# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-01 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 70 items from 5 sources; Japan, 60 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 10月初才被搜索！西門町知名同志酒吧宣布熄燈「原因曝光」，最後營業日到這1天

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:15:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177452
- anchor: #n3689101

Commander D, a well-known gay bar in Taipei's Ximending, announced it will close on Nov. 8, 2026 because its lease is expiring. The bar operated for about 14 years and had earlier drawn attention over a police search and enforcement controversy, but the bar has not confirmed any link between its closure and that incident.

Facts:
- Commander D, a gay-friendly bar in Taipei's Ximending, announced it will end operations on Nov. 8, 2026 because its lease is expiring.
- Commander D has operated in Ximending since 2012, for about 14 years by the time it closes in 2026.
- On Oct. 3, 2026, the Taipei City Police Department's Wanhua Precinct searched Commander D. Because officers used inappropriate language toward a person with a disability, 4 officers were each given 2 demerits.
- At the Taiwan LGBT Pride parade on Oct. 31, 2026, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an again responded to the controversy over police enforcement and apologized, promising to disclose investigation information as much as possible.
- Commander D was known for being gay-friendly, its leather culture and BDSM-themed events, which attracted some overseas travelers.

## Not Lü Bu or Guan Yu! The strongest war god in Three Kingdoms history is him, "a martial powerhouse and military genius" who became a legend in a single battle and had no equal

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:15:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177404
- anchor: #n3689102

This article examines the historical contributions of Zhao Yun, a general of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, noting that he was not only formidable in combat but also played a key role in military command, troop training and strategic defense, and is regarded as an important pillar in the founding of the Shu Han regime.

Facts:
- In the Battle of Changban in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhao Yun cumulatively slays nearly 80 renowned Cao Cao generals.
- The literary prototype of Zhao Yun's "seven charges in, seven charges out" may blend in the deeds of Wen Yang, a famed general of the Jin dynasty.
- Historian Li Tung-fang believes that without Zhao Yun, Liu Bei's group might have collapsed before the Battle of Red Cliffs.

## Never put this 1 kitchen item next to the stove! Expert warns: one wrong storage method makes the whole family eat carcinogens

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176650
- anchor: #n3689103

Dietitian Tsai Cheng-liang clarifies misconceptions about olive oil, noting that its smoke point is sufficient for everyday stir-frying, but stressing that it should not be heated repeatedly or stored near the stove's heat. He also recommends canola oil, sunflower oil and brown rice oil as alternatives for high-temperature deep frying.

Facts:
- The smoke point of extra virgin olive oil is about 190℃.
- The smoke point of refined olive oil can exceed 220℃.
- The smoke point of canola oil is about 200℃ or higher.
- 橄欖油裡面七成以上都是油酸。

## Can Trump hold on to Congress? A guide to the US midterm elections: Democrats are on track to win the House, while the Senate is a toss-up in 7 states

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:00:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177451
- anchor: #n3689104

The US holds its midterm elections on Nov. 3, with the entire House up for re-election and 35 Senate seats being contested. The Cook Political Report shows Democrats already have a majority edge in the House, while several Senate races are tight. Affected by economic and war factors, the opposition Democratic Party holds the overall advantage.

Facts:
- The US holds its midterm elections on Nov. 3, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats up for election.
- The Cook Political Report states that Democrats have already crossed the majority threshold in the House.
- Republicans currently hold the Senate majority 53 to 47, and Democrats need 51 seats for a majority.
- As of 5 days before the election, more than 43 million early votes had been cast nationwide, nearly 10 million more than in 2022.
- Taiwan's nine-in-one local elections will be held on Nov. 28.

## Famous Taiwan attraction announces closure! 25 years of memories gone as the "park built for 50 million (NT$) is closing entirely"; reason for no longer opening revealed

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:55:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177327
- anchor: #n3688923

Lai Wen-keng, founder of the Tamsui Wisteria Garden in New Taipei City, announced on Oct. 26 that it would stop opening to the public, citing long-term pressure from reports and inspections as well as land ownership issues. The park cost more than 50 million (NT$) to build and has 1,000 wisteria plants, and the move has left netizens feeling wistful.

