Thousands of migrants flood small island, overwhelming reception capacity; Spain’s El Hierro declares state of emergency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Spain’s El Hierro, in the Canary Islands, has declared a state of emergency and requested central government assistance after thousands of migrants arrived, overwhelming reception capacity.
Chen Muheng brings experience in Japan to Asian championship; hopes to show more courage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pitcher Chen Muheng, who played in Japan, took the field in a 中職聯隊 uniform for an Asian championship warm-up game, putting in a steady performance and enjoying the Taiwanese-style cheering. He hopes to show more courage in the tournament proper.
Blue and White criticize Cabinet’s refusal to countersign elderly welfare law amendments; Su Qiaohui hopes budget returns to constitutional principles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan of the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party chair Huang Kuo-chang criticized the Executive Yuan’s refusal to countersign amendments to the Elderly Welfare Act, saying it undermines older adults’ equal access to healthcare. Su Qiaohui called for budget allocations to adhere to the Constitution and Budget Act, and responded to controversy over subsidies for her family business.
Lin Zhenghua: A challenging year; failed to make the most of his strengths, hopes to improve swing extension and completeness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lin Zhenghua, a position player for the CPBL’s 樂天桃猿隊, looked back on this year’s season as a challenging one, saying he focused too much on his weaknesses and failed to make the most of his strengths. After watching Korean league players at the Taoyuan Asia-Pacific Baseball Exchange Games, he said their swing extension and completeness were worth learning from.
CPBL team tests multiple options in Asian championship warm-ups; final roster to be decided after games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中職聯隊 played two warm-up games for the Asian Professional Baseball Championship. Head coach Kao Chih-kang tested players in different lineups, including having Dong Zien try outfield defense and starting 中信兄弟 players Zhang Renwei and Zhang Shilun. The final roster will be decided after the games.
Van carrying 7 migrant workers stopped by police in Taoyuan’s Guishan; 4 arrested, 3 flee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Officers from the Guishan Precinct of the Taoyuan City Police Department stopped a van carrying 7 foreign migrant workers during a patrol. Three fled, while police arrested 4 and referred them to the 移民署桃園市專勤隊 for processing.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Japan’s Aichi; weather agency says link to Nankai Trough quake is low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Aichi Prefecture, Japan, early in the morning, with its epicenter in the estimated source area of the Nankai Trough. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake was unlikely to have a significant impact on the plate boundary and had a low probability of being linked to a major Nankai Trough earthquake, but warned that an earthquake with an intensity of 5-upper could occur again over the coming week.
The Hsinchu mayoral race is heating up. Seeking reelection, Gao Hong-an canvassed for votes at Zhuli Market and handed out shopping bags. DPP candidate Zhuang Jingcheng signed an education policy pledge, proposing that education spending be raised to 40% and teachers’ working conditions improved.
Facts
Handed out 300 limited-edition “新竹有安” reusable shopping bags
Queued 1 and a half hours early
Turn out to vote on Nov. 28
8 key demands
Education spending accounts for about 34% of the city government’s annual budget
Taiwanese expatriates in San Francisco Bay Area organize Ocean Current Picnic Day; Shen Boyang urges people in video to return to Taiwan to vote
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese expatriates in the San Francisco Bay Area organized an “Ocean Current Picnic Day,” drawing more than a thousand participants. Shen Boyang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, thanked supporters in the United States in a video and urged them to return to Taiwan to vote.
At least 24 injured in magnitude 5.7 earthquake in central Japan; Shinkansen briefly suspended
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early in the morning, with its epicenter in western Shizuoka Prefecture. At least 24 people were injured in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures, glass was shattered at some stores, and rail services including the Shinkansen were delayed or suspended for a time.
Chiang Wan-an to hold “安心大遊行”; Huang Kuo-chang urges TPP supporters to take to the streets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will hold the “安心大遊行” on Nov. 14. Taiwan People’s Party chair Huang Kuo-chang said cooperation between the KMT and TPP in Taipei is growing closer and urged supporters to join the march. Huang also questioned Premier Cho Jung-tai’s refusal to countersign amendments to the Elderly Welfare Act, saying this means older adults in New Taipei cannot receive the same health insurance premium subsidies as those in Taipei.
華郵: Democrats retake Congress, but allies dare not hope for U.S. return
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
華郵 reported that although Democrats retook the U.S. Congress, allies believe the “America First” foreign policy of the Trump era will be difficult to substantially reverse. Voters’ choices were driven largely by domestic economic concerns, rather than foreign policy.
Facts
In the 435-seat House of Representatives
Won more than 250 seats
Won 54 seats in the 100-seat Senate
A survey of more than 90,000 voters
About 1/3 of respondents this time listed the Iran war as
Companies mentioned：中央社、華盛頓郵報、華郵、美國民意研究所、NORC、卡內基國際和平基金會、Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Careful budgeting for gas and groceries: high prices in U.S. fuel voter discontent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
High prices and gas costs in the United States have angered voters and become a major issue in the midterm elections. The article describes how people are coping with cost-of-living pressures by budgeting carefully, using coupons and comparing gas station prices.
Facts
Nearly NT$300
A fill-up costs US$100
It could cost US$60
Often costs US$20
But the bill tops US$50
US$6.30 per gallon of gasoline
A gas station charging US$5.899 per gallon
Saved about US$6 in one go
Average price of regular gasoline: US$5.91 per gallon
Equivalent to about NT$51 per liter
95-octane unleaded gasoline from 台灣中油 costs NT$32.7 per liter
Los Angeles gas prices are about 56% higher
Nearly 9 tenths of voters say the rising cost of living is a factor in their vote
Song Sheng-rui to represent the Brothers against 中職聯隊; sits out Asian championship due to workload concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟隊 outfielder Song Sheng-rui proactively told the coaching staff he wanted to rest due to concerns about his workload and injury risk before the Asian championship roster was finalized, and was ultimately left off 中職聯隊. In today's exhibition game, manager Hirano Keiichi scheduled him to be available to play as he works on his condition.
China's new-energy vehicle exports surge, but concerns loom as after-sales service pressures emerge over the next 3 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's new-energy vehicle exports are growing explosively and are forecast to exceed 5 million vehicles in 2026, but trade frictions and a severe shortage of overseas after-sales service networks pose risks, with pressure expected to emerge in the next 2 to 3 years.
Facts
More than 5 million vehicles
New-energy vehicle exports: 4.006 million vehicles
國漫館 and 京都精華大學 sign MOU to deepen Taiwan-Japan manga exchanges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國家漫畫博物館籌備處 of the 文化部 and 京都精華大學 in Japan signed an academic research exchange agreement (MOU), with plans to deepen Taiwan-Japan cooperation in exhibitions, manga research and talent development.
