Zhao Shaokang campaigns for Chiu Chen-yuan; Chin Hui-chu visits Shen Po-yang! KMT disciplinary committee chair issues a warning: Be prepared to bear the consequences yourself
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KMT Disciplinary Committee Chair Chang Ya-ping issued a warning over Zhao Shaokang campaigning for Chiu Chen-yuan and Chin Hui-chu posing for a photo with Shen Po-yang, stressing that party members must bear the consequences of violating party rules. Although the KMT-TPP cooperation has faced differences in the Zhubei constituency, the KMT Central Standing Committee has not ruled out an agreement for the area, and disciplinary action will follow rigorous procedures.
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With just 20 days left in the 2026 election campaign, Zhao Shaokang appeared at a rally for TPP Zhubei mayoral candidate Chiu Chen-yuan and campaigned for him.
Zhao Shaokang said he would support Chiu Chen-yuan even if the KMT expelled him.
KMT Disciplinary Committee Chair Chang Ya-ping posted a warning that party members must bear the consequences of their actions and should not rejoice at the expense of their own side.
On March 18 this year, the KMT Central Standing Committee approved a KMT-TPP cooperation agreement stipulating that a coordination group would mediate when integration is needed for township and city mayors and county and city councilors.
On September 6, the TPP Central Committee decided that elections at all levels in Hsinchu County would no longer be bound by the KMT-TPP cooperation agreement.
On November 7, the KMT Hsinchu County chapter said that reciprocal campaign appearances by the KMT and TPP were normal political interaction.
Zhao Shaokang appears to back Chiu Chen-yuan! Slams KMT for trying to “take everything and leave nothing”: He’ll come even if expelled
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KMT legislator Zhao Shaokang publicly backed TPP candidate Chiu Chen-yuan, criticizing the KMT for trying to “take everything and leave nothing” and emphasizing that he would continue to firmly support Chiu even if he faced expulsion from the party. The move reflects tensions in KMT-TPP cooperation or within the KMT, becoming a talking point during the local elections.
Ko Wen-je backs Chiu Chen-yuan: “Saving Taiwan starts in Zhubei”! Slams Lai Ching-te for sowing division: People are even afraid of being attacked by “little greenbirds” at snack shops
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Ko Wen-je publicly backed Chiu Chen-yuan, saying that saving Taiwan should start in Zhubei. He also criticized Lai Ching-te for sowing social division, citing concerns that people might be attacked by “little greenbirds” even when going to a snack shop, reflecting the tense and divided political climate.
“Ocean Current Big Brother” waves a flag on the street and is suspected of being a fake-flag provocateur! He tracks the man down and reveals the truth: He won’t wear it again
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With help from city councilor Hung Chien-yi, the “Taiwan Meme” Facebook page clarified that the man seen waving an “Ocean Current” flag online was a genuine supporter, not a KMT provocateur. The man admitted that he waved the flag excitedly for 5 minutes and said he would keep a low profile in the future, urging voters to return the election to normal and support Shen Po-yang.
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With help from Taipei City Councilor Hung Chien-yi, the “Taiwan Meme” Facebook page confirmed that the man waving the flag was simply a DPP supporter.
The man and his friends rushed to make the flag in Dadaocheng, then he waved it excitedly for about 5 minutes after receiving the finished product.
The man said he would not wear the outfit again and had decided to keep a low profile while canvassing and voting.
The controversy began after numerous Chinese accounts shared an attack video, leading supporters to suspect a fake-flag operation.
The Facebook page urged voters to elect Shen Po-yang as Taipei mayor on November 28.
“Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher” targeted in cross-border surveillance and threats! Milan prosecutors conclude investigation; 10 suspects to stand trial
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Milan prosecutors have concluded their investigation into the cross-border surveillance of online influencer Li Ying, and 10 suspects will be sent to trial. Prosecutors allege that the group acted at the behest of Chinese authorities, using systematic surveillance and death threats to suppress dissidents’ freedom of speech.
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On October 23, Milan prosecutors notified 10 suspects that the investigation had concluded and that they were preparing to seek a trial.
The online influencer “Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher” has 2.2 million followers.
One suspect collected more than 4,000 photos and 35 videos through covert surveillance.
Four alleged organizers are accused of participating in a criminal organization and could face up to seven years in prison.
One suspect offered to pay someone 100 euros a day to help track Li Ying’s whereabouts.
Taiwan stocks plunge after U.S. election! Kuo Cheng-liang slams Lai Ching-te for “losing his right arm”: The stock market is his only achievement
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Taiwan stocks plunged after the U.S. election, and Kuo Cheng-liang criticized Lai Ching-te for “losing his right arm,” saying the stock market was his only achievement.
公督盟 Executive Director Chang Hung-lin called KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en an “obedient dog” for not daring to challenge the party’s direction. Ko hit back, saying she would not respond to personal attacks. The dispute comes amid a wave of candidates distancing themselves from controversial figures within the KMT camp.
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公督盟 Executive Director Chang Hung-lin criticized Ko Chih-en as an “obedient dog” because she did not dare express dissent within the party.
During the debate, Ko Chih-en stressed that Cheng Li-wun, Fu Kun-chi and Weng Hsiao-ling would not join the Kaohsiung City Government.
Ko Chih-en hit back at 公督盟 for using offensive language to make personal attacks, saying she would not respond.
Chang Hung-lin said Ko Chih-en lacked the courage to defend the dignity and rights the public deserves.
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun, caucus whip Fu Kun-chi and legislator Weng Hsiao-ling have recently been embroiled in one controversy after another.
70 teams compete in patent analysis contest; research on robot sensor fusion takes top prize
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The 經濟部智慧財產局 held its 2026 Industry Patent Analysis and Strategy Competition, with 70 teams analyzing 54 technical topics from 25 companies. The JUST RESULT team won first place for its research on robot sensor fusion, aimed at helping companies understand technology trends and plan their research and development.
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The 經濟部智慧財產局 held an awards ceremony and results presentation for its 2026 Industry Patent Analysis and Strategy Competition.
The competition invited 25 companies to propose 54 technical topics.
The JUST RESULT team took first place with its research on robot sensor fusion technology.
