Japanese media: Sanae Takaichi to attend APEC summit next week, seek talks with Putin
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese media reported that the Japanese government has proposed to Russia that a meeting be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends next week’s APEC leaders’ summit in China. Russia has yet to give a clear response, and whether the meeting will take place remains uncertain. If it goes ahead, Takaichi will seek the release of a detained Japanese journalist and discuss issues involving 日本菸草產業公司 (JT) in Russia. Russia may ask Japan to review its aid to Ukraine and sanctions.
Does alcohol disappear once ginger duck soup boils? Nutritionist: Some may remain after simmering for over 2 hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nutritionist Li Tingya pointed out that alcohol may remain in dishes such as ginger duck even after they have simmered for over 2 hours, and pregnant women and children should take particular care. She also recommended that people managing blood sugar or trying to lose weight follow dietary principles such as choosing low-fat protein, eating enough vegetables, paying attention to the order in which they eat, and taking a walk after meals.
Facts
About 40% remains
About 35% remains
About 25% remains
About 10% remains
About 5% still remains
Drink 200 to 300 milliliters of water before a meal
Take a moderate 10- to 15-minute walk after a meal
Thailand forms cross-border task force to bolster defenses against growing AI cybersecurity threats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
泰國數位經濟與社會部 announced the formation of a cross-border public-private sector task force to coordinate international intelligence and response mechanisms for AI cybersecurity threats, and called on 5 key sectors, including finance and energy, to strengthen their defenses.
Key game against South Korea on the 14th in Asian championship; Kao Chih-kang aims to score first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chinese Professional Baseball League team defeated Australia 6-4 in the Asian Professional Baseball Championship to post a 1-1 record. It will face South Korea tomorrow for a shot at the championship game, with head coach Kao Chih-kang aiming to score first.
Pingtung businesses find new opportunities in processed banana products, expanding markets and balancing supply and sales
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Businesses in Pingtung showcased new opportunities for banana puree and a range of processed foods through a banana strategic alliance, hoping to use noncompliant bananas and balance supply and sales. Hsu Te-chuan, chairperson of 如記食品, said annual revenue from banana puree is about NT$1 million, and it is used in products such as banana milk.
Legislature passes bill extending parental leave without pay until child turns 9; each parent can receive 3 additional months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
立法院 passed amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act and Employment Insurance Act in the 3rd reading, extending maternity leave to 14 weeks and expanding the period during which parents may take unpaid parental leave until a child turns 9. After each parent receives 6 months of allowance, they may claim an additional 3 months.
Facts
Maternity leave extended from the current 8 weeks to 14 weeks
Applications for unpaid parental leave may be made until a child turns 9
Each parent can receive 3 additional months
If both parents receive the full 6 months of allowance
APEC summit set to open; China’s foreign ministry says it expects leaders to adopt Shenzhen Declaration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said she hopes all parties will build consensus at the upcoming 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, adopt the Leaders’ Shenzhen Declaration, and achieve practical results in areas including trade, the digital economy and artificial intelligence.
Facts
First time in 12 years
More than 300 APEC meetings and events of various kinds
The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
Will be held in Shenzhen from the 18th to the 19th
電電公會 promotes Polish TEEMA science park industry chain; more than 50 Taiwanese companies to exhibit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan 電電公會 announced that the “2026 TEEMA Science Park Industry Day—Poland” will take place in Warsaw on the 17th, bringing together more than 50 Taiwanese companies in fields including ICT, machine tools and electric vehicles to seek local procurement orders and partnership opportunities and expand into Central and Eastern Europe.
微軟 365 service suffers global outage, affecting Asia-Pacific businesses and government agencies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
微軟 365 services, including Outlook, Teams and Copilot, suffered a global outage affecting government agencies and business users in the United States, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and elsewhere. This was the service’s 2nd outage this year. 微軟 said it was not caused by a cyberattack, and services have so far only been partially restored.
Facts
More than 130,000 reports
More than 18,000 reports
The 2nd time
Companies mentioned：微軟、Microsoft、OpenAI、Anthropic、CrowdStrike、靛藍航空、IndiGo、阿卡薩航空、Akasa Air
Central bank to remit more than NT$220 billion next year; rising foreign ownership of Taiwan stocks may affect amount
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The central bank’s budgeted remittance for fiscal year 116 is NT$220.04828 billion, a record high in 99 years. However, the rising market value of foreign holdings could affect its adjustment strategy and future remittances from revenue.
