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Nvidia posts strong performance in second quarter earnings report

AI industry bellwether Nvidia has posted strong performance in its latest earnings report. Revenue in the second quarter more than doubled to US$96.22 billion, and adjusted earnings per share came in at US$2.22, beating market expectations. The company also made the rare move of providing revenue guidance a full year ahead, forecasting 70% growth in the next fiscal year. Investors are also watching whether major customers like OpenAI and Anthropic developing their own chips could eventually impact Nvidia’s business. Let’s hear from Nvidia’s CEO.

Voice of Jensen Huang
Nvidia CEO
An entire AI factory platform that spans the entire AI lifecycle. I think they’re going to run on NVIDIA all around the world. I have 100% confidence that our technology will continue to be extraordinary for them. And so I’m very confident that they’re going to be customers and partners of ours for a very long time. We just have a lot greater visibility now, never forecasted or never guided a year in advance. Even though our demand is much greater than 70%, our supply allows us to confidently deliver 70%. We’re going to continue to work with our supply chain to increase on that.

Nvidia shares jumped more than 5% in after-hours trading, reaching US$220 and helping Taiwan’s stock market surge more than 500 points in early trading. But the gains narrowed after TSMC and MediaTek turned lower toward the close. Taiwan shares ultimately finished up 142 points, or 0.31% at 45,975.

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#stocks #shares #taiex #ai #nvidia #tsmc #forecast #openai #anthropic

Time：2026-08-27

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Cyclist collapses next to light rail tracks, people rush to help

Kind-hearted citizens in Kaohsiung are once again proving that Taiwan’s most beautiful landscape is the people. A cyclist suddenly collapsed besides the city’s light rail tracks, just as a train was moving nearby. Thankfully, a passerby quickly rushed over, signaling the train to stop and calling for help. Light rail staff and police also sprang into action, bringing an AED and keeping the area safe until an ambulance arrived. The cyclist eventually regained consciousness and was able to communicate with rescuers.

A cyclist starts tilting to the side before suddenly collapsing near the light rail tracks as a moving train approaches. A passerby runs to the rescue, signaling the train to stop, and helping the fallen cyclist.

- Call an ambulance
- Ok

The cyclist collapsed at Cianjhen Star Station just as a train was passing by. Light rail staff lept to action, bringing out an AED and teaming up with police to help. Finally, an ambulance arrived at the scene to take the cyclist to hospital.

Voice of passerby
Saw incident
It all happened over there. The part where there’s grass on both sides.

Tai Yu-long
Police officer
Members of the Rapid Transit Police Brigade were conducting a patrol when they found out that a cyclist had collapsed to the ground and sustained injuries at Cianjhen Star Station. Officers immediately approached to inspect the situation and dialed 119 for an ambulance and 110 for local police. They also made sure that the perimeter was safe and guided traffic around the scene to prevent a second incident.

Thanks to the quick action by the passerby, the light rail staff and medics, the cyclist slowly recovered consciousness and was able to speak with responders.

Member of public
Kaohsiung
I think it’s great to see so much courage on display. Nowadays, it’s rare to see people helping out others whenever there’s trouble. Usually most people run away now.

The cyclist ended up on the floor due to convulsions. Fortunately, kind hearted people nearby rushed to his aid, in a heartwarming scene that once again shows that Taiwan’s most beautiful landscape is the people.

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#transit #cyclist #lightrail #commuting #kaohsiung

2026-08-27

NTU student wins runner-up at World Yo-Yo Contest

Another youngster has emerged as the pride of Taiwan! 20-year-old Chang Hong-lun recently competed in the 2026 World Yo-Yo Contest in Japan, taking home silver in the Offstring Division with his flawless display of throwing skill. After transitioning from diabolo only three years ago, the yo-yo virtuoso is already rubbing shoulders with the world’s best. He’s also a high-achieving student at National Taiwan University who plans to challenge for the world title next year in Canada. Here’s FTV’s exclusive report…

A yo-yo flies into the air with the whip of a string, spinning as it lands perfectly again and again.

Taiwan’s very own Chang Hong-lun recently showcased his mastery in this year’s World Yo-Yo Contest, clinching silver in the Offstring Division. The chairman of the Taiwan Yo-Yo Association recalled the excitement.

Moyo Lin
Taiwan Yo-Yo Association chair
In this division, the yo-yo and string are detached. When it’s in the air, you have to stay extra focused on the yo-yo itself.

20-year-old Chang is a student of medical biotechnology at National Taiwan University. Beyond being an excellent student, he also excels at sports and performing. He started learning diabolo in fourth grade and once placed second in the Asian championships. After only three years in the world of yo-yo, he represented Taiwan at this year’s world contest in Japan, defeating competitors from over 10 countries to secure an impressive second-place finish.