Second-place team vvvx focused on green, energy-saving e-paper technology of interest to 凌巨科技.
Third-place team “Chip Temperature Navigators” analyzed technology proposed by 高通半導體 to increase battery energy density.
The GPSS database contains more than 180 million global patent documents.
威剛科技 and 彰化基督教醫院 shared their application experience at the Future Salon.
Did Hsu Hsin-ying barge into the green room? Ko Wen-je gets angry on the spot; Huang Shih-hsiu calls her “a repeat offender”
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KMT Hsinchu County mayoral candidate Hsu Hsin-ying entered a green room without permission at a TPP event, hoping to take a photo with Ko Wen-je, prompting Ko’s anger. Huang Shih-hsiu criticized Hsu as a repeat offender and said the Hsinchu race was in a difficult position after the KMT-TPP cooperation fell apart.
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Hsu Hsin-ying entered the green room inside the campaign headquarters of TPP Hsinchu County councilor candidate Chung Hsin-yu to take a photo with Ko Wen-je, angering Ko on the spot.
Hsu Hsin-ying’s campaign office issued a statement about the green-room incident, acknowledging that it had caused trouble and apologizing.
During the incident, Ko Wen-je’s mother, Ho Jui-ying, proactively interacted with Hsu Hsin-ying and invited her to sit down and chat.
Raising the old farmers’ allowance to NT$15,000 could cost NT$100 billion a year? Li Lai-hsi exposes the truth behind “temporary” with one remark and asks: Why are there no allowances for retired workers and veterans?
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The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers in a third reading, raising the allowance from NT$8,110 to NT$15,000 and making the increase retroactive to July 1, 115. Li Lai-hsi, former chair of the National Civil Servants Association, criticized the move as creating a nearly trillion-dollar budget burden and questioned its fairness to other groups, including workers and veterans, sarcastically saying that the “temporary” act was anything but temporary.
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On the 6th, the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers, raising the allowance to NT$15,000 per month.
The adjustment to the elderly farmers’ allowance is retroactive to July 1, 115.
The central government will cover the entire cost of the increase in elderly farmers’ allowances.
Original李來希批評老農津貼預算規模一年將近1000億元。
To receive the elderly farmers’ allowance, applicants must have at least 15 years of accumulated farmers’ insurance coverage and meet conditions such as an asset test.
The Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers has been in effect since year 84 and has remained “provisional” for 32 years.
More than half of the Agriculture Ministry’s annual budget is spent on elderly farmers’ allowances.
2026 ITF Travel Fair kicks off: Hotel sales surge! Humble House tops NT$32 million in 5 hours; Leofoo and Grand Hotel land multiple million-dollar orders
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The 2026 ITF Travel Fair kicked off with strong sales for hotel operators including 寒舍集團, 圓山大飯店 and 六福旅遊集團, all posting strong results on opening day. Corporate purchases of Lunar New Year dining vouchers and employee benefits got underway early, while demand from individual customers for value-for-money lodging and dining helped lift overall revenue expectations.
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寒舍集團 surpassed NT$32 million in sales in the first 5 hours of the travel fair.
圓山大飯店 surpassed NT$10 million in sales on opening day, with the largest single purchase topping NT$3 million.
Original礁溪寒沐酒店MU TABLE平日單人自助午餐券四張一組限時5折不到一小時售罄。
六福旅遊集團 posted NT$9 million in sales on opening day, with corporate customers accounting for about NT$5 million in a single purchase.
The flash-sale rates for sky-view rooms and deluxe suites at 台北萬豪酒店 sold out in half an hour.
圓山大飯店 expects overall revenue at this year's travel fair to grow 15% to 20% from last year.
六福旅遊集團 expects overall sales at this year's travel fair to grow by more than 1 to 2 tenths from previous years.
Could Taiwan stocks rebound after a steep sell-off? Experts flag 16 stocks with high securities-lending ratios; 英業達 leads at 16.9%
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Experts named 16 stocks with high securities-lending ratios that could rebound after the steep drop in Taiwan stocks, with 英業達 ranking first at a lending ratio of 16.9%.
Nantou County magistrate candidate Hsu Shu-hua opens campaign office in Xinyi; Bunun back basket symbolizes the handover of responsibility
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Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua opened a campaign office in Xinyi Township, with support from local political figures including former county magistrate Lin Ming-chin and legislator Yu Hao. At the ceremony, a battle flag and a Bunun back basket were handed over, symbolizing a commitment to Indigenous community development and cultural heritage.
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Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua opened a campaign office in Xinyi Township, with former county magistrate Lin Ming-chin, legislator Yu Hao and others in attendance to show their support.
Original前縣長林明溱指出許淑華上任後還清南投縣91億元負債。
In Nantou County, Indigenous people are eligible for a health insurance premium reduction at age 55, while other older adults are exempt from payments at age 65.
Nantou County began providing free nutritious lunches to elementary and junior high school students in ROC year 98. Starting in February next year, the subsidy per meal will increase by NT$10.
The county government invested more than NT$300 million to renovate school buildings at three elementary schools in Dongpu, Luona and Fengqiu.
At the event, committee chair Shih Chiang handed Hsu Shu-hua a back basket symbolizing the passing down of Bunun culture.
Hsu Shu-hua has promoted a roast-pig certification system, the 原之驛BaBu樂園 and the Rainbow Weaver Project to support Indigenous industries and culture.
From cries of “elect him” in the mountain town to “all OK” along the coast: Chiang Chi-chen joins the speaker and councilors to push development
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Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen visited four locations—Dongshi, Qingshui, Dali and Longjing—on the 8th to attend joint campaign headquarters launch events, campaigning alongside Speaker Chang Ching-chao and Mayor Lu Shiow-yen. Chiang pledged to continue existing support policies and advance projects including the Dongfeng Expressway and an extension of the Orange Line. He also proposed enhanced benefits for older adults and 20-minute neighborhoods, seeking victory in the Nov. 28 election.
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Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen attended joint campaign headquarters launch events in Dongshi, Qingshui, Dali and Longjing on the 8th.
Chiang Chi-chen pledged to push for the Dongshi-to-Shigang section of the Dongfeng Expressway to open to traffic in its entirety as soon as possible.
