Santa Claus ornament crushed by truck in three-vehicle bus crash

2026-10-29

Santa Claus became a key casualty of a traffic accident involving three vehicles in Changhua’s Puxin Township. Of course, it wasn’t the real Santa, but a Christmas decoration that happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The crash happened after bus driver started feeling dizzy behind the wheel and rammed the vehicle into a truck that was parked on the side of the road. The truck then hit another car before wreaking havoc in an area with personal items from residents. Fortunately, nobody was seriously injured.

A bus rams itself head-on against a truck parked at the side of the road, which is pushed forward to crash against another car before barging towards a residential building. The chaos and destruction even included a Santa decoration that ended up as a casualty of the crash, trapped under the truck.

Voice Ms. Tu
Witnessed crash
Maybe the truck wasn’t parked fully. The driver wasn’t on the truck, he had gone across the street for a delivery. Then the bus came crashing into it. I freaked out when I saw the Santa under the truck, I thought it was a real person.

The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon. The driver of the bus was Mr. Wei, in his 60s. He was driving along Yuanlu Road in Puxin when he started feeling dizzy. A miscalculated turn caused him to lose control of the vehicle.

Voice of Hsieh Shih-chieh
Yuanlin Bus
The driver was feeling unwell. So as he drove by, he accidentally crashed into a vehicle parked on the side of the road.

Wang Chih-min
Police officer
The driver of the bus and a passenger sustained scratches. The driver tested negative for alcohol, so we’re ruling out a DUI.

The driver banged his head against the windshield of the bus and sustained minor injuries. Fortunately, it was nothing severe. For the passengers, it was also mostly just a scare, though one was sent to hospital for a check-up. Sadly the Santa Claus ornament will not make it to this year’s Christmas.

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#bus #crash #santa #christmas #yuanlin

公車連環撞波及店家耶誕老公公人偶倒車底嚇人

2026-10-29

彰化埔心鄉，昨天(28日)發生公車連環追撞事故！駕駛疑似頭暈身體不舒服，失控撞上停放在路旁的小貨車，接著小貨車又撞擊轎車，小貨車衝進民宅，撞得一團亂，耶誕老公公假人被撞倒，目擊民眾乍看被嚇到，還以為真人被撞，幸好只有公車駕駛輕傷，還有一名乘客受到驚嚇，送醫檢查，沒有釀成重大事故。

一輛公車行進中，突然撞向停放在路邊的小貨車，緊接著小貨車又撞到一輛轎車，小貨車往民宅撞過去，民宅內物品被撞到東倒西歪，裝飾用的聖誕老公公也倒在地上，民眾乍看還以為有人被撞倒地！

[[聲源:目擊民眾涂小姐]]
“可能貨車也沒有那個煞車，就是他人是不在車上的，他去對面卸貨，然後就直接一路撞進來了，被聖誕老人嚇到，第一眼以為車底下有人”

公車連環撞，發生在28日中午，年約60歲的魏姓男子，開公車行經埔心鄉員鹿路，疑似頭暈不舒服，角度沒抓好，車輛失控釀禍。

[[聲源:員林客運副理謝世杰]]
“因為當時司機是身體不舒服，感覺不舒服，他就是開過去，就是不小心就是撞到那部停在路邊的車子”

[[溪湖交通分隊小隊長王志民]]
“本起事故共造成公車司機，及公車車內一名乘客受到擦挫傷，警方對於肇事車輛駕駛，進行酒精濃度測試，均排除酒駕”

公車駕駛頭部撞上擋風玻璃，所幸只有輕傷沒有生命危險，而乘客也只是受到驚嚇，送醫檢查，而倒地的聖誕老公公，也只是假人，沒有行人受害，虛驚一場！

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Tech company launches 1.2kg, water-resistant AI laptop

As computers continue to get upgrades, a major tech company launched a high-spec business laptop that is water resistant and ultra-lightweight at just 1.2 kilograms. But with the rising costs of advanced chip manufacturing, cooling modules, and other hardware components, the laptop costs a whopping NT$40,000. Tech experts say prices will stay high next year.

Oh no, a traveler spilled water on their laptop! That can be disastrous for people trying to stay connected and productive. Thankfully, this new hardware is water-resistant.

This laptop is only 1 centimeter thick and weighs just 1.2 kilograms, but it can withstand pressure of up to 50 kilograms. It was designed specifically for business travelers.

Tasha Chuang
Intel Taiwan general manager
It combines cloud computing and AI, allowing users to switch seamlessly between cloud-based and on-device functions for business use.

This new business laptop is equipped with Intel’s latest 18A process node, with AI features that can summarize meetings and locate files with a single click. But this new, upgraded laptop comes with a hefty price tag.