Moyo Lin
Taiwan Yo-Yo Association chair
He was also quite accomplished in diabolo. He won a national championship and placed in some international ones, too. He wanted to try out something new for fun, got hooked, and spent three years developing his touch and yo-yo muscle memory. He manages his time very well. He goes to class in the morning, and basically spends all afternoon in the practice room.

Even former president Tsai Ing-wen has personally congratulated this skilled student athlete, noting that with just a yo-yo and a single string, he’s made his entire country proud. Next year, Chang will be headed to Canada with his eyes on the gold.

#yoyo #WorldYoyoContest #diabolo #ChangHonglun #sports #offstringyoyo #internationalcompetition #NTU

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2026-08-27

Chain restaurant makes specialty sauerkraut fish dumplings

Businesses are developing new flavors of frozen dumplings, with one suancai yu chain making a dumpling that packs the sour and spicy flavors of the popular hot pot. Hotels are also joining the trend, offering not only classic pork dumplings, but also two vegetarian varieties.

A waiter serves a piping hot dish of fish with pickles, or suancai yu, to the table. This popular sour and spicy dish was recently made into a dumpling.

After boiling in water for five minutes, the dumplings are ready to eat. Every bite has the complex sour and spicy flavors of this popular dish.

Member of public
Interested in fish dumpling
It’s pretty good, sour and spicy. It’s a fresh taste to have for a dumpling.

Member of public
Never had a fish dumpling
Usually dumplings have meat inside. I haven’t had a fish one before.

A popular suancai yu chain is taking things up a notch with its new dumplings, wrapped by hand. The filling includes fish and pork, along with the chain’s signature pickled vegetables, creating a juicy, flavorful dumpling.

Chang Tung-liang
Restaurant manager
I think that dumplings are one of the essentials people keep in their freezer. We make about 200 bags a day.

Meanwhile, a hotel is focusing on more traditional dumplings and makes the dough by hand. Their traditional cabbage and corn dumplings with pork are popular, but they also have fresh vegetarian varieties.

Member of public
Eats veg dumplings in summer
I really recommend these vegetable dumplings in the summer, especially if you usually eat a lot of meat and want something lighter.

Member of public
Likes chewy outside
I think the outside is chewier and doesn’t break as easily.

Chien Jo-ching
Hotel manager
Our hotel’s dumplings are a hidden delicacy. We turned this product into a frozen one. We sell over 10,000 bags a year.

The hotel chef even spilled the secret on the best way to cook dumplings: The key is adding salt to the boiling water first.

Restaurants and five-star hotels, are turning their signature dishes into delicious dumplings to enjoy at home, expanding their business opportunities.

#dumplings #hotel #suancaiyu #sauerkrautfish #vegetarian #fivestarhotel #chain #restaurant #frozen #takehome

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2026-08-27

Lifelike beggar statue at Lanyang Museum earns NT$523,000 in donations

For 16 years, visitors to the Lanyang Museum in Yilan have been greeted at the entrance by a wax statue of a beggar. The lifelike figure leans on a walking cane while a lute hangs from his back, his other hand clutching a cracked bowl. As they pass by, many people can’t resist reaching into their pockets to drop him some loose change. Over the years, the statue has generated over NT$500,000 in donations, all of which are donated to the county’s social relief fund.

An old man with white hair leans on a cane, a lute strapped to a back draped in tattered rags as he holds a cracked bowl in his outstretched hand. The sight naturally stirs empathy in anyone passing by.

A person drops a coin into his bowl, but something gives her a fright. The man is made of wax!

- It scared me!
- I thought he was speaking! I got scared!

This wax statue stands at the entrance to the Lanyang Museum in Yilan. Its extreme realism has drawn many people wanting to see it for themselves.

Ms. Chien
Visitor
I just got back from Japan. It’s because people are kind-hearted. And we Taiwanese are very kind.

Ms. Chen
Visitor
I saw it a few days ago on Threads. Lots of people leave coins here. I came to see if it was real. It’s really here! It’s also nice to give a little to charity.

The lifelike statue is part of a display depicting an early Yilan street scene. When it debuted with the opening of the museum in 2010, no one expected it to actually generate income.

Chen Pi-lin
Lanyang Museum director
After saving the collected funds each year, we donate it to charitable organizations through the county’s Social Affairs Department. As of last year, we had collected NT$523,000 over 15 years. That’s tens of thousands every year.

Every coin donated is an act of kindness. All funds are deposited into the Yilan County Government’s social assistance fund to help those in need.

