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DPP lawmakers propose bill to deter illegal high tech exports

A smuggling scandal rocked Taiwan earlier this year, after it came to light that Supermicro servers equipped with advanced Nvidia chips were sold illegally to China. The incident came as Taiwan looked to strengthen cooperation with the US on export controls. DPP lawmakers are now proposing amendments to the Trade Act. The goal is to deter further incidents with tougher penalties and an explicit export ban on designated semiconductors, critical materials and components to China. A public hearing on the proposal was held on Monday, with the attendance of several experts. Let’s hear more.

Chung Chia-pin
Legislator (DPP)
Controls on strategic high-tech goods need to be adjusted to respond to the evolving situation.

Wang Kuo-chen
Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research
Changes in semiconductor security and resilience are increasingly fast. We need regulations that can respond more quickly to developments, while emphasizing cooperation between Taiwan and the US. This cooperation could eventually expand to Southeast Asia, as well as Japan and South Korea.

Lin Hsiu-min
International investment consultant
Our export control regulations are actually far behind international standards, particularly those of the US. In the US, violating export controls is punishable with up to 20 years in prison, whereas in Taiwan, the maximum is just five years.

Lin Chin-fu
NTHU Institute of Law for Science and Technology
If fines cannot be adjusted based on the value of the goods involved, the deterrent effect may be limited. The current legislation also fails to incorporate the concept of technology itself, with regulations still largely focused on controlling physical goods.

Exporting or importing strategic high-tech goods to or from restricted destinations can carry prison sentences of up to 5 years and fines of up to NT$3 million. The proposed amendments would increase the maximum sentence to 10 years, with fines ranging from NT$5 million to NT$10 million. Lawmakers and experts hope the revisions will help safeguard Taiwan’s technological advantage while also addressing US efforts to curb China’s access to advanced technology.

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#taiwan #china #exports #us #hightech

Time：2026-11-02

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Former President Tsai tells Shen to rest and takes over his speech

On Sunday evening, Puma Shen, who is running for Taipei Mayor, gave a speech in Daan and Wenshan inviting former president Tsai Ing-wen to join him. As the crowd erupted in cheers and applause, Tsai praised Shen during her remarks saying that she sees many reassuring qualities in Shen and encourages everyone to vote for him on Nov. 28. She later posted a meme of the two that she recreated, where she is smacking him on the back, scolding him to rest more!

Surrounded by supporters, Puma Shen, slowly makes his way to Daan Forest Park, the entrance is just 300m but it still takes him 21 minutes to cross it. The view from above is even more stunning, the park is filled, but the hundreds packed inside aren’t just there to see him.

The moment former president, Tsai Ing-wen stepped on stage, the crowd went wild and the air filled with deafening cheers.

- Thank you everyone
- Okay, I will begin speaking now

As the crowds went ballistic, Tsai attempted to calm them down; so that she could finally express that after seeing Shen’s debate she felt that he had many reassuring qualities.

Tsai Ing-wen
Former President
Puma Shen also has many reassuring qualities; he always confronts attacks head-on and uses warmth to counter darkness. Voting isn’t out of hatred for someone, it’s also not about teaching someone a lesson, it’s about the future we want, and choosing whatever is closest to the way of life you want.

During the 2020 presidential elections, Tsai led all of Taipei City except for Wenshan District. With Shen’s popularity, Taipei’s blue skies could turn into a green land.

- In the 2020 presidential elections, if you voted for Tsai Ing-wen, please raise your hand
- Yes
- For those who voted for Tsai Ing-wen, on Nov 28, please give your vote to Puma Shen, okay?
- Okay

Chuang Jui-hsiung
DPP Caucus
Former president Tsai earned more than 50% of the vote both times in Taipei, this shows that Taipei is not the home of any political party.

Tsai’s post also had some humor, she copied a meme where she pats Shen’s back telling him to rest. Xavier Chang, Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan left a comment saying “I’m waiting for Shen to reply to this in the middle of the night.” Shen’s campaign manager, Rosalia Wu commented as well saying, “If he still doesn’t listen, then I can’t do anything.”

Puma Shen
Taipei Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
She kept saying that only she would speak, she told me to not speak, because she thinks that I really need to rest.

A lot of people believe Shen should be resting, even the former president was prompted to comment, let’s wait and see if Shen will actually abide by these instructions.

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#elections #沈伯洋 #dpp #kmt #taipei

2026-11-02

Doctor punched bloody by man unhappy with mother’s recovery

An orthopedic doctor was beaten black and blue by a man who was unhappy with his mother’s post-surgery recovery. The incident happened last week at a hospital in Kaohsiung. Police were called to the scene and took the assailant away, who was been referred for investigation for violations of the Medical Care Act. His punches left the doctor with several face injuries and a concussion. Let’s hear from the doctor.