Facts
More than 50 years of manga education
About 300,000 manga-related items in the collection
U23 World Cup: Lei Haobo throws 5.2 scoreless relief innings, hits 156 as Taiwan falls to Nicaragua
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan faced host Nicaragua in the U23 Baseball World Cup preliminary round. Relief pitcher Lei Haobo threw 5.2 scoreless innings, with his fastest pitch reaching 156 kilometers per hour, but the lineup could not make up the deficit, and Taiwan ultimately lost 2-4.
Jensen Huang's eldest daughter cancels South Korea visit due to family matters, scrapping several planned events
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
黃敏珊, eldest daughter of NVIDIA (輝達) CEO Jensen Huang, canceled her trip to South Korea due to family matters, scrapping plans to meet South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon and host the Korea AI Startup Partnership Forum. The forum will instead be attended by NVIDIA vice president Tara.
民進黨 warns of Chinese election interference, urges voters to use ballots to stop authoritarian infiltration of democratic Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 民進黨's China Affairs Department warned that the Chinese Communist Party is infiltrating Taiwan's grassroots through 4 channels—people, money, organizations and information—to influence elections and political decisions. It called on all political parties to work together to guard against this, and urged voters to use their ballots to stop authoritarian infiltration.
Aquaculture stocking reports may become mandatory; those who fail to report or provide false information would lose subsidies, with rollout as early as 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 農業部 is considering changing aquaculture stocking reports from voluntary to mandatory and strengthening inspections. Those who fail to report or provide false information would be ineligible for industry support and disaster subsidies, with the change expected to take effect as early as 116.
Facts
To take effect as early as next year
Tilapia to be covered in 115
Completed cooperative production contracts for 1,180 metric tons
Azerbaijan's headscarf ban sparks controversy; Erdogan visits Baku to ease tensions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Turkish President Erdogan is expected to visit Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on November 8 to attend Victory Day celebrations, aiming to ease public friction between the countries after Azerbaijan banned students from wearing Islamic headscarves.
Young voters shift toward Democrats in U.S. midterms, mixing hope with discontent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the U.S. midterm elections, young voters aged 18 to 29 shifted sharply toward the Democratic Party, forming a "blue wave." Data showed that most voters in this age group chose Democrats, with some young people who had previously supported Republicans switching their votes. While the shift offers hope, Gen Z remains dissatisfied and worried about issues including the pandemic, economic uncertainty and climate change. Experts cautioned Democrats against taking this support for granted.
Facts
65.5% voted for the Democratic Party
30.6% chose the Republican Party
16% switched to the Democratic Party in this year's congressional elections
An increase of nearly 40 percentage points
Women of the same age group saw an increase of 27 percentage points
Second batch of F-16V blk70s arrives in Taiwan; 空軍 says training will build initial combat capability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
空軍司令部 said the second batch of 3 F-16V (block70) fighter jets purchased by Taiwan from the United States has arrived at Zhi-Hang Air Base in Taitung. The military will now proceed with training for the units receiving the aircraft to achieve initial operational capability.
Hong Kong media: 美國戰爭部 chief and Pacific commander may visit China soon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reported that 美中關係全國委員會 President Stephen Orlins said 美國戰爭部 Secretary Pete Hegseth and Pacific Command chief Samuel Paparo may visit China soon to promote regular military exchanges. He also identified the South China Sea as a potential flashpoint for conflict.
Poland shooting leaves 6 dead and 15 injured; representative office has received no reports of Taiwanese casualties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A shooting in Krakow, Poland, left 6 dead and 15 injured. The 外交部 said its representative office had received no reports of Taiwanese casualties and had activated its emergency response mechanism.
Italy's foreign minister says pro-Russian hackers targeted him over support for Ukraine; personal data posted on dark web
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said pro-Russian hackers had posted his personal data on the dark web, claiming the incident was linked to the Italian government's support for Ukraine. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni voiced support and expressed concern that confidential information about public officials was being sold.
Uncrewed boat sonar maps underwater terrain for first time; estimated water storage at Wanli Creek barrier lake revised downward
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
林保署花蓮分署 and 中華防災學會 worked together to use sonar from an uncrewed boat for the first time to map the underwater terrain of the Wanli Creek barrier lake, revising the estimated water storage from about 517萬 cubic meters to about 452.9萬 cubic meters.
Heavy rain devastates Gaza; tens of thousands of tents submerged, leaving displaced people with nowhere to shelter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Palestinian authorities said heavy rain battered the Gaza Strip, submerging tents where tens of thousands of displaced people were living and leaving them with nowhere to shelter. The government media office controlled by 哈瑪斯 said about 7萬 tents were flooded, while dozens of walls and roofs collapsed, injuring multiple people. Civil defense agencies received more than 1,500 calls for help and urged the international community to assist those affected and pressure Israel to allow humanitarian aid to enter.
Strap gets caught in Taoyuan Airport baggage carousel; repairs completed within 1 hour
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A passenger's luggage strap came loose and got caught in the track of carousel No. 1 in Terminal 1 at 桃園國際機場, causing a tray to derail. 機場公司 received a report and carried out emergency repairs, restoring normal operations in about 1 hour.
Correctional agency to launch online custodial-fund deposits on the 12th, benefiting 66,000 inmates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
法務部矯正署 will launch an online service for depositing custodial funds starting on the 12th, benefiting about 66,000 inmates nationwide. Families can make deposits remotely by computer or phone, with a fee of NT$5 per transaction and funds credited as soon as the next day, without having to visit a prison or post office.
Facts
A fee of NT$5 per transaction
The amount per transaction is generally capped at NT$10,000
Taiwanese noodles and cheese snacks reach U.S. market; California consumers praise their light, refreshing taste
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 1st U.S.-Taiwan International Expo opened in San Mateo County, California. 王品集團, 橘子工坊 and several Taiwanese small and medium-sized food and beverage brands showcased their products, attracting interest from local consumers and retailers.
From exchanges to leadership in an international organization: Taiwanese pharmacist to head 亞洲藥學會
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese pharmacist Chang Yu-li will take over as president of 亞洲藥學會 (FAPA), formally assuming the post next January, marking a rise in Taiwan's influence in the international pharmaceutical community. 藥師公會全聯會 President Lin Yi-chun led a delegation to the 2026 FAPA annual meeting and hosted “Taiwan Night” in Bangkok, Thailand, inviting pharmaceutical leaders from 16 countries.
