作為一個執行教育部「大學社會責任計畫 USR」的法律系教授，我從105學年度開設「長者人權門診」跨領域課程（學程），最初只是抱著督促自己和年輕一代共同學習的心情，希望藉此慢慢走進長者人權與照護的學術與實務領域……，那個看似專業的動機背後，藏著一個完全自私的驅動力──我的父親失智了！父親是一位受憲法保障的終身職法官，70歲那年，從最高法院刑一庭庭長的職位「優遇」，隔年就開始被所謂失智症侵擾身心。接下來的幾年，全家人也跟著在黑暗中摸索。在將近20年的日子裡，雖然我不能算是父親的主要照顧者，但也伴隨著娘家生活的點點滴滴，一起歡樂、一起流淚、一起迷失、一起成長。那些年，我常在社群網站分享與父親互動的影片，粉絲常常不解問：「令尊思緒清楚，有辨識力，怎麼可能是失智？」我總是很開心地回應這樣提問：因為失智並不是「失去理智」或「失去智慧」，依每個人腦部病變的部位及程度，加上過往的生活習性與個性、經驗、生活環境等等，可能會有某些認知上的失能現象：例如重複詢問一件事、忘記剛剛吃了什麼、失去方向感、情緒很難捉摸、懷疑身邊親人要害他、把鄰居門口的雨傘或鞋子拿回家、沒有付錢就把商品拿走等等。 廣告 不論在家裡、在醫院、在社區，我所認識的失智，並沒有既定的生命圖像；但是照顧者們的驚慌失措、無所適從、意見分歧，卻是讓整個家庭「生亂」的普遍現象。我們這個生活超級工整、數十年如一日的法律世家，遇上一家之主「失智了」的挑戰，也沒有少掉任何一顆眼淚、跳過任何一段迷失、免去任何一次爭吵。但是，我們很幸運地有堅定的母親作為「主要照顧者（就是拿定主意那個人)」，有專業又用心的她擔任全職看護兼管家，還有一個圍繞在父親身旁的友善生活環境。父親在前年（2024）1月離世後，我一直想著要整理述說日常的敘事文字，分享父親那「不會遺忘的尊嚴」。感恩《學老誌》總編輯曾敏傑教授的鼓勵，原本極度慵懶又抗拒回憶的我，終於下定決心打開電腦，寫下那將近20年陪伴父親的歲月中，近身觀察一位「失智長者」的學習心得與感知。希望原本只是留在我心底深處的懷念，可以化為一種照顧者間互相支持的力量。 廣告 面對失智長者，可能要「白賊」30 年在父親還沒有失智之前，我一直認為失智就是什麼都忘了、沒有判斷力、沒有辨識力、喪失理智、喪失智慧。然而，父親失智將近20年間，他卻記得女兒的名字、記得我是大學法律系教授、還說我比他這個「最高法院刑一庭庭長」厲害、質疑我為什麼不叫兒子去念台大、時時感謝母親這輩子的辛勞。當然，父親也會有莫名遺忘的時候，質問剛剛才說再見的女婿「為什麼今天沒有來吃飯」、站起來走一段路後回頭問「我要去哪裡」、才坐上餐桌就直盯著飯碗說「我吃飽了」。在確診失智10年餘後，父親慢慢不再拿法律來質疑女兒書沒念好、話題轉個彎就可以繞過他的執著、閒來呼嚨他就會哈哈大笑，家裡不再有一位嚴肅嚇人的「庭長」爸爸和阿公。你一定會説我這是在粉飾太平。也是啦！ 廣告 人家説：生個小孩要「白賊（說謊）」3 年，但那是表達身為父母的驕傲。面對長者的失智，就可能要「白賊」30 年，這才能減輕照護者的身心負擔，並且維護長者做為一個人的尊嚴。父親從最高法院刑一庭庭長的職位優遇之後，還是堅持如往常一樣去最高法院上班，因為他「領了國家的薪水」。在家人面前，每週都出門去最高法院，即便慢慢需要太太陪著去，也是一輩子身為法官的生命尊嚴。在父親優遇之後那1到2年，女兒週末回家探視間，父親總是坐在電視機前面睡覺。每次我想喚醒父親跟他聊聊，母親總會阻止我，說父親「很累，要多休息」！確實，當了40多年剛正不阿的法官，一定是累壞了。在重大刑案庭煎熬了8年餘，也有許多想要遺忘的事情吧！慢慢我開始發現：父親偶爾會瞪著電視機發呆，目光接觸很不對勁。但是，我的「過度敏感」在娘家是不受歡迎的。沒有人願意相信，父親可能有些狀況。 廣告 幾個月之後，母親偶爾會跟我說些父親「怪怪」的行為，但每回我說：「要不要安排去醫院檢查一下」，母親的回應都是否定的。在我們這個家，病倒的總是別人，最強大的總是父親。沒有人願意相信，父親也會有需要看醫生的時候。父親一定已經發現自己有狀況，但是他的自我尊嚴高於求醫的需求，只是他從最高法院提回來的袋子裡面，慢慢出現一些不曾相識的成藥。也沒有人願意相信，父親會有亂吃補品及藥物的一天...。太多的「不相信」，終於加起來一起爆發：父親頻頻發生一些小意外，我總要在接到母親電話的那一刻，馬上放下公務、教研、為人妻母的一切，衝回台中娘家。母親每次看到我就以淚洗面，但還是不願相信，事情已經嚴重到需要去看醫生，父親更是「不動如山」。終於，母親答應讓我安排父親「去檢查看看」。重點不是記得誰的名字，而是感情的連結但是，要怎麼拉父親去醫院呢？ 廣告 「白賊七」女兒告訴父親：「最近我常常頭痛，醫生說需要去照腦，實在很害怕，又不敢驚動媽媽，要怎麼辦？」父親當然就陪同女兒去了醫院。經過一些事前安排，女兒從電腦斷層室走出來後，裝開心跟父親說：「今天醫院有『照一張送一張』的全民保健活動」，所以父親半推半就也去照了。其實，「刑一庭庭長」應該沒有這麼容易騙，但也配合走下女兒安排的「尊嚴台階」。於是父女倆人就在「通謀虛偽意思表示」合致下，又手牽手回診看了腦部影像和病理報告，那才發現父親的大腦已經萎縮許多，血糖控制也不理想。比起照顧父親，更困難的是面對母親如江水般綿延不斷的眼淚。父親是母親的「天」，這天要塌下來了，似乎也只有靠最了解父親的女兒去頂著。第一件要處理的事情，就是家庭決定的參與。以前，父親是家庭事務的最高決定者，母親或姊弟們有什麼事情，都必須如實向父親報告。不論對家人或是照顧者，女兒一如以往堅持：「凡事都要向父親報告，家裡要做什麼，也都要問問他的意思！」 當父親開始反覆提問，我們就反覆地回答他，一直到他懶得理我們為止。很有趣的是，有時候我們改了答案，父親還會糾正說：「你剛才明明不是這樣說的！」每次在外面碰見父親以前的同事，或者司法界有什麼人事變動，同行的女兒女婿都會回家去「報告」。有些人父親記得，有些不記得了。但有什麼關係呢？我們教過的學生，可以記得名字的也不多！父親以前的同僚問候他或感謝他的照顧，一定是讓父親感覺窩心的事！名字只是一個代號，有時候連我回家傳話，都忘了那個人的名字呢！重點不是名字，而是那個人曾經與父親的連結，那樣的連結因為父親而繼續存在著！陪伴著父親堅持自我的「存在」，女兒在她身旁紀錄了這一幕「不會遺忘的尊嚴」。我看見父親漫無目的地走出家門，搖搖晃晃地走向巷口我沒有呼喊他，不是心裡不急，而是知道呼喊也不會得到回應 我若無其事地朝父親的方向走去，看見他在巷口停了下來父親向右走了幾步，又回頭往巷口左方走去我加快腳步走到了巷口，不期碰上了折返的父親他的臉上佈滿了重獲自由的笑容，溫暖地問我：你也出來散步嗎我的眼眶濕著，但也擠出了陽光般的笑容回答：是啊！天氣真好父親走向我，拍拍我還顫抖著的肩膀說：我們要回家吃晚餐囉在那一瞬間，我忽然領悟什麼是一個人的「尊嚴」「尊嚴」就是一個人可能忘了自己是誰，卻不會忘記要為自己保留的那種自我存在的肯定（本文出自學老誌，原標題：不會遺忘的尊嚴（上）：當「失智」闖進家門／責任編輯：吳佳珍）

