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Key drone hub in Chiayi’s Minxiong begins operations

In a step forward for Taiwan’s nascent drone industry, a section of the Minxiong Aerospace and UAV Industrial Park formally began operations on Monday following three years of construction. President Lai Ching-te paid a special trip to Chiayi to witness the official opening. He said Taiwan’s development of the drone industry was practically complete and it needed the legislature as part of a final push to support an additional budget from the Ministry of National Defense. Let’s find out more.

A drone system integration and testing facility located in Minxiong, Chiayi, officially begins operations. President Lai Ching-te is in Taiwan’s South on a special trip to witness this.

The global drone industry is developing rapidly. The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has spent three years building an international-level drone hub in Minxiong, Chiayi, to provide research, development, manufacturing, and simulation testing for various types of military-grade drones.

Weng Chang-liang
Chiayi County Commissioner
Chiayi County began developing and planning for drones in 2020. Former president Tsai Ing-wen and President Lai Ching-te have repeatedly declared that the comprehensive development of drones is a major industry for the future of the nation.

The Phase 1 East Campus hangar at the Minxiong Aerospace and UAV Industrial Park has officially opened, while ground was simultaneously broken for the Phase 2 West Campus.

Lai Ching-te
President
With a central government investment of nearly NT$6.9 billion, construction is expected to be completed in 2028. It will include production facilities, experimental equipment, a flight test field, and research and development areas. Taiwan’s development of the drone industry is practically ready; all that’s missing is the final push—and that push must come from the Legislative Yuan. Please support the additional budget proposed by the Ministry of National Defense.

Drones are considered Taiwan’s most strategically valuable emerging industry after semiconductors. As Taiwan builds its “national drone team,” establishing this key base in Minxiong will scale up the drone industry. By showcasing its technological capabilities, Taiwan aims to become Asia’s central drone hub.

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#Minxiong #Chiayi #Taiwandrones #Taiwandefense #crossstrait #TaiwanChina

Time：2026-09-28

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High jumper Fu Chao-hsuan makes history with 2.25m leap

Fu Chao-hsuan, a 23-year-old Taiwanese high jumper, has won gold at the Asian Games in Nagoya. It was a leap 2.25 meters high that will make it into the history books. It wasn’t only the first time for Taiwan to win gold in this event, but also Taiwan’s first gold medal in men’s track-and-field athletics in 60 years. Fu’s gold medal means he’ll be getting a NT$4.5 million reward from the government, which he says will be spent on his parents. Let’s hear more.

Fu Chao-hsuan
Asian Games High Jump Gold Medalist
I feel so honored and happy that a day like this has come, and I am able to represent my team and win this gold medal. I’m also a little moved. I never dared to imagine this before the competition. It’s actually happening right before my eyes, and I find it incredible. My family and friends are watching the competition for the first time. Fortunately, I performed quite well, and thankfully, my mother and family saw my best side. I haven’t thought about the prize money yet. Right now, I’ll probably spend some of it on my parents and then think about how best to use it later.

Standing at 196 cm tall, Fu comes from a family of athletes; his father is also a high jumper, while his mother is a volleyball player. In recent years, he has shone brightly on the international stage, winning silver medals at both the 2023 Chengdu Universiade and the 2025 Summer World University Games in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region. After winning gold at the Asian Games, Fu hopes to continue breaking his personal best: next up is qualifying for the World Athletics Championships.

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#Taiwangold #Taiwanhighjump #highjump #Asiangames #Fuchaohsuan #Taiwansports

2026-09-28

Candidates begin deploying their cute kids to gain votes

The nine-in-one local elections are fiercely competitive. Candidates pull out all the stops and employ adorable campaign assistants. Kaohsiung City Councilor candidate, Chang Yi-li, did exactly this when he brought out his 3 year-old and 5 year-old sons while canvassing markets. His sons’ cute campaigning methods were well-received by the older generation. One candidate for Pingtung County Council similarly recruited his grandson to film his campaign video, the content was so candid and hilarious that it quickly grew viral.

- The election is coming up, my grandpa told me to gather votes

Perhaps the world’s youngest campaign assistant is online, talking about his grandpa, who wants to run for Pingtung County Councilor.

