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Parents furious after son-in-law who killed daughters gets life sentence

A man who stabbed his wife and her sister to death last July was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. But the parents of the deceased, who have been left childless, say that it is not enough. The parents are furious at the court ruling, which states that there is insufficient evidence to prove that the killer had planned the murders. The case also falls short of the conditions to allow for a death sentence, which is reserved for crimes of the “most serious crimes.” Let’s hear more.

- I hope that we can sentence that devil to death in the second trial.
- Our two daughters were our hope.

Victims’ father
Furious at ruling
How many people does he have to kill? It’s what it says there! Our daughters were unjustly killed and that’s it? They were hacked to death.

Victims’ mother
Furious at ruling
He killed two people! How many should he have killed for it to count? Should he have wiped out our entire family? It was on a public road! Everyone saw what he did. He did all that, yet the court thinks he can be rehabilitated!

Ho Meng-lin
Lawyer not involved in case
When two lives have been taken in a completely irreversible way, and the criminal responsibility involved is extremely grave, I believe the justice system should not dilute the culpability of the crime simply because the offender may be capable of rehabilitation.

The killer in the case is Hsieh Wen-hsiung, who had a criminal record of domestic abuse. The double murder happened after he found out that his sister-in-law had urged his wife to divorce him. He first rammed his car into a scooter they were both riding, then pulled out a knife and stabbed them to death. But the judges say that the murders do not count as “most serious crimes,” as the rule only applies when at least three people have been killed. The victims’ family has appealed the ruling, saying they won’t stop until they find justice for their daughters.

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#crime #murder #deathpenalty #lifesentence #crime

Time：2026-10-06

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AMD CEO Lisa Su visits Taiwan amid growing AI chip demand

Taiwan is once again leading the dialogue for semiconductor chips. AMD CEO Lisa Su has made her second trip to Taiwan this year. Upon her arrival on Tuesday morning, she met with four of Taiwan’s leading tech supply chain companies at her hotel, and later headed straight to TSMC in Hsinchu to ensure production capacity amid tight supply for AI chips.

The queen of semiconductors is back in town. AMD CEO Lisa Su immediately held several urgent closed-door meetings with Taiwanese tech companies including ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih and Foxconn Chairman Liu Yang-wei at her hotel.

Lisa Su
AMD CEO
Especially given today, the market is so dynamic, it’s important for us to be very closely partnered with our key suppliers. We are going to substantially improve our supply in 2027, but we can definitely use more and so that’s one of the reasons I’m here.

With concerns rising over chip supply, Su’s arrival underscores the urgency of securing production capacity in Taiwan. She went directly to a meeting with TSMC in Hsinchu on Tuesday afternoon. She did not respond to rumors about TSMC’s potential factory in Texas.

Lisa Su
AMD CEO
The US facility in Arizona has done extremely well of course. And we look forward to more capacity worldwide to satisfy this high demand. Before we planned one year or two years and now we are talking about planning three, four or five years together.

AMD’s AI Rack-Scale platform, Helios, will continue to ship in the third quarter, with shipments increasing rapidly. From wafer foundry and packaging to physical substrates, AMD relies on Taiwanese manufacturers’ capacity. Su did not address questions raised over tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Lisa Su
AMD CEO
We would encourage all of our partners to have geographic diversity. But there is no question that Taiwan is absolutely critical to the semiconductor supply chain, and very, very critical for AMD.

Su emphasized the significance of Taiwan, as evidenced by her visit to Taiwan in May where she announced a US$10 billion investment in the supply chain.

Lisa Su
AMD CEO
I’m happy to report that it’s absolutely on track. We’re increasing that number going forward because our demand has continued to go up and we’re going to continue to invest in the supply chain going forward.

AMD continues to make major moves, including expansion into the ASIC market and acquiring AI startup, World Labs for US$8.2 billion. The company’s market value also hit a major milestone by surpassing a market cap of US$1 trillion, making it the world’s 15th largest company.

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#amd #lisasu #nvidia #taiwanchips #tsmc #semiconductor #chipsupplychain

2026-10-06

Nine Taiwanese tech tycoons make world’s 500 richest list

Taiwan’s AI boom is making its tech tycoons richer than ever. A new global billionaire ranking shows nine Taiwanese business leaders have cracked the world’s top 500 richest, with Quanta founder Barry Lam leading the pack in Taiwan. And with demand for AI servers soaring, several familiar names, including Hon Hai founder Terry Gou and TSMC founder Morris Chang are also seeing their fortunes climb.

- All of next year’s orders have already come in.
- What about the year after?
- It’s looking pretty good too.

Back in June, Quanta founder Barry Lam spoke confidently about orders with his company. As global demand for AI servers surges, the fortunes of Taiwan’s tech tycoons are skyrocketing. According to Bloomberg’s latest Billionaires Index, nine Taiwanese business leaders can be found among the world’s top 500 richest people. Barry Lam ranks first in Taiwan, with a net worth of US$16.9 billion, or around NT$536.4 billion. He ranks in at 169th worldwide.

