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High school stabbed in neck by fellow student dies after 48 days

A high schooler who got stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors outside a bubble tea shop in New Taipei in September, has sadly passed away. The victim had been attacked by a middle schooler at his same school, allegedly after the two got into a dispute about cutting the line to order a drink. The younger student grabbed a pair of scissors from a nearby shop and made a gash on the older student’s neck. The victim was in the hospital for 48 days, until he was pronounced dead on Wednesday. His parents released a statement via a lawyer. Let’s hear more.

Lee Hui-hsuan
Lawyer of parents
Our beloved child ultimately passed away due to the severity of his wounds. This is a pain we will never be able to bear for the rest of our lives. He was simply coming home from school, as he did every ordinary day, when he was attacked by a younger student from his same school, someone he had never even met, who stabbed him in the neck with a pair of scissors. From that moment on, we were separated from him forever. We have prayed for his recovery by his side every day. But in the end, we were still unable to save him. He was our only child, and the most precious part of our lives. No matter what verdict the justice system ultimately delivers, nothing can ever fill the immense pain of losing our only son. We sincerely hope that such a tragedy will never happen to another family.

Voice of Principal
School in New Taipei
The school is deeply saddened and regrets what has happened. However, now that this tragedy has occurred, we will continue to stand by the family and support them through this most difficult final chapter.

New Taipei’s Education Department says it will work with the school in the judicial investigation. It will also convene a meeting on major incidents involving students, to improve identification of high-risk students, and put together a set of recommendations that will be submitted to the central government. Officials say they will strengthen risk prevention and response measures to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.

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#highschool #boba #newtaipei #stabbing #scissors

Time：2026-11-12

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Polam Kopitiam food poisoning survivors upset by light sentences

Six people died, yet the sentences handed down in the deadly Polam Kopitiam food poisoning case from 2024 have left survivors and victims’ families outraged. The heaviest sentence was 1 year and 10 months for the owner of the franchise. One survivor says the punishment is simply too lenient, as she continues to suffer serious kidney damage from the poisoning. The verdict has reignited a political firestorm, with victims’ families accusing Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s administration of failing to properly preserve evidence in the aftermath.

- I am absolutely shocked. Six lives were lost. The sentence is way too light.

Ms. Huang chokes back tears outside the courtroom. She is one of the survivors of the Polam Kopitiam mass food poisoning case, and says she can’t accept the sentence.

Ms. Huang
Polam Kopitiam food poisoning survivor
It’s unreal, ludicrous. How can such a major incident be let go with such light punishment? After I got poisoned, I had Stage 3 chronic kidney disease, with a kidney function of just over 30%. I’ll probably start having to do kidney dialysis.

Voice of Liu Shang-ming
Lawyer for franchise owner Li Fang-hsuan
During the subsequent testing process, one thing was clearly established: a lack of refrigeration alone would not have caused the rice noodles to develop the bacteria, which had never before been detected in Taiwan.

The food poisoning case took place at a Polam Kopitiam branch in Taipei in 2024. Two cooks and an intern had served diners dishes that used rice noodles from opened bags that were being stored at room temperature. A total of 33 people contracted bongkrekic acid poisoning, and six died. The franchise owner has been sentenced to 1 year and 10 months in prison for negligent homicide. One of the cooks received a sentence of 8 months, the other a sentence of 6 months commutable to a fine, and an intern a sentence of 4 months also commutable to a fine. The store manager was acquitted of all charges.

The food poisoning incident has become a political issue. In the recent mayoral debate for Taipei, Mayor Chiang Wan-an said he had made sure that Polam Kopitiam would be held accountable, and that all the victims and their families would receive compensation. The comment did not sit well with survivors and relatives, who found it triggering. Among them was Ms. Huang, who took part in a radio interview one day before the verdict. She recounted that she had once run into mayoral candidate Puma Shen and told him that Taipei’s response to the poisoning had been far too slow.

Puma Shen
Taipei Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
The city government cannot shirk its responsibility to address municipal issues. As I’ve said before, the mayor does not control the courts. But the mayor is responsible for inspections, for seizing evidence or assets, ensuring investigations continue, and preventing those responsible from hiding or transferring their assets.

Chiang Wan-an
Taipei Mayor
The court should impose a harsh sentence. I’ve long said that penalties under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation are not severe enough. That’s why we’ve been speaking with lawmakers to amend the law and increase the penalties.

Chiang says he wants a harsh sentence. But victims and their families say they haven’t forgotten how his government botched investigations in the aftermath of the incident.

