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CWA could issue sea warning for Typhoon Dolphin on Friday

A sea warning for Typhoon Dolphin could be issued as early as Friday afternoon. The storm is currently 2,700km to the east and has a radius of 320km. Meteorology agencies around the world expect the storm to continue moving west, though there is still considerable uncertainty. Dolphin is expected to be closest to Taiwan this weekend.

Monday brought sunny skies and high temperatures islandwide, with the north seeing a sweltering 38°C. From Tuesday, windward areas will see wetter weather, with occasional showers in Keelung and the North Coast. That’ll evolve to localized downpours on Wednesday and Thursday. By Friday, Typhoon Dolphin is expected to be near the Ryukyu Islands, bringing moisture to windward areas in the North, and in mountainous regions in Central Taiwan. Those areas could be battered by heavy showers over the weekend, with localized heavy and extremely heavy rainfall.

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#weather #typhoon #typhoondolphin #dolphin #rain

Time：2026-08-03

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Reverse brain drain: Taiwanese want to work in Southern Taiwan

In the past, wealthy Northern Taiwan, home to the nations’ capital, was seen as the best place to forge a career. But now this idea is slowly shifting. There’s a now a reverse brain drain emerging that’s flowing southwards. Besides opportunities in tech industries offered by the Southern Taiwan Science Park and other places, the low cost of living and relaxed lifestyle in Southern Taiwan are also a major draw. Let’s find out more.

Job fairs are being held one after another, attracting not only fresh graduates seeking jobs, but also seasoned professionals looking to change careers. However, these job seekers don’t intend to stay in Taipei; their target is Tainan. Ms. Chao and her husband, who are nearly 50 years old, are planning to return to Tainan, their hometown. They are not only thinking of taking care of their elderly parents in the area, but also considering their quality of life.

Ms Chao
Office worker in Northern Taiwan
Salaries are of course important, but quality of life is also extremely important. If I move back south, I feel the overall vibe—and the quality of life—is just much more comfortable.

According to the latest survey from a job bank, as many as 70% of office workers are optimistic about Tainan’s future development, and nearly 60% of respondents are willing to stay in Tainan to forge careers.

Huang Wei-che
Tainan Mayor
With the Southern Taiwan Science Park and the Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City as its two engines, Tainan’s industries such as semiconductors, AI, and quantum advanced manufacturing are rapidly flourishing. Since 2019, there have been 2,069 new investment projects, creating more than 67,000 job opportunities.

AI industry clusters are taking shape in the Southern Taiwan Science Park. The Tainan City Government is also working with job banks to proactively hold recruitment events to attract talent.

Huang Wei-che
Tainan Mayor
Currently, over 40 companies and more than 2,000 job openings are being showcased through this human resources company.

The most important factor when attracting talent is that, compared to Taiwan’s north, the cost of living is lower and the leisurely pace of life is very appealing to office workers.

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#Taiwancareers #Taiwanlifestyles #Tainan #Tainancareers #Taiwanscieceparks

2026-08-03

IT exhibition features AI interviewer and robotic dog

Can you imagine going for a job interview and facing not a human interviewer but AI that can practically read your mind? An IT company has unveiled its latest integrated AI app, which features an AI interviewer. It not only reviews resumes, it can even scrutinize the human subject’s smallest expressions and traits through a camera. In addition, there is a new patrol at the factory! The exhibit also featured a robotic dog that can assess whether a site has potential danger as it goes on patrol.

Standing in front of the camera, this job seeker is quite nervous. As she introduces herself, she must also maintain a perfect smile. But the AI interviewer on the other side of the camera has already figured her out.

Lin Ching-pao
Manager of IT group
Many of these cases are for listed companies because the companies are large and have greater needs. In the past, the accuracy rate was just one or two out of ten applicants, and now AI can find three to five qualified applicants.

Mr. Lin’s IT group and National Taiwan Normal University collaborated in developing this app that allows interviews to be carried out in any place. Just from a job seeker’s tone of voice, facial expressions, and the keywords that you put in, the app can automatically generate a detailed assessment of the person’s talent. This not only saves travel time for job seekers, but it significantly improves the efficiency of interviews as a company attempts to find the best candidate.

Sun Hung-yueh
National Taiwan Normal University
As AI becomes more advanced, it provides us with more clues, as well as preliminary diagnoses to assist our human interviewers.