Hot on his heels is 85-year-old King Slide founder Richard Lin, who built his fortune on the server industry’s slide rails. With a net worth of US$16.4 billion dollars, he is just five places behind Lam, at 174th globally and second in Taiwan. He’s even ahead of Hon Hai founder Terry Gou and Yageo Chairman Pierre Chen.

Gou remains among Taiwan’s top three richest people, ranking 242nd worldwide. There’s also Delta Electronics founder Bruce Cheng, who ranks in at No. 4 in Taiwan after transforming the company into an integrated infrastructure provider for AI data centers. Two billionaire brothers from the financial sector are also on the list. Fubon Financial Holding’s Daniel Tsai ranks 284th with a net worth of US$12.2 billion, while his brother Richard Tsai ranks 301st with US$11.8 billion.

Upon retiring in 2018, TSMC founder Morris Chang held 125,000 TSMC shares, which have only surged to new highs, making Chang the 341st richest man in the world. The AI boom is turning Taiwan’s tech titans into global billionaires, and putting Taiwan firmly on the world stage.

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#wealth #billionaires #rich #money #tech

2026-10-06

Scooter driver flies into ditch, tanker almost crushes rider

Two shocking crashes in Yilan have been caught on camera. One of them happened in Jiaoxi, where a scooter driver almost got trapped under the wheels of a turning truck. The other was in Yilan City, where a scooter rider was sent flying into an irrigation ditch filled with water after colliding with a car. He was sent to the hospital with broken bones. Let’s hear more.

Voice of Mr. Lin
Witnessed crash
The rider was probably unconscious already. The driver got out of the vehicle and went to check on him, and so did the passengers in the front and the back. They all got out to check if he was alright.

Voice of Chen Chuan-fa
Qizhang Borough Warden
There is ongoing road work to install a base for the traffic light, so the road was slightly narrowed. It may have affected visibility or something like that, leading to the collision.

The rider in Jiaoxi fell right next to the truck’s wheels and came dangerously close to being pulled underneath. Fortunately, the tanker driver slammed on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a much worse outcome. The rider was taken to the hospital and, thankfully, suffered only minor scrapes and bruises. Local residents say the intersection is a notorious accident hotspot, with many large trucks passing through every day. They are calling on authorities to improve traffic management and reroute some of the heavy vehicles to reduce the risk of further crashes.

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#yilan #irrigation #agriculture #rice #scooter

2026-10-06

Viral Trump-shaped rock on Google Maps draws visitors to Ruifang

A strange new attraction has appeared on the northeast coast in New Taipei’s Ruifang: a rock along the seashore that bears an uncanny resemblance to US President Donald Trump. It even made it onto Google Maps, where it’s labeled as the “Ruifang Trump rock.” Meanwhile, at nearby Baishawan in Shimen, a picturesque bus station lets visitors take photos that look like they’ve stepped straight into a painting.

Along Taiwan’s northeast coast here in Ruifang, this driver didn’t even stop to take off his helmet before climbing over rocks to take a picture. So what’s he trying to photograph?

- I was just passing by and came to take a look. It’s hilarious.
- Does it look much like him? Like his hair or his nose?
- His hair.

From another angle, the “Trump rock” comes into clear view. Green grass sways in the breeze on top of the rock like a head of hair, while a protrusion on the right looks like a nose.

When compared with a profile shot of Trump, the resemblance is uncanny. The grass looks like his signature hairstyle, and the nose and chin draw a very similar line.

- Which part do you think is most similar?
- The hair and nose.

- There’s a rock that looks like Trump right in front of you guys.
- You didn’t know?

The rock has even gotten its own listing on Google Maps, where it’s labeled as the “Ruifang Trump rock.” Meanwhile, over at Baishawan in Shimen, a new bus stop is also getting attention. Unlike your typical transit stop, this one looks like a picture frame, allowing tourists to take photos that look like they stepped into a painting.

Wu Chien-chih
North Coast Scenic Area director
Our goal was to maintain the most spectacular view possible for visitors. Our everyday life has scenery that others will travel far to see. We hope to offer this view for visitors to enjoy, using a giant glass pane to display the entire landscape.

From a picture-perfect bus stop in Baishawan, to a rock that resembles the US president, these unique attractions are generating buzz for Taiwan’s north coast.