當法官父親忘了自己是誰...教授女兒施慧玲用最溫柔的「通謀虛偽」，守護爸爸尊嚴


有趣的是，這位即將慶祝95歲生日的慈善家，有絕大一部分的財富是在65歲以後創造的。除了理財，巴菲特對生活也頗有心得。2026年震盪劇烈，在巴菲特最近形容「比起大教堂更像賭場」的股市，他的穩健智慧可以成為散戶投資人的錨點。來看看巴菲特的人生哲學，對60多歲的族群有哪些值得借鑑之處。1. 投資要重質不重量巴菲特說過一句名言，「用合理價格買進一家驚人的公司，遠比用驚人價格買進一家一般般的公司要好得多。」這個建議完美捕捉了「品質投資」的精髓。與其盲目追逐數十種高風險的科技趨勢，不如把重心放在少數幾家有「護城河」保護、能抵禦競爭的穩健企業上。對60歲族群的啟示：這個年紀，比起投機，應該優先考慮穩定性，聚焦有護城河保護的穩健企業，不要因為對高波動資產的有錯失恐懼症（FOMO）而盲目追高投機性標的，應該鎖定獲利紀錄良好、基本面強勁的公司。2. 耐心是關鍵巴菲特最近警告，現代經濟愈來愈接近「賭場」，短期賭博取代了長期建設。他建議投資人，「別人貪婪我恐懼，別人恐懼我貪婪。」在2026年，投機交易屢創新高之際，巴菲特呼籲保持耐心是對投資人保持心態穩定的重要提醒。 廣告 對60歲族群的啟示：耐心等待。60 歲的你有閱歷優勢。你經歷過多次市場週期，明白「不作為」往往是投資人能採取的最有效行動。時間是你的盟友，不要頻繁進出、高頻操作，才是讓財富複利長久成長的最確切道路。3. 名聲是無價之寶巴菲特說過，「建立名聲需要20年，毀掉只需要5分鐘。」在數位透明的時代，捍衛你正直誠實的品德，比以往更重要。信任是你擁有的最寶貴資產，一旦失去了，幾乎不可能完整復原。對60歲族群的啟示：好好維護名聲。在60歲保護你的精神遺產，代表在財務與個人選擇上要符合你的價值觀。誠實正直的行為能確保你的名聲成為家人的驕傲，甚至是延續好幾代的資產。4. 愛是衡量成功的標準巴菲特常說，「別人有多愛你，是衡量人生成功的最終標準。」快要過完94歲的他，相信真正的滿足來自你親近的人有多敬愛你、喜歡你，這是金錢不能取代的。 廣告 對60歲族群的啟示：有比銀行帳戶更重要的事。財務安全能讓你內心舒適自在，但人際關係的豐富程度才能定義你的退休生活。60歲是理想的時機，可以把以前投入在事業的時間重新投資回家庭和各個交友圈，滋養這些情誼，帶給自己永久的幸福與快樂。5. 終生學習「學得愈多，賺得愈多，」是巴菲特的金句。巴菲特即使老了，每天還是會花大量時間閱讀，證明活躍的大腦就是健康的大腦，終生的好奇心是心智長壽的關鍵。對60歲族群的啟示：學習永不嫌老。退休不是停滯期，是擴張知識的機會。透過網路課程或社區大學的課程持續學習，讓大腦保持敏銳，改善你的認知健康。6. 懂得授權巴菲特近期把波克夏哈薩威的領導權移交給接班人阿貝爾（Greg Abel），是授權的典範。他相信成功就是找到對的人，然後別擋他們的路。這種信任才能讓組織和個人繁榮發展，不會被過度管理扼殺。 廣告 對60歲族群的啟示：把決策權分給別人。在60歲時授權別人做決策，既能減輕你的負擔，也能提拔下一代，確保在你進入人生新階段時，責任轉移能夠平穩順暢。7. 承擔計算過的風險「風險來自於不知道自己在做什麼，」巴菲特說過。這不是要你完全避免風險，而是確保每個風險都經過計算和瞭解。2026年，波克夏持有近4000億美元現金，這就是等待正確時機，承擔可計算風險的典範。對60歲族群的啟示：為了獲得報酬，可以承擔經過計算的風險。保護既有資產固然重要，但過度謹慎會錯失成長的機會。利用你數十年的經驗，在熟悉領域進行有根據、有把握的投資或嘗試。8. 找到你的熱情「當你過著充滿熱情與執著的生活時，就沒有極限，」巴菲特說。退休是積極參與你熱愛事物的時刻，找出前工作以外能帶給你目的感的事情，對於長壽快樂的人生非常重要。 廣告 對60歲族群的啟示：追求熱情。60多歲的你，重新找回自由，可以去享受年輕時因忙碌而擱置的興趣。以你熱愛的事情為中心過日子，能讓你在黃金歲月依然保持活力充沛、充滿意義。9. 回饋社會巴菲特的遺產計畫近期有調整，聚焦在把剩餘財富捐給由三名子女管理的基金會。這正是因為巴菲特相信，成功的人有義務把自己的資源回饋給社會，改善別人的生活。對60歲族群的啟示：留下影響力。回饋可以是捐錢，也可以是人力資本的傳承，例如擔任導師。分享智慧或支持地方事業，能讓你在世界上留下正向的足跡，慷慨的精神會豐富你和那些受惠者的人生。10. 量入為出身為世界上數一數二有錢的人，巴菲特還住在1958年買的老房子裡。透過量入為出，他確保是自己控制財富，而不是被財富控制。 廣告 對60歲族群的啟示：享受過程。退休的快樂來自體驗與情誼，而不是物質的累積。避免因為生活品質通膨耗盡積蓄，保持簡約的生活方式，能確保你的財務獨立，可以專注去做真正重要的事。（資料來源：Yahoo Finance、247Wallstreet）

巴菲特給60歲族群的10個啟示


中評社北京5月17日電（記者 海涵）特朗普結束訪華後就台灣問題表態稱“不想看到台灣獨立”。北京大學國際關係學院教授、北京大學美國研究中心主任王勇16日就此對中評社表示，特朗普認同“‘台獨’就是戰爭”這一核心判斷，並向島內“台獨”勢力發出了嚴肅警告。 王勇分析，此次中美元首峰會，對台灣問題做了特殊處置。特朗普之所以未在北京就台灣問題作出公開表態，主要是受美國國內政治因素影響。特別是美國中期選舉在即，特朗普不想在這個敏感問題上再添麻煩，因為他當前面臨的國內問題已經很多。 王勇說，在中美元首峰會中，中方更加明確地指出，台灣問題是中國的紅線，美方一旦踐踏這條紅線，就意味著沒有所謂的“戰略穩定”，衝突將不可避免。中方表達得十分清晰，相信特朗普及其團隊一定接收到了非常強烈的信號。 在“空軍一號”飛離北京半個多小時後，特朗普在飛機上接受媒體採訪時終於談及台灣議題。他說，“我不想看到台灣獨立，然後我們還要跋涉9500英里去打仗。……我們不想看到有人因為美國支持就說‘讓我們獨立吧’。” 王勇分析，特朗普這番話表達得很清楚，他不希望台灣有人搞“台獨”，因為“台獨”必然引發中方反制。若美國被迫介入，將導致中美直接衝突。美國遠隔重洋，根本不可能在這場衝突中取勝，只會給美國帶來災難。