Facts
The central bank’s budgeted remittance for fiscal year 116 is NT$220.04828 billion
NT$20 billion more than the budgeted remittance for fiscal year 115
Budgeted total operating revenue for fiscal year 116 is NT$446.4 billion
NT$17.6 billion more than the budgeted amount for fiscal year 115
NCKU unveils “Tree Navigation” app for finding shady routes; trial runs in 3 Taipei districts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NCKU has unveiled the “Tree Navigation” app, which uses Formosat-8 and Google Street View data to calculate routes by tree-view and green coverage rates. It is currently being trialed in Taipei’s Da’an, Zhongzheng and Wanhua districts, with plans to expand to Tainan and Chiayi.
Facts
3 administrative districts, including Taipei’s Da’an, Zhongzheng and Wanhua districts
Taiwan’s green coverage rate has risen from 58.2% to 60.7%
Promoting smart logistics and circular use of materials; 商業署: Boost real-time information sharing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
商業署 Director Su Wen-ling said that through the “Smart Logistics International Linkage” and “Logistics Materials Circular Development” programs, and by commissioning 工研院服科中心 to guide businesses in using the SCOF platform, the agency is promoting real-time information sharing among producers, sellers and transport providers. It is also promoting standardized reusable logistics boxes to replace single-use cardboard boxes and achieve sustainable carbon reduction goals.
亞洲運動機構協會 annual meeting concludes; Chao Shih-chiang hopes to achieve mutual benefit through exchanges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 9th annual meeting and symposium of 亞洲運動機構協會 (ASIA) concluded at 高雄國訓中心 in Kaohsiung. 國訓中心 CEO Chao Shih-chiang said he hoped the event would foster mutually beneficial exchanges, and that a real-time interpretation system had facilitated professional exchanges with representatives from 8 countries.
Vice President Hsiao: The economy makes a country strong; culture makes it great
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the 2nd Ocean Culture Awards ceremony, stressing that the economy makes a country strong and culture makes it great. The government will bring together forces from all sectors to pass on maritime wisdom.
ASE to invest NT$100 billion in Southern Taiwan Science Park, expanding advanced packaging capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
日月光半導體, a subsidiary of 日月光投控, announced the opening of Phase 1 of its Luzhu facility in Kaohsiung’s Southern Taiwan Science Park, while construction on Phase 2 has begun. It plans to invest NT$100 billion to build an advanced packaging production line with annual revenue of NT$80 billion and create 5000 jobs.
Facts
Plans to invest NT$100 billion
Build a business generating annual revenue of NT$80 billion
Create 5000 jobs
Previously invested NT$6.5 billion to acquire existing factory buildings and ancillary facilities in the Kaohsiung Park of the Southern Taiwan Science Park
Jensen Huang’s resignation shakes tech sector; Stan Shih: Taiwan’s core capabilities are irreplaceable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宏碁集團 founder Stan Shih said Jensen Huang’s resignation as 輝達 CEO would have limited impact on Taiwan’s tech industry, because Taiwan has irreplaceable core capabilities in chips and servers and is an indispensable partner in AI development.
Yang Yi-chan experiences daily life in a wheelchair; Chen Pin-hsuan wins role through keen observation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The film “Useful People” has opened in theaters. Director Li Yun-chan said actor Chen Pin-hsuan won the role thanks to her keen powers of observation. Actors Yang Yi-chan and Hsieh Chan-jung prepared for their performances by experiencing life in a wheelchair with YouTuber椅人.
日月光 expands Ainos chemical intelligence AI system, advancing sensing applications in advanced packaging manufacturing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ainos announced that it had signed a procurement contract worth US$9 million (about NT$296 million) with semiconductor assembly and testing company 日月光投控. 日月光 will place an additional order for 5000 AI Nose systems, advancing the commercialization of chemical intelligence platform technology in advanced packaging manufacturing.
Facts
US$9 million in total
About NT$296 million
Additional procurement of 5000 AI Nose systems
Previously signed contract worth US$2.1 million
1400 systems covered
4.3 times the first-phase US$2.1 million
Accumulated more than 3 billion records of real-world chemical data
高雄環保局 holds toxic disaster drill, simulating chlorine leak from tanker truck during transport
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
高雄環保局 held a toxic chemical disaster response drill at the Kaohsiung Park of the Southern Taiwan Science Park, simulating a chlorine leak from a tanker truck during transport. The exercise mobilized 13 public- and private-sector agencies to assess interagency coordination and emergency response capabilities.
Construction begins on extension of New Taipei Metro’s Ankeng Line to Bade; target completion and opening in ROC year 123
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan City and New Taipei City are advancing a plan to extend the Ankeng Line to Bade. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the turnkey contract covering the entire line’s electrical and mechanical systems and the underground section’s civil engineering works, with completion and opening targeted for ROC year 123.