#charity #LanyangMuseum #Yilan #beggar #waxstatue #lifelike #donation

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2026-08-27

South Korean tourists tries to enter Presidential office to get allergy help

The Presidential Office has many duties, but treating patients suffering from allergic reactions is not one of them. That’s what a South Korean tourist recently discovered, after getting an allergic reaction while visiting Taipei. The man rushed over to the Presidential Office Building, planning to go in to ask for help. But he didn’t make it inside. He was stopped by security guards on the street, who immediately called for medical help. But perhaps the tourist’s decision to go to the Presidential office is not that strange, if you consider how similar the building looks to the NTU Hospital, which is just a stone’s throw away. Let’s hear more.

- Maybe some fruit.
Fruit or sunny.
- Fruit and sunshine.
- Maybe, maybe.
- What’s wrong?
- It seems he can’t breathe.
He’s struggling to breathe,
so he lay down there.
- His face and hands are red,
- It’s an allergic reaction.

Huang Kuo-cheng
FTV reporter
A South Korean tourist apparently mistook the Presidential Office Building for NTU Hospital. It’s actually not unreasonable, as the building looks very similar to the NTU Hospital, built in red bricks and with white embellishments, in a style popular during the Japanese colonial period. So it’s no wonder that at first sight they might look the same.

Member of public
Finds buildings similar
The colors are very similar. But if you look at the details, they aren’t alike.

Member of public
Understands confusion
The tourist might have gotten confused, as both buildings are red, and they are in a similar style. They’re also very close to each other.

Both buildings date back to the Japanese colonial period, and feature ornate decorations that accentuates their grandeur. The Presidential Office Building was completed in 1919, and features red brick and white trim mimicking English Victorian architecture with baroque ornamentation. It’s very similar to the NTU Hospital Building, which was completed only two years later in 1921. To tourists unfamiliar with the area, they could easily be confused with each other.

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#architecture #presidential #hospital #allergy #AnaphylacticShock

2026-08-27

Driver protests fine for swerving to avoid pedestrian on narrow roadway

Shunxing Street in Taichung’s Beitun District is notoriously narrow and always has cars parked along the side, forcing pedestrians to walk on the roadway. To keep a safe distance, one driver had to move toward the center and accidentally touched the median line, only to be reported by a trailing vehicle.

Lines of cars are parked on either side of this roadway, forcing pedestrians to walk out into the street. That’s the source of the problem.

This driver accidentally touched the center line while trying to give space for a pedestrian, resulting in a ticket.

Voice of driver (voice altered)
Shunxing Street is only about 10 meters wide, but both sides are packed with cars. There’s only around 5 or 6 meters of usable roadway. To avoid a pedestrian, I had to get close to the median line and the car behind me took a photo.

Shunxing Street in Taichung’s Beitun District isn’t that wide to begin with. But with cars parked on either side, it’s difficult to avoid crossing over into the middle.

Nearby resident
When it’s like this, even two cars passing each other is difficult. What are we pedestrians supposed to do?

Nearby resident
Since Dung-Guang Elementary is back there, there’s usually a lot of traffic on this road in the morning.

On a visit to this stretch of road, we found that nearly every vehicle had the same issue. To avoid driving too close to the parked cars, every one touched or crossed the yellow line.

Local borough warden
Most residents around here say this road is hard to navigate. You almost always have to drive on the double yellow.

With no sidewalk, pedestrians are forced out into the road. To avoid causing an accident, cars have to drive in the center, even though they might get fined. Police said anyone can file an appeal if they think they were ticketed inappropriately.

Huang Shao-che
Taichung Bureau of Transportation section chief
This stretch of road is less than 9 meters wide. To maintain enough space, we will adjust the red lines along the edge of the road to align with the center yellow line.

The Taichung transportation bureau said it would look into improving the road to make sure that vehicles and pedestrians don’t have to compete for space.

#roadsafety #traffic #Taichung #trafficticket #unfair #pedestriansafety #roaddesign

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2026-08-27

Kaohsiung road cracks wide open along 50m due to heavy rains

Days of heavy rains have caused a road in Kaohsiung to crack wide open in Gushan District. A shift in the soil under the road has caused a crack right down the middle that stretches for a whole 50m. And its not just the road that’s been damaged, but also the piping underneath it. Authorities have crossed the road, and are currently only allowing local residents to ride on it on scooters.

In the less-damaged stretch, the crack starts out about 30cm wide down the parallel lines on the middle of the road. But further along, the asphalt has crumbled into pieces. Repairs are expected to take 30 working days, which will deeply impact accessibility for residents in the area. The rains also damaged Provincial Highway 20, where a landslide took over the branch connecting Jiaxian and Baiyun Temple. An excavator has been dispatched to clear the way for vehicles.