王勇：特朗普向“台獨”勢力發出嚴肅警告


此次特朗普訪華，最具里程碑意義的成果，莫過於中美首次就雙邊關係的發展定位與前行方向達成系統共識。（資料圖） 中評社香港5月17日電（評論員 楊流昌）美國總統特朗普5月13日至15日對中國進行國事訪問剛剛落下帷幕。在這場舉世矚目的元首外交中，中美兩國以“建設性戰略穩定關係”對雙邊關係作出全新定位，習近平主席以“台灣問題是中美關係中最重要的問題”作出清晰嚴正表態。特朗普訪華之後，中美關係的前景與台灣問題的走向，成為牽動兩岸乃至全球目光的核心議題。在時代變局大潮中，台灣究竟該何去何從？ 此次特朗普訪華，最具里程碑意義的成果，莫過於中美首次就雙邊關係的發展定位與前行方向達成系統共識。“中美建設性戰略穩定關係”這一新框架的提出，標誌著中美關係正從過去數年的高強度戰略博弈，邁入一個“合作優先、競爭有度、穩定可期”的新階段。  縱觀特朗普九年前首次訪華後中美關係的跌宕起伏，從貿易摩擦的驟然升級，到科技競爭的全面展開，再到拜登任內的持續博弈，雙方都付出了不小的代價。如今，中美歷經九年戰略博弈，中國綜合實力與戰略定力今非昔比，美方也逐漸跳出零和思維的桎梏。正如大陸學者判斷，特朗普此次訪華後再“變臉”、立刻對華強硬施壓的概率已明顯降低。  這一轉變並非偶然。一方面，中方始終秉持構建積極建設性雙邊關係的大國擔當；另一方面，美方在關稅戰、科技戰中並未占到上風，疊加國內通脹高企、中期選舉壓力以及美以伊衝突等複雜挑戰，務實合作已成為華盛頓更迫切、更現實的選擇。雙方已摸清彼此的底牌與反制路徑，形成了“不能輕易繼續加壓”的默契。正如習近平主席所強調，“雙方應當做夥伴而不是對手，相互成就、共同繁榮，走出一條新時代大國正確相處之道”。 在此次中美元首會晤中，台灣問題被推至前所未有的關鍵位置，已從中美關係的“核心議題”到“決定性變量”。習近平主席以嚴肅而明確的措辭指出：“台灣問題是中美關係中最重要的問題。處理好了，兩國關係就能保持總體穩定；處理不好，兩國就會碰撞甚至衝突，將整個中美關係推向十分危險的境地。” 這一表述點明了中美關係最核心的現實邏輯：台灣問題不是中美關係中一個普通的外交議題，而是一個足以決定兩國關係全局走向的“決定性變量”。許多議題可以通過經貿協商、外交溝通、機制安排逐步化解，但台灣問題直接牽涉中國的核心利益、國家主權與領土完整，沒有任何模糊退讓的空間。 值得關注的是，中方此次進一步提出“維護台海和平穩定是中美雙方最大公約數”。這一表述不僅站位高遠，更在事實上劃定了中美兩國在台海問題上最基本的共同利益底線。特朗普本人也在訪華期間作出“不希望看到台灣正式宣佈獨立”的明確表態，並直言“現在最不需要的，就是一場戰爭”。中美在避免台海生戰生亂這一基本點上達成共識，對台海局勢穩定構成結構性支撐。 特朗普在返回美國途中接受媒體採訪時，對台灣問題的表述更值得台灣方面深思。他既未引用《台灣關係法》，也未重申美國長期以來的“戰略模糊”政策，而是以一種高度個人化的方式表示“我們會沒事的”“兩邊都沒有承諾”。有學者將此解讀為“個人化戰略模糊”——不同於由法律與國會承諾支撐的制度性模糊，這種模糊的不確定性同時指向北京與台北，因為決策核心被壓縮到一個人的判斷與交易需求。

專論：習特會後中美關係新格局下的台灣抉擇


中評社台北5月17日電（評論員 林淑玲）美國總統特朗普15日結束為期3日的訪華行程，接受福斯電視專訪強調“我不希望有人走向獨立，我們等於跋涉9500英里去打一場戰爭。我不希望發生那種事。”對軍售，他則說“我現在是暫時擱置這件事。這取決於中國。”特朗普對民進黨政府敲下一記警鐘，接下來就看賴政府怎應對這危機。 特朗普5月13日至15日訪華，白宮14日發布習特會摘要，提到美中一致同意伊朗絕不能擁有核武，聲明未提及台灣。福斯電視台15日在特朗普結束訪華行程後播出的訪問，自曝他和習近平談了台灣，談了整晚。特朗普最新的說法，被視為2002年小布什定調“一個中國政策”與“不支持台灣獨立”以來，美國總統最重要的台灣問題表態。 在此之前，美國官方一貫表示“不支持台灣獨立”，北京習特會前，民進黨政府深怕美國會從“不支持台獨”走向“反對台獨”。特朗普受訪雖沒有直接使用“反對台獨”，但講得更白，他說“現在那裡有人想推動獨立。這是很危險的事。你知道，他們想推動獨立，就是因為想打一場仗，認為背後有美國支持。我希望維持現狀。” 總結特朗普訪華後近日受訪的重點，第一，台獨是危險的，會讓美國捲入戰爭，他不希望看到這種事。 第二，特朗普提到台灣時是使用“地方”（place）一詞，且說“我必須和現在治理台灣的那個人談談，你們知道他是誰。”對台灣定位小心翼翼。 第三，對台軍售，特朗普說可能會批，也可能不批。

社評：特朗普對民進黨當局敲下一記警鐘


中評社新竹5月17日電（記者 盧誠輝）新竹市眷村博物館志工導覽員吳憲輝的父親吳冰雲曾是空軍第八大隊照相士，吳父1947年搭乘B-24轟炸機在北京上空執行任務，拍下多張珍貴照片，用鏡頭記錄下1947年的北京樣貌。 吳憲輝向中評社展示他父親吳冰雲1947年在北京上空拍下的多張照片，包括掛著蔣介石巨幅畫像的天安門城樓、北京故宮博物院、天壇公園空拍照、頤和園石舫船空拍照，一張張黑白照片清楚記錄下1947年的北京樣貌。 吳憲輝的父親吳冰雲，1922年出生於廣西省容縣，1946年考入空軍偵查中隊，1947年開始擔任空軍第八大隊下士三級照相士。 吳冰雲在1948年隨國軍撤退來台，1949搭乘公務機到廣州把未婚妻劉超蓉接回台灣定居，兩人隨即結婚，婚後育有三名兒女，吳憲輝排行老二。吳冰雲在1972年以上尉階級退伍，2002年因病過世，享壽80歲。