Facts
Total project cost of about NT$16.057 billion
The Ankeng Line extension is about 4.03 kilometers long
矽力 forecasts nearly 30% revenue growth in 2027, driven by data centers and automotive sector
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
矽力-KY Chairman Chen Wei said strong growth in AI data centers (AIDC) and the automotive market is expected to drive revenue growth close to 30% in 2027. Overall revenue in the 4th quarter is expected to be flat compared with the 3rd quarter.
Facts
Quarterly revenue up 120% year over year
Share of total revenue climbed to 17%
3rd-quarter automotive revenue up 50% year over year
Related revenue also rose by around 30% from the same period last year
矽力-KY 3rd-quarter revenue was NT$7.259 billion
Up 19.7% from the previous quarter
Up 43.8% year over year
Gross margin of 47.4%
Up 0.4 percentage points from the 2nd quarter
Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$909 million
Down 43% from the previous quarter
Up 26.5% year over year
Earnings per share of NT$2.34
AIDC products are expected to account for 25% of revenue by the end of 2027
SpaceX to test Starship, attempt tower catch of upper-stage spacecraft for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
SpaceX will conduct the 15th test flight of Starship today, attempting for the first time to catch the upper-stage spacecraft with the launch tower’s mechanical arms. Success would mark a major milestone for the space industry.
Tsai Ing-wen admits it is difficult to reverse the declining birthrate; her commitment to caring for Taiwan’s next generation remains unchanged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen admitted that despite implementing multiple policies, it was still difficult to reverse the declining birthrate, and acknowledged that her administration was not perfect. She emphasized that the government would continue improving housing, income, childcare and long-term care conditions to care for Taiwan’s next generation.
Legislature passes bill in third reading: maternity leave extended to 14 weeks, paternity and prenatal checkup leave increased to 14 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act in its third reading, extending maternity leave from 8 weeks to 14 weeks and increasing paternity and prenatal checkup leave from 8 days to 14 days. It also extended the deadline for applying for parental leave without pay until a child turns 9.
Facts
Maternity leave extended from the current 8 weeks to 14 weeks
Paternity and prenatal checkup leave extended from 8 days to 14 days
Prenatal checkup leave remains at 7 days
Application deadline extended until a child turns 9
云光 approves cash capital increase for Thai subsidiary, amounting to US$3 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
云光’s board approved a cash capital increase for its Thai subsidiary, Epoch Technology (Thailand) Company Limited., totaling US$3 million; its accumulated shareholding has now reached 100%.
Facts
Total transaction amount: US$3 million
Transaction quantity: 10 million shares
Price per unit: 10 baht
Cumulative holdings of the securities in this transaction, including this transaction: 27.5 million shares
Cumulative amount: US$8 million
Approximately NT$255.762 million
Shareholding ratio: 100%
October revenue: NT$521 million
Up 6.21% year over year
Revenue for the first 10 months: NT$5.224 billion
Up 16.1% year over year
Companies mentioned：云光、Epoch Technology (Thailand) Company Limited.
Hsinchu City police drone unit launched, using AI to strengthen public safety and response capabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hsinchu City Police Department launched a drone unit today, initially deploying 4 Skydio X10 drones equipped with AI technology. The unit currently has 41 operators and plans to purchase 6 more drones and train 60 people next year to enhance public safety, traffic management and response capabilities.
Facts
Initially deploys 4 drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology
Currently has 41 members with professional operating qualifications
China marks Sun Yat-sen’s birth anniversary; scholar says aim is to expand united front propaganda targeting Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A scholar analyzing an event marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth said its aim was to expand united front propaganda targeting Taiwan, while advancing a unilateral interpretation of Sun’s ideas to compete for control over historical narratives and political symbols.
Facts
The 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Huang Jen-hsun resigns amid string of affair revelations; a timeline of his interactions with Trump
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nvidia (輝達) CEO Huang Jen-hsun resigned over an extramarital affair scandal and allegations of ties to Chinese spies, and faces an FBI investigation and congressional hearings. The article reviews the pair’s multiple public interactions and meetings on AI policy, chip export controls and diplomatic visits since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
Facts
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, made up of 13 members
Kinmen township chief accused of election bribery by offering jobs in exchange for votes; released on NT$500,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Kinmen township chief who is also a township representative candidate is suspected of lobbying to arrange county government positions in exchange for votes. Prosecutors said the allegations were serious but detention was unnecessary, and ordered release on NT$500,000 bail.
Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$43.965 billion in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed up 583.25 points today at 43,675.12. Three major institutional investors were net buyers of NT$43.965 billion combined, with foreign and mainland Chinese investors posting the largest net purchases.