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#Trumprock #Ruifang #tourism #viral #northcoast #Baishawan #busstop #photospot

2026-10-06

Prosecutors seeking 5 years for man who punched commentator

Back in July, a Chinese national, linked to Hong Kong, gang assaulted Japanese political commentator Yaita Akio, after a speech in Taichung. The Taichung District Prosecutors’ Office determined that the attack was a planned act of cross-border violence. Prosecutors indicted the attacker, surnamed Liao, on charges including assault and public intimidation, and are seeking the maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Voice of Lee Chun-yi
Prosecutor
The goal of this act of cross-border violence was to achieve a chilling effect. The operation was highly planned and organized to avoid investigations. Through cross-border violence and the following media coverage, the perpetrators sought to send a warning and silence others. We are seeking the maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Yaita Akio
Indo-Pacific Think Tank
The dentist told me nine teeth had been loosened. But I’m better now. I’m very grateful to the police and to the prosecutors for shedding light into what happened so quickly. As for the specific charges and proceedings, I respect the judgment of the relevant authorities. The fact that the perpetrators mobilized so many people and spent so much money shows that it wasn’t just about punching me once. They wanted to take away the courage of the people of Taiwan to speak out, to silence criticism of China. Countries around the world should cooperate and confront China’s use of this kind of repression.

The operation was paid for by an individual with the alias Chen Wei-hao, who has been linked to the Wo Shing Wo triad based in Hong Kong. Chen was allegedly angry at Yaita’s criticism of the CCP, and paid a group to organize the cross-border operation to intimidate him. The attacker, surnamed Liao, received HK$10,000, or about NT$40,500, to carry out the assault. Prosecutors say the act of cross-border repression aimed to threaten Taiwan’s democracy and freedom of speech. The investigation continues on whether there were additional masterminds and accomplices.

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#repression #silenced #yaitaakio #hongkong #triad

2026-10-06

Kumamoto Governor surprises Taiwanese locals to show gratitude for earthquake relief

This July, Kumamoto, was hit by a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake. As a neighbor and friend of Japan, Taiwan was first to donate more than NT$300 million for earthquake relief. To express his gratitude, Kumamoto Prefecture Governor, Kimura Takashi made a trip to Taiwan with the mascot Kumamon and visited the mayors of Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. He also took this opportunity to promote his breakfast products made with Kumamoto ingredients: milk, buckwheat, and miso, distributing it on the streets of Taipei in the early morning. The event immediately drew locals who scrambled to take photos with the Kumamon bear.

Hailing from Japan, the Kumamon bear was seen in Taipei causing frenzy among locals who rushed to take photos and hug the bear. Kumamoto’s Governor Kimura accompanied the bear with a spokesperson to distribute breakfast.

Convenience stores distributed Kumamon products, specialty products included Aso Milk Sea Salt Bread, Japanese Soba Noodles, and Kumamoto Barley Miso Pork Cutlet Don, foods that Taiwan’s Japan fans are eager to try.

Member of public
Loves Kumamon
I like that Kumamon, it is so cute. I’ve never bumped into it. Taiwanese all yearn for Japanese things.

Member of public
Wishes well for Kumamoto
The city of Kumamoto, I hope they can recover quickly. I hope their economy can return to normal soon.

Kimura Takashi
Kumamoto Prefecture Governor
It is so special to see the love that Taiwanese have for Kumamoto. I am very grateful to meet everyone and the mayors. They all expressed they will continue to support Kumamoto, and make contributions through tourism and business which makes me very happy.

In July this year, Kumamoto was struck by a 7.1 magnitude scale earthquake. Taiwan was the first to donate more than 1.5 billion Japanese Yen, equivalent to NT$300 million. Kimura made a special trip to Taiwan to express his gratitude and believes there is room for more partnership between Kumamoto and Taiwan in the future.

Kimura Takashi
Kumamoto Prefecture Governor
We have staff at our Taipei office that can support daily business activities. TSMC’s second factory is under construction, and we believe there will be new investment plans in the future. We hope to strengthen the relationship between Kumamoto and Taiwan, and create more business opportunities.

Kumamoto is a hotspot for Taiwanese tourists, seeing as there are direct flights from Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and even Kaohsiung. From tourism to cuisine to tech partnerships the friendship between Taiwan and Japan continues to strengthen.

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#kumamoto #taiwan #taiwanjapan #kumamon #japantourism #earthquakerelief

2026-10-06

Candidates use puns to help voters remember them

Hoping to find creative ways to promote themselves so that voters remember them, many candidates make campaign slogans with puns on their names. One in Pungtung made a banner that says “so hot,” because it sounds like her name in Taigi. Another in Kaohsiung made a pun referring to mosquito repellant.

In the middle of this political campaign banner is a pink heart with the words “so hot.” It’s surprising for a candidate to market themselves as “hot.” But turns out it’s a pun on the candidate’s name in Taigi.

- Sòo-hâ? So hot. It does sound a little like it.

- Sòo-hâ. Yeah, so hot.

Pan Su-hsia, who’s running for mayor of Pingtung County’s Chaozhou Township, has a name that sounds just like “so hot” when pronounced in Taigi. She said the slogan was her own idea.

Pan Su-hsia
Chaozhou mayor candidate
Our whole family are English teachers, so I thought I should have an English name. It means very enthusiastic. When I was young, I was quite hot. I used to wear sexy clothes.

