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Trump sympathizes with Huang as Nvidia’s board appoint Kress

If you think you are having a bad week, just know that Jensen Huang has it worse. The week began with him as rockstar CEO of one of the world’s largest tech companies and is ending with his title being stripped of him. After 33 years of running the company, it seems that a string of extramarital affairs have pushed him off the pedestal. CFO Colette Kress has stepped in as interim-CEO, she has been at Nvidia for 13 years and helped its revenue multiply 50 times. We are yet to see how the aftermath of this will shape Nvidia’s future and stability.

Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang and his extramarital affairs have taken the world by storm, so much so that President Donald Trump has spoken out as well.

Donald Trump
US President
The big thing is, was the woman a spy? And I don’t know if that’s been determined yet. But, if the woman was a spy, yes, if the woman was not a spy, perhaps it would be different.

Just a month prior, Huang received the National Medal of Science at The White House by President Trump, who believes this extramarital affair has wrecked Huang’s career and was saddened to see it happen.

Donald Trump
US President
I can tell you this; somehow he will end up on his feet. I mean, I know him, I know him pretty well. I always thought of him as a fine man and he is… I spoke to him yesterday, he is going through hell.

Huang’s previous interview with Bloomberg seemed to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, it’s as if he knew then what was to come.

Jensen Huang (Oct. 14)
Former Nvidia CEO
Just as I can be fired, the next CEO has to be hired. I like that we can’t be overly complacent about our position inside a company. And that we can’t take it for granted. And you’re always vulnerable.

At the moment, it seems that Nvidia’s CFO, Colette Kress is serving as interim CEO. However, with Huang’s departure, it seems that Kress will have big shoes to fill.

Voice of financial expert
Reporting on Jensen Huang
He is a king maker of AI, and to lose the king creates a lot of instability. And so you know there’s going to be a big shift in the industry as well as Nvidia itself, it’s going to have to find a new leader, so you know it’s going to be hard.

CNN Anchor
Reporting on Jensen Huang
How do you replace someone of this caliber?

Richard Quest
CNN Business Editor-at-Large
You don’t. What you can hope is that you put in place, somebody who doesn’t do any harm or damage to the company?

Huang had not designated a successor. This strategy has left the board scrambling to keep investor confidence and find a suitable person to carry the legacy forward.

Richard Quest
CNN Business Editor-at-Large
I think that’s a strategy that most people would disagree with, and has been found now to be wanting.

Mohamed El-Arian
Economist
This is a company with 40,000 people, talented. It has contracts; it has production growing, so it doesn’t get derailed immediately.

Interim-CEO Kress has emphasized in a press release that Nvidia’s success is rooted in its talent and they will continue to build on the foundation laid by Huang. We are yet to see how the aftershocks of this week will affect the company’s global standing.

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#cnn #jensenhuang #colettekress #nvidia #gamingchips #aibubble

Time：2026-11-13

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16 middle schoolers get jabbed with wrong vaccine in Taitung

More than a dozen students who were getting vaccinated, were administered the wrong shot in Taitung on Thursday. The 16 students were supposed to be receiving their flu shots, but instead got Covid vaccines. The local health bureau held a presser on Friday to apologize and explain the situation. But all that is known so far is that the wrong shots were delivered to the school, without concrete details on why that happened. The bureau says improvements will be made. Let’s hear more.

Chung Ming-hsia
Taitung Public Health Bureau
We once again apologize for our mistake. We will conduct a thorough review to address the oversights, and we will do our best to improve. When the vaccination session was halted, we immediately informed the parents and the school. We will continue to monitor the kids’ health for the next six months.

Liu Fu-jung
Dawu Junior High School Principal
One student felt unwell after the vaccination and took leave.

The bureau says the wrong vaccines must have been taken from the refrigerator they were initially stored in at the Dawu health center. The refrigerators there are clearly labeled, with different vaccines on different shelves, so it remains unknown why the mistake happened. The students were administered a Covid vaccine manufactured by Moderna, which is deemed safe for students aged 12 and up. Officials say verification procedures will be strengthened in the future.

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#flu #covid #vaccine #shots #taitung

2026-11-13

Music teacher facing criminal charges for fake credentials

An adjunct instructor who taught at an award-winning elementary school music program in Tainan for 13 years was recently reported on suspicion of forging a diploma from Taipei National University of the Arts. The school sent an inquiry to the university for clarification, and was told they have no record of the individual on file. When confronted later that day, the teacher admitted to forging the diploma and promptly resigned. Given that the deception lasted for over a decade, city education officials have ordered a comprehensive audit of the faculty and have filed a criminal forgery complaint with prosecutors.