Jose Liao
Laptop brand general manager
The rising costs of hardware drove up prices in the first half of this year, but overall demand still grew by nearly 20%. There will probably be some more modest price increases of around 10 percent next year. But demand outweighs the impact of these price increases, so I think demand should still be pretty strong next year.

As chips become more advanced, research, development, and manufacturing costs remain high. Meanwhile, AI data centers are taking up large amounts of memory, CPU, and GPU supplies. This leaves fewer components available for consumer electronics and lower-end products, putting the laptop market under pressure from both rising prices and supply shortages.

Mr. Yi (OneGeek)
Tech Expert
For consumer laptops, prices are expected to rise by around 10 to 20% next year, which is quite steep compared with previous years. Next year will be a period of consolidation for AI development, so demand for AI-related components such as DRAM will not be as extreme as it has been this year.

Prices of premium and AI-powered laptops are expected to remain high next year, putting consumers’ budgets to the test.

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#laptop #AI #waterresistant #business #ASUS #Intel #new #tech #expensive #inflation

2026-10-29

Taiwanese entrepreneurs set down roots in Central Europe

Taiwan’s relations in Central Europe have grown closer in recent years, encouraging some Taiwanese to try their hand at building businesses there. One daring entrepreneur opened Warsaw’s first Taiwanese restaurant, while another founded a tourism agency in Czechia, aiming to provide a safety net and employment opportunities for Taiwanese living abroad.

Walking through the streets of Prague’s Old Town Square, the classic architecture unfolds everywhere you look. Up ahead, the famous Astronomical Clock puts on its hourly show. But if you want to know more about its history, you’ll need a guide.

- It shows which constellation the moon and the stars are in. So it’s actually an astrolabe.

Charlene Chen has accumulated a deep knowledge of the city’s history over her 10 years of living in Prague. In 2022, she founded a travel agency with her friend, Naomi Kan, with the goal of supporting her fellow Taiwanese expats.

Charlene Chen
Czech Fruit Travel Agency cofounder
At the time, right after the pandemic, we felt like we wanted to create a kind of hub for students and Taiwanese people to gather. Maybe they’re freelancers or teachers working at language schools.

Naomi Kan
Czech Fruit Travel Agency cofounder
We thought about creating more job opportunities for Taiwanese people, allowing more chances to come to Europe, especially this magical country of Czechia. We can offer a sense of familiarity.

The cofounders provide locally based expats with part-time work as tour guides to boost their income while sharing the beauty of their adoptive home. They mostly offer in-depth tours for individual travelers coming on newly launched direct flight routes. Elderly travelers especially enjoy their personalized storytelling approach.

Naomi Kan
Czech Fruit Travel Agency cofounder
Older folks often worry about not understanding English while they’re traveling. But if their children find a guide who speaks Chinese and is also Taiwanese, it makes them so much happier.

Charlene Chen
Czech Fruit Travel Agency cofounder
Before, all the Chinese-language guides here were from China. Why did it have to only be them? Why not have Taiwanese guides? And why only have guides for big tour groups, not for individual travelers?

Over in Poland, there’s another Taiwanese entrepreneur seeking to set down roots, one bite at a time.

Freshly baked bread sits on display, just like at a traditional Taiwanese bakery. This is Warsaw’s first Taiwanese restaurant. The owner invited a baker from Taiwan all the way to Poland to recreate the most authentic flavors.

Rock
Baker at Papa Lee’s
Taiwanese-style butter and cream actually suit the Polish taste quite closely. For the scallion bread, we use black pepper to bring out the flavor.

Lee Chang-tse
Papa Lee’s owner
Many of my friends said there are a lot of Taiwanese and Chinese people in Warsaw, and urged us to come here.

Utilizing his family connections in Poland, Lee has successfully turned the upstart venture into a thriving family business. Today, they enjoy a stellar reputation. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung came to visit while in town, and even the deputy mayor from a nearby city was blown away by the bubble tea.

Adam Pustelnik
Łódź Deputy Mayor
It’s really good! It’s sweet. I love it.

Lee Chang-tse
Papa Lee’s owner
In my opinion, the Polish are some of the friendliest people in Europe. Although politically they may seem to be xenophobic, the people are extremely accepting of foreigners.

Whether working to support their fellow expats or winning over palate with the flavors of home, these hardworking entrepreneurs are showing Europe the best that Taiwan has to offer.

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#expat #entrepreneur #Poland #Prague #globalTaiwan #Taiwaneseabroad

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Taoyuan and Narita celebrate 10 years of friendship with art

Taoyuan and Japan’s Narita City celebrated the 10 anniversary of their alliance with a children’s art exhibition from both cities. On Wednesday, the program kicked off with an awards ceremony and a subsequent exhibition showcasing the winning artwork and calligraphy with special themes showing the charm of Taoyuan and Narita. Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng personally handed out the awards and Narita Mayor Koizumi Kazunari recorded a short video message. The event highlighted the decade-long friendship and exchanges between both cities.

