https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 789 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 240 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730780Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:16:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic candidate Potos won the Georgia gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman governor in U.S. history and securing a major victory for the Democratic Party. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730776Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA swollen male body was found in a water tank at a construction site beside Mazutian Station on the Sanying Line in Tucheng District, New Taipei City. Police ruled out a workplace accident and determined the deceased was not a site worker. Forensic personnel have been notified to examine the scene, and prosecutors have been asked to conduct an autopsy to establish the cause of death and the man's identity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730777Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:14:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to the waste survey of the Zhuoshui River released by 荒野保護協會, 經濟部水利署第四河川分署 said it had fully adopted the data and activated response measures, including clearing hotspots, increasing patrols and installing trash booms. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730778Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:13:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn explosion and fire broke out in the early morning at 台灣松下多層材料公司 in Hukou Township, Hsinchu County, injuring 5 employees and leaving 2 missing. Firefighters are continuing the search and handling the remaining fire. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730779Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:10:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Democratic Representative Pappas won the New Hampshire U.S. Senate election, defeating former Republican Senator Sununu to become the first openly gay man in the U.S. Senate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730781Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACampaign materials for Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's team promoting the “Wan'an Alert” have been accused of copying Shen Boyang's “Shunbao.” Chiang denied the allegation, saying the content is completely different and that the name is intended to help the public avoid being bombarded with misinformation. The two sides also traded criticism over campaign street crowds, development of Shezidao and AI corridors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730674Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:05:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA大港開唱 announced it will be held in March 2027 at Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Art Center. Golden Melody Award-winning singer Hung Jung-hung will open the festival and may perform classics including “A Little Umbrella.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730675Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:05:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAConstruction began today on the public urban renewal project for Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay Area Smart Social Housing Phase 2, which is planned to include 6 buildings and is expected to be completed by the end of Minguo 121. Phases 1 and 2 will provide more than 1,200 social housing units combined. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730613Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:56:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the men's singles first round at the WTT Frankfurt Champions, Taiwan's Lin Yun-ju came from behind to beat Slovenia's Darko Jorgić 3-2 and advance to the round of 16; in women's singles, Zheng Yi-jing and Peng Yu-han both lost in the first round. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730536Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:55:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChiang Wan-an's campaign team launched the “Wanan Alert,” which was suspected of imitating Shen Boyang's “Shunbao.” Shen said the two were fundamentally different and also discussed campaign strategy and changes in support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730537Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan has Asia's highest hip fracture rate. Physician Wu Meng-huang recommends that high-risk women with a family history begin bone density screening at age 40, while men should consider evaluation after age 50. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730538Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:48:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ocean Affairs Council funded teams from NTHU and NTU to develop smart water quality management technology integrating heavy-metal sensing membranes and a low-energy catalytic decomposition system. The removal rate exceeds 90%, with the goal of applying it to nearshore early warnings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730535Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:44:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Huang-surnamed man, the ward chief of Xiqiao in Yongkang District, Tainan, allegedly tried to secure reelection by offering a rival a bribe to withdraw from the race, a practice known colloquially as “搓圓仔湯.” After the offer was rejected, he allegedly made several more bribery proposals. The Tainan District Prosecutors Office concluded its investigation and indicted him, seeking a 5-year sentence. The case is the first election bribery indictment in Tainan's year-end 九合一 election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730533Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:43:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs votes were counted in the US midterm elections, several major US media outlets projected that Democrats would win a majority in the House and could become the Senate's majority party. Trump posted on social media that Republicans would win by a landslide if he were on the ballot, and threatened to play “Mr. Veto” if Democrats won. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730534Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:42:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZhang Junjie, an aide to independent legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, has been on the run for nearly 2 months after jumping bail. Reports say he left Taiwan from Zhengbin Fishing Harbor in Keelung in late October. The Coast Guard Administration today seized 2 fishing boats in waters near Pengjia Islet and at Zhengbin Fishing Harbor and took the crew members in for questioning, but Zhang was not found aboard either boat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730499Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:37:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Taoyuan Fuxing District chief Tseng Chih-hsiang allegedly accepted bribes from contractors during his tenure through a woman surnamed Tsai who worked in general affairs. He was sentenced to 12 years in the first trial; the Taiwan High Court rejected his appeal in the second trial and upheld the ruling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730496Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:35:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA超微 (AMD) forecasts AI growth next year and is coordinating with its supply chain to secure supplies of key components such as wafers and substrates. Taiwan OSAT firms including ASE, Siliconware, 力成, and substrate makers 欣興, 南電, and 景碩, as well as testing firms 京元電 and 穎崴, are expected to benefit. ASE expects LEAP revenue to reach US$8 billion in 2027, while 力成 is advancing product validation for FOPLP. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730497Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOfficial statistics from Xiamen, Fujian, show that passenger traffic on the Kinmen-Xiamen “小三通” route reached a new high since service resumed in 2023, surpassing 1.74 million trips through late October this year. Nearly 1.4 million trips were made by Taiwan residents, including more than 70,000 first-time visitors to China via the route, up more than 7/10 year over year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730498Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:28:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung traveled to Penghu to campaign for county magistrate candidate Wu Shu-chin. He hopes Penghu residents registered in Kaohsiung will support Lai, while those registered in Penghu return home to support Wu, creating a win-win for both. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730342Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:21:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS President Trump told 金融時報 that the United States has no immediate plans to attack Iran and that he is satisfied with the current situation. He also discussed US airstrikes on Iranian targets, indirect negotiations with Iran over enriched uranium, and energy prices amid the midterm elections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730343Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:20:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan reviewed the 115年度 central government general budget supplementary bill. 中油 will receive a NT$233.8 billion capital injection and NT$101.4 billion in subsidies, while 台電 will receive NT$71.1 billion in subsidies. Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin said 中油 will use the capital injection to build 25 additional natural gas units over the next 10 years to stabilize prices. Legislators raised concerns about the two companies' losses and the appropriateness of their budget allocations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730344Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:17:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA scaffolding collapse occurred during demolition work at the old Beitou Market in Taipei, injuring 4 people. 勞動部 preliminarily determined that the owner, site supervisor and construction contractor were all negligent. 職安署 and 北市勞檢處 will jointly clarify responsibility, and agreed to submit a written report within two months. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730280Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:16:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA海委會 Chair Kuan Bi-ling said the vessel and its captain, both linked to Chang Jun-jie's escape case, had been brought back. Chang was not found aboard, and the captain denied involvement. Prosecutors will clarify the matter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730279Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:16:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks plunged under selling pressure from foreign fund outflows, dropping more than 1,300 points and falling below 42,000. The Taiwan dollar fell to the 32.9 mark intraday. Foreign exchange traders said that if foreign investors continued selling stocks, the Taiwan dollar could test the 33 mark. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730278Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:12:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMultiple passenger planes and a cruise ship in Europe received bomb threats. Emergency searches found no explosives, disrupting airport operations. Experts analyzed the threats as a comprehensive disruption tactic targeting aviation operations and said Russian or Iranian involvement could not be ruled out. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730173Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:05:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan dollar briefly touched 32.9 against the U.S. dollar in early trading and was at 32.885 by midday, down 1.25 jiao. Taiwan stocks fell more than 1,400 points intraday, breaking below the 42,000 mark. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730012Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣高鐵 announced that its next-generation N700ST trains are expected to enter service in July 116, and has teamed up with 有情門、 一帆布包 and 美角實驗所 on co-branded products and limited-edition prints for the ITF travel fair. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730013Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:57:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe British 柯林斯字典 named “mogging” its 2026 word of the year, meaning to outshine others in appearance or ability. Use of the term surged 210%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730014Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:56:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA蘋果公司釋出iOS 27.3 beta版，Siri AI新增支援繁體中文。專家壹哥分析，此舉顯示蘋果積極搶攻華文市場，並透過跨裝置生態系整合提升硬體銷售與用戶黏著度。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729880Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:55:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA南韓國防部指出北韓向東部外海發射不明飛行物，疑為近月第4次飛彈試射。金與正否認北韓涉及幣安遭駭事件，並強調除非美國放棄敵對政策否則不對話。專家認為北韓可能已接近量產準備或準備出口飛彈至俄羅斯。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730015Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA report released at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit estimated that AI would contribute US$22.3 trillion to the global economy by 2030, or 3.7% of GDP, and warned that AI could widen the digital divide between countries. China's enterprise AI agent market reached RMB21.2 billion in 2025, while its embodied intelligence market was about RMB915 billion. Premier Li Qiang stressed the need to address the “digital-intelligence divide” and promote equitable development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729878Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:53:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA銓敘部 Minister Shih Neng-chieh said the 75% cap on the number of civil servants receiving an A rating in this year's performance reviews has been lifted, and that operating rules will be issued in late October. The move is intended to align with a draft revision to the Civil Service Performance Evaluation Act, shifting evaluations from quota-based allocations to objective, specific criteria and addressing concerns about employees taking turns receiving a B rating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729879Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:52:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA農業部 has proposed an expenditure budget of about NT$198.673 billion for 116, up about NT$15 billion from the previous year. The increase is mainly for allowances for elderly farmers, compensation for agricultural insurance losses and natural disaster relief. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729881Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:48:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Space International Conference (TASTI) will be held in Tainan from the 8th to the 11th. 是德科技（Keysight） will showcase its latest satellite testing and validation solutions and hold a technical forum to support the development of Taiwan's satellite industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729871Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:45:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo ensure road safety during the APEC summit, 深圳市公安局 announced temporary traffic controls for trucks from Nov. 16 to 20, including a citywide ban on vehicles transporting hazardous materials. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729872Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:44:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA第7屆臺灣科學節於11月7日至15日登場，由教育部、國家科學及技術委員會攜手全台5大科學博物館舉辦。國立自然科學博物館推出「和熱共榮」特展，介紹地熱資源並推出限定「地熱咖啡」，同時展示模組化特展「流働的埊」，以濁水溪流域為主題引導民眾探索環境議題。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729870Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:41:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInitial results from the U.S. midterm elections show Democrats flipping a federal Senate seat in North Carolina from Republicans, with Cooper defeating Whatley. In Georgia, Ossoff also won reelection. A Democratic takeover of Congress would deal a major blow to President Trump. Democrats are expected to retake a House majority, but the Senate race remains tight. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729839Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:39:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT Keelung City Councilor Tsai Wang-lien was reported for allegedly handing out kaoliang liquor and soliciting votes at a Double Ninth Festival banquet. After a search, the Keelung District Prosecutors Office ordered her released on NT$100,000 bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729840Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:38:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA經濟部透過「科技搭橋計畫」促成台荷4項跨國研發合作，涵蓋先進光子封裝、5G/6G高速通訊、AI資料中心及量子運算；產發署副署長陳國軒率團赴荷蘭參與高峰會並見證工研院、TOSIA與PhotonDelta簽署三方合作備忘錄。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729834Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:36:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. media forecast that Democrats will take control of the U.S. House of Representatives from Republicans, with NBC projecting that Democrats will win at least 244 seats. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729841Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:36:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAQS released its 2027 Asia university rankings, with 5 Hong Kong universities placing in the top 10. The Hong Kong government reiterated its full support for the development of higher education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729842Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:35:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨與雙北市長參選人團隊於11月6日舉辦「戒慎恐懼之夜」社群派對，逾2萬人報名中抽出1000名入場，未中籤者可透過LINE競賽爭取資格。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729835Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:33:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA根據教育部統計，越南長年穩居來台境外生來源國第一名。高等教育國際合作基金會（FICHET）近日與18所台灣大專院校共同前往越南河內及胡志明市參加國際教育展，透過「台灣館」設攤展示高教優勢，吸引約4000名當地民眾到訪諮詢。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729836Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:33:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部推動駕照管理新制，12月起75歲以上違規肇事高齡者須自費至駕訓班完成實地訓練方可換照；同時機車與汽車筆試已改採選擇題並提高情境題比例，高齡換照年齡下修至70歲。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729837Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:27:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA自稱央視前主講人程萬軍抵台求人道保護，民進黨莊瑞雄表示政府會從人權立場思考處置；最新民調顯示賴清德滿意度與信任度突破5成。