# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-05 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 112 items from 5 sources; Japan, 26 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Beloved longtime dumpling shop abruptly closes! 4 branches shut down one after another, leaving longtime customers heartbroken: “I've eaten there since I was a child”

- Published: 2026-11-05T22:25:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178941
- anchor: #n3751742
- Companies mentioned: 周胖子餃子館、風傳媒、TVBS

The well-known longtime restaurant 周胖子餃子館 has seen multiple branches, including its Longjiang and Dazhi locations, close one after another for unknown reasons. The Xihu branch has also confirmed it will close at the end of November, prompting nostalgia and concern among customers.

Facts:
- 周胖子餃子館 was founded in 1949.
- 周胖子餃子館's Dazhi branch closed at the end of October this year.
- 周胖子餃子館's Longjiang branch in Zhongshan District has closed, and a rental notice is posted at the entrance.
- 周胖子餃子館's Xihu branch will officially close at the end of November.
- 周胖子餃子館 serves dumplings, rolled pancakes, scallion pancakes, wontons in chili oil, millet porridge, hot and sour soup, corn soup and more.

## U.S. midterm elections see “Trump stronghold flip”! Lin Cho-shui warns Taiwan: political tsunami could follow

- Published: 2026-11-05T22:22:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178933
- anchor: #n3751743
- Companies mentioned: 風傳媒

風傳媒 reported that a Trump stronghold flipped in the U.S. midterm elections, with columnist Lin Cho-shui warning that Taiwan could be affected and face a political tsunami.

## Did Chiang Wan-an deserve credit for 輝達 choosing Beitou-Shilin Technology Park? Chang Ching-sen reveals the city government's “full timeline”: You are the obstacle

- Published: 2026-11-05T22:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178936
- anchor: #n3751744
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、新壽

Former minister Chang Ching-sen criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an for claiming 輝達's move to Beitou-Shilin Technology Park as an achievement, saying the city government delayed the land-rights transfer by 7 months and created the obstacle itself. The real contributor, he said, should be 新壽 Chairman Wu Tung-liang.

Facts:
- 新壽 expressed its willingness to transfer the rights to the city government in July 2025, but the city government refused.
- 輝達 had already asked the Ministry of Economic Affairs to look for another site at the time, in response to the risk of potential litigation.
- Chang Ching-sen mocked Chiang Wan-an and Lee Chuan-cheng, saying their greatest achievement was not messing things up.
- International research indicates that the total computing power of AI chips worldwide roughly doubles every 6.8 months.
- 輝達 follows a product cadence of releasing a new generation every year.

## Found the source of the stock market plunge? Xie Jinhe says 3 U.S. female governors are choking AI: Taiwan should be careful

- Published: 2026-11-05T22:13:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178931
- anchor: #n3751745
- Companies mentioned: 財信傳媒、特斯拉、SpaceX、台積電、英特爾、軟銀集團、輝達、SK海力士、美光、Sandisk、Seagate

Xie Jinhe, chairman of 財信傳媒, analyzed how, after the U.S. midterm elections, Democratic women elected as governors in Texas, Ohio and Georgia plan to pause data center construction. Combined with the fading premium from Trump's policies, which sent 英特爾 shares plunging, this has triggered a correction across the AI supply chain. Taiwan's industries should be highly alert.

Facts:
- After the U.S. midterm elections, new female governors representing the Democratic Party were elected in Texas, Ohio and Georgia. Their platforms call for pausing AI data center development.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 331.75 points on the first trading day after the midterm elections, a decline of 3.13%.
- 英特爾 shares fell from a peak of $142.35 to $56.77, a drop of more than 60%.
- Shares of memory giants 美光, Sandisk and Seagate plunged more than 7%.
- The double-leveraged Samsung ETF fell 8 tenths, while the triple-leveraged SOXL and KORU also plunged.