Also at the exhibition was an eye-catching four-legged robotic dog. Don’t let its cuteness fool you as it wiggled its butt and reached out to shake your hand. If you took out a weapon, this robot nicknamed Sentinel would instantly change its posture and be ready to strike. Moreover, this robotic dog can enter dangerous areas such as places with high temperatures and low oxygen. With facial recognition ability, it can immediately report any threat, further improving the efficiency of a task.

With declining birth rates and labor shortage looming, human-machine collaboration models are making headway. With the help of AI, employees’ time is saved and companies can find the right people more efficiently.

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#ai #exam #robot #dog #ntnu

2026-08-03

Taiwan table tennis star loses luggage just before competition

It’s always annoying when your luggage gets lost at the airport, but it’s even worse if you’re an elite athlete about to go to a competition. That’s what happened to top Taiwan table tennis player Cheng I-ching on Sunday. She flew to Japan for the WTT Champions Yokohama, only to find that her luggage, containing her competition equipment, had been mistakenly taken by another passenger. Her coach immediately went online to ask for help on social media. Let’s hear more.

Voice of: Cheng Po-wen
Cheng I-ching’s father
I am in Laos, so when I saw what happened, I called I-ching. I asked her where her luggage went missing. She said at Haneda Airport. But we didn’t talk after.

Jesse Lin
Travel influencer
If there’s staff at the carousel, you can ask them for help. Or you can contact the counter for your airline at the luggage claim area. They can help you with it. Putting stickers on your luggage makes it more recognizable.

Fortunately, Cheng had a good announcement on Monday on Instagram, saying that she got her luggage back. She also thanked Threads users for helping her spread the word, and for the media for covering the story. She reminded travelers to double-check the tags on the suitcases before taking them away to avoid any mix-ups. But if the bags go missing, it’s best to contact the airline immediately.

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#lostluggage #tabletennis #athlete #travel #traveler #traveltips #鄭怡靜

2026-08-03

Kaohsiung uses smart sensors to detect falling roadside trees

To prevent roadside trees from falling down and causing damage, the Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau has installed smart monitors on the trunks that can keep track of tilt angles, tipping off a potential accident before it ever happens.

A brown plastic box recently appeared on this tree trunk. It’s actually a sensor that can provide great protection for passing pedestrians, despite its small size.

- From street surveys, we’ve found some medium-risk trees.

Staff sitting in the office can use their computers to monitor the trees in real time. To prevent collapse, the Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau first set up 380 tilt monitors at key points along major thoroughfares. If the angle exceeds 2.5 degrees, personnel are immediately dispatched to check.

Chen Kuan-wen
Kaohsiung Parks Office official
If there’s a relatively severe tilt detected, the device can quickly transmit a notification to our staff.

If an abnormality is detected, the city can quickly go address it by trimming branches or anchoring the tree to keep it from falling. If there’s no way to correct it, cutting it down is also an option.

Chuang Chieh-jen
Forest City Association chair
This approach is much more precise than relying on the naked eye, so I think it’s quite good.

Member of public
Feels safer
Since it can monitor when a tree is tilting and give an early warning, I think it makes it much safer for people.

Trees that are unhealthy or unstable are at risk of falling. Using this system ensures that any potential dangers can be tracked in real time and handled quickly. The city plans to keep expanding the system in the future to ensure the public’s safety.

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#Kaohsiung #smartcity #trees #publicworks #pedestriansafety #urbanforest #trafficsafety

2026-08-03

Taoyuan, Kagawa hold youth concert to celebrate decade as sister cities

Taoyuan and Kagawa Prefecture in Japan became sister cities in 2016. Ten years later on July 30, the Kagawa Junior Philharmonic Orchestra and the Wu-Ling Senior High School Wind Band from Taoyuan performed together to celebrate the milestone and kick-start into another decade of harmonious friendship.

With a lively melody and brisk tempo, a jazzy blend of Japanese and Taiwanese music resounds through the halls of Taoyuan’s Wu-Ling Senior High School.

The audience listens attentively to this concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of sister city relations between Taoyuan and Kagawa Prefecture, performed by the Wu-Ling wind band and Japan’s Kagawa Junior Philharmonic.

Chien Yu-chun
Wu-Ling High School band member
At first, there were slight differences in our playing styles, so we had to listen to each other more attentively. But through the conductor’s adjustments and everyone’s cooperation, our chemistry improved.

