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TSMC CEO optimistic about future Growth, as revenue hits NT$3.8T

TSMC held its annual shareholders’ meeting on Thursday. The company presented impressive figures, with consolidated revenue hitting NT$3.8 trillion in 2025, an increase of more than 31% year on year. Net profit after tax stood at NT$1.7 trillion, while earnings per share increased to NT$66.25, both record highs. But the question on many shareholders’ minds was whether cash dividends would increase this year. The company’s CEO C.C. Wei gave the answer: Dividends have increased by more than 30% as TSMC’s stock price had more than doubled since last year. Let’s hear from him.

C.C. Wei
TSMC CEO
At last year’s shareholders’ meeting on June 3, TSMC shares were trading at NT$950. As of yesterday, they had reached NT$2,425 per share. That’s a rise of 150% in 365 days. TSMC of course will share these outstanding figures with our shareholders. Employee profit-sharing bonuses increased by 30% from 2023 to 2024, and grew by another 30% from 2024 to 2025. We’re confident that from 2025 to 2026 the increase will be in excess of 30%. Our goal is to operate sustainably in the long term, which means we will fulfill our responsibilities in caring for our employees, shareholders and society. This growth rate of 30% has no ceiling, I think.

As the global AI boom continues, TSMC is facing unprecedented demand to expand production. Speaking after the shareholders meeting, Wei recalled an exchange with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about the explosive growth of AI demand. Wei said he once complained to Huang, saying, "You’re so smart, why didn’t you tell me about the AI boom?" Huang replied, "I didn’t know either." The brief exchange goes to show just how rapidly the AI market has expanded, far exceeding everyone’s expectations.

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#tsmc #chips #ai #nvidia #stock #shares

Time：2026-06-04

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ICDF to offer student internships in diplomatic allies Saint Lucia and Eswatini

If you’re a student who dreams of being a diplomat, take note! Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund is marking its 30th anniversary with a new campus ambassadors program. University students aged 18 to 30 can apply for summer internships that let them experience vocational training and medical missions in two of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies: Eswatini and Saint Lucia. The organizers hope that through these internships, a youthful perspective on Taiwan’s diplomatic activities will spread in the community.

President Lai Ching-te recently visited Eswatini, Taiwan’s only formal diplomatic ally in Africa. The visit took the friendship between the two countries to the next level, and Lai had to overcome considerable pressure from China, drawing the attention of the international community. Now, diplomatic outreach is not only for heads of state, ordinary college students can do it too.

Shouldering large backpacks, students depart Taoyuan Airport for Eswatini. The 20-plus hour flight sees university students brimming with enthusiasm as they step out of their comfort zones to deeply experience a different kind of life in international aid over their summer vacations. From observing and learning about vocational training programs to medical checkups, Taiwanese youth are actively involved, all thanks to the International Cooperation and Development Fund. This year marks the ICDF’s 30th anniversary, a new milestone.

Hsieh Pei-fen
ICDF deputy secretary general
In a way, a 30th anniversary is like turning 30 years old—it’s a truly special milestone. This time, we’ve made special arrangements for students to visit Eswatini, which President Lai just recently visited, or Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, one of our diplomatic allies. You could say these are countries most people might only have the chance to visit once in a lifetime

Not only can students travel to Eswatini, but also to Saint Lucia, a formal diplomatic ally in the Caribbean. For the first time the ICDF is publicly selecting campus ambassadors. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older can apply. After passing the online review and selection process, they can realize their dreams of diplomacy.

Hsieh Pei-fen
ICDF deputy secretary general
If I weren’t already over thirty, I would sign up immediately, because I truly believe this is an exceptionally good opportunity. Many of our diplomatic allies aren’t usually tourist destinations for our citizens. This is a great opportunity, as the ICDF covers all expenses, including airfare and accommodation.

With just a blink of an eye, the ICDF has turned 30. Now it will help the younger generation enter adulthood by gaining new international perspectives.

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#Taiwaninternships #Taiwandiplomacy #Caribbeantravel #Eswatinitravel #internships

2026-06-04

Altius-600M drones achieve 100% hit rate during exercise

Taiwan’s military conducted the Tienma Exercise under the Third Theater of Operations, to demonstrate the combat effectiveness of its new weapons system. For the first time, Altius-600M attack drones were deployed to shoot maritime targets, firing more than a dozen rounds throughout the exercise. According to footage released by the military, the Altius-600M achieved a 100% hit rate, dispelling rumors that Ukraine had stopped using the American system due to poor accuracy.

