesia explore new fashion possibilities across fields

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:52:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610310067.aspx
- anchor: #n3672244
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣航空業者、BYO、Jan Sober

Indonesia's Jakarta Fashion Week introduced a Taiwan aviation company as a partner for the first time, combining flight imagery with fashion design. 台灣航空業者 arranged for cabin crew to walk the runway and worked with Indonesian brands BYO and Jan Sober, using sustainable materials and handcrafted techniques to showcase aerial aesthetics and cross-disciplinary creative exchange.

Facts:
- Jakarta Fashion Week was founded in 2008
- This year's fashion week was held from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 at the Pondok Indah Mall shopping center in Jakarta
- Attracted 111 designers
- Two cabin crew members were specially arranged to walk the runway in person
- The airline had earlier invited two Indonesian models to Taiwan
- Unveiled the 2027 spring/summer collection

## Neighborhood event hands out NT$400 gift vouchers; Taoyuan village chief candidate released on bail over bribery suspicion

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:48:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610310066.aspx
- anchor: #n3672245

The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office is investigating a village chief candidate in Luzhu District on suspected vote-buying, finding that the candidate used a neighborhood gathering to hand out gift vouchers worth about NT$400 to win voter support. Two defendants were released on bail of NT$120,000 and 100,000 respectively after questioning.

Facts:
- Worth about NT$400
- NT$120,000
- NT$100,000

## Japan's direct investment in Taiwan nears US$900 million; Japanese chamber says Taiwan and Japan's industrial strengths complement each other

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:41:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610310065.aspx
- anchor: #n3672242
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市日本工商會、台灣車輛工業同業公會

Japan's total direct investment in Taiwan in 2025 came to nearly US$900 million. 台北市日本工商會 said Japanese companies are focused on semiconductors, AI and renewable energy, and recommended lowering tariffs on auto parts to boost the competitiveness of Taiwan's complete-vehicle production.

Facts:
- Nearly US$900 million
- 271 cases
- 18th white paper
- Past 3 to 5 years
- 17.5%
- 15% to 17.5%
- 13 products

## Penghu Environmental Protection Bureau calls on residents to pick up trash, clears 241 kilograms of waste

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:41:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610310064.aspx
- anchor: #n3672243
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、澎湖縣政府環境保護局、SPOGOMI

The Penghu County Environmental Protection Bureau called on residents to join the Japanese SPOGOMI trash-picking competition and promoted a "no cigarette butts on the ground" campaign, clearing a total of 241 kilograms of waste, including about 60,000 cigarette butts.

Facts:
- 241 kilograms
- 10.3 kilograms
- 60,000 butts
- 8 organizations
- More than 250 people

## 歐盟加拿大推新聯盟援烏克蘭 深化關鍵礦產AI合作

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:33:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610310054.aspx
- anchor: #n3672235
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟、歐盟、加拿大、法新社、中央社、歐洲投資銀行

歐盟與加拿大在蒙特婁宣布成立新聯盟，加拿大同意參與提供烏克蘭900億歐元援助貸款並初步出資5億歐元，雙方將在關鍵礦產、AI等領域深化合作，以應對美國政策變動帶來的挑戰。

Facts:
- 90 billion euros
- About NT$3.3 trillion
- 500 million euros

## Pingtung Hakka youth base breaks ground; NT$177 million to build new space for entrepreneurship and childcare

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:16:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610310053.aspx
- anchor: #n3672234

The Pingtung Hakka youth base has broken ground, with about NT$177 million invested to revitalize the former Qiaozhi Elementary School site. It is expected to be completed in year 117 of the Republic era and will combine Hakka culture, youth entrepreneurship and public childcare services.

Facts:
- NT$177 million
- 2 years later
- 近7成
- 60 people

## Huang Wei-cher attends Taiwan Festival in Kumamoto, Japan, promotes Tainan's food specialties

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:15:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610310052.aspx
- anchor: #n3672231
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台南市政府

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-cher led a delegation to the opening ceremony of the "KUMAMOTO Taiwan Festival 2026" in Kumamoto, Japan, promoting Tainan's agricultural specialties, cuisine and cultural features, and noted that exchanges between the two sides have become more convenient since scheduled direct flights began last December.

Facts:
- KUMAMOTO Taiwan Festival 2026
- Oct. 30 to Nov. 3
- Last December

## 華爾街日報：中方研究船密集測繪 為戰場經營鋪路

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:11:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610310051.aspx
- anchor: #n3672232
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、華爾街日報、哈德遜研究所、Center for Defense Concepts and Technology、台灣海巡署、台灣海洋科技研究中心、台灣海軍

The 華爾街日報 revealed that Beijing has recently sharply accelerated seabed mapping in waters around Taiwan, deploying dozens of research vessels to intensively collect hydrographic data. 台灣海巡署 said the move is in effect "battlefield preparation and shaping," aimed at mastering seabed terrain to facilitate operations by submarines and underwater unmanned vehicles, and possibly to be used to blockade Taiwan or prevent US military intervention. China currently has more than 120 research vessels, far more than Taiwan's 5. Taiwan has added new vessels and strengthened its unmanned vehicle capabilities in response.

Facts:
- (中央社 Kaohsiung, 31st, compiled from foreign wire reports)
- 在日本與菲律賓今年5月宣布將針對台灣東部重疊經濟海域展開會談後
- China currently has more than 120 research vessels
- Taiwan has only 5 research vessels actually capable of carrying out ocean survey missions
- 3 of them are managed by universities
- 1 is managed by the government-backed 台灣海洋科技研究中心
- The other 1 belongs to the 台灣海軍
- In August this year, Taiwan added 2 new vessels to its relatively small research fleet
- Added 2 new vessels

## Claim that former Taoyuan high school girl was abducted found by police to be false information; man referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:09:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610310050.aspx
- anchor: #n3672233
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、桃園市警察局桃園分局、桃園分局龍安派出所

The online claim that a former Taoyuan high school girl had been abducted was false information. Police caught a man surnamed Tang who posted the false message and are handling the case under the Social Order Maintenance Act.

Facts:
- Taoyuan, 31st dispatch
- Claimed that on the 29th a female student

## Taoyuan Bade Precinct patrol officer suspected of embezzling NT$3 million in seized illicit funds; detained with no visitors allowed

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:06:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610310049.aspx
- anchor: #n3672192
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、桃園市政府警察局八德分局、台灣桃園地方檢察署、台灣桃園地方法院

A patrol officer surnamed Yu of 桃園市政府警察局八德分局 is suspected of embezzling NT$3 million in seized illicit funds that he held in the course of his duties. He was questioned by the 台灣桃園地方檢察署, which sought his detention, and the Taoyuan District Court ordered him detained for 2 months with a ban on visits and correspondence.

Facts:
- NT$3 million
- Detained for 2 months

## China's total population still exceeds 1.4 billion; average life expectancy 79.25 years

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:04:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610310048.aspx
- anchor: #n3672193
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、中國國家統計局、北京青年報

中國國家統計局 released its 2025 report, showing that China's total population exceeds 1.4 billion and average life expectancy has reached 79.25 years, with employment and education indicators continuing to improve.

Facts:
- China's total population is 1,404.89 million
- More than 17% of the global population
- Average life expectancy reached 79.25 years in 2025
- Up 0.25 years from the previous year
- China's population aged 16 to 59 is 851.36 million
- 60.6% of the total population
- Average years of schooling for the population aged 16 to 59 nationwide is 11.3 years
- The population with college education or above has reached 272.33 million
- 19.4% of the national population
- China's employed population is 725.04 million
- Urban employed population is 475.35 million
- Up 1.9 million from the end of the previous year
- Accounts for 65.6% of the national employed population
- Rural employed population is 249.69 million
- Down 11.25 million from the end of the previous year
- China's average surveyed urban unemployment rate was 5.2%
- The average unemployment rate for the core workforce aged 30 to 59 was 4.0%
- The average unemployment rate for urban migrant workers with rural household registration was 4.7%
- China's total number of migrant workers is 301.15 million
- Up 1.42 million from the previous year
- Growth of 0.5%
- Migrant workers living in cities and towns at year-end totaled 130.92 million

## Restoring Japanese colonial-era buildings: Japanese expert says Taiwan faces a talent gap

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:03:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610310047.aspx
- anchor: #n3672194
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、頂新和德文教基金會、古都保存再生文教基金會、日本金澤職人大學校

Yuji Ishiura, chief administrator of 日本金澤職人大學校, said Taiwan has a talent gap in restoring Japanese colonial-era buildings and suggested that people need to study at craftsman schools to help preservation. Deputy Minister of Culture Lee Ching-hui stressed that cultural heritage restoration should emphasize the transmission of skills and integration into modern life.

Facts:
- During the 50 years of Japanese rule over Taiwan
- Taiwan's Japanese colonial-era buildings date roughly from 1895 to 1945

## AI platforms become key; Taipei and New Taipei mayoral candidates vie for smart city governance

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:02:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610310046.aspx
- anchor: #n3672189
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨、國民黨、審計部、資訊局、YouTube

Candidates for mayor of Taipei and New Taipei in the 2026 nine-in-one elections are competing to put forward AI platforms covering smart city governance, industrial development and municipal services. Puma Shen has planned a Beitou-Shilin Technology Park star cluster project and a Taipei Research Institute; Chiang Wan-an is pushing the relocation and reconstruction of Songshan Airport to create an AI park, with an estimated output value of NT$12 trillion, and developing a government version of an AI Agent; Su Chiao-hui plans to introduce AI to simplify administrative processes and optimize transportation; Lee Szu-chuan advocates comprehensive subsidies for teachers' AI tools and establishing a Taipei-New Taipei-Keelung-Taoyuan MaaS platform.