- This is where my grandpa will sleep later.
- This is my grandpa’s service area.
- This is my grandpa’s guava garden, and also where I pee.

To the viewers’ amusement, he solemnly showcased the columbarium where his grandpa will one day rest. All with the proper respect.

- This was brought by my grandfather, a fire truck and an ambulance.

This very adorable kid is the grandson of Chiang Chia-huang, an independent Pingtung County Council candidate.

Chiang Chia-huang
Pingting County Councilor candidate
He learned Taigi, speaks fluently. I have no problem with the columbarium. His ideas are innocent, we just laugh it off.

- Do you think the film will receive 1,000 likes?
- Yes it has 30,000
- Wow, that’s impressive

The hilarious, heartwarming video has won the hearts of countless people; the Grandpa must also stay true to his words.

- If this video gets 1,000 likes, my grandpa will gift me a limited edition robot.

In Kaohsiung, Chang Yi-li, a candidate for County Councilor is also using adorable campaign tactics.

- Please, support my dad.
- OK, no problem

At the vegetable market, they posted promotional posters and loudly called for voters to support them. These 5 year-old and 3 year-old sons of the candidate are entirely unafraid.

- Chang Yi-li was a member of the previous city government team and also served as Youth Bureau Chief.

The kids’ cute, outgoing characters are adored by the elderly.

Chang Yi-li
Kaohsiung County Councilor candidat
They are very active, and lively and fun. But it turns out that taking them out to canvass is more tiring for me.

With the election approaching, candidates are turning to vote-collection methods that melt the hearts of their supporters.

-Please support my father, Chang Yi-li.

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#taiwanelections #countycouncil #kaohsiung #pingtung

2026-09-28

Expert debunks late luggage check-in, quick pickup theory

One of the most agonizing parts of international travel is standing in front of the luggage carousel after arrival, waiting for your bags to arrive. A rumor online says that the earlier you check your luggage, the longer you’ll have to wait. But is it true? Let’s find out...

Fearing traffic jams and long lines, many airline travelers like to arrive early to drop their bags and browse the duty-free shops at their leisure. But how come oftentimes, even when you drop your bag early, it takes ages to show up at baggage claim? Does checking in earlier mean a longer wait on the other side?

Traveler
Waits for baggage
I’ve heard that, but it doesn’t really matter. I get it late every time.

Traveler
Waits for baggage
I think that’s how it works. I put my bag on the belt before the person in front of me, but they got theirs first.

Traveler
Thinks rumor is true
It’s true, if you check in last, you’ll get your luggage first.

Responding to a discussion on social media about whether the phenomena is real, an airport insider said not necessarily. After it’s dropped, the luggage still needs to pass security before being scanned and routed to the handling area for the corresponding flight. From there, they’re sorted by priority, such as elite status, transit baggage, and standard checked bags.

Voice of 943
Travel writer
So it actually depends on the ground crew’s workflow and task allocation. For instance, priority tags for frequent flyers, business class, or first class passengers usually go onto the carousel first. Connecting transit luggage is also processed with the priority bags.

When your bags come out depends on sorting and operational workflow. Simply speaking, for most passengers, when you get your bag is mostly a matter of pure luck.

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#travel #luggage #baggageclaim #airports #travelmyth #traveltips

2026-09-28

Passenger finds 3-day-old corpse riding bus in Xindian

Imagine hopping on a bus in the early morning, only to find a 3-day-old dead body curled up on a seat. That’s a scene that happened on a bus in New Taipei’s Xindian District on Sunday. It turns out, the body was that of a 60-year-old man who had died while riding the bus three days earlier, on Thursday. That day, the driver failed to notice that one of his passengers had passed away on board, and continued carrying passengers until he parked the bus at the depot without checking the seats. When he got back to work on Sunday, it took a whole eight stops until a passenger discovered the corpse and alerted the driver.

Police found no external injuries on the man and have initially ruled out homicide, but an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The 27-year-old driver, surnamed Chen, said he did notice a strange smell, but did not think much of it. His company, Xindian Bus says he did not fulfill his duties to check the bus from front to back before returning to the depot. The company has been fined NT$30,000 for failing to properly fulfill its management responsibilities. The bus involved will also undergo a thorough cleaning and disinfection.