## 2026 ITF Travel Fair kicks off》Flights to Korea from NT$8,499, second traveler on long-haul routes gets up to NT$30,000 off: Winter break and Lunar New Year deals roundup

- Published: 2026-11-05T22:02:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178927
- anchor: #n3751746
- Companies mentioned: 雄獅旅遊、璽品SP Collection、可樂旅遊、五福旅遊、易飛旅遊、燦星旅遊、旅天下、世邦旅遊、喜鴻假期、航向世界旅遊、觀光署

The 2026 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will be held at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 from Dec. 6 to 9, with multiple travel agencies offering winter break and Lunar New Year deals. Korea trips start at NT$8,499, while the second traveler on long-haul routes can get up to NT$30,000 off, reflecting rising demand for high-quality travel.

Facts:
- The 2026 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 from Dec. 6 to 9.
- 可樂旅遊 is offering Jeju Island trips in South Korea starting at NT$8,499 per person.
- 易飛旅遊 is offering up to NT$30,000 off for the second traveler on select long-haul itineraries.
- 單葑, general manager of the public relations department at 雄獅旅遊, said package tour prices for next year's winter break and Lunar New Year are generally expected to remain steady.
- 喜鴻假期 is offering up to NT$68,000 off a single order of NT$1 million or more.
- 五福旅遊 has launched its Double 11 “Fly and Save” section, with select itineraries at a flat price of NT$11,111 per person.
- 航向世界旅遊 is offering the first 10 people to book its Antarctic Three Islands itinerary NT$30,000 off and an upgrade to a balcony cabin.

## 台塑's four major companies join forces to invest NT$13 billion! 台塑新智能 steps up expansion to target green energy opportunities from AI data centers

- Published: 2026-11-05T22:00:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178831
- anchor: #n3751747
- Companies mentioned: 台塑、南亞、台化、台塑化、台塑新智能科技股份有限公司

台塑's four major companies are investing NT$13 billion to expand 台塑新智能's capacity and target green energy opportunities from AI data centers. The second phase of the Changbin project is expected to begin production in 2028.

Facts:
- 台塑, 南亞, 台化 and 台塑化 announced a NT$13 billion cash capital increase for their investment affiliate, 台塑新智能科技股份有限公司.
- After the capital increase, the cumulative investment by each of 台塑化, 南亞 and 台塑 will reach NT$7.5 billion.
- After the capital increase, 台化's cumulative investment will reach NT$6 billion.
- 台塑新智能 plans to add 5 GW of cell capacity in the second phase of its Changbin project, with mass production expected to begin in May 2028.
- 台塑新智能 plans to invest a cumulative NT$40 billion in the Changbin New Energy Base over the next 5 to 9 years. Once fully completed, annual output value is estimated to reach NT$100 billion.

## 輝達's “NT$360 million in AI hardware” stolen! Truck missing for more than 2 months, police have yet to make an arrest

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:36:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11178932
- anchor: #n3751597
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Nvidia、PlusAI

A truck carrying 輝達 hardware went missing on Aug. 29 while traveling from Oakland, California, to Texas. Equipment worth $11.4 million was stolen. Police lost track of it in San Bernardino County in Southern California, and the delayed report made the investigation difficult. No suspects have been arrested so far.

Facts:
- A truck carrying 6 pallets of 輝達 hardware went missing after leaving Oakland, California, on Aug. 29.
- The stolen cargo was worth about US$11.4 million (about NT$360 million).
- The truck was last seen in San Bernardino County in Southern California, and was never found again.
- The case was not reported until early September.
- This September, two trailers bearing the names 輝達 and PlusAI were stolen in Newark, California.
- In June this year, a trailer carrying data center servers bound for Georgia was hijacked.

## Biggest increase since records began! Import prices surge 33%. Why does the DGBAS still say there is no imported inflation?