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#landslide #mudslide #kaohsiung #rain #rainy #traffic #travel #transport

2026-08-27

Fruit with salt is sweeter, helps body retain water

Some people swear by sprinkling salt on fruit to bring out its sweetness. The trend was recently endorsed by a Japanese doctor who recommended eating bananas with salt to replenish minerals and help the body retain water. Nutritionists say sodium helps reduce sour and bitter flavors, balancing the taste and bringing out the fruit’s natural sweetness.

Lin Li
Reporter
In the summer heat, lots of people like to eat watermelon to cool down. But one Japanese doctor recommended having a banana with salt to beat the heat.

Dr. Fukuda Rikka from Yamanashi said that sodium, magnesium, and potassium help the body retain water. He recommended salted bananas, as the fruit is rich in potassium and magnesium, while salt provides sodium.

Member of public
Wouldn’t try it
Is it like sarsaparilla with salt? I don’t think I’d try it. I sprinkle salt on pineapple. It makes it less harsh on the tongue. Fruit is supposed to be sweet.

Member of public
Not into salt
Tomato with ginger is okay. I feel like having a watermelon that’s salty wouldn’t cool me down.

Salt draws out moisture from the fruit, concentrating the sugars and making it taste sweeter. Salt water can keep apples from browning, bring out the sweetness of watermelon and wax apples, and help prevent a sore mouth from pineapple, while salted star fruit is said to soothe the throat. Fruit vendors also use salt water to keep cut fruit fresh for longer.

Fruit vendor
Uses salt water
We soak fruit in cold salt water. Mangoes are also salted. Basically, if a mango isn’t ripe, it’s eaten with salt, otherwise it’s sour. The salt enhances the flavor. Watermelon with salt is also pretty good.

Salt reduces sour and bitter flavors, making the fruit taste sweeter. Fruits that are sweet, tart, and have a high water content are especially good with a little salt.

Hsia Tzu-wen
Nutritionist
Adding salt to fruit changes the osmotic pressure, causing it to release more water and juice, while the salt helps balance the flavor. Fruit provides sugar and minerals such as potassium, while salt provides sodium chloride, so it’s fine to eat fruit with a moderate amount of salt.

The nutritionist also reminded people to replenish water and electrolytes if they sweat a lot in the summer. She also recommended that people with high blood pressure or kidney or heart problems limit their salt intake. Even healthy foods should be consumed in moderation to maintain a balanced diet.

#fruit #salt #summer #saltedfruit #watermelon #banana #sodium #sweet

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2026-08-27

Yunlin’s eel town showcases local favorite in 100-person banquet

The Yunlin County Government recently worked with a local cooperative to host a banquet featuring eel—the pride of Kouhu Township. Using all locally farmed seafood, chefs prepared creative dishes such as eel salad, fried eel, and thick eel soup, allowing the nearly 100 guests to fully appreciate the essence of this local delicacy.

Strips of eel simmer to perfection in a giant wok before they’re dished out onto a bed of bean sprouts in a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

More eel bubbles in another wok of hot oil until the outside is crispy. There’s also decadent eel soup, all part of this lavish spread of eel-based delicacies.

Kouhu Township in Yunlin County is Taiwan’s eel central, producing nearly 70% of the nation’s supply. The county government partnered with the No. 2 Eel and Shrimp Production Cooperative to organize a banquet featuring the seafood, inviting nearly 100 people to enjoy the local Kouhu specialty.

Stacie Chen
Yunlin County Deputy Commissioner
By preparing the eel in creative ways, it can show people that wow, there are so many ways to enjoy eel! So today, we’ve gathered nearly 100 people here to enjoy local Kouhu eel together.

A sprinkling of sesame seeds is the perfect finishing touch for these sticky rice cakes with slices of eel. The meat can even be tossed into a salad.

Chen Yi-fan
Regional services center deputy director
Right now is the best season for eel, so from now until the Lunar New Year, we welcome consumers from across the country to support our domestic eel industry. We hope consumers will realize that eel isn’t just for gift boxes. It can also be a part of everyday meals.

In Taiwan’s eel town, diners enjoyed creative cuisine featuring local produce sourced straight from local farms. While satisfying their tastebuds, they also helped to promote Kouhu’s signature seafood.

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#eel #seafood #Yunlin #banquet #cuisine #creativecooking #farmtotable #aquaculture #Kouhu

2026-08-27

CEC Chair warns against putting all referendums on a single ballot

The Nov. 28 local elections are just three months away, but KMT and TPP lawmakers are poised to make last minute changes that could complicate the entire voting process. Previously, opposition politicians pushed for holding the national referendums on the same day as the local elections this year. And now they also want the three referendums to be placed on the same ballot. Chairman of the Central Election Commission You Ying-Lung worries that these last-minute changes could lead to ballots being counted well past midnight.