Facts:
- Lai Wen-keng, founder of the Tamsui Wisteria Garden in New Taipei City, announced on Oct. 26 that the garden would no longer be open to the public.
- The Wisteria Garden opened in 2001, was cultivated over 30 years, cost more than 50 million (NT$), and its founder sold 2 houses to keep it running.
- Because of complicated land ownership and frequent reports against it, the Wisteria Garden was fined 3 times under the Regional Plan Act, for a total of 390,000 (NT$).
- The Wisteria Garden has more than 1,000 Japanese wisteria plants, and transplanting them is estimated to cost at least 15 million (NT$).
- The Wisteria Garden once collaborated with the Japanese anime Demon Slayer, and a Japanese wisteria garden visited for exchange.

## 台北市長辯論看到一半睡著！律師點沈伯洋「4大問題」，手上1動作也被點名

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:50:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177450
- anchor: #n3688924
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立電視台

The 2026 Taipei mayoral debate was held on Oct. 31, with Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang on the same stage. Internet personality Lawyer Yang criticized Shen Boyang's performance as sleep-inducing, offered 4 suggestions including slowing down his speech, and praised the professional preparation of Chiang Wan-an's team.

Facts:
- The 2026 Taipei mayoral candidates' televised debate was held on Oct. 31, with Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang facing off on the same stage for the first time.
- Internet personality "Heartless Lawyer" Lawyer Yang wrote on Facebook, saying frankly that he and his cat fell asleep halfway through the debate.
- Lawyer Yang offered Shen Boyang 4 suggestions for improving his debate performance, including slowing down his speech, not holding a pen while speaking, shortening lengthy openings, and adding interactive tension.
- Lawyer Yang believes Shen Boyang reacts quickly but tends to enunciate unclearly, and recommended slowing down his speech so that viewers can understand.
- Lawyer Yang said Chiang Wan-an's team has Yin Wei serving as an advisor, and technical flaws were adjusted in advance.

## 不是荷包蛋、蒸蛋！蛋白質含量最高的蛋料理是它，「9成可被人體吸收」：滑嫩好吃小孩也適合

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176720
- anchor: #n3688925

日本健康節目邀請專家解析雞蛋營養，指出熟蛋蛋白質吸收率高達9成，優於生蛋。帶殼水煮蛋消化率最佳，紅白蛋營養無差，大顆雞蛋蛋白較多。

Facts:
- 人體可以從煮熟的雞蛋中吸收9成以上的蛋白質，生雞蛋則只有約50%
- The protein digestibility of boiled eggs in the shell is 99.7%, the highest among 6 cooking methods
- There is actually no nutritional difference between white eggs and brown eggs; shell color mainly depends on the breed of the hen
- Eggs of different sizes mostly have yolks of about the same size; the difference lies mainly in the amount of egg white
- The nutrition of eggs is mainly affected by feed; for example, for eggs advertised as containing DHA, fish meal is usually mixed into the feed

## Wendy Wander brings new album to attack Japan! Shibuya WWW solo show encore takes a surprising turn, announcing first appearance at Taipei Music Center next March

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:42:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177435
- anchor: #n3688926

Taiwanese indie band Wendy Wander released its third album "The House Of" and completed a Japan tour, officially announcing its first show at Taipei Music Center on March 27 next year.

Facts:
- Wendy Wander officially announced that it will take on a concert at Taipei Music Center for the first time on March 27 next year.
- Wendy Wander has released its brand-new third album "The House Of".
- The new album's lead single "Secret" was co-written and produced with Golden Melody-winning musician Lee Chuan-che.
- Wendy Wander completed tour stops at the Apple Music Festival in Nagano, Japan, and at WWW in Shibuya, Tokyo.
- Wendy Wander consists of five members: Jiang Yang, Zeng Ni, Wei Xiang, Yao Ru and A Rui.
- Wendy Wander was founded in 2018.
- Wendy Wander plans to tour Malaysia, Singapore, Seoul, Macau and other places in 2027.

## Japan's Aomori band SWALLOW marks 10th anniversary! First Taiwan show sells out in 2 hours; vocalist reveals creative philosophy behind "Northern Blood"

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177436
- anchor: #n3688927
- Companies mentioned: 日本外國特派員協會、FCCJ、風傳媒、Revolver

Japan's Aomori band SWALLOW, marking its 10th anniversary, announced its first overseas solo show at Revolver in Taipei at the end of January 2027; tickets sold out in 2 hours and an additional show was added. In an interview at the FCCJ, the members shared their transformation after changing their name from "No title" and their creative philosophy centered on "Northern Blood".