Yang Yu-yun
Wu-Ling High School band member
Last year, we went to Kagawa for an exchange, where the kind people there treated us with so much hospitality.

Taoyuan and Kagawa Prefecture became sister cites 10 years ago in July 2016. But the bands have had a relationship for longer than that, starting 19 years ago.

Su Jun-pin
Taoyuan Deputy Mayor
Over the past few years, beyond musical exchanges, we’ve also had exchanges in land art and sports, including a marathon, and there’s even been close cooperation between our library and the Kagawa Prefectural Library. We plan to continue exchanges in all areas into the future.

Celebrating this important milestone, both sides join hands to guide their friendship into its next decade.

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#Taoyuan #sistercity #Kagawa #orchestra #concert #culturalexchange #Japan #youthorchestra

2026-08-03

Reckless SUV driver turns Taichung roads into late-night drift track

A reckless driver turned the streets of Taichung into his own private late-night drift track, performing donuts at multiple busy intersections over a distance of at least 10 km. Dashcam footage from stunned motorists shows the same grey SUV spinning through junction after junction, leaving behind tire marks and shocked witnesses. Police are looking for the driver, who is facing multiple fines across jurisdictions and a potential license plate suspension.

This driver approaching the intersection caught a grey SUV drifting to make a U-turn.

The same stunt was caught by another driver.

Over at a different intersection, that SUV pulled off the same trick, this time crossing over two lanes. The driver clearly thinks the roads are his private drift track, and other road users are left scrambling to keep a distance. Less than 5 minutes later… yet another repeat at a different intersection.

As everyone waits for the green light, the grey SUV does, one, two, three donuts in the middle, then pedal to the metal and off he goes again.

Member of public
Annoyed by SUV
It’s unbelievable. It’s not OK! It’s so dangerous, he could hurt himself and others.

Member of public
Annoyed by SUV
You should call the police to take him away. It’s cocky. He doesn’t care about other’s safety.

Member of public
Annoyed by SUV
If something happens, or if someone dies, what then? Roads are already dangerous, and he’s there burning rubber.

Tire marks are visible at the intersections. The reckless driver took to the streets at 1 in the early hours of Monday. The driver set off from Taiwan Boulevard, performing donuts at the intersections in Xiangshang, Xitun, Xinxing and Henan.

Kan Chih-yu
Police officer
The driver could face a maximum fine of NT$36,000 and have the vehicle’s license plate suspended for six months. Since he posed a serious danger to other road users, the driver may also be investigated on suspicion of endangering public safety. We will notify the vehicle owner to report to the police as soon as possible.

Police say the driver committed traffic violations across multiple jurisdictions, meaning the fines and penalties can be stacked. Fortunately, no crashes were reported. Police are working to identify the person behind the wheel and prevent innocent road users from being put at risk.

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#suv #car #drift #fastandfurious #donut #stunt

2026-08-03

Fashion-forward man’s fresh fit featuring turbine vent turns heads

A resourceful fashionista in Kaohsiung has found a new chic way to beat the summer heat, but few are hopping on the trend. The visionary man was seen walking on the street with a rooftop turbine vent plopped on his head. The metal accessory spun around him as he strutted along, catching the eye of passersby. But this niche alternative to a sunhat has not convinced anyone. Let’s hear more.

Member of public
Not into the trend
It looked so weird! He walked past the front there and then turned into the alley.

Member of public
Not into the trend
It’s not a good idea, and it looks bizarre. It’s so big!

Tsai Wu-yu
Not into the trend
It only increases the weight on your neck. It’s doesn’t actually do anything. The steel ones are sharp. You could get hurt. I wouldn’t recommend wearing it.

Vents like these are usually installed on the top of buildings to disperse heat from indoors. But this inventive man customized a helmet to plop the vent on his own head and create a whimsy accessory. Though it may keep his fit feeling fresh, experts say there’s nothing cooling about the cool headwear. In fact, it can be quite dangerous, as the edges of the turbine blades are extremely sharp. What’s more, vents usually weigh between 1kg and 3kg, meaning you really have to suffer for fashion.