Voice of orthopedic doctor
Was punched by man
He suddenly snapped, hurled insults at me and started throwing punches. He hit me at least five or six times. I was backed into a corner, but he still wouldn’t let up and kept punching me in the face. Even with so many people trying to restrain him, he just wouldn’t stop attacking me. And to make matters worse, my own parents happened to be at the clinic that day for my outpatient consultation. They saw what was happening from outside and were in tears.

Chien Chun-cheng
Police officer
Police arrested the suspect, surnamed Pan, at the scene. The case has been referred to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of violating the Medical Care Act and assault.”

Member of public
Disturbed by incident
We, as a society, should have zero tolerance for things like this.

Member of public
Outraged
It’s outrageous. He could have just talked it out. There was no need for violence.

Security cameras captured the moment that staff escorted the man out of the consultation room. But even after police arrived, he continued trying to resist. Inside the consultation room, the beating left the doctor bloodied, with face masks and tissues stained red. He suffered abrasions and contusions to his forehead, nose, and upper and lower lips, bruising beneath his right eye, as well as a concussion. Commenters say the man’s behavior was absolutely unacceptable; after all, the doctor was just doing his job. Now, he’ll be facing legal consequences for his violent outburst.

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#doctor #orthopedic #medicine #care #hospital

2026-11-02

TLC and Nippon Zoki sign NT$6.5B contract for osteoarthritis drug

Taiwan and Japan ties just got stronger! Taiwanese biotech company, TLC produced a brand new injection called TLC599, to treat osteoarthritis pain. On Thursday, a partnership ceremony was held with Japanese pharma company, Nippon Zoki. The exclusive licensing agreement between the two companies is worth approximately NT$6.5 billion. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Health and several representatives from the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.

Taiwan and Japan’s medical partnership grows stronger. TLC and Nippon Zoki announced a new agreement on the drug TLC599, bringing a new treatment option to treat osteoarthritis pain in Japanese patients.

Several Japan-Taiwan representatives attended the event as well as Taiwan’s Minister of Health Shih Chung-liang. They witnessed the signing of the exclusive licensing agreement which is worth around NT$6.5 billion. This collaboration with a 90-year-old Japanese company will promote the treatment in Japan.

George Yeh
CEO of TLC
Nippon Zoki actually focuses on pain and joints. There’s also a very good sales channel for the product, which will let TLC599 enter the Japanese market faster.

Takafumi Konishi
President & CEO of Nippon Zoki
In Japan’s aging society there are many patients who deeply suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. We hope that from today onwards, we can use all our efforts to contribute to this field. We want to thank everyone who made this contract signing possible.

The health condition of osteoarthritis doesn’t just affect the elderly; it also affects many middle-aged and young adults. Statistics show that there are over 25 million patients in Japan who are over 40-years-old, from which 8 million experience painful symptoms, which could limit daily walking to basic activities ultimately affecting their quality of life.

George Yeh
CEO of TLC
Japan’s medical market, is around the 10th biggest in the world, so this is a very good benchmark to see if this product could have a breakthrough in European or American markets as well.

The TLC599, beyond relieving pain for patients suffering from osteoarthritis, also promotes transnational cooperation, strengthening ties between Taiwan and Japan.

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#medical #tlc599 #osteoarthritis #TLC #japan #nipponzaki #taiwanmedicine

2026-11-02

Swimmer and wushu practitioner bear flag for Taiwan at Dakar 2026

The 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar held its opening ceremony on Saturday, marking the start of the first ever IOC event held in Africa. Team Taiwan was represented at the ceremony by two flag bearers: wushu practitioner Chu Yu-en and swimming ace Lee Han. As their first time on such a big stage, both athletes said they were nervous and excited ahead of stepping out onto the arena. Let’s hear more.

Lee Han
Swimmer
I had never competed at an event like this, or taken part in the opening ceremony. So I didn’t know what to do. I was very excited, and I was always thinking about where I had to go next.

Chu Yu-en
Wushu practitioner
It was a first for me. I kept thinking, what if I mess up, or if I fall over... things like that.

Young athletes from all over the world have flown into Senegal for the event. Taiwan’s delegation comprises 37 athletes, who will compete in 17 sports. The sports include Baseball5 for the first time, and already Taiwan is heading up the scoreboard. In the first round, Taiwan played Cuba; a traditionally strong team nicknamed the “Red Lightning.” Taiwan took victory in straight sets 5-3 and 5-4, marking Taiwan’s first-ever win over Cuba.