Taiwan’s military previously purchased 291 Altius-600M drones from the US under Project Hunter Owl. The systems were fully delivered and commissioned in March this year, enhancing the military’s anti-armor capabilities. Weighing approximately 12 kg, the model is designed for extended loiter time and precision strikes. The military is also planning to acquire the more powerful Altius-700M drones from the US to further strengthen its strike capabilities.

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#military #drones #loitering #munition #tianma

2026-06-04

Kaohsiung dumps stray dogs in Tainan’s Longqi, sparking fury

Residents of Longqi District in Tainan have long noticed an increase in the numbers of stray dogs in recent years. There have been many reports of attacks on protected pangolins. Chicken farmers are also worried. Now, there is widespread outrage after residents discovered that animal protection authorities in neighboring Kaohsiung were offloading their city’s stray dogs into Longqi District under the cover of night. Let’s find out more.

These stray dogs have been confirmed by the Tainan City Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office to be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and then released into the wild by officials.

Hung Chen-kai
Tainan City Government
Upon investigation, three of these five animals had implanted microchips. They were transferred from shelters in other counties and cities to Longqi District.

The Tainan City Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office’s explanation was guarded. However, the vehicle that released these stray dogs in Longqi District was actually an official vehicle from the Kaohsiung City Animal Protection Office. Under the cover of night, they released five stray dogs into mountainous areas in Longqi and were caught red-handed by local residents.

Lu Chih-hung
Chicken farmer
We could never find the culprit before. But this time, we caught the Kaohsiung City Animal Protection Office red-handed in the middle of releasing these strays.

It’s not just chicken farmers that detest stray dogs. There are also many protected pangolins in Longqi and there have been frequent reports of them attacked by stray dogs. The Tainan City Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office never releases stray dogs caught in Longqi back to the area. However, officials from the office never expected that their neighboring counterparts would cross over city borders and cause trouble.

Kuo Ming-chin
Kaohsiung City Animal Protection Office
The administrative boundaries at the scene were not easily discernible, causing staff to mistakenly return the dogs to a neighboring jurisdiction administered by Tainan.

However, local residents are questioning the increase in the number of stray dogs in recent years. They suspect that official vehicles have gotten lost there more than once. They are hoping that the government will take Taiwan’s stray dog problem seriously and not let the ecosystem of Longqi District, Tainan’s precious backyard, be ruined.

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#straydogs #pangolins #Taiwanpangolins #Tainan #Kaohsiung #animalprotection

2026-06-04

Town in Nantou’s besieged by massive swarm of bees

A bizarre spectacle appeared in Nantou’s Puli township recently. A massive cloud of bees suddenly swarmed along Zhonghua Road, buzzing loudly. Shopkeepers quickly closed their doors and windows, and pedestrians ran, trying to get away from the insects. The swarm finally left after about half an hour.

Witness
Saw the bees
It was a huge swarm of bees. Passersby were quite frightened, but also found it funny, so they snapped pictures because it was the first time for them to see something like this on the street.

Shop worker
Saw the bees
At first I thought they were mosquitoes or something, but then I saw they were bees. There was a huge swarm of them around the traffic lights and the intersection, probably about a thousand of them.

Wu Tzu-hsien (phone interview)
Ministry of Agriculture, Miaoli
A new queen bee has emerged, so the old queen bee will lead some worker bees to find the next suitable location to build a hive.

Experts point out that this is a natural phenomenon. When a hive becomes overcrowded, the old queen takes half of the worker bees to scout out a new location, leaving the original hive to a new queen. While swarming is a natural part of bee reproduction, seeing it happen in the bustling downtown area of Puli is rare, giving the townsfolk quite a scare.

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#Nantou #Puli #bees #queenbees #beeswarm

2026-06-04

Deliverer loses cool after client shows up to door in underwear

When you order food delivery, do you dress up to collect your meal? Or do you roll up to the front door in your PJs? That’s the crux of an argument that has gone viral online, involving a food deliverer who felt disrespected when the client picked up his meal wearing just a pair of boxers. The delivery worker asked him to at least put some pants on, but the client refused, saying he didn’t see a reason to do so, since he was in his own home. Both sides grabbed their phones to record the spat that followed, which has put delivery etiquette at the center of the internet’s hottest debate.

- I asked him to put some pants on
and show a little respect.
I even brought the food up.