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#bus #publictransport #commute #discovery #scary

2026-09-28

Elevator with 7 occupants plunges down 3 floors in Keelung high rise

A terrifying elevator accident trapped a family of seven inside a building in Keelung on Sunday afternoon. The family was riding up to the 26th floor of a hotel when the elevator suddenly plunged downward, not once, not twice, but three times, before finally stopping between the eighth and ninth floors. They were trapped for nearly an hour before firefighters arrived, cut the power, and rescued all seven passengers. Let’s hear more.

- Is anyone feeling unwell?
- Me. I can’t breathe well.

Lu Yu-nan
Fire fighter
We worked with staff to shut the power and then used the elevator locks to keep the inner and outer doors open while we freed all seven occupants.

Shih Wei-cheng
Keelung City Councilor (DPP)
The government should properly check the inspection records of elevators at high rises. It should also closely monitor maintenance companies and check their work piece by piece. The city should also make sure our firefighters have adequate equipment for rescues at tall buildings.

The elevator cabin was stuck about 2m below the 9th floor, making for a challenging rescue operation. They had to put plastic chairs inside the cabin, so that the passengers could be hoisted up onto the floor one by one. The building’s management gave each occupant NT$600 in compensation, but they still took the matter to a local city councilor. The councilor urged the government to do more to strengthen elevator safety, and to provide specialized equipment so that firefighters can carry out rescues.

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#elevator #stuck #keelung #firefighter #lift

2026-09-28

EXO’s Baekhyun drives fans wild with perfect Mandarin JJ Lin duet

EXO’s Baekhyun had fans screaming in Taipei, as the K-pop star showed off his impressive Mandarin in a surprise duet with JJ Lin, a Singaporean singer who rose to fame back in the 2000s. And that was just part of Day 2 of the KRAZY Music Festival Taipei. ITZY brought their signature synchronized choreography and eight high-energy songs to the stage, sending the crowd into a frenzy for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Baekhyun from South Korea’s ever-popular band EXO wowed the crowd singing in perfect Mandarin, as he joined JJ Lin, a singer from the 2000s, on Day 2 of the KRAZY Music Festival Taipei.

After their duet, the two artists shared a one-arm man-hug. JJ stayed onstage, showing off his ageless singing skills.

The live performance held fans rapt.

Lin also took his Taiwanese fans to China, with a rendition of his song from the historical C-drama Pursuit of Jade.

Then, the crowd woke it up for South Korea’s super-popular girl group, ITZY, who drove everyone wild with their signature tight choreos.

The stage burst with energy for eight songs in a row. Though the idols had performed at the Taipei Arena just 22 days ago, their fans were delighted to see them again for an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival.

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#itzy #jjlin #baekhyun #exo #kpop

2026-09-28

Farmer breeds peanut variety that stays fresh for almost a year

Peanuts are both nutritious and a very common snack. However, ordinary ones can’t be stored for very long or else they go rancid. Now, a young farmer from Citong Township in Yunlin has successfully cultivated “red-skinned, high-oleic acid" peanuts, which extend their shelf life for a whopping ten months at room temperature. It’s the result of a three-year collaboration with the Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station. Let’s find out more:

One after another, each peanut is plump, glossy, and vibrant red, bringing a cheerful, festive touch. They are an improved variety: red-skinned, high-oleic peanuts.

Lee Shou-ching
Young farmer
It’s high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which is why it’s called “high oleic.” That also makes it much less prone to going rancid

Lee Shou-ching took over his family farm 15 years ago. He also went on to study at a biotechnology research institute, wanting to upgrade his family’s agricultural products. He found that traditional peanuts tend to develop a rancid oil taste shortly after high-temperature processing. He collaborated with the Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station for three years and successfully cultivated a new variety.

Lee Shou-ching
Young farmer
It has a subtle nutty aroma with complex layers, giving it a completely different flavor from traditional peanuts.

High-oleic peanuts contain up to 80% monounsaturated fatty acids, can be stored at room temperature for up to 10 months, and exhibit stable disease resistance, representing another breakthrough in agricultural technology in Citong Township in Yunlin.

Liu Chien-kuo
Legislator (DPP)
Citong Township has given strong support to local agriculture in recent years and with the help of the Agriculture and Food Agency, we are here today to promote this extensively.