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#ricenoodles #kopitiam #taipei #沈伯洋 #蔣萬安

2026-11-12

AI boom powers Foxconn’s profits as Q3 revenue surges 46% to top NT$3 Trillion

Foxconn held its Q3 earnings conference on Thursday, returning to an in-person format for the first time in six years. The company posted stunning figures, with quarterly revenue hitting NT$3 trillion, up 46% year-on-year. Net profit for the first three quarters reached NT$187.4 billion, a record high for the same period. Meanwhile earnings per share came in at NT$13.35. With AI server shipments continuing to grow, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu showed optimism about the company’s performance in the Q4. Let’s hear from him.

Young Liu
Foxconn Chair
In the first three quarters of this year, EBITDA has reached NT$369.2 billion, more than double the figure recorded in 2020. This demonstrates the cash-generating capacity driven by the growth of the AI business. With the shipment of a new generation of AI server racks, revenue from AI servers is projected to continue growing on a quarterly basis. Combined with the arrival of the traditional peak season for ICT products, overall revenue is expected to show strong growth both sequentially and from year-ago levels. Overall demand is expected to continue exceeding supply next year. In the face of such external shifts, the talent, capital, and supply chain management expertise that Foxconn has cultivated over the long term serve as a vital foundation.

AI has been the biggest driving force behind Foxconn’s latest growth. The company is actively strengthening its own supply chain, with in-house production of AI server components surpassing 50%. Addressing concerns about a potential AI bubble burst, Young Liu remains confident that demand will stay strong next year.

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#foxconn #servers #ai #growth #tech

2026-11-12

Acer founder Stan Shih is Taiwan’s envoy to APEC

China will host this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. As Taiwan gears up for what will inevitably be an AI-centric forum, President Lai Ching-te held a pre-departure press conference on Thursday where he underscored three major propositions. After 19 years, Acer Group founder, Stan Shih was appointed Taiwan’s envoy to APEC once more. China’s minor aggressions have begun before the conference, prompting the Presidential Office to emphasize that they will speak up against for any unfair treatment.

Acer Group founder, Stan Shih arrives with his wife at the pre-APEC press conference held at the presidential office where President Lai Ching-te relayed his three major propositions.

Lai Ching-te
President
First, as a member of APEC, Taiwan will remain an active participant and contribute to APEC affairs. Second, Taiwan will continue to promote global technology cooperation and innovation exchanges. Third, as geopolitical and supply chain shifts challenge the global economy, Taiwan will continue to be a stable and trustworthy source in the Asia-Pacific.

Having first represented Taiwan at APEC in 2007, Acer’s Stan Shih prepares himself for this great undertaking once more after 19 years.

Stan Shih
Founder of Acer
I am incredibly honored, yet I also understand this great responsibility. AI is this year’s focus at APEC, a field where Taiwan excels. As a core player in the global AI industry, Taiwan will be a stable and trustworthy presence on the international stage.

This year’s APEC will be held in Shenzhen, China. It seems that oppressive tactics are already deployed as Taiwan’s unofficial invite to APEC didn’t address the nation using its name; many believe this was an attempt to belittle the island.

Karen Kuo
Presidential Office Spokesperson
During the conference, if there is any unfair treatment, then we will demand an immediate correction to defend our nation’s rights and interests.

The Presidential Office reiterated the stance and rights of the members. The delegation will represent Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI sectors and underscore their immeasurable value in the global supply chain.

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#ai #taiwanchips #aisupplychain #taiwansemiconductor #acer #tsmc #semiconductorchips #apec

2026-11-12

Black Whale unmanned underwater vehicle completes sea trials

The Black Whale extra large unmanned underwater vehicle has finally undergone sea trials. Developed by Lungteh Shipbuilding and an English unmanned vehicle developer, the Black Whale is seen as a key piece to develop Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare capabilities at sea. The 9m-long vehicle can carry up to 8 people when crewed, turning into a mini-submarine. When unmanned, it transforms into a kind of underwater drone equipped with sensors and weapons that can be deployed on intelligence gathering missions and anti-submarine warfare. Let’s hear more.

Lee Chung-wei
Military enthusiast
It’s the first public test they do. I happened to be passing by and realized what was happening. Its main functions are intelligence gathering, mine defense, and underwater warfare.

Su Tzu-yun
INDSR
If the Lungteh Shipyard can mass-produce these vehicles, that is, if they can be put into service, they will play a significant role in the Navy anti-submarine missions and mine-laying operations. They can even be used to protect submarine cables.

The Armed Forces have learned from the extensive use of unmanned equipment for both offensive and defensive purposes in the Russia-Ukraine War. So, in addition to regular manned ships and submarines, the Navy is looking to unmanned underwater vehicles, which can be a powerful weapon in asymmetric warfare scenarios.

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#xluuv #taiwan #navy #submarine #blackwhale

2026-11-12

Caregiver goes from wife to daughter after 102-yo’s children reject her

There has been a new development in the saga involving the 102-year-old man who married his caregiver. The children of the man have rejected the caregiver, claiming she was out to get his inheritance. Earlier this year, they even conducted a rescue mission outside Mackay Hospital. The Wang family believes that multiple properties have been transferred under the wife’s name and wealth. On Thursday afternoon, during a family court hearing, the children presented evidence that their father had treated the caregiver as a daughter not a wife.