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#bizarre #fashion #streetstyle #ootd #streetwear #heatwave

2026-08-03

Yilan man makes scooter into unconventional marriage celebration

Have you ever seen a celebration like this before? To celebrate his “escape” from singlehood six months ago, a man in Yilan began decorating his 20-year-old scooter with all kinds of toys and trinkets. While it looks joyous, police said it that illegal vehicle mods are subject to fines of NT$900 to NT$1,800, along with a mandatory re-inspection.

Voice of Mr. Lin
Scooter owner
I married a Vietnamese woman. Usually when I’m riding this bike, she goes out with me.

This might be the most tricked-out scooter on the road. It’s dripping with toys, including different versions of Shin-chan and Shiro. The body itself is covered with stickers from top to bottom, with an entire pillow hanging from the front.

And there’s music, too? The owner found the standard horn too annoying, so he replaced it with this musical doorbell instead. The entire thing is flamboyant and overly cute, almost like a miniature parade float. Trinkets hanging off the front and helmet read “off the market.”

Mr. Lin
Scooter owner
I’m no longer single, because I got married! I want to share my joy with everyone. I love collecting Shin-chan and have a lot of toys, so I figured I’d bring a bunch of them out here.

Six months ago, this man from Yilan began decorating his 20-year-old bike to celebrate his marriage. The huge Crayon Shin-chan fan has amassed a collection of toys and stickers over the years, which he decided to display on his bike.

Member of public
Concerned about safety
He’s clearly overjoyed! But when you think about it… Well, safety comes first.

Member of public
Concerned about safety
At first I thought it was really cool, but if I’m being honest, it’s a little dangerous.

Liao Wei-hua
Local traffic police officer
All vehicle owners should adhere to factory specifications and refrain from altering the vehicle body or related equipment to maintain driving safety.

Even while celebrating his recent nuptials, safety must come first. Although the scooter is festive, altering the headlights, side mirrors, and horn is against the law. Police advised that noncompliant vehicle modifications can incur fines and would require a mandatory re-inspection.

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#Yilan #scooter #scootermod #CrayonShinchan #marriagecelebration #trafficsafety #toys

2026-08-03

Penghu farmers struggle to grow algae for sea urchins amid catch restrictions

To preserve the marine environment, Penghu only allows harvest of sea urchins larger than 8cm in July and August, meaning that demand constantly outstrips supply. In response to these constraints, some businesses are developing techniques to cultivate them in farms. But raising good sea urchins first requires growing quality algae. Maintaining sustainable oceans is far from simple. Let’s take a look at the hard work these businesses are putting in to make sure consumers can enjoy delicious sea urchin year-round.

These customers happily eat huge bites of sea urchin, best enjoyed with a heaping mouthful of rice.

- Mm, so creamy!

- How is it?
- Sweet and delicious. Honestly, even better than in Hokkaido!

The sea urchins these customers are enjoying weren’t harvested from the sea. They actually came from a farm right here in Penghu.

Chen Ting-kuei
Sea urchin farmer
You can sell farm-raised sea urchin year-round. Wild ones are only available these two months. Within a month, they’re all gone.

Farmers say that raising sea urchins isn’t difficult. The hard part is securing a reliable food source for them.

Chen Ting-kuei
Sea urchin farmer
It’s a challenge if you want to expand your operations, unless you can grow algae successfully at scale. But growing that much algae depends on timing.

Sea urchins mainly eat algae and kelp. But how much can grow each year is constrained by the seasons, weather, and even water temperature and quality. As a result, the farm can only produce a maximum of around 12,000 sea urchins per year.

Tourist
Admires farm workers
I really admire them. This isn’t easy at all. The farm has to be kept very clean. And since sea urchins feed on algae, they have to grow the algae themselves, too.

Penghu sea urchins can only be caught in the wild for two months out of the year. Although they can be grown in farms year-round, current technological and scale limitations mean there are still challenges to overcome.

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#Penghu #seaurchin #seafood #aquaculture #sustainableseafood #marineconservation

2026-08-03

17-year-old from Kaohsiung makes new Korean girl group

Another Taiwanese talent has made it in the Korean music industry! The new group OURBIRTHDAY is the latest to come out of a JYP Entertainment subsidiary. Only three of the group’s seven members were in its initial debut, sparking controversy, but among them was 17-year-old Hsieh Chia-hsuan from Kaohsiung. Not only does she have a sweet look, but she’s packing some powerful moves. After Chou Tzu-yu from TWICE, Hsieh is now the second Taiwanese artist to join the JYP family.