Facts:
- Citizen hotline 1999
- A total of more than 360 episodes of stories recorded
- 6 experimental sandboxes
- Estimated to create NT$12 trillion in output value

## US Justice Department's request that California segregate disputed ballots rejected; court also bars pressuring election officials

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:01:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610310045.aspx
- anchor: #n3672190
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美聯社、人道移民權益聯盟、加州大學洛杉磯分校

The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Justice Department's request to have California segregate disputed ballots, and ruled to suspend an investigation into allegations of illegal voting by non-citizens in 9 states; another judge ordered the Justice Department barred from pressuring election officials.

Facts:
- About 20,000 people who may not be US citizens
- Upheld the original ruling by a 2-to-1 vote
- The midterm elections will end on Nov. 3
- On Nov. 4, the day after the election
- An investigation into allegations of illegal voting by non-citizens in 9 states

## Supreme Court Chief Justice Suspended; Polish President Cuts Short Overseas Trip to Return Home

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:00:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610310044.aspx
- anchor: #n3672191
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、歐洲聯盟、法律正義黨

Polish President Nawrocki cut short an overseas trip and returned home after the Supreme Court chief justice was suspended, further escalating the struggle with Prime Minister Tusk's government over control of the judiciary.

Facts:
- （中央社華沙30日綜合外電報導）
- Refused to administer the oath to 3 of the 6 judges nominated by parliament
- The dispute dates back to 2015
- After the coalition government led by Tusk took office in 2023
- Since being elected president in 2025
- Last month, the Polish parliament appointed Tusk ally Bereck
- (Compiled by Chang Hsiao-wen) 1151031

## Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade Takes Place Today; Cheng Li-wun Dresses as Maleficent to Express Blessings

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:55:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610310043.aspx
- anchor: #n3672127
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國民黨

Unable to attend the Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade in person due to campaign events, 國民黨 Chairperson Cheng Li-wun transformed into the movie character Maleficent on Facebook to express her blessings, urging society to break out of boxes and walk together fearlessly.

Facts:
- 24th
- 6 years ago today

## Taipei Mayoral Election Debate: Ko Wen-je Says It Is About Defending Municipal Governance and Vision

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:53:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610310042.aspx
- anchor: #n3672128
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣民眾黨、民主進步黨、民進黨

The Taipei mayoral election debate takes place today. Former Taiwan People's Party chairperson Ko Wen-je, while campaigning in Nantou, said the core of the debate is defending municipal governance and vision. He mentioned the "twin-city forum" issue and the question of cultural definition raised by 民進黨 Taipei candidate Puma Shen, and criticized President Lai Ching-te for causing social division. In addition, regarding the questions over Lai Jui-lung accepting political donations in the Kaohsiung mayoral debate, Ko Wen-je suggested handling it in the same way as the Core Pacific City case.

Facts:
- Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Nantou County, 31st dispatch
- (Editor: Lee Shu-hua) 1151031

## Gas Pipeline Damaged in Kaohsiung's Gangshan District; Police and Fire Officials Guard and Control Traffic, Remind Motorists to Detour

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:53:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610310041.aspx
- anchor: #n3672062
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、高雄市政府警察局岡山分局、前峰派出所、高雄市政府消防局

A gas pipeline was suspected to have been damaged during pipeline construction near Benggong 6th Road and Wenxing Road in Kaohsiung's Gangshan District. Police and firefighters arrived at the scene to guard and control traffic and reminded motorists to detour.

Facts:
- Around 9:30 a.m.
- 1151031

## Taipei Mayoral Debate: In Closing Statements, Chiang Wan-an Stresses Delivering on Policy Promises, Criticizes Puma Shen: "Talks Up a Storm, Does a Complete Mess"

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:46:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177338
- anchor: #n3672791

The 2026 local elections Taipei mayoral debate was held on the 31st, with Chiang Wan-an facing off against Puma Shen. Chiang stressed that he has delivered on his record and criticized his opponent for empty talk, while also proposing that the relocation of Songshan Airport address the AI trend.

Facts:
- The 2026 local elections Taipei mayoral debate was held on the 31st, with Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen going head to head.
- After the Taipei Dome was completed, Chiang Wan-an made it possible to host the 3-year professional baseball Taiwan Series and concerts there.
- In the process of Nvidia moving into Beitou-Shilin Technology Park, all three parts, the international contest, the domestic contest and the surface rights, were won.
- The construction period for the demolition of the Gongguan Roundabout was shortened from 65 days to 17 days, and the traffic accident rate dropped by 52%.
- In early childhood education policy, the newborn subsidy was raised from 20,000 yuan to 40,000 yuan, and the program of giving students fresh milk continues to be promoted.
- Chiang Wan-an criticized Puma Shen's policies as nothing but empty slogans, saying residents feel that listening to them is like "not a single step before dawn."
- Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to seize the opportunity of the AI era and improve traffic in Neihu.

## 今日（10/31）熱門新聞！長輩健保費「16縣市免申請全額代繳」／全台唯一海底隧道是這1條！／勞動部1筆錢記得領「每月7000元進帳」

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:35:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177328
- anchor: #n3672792
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立、ETtoday、中國東方航空、高雄福華Smile One精緻涮涮鍋、台北六福萬怡敘日全日餐廳、千葉火鍋、舊鞋救命

Storm Media compiles today's top news, including the new system of health insurance premium subsidies for seniors in 16 counties and cities, the Ministry of Labor's long-term care employment incentive, the Taipei mayoral debate and Kaohsiung mayoral polls, among other political and social issues, as well as financial and lifestyle information covering undersea tunnel projects, trends in Chinese tourist travel and financial holding company profits.

Facts:
- Many counties and cities across Taiwan have rolled out health insurance premium subsidies for seniors; eligible people can receive up to 826 yuan per month, saving up to 9,912 yuan a year.
- The Legislative Yuan has passed the third reading of the amendment to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, and the Executive Yuan must decide by 11/6 at the latest whether to countersign.
- The Ministry of Labor's "Caregiving Service Employment Incentive" encourages unemployed workers to enter the long-term care industry, with a cumulative maximum of 108,000 yuan.
- The Taipei mayoral televised debate takes place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on 10/31, with Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen facing off on the same stage.
- The 13 listed financial holding companies posted cumulative profits of 631.885 billion yuan in the first 9 months of this year, with the top-ranked financial holding company already earning 127.22 billion yuan.

## US Presses NATO to "Watch Its Words"! Asks European Allies Not to Speak Carelessly, Let Alone Provoke Russia

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177333
- anchor: #n3672793

The US Department of Defense has privately asked NATO allies such as the three Baltic states to exercise restraint in their rhetoric toward Russia to avoid provoking it, a move that reflects Washington pushing for Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations and reviewing troop levels, leaving European allies confused about the consistency of US strategy.

Facts:
- The US Department of Defense has privately asked multiple North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states to tone down hawkish public remarks about the Russian threat.
- The three Baltic states, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, have received a reminder from the US asking them to "watch their words" in public.
- Estonian Prime Minister Michal once described Russian President Putin as a "rat cornered against the wall," a remark that drew attention from the US side.
- US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colby clearly told Baltic officials that they should not take any "provocative" (poking) actions toward Russia.
- US Department of Defense military planners are continuing to review force deployments in Europe, and it is very likely that the size of US troops stationed in Europe will be sharply reduced.
- Washington's latest diplomatic efforts include offering Russia incentives in the form of sanctions relief and asking Ukraine to stop attacking energy infrastructure inside Russia.
- Some US officials believe that overemphasizing the crisis posed by Moscow may instead play into the Kremlin's expectations.

## Xiao Zhan and Song Weilong Lose! He Is the Champion of the Top 10 Handsomest White-Coat Heartthrobs in Chinese Dramas: Strong-Featured, Gentle Doctor, Contrasting Voice Is More Heart-Fluttering

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:29:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175660
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492277-en.html
- anchor: #n3672794
- Companies mentioned: 愛奇藝、CCTV-8、貓眼專業版

This article rounds up white-coat heartthrobs in Chinese dramas, focusing on Xiao Zhan's new drama "Xiaocheng Liangfang," which premiered on Oct. 21, 2026 and topped the popularity chart, and also lists the doctor looks of actors such as Wei Daxun and Bi Wenjun.

Facts:
- The medical drama "Xiaocheng Liangfang," starring Xiao Zhan, aired on 愛奇藝 and CCTV-8 on Oct. 21, 2026.
- Xiao Zhan plays genius neurosurgeon Liu Zhengliang in "Xiaocheng Liangfang."
- After its premiere, "Xiaocheng Liangfang" took the top spot on the 愛奇藝 hot-drama chart.
- "Xiaocheng Liangfang" topped the Oct. 22 TV drama popularity chart on 貓眼專業版.
- In "All About Dr. Tang," which he starred in in 2022, Wei Daxun plays anesthesiologist Ye Yiming.
- In "Shijie Weichen Li," Bi Wenjun plays dentist Ai Jingchu.
- In "Yun Se Guo Nong," Ding Yuxi plays doctor Zhou Shiyun.
- In "Zhi Women Danchun de Xiao Meihao," Hu Yitian plays Jiang Chen, who becomes a doctor as an adult.