Spokesperson
Represents Wang Family
In the written agreement, it specifically mentions that, she needs to take good care of her father. The Wang family knows it was like having a godfather or somewhat like gaining another daughter.

Holding the signed agreement in hand, the Wang family spokesperson slammed the caregiver for being greedy and getting into a sham marriage just for money.

Spokesperson
Represents Wang Family
You know there’s a contract, but you are waiting until the old man has dementia to marry him and tell me that it’s love? I don’t think anyone will understand this nor believe it.

The case of the caregiver turned wife made headlines earlier this year. Family members accused the caregiver of manipulating their 102-year-old father, Mr. Wang, to get married as she was after his large fortune. The children discovered when visiting their father and getting turned away by the new wife. They staged a dramatic rescue at Mackay Hospital entrance to separate the two.

The family believes that besides the multiple properties transferred to the caregiver’s son’s names; there is also a lot of money missing from insurance accounts.

Spokesperson
Represents Wang Family
We had already prepared to gift her some properties. What we had gifted had already been taken earlier, and every month, you keep demanding so-called living expenses from the grandchildren. Every month asking for NT$500,000, or NT$600,000 even NT$700,000, is that reasonable?

What the family found most unacceptable was while the man is still alive. The caregiver claimed, in the family court, that he had already passed away making the children feel that she doesn’t care about the man and only his wealth.

Spokesperson
Represents Wang Family
This caregiver, Ms. Lai, is quite vicious. In a previous family court hearing where they were preparing to announce a guardianship, she actually told the court and her lawyer that Mr. Wang had already passed away.

The saga remains unfinished. For now, the caregiver believes she is the spouse, and the children are rejecting a stepmother who is after their father’s fortune. Let’s see what happens next.

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#caregiver #centenarian #102yearold #fakemarriage #succession #billionaire

2026-11-12

Chunghwa Post to host international stamp exhibit featuring 69 countries

After a 10-year hiatus, Chunghwa Post is hosting the World Stamp Championship Exhibition from Nov. 20 to 25, bringing together stamp collections from 69 different countries and regions. The collections show the distinctive characteristics of stamps from different eras, with rare stamps including the US’ first airmail stamp, called the Inverted Jenny.

Chunghwa Post, with its 130-year history, is also introducing AI. This year, it’s hosting the World Stamp Championship Exhibition for the first time in 10 years, bringing together rare stamps from around the world at the Taipei World Trade Center starting on Nov. 20.

Wang Kwo-tsai
Chunghwa Post chairman
Stamps show countries’ histories, arts, and cultures. Even countries at war have put conflict aside and brought their stamps here for the exhibit. Famous stamps from around the world will all be in Taipei.

The exhibition focuses on innovation and sustainability, bringing together stamps and stamp collectors from 69 different countries and regions. It even collaborated with Pokémon to make exclusive products for the exhibit. The exhibit celebrates Chunghwa Post’s 130-year history and will display rare stamps from around the world, including the US’ first airmail stamp, the Inverted Jenny.

Wang Kwo-tsai
Chunghwa Post chairman
Among the stamps brought by the US is the Inverted Jenny, giving visitors a chance to see the rarity of these misprinted stamps and learn about their history.

Chen Yu-an
All-China Philatelic Foundation honorary chair
It’s rare to have the opportunity even once in a lifetime to get such a close look at these priceless, treasured postal artifacts. More than 30,000 pages of postal artifacts will be on display for visitors to enjoy.

The Taiwan area features digital technology that brings stamps off the page and into everyday life, as well as hands-on art activities that introduce stories behind the stamps. Visitors are sure to take home lasting memories of this exhibition.

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#stamps #stampcollection #WorldStampChampionshipExhibition #ChunghwaPost #philately #TWTC #exhibition

2026-11-12

Kaohsiung’s new left-turn lanes reduce accidents by 55%

Drivers are often forced to stop when the car in front is turning left, sometimes causing accidents when they try to move around the turning car. To address this, Kaohsiung has introduced dedicated left-turn lanes at intersections, so cars turning left won’t block traffic behind them. Not only has this improved traffic flow, but it has reduced accidents by 55%.

- The car in front wants to turn left and is blocking our way, so we can’t go straight.

Many drivers are frustrated when they get stuck behind left-turning cars, but driving along Zhongshan Road in Kaohsiung is now much smoother, as dedicated left-turn lanes were added at intersections. Now, cars that want to turn left no longer block the cars behind them.

Member of public
Driver
I think it’s a great idea because it’s safer for cars turning left, and they won’t block vehicles going straight.