Red-skinned, high-oleic peanuts are currently grown across 87 hectares through contract farming, involving 32 local farmers. With production and sales traceability certification already secured, efforts are underway to expand promotion and make them a nationwide favorite.

#peanutvarieties #healthyfats #Taiwanpeanuts #Taiwanfood

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2026-09-28

Yilan business wins five international awards for ‘smart’ insole invention

A local Yilan business has designed a unique insole that not only makes shoes more comfortable, but has also performed spectacularly at international invention competitions, winning a total of five gold and silver medals. Integrating AI and medical knowledge, the tiny insole increases arch support while dispersing pressure. Even athletes trust these specialized insoles to protect their feet in the most demanding of situations.

It may look like an ordinary shoe insole, but its effect is far from ordinary. Made from green carbon fiber, it’s eco-friendly while being lighter than most insoles. The design incorporates principles of biomechanics to reduce pressure on the bottom of the feet, making walking more effortless for the wearer.

Lin Wei-chang
Insole inventor
It supports effortless propulsion while running. By providing arch support, it stabilizes the ankle to prevent risk of sprains. What’s more, the inner arch absorbs shock and reduce pressure, while the outer arch keep balance.

The creator uses a smart AI-driven system that analyzes foot and shoe data, incorporating medical and sports science to design the perfect insole tailored to each customer’s foot shape and athletic habits.

Lin Wei-chang
Insole inventor
People in the medical and sports fields can use our AI foot shape assessment to automatically fit users for better protection while walking and playing sports.

This local insole maker from Yilan has been in business for 24 years. His new model won gold at Taiwan’s invention awards, as well as five international medals: two gold at the iENA Nuremberg International Trade Fair in Germany and the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival in the US, plus a gold and a silver at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. He also partners with professional basketball teams, whose athletic trainers stress that a quality insole is vital for athletes.

Peng Li-chen
Taoyuan Pauian Pilots athletic trainer
By testing foot pressure and structure, I can very easily and clearly understand players’ discomfort and use insoles to help prevent further injury.

This local business that’s been operating in Yilan for decades has fully embraced new technologies to keep improving their product and keep up with global trends, allowing Taiwan’s “smart” insoles to shine on the world stage.

#insoles #shoedesign #Yilan #inventionawards #sportsscience #AI #prideofTaiwan #smartinsoles

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2026-09-28

ITRI is spawning new tech that reduces labor for mushroom farmers

Growing traditional log-cultivated shitake mushrooms in Taiwan once took up a lot of labor and time. Farmers would have to drill holes in a log, one by one, and inoculate mushroom spawn. Now the Industrial Technology Research Institute, otherwise known as ITRI, has come up with new technologies that make the process much more efficient. The work of three traditional mushroom farmers now being done by one person. Let’s find out more.

Mushroom farmers use machinery to drill holes in logs and then tap tools to inoculate the spawn. Traditionally, growing "log-cultivated shiitake mushrooms" is time-consuming and labor-intensive, taking more than half an hour to process one log. However, ITRI has developed labor-saving equipment that allows one mushroom farmer to perform the work of three.

Hsia Wen-chien
Mushroom farmer
It significantly reduces manpower. Previously, lifting, flipping, and handling each log took about ten minutes. Now, that’s unnecessary; it can be done in a flash. The entire process can be done in just one or two minutes.

The cut wood is placed on an iron frame, and then its wheels can roll left and right, and back and forth, making it convenient for mushroom farmers to drill in the holes. It is equipped with hanging rollers and a rebound mechanism to reduce the effort required to bore holes.

The newly designed inoculation machine can automatically insert the spawn. In response to extreme weather conditions, ITRI has also developed a "smart spray system" that automatically activates to regulate temperatures when they exceed 28°C or when humidity is below 80%.

Lee Shih-chi
ITRI Central Region Campus director
Our original intention was to make our technological tools easy for local people to use.

By introducing technology, ITRI not only improves efficiency and saves costs and labor, but also creates higher output value and competitiveness for local mushroom farmers.