You Ying-Lung
Chairman of Central Election Commission
There’s less than 100 days to the election, and now you’re going to push forward these amendments to the Referendum Act. What on Earth is the meaning of this?

You Ying-Lung, Chairman of the Central Election Commission, is shaking his head and sighing, all because of amendments to the Referendum Act that are the brainchildren of KMT and TPP politicians, who also pushed to have the referendum vote occur on the same day as the Nov. 28 local elections. Saving time is the primary goal of having the national referendum take place on Nov. 28 as well as having three referendums on a single ballot, yet You warned these changes will be counterproductive.

You Ying-Lung
Chairman of Central Election Commission
When pushing for these amendments, there’s no need to deliberate carefully; so being impulsive like this is the way to go? It sounds as if it’s just a change to the voting method, but, in reality, it’s completely revamping the voting system. The idea is to put all the referendums on a single ballot, but if we use our imaginations the advantages are hollow, yet the resulting disadvantages will be palpable; the bad will outweigh the good. Under no circumstances should we, in such a rush, implement these changes, as the repercussions could be disastrous.

Along with other lawmakers who proposed the amendments, KMT legislator Lai Shyh-bao believes that placing all the referendums on a single ballot would simplify the voting process, lower election costs, and speed up vote counting. The CEC has warned multiple times that the proposed changes to Taiwan’s voting system would need to be complemented by additional measures, because, currently, elections involve paper ballots that are filled out by hand and then later on votes are read out loud and tallied. If new measures are introduced, vote counting might not wrap up until late into the night, possibly even later than the 2018 election, which ended at 3 am.

Lai Shyh-bao
Legislator (KMT)
They’re denying the people the right to exercise direct democracy. The amount of referendums was reduced to just three, so is that still too difficult for you to handle? Are we creating some sort of technical problem? And what’s the problem with counting votes until midnight? If that’s the case, then just count until midnight.

You Ying-Lung
Chairman of Central Election Commission
Putting all the referendums on a single ballot doesn’t settle the issue, and this is not just a technical issue. During counting, a single ballot can’t be sorted into two piles at the same time, so that means the ballot will need to be counted multiple times, which damages the transparency of our ballot monitoring system. We can’t just do whatever you legislators think is fit, because the voters are the core purpose of an election.

The proposed amendments have already been advanced to a second reading. On Aug. 27 or Aug. 28 the KMT and TPP can use their majority to pass these voting process changes, which means the Nov. 28 local elections might not be settled until the morning of Nov. 29.

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#KMT #TPP #DPP #referendum #voting #election #ballot #transparency #CEC

2026-08-26

China-born ex-lawmaker expelled from TPP to run for Zhubei mayor

Li Chen-hsiu, a China-born politician who was expelled from the Taiwan People’s Party, has made a bombshell announcement. Li has revealed plans to run for mayor of Zhubei, in Hsinchu County, in a move seen as a challenge to the TPP-backed candidate Chiu Chen-yuan. Li’s campaign has prompted immediate criticism from the TPP, which questioned whether Li is even legally eligible to run in the race. Let’s hear more.

Li Chen-hsiu
Former TPP member
I will register as a candidate on the first day. When the time comes, I’ll be the first woman to be elected as Mayor of Zhubei.

Chiang Ho-shu
Taichung City Councilor (TPP)
It can’t be real. She wants to run for Zhubei mayor? Oh my god. Is she even eligible? Whether the CEC allows her or not is the key issue here. Maybe she’s just trying to generate publicity.

Chen Gau-tzu
Legislator (TPP)
Can she register as a candidate? Back then, she wasn’t able to prove that she had relinquished her household registration in China. I believe that hasn’t changed.

You Ying-lung
CEC Chair
Eligibility is reviewed by the local election commission. That’s all that’s needed, unless there are special circumstances which require intervention from the CEC. My position remains unchanged, it all depends on whether she’s only held Taiwan household registration for at least 10 years.

Li previously served as a legislator, a position that put her under much scrutiny regarding her nationality and household registration. After a series of controversies, she was expelled from the TPP, which caused the loss of her seat in the legislature. Now that Li is planning a comeback into Taiwan’s political arena, the Zhubei mayoral election is shaping up to be a focus of public attention.

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#politics #lichenhsiu #china #taiwan #householdregistration #zhubei #hsinchu #election

2026-08-26

Taipei commuters criticize lack of seats, handrails in streamlined MRT redesign

To ease congestion during rush hour, the Taipei MRT has redesigned some of its cars to optimize interior space. The new layout has done away with some seats and the central poles, and added a family zone to give people with strollers, wheelchairs, and luggage more room. But after these cars were rolled out, passengers began to complain. Some say the hanging straps are hard to use. Parents also say that while there may be more space for strollers, there’s now nowhere for them to sit.

