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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Rock and ride 00:03 Four members of Taiwanese pop band GGteens pose in an undated photograph released yesterday by the Taichung Mass Rapid Transit Corp. The company said it has teamed up with the quintet to play their signature songs at selected stations ahead of the “Rock in Taichung” music […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Pingtung teacher probed over knife, misconduct 00:03 An elementary school resource teacher in Pingtung County is under investigation over allegations that they repeatedly brought a fruit knife onto campus, climbed through classroom windows and took special education students out of class […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

NSC says latest Fukushima discharge won’t affect Taiwan 00:03 Japan’s latest discharge of treated wastewater containing tritium from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is not expected to affect waters around Taiwan, the Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC) said yesterday.The 25th round of […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Government studying ways to compensate creators whose work is used to train AI 00:03 The government is exploring ways to compensate authors and other content providers for materials used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, but has yet to determine how content should be valued […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

191 candidates sign on to support gender equality 00:03 A total of 191 people running for local government positions have expressed support for gender equality by signing up on the Taiwan Equality Campaign’s “Pride Watch” Web site, the nonprofit group said yesterday.After registering on the […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Court approves detention of man after wife’s death in Japan 00:03 The Tainan District Court on Monday approved a request by prosecutors to detain a man surnamed Lee (李) who is suspected of involvement in his wife’s death in Japan last week.Wang Sheng-hao (王聖豪), a senior prosecutor with the […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Employers, workers groups protest caregiver policies 00:03 Employers and migrant worker advocacy groups yesterday protested outside two government ministries in Taipei, demanding solutions to live-in care issues, but differing over how to protect care recipients and migrant workers.Outside the […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Elderly traffic fatalities rise 3%, ministry says 00:03 The number of people aged 65 or older who died within 30 days of a traffic incident rose 3 percent year-on-year to 790 in the first eight months of this year, despite an overall decline in road fatalities, Ministry of Transportation and […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

More than 4 million people get flu jabs 00:03 More than 4 million people have received a flu shot since the first phase of the government-funded vaccination program began on Oct. 1, the highest number for the same period in six years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, adding […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

2027 budget with cash payouts advances to review 00:03 The central government’s proposed 2027 general budget, which includes funding for NT$10,000 (US$307.40) cash handouts, was referred to committee review in the Legislative Yuan yesterday.The bill advanced after Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Saint Lucian prime minister in Taiwan for state visit 00:03 Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre arrived in Taiwan yesterday morning for a five- day state visit, during which he will meet with President William Lai (賴清德) and other officials to discuss bilateral issues.Lai will host a […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

China seeking to undermine US-Taiwan ties: MAC 00:03 Beijing would seek to influence voters ahead of the Nov. 28 local elections and use disinformation campaigns to undermine public confidence in Washington’s commitment to defending Taiwan ahead of a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

PRC weaponizing Taiwan handover 00:03 China was waging “cognitive warfare” by marking the anniversary of Japan’s handover of Taiwan with satellite impages of Taipei and a military propaganda poster, Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said yesterday.Japan took over Taiwan from […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Lai’s trust, approval ratings rebound 00:03 President William Lai’s (賴清德) trust and approval ratings rebounded to 53 percent and 52.2 percent respectively, both the highest since April last year, surveys released by polling expert Tai Li-an (戴立安) yesterday showed.Only 35.4 percent of […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

Majority of Taiwanese dislike CCP: poll 00:03 Nearly three-quarters of Taiwanese have a negative view of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including more than half of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) supporters, polling expert Tai Li-an (戴立安) said yesterday.Since Tai began his monthly survey of […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 4h

2026 Elections: Taiwan steps up to stop China election meddling 00:03 The National Police Agency (NPA) will step up efforts to prevent election interference by China, gangs and local collaborators, Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) said yesterday.Liu made the remarks during a plenary […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 9h

Groups call on candidates to make gender equality commitments 18:43 Gender equality groups today issued a statement inviting candidates in the upcoming elections to pledge their commitment to three demands for advancing gender equality at the local level. The statement was jointly released by […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 11h