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#olympics #senegal #dakar #dakar2026 #youtholympics

2026-11-02

Locals bring tent to relax right next to train tracks in Alishan

Outside of conventional hotels, camping is popular among travelers that want to unwind and spend their time off. Irrespective of how exaggerated it may be, some travelers brought along a tent to Alishan and decided to set it up alongside the train tracks, seemingly oblivious to possible danger. Parallel to this, Kaohsiung also saw some locals who brought along an entire mattress to enjoy the seaside, turning the outdoors into their bedroom.

When the driver turned the corner, he suddenly noticed there were some travelers with a tent camping beside the tracks. Drawing closer to them, he saw they were situated just 1 meter or so from the tracks. If they were not careful when the train passed by, there could be a serious accident.

Member of Public
Appalled at the tent
It’s not just dangerous, it’s over the top.

Member of public
Worries for the child
This is really overdoing it, bringing a child along; it’s setting a problematic example.

Around noon on Sunday, a train was heading from Chiayi to Alishan on Alishan’s Forest Railway. When approaching Erwanping Station, the driver and several passengers noticed a rather extreme situation which not only violated the law but was very concerning. The station immediately sent personnel to urge the campers to leave and took photos for the police to sort the matter out.

Chou Heng-kai
Deputy Director of Alishan Forestry and Railway Office
People and vehicles cannot trespass onto the train tracks, the punishment is NT$10,000 to NT$50,000.

Kaohsiung’s Sizihwan also saw travelers setting up tables and chairs to look at the sea, but one in a particularly humorous spirit brought an entire mattress to enjoy the view.

He even brought a blanket to enjoy the night view, which many found hilarious.

Member of public
Doesn’t see an issue
So many people are even making tea and listening to music, and many will even bring lights. Bringing a mattress is a little too much.

Member of public
Believes it impedes others
He may be comfortable but people that are walking past might not be.

One brought a tent to camp next to the train tracks and the other brought an entire mattress to the seaside, it seems that Taiwanese have bizarre ideas on how to spend their days off, each one more ridiculous than the previous. It is crucial to remind the public to look out for their safety, and avoid turning a moment of fun into a tragedy.

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#alishan #chiayi #kaohsiung #sizihwan #taiwanrailway #ridiculous

2026-11-02

Illegal taxi driver high on zombie vapes while picking up passengers

Imagine getting into a car, only to realize the driver is so high on drugs he can barely hold his phone steady! That’s exactly what happened to a passenger in Kaohsiung, who had called an unlicensed ride and quickly noticed the driver’s hands shaking uncontrollably. The passenger quickly called the police, who discovered that the drier was under the influence of zombie vape drugs.

The passenger was telling the driver his destination, when he realized the driver’s hands were so shaky that he could barely hold his phone.

In a sudden rage, the passenger told the driver to get out of the car, and called the police.

The incident happened in Kaohsiung’s Zuoying District. The driver was 23-year-old Mr. Ting, who was caught drugged behind the wheel by his passengers in an unlicensed car. When police arrived, the driver handed them an etomidate cartridge, colloquially known as zombie vape juice. A blood test later turned out positive for the drug.

Lee Hsiu-ling
Police officer
The case was referred to the Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of endangering public safety and violating the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act. The driver faces a NT$150,000 fine for drug-impaired driving. The vehicle was immediately impounded and confiscated, while the driver’s license was revoked and the vehicle’s license plates were confiscated.

The passenger barely avoided a trip with a drugged driver and posted about the incident online.

Member of public
Would see red flag
If his hands were shaking like that, I’d be concerned about it affecting the driving. I would keep a close eye.

Member of public
Would call police
I’d probably say, sorry and ask him to drop me off there and then. I’d call the police.

Zombie vape incidents have captured headlines in recent months. This time, the protagonist was an illegal cabbie who even tried to pick up passengers. Fortunately, the passenger quickly realized something was wrong and called the police to intervene and avoid a potentially disastrous outcome.

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#zombie #vape #taxi #cabbie #driver

2026-11-02

Doctor extracts 4 moldy earplug chunks from man’s ear canal

If you wear ear-plugs to bed, remember to take them out fully in the morning. One 60-year-old man in Taoyuan apparently forgot to do so, and ended up with four earplug chunks stuck inside his ears. The man initially thought he had hearing loss, as he has gradually lost hearing over the course of six months. It was only when he went to the doctor, that he found out it was all because his ears were blocked. You can imagine his joy when he realized he could still hear perfectly fine. Let’s hear more.

Lee Tien-hsien
ENT doctor
Every time he took his earplugs out, he didn’t check to see if they were still in one piece. So some fragments ended up lodged inside his ear canal. Having the pieces in there naturally impaired his hearing. The further in they are pushed, the harder they are to remove. They could even seal off the ear canal fully, which may cause a fungal infection.