Japan's new tax refund system takes effect; reporter tests kiosk and completes process in under 30 seconds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan's new tax refund system took effect on Nov. 1, switching to a “pay first, refund later” model. A reporter tested a tax refund kiosk at Kobe Airport, completing the process in under 30 seconds. Well-known blogger Lin Shih-pi and travel expert 943 offered advice on issues including expired coupons, credit card security-code linking and preparing for customs inspections.
Facts
Japan's new tax refund system takes effect on Nov. 1
Tax refund process completed in under 30 seconds
Green light: breeze through in 5 seconds
Test charge of 1 U.S. dollar
There are currently 4 major tax refund companies in Japan
台灣人民共產黨 chairman suspected of receiving Chinese Communist Party funding to run for village chief; detained and held incommunicado
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan and Hsinchu prosecutors investigating foreign interference in elections found that 台灣人民共產黨 Chairman Lin De-wang and Central Committee member Chen Zhen-zhou allegedly accepted funding from the Chinese Communist Party to run for village chief and engage in vote-buying. A court ordered Lin held incommunicado, while Chen was released on NT$50,000 bail.
IPAC urges democracies to expand engagement with Taiwan; 外交部: cooperate to counter transnational repression
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The annual meeting of 對中政策跨國議會聯盟 (IPAC) warned that China's transnational repression is intensifying and called on democracies to expand official engagement with Taiwan. 外交部 said it would continue to deepen cooperation to counter transnational repression.
Facts
The annual meeting held on the 6th in The Hague, Netherlands
Analysis: Shenzhen Trump-Xi meeting unlikely to break through; China may reduce reliance on personal ties between the 2 leaders
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Analysts said the Trump-Xi meeting scheduled for Shenzhen in November is unlikely to achieve a major breakthrough, given the impact of the U.S. midterm elections and persistent trade and economic differences. China may reduce its reliance on personal ties between Trump and Xi and step up engagement with Democrats.
Facts
This year's 3rd Trump-Xi meeting
Expected in November during the APEC summit in Shenzhen
Kaohsiung's Niaosong District factory fire spreads to multiple buildings, killing 2; cause under investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out on Lane 8, Zhongcheng Road, in Niaosong District, Kaohsiung, and spread to multiple factories on Zhongzheng Road, killing 2 men. The cause is under investigation.
Facts
At about 8 a.m.
Factories at Nos. 161-1, 2, 3, 5 and 6, Zhongzheng Road
Did 龔明鑫 argue about stock purchases on a TV program? Ministry of Economic Affairs says it's a scam
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs clarified that online content claiming “龔明鑫 argued about stock purchases on a TV program” and promoting the “晟盈源” AI investment platform is a scam. It stressed that the government does not recommend stocks, provide investment advice or invite the public to join investment groups online or on social media, and urged the public to stay alert and not believe false information.
China establishes academy for obscure and endangered fields, seeks to strengthen sense of a “Chinese nation community”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國社會科學院大學 has established the first “Academy of Obscure and Endangered Studies,” covering more than 10 types of ancient ethnic scripts, including Turkic and Tangut, as well as classical studies. The goal is to strengthen a sense of community among the Chinese nation and safeguard national cultural security.
Tainan's Hutoupi swim and road race links local Xinhua culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan City Government held the “2026 Hutoupi Water and Green—Swim Across Hutoupi × 168 Road Race” at Hutoupi Scenic Area, drawing nearly a thousand participants. Mayor Huang Wei-che said the city government has invested more than NT$400 million in improving the park's environment and has set up aid stations in partnership with local communities and specialty industries, linking Xinhua's tourism resources.
National banks' inspections uncover 7 categories of shortcomings; 金管會 scrutinizes inadequate reviews of nominee accounts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會's report on inspections of domestic banks in the first half of 2026 identified shortcomings in 7 categories, including anti-money laundering and legal compliance. It called for improvements, particularly to inadequate reviews of nominee accounts and improper account-opening procedures.
Facts
7 categories of shortcomings
Report on bank inspections in the first half of 2026
One of the largest machinery and tools trade shows to be held in Kure City!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
One of the largest machinery and tools trade shows will be held in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Nov. 18, 2026. It is organized by 呉機械工具至誠会, with sponsors including 大栄産業株式会社.
[First in Japan] Responding to the Takaichi administration’s “Cybersecurity Emergency Measures Package” with サイカルトラスト’s patent portfolio. Patents for pausing AI agent actions before execution and certifying the implementation of AI diagnoses are offered with licenses, supporting same-day responses
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
In response to the “Cybersecurity Emergency Measures Package” adopted by the Takaichi administration, サイカルトラスト is offering, with licenses, its patented “鑑定証明システム（R）” technology for pausing AI agent actions before execution and certifying AI diagnosis results, supporting same-day responses.
Facts
A portfolio of around 50 patents specializing in authenticity certification
Japanese Patent (Patent No. 7913801)
On Nov. 6, 2026, the government ... decided
At a meeting of relevant ministers on Oct. 26 this year, the government instructed them to strengthen the measures
It consists of the following 4 pillars
Calls for source code vulnerability testing using high-performance AI during fiscal 9 of Reiwa
Received the Invention Award (Award for Contributions to Invention) in 2025
[Nov. 7–13 only] 10% off bracelet maintenance at the 表参道 store of Hawaii-based natural stone accessory brand マルラニハワイ!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 表参道 store of Hawaii-based natural stone accessory brand マルラニハワイ is running a campaign from Nov. 7 to 13, 2026, offering 10% off bracelet maintenance.
栃木県こども応援なないろ receives the organizer’s award for the “Ashita no Machi・K暮らしづくり Activities Award,” selected from 294 organizations nationwide
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
特定非営利活動法人栃木県こども応援なないろ received the organizer’s award for the “Ashita no Machi・K暮らしづくり Activities Award,” selected from 294 organizations nationwide. The award ceremony was held on Nov. 7, 2026, at ホテルグランドヒル市ヶ谷 in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
A pink carpet of flowers in fallow urban fields! After 15 years of passionate work by local farmers, around 6,000 m² of cosmos flowers are in full bloom
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Local farmer Saito has spent 15 years cultivating fallow fields in Sayama City as cosmos fields, which are now in full bloom.
At スマイルモア矯正, 74.3% of affiliated clinics are within a 5-minute walk of a station. The company publishes estimated costs for clear aligner treatment and 5 points to check during a consultation
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
スマイルモア矯正 has published figures showing that 74.3% of its 206 affiliated clinics are within a 5-minute walk of a station. It also explains estimated costs for clear aligner treatment (from ¥187,000 for mild cases) and 5 points to check during a consultation.
株式会社しまむら will hold the “しまむらグループ WEEK Fair” at its official online store “しまむらパーク” starting Nov. 9. The event is jointly planned by 5 businesses, and purchased items can be picked up with free shipping at stores nationwide.