## Taipei Mayoral Televised Debate: Puma Shen Wears Gray Suit and Rainbow Pin, Hides "Daughter's Lucky Charm" in Pocket

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:09:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177336
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492278-en.html
- anchor: #n3672795
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立電視台、台北市政府警察局

As the 2026 Taipei mayoral election enters its final stretch, 民進黨 candidate Puma Shen held a televised debate with 國民黨 incumbent mayor Chiang Wan-an at the TVBS building on Mar. 31. Shen wore a gray suit and a rainbow pin to show support for the Pride parade and carried a purple hair tie given by his daughter as a lucky charm, with tight security at the debate venue.

Facts:
- The 2026 local elections have entered their final month, and 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen will hold a televised debate with 國民黨 incumbent mayor Chiang Wan-an at noon on Mar. 31.
- Puma Shen wore a gray suit and a rainbow Taiwan pin, and carried a purple hair tie given by his daughter as a lucky charm.
- The debate was co-hosted by TVBS and 三立電視台 and held on the 1st floor of the TVBS building, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- The 台北市政府警察局 deployed heavy forces outside the debate venue, setting up police vehicles, adding extra officers, and erecting barricades.
- Puma Shen said his debate preparations included going to bed early and keeping up with municipal issues, and that he was unsure what questions the other side would ask.

## 超商消費中1000萬、加油中200萬！還有16張發票中獎沒人領，11/5沒領就充公、消費地點明細曝

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:03:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177215
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492280-en.html
- anchor: #n3672796
- Companies mentioned: Google Play、雅馨蛋糕烘焙、7-ELEVEN、屈臣氏、吳家鴨香飯、萊爾富、中油CPC、萬佳人力仲介、App Store、蝦皮購物、車麻吉、Uber Eats

財政部公布115年5、6月期統一發票未領獎清冊，顯示有16張高額獎金（含4張千萬獎、7張200萬獎、5張100萬雲端獎）合計5,900萬元無人認領。領獎期限僅剩至2026年11月5日，提醒民眾檢查各類發票載具以免錯過。

Facts:
- 115年5、6月期統一發票目前仍有16張大獎尚未兌領，總計5,900萬元。
- 115年5、6月期統一發票的領獎期間為2026年8月6日至2026年11月5日。
- 115年5、6月期統一發票特別獎的中獎號碼為38548029。
- The 4 unclaimed special prizes of 10 million came from Google Play, 雅馨蛋糕烘焙, 7-ELEVEN and 屈臣氏.
- One 2 million special prize was won by a customer who spent only 10 on a drink at the 7-ELEVEN at 747 Wenzhong Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City.
- The sales channels for the 5 unclaimed 1 million cloud-invoice exclusive prizes include App Store, 蝦皮購物, 車麻吉, Uber Eats and 7-ELEVEN.
- 115年5-6月統一發票頭獎（20萬元）的中獎號碼有24121106、28589937、83663333。

## The Taipei mayoral debate has begun. Who has the upper hand? He admits "Puma Shen is eloquent"; Chiang Wan-an has one advantage

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:00:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177335
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492282-en.html
- anchor: #n3672797

The 2026 nine-in-one election Taipei mayoral debate took place at noon on the 31st. Before the debate, KMT legislator Luo Chih-chiang admitted that DPP candidate Puma Shen is eloquent and combative, but firmly believed that Chiang Wan-an would win because his municipal record can withstand scrutiny and his character has always been consistent.

Facts:
- The 2026 nine-in-one election Taipei mayoral debate took place at noon on the 31st.
- KMT legislator Luo Chih-chiang also serves as Chiang Wan-an's campaign chief.
- Luo Chih-chiang admitted that Puma Shen is eloquent and combative.
- Chiang Wan-an took leave to rest due to physical discomfort caused by fatigue and running around during a typhoon.
- Luo Chih-chiang believes Chiang Wan-an's advantage lies in his municipal record being able to withstand scrutiny.

## 華爾街日報》長年被蘋果公司壓價的快閃記憶體廠商復仇了

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177330
- anchor: #n3672309
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果公司、鎧俠、東芝、微軟、亞馬遜、Meta、Google、TechInsights、Bernstein Research、華爾街日報

Driven by AI cloud demand, flash memory prices have surged fivefold, breaking Apple's long-standing price-squeezing advantage. Suppliers such as 鎧俠 have gained new bargaining leverage, and Apple has been forced to raise prices due to soaring costs, reversing the market's power structure.

Facts:
- AI demand has pushed flash memory prices up to five times their previous level, at more than 30 cents per GB.
- 超大規模雲端服務提供商的快閃記憶體採購份額目前是蘋果公司的兩倍。
- Buyers of the iPhone 17 Pro pay 200 more for twice the storage of the 256GB base model, while the cost of that extra capacity has soared from 15 to 66.
- 蘋果公司從iPhone和iPad買家收取的額外儲存容量費用中，平均每1美元獲得超過80美分的毛利潤。
- 蘋果公司今年預計斥資250億美元購買快閃記憶體，採購量與2025年花60億美元購得的數量大致相當。
- Flash memory that sold for 68 per GB in 2005 fell to 5 cents in 2023, then rose by 550%.
- Apple iPhone prices have risen an average of 13%, including older models that usually get price cuts.

## Is the AI panic stock crash just beginning? US tech stocks sell off, "Intel loses 4.5 trillion"; Hsieh Chin-ho reveals the impact on Taiwan

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:33:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177329
- anchor: #n3672310
- Companies mentioned: Google、Amazon、Intel、高通、微軟、財信傳媒

台股與美股周五同步重挫，英特爾股價暴跌近三成，Google與Amazon財報因AI投資回報疑慮引發賣壓。財信傳媒董事長謝金河分析，雖市場對AI產出產生恐慌，但台灣作為硬體供應商衝擊較小。

Facts:
- The Taiwan stock market closed down 1,156 points on Friday, at 45,211.83 points.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 7.2% on Friday.
- Intel's share price plunged 28.59%, wiping out 140 billion in market value.
- Amazon's free cash flow over the past 12 months was as high as 42.36 billion.
- The voluntary severance program launched by 微軟 applies to 60,000 employees worldwide, about 27% of its total workforce.

## Infographic: Panasonic invests 92 billion yen to expand AI server materials! New plants in China and Thailand, and Hsinchu is also one of 5 global bases | What is MEGTRON? Understand semiconductors in one chart

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:32:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177323
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492075-en.html
- anchor: #n3672311
- Companies mentioned: Panasonic Industry、Panasonic松下多層材料股份有限公司

Panasonic Industry announced it will invest about 92 billion yen to expand AI server materials capacity, covering China, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan, with its Hukou plant in Hsinchu, Taiwan, one of its 5 global production bases.

Facts:
- Panasonic Industry announced on Oct. 30 that it will invest about 92 billion yen to expand capacity for AI server-related materials and electronic components.
- 67 billion yen will go to expanding high-speed circuit board materials, 17 billion yen to GPU power supply capacitors, and 8 billion yen to R&D on next-generation semiconductor packaging materials.
- Panasonic will add 30 billion yen at its Suzhou plant in China to build a second-phase facility, expected to open in Aug. 2028.
- A new five-story plant will be built on Batam Island, Indonesia, expected to open in Apr. 2029, to expand GPU power supply capacitor capacity.

## The nationwide 10,000 cash handout is coming! Registration and deposits start from this 1 day, "ATM and post office cash pickup schedule revealed"; 5 areas add up to 6000 per person

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:30:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177214
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492076-en.html
- anchor: #n3672312

政府規劃2027年普發現金1萬元，最快1月下旬啟動發放，時程視預算審議而定。國民黨團提案普發2萬元已進程二讀但未定案。部分鄉鎮如彰化花壇鄉、台東延平鄉等推出地方加碼現金。

Facts:
- President Lai Ching-te announced on Aug. 17, 2026 that 235.7 billion would be budgeted in the 116 central government general budget, planning to distribute 10,000 to each person.
- The Ministry of Finance plans to open registration from Jan. 25, 2027, with the first payments deposited on Jan. 26.
- The special act for a 20,000 handout proposed by the KMT caucus was sent directly to second reading on Oct. 16, 2026.
- The deadline for the general public to claim the 10,000 handout is Aug. 31, 2027.
- Huatan Township in Changhua County offers a local cash supplement of 6,000 per person.

## Nationwide mass protests in Italy! Young people roar "the future has collapsed," with soaring inflation and prices the main cause

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:30:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177324
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492077-en.html
- anchor: #n3672313

Italy held nationwide mass protests on the 30th, with tens of thousands of students and citizens gathering on the streets of Rome to protest high prices, inflation and a bleak future for young people. Most participants were young people who came together spontaneously, expressing discontent over soaring living costs and a lack of educational resources.