Facts
Net purchases of NT$43.965 billion
Up 583.25 points
Closed at 43675.12 points
Trading value of NT$916.255 billion
Dealers bought NT$6.892 billion
Investment trusts bought NT$8.237 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors bought NT$28.836 billion
SpaceX to pour US$74 billion into AI supercomputer campuses in Texas and Arizona
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
SpaceX announced plans to invest more than US$74 billion to build 2 AI supercomputer campuses at Starbase, Texas, and in Cochise County, Arizona, expanding its AI computing infrastructure.
4 defendants in 中聯油脂 case released on bail; prosecutors’ appeal succeeds, ruling overturned and case remanded
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan High Court Taichung Branch Court overturned the Taichung District Court’s bail ruling for 4 defendants in the 中聯油脂 case and remanded it for a new decision. Prosecutors argued in their appeal that the original ruling lacked adequate reasoning and did not sufficiently consider the risk of flight or the impact on food safety.
Nine-in-one elections to be held on Nov. 28; 勞動部: eligible workers get 1 day off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 勞動部 reminds the public that Nov. 28, the nine-in-one elections and referendum, is a statutory holiday. Workers eligible to vote whose regular workday falls on that date are entitled to a day off with regular pay. If an employer obtains their consent to work, the employer must pay double wages.
習近平: State-owned enterprises must resolutely crack down on indiscipline and corruption
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
習近平, general secretary of the Communist Party of China, instructed a symposium on Party-building in state-owned enterprises to strengthen the Party's overall leadership over state-owned enterprises and resolutely crack down on indiscipline and corruption. 蔡奇, a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting and stressed implementing the “Two Establishes” and “Two Safeguards.”
林國漳 says fake polls are influencing voters' judgment; KMT: File a lawsuit if you have evidence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
林國漳, the DPP's Yilan County magistrate candidate, alleged that fake-poll calls had recently made false accusations and asked leading questions in an effort to influence voters' judgment. The KMT's Yilan County chapter responded that if 林國漳's campaign has evidence, it should immediately file a lawsuit to establish the facts.
輝達 controversy raises national security concerns; US Commerce Secretary Lutnick agrees to testify before Senate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick agreed to testify before the Senate Banking Committee about the review process and related national security concerns before the Trump administration approved 輝達's sale of advanced chips to China.
張仁瑋 hits home run as CPBL team wins slugfest against Australia for first victory at Asian Championship
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The CPBL team earned its first win at the Asian Championship by beating Australia 6-4 in a slugfest. 張仁瑋 hit the tournament's first home run, while 馬傑森 and 王念好 also made key contributions.
Widening of County Road 162A in Ruifeng, Chiayi County, to improve tourism and disaster resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Work began on a project to widen and improve the Ruifeng section of County Road 162A in Chiayi County, with an investment of NT$180 million to strengthen disaster resilience and tourism.
Facts
Investment of NT$180 million
Key widening section of about 850 meters
Improved the radius of 2 sharp curves
Improved 11 bottleneck sections
Covered more than 900 meters of roadside ditches
Added 1950 meters of safety guardrails
Received approval from the Highway Bureau for 5 projects
Car drives the wrong way and crashes into arcade in New Taipei's Wugu; driver, a Sanchong borough chief candidate, dies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A car driving the wrong way crashed into an arcade in Wugu District, New Taipei City, early this morning, and the driver, 李定軒, died after being taken to hospital. Police confirmed that the deceased was a borough chief candidate in Sanchong District. His family speculated that he became unwell because of a history of high blood pressure, leading to the accident. The exact cause remains under investigation.
Young agricultural ambassadors visit the Netherlands to learn about agricultural innovation and deepen partnerships
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture jointly organized the “Young Agricultural Ambassadors Exchange Program.” The 7th delegation made its first visit to Europe, arriving in the Netherlands on the 9th for an 8-day visit. The delegation met with Dutch parliamentarians and agriculture officials and visited institutions and companies including Tomato World, Anthura, Gearbox Innovations, FoodX, QSTA and Corvus Drones to learn about agricultural innovation and deepen Taiwan-Netherlands partnerships in agricultural technology and talent exchanges.
FBI: North Korean hackers use video footage to steal more than $400 million in cryptocurrency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The FBI said the North Korean hacking group Sapphire Sleet/UNC1069 used secretly recorded video footage and AI deepfake technology in social engineering scams to steal more than $400 million in cryptocurrency, and it has obtained webcam videos of more than 900 victims.