台空軍照相士鏡頭 1947年的北京樣貌


王勇：特朗普向“台獨”勢力發出嚴肅警告


中評社香港5月17日電（記者 馬逸群）由中評智庫基金會主辦的第341期《中國評論》月刊2026年5月號已出刊。本期《中國評論》共刊發16篇文章，涵蓋兩岸、港澳、歷史、文化等議題。 本期“專題”欄目聚焦“習鄭會”意涵解讀，刊發了《思想者論壇：“習鄭會”與兩岸和平發展路徑》和《鄭麗文路線：國民黨論述的斷裂與重構》兩篇文章。 《思想者論壇：“習鄭會”與兩岸和平發展路徑》是由中評智庫基金會主辦的論壇的全文實錄。論壇由淡江大學大陸研究所榮譽教授趙春山主持，評論員有：資深媒體人李建榮，民主文教基金會董事長桂宏誠，時事評論員陳淞山，中國文化大學教授趙建民，金門大學海洋與邊境管理學系副教授劉燈鐘。與會者表示，中共中央總書記習近平與新任中國國民黨主席鄭麗文的會晤，有助於兩岸形成命運共同體，展現出兩岸的中國人有能力以和平方式解決問題，體現出中華民族的復興大勢。 中評社評論員楊流昌發表《鄭麗文路線：國民黨論述的斷裂與重構》一文。文章指出，新任中國國民黨主席鄭麗文2026年4月率團訪問大陸，與中共中央總書記習近平舉行會晤，並獲大陸宣佈十項促進兩岸交流合作新措施，此舉引發島內外廣泛關注。鄭麗文以“避戰謀和”為核心理念，在堅持“九二共識”、反對“台獨”的共同政治基礎上，明確主張兩岸“強強聯手”、走和平發展道路。其“大陸是親人，美國是恩人”的論述，更清晰標示了一條“親陸不反美、先陸後美”的路線。與過往幾任國民黨主席相比，鄭麗文的路線既承接了連戰、馬英九時期的國共互動框架，又在路線清晰度和意識形態旗幟上顯著超越了朱立倫的搖擺與江啟臣的本土化傾向，與洪秀柱的“一中同表”主張構成黨內最堅定的“兩岸派”呼應力量。本文通過系統梳理歷任國民黨主席的兩岸路線，分析鄭麗文路線的核心主張，評價其在國民黨兩岸路線演變中的定位與意義，並探討其面臨的挑戰與前景。

習近平 朱立倫 江啟臣 鄭麗文 洪秀柱 連戰 馬英九

《中國評論》月刊第341期內容介紹


中評社北京5月16日電（記者 余東暉）結束訪華離開北京之後，特朗普終於就台灣問題發聲了。他在接受福克斯新聞台專訪時警告：“我不想看到台灣獨立，然後我們還要跋涉9500英里去打仗。……我們不想看到有人因為美國支持就說‘讓我們獨立吧’。” 在結束訪華離開北京之後，特朗普終於在台灣問題上公開發出這種對“台灣獨立”的嚴肅警告。 在“空軍一號”飛離北京半個多小時後，特朗普在飛機上接受媒體採訪。有記者問他與中方討論對台軍售是否違背“六項保證”，特朗普不以為然。他說：“難道我要說因為1982年簽了協議，所以不想跟你談這件事嗎？不，我們討論的是軍火銷售。” 特朗普表示，此次與中方就軍售問題進行了詳細討論。他尚未決定是否出售，但他補充說：“我會做出決定。” 特朗普沒有回應中方作何要求，只是強調：“我們現在最不需要的就是一場遠在9500英里之外的戰爭。”

特朗普警告：不想看到“台獨”而去打仗


中評社北京5月16日電／央視新聞報導，俄羅斯莫斯科市長索比亞寧5月16日在社交媒體上通報，當天0時至16時，已有20架無人機在接近該市時被擊落。

俄方稱擊落20架接近莫斯科的無人機


社評：特朗普對民進黨當局敲下一記警鐘


中評社香港5月17日電（記者 焦陽）5月14日，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的美國總統特朗普舉行會談。上海國際問題研究院台港澳研究所所長邵育群接受中評社記者採訪表示，理解習近平涉台表述的關鍵，在於將其與“中美建設性戰略穩定關係”結合起來，特朗普政府的實際行動比言辭表態更為重要。 邵育群指出，習近平與特朗普贊同將構建“中美建設性戰略穩定關係”作為中美關係新定位，其核心內涵是“合作為主、競爭有度、分歧可控、和平可期”。台灣問題正置於這一框架之內——處理好了，有助於中美關係穩定；但台灣問題是中國的內政，無論美方作何表態，中方都將按照自己的方式和節奏推進解決，不會因此受到影響。 她注意到，魯比奧和貝森特在會談後均稱對話是“建設性的”，表明美方實際上接受了“維護台海和平穩定是中美最大公約數”這一判斷。而要維持台海和平穩定，美方必須在台灣問題上保持謹慎克制。會談後白宮聲明未提及台灣問題，特朗普15日在返程空軍一號上接受隨行媒體採訪時，才主動談及與習近平進行了“很多討論”。同日，中共中央政治局委員、外交部長王毅向媒體介紹會晤情況，將台灣問題列為重點議題之一，重申“台灣問題是中美關係中最重要、牽一髮而動全身的問題”。邵育群認為，雙方在會後各自向媒體釋放信息的節奏與側重，恰好說明美方不願在此議題上與中方公開糾纏，但台灣問題在會談中的實際分量不容低估。 邵育群認為，特朗普自第二任期以來，始終將對台政策置於中美關係大框架內處理，與拜登政府將美台關係和中美關係視為“平行關係”的做法明顯不同。特朗普此訪重點在貿易，率大量企業家來華，希望中國市場對美國企業開放，並反復表示歡迎中國赴美投資。在台灣問題上，特朗普的立場雖與中方存在分歧，但其務實的處理方式表明，他不會因台灣問題犧牲此訪的經貿成果，更不可能與中方走向完全對立。 關於特朗普未公開說出“反對台獨”四個字，邵育群認為，不能因此斷定美方立場沒有變化。她指出，特朗普在返程採訪中明確表示“不需要台灣”，在隨後接受福克斯新聞台專訪時更直接對“台灣獨立”發出嚴肅警告，明確表示不願看到“台獨”，也不願為此捲入9500英里之外的戰爭。邵育群解讀，這番話的意思實際上就是反對“台獨”，只是特朗普不會按照別人給的腳本去說話，而是用自己的方式表達出來。

邵育群：特朗普涉台 察其行勝於聽其言


中評社福州5月17日電（記者 束沐）中美元首北京會晤剛剛落幕之際，福建師範大學閩台區域研究中心、中評智庫基金會5月16日在福州舉辦思想者論壇，以“從習特會看台灣問題對中美關係的影響”為主題，就此次峰會的重要意義、政治信號、涉台及區域影響等議題進行深入探討。 論壇由福建師大圖書館館長、閩台區域研究中心副主任吳巍巍主持。福建師大閩台區域研究中心特聘教授林岡、清華大學台灣研究院教授殷存毅、廈門大學教授兼台灣研究中心主任陳先才、南京大學國際關係學院副教授周文星、福建社會科學院現代台灣研究所副研究員林中威、福建省台灣研究會副秘書長吳偉明、中評智庫基金會副秘書長束沐、福建師大閩台區域研究中心助理研究員鄧婧參會並發言。 與會專家學者認為，特朗普此次訪華期間，中美元首就台灣問題進行深入溝通，所達成的默契有些未必會以公開表態形式呈現，有些則需要觀察後續具體行動進行檢驗，但可以明顯看出，特朗普更加理解台灣問題的重要性、敏感性，今後美涉台政策調整留給外界更多想象空間。中美涉台風險管控框架基本建立，“台獨”戰略空間會進一步壓縮、“台灣問題國際化”將繼續走弱，和平統一大勢更加清晰，對兩岸關係和平發展、融合發展將帶來正面積極影響，也會對台灣社會民意產生正面引導塑造作用。