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:36:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178917
- anchor: #n3751598

主計總處公布10月進口物價指數創歷史新高，年增33.32%，主因油價與AI需求推升原物料成本。官方評估因多為生產用途未直接轉嫁消費端，暫無輸入性通膨，但CPI連6個月破2%警戒線，外食費漲勢持續。

Facts:
- The import price index in New Taiwan dollar terms rose 33.32% year on year in October, the largest increase since records began in 1977.
- The import price index in U.S. dollar terms rose 26.72% year on year in October, its highest level since March 1980.
- Prices of mineral products in U.S. dollar terms rose 58.35% year on year in October, mainly reflecting higher international crude oil prices.
- Prices of machinery, electrical equipment, televisions and imaging equipment, and their parts rose 31.7% year on year in U.S. dollar terms in October, driven by expanding AI demand.
- The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.33% year on year in October, remaining above the 2% inflation warning threshold for 六 consecutive months.
- Prices in the transportation and communications category rose 4.36% year on year in October, with airfares up 12.53%.
- 10月教養娛樂類中，教養設備及用具上漲9.51%，創歷年次高漲幅。

## Italian chef takes on Australian restaurant, suspects he was maliciously fired for refusing to make pineapple pizza

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178929
- anchor: #n3751599
- Companies mentioned: La Costa餐廳、BBC、Fair Work Commission、澳洲公平工作委員會、《每日郵報》、Daily Mail

Tamburella, an Italian chef at La Costa餐廳 in Brisbane, Australia, was fired after refusing to make pineapple pizza. His complaint was dismissed as out of time, in a case reflecting cultural clashes and workplace management issues.

Facts:
- Italian chef Tamburella was fired by La Costa餐廳 after refusing to make ham and pineapple pizza.
- 澳洲公平工作委員會 dismissed the chef’s unfair dismissal complaint because it was filed after the statutory deadline.
- This was the 第三 time Tamburella had refused to use pineapple on pizza in the past 四 years.
- The restaurant’s managing director, Ingram, said the dispute was about more than just pizza toppings.
- The chef’s dismissal brought an end to the visa sponsorship process supporting his application for Australian permanent residency.
- Queensland is a major pineapple-growing region in Australia and is home to the famous Big Pineapple landmark.
- Chef Tamburella has moved to another restaurant in Brisbane, where the new menu has no pineapple.

## Taiwan dollar nears 33 per U.S. dollar! Central bank makes rare appeal to exporters: “Sell more if you have U.S. dollars”

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:27:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178921
- anchor: #n3751600

The Taiwan dollar has plunged toward 33 per U.S. dollar. In a rare appeal, Central Bank Foreign Exchange Department Director 蔡烱民 urged exporters to convert foreign currency at an appropriate time to avoid crowding in the market, while clarifying that the limit on foreign-exchange sales had not been relaxed. The bank also reported that foreign-exchange reserves fell below US$600 billion and discussed the potential effects of international oil prices and AI investment on Federal Reserve policy.

Facts:
- 新台幣兌美元匯率在11月4個交易日內累計重貶近4角，盤中最低觸及32.985元。
- Central Bank Foreign Exchange Department Director 蔡烱民 made a rare direct appeal to exporters, advising those who need to sell foreign currency to do so at an appropriate time.
- Trading volume in the Taipei foreign exchange market expanded to US$4.7375 billion, the sixth-highest on record.
- Foreign-exchange reserves totaled US$596.437 billion at the end of October, down US$4.308 billion from the end of September.
- Foreign investors remitted about US$28 billion out of Taiwan in October. The central bank said it would step in to stabilize the market if volatility became excessive.

## Can 沈伯洋 pull off an upset? 黃暐瀚 recalls a Taipei debate featuring an “ancient mythical beast”: 陳水扁 was also criticized for fake smiles and advocating Taiwan independence

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178916
- anchor: #n3751601

The 2026 Taipei mayoral race in the local elections is tight, with polls showing KMT candidate 蔣萬安 leading DPP candidate 沈伯洋. Media commentator 黃暐瀚 looked back at the 1994 debate between 趙少康 and 陳水扁 to analyze the current race, advising 沈伯洋 to keep smiling and focus on city governance to win over centrist voters.