A subsidiary under South Korean entertainment group JYP has formed a new girl group called OURBIRTHDAY to great fanfare. The member with the blonde braid is Hsieh Chia-hsuan from Taiwan.

The 17-year-old Kaohsiung native is the first Taiwanese artist to join JYP in the years since Chou Tzu-yu debuted with TWICE.

J.Y. Park
JYP Entertainment cofounder
I have a lot of things I want to tell you all, because when you’re busy after your debut, there will be very few chances to chat. I hope to have some time to talk. It’s not necessarily true that debuting as a singer will make you happy.

Before their debut, JYP founder J.Y. Park shared some important information with the group about being artists. As you can see, there are seven members, but the group made their first appearances as a three-member unit. The agency also uploaded a video sharing Hsieh’s thoughts before the debut.

Hsieh Chia-hsuan
OURBIRTHDAY member
Debuting always felt like a dream, but now it’s actually come true. I’ve been practicing for this day ever since I was a kid, putting in sweat and tears. So I think things should go smoothly.

This girl from Kaohsiung has finally achieved her K-pop dreams. Fans are looking forward to seeing how her career unfolds from here.

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#Kpop #OURBIRTHDAY #JYP #HsiehChiahsuan #ChouTzuyu #Tzuyu #music #girlgroup

2026-08-03

Delta posts outstanding Q2 figures as shares plunge amid AI concerns

Global power supply giant Delta Electronics announced record-breaking figures at its Q2 investor conference. Revenue reached NT$183.256 billion, while net profit after tax came in at NT$25.135 billion, up 22.2% from Q1 and up 80.2% from Q2 2025. Earnings per share hit NT$9.68, with both revenue and earnings setting new quarterly highs. Earnings per share for the first half of the year stood at NT$17.59.

But despite the remarkable Q2 figures, Delta shares have recently plunged, amid concerns surrounding the AI market. In just two months, shares collapsed by more than 40%, from an all-time high of NT$2,585 to around NT$1,530. Chairman Cheng Ping said he remains confident, insisting the second half of the year will outperform the first. Delta plans to continue expanding its production capacity in Thailand, the US, China and Taiwan, with capital expenditures expected to reach as much as NT$70 billion this year.

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#deltaelectronics #delta #ai #tech #shares #stockmarket

2026-07-30

Government seeking to increase work leave for new parents

Taiwanese workers are known for having some of the highest average working hours in the world while its birthrate is one of the lowest. Many, like Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and Minister of Labor Hung Sun-han, believe that by creating more family-friendly workplace policies people will start having children again. Some government proposals include extending unpaid leave to a child’s 6th year as well as increasing the days of parental leave.

After sharing a story of her babysitter career during her high school days in the US, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim shared some of her thoughts for how Taiwanese society can lessen the child-rearing burdens of parents with young children.

Hsiao Bi-khim
Vice President
Many people believe that taking care of children is something that’s the responsibility of families or individuals. For this idea of the government helping families with childcare from birth to 6 years, it also requires businesses, society, and government policy to bear the burden together.

Last year, Taiwan’s fertility rate was just 0.65, the lowest among the country’s closest Asian neighbors. The government hopes that by creating family-friendly workplace polices, bosses will offer a more supportive and flexible working environment so that laborers can balance both their careers and their families, which would then help companies keep talented employees. Minister of Labor Hung Sun-han pointed out that expanding the scope of parental leave would allow more men to apply for leave and thereby become important care givers for their households.

Hung Sun-han
Minister of Labor
It’s 30 days of leave, which can be applied for in single-day units. In the past, the ratio was somewhere around 3:1, but statistics from May and June show that the ratio for men and women applying for leave is 1:1. When policies are more flexible, this actually results in men’s child-rearing participation rates skyrocketing.

The Ministry of Labor is working hard to amend regulations for applying for parental leave, such as extending the current policy of allowing parents to apply for unpaid leave from their child’s birth to 3 years old; if approved, parents could apply for leave up to their child’s 6th year. Also, now at 30 days, in the future parents could have up to 60 days of unpaid leave. Maternity leave would be increased from 8 weeks to 12 weeks, and paternity leave would be extended from the current 7 days to 12 days.