中評論壇：“習特會”對兩岸關係的影響


特朗普警告：不想看到“台獨”而去打仗


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連戰 馬英九 江啟臣 習近平 朱立倫 鄭麗文 洪秀柱

《中國評論》月刊第341期內容介紹


中評社台北5月17日電（作者 張亞中》中國國家主席習近平於5月14日晚在人民大會堂金色大廳宴請美國總統特朗普。特朗普在致辭中，特別提到中國文化對美國的影響，並談到美國最高法院東側門楣上的孔子雕像。 特朗普表示：“美國開國元勳富蘭克林曾在他的殖民地報紙上刊載《孔子語錄》（The Sayings of Confucius）。如今，這位古代中國聖賢的雕像，已光榮地刻在美國最高法院的門楣之上。” 特朗普這段話，或許讓許多中國人與台灣人感到驚訝。因為近代以來，在西方工業文明與船堅炮利的衝擊下，我們早已習慣將西方視為“文明輸出者”，卻忘了，在十八世紀以前，中華文明曾是西方世界羨慕與敬仰的對象。 美國最高法院大樓東西兩側門楣，各有一組象徵人類法治文明的重要雕像。西側正門中央為正義女神；東側門楣則較少人注意，但其寓意極深。東側中央人物，由左至右分別為：孔子、摩西與古希臘立法家梭倫（Solon）。 為何孔子會出現在美國最高法院？這並非偶然，而是西方文明對孔子思想歷史地位的承認。 在歐洲啟蒙時代，中華文化曾被視為“理性文明”的重要代表。法國啟蒙思想家伏爾泰（Voltaire， 1694–1778）高度推崇中國文化。他認為，中國儒學是一種建立在理性、道德與自然秩序上的文明體系。伏爾泰尤其敬佩孔子，因為孔子傳播道德，不依賴神蹟與宗教威權，而是訴諸人的理性與倫理自覺。 法國思想家狄德羅（Denis Diderot， 1713–1784）在其主編的《百科全書》中談到中國時，也認為中國哲學的核心精神在於“理性”。他特別欣賞儒家以倫理道德治理國家的思想，認為中國文化展現出一種以道德而非神權維繫秩序的文明特質。 更令歐洲啟蒙思想家驚嘆的，是中國文化強大的同化能力。歷史上，無論是蒙古、滿洲等異族入主中原，最終都被中華文化所吸納與同化。伏爾泰因此感嘆，這是一個“理性與文明勝過武力與野蠻”的巨大證明。他認為，中國文化的力量，不在於軍事征服，而在於倫理文明所形成的內在凝聚力。 德國哲學家萊布尼茨（Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz， 1646–1716）更曾讚嘆道：“如果請一位智者作為裁判，來評判哪個民族最具道德與理性，那麼金蘋果應該頒給中國人。” 他甚至認為，歐洲應向中國學習倫理與治理之道，並感慨歐洲或許需要中國的道德哲學，正如中國曾接受西方傳教士帶來的神學一樣。

美國 德國 希臘 法國 中國 台灣

張亞中：為何美國先賢也向孔子致敬？


中評社台北5月16日電／民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋日前稱台北、上海雙城論壇成滲透破口，台北市府反嗆沈說了40天但沒實證，應公開道歉。沈伯洋今天說，“滲透可能包含你的資料被拿走”，比如市政府把交通數據交給對方。對此，台北市政府再批，“一個身為法律人的‘立法委員′，原來可以不用舉證就先抹黑嗎？這不就是認知作戰嗎？” 台北市政府副發言人葉向媛表示，請沈伯洋具體說明，雙城論壇中什麼樣的交通數據，造成台北被滲透、成為破口？ 葉向媛質疑，一個身為法律人的“立法委員”，原來可以不用舉證就先抹黑嗎？這不就是認知作戰嗎？

沈伯洋再指雙城論壇涉滲透 台北市府反嗆


中評社香港5月17日電（記者 焦陽）5月14日，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的美國總統特朗普舉行會談。習近平就台灣問題作出嚴厲表態，特朗普則在公開場合不回應，直至返程才打破沉默。香港中觀研究所所長劉瀾昌就此接受中評社記者採訪表示，此次會談對中美關係是正面發展，但美方在台灣問題上“三個不放棄”的基本盤並未鬆動，台灣問題的解決歸根到底要靠大陸自身實力增長和戰略定力。  對於此輪中美元首對話為涉台議題奠定了什麼基調，劉瀾昌提出幾個基本判斷。其一，美方希望維持台海現狀，避免發生戰爭，這是特朗普最核心的關切。特朗普15日在返程採訪中亦強調，“現在最不需要的就是一場遠在9500英里之外的戰爭”。其二，台灣問題是北京方面著墨較多的議題，習近平立場表述十分清晰，會後中方由外交部長王毅向媒體介紹會晤情況時，亦將台灣問題列為重點議題之一。 劉瀾昌對比了特朗普與拜登的行事風格。他指出，拜登在台灣問題上採取兩面手法，口頭給予承諾，實際行動卻背道而馳。拜登任內時任眾議院議長佩洛西竄訪台灣，直接改變了台海戰略格局，此後所謂“台海中線”不復存在，解放軍實現常態化巡航巡飛。 綜合以上觀察，劉瀾昌對特朗普政府的對台政策取向給出明確判斷：特朗普政府存在三個不會放棄——不會放棄對台軍售、不會放棄打台灣牌、不會放棄對中國的遏制打壓。他分析稱，這三個不放棄涉及美國軍工複合體核心利益及兩黨長期共識，特朗普難以根本改變。從特朗普返程受訪的內容來看，他對軍售問題表示“我將就此做出決定”，並未排除軍售可能性；他又透露習近平曾直接問美方會否保護台灣，他拒絕回答，稱“答案衹有我一個人曉得”。劉瀾昌認為，拒答本身恰恰說明美方仍在延續戰略模糊，“打台灣牌”的策略並未放棄。 劉瀾昌認為，這種“戰略模糊”在軍售問題上表現得尤為典型。軍售問題看似懸而未決，實則有其內在邏輯。從特朗普返程受訪時稱“我將就此做出決定”，到其後在福克斯專訪中稱對軍售“還沒有批准，可能批准也可能不批准”，劉瀾昌指出，這番態度轉換恰恰說明，特朗普在軍售問題上採取口頭上保留餘地，行動上懸而不決的策略。軍售大方向不會改變——這既是美國軍工複合體的利益所在，也是安撫兩黨鷹派的政治需要；但短期內很可能壓後決定，因為特朗普需要對北京有所交代，特別是今年秋季習近平將訪美，雙邊氣氛不能受到干擾。