The MRT is crammed with commuters every morning, crushed against each other during rush hour as more people hunt for gaps to board. To give more space, the Taipei Metro introduced a more spacious redesign that does away with some seating and the center poles. But after it was rolled out, many riders found it didn’t make things any easier.

MRT rider
Prefers having center pole
I want it to stay like it was. I don’t think it’s a good idea to remove the center pole.

MRT rider
Doesn’t mind the change
I don’t think it makes much of a difference if a few more people stand. I actually don’t like the hanging straps and prefer to hold onto the side rail.

Riders said the original center pole could be held by many people at once. But the new hanging straps are more difficult to use for shorter passengers who have to keep their arm raised, posing a danger if they lose their balance and fall.

Lin Yi-yun
FTV reporter
Some of the carriages now have these family zones. But riders have complained that this area that used to fit three standing and three sitting passengers now only fits three standing riders. It may better accommodate strollers, but there’s nowhere for the parents to sit.

MRT rider
Doesn’t like the change
I don’t think it’s good. When your child gets fussy, it’s harder to handle them. And kids don’t have a way to keep themselves stable, so they end up swaying around.

The space-optimized carriages were introduced last October with their fewer central posts, adjusted seating, new stroller area, and more horizontal handrails. In response to the criticism, the Taipei Metro said that through train scheduling, station management, and space optimization, it aims to keep expanding capacity and enhancing service quality during peak hours. Some people prefer more standing room, while others need more handrails and seats. Finding common ground will remain a challenge as the metro seeks to keep improving for everyone.

#TaipeiMRT #publictransit #metro #trains #metrodesign #traindesign #MRT #spaceoptimization #rushhour #commute

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2026-08-26

Donggang-Liuqiu ferry with 141 passengers runs aground

Ferry services between Donggang and Liuqiu Island have finally resumed, after three days of being suspended due to strong southwesterly winds. But the resumption was far from smooth sailing. Just a few hours after services restarted, a ferry operated by Leuco Sapphire Shipping ran aground at the harbor entrance right as it was leaving Donggang. The vessel was carrying 141 passengers and five crew members. It turns out the heavy rains over the past few days had caused sediment to pile up in the channel leading out to sea.

The operator dispatched a small boat to deliver lunch boxes to the stranded passengers. They also tried to dislodge the ferry, by having another vessel tow it with a rope. Unfortunately, the rope snapped. What’s worse is that in its recoil, it struck the ferry’s automatic emergency smoke signal system, which sent large clouds of orange smoke emanating from the vessel. After three hours of rescue attempts, the ferry was finally freed and returned to Donggang.

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#ferry #seatravel #journey #odyssey #donggang #liuqiu #taiwantravel

2026-08-26

Water buffalo help dispose of agricultural waste

As peanuts in Yunlin enter the harvest season, farmers not only face losses from the heavy rains this year, they also need to deal with large amounts of vines from the crop that are left behind. After the rain stops and the sun comes out, bacteria easily breed in the fields. In the past, farmers would burn the agricultural waste before replanting, which caused air pollution. Lin Chia-liang, head of the Tuku Water Buffalo Shelter, has come up with a win-win solution: Using agricultural waste as feed for water buffalo, letting the animals to dispose of the agricultural waste.

From the air, one can see that this entire field has been set on fire. Another field nearby is shrouded in thick smoke. This is the result of farmers burning their agricultural waste. But they didn’t have to burn it like that. They could have simply gone to this guy for help.

Working under the blazing sun, Lin Chia-liang, who runs the Tuku Water Buffalo Shelter, is collecting dried peanut vines. They’ll be fed to water buffalo.

- Do buffalo like to eat this?
- Yes, they love dried vines.

In Yunlin, after the peanut harvest, farmers are always troubled by the large amounts of peanut vines that are left behind.

Mr. Chang
Peanut farmer
It’s more convenient to burn it, but you might receive a fine. Plowing it into the soil takes time, and it might breed bacteria. Feeding it to water buffalo is better; you can adjust their diet accordingly.

- So how long does it take for them to eat all that?
- About an hour.
- They can finish all that in just an hour?!

Converting agricultural waste into feed can not only reduce air pollution but also cut down the expenses on feed. Sugarcane leaves, corn leaves, and other agricultural waste can all be used as feed for water buffalo.

Lin Chia-liang
Tuku Water Buffalo Shelter
Whether it’s sugarcane, corn, or peanuts, we can help farmers process their agricultural waste year-round. One water buffalo can eat about 60 kg a day, so three water buffalo can polish off 180 kg. This agricultural waste is just supplementary food for them. Hay is their staple.