Facts:
- A Taipei mayoral election poll conducted from November 1 to 3, 2026, found 蔣萬安 with 50.7% support and 沈伯洋 with 41.9%.
- In the 1998 Taipei mayoral election, 陳水扁 lost to 馬英九 despite having a city-government approval rating of 7成.
- 黃暐瀚 said 沈伯洋 should keep smiling, reach beyond his usual supporters, and talk about city governance to win over centrist voters and pull off an upset.

## Taiwan Network Certification certificate update affects many people but was rushed? FSC: not the regulator of Taiwan Network Certification

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:10:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178930
- anchor: #n3751602
- Companies mentioned: 臺灣證券交易所、臺灣集中保管結算所、財金資訊公司、臺灣網路認證公司、蘋果

Taiwan Network Certification required financial institutions to update certificates by November 6 due to a security issue, affecting app use for tens of millions of users. The FSC said it is not the company’s regulator and that web logins are unaffected.

Facts:
- 臺灣網路認證公司（臺網）因憑證序號亂數規格安全性強度不夠，通知法人機構必須於11月6日零時之前完成憑證更新作業。
- The certificates requiring updates cover banks, insurers, securities firms and other sectors, with a total of 4190 records.
- As of the time mentioned at the press conference, about 95% of financial institutions had completed their certificate updates.
- 王明德, deputy director of the FSC’s Department of Information Services, said people must update their apps themselves to use financial services; otherwise, they will be unable to access them.
- 尚光琪, the FSC’s chief secretary, said the FSC is not the regulator of Taiwan Network Certification and therefore could not answer why the company set such a rushed deadline.

## Will 蔣萬安 appear with 柯文哲 during the campaign’s golden week? KMT Taipei branch eases “ban on White Camp candidates sharing the stage”: the bigger picture comes first

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:36:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178883
- anchor: #n3751188

The 2026 Taipei mayoral race is tight, and the KMT’s Taipei branch has eased its ban on White Camp candidates sharing the stage in a bid to secure 蔣萬安’s reelection. 蔣萬安 said he would be happy to attend the Taiwan People’s Party rally on the 21st, while 柯文哲 said he would see if his schedule allowed. Cooperation between the KMT and the TPP has taken a new step forward.

Facts:
- 蔣萬安 responded positively, saying he would be very happy to attend the Taiwan People’s Party’s rally on the evening of the 21st.
- When 蔣萬安 canvassed at the Nanjichang Night Market in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District on the evening of November 4, Taiwan People’s Party council candidate 吳怡萱 followed the procession and campaigned.
- The Taiwan People’s Party plans to hold its pre-election “Super Saturday” rally during golden week on the evening of the 21st at the plaza in front of Taipei City Hall.
- Asked whether he would campaign for 蔣萬安, 柯文哲 replied that it would depend on whether his schedule allowed.

## 馬興瑞 expelled from the party and removed from public office! From aerospace expert to Guangdong’s top official, indicted over alleged 25-year bribery scheme

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:35:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178913
- anchor: #n3751189
- Companies mentioned: 中國航天科技集團公司

Former Chinese Communist Party Politburo member 馬興瑞 has been arrested by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on suspicion of bribery and his case assigned to the Yichang Municipal People’s Procuratorate in Hubei Province for review and prosecution. Prosecutors allege that he took advantage of positions including senior roles at 中國航天科技集團公司 and governor of Guangdong to illegally accept an especially large amount of property. The alleged bribery may have spanned 25 years.

Facts:
- The investigation into former Chinese Communist Party Politburo member 馬興瑞 on suspicion of bribery has concluded, and the Yichang People’s Procuratorate in Hubei has filed charges.
- 馬興瑞 is accused of using his positions to benefit others and illegally accepting property of an especially large amount.
- 馬興瑞 is accused of taking bribes for about 25 years, from 1999 to 2026.
- 馬興瑞 was expelled from the party and removed from public office on July 14 this year.
- 戴北方, deputy party secretary of Shenzhen during 馬興瑞’s tenure as the city’s top official, and 郭永航, the city’s secretary-general, have also both come under investigation over the past year.