The food deliverer lost his cool after a young man came to the door to pick up his order in his underwear. He says it’s a form of harassment.

- I warned you to put on some pants.
- Why should I?
- Because I don’t know you.
We’re strangers.
Show some respect!

But the client refused to change clothes, and instead pulled out his own phone and recorded the shouting match about whether clothes are necessary or optional.

- I picked up the order in underwear.
He said I didn’t respect it.
He even asked if I wanted to fight.

The spat happened in New Taipei’s Banqiao District. Though neither party sued the other, they both posted videos of the incident on social media, accusing each other of vulgarity. The client says he saw nothing wrong with collecting his food wearing just a pair of boxers, adding that he ended up putting on a pair of trousers. He pledged to file a complaint on the delivery platform. Meanwhile, the deliverer feels violated, and says it’s not the first time it’s happened.

Mr. Wang
Food deliverer
He thinks I shouldn’t ask him to wear pants. But I think everyone should be treated with respect, no matter our jobs. It’s his home and he can wear whatever he wants in there as long as he’s not interacting with me. It’s none of my business. But when you’re meeting a stranger, you should show basic manners.

So, who’s wrong and who’s right? People are of two minds.

Member of public
Would wear pants
Just wear some shorts or something. Just boxers is not OK.

Member of public
Thinks deliverer is overreacting
Out of politeness, you would put on some trousers. But my first thought was that it doesn’t really matter. I think the deliverer is making a mountain out of a molehill.

A legal expert says that since the client was at home, it would be difficult to prosecute him for public indecency or nuisance. Legally, it’s fine to be underdressed, but civically perhaps it’s better to put on some clothes.

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#aita #clothes #delivery #food #uber #foodpanda

2026-06-04

Outgoing AIT Kaohsiung director shares family’s night market favorites

Neil Gibson, head of the American Institute in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung branch, has reached the end of his three-year tenure. Before leaving for his next post in Tokyo, Gibson invited FTV to tag along as he visits his favorite place in town: Ruifeng Night Market. In an unexpected twist, it turns out that his family’s favorite night market food is none other than stinky tofu!

- Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to have the chance to show you what I consider to be the best night market in all of Taiwan: Ruifeng Night Market.

We followed Neil, outgoing chief of the AIT’s Kaohsiung branch, to his favorite stomping ground during his three-year posting.

The first stop is for a cup of taro sago. The fresh taro blended into a velvety puree is certainly a Taiwanese classic. In a blink, he’s already finished most of it.

Neil Gibson
Outgoing AIT Kaohsiung head
I forget who first told me about it, but my son and I both love it. I’m almost finished!

Continuing on, Neil next stops for some diced steak.

Big chunks of beef sizzle on the griddle before they’re seared to perfection with a hand torch. The scent already has Neil’s son impatient to dig in.

Neil Gibson
Outgoing AIT Kaohsiung head
This is American beef, but made the Taiwanese way. It symbolizes how the US and Taiwan are good friends. Best friends!

Hearing that Neil was headed to the night market, the whole family put in their orders.

Neil Gibson
Outgoing AIT Kaohsiung head
Since Ruifeng Night Market always has new vendors, you can wander around and take your time. When my family heard I was coming, I got a huge list on Line of things to order.

This next stall is his wife’s go-to Taiwanese food.

Neil and the owner are good friends. They start chatting away as soon as he walks up.

Stinky tofu stall owner
Surprised by Gibson’s Mandarin
At first, before he started talking, I didn’t know his Mandarin was so good. He’s been here many times with his wife. They’ve brought their kids, too.

By ordering stinky tofu and asking for extra chili sauce, Neil breaks the stereotype that foreigners can’t stand the pungent dish.

Neil Gibson
Outgoing AIT Kaohsiung head
Cheese is made from fermented milk, right? It’s the same concept. I went to Shenkeng once and bought raw stinky tofu to surprise my wife. I brought it home, got a pot of oil, heat it up boiling hot, and put the raw Shenkeng tofu in. Immediately, my wife shouted, “What are you doing!” Our carpet, couch, clothes, everything smelled so bad.

Time really does fly. By fully immersing himself in daily life here, this outgoing foreign officer forged lasting bonds with the people of Taiwan.