Facts:
- Italy held a nationwide mass protest in the capital Rome on the 30th, with tens of thousands of students and citizens taking to the streets.
- 示威遊行中約9成參與者是年輕學子，包含許多高中生。
- 義大利教學旅行近年因團費暴漲和教師不願帶隊，導致4成學生無法參加。
- Italian law prohibits public schools from using "lowest-price bidding" when procuring transportation.
- A 20-year-old female student named Sara said young people feel the future has collapsed and do not know what to do.

## New traffic rules take effect tomorrow, 11/1! Motorcycles will no longer be fined for "1 violation"; a full guide to the latest nationwide rules

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:59:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177218
- anchor: #n3672129

The Taichung City Government Transportation Bureau announced that from Nov. 1, 2026, large heavy motorcycles will be fully allowed to park in roadside motorcycle parking spaces and motorcycle/slow-vehicle parking zones citywide, to improve the efficiency of parking space use and give riders more parking options.

Facts:
- The Taichung City Government Transportation Bureau announced that from Nov. 1, 2026, large heavy motorcycles will be fully allowed to park in roadside motorcycle parking spaces and motorcycle/slow-vehicle parking zones citywide.
- When large heavy motorcycles park in roadside motorcycle spaces, the rule is in principle "one vehicle per space," and the vehicle body must not extend beyond the space markings.
- Illegal parking can be fined up to NT$1,200.
- Starting Apr. 1, 2026, Taoyuan City is piloting the parking of large heavy motorcycles in roadside motorcycle spaces, covering all paid and free roadside motorcycle spaces citywide.
- Starting Oct. 6, 2026, Taipei City is opening about 63,000 public paid roadside motorcycle spaces to large heavy motorcycles.
- New Taipei City is expanding access in stages, gradually adding paid roadside motorcycle spaces where large heavy motorcycles may park starting in 2026.
- Kaohsiung City is currently still mainly piloting large heavy motorcycle parking in designated public parking lots, and roadside motorcycle spaces citywide are not yet fully open.

## Is Taiwan stock market in trouble next Monday? Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges 7% on Black Friday, experts offer safe-haven picks: don't treat them as a safe deposit box

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:59:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177326
- anchor: #n3672130

Affected by the 7% plunge in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, the Taiwan stock market may be hit again and fall sharply next Monday. Experts advise looking for safe-haven picks and remind investors not to regard related holdings as a safe deposit box.

## Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen face off! Taipei mayoral debate takes place today, Oct. 31, with rules, format and schedule explained

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:58:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177325
- anchor: #n3672131
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立電視、中央社、遠見雜誌、CATCHPLAY+

TVBS and 三立電視 will hold a televised Taipei mayoral election debate on Oct. 31, with Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen facing off. The debate covers 4 stages including policy presentations and cross-examination, and multi-channel livestream information is provided.

Facts:
- The televised Taipei mayoral election debate takes place on Oct. 31 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- This debate is jointly organized by TVBS and 三立電視.
- Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen will debate on the same stage.
- For the opening presentation, each candidate gets 8 minutes to speak, with Puma Shen going first.
- Cross-examination consists of 2 stages with a total of 8 questions, and each candidate must ask 4 questions.
- For the closing statement, Chiang Wan-an takes the stage first, with each candidate speaking for 6 minutes.
- Chiang Wan-an's camp said his voice is still recovering from a cold, but the team is preparing actively.

## Is Meta's AI investment burning too much cash? S&P revises outlook to "negative": fears of a $71 billion cash flow gap

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177321
- anchor: #n3672132
- Companies mentioned: 標普（S&P Global Ratings）、Meta、Facebook、博通（Broadcom）、甲骨文（Oracle）

On the 30th, S&P revised Meta's credit rating outlook to negative, mainly because AI investment has caused a surge in capital expenditures, and it forecasts a cash flow deficit of $71 billion in 2027.

Facts:
- S&P Global Ratings announced on the 30th that it was changing Meta's credit rating outlook from "stable" to "negative."
- S&P forecasts that Meta's free operating cash flow deficit in 2027 could reach as much as $71 billion.
- Meta estimates its full-year 2026 capital expenditures will be between $135 billion and $145 billion.
- Meta plans to raise $97.5 billion by selling shares to fund AI infrastructure construction.
- As of Sept. 30, Meta reported total long-term debt of $80.92 billion.
- S&P revised Broadcom's credit rating outlook from "positive" to "stable."
- S&P downgraded Oracle's credit rating to "BBB-."

## Motorcycle headlights are on every day with no problem, so why do taillights often burn out? It's not poor quality! The cause is related to 1 habit

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176716
- anchor: #n3672133

The article explains why motorcycle taillights fail easily, pointing out that the thermal cycling and vibration caused by frequent braking in traditional bulbs are the main causes, and provides self-inspection methods and improvement suggestions.

Facts:
- Traditional non-LED motorcycle taillights use dual-filament tungsten bulbs, containing a low-wattage tail light filament and a high-wattage brake light filament.
- Tungsten filaments have lower resistance when cold, so each time power is applied, a larger current surges in, causing the temperature to rise and the filament to expand rapidly in a short time.
- The rear of a motorcycle carries the engine drivetrain and most of the rider's weight, so the impact transmitted from the rear wheel when running over potholes goes directly to the taillight housing.
- LED taillights have no tungsten filament, so they are less prone to filament burnout or vibration breakage.
- To check whether the brake light is working properly, point the rear of the motorcycle toward a wall and squeeze the brake lever, then confirm by the change in brightness of the red light reflected from the wall.

## US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine! Zelensky says delivery "may take several years," asks US to "allocate from stockpile first"

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:44:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177309
- anchor: #n3672134
- Companies mentioned: 洛克希德馬丁、Fire Point

The US approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, worth $2.1 billion, to be paid for by allies and EU loans. Zelensky welcomed the decision, but because delivery will take several years, he asked the US to allocate from its stockpile first to counter winter threats.

Facts:
- The US State Department approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles to Ukraine, with an estimated value of $2.1 billion.
- The cost of this deal is covered by allies and EU loans, with no US funds used.
- Zelensky said missile deliveries may not begin until several years from now, and asked the US to allocate from existing stockpiles first.
- 洛克希德馬丁獲得上限586億美元的生產合約，承諾在2030年底前將產能提高到3倍。
- One PAC-3 interceptor missile costs about $3.8 million.
- Zelensky has warned that Ukraine needs 350 interceptor missiles per month to properly defend its territory.
- NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Grynkewich, said all missiles supplied through the PURL mechanism have been delivered without delay.

## Could the Taipei mayoral debate affect the race? He analyzes the poll gap between Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen: this person is still ahead

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:39:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177322
- anchor: #n3672135
- Companies mentioned: ETtoday、聯合報、東森民調雲股份有限公司、聯合報系民意調查中心

Doctor Shen Cheng-nan analyzed the differences between ETtoday and 聯合報 polls for the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, asserting that Chiang Wan-an still leads Puma Shen. He called on the KMT and TPP to cooperate in response to the "Yang current" and suggested that Chiang Wan-an step up outreach to young voters.

Facts:
- In the Taipei mayoral candidate support survey released by ETtoday Poll Cloud on Oct. 27, 2026, Chiang Wan-an's support was 48.6% and Puma Shen's was 41.1%.
- A survey conducted by 聯合報系民意調查中心 on Oct. 20 to 22 and 25, 2026 showed Puma Shen's support at 45% and Chiang Wan-an's at 41%.
- The Taipei mayoral election debate will take place at noon on Oct. 31, 2026.
- Doctor Shen Cheng-nan asserted that after adjusting for party blocs, Chiang Wan-an's support still leads Puma Shen.
- Shen Cheng-nan suggested that Chiang Wan-an learn from Puma Shen's methods of attracting young people, such as releasing animations or small items for promotion.
- The ETtoday Poll Cloud survey obtained 1462 valid samples, with a sampling error of plus or minus 2.56 percentage points.
- The 聯合報 poll targeted residents aged 20 and over with household registration in Taipei City, with 1,115 successful interviews and a sampling error within plus or minus 3 percentage points.

## Why has there been no bird droppings on the Forbidden City's roofs for 600 years? 4 truths the TV dramas didn't show, no wonder birds don't dare approach at all

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:34:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172784
- anchor: #n3672136

The article explores 4 major reasons why the Forbidden City's roofs have had no bird droppings for 600 years: removal of vegetation, special architectural design, smooth glazed tiles and regular maintenance.

Facts:
- The primary reason few birds gather on the Forbidden City's roofs is the vegetation control of the overall environment.
- After the "Renyin Palace Incident" broke out during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, the court carried out large-scale felling of trees in the palace to prevent assassins from hiding.
- The Forbidden City's eaves use a structural technique commonly known as "eagles can't land," in which the width of the eave ridge tiles exceeds the limit of what birds' claws can grip.
- The yellow glazed tiles laid on the Forbidden City's roofs are covered with an extremely smooth glaze, and sunlight shining on them refracts into dazzling glare.
- During the Ming and Qing dynasties, a dedicated Imperial Household Department office was established that regularly erected scaffolding and used specially made tools to clean the roofs.