## Are “2 categories of people” getting into trouble in mainland China? 梁文傑 reveals several recent cases of detention for questioning and restricted freedom

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:30:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11178924
- anchor: #n3751190

On November 5, Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister 梁文傑 confirmed several recent cases in which Taiwanese people with backgrounds in cybersecurity or semiconductors were detained for questioning and had their freedom restricted while visiting mainland China. The cases have raised concerns that China’s new exit and entry regulations, which took effect on September 15, may target professionals in specific fields. The MAC is continuing to investigate and monitor the situation.

Facts:
- Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister 梁文傑 said on November 5 that the council had recently received several reports of people working in “cybersecurity” or the “semiconductor technology industry” being detained for questioning and having their personal freedom restricted while visiting mainland China.
- China’s State Council issued the Provisions of the State Council on Exit and Entry Administration, which officially took effect on September 15.
- China’s new regulations stipulate that the government may prohibit people from leaving the country if violations of export control rules could endanger national industrial or technological security.
- Some believe Taiwanese people entering China with Taiwan Compatriot Permits will be regarded as “Chinese citizens,” and that the new regulations may therefore apply to them.
- 陸委會先前指出，陸方出入境新規上路後，5大類台灣民眾赴陸可能進得去出不來。

## Major fire incident report (Taitung County)

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:10:36+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_2026110513313511099&info=20044090
- anchor: #n3751275
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident report for Lanyu Township, Taitung County. The incident was a grass fire (including waste and cemetery fires), classified as Minor in severity, and is now closed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T20:10:36
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T21:11:00

## Major Fire Incident Report (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:28:09+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_022026110521894399&info=20044089
- anchor: #n3751276
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a notice that the major fire incident on Minsheng Street, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, has been closed, reminding the public to stay away from the alert area.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T19:28:09
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T20:28:00

## Major fire incident alert (Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:16:48+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_2026110402000800499&info=20044088
- anchor: #n3751277
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a report that the factory and warehouse fire on Guangfu Road, Hukou Township, Hsinchu County, has been closed, reminding the public to stay away from the alert area.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T19:16:48
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T20:17:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:10:02+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_202611051910&info=20044087
- anchor: #n3751278
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert affecting several neighborhoods in Luzhou District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a burst water main. The affected areas include Renyi Village, Yuqing Village, Hengde Village and Louchuo Village. The alert is in effect from 2026年11月5日19:06 to 23:00.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T19:06:53
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T23:00:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-11-05T19:40:02+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_202611051840&info=20044085
- anchor: #n3751279
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will shut off water to Gangxi Village and Gangdong Village for pipeline replacement work on Zhongzheng Road, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County.

## 寶山第二水庫(放水至 石井溪)：自由溢流（新竹市,新竹縣）

- Published: 2026-11-05T19:08:40+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_20261105180840_0000&info=20044084
- anchor: #n3751280
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued an updated notice that water is freely overflowing from Baoshan Second Reservoir into the Shijing River, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County and the East, North, and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to take care and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T18:08:40
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T21:09:00

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-11-05T18:40:02+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_202611051740&info=20044083
- anchor: #n3751281
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out the Ershui-114年度 district metering network construction, maintenance and leak investigation project to improve water quality and supply stability in the Tianzhong area, resulting in water outages in some areas.

Facts:
- 114年度
- 0210 subdistrict

## Water outage (Taitung County)

- Published: 2026-11-05T18:00:01+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_202611051700&info=20044081
- anchor: #n3751284
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to a burst 80mm PVCP water main on Section Three of Zhongxing Road, Lane 140, resulting in a water outage in Guangming Village and Fengli, Taitung City, Taitung County.

Facts:
- 80mmPVCP
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T16:51:49
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T21:00:00

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-11-05T18:00:01+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_202611051700&info=20044079
- anchor: #n3751283
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Section Two of Daya Road and Minsheng North Road, among other locations, in Chiayi City. The work has caused water outages in some areas. Customers are asked to conserve water and store water in advance.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T16:54:21
- Expiration time: 2026-11-06T12:00:00

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-11-05T18:00:01+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_202611051700&info=20044080
- anchor: #n3751282
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Section Two of Daya Road and Minsheng North Road, among other locations, in Chiayi City, resulting in water outages in some areas. Customers are asked to conserve water and store water in advance.