[Announcing the “49th-term special new-member offer” with no joining fee or membership dues] Aiming to add 10 members in the remaining 5 months｜EMOLVA’s 榊󠄀原清一, host of “人財版令和の虎,” proposes an organizational reform with zero initial costs at 東京韓国青年商工会!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
榊󠄀原清一, representative director of 株式会社EMOLVA, announced organizational reform measures at 東京韓国青年商工会, including a special new-member offer waiving initial fees and a 4-stage onboarding system.
Facts
13 new members
Number of new members the previous year (12)
3 new members had joined by the end of the first half of the year
0 joined through member referrals or as observers
A total of 50 decisions were reached
79 members belonged to committees in the previous term
30 members, or 38%, did not attend a single one of the 12 committee meetings held during the year
12 candidates already identified
SNS marketing support for more than 1,000 companies
WEB-reserved ticket sales have begun for “The Grand Capcom Exhibition,” opening at 佐川美術館 on Dec. 8, 2026. The exhibition will introduce カプコン’s game development process and past titles. General admission is 1,500 yen with a WEB reservation.
Pimax launches its biggest annual early “Black Friday 2026” campaign! Official price guarantee service applies to purchases made from Nov. 1 onward
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Pimax will launch its “Black Friday 2026” early campaign on Nov. 1, 2026, and apply its official price guarantee service, which provides a full refund of the difference if eligible products purchased from its official store are discounted during the main sale period.
[2026 2nd-Class Construction Management Engineer Certification Exam] Free “Same-Day Scoring Service” results to be released today, Nov. 8 (Sun.), from 17:00! Registration opens from 11:00! [総合資格学院]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社総合資格 announced that registration for its free “Same-Day Scoring Service” for the first-stage (second half) 2026 2nd-Class Construction Management Engineer Certification Exam will open at 11:00 on Nov. 8, with results released at 17:00. It also offers free services including answer and explanation booklets and guidance sessions.
Facts
Today, Nov. 8, 2026 (Sun.)
Scoring results scheduled to be released from 17:00
Original本日（11/8）11:00より
52.6% of successful candidates
Out of a total of 35,869 successful candidates nationwide
18,878 students of our academy
59.2% of straight-through successful candidates
Out of a total of 14,345 straight-through successful candidates nationwide
Dec. 5 (Sat.) Hachinohe match: Yokohama-based pro dance team List::X set to attend!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
List::X, a professional dance team operated by リスト株式会社, an official partner of 横浜FC, will perform at halftime during the J2 League match between 横浜FC and ヴァンラーレ八戸 on Dec. 5 (Sat.).
Nov. 13 at Higashi Naebo City Hall: 北洋銀行 and seminar on “Inheritance” and “Money”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ベルコ’s Higashi Sapporo branch agency group will hold a seminar on “Inheritance” and “Money,” jointly planned with 北洋銀行, at Higashi Naebo City Hall on Nov. 13, 2026. Admission is free, with places limited to the first 20 participants.
[Handball] The men’s division of the 78th Japan Handball Championship opens at Komazawa on Dec. 8 (Tue.); 1 month until opening, media registration now open
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 will hold the men’s division of the 78th Japan Handball Championship at Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground from Dec. 8. A total of 24 teams will compete, and tickets will be required from the quarterfinals onward. The women’s final will be broadcast live on NHK Eテレ.
“2026 KGMA” Nov. 7 (Sat.) ARTIST DAY official report arrives
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The official report for Day 1 of “2026 KGMA,” “ARTIST DAY,” has arrived. 40 artists, including TREASURE, P1Harmony, ALLDAY PROJECT, MEOVV and Novelbright, took part, with the event streamed live exclusively on Hulu.
Facts
Now in its 3rd year
A star-studded lineup of 40 artists
“ARTIST DAY” on Nov. 7 (Sat.)
Day 2, today, Nov. 8 (Sun.)
Original16:00からレッドカーペット
Original17:00から本授賞式
5-member girl group RESCENE
5-member co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT
7-member multinational group CLOSE YOUR EYES
5-member girl group MEOVV
6-member boy group P1Harmony
10-member global boy group
5-member rock band from Osaka
About 2,000 fans gathered
Surpasses 10 million views on YouTube
Companies mentioned：ＨＪホールディングス株式会社、IlganSports、Hulu、TREASURE、P1Harmony、ALLDAY PROJECT、MEOVV、Novelbright、RESCENE、CLOSE YOUR EYES、CRAVITY、Young K、LUCY、AND2BLE、ENHYPEN
Do people choose “hand-drawn” portraits over AI? An expert explains why portraits by leading artists are popular! Online free consultation session to be held to mark the article’s publication
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Takehisa Inoue, director of 株式会社カレー総合研究所, has published an article on note explaining the popularity of hand-drawn portraits in the AI era. To mark the occasion, an online free consultation session will be held on Nov. 9.
Let’s go to the museum. Script and direction by 小林賢太郎, starring 鈴木拡樹: 『学芸員 鎌目志万とダ・ヴィンチ・ノート』 to return to Osaka and Tokyo in February 2027; main visual unveiled and advance ticket sales begin!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The stage production 『学芸員 鎌目志万とダ・ヴィンチ・ノート』 will return in Osaka and Tokyo in February 2027. Its main visual has been unveiled, and advance ticket applications have opened.
Facts
Feb. 2027
11,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンライズプロモーション、COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA TTホール、サンシャイン劇場、葛原美術館、葛原建設、ローソンチケット
It’s okay to cry or move around. A live concert in Ota City where parents and children can enjoy familiar classics together, including “Oni no Pants (Funiculì, Funiculà)!”
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Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社, for the “Orchestra for the First Time, from Age 0” concert in Ota City. A live performance by サロンオーケストラジャパン will take place on Nov. 23, 2026. The event is designed for parents and children, and it’s okay to cry or move around.
The reading musical and concert 『猫とラジオと、星さがし』, presented by 株式会社ERIZUN, will be staged in Tokyo and Kyoto in February 2027. Tickets will be available through カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社).
Popular gyaru YouTuber Usatani Paisen reveals herself as a mom! What is life like now for the “gyaru mom” living in a traditional Japanese house deep in the mountains of Saitama? Minami Minegishi recalls the romantic proposal from her husband, Tetsuya!
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AbemaTV will air episode 11 of 『秘密のママ園3』 on November 8, 2026. Gyaru YouTuber Usatani Paisen is followed by cameras, as Minami Minegishi and others share stories about their proposals.