She’s not the only one to promote herself with a pun. A politician in Kaohsiung made a pun on the word for mosquito repellant, fang wen yi, using the slogan “I am your mosquito repellant” on his large orange-and-yellow banners.

- Mosquito repellant?
- Yeah. And what is the candidate’s name?
- Huang Wen-yi. Oh I get it. That’s funny.

People appreciated the politician’s word play. He said the idea came from a childhood nickname.

Huang Wen-yi
Kaohsiung City Councilor (DPP)
Growing up, people gave me nicknames like “mosquito” or “mosquito spray.” When the product came onto the market, the pun on my name officially became “mosquito repellent.”

Candidates are finding all kinds of creative ways to get voters to remember them ahead of the local elections this November.

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#pun #election #campaign #poster #local #politician #candidate #name #wordplay #sohot

2026-10-06

Part-time employees earn more as hourly wage surpasses monthly salary

The minimum monthly wage will finally break NT$30,000 next year, as the government announced an 11th consecutive increase to reach NT$30,900. The minimum hourly wage is also rising to NT$205. That means, if you work for 40 hours a week on the minimum wage, you would earn NT$36,080 a month, NT$5,180 more than the minimum monthly wage. Some feel this is unfair as prices continue to rise, and full-time employees struggle to get raises.

Mr. Sung works part-time at a hot pot restaurant at 10:30am on his day off to earn extra money.

Mr. Sung
Part-time employee
I want to earn some extra cash. Part-time work is more flexible. Sometimes a full-time job is all in one place, which can be a little tedious. But with part-time work you can try different things, and even take jobs at short-term gigs like exhibitions or sports games.

Next year, the minimum hourly wage is set to rise to NT$205. Working eight hours a day for 22 days a month on an hourly wage would earn you NT$36,080, which is more than NT$5,000 over the minimum monthly salary of NT$30,900.

Accountant
Gets paid monthly
It’s really unfair. With the minimum wage rising, a business like a breakfast shop might pass those higher costs on to customers through higher prices. Rather than being tied down to a full-time job, some of my friends would rather work two part-time jobs because it’s more flexible. They can travel abroad when they want and even get cheaper plane tickets.

Shen Yu-wei
Restaurant manager
Our ratio of full-time to part-time employees is three to seven, so we have fewer full-time employees. We’ve explained to our staff that if you’re on a monthly salary, you’ll receive additional benefits over the long term, like birthday bonuses, birthday leave, and employee meal benefits. There are also benefits that accumulate with seniority, like annual leave.

Over the past decade, Taiwan’s minimum monthly wage has risen by 54.4%, while the minimum hourly wage has increased by more than 70%, making it harder for businesses to recruit full-time employees.

#minimumwage #fulltime #parttime #Taiwan #wages #wageincrease #raise #flexibility #work #employee

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2026-10-06

Kaohsiung police use AI to make creative PSA videos

With AI everywhere these days, the police aren’t falling behind. The Kaohsiung Police Department’s social media team have been posting short videos created with the help of AI to inform people of scam methods and warn against driving under the influence. Officers handle everything themselves, from shooting to post-production, drawing praise from commenters for their creativity.

- You again? Weren’t you running scams?
- No, wait, how did you know?
- The Gates of Hell aren’t a drive-through. No need to rush.
- I’m not here for that!

A man takes a fat puff from a drug-laced vape while sitting in his car, forcing the guards of the underworld to clock back into work.

- Go on. You’re done for today.
- Just a few more.
- He cut the line himself.

Funny and creative, this PSA against driving under the influence of drugs was created entirely by police officers themselves with help from AI.

Police duties encompass a wide range of tasks. Now, they even have to learn how to use AI. The Kaohsiung Police Department’s social media team are acting like directors, taking advantage of the latest tech trends to make creative PSA videos.

Weng Jui-ting
Kaohsiung police officer
AI is an auxiliary tool. Using it like this helps us make more interesting videos.

In this one about romance scams, officers acted in the video, but all the backgrounds were AI-generated. Overlaying different settings makes for a more immersive video.

Wang Chun-fu
Kaohsiung police sergeant
PSA campaigns have to be lively and active to engage people. I think this is the biggest difference when compared with the old style of campaign we did before.

Police have a duty to combat impaired driving and fraud. With a little help from AI, these officers are hoping people will watch their videos and take their messages to heart.

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#PSA #police #drugdriving #fraud #publicsafety #Kaohsiung #DUI #AI

2026-10-06

FBI arrests realtor accused of surveilling Lai Ching-te’s son

The FBI has arrested a Chinese American woman for surveilling the son of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in the US on behalf of China. The arrest took place at Los Angeles International Airport, where the suspect, called Zhang Wanying or Heather, was about to embark on a flight for Shanghai. According to federal court documents, the woman allegedly traveled to Seattle last September, hid near Lai Ting-yu’s home and photographed his family. She also allegedly sent their vehicle license plate information to Chinese officials via Chinese messaging app WeChat. Let’s hear more.