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-11-05T17:40:02+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_202611051640&info=20044077
- anchor: #n3751285
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Shengli Village and Weixin Village in Miaoli City, Miaoli County. The outage is in effect from 2026年11月5日16:31 to 11月6日04:00.

Facts:
- 2026-11-05T16:31:48
- 2026-11-06T04:00:00

## Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-11-05T17:26:45+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_202611051626001&info=20044074
- anchor: #n3751286
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署發布陸上強風特報（黃色燈號），指出東北風增強，桃園市、新竹縣市、苗栗縣、臺中市、彰化縣、雲林縣、屏東縣、臺東縣、澎湖縣及連江縣局部地區於11月5日晚間至6日晚間有平均風6級以上或陣風8級以上發生機率。

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

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-11-05T17:20:01+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_202611051620&info=20044073
- anchor: #n3751305
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in Taoyuan City. Repairs to a leak at No. 146, Guangping Street, Pingzhen District, will affect several neighborhoods in Zhongli and Pingzhen districts. The outage is in effect from 2026年11月5日12:52 to 21:00.

Facts:
- No. 146, Guangping Street
- Effective time: 2026-11-05T12:52:24
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T21:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-11-05T17:20:01+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_202611051620&info=20044072
- anchor: #n3751287
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Xiliao Village, Qigu District, Tainan City, and Kunming Village and Kunshen Village, Jiangjun District, to improve the stability of the water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, resulting in a water outage.

## Major US study finds lowest mortality rate among slightly overweight people; doctor says muscle mass is key | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:07:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834501
- anchor: #n3751255
- Companies mentioned: 新光醫院

A large US medical study found that slightly overweight people had the lowest mortality rate, illustrating the “obesity paradox.” Doctors in Taiwan say BMI cannot accurately assess health and that muscle mass is the key. They recommend that older adults consume 300 to 500 calories per meal and get enough protein to prevent sarcopenia.

Facts:
- Especially older adults aged 65 and over
- Consume at least 300 to 500 calories per meal

## Woman injured in fall at sports venue sues for compensation; Kaohsiung sports bureau ordered to pay 5,000 in damages | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:05:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834500
- anchor: #n3751256
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府運動發展局、運發局、公視新聞 PNN

A female teacher fell and was injured because of an uneven surface on a walkway at a beach volleyball court in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, and filed a lawsuit seeking state compensation. The court found that 運發局 failed to install warning signs, constituting a lapse in management, and ordered it to pay 5000 yuan in damages—far less than the plaintiff's claim of 150萬元.

Facts:
- In August 2023
- More than 200 follow-up treatments
- A total of 150萬元 in state compensation
- A total area of about 6.5 hectares

## 國防醫大 man accused of sexual assault remained employed despite disciplinary action; Koo Li-hsiung says military medical duties suspended | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-05T21:02:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834507
- anchor: #n3751254
- Companies mentioned: 國防醫大、公視新聞 PNN、心輔室、司法

A female student at the National Defense Medical College, identified as Ms. J, alleged that a male classmate sexually assaulted her in 2016. She said the school handled the case inadequately and did not separate the students. Although the man was given a demerit, he remained a military doctor. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung confirmed that his medical duties have been suspended.

Facts:
- 2016
- 2018
- 2024
- A period of 3 or 4 years

## 高鐵板橋站道岔異常致列車延誤 4年來至少6起類似事件 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:54:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834508
- anchor: #n3751253
- Companies mentioned: 高鐵、中華大學智慧運輸暨軌道系統研究中心

A signal malfunction at a switch at 高鐵 Banqiao Station caused train delays and a reversal. It was the 6th similar incident since 2023. Scholars say hardware maintenance and upgrades will be a challenge going forward.