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#daddydaycare #family #birthrate #family-friendly #parentalleave #unpaidleave #burntout

2026-07-30

Taipei holds two-day event to bolster trade with US

The Taipei-US City Products & Services Showcase kicked off on Thursday, at the NTUH International Convention Center. This year, the event will run for two days. At the opening ceremony, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an was joined by the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Raymond Greene. The latter noted that Taiwan is currently the US’ fourth biggest trading partner, adding that the US is a top choice for Taiwanese investors. He added that the AIT will continue assisting Taiwanese firms exploring investment opportunities in the US. Let’s hear more.

Raymond Greene
AIT Director
Thanks to last year’s success, this year, the event has expanded to two days, bringing together a more diverse range of partners, and creating more opportunities for dialogue and exchanges. These connections we’ve built over the years have laid a solid foundation for deeper US-Taiwan business cooperation.

Chiang Wan-an
Taipei Mayor
After the US announced its tariffs last year, we held the first US-Taiwan showcase in Taipei. We brought together representatives from 19 US state governments in Taiwan and four major industry associations, with a total of 441 Taiwanese and American firms joining the event. The focus was Taipei’s economic and trade trends, such as AI, semiconductors, drones, robots and smart healthcare.

Chiang noted that trade between Taiwan and the US has been gaining momentum, with bilateral trade totaling a record US$256 billion in 2025. This year, the total for the first half of the year stands at US$162.6 billion, an increase of 58% from the same period last year. The Taipei government says it will continue making efforts to inject further momentum into US-Taiwan trade.

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#trade #taiwan #show #showcase #us #taipei #chiangwanan #蔣萬安

2026-07-30

Pingtung candidate’s burger-focused election platform sparks debate

Campaigns are heating up for the nine-in-one local elections in November. The mayor of YanpuTownship in Pingtung, Lu Chia-hsuan, can’t run again after serving in office for eight years, leaving four candidates vying for the position. Former ShirongVillage Warden Huang Chih-lin has put forward a proposal to bring a famous southern fast-food chain to Yanpu to boost tourism. As soon as the platform was announced, it sparked heated debate.

Burgers, fried chicken, thick noodle soup, congee… This fast-food restaurant boasts a wide-ranging menu that has long been a favorite in the south.

Chen Shan-shan
FTV reporter
This fast-food brand, a must-visit for many who come to southern Taiwan, unexpectedly became part of a candidate’s campaign platform.

Huang Chih-lin, who formerly served as warden of Shirong Village in Yanpu, is now running for mayor of the Pingtung township. In a Facebook group, he posted a promise that if elected, he will use his connections to convince the company to open a branch in Yanpu.

Hsieh Te-hsien
Yannan Village Warden
If we had a branch here, we wouldn’t need to go to Pingtung City to get it.

- If we want it, we have to go to Pingtung City.

- Sounds good!

Some people approved of the proposal, while others thought it would be better to help local shops instead. This chain restaurant currently has two locations in the county, both in Pingtung City. The candidate’s proposal to bring one to Yanpu has certainly generated buzz.

Huang Chin-lin
Yanpu Township mayoral candidate
We’re serious about this. We generally understand their franchising model. We will use our connections to bring this famous southern burger chain to Yanpu.

The incumbent mayor, Lu Chia-hsuan, won’t be able to run again after serving two consecutive terms, creating a four-way battle for the seat. With everyone eager to win over voters, Huang’s burger-based promise has created quite a stir. But ultimately, it remains to be seen whether voters buy into the idea.

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#elections #localelections #YanpuTownship #Pingtung #fastfood #electionpromise #campaign

2026-07-30

Penghu’s remotest island celebrates renovated police station

A tiny police station on Penghu’s remotest island has finally opened after four years of reconstruction. The previous ramshackle building on Dongji Islet had suffered from sea wind erosion, making it a safety risk for the four police officers stationed there. The new building’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by retired Dongji police and local politicians. Let’s find out more.

This newly-built police station is being inaugurated with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by many elected officials. This police station is quite special; it is located on Dongji Islet, Penghu’s remotest island.

Lin Shu-kuo
Penghu County police chief
The old building had been in use for over 40 years. Maintenance was particularly difficult, especially since Dongji is a tier-3 outlying island, so we decided to rebuild it on the original site.