The doctor pulled out several orangey-yellow earplug chunks out of the patient’s ear with a forceps. The patient says he had been suffering from severe hearing loss for nearly six months, and only went to the doctor due to his wife’s insistence. It turns out that the earplugs he wore to bed to block out his wife’s snoring were the root of the problem. It was quite a gruesome procedure, as the earplugs appeared to be moldy after staying in the ear for suck a long time. To avoid problems, doctors suggest checking earplugs for damage every time, and avoid pushing them too deep inside the canal.

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#earplug #hearingloss #snoring #gross #doctor

2026-11-02

Wildlife photographer captures monkey heaven on Huoyan Mountain

A Miaoli resident who’s spent years documenting the wildlife of Huoyan Mountain says the area is like a zoo without fences, with Formosan macaques often appearing at dawn and dusk. He recently captured rare moments of the monkeys climbing and playing.

This agile macaque is an expert rock climber, but even he falls sometimes.

Miaoli resident Tsai Yu-ching captured this moment at Huoyan Mountain. Macaques are not only great climbers, but are also remarkably talented at aerial acrobatics.

Tsai Yu-ching
Wildlife photographer
It’s swaying back and forth on the cloth, just like it’s practicing yoga. This area on Huoyan Mountain is a haven for macaques. The scenery is so beautiful. They’re so happy it seems like they’re in heaven!

50-year-old Tsai lives close to the mountain and often takes photos of wildlife on his way home from work. He’s noticed there are more and more monkeys living around here lately.

- How many are there at once?
- Maybe 30 to 40.
- That many?
- Yeah, it’s usually 30 to 40. It’s rare to see a sight like this in Taiwan.

Huoyan Mountain in Miaoli is known for its rugged, badlands terrain, shaped by years of weathering and erosion. Nicknamed Taiwan’s Grand Canyon, the area is home to macaques that can easily navigate its steep, rugged slopes, earning them the nickname “cliff monkeys.”

Chang Wei
Miaoli conservation office director
Monkeys are naturally great climbers. They can climb very tall trees and jump great distances.

Besides macaques, Huoyan Mountain is home to leopard cats, and Tsai has captured birds of prey like black eagles and crested honey buzzards. There’s lots of wildlife to observe in this unique part of Taiwan.

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#Huoyanshan #HuoyanMountain #Miaoli #monkey #macaques #nature #wildlife #photography

2026-11-02

Painted sidewalks separating traffic reduce accidents by 25%

To improve traffic flow and make the streets safer for pedestrians, the Kaohsiung Transportation Bureau has begun painting dedicated walkways in areas with heavy traffic and no physical sidewalks. Using bright green paint and clear text separating pedestrians from traffic, people report feeling safer without vehicles darting around them. Data kept by the city show that the design reduces vehicle speeds by 10%, and cuts accidents by 25%.

The area near Zuoying HSR Station is always crowded with pedestrian and vehicle traffic, especially during rush hour on weekdays. But now, as pedestrians step onto Chongxin Road, they see an expanse of bright green pavement, clearly labeled to say it’s a sidewalk. When walking here, they won’t encounter oncoming traffic.

- We definitely need a sidewalk, because the traffic is very...
- There’s a lot of cars?
- Yeah, yeah.

Member of public
Pedestrian
It offers protection to pedestrians, which is great. Sometimes people park all over the place. But this protects the people walking. It’s a very nice idea.

Member of public
Pedestrian
It’s certainly safer. With this, cars and scooters won’t park wherever they want.

By painting the pavement to delineate vehicle and pedestrian zones, installing posts at corners to keep cars out, reminding drivers to be vigilant, and using parking spaces as a buffer, it gives pedestrians an added layer of security.

So far, Kaohsiung has painted 159 sections stretching for 18.1 kilometers. 35 of these sites are by schools.

Huang Jung-hui
Kaohsiung Transportation Bureau deputy director
When painting sidewalks, we study a few key areas, like schools, transit hubs, stations, hospitals, and markets. After making the improvements, we found that vehicles will slow down by about 10% when passing by these zones. Comparing traffic data on Chongxin Road from before and after the improvements, overall accidents decreased by about 25%.

Simply by painting the pavement green for pedestrians can provide everyone with a safer path to wherever they’re going.