## Taiwan contingency: As Taiwan Strait risks rise, are Australia and Japan moving toward a quasi-alliance? US think tank reveals Japan, US and Australia advancing missile defense network, Japan plans to go to Australia to test hypersonic missiles

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:32:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177318
- anchor: #n3672137

A report released by the US think tank Hudson Institute says Japan-Australia defense cooperation has deepened to a level close to a military alliance. Through a newly established strategic defense coordination framework, the two sides are advancing substantive cooperation including hypersonic missile testing, intelligence sharing and warship procurement to jointly address regional security threats.

Facts:
- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Marles confirmed in Cebu, the Philippines, on Oct. 29 that Japan sent a survey team to Australia in September to assess the use of local military test ranges for hypersonic missile testing.
- James J. Przystup, a senior fellow at the US think tank Hudson Institute, said Australia and Japan have formed a security partnership that functions close to a military alliance, and established the "Framework for Strategic Defense Coordination" (FSDC) in December 2025.
- Australia has selected Japan's upgraded "Mogami-class" frigate, planning to purchase 11 ships, with the first scheduled for delivery in 2029.
- From July to August this year, Japan sent F-35 fighters and other air forces to Australia to take part in the trilateral Japan-US-Australia "Southern Cross" exercise and the multinational "Pitch Black" exercise.
- During China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan in August 2022, multiple ballistic missiles landed in waters Japan claims as its exclusive economic zone.
- James J. Przystup, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, argues that Japan should establish a more robust intelligence protection system to pave the way for future participation in the "Five Eyes" alliance.

## Not Japan or Thailand for overseas trips! Taiwanese are now heading to 1 country, with "visitor numbers surging to 1.86 million": convenient transport, lots of great food, and they want to go again after visiting

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176505
- anchor: #n3672138
- Companies mentioned: 韓國旅遊發展局

韓國旅遊發展局發布2026年9月統計數據，顯示台灣旅客訪韓熱潮持續升溫。單月突破20萬人次，累計前9個月達186萬人次，年增率居五大客源之冠，消費力道亦同步強勁。

Facts:
- The number of Taiwanese travelers visiting South Korea in September 2026 reached 208,113, a significant increase of 34.3% from the same period last year
- Compared with September 2019, before the pandemic, the increase in Taiwanese visitors to South Korea was as high as 102.5%
- From January to September this year, cumulative Taiwanese visits to South Korea reached 1,864,368, up 32.4% year on year
- In the first 9 months of this year, total tourism-related card spending by foreign visitors to South Korea reached 15.94 trillion won
- Total tourism-related card spending rose 47.7% from the same period last year

## Major new traffic rules "take effect nationwide today"! Violations fined NT$150,000 and licenses revoked, passengers in the same vehicle also penalized

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:28:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177303
- anchor: #n3672139

Taiwan has amended the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act. The new drugged driving rules take effect on Oct. 31, 2026, sharply raising fines for drugged driving and refusing tests, and extending penalties to vehicle confiscation and certain passengers in the same vehicle, to strengthen traffic safety management.

Facts:
- The new drugged driving rules officially take effect on Oct. 31, 2026.
- The fine for a first drugged driving offense is NT$150,000 for cars and NT$120,000 for motorcycles.
- The fine for refusing a drug test for the first time is NT$270,000.
- Ordinary drugged driving offenders may not reapply for a driver's license for 3 years.
- Adult passengers in the same vehicle who meet the criteria can be fined up to NT$15,000.

## Will Taiwan stocks fall nearly 1,000 points again at Monday's open? Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges 7%, Taiwan index futures night session drops 867 points, analyst names 2 signals needed to halt the decline

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:23:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177319
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4491824-en.html
- anchor: #n3672140
- Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、英特爾、台積電、國泰投信

Affected by the sell-off in US tech stocks and a 7.2% plunge in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, Taiwan stocks fell sharply by 1,156 points on Friday, and Taiwan index futures extended losses by 867 points in the night session. An analyst noted that the unreduced margin balance is a market concern, and that the broader market needs two signals, a stabilizing Taiwan dollar and 台積電 outperforming the market, to stop falling. The focus next week is the US midterm elections.

Facts:
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 7.2% on Friday, closing at 10,688.8 points.
- The share price of 英特爾 plunged more than 28% after its third-quarter earnings fell short of expectations and it issued a warning about cash burn.
- The Taiwan index futures night session fell 867 points, closing at 44,433 points.
- On Friday, foreign investors withdrew NT$112.467 billion in a single day.
- According to statistics, in the period from November to the end of December after US midterm elections, the probability of US stocks rising is as high as 84%.

## 2026 Office Keyboard Recommendations: 10 Popular Wireless Silent Keyboard Brands Recommended on PTT and Dcard! Netizens praise: change back from NT$1,000, quiet, easy to type on and very durable

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:17:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174808
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4491825-en.html
- anchor: #n3672141
- Companies mentioned: Logitech羅技、irocks艾芮克、aibo、FOXXRAY狐鐳、RONEVER向聯、Cherry、Keychron、LEXMA雷馬、darkFlash大飛、A4 Bloody

This article compiles 2026 recommendations for quiet office keyboards, covering 10 wireless and mechanical keyboards from brands such as Logitech, irocks and Cherry, analyzing their switch characteristics and prices to help users choose a quiet and efficient typing tool according to their needs.

Facts:
- The Logitech羅技 MK295 wireless silent keyboard and mouse set uses a membrane structure and SilentTouch noise-reduction technology, with a suggested retail price of NT$990.
- The irocks艾芮克 K105BR wireless tri-mode scissor-switch silent keyboard uses a scissor-switch structure, with a suggested retail price of NT$1,390.
- The FOXXRAY狐鐳 FXR-BKL-89 Blue Cang ultimate silent gaming keyboard uses a silent conductive membrane structure, with a suggested retail price of NT$599.
- The Cherry MX2.0S (MX2A) gaming keyboard uses Cherry MX2A mechanical switches, with a suggested retail price of NT$1,990.
- The Keychron wireless mechanical keyboard offers a choice of Keychron mechanical switches or silent red switches, with suggested retail prices ranging from NT$2,580 to NT$3,880.
- The A4 Bloody TKL Rapid Trigger S87RT optical-switch gaming keyboard uses Alpha variable-speed optical switches, with a suggested retail price of NT$2,790.
- The aibo LY-ENKM16-2.4G retro round-key wireless silent keyboard and mouse set uses a membrane structure and a micro-switch silent design, with a suggested retail price of NT$699.

## Yellow stains in the toilet won't scrub off? Don't use bleach! Expert recommends "1 cheap household item" for a thorough clean, no scrubbing needed, bright white as new

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176695
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4491826-en.html
- anchor: #n3672142
- Companies mentioned: Southern Living

US lifestyle magazine Southern Living introduces a method for cleaning toilets with baking soda, removing stains in four steps while stressing safety precautions.

Facts:
- US lifestyle magazine Southern Living reports that baking soda can be used as a toilet cleaner
- Baking soda has a mild abrasive action and is suitable for removing stains from ceramic surfaces
- To clean a toilet with baking soda, first flush to wet the bowl, then sprinkle the powder and let it sit
- White vinegar must not be mixed with chlorine bleach, to avoid producing toxic chlorine gas
- It is recommended to clean the toilet once a week to maintain hygiene
- Foaming from mixing baking soda and white vinegar does not mean stronger cleaning power

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311200&info=20043470
- anchor: #n3672394
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some neighborhoods in Wugu District, New Taipei City, due to equipment malfunction at the Yushi 1 booster station, with the affected period from 11:54 to 17:00 on Oct. 31, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T11:54:05
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T17:00:00

## Major Fire Incident Report (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:50:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_0220261031157656&info=20043469
- anchor: #n3672395
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident notice for Zhongzheng Road, Shulin District, New Taipei City, reminding the public to avoid the warning area and not to gather and watch.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T11:50:14
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T11:50:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311130&info=20043468
- anchor: #n3672397
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Due to road seepage construction on Dacheng Road in Yangmei District, 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for multiple neighborhoods in Yangmei District, Taoyuan City.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T11:24:17
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T14:30:00

## Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:28:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261031112840_0001&info=20043467
- anchor: #n3672396
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued a notice of free overflow at Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, with discharge into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and East, North and Xiangshan Districts in Hsinchu City. The public is urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T11:28:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T14:29:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311120&info=20043466
- anchor: #n3672398
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Guanghe Village, Zuozhen District, Tainan City, due to emergency pipeline repairs, with the affected period from 11:17 to 14:00 on Oct. 31, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T11:17:08
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T14:00:00

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311100&info=20043465
- anchor: #n3672399
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 implemented a water outage from 10:52 to 12:30 on Oct. 31, 2026, due to emergency repairs on the 100mm PVCP pipeline in front of No. 8 Shengli Road, Shengli Village, Miaoli City.

Facts:
- 100mm
- No. 8

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311050&info=20043463
- anchor: #n3672401
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Due to emergency repairs of a leak in the 300mmDIP pipe diagonally opposite No. 480, Section 1, Wenzhong Road, Luzhu District, water was cut off in Neiding Village in Zhongli District, Longshan Village in Taoyuan District and Zhongfu Village in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City.