To effectively address the issue of agricultural waste disposal, Lin plans to set up demonstration sites to show farmers an alternative way to dispose of agricultural waste. He believes that putting agricultural surplus to good use is putting circular agriculture and environmental sustainability into practice.

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#buffalo #agriculture #animal #farm #sustainability

2026-08-26

Minister of Sports calls on CTBA to follow conventional tourney rules

In a normal international sports tournament, a place in the semi-finals is earned by winning many more games than you lose, but at the 45th edition of the William Jones Cup, all Chinese Taipei Blue had to do was… well, be the host team. A new rule for this year’s tournament guaranteed a spot in the semi-finals to Chinese Taipei Blue, which lost five of its six group games, yet somehow it still ended up as the third place team in an eight-team tournament.

- If you aren’t even halfway through a 40-minute game and the other team already has 51 points, you really do have some issues on the defensive end.

It’s not even half-time, but Chinese Taipei Blue is being man-handled by Strong Group Athletics, a team from the Philippines that’s participating in Taiwan’s William Jones Cup. After suffering a 43-point defeat, Chinese Taipei Blue was at the bottom of its group, as it lost five of its six games, yet, it still advanced to the final four because of a tournament rule that guaranteed a semi-final place to Chinese Taipei Blue, the host team. This team from the Philippines was left fuming about not advancing to the semi-finals despite winning five of its six games at the group stage.

-Wow. Is Agee closing his eyes as he shoots this free throw?

By closing his eyes as he shoots from the charity line, is Tajuan Agee, an American on the Philippines’ team, making a statement about the tournament’s design being unfair? On its Instagram page, Strong Group Athletics posted that its dream of winning three straight titles at the William Jones Cup was crushed by a rule that they hadn’t even heard about until they’d landed in Taiwan. The Chinese Taipei Basketball Association emphasized that it had informed the teams in advance about the new rules, but the CTBA’s words did little to calm the ire of the international basketball community.

Lee Yang
Minister of Sports
I’ve been communicating back and forth with the CTBA for the past few days. As for what I think about the changing of the rules for this edition, well, I still would prefer to have the CTBA not go against established norms for an international invitational tournament like this one. We believe that the CTBA will, going forward, commit itself to progress.

Held for the first time in 1977, the William Jones Cup’s 45th edition had a new rule that guaranteed a semi-final spot to Chinese Taipei Blue. A magazine revealed the reason for the strange change was due to pressure involving ticket sales, as the CTBA is dealing with a deficit of NT$50 million.

Lee Yang
Minister of Sports
When it comes to the funds of a few of our sports associations, I think that they all have room for improvement. Every association’s accounting practices need to be clearer and more accurate. I ask every association chairperson and secretary general to control the amount of debt they take on. The Ministry of Sports absolutely will commit itself to following up on these issues, and we’ll be providing guidance to each association.

The Ministry of Sports stated that it had already begun investigating the issue, yet the tournament is just one problem of the CTBA, which is embroiled in controversy.

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#TaiwanNo.1 #Philippines #ChineseTaipei #CTBA #basketball #WilliamJonesCup

2026-08-26

Changhua mayor furious after office claims weeding is taboo

Is removing weeds taboo during Ghost Month? With so many activities forbidden during this period, it doesn’t seem completely implausible, but it also sounds like a lousy excuse for slacking off. That’s the crux of a debate that’s been ripping through Changhua lately. It all started when a concerned citizen notified a local councilor about an overgrown parking lot that could be infested with snakes. The councilor informed the Changhua City Office, but got a reply that left him speechless. The office claimed that weeding was taboo during Ghost Month, and, as such, nothing could be done until the month is over. The mayor of Changhua eventually learned about the exchange and said the so-called taboo was a sham. Let’s hear more.

Voice of public servant
District Office in Changhua
If people come and tell us that there are taboos that must be observed during the Ghost Month, we must respect them. Otherwise bad things could happen.

Member of public
Not superstitious
Of course it’s silly. If you can’t remove weeds during the Ghost Month, can you do anything at all?

Wu Wei-ta
Changhua County Councilor (TPP)
We respect people having their own superstitions and taboos, but the tall weeds should be dealt with proactively.

Lin Shih-hsien
Changhua Mayor
I think it’s highly inappropriate. We will take disciplinary action against those responsible. Who ever heard of such a thing? They made it up. Someone should be dispatched to clear the weeds immediately.

So who’s right and who’s wrong? Is removing weeds from an overgrown field on the long list of Ghost Month taboos? A folklore expert did not provide a conclusive answer, but advised against removing weeds in case it disturbs the wandering ghosts that roam the earth during this period. The Mayor of Changhua is having none of it. He says that the parking lot must be weeded regardless, and that government workers should do their job.