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#pedestrians #pedestriansafety #trafficsafety #sidewalks #Kaohsiung #ZuoyingHSR #urbanplanning

2026-11-02

Taiwan shares shed 1,642 points to dip below 6-month average

Taiwan shares ended October with a leap into the void, with losses across the board. The market opened to major losses, and at one point shed 1,642 points during the trading session, falling below the 6-month moving average. Bargain hunters stepped in to break the fall, but the index still closed down at 45,211 points. Institutional investors sold a net NT$139.8 billion in shares and foreign investors alone dumping NT$112.4 billion. That’s the 7th-largest net sell-off for the Taiex. Let’s hear from an analyst.

Wayne Chen
Analyst
In the US, Google and Marvell did a nosedive and Intel plunged more than 23% in after-hours trading. These losses also contributed to today’s downturn in Taiwan. But this doesn’t necessarily signal a full-fledged bearish reversal. Instead, the market seems to be shifting from a one-way bullish rally into a period of range-bound trading. Today marks the first time in a year that the index falls below the six-month moving average. In previous instances this has been followed by a relatively high probability of a rebound, with stocks potentially making up some of their lost ground afterward.

With the elections drawing closer in Taiwan and the US, market trends show a relatively high chance of a rebound in November. Experts recommend focusing on fundamentals and positive industry outlooks to build a portfolio gradually, as well as setting strict loss-limits. For now, the best approach is to wait for volatility to settle before making a move.

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#trends #stocks #shares #taiex #taiwanshares


2026-10-30

Legendary TV host speaks up about standing up to LGBT+ oppression

Veteran TV host Kevin Tsai is speaking out after his recent appearances at political events for both major parties in Taipei captured headlines. In a candid interview, Tsai opened up about why he chose to step into the political arena, the personal price he has paid, and why he believes standing up for the LGBTQ+ community is worth the fight. His heartfelt remarks have struck a chord with viewers, drawing more than a million views in less than 24 hours.

Legendary TV host Kevin Tsai recently captured headlines, after attending political events for both KMT and DPP mayoral candidates in Taipei. On Thursday evening, he spoke about his thoughts on a radio show hosted by Wang Wei-chung.

Tsai said that he was very glad to have stepped out of the box, jokingly remarking that if he had not done it, he would’ve just withered away with a tranquil life. On the matter of elections, he said that simply voting for the life you want is a win. He warned against seeking the easy way out to avoid conflict and settling for a life of comfort in wealth, resting on one’s laurels. Wang suggested that Tsai had not always escaped from conflict unscathed. Tsai agreed, saying he had suffered tremendous losses, but remarked: “If you can weather the storm but don’t put yourself through it, isn’t that a waste?” He said that latching on to fame was useless, if it is not used to kindle a fire that emits warmth and light.

Kevin Tsai (Nov. 29, 2001)
TV Host
There are people out there who can’t be as free as I am, due to different circumstances. If I can freely and openly offer these people encouragement or comfort, it is truly a big honor for me.

Kevin Tsai was one of the first high-profile Taiwanese entertainers to come out as gay. It was partly the reason why he decided to become more involved in politics.

Wang said he had heard that Tsai got into politics because he was furious after Taipei police raided several gay bars in Ximen earlier this month. Tsai confirmed that was indeed the case, saying, “What else could I do?” adding that “If we stop caring, we’ll just be letting teens aged 17 and 18 keep getting oppressed to death.” As a publicly out figure under the spotlight, he said he felt the need to resist. If he doesn’t stand his ground, he says, how are kids supposed to tell their parents that being gay is OK?

On Friday, Taipei Mayoral Candidate Puma Shen says he was deeply touched by Tsai’s words.

Puma Shen
Taipei Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
The raids that the Taipei City Government conducted earlier this month caused much outrage among the gay community. Though we look like leaders of the first country in Asia to pass a law to legalize same-sex marriage, there is room for improvement in many areas when it comes to LGBT+ issues. What Kevin Tsai said yesterday was extremely moving. I think the government should take these issues very seriously and tactfully, to create an inclusive environment. This is a responsibility the government must shoulder and it is something I will continue working towards in the future.

Kevin Tsai’s interview racked up more than 1 million views in less than 24 hours. Among the people responding to it was the Taipei 101 Chairwoman Janet Chia. She took to social media, saying that she adored Kevin Tsai, saying that his words had let her see the power of intellectuals and the depth of a truly cultivated soul. Other commenters said the interview had made them emotional and brought them to tears. Others praised Tsai’s calm demeanor and unwavering courage. Others said Tsai’s words showed he was a person with a heart of gold and a spine of steel.

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#蔡康永 #lgbt #pridemonth #taipei #taipeipride

2026-10-30

Comedian uses scary CCP experience in new standup

Comedian Huang Yi-hao ruffled feathers across the strait due to his comedic bits about Chinese leader Xi Jinping. That made him a target of a transnational repression campaign. An Chinese national identified as “K” had agreed to pay five defendants to “break the arms and legs” of Huang. After an investigation, the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office recently indicted the five suspects. On Thursday, during a standup routine, Huang detailed his horrifying experience of “cross-border repression.”