Facts:
- Japan's Aomori three-piece band SWALLOW announced its first overseas solo show on Jan. 31, 2027, at the Taipei live house "Revolver".
- Tickets for SWALLOW's Taipei show sold out within just 2 hours of going on sale, and the official side immediately announced an additional show on Feb. 1.
- The band SWALLOW consists of three members: vocalist and guitarist Honoka Kudo, guitarist Haruto Abe and keyboardist Yuto Taneichi.
- In 2020, the band SWALLOW changed its name from "No title" to "SWALLOW," symbolizing freedom and prosperity.
- The band SWALLOW's core creative philosophy is called "Northern Blood," rooted in the climate and landscape of their hometown of Aomori.
- The members of the band SWALLOW are Honoka Kudo, Haruto Abe and Yuto Taneichi, who come from Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture.
- SWALLOW樂團曾在日本外國特派員協會（FCCJ）接受《風傳媒》專訪。

## Blaming Wu Szu-yao for poor performance, wanting to add LINE to arrange a rematch? Luo Chih-chiang reveals Shen Boyang's 3 fatal flaws in the debate: he has already conceded defeat

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:40:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177443
- anchor: #n3688928
- Companies mentioned: 三立、TVBS、聯合報、風傳媒、戴立安民調

Luo Chih-chiang, campaign general manager for Chiang Wan-an, posted a message criticizing Shen Boyang's performance in the 2026 Taipei mayoral race debate as hollow, pointing to four fatal flaws including blaming allies, panicking and asking for a rematch, and polls showing even supporters are dissatisfied, and arguing that Shen has conceded defeat and that Chiang's camp is launching a counteroffensive.

Facts:
- On his 14th day as Chiang Wan-an's campaign general manager, Luo Chih-chiang posted a message sharply criticizing Shen Boyang's poor debate performance and saying he has already conceded defeat.
- At the debate venue, Shen Boyang anxiously wanted to add LINE to arrange a second debate, which Luo Chih-chiang likened to losing at rock-paper-scissors and clamoring for a redo.
- The latest TVBS poll shows Chiang Wan-an leading Shen Boyang by 4 percentage points, and Luo Chih-chiang believes Chiang's camp has shown a counteroffensive posture.
- Luo Chih-chiang pointed out that during the debate negotiations, Wu Szu-yao was the first to raise her hand in agreement to the condition of receiving the questions in advance.
- Tsao Hsing-cheng once told Shen Boyang not to debate, resulting in no one coming to negotiate a second debate over the past two weeks.

## Urging Shen Boyang to stop taking part in "fake debates": Tsao Hsing-cheng worries he is showing signs of fatigue, says DPP should stop wearing out his stamina with campaign trips around the country

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:36:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177449
- anchor: #n3688929
- Companies mentioned: 聯電

聯電創辦人曹興誠批評台北市長候選人辯論會為「假辯論」，指稱蔣萬安靠洩題背答案獲勝，並建議沈伯洋勿再參與此類辯論。曹興誠肯定沈伯洋在專訪中的表現，同時擔憂其輔選過度疲勞，呼籲民進黨安排休息。

Facts:
- 聯電創辦人曹興誠在臉書發文批評台北市長候選人電視辯論會是浪費時間的「假辯論」，並建議沈伯洋不必再參加其他假辯論。
- Tsao Hsing-cheng accused the media questioner Chu Hsien of leaking questions in advance, letting Chiang Wan-an memorize answers at home, which he said amounts to fraud against viewers.
- Tsao Hsing-cheng believes Shen Boyang's performance in an interview with a pan-Blue media figure was the "real debate," and gave it extremely high praise.
- Tsao Hsing-cheng criticized Chiang Wan-an for turning into an irresponsible legislator in the debate, constantly questioning Shen Boyang to divert attention.
- Tsao Hsing-cheng worries that Shen Boyang showed signs of fatigue during the debate, and called on the DPP to stop wearing out his stamina with campaign trips around the country.
- Tsao Hsing-cheng accused Chiang Wan-an of suddenly claiming to be ill before the debate but appearing radiant when he showed up, alleging deceit of the public.