Facts:
- 300mmDIP
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T10:46:42
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T14:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311050&info=20043464
- anchor: #n3672400
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Due to emergency repairs of a water leak on Pingtong Road, Anping District, Tainan City, parts of the area experienced water outages and reduced pressure, affecting Yiping, Jianping and Huaping Villages.

Facts:
- 10/31 10:30-14:00
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T10:49:59
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T14:00:00

## Land Strong Wind Advisory (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Taoyuan City, Taitung County, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:40:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_strong-wind_202610311040001&info=20043462
- anchor: #n3672402
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a Land Strong Wind Advisory (Yellow Alert), saying that from the morning of Oct. 31, 2026 to the early morning of Nov. 1, parts of Taoyuan City, Pingtung County, Taitung County and Penghu County have a chance of sustained winds of Beaufort scale 6 or higher or gusts of scale 8 or higher.

Facts:
- Average winds of scale 6 or above
- Gusts of scale 8 or above

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311030&info=20043461
- anchor: #n3672403
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Nanping Village in Donggang Township and Qifeng Village in Linbian Township, Pingtung County, due to emergency repairs of a broken pipe in Qifeng Village, with the affected period from 10:20 to 17:00 on Oct. 31, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T10:20:13
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T17:00:00

## Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261031101840_0000&info=20043460
- anchor: #n3672404
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir discharging into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T10:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T13:19:00

## Water Outage (Hsinchu City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610311000&info=20043458
- anchor: #n3672405
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布新竹市東區多里停水警報，影響區域包含千甲、立功、光明等里，預計於2026年10月31日14:00前恢復供水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T09:51:34
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T14:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310950&info=20043457
- anchor: #n3672406
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布高雄市苓雅區苓東里停水警報，因苓安路與苓南路路口前100mm PVCP漏水進行緊急搶修。

Facts:
- 100mmPVCP
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T09:47:45
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T15:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310940&info=20043456
- anchor: #n3672407
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布新北市五股區興珍里停水警報，因五工五路26號破管搶修，影響時間為2026年10月31日09:38至12:30。

Facts:
- No. 26, Wugong 5th Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T09:38:56
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T12:30:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310930&info=20043454
- anchor: #n3672410
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

因永康區大灣一街與大灣三街口管線漏水修理，台灣自來水公司發布臺南市永康區部分里停水通知。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T09:20:10
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T14:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310930&info=20043455
- anchor: #n3672409
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布新北市五股區停水警報，因五股中興路4段57號漏水搶修，影響五股里與成泰里，生效時間為2026年10月31日09:23至14:00。

Facts:
- No. 57
- 2026-10-31T09:23:16
- 2026-10-31T14:00:00

## Water Outage (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310930&info=20043453
- anchor: #n3672408
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因興和巷破管搶修，南投縣南投市漳和里將停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T09:26:31
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T13:30:00

## Water Outage (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-10-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310910&info=20043442
- anchor: #n3672411
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布南投縣名間鄉東湖村及新街村停水警報，因設備故障搶修，影響時間為2026年10月31日09:09至13:00。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T09:09:23
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T13:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310900&info=20043441
- anchor: #n3672412
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布臺中市豐原區南村里停水警報，因水源路破管搶修，影響時間為2026年10月31日08:51至17:00。

Facts:
- No. 16, Lane 492, Shuiyuan Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T08:51:07
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310850&info=20043440
- anchor: #n3672413
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布臺中市神岡區停水警報，因大明路98號破管搶修，影響神洲里與豐洲里，生效時間為2026年10月31日08:47至17:00。

Facts:
- No. 98, Daming Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T08:47:50
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T17:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T09:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310840&info=20043436
- anchor: #n3672425
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因汰換管線工程施工，將影響新北市蘆洲區溪墘里及樹德里停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T13:08:37
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T16:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T09:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310840&info=20043437
- anchor: #n3672414
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布新北市新莊區部分里因破管搶修導致之停水警報，影響區域包含文衡里、榮和里及興漢里，生效時間為2026年10月31日上午8時39分至下午2時30分。

Facts:
- No. 269, Xinzhuang Road
- 2026-10-31T08:39:33
- 2026-10-31T14:30:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-10-31T09:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610310830&info=20043435
- anchor: #n3672415
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因延管工程新舊管線連接，於2026年10月31日至11月2日對高雄市美濃區獅山里及龍山里實施停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-31T08:29:24
- Expiration time: 2026-11-02T17:30:00

## Annoyed by noise? They'll buy your house! SpaceX plans to buy 418 homes in a "deep-pocketed solution" to data center noise protests

- Published: 2026-10-31T14:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640686
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492249-en.html
- anchor: #n3672728
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、MZX Tech、美國環保署、南方環境法律中心、美國有色人種協進會

To resolve the noise dispute over its data center in Mississippi, SpaceX plans to buy 418 homes and requires homeowners to give up their right to sue. So far 18 households have agreed, but it still faces resident protests and environmental regulation challenges.

Facts:
- MZX Tech, a SpaceX subsidiary, is moving to acquire 418 properties around Southaven, on the condition that homeowners agree not to take part in lawsuits over power plant noise.
- As of the report, 18 homeowners had agreed to sell their homes, which will be used as housing for SpaceX employees.
- SpaceX's Colossus data center under construction in Southaven, Mississippi involves a total investment of 40 billion to 50 billion US dollars.
- 美國環保署指出廠區內有數十台未取得聯邦法律要求的許可證之臨時燃氣渦輪機運轉。
- 南方環境法律中心估計，這些渦輪機排放的有毒物質預計每年造成4400萬美元的健康損失。

## 惠譽砍法國信評展望至「負向」！債務惡化、政局分裂加深財政風險

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642761
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492250-en.html
- anchor: #n3672729
- Companies mentioned: 惠譽、Fitch、穆迪、Moody's

惠譽於30日將法國信用評等展望從「穩定」調降至「負向」，主因是經濟成長疲弱、赤字擴大及政局分裂。儘管維持評等「A+」，但公債殖利率創24年新高，顯示財政風險升高。

Facts:
- 惠譽將法國信用評等展望調降至「負向」
- 惠譽維持法國長期發行人違約評等於「A+」
- France's 10-year government bond yield hits a 24-year high
- 惠譽預估法國政府債務占GDP比率將上升至2028年的約124%
- 穆迪將法國信評維持在「Aa3」且展望為「負向」

## Rubio to meet Brazil's foreign minister! Trump lets Bolsonaro come to US for refuge, heightening US-Brazil tensions

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642882
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492252-en.html
- anchor: #n3672730

US Secretary of State Rubio and Brazil's foreign minister will hold talks to address diplomatic tensions triggered by Trump allowing Bolsonaro, a defeated Brazilian candidate, to travel to the US.

Facts:
- US Secretary of State Rubio and Brazil's foreign minister have agreed to hold talks in the coming weeks.
- Trump approved the US travel of Flávio Bolsonaro, a defeated right-wing candidate from Brazil, to seek refuge.
- Bolsonaro faces at least 2 federal investigations in Brazil involving money laundering allegations.
- The December G20 summit is expected to be hosted by Trump at his Trump National Doral golf club.
- Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for taking part in planning an attempted coup.
- Last year the US imposed harsh tariff measures on Brazil in an attempt to help Jair Bolsonaro avoid prison.
- Brazilian authorities have summoned Argentina's top diplomatic representative in Brazil, demanding an explanation of the role played by Argentine President Milei in helping Bolsonaro flee Brazil.

## 亞馬遜未來支出承諾飆至8836億美元 新增800億美元融資額度支援AI擴張

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642881
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492253-en.html
- anchor: #n3672731
- Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、Amazon、Amazon Web Services、AWS

亞馬遜為擴充AI基礎設施，未來合約支出承諾增至8,835.81億美元，並新增800億美元融資額度。儘管自由現金流轉負，AWS營收強勁成長支撐投資需求。

Facts:
- 亞馬遜未來合約支出承諾總額已攀升至8,835.81億美元
- 亞馬遜新增最高800億美元的供應商融資貸款額度
- 亞馬遜第三季現金資本支出達759億美元
- 亞馬遜截至2026年9月的過去12個月自由現金流為負423.57億美元
- 亞馬遜第三季AWS營收年增39%
- 亞馬遜長期債務由去年底的656.48億美元升至1,731.25億美元
- 亞馬遜維持2026年全年現金資本支出約2,200億美元的預估

## OpenAI cuts funding target by $10 billion! Valuation falls to $1.25 trillion as investors scale back subscriptions

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642872
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492254-en.html
- anchor: #n3672732
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、MGX、Founders Fund、Coatue、紅杉資本、Sequoia Capital、Andreessen Horowitz、Anthropic

Due to market revaluation and competitive pressure, OpenAI has lowered its funding target to $20 billion and cut its valuation to $1.25 trillion. The round is led by the MGX consortium, with Founders Fund and others participating, aiming to go public ahead of Anthropic.

Facts:
- OpenAI has revised down its latest funding round, reducing the amount raised by $10 billion from the original plan and lowering the target valuation from $1.4 trillion to $1.25 trillion.
- OpenAI is currently seeking to raise about $20 billion and has set Friday as the deadline for investors to commit to participating in this round.
- A consortium of UAE investors, including MGX, the technology fund backed by the government of the United Arab Emirates, is expected to be the largest participant in this round.
- 創投機構Founders Fund、Coatue、紅杉資本（Sequoia Capital）及Andreessen Horowitz預計也將參與投資。
- OpenAI, which plans to go public in 2027, is eager to complete this round as soon as possible, partly because it wants to close the deal before Anthropic's imminent listing.