Peppercorns from Malaysia fail border safety tests 17:23 A shipment of black peppercorns from Malaysia was recently stopped at the border after testing positive for excessive pesticide residues, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said today. The 24,000kg shipment of "Sarawak Yellow Label" […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 11h

Poll shows over 73% disapprove of CCP as Lai’s approval rises 17:03 The latest public opinion survey showed that 73.5 percent of respondents view the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unfavorably, including more than half of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) supporters, polling expert Tai Li-an (戴立安) […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 12h

DPP leads favorability in poll as elections loom 16:03 With local elections just one month away, a new survey released today showed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) maintaining a clear lead in favorability, while both major opposition parties face unfavorability ratings exceeding 50 […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 12h

191 candidates sign up for ‘Pride Watch’ site 15:43 A total of 191 candidates running for local government positions have expressed support for gender equality by signing up for the Taiwan Equality Campaign's "Pride Watch" Web site, the nonprofit group said today. At a news conference, group […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

MAC head defends entry ban on Chinese actor 15:23 Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) today defended the government's decision to deny Chinese actor Zhang Linghe (張凌赫) entry to Taiwan for a fan meeting, citing the actor's social media posts denigrating national […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Husband detained after new wife murdered in Japan 15:03 The husband of a Taiwanese woman stabbed to death at a hotel in Japan has been detained on suspicion of entering into a sham marriage and taking out high-value insurance policies in her name, Tainan prosecutors said today. A woman surnamed […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 14h

St Lucian PM arrives for state visit 13:43 Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J Pierre arrived in Taiwan this morning for a five-day state visit, during which he is to meet with President William Lai (賴清德) and other officials to discuss bilateral issues. Lai is to host a military honors […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15h

Showers, cooler weather forecast in north 13:23 Rain is forecast in northern and eastern Taiwan today and tomorrow as northeasterly winds strengthen, bringing cooler weather to the nation, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said. The seasonal winds are expected to bring brief scattered […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Six and counting... 00:03 The cast and crew of the TV series “The Six of Us” pose for a celebratory group photo after winning the Most Popular Drama Series award by audience vote at the 61st Golden Bell Awards held at the Taipei Music Center last night […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Cool sunglasses 00:03 President William Lai, center, poses for a photograph with members of Taiwan’s Asian Para Games team at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday.... www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/arc… #news #taiwan

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President William Lai, center, poses for a photograph with members of Taiwan’s Asian Para Games team at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday.

Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

The great pumpkin 00:03 A woman poses with a baby next to an inflatable of Snoopy in a jack-o’-lantern at the opening of the Taoyuan Halloween display yesterday. The event, which is “Peanuts”-themed, runs through Sunday, and features seven exclusive city-themed designs and nine art […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Taiwan’s 14th urgent care center to open on Sunday 00:03 The nation’s 14th urgent care center (UCC) is to open in Tainan on Sunday, while Taipei aims to open a new center at Huashan Market, Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) said yesterday.The Ministry of Health and Welfare […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Web site fined for illegally posting payment QR codes 00:03 New Taipei City has fined a Web site operator for posting QR codes that link to a parking payment service beneath public parking signs in Tamsui District (淡水), a practice that could expose users’ personal data.Residents reportedly […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Agricultural losses from typhoon reach NT$221.63m 00:03 Agricultural losses caused by Typhoon Champi had reached NT$221.63 million (US$6.82 million) as of 11am yesterday, with garlic crops sustaining the heaviest damage, the Ministry of Agriculture said.Crop losses accounted for NT$210.73 […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Group proposes AI system to predict, prevent roadkill 00:03 The Taiwan Roadkill Observation Network (TaiRON) has proposed using artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate and predict road sections at high risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions, along with an early warning network to help prevent […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Endangered salmon thrive in restored creek 00:03 Taiwan’s endangered Formosan landlocked salmon has returned to Atayal ancestral lands, with wild spawning expected next month, the Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters said yesterday.The landlocked salmon has re-established itself in the upper […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

2026 Elections: Chiang touts mayoral record at campaign HQ opening 00:03 Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) highlighted his administration’s achievements and pledged to continue moving the capital forward at the opening of his campaign headquarters yesterday, as he seeks a second term in the Nov […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