Forbidden Poisonous Talk Show to be held at ルミネtheよしもと on Sunday, December 6! とろサーモン Kubota’s first solo talk show, “Poisonous Talk”
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とろサーモン’s Kazunobu Kubota will hold his first solo talk show, “Poisonous Talk,” at ルミネtheよしもと on December 6, 2026. The event will be held in person only, with no online streaming, and advance ticket sales will begin on November 9.
WOWOW to exclusively broadcast and stream Misato Watanabe’s one-night-only Seibu Dome (Belluna Dome) concert in January 2027!
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Misato Watanabe’s one-night-only concert “Sweet 60,” held at Seibu Dome (Belluna Dome) on November 8, 2026, will be exclusively broadcast and streamed on WOWOW in January 2027.
プエンテ adds manga production to its generative AI anime service “AI Anime Factory,” adapting episode 1 of original anime 『花魁転生』 into manga
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株式会社プエンテ has added a manga production workflow to its generative AI anime production service “Puente AI Anime Factory” and released a manga adaptation of episode 1 of its original anime 『花魁転生』.
Rally to save Taipei's most endangered newcomer! Political heavyweight Chiang Wan-an personally drapes campaign sash on Honghu candidate Chen Kuan-an
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an traveled south to Nangang Public Housing on the 7th to campaign for fellow Kuomintang Honghu council candidate Chen Kuan-an and personally drape a campaign sash on him. More than 500 local residents turned out in support. Kuomintang figures including Sean Lien and Niu Hsu-ting gathered to say Chen is an outstanding candidate facing a tight race, urging voters to send young talent to the city council.
Facts
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended a campaign headquarters event on the 7th for Honghu council candidate Chen Kuan-an, whose campaign headquarters was established in the Nangang Public Housing community.
Chiang Wan-an personally draped a campaign sash over Chen Kuan-an, with more than 500 Honghu residents attending.
Sean Lien, chairman of the Kuomintang Central Evaluation Committee's chairpersons' group, Legislator Li Yen-hsiu, Lo Chih-chiang and Niu Hsu-ting, and former Kaohsiung Information Bureau director Wang Chien-chiu attended to show their support.
Wang Chien-chiu called Chen Kuan-an an unconventional kingmaker, saying he had directly reported Shen Po-yang to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office to curb the smear campaign.
“The ‘ocean current’ took off too early!” Li Chien-lung says the Kuomintang's crisis has passed: “When the tide goes out, you can see who's not wearing pants”
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Kuomintang Vice Chairman Li Chien-lung said on Sept. 6, 2026, that the “ocean current” surrounding Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang had broken out of its usual political circles but was now ebbing, and that the Kuomintang's biggest crisis had passed. He said the key to the election campaign was mobilizing turnout for the Nov. 28 vote.
Facts
Li Chien-lung said the “ocean current” took off too early and the Kuomintang's biggest crisis had passed; if it had emerged 2 or 3 weeks later, pressure on the blue camp would have been greater.
The Taipei mayoral election in Taiwan's 2026 nine-in-one local elections is scheduled for Nov. 28.
Li Chien-lung stressed that a high proportion of Kuomintang supporters do not disclose their preferences, potentially creating a gap between polling and the actual race.
Li Chien-lung said the “ocean current” could not compare with the “Korean Wave” sparked by Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Han Kuo-yu in 2018.
Li Chien-lung cited Cheng Li-wun's remark, “When the tide goes out, you can see who's not wearing pants,” to describe the changing election race.
Taiwan Railway's major new rule takes effect nationwide on Nov. 9! All 65 services suspended, replaced by road shuttles; see the list of affected trains
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Taiwan Railways announced that 65 trains on the western and eastern trunk lines will be suspended on Nov. 9 due to staffing needs for railway personnel promotion exams. The entire Jiji Line will also be suspended and replaced by road shuttles. Passengers should check train and shuttle information in advance.
Facts
台鐵公司 announced that 12 reserved-seat trains on the western and eastern trunk lines will be suspended on Nov. 9, along with 53 local and fast local trains, for a total of 65 services.
The Taiwan Railways Jiji Line will switch to road shuttles on Nov. 9, with 10 shuttle buses scheduled in each direction between Ershui Station and Checheng Station.
Railway personnel promotion exams will be held from Nov. 7 to 9. A total of 328 Taiwan Railways drivers have registered, affecting crew staffing during the exam period.
Taiwan Railways has published the full shuttle timetable. The first bus from Ershui Station departs at 5:50 a.m., while the first bus from Checheng Station toward Ershui departs from Shuili at 5:40 a.m.
Taiwan Railways suspends 65 services tomorrow! All 12 reserved-seat trains canceled on 11/9, with 18 services adjusted; see the Jiji Line shuttle timetable
Germany may get its first female president! Bavaria state parliament speaker reportedly has chancellor's backing as largely ceremonial head of state set to change next year
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Sources in Germany's conservative ruling party say Bavaria state parliament speaker Ilse Aigner could succeed incumbent President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in 2027, becoming Germany's first female president, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's support.
Facts
Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner is expected to become Germany's next president in 2027, making her the country's first female head of state.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports nominating Ilse Aigner to succeed the president.
Incumbent President Frank-Walter Steinmeier took office in 2017 and will complete two 5-year terms in March 2027.
Aigner is 61 and currently serves as speaker of the Bavarian state parliament.
If her nomination is confirmed, Aigner is expected to be formally elected president on Jan. 30 next year.
Second batch of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets arrives; Air Force says 3 aircraft landed at Taitung's Zhihang Air Base
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The Air Force Command announced on the 8th that the second batch of 3 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets purchased from the United States had arrived at Zhihang Air Base in Taitung. The arrival marks the establishment of a stable production and delivery process with U.S. assistance. Training to receive the aircraft will follow as the Air Force works toward initial operational capability.
Facts
The Air Force Command said on the 8th that the second batch of 3 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets had arrived at Zhihang Air Base in Taitung.
The first batch of 2 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets purchased by Taiwan from the United States flew back in October.
With cooperation from the U.S. program office and relevant departments, a stable production and delivery process has been established.
The military will proceed with training to receive the aircraft as planned, gradually achieving initial operational capability.
Today's top stories (11/8)! Senior citizen card benefits in the six municipalities upgraded, with monthly allowances of up to 1500; Foreign Ministry travel subsidy offers a chance to receive up to 5000; how long should you keep a car before replacing it?
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風傳媒 reported on upgraded senior citizen card benefits in 2027, a Foreign Ministry travel subsidy drawing, the opening of the western extension of Route 76 and the National Security Fund's market support. The senior cards will add discounts for medical care and purchases at farmers' associations; the Ministry of Transportation subsidy is up to 5000. The opening of Route 76 will save 20 minutes of travel time, while experts warn of a risk of a Taiwan stock market pullback.