## S&P cuts Meta's credit outlook to "negative"! Concerns over AI spending and deteriorating cash flow

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642795
- anchor: #n3672247
- Companies mentioned: 標普全球評級、S&P Global Ratings、Meta Platforms、META-US、博通、AVGO-US、甲骨文、ORCL-US

標普全球評級於30日將Meta Platforms的信用展望從「穩定」調降至「負向」，反映對其AI資本支出龐大及現金流惡化的擔憂。

Facts:
- 標普全球評級將Meta Platforms的信用評等展望從「穩定」調降至「負向」
- S&P projects Meta's free operating cash flow deficit will reach $39 billion in 2026 and widen to $71 billion in 2027
- Meta expects full-year capital expenditures to reach $135 billion to $145 billion
- Meta's cash shortfall in the 3rd quarter reached $2.12 billion
- Meta plans to tap the public market for funding, issuing $97.5 billion worth of stock
- As of Sept. 30, Meta's long-term debt stood at $80.92 billion
- S&P lowered Broadcom's (博通) credit outlook from "positive" to "stable"
- S&P downgraded Oracle's (甲骨文) credit rating to "BBB-"

## 〈熱門股〉東捷資訊搭資安題材 逆勢續漲近2成創近1年新高價

- Published: 2026-10-31T13:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642856
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492050-en.html
- anchor: #n3672246
- Companies mentioned: 東捷資訊、6697-TW

Buoyed by rising global cybersecurity concerns, 東捷資訊's share price has risen nearly 30% cumulatively over the past two weeks, hitting a one-year high. The company announced a partnership with an international cybersecurity vendor to provide comprehensive zero-trust security services, and continues to advance SAP cloud ERP projects and expand into the medical market.

Facts:
- 東捷資訊's share price rose as much as 18% this week, and nearly 30% cumulatively over two weeks.
- Two high-severity security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in PHP, the open-source programming language that powers about 70% of websites worldwide.
- 東捷資訊 has completed SAP cloud ERP implementation projects for a major steel manufacturer, a major EV component manufacturer and an AI technology software company.
- 東捷資訊 introduced a supplier delivery management system to a well-known domestic medical institution, expanding into the medical industry.
- 東捷資訊's share price reached its highest level since mid-November last year.

## 〈Hot Stock〉麗臺 backed by new Nvidia (輝達) workstation products and a profit surge, defies market pullback as foreign investors buy against the trend

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:44:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642701
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492049-en.html
- anchor: #n3672248
- Companies mentioned: 麗臺、輝達、美超微

麗臺受惠輝達晶片需求與美超微股價帶動，獲外資買超。前三季營收年增逾一成，第三季獲利暴增11倍創新高，中國市場貢獻顯著。

Facts:
- 麗臺's cumulative revenue for the first three quarters of this year reached NT$7.39 billion, up 109.34% year on year
- 麗臺's third-quarter net profit after tax reached NT$379 million, soaring 11.45 times from the same period last year
- Foreign investors were net buyers of 麗臺 for three consecutive trading days, with cumulative net purchases of 2836 lots
- 麗臺在中國市場的業務佔比超過六成
- 麗臺's third-quarter earnings per share after tax were NT$4.03, a record high

## 〈熱門股〉科妍玻尿酸產品有望攻千億人民幣醫美市場 喜迎兩根漲停周漲近2成

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642209
- anchor: #n3672250
- Companies mentioned: 科妍、科妍(1786-TW)

科妍(1786-TW)宣布其產品「法思麗輕感」獲中國NMPA認證，成為台廠首張含利多卡因玻尿酸植入劑證書，預期將搶攻千億人民幣醫美市場，帶動股價周漲近2成。

Facts:
- 科妍's product "法思麗輕感皮下填補劑 (含利多卡因注射用交聯透明質酸鈉凝膠)" has passed China NMPA review and obtained a Class III medical device registration certificate.
- This product is the first certificate in Taiwan for a "drug-containing (lidocaine) hyaluronic acid subcutaneous implant" approved for market launch in China.
- 科妍's share price surged 19.77% this week, hitting the daily limit-up on both Thursday and Friday.
- The three major institutional investors were net buyers of 科妍 shares for 3 consecutive trading days, with combined net purchases of 304 lots this week.
- The scale of China's injectable medical aesthetics market is expected to reach more than 200 billion yuan in 2026.
- The product contains lidocaine, which is used to relieve pain during injection and to correct nasolabial folds.

## Musk splashes out more than $445 million to back Republicans; biographer: midterm elections are his personal political crusade

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642827
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492046-en.html
- anchor: #n3672249
- Companies mentioned: CNBC、美聯社(AP)、Polymarket、Benzinga、Verasight、SpaceX、特斯拉(Tesla)

Musk is pouring more than $445 million into backing Republicans, making him the largest individual donor of the 2026 midterm elections. Biographer Isaacson says he is driven by political fear and views it as a personal crusade, and worries that a Democratic return to power would pose regulatory risks to his businesses.

Facts:
- Musk has put more than $445 million into Republican-affiliated political groups, making him the individual donor with the highest known contributions in the 2026 US midterm elections.
- Musk's biographer Isaacson noted that Musk views this election as a personal political "crusade", driven mainly by deep concern over the future of American politics.
- Musk previously warned that if Democrats win both Congress and the presidency in 2028, the United States could turn into a "permanent one-party state".
- Musk has donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, which then transferred the money to a political group supporting Texas Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
- Isaacson warned that Musk's SpaceX and Tesla are involved in NASA and FAA permits and regulation, and could face investigations or political retaliation if Democrats return to power.

## 鴻海 Tech Day kicks off, electronics heavyweight earnings call week, economic indicator flashes red for 10 straight months: this week's major events in review

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:35:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642215
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492047-en.html
- anchor: #n3672251
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、台達電、聯電、日月光投控、國發會、TSIA台灣半導體協會、台積電、中央銀行

At 鴻海 Tech Day, AI server capacity was shown doubling to 2,000 racks per week, with double-digit growth expected next year; 台達電, 聯電 and ASE held earnings calls with frequent good news, including expanded capital expenditures and overseas plants; the 國發會 economic indicator flashed red for 10 straight months, a record, and TSIA projects semiconductor output value to rise 22% year on year.

Facts:
- 鴻海's weekly AI server rack capacity has doubled from 1,000 racks to 2,000 racks per week.
- The 台達電 board approved setting up a large production base in Penang, Malaysia.
- 日月光投控 raised its 2026 capital expenditures to $11.5 billion.
- 聯電 approved additional capital expenditures of about $3.2 billion to accelerate expansion projects.
- TSIA projects Taiwan's total semiconductor industry output value in 2026 will exceed NT$5.3 trillion.

## Chip stocks hit an early "Black Friday": 11 stocks including 英特爾 fell more than 20% in October

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642848
- anchor: #n3672252
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾、INTC-US、iShares、SOXX-US、VanEck、SMH-US、Trade Nation、美銀、Cantor Fitzgerald、Benzinga、Cerebras Systems、CBRS-US、Culper Research、聯電、UMC-US、Teradyne、TER-US、邁威爾科技、Marvell Technology、MRVL-US、Lumentum Holdings、LITE-US、Arm Holdings、ARM-US、Tower Semiconductor、TSEM-US、Astera Labs、ALAB-US、Credo Technology Group、CRDO-US、科林研發、LRCX-US、應用材料、AMAT-US

Hit by 英特爾's weak guidance and PC demand headwinds, chip stocks plunged early in October, with 11 semiconductor stocks losing more than 20% of their market value. Analysts say the AI boom is transmitting through the memory market, weakening demand for general PC chips and raising concerns about a fundamentals adjustment.

Facts:
- In October, 11 semiconductor stocks lost more than 20% of their market value, with 英特爾 falling the most, by 45%
- 英特爾 forecast fourth-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations, with PC chip sales set to fall more than 20%
- The share price of the VanEck semiconductor ETF (SMH-US) fell below its 200-day moving average
- Memory capacity shifting toward AI servers has tightened general DRAM supply and pushed up prices
- 美銀 analysts downgraded 英特爾 from buy to neutral, cutting the price target to $100
- Cerebras Systems chips are accused of having a service life of only 1.5 to 2.5 years
- Marvell Technology (邁威爾科技) is in acquisition talks with Lumentum Holdings worth about $83 billion

## Is it time for small caps to turn around? Three major positives converge

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642192
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492051-en.html
- anchor: #n3672253
- Companies mentioned: Leuthold Group、Alphabet、亞馬遜

The Wall Street Journal reports that, driven by the midterm election results, the traditional peak season and economies of scale, US small-cap stocks are poised to repeat their historically strong performance. Data show small caps posted annualized returns as high as 42% in this period, far outperforming large caps over the long term, while big tech stocks face selling pressure due to high valuations.