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#Taiwanmushrooms #mushroomfarming #laborsaving #shitakemushrooms #ITRI

2026-09-28

Teenager stabbed by schoolmate with scissors stable after surgery

A dispute between two teenage boys turned into a shocking stabbing in New Taipei’s Ruifang District on Thursday afternoon. Witnesses say it all started after the older student, aged 16, told off the younger one, aged 14, for allegedly being too loud on the bus. After the two got off the bus, the situation escalated at a drink shop nearby. A verbal argument erupted over cutting in line, which ended when the younger boy grabbed a pair of scissors from a noodle stall nearby and stabbed his schoolmate in the neck. The victim lost his vital signs on the spot and was rushed to hospital, were he underwent surgery and later showed stable vital signs. Let’s hear more

Student (anonymized)
Saw the confrontation
They were arguing on the bus. Then they came out and it got worse. It seems he grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed him.

Father (anonymized)
Son was stabbed
Yesterday he called me saying he wanted to eat out with his friends. I said OK. He let me know when they got to Ruifang at 4:12 pm. I even replied and told him to take care. Then at 4:22, his classmate used his phone to call me and say he got stabbed.

Voice of faculty member (anonymized)
Knows students
The Ninth Grader had trouble managing his emotions before. We’ve offered support, education and counseling before.

Sources say the perpetrator was involved in an uncomfortable situation on the bus last June. Some dispute over a priority seat ended up with a woman scolding him and driving him to tears. One year later, conflict once again brewed on the bus, but this time it escalated into violence with a fellow student. The teen has been detained and his case was referred to the Keelung District Court’s juvenile division.

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#highschool #keelung #stabbing #argument #taiwan

2026-09-25

1,000+ worshippers flock to temple to eat instant noodles

A meal always tastes better with good company. And so, eating instant noodles with 1,000 other people, must be a delightful dining experience. That was exactly the point of a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at Shilong Temple in Nantou. Hundreds of people flocked from far and wide to eat noodles together, and also celebrate the birthday of the Land God.

Slurping and munching sounds fill Shilong Temple in Nantou’s Zhongliao Township, as a huge crowd of worshippers tuck into a bowl of piping-hot instant noodles.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, is also the birthday of the Land God. At this temple, the B-day bash involves getting more than 1,000 people to eat instant noodles together and pray for blessings. It’s popular with everyone.

- I saw the event online and decided to come. I usually come here to pray.
- What do you think about everyone eating instant noodles together?
- It’s quite special. They smell good and taste yummier.

- I came from Changhua.
- How was the traffic on the way?
- We set off at 7, so it was alright.

The temple prepared 1,200 bowl-and-chopstick sets, free for participants to take home as a memento. Worshippers come from all over Taiwan.

Wu Kuo-tung
Shilong Temple
We hold this event to give everyone taking part a sense of reuniting with family during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Today is the Land God’s birthday, so we’re feeding instant noodles to 1,000 people.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family gatherings, and Shilong Temple is leaning fully into it. The temple completed its mission, bringing people from far and wide to share a meal, and pray for peace and good fortune.

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#noodles #ramen #instantnoodles #nantou #moonfestival

2026-09-25

Adorable party at Shoushan Zoo as animals enjoy Moon Festival feast

The residents at Shoushan Zoo got get to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival too. Zookeepers put together a feast tailored to each species with festive ingredients, special feeding containers, and themed decoration. The extra challenge turned mealtime into a fun game, giving the animals and visitors an entertaining Moon Festival experience, and creating some adorable moments.

Porcupines happily munched on specially made colorful fruit-and-vegetable BBQ skewers, including mushrooms with faces. Meanwhile, the chinchillas got their food on a laptop-shaped feeding tray, featuring a BBQ order menu onscreen with items like marbled beef steak. The Kunekune pigs got a fruity feast in their resemblance, with pomelos cut and carved to resemble piggies. For the chimpanzees, zookeepers prepared an extra challenge. They were given specially made supersized mung bean pastries that they had to take apart before getting to the pomelos hidden inside.

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#moonfestival #midautumnfestival #fruit #bbq #cuteanimals

2026-09-25

Hotel offers free rings, honeymoon to attract wedding banquet business

The Ministry of Labor recently extended marriage leave from eight days to 14, starting from Oct. 1. To capitalize on the lucrative wedding banquet market, one five-star hotel is rolling out its own all-inclusive bundle. In addition to an entertaining roast duck dinner, it’s offering progressive rewards where the more tables you book, the more perks you can get. By booking a certain number of tables, couples can get wedding cookies, diamond rings, bridal gowns, and even honeymoons for free, helping newlyweds cut costs.