Facts
Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan plan to launch a second round of senior citizen card upgrades starting in 2027. Taipei will provide 300 points per month for purchases at convenience stores, supermarkets, pharmacies and farmers' associations.
Starting Jan. 1, Taoyuan's senior citizen card will add 200 points in discounts for purchases at farmers' associations and 100 points in medical expense subsidies. The per-ride subsidy for accessible taxis will rise to 90 points.
Taichung's senior citizen card provides 1500 points per month to Indigenous elders, the highest amount among cities and counties.
The National Security Fund announced its 10th market-support operation, which will begin on Monday (the 9th).
Kaohsiung's private Kao Ying Industrial and Commercial Vocational High School, founded 57 years ago, stopped admissions across all programs in the 2025 academic year and is expected to end operations in June 2027.
Is the F-16 an old Vietnam War-era plane? Viral claims say the government is “spending billions on 50-year-old antiques”; experts point to 3 major upgrades
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The Taiwan FactCheck Center clarified that online claims that “Taiwan bought old Vietnam War planes” are misleading, noting that the F-16s that arrived in Taiwan in October are the new Block 70 model, equipped with modern avionics and radar systems.
Facts
Taiwan's first batch of F-16 Block 70 jets arrived at Zhihang Air Base in Taitung on Oct. 2.
When the F-16 prototype was first developed, the focus was on maneuverability in air combat, and it was not equipped with radar.
The F-16 Block 70 is equipped with an APG-83 AESA radar, a new mission computer and a digital glass cockpit.
“F-16V” is the name 洛克希德馬丁公司 uses for marketing purposes.
In the F-16 Block 70 designation, 70 indicates an engine made by 通用電氣, while 72 indicates one made by 普惠.
Why would Trump allow H200 chips while Xi Jinping won't take them? Large shipments of 輝達 chips are stranded in Hong Kong; Hong Kong media say Beijing is seeking time to develop a “domestic substitute industry”
The character “蘋” isn’t pronounced only as ㄆㄧㄥˊ! Ministry of Education reveals another pronunciation, leaving many stunned: “I’ve been saying it wrong for years and only just found out.”
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Recently, a Threads user shared an obscure fact about the multiple pronunciations of the character “蘋.” The Ministry of Education dictionary confirms it has 2 pronunciations: ㄆㄧㄥˊ (蘋果) and ㄆㄧㄣˊ (白蘋). The information sparked discussion, correcting a long-standing common mispronunciation and clarifying the distinct meanings and usage of the 2 terms.
Facts
The character “蘋” has 2 pronunciations, ㄆㄧㄥˊ and ㄆㄧㄣˊ, in the Ministry of Education’s Revised Mandarin Chinese Dictionary.
The fruit word corresponding to the pronunciation ㄆㄧㄥˊ is “蘋果.”
The plant corresponding to the pronunciation ㄆㄧㄣˊ is called “白蘋” or “田字草.”
“蘋風” is another name for the autumn wind.
The leaves of 白蘋 consist of 4 small leaflets arranged in a pattern resembling the character 田.
Toyota and 馬自達 lose! The champion of October’s Top 10 imported sedan sales is this model; owners praise it as an affordable, fuel-efficient, easy-to-drive “dream car” with spacious interior and strong performance.
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Taiwan’s imported sedan market saw a shake-up in October 2026, with Suzuki Swift claiming the sales crown on strong growth. Toyota Camry and Mazda Mazda3 ranked second and third, respectively, giving Japanese brands all 3 top spots.
Facts
Taiwan recorded 33,271 new vehicle registrations in October 2026, down 10.2% from September.
Suzuki Swift ranked first in October sales of imported standard sedans, with 437 units sold.
Mazda Mazda3 sold 352 units in October, up about 618.4% from 49 units in September.
Toyota Camry sold 386 units in October and added a gasoline-powered 尊爵 edition priced at NT$1.009 million.
Volkswagen Golf ranked fourth in October sales of imported standard sedans, with 197 units sold.
Early vote count in New Zealand election shows the 2 major parties neck and neck; poll finds voters have lost confidence in both the governing and opposition parties.
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Early results in New Zealand’s election show the National Party and Labour Party locked in a close race. The National-led coalition government is projected to narrowly retain its majority. Voters have little confidence in either major party, leaving smaller parties as kingmakers in forming a government.
Facts
New Zealand held a general election on the 7th. Early results show both the National Party and Labour Party with just under 30% of the vote, separated by only a few thousand votes.
The Electoral Commission projects that the incumbent 3-party coalition led by the National Party will retain its parliamentary majority by a margin of 2 seats.
Special votes in New Zealand will not be included until the official election results are announced on November 27, and they usually favor left-wing parties.
New Zealand’s Parliament has 71 electorate seats and at least 49 party-list seats. A party or coalition must secure more than half of the seats to form a government.
Polls show voters have lost confidence in the 2 major parties, Labour and National, with support for both at historic lows.
Short-selling restrictions spell trouble for the air force? Investment trusts quietly add shares against the trend; experts name 16 heavily shorted stocks poised for a rebound.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12%, while Taiwan stocks at one point fell more than 3,700 points intraday on the 6th.
Original金管會宣布自下周一（9日）起實施限空令三大措施。
The short-selling restrictions will sharply cut the daily intraday cap on securities lending sell orders from 30% to 3%.
The minimum margin requirement for short sales will be raised from 90% to 130%, primarily targeting short-selling by foreign investors.
Chen Chong-ming named 16 stocks, including 英業達 and 臻鼎-KY, whose securities lending short-sale ratios exceeded 8% in a single week, saying they could rebound.
Can mainland Chinese tourists no longer visit Taiwan? New rule banning applications to visit Taiwan takes effect across the island on 11/4; a look at new regulations for 3 categories of foreign yachts.
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The Maritime and Port Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications revised the rules for non-Taiwanese yachts visiting Taiwan, effective November 4, 2026. The changes add a ban on yachts owned by mainland Chinese investors and set out rules on berthing periods and penalties for violations.
Facts
On November 4, 2026, the Maritime and Port Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications revised and promulgated the Review Principles for Special Permit Periods for Non-Taiwanese Yachts Applying to Visit Taiwan.
The revision adds yachts owned by mainland Chinese investors to the categories ineligible for special permits, prohibiting them from applying to visit Taiwan.
Eligible non-Taiwanese yachts may receive a special permit for up to 6 months for their first application each year.
Foreign yachts that berth without authorization at a harbor or port outside an international commercial port may face a fine of up to NT$300,000.
Those needing to remain berthed after their special permit expires must apply for an extension 14 days in advance. Each extension is generally limited to 1 month.