Karen Kuo
Taiwan Presidential Office Spokesperson
This is a classic case of transnational repression. We strongly condemn it. Such behavior should not be tolerated in the civilized world. Taiwan thanks US law enforcement for assisting and protecting our people, and we will continue working with the US and all our democratic partners to jointly combat this kind of illegal transnational repression.

Wang Ting-yu
Lawmaker
Her actions clearly violate the laws of the countries involved. The FBI even had its director personally announce the case this time. China’s long-arm reach, particularly its targeting of the overseas activities of the relatives of key Taiwanese political figures, is something the US is taking very seriously. US authorities have gathered substantial evidence, including communications, surveillance photographs, and an oath of allegiance in which she pledged loyalty to the People’s Republic of China.

FBI Director Kash Patel also took to social media, accusing the woman of surveilling the family of a foreign leader on US soil on behalf of the Chinese government. Patel questioned whether she thought she could simply board a flight and escape to Shanghai, saying that that was not going to happen. Zhang is accused of failing to register with the US Department of Justice as a foreign agent. If convicted under Section 951 of Title 18 of the US Code, she could face up to 10 years in prison.

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#spy #china #us #taiwan #laichingte

2026-10-05

Taiwan Presidents show support at Puma Shen campaign rally

An ocean wave took over the streets of Taipei on Sunday. The campaign headquarter opening of Taipei’s Mayoral Candidate Puma Shen drew a crowd of 120,000 fans in the streets. Overwhelmed with the support, Shen emotionally exclaimed, “I wish my mother could see this.” When he got on the stage, he quoted a famous line from the anime, “JoJo’s Bizarre Adenture,” and also appeared alongside his wife and daughter, speaking from the heart about making Taipei run smoothly.

Many small drops eventually make up the ocean, and that was the case on Sunday along Taipei’s Zhongshan North and South Roads; at the opening of Taipei’s DPP Mayoral Candidate Puma Shen’s headquarters. Some reports suggest over 120,000 fans showed up in the streets.

Legislator Rosalia Wu, who serves as Puma Shen’s campaign manager, was deeply moved backstage and tearfully embraced Legislator Chen Pei-yu. Shen quietly told Wu that he wished his mother was here to see this.

Puma Shen
Taipei Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
When I think about how far we’ve come, I can’t help but feel tears in my eyes. It’s like the wind being carried by ocean currents, and this is the wind of democracy.

As an avid anime fan, Shen once again quoted a famous line from the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures, to describe the Ocean Current movement.

Puma Shen
Taipei Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
I cannot help but quote “JoJo” once again: the hymn of humanity is a hymn of courage, it is because we possess courage that we have made it this far.

With clear vision and no turbulence, Puma Shen is emerging as a favorable figure for the DPP despite the odds stacked against him. He’s even released a campaign song titled “Future Soon.”

President Lai Ching-te also made an appearance on Sunday, raising Shen’s hand in support.

Lai Ching-te
President
As of late, I’ve seen TV commentators claiming that when I nominated Puma Shen, the sole objective was to check Chiang Wan-an rather than winning, and that this goal has been achieved. Let me set the record straight: such claims are a form of cognitive warfare. As the party chairperson, when I nominated Puma Shen, my goal was precisely for him to win this election.

Not only the president, vice president, and premier take turns stepping up, but former President Tsai Ing-wen also made an appearance.

Lai and Tsai sharing the stage to rally for support remained the highlight of the event.

The event is being described online as an election-eve rally, featuring an impressive line-up of political figures. With less than two months remaining before elections, Puma Shen continues to pull out all the stops.

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#pumashen #tsaiingwen #laichingte #taipeimayor #taiwanpresident

2026-10-05

Legendary TV host Kevin Tsai spotted at Puma Shen event

Legendary television host Kevin Tsai, best known for the talk show Kangsi Coming, rarely attends political events. But on Sunday, he was among the thousands of supporters at the inauguration of Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters in Taipei. Tsai kept a low profile, wearing a hat and a facemask, and holding Puma Shen merch. But still people, recognized him, including people on the other side of the strait. Chinese netizens called for a boycott online, and a Chinese EV brand, Leapmotor, took down all promotional content featuring Tsai. Let’s hear more.

Kevin Tsai (Oct. 4)
Television host
- I came to take a look.
- Do you support Puma Shen?
- I’d like to hear everyone’s views.
- Will you go to Chiang Wan-an’s events?
- If I had the chance to go visit every candidate, that’d be great.

Puma Shen
Taipei Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
Kevin Tsai clearly said he would like to check out all of the candidates, and see what each of them advocates for. I think that’s nothing special in a democratic society like ours. If people who do that were to be punished, that would be extremely unfair.