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#AIT #NeilGibson #Kaohsiung #nightmarket #stinkytofu #RuifengNightMarket #AITKaohsiung #TaiwanUS #USbeef

2026-06-04

Market for zongzi picks up as Dragon Boat Festival approaches

Dragon Boat Festival is still a few weeks away, but zongzi are already selling fast. These sticky rice dumplings, usually filled with meat, are the festival’s signature food. One traditional zongzi store in Changhua’s Lukang Township already received an order of 400, while the Changhua Fisherman’s Association’s eel zongzi are also rising to the challenge.

There is so many flavors! Which one to pick? You gotta buy ’em all.

- It’s delicious. The ingredients are fresh.

- There ae lots of thin bamboo shoots, and lots of mushrooms too.

- I bought 30. I’ve had these ones for over 40 years. My hair has turned from black to white.

This sticky rice dumpling is packed with filling, including bamboo shoots, pork, mushrooms, and egg yolk. These famous zongzi bring smiles to people’s faces after one bite.

- The owner is really thoughtful, she never raises the price.

This zongzi stand in Changhua’s Lukang Township has been running for 54 years. Even as the cost of ingredients has risen these past few years, its zongzi have remained the same price for the last three. This year, one company has already ordered 400.

Ms. Hsiu-chen
Zongzi stand owner
I haven’t raised my prices in three years. I make about NT$5 on each zongzi, earning slowly but benefitting the customers. We usually sell over 30,000 leading up to the Dragon Boat Festival, it’s the same every year.

The Changhua Fisherman’s Association is selling their very own braised eel zongzi, which is popular among people who like seafood. Its price also remains unchanged.

Chen Wei-ku
Changhua Fisherman’s Association director
This year the Changhua Fisherman’s Association froze the price, giving it cheaply to our customers.

With both traditional stands and the fisherman’s association freezing the price of their zongzi, this year’s market is sure to be competitive leading up to the Dragon Boat Festival.

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#DragonBoatFestival #ricedumpling #stickyriceball #zongzi #eel #pork #bamboo #tradition #price #cheap

2026-06-04

Stall keeps traditions alive with classic desserts like starch jelly

There are endless options for desserts these days, but sometimes, you just can’t beat the classics. Back when resources were scarce, satisfying a kid’s sweet tooth took some creativity. In New Taipei there’s a shop that sells traditional starch jelly ice just like what the owner enjoyed as a kid. The starch is stirred in cold, and then hot water until it forms a clear, slippery jelly. One taste and it’ll take you straight back to childhood.

Traditional starch jelly is slippery and pleasantly chewy. When eaten with brown sugar, it coats your mouth in a delightful sweetness.

First, add cold water to the starch and stir until dissolves.

Adding hot water gradually turns the white starch clear.

Using a chopstick, the owner cuts the jelly into pieces.

Add some homemade brown sugar syrup and mix in a little ice to bring the temperature down, and it’s ready to serve.

Pan Wen-hsien
Owner
My mother used to make this for me when I was very young. People used to eat it when they were overheating. It can bring your body temperature down. It’s a very nostalgic flavor.

But that’s not all. When you hear this familiar whistling sound, you know it’s time for roasted flour tea.

The roasted flour tea, or mian cha, is slowly cooked over a low flame, then served with a peng bing bun cake, like a sweet version of a puff pastry soup.

Pan Wen-hsien
Owner
I spent over a decade going around to different markets with my wife. Getting my own stall back home was more stable. We didn’t have to move around anymore.

To give his wife more stability as they entered their 40s, Pan decided to come back home and take over an old dessert stall.

Pan Wen-hsien
Owner
Many people know about these classic things. It’s just the younger people these days who have never had it.

By selling the flavors of his childhood, Pan hopes to make sure that these classic tastes don’t disappear.

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#classic #traditional #shavedice #starchjelly #tapioca #jelly #dessert #miancha #NewTaipei #restaurant

2026-06-04

Free Ebola tests for arrivals with travel history in DRC and Uganda

Taiwan is ramping up efforts to keep Ebola out of the country. Last month, the WHO declared the disease a public health emergency. Starting Wednesday, Taiwan’s four international airports are offering free testing for asymptomatic travelers with a travel history to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The free tests will be available until June 30. In addition, travelers will receive notices with instructions on how to monitor their health.

The Ebola epidemic in Central Africa is showing no signs of relenting, and concerns abound regarding unreported deaths. Earlier this week, Taiwan enforeced an entry ban for residents of the DRC and Uganda. Just three days later, more measures have been put in place, to prevent the disease from entering the country.