A happy newlywed couple walk hand in hand as they take the stage in front of their guests.

Inviting friends and family to witness their special day naturally means the couple will also have to treat them to some exquisite food. It’s rare to see roast duck prepared three ways on a wedding menu. Targeting busy couples overwhelmed with preparations, one five-star hotel is offering an all-inclusive bundle. Every eight or 10 tables booked unlocks a reward.

Anna
Bride-to-be
Of course, finances are the most practical concern. This package helps reduce a lot of the hassle for couples like us, saving us a ton of legwork. With this deal, I also feel like we can add a couple more tables.

If you book 10 tables, you can get one of nine gifts, such as 40 boxes of wedding cookies or a diamond ring or necklace valued at NT$38,000.

This magazine-quality photo booth can print 700 to 800 photos throughout the event, easily handling large guest lists. Covering 12 other services, from the gown, to the ring, pictures, and even the honeymoon, the package can save the couple hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Lai Ying-ju
Hotel marketing director
Last year when we launched a service targeting smaller table amounts, we ended up hosting over 700 wedding banquets. With the introduction of this upgraded package this year, we’re targeting another 1,500 bookings.

Tsai Hui-ju
Hotel marketing associate
Couples today care less about how grand the banquet is, and more about refinement and personal style. We’re therefore putting greater emphasis on customization and one-stop services, which could bring around 10 to 15% revenue growth to our hotel.

Looking to capitalize on government policies encouraging childbirth and extending marriage leave, hotels are competing fiercely to attract discerning couples looking for somewhere to spend their special day.

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#wedding #marriageleave #hotels #weddingbanquet #newlywed #deal

2026-09-25

Kind and selfless borough warden helps community with recycling

In Zhongquan Borough in Changhua, the borough warden Lin Lien-fa has playfully dubbed himself the “garbage chief.” For more than 20 years, he has set up a neighborhood recycling zone, where he personally helps the locals sort their recyclables and send them to various garbage trucks on designated days. His kindliness has made life much more convenient, as well as reduced headaches for sanitation workers Let’s find out more.

On different recycling days, the mobile dumpsters in this borough are lined up and tipped into the collection truck, one by one, in an orderly process, ensuring no one gets the day wrong or mixes up the sorting.

He personally takes the recyclables from the locals, and what’s touching is that he has done this not just before elections, but for twenty years.

Lin Lien-fa, the Zhongquan Borough warden in Changhua, explains that he has been assisting residents with recycling for many years. His work became especially important after Changhua City instituted a new system of collecting different kinds of recyclables and rubbish on different days. Many people simply can’t remember what item needs to be disposed of on what day, which is also a headache for sanitation workers. This borough warden sorts it all out on their behalf, making it convenient for everyone.

Lin Lien-fa
Zhongquan borough warden
I consider myself a "garbage chief" because I’m happy to serve the residents and neighbors here, and to help make the environment a better place.

He calls himself the “garbage chief,” not because he’s notorious, but out of sheer goodwill. His generosity has won him a great reputation. People living in other boroughs even come to ask him for help.

Member of the public
Loves Lin’s work
It’s really great! Sometimes you’re in a rush and can’t wait for the garbage truck, then usually you need to wait another day or two. Here, we can drop off it off any time

Member of the public
Loves Lin’s work
When I need to head out or have errands to run, I just come by and drop it off. It’s very convenient.

Large pieces of furniture that are no longer usable are dismantled, and the collected materials are sold to fund community operations.

Chang Chiu-hsiang
Zhongquan Community Executive Director
This portion serves as the community’s self-raised funds, which go toward community activities, emergency relief, and other expenses.

Look at these volunteers—they’ve all stepped up of their own accord to join the borough chief in doing good deeds. For people’s daily lives, recycling can be very troublesome, but with the community services from this borough warden and volunteers, life is so convenient.