## 1 occupation in Taiwan is about to vanish! Almost only "this place" across Taiwan still has it, and 1 national treasure master has even been covered by the BBC

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176669
- anchor: #n3688930
- Companies mentioned: 全美戲院、BBC、GUCCI、台北電影節

Yen Chen-fa, a national-treasure-level painter at Tainan's 全美戲院, insists on hand-painting movie billboards, a craft that has disappeared from commercial cinemas across Taiwan and has recorded Taiwan's golden age of film.

Facts:
- 全美戲院 is located in Tainan's West Central District and has preserved the profession of hand-painted movie billboard artist, which has almost disappeared from commercial cinemas across Taiwan.
- National-treasure-level painter Yen Chen-fa apprenticed as a teenager and has painted for more than half a century, continuing to create even though his eyesight is impaired.
- 顏振發的技藝獲得國際關注，曾登上英國BBC版面，並獲2024年台北電影節卓越貢獻獎。
- 手繪電影看板在九○年代因數位噴墨輸出機的普及而迅速被市場淘汰。
- The process of making hand-painted billboards includes precise enlargement using a nine-square grid, mixing weather-resistant paints by hand, and painting at height by feel and experience.

## A new night market has arrived in northern Taiwan! Officially open with "plenty of stalls, lots of food, convenient transportation"—hours and location at a glance

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177402
- anchor: #n3688931

The "Lohas Night Market" in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, has relocated near Minghsin University of Science and Technology and been renamed "Minghsin Night Market." It opened on Oct. 30, 2026, aiming to resolve environmental disputes at the original site and provide a new leisure destination.

Facts:
- Minghsin Night Market is located at the corner of Kangle Road and Dechang Street in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County.
- Minghsin Night Market is near the Minghsin University of Science and Technology commercial area.
- Minghsin Night Market operates regularly on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
- About 70 to 80 stalls set up at Minghsin Night Market when it opened.
- Minghsin Night Market's hours are approximately 17:30 to 22:30.
- The original Lohas Night Market suspended operations due to land use and surrounding environmental issues.

## Lai Jui-lung Reported to Have Received NT$3 Million Donation from 雲豹能源; Ko Wen-je Quips: Following the Core Pacific City Case, He Should Be Detained for 1 Year First

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:18:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177444
- anchor: #n3688932
- Companies mentioned: 雲豹能源、台灣民眾黨

Ko Wen-je made sarcastic remarks about Lai Jui-lung receiving a NT$3 million donation from 雲豹能源, arguing that, following the Core Pacific City case, he should be detained for one year first, and criticized the judiciary's double standards.

Facts:
- Lai Jui-lung, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, received a NT$3 million political donation from 雲豹能源.
- Ko Wen-je questioned whether, if the Core Pacific City case were followed, Lai Jui-lung should be detained for one year first.
- Ko Wen-je pointed out that donations in the Core Pacific City case were remitted to the Taiwan People's Party's account, while the Yunbao donation was remitted to Lai Jui-lung's personal account.
- Lai Jui-lung once brought 雲豹能源 in to install solar panels at the Legislative Yuan and pushed for legal amendment negotiations.
- Ko Wen-je believes the judiciary currently has a double-standard problem.

## Chiang Wan-an's Poll Numbers Fall After Debate! Have Taipei Residents Changed Their Minds? Hsieh Han-ping Points Out 1 Issue; Latest Poll Data Revealed

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:15:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177445
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494991-en.html
- anchor: #n3688933
- Companies mentioned: TVBS

A post-debate TVBS poll for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election shows Chiang Wan-an's support falling to 46% and Puma Shen's rising to 42%, narrowing the gap. Hsieh Han-ping noted that most people did not watch the debate; cross-tabulations show viewers leaned toward Puma Shen and non-viewers toward Chiang Wan-an.

Facts:
- The televised debate among 2026 Taipei mayoral candidates was held on Oct. 31, after which TVBS released a poll.
- The post-debate poll shows Chiang Wan-an's support at 46% and Puma Shen's at 42%.
- Compared with the October poll, Chiang Wan-an's support fell by 3 percentage points, while Puma Shen's rose by 1 percentage point.
- Among those who watched the debate, voting support was 52% for Puma Shen and 41% for Chiang Wan-an.
- Among those who did not watch the debate, voting support was 54% for Chiang Wan-an and 27% for Puma Shen.
- The TVBS poll had 1747 valid samples, with a sampling error within plus or minus 2.3 percentage points.