劉瀾昌：解決台灣問題歸根要靠大陸實力


文化周開幕式上，中國對外文化集團董事長郭利群、香港新聞工作者聯會會長張國良、澳門文化界聯合總會理事長李自鬆、香港聯合出版集團總編輯趙東曉、《環球人物》雜誌社副總編輯張培、香港文博會創會主席梁天富等多位領導嘉賓出席並致辭。（主辦方供圖） 中評社香港5月16日電／近日，第四屆香港國際文化創意博覽會重磅主題活動－－2026年首屆山海經（香港）文化周，於香港亞洲國際博覽館盛大啟幕。作為立足香江、聯通全球的頂級國際文化盛會，本屆香港文博會薈聚海內外文化藝術界、學界、產業界代表，搭建起中華文化出海、中外文明互鑒的高端交流平台，輻射亞太、聯通世界。 本次山海經（香港）文化周首次落戶香港，依托文博會國際化平台勢能，由山海經研究院、山海經基金會主辦，以劉璐著作《問鼎：山海經》（通識版）為藍本，匯聚文化、學術、產業等多領域賢才，深度挖掘中華優秀傳統文化時代價值，推動古老典籍與當代文明相融共生。活動現場氛圍莊重熱烈、掌聲此起彼伏，盡顯東方典籍的磅礴底蘊與獨特魅力，充分彰顯香港作為中外文化藝術交流中心的強大文化凝聚力。  北京大學中文系教授、博士生導師段寶林出席本次文化周啟幕環節並發表致辭。他憑借深厚的學術積澱，系統解讀《山海經》的文化內涵與時代價值，其躬身踐行傳統文化傳承、主動擔當文化傳播使命的精神，不僅彰顯了學者的責任與堅守，更深深鼓舞著現場每一位嘉賓與觀眾，贏得全場經久不息的掌聲。 山海經研究院院長劉璐、全國婦聯港區代表金玲、知名網絡文學作家三九音域等嘉賓依次登台，結合《山海經》典故與自身實踐案例，深刻闡釋典籍的當代意義，字字鏗鏘、引人深思，現場觀眾專注聆聽、不時點頭贊許，互動氛圍十分濃厚。恰逢5月15日國際家庭日，劉璐院長特別闡釋，“安”字由“家”與“女”組成，女性的安穩是家庭和諧的根基，家庭和睦穩定方能築牢香港長治久安的社會基石；《問鼎：山海經》中蘊藏的上古女性力量，為當代女性成長賦能，激勵新時代女性自立自強、綻放巾幗芳華。  金玲深度呼應這一理念，從《山海經》上古女性神話中提煉堅韌、聰慧的精神特質，挖掘其中的女性文化基因，結合當代女性發展需求，探討《山海經》文化對當代女性覺醒、成長與賦能的時代意義，傳遞巾幗力量，契合新時代女性發展的時代導向。 活動現場成果豐碩、亮點紛呈，多項發布環節同步推進：《問鼎：山海經》（通識版）第十萬册圖書捐贈儀式在溫情啟幕，知名作家、山海經研究院院長劉璐向香港中華書局總經理、總編輯周建華完成圖書捐贈交接，一本本典籍讀物承載著賡續中華文脈、傳承山海文明的深厚使命，以書香為橋傳遞中華優秀傳統文化底蘊。文化周期間，雙方正式達成深度戰略合作意向，後續將以劉璐版《問鼎：山海經》（通識版）為核心藍本，開展出版發行、文化普及、IP開發、國際傳播等全方位、整體性深度合作，依托香港聯通全球的區位優勢與國際化傳播平台，深耕本土、面向世界，持續推動山海經文化出海傳播，向香港各界及全球受眾生動講好山海經的故事、助力中華優秀傳統文化實現國際表達、擴大全球影響力。 與此同時，山海經研究院與中信出版集團、微博會員、中茶等核心合作機構的合作成果同步重磅發布，進一步搭建起傳統文化IP產業化、多元化傳播的新橋梁，推動山海文化從典籍走向生活。 此外，山海經研究院聯合其自有商標及品牌“問鼎山海品”與中茶公司，發布首款專屬合作白茶 “比翼青合”，融合圖書《問鼎：山海經》中的比翼鳥形象與白茶完美結合，共探文化IP新機遇。 其間發布的電影《山海經之嫦娥奔月》首款概念預告片震撼亮相，光影流轉間盡顯上古神話的磅礴氣勢與文化魅力；中國高等院校香港校友會秘書長安陽現場啟動《我心目中的山海經》全球藝術作品征集遴選，進一步擴大《山海經》IP 文化的年輕化表達與傳播力。本次征集面向全球大學生、藝術從業者、青少年等群體，涵蓋繪畫、書法、篆刻、雕塑、短視頻、非遺製作、AIGC等多種形式與領域，助力中華優秀傳統文化通過多元藝術載體，走進更廣泛群體、浸潤更多心靈。 現場同步舉行山海經基金會專家聘任儀式。北京大學中文系教授段寶林、澳門文化界聯合總會理事長李自鬆，山海經基金會主席劉璐，共同為新任專家學者頒發聘任證書。香港新聞工作者聯會會長張國良、全國婦聯港區代表金玲、香港中國商會副會長林楓林、中國高等院校香港校友會聯合會副會長安陽等人一同接受聘書。 山海經基金會立足港澳、聯通全球，以傳承上古文脈、活化經典IP、推動中華文化出海為使命，依托香港國際化平台優勢，開展學術研究、文化普及、公益推廣與國際交流，凝聚海內外資源，助力中華優秀傳統文化創造性轉化、創新性發展，為文化強國建設與中外文明互鑒注入新動能。 本次文化周圓桌分享環節同步舉行，活動緊扣國家“十五五”文化發展戰略，聚焦中華優秀傳統文化傳承創新與國際傳播核心綱領，設置兩大核心議題，凝聚多方智慧共探發展新路徑。中華書局總編輯周建華、香港理工大學教授紀自榮立足出版傳播、科技金融AI等視角，深入剖析《山海經》IP的產業價值與發展前景，闡釋如何依托香港區位優勢，深挖《山海經》的文化價值與IP潛力，探索產業化、國際化發展路徑，推動《山海經》文化走出典籍、走向全球，扎實踐行。  柏聯集團創始人、董事長劉湘雲女士表示，從《山海經》上古女性神話中提煉堅韌、聰慧的精神特質，挖掘其中的女性文化基因，結合當代女性發展需求，探討《山海經》文化對當代女性覺醒、成長與賦能的時代意義，傳遞巾幗力量，契合新時代女性發展的時代導向。馬卓圍繞數字時代 IP傳播變革，分享新媒體賦能傳統文化產業化、大眾化的創新模式，為山海文化IP長效發展提供實踐路徑。

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中評社台北5月17日電（評論員 林淑玲）美國總統特朗普15日結束為期3日的訪華行程，接受福斯電視專訪強調“我不希望有人走向獨立，我們等於跋涉9500英里去打一場戰爭。我不希望發生那種事。”對軍售，他則說“我現在是暫時擱置這件事。這取決於中國。”特朗普對民進黨政府敲下一記警鐘，接下來就看賴政府怎應對這危機。 特朗普5月13日至15日訪華，白宮14日發布習特會摘要，提到美中一致同意伊朗絕不能擁有核武，聲明未提及台灣。福斯電視台15日在特朗普結束訪華行程後播出的訪問，自曝他和習近平談了台灣，談了整晚。特朗普最新的說法，被視為2002年小布什定調“一個中國政策”與“不支持台灣獨立”以來，美國總統最重要的台灣問題表態。 在此之前，美國官方一貫表示“不支持台灣獨立”，北京習特會前，民進黨政府深怕美國會從“不支持台獨”走向“反對台獨”。特朗普受訪雖沒有直接使用“反對台獨”，但講得更白，他說“現在那裡有人想推動獨立。這是很危險的事。你知道，他們想推動獨立，就是因為想打一場仗，認為背後有美國支持。我希望維持現狀。” 總結特朗普訪華後近日受訪的重點，第一，台獨是危險的，會讓美國捲入戰爭，他不希望看到這種事。 第二，特朗普提到台灣時是使用“地方”（place）一詞，且說“我必須和現在治理台灣的那個人談談，你們知道他是誰。”對台灣定位小心翼翼。 第三，對台軍售，特朗普說可能會批，也可能不批。社評：中美元首相處九小時建設戰略穩定關係 (2026-05-16 00:08:11)社評：中美關係大年有新定位 相向探索 (2026-05-15 00:02:02)社評：怎麼看“中等強國戰略自主”新趨勢 (2026-02-23 00:24:44)社評：美台MOU貓膩多 台經濟還得靠大陸 (2026-01-23 00:02:12)社評：美俄元首會談 民進黨不寒而慄 (2025-08-18 00:09:41)社評：美國對賴清德520演說做了什麼？ (2025-05-21 00:02:53)社評：特朗普“三板斧”擊碎台獨三大神話 (2025-02-26 00:18:17)社評：特朗普雄心勃勃 能否成就大業？ (2025-01-23 00:02:14)社評：港澳在兩岸關係發展中大有可為 (2024-10-01 00:01:31)社評：新“立院”首會期彰顯遏獨促和民意 (2024-07-24 00:00:46)