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#ebola #drc #uganda #taiwan #diseasecontrol #epidemic

2026-06-03

KMT leader boasts of Xi meeting at event with Taiwan expats in US

Opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is continuing to spark controversy during her US tour. She suggested she would not be taken seriously by Washington if she did not first obtained the full trust of China’s leader Xi Jinping. Furthermore, her entourage includes Vivi Chin, a KMT member who is a mainland Chinese spouse. Reports say Chin both works for China’s United Front Department and is financially backing Cheng’s trip. There are worries about the impact this will have in Washington and the implications for Taiwan. Let’s find out more.

The drum performance on stage is deafening. The expatriate Taiwanese community in San Francisco warmly welcomes KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun but it seems she’s very hungry. She eats bite after bite, seeming to ignore the energetic performance from the overseas Taiwanese community members behind her.

Host
Event host
Among all the foreign guests we’ve received, and all the chairs we’ve hosted, this chair is the first who dared to start eating. It’s remarkable, considering she usually doesn’t eat much.

As soon as Cheng took the stage, she sang the praises of her meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Cheng Li-wun
KMT chair
Without the Cheng-Xi summit in Beijing, frankly speaking, I would just be an ordinary chair. Even if I came to the US. I wouldn’t be able to change a thing. I need to obtain the full sincerity and goodwill from General Secretary Xi Jinping, the top leader in Beijing. Only in this way, my visit to the US takes on a different meaning.

Cheng’s pro-China rhetoric remains unchanged in the US. Vivi Chin, a member of the KMT Central Standing Committee who has loudly advocated for unification with China, also attended the banquet. Reports say she did not only pay for her attendance on this US trip, but was also one of its financial backers. However one scholar thinks Cheng will only attract more criticism, as she is simultaneously promoting peace while bringing along a financial backer who advocates for unification with China.

Dennis Weng (June 2)
US-based scholar
I’m afraid it will really have an impact, and there might be complications. People in Washington don’t know that among the so-called delegation members, there is a Chinese spouse. The KMT historically never ever did this before. Vivi Chin belongs to a branch of the United Front Work Department, so I think any Taiwanese person with a little sense would probably feel that this arrangement seems a little suss.

According to the latest poll by MyFormosa, Cheng’s trust rating has dwindled from 31% just after the Cheng-Xi summit to 23%. Cheng may think that meeting with Xi has brought results, but in the end public opinion will deliver the verdict.

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#KMT #Taiwanpolitics #Unitedfront #Chinapolitics

2026-06-03

Chinese government spokesman is speechless when asked about journalist’s expulsion

Back in February, China expelled New York Times journalist Vivian Wang from the country. The move was apparently retaliation for hosting President Lai Ching-te in a recorded interview for the paper’s DealBook Summit 2025, during which the host referred to Taiwan as a country. Earlier this week, a reporter from Japan’s TV Asahi brought up this matter during a Chinese foreign ministry press conference. Observers were surprised to see Lin Jian, the PRC foreign ministry spokesman, speechless for about 20 seconds, in apparent fear of saying the wrong words. Let’s see how it went down.

Voice of Asahi TV journalist
At press conference
The New York Times reports that a journalist has been expelled. What is the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s comment on this?

Lin Jian
PRC foreign ministry spokesperson
The New York Times provided a platform for the Taiwan authorities to spread the fallacy of Taiwan separatist independence and openly referred to Taiwan as a country, which seriously violates the one-China principle. The New York Times should correct its mistakes.

Lin Chun-hsien
Legislator (DPP)
The fact that the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson was stumped by a question and paused for 20 seconds is basically an international joke, all because they are terrified of doing something that might displease the Chinese Communist Party. China will stop at nothing to suppress Taiwan and prevent Taiwan’s voice from being heard. This is the truth about the authoritarian CCP hegemony.

Yaita Akio, a veteran journalist who spent 10 years in Beijing, posted on social media that the real China is a country that expels foreign journalists, frightens interviewees into shutting off their phones and has made pressure a part of daily life. According toYaita, this is because the CCP is a regime that lacks a sense of security and confidence, and is afraid of any voices it cannot control.

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#nyt #taiwan #china #funny #crosstrait #japan #TVAsahi #newyorktimes

2026-06-03

Academia Sinica research shows earthquakes spike 30% during dry season

Southwestern Taiwan has not seen much rain lately, but could the amount of rainfall have implications for seismic activity? After analyzing 16 years of satellite data, researchers at Academia Sinica discovered that seasonal rainfall may actually help regulate earthquakes. Every year during the dry season from February to April, the earth’s crust below southwestern Taiwan lifts as downward pressure eases, raising the frequency of earthquakes of at least magnitude 2.5 by 30% on average. However, seismologists stress that the correlation between seismic activity and groundwater levels shouldn’t be a cause for concern. And meteorologists have good news: From June 5, the region will finally see significant plum rains.