Facts
Stole more than $400 million
About NT$12.7 billion
Over the past 18 months
Identified and obtained webcam videos of more than 900 victims
康寧漢 scores 52 points, dishes out 11 assists with zero turnovers, a first in NBA history; Pistons beat Wizards in double overtime
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Detroit Pistons' 康寧漢 scored 52 points, recorded 11 assists and committed zero turnovers, helping his team beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime. He became the first player in NBA history to achieve the feat.
Man conceals that he is married with a child, dates woman for 3 years and defrauds her; Changhua court sentences him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Hong concealed the fact that he was married and had a child, dated a woman for 3 years and defrauded her of property. The Changhua District Court in Taiwan sentenced him to 90 days of detention and 1 year and 6 months in prison for fraud.
萬海’s Chen Po-ting: Shipping industry shifts to orderly competition after pandemic; market outlook good for the next 2 or 3 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
萬海 Chairman Chen Po-ting said the shipping industry has shifted from disorderly to orderly competition since the pandemic, and that traditional supply-and-demand theory is no longer sufficient to explain market changes. He said he was optimistic about the shipping market over the next 2 to 3 years, and noted that global supply chain restructuring and changes in the operating environment were affecting the market. 萬海’s consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters reached NT$136.156 billion, with EPS of NT$14.61.
Facts
Shipping market outlook good for the next 2 or 3 years
萬海’s cumulative consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters reached NT$136.156 billion
Up 27.28% year over year
Cumulative earnings per share (EPS) of NT$14.61
Up 91.23% year over year
萬海’s owned fleet reached 125 vessels
Total capacity increased to 633,000 TEU
The proportion of owned vessels reached 100%
In 2027, the company is expected to take delivery of 1 8,700-TEU vessel
11 new 16,000-TEU vessels
A further 30 newly built vessels will be delivered in stages between 2028 and 2030
Zhongli borough chief candidate accused of vote-buying over subsidized Kinmen-Xiamen trip; Taoyuan prosecutors suspect Chinese interference in election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A candidate surnamed Li for borough chief in Zhongli District, Taoyuan, invited residents on a 5-day Kinmen-Xiamen trip at a group rate below market price and is suspected of accepting funding from mainland China for vote-buying. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office summoned and detained 3 defendants and 14 witnesses, who were released on bail.
Facts
A group fee of just NT$8,000
A 5-day Kinmen-Xiamen trip
3 defendants
14 related witnesses
Bail set at amounts ranging from NT$50,000 to NT$250,000
Scholar: Shen Bo-yang drawing 30,000 people does not mean 30,000 votes; polls should track changes in support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Fang-yu, an associate professor at 東吳大學, said that Shen Bo-yang drawing 30,000 people does not mean he will get 30,000 votes, since some attendees support him from outside the county or city. Polls should track changes in support rather than focus on a single reading.
Facts
Shen Bo-yang’s rally drew 30,000 people
Perhaps only half could actually vote for Shen Bo-yang
國民黨 could mobilize 30,000 people, potentially translating into nearly 30,000 votes
A sample of about 1,000 people
The margin of sampling error is usually around plus or minus 3 percentage points
2 campaign workers for a village chief candidate in Chiayi’s Xingang accused of vote-buying; Chiayi court orders detention and bans visits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Two campaign workers surnamed Su and Wang for a village chief candidate in Xingang Township, Chiayi County, are suspected of vote-buying at NT$1,000 to NT$1,500 per vote. After police and prosecutors questioned them, the Chiayi court ordered both held incommunicado.
Su Chiao-hui says Big Dome leak embarrassed Taiwan abroad; Li Sichuan assails 曠世智能 controversy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the concluding stage of a New Taipei mayoral policy forum, DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui criticized KMT opponent Li Sichuan over missteps involving the Big Dome leak, bus routes and the progress of sunshade umbrellas. Li countered that Su had evaded the controversy over the National Development Fund’s investment in 曠世智能, a company run by her sister Su Chiao-chun, and clarified the issue of the down payment on a luxury home.
Facts
The NT$7.44 million sunshade umbrellas she oversaw were both expensive and slow to arrive
Yet she did not even know that bus route 307 did not enter the freeway
But coordination on Shezidao development has made no progress in 4 years
She will make the stars of New Taipei’s 29 districts shine one by one
November Taiwan stock index futures rose 706 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
November Taiwan stock index futures closed at 43,834 points, up 706 points. The Taipei stock market ended up 583.25 points at 43,675.12, with turnover of NT$916.255 billion.