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729838Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 9th China International Import Expo is set to open in Shanghai. 國台辦 spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said more than 30 Taiwanese companies will attend, with exhibition space covering about 4200 square meters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729807Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:23:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese mixed doubles pair Lin Chin-ting and Chen Min-hsin came from behind to defeat Thailand in the bronze-medal match at the Dhaka Youth Olympics, earning the team’s 3rd medal in the event’s history. Wushu athlete Chu Yu-en won silver in the taijiquan and fan all-around event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729808Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:22:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPhilippines-China relations have grown tense amid disputes in the South China Sea and exchanges of barbs between officials. The two countries’ foreign ministers, Lazaro and Wang Yi, spoke by phone and stressed continued diplomatic dialogue and managing differences. China urged the Philippines to restrain politicians critical of China, while the Philippines reiterated its one-China policy but emphasized bilateral communication. There are internal differences over how to handle the situation, with the defense secretary advocating defending sovereignty and strengthening domestic industries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729809Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA田尼利夫 forward De Miguel collided with 安道爾’s goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division football match and died on the 3rd from his injuries. The relevant matches have been postponed and a moment of silence was held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729712Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:14:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA T-34 trainer at the Air Force’s Kaohsiung Gangshan Base sustained minor damage during landing due to operational factors. All personnel are safe, and the runway will resume operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729713Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:14:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Shanxin multilevel parking facility in Tainan’s Shanhua District opened today, increasing parking spaces to 304 for cars and 163 for motorcycles to ease parking demand around the Southern Taiwan Science Park. It is the 9th parking facility completed under the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program, with a total budget of NT$542 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729714Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:10:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi announced changes to his junior cabinet, transferring Deputy Mayor Zhu Tizhi to the post of deputy secretary-general to preserve his status as a career civil servant. Hou said the move was intended to retain talent for the country and was unrelated to elections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729715Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:08:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan lost to Cuba in both meetings in the 5-player baseball gold-medal game at the 2026 Dhaka Youth Olympics, ultimately taking silver. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729603Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:04:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks opened higher today but fluctuated and moved lower. Under selling pressure, electronics, financial and traditional industry shares all fell, sending the market down more than 700 points and below the 43000 mark. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729601Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:03:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPolice in Papua New Guinea found a Chinese-made Type 59 130mm artillery shell weighing 32 kilograms at a port in Port Moresby and arrested 4 Chinese nationals involved. The Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea claimed the item was merely a harmless bottle shaped like an artillery shell. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729602Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA安世半導體與聞泰科技控制權爭端升級，安世向荷蘭法院控告聞泰科技及相關實體索賠20億美元（約新台幣657億元），指控其違反內部協議並建立競爭供應鏈；聞泰否認指控並拒絕賠償。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729604Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:57:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣師範大學 released the results of a survey on Taiwanese people’s views of food culture. Braised pork rice was considered the dish most representative of Taiwanese cuisine, followed by stinky tofu and bubble tea. Japanese food was the most preferred foreign cuisine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729417Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:54:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid the APEC invitation dispute, Labor Minister Hung Sun-han said invitations to ministerial meetings are customarily sent by email and that such meetings differ in nature from leaders’ summits. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung confirmed that China did not deliver the invitation in person and that a protest had been lodged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729418Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:52:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA無黨籍立委高金素梅助理張俊傑棄保潛逃近2個月，海巡署在彭佳嶼海域查扣涉案漁船並帶回船長偵訊，但船上未發現張俊傑。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729419Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:49:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAReuters reported that the boards of SpaceX and 特斯拉 have formed a special committee to discuss a merger. Experts said that if the companies merge, Musk could control the business through his superior voting rights and may receive stock awards under a “change of control” clause in his compensation contract, without having to meet operational targets such as establishing a Mars colony or launching robotaxis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729420Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:48:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA7 major medical groups issued a joint statement opposing a proposed amendment to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act that would conditionally exempt seniors from health insurance premiums. They said health insurance is not social welfare and warned of a potential broken-window effect and financial strain, urging the executive and legislative branches to reconsider the proposal carefully. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729421Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHistorical data show that the S&P 500 has generally risen after US midterm elections, especially when the two parties divide control, a situation favorable to the market. However, economic factors such as Federal Reserve policy, corporate earnings and AI-related themes have a greater impact on market movements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730614Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:56:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democrats retook the Senate in the US midterm elections, ending Republican control of both chambers. Voters backed Democrats over inflation and anti-corruption concerns, leading to losses for Trump allies in several states. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730615Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:54:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The results of the US midterm Senate elections are in, with Democrats regaining a majority with 51 seats. Buoyed by the political tailwind, the Taipei stock market staged a strong afternoon rebound, erasing its early losses and climbing back above the 42,000-point mark, reflecting market optimism about policy stability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730616Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:50:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Transportation is reforming driver’s license management, introducing stricter renewal requirements for older drivers and strengthening corrective measures for general drivers who violate traffic rules. Starting in December, drivers aged 75 and older with a crash record must pay for retraining, while licensing tests will also become more difficult. Subsidies for public transportation will be offered to seniors who surrender their licenses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730617Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:40:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒麗臺 benefited from demand for 輝達 AI products, posting record Q3 revenue and earnings, with EPS reaching 4.03 yuan. Its shares hit the 125-yuan limit, their highest level in 28 months, as the market welcomed its AI server and workstation strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730618Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:36:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In November, well-known restaurants including 夏慕尼, brands under 王品集團 and specialty barbecue restaurants are offering birthday and group dining deals. Promotions include free lobster based on ID number matches, birthday discounts, dishes exchanged for receipts and collaboration set menus, aimed at attracting diners during the fall and winter seasons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730619Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:30:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Media reports have accused Wu Tsung-hsien, the Kuomintang’s Yilan County magistrate candidate, of insider trading in 裕慶-KY. His campaign office issued a strong denial, saying the transactions were legal and publicly disclosed, and said it plans to pursue those spreading rumors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730620Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:30:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On Aug. 31, 2026, Tennessee became the first government in the world to issue a fusion power plant license, granting it to Type One Energy. The company combines an exclusive ORNL license with HTS technology and expects to launch its prototype in 2029. It is also working with TVA to develop a 350 MWe commercial plant, advancing the commercialization of fusion power. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730621Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:26:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Venerable Faji (Zhang Qingyu), abbot of Donglin Temple in Yilan, is suspected of embezzling more than 100 million in donations and laundering money through gold and virtual currency. After investigators seized large quantities of precious metals, he was detained and barred from seeing visitors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730622Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:23:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chinese internet users voted on which post-95 actresses are “most beautiful on screen” in Chinese dramas, selecting a 2026 top 10. Song Zuer took the top spot for balancing beauty and acting ability, while Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan placed second and third, respectively. The results reflect viewers’ preference for authentic dramatic beauty in moving images. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730623Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:22:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged amid the U.S. midterm election results. Experts warned that Democrats’ push against the unchecked expansion of AI data centers could slow AI capital spending and, in turn, hurt Taiwan’s AI supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730624Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:13:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged for 2 consecutive days on Nov. 3 and 4, with the biggest 2-day drop approaching 3,000 points and the index falling below 42,000. The Financial Supervisory Commission cited U.S. tech earnings and geopolitical uncertainty as the main reasons. The margin maintenance ratio fell to 173.62%, while the risk of a wave of forced liquidations remains to be seen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730625Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:13:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒 rounds up today’s top stories, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare raising long-term care subsidies to 15,000 per month with no means test, Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit benefits at Hong Kong and Macau checkpoints, 2 national universities in southern Taiwan set to merge in 2028, conditions for changing an ID number, and the U.S. midterm election results. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3730626Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:09:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中央氣象署預示未來一周將有兩波東北季風接力南下，其中9日至11日的第二波冷空氣較強，北部低溫恐探1字頭。同時關注關島附近可能發展的新颱風「查帕卡」，目前對台無直接威脅。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729943Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:02:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒LINE貼圖小舖本週推出21款免費貼圖，包含LINE購物、彰銀、全家等品牌聯名。部分貼圖如「LINE禮物×皮皮鴨」及三款品牌聯名貼圖即將於今明兩天到期，提醒用戶把握時間領取。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729942Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The TRA released its 2025 passenger figures, with Neishi Station ranking lowest nationwide at an average of 1.3 passengers a day. The TRA stressed that remote small stations provide public services and receive government subsidies, so they will remain in operation. It is also promoting station aesthetics and tourism to make them more attractive. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729944Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:59:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Media commentator Huang Wei-han analyzed polls by Dai Li-an showing the green camp far ahead of the blue and white camps in Taipei and Taichung. He noted that while the blue camp has questioned the results, other polls show similar trends, and discussed 三 potential mindsets among blue and white voters and their effects on the election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729945Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:52:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Under the Ministry of Labor’s Targeted Industry Employment Incentive, the Northern Branch had helped nearly 1,600 people return to work as of October 115, with middle-aged and older workers accounting for 65%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729946Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:50:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Affairs Office strongly rebuked remarks by a Mainland Affairs Council official that there was “no Taiwan independence issue,” demanding that the Democratic Progressive Party return to the one-China principle and abolish its Taiwan independence platform, while accusing it of inciting confrontation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729947Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:50:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks initially surged after opening today but soon came under selling pressure, with the index fluctuating downward. The decline widened after 11 a.m., with the index plunging nearly 1,300 points, down nearly 3% and approaching the 42,000-point level. Most heavyweight stocks fell, with only a few shares posting gains. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729948Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:46:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. President Trump said during the midterm election campaign that if the Democrats take control of Congress, he will use his veto power to maintain his influence over policymaking. Citing the Supreme Court’s latest ruling, he stressed the expansion of executive power and expressed greater optimism about the race, saying bipartisan agreements could still be reached. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729949Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:45:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Family medicine physician Lee Szu-hsien offered dietary advice in response to Taiwan’s fatty liver prevalence of 33.3%, stressing the importance of increasing dietary fiber intake. He said broccoli sprouts are rich in sulforaphane precursors and that clinical studies have confirmed that dietary fiber supplements can improve fat buildup in the liver. He also cautioned high-risk groups to take care when eating sprouts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729950Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:41:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒 reported on the local elections, noting that the blue camp was trailing by double digits in Taipei and Taichung. Chen Feng-hsin, a friend of Dai Li-an for 20 years, publicly said she did not believe his polling, sparking discussion about polling accuracy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729951Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:41:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s eel fry prices have plunged to their lowest level in nearly 30 years. Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi said the government would introduce a traceability system and allow exports of first-stage eel fry to address oversupply and smuggling, while helping expand the domestic consumer market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729952Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:41:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On Nov. 4, the Taiwan Affairs Office announced 3 convenient measures for Taiwan Compatriot Permits as passenger traffic on the Xiamen-Kinmen Mini Three Links surged to a post-resumption high. The measures include waiving application fees for first-time visitors, expanding the number of ports issuing one-time Taiwan Compatriot Permits to 100, and offering free or discounted admission to most A-level and higher scenic areas for first-time visitors, to promote cross-strait travel and tourism exchanges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729953https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729953Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:33:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒李佳琦直播間引入AI Token銷售，千問辦公月卡半小時售出10萬份，反映直播電商向算力消費轉型。