Member of public
Driver
You can use the left-turn lane, so you don’t block cars behind that want to go straight. It’s very helpful.

To improve traffic and safety, the Kaohsiung Transportation Bureau regularly reviews roads and gathers feedback from drivers. It also adjusted the road design to guide cars into dedicated left-turn lanes at intersections.

Chang Shu-chuan
Kaohsiung Transportation Bureau director
We’ve added these lanes at 258 intersections and found that collisions involving left-turning vehicles have dropped significantly. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s research showed accidents dropped by 55%. The number of locations has increased a lot recently because the Public Works Bureau has been doing roadwork. It notifies us a week in advance which roads are scheduled for work, allowing us to redesign the lanes accordingly.

These left-turn lanes are clearly marked, separating traffic and making driving through the city smoother and safer.

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#Kaohsiung #car #accidents #leftturn #leftturnlane #TransportationBureau #driving

2026-11-12

30-year-old drama finds renewed popularity on Threads

Threads has recently been flooded with clips from the 30-year-old Taiwanese drama I Will Always Love You, starring a youthful Lin Wei. Now 57, people say that when he was in his 20s, Lin looked like modern heartthrob Hsu Kuang-han. Speaking on his renewed fame, Lin told FTV it feels as though his acting career has been reignited.

When opening Threads recently, the site has been flooded with clips of veteran actor Lin Wei’s old dramas.

- Stop it, our classmates will see.
- Then we’ll charge them!

- We’re getting married and will honeymoon wherever you want. You have to do as I say, listen to me, and have a dozen babies.

Its steamy scenes and romantic dialogue have sparked a wave of nostalgia for the 1997 drama I Will Always Love You. Now 57, Lin Wei has found himself back in the spotlight, with people comparing his youthful looks to that of modern heartthrob Hsu Kuang-han.

Lin Wei
Actor
The producers and writers then were very ahead of their time. They probably could have predicted it would become popular again in 2026.

With his expressive eyes, handsome face, suave hairstyle, and charming smile, Lin in his 20s bears a striking resemblance to Hsu Kuang-han. People are calling for the two to make an appearance together.

Lin Wei
Actor
Of course! If he has a project, I could make a cameo. We look quite alike, especially from certain angles. That’s why I joked that we should check our family trees.

Lin said he recently received quite a few acting offers, but is focusing on his business ventures. He has invested millions in the AI and VR industries, and aims to take the business public in three years. Meanwhile, his daughter, Ashley Lin, is finding a place in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, and his son is training to be a lawyer.

Lin Wei
Actor
She’s a triple threat in film, TV, and music. She’s best at music, and she writes her own songs about her feelings. My son is in Canada. He recently graduated and will intern as a lawyer.

Lin passed on his talents and good looks to his son and daughter, who are finding success on their own career paths.

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#actor #LinWei #HsuKuanghan #handsome #IWillAlwaysLoveYou #drama #revival #family #Threads #viral

2026-11-12

NIA revokes Alice Huang’s permit amid national security issues

While many people are focusing on the moral issue surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair, the Legislative Yuan has raised concerns about national security. Jensen’s mistress Alice Huang is allegedly a Chinese spy, but she has freely visited Taiwan multiple times. The Ministry of the Interior and the National Immigration Agency have now revoked her travel documents and permit. Lawmakers are debating whether more and more Chinese spies are using business visas to enter Taiwan and demand stricter screening processes.

With her chin resting on his shoulder, Alice Huang and Jensen Huang appeared very cozy at a fine-dining restaurant, last year.

Jensen was seen with his arm wrapped around Alice’s waist; the two seemed inseparable and openly affectionate which was mistaken then as Western openness. Alice was seen standing back to let Jensen entertain interviews. Recent AI-generated clips have gone viral for depicting this scandal.

Mistress Alice will not only need to face Jensen’s wife and comments from the public. From now on, she will not be allowed to re-enter Taiwan.

Lin Horng-en
Director of National Immigration Agency
The relevant government authorities have all the information regarding Alice Huang’s entries. We can deny permission or invalidate any part that threatens national dignity.

Huang Chieh
Legislator (DPP)
How do we prevent people like this from using business visas to enter Taiwan? She was actually a Chinese spy.

Liu Shyh-fang
Minister of Interior
We need to be able to know that she is a spy, if we knew earlier we wouldn’t have let her enter. We have already revoked Alice Huang’s permit, meaning she will not be able to return to Taiwan.

Both the Ministry of the Interior and the NIA possessed information regarding Alice Huang’s entry and exit. It is rumored that Alice’s visa had been revoked before the affair came to light. Alice Huang, a permanent resident in Hong Kong, has become a hot topic of debate in the Legislative Yuan. How many times has she entered and in what capacity?

- How many times has Alice Huang entered Taiwan?
- We are currently investigating this with the relevant units.
- If Taiwan has these loopholes in tech systems?
- Whether its national security or anti-infiltration, the safety of Taiwan residents is the most important thing.