Facts:
- Train No. 0817
- 10:21 a.m.
- 26 minutes later
- Before 2016
- Since 2023
- Nearly 20 years

## After Republicans lose both chambers, Trump's domestic agenda may face obstacles; foreign media say he still holds foreign policy and military powers | PNN 公視新聞

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:50:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834517
- anchor: #n3751251
- Companies mentioned: BBC、公視新聞、PNN

The Democratic Party has regained control of both chambers, potentially obstructing Trump's domestic agenda, but foreign media analysis says he still holds power over foreign policy and the military. Experts say Trump may shift toward foreign policy in the final 2 years of his term, focusing on the conflict with Iran, the Russia-Ukraine war and trade ties with China. His tariff policy also faces pressure to change.

Facts:
- The Democratic Party has regained control of both chambers
- He will remain president for at least another two years
- Trump admitted on the 4th that the election had been affected by the conflict with Iran

## Republicans blame war and tariffs for midterm losses; foreign media report Hegseth could face impeachment | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:39:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834518
- anchor: #n3751250
- Companies mentioned: CBS、CNN、路透社、公視新聞 PNN

Republicans lost both races in the US midterm elections, blaming the outcome on the war with Iran and tariff policies. Foreign media report that calls to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth are emerging within the Republican Party, while Democrats are also preparing articles of impeachment. But impeachment faces a very high bar because the Senate lacks the two-thirds majority required. Trump has firmly said he is not considering replacing Hegseth and is unconcerned about being impeached himself, and plans to continue using executive orders to advance his policies.

Facts:
- lasting 8 months
- Increase to 54 seats

## Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years under national security law; 陸委會 expresses condemnation and concern | PNN 公視新聞

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:39:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834511
- anchor: #n3751252
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、公視新聞、PNN、中共、港府

陸委會 Deputy Chairman Liang Wen-chieh strongly condemned and expressed concern over 港府's sentencing of Joshua Wong to 10 years under the national security law, saying the move damages Hong Kong's international image and the foundations of the rule of law. He called for an end to the crackdown on pro-democracy figures.

Facts:
- Sentences ranging from 4 months to 13 and a half years
- Detained since late 2020
- Sentenced to 4 years and 8 months

## How Democrats retaking Congress affects arms sales to Taiwan; Koo Li-hsiung says progress will be ensured with US | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:31:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834496
- anchor: #n3751257

With the Democratic Party regaining control of Congress in the US midterm elections, the Executive Yuan said it would continue communicating with the US to strengthen the Taiwan-US ART and investment MOU agreements. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung stressed that Taiwan would work with the US to ensure progress on the 14 billion dollars in arms sales to Taiwan that had been put on hold.

Facts:
- $14 billion
- The Senate has 30 members
- 8 members will leave the Senate after next month
- 130 House members in the Taiwan Caucus
- Nearly 30 people will also leave

## Retired general 臧幼俠 suspected of interfering in election at direction of foreign forces; court sets bail at 700,000 and restricts travel abroad and overseas by sea | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-05T20:28:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834495
- anchor: #n3751258
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、高雄地檢署、黃復興黨部、高市台灣振興中華民族暨文化促進協會、陸委會、中共中央統戰部、長沙台協、民眾黨桃園市黨部、飛彈指揮部

退將臧幼俠涉受境外勢力指示介入選舉，經高雄地檢署聲押後以70萬交保並限制出境；檢調搜索多處地點並傳訊多人，陸委會支持偵辦，同時提及多起涉《反滲透法》及選前賄選案件。

Facts:
- 700,000 bail
- Suspension of 75% of monthly pension
- Suspension of 75% of monthly pension for 5 years
- Attended united front activities in Hong Kong in 2024
- Attempted to influence the 115 local public office elections
- Prosecutors and investigators searched 14 locations on the 3rd
- 22 people questioned
- 5 other defendants
- 依5至10萬不等金額交保
- 53 cases involving the Anti-Infiltration Act have been accepted
- 2026 local elections
- Sentenced to 3 years and 2 months
- Sentenced to 2 years and 8 months
- Suspected of paying 5,000 per household in bribes
- Ordered the man surnamed 馮 to post bail of 150,000