## Which Public Restroom Stall Is the Cleanest? Most People Pick Wrong! Study Reveals "This 1" Is Often Used by the Fewest and Has the Fewest Germs

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176698
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494992-en.html
- anchor: #n3688934

Psychology research shows that people prefer the middle position when choosing a public restroom stall, leaving the first stall used less often. Experts stress that position is not an indicator of cleanliness; hygiene should be judged by observing details of the environment.

Facts:
- In 1995, Christenfeld, a psychologist at the University of California, San Diego, published the study "Choices from identical options" in the journal Psychological Science.
- In this follow-up study of a row of 4 stalls, 60% of the used toilet paper rolls came from the 2 middle stalls, while the two end stalls accounted for only 40%.
- Tierno, clinical professor of pathology at NYU Langone Medical Center, cautioned that a stall that looks clean is not necessarily truly clean, and choosing the first stall does not mean avoiding germs.
- A supermarket experiment in the same study showed that, among 4 rows of identical products, only 29% of purchases came from the first and last rows.
- When faced with a row of identical options, people tend to avoid the ends and choose the middle, because the first stall, right next to the entrance, easily creates a feeling of being watched or of someone knocking at any moment.

## Do You Have to Yield to an Ambulance with "Flashing Lights but No Siren"? Expert Reveals the Correct Approach; Violations Get an Instant NT$30000 Fine

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:05:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177377
- anchor: #n3688935

Netizens questioned whether one must yield to an ambulance with flashing lights but no siren. An expert explained that this is mostly when carrying special patients or returning to base; under the law, flashing lights alone is not a violation, but failing to yield upon hearing the siren carries a hefty fine and license revocation.

Facts:
- When an ambulance has only flashing lights and no siren, failing to yield immediately is in principle not a violation.
- One reason an ambulance may not sound its siren is that it is carrying a deceased person who is "holding on to a last breath" home.
- Another reason an ambulance may not sound its siren is that it is carrying a patient sensitive to sound, such as a PSY patient.
- Penalties for failing to yield immediately to an ambulance siren include driver's license revocation and 6 months' suspension of the vehicle's license plates.

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:40:01+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_202611011140&info=20043534
- anchor: #n3689181
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Neizhuang, Zuozhen andGanglin Villages in Zuozhen District, Tainan City, with the affected period from 11:35 to 12:30 on Nov. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T11:35:33
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T12:30:00

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:08:40+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_20261101110840_0000&info=20043533
- anchor: #n3689182
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued a notice on free overflow from Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, and East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T11:08:40
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T14:09:00

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:50:01+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_202611011050&info=20043532
- anchor: #n3689183
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Huangcuo Village in Dacun Township and Dongbei Village in Yuanlin City, Changhua County, due to emergency repairs on a burst 200mm PVC pipe, with the affected period from 10:42 to 18:00 on Nov. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- 200mm
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T10:42:50
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:40:01+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_202611011040&info=20043531
- anchor: #n3689187
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in Dadu District, Taichung City, affecting Dadong Village due to burst-pipe leak detection and repairs.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T10:06:25
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T21:30:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:30:02+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_202611011030&info=20043530
- anchor: #n3689184
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Pingyang and Yufeng Villages in Shanshang District, Tainan City, effective due to pipeline maintenance.

Facts:
- No. 24
- 2026-11-01T10:26:45
- 2026-11-01T12:30:00

## Inland Strong Wind Advisory (Yellow Light) (Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:28:04+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_202611011028001&info=20043529
- anchor: #n3689185
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued an inland strong wind advisory (yellow light), noting that northeasterly winds will strengthen, with average wind force reaching level 6 or above or gusts of level 8 or above in many counties and cities from morning to evening on the 2nd, and reminded the public to be careful outdoors and slow down when driving.