An expert can tap a watermelon to know if it’s sweet or not. The drier the weather, the sweeter it’ll be. Amid scant rainfall in southern Taiwan, reservoir levels have been plummeting. But that’s not all. Academia Sinica researchers have also discovered that the dry season may actually increase the frequency of earthquakes by 30%

Voice of Kuo Kai-wen
Seismologist
Groundwater permeates into the earth at a very slow rate. The depth of many of our earthquakes is at least 10km, meaning there’s no definitive correlation between seismic activity and surface water levels. There’s no need to worry that much. And large quakes of magnitude 6 or above aren’t that easy to predict.

While this seismologist stresses there’s no need to worry, Academia Sinica analysis of satellite data between 2002 and 2018 found that quakes are more likely during times of low rainfall. Researchers believe the primary reason is hydrological shifting, with the vertical stress amplitude induced by water fluctuations two to four times higher than horizontal stress. Tectonic pressure aside, the south desperately needs drought relief. A powerful Pacific high-pressure system in May kept the seasonal plum rains away, but the southwest monsoon is finally projected to move northward in early June.

Voice of Wu Sheng-yu
Meteorologist
Starting on the 5th or 6th and continuing until the middle of June, the southwest monsoon will gradually move north. For about seven to 10 days, during this time, there’s a good chance of developing a typical plum rain front.

As June looks poised to end Taiwan’s dry spell, the impending rainfall may do more than just alleviate drought—it could also help relieve the mounting stress built up beneath the earth’s crust.

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#earthquake #rainfall #drought #plumrains #AcademiaSinica #research #seismology #meteorology #tectonicstress

2026-06-03

Angry outburst by CTBC Brothers pitching coach catches attention

The CTBC Brothers have been having a tough season so far, and their poor performance is angering not just the fans. On Tuesday, the team faced off against the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions at Taipei Dome, which resulted in a crushing defeat, dashing the team’s hopes of winning the season title. The Brothers’ pitchers handed out a total of eight walks during the game, causing their pitching coach, Wang Chien-ming, to boil over in anger. The usually calm and collected sportsman was seen slamming the door of the phone box in the dugout, in a display of rage so shocking that even the game’s commentators were taken by surprise. Let’s hear more.

- For Coach Wang Chien-ming…Wow…
- He really is furious.
- You rarely see anything like this.

George Chao
Baseball commentator
The pitchers couldn’t even throw strikes, so Wang Chien-ming probably got angry in the moment. I think that his frustration had been building up over the past month, as the team’s pitching performance has been quite far from Wang Chien-ming’s expectations. I actually ran into him recently and asked whether the pressure gets heavy when the team isn’t doing well. He said: yes; that now, no matter how he stands, how he talks, or how he tries to coach the players, it feels like nothing is working or feels quite right.

Wang is known for his quiet personality, and the last time he had an outburst in public was during a game some 20 years ago, when he was the ace pitcher for the New York Yankees. After giving up a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, Wang stormed off the field and threw his glove to the ground in frustration. Two decades later, he is once again angry but in a different role. Watching his young pitchers struggle, he could hardly hide his disappointment, a feeling many fans would understand.

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#baseball #outburst #slam #pitcher #cpbl #CTBCBrothers

2026-06-03

AI-generated video played by Jensen Huang goes viral

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a keynote speech at GTC, Nvidia’s conference series that focuses on the future of AI. But it’s the video played during his closing remarks that has attracted all the attention and gone viral. This AI-generated music video blends Taiwanese night markets, Taipei 101 and the 36-year-old classic music video of Lim Giong’s林強 hit single "Marching Forward." Some netizens said they were moved to tears as it had been so faithfully recreated.

This video featuring the famous “fruit lady” on Tonghua Street and Taiwanese snacks is a perfect recreation of the real thing. This AI-generated music video, full of Easter eggs, was shown by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as he thanked the audience during his keynote speech at GTC Taipei 2026.

Ningxia Night Market features balloon shooting games, claw machines with AI-powered lobsters, blending elements of a night market with Taipei 101. The most outrageous attraction is this one...