2026 Elections: Shen unveils Taipei waterway plan, attends Halloween event 00:03 Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen (沈伯洋) yesterday proposed revitalizing the capital’s waterways before attending a Halloween event where parents expressed support for his […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

2026 Elections: KMT supporters mobilizing quietly, lawmaker says 00:03 Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen (沈伯洋) has dominated the campaign narrative over the past month, but has also galvanized opposition supporters to mobilize quietly, a […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

2026 Elections: Shen’s campaign turning into movement: DPP insider 00:03 Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen’s (沈伯洋) campaign has continued to garnered momentum and turned the spillover effect of the “Ocean Wave (洋流)” into a new movement […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

2026 Elections: China trying to isolate Puma Shen: source 00:03 China is attempting to isolate Democratic Progressive Party Legislator and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen (沈伯洋) by pressuring people and businesses associated with him, a source familiar with national security cases said after […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Chip capacity an asset for Taiwan, researcher says 00:03 Countries seeking to advance their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are increasingly partnering with leading AI powers to access advanced models, with Taiwan holding a potential advantage because of its chipmaking capabilities, a […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Plenum aims to extend Xi’s rule: official 00:03 The fifth plenum of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 20th Central Committee, which opened behind closed doors in Beijing yesterday, is aimed at clearing the way for the CCP’s 21st National Congress to extend Chinese President Xi Jinping’s (習近平) […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Chiang inaugurates campaign office as Shen unveils water plan 19:03 Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) formally launched his re-election campaign headquarters today with a rally that organizers said drew more than 50,000 supporters, while his challenger, Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋) of the […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Government expanding care for super-aged population: VP 16:43 The government is expanding long-term care services and funding, supporting its aging population with policies that focus on extending life expectancy, maintaining quality of life and building intergenerational communities, Vice […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Champi agricultural losses top NT$221m 15:43 Agricultural losses caused by Typhoon Champi had reached NT$221.63 million (US$6.8 million) as of 11am today, with garlic crops sustaining the heaviest damage, the Ministry of Agriculture said. Data compiled by the ministry's Agriculture and Food […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Taiwan Railway boxed meal revenue hits record high 14:43 Sales revenue for Taiwan Railway Corp (TRC) boxed meals reached a record NT$876 million (US$26.89 million) last year, with a total of 9.42 million sold, the company said today. The TRC began selling boxed meals in 1949 to continued […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Five cacao farmers to represent Taiwan in world competition 11:23 Five Taiwanese cacao farmers were selected on Saturday to represent Taiwan in next year's Cacao of Excellence (CoEx) world competition after performing well in the CoEx Taiwan competition this year, the Pingtung County Government […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Brief showers in north and east expected today 11:23 The greater Taipei area and the eastern half of Taiwan are to see brief isolated showers today, while areas south of Taoyuan would be cloudy to sunny, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said. Due to the influence of northeasterly winds […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

Heavy traffic expected on final day of holiday weekend 11:03 Traffic congestion could emerge on 11 freeway sections across Taiwan today, the final day of the Retrocession Day long weekend, the Freeway Bureau said yesterday. Taiwan celebrates Retrocession Day on Oct. 25 to commemorate the […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 25/10/2026

Kevin Tsai says he has never supported Taiwan independence 00:43 Television host Kevin Tsai (蔡康永) last night broke his silence over a controversy surrounding his appearance at a campaign event for Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen (沈伯洋), saying he had never […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 25/10/2026

Crowd work 00:03 Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen, right, greets supporters at a campaign headquarters launch event for DPP Taipei City Councilor Chen Hsien-wei in Taipei yesterday […]

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Taipei Times - Taiwan News @taipei-times.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 25/10/2026

Big night 00:03 From left, entertainers Lin Po-sheng, better known as Kid, Winnie Huang, Lo Shih-feng, Tai Chih-yuan, Chiu Han and Huang Teng-hui, nominees for Best Host in a Variety Program for “Cooking on Two Stoves,” pose on the red carpet at the 61st Golden Bell Awards in Taipei last night […]

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