Facts
November Taiwan stock index futures closed at 43,834 points, up 706 points
Behind the scenes》Calling in a “presidential-level team” to prepare for battle! Intensive training to strengthen two key abilities; Lee Chuan’s policy forum features a lively exchange
Can you change your national ID number? What do the 10 letters and numbers mean? Mysterious purpose of the codes revealed; eligible if you meet 4 conditions
Who won the New Taipei debate, Lee Chuan or Su Chiao-hui? Scholars exclaim that “this person” performed unexpectedly well: 3 surprises boost the campaign
ASE Technology enters a science park for the first time; Phase 1 of its Luzhu plant opens and Phase 2 breaks ground, expanding its billion-dollar advanced packaging capacity
MUJI customer data leak: Full numbers of 1.09 million credit cards may have been exposed; data that should have been deleted was retained, and the president admits management lapses
More than BMI! New guidelines propose “staged obesity prevention and treatment” for the first time, offer national recommendations and call for a 10-year action plan
No need for a Pap smear after menopause? Health Promotion Administration urges women not to miss screening; those who qualify can also receive 900 Health Coins
You don’t need to put eggs in boiling water to make hard-boiled eggs! Expert shares a simple 1-step method: “No stove needed, quick to cook and easy to peel”; perfect, bouncy, smooth eggs every time
Demands Europe send troops immediately and move all Patriots to Ukraine; former NATO secretary-general slams Trump for siding with Putin, saying Europe’s “coalition of the willing” has long become a “coalition of the waiting”
Three major institutional investors》Net buying of NT$43.9 billion! Foreign investors end 11 straight sessions of selling, investment trusts buy for 24 straight sessions; gains narrow after Taiwan stocks surge nearly 1,400 points
Jensen Huang resigns, but Japan’s economy minister still pays tribute! He once wore a leather jacket in tribute, saying: “Without NVIDIA, today’s AI boom would not exist”
Chen Chi-mai promotes Kaohsiung in an Agoda interview! He explains the concert economy and city governance, and calls on travelers worldwide: “If you want to know the real Taiwan, come to Kaohsiung”
Zhongshan and Ximending both lose! Taipei’s top attraction draws 29.38 million visitors; tourists praise it as a place you can explore from morning till night without getting tired of it, and worth revisiting
Debate over whether to keep average-speed cameras rages on! Ministry of Transportation insists they “effectively improve safety”; Chen Shih-kai has weighed in
The first digit of a national ID number isn’t just 1 or 2—it can also be “8 or 9”! Mysterious identities behind them revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency introduced a new format for the unified identification number for foreign residents in 2021. The second digit, 8 or 9, represents male or female, respectively, addressing compatibility issues with the old system and promoting social integration.
Facts
Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency introduced the new unified identification number for foreign residents on January 2, 2021.
In the new unified identification number for foreign residents, the second digit 8 represents men and 9 represents women.
The new unified identification number for foreign residents applies to foreigners, nationals without household registration, Hong Kong and Macau residents, and people from mainland China.
The old unified identification number will no longer be valid starting January 1, 2031.
The old unified identification number used a format of 2 English letters followed by 8 digits.
Taiwan contingency》Chinese drones enter airspace between Yonaguni Island and Taiwan for 2 straight days; Japan’s Defense Ministry says reconnaissance model BZK-005 flew to the Pacific as Japanese jets scrambled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan’s Defense Ministry announced that Chinese military reconnaissance drones entered the Pacific airspace between Yonaguni Island and Taiwan and then turned back on November 11 and 12, 2 days in a row. Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets scrambled in response. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Chinese drone activity has increased significantly, and the government is considering revising its security documents.
Facts
Japan’s Defense Ministry announced that a Chinese military reconnaissance drone flew from between Taiwan and Yonaguni Island into the Pacific on November 11, then turned back toward the East China Sea.
The Joint Staff Office said the BZK-005 reconnaissance drone flew in from the East China Sea between morning and afternoon that day, passing between Yonaguni Island and Taiwan into the Pacific.
Fighter jets from the Air Self-Defense Force’s Southwestern Air Defense Force scrambled in response to the flight of the Chinese drone.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Chinese military drones were reported 23 times in fiscal 2024, compared with 8 times in fiscal 2023.
The Japanese government is considering revising security-related documents to address new forms of warfare and gain public understanding.
日本防衛研究所: China is rapidly expanding; if it blockades Taiwan, the South China Sea will be a key area for preventing U.S. forces from intervening
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日本防衛研究所 released China Security Report 2027, analyzing how the Chinese navy is shifting toward offshore defense and viewing the South China Sea as a key area for preventing U.S. intervention and conducting operations against Taiwan. It also noted that China is deepening U.S.-China tensions by militarizing its coast guard.
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日本防衛研究所 published China Security Report 2027.
In the mid-2000s, China’s naval strategy incorporated “offshore defense.”
China’s coast guard was incorporated into the People’s Armed Police in 2018.