A group of robots dressed in white T-shirts and jeans, even featuring a dancer with a red star on its white T-shirt, replicate a classic scene from the music video of Lim Giong’s hit “Marching Forward” which has been passed around for 36 years.

With lyrics and scenes perfectly replicated, GTC paid tribute to the original “Marching Forward" with its own music video. As soon as the video was released, many netizens exclaimed: "I cried when I saw it," "Oh my God, so much effort was put into it." "Thank you, Father Huang, for promoting Taiwan so hard," and "I am moved and proud."

In January 2024, Nvidia held its year-end party in Taiwan. Jensen Huang danced shoulder-to-shoulder with his employees, singing "Marching Forward". This song is now included in this viral music video, giving viewers a big surprise and inspiring them.

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#viralvideo #Nvidia #Jensenhuang #Limgiong #marchingfoward

2026-06-03

Operator dies crushed by hook after crane tilts over

A crane operator was killed at work after a lifting operation went awry in Chiayi’s Dongshi Township. It began when the crane was lifted off the ground on one side from attempting to lift something too heavy. The operator tried to straighten it back up, and managed to do so by rocking the cabin back. But as the crane got upright again, the heavy hook at the end of the boon swung back as well and smashed into the driver’s cab in full force. First responders found the man with no signs of life, and he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

In the middle of a lifting operation, the crane tilted over, leaving several supports in the air.

The operator tried to rock the crane back into position, but as soon as it settled, the hook suspended from the end swung back and crashed into the cab, critically injuring the operator.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but the crane operator showed no signs of life. Medics tried to resuscitate him, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Hung Ming-tsung
Dongshi Fire Brigade
When we arrived at the scene, we saw the crane operator, approximately 60 years old, had sustained a traumatic injury and had suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We provided emergency treatment and rushed him to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.

Was the tragic incident caused by a mechanical failure? Or human error? A crane operator says that trying to resolve an off-balance crane that way is not recommended.

Crane operator
Unrelated to incident
The crane was overloaded and he tried to save the situation himself. He retracted the boom, which settled the crane back down. But that made the hook swing back and strike the cab. They should’ve stabilized the crane with two others first to reduce the risk.

Labor safety inspectors are investigating whether there were any violations of safety protocols or operating procedures. For now it seems that the response to a moment of panic and trying to solve problems alone ended costing a man his life.

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2026-06-03

Get anything fixed for NT$50 at this repair center in Taichung

If your household appliance breaks down and you live in Taichung, don’t just throw it out. The city’s Environmental Protection Bureau has a Home Appliance Care Center where repair experts extend the lives of small home appliances for just NT$50. They’re able to fix as much as 90% of the gadgets that come in, helping people to save money.

The kettle was brought back to life after repairs and can now be used again, all for just NT$50.

-I said I’d give it a try, and if I could fix it, I would.
- It’s fixed now.
- Yes.
- How much did it cost you?
- Only NT$50.

This is the Taichung Environmental Protection Bureau’s Home Appliance Care Center. Looking around, you can see small household gadgets, such as electric fans and rice cookers. Taichung residents can bring their small home appliances here for repair.

This person was unsure whether her items could be repaired, but decided to give it a try, and brought in an oven and a fan.

Customer
Getting stuff fixed
I saw someone post about this in a community group, and came here quickly to give it a try. If it can’t be fixed, ask them to recycle it. If it does work, keep it and continue using it.

The home appliance repairman disassembled the faulty appliance to determine the location of the malfunction and the part that needed to be replaced.

Lin Chen-sheng
Home Appliance Care Center
Basically speaking, we will obtain relevant licenses for home appliance repair and electrical appliances.

However, repairs are limited to 11 types of items, including electric fans, hair dryers, ovens, rice cookers, water dispensers, and table lamps. High-power appliances are not accepted.

Chen Shih-ying
Taichung Environmental Protection Bureau
The repair rate is around 90%. Actually, when you first bring your item in, our technicians will do a simple preliminary inspection.

This Home Appliance Care Center helps people save money, but this benefit is limited to residents of Taichung. If your small appliance breaks down, don’t rush to throw it away—consider getting it repaired first. You might save yourself the cost of a replacement.

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#Taichung #savingmoney #fix #repair #environment

2026-06-03

Kaohsiung hotel keeps adoptable cats in lobby to help find homes

Usually, you have to visit a shelter to adopt a cat. But the Kaohsiung Animal Protection Office is thinking outside of the box. It’s started partnering with a local hotel to select friendly cats to lounge in the lobby, giving people a chance to interact with them. If they fall in love with the animals, they can adopt one on the spot. In just a few days, two cats have already found new homes.