This elementary school music program in Tainan has many awards to its name, making its recent discovery of fraud all the more shocking. This university diploma looks genuine, but was found to have been forged by a teacher at the school.

School staffer
Discovered diploma fraud
We immediately called the registrar at Taipei National University of the Arts to verify it. After three days, they told us there was no student record under that name.

After receiving a tipoff in late September, the school contacted TNUA, which confirmed the diploma to be false. When confronted, the teacher confessed immediately and resigned. He said that since Taiwan at the time would not recognize his degree from China’s Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou, he forged the credentials to get a job. Although he said he was willing to return all compensation, given his 13-year tenure, the city’s Bureau of Education intervened.

Chien Wen-ta
Tainan Bureau of Education official
We’ve ordered the school to conduct a comprehensive audit of hiring records, academic credentials, and hourly wage disbursements, and to retain all relevant evidence. As for the alleged document forgery, a criminal complaint has been filed with prosecutors.

Colleagues who have worked alongside the teacher for years were shocked at the revelation, saying nothing about his teaching had ever raised suspicion. Parents were also in disbelief.

- We reviewed it.
- So you couldn’t tell that the diploma was fake?
- No. It had a serial number, along with his ID number on top and his date of birth.

Voice of a student’s parent
Shocked at fraud revelation
We only experienced his hard work and all his positive qualities. But since he told such a big lie, it ends up erasing all the good that came before it.

A single fake diploma sustained this deception for over a decade. In response, the school has initiated a comprehensive audit of faculty credentials and has retained legal counsel to determine all compensation disbursed to the teacher in preparation for a lawsuit. In the meantime, two teachers with verified master’s degrees have been brought in to take over the affected classes.

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#fakediploma #musicteacher #fraud #TNUA #forgery #Tainan

2026-11-13

‘I worried you had a fever’ grabber unfazed when confronted by pharmacist

An 87-year-old man is accused of making an unwanted move at a pharmacy in Miaoli, suddenly grabbing a female employee by both hands. The woman was left feeling extremely uncomfortable. But things took an even stranger turn the following day, when the two crossed paths on the street. She confronted him, demanding to know why he had grabbed her hands. He claimed he was simply checking whether she had a fever. The bizarre excuse left the woman furious, prompting her to call the police. Let’s hear more.

- Do you think that was OK? Grabbing my hand?
I was very uncomfortable.
- I can’t hold your hand?
- You grabbed my hands!
Who gave you the right?
You think that was OK?
- I worried you had a fever.
- Even if I did, there was no need to touch,
and in any case, you shouldn’t worry, I work at a pharmacy!
- Called the cops. He touched me!
He says he was right to touch me.
That it’s OK that he touched me.
He grabbed my hands.

Pharmacist
Was touched by elderly man
It was not OK. He regularly says things, like “I’ll miss you” and so on. I thought, whatever, I’ll just ignore him. But yesterday he actually touched me. If I let it slide, he would think it’s no biggie, and he might try to touch me somewhere else next time.

Ku Ching-wen
Police officer
Police officers intervened. After reviewing the footage provided, it was determined that Mr. Fan had taken advantage of a moment when the pharmacist wasn’t looking to grab her hands, which made her uncomfortable.

The pharmacist was so furious that she posted the footage online, warning others in the industry to be on their guard. She said the elderly man was a regular customer who had previously made inappropriate verbal advances. But this time, he crossed the line by actually putting his hands on her. Even afterward, the man appeared completely unfazed, saying he was almost 90 and that she could go to the police if she wanted. Police have since referred the case to the Miaoli District Prosecutors Office for investigation.

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#pharmacist #touching #inappropriate #senior #miaoli

2026-11-13

Master calligrapher presents new and improved e-brush

Master calligrapher Chang Bing-huang was recently invited to present the new “E-Brush Smart” app, created in collaboration between a tech company and Tamkang University. With just a tablet and a stylus, users can write soft-brush calligraphy featuring authentic artistic flourishes.

As part of traditional Lunar New Year celebrations, homes across Taiwan post couplets on their doors featuring large calligraphy. As fewer people are heading to the store for a brush and ink these days, maybe technology can fill in the gap.

After seeing him write the characters for Taiwan in freeflowing strokes, the skill of master calligrapher Chang Bing-huang is undeniable. The artist recently joined a tech company and the Carrie Chang Fine Arts Center at Tamkang University to present their new “E-Brush Calligraphy” app. With just a tablet and stylus, anyone can write stunning calligraphy in all five scripts. The participants had a chance to try it for themselves.