Taoyuan Elementary School’s student music band delivered an engaging performance at the opening of Taoyuan and Narita’s 10th friendship anniversary. On Wednesday, the memorial exhibition kicked off with a ceremony where Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng personally handed out awards for the winning children’s artworks. Narita’s Mayor Koizumi Kazunari also recorded a video message for the celebration.

Koizumi Kazunari
Narita Mayor
Painting and calligraphy transcend the barriers of language and distance, and have the power to connect people’s hearts. I hope that this exchange can deepen Taoyuan and Narita’s friendship.

Despite the distance between both cities, art and calligraphy seemed to bring them closer. The children’s artwork depicted their imagination of the rich scenery of the cities and even the airport made an appearance. Visitors could see the charm of Narita and the years of friendship between the cities.

Chang San-cheng
Taoyuan Mayor
Over the last 10 years our exchanges have been very frequent, this summer we had a baseball team, a children’s baseball team that went to Narita for a competition. A while ago, we also had a design exhibition in Taiwan where people from Narita also came to visit.

This event will be an unforgettable experience for the children, Narita Mayor Koizumi hopes that the children can visit the city in person and experience the city’s landscape.

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#narita #taoyuan #taiwanjapan #alliance #childrensart

2026-10-29

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Jason Mraz back in Taipei for concert on Nov. 2

American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is finally returning to Taiwan after seven long years away! Along with timeless classics like I’m Yours and Lucky, fans can also look forward to a few new songs. In a pre-concert interview, he even gave a classic Taiwanese greeting tsiah-pa-bue. Asked whether any Taiwanese artists would join him on stage, he refused to answer, calling it "a top secret."

With its catchy melody and exceptional vocals, I’m Yours by Jason Mraz is a widely beloved song. After selling millions of records around the world, the American singer-songwriter is finally returning to Taiwan on Nov. 2 after seven years away.

With the concert just around the corner, the artist reached out to his Taiwanese fans in a special interview. Opening with a greeting in Taigi instantly collapsed the distance between them.

Jason Mraz
American singer-songwriter
“Have you eaten?” It’s Jason Mraz, and I’m coming back to Taipei to breathe life into the songs we know and love. And I look forward to seeing you there. “Thank you!”

Beyond this special greeting, he also reminisced about his past performances in Taiwan, recalling moments like when he invited a fan onstage for an impromptu jam session. This time, he hopes to reunite with old friends and keep connecting people through his music.

Jason Mraz
American singer-songwriter
Cuz he’s amazing. So now he’s shaking and singing, and he’s Stan. And I’m a Stan stan. Big fan. We hope to see him again!

Teasing what’s in store for his Asia tour, the singer said that along with new songs, he’s prepared a set of his classics to guide fans down memory lane. Asked whether he’s planning a surprise appearance by a Taiwanese singer, he kept his lips sealed.

Jason Mraz
American singer-songwriter
That is top secret.

After seven years away, fans in Taiwan are excited to see what other surprises the singer has in store on Nov. 2.

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#JasonMraz #concerts #Taipei #ImYours #livemusic

2026-10-29

University team develops AI suit that recognizes movement

A research team at National Chung Hsing University’s Department of Material Science and Engineering developed an AI suit that can sense movement through static electricity. The suit doesn’t need any batteries, and it can be used to play games without a keyboard or mouse. It could also help athletes train, and may have applications for remote medicine in the future.

This may look like a normal track suit, but it’s equipped with movement sensors. When the wearer moves their arm or leg, the character in the game echoes the motion.

With this suit, people can play a soccer video game without a keyboard or mouse. This is an AI sensing suit developed by National Chung Hsing University’s Department of Material Science and Engineering.

Lai Ying-chih
Professor
There’s static electricity when we put on or take off clothes, which can be annoying and maybe useless. We thought that instead of using a joystick to play games as we’ve always done, we could try using the body’s static electricity as a way to detect body movements.

Developed from normal clothing, the suit uses the static electricity generated by the friction between clothing and the wearer’s body to sense movement. It doesn’t even need batteries.

Peng Wei-chen
Student
It could be used for soccer and pitching training. It can precisely recognize the movements of pitching or kicking a ball to help athletes train. By simply wearing the suit, athletes can adjust and improve their movements.

Lai Ying-chih
Professor
There are applications in remote healthcare, like taking a patient’s pulse remotely. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people had to be isolated, so we’re also working on a virtual hug that provides physical feedback.

The team has been developing the technology for over a year. It’s great for gaming and training, and in the future may even be useful for remote medicine.

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#AI #technology #videogame #game #athlete #training #soccer #university #research

2026-10-29

Santa Claus ornament crushed by truck in three-vehicle bus crash