Chiang Chi-chen proposed upgrading the Senior Citizens' EasyCard, with points no longer expiring at the end of the year and a wider range of uses.
Chiang Chi-chen pledged vaccination subsidies for shingles vaccines for people aged 65 and over.
Chiang Chi-chen urged voters to go to the polls on Nov. 28 and support No. 3, Chiang Chi-chen.
Su Chiao-hui's “Pink Supercar” hits the road for a second time! Campaign motorcade visits Xinzhuang, Sanchong and Luzhou; Hsiao Bi-khim and Lin Yu-chang to appear at evening rally
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Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui launched her second “Pink Supercar” campaign motorcade on Nov. 8 and announced that Hsiao Bi-khim and Lin Yu-chang would appear at a rally. Su put forward specific development proposals for Xinzhuang, Luzhou and Sanchong, and urged voters to support her on Nov. 28.
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Su Chiao-hui's “Pink Supercar” campaign motorcade made its second sweep on the afternoon of Nov. 8, passing through Xinzhuang, Sanchong and Luzhou.
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and former Interior Minister Lin Yu-chang will attend a campaign rally for Su Chiao-hui at Sanmin Senior High School in Luzhou.
Su Chiao-hui proposed upgrading the National Film and Audiovisual Culture Center into a “Three Gold Awards Museum.”
Su Chiao-hui pledged to accelerate urban planning for northern and southern Luzhou and build a Luzhou hospital.
Ho Hsin-chun campaign headquarters stresses senior health insurance subsidies will definitely continue, pledges expanded six-star benefits for the whole family
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Ho Hsin-chun's campaign headquarters held a news conference on the 8th, attended by Chou Yung-hung, Chen Shu-hua and Lin Chun-yu. They stressed that if elected, Ho would continue and expand health insurance subsidies for older adults, accused KMT candidate Chiang Chi-chen of spreading false claims, and urged residents to support her.
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Ho Hsin-chun's campaign headquarters held a news conference on the 8th to discuss health insurance subsidies for older adults.
Ho Hsin-chun pledged that health insurance subsidies for older adults would definitely continue if she is elected.
Ho Hsin-chun proposed that points on the Senior Citizens' EasyCard should not expire each month and that the taxi subsidy should rise to 200 points per trip.
Ho Hsin-chun's campaign headquarters urged Taichung residents to support candidate No. 1, Ho Hsin-chun, on Nov. 28.
Executive Yuan declines to countersign amendment exempting older adults from health insurance premiums; KMT caucus in Taichung City Council slams DPP, saying it opposes subsidies from top to bottom
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After the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, the Executive Yuan did not countersign them. Ho Hsin-chun, the DPP's Taichung mayoral candidate, was also absent during the vote. The KMT caucus in Taichung City Council held a news conference to accuse the DPP's central party and local candidates of opposing health insurance subsidies for older adults, and questioned whether Ho's campaign pledge matched her actions.
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The KMT and TPP joined forces to pass amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in the Legislative Yuan, but the Executive Yuan did not countersign them.
DPP Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun was absent and did not vote.
Health insurance subsidies for older adults in Taichung cost about NT$4 billion a year.
President Lai Ching-te sent a letter saying the amendment violated intergenerational justice.
Ho Hsin-chun was likewise absent and did not vote on the cash handout measure.
Chang Hung-lin's “obedient dog” insult of Ko Chih-en sparks outrage! Tsai Chin-yen and Chen Mei-ya slam Citizen Congress Watch as “unfit” and call on Lai Jui-lung and Chen Chi-mai to speak out
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Citizen Congress Watch Executive Director Chang Hung-lin sparked controversy by referring to Ko Chih-en as an “obedient dog.” KMT councilors Tsai Chin-yen and Chen Mei-ya hit back strongly, demanding an apology and urging Lai Jui-lung and Chen Chi-mai to speak out.
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In an interview on the 8th, Chang Hung-lin, executive director of Citizen Congress Watch, used terms including “obedient dog” to describe KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en.
KMT Kaohsiung City Councilors Tsai Chin-yen and Chen Mei-ya sharply criticized Citizen Congress Watch, saying it long claimed to be independent and impartial but used vulgar language to attack a female candidate.
Tsai Chin-yen said Ko Chih-en has worked extensively in Kaohsiung in recent years, visiting all 38 administrative districts and actively putting forward a vision for the city's development.
Tsai Chin-yen questioned whether Citizen Congress Watch had lost its political neutrality and become a political flank for a particular party.
Chen Mei-ya strongly condemned Chang Hung-lin, saying democratic politics is founded on rational dialogue and policy debate, not personal smears.
Tsai Chin-yen called on Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai to publicly condemn or otherwise respond to the Citizen Congress Watch executive director's insulting remarks.
Tsai Chin-yen and Chen Mei-ya jointly called on Citizen Congress Watch to address the controversy and apologize to Ko Chih-en immediately, and urged Lai Jui-lung and Chen Chi-mai to make clear statements.
What good is the veto? Trump becomes a “lame duck” facing a hostile Congress; Ming Chu-cheng says Congress will completely block this power
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The Democrats regained control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, leaving Trump a lame duck. Ming Chu-cheng said that although Trump still has veto power, his authority over appointments is constrained, potentially triggering a constitutional standoff and deadlock over cabinet appointments.
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The Democrats won majorities in both the Senate and the House in the U.S. midterm elections, regaining control of Congress.
Trump said he would adjust his administration team and use his veto power to block Democratic bills.
White House appointments, including Cabinet members and trade negotiators, require Senate hearings and approval.
Overriding a presidential veto requires the approval of at least 2/3 of the seats in both the Senate and the House.
Six of the 9 U.S. Supreme Court justices are conservatives.
Did the Iran war lead to a crushing Republican defeat? It wasn't just soaring prices; Ming Chu-cheng says Trump reminded Americans of “this nightmare”
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The Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections and flipped several states, while Trump acknowledged the Iran war as one reason for the defeat. Ming Chu-cheng said the war drove up prices and revived fears of the Vietnam War, fueling voter discontent and shifting voting intentions.