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

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:18:40+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_20261101101840_0000&info=20043528
- anchor: #n3689186
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued an updated notice on free-overflow discharge from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin and Chiayi Counties, and asked the public to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T10:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T13:19:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:00:01+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_202611011000&info=20043524
- anchor: #n3689188
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an alert for a water outage in parts of Bali District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs on a burst pipe, affecting Dakan, Pitou and Dinggu Villages, effective from 09:56 to 16:00 on Nov. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T09:56:15
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T16:00:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:20:01+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_202611010920&info=20043523
- anchor: #n3689189
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in Shangtian Village, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, caused by a broken pipe, affecting Lane 61, Lane 360, Gaoping Road, effective from 08:43 to 15:00 on Nov. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Lane 360, Gaoping Road
- Lane 61
- 2026-11-01T08:43:01
- 2026-11-01T15:00:00

## AI Cooling Off: The Most Dangerous Risk Isn't Tech Stocks, Deutsche Bank Warns of a Dollar Sell-Off

- Published: 2026-11-01T14:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642588
- anchor: #n3689486
- Companies mentioned: 德意志銀行、StoneX

德意志銀行 warns that a cooling of the AI boom could trigger a sell-off in the US dollar. Foreign investors hold more than 20 trillion US dollars of US stocks, whose value depends largely on price gains; if a stock market correction leads to capital withdrawal or increased hedging, it would add to selling pressure on the dollar, creating a cycle of falling stocks and currency.

Facts:
- 德意志銀行 warns that if the AI boom cools, US stocks and the dollar could fall together, forcing foreign investors to increase currency hedging and further adding to selling pressure on the dollar.
- About 90% of the value of US stock assets held by foreign investors comes from accumulated price gains rather than actual net purchases.
- Foreign capital flowing into US equities now covers the entire financing need of the US current account deficit.
- StoneX data shows the 5-day rolling correlation between AI sentiment and the US dollar is as high as positive 0.97.
- Overseas investors hold more than 20 trillion US dollars of US stocks, and the next round of AI selling could spread from tech stocks to the currency market.
- Even without selling stocks, raising the share of currency hedging would create additional selling pressure on the US dollar.
- 德意志銀行 believes that US real interest rates are the key signal for judging the nature of the volatility.

## Iran targets the Strait of Hormuz's largest tanker fleet! Names South Korea's Sinokor, warns of "full action" on Nov. 1

- Published: 2026-11-01T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643199
- anchor: #n3689487
- Companies mentioned: 長錦商船Sinokor、Sinokor Maritime、地中海航運公司MSC、波斯灣海峽管理局PGSA、Veson Nautical、彭博、Vortexa、Equasis、Signal Group、倫敦波羅的海交易所Baltic Exchange

Iran announced that starting Nov. 1 it will ban South Korea's Sinokor fleet from passage, citing repeated violations. Sinokor controls more than half of the VLCC capacity in the Strait of Hormuz, and the ban will heighten shipping risks and costs.

Facts:
- In early October, Sinokor accounted for more than 50% of VLCC traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Global VLCC freight rates have surged by more than 1,600% cumulatively so far this year.
- The war risk surcharge premium for the Strait of Hormuz has risen from 0.15% to 0.25% up to 6% to 10%.
- Sinokor spent nearly 6 billion US dollars this year to acquire 73 secondhand VLCCs.
- Vessels operated by Sinokor transported crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz in September, accounting for nearly 40% of the total transit volume that month.
- MSC acquired a 50% stake in Sinokor Maritime.

## Iran is studying Vance's proposal! But the foreign minister says there are no talks planned for now, and the military says it will confront the US and Israel "with high intensity and without geographic limits"

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:08:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643200
- anchor: #n3689036

Iran is studying the negotiation framework proposed in a letter from US Vice President Vance, but insists on a permanent, comprehensive ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as preconditions. Although there are no diplomatic talks planned for now, the Iranian military has vowed that if attacked by the US and Israel, it will launch a high-intensity counterattack without geographic limits.

Facts:
- Iran demands that the US guarantee a permanent, comprehensive end to hostilities in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said there are currently no plans for talks with the United States.
- Chief of the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Abdollahi announced that Iran will take high-intensity countermeasures without geographic limits.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba ordered the military to respond to US and Israeli threats without geographic limits.

## Protests over high inflation and insufficient education resources: clashes between police and protesters erupt again in multiple parts of France and Germany | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-01T12:01:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833765
- anchor: #n3689156
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、CNN

On Halloween, youth protests broke out in multiple locations in France and Germany, mainly opposing high inflation, insufficient education resources and compulsory military service. The demonstrations turned into clashes between police and protesters in Paris, Marseille, Hamburg and Frankfurt, where police responded with blockades and water cannon trucks.

Facts:
- 34 cities