- How many Chinese citizens have entered on business visas?

Lin Horng-en
Director of National Immigration Agency
We will adopt a three-pronged approach to review this across agencies.

In the last 3 years, more than 60,000 Chinese nationals have entered Taiwan on business visas. With the AI economy boost that Jensen Huang has brought, it remains to be seen how Taiwan will balance the economy and national security?

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#ai #nvidia #jensenhuang #chinesespy #ccpspy #alicehuang

2026-11-11

China traveler scraps tourist trip due to Taiwan sovereignty rules

A Chinese traveler decided it was a better deal give up a trip to Taiwan than to admit that Taiwan is not part of China. The traveler posted about the incident online. It all started when the visitor was applying for a permit to enter Taiwan and was asked to submit additional documents. It turns out the original hotel booking reservation that had been submitted referred to Taiwan as "Taiwan, China," which rendered it invalid. The immigration office asked for a corrected version, and required the traveler to add an extra document: a signed, hand-written statement saying that "Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other." China is now accusing the Taiwan government of "separatism." Let’s hear more.

Zhang Han
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson
The DPP authorities stubbornly cling to their separatist stance in pursuit of “Taiwan independence.” Any attempt to reverse the course of history and go against the tide of the times is bound to face a backlash from public opinion.

Lin Horng-en
National Immigration Agency
Taiwan welcomes tourists from all around the world, but visitors are still required to comply with our laws and regulations. Under the Cross-Strait Act, as well as the relevant regulations governing tourism permits, applications may be denied or permits revoked in cases involving conduct that insults or undermines the dignity of our nation. As for the wording used by our staff, we will continue to improve our communication to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

Lee Kuen-cheng
Legislator (DPP)
Taiwan is an independent sovereign nation. We are not subordinate to China. So whenever Chinese tourists visit Taiwan, they must abide by our laws. If they don’t respect them, they can’t come to Taiwan. This is a concrete demonstration of the sovereignty and governing authority of the ROC, Taiwan.

The National Immigration Agency underscored that Taiwan has the authority to deny entry to any foreign visitor. People praised the move online saying that the NIA did the right thing, with some saying it was good that they had toughened up, and that they absolutely supported the rejection. Others observed that, when going abroad, one must respect the local laws and politics.

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2026-11-11

Foreign students and workers show Hualien in new light in just 90 seconds

What do you see when you look at Hualien through a foreigner’s eyes? From breathtaking mountain and ocean views to hidden local gems, international residents are putting this eastern county in the spotlight. Hualien County launched a series of initiatives to boost its international profile, including a short-video competition inviting foreign students and workers to capture what makes Hualien special, in just 90 seconds. And the winning entries are proving that sometimes, it takes a fresh pair of eyes to show a place in a whole new light.

Photos and vertical videos capture Hualien from every angle. The county government recently held a series of events to promote international exchanges and the Hualien brand to the world. One of the events was a video contest, in which foreign residents studying or working in the county created 90-second vertical videos to highlight the diverse beauty around them. The talent was overflowing.

Aniisa Syahlaa Athaasyah
Gold Prize Winner
I feel like Hualien really has the potential for people to see more. It’s just maybe a lack of information or some people don’t know much about it. So I really want to share what we can do here in Hualien.

The Gold Prize winner is a student in Hualien. She says that for international students living in Hualien, or foreigners in general, you don’t have to move far to find beauty. Through the videos created by foreigners, this first edition of the international short video contest highlighted stunning places and memorable moments overlooked by locals.

Lee Yu-jen
Hualien International Affairs official
We’ve been promoting Hualien as a foreigner-friendly destination for three years. Although I was not part of the jury, I did watch every video that you created. They were all amazing, showcasing Hualien from so many different perspectives.

Hualien’s efforts to be recognized as a destination that is friendly to foreigners have garnered praise. But it doesn’t end there. The county has been promoting the use of English in menus, signboards and service pamphlets as well as scenario-based training materials, instructional videos, and other resources for the hospitality and tourism industries. The participants’ videos showed that the county government’s attention to detail and everyone’s hard work have not gone unnoticed.

Tung Ko-ching
Member of jury
In just a short minute, your creations not only captured the breath-taking beauty of Hualien, from our mountains, oceans and the gorgeous and tranquil plains, but also presented the rich variety of our local cultures and vibrant activities.

All the award winners hopped on to the stage, as the most persuasive ambassadors for their second home, Hualien. Equipped with cameras and zeal, they told the stories of Hualien in their own language, for social media users all around the world to see this beautiful county.