China’s coast guard enacted the Coast Guard Law in 2021.
The report says the Chinese navy, coast guard and maritime militia form a three-in-one structure.
The Philippines is actively deepening its alliance cooperation with the United States.
Even daily exercise didn’t prevent cancer! 45-year-old host diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer; doctor reveals 4 key factors for breast-conserving surgery
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45-year-old host Tuan Hui-lin was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and will undergo breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy. A doctor stressed that while exercise cannot prevent cancer, it can aid recovery, and offered 5 recommendations for reducing risk.
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On November 11, 45-year-old host Tuan Hui-lin admitted on Facebook that she had Stage 2 breast cancer and expects to have surgery in late November.
Tuan Hui-lin’s tumor is well-positioned and has not spread, so she does not need a full mastectomy at this time. She will have surgery first, followed by radiation therapy.
Chang Wei-wen, director of breast surgery at 台北市立萬芳醫院, said breast-conserving surgery mainly depends on 4 factors: the tumor’s size relative to the breast, its location, whether it is confined to a single area, and whether preoperative adjuvant treatment is used.
U.S. Justice Department has not determined Huang Le is a spy; Blanche confirms FBI investigation
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The U.S. Justice Department confirmed the FBI is investigating Huang Le but has not concluded she is a spy. Singapore police, meanwhile, issued Huang Le a stern warning and barred her from re-entering over false server declarations and providing false information; the investigations in the 2 countries are different in nature.
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U.S. Attorney General Blanche confirmed that the FBI is investigating matters related to Huang Le, but has not determined that she is a spy.
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs said the investigation into Huang Le and Megaspeed concerns false declarations about servers, not espionage.
Huang Le received a stern warning and was barred from re-entering Singapore for deliberately providing incorrect information during an investigation there.
The U.S. company 美超微（Supermicro） involved in the case provided limited cooperation with Singapore police requests for information.
A Singapore police investigation found that the servers involved were transshipped through Singapore to Malaysia and did not enter the Singapore market.
Transportation improvements, from road networks to safe routes to school, are helping Hsinchu residents see the city’s transportation gradually improve.
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Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao announced that the city government is advancing a range of transportation improvements, including building new roads, optimizing traffic signals, promoting the TPASS monthly pass and constructing safe routes to school, to improve commuting efficiency and student safety.
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During its term, the Hsinchu City Government built 七 new roads and improved the efficiency of existing roads through widening and retiming traffic signals at intersections.
The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli TPASS monthly pass launched in October 2023, with purchases topping 八萬 in its first week.
The Hsinchu city shuttle bus carries more than 三萬八千 passengers a month and runs along the route planned for the future Greater Hsinchu Red Line light rail.
The city government retimed traffic signals at 三十四 intersections along Minghu Road, a key commuting route to the Science Park, reducing average travel time by about 百分之十一至十六.
The Hsinchu City Government plans to build safe routes to school under 二十八 projects, of which 二十五 have been completed.
In line with central government policy, the city government has introduced purchase subsidies covering up to 百分之九十九 to help bus operators replace their vehicles with electric buses.
網路溫度計 surveyed Taiwan’s top 10 conveyor-belt sushi brands, with 壽司郎 taking the top spot on the strength of its high online buzz. The article details signature dishes and recent collaborations from brands such as 藏壽司 and 爭鮮, reflecting consumers’ interest in fresh ingredients and diverse dining experiences.
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壽司郎 generated more than 24萬 online mentions over the past year, ranking first among the 10 leading conveyor-belt sushi brands.
壽司郎 plans to launch “DIGIRO Digital Conveyor-Belt Sushi” and its first “壽司郎TOGO” takeout-only store in 2026.
藏壽司 originated in Japan, was founded in 1977 and officially entered the Taiwan market in 2014.
爭鮮 Restaurant Group is holding a limited-time collaboration in September 2026 with Korean show 《黑白大廚2》 chef Jung Ho-young.
HAMA Sushi is a brand under the major Japanese restaurant group 善商控股集團 and entered Taiwan in 2016.
Taiwan’s highest-altitude railway station is this one! At 2,451 meters, it takes the top spot and offers sunrise views above a sea of clouds; tickets for this popular route are hard to come by.
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This article introduces two famous high-altitude railway stations in Taiwan: Alishan’s Zhushan Station, at an elevation of 2,451 meters, is the highest in Taiwan and mainly serves visitors coming to watch the sunrise; Shengxing Station on the Taiwan Railways Administration’s former Mountain Line, at 402.326 meters, is the highest point on the TRA network and has been transformed into the starting point for a rail-bike route and a historic site.