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The Democrats took control of both the Senate and the House in the midterm elections and flipped several traditionally Republican strongholds, including Kansas and Texas.
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges that the Iran war may be one of the reasons Republicans lost.
Original逾9成受訪選民稱生活成本影響投票行為，6成以上認為是川普害的。
Republicans unexpectedly lost 7 states, including Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas.
The Iran war has killed more than 20 Americans, becoming a major warning sign for Republicans.
Zhou Yonghui meets senior executives from StarDream Cruises and 三井郵輪 as Taiwan’s port operator targets international cruise business at ITF for the first time
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臺灣港務公司 made its debut at the 2026 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair, showcasing the distinctive features of seven major ports under the theme “Roam the Harbors.” Chairman Zhou Yonghui met with senior executives from StarDream Cruises and 三井郵輪 to expand the market, while autograph sessions with artists and a stamp-collecting activity drew visitors and boosted the competitiveness of international cruise tourism.
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臺灣港務公司 participated in the 2026 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair for the first time, bringing together cruise ports from across Taiwan under the theme “Roam the Harbors.”
Port company Chairman Zhou Yonghui met with senior executives from 麗星夢郵輪 and 三井郵輪 on the 6th to deepen international cruise cooperation.
The fair’s only “Meet-and-Autograph Session with Featured Artists” was held on the afternoon of the 7th, with artists Lin Zhanghu, Zhao Guozong and Weng Yongzhen signing autographs.
The autograph session offered a limited 60 event-number tickets. Visitors had to say the password “Roam the Harbors, Art Brings Us Together” to claim one.
The port company teamed up with 麗星夢郵輪, the Keelung City Government and the Kaohsiung City Government on a cross-sector stamp-collecting activity. Participants who completed the task could redeem a limited-edition co-branded magnet.
Original2026 ITF台北國際旅展於11月9日閉幕，8日至9日為最後兩天展期。
Artists signed copies of the “2027 Taiwan Harbor Scenery Art Calendar” and the “Seven Ports Art Postcard Set.”
Han Kuo-yu joins hands to back Wu Hsu-chih for Zhubei mayor; Hsu Hsin-ying opens campaign headquarters in Hukou, showcasing unity and rallying county and city teams to win
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Han Kuo-yu, president of the Legislative Yuan and a KMT member, campaigned in Hukou, Hsinchu County, on the 8th for county magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying and Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih, leading chants of “Get elected!” Wu pledged to serve residents if elected and proposed improving transportation and safety through county-city cooperation.
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Han Kuo-yu, president of the Legislative Yuan and a KMT member, attended a joint campaign headquarters launch in Hukou, Hsinchu County, on the 8th to campaign for county magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying and Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih.
Wu Hsu-chih said at the event that if elected mayor, he would work tirelessly for residents and would be Zhubei’s chief engineer.
Wu Hsu-chih put forward the proposal “County and City as One, Zhubei Upgraded,” suggesting a reorganization of municipal bus routes and coordination of express-bus connections.
Han Kuo-yu raised the hands of Hsu Hsin-ying, Wu Shu-chun and Wu Hsu-chih onstage as he and supporters chanted “Get elected!”
Wu Hsu-chih plans to prioritize fixing uneven sidewalk levels and rough roads to improve safety for children and parents on the go.
Mushroom-shaped snacks and bamboo-shoot-shaped snacks battle it out in Xinyi District! Meiji tasting vote draws nearly 2,000 people as Banana Brother plays both sides to rally votes
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Meiji held a tasting vote for its mushroom-shaped and bamboo-shoot-shaped snacks in Taipei’s Xinyi District on Nov. 7. Fronted by Banana Brother, the event drew nearly 2,000 people to promote the classic Japanese biscuits through online and in-person engagement.
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Meiji held a tasting vote on the afternoon of Nov. 7 at the plaza in front of ATT in Taipei’s Xinyi District.
The event drew nearly 2,000 people.
Meiji’s mushroom-shaped biscuits debuted in 1975, and its bamboo-shoot-shaped biscuits were launched in 1979.
Based on 2025 sales data, the height of the year’s boxed biscuits stacked on top of one another would equal about 2,720 Mount Fujis.
Original2018年在日本舉辦的相關票選曾累積約1,593萬次投票。
The bamboo-shoot-shaped biscuits were introduced to Taiwan for the first time this September.
Registering a receipt also gives customers a chance to win a 2-person stay at a five-star hotel and a farm experience picking mushrooms or bamboo shoots.
高雄洲際酒店 has earned a 2026 Michelin One Key distinction and is offering 2 rounds of limited-time IHG room deals, with members receiving about 7折 rates. The offers also feature Golden Keys concierge services to promote in-depth travel in Kaohsiung.
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高雄洲際酒店 has earned a 2026 Michelin One Key distinction.
Bookings for the first “Destination Special” offer are open from now through Nov. 1.
IHG One Rewards members can get 7折 off the selected room-only rate in the first offer.
The stay period for the second “Global Sale” offer has been extended through April 30, 2027.
Under the second offer, general travelers can get about 74折 off selected room rates, while members receive an additional 95折 rate.
Golden Keys concierge Darter Lin provides tailor-made city exploration itineraries.
The first offer must be booked at least 3 days in advance and requires no deposit.
BTS concert in Kaohsiung fuels a purple fan economy! City government offers NT$50 shopping-district and night-market vouchers as 500 businesses welcome ARMY from around the world
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The Kaohsiung City Government has launched NT$50 shopping-district and night-market vouchers to welcome the huge crowds expected for BTS’s Kaohsiung concert. More than 500 businesses and 40 commercial districts are participating, with the aim of spreading the concert’s economic benefits to local shopping areas and boosting city tourism and spending.
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BTS will bring its world tour to Kaohsiung’s National Stadium on Nov. 19, 21 and 22.
The Kaohsiung City Government has launched “2026 Shopping District and Night Market Vouchers” worth NT$50 to welcome BTS fans.
The BTS concert in Kaohsiung is expected to attract more than 150,000 fans from Taiwan and overseas.
Fans can exchange designated concert tickets for vouchers at 5 designated MRT stations or railway stations.