Since its introduction, the original digital e-brush has been exported around the globe to 45 different countries and regions. Sponsored by a semiconductor firm, Tamkang University teamed up with partners to upgrade the tool from an ordinary digital brush to a smart e-brush. The breakthrough overcomes the limitations of previous digital tools that failed to capture the look of traditional brushstrokes.

Chang Bing-huang
Calligrapher
I realized that if traditional calligraphy didn’t adapt, it would eventually be replaced by computers.

Chang himself helped design the app, with the demonstrations and brush previews all maintaining his personal style. The technology has also been used for the Fei-Yue documentary series produced by FTV. For 12 years, the series has explored Taiwan through aerial footage while documenting writers’ personal stories and works.

Chang Bing-huang
Calligrapher
For over 10 years, this important cultural program has showcased poets and literary works. Then I use my e-brush to write them out.

Chang has long contributed the title inscriptions and calligraphy for the program, not only enriching its cultural depth, but also enabling the art of calligraphy to keep spreading through broadcast media.

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#calligraphy #ChangBinghuang #traditionalarts #ebrush #tablet #digitalart #TamkangUniversity

2026-11-13

Traffic backs up for 17km after truck plunges into drainage ditch

A dramatic crash on Taiwan’s No. 1 Freeway brought traffic to a standstill on Friday afternoon, causing a massive 17-kilometer backup. A delivery truck was sent plunging through a guardrail and into a drainage ditch after colliding with a Mercedes-Benz sedan. The accident happened on the southbound lanes near the 38-kilometer mark. Fortunately, both drivers suffered only minor injuries. But recovering the truck proved particularly challenging, since the elevated Wuyang Expressway is directly overhead. Let’s hear more.

Chen An-hsu
Highway Police Bureau
The drivers of the two vehicles were taken to hospital with injuries. Both tested negative for alcohol. An investigation is underway to determine how the collision happened.

Operator
Transport company
If there is compensation to be paid, it’ll be paid. That goes without saying. The company will pay for all the losses.

Mr. Wang
Crane operator
The truck fell right under the southbound lanes of the elevated highway. If the boom becomes parallel to the ground, it’ll be difficult to lift it out. The boom should stay as upright as possible.

The 28-year-old Mercedes driver, surnamed Chang張, told police that his car suddenly lost power for unknown reasons. As he slowly moved toward the shoulder of the highway, his vehicle crashed with a delivery truck driven by a 48-year-old man surnamed Chen. The collision sent the truck crashing through the guardrail and down a forested slope and into a ditch. Both drivers remained conscious and were not found to have any severe injuries in the hospital. The transport company has also pledged to cover any resulting damages. The complex recovery operation, added to the disruption on an already congested stretch of highway near Linkou.

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#taipei #linkou #collision #crash #truck


2026-11-13

Tainan’s new train station reports first 4-legged intruder

A furry trespasser was caught wandering somewhere it definitely shouldn’t be at Tainan’s new railway station. A stray dog was spotted casually strolling along the tracks, giving passengers quite a laugh. But it also raised serious safety concerns. Staff and railway police rushed to track down the four-legged intruder, but the elusive dog remains on the loose.

A stray dog strolls along the train tracks just moments before a train is due to arrive, even stopping to relieve itself. This scene took place at Tainan’s new underground railway station, which has been open for less than a month. Passengers filmed the unexpected visitor and alerted station staff.

Member of public
Found dog funny
It was pretty funny, but also really dangerous.

Member of public
Wondering how dog got in
I have no idea how it managed to get in.

Member of public
Hoping for a piano concert
It made its way through that narrow gap. It was so cute! The train station has become so popular lately, maybe it’ll go play the piano!

Station staff teamed up with railway police and searched for the canine trespasser on the tracks. But with the vast space and complicated layout, their search came up empty. It is thought the stray dog made its way there from Daqiao Station, which is not yet fully underground.

Wu Wen-chieh
Tainan Railway Station Chief
It’s unlikely the dog came in through the station entrances, because our ticket gates are always staffed. We suspect it may have entered through the northern or southern approach ramps at either end of the tunnels.

While animals on railway tracks are not unheard of, underground sections pose a particular challenge. Being enclosed spaces, they make it harder for animals to find their way out, while also creating potential safety risks for passing trains. Tainan Station is now working with the local animal protection office to locate and capture the furry intruder. It will also step up patrols along the tracks and around station entrances to prevent another four-legged visitor from entering.