- I was just doing a comedy bit, scolding Xi Jinping a little; somehow I went from being a standup comedian to a fighter for democracy. I want to especially thank Uncle Xi for his support.

Comedian, Huang Yi-hao, made humorous jokes about Chinese leader Xi Jinping and experienced what some suspect to be transnational repression, even becoming involved in a staged traffic accident. In a recent standup routine, he openly recounts his absurd experience.

Huang Yi-hao
Comedian
He asked me, doesn’t your foot hurt a lot? Do you want to get on my car and rest? I said, it’s okay, it’s okay. It’s good that I didn’t get on that car otherwise today would have been my memorial service.

After the accident, the driver checked on Huang every day. Despite causing the accident the driver seemed more needy than a romantic partner, making Huang feel something wasn’t right.

Huang Yi-hao
Comedian
When my ex got into traffic accidents, I just told her to drink hot water. Later he said because my injury wasn’t too serious, I wouldn’t get the NT$200,000 in compensation. Why did they want to see my injury report? Because my injury report was his payment request form.

It turns out they weren’t being kind, and had other plans. At first, Huang thought it was an ordinary traffic accident, and both sides agreed to a settlement. The medical bill and vehicle damage came up to more than NT$200,000. Later the police felt something was off about the whole situation, and they later found that the suspect had been keeping watch on Huang for 3 days.

Huang Yi-hao
Comedian
Let me ask you, if they break a comedian’s arms and legs, isn’t that more material for the stage? If you really want to bruise a comedian, what you do is book the entire venue with your people and tell them to do one thing. What thing, you ask? Tell them to not laugh.

Line by line, he turned his thrilling experience into dark humor. It seemed that the CCP wanted to use this car accident to shut the comedian up, and inadvertently gave him more comedic material to work with.

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#huangyiyao #comedian #ccp #黃逸豪 #transnationalrepression #freespeech #jokes

2026-10-30

NVIDIA containerized data center becomes Hon Hai Tech Day highlight

Hon Hai celebrated its 7th annual Hon Hai Tech Day on Friday. Nangang Exhibition Center became a showcase for the company’s manufacturing capabilities, with a containerized AI data center unveiled by NVIDIA taking the center stage. Chairman Young Liu said the company was the world’s most vertically integrated systems integrator. It added that with a global workforce of 1 million employees, including 120,000 engineers, Hon Hai has a powerful edge in collaborating with clients on product design and development. Let’s hear more.

Young Liu
Hon Hai Chairman
When our clients launch complex and cutting-edge products, they ask us, Hon Hai, to participate throughout the entire process: from product design and mold development to mass production. That’s all thanks to our precision manufacturing and vertical integration capabilities.

Yang Ssu-min
FTV reporter
Hon Hai has placed its DSX POD, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, right at the center of the floor, underscoring the growing importance of AI. It’s also dedicated an exhibit to its partnerships with major clients and their key products.

Hon Hai also unveiled three new electric vehicle models. They include the MPV Model A+, designed to handle challenging terrain such as gravel roads and snow. There was also a commercial vehicle for cargo transport, and the Model K series, an outdoor-inspired crossover SUV. From electric vehicles to AI servers, the lineup highlighted Hon Hai’s ambitions to expand across multiple sectors while flexing its manufacturing muscle.

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#honhai #foxconn #tech #manufacturing #ai

2026-10-30

CIP joins with Shimajiro to produce Indigenous-language cartoons

To promote the preservation of native languages, the Council of Indigenous Peoples has partnered with the popular children’s cartoon Shimajiro to dub episodes from the series into Indigenous languages. At the premiere, Shimajiro and Mimirin were there to lead the crowd in a dance. The CIP minister and director of the Indigenous Languages Research and Development Foundation also attended to show their support.

The beloved Japanese cartoon character Shimajiro and his friend, Mimirin, lead a group of children in a dance, bringing the energy to a fever pitch. This is the premiere of the Shimajiro Indigenous language series.

Sayta Temu
Indigenous language promoter
Since kids these days are glued to their screens, we’re worried about what to do. How can we draw their attention? Is there nothing in our own languages?

The age before kids start school is the golden window for learning a language. To help native languages take root at a young age, the Council of Indigenous Peoples is exploring numerous avenues. This time, they worked with a beloved cartoon character to encourage kids to speak Indigenous languages along with Shimajiro.