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#hualien #reel #contest #creator #tourism

2026-11-11

Hackers threaten parents of students at international school

A hacker group is allegedly attempt to extort an international school in New Taipei. Parents of students at Kang Chiao International School in Linkou say they have recently received threatening emails. The senders claim to have breached the school’s systems and stolen sensitive personal information about students and their families. They threatened to expose the data if they weren’t contacted within the day. The distressing situation left students and their families on edge. The school has since disconnected its network and reported the matter to the police. Let’s hear more.

Wang Yu-chun
FTV reporter
After discovering the hacker intrusion, the school immediately disconnected its network. The school’s official website is now inaccessible and the smart school app and student system are also completely out of service.

Yu Sheng-tao
Kang Chiao International School Linkou
We’ve provided parents and faculty with all the relevant information, and urged them to double check everything. For example, do not open any suspicious links. We must be extremely careful. There’s a three-point rule: Do not reply to messages, do not open links and do not trust unfamiliar phone calls. Also, do not spread unverified information.

Weng Chien-ming
New Taipei Education Department
Based on our understanding, this is a system independently purchased by the school, primarily used for school administration. We have classified this as a routine personal data protection incident.

The initial contact was last Friday, Nov. 6. Hackers sent an email to the school, demanding the school do download a browser and enter an encryption key. The school refused. But the situation only escalated, as the group started sending intimidating messages to the parents of students, threatening to harm students. The school has brought in cybersecurity forensic specialists to conduct an in-depth investigation. They will examine system vulnerabilities, search for any malicious tasks that may have been planted, and determine the extent of the data leakage.

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#school #hacker #kangchiao #linkou #taiwan

2026-11-11

Cafe offers space for Taigi classes to preserve language

There’s a coffee shop in Changhua’s Tianzhong Township where you can enjoy your coffee while also surrounded by the sounds of recitations in Taigi. It came about after a Tianzhong local launched a Taigi Romanization class taught by veteran instructor Siau Ping-jih, who has an impressive 30 years of experience. The cafe owner offers her venue free of charge for anyone who wants to learn more about her mother tongue.

Students recite after their teacher, word by word. They’re here in this coffee shop to learn Taigi Romanization.

Siau Ping-jih
Taigi teacher
The first class had eight or nine students who came of their own initiative. If you learn this, whenever you see the Romanized text, you can pronounce it.

Hoping to set down deeper roots for the language, local Taigi enthusiast Hung Chien-chun invited veteran instructor Siau Ping-jih to teach a course on the particulars of pronunciation and Taigi Romanization, including vowels, consonants, and the eight tones.

Hung Chien-chun
Taigi enthusiast
Taigi isn’t just a language. It links all of us in Tianzhong with our centuries of culture. Most importantly, it sets Tianzhong apart from other places. Since everyone here speaks Taigi, it makes it a fascinating cultural hub.

This one-man cultural movement deeply moved local business owners. After hearing about the idea, the owner of a cafe offered her space as a classroom at no cost.

Hanna
Cafe owner
What the instructor here is teaching is totally different from the Taigi in daily life that I’ve learned before, so I find it really interesting.

Inside this cozy cafe in Changhua’s Tianzhong Township, they’re setting down sturdy roots for the continued preservation of their endangered native tongue in the hopes that the sounds of Taigi will keep echoing down their alleys for years to come.

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#Taigi #Changhua #Romanization #cafe #languageinstruction #charity

2026-11-11

Shen to hold festival while Chiang goes on city parade this Saturday

With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, campaigning is getting serious. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Lawmaker Puma Shen have both announced they’ll be taking leave from their government duties starting Thursday, to focus fully on campaigning. They both have a packed schedule ahead of them, including a public policy presentation this Saturday. Let’s hear more.

Puma Shen
Taipei Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
It’s about time. So I’ll be taking leave starting tomorrow, Nov. 12, so that I have more time to connect with the grassroots and fight my best battle this election. At the O’Shen Festival on Nov. 14, we’ll have a game-like event where we create a physical policy island that lets everyone review our policies.

Chiang Wan-an
Taipei Mayor
I will follow the relevant regulations, and continue to go to every corner to meet locals and exchange ideas with them face-to-face. I will list out our achievements over the past four years, and share our vision for the next four years.

The two candidates will also attend a public policy presentation on Saturday. Shen will be the first of the mayoral candidates to speak, while Chiang will be the third. Their slots are more than 90 minutes apart, so they won’t actually meet. After that, Shen will be off to the 228 Peace Park for the O’Shen Festival, which will feature concerts by popular bands and games to let the public better understand his proposals. At around the same time, Chiang will be holding a parade around the city, which will finish outside Taipei City Hall.

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#taipei #mayor #election #沈伯洋 #蔣萬安

2026-11-11

Candidate hopes satirical video will inspire political change in Miaoli

Lin Yueh-chin, the DPP’s candidate for mayor of Miaoli City, sponsored a content creator to produce a satirical short film poking fun at the local scandals that once grabbed national headlines by promoting the “country of Miaoli” as a tourist attraction. Lin said they may seem like jokes to outsiders, but to locals, it’s no laughing matter. Through the video, she hopes to inspire young people to return to Miaoli to vote.