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中評社新竹5月17日電（記者 盧誠輝）近日才剛整修完工重新開幕的新竹市眷村博物館內，有一位頭髮花白的老大爺，他的名字叫吳憲輝。已75歲的他，手裡總是提著一個手提袋，裡面裝著一張張護貝好的黑白照片，逢人就拿出照片說“我的父親是空軍照相士”。 記者在開幕當天巧遇吳憲輝，很快就被那一張張的黑白照片給吸引。吳憲輝拿著一張1947年的天安門照片，城樓上掛的還是蔣介石巨幅畫像。另一張拍的則是1947年的北京故宮博物院，廣場前有小販推著三輪車在叫賣。還有美國總統特朗普才剛到訪過的北京天壇公園1947年空拍照，都被鏡頭一一捕捉下來。 吳憲輝的父親吳冰雲，1922年出生於廣西省容縣，1946年考入空軍偵查中隊，1947年開始擔任空軍第八大隊下士三級照相士。當時正值國共內戰期間，吳冰雲多次搭乘B-24轟炸機到北京和南京上空執行任務，他的工作是負責拍下轟炸過後的地面空拍照，以便國軍能夠確認該處是否已順利完成任務。 吳冰雲在1948年隨國軍撤退來台，1949搭乘公務機到廣州把未婚妻劉超蓉接回台灣定居，兩人隨即結婚，婚後育有三名兒女，吳憲輝排行老二。吳冰雲在1972年以上尉階級退伍，2002年因病過世，享壽80歲。 即使父親已過世24個年頭，吳憲輝至今仍完整保留父親生前所拍下的珍貴照片，滿臉驕傲地告訴記者，“這些照片全是我爸拍的”。 吳憲輝回憶，當時一家五口就住在新竹市東大路與武陵路附近的空軍二村818棟眷舍內，僅約5坪大小的眷舍卻有著全家滿滿的回憶，不論是三姊弟坐在地板上寫功課的畫面，或是母親為貼補家用在家代工布偶的神韻，全都被當時愛拍照的父親給記錄下來。 吳憲輝笑說，他長大後才知道，父親剛撤退來台灣時，月薪僅約新台幣100多元，但靠著養雞存了一點小錢，後來竟花費1680元買了一台日本製的全機械式6x6雙眼相機“Yashica-D”，因此記錄下許多當時空軍二村的樣貌。那台已有超過一甲子歷史的古董相機，吳憲輝至今仍當成傳家之寶般珍藏。 現在每周日上午都會在新竹市眷村博物館擔任志工導覽員的吳憲輝，一樣還是提著手提袋，逢人就拿出一張張護貝好的黑白照片說，“我的父親是空軍照相士，這些照片全是我爸拍的”，對亡父的尊敬與思念溢於言表。

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當茶、竹、梅與料理相遇，會碰撞出什麼樣的火花？2013梅山嘉年華活動系列活動自102年12月28日起至103年2月16日，內容包含了節慶活動、藝文特展及相關推廣活動。活動現場提供梅子DIY體驗、茶竹梅饗宴供遊客免費品嚐，20道梅子特色料理限量食譜免費索取，歡迎全國各地民眾到梅山賞梅及品嚐茶竹梅的好滋味。【TNN記者莊文祥梅山報導】

嘉義縣政府將於12月28日在梅山公園舉辦梅山嘉年華活動，結合茶竹梅創意料理比賽、茶席文化體驗、梅子創意料理DIY，以及街頭藝人表演，在梅花盛開的梅山公園裡，不只讓民眾體驗梅山的在地魅力，推廣這座山城的休閒文化，也讓民眾可以細細品味梅花樹下喝茶的美好時光。

嘉年華活動於28日在梅山公園登場，同時舉行梅山鄉農會阿里山冬茶比賽頒獎典禮，除了冬茶展售外，也邀集全國高中(職)餐飲相關科系學生，以梅山鄉在地的茶、竹、梅精選食材，發揮創意、大尬廚藝，展現專屬於梅山鄉獨特風味的料理文化，更讓梅山鄉精選食材茶、竹、梅的運用無限延伸，創造「來嘉好滋味，在外好想念」的嘉義菜！

評審陣容堅強，邀請型男大主廚電鍋男吳秉承、電影總舖師菜單設計主廚吳文智、本計畫梅子創新料理規劃設計老師吳東安，以及知名部落客貓大爺、海豚飛等人，猶如料理美食的星光大道競賽。

縣府表示，梅山鄉是縣內重要農產地，山區海拔高、土質好，產出的作物品質優良，去年度阿里山冬茶賽冠軍就出自梅山鄉瑞峰村，竹筍與梅子更是梅山鄉農民發展幾十年的主要作物，培植技術精良，口味溫潤清脆。 縣府特別聘請專業廚師為在地梅子產業設計20道創新料理，包含開胃菜、沙拉、主菜、湯品、甜點跟飲品，梅子入菜的效果很好，夏天開胃、冬天暖身，希望透過這場料理盛會，整合全國學校參賽，讓新世代學生有機會大展廚藝。

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〔記者張家倫／彰化報導〕雨後豔陽天，受今年春雨不斷影響，南彰化濁水溪流域地區今年一期稻作傳出「葉稻熱病」與「穗稻熱病」，初估產量損失多達三到五成，稻農受影響欲哭無淚，大半年辛苦將血本無歸；請縣府農業處實地勘查謀求救助方案。溪州鄉80歲農民黃啟川指出，他種植約1.5公頃的台粳11號水稻，將進入稔實期的良質米，卻出現感染穗稻熱病疫情，且有急速惡化的現象，稻穗出現空炮彈的現像，農民紛紛向縣議員李俊諭反應。李俊諭議員出面幫農民請命，呼籲縣府農業處不能只在冷氣房內，彙整由鄉鎮公所、被農民質疑有如粉飾太平一般的紙上災情速報，應該要派員實地勘災，苦民所苦，並臉書上留言抱怨:縣府努力打鼓辦活動於花博公園，卻沒空關心農民稻穗熱病。彰化地區自四月以來，雨水充沛，加上高溫，由於正值水稻抽穗期，在此高濕環境下，極易感染穗稻熱病，原本可以在抽穗前後施藥預防，卻又因為下雨天數太多，大大影響農藥效果，使得一期稻作遭到穗稻熱病的威脅，穗稻熱病主要發生於水稻抽穗後之主梗穗頸、枝梗、穀粒及護穎等部位，其中以穗頸稻熱病較為嚴重，直接影響產量。縣府農業處副處長董孟治回應:將會進一步詳實勘災查估，並謀求救助方案、以化解民怨。

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（中央社記者曹亞沿新北16日電）2026淡江航海趣今天晚間在淡水金色水岸正式啟動，新北市長侯友宜與動漫「航海王」主角魯夫共同點亮高達12公尺的「千陽號」主燈，宣告為期近2個月的夏日盛典正式展開。

（中央社記者曹亞沿新北16日電）2026淡江航海趣今天晚間在淡水金色水岸正式啟動，新北市長侯友宜與動漫「航海王」主角魯夫共同點亮高達12公尺的「千陽號」主燈，宣告為期近2個月的夏日盛典正式展開。

新北市觀光旅遊局今天指出，這次活動結合淡江大橋通車，將淡水河口轉化為「航海王」故事中的「新航道」。

侯友宜說，淡江大橋的通車不僅大幅縮短了淡水與八里之間的交通時間，更象徵新航線的開啟，也希望傳遞冒險、勇氣與夥伴情誼。

觀旅局表示，這次亮點裝置為高達12公尺的「千陽號」，結合氣膜藝術與鋼構技術打造巨大船體，開幕首日就吸引大批粉絲與遊客前來朝聖，活動期間每天下午1時至晚間8時30分也開放民眾親自登上甲板體驗。

此外，自17日起每晚6時至8時30分，每半小時將展演結合光束與煙霧特效的「啟航燈光秀」，相關裝置也將亮燈至晚上10時，持續點亮整個淡水河畔。

觀旅局還提到，「2026淡江航海趣」即日起持續至7月12日，因活動期間適逢通車熱潮與人氣IP展覽，建議民眾多加利用大眾運輸工具前往。（編輯：陳彥鈞）1150516