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729954Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:31:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hu Weiliang, founder of 品嘉建設, explains the myth of getting a ping for a ping in urban renewal, noting that soaring costs and the calculation of property rights values have made this arrangement difficult to achieve. He urges residents to focus instead on increasing asset value, so they do not miss the opportunity to redevelop by remaining deadlocked over location. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729957Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explores six hidden advantages of state-owned enterprises beyond pay, including labor protections, financial and credit benefits, employee housing and welfare facilities, shift systems, childcare support and job stability. It advises job seekers to assess their long-term career plans as a whole. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729956Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration requires chain beverage shops and convenience stores to display caffeine content using a red-yellow-green rating system. It also reminds people to watch their daily intake limit, and advises pregnant women and children to avoid caffeine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729955Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Based on traditional Chinese zodiac and fortune-telling beliefs, this article lists the three kindest zodiac signs: No. 1, Horse (passionate and loyal); No. 2, Rabbit (gentle and accepting); and No. 3, Snake (calm and grateful). It describes how each sign displays its kindness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729958Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:28:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Global children’s role-play brand KidZania has announced its entry into Taiwan, with its first location, “KidZania Taipei,” slated to open at LaLaport Nangang in Taipei in late 2026. The site will cover about 2,000 ping and offer nearly 50 career experiences, with brand partnerships including 星宇航空, adding to Taiwan’s family tourism options. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729959Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:28:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Dr. Weng Shangyan of 美兆健康管理機構 stresses that most breast cancer patients have no known family history, a point supported by WHO data. The doctor urges women to review their family medical history on both sides, the age at diagnosis and related cancer types, noting that family history is only one clue. With the 國民健康署 expanding its free screening policy for women aged 40–74 starting in 2025, people are advised to manage their health according to their individual risk and seek medical attention if they experience unusual symptoms. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729960Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:27:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒國策研究院 held a forum on Oct. 30, 2026, where experts 明居正 and 郭育仁 analyzed the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy. 明居正 said Xi Jinping was planning to use U.S. pressure to bring Taiwan to the negotiating table in a bid to secure a fourth term at the 21st Party Congress; 郭育仁 predicted Beijing would adjust its strategy in response to multiple global elections in 2028. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729961Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:24:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released its 2025 survey of visitors to Taiwan, reporting 8.57 million visits and NT$343.8 billion in spending for the year. U.S. visitors had the highest daily spending, visitors from the 7 New Southbound Policy countries accounted for the greatest total spending, and MICE visitors had the strongest spending power. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729962Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:22:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Defense Ministry confirmed that a T-34 trainer at Gangshan Air Base ran off the runway because of an operational error by a newly arrived pilot. Personnel were safe, the aircraft sustained minor damage, and the runway is being restored. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729963Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:21:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Transportation is introducing new driver’s license rules. Starting 12/31, older drivers with a history of violations causing accidents must pay for a road test to renew their licenses, while those who voluntarily surrender their licenses can receive subsidies of up to NT$36,000. Car and motorcycle licensing tests are becoming more difficult, and a retraining system for violators has cut repeat offenses by 42%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729964Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:18:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The planned reopening of Hsinchu Baseball Stadium has sparked a dispute over the 中職 inspection schedule. A fan page questioned 中職 chairman 蔡其昌’s administrative efficiency and political motives. 蔡其昌 said the matter would be handled according to procedure after the season ends, but gave no specific timeline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729965Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:18:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Fubon Taiwan 50 ETF (006208) plans to vote on a “1-for-8” split on Dec. 18 to lower the investment threshold and compete with 0050, which has a larger fund size. Analyst 阮慕驊 said that although 006208 has slightly better historical performance, it needs to expand its fund size through a split to lower its expense ratio and maintain its long-term return advantage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261104-12/index-en-p9.html#n3729966Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:18:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A vegetable expert explained that cauliflower’s florets can easily harbor insects and recommended breaking it into small pieces, soaking it in water for 15-20 minutes and shaking it to thoroughly remove grime and bugs.