A cat stares out with big, watery eyes, squinting sleepily in an adorable way. This isn’t a pet store—it’s a hotel that’s made Kaohsiung’s first “cat adoption space.” People walking through the lobby can’t resist stopping to say hi.

Traveler
Dropping by
They made it so comfortable for them. Every cat is well fed and super clean. They look just like well-loved house pets.

Traveler
Dropping by
When you see them in an environment like this, it’s easier to imagine what they’d be like at home.

The Kaohsiung Animal Protection Office joined with a local hotel to keep friendly and affectionate cats in the lobby, giving travelers a chance to interact with them and maybe even bring home their newest family member. The initiative has been met with an enthusiastic response.

Su Chen-wei
Hotel sales director
We’ve had a huge number of guests express interest in bringing these cats home. In fact, in just the span of one week, we’ve already found homes for two cats.

Traveler
Likes cats
They really just need people to love them. It’s a really good thing this hotel is doing.

Inside this glass enclosure, cozy beds have been made for the cats to sleep alongside a cat tree. They hope to simulate a home environment, allowing for natural interactions to drive up adoption rates.

Kuo Ming-chin
Animal Protection Office deputy director
If more hotels or other pet-friendly spaces are willing to give us the opportunity to bring these pop-up adoptions to more places and let people interact with them and see how they could be at home together, we hope to seize every chance to get them adopted.

This clever collaboration between a local hotel and the city government is opening doors for shelter cats to find forever homes. The office has also set up a messaging group to follow up on the adopters, to ensure that the cats are off to a wonderful second start in life.

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#petadoption #Kaohsiung #cats #pets #animalwelfare #adoptdontshop #hotels

2026-06-03

2 pilots killed in T-34C trainer aircraft crash

A T-34C trainer aircraft crashed at Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung just past 8 o’clock on Tuesday morning, killing the two pilots onboard. The Air Force pilots were conducting training mission simulating an engine failure, when they crashed into the ground near the northern end of the runway 20 minutes after takeoff.

The aircraft had undergone its most recent regular inspection in April of this year, and had flown for more than 98 hours without any major malfunctions. The military has suspended all related training missions and grounded all T-34C trainers. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

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2026-06-02

Taiwan military unveils new robot dog support force

The battlefield of the future may walk on four legs. Taiwan’s military is unveiling a new kind of support force: robot dogs equipped for surveillance, mapping and even firepower. Developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology using a US-made platform, these high-tech machines are designed to patrol bases, scout enemy movements and reduce risks for frontline troops.

A robot dog races across the grass, patrolling along a fence line on its own. It can climb slopes, traverse rough terrain and dodge obstacles, with environmental awareness in all directions.

Wang Yun-hsuan
FTV reporter
The robot dogs integrated and developed by NCSIST can carry weapon modules and navigate complex terrain for environmental reconnaissance and patrols. In the future, they are being integrated toward a combined reconnaissance-and-strike capability, helping effectively reduce personnel exposure to battlefield risks.

Three robot dogs march side by side, each serving a different role. The LiDAR version can generate maps around the clock for base security patrols and nighttime surveillance. The reconnaissance model can zoom in on targets and track enemy movements. The firepower version uses AI multi-target recognition to identify and lock onto moving enemies for precision strikes. In addition to coastal patrols, it may also be deployed for riot control and crowd dispersal.

Beyond the systems developed by NCSIST, the robot dogs themselves are all based on the US-made Vision 60 platform by Ghost Robotics. Weighing 52.4 kg and offering 8 to 10 hours of battery life, they are built to handle diverse terrain and extreme weather conditions. The robot dog also made a public appearance earlier at the American Institute in Taiwan’s 250th anniversary event.

Jen Kuo-kuang
NCSIST
By deploying them across different military camps and mission scenarios, we can build mapping data and meet operational needs. As long as they can help reduce personnel attrition and workload, more tasks can gradually be carried out by the robot dogs.

Partnering with US robot dog technology, NCSIST aims to establish a non-red supply chain and localized production. The systems are currently undergoing testing at military facilities, but they could eventually become a major asset to Taiwan’s armed forces and help build a more diverse unmanned combat system.

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#robot #dog #uncanny #military #robodog

2026-06-02