The mirror in an elevator isn’t for checking your appearance! Its real purpose is revealed, along with useful features many people don’t know about.
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This article explains that mirrors are installed in elevators to meet accessibility regulations, helping wheelchair users and people pushing strollers check behind them so they can safely back out of the elevator. They also eliminate blind spots and make the space appear larger.
Facts
The main purpose of elevator mirrors is accessibility, allowing wheelchair users to enter and exit safely.
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior requires an accessibility elevator to have a rearview or wide-angle mirror on the rear wall of the car.
Elevator mirrors allow people with limited mobility to see the doorway behind them and safely back out when they cannot turn around.
Elevator mirrors eliminate visual blind spots, reducing opportunities for people to engage in dangerous behavior out of sight.
Reflections make a cramped elevator car appear more spacious, easing claustrophobia.
The Forbidden City covers 720,000 square meters, so why isn’t there a single tree around it? A historian reveals 5 reasons never shown in TV dramas.
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There are no trees in the squares in front of the 3 main halls in Beijing’s Forbidden City. Historian Ji Lianhai explains 5 reasons: guarding against assassins, projecting imperial authority, fire prevention and noise reduction, avoiding bad feng shui, and environmental design—showcasing the architectural wisdom of the ancients.
Facts
Beijing’s Forbidden City covers 720,000 square meters in total, with a built-up area of about 150,000 square meters.
As many as 15 layers of thick bricks laid in alternating horizontal and vertical patterns lie beneath the squares of the 3 main halls to prevent assassins from digging tunnels.
Historian Ji Lianhai says the Forbidden City’s treeless design reflects architectural wisdom shaped by multiple considerations.
The palace walls around the Forbidden City form the character “囗”; trees inside would turn it into “困,” an inauspicious sign.
The treeless design of the Forbidden City applies only to the 3 main halls in the outer court; the imperial garden in the inner court has flowers and trees.
Will people aged 65 and older across Taiwan no longer have to pay health insurance premiums? From this date, 5 counties and cities will be first to offer full subsidies with no income limits; a look at the latest developments in 2026.
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Miaoli County announced plans to provide health insurance premium subsidies for residents aged 65 and older starting in early 2027, after the central government’s legal amendment was rejected by the Executive Yuan.
Facts
On October 16, the Legislative Yuan passed a third reading of an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, originally planning for the central government to fully subsidize health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and older who meet income requirements.
On November 6, the Executive Yuan announced it would not countersign the amendment, meaning the nationwide expansion of subsidies has not yet taken effect.
Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin announced that the county government would work with the county council to provide health insurance premium subsidies for residents aged 65 and older, with no income restrictions. The county estimates it will budget NT$600 million per year.
Miaoli County’s new health insurance premium subsidy for residents aged 65 and older could take effect as early as early 2027, with an estimated 90,000 to 100,000 additional beneficiaries.
Since April 2026, Nantou County has subsidized health insurance out-of-pocket costs for residents aged 65 and older and Indigenous people aged 55 and older.
Since June 1, 2026, Hualien County has expanded subsidies for residents aged 65 and older, providing up to NT$826 per person per month.
In September 2026, Hsinchu City introduced health insurance premium subsidies for residents aged 65 and older and Indigenous people aged 55 and older, with no application required and no income restrictions.
Chiayi City will expand eligibility for subsidies to people aged 65 and older on October 1, 2026. Those who have been registered residents for at least 6 months will be eligible for a maximum subsidy of NT$826 per person per month.
3 zodiac signs destined for wealth and status! Bold, tough and resilient under pressure—many big-name bosses are among them
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This article examines three zodiac signs said to have the makings of a boss: Dragon, Rabbit and Tiger. It highlights traits such as bringing resources together, spotting trends and withstanding pressure, and reminds readers to consider the Lunar New Year when calculating zodiac signs.
Facts
People born in the Year of the Dragon, Rabbit or Tiger are believed to have an especially good chance of standing out at work and even becoming their own bosses.
Zodiac signs are calculated according to the lunar year. People born in January or February whose birthdays fall before the Lunar New Year should be counted as belonging to the previous year’s zodiac sign.
Does Taipei Mayor support Chiang Wan-an or Shen Po-yang? James Soong weighs in on the “2 key factors” in the mayoral race
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People First Party Chairman James Soong spoke about the 2026 Taipei mayoral race in an interview on the 7th, stressing that election results should be decided by the people. He urged candidates to deliver on their campaign promises: incumbents seeking reelection should show their governing record, while newcomers should prove they can execute their plans. The final choice belongs to Taipei residents.
Facts
People First Party Chairman James Soong discussed his views on the Taipei mayoral race in an interview on the 7th.
James Soong said candidates must not “make promises and fail to keep them.”
James Soong said those seeking reelection should present their past governing record for residents to review.
James Soong stressed that newcomers to the race must prove they can put their campaign promises into action.
James Soong did not explicitly endorse either Chiang Wan-an or Shen Po-yang.
How much cash should you keep at home? Too much is no good either! Experts reveal the “golden formula”: Be prepared for unemployment or major medical bills
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Indian experts advised in a report by Outlook Money that people should set aside 6 to 8 months’ worth of essential living expenses as an emergency fund to cover unemployment or urgent medical needs. Subhendu Harichandan, executive director of Anand Rathi Wealth, stressed that the amount of cash one should hold is unrelated to stock market volatility. He recommended keeping emergency savings separate from investments and placing an appropriate portion in savings accounts or short-term bonds to balance safety and liquidity.
Facts
Experts say an emergency fund can generally be set at 6 to 8 months’ worth of essential living expenses.
Subhendu Harichandan, executive director of Indian wealth management firm Anand Rathi Wealth, said the amount of cash people should keep on hand has no direct link to market volatility.
The report advises that when calculating an emergency fund, people should include not only fixed monthly expenses but also large bills paid just once a year.
The report gives the example of someone with essential monthly expenses of about 60,000 rupees: based on 6 to 8 months, the emergency fund should be about 360,000 to 480,000 rupees.
Experts recommend keeping part of an emergency fund in a bank savings account, while placing a larger portion in highly liquid instruments or short-term bonds.
One of Taiwan’s most obscure high-paying jobs! Only 100 people can do it: “A monthly salary of NT$1.22 million, but you need 20 years of experience to qualify”—the death rate makes it seem like a gamble with your life
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This article introduces Taiwan’s unusual high-paying profession of marine pilot. As of July 2026, only 100 people were practicing nationwide. The job requires experience as a ship captain and passing a rigorous exam. It carries high risks, with a death rate as high as 5%. Pay is generous, with average monthly income reaching NT$600,000 to NT$800,000; one reported case involved monthly earnings exceeding NT$1.22 million.