Kaohsiung Economic Development Bureau Director-General Liao Tai-hsiang said the vouchers are intended to boost spending in local shopping districts and night markets.
It’s been 25 years since the Harry Potter films! HBO to premiere a new series at year’s end—will fans accept a new generation of actors?
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華納兄弟 announced that the new Harry Potter series will premiere on HBO on Dec. 25, with J.K. Rowling serving as a producer. Although Rowling has drawn controversy over her comments on transgender issues, HBO has pledged that her views will not be reflected in the series. A large themed store has also opened in London as the franchise expands commercially.
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華納兄弟’s streaming platform HBO will begin airing the Harry Potter TV series on Dec. 25.
The first season of the new Harry Potter series adapts the first book and consists of 8 episodes.
Author J.K. Rowling is involved in producing the new series.
HBO emphasized that author J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender issues will not be reflected in the new series.
The largest Harry Potter-themed store to date has opened in London, with a floor area of 1950 square meters.
Trump’s midterm election rout: Can the Trump-Xi meeting still deliver? Scholars identify “3 key variables” at the APEC Shenzhen summit
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The Democrats’ victory in the U.S. midterm elections has dented Trump’s standing, while U.S.-China trade talks have stalled. Scholars predict that the Trump-Xi meeting on the sidelines of the November APEC Shenzhen summit will yield only partial consensus, and that China will strengthen ties with the Democrats to navigate domestic political checks and balances in the United States.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a video call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.
Luo Ming-hui, an associate professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, expects the Trump-Xi meeting to produce “low-hanging fruit that is easy to achieve.”
Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan University, believes China will strengthen communication with the Democrats to maintain strategic stability.
Zhou Bo, a senior fellow at Tsinghua University, believes China is unlikely to make fundamental changes to its U.S. policy.
“2026 New Taipei City Student Rising Star Film Awards”! Shih Hsin University’s 《夕日記》 wins NT$400,000 top prize; 301 entries compete for 25 honors, with Golden Horse-winning actor Lin Pin-tung backing a new generation of filmmakers
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The 2026 New Taipei City Student Rising Star Film Awards ceremony was held on the 8th, with Shih Hsin University’s 《夕日記》 winning the NT$400,000 top prize. This year’s theme was “One More Take,” and Golden Horse-winning actor Lin Pin-tung served as ambassador, encouraging young creators to explore social issues.
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The 2026 New Taipei City Student Rising Star Film Awards ceremony was held on the 8th at the performance hall of the New Taipei City Government’s Sanchong Anxin Center.
This year’s Rising Star Awards attracted 301 entries, with 25 winning works announced.
Shih Hsin University student film 《夕日記》 wins the top honor, the “Supernova Award,” with prize money of NT$400,000.
Golden Horse Award-winning actress Lin Pin-tung served as this year’s film festival ambassador and attended the awards ceremony.
The winning film will receive a special screening on Dec. 5 at the Vie Show Cinemas at Mega City in Banqiao.
National Taipei University of the Arts’ narrative short 《髮圈》 wins the “New Taipei Spirit Award.”
《爬坡》, a narrative film directed by Shih Hsin University alumna Kuo Pei-chi, wins Best Narrative Feature.
A nighttime bike ride brings a new twist to the Fengshan campaign! Lin Chih-hung leads 50 residents on a cycling canvass, with national team cyclist Luo Po-cheng showing his support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With 20 days left in the campaign, Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung launched the “Fengshan Night Ride,” combining his low-carbon campaign platform with local sports resources. National team cyclist Luo Po-cheng led the ride, underscoring Lin’s commitment to sports policy.
Facts
Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung launched the “Fengshan Night Ride” on the evening of the 8th, calling on about 50 residents to canvass by bicycle and YouBike.
National team cyclist Luo Po-cheng, grateful for Lin Chih-hung’s long-standing support for his athletic career and efforts to secure sports resources, led the entire ride in support.
While advocating for NT$300 million to build a family amusement park in Kaohsiung, Lin Chih-hung pushed for plans to include a “Pump Track” cycling venue.
Since September this year, Lin Chih-hung has canvassed by bicycle, covering more than 500 kilometers in total.
The event handed out 500 “戒慎恐懼” sashes, which were all taken in less than 15 minutes.
Huangpu New Village turns into a family fun zone! Dinosaurs and bubble shows delight visitors as Hakka music heats up the “Huangpu Hakka Life Festival”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 高雄市政府客家事務委員會 and 財團法人高雄市客家文化事務基金會 held the “2026 Huangpu Hakka Life Festival” at Huangpu New Village in Fengshan from the 7th to the 8th. The event combined music, family activities and cultural experiences, aiming to showcase the appeal of Hakka culture through “cross-disciplinary collaboration and integration.”
Facts
The “2026 Huangpu Hakka Life Festival” opened at Huangpu New Village in Fengshan on the 7th.
The event was co-organized by the 高雄市政府客家事務委員會 and 財團法人高雄市客家文化事務基金會.
Yang Jui-hsia, director of the Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, said the event’s core spirit was “cross-disciplinary collaboration and integration.”
The Chengcheng Elementary School drum troupe opened the event on its first day.
The event entered its final day on the 8th, with groups including the Meinong Hakka Bayin ensemble performing in succession.
Family activities included a surprise appearance by dinosaurs and a dreamy bubble show.
A special market around the event featured creative Hakka-themed limited-edition products and DIY craft activities.
Poland declares 2 days of national mourning after Krakow shooting; prosecutors launch terrorism investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A mass shooting at the main square in Krakow’s Old Town left 6 people dead and 15 injured. The Polish government declared 2 days of national mourning, and prosecutors have launched a terrorism investigation. The suspect is a 24-year-old man whose family members were also killed at their home.
Facts
2 days of national mourning
Caused 6 deaths
A total of 16 people injured
The suspect is 1 Polish man aged 24
The Świętokrzyskie region, about 200 kilometers north of Krakow
APEC summit set to open; Shenzhen tightens security checks for express deliveries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To ensure the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting proceeds smoothly in Shenzhen, the Guangdong Provincial Postal Administration announced temporary security measures for express parcels sent to Shenzhen from the 1st to the 22nd, including X-ray screening. Delivery times may be affected.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina; remarks to Milei draw attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pope Leo XIV is making the 2nd stop of his 12-day South American tour in Argentina, where he is expected to deliver closely watched remarks to President Milei.