The small Shuangji Police Station, located on the remote tier-3 outlying island, had suffered years of sea-wind erosion—leaving its exterior walls peeling and concrete floor slabs cracking, which posed safety risks for the officers. The Penghu County Government allocated NT$16 million to rebuild it. However, due to its extremely remote location, all building materials and supplies had to be shipped in by sea, piece by piece, making the reconstruction an arduous process. Now that the station is finally complete, the officers are deeply moved, and several retired officers who once served here even made a special trip back to visit their old stomping ground.

- You’re back at your old stomping ground.
- Yes.
- It’s great, I’m very happy.

It takes at least an hour and a half to travel by boat from Magong to Dongji. The inauguration ceremony made the island, which has only about 30 long-term residents, particularly lively.

Lin Jie-shin
Penghu County Deputy Commissioner
It’s a very good environment and helps our police colleagues to do a better job of policing on this outlying island.

Dongji is frequented by tourists, but the police station only has four officers who are tasked with providing police services for visitors. Penghu’s remotest police station has undergone a major upgrade to provide officers with a better place to do their jobs.

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#Taiwanpolice #remotestations #Penghu #Penghutourism

2026-07-30

Executive Yuan recognizes Siraya as Taiwan’s 17th Indigenous tribe

The Siraya people, a plains Indigenous tribe, are officially Taiwan’s 17th recognized Indigenous ethnic group. The tribe’s roots are in Tainan, which just so happens to be where President Lai Ching-te started his political career back in the 1990s. Premier Cho Jung-tai presided over the tribe’s ceremony, and during his speech he commended the Siraya people for their work in culture revitalization and name rectification, a process that began over 3 decades ago.

Cho Jung-tai
Premier
The president told me that he was truly moved. He reminisced about the days when he was the mayor of Tainan City. He personally saw many of the tribe members’ hard work over the years, which started in the 1990s. There was so much work done on revitalizing your culture and somehow even more work was put into the name rectification movement. During his time as the mayor of Tainan City, he could feel how you were looking forward to these changes, so that’s why he went to work on this task. So he told me to hold this ceremony approving your status as quickly as possible, and to make it a meticulous, consummate, and successful event. Finally I can tell the president that with the blessings of the tribal elders and everyone here, and the blessings of the country, that we, the president, and the people of this nation declare the Siraya people are an Indigenous ethnic group of Taiwan.

Premier Cho noted that August 1 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The recognition of the Siraya people confirms their rights as an ethnic group, and their new status is an example of transitional justice, multiculturalism, and constitutional protection of rights. Cho also pointed out that there are 8 other tribes that have applied to the Council of Indigenous Peoples to be recognized as Indigenous peoples. Cho has asked the council to carry out follow-up work involving these groups and he also has told government ministries to comply with different measures that guarantee the rights of the Siraya people.

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2026-07-30

Beijing targets Taiwanese youth with launch of new platform and jobs

China’s tactics to win over Taiwanese hearts and minds are now focusing on Taiwan’s youth. The Taiwan Affairs Office under the PRC’s State Council has launched a platform called "Taiwan Youth e-Home," which offers jobs and other services. DPP politicians say young people can be required to say they agree that Taiwan is part of China in exchange for a job that isn’t even well paid by Taiwanese standards. They are urging young people not to hand over their personal data to the site. Let’s find out more.

China’s United Front tactics are evolving rapidly. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the PRC’s State Council recently launched a United Front platform targeting Taiwanese youth.

Hsu Kuo-yung
DPP Secretary General
Misinformation, disinformation, and related messaging—various groups and organizations are continuously waging information warfare against Taiwan. China is pulling out all the stops in Taiwan, and its infiltration of our national security is pervasive.

Finding a job is extremely difficult for young people in China, yet the CCP continues to promote the idea that "opportunities are everywhere" for young people in Taiwan. According to reports, some job openings on a platform known as "Taiwan Youth e-Home" are offering monthly salaries of only 2,000 to 4,000 Chinese yuan, which is less than the minimum wage in Taiwan. Not only are the salaries uncompetitive, but they also come with political requirements such as agreeing to the "One China Principle".

Hsu Chih-chieh
Legislator (DPP)
This is a classic bait-and-switch: a sugar-coated United Front trap. China can’t even solve its own youth unemployment crisis, so how could there be opportunities everywhere waiting for Taiwanese people? We must remain vigilant and not throw our sensitive personal data, precious freedom, and future careers into the fire for the sweet bait of short-term subsidies.