Facts
As of July 2026, only 100 marine pilots were actively practicing in Taiwan.
According to overseas statistics, the death rate among marine pilots is as high as 5%.
Before the 2025 Kaohsiung Port marine pilot accident, average monthly income exceeded NT$1.22 million.
The physical fitness test for the marine pilot exam requires applicants to climb a 9-meter rope ladder without assistance within 60 seconds.
Kaohsiung Port has the largest number of marine pilots in Taiwan, with 44.
Taiwan’s newest road bridge is complete! After 20 years of waiting, it has finally opened to traffic: the 1.6-kilometer span connects to the national freeway and cuts travel time between the two areas by 27 minutes
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The Dadu-Hemei Bridge, a new bridge across the river between Taichung and Changhua, officially opened on November 1, 2026. It is 1,690 meters long and cost about NT$3.3 billion. The bridge links Dadu District and Hemei Township, cutting the drive between them from 30 minutes to 3 minutes, and provides space for cars, motorcycles and slower-moving traffic.
Facts
The Dadu-Hemei Bridge officially opened to traffic at 8 a.m. on November 1, 2026.
The Dadu-Hemei Bridge project is about 1,690 meters long and 22 meters wide.
With the Dadu-Hemei Bridge open, the drive between Dadu in Taichung and Hemei in Changhua will be cut from 30 minutes to about 2 to 3 minutes.
The Dadu-Hemei Bridge is designed with 4 lanes in each direction, 2 motorcycle-priority lanes, and a shared pedestrian and bicycle path.
The Dadu-Hemei Bridge project cost about NT$3.3 billion and officially broke ground in January 2023.
The north end of the Dadu-Hemei Bridge connects to Section 2 of Wenchang Road in Dadu District, Taichung City, while the south end connects to Taiwan Provincial Highway 61B in Hemei Township, Changhua County.
The Dadu-Hemei Bridge project was completed about 4 months ahead of schedule.
Where did the 150,000 imperial guards go when the Ming dynasty fell? Most met one of three fates, and their true story is heartbreaking
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This article examines the rise and fall of the Ming dynasty’s four major secret-police organizations, noting that the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot and other groups originated in the emperor’s suspicion and eventually collapsed amid corruption and infighting. When the Ming dynasty fell in 1644, most of the guards did not fight to the death to protect their ruler, instead choosing to surrender or retire.
Facts
The Embroidered Uniform Guard originated as the personal guard known as the Gongwei Office, which protected Zhu Yuanzhang as he fought to establish his rule. It was officially renamed the Embroidered Uniform Guard in Hongwu 15.
The Eastern Depot was established by the Ming emperor Yongle, Zhu Di, and led by eunuchs. Its main targets for surveillance included officials and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
During the reign of the Ming emperor Zhengde, the eunuch Liu Jin wielded great power and established the Inner Depot to monitor the first 3 organizations. He was regarded as the Ming dynasty’s “underground emperor.”
When Li Zicheng captured Beijing in 1644, Luo Yangxing, the last commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, surrendered to him. After Qing forces entered the pass, Luo switched allegiance to the Qing dynasty.
In its later years, positions in the Embroidered Uniform Guard could be bought, leading to a sharp increase in its ranks but a steep decline in its fighting ability.
Taiwan stocks fall below 40,000 points—did the National Financial Stabilization Fund act too slowly? Wu Tzu-chia is stunned by “Lai Ching-te’s first reaction”: Where were the financial advisers?
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Taiwan stocks plunged during trading on the 6th, falling below 40,000 points. The National Financial Stabilization Fund and the Financial Supervisory Commission subsequently launched market-support measures and imposed restrictions on short selling. Wu Tzu-chia, chairman of 《美麗島電子報》, harshly criticized the government’s slow response and questioned why President Lai Ching-te consulted a media figure rather than his financial team, exposing a lack of financial advisers.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged 3,737.67 points during trading on the 6th, falling below the 40,000-point mark.
The National Financial Stabilization Fund decided to launch market-support measures, and the Financial Supervisory Commission announced restrictions on short selling.
Wu Tzu-chia, chairman of 《美麗島電子報》, lashed out at the government for waiting until after the market closed to announce a series of measures to stabilize the market amid a major stock-market crash.
Lai Ching-te asked Hsieh Chin-ho, chairman of 財信傳媒集團, about the market crash via LINE that morning.
Taiwan stocks suffered consecutive steep declines, falling from this year’s high of 49,968 points to an intraday low of 37,837 points on the 6th.
A well-known private school in Taiwan is closing for good! After 57 years, it is making way for history, with its 9,000-ping campus to become a long-term care complex
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Kaohsiung’s 私立高英工商 is closing due to the declining birthrate and will donate its 9,075-ping campus to the Mennonite Foundation to develop into a long-term care complex. Plans include senior housing, a day care center and a community college. The transition process is expected to begin after students graduate in 2027.
Facts
私立高英工商, located in Daliao District, Kaohsiung City, was founded 57 years ago. It stopped admitting students across all programs in the 2025 academic year and is expected to end its educational operations after its final cohort graduates in June 2027.
Kaohsiung Ying Senior High School of Commerce and Industry and 門諾社會福利慈善事業基金會 signed a memorandum of cooperation on November 5, 2026. The school will donate its approximately 9,075-ping campus free of charge for conversion into a long-term care complex.
The Kaohsiung Ying Senior Wellness Park is planned to include 150 to 200 senior housing suites, a residential long-term care facility with 100 beds, and a day care center that can serve 120 people.
The complex’s development priorities are long-term care, lifelong learning, vocational training and local inclusion. It will offer 6 core services, including community day care, leisure spaces for older adults, senior apartments, a community college, a senior-friendly restaurant and a resource center.
The community college will repurpose the school’s existing teaching facilities and offer courses in AI applications, plumbing and electrical work, and beauty and hairdressing to help young and middle-aged and older people develop new skills.
Was it Russian hackers or a teenage prank? French blood bank refrigeration equipment hit by a cyberattack—who was behind it?
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Hackers broke into refrigeration equipment at France’s blood service, causing temperatures to rise, but no blood was lost. Noname057 claimed responsibility, but experts questioned whether the claim was genuine, suggesting the attackers could have been Iranian hackers or teenagers playing a prank. The attack appeared to be highly planned.
Facts
法國血液機構（EFS） said hackers broke into refrigerators storing blood and raised the temperature, but no blood was lost.
Noname057 and Z-Pentest Alliance claimed to have successfully breached 丹佛斯（Danfoss）'s systems.
A Sekoia report said evidence indicates the nature of the attack is consistent with the activities of Russian hacker groups or the Russian government.