Clear images of China’s reusable spaceplane revealed for the first time in U.S. report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) released clear satellite images taken by Vantor showing China’s experimental reusable spaceplane Shenlong docking with a satellite. The images appear in the DIA’s 2026 edition of its space security report, which says China is actively developing spaceplanes for military, civilian and commercial purposes. The report also mentions the Shenlong and Tengyun models and records of multiple missions.
Facts
Taken in 2024
Released on the 26th of last month
Major developments in the space domain through 2040
Pingtung’s “Wild Hakka Music Festival” rocks for 2 days, showcasing the appeal of Hakka culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pingtung’s “Wild Hakka Music Festival” ran for 2 days at the Liudui Memorial Park in Neipu, combining pop music with Hakka cultural experiences. Now in its 3rd year, the festival opened with a choir from 豐田國小, and Chou Hui headlined, drawing large crowds.
Su Chiao-hui vies to make New Taipei Taiwan’s leader; Lin You-chang urges voters to support her with vigilance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Chiao-hui, the DPP candidate for New Taipei mayor, held a campaign rally attended by former Interior Minister Lin You-chang, who urged voters to remain vigilant and make every vote count. Su emphasized her engineering expertise and vision for diversified development, saying she hopes to make New Taipei a leader in Taiwan.
Facts
Looking back on the more than 800 days since entering the race
House fire in Bade, Taoyuan; electric scooter suspected of sparking blaze, injuring 2 elderly residents with smoke inhalation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out at a residence on Guangxing Road in Bade District, Taoyuan City. An electric scooter at the entrance on the 1st floor is suspected of catching fire and spreading the blaze. Two elderly residents suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital. The fire has been extinguished, and the cause is under investigation.
Facts
Causing 2 elderly residents to suffer smoke inhalation
Chang Chi-kai says 民眾黨 allows dual party membership; Ku Ling says he is lying
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chang Chi-kai, 民眾黨’s candidate for Chiayi City mayor, said at a Kuomintang party anniversary event in Chiayi City that 民眾黨 allows dual party membership. Writer Ku Ling criticized him as lying in a Facebook post. Chang later responded that his remarks described past facts.
External power supply to Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant cut off; generators activated to cool reactors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost external power after the Ferosplavna transmission line was disconnected. The management said it had activated diesel generators to cool the reactors, while IAEA said fuel reserves could last about 2 weeks.
Tsao Jui-yuan spends NT$200 million on 時候, invites Jerry Yan to sing at KTV before asking him to act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The series 時候A TIME, directed by Tsao Jui-yuan and produced by Zhang Jun-ning at a cost of more than NT$200 million, held a launch event. The cast includes Lucas Huang, Lin Ting-yi, Lu Yi-en, Fan Shao-hsun and Huang Sheng-chiu. The story spans 40 years.
Space industry expo opens in Tainan, bringing together 75 companies to showcase their capabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taiwan International Space Conference and Industry Expo (TASTI 2026) opened today at the Greater Tainan Convention and Exhibition Center, with 75 domestic and international companies taking part. 國家太空中心 displayed several satellite and rocket models and announced the results of its “lunar soil cultivation” experiment. 中興大學 and 亞太美國學校 took top honors in the university and high school divisions, respectively.
Persian rug purchases expanded in Miyagi Prefecture | 買取マクサス仙台泉店 expands inspection criteria to include country of origin, knot count, condition and size; guaranteed purchase price of ¥10,000 for eligible items
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, 買取マクサス仙台泉店 strengthened its Persian rug appraisal system on Oct. 24, 2026, expanding its inspection criteria to include country of origin, knot count, condition and size. It is offering a guaranteed purchase price of ¥10,000 for eligible items that meet specified conditions.
ODDRAW releases dance video “BEYOND THE ODD,” featuring 19 performers
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社オッドロウ released the dance video “BEYOND THE ODD” on Nov. 8, 2026. Featuring a total of 19 performers—5 from ODDRAW OFFICIAL, 4 ARTIST members and 10 ACADEMY members—the video depicts individual and group movement in a warehouse setting. The company has also been officially operating a professional contract system for dancers since November 2026.
Open factory event “Come and See Tokushima. 2026,” featuring 15 manufacturing companies from Tokushima, to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The open factory event “Come and See Tokushima. 2026,” featuring 15 manufacturing companies from Tokushima, will be held from Nov. 10 to 14, 2026. KAICHI DESIGN is producing the event, which will include factory tours, exhibits, workshops and talk events at participating manufacturers.
Facts
15 manufacturing companies from Tokushima
6 more manufacturers from sectors other than woodworking joined
Brand lighting purchases expanded through partnership with SELUNO | 買取マクサス仙台泉店 launches new initiative on Nov. 1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
買取マクサス仙台泉店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, is partnering with furniture and interior goods distributor SELUNO from Nov. 1, 2026, to expand purchases of branded lighting fixtures. Eligible brands include FLOS and Louis Poulsen, with a guaranteed purchase price of at least ¥10,000 for models that meet the conditions.
Chest-of-drawers purchases expanded in Miyagi Prefecture | Eligible large chests, including Iwayado and paulownia chests, added; 買取マクサス仙台泉店 launches new service on Nov. 1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
買取マクサス仙台泉店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, is partnering with furniture sales and distribution company SELUNO from Nov. 1, 2026, to expand purchases of large chests of drawers. Eligible items include Iwayado chests, with a guaranteed purchase price of at least ¥5,000 for models that meet the conditions.
株式会社RILARC launches Leporto, combining reservations, payments, attendance, expenses, recruitment, financial analysis and franchise headquarters support in one platform. AI supports management; on-site operations run through voice and LINE. Free customer-acquisition portal also launched
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社RILARC announced that it will take over operation of “Leporto,” a reservation and customer management system for businesses, from Laboratous株式会社 starting Nov. 1, 2026. It also announced new features and the launch of the free customer-acquisition portal “Leporto Salon Search.”