#Changhuarecycling #communityservice #Taiwanrecycling #Taiwanpoliticians

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2026-09-25

Taiwan booth shines at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin

Germany’s capital, Berlin hosted this year’s InnoTrans the International Trade Fair for Transport Technology. For the first time, Taiwan participated with a national pavilion, led by the Railway Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. They brought together 14 industry, government, academic, and research institutions. An additional 26 companies also exhibited independently at InnoTrans, bringing the total number of Taiwanese companies to a whopping 40. Taiwan’s strong presence at the fair indicates the rail industry’s growing strength and ambitions.

InnoTrans, the world’s largest transportation technology trade fair celebrated its 30th anniversary in Berlin this year. This also marks the first time a Taiwan pavilion has exhibited. The Railway Bureau brought together a team of 14 partners to participate.

Chen Shih-kai
Minister of Transportation
Constructing railway tracks showcases a country’s engineering, technological, and manufacturing capabilities. Taiwan is not lacking in any of these, but we do need stronger integration skills.

The Taiwan Pavilion, themed “Rail Resilience Technology Partners,” showcased recent achievements alongside plans for global expansions. Held biennially, InnoTrans brings together global transport authorities, railway operators, system integrators, and component manufacturers under one roof, serving as a crucial platform.

Chen Shih-kai
Minister of Transportation
Aside from AI, Taiwan has made considerable progress in railway construction. Over the last 100 years, Taiwan has invested in rail infrastructure. In the next decade, our Railway Bureau is planning the overall development of Taiwan’s railway industry.

During the exhibition, Chen Shih-kai engaged with other exhibitors and visited the pavilions of Germany, France, South Korea, Austria, and Japan to gain insights into industry trends.

Yang Chen-chun
Director of Railway Bureau
Today, the Railway Bureau has taken a big step forward. This is our stage to reach the world’s rail network and also a platform for global investors to seek out Taiwan for venture capital.

Taiwan’s continued participation in international stages such as InnoTrans, boosts visibility of its achievements and increases global recognition.

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#innotrans #berlin #taiwanrailway #hsr #transportationtechnology

2026-09-25

Soochow University unveils AI center powered by Nvidia H200

As Taiwan pushes its technology industry, universities are incorporating AI into their research and curricula. Soochow University recently launched a new AI center, featuring an AI avatar of its president and a data center equipped with a Nvidia H200-powered server. The center gives students powerful computing resources to build cross-disciplinary skills.

An AI avatar of the Soochow University president smiles on screen, answering questions about the school. This is part of the university’s new AI center.

Huang Hsin-yi
Computer science department director
It can be used for promotional purposes and campus tours, and even as a teaching assistant for professors. Students can also use it when working on projects.

The avatar can respond to questions in real-time thanks to AI computing power.

Yang Ssu-min
FTV reporter
To enhance humanities students’ competitiveness, Soochow University alumni sponsored an Nvidia H200 server with better computing power, giving students more chances to use AI in their studies.

This server powered by Nvidia H200 GPUs, valued at over NT$10 million, supports the president’s AI avatar and is great for large-language models. The university plans to make AI available to students across departments to support their research and studies.

Jan Chyan-long
Soochow University president
The university will also have hundreds of the latest RTX 5090 GPUs. These can be applied to legal studies, helping search for cases and judgements, as well as exploring ethics and social environments. Students will become adept at using AI, making it easier for them to enter the workforce and giving them a career advantage.

Nvidia CEO Jenson Huang said that people who can use AI will replace those who cannot, showing AI competence is quickly becoming a necessary skill. One survey found that 75 percent of companies are willing to offer higher salaries to people with AI skills. Universities like Soochow are incorporating AI to give students a competitive edge.

#AI #artificialintelligence #Nvidia #Soochow #university #AIcenter #technology #work #job

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2026-09-25

Couple accused of tricking senior into buying NT$2,500 photoshopped portrait

Stay alert if a stranger offers to take your photo! In Hengchun Township in Pingtung, one family said that a couple approached their elderly father offering to turn his photograph into a portrait. The next day, they showed up at his doorstep demanding NT$2,500 for the portrait, which appeared to just be a headshot photoshopped onto another picture. Until the couple showed up with the portrait, the family didn’t realize their father was being subject to aggressive sales tactics. In the end, they had no choice but to pay.

- He initially said his studio charges NT$5,000, but had a special price of NT$2,500 for bringing it to his home.