China’s infiltration methods are constantly evolving. Taiwanese people must be vigilant to avoid being affected by these Chinese tactics.

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#crossstrait #Unitedfront #jobopenings #Taiwanyouth

2026-07-30

Pony spotted running down major road in Taipei for third time

During the morning rush hour, drivers heading down Daye Road in Taipei’s Beitou District spotted a pony trotting along the inner lane, as passing cars slowed down to avoid hitting it. Sharp-eyed netizens noticed that it was the same one that got loose back in May, making this the third time the pony been spotted on Taipei’s streets.

A black pony trots down the road as passing cars slow down to avoid it, either afraid of causing an accident or just to confirm what they’re seeing.

Commuters on their way to work captured footage of the pony, which appeared to go all the way from Daye Road to the seventh section of Chengde Road. Sharp-eyed netizens noticed it was the same pony that escaped back in May, and its leg appeared to be injured. Reporters went to find the owner.

Mr. Huang
Farm owner
During the typhoon a few days ago, a tree fell on the electric fence and he escaped all the way to Chengde Road. He has horseshoes. I thought it was the shoe, but it was actually this can. He was just standing innocently by the road as the police looked after him. I brought him home.

Sporting a handsome mane, the runaway known as Fuqi for Good Fortune is now quietly eating grass back at the farm. He was brought up to Beitou from Taitung at the beginning of May. The owner said he escaped twice before out of curiosity. This time, it was because of an unexpected accident.

Mr. Huang
Farm owner
Our priority for now is to fix the fence. If possible, I won’t rule out sending him back to his original farm.

With the help of bystanders who were able to soothe him, the pony calmed down and was led back to the farm by his owner. But after three escapes, the Taipei Animal Protection Office hit the owner with the maximum fine of NT$15,000 under the Animal Protection Act. The little pony’s unexpected stroll down the road gave himself, his owner, and commuters quite a scare!

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2026-07-30

Taiwan’s Irwin mangos are making a killing in France and the UK

When people overseas think of Taiwanese products, many immediately jump to silicon chips. However, recent foreign media reports are now pointing to another strong Taiwanese product: Irwin mangos. Famous locally for their bright apple-red skin and juicy flesh, this year they made their debut in France’s iconic Galeries Lafayette department store. Even though prices approached a whopping €100 per kilogram, they flew off the shelves. They are also sold in the UK and there are hopes that they can go to European nations, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. Let’s find out more.

In the scorching summertime, enjoying a big bowl of mango shaved ice is incredibly satisfying. It’s currently mango season in Taiwan. However, this fruit that Taiwanese can so easily enjoy immediately becomes a luxury item when it arrives at Galeries Lafayette in France. A single mango can cost upwards of NT$1,000.

Foreign tourist
Likes mangos
It’s really good. And we also had fresh mango from Tainan.

Foreign tourist
Likes mangos
I think the price is high but the mango is very good. We’ve tried it. It’s pricey but they might pay it if you sell it in Paris.

Internationally, when Taiwan’s name comes up, it’s often associated with AI chips. However, some foreign media outlets have written special reports highlighting another impressive product from Taiwan: its sweet and juicy Irwin mangoes. This year, these mangos were exported to France and the UK for the first time. Exporters say the biggest challenge is meeting the EU’s stringent quarantine standards and cold chain logistics requirements, as well as building confidence in the brand to convince French consumers to pay for quality.

Weng Kai-li
Natural House Group
At the Galeries Lafayette supermarket, the highest price for tropical fruits is only around €50 per kg, but our Taiwanese mangoes sell for €99.90. From quality management, packaging design, cold chain transportation and cooperation with high-end channels in France, we plan everything according to the standards of European premium fruits.

Industry insiders also say that the success of Taiwanese mangoes reaching the high-end European market is due to the joint efforts of many people. There are hopes of expanding into other European markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Cheng Hui-ling
Pingtung Fang Shan Area Farmers’ Associations
Our planting areas, our hardworking farmers, and their techniques makes our Irwin mangoes the cream of the crop in terms of appearance, texture and overall quality.

Although export volumes are still small, everyone from growers to exporters has confidence in the European market. Word is that these “Louis Vuittons of the mango world” are opening up new international markets for Taiwan.

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2026-07-30