Dubai research institute examines 2 JVC properties; differences in sale prices and annual rents are similar | October 2026 survey
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス conducted a comparative survey of sale prices and annual rents for Binghatti Onyx and Bloom Towers in Dubai’s JVC. Onyx’s average sale price was 9.4% higher than Bloom’s, while its average annual rent was 10.0% higher.
Facts
Average sale price was 9.4% higher
Average annual rent was 10.0% higher
Onyx: AED 1.03 million
Bloom: about AED 941,643
Onyx: about AED 75,813
Bloom: about AED 68,902
Capital: 187,200 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、Binghatti Onyx、Bloom Towers、DRI Real Estate LLC、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC
Knitting kit specialist yulu, founded six months ago, teams up with 3COINS for its first collaboration. Kits that can be knitted by following videos without a pattern go on sale Nov. 13, Friday, starting at ¥550 (tax included)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Knitting kit specialist yulu has teamed up with variety goods retailer 3COINS for the first time, launching 3 material kits that can be made by following videos without using knitting patterns from Nov. 13.
Facts
550 yen (tax included)
880 yen (tax included)
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
3 types
Under ¥1,000
About 120,000 people
2.63 million views
Companies mentioned：yulu株式会社、yulu、3COINS、3COINS（スリーコインズ）、株式会社HAKUHODO DY ONE
21 parents and children dug about 2.3 m by hand and drew water using a hand pump
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An experiential well-building event was held in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, organized by 特定非営利活動法人こうのさと and attended by 21 parents and children. Without using heavy machinery, participants dug about 2.3 m by hand using steel pipes and drew water with a hand pump.
Original【横浜エクセレンス】試合結果「りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE ONE リーグ戦」第9節 越谷アルファーズ戦
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
横浜エクセレンス faced 越谷アルファーズ in Round 9 of りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE ONE, winning Game 1 and losing Game 2 to split the series 1-1. The next round is scheduled to be a home game against 熊本ヴォルターズ.
US debt alarm sounds! Wall Street sees ‘extraordinary measures’ looming, debt ceiling could be reached as early as February next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wall Street warns the US debt ceiling could be reached as early as February 2027, requiring the Treasury to deploy extraordinary measures. 美銀, 巴克莱 and 摩根士丹利 estimate the government could run out of cash between August and November 2027, with a bipartisan deadlock threatening to raise the risk of default.
Facts
The US Treasury’s statutory debt ceiling is expected to be $41.1 trillion.
The US government is currently less than $800 billion away from the debt ceiling.
The Treasury estimates net borrowing of about $800 billion in the 1st quarter of next year.
The Treasury has set a target of $1 trillion in cash reserves at the end of March, a record high.
Unconventional accounting measures could provide an additional $300 billion to $350 billion in cushion.
Original美銀原估5月前後觸頂，如今時間已大幅提前。
In 巴克莱’s base-case scenario, the timing of cash depletion depends on September tax receipts.
This week’s trading guide: US CPI and PPI, UK GDP and China inflation data
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Global markets are turning their attention to economic data from the US, UK and China. US CPI/PPI are forecast to ease, reducing pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates. The UK is watching how GDP affects support for high interest rates, while China’s central bank is raising the foreign-exchange reserve requirement ratio to stabilize the currency.
Facts
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release this week’s year-over-year CPI data, due to the impact of the government shutdown during the same period last year.
Markets estimate an about 80% chance that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its December meeting.
The Bank of England raised rates by 25 basis points to 4.0% last week and forecast that year-over-year CPI inflation would peak at 4.9% in Q2 next year.
The People’s Bank of China announced a 2-percentage-point increase in the foreign-exchange reserve requirement ratio.
The People’s Bank of China raised the foreign-exchange reserve requirement ratio to lock up about $20 billion to $25 billion in liquidity.
Sanae Takaichi: I very much want to meet Kim Jong Un
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in Tokyo on the 8th that she hoped to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and claimed to have the support of US President Donald Trump. The move drew a rebuttal from senior North Korean official Kim Yo Jong, who stressed that Japan must change its current policies and behavior or dialogue would not be possible. Kim Yo Jong also said she personally opposed a visit by the Japanese leader to Pyongyang.
Facts
Sanae Takaichi said at an event in Tokyo that she wanted to meet Kim Jong Un and had Trump’s support.
Sanae Takaichi expressed her willingness to hold talks with the North Korean leader at the US-Japan summit in Washington this March.
Senior North Korean official Kim Yo Jong said a Japan-North Korea summit cannot be decided by Japan alone.
Kim Yo Jong said Japan must abandon its anachronistic behavior before a meeting could take place.
Kim Yo Jong personally does not want the Japanese prime minister to visit Pyongyang.
Musk said China currently generates about 3 times as much electricity as the United States, and that solar panels in space can get about 30% more solar energy in orbit than on the ground.
The StarMind space computing equipment jointly designed by SpaceX and 輝達 is expected to begin launching as early as the third quarter of 2027.
The manufacturing cost of an Optimus robot is expected to start at about $30,000 and gradually decline to $20,000.
SpaceX’s third-quarter financial report showed that revenue from its “AI solutions and infrastructure” business reached $7.6 billion, up 830% year over year.
宇樹科技 has lowered the starting price of its entry-level R1 humanoid robot to 39,900 yuan.
Musk estimates that SpaceX’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) in December 2027 could exceed $500 billion.
Saudi Arabia’s capital financial district attacked; oil giant Saudi Aramco’s building damaged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On Nov. 8, Yemen’s Houthi forces launched a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, damaging a Saudi Aramco building. A multinational coalition intercepted multiple missiles, and civil defense authorities lifted the alert. The incident highlights the ongoing security threats facing the country’s energy infrastructure.
Facts
An attack on the financial district in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, damaged a building belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco.
On the morning of Nov. 8 local time, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led multinational coalition said air defenses had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired at Riyadh by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The multinational coalition intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles in the Riyadh area and southern Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Aramco’s headquarters is in Dhahran, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, where most of the kingdom’s oil and natural gas reserves are located.
Saudi Aramco’s headquarters was attacked in October, suffering heavy damage.