The opening of this video shows a passport getting stamped. But what country is that? Why does their travel itinerary include a movement against wind turbines, excavator scandals, and political fighting?

Local scandals that once dominated national headlines, like the demolition of a mom-and-pop pharmacy in the infamous Dapu land-grab incident, are spun as tourist attractions for the “country of Miaoli” in this campaign video.

Lin Yueh-chin
Miaoli City mayoral candidate (DPP)
But to those of us from Miaoli, these are all real things that happened right here in our hometown. They aren’t funny at all.

Lin Yueh-chin, who’s running for Miaoli City mayor with the DPP, sponsored the content creator Lu Lu to create a video highlighting the “country of Miaoli” as an offbeat tourist attraction.

Lin Yueh-chin
Miaoli City mayoral candidate (DPP)
The goal was to use a kind of humor familiar with young people to translate these serious and complex political issues into content that everyone is willing to watch and can understand.

Lin said that the county’s many political scandals have turned Miaoli into a national laughingstock. But for locals, these issues are everyday realities that directly impact their lives and demand rigorous oversight.

Lin Yueh-chin
Miaoli City mayoral candidate (DPP)
This election offers an opportunity for change. That’s why I hope that particularly young folks studying or working away from home won’t just laugh it off after watching the video, but will show care for their hometown and return to vote.

Lin said that Miaoli hasn’t changed political hands for 76 years, making it feel like a chaotic “state within a state.” She hopes young people will enthusiastically return home to cast their ballots and serve as a driving force for change.

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#Miaoli #LinYuehchin #elections #politics #DapuIncident

2026-11-11

Chiayi woman runs in traffic and jumps in water fountain

A scantily clad woman was seen running through traffic and eventually entering a fountain near a roundabout on Zhongshan Road in Chiayi City, on Tuesday evening. Witnesses were stunned and concerned about her safety. When the police arrived on the scene, the woman’s speech was incoherent and she was eventually taken to the hospital by cops.

Wearing shorts and a long-sleeved shirt, a woman with long hair was seen playing in a fountain. Onlookers remained stunned and wondered if the roundabout fountain had transformed into an amusement park somehow.

- Miss, Miss!
What’s wrong?
- I’m out of place
- You’re out of place?
Do you want to call an ambulance?

When the police arrived on the scene, the woman was still walking in the fountain. It was difficult for them to persuade her to get out of the water, she continued to ramble.

- What are you doing here?
- I also don’t know
- You don’t know?
Do you live here?
- I forgot.

Around 9pm on Tuesday, a 25-year-old woman jumped into one of Chiayi’s most iconic landmarks, a fountain roundabout. Locals began to record her as she ran through the traffic and jumped in the water to play.

- What, what is she doing here? Is she on drugs?

As cars passed by, they had to come to abrupt stops as to not hit the woman. Finally the police convinced the woman to be taken to a hospital.

Hsieh Cheng-che
Chief of Police Station in Chiayi
Officers found the woman looking dazed and incoherent as she entered the fountain to play in the water. After some persuasion, the woman agreed to be taken to a hospital.

The woman seemed to be mentally unstable and requiring medical attention. Thankfully no one was hurt during her puzzling actions.

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#chiayi #roundabout #waterpark #fountain #chiayifountain

2026-11-11

Hualien unveils tourism concept focused on calm and healing

When people think of Taiwan’s eastern city of Hualien and its surrounding countryside, many think of scenic Taroko Gorge or beautiful coastlines. However, now Hualien’s tourism authorities are coming up with a theme of a “Healing Capital,” with travel itineraries and packages that help visitors relax and heal mind and soul. They combine scenery with hot springs, Indigenous culture and agriculture. The goal is not to attract one-time visitors, but, rather, repeat tourists who want to keep coming back. Let’s find out more.

Yu Ming-hsun
Hualien tourism head
What people want now is something that truly allows them to relax and heal their mind and soul, which is why I call this “purposeful tourism.”

A pandemic a few years ago changed human life and also the landscape of tourism.

Yu Ming-hsun
Hualien tourism head
After three days and two nights here, I took the healing power of Hualien back home because I found that I could sleep well and eat properly here.

It sounds very abstract, but the experience is very real. The Hualien County Government has put forward a brand-new theme of a "Healing Capital".

- Do you know what the “Hero Spring” is?
- Does soaking in it make you a hero?
- Because it’s rich in iron and barium, soaking in it is supposed to help you have a boy.
- Is that an urban legend?

In addition to hot springs, it also combines mountains and sea, food, Indigenous tribal culture and agricultural resources.