Chiang Wan-an
Taipei Mayor
Everyone is free to attend any political event. I urge Mainland China to respect Taiwan’s free and democratic way of life, and to not treat people differently due to their political views. I welcome Mr. Kevin Tsai to also attend the inauguration of our campaign headquarters. If he comes, he’ll be in the VIP area.

Tsai later responded to Chiang Wan-an in a social media post, saying that if he receives an invitation, he would be happy to attend the event to observe and learn. He even joked that he would do his best to follow the host’s preferred dress code and dress accordingly to help create the right party atmosphere. While the latest episode involving Tsai may have come as a surprise to some fans, others have praised what they call his intellectual integrity.

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#taipei #election #pumashen #chiangwanan #taiwan

2026-10-05

Pomelo peel turned into household cleaner

In addition to making cute, festive hats over the Mid-Autumn Festival, pomelo peels have another use: cleaning. They contain limonene, a compound that can dissolve grease and grime on tough surfaces. Making a cleaning product from the peel is not only economical and resourceful, but it’s powerful enough to remove stubborn grease, even in the microwave.

Yeh Wei-hsiang
FTV reporter
Do you have any more pomelos at home? After eating them, don’t be in a rush to throw out the peel. It contains limonene, which has many uses.

After eating the pomelo, remove the white pith, but keep the peel, because it has limonene: an excellent cleaner.

Yang Hsien-ying
Household expert
We usually don’t recommend using an old pomelo. It’s better to use a fresh one.

Cut up the peel, put it in a jar and submerge it in alcohol, then cover it and leave it in a cool, dark place for a week. This DIY cleaning liquid is great for getting grease off microwaves, stoves, and pots.

Yang Hsien-ying
Household expert
We usually recommend using it on surfaces that don’t come into contact with food, like the hood of a stove or the outside of pots. I wouldn’t recommend using it to wash dishes. It can save you at least NT$1,000 a year.

It can also help clean the microwave. Put pomelo peel in a bowl of water and put it in the microwave for one minute. Then let the steam sit for a few minutes to soften the grime in the microwave.

Yang Hsien-ying
Household expert
When it’s microwaved, it will boil, so there will be steam. The steam will slowly soften any grime and bacteria in the microwave.

Remember to throw pomelo peel away with food waste, except in Keelung, Miaoli, and Hsinchu City, which classify the peel as trash. But before throwing it away, maximize its value by using it as a cleaner, saving money and leaving the home with a fresh citrus scent.

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#pomelo #fruit #peel #recycle #reuse #MidAutumnFestival #MoonFestival #clean #cleaner #cleaning

2026-10-05

Man loses NT$200,000 after absent- mindedly putting cash on car roof

It’s easy to forget things when you’re in a rush. One man in Pingtung, surnamed Tseng, was so eager to get to work that he accidentally left a bundle of NT$200,000 in cash on top of his car, and drove away. He didn’t realize the money was missing until he was already on the freeway. Let’s hear more

Voice of Mr. Tseng’s wife
Husband lost NT$200,000
Men can’t be bothered to wear bags, so they just put everything in their pockets. When he was about to drive off, the cash in his pocket was annoying him, so he absent-mindedly put the money on the roof of the car. When he realized the cash was gone, we looked for it everywhere, in the bushes. I was about to give up. I was done.

Huang Yen-wei
Police officer
The cash was found on the onramp of National Freeway 3 at Kanding, and the owner has been notified to collect it.

The cash was on the roof of the car from the moment he got in the car to when he stopped at a gas station for a top-up. Even then, when the attendant was pumping his car, nobody noticed the money on top. It was only when the driver got on the freeway that he realized his pocket was feeling a little empty. After reviewing surveillance footage along his route, the cash was finally locate, on an on-ramp to National Freeway 3. By the time the money was found, seven hours had already passed, but even then every single bill was accounted for. To say that Mr. Tseng was relieved, is an understatement.

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2026-10-05

Elon Musk in talks with TSMC over chipmaking partnership

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk could be looking to team up with TSMC to solve one of his biggest headaches: securing enough chips for his growing empire of AI, robots, self-driving cars and rockets. Musk has announced plans for his own chipmaking project, but now reports suggest he’s in talks with TSMC about a potential partnership. And with TSMC reportedly considering a second US fab, possibly in Texas, the timing is raising plenty of eyebrows.

Elon Musk
SpaceX CEO
And we would like them to expand as quickly as they can and we will buy all of their chips. I have said these exact words to them.

Back in March, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Terafab project, a planned semiconductor fabrication plant that aims to secure a stable chip supply for the development of AI, self-driving cars, robots and rockets. Reports say Musk has been in talks with TSMC for a potential collaboration.

Musk tweeted on X that for now it’s “Just discussions,” adding that “Something may come of it.” The development comes hot in the heels of rumors that TSMC is considering establishing a second US manufacturing site in Texas. Though the chipmaker has not commented on the matter, there is a lot of speculation about a potential collab.