AIDC scrutiny feared to drive up costs; should investors panic over U.S. stocks’ sharp plunge? Morgan explains: S&P 500 pullback remains within historical norms
U.S. stocks plunged across the board on Nov. 5, with the S&P 500 falling 4.4% in a single day, the Nasdaq dropping 5.5% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbling 12.3%.
Markets fear that Democrats taking control of Congress could lead to tighter AI regulation, affecting data center construction and capital spending by the tech industry.
Since 1980, the S&P 500’s average maximum annual decline has been about 14%, indicating that current volatility remains within the range of historically common corrections.
Data center spending growth rates for companies including Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft are projected to range from 7.47% to 13.03% between 2027 and 2028.
Oracle’s data center spending posted negative growth of 6.73%, while overall data center spending growth is estimated at 8.91%.
Trump: I’ve ordered Justice Department to investigate Democrats’ threatening conduct
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats for threatening others with impeachment and punishment, accusing them of criminal conduct and extortion.
Facts
U.S. President Trump posted on social media on the 7th, ordering the Justice Department to investigate whether Democrats had threatened many people with impeachment and other punishment.
Trump accused Democrats of “criminal conduct” and “extortion of the highest order,” but provided no evidence.
Georgia Representative Hank Johnson and North Carolina Representative Deborah Ross publicly supported impeaching Attorney General Blanche.
In his post, Trump named Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, saying she had vowed to hold young people who believe in Republican values accountable.
The HALO system underwent 360 individual-task tests across 6 real-world environments that had not been scanned or mapped in advance, achieving an average success rate of 91%.
The HALO system was tested 10 times each on 3 types of compound tasks in a single real-world environment, with an average success rate of 70%.
The research team used 250 輝達 H100 GPUs to synthesize the main training data in about 48 hours.
The HALO system’s intermediate-layer motion generation module uses the Qwen3.5-2B model with a DiT decoder and replans about 3 times per second.
The HALO system has not yet eliminated human involvement entirely: adding new physical tasks still requires people to write prompts and design keyframes for actions.
疑問 over 輝達 H200 chip exports to China! New York Times reveals 2 chip firms are “shell companies”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A New York Times investigation found that after the United States eased export restrictions on 輝達 H200 chips, approved Chinese firms such as 新矩陣 and 麥格納科技 had registered addresses with no actual business operations and links to sanctioned entities including 智路資本 and 浪潮, raising concerns about the U.S. review process.
Another approved company, 麥格納科技 (Maginfra), also had no signs of business activity at its registered address and is considered an affiliate of sanctioned company 浪潮.
U.S. President Trump approved the sale of 輝達 H200 chips to China in December 2025, requiring the chips to be shipped to the United States before being sent on to China and imposing a 25% tariff.
Earthquake swarm hits Japan’s Kyushu and Tokai regions; meteorological agency denies link to major Nankai Trough quake | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An earthquake swarm struck Japan’s Kyushu and Tokai regions. The meteorological agency denied a link to a major Nankai Trough quake and urged people to watch for aftershocks over the next week.
Facts
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake
Seismic intensity reached 5 upper
The quake’s focal depth was about 41 kilometers
The plate boundary is only 26 to 28 kilometers deep
The location is 10 kilometers shallower than in other areas
Five Short-Selling Bans to Take Effect Nov. 9 to Stabilize Stock Market; NT$500 Billion National Security Fund Steps In ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan stocks suffered a historic crash. The Financial Supervisory Commission will implement 五 short-selling bans starting Nov. 9 to stabilize the stock market, while the Ministry of Finance announced that the NT$500 billion National Security Fund would step in to support the market. Analysts said the measures should help ease market panic, noting that demand for AI-related orders continues to support the industry's medium- and long-term growth momentum. They expect the broader market is likely to bottom out in November.
Facts
Plunged 3,737 points
NT$500 billion National Security Fund
Expanded to 一 trillion
Strong track record in 9 past market-support operations
Scam Group Poses as E-Commerce Platform Offering Discounts; Victims’ Accounts Stolen After They Add LINE ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
During the Double 11 shopping festival, scam groups posed as e-commerce platforms offering discounts and lured people into adding LINE accounts, then used phone verification to hijack their accounts. Police and experts warned that fake online stores, fake customer service, and QR Code scanning scams are rampant, urging the public to stay vigilant.
Facts
I’d use up the ones that cost 50 dollars or whatever
Family Says Teen May Have Been Scammed and Taken Overseas; Ransom Demand of NT$600,000, Appeals for Help From Authorities ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An 18-year-old surnamed Lin is suspected of being lured by a human trafficking ring to a scam compound in Myanmar. His family has been asked to pay a NT$600,000 ransom, but cannot afford it. The teen has Tourette syndrome, and the situation is urgent.
Li Sichuan Criticizes Cho Jung-tai for Not Co-Signing Elderly Welfare Act; Su Chiao-hui Says Forcing It Through Is Unconstitutional ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
New Taipei mayoral candidates Li Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui clashed over the Executive Yuan’s refusal to countersign amendments to the Elderly Welfare Act. In the Kaohsiung mayoral race, Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung sparred over the city government’s relocation budget. Keelung mayoral candidates Hsieh Kuo-liang and Tung Tzu-wei signed a pledge supporting policy demands from civic groups.
Facts
Spent NT$85 billion
205 Arsenal
16 civic groups
12 policy demands
Meet with the city government more than 2 times a year
Accused of Using Garbage Truck Broadcasts to Promote Chiang Wan-an; Taipei Environmental Protection Bureau Says They Were Vaccine Announcements ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
The 水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into the Shijing River, affecting Baoshan Township, Emei Township, and Hsinchu City's East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu County. Residents along the river are advised to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines on Section 3 of Zhongzheng Road, resulting in a water outage in some neighborhoods of Meinong District, Kaohsiung City, from Nov. 8 to 9, 2026.
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Yilan County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a land-based strong wind advisory (yellow alert). Strong northeasterly winds are expected, with local areas in 15 counties and cities, including New Taipei City and Taoyuan City, at risk of average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher from the afternoon of the 8th through the evening of the 9th.