This framed portrait cost NT$2,500, even though it appears to just be a face photoshopped onto another picture. Ms. Chen from Pingtung said her hard-of-hearing father was approached by strangers on his doorstep who offered to take his picture to make into a painting. He didn’t suspect it was a scam.

Ms. Chen
Elderly man’s daughter
He couldn’t understand or hear what they were saying, so he just smiled and said OK to everything. When elderly people don’t know what’s going on, they won’t ask their family. Since the couple was older themselves, we just decided to let it go and take the portrait.

The family was able to snap this picture of the couple leaving. After taking the man’s photo, the two returned the next day demanding payment. His family was surprised, but since the portrait was already produced and their father had agreed to it, knowingly or not, they decided to pay.

Ms. Chen
Elderly man’s daughter
I asked his caregiver to hang it in his room so he’d look at it every day as a reminder that he got scammed.

Wang Yi-chang
Hengchun police lead detective
Our precinct has not yet received any formal reports of allegedly fraudulent behavior involving the solicitation of seniors for photography or portraiture.

The couple allegedly used aggressive sales techniques to get the commission. Similar tactics were reportedly widespread in the past, but have recently resurfaced with a new twist.

Resident
Hengchun
This happened a lot before. It was everywhere. They’d bring some items and say they wanted money from you. But I don’t think it’s allowed anymore under current law.

Suspecting that the couple deliberately targets the elderly with fraudulent intent, the family shared their experience online to urge households with senior family members to stay vigilant.

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2026-09-25

Trained falcons protect Taitung crops from bird pests

A resident in Taitung’s Chishang Township recently reported a stranger walking through the rice patties with a falcon on his arm, concerned about the bird’s legal origin. The man was actually hired as a certified falconer to protect the farms. His trained falcon drives birds away to other areas, keeping them from eating crops and destroying the farmers’ hard work.

A falcon spreads its wings to balance on its handler’s arm as he walks through a field. This unique pair recently triggered a misunderstanding in Taitung’s Chishang Township when a resident reported them, concerned the bird may have been sourced illegally.

Lin Keng-hung
Chishang Youth Empowerment Station director
This is part of a low-impact bird deterrent project we’re working on with the National Development Council and the Taitung branch of the rural development agency.

This man and his falcon are actually helping protect the field by keeping away other birds. To help farmers drive the birds away without hurting them, a group from Chishang launched what they’re calling “Project CHIRP.” Depending on the area, time, and type of pests, they’ll use decoy hawks, acoustic deterrents, kites, or actual trained falcons to trigger the birds’ natural instinct to keep away from predators.

Lin Keng-hung
Chishang Youth Empowerment Station director
We hope that through this short-term, scare-based deterrence method, it will drive the birds away temporarily, giving farmers a guaranteed harvest.

If farmers are expected to adopt such environmentally friendly methods, they shouldn’t have to bear the cost alone. Consumers must also play a part. Anyone can show their support by purchasing eco-friendly products, working together with farmers to ensure balance between nature and agriculture.

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2026-09-25

Fair weather and mostly clear skies expected islandwide over Moon Festival

Good weather islandwide is expected through the entire Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend. Unexpectedly, that’s in part thanks to Tropical Storm Surigae, which is veering northward to the east of Taiwan. Over the coming week, it’s set to be sunny with some clouds all around the island, with some scattered afternoon showers in windward and mountainous areas. The typhoon’s periphery and the dry air for the north are bringing temperatures up, making for an especially sweltering Indian summer. Let’s hear more.

Lai Hsin-kuo
Central Weather Administration
Through the end of September, it will be warm and hot all over Taiwan, with daytime highs reaching 33 to 34°C. Temperatures could be even higher inland and near mountains in Central and Southern Taiwan. From Taoyuan to Taichung and in Central Taiwan, the cloud cover will be minimal, with ideal conditions to view the moon. In the South, the cloud cover should dissipate at night.

Though some cloud cover is expected in Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung, the chances of seeing the moon are pretty good. But if you’re hoping to see the actual full moon on the date of the Moon Festival, you might be disappointed this year. Due to the time offset between the lunar cycles and the traditional lunisolar calendar, the moon won’t be full until two days later, on Sept. 27, specifically, at 12:49 am. Luckily, the difference is barely perceptible to the naked eye, so there’s no need to change any plans you may have made.

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2026-09-25