Wu Chin-jung
Tech company GM
Musk is not an expert in chip manufacturing, he’s an outsider. So he may think that partnering with TSMC would be the fastest option. Working with TSMC to make chips in the US would be much faster than building a fab himself.

But how would the two companies cooperate? One possibility is that TSMC would own and operate the facility and SpaceX would provide funding and commit to purchasing the chips. Another is that SpaceX would hold a majority stake, with TSMC providing its expertise and process technology. An expert says that’s not likely.

Wu Chin-jung
Tech company GM
If TSMC were to partner with Musk, TSMC would definitely have to hold the majority stake. I don’t think TSMC would simply provide manufacturing services. If that were the case, TSMC might as well build its own fab and supply him directly.

C.C. Wei (December 2024)
TSMC CEO
A few days ago, I spoke with the richest person in the world, and he told me he was focusing on multifunction robots, for his company’s future. He said his biggest concern was a shortage of chips. I told him not to worry. I said, “If you’re willing to pay, you’ll get your chips.”

Pay, and you’ll get what you want. Traditionally, TSMC has built fabs according to its own expansion plans, so building a facility specifically for a single customer would be at odds with its business model.

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2026-10-05

Prices remain high across new foldable phone models

Phone brands are racing to release new foldable phones for the high-end market, with Apple releasing its first foldable iPhone this October. Meanwhile, Samsung is launching a model with new screen dimensions and Oppo is promoting its model’s advanced camera. But with prices starting at NT$60,000, it remains to be seen how many people will choose these flashy new phones.

Even drilling the screen leaves no scratches. The phone can be folded and unfolded repeatedly and is advertised to last 13 years. To show its strength, the company used the phone to pull rowing machines and lift kettlebells while unfolded.

With a 7.95-inch screen, it can use AI to summarize a video while watching it or use two apps at once through split-screen. Foldable phones are useful, but their bulky design, battery life, and camera capabilities remain major challenges for the market.

Mr. Yi
Tech expert
Its screen breaks easily, so repairs could be expensive, which can make people hesitant to buy it. They might not care about the initial expenditure, but would worry about the warranty and customer service after purchasing it.

Samsung’s Fold8 has a new 4:3 display ratio, Oppo’s N6 boasts impressive camera capabilities, the Honor V6 screen is only 4mm thick when unfolded, and the long-awaited foldable iPhone is only as big as a passport. But with all these phones priced at over NT$60,000, are they really worth it?

Member of public
Considering foldable phone
I’m not sure how many people use it or how long it lasts, because it’s foldable. I don’t think it’s more durable than a normal phone.

Member of public
Considers price carefully
If I could afford it, I’d like to try it. The screen is larger, and the iPhone model has lots of new functions. But it would depend on the price.

With innovative features, foldable phones are continuing to improve as technology develops, but their high price remains a barrier for many.

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#iPhone #Apple #Samsung #Oppo #phone #foldable #foldablephone #new #camera #screen #price

2026-10-05

Selfie at level crossing nearly causes train collision

The wait is nearly over. Tainan’s underground railway project is nearing completion, which has led to some people throwing caution to the wind. Wanting to capture the perfect picture, some locals wandered onto the ground level crossing, narrowly missing oncoming trains. Police stated that trespassing could result in a fine of up to NT$50,000 and could constitute a public endangerment offense under the Criminal Code.

A thrill-seeking elderly man snuck onto the level crossing of the train and stood beside the train tracks to take photos, prompting the conductor of the Tze-Chiang Express train to sound the alarm.

The train screeched to a stop and the driver leaned out to check the cause. He quickly told the elderly man to back up.

Member of public
Disapproves of train enthusiasts
The trains will go underground, so many train enthusiasts go there to take photos. They shouldn’t do it, trespassing the crossing just to take pictures can endanger others as well.

Tainan’s Railway Underground Project is nearing completion, and the sight of trains passing through the level crossing is causing mayhem. Many train enthusiasts are flocking to the area to take photos disregarding their safety near the train tracks.

- Where do they take photographs?
- On the side, both sides, some will call you to come out

Chiang Yu-huang
Tainan Railway Police
According to Articles 57 and 70 of the Railway Act, pedestrians and vehicles are prohibited from trespassing on railway lines. Violators may be fined between NT$10,000 and NT$50,000

Similarly, this afternoon at Kaohsiung’s Gangshan Station, a passenger was reported to have asked the conductor to get off and take a picture of him with the Pokémon train.

Member of public
Concerned about train delays
If they cause delays just to take photos, then it is not really okay.

Member of public
Concerned about safety
They have their jobs, they might even help you take photos, and one careless mistake could lead to a major accident.