Eteng Ingay
Indigenous Languages R&D Foundation director
We’ve done four languages so far, with 12 remaining. In November, we’ll be working on four of them, including Truku and Kavalan. Our preparations are done. We’ll collaborate with language talent, a voiceover association, and Shimajiro’s parent company, but they’ll make the final decision on which voice best suits the character.

The council secured official authorization from Shimajiro’s parent company in Japan to translate and dub the animations in Taiwan’s 16 officially recognized Indigenous languages. Dubs have already been made in Amis, Paiwan, Atayal, and Bunun. Officials hope that the remaining voiceovers will go smoothly, allowing Taiwan’s native languages to be passed on for generations to come.

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#Indigenous #nativelanguage #CIP #Shimajiro #cartoon #languagepreservation

2026-10-30

Driver charged NT$120 after parking for nine minutes

Parking in the city is expensive, but one driver was charged NT$120 after parking for just nine minutes at Gangshan Station in Kaohsiung. The Transportation Bureau said the driver was charged for two hours because she entered before 8am and left after 8am, when the rates change. But parking lots are legally required to charge in half-hour increments, so the operator may be fined.

A driver was leaving the Gangshan Station parking lot after parking there for nine minutes, but was shocked at the price.

Ms. Huang黃 was charged NT$120 after being in the lot for less than 10 minutes. She thought there must be a mistake, but had to pay the fee to leave the lot.

Ms. Huang
Driver
I parked in the lot next door, which is operated under contract with the Public Works Bureau. I was shocked when I went to pay, I was charged NT$120 after parking for nine minutes.

The lot posted special rates for the Retrocession Day long weekend, charging NT$60 per hour, with a maximum fee of NT$250 from 8am to 10pm, and only NT$100 from 10pm to 8am. Ms. Huang entered the lot at 7:56am and left at 8:06am, but was charged for two hours of parking because she entered before 8am and left after 8am, when the rates changed.

Ms. Huang
Driver
I’m not sure how they calculate the parking fees, whether they charge by the hour or a flat rate. I hope they can make the pricing rules clearer.

Voice of Wang Chih-kang
Kaohsiung Transportation Bureau chief secretary
The operator switched between daytime and nighttime rates at 8am and charged NT$60 per hour, so a driver who parked across the two time periods was charged twice, for a total of NT$120.

The Transportation Bureau said it would look into the incident and may fine the operator, as parking lots are legally required to charge in half-hour increments.

Member of public
Driver
It’s unreasonable, really unreasonable. It’s just a single case, right?

Member of public
Driver
Before it was only NT$30, so I don’t know why it went up to NT$80 today.

Charging NT$120 for parking for just nine minutes is excessive, but the driver isn’t sure she will get a refund. The parking rate also doubled from NT$30 to NT$60 per hour over the long weekend, prompting criticism for the steep increase.

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2026-10-30

Blummenfelt and Iden blessed at Shunze Temple before Ironman

Norway’s star triathlon duo, Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt have returned to Taiwan for the first time in four years. On Friday morning, the two visited Shunze Temple in Changhua County’s Puyan Township. The Temple prepared 500 memorial caps to honor the “10-time Consecutive Champions,” to give to the fans that crowded the streets.

The roads in front of Shunze Temple are packed with fans; they arrived to welcome two incredible athletes. In 2019, Norwegian Ironman, Gustav Iden wore a cap from the Shunze Temple in Changhua’s Puyan Township and went on to win a world championship- sparking a craze for the “champion cap.” After 4 years, Iden and his senior, Kristian Blummenfelt, have returned to the temple for the third time.

Gustav Iden
Ironman Athlete
It’s been seven years since I started wearing the hat, and it’s been amazing that the temple and the people of Taiwan and my sponsor, Giant, from Taiwan has continued to support me and help me through difficult times. So once again, I just want to say thank you.

The temple prepared special local snacks and used radish from Puyan Township to make white radish cake for Iden and Blummenfelt.

Voice of Shunze Temple Staff
Explains radish cake texture
It was fried to perfection! Crispy! Is it yummy?

The temple also gifted both athletes a US$10,000 bonus and wished them good health. They especially prepared 500, “10-time Consecutive Champion,” hats which attracted many online followers to come and collect. Many quickly lined up for the memorial hats.

- Pass it over the censer for blessings
- Thank you, thank you!
- Happy to have it?
- Its great!

After locals received the memorial hat, they all passed it over the incense burner so that it was blessed by the deity and then crowded both athletes for an autograph. The situation grew uncomfortable quickly causing the two to take a break.

- Everyone please line up for autographs

The two Ironman athletes will head further south to Kenting to compete in the International Triathlon starting on Nov 1. The popularity around championship commemorative caps has created more enthusiasm for sports like triathlons.