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#dog #cute #train #tainan #publictransport

2026-11-13

Taiwan influencer scammed and threatened at Seoul cosmetics store

A Taiwanese beauty influencer who goes by the social media name of Wang Hsun recently had a terrifying experience at a cosmetics store in Meyeong-dong District, which is Seoul’s premier business district. First he got hit with a massive NT$20,000 bill, then when he tried to get a refund, five or six people that included burly men surrounded him and pressured him to go into a small room at the back of the shop to talk it over in a way he found scary. While in the end he was able to get a refund, he was still coerced into spending over NT$3,000 on stuff he didn’t want. And after he complained to the Korean tourism authorities and made a video about his experiences, the store’s legal team threatened him and hackers tried to get inside his social media accounts. Let’s find out more.

Taiwanese beauty influencer Wang Hsun was happily shopping in Meyeong-dong district in Seoul, South Korea, intending to buy some beauty and skincare products. However, he never imagined that stepping into a store would be the start of a nightmare.

Wang Hsun
Taiwan tourist in Korea
As soon as I stepped out of the store, I checked my credit card record. It showed NT$20,000. I wanted to return the products, but they were incredibly scary. Suddenly, five or six people, including some burly men, surrounded me and said: “Why do you want a refund? Let’s go inside and talk.”They kept trying to lead me into a small room.

Although he eventually got a refund, Wang was forced to spend over NT$3,000 on unnecessary skincare products before he could leave. Afterwards, he complained to VisitKorea and even made a video of his experience back in Taiwan to warn other Taiwanese tourists. Unexpectedly, he received a threatening message.

Wang Hsun
Taiwan tourist in Korea
The message basically said that they wanted me to take down the video, and that their company had a legal team that could prevent me from posting it. Many, many people said they encountered the same situation in the comments section of my video. Later, I actually received more than a dozen notifications that hackers were trying to enter my accounts, which has kept me up at night for the past few days.

If you’re just traveling abroad and don’t know anyone, what should you do to protect yourself if you encounter aggressive sales tactics?

943
Travel writer
You should search for reviews online, or look out for Taiwanese people using coded terms to warn that a particular employee at a store might ring up extra items. After you pay, don’t just leave—double check your receipt against the items you actually received.

Wang originally went to Korea to buy beauty products, but instead of coming home with cosmetics, he left with a bellyful of infuriation.

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#scaryshopping #Seoulcosmetics #meyeong-dongdistrict #Seoulshopping #badtourismexperiences #touristhazards

2026-11-13

Kaohsiung turns purple ahead of BTS concert

Kaohsiung has gone completely purple for the first time! Ahead of BTS’ much-awaited concerts in Kaohsiung starting on Nov. 19, the city has pulled out all the stops to welcome them. From the harbor to the city’s landmarks, it seems that the color purple has erupted everywhere in honor of the K-pop band! Even the 85 Sky Tower has lit up for the first time for BTS. But it’s not just the city preparing to welcome them; legislators are doing their part too! Huang Chieh and Wu Pei-yi showed off their dance moves to one of the band’s songs. Kaohsiung seems to be buzzing in anticipation for the concert!

Global K-pop sensation, BTS is coming to town and Kaohsiung’s preparations for them are underway!

Chen Pei-hsin
FTV Reporters
To prepare for the arrival of BTS, Kaohsiung has lit the city and harbor up in purple, creating a warm welcome for ARMY all over the world.

As the sun sets, Kaohsiung city glows purple in honor of BTS, who will soon take the stage!

Landmarks across the city are shining in mauve tones from The Dream Mall Ferris Wheel, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, the Central Park Station Christmas tree to the dragon statue on Love River, and even 85 Sky Tower has lit up with a message for the band.

ARMY member
Fan of BTS
It’s my first time seeing this, it’s quite special. 85 Sky Tower lit up for them too. We’ve waited too long and now they are finally coming to perform here! You can see how much heart the city has poured into this; I hope BTS will see it too!

ARMY member
Fan of BTS
What’s new is probably 85 Sky Tower, that’s the first time in history they have lit up, which is really iconic. It means all of Kaohsiung will glow more by these lights.

Taiwan’s BTS craze is undeniable. Even legislators, Huang Chieh and Wu Pei-yi have joined in the fun by learning a complex dance routine in honor of their beloved band!

A purple storm has taken over Kaohsiung and it is forecasted to stay until BTS arrive in town on the 19!

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#bts #taehyung #rapmonster #jungkook #kaohsiung #btstaiwan #btskaohsiung #army #purplehearts #kpop

2026-11-13

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

2026-11-12

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