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#ghost #taboo #paranormal #changhua #superstition #funny #weedremoval

2026-08-26

Man in flip-flops climbs Penghu Great Bridge arch in reckless stunt

A hair-raising climbing stunt left tourists in Penghu breathless, as a man wearing flip-flops crawled up the arch of the famous Penghu Great Bridge. The man made his way up on one side, and once he reached a suitable height, he sat on the edge and let his feet dangle off the side, as he posed for a photo in which he made a peace sign. But while he looks happy in the picture, he may not be so cheery when he receives a ticket in the mail that could set him back NT$2 million.

A man bent double crawls up the side of the big arch at the entrance to the Penghu Great Bridge.

- So scary!
- He’s doing it for the photos.
- He looks like a monkey.
- Everyone’s taking pics of the monkey!

He lets his feet hang from the side of the arch; it turns out he climbed up wearing just flip-fops. Acting as if his reckless stunt were nothing, he’s all smiles as he poses for the camera, flashing the peace sign. But at two-stories above the ground and with strong winds blowing, the people down below were alarmed to say the least.

Member of public
Against arch climbing
It’s insane. Why would anyone want to climb up there, to the top of the arch? Simply baffling.

Member of public
Against arch climbing
It’s so dangerous. Plus, it’s a landmark, so you could damage public property. He was wrong to do that, it’s crazy.

The Penghu Great Bridge arch is a must-see for many tourists in Penghu, who come in droves to take a picture under the landmark. But it’s more than just a photo backdrop. In 2003, it was listed as a historic site.

Hung Chin-ye
Penghu Cultural Affairs Bureau
By law, his actions are punishable with a fine of between NT$300,000 and NT$2 million. We hope all tourists will respect our culture and heritage.

An investigation is underway to track down the perpetrator. With the summer holidays drawing to a close, don’t spoil it all in the last moment by taking a picture for the Instagram likes. Stunts like that could result in serious injury or death, or worse, a fine of up to NT$2 million.

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#arch #flipflops #omg #viral #fyp #funny #penghu #travel #masstourism #澎湖

2026-08-26

Anglers in New Taipei City treated to whale shark sighting

A pair of whale sharks recently made an appearance at Bitou Cape! Fishermen at this fishing spot in New Taipei’s Ruifang District spotted a mother and calf frolicking by the rocky shore. After seeing footage of this rare encounter, some snorkelers rushed to the spot to try and see the pair for themselves, but they were already long gone.

From the deep blue, two massive shadows surface, kicking up waves as they swim slowly along the rocky shore. These gentle giants have distinctive spots along their bodies, exposing them as a pair of whale sharks.

Mr. Chen
Local business owner
Some fishers spotted two of them a little past noon—a mother and calf.

- Did you come by here because you saw someone post about whale sharks?
- Yeah.
- Did you see any?
- No, there was nothing!

About 40 anglers were fishing at this rocky outcropping along the Bitou coast in New Taipei’s Ruifang District, when they were surprised by a mother whale shark and her calf swimming by. Some snorkelers rushed over after seeing the footage online, hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but they were long gone by the time they arrived. It’s unusual for whale sharks to come this close to shore.

Chen Li-shu
National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
Water temperatures this year have been a little odd, although it’s hard to say whether that’s what caused them to swim so close to the coast. But they really did swim remarkably close to the reef. It exposes them to injury, so it’s truly quite abnormal.

As whale sharks usually keep to the open water, it’s very rare to see them near the coast like this. Experts advised keeping a safe distance and not chasing after them if they happen to be treated to another encounter.

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#whaleshark #marinelife #NewTaipei #BitouCape #fishing #snorkeling #rareencounter

2026-08-26

President Lai visits flood-stricken areas in Southern Taiwan

President Lai Ching-te headed to Southern Taiwan on Tuesday to visit areas ravaged by flooding over the past few days. Lai visited hard-hit areas such as Kaohsiung’s Gangshan and Yong’an districts, as well as Kun Shan University in Tainan. He also addressed criticism from the opposition, who claim that the central government’s massive investment in flood control projects did not prevent flooding.

Lai said the key area that was prioritized in the projects was the Greater Taipei area, which received billions of NT dollars in funding. He said that, as such, criticizing Central and Southern Taiwan over their flood-prevention measures was “unfair.” Meanwhile, Premier Cho Jung-tai announced that the subsidies for agriculture losses and food damage will be handed out as quickly, and generously, as possible.

#flooding #taiwan #kaohsiung #tainan #agriculture #rain #extremeweather

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2026-08-25