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2026-10-30

Food delivered by rope along Shezidao riverside

Angling for a snack? There’s a food stall on Taipei’s Shezidao that will deliver fresh food right into your hands. But because the stairs down from the embankment are far away, the owner came up with an ingenious method so cyclists and pedestrians don’t have to walk all the way around. The shop is now enjoying a viral moment thanks to their unique delivery method.

A customer holds tight to the rope and pulls once, twice... It might look like he’s fishing, but he’s really just angling for a snack! This video is one of many shared on social media of this unique experience on Shezidao. Our reporter went to see how it works.

- I’ll have two scallion pancakes and a pig’s blood cake!

Ms. Yang
Shop owner
People get hungry after biking around the peninsula, so our shop is like a pit stop for them. There’s a staircase over there, but if they don’t feel like walking down, they can just shout their order.

The owner of this eatery uses a rope system to deliver freshly made food up onto the embankment, like a manual dumbwaiter. Since the stairs are a distance away, customers would have to take a long detour if they wanted to come down for a snack. So the owner came up with this ingeniously simple solution. But that’s not all...

The scallion pancake is pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, served with a variety of traditional snacks like tea eggs and pig’s blood cake—all handmade. The owner says she’s been in business for 17 years, starting with a stall at the tip of the peninsula.

Ms. Yang
Shop owner
I’m 67 years old now. I’ve been doing this for 17 years. My husband and I are both getting old. This is how we pass our time.

- They used to be at the tip of the peninsula, but you can’t sell there anymore, so they moved back to their home. I’ve bought from them when passing by before.

- On the weekends, Saturday and Sundays. It’s that rope there. If you pull on it, you’ll see.

No delivery apps required—one rope is all it takes to reel in a delicious snack. Besides satisfying hungry stomachs, this humble eatery also provides their customers with a unique experience.

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#Shezidao #streetfood #unique #scallionpancake #fooddelivery

2026-10-30

Efforts to bring back Formosan landlocked salmon succeeding

Last year, conservationist from Wuling Farm released 240 juvenile Formosan landlocked salmon upstream in the Sqeran River. A year later, the team found the salmon had grown large and healthy with excellent reproductive potential, showing that efforts to bring the endangered species back are succeeding.

A helicopter flies above the upper reaches of the Sqeran River, releasing 240 baby Formosan landlocked salmon, an endangered endemic species, into the wild.

A year later, conservationists put on snorkeling gear and checked on how the salmon are doing. They found the fish were large and healthy, happy that their efforts to protect the endangered species were succeeding.

Liao Lin-yen
Wuling salmon conservation center director
We got very encouraging results when we investigated the salmon while snorkeling. About 50% of the salmon had survived, and the ones we saw were healthy and plump, and already showing signs of reproducing.

The Sqeran River was once a habitat for Formosan landlocked salmon, but dams built along the river prevented fish from swimming upstream to reproduce. When a dam downstream was destroyed by natural causes, the conservation center considered reintroducing salmon to the river.

Liao Lin-yen
Wuling salmon conservation center director
We’ve seen very encouraging results this year. If the salmon can withstand the typhoons in October, we will have completed the final piece of Shei-Pa National Park’s 30-year effort to restore Formosan landlocked salmon to the five streams in the upper Dajia River where they once lived.

The Formosan landlocked salmon has made a strong comeback after years of conservation efforts, with more than 16,000 fish now breeding in the wild. With the population recovering, conservationists are completing the final piece of the restoration efforts.

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2026-10-30

Delta Electronics market cap dips below NT$4 trillion

Taiwan’s third most-valuable company, Delta Electronics, had a rough day on the market on Thursday. The company posted solid third-quarter revenue, at NT$197 billion, an increase of 30% from the same period last year. But amid accumulated inventory and inventory write-downs the gross margin slid to 34.08% and profit after tax dropped more than 6% from the previous quarter. The disappointing figures triggered a sell-off that sent shares plunging by as much as 7% during the trading session, and Delta’s market cap sank below NT$4 trillion. Losses narrowed towards the end of the trading session, but ultimately closed down 4.52% at NT$1,480.

Delta’s addressed concerns, stressing that inventory write-downs were purely accounting adjustments and could be reversed as the goods are shipped. Revenue from AI data center-related businesses, including power supplies and liquid cooling systems, now accounts for nearly half of the company’s total revenue. The company also projects global data center capital expenditure to reach between US$1.2 and 1.5 trillion in 2027. With major capacity expansions worldwide and investments in next-gen power solutions and fuel cells, Delta is looking to protect profitability and build momentum for its next phase of growth amid the AI boom.

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2026-10-29