Facts:
- Over the past century, US small-cap stocks posted an average annualized total return of 42% from November of a midterm election year to April of the following year.
- The only case in which small caps failed to rise in the six months after a midterm election occurred in 1946.
- US$1 invested in US small-cap stocks a century ago has grown to roughly five to six times the value of the same amount invested in the S&P 500 over the same period.
- Alphabet (GOOGL-US) lost about US$500 billion in market value on Thursday.
- In the six months before a midterm election, small caps posted an annualized loss of 4%.

## Siri finally gets AI help! 蘋果 teams up with Alibaba's Qwen, and users in China get the first look in November

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642823
- anchor: #n3672066
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、Apple、阿里巴巴、Alibaba

蘋果 announced a partnership with 阿里巴巴 to integrate the Qwen AI model into the China edition of Apple Intelligence, covering Siri, writing tools and visual intelligence. The move is intended to meet Chinese market regulatory requirements, with users able to try it via a beta as early as Nov. 4 and the official version launching in December.

Facts:
- 蘋果 announced a partnership with 阿里巴巴 to integrate the Qwen AI model into the China edition of Apple Intelligence.
- Users in China can test the related features through the iOS developer beta as early as Nov. 4.
- The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will integrate Qwen's text and image understanding capabilities.
- Qwen will be integrated into 蘋果's system-level writing features, offering a "Compose with Qwen" service.
- Users' requests and the responses generated by Qwen will not be used for model training.
- The live translation feature will be integrated into Messages, FaceTime and the Phone app.
- The Photos app will add a "Clean Up" tool that can remove distracting objects from photos.
- The features launched this time do not include the next-generation AI-powered Siri that 蘋果 announced at the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

## With a strong economy and high inflation, why no rate hike? Warsh's unfocused communication again damages the Fed's credibility

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642193
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4491786-en.html
- anchor: #n3672067

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and Chair Warsh's vague communication prompted market doubts about its resolve to fight inflation, with bond market reactions showing shaken confidence.

Facts:
- The Fed held the federal funds rate target range at 3.75% to 4.00%
- The Fed upgraded its description of economic activity from "solid" to "strong"
- Warsh acknowledged that inflation remains too high and that financial conditions have tightened only slightly
- The US 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to 2.38%
- This meeting was the first since 2002 in which a governor and a regional bank president dissented from the same position

## AI financing boom put to the test! Meta, Google and 英特爾 all fall below offering prices after share sales

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642851
- anchor: #n3672068
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Alphabet、英特爾、Anthropic、SpaceX、微軟、InvestorPlace、美銀、Bloomberg Intelligence、標普全球評級

Meta, Alphabet and 英特爾 saw their share prices fall below offering prices after recent large-scale share sales, leaving investors with paper losses. Markets worry that returns on AI investment will fall short of expectations, and S&P revised its outlook on Meta to negative, showing that tech giants face pressure on finances and investment returns.

Facts:
- Alphabet raised its total financing size to as much as US$85 billion, with its Class A and Class C shares priced at US$355.20 and US$351.80 respectively, and on Friday closed 21% below the offering price.
- 英特爾 raised about US$23 billion in August through an upsized share offering priced at US$95 per share, and on Friday closed 31% below the offering price.
- Meta completed a US$25 billion share offering on Monday this week, priced at US$625 per share, and on Friday still closed 1.6% below the offering price.
- 標普全球評級 revised its rating outlook on Meta from stable to negative, citing greater uncertainty over capital expenditure and free operating cash flow.
- 微軟 completed a US$25 billion bond offering, with subscription demand exceeding four times the offering size.

## [Analysis] Clouds over Anthropic's IPO outlook: why is 黑石 no longer optimistic about an investment-grade rating?

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642822
- anchor: #n3672069
- Companies mentioned: 黑石 (Blackstone)、Anthropic、美國銀行 (Bank of America)、花旗集團 (Citigroup)、摩根士丹利 (Morgan Stanley)、博通 (Broadcom)、Google、Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)、Morningstar DBRS、穆迪 (Moody's)、標普全球 (S&P Global)、惠譽 (Fitch)、美國證券交易委員會 (SEC)

黑石 has adjusted its expectations for Anthropic's credit rating, believing it may struggle to obtain an investment-grade rating after the IPO and now expecting a BB-level non-investment-grade rating instead. The shift reflects large capital providers' reassessment of AI companies' long-term financing capacity and adds uncertainty to Anthropic's massive financing plans.

Facts:
- 黑石 has told investors that Anthropic may not immediately obtain an investment-grade credit rating after listing and is more likely to receive a non-investment-grade rating around BB.
- Project North Star has total financing of US$63 billion, of which first-lien loans are about US$43.5 billion and second-lien debt is US$18 billion.
- Funds under 黑石 have committed about US$9 billion to subscribe for Project North Star's second-lien debt.
- Anthropic's total liquid assets as of June 30, 2026 reached US$131.7 billion.
- KBRA assigned Project North Star's second-lien debt a BB+ rating, and Morningstar DBRS assigned a BB rating.
- 博通 guaranteed more than US$42 billion of first-lien loans.
- Anthropic's compute buildout plan may involve long-term spending of more than US$800 billion.

## [漢康-KY創] On behalf of subsidiary FBD Biologics Limited, announces that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for new drug HCB303 has been approved by Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare

- Published: 2026-10-30T22:23:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=7827&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=212319&spoke_date=20261030
- anchor: #n3672065
- Companies mentioned: 漢康-KY創、FBD Biologics Limited

The IND for new drug HCB303 of 漢康-KY創's subsidiary FBD Biologics has been approved by Taiwan's TFDA, and a Phase 1 clinical trial in solid tumors will be launched.

Facts:
- FBD Biologics Limited, a subsidiary of 漢康-KY創, announced that the IND application for new drug HCB303 has been approved by Taiwan's TFDA.
- HCB303 is an in-house developed tri-specific fusion protein biologic intended for development in the treatment of solid tumors.
- The US IND for HCB303 has been cleared by the US FDA to proceed to clinical development.
- HCB303 has not yet begun human clinical trials and has not been approved for marketing by any regulatory authority.
- The company will advance the Phase 1 First-in-Human clinical trial of HCB303 according to its established clinical development plan.
- The global oncology drug market was about US$291 billion in 2025.

## [鴻海] On behalf of its important subsidiary 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司, announces the board resolution to issue an employee stock ownership plan

- Published: 2026-10-30T21:43:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2317&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=204343&spoke_date=20261030
- anchor: #n3672064
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司

鴻海 subsidiary Foxconn Industrial Internet resolved to issue an employee stock ownership plan, raising no more than 2 billion yuan and benefiting 12,000 people, aiming to motivate its core team through performance-linked incentives.

Facts:
- On Oct. 30 of 115年, 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司 announced a board resolution to issue an employee stock ownership plan.
- 員工持股計畫參與總人數不超過12,000人，擬籌集資金總額不超過人民幣200,000.00萬元。
- 鴻海 holds 84.10% of 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司, making it a subsidiary.
- The employee stock ownership plan has a term of 84 months, with shares unlocked in three tranches of 50%, 30% and 20% respectively.
- Vesting conditions include the company meeting its performance targets and the employee receiving a performance rating of B or above.

## [鴻海] On behalf of its important subsidiary 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司, announces the board resolution to convene the second extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026

- Published: 2026-10-30T21:42:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2317&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=204214&spoke_date=20261030
- anchor: #n3672063
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司

鴻海 subsidiary Foxconn Industrial Internet announced it will hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on Nov. 16 to review proposals related to the 2026 employee stock ownership plan.

Facts:
- 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司 resolved to convene the second extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026 on Nov. 16 of 115年.
- The main agenda of this shareholders' meeting covers the draft of the 2026 employee stock ownership plan, its management measures and authorization matters.
- The board resolved on Oct. 30 of 115 in the Republic of China calendar to convene the shareholders' meeting.
- 鴻海 is an important parent company of 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司 and issued this announcement on its behalf.
- This shareholders' meeting has no reporting items, items for acknowledgment, election items or other proposals.

## 16 Writers From France and Japan Ride a Train to Create: Taking on a 24-Hour Challenge to Co-Write a 200-Page Novel ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:25:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833705
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4492104-en.html
- anchor: #n3672370
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、瑞風號、法國文學交流組織

16 writers from France and Japan boarded the 瑞風號 luxury sightseeing train to take on the challenge of co-writing a novel of about 200 pages within 24 hours. The project was launched by 法國文學交流組織. The writers traveled from Kyoto to Matsue, using the moving space to spark inspiration and overcome the challenges of language and narrative continuity.

Facts:
- 16 writers
- 8 from the French-language literary world
- The other 8 are Japanese writers
- 11 years ago
- About 30 years ago

## 賴瑞隆 and 柯志恩 Clash Over the Fiscal Allocation Act and Familiarity With City Affairs in Kaohsiung Mayoral Debate ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-31T12:20:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833713
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- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、大立光百貨

The first debate of the six special municipalities' elections took place in Kaohsiung, where Democratic Progressive Party candidate 賴瑞隆 and Kuomintang candidate 柯志恩 clashed fiercely over the Fiscal Allocation Act, familiarity with city affairs and factional issues.

Facts:
- An increase of 27.8 billion
- We still have 5.8 billion
- Taipei, the capital, gets an additional 3%
- From the past to the present, year 114 to year 116
- The Dingshan Night Market, closed for 12 years