Taiwan Railways confirmed that the train conductor did get off the train, albeit not to take photos for passengers. It seems in frenzy for photos, passengers are neglecting basic safety and potentially breaking the law. They are encouraged to err on the side of caution if they want to keep their precious photos.

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2026-10-05

Thunder Tiger Corp. chief sounds alarm on Taiwan’s nascent drone industry

The war between Russia and Ukraine first showed the world the importance of drones to modern warfare, particularly for a weaker power in conflict with a much larger neighbor. Experts say Taiwan needs a flourishing drone industry. However, a leading domestic military drone manufacturer is sounding the alarm. Gene Su, the general manager of Thunder Tiger Corp., says he’s worried that government investment in the industry might not be stable and consistent, amid clashes with the opposition-dominated legislature, which would greatly impact research and development. He also points out that there is no regulatory body to oversee the industry in Taiwan. Let’s find out more.

Gene Su
Thunder Tiger Corp. general manager
Elon Musk’s company Starlink claims it won’t offer service to Taiwan. I’ve asked the chair of Chunghwa Telecom several times when we’ll have good low-Earth orbit satellites.

Gene Su, the general manager of Thunder Tiger Corp., a leading domestic military drone manufacturer, points out all the difficulties faced by Taiwanese manufacturers. For Taiwan to develop a “non-red supply chain,” three major challenges need to be overcome first.

Gene Su
Thunder Tiger Corp. general manager
For example, in Taiwan we have the Civil Aviation Administration to inspect manned aircraft, and we may have the NCC to inspect telecommunications, but drones, and the hundreds of chips inside drones, who regulates them? Otherwise, import and export manufacturers will have opportunities to attempt to “launder the country of origin,” etc.

The Legislative Yuan has passed a drone bill, budgeting NT$240 billion over six years through annual budgets, which has raised some concerns within the industry

Gene Su
Thunder Tiger Corp. general manager
For example, if I invest NT$100 million in tooling and amortize it over six years, I can gradually iterate and improve its performance. We hope the budget for each year will be consistent and continuous. Otherwise, manufacturers end up making A this year, B next year, and C the year after and continuous research and development and investment will not be stable.

The Ukraine-Russia war has set a precedent, showing drones have completely changed the face of modern military conflicts. Compared with other countries, Taiwan started developing military drones late. It is urgent for Taiwan to catch up with international trends.

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2026-10-05

Brand-new F-16V fighter jets delivered to Taiwan from US

On Friday, Taiwan welcomed the first delivery of the 66 F-16 fighter jets purchased from the US, under the “Peace Phoenix Soaring” project. The aircraft were originally scheduled for delivery starting in 2023. But the first two F-16s only arrived in Hawaii mid-August, and after a month-long stop there, they finally arrived in Chihhang Air Base in Taitung this afternoon. This marks Taiwan’s first delivery of brand-new fighter jets in 30 years. Let’s hear more.

The thundering sound of engines pierced the sky as two F-16 fighter jets touched down at the Air Force base in Taitung. Military enthusiasts outside the restricted area got a front row seat to this spectacle.

Military enthusiast
Watched the F-16 arrival
30 years ago, in 1996, I went to the US for training, also in a F-16. It’s been 30 years.

Enthusiasts were thrilled to see the fighter jets as this marked the first time in nearly 30 years that Taiwan’s Air Force received brand-new fighter jets.

Under this project, 66 F-16 fighter jets were purchased from the US, a purchase that was only approved in 2019 when Trump took office. Delivery was originally scheduled for 2023, but various delays resulted in only two aircraft departing from the US earlier this year. They officially landed in Taitung’s Air Base today, after spending a month in Hawaii.

Voice of Lieutenant General Yu Te-chung
Taiwan Air Force
The Air Force will carry out equipment acquisition and training according to plan, and gradually advance preparations to ensure that combat capabilities are formed.

Wellington Koo
Minister of National Defense
Of course, we won’t have only these two by year-end. I think subsequent deliveries will be planned in conjunction with the US. As for the electronic warfare system, I believe the manufacturer is already conducting some related hardware and software tests, because this new aircraft needs to be integrated with our existing ones.

Defense Minister Wellington Koo said there will be more deliveries this year.

The single-seat F-16Vs’ serial numbers are 6727 and 6728 of the F-16C/D Block 70, they have an extended service life of up to 12,000 flight hours, 50% greater performance than their predecessors. The new aircraft also integrates the APG-83 radar, upgraded mission computers, and avionics architecture. The manufacturer claims that this provides at least 40 years of service life for most air forces.

Regarding compensation for the delayed delivery, a DPP legislator stated that they are currently negotiating with the US.

Wang Ting-yu
Legislator
According to international arms sales regulations, there are no penalties for delays in deliveries between governments. Given the significant delay, our Air Force and Ministry of National Defense have protested to the US government, hoping to receive some compensation.

The first delivery of the F-16s has significantly enhanced Taiwan’s airspace defense capabilities.

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2026-10-02