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Zhushan Station is in Alishan Township, Chiayi County, at an elevation of 2,451 meters, making it the highest station in Taiwan’s railway system.
The new Zhushan Station building was officially opened on November 20, 2023.
Shengxing Station, at an elevation of 402.326 meters, is known as “the highest point on the Taiwan railway.”
Shengxing Station was designated a county-level historic site in Miaoli County in 1999.
Zhushan Station is managed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and is not on the TRA network.
The Zhushan Line opened on January 13, 1986.
A monument indicating the elevation stands beside Shengxing Station.
The U.S. Commerce Department is preparing to finalize new rules barring Chinese AI companies from remotely accessing advanced AI chips through data centers in other countries.
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騰訊, 阿里巴巴 and 字節跳動 have signed agreements with overseas data centers to use 輝達’s high-end chips to train their own AI models.
Trump has authorized action for the third time this year against companies suspected of transshipping 輝達 chips to China.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick has repeatedly blocked the related export control measures.
Huang Renxun is facing an investigation by the 輝達 board over an intimate relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy.
Inside Huang Renxun’s departure: Bloomberg reveals the final night, when he berated himself as “a piece of shit.”
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輝達 founder Huang Renxun resigned from all his posts on November 12 amid an affair scandal. 彭博社 revealed that he gave up resistance during a late-night board meeting, with CFO Chris serving as acting CEO and former 新思科技 CEO Jones becoming chairman.
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輝達 founder Huang Renxun announced on November 12 that he was stepping down immediately as president, CEO and board director.
輝達 CFO Chris will also serve as acting CEO, while Jones, the former CEO of 新思科技, will become 輝達’s first chairman.
《紐約時報》 reported that Huang Renxun had an affair with Powell, 輝達’s vice president of healthcare.
On November 6, 《金融時報》 cited U.S. officials as saying Huang Renxun and Huang Le were romantically involved.
Huang Renxun called himself “a piece of shit,” saying that what mattered most to him was his wife and that he did not want to ruin the lives of women linked to him.
Ji Fan’s View: Could 輝達 be worth more after Huang Renxun resigns?
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輝達 co-founder Huang Renxun resigned on November 12, 2026. 《華爾街日報》 analysis said that if the new management can improve capital allocation efficiency and return cash to shareholders, it could boost long-term investment returns, although reduced financing could weigh on revenue in the short term.
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Huang Renxun resigned as 輝達 CEO on November 12, 2026.
輝達 CFO Colette Kress predicts revenue could grow 70% in the fiscal year ending in early 2028.
FactSet estimates that 輝達 could generate about $261 billion in free cash flow over the next four quarters.
瑞銀 analyst Tim Arcuri estimates that 輝達’s reduced financing support could leave the AI ecosystem with more than $50 billion less funding.
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Don’t be fooled by “natural” and “chemical-free” claims on skincare products! A doctor debunks 4 common label myths that many people have bought into for years.
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British dermatologist Anjali Mahto exposes four common myths about skincare labels, explaining that “hypoallergenic,” “non-comedogenic,” “natural” and “chemical-free” often have no legal force or uniform standards, and warning consumers not to be misled by marketing.
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“Hypoallergenic” is not a legally binding term, and there is no industrywide minimum standard proving that a product is less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
Traditional, rigorous comedogenicity tests were conducted on rabbit ears, but the EU has now banned animal testing, and tests are instead performed on people’s backs under occlusive patches.
Neither the United States nor the United Kingdom has a regulatory definition for “natural” skincare products, and there is no minimum standard for determining whether a product qualifies as natural.
Several organizations certify skincare products, including ECOCERT, NATRUE, Soil Association and the COSMOS standard, which harmonizes European standards.
Author and physician Anjali Mahto previously worked for the 英國國民保健署 (NHS) and served as an in-house expert adviser to Vichy’s UK and Ireland operations, part of 萊雅集團.
Graphic explainer: Beijing seeks “3 breakthroughs” with Taiwan; what signal does Xi Jinping send by saying “reunification will surely be achieved”? Has the countdown to the Taiwan Strait’s endgame begun?
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Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping reiterated the goal of reunification on November 12. Scholar Weng Lichung said 2029-2032 is a key window, and Beijing is seeking a breakthrough through dialogue, negotiations or pressure.
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Xi Jinping attended a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 12 to mark the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth.
Xi Jinping stressed that “the complete reunification of the motherland must be achieved, and will surely be achieved.”
Weng Lichung is director of the graduate program in political science at Sam Houston State University in Texas.
U.S. President Donald Trump will leave office in January 2029.
The 三 possible avenues for breakthroughs Beijing may seek are political dialogue, institutional consultations, and military and economic pressure.