Yu Ming-hsun
Hualien tourism head
If a million people come only once, that’s called consumption. But if 10,000 people come 100 times, it’s a connection with the land and the people of the land. I think that’s the real purpose of tourism.

Yu Ming-hsun previously championed Taitung’s “slow economy,” which has since flourished. Now in Hualien, he is promoting the area as a ‘healing capital,” aiming to ensure visitors never forget their experience.

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#intentionaltourism #purposefultourism #Hualien #Hualientourism #Taiwanhotsprings

2026-11-11

Keelung Mayor fumbles for words leaving his opponent confused

Keelung’s Mayoral debates have kicked off! On the 10, the televised debate featured DPP candidate, Tung Tzu-wei attacking current Mayor George Hsieh suggesting that his governance always ranks the lowest. Hsieh fired back saying that Tung’s stance on the proposed Keelung MRT constantly changes and this remained a hot topic during their discussion. One major hiccup was an awkward silence when Hsieh zoned out and did not ask his questions in time which he spoke candidly about afterwards.

The candidates running in Keelung’s Mayoral race shake hands as they get ready to engage in the first televised mayoral debate.

Tung Tzu-wei
Keelung Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
Keelung has been under the rule of Mayor George Hsieh for many years now. Our Keelung city’s governance performance nearly always places last.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
Candidate Tung Tzu-wei’s view on the MRT keeps changing, the DPP just wants to replace the TR with the MRT.

The two sides immediately clashed during the opening statements, but it was during cross-examination that Hsieh stunned everyone.

- And now Mr. Hsieh will ask
Mr. Tung will answer
Questioning time is one minute, please begin

- And now Mr. Tung will answer
You have two minutes, please begin

- Mayor Hsieh didn’t ask anything.

- Apologies, I didn’t read it.

If a question wasn’t asked, how will someone answer? Tung appeared confused as he looked expectantly at Mayor Hsieh. As the Mayor gathered his bearings, the debate came to a standstill in an awkward silence.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
At the time, I was still reading some information, and then the mediator quickly jumped to the next part. The pace is very fast, I was struggling to keep up, but I would recommend the mediator to remind me.

By the time Hsieh finally came to his senses, the damage was done and the memes were made. As Tung posted a screenshot from the debate to his social media, netizens flocked to criticize Hsieh for being unprepared and so “chill.”

Shan Hou-chih
Media professional
Both of you have spoken about the MRT issue for a long time, so I will not ask about it further. What I want to ask is, besides the MRT, what is the policy proposal of your opponent that you most disagree with?

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
You are asking what exactly do I disagree with the most regarding the opponent’s policy? I still would like to return to the issue of the MRT.

Hsieh’s obsession with the MRT even frustrated the moderator, but he had one major card to play by quoting a US Senator, James Tarrico.

Love is the stron—strongest force in the universe.
Sorry, my first sentence was a bit…
I will say it again.
Love is the str-strongest force in the universe.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
English pronunciation is like a tongue-twister. So, I had choked on my spit.

Whether Hsieh’s performance during the first Keelung mayoral debate will sit well with voters is yet to be seen.

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#keelungmayor #georgehsieh #dpp #kmt #taiwanelections

2026-11-10

Incumbent KMT Taoyuan mayor leads latest poll by just 4.1%

Mayor Chang San-cheng is leading the latest poll for the Taoyuan mayoral race. The KMT incumbent had 36.9% of support in the city. That’s just a short 4.1 percentage points ahead of the DPP challenger, Huang Shih-chieh, who has 32.8%. Let’s hear from the two.

Huang Shih-chieh
Taoyuan City Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
I think we should continue doing what we’re doing and push forward in the right direction, so that more voters can get to know us. I think the people of Taoyuan can tell there is a huge gap between Cheng Wen-tsan’s policies, which propelled Taoyuan forward, and the KMT’s Chang San-cheng’s past four years in office. I hope we can get the opportunity to restore Taoyuan to its glory.

Chang San-cheng
Taoyuan Mayor (KMT)
No matter how high or low we rank in the polls, or how much of a margin there is between us. I will make an effort until the very end. The thing is, our administration is not partisan. You can all see that if a DPP councilor makes a good suggestion, we adopt it. So changing the ruling party is not an issue. We can just stay in power and keep going. Changing the ruling party is not necessarily significant.

In the poll, 56.4% of respondents said they thought Chang had a better chance at winning the election than Huang. Only 14.8% believed Huang had the better chance. But also, 33.8% of respondents said they were in favor of letting the other party in power to see what they can do. That was 2.8 percentage points ahead of those who favored letting the KMT stay in power. The analyst who conducted the poll, Tai Li-an, says the narrow margin between the two candidates could be in part due to a boost in support for the DPP candidate from Puma Shen’s mayoral campaign in Taipei.

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#taoyuan #election #votes #張善政 #黃世杰

2026-11-10