中央社記者曹亞沿新北16日電

淡水 新北 新北市 八里

淡江航海趣啟航 12公尺高千陽號點亮淡水河畔


新华社太原5月16日电（记者王劲玉、原勋）记者16日从山西省左权县委宣传部获悉，16日7时17分，晋中市左权县发生一起公交车辆侧翻事故，造成2人不幸身亡、2人受伤。事发后，市县两级立即启动应急响应，全力救治伤员，开展事故调查、家属安抚及善后处置工作。目前，事故原因正在调查中，相关情况将及时通报。

山西左权县一公交车侧翻造成2人身亡-新华网


新华社雅温得5月16日电（记者王泽）班吉消息：中非共和国总统图瓦德拉15日签署总统令，重新任命费利克斯·莫卢瓦为总理。

13日，莫卢瓦根据总统选举后惯例，向图瓦德拉递交辞呈并获批准。

图瓦德拉在2025年12月28日举行的总统选举中获胜，并于今年3月30日宣誓就职，开启新的7年任期。

莫卢瓦曾任中非经济、计划与合作部长，于2022年2月首次被任命为总理。

莫卢瓦被重新任命为中非共和国总理-新华网


新华社科威特城5月16日电（记者尹炣）亚丁消息：也门东部哈德拉毛省16日发生一起客车与货车相撞事故，造成至少6人死亡、19人受伤。

据哈德拉毛省当地政府部门的声明，事故发生在15日晚，地点位于连接也门与邻国沙特阿拉伯的重要交通要道——阿卜尔国际公路。

声明说，初步调查显示，客车司机为避让横穿马路的骆驼而失去对车辆的控制，导致客车驶入对向车道，与一辆中型货车相撞。事故发生后不久，救援人员即赶赴现场，部分伤者伤势严重。

也门陆路交通管理局发表声明，向遇难者家属表示慰问，称这辆客车从沙特阿拉伯出发，载有准备回国过宰牲节的也门侨民。

也门东部客车与货车相撞致6死19伤-新华网


新华社德黑兰5月16日电（记者陈霄 沙达提）据伊朗塔斯尼姆通讯社16日报道，巴基斯坦内政部长穆赫辛·纳克维已于数小时前前往伊朗首都德黑兰，将与伊朗官员举行会谈。

报道援引消息人士的话称，此次访问此前并未公开宣布，纳克维预计将与包括伊朗内政部长在内的多名伊方官员进行会谈。

巴基斯坦内政部长前往伊朗访问-新华网


新华社德黑兰5月16日电 伊朗伊斯兰议会国家安全和外交政策委员会主席易卜拉欣·阿齐兹16日在社交媒体上发文说，伊朗已制定一套专业机制，用于管理霍尔木兹海峡指定航道上的航行。该机制即将对外公布。

阿齐兹表示，伊朗在其国家主权框架内、并基于保障国际贸易安全的需要制定了该机制。

“只有与伊朗合作的商业船只以及相关方才能从中受益。该机制下的专业服务将收取必要费用。”阿齐兹写道。

他还表示，该航道将对“所谓的‘自由计划’的实施者保持关闭”。

美军本月4日启动名为“自由计划”的疏导行动，表示将“引导”被困船只驶出霍尔木兹海峡。5日，美国总统特朗普宣布“自由计划”行动将暂停，但他8日又表示，美国可能会恢复“自由计划”行动。

伊朗方面表示已制定管理霍尔木兹海峡指定航道的专业机制-新华网


中央气象台5月16日18时继续发布暴雨黄色预警：

预计，5月16日20时至17日20时，京津冀中部、山西中南部、陕西中东部、河南中西部、四川东北部、湖北西部、湖南西北部、重庆大部、贵州北部、西藏东南部、广西北部和南部、广东南部、海南岛东部等地部分地区有大到暴雨，其中，河南西部、广东南部沿海等地部分地区有大暴雨（100～120毫米）。上述部分地区伴有短时强降水（最大小时降雨量20～50毫米，局地可超过70毫米），局地有雷暴大风等强对流天气。

防御指南：

1、政府及相关部门按照职责做好防暴雨工作；

2、交通管理部门应当根据路况在强降雨路段采取交通管制措施，在积水路段实行交通引导；

3、切断低洼地带有危险的室外电源，暂停在空旷地方的户外作业，转移危险地带人员和危房居民到安全场所避雨；

4、检查城市、农田、鱼塘排水系统，采取必要的排涝措施。

暴雨黄色预警：15省区市有大到暴雨 河南广东等部分地区有大暴雨-新华网


新华社德黑兰5月16日电 据伊朗伊斯兰共和国广播电视台16日报道，伊朗西北部城市马拉盖一机油工厂当天10时左右发生火灾。

伊朗红新月会网站发布消息说，伊朗红新月会官员穆罕默德·侯赛因·卡巴迪表示，该组织救援人员接到火灾报告后立即赶赴现场展开搜救行动，截至目前火灾已造成至少10人受伤，救援行动仍在进行中。

伊朗一机油工厂发生火灾致至少10人受伤-新华网


新华社亚的斯亚贝巴5月16日电（记者刘方强）非洲疾病预防控制中心15日发布声明说，在刚果（金）东部伊图里省暴发埃博拉疫情以及乌干达报告出现输入性病例后，该机构已启动紧急措施，与相关国家合作应对疫情。

非洲疾控中心表示，为了更全面地应对此次疫情，该机构已采取紧急行动，包括启动“事件管理支持团队”，以协调刚果（金）、乌干达和南苏丹三国防控疫情；建立医疗对策工作流程，以评估诊断工具、个人防护装备、治疗药物、疫苗和冷链等方面的需求；授权相关团队协调后续的测序、证据审查、研究方案及有关物资选择等工作。

此外，非洲疾控中心还计划与刚果（金）、乌干达、南苏丹、世界卫生组织及其他合作伙伴召开疫情应对协调会议。

刚果（金）政府15日发布声明说，该国东部伊图里省暴发的新一轮埃博拉疫情致死人数已升至80人，另有246例疑似病例。乌干达卫生部15日说，一名来自邻国刚果（金）的男子在乌首都坎帕拉因病去世，后确认感染本迪布焦型埃博拉病毒。

非洲疾控中心说，乌干达报告的这起输入性病例凸显了开展区域协调的重要性。非洲疾控中心对疫情在附近区域进一步蔓延的风险表示担忧，相关因素包括人员频繁流动、接触者统计存在漏洞以及暴发疫情地区与乌干达和南苏丹邻近等。

非洲疾控中心主任卡塞亚表示，当前形势要求迅速行动、科学上的严谨态度和区域团结。“我们正在与刚果（金）、乌干达、南苏丹及其他伙伴合作，加强监测、应急准备和响应，帮助尽快控制疫情蔓延。”

埃博拉病毒可引发埃博拉出血热，主要通过接触病患或被感染动物的血液、体液、分泌物、排泄物等感染，临床表现主要为发热、出血和多脏器损害，死亡率高达50%至90%。

非洲疾控中心启动紧急措施应对埃博拉疫情-新华网


新华社武汉5月16日电（记者张阳）记者从湖北省防汛抗旱指挥部获悉，根据当前防汛形势，湖北于16日20时启动防汛四级应急响应。

据气象预报，17日晚至19日上午湖北全省有大雨到暴雨、局地大暴雨，伴有强对流天气。强对流发生时，最大小时雨强40至80毫米、雷暴大风8到10级。此次降雨过程累计雨量大，大部分地区70至150毫米、局地250至300毫米，致灾风险较高。

湖北省防汛抗旱指挥部办公室要求，各地各单位要高度警惕，密切关注水雨工情，滚动会商研判，及时发布预警信息，落实预警“叫应”机制；高度关注山洪沟口、狭窄河道等高风险区和养老机构、施工工地、公路桥隧、旅游景区等重点部位重点场所，及时转移避险；强化对病险水库、头顶库、头顶塘、在建水利工程和在建涉水工程的巡查防守，预置抢险物资，及时处置险情，确保工程安全；严格落实汛期24小时值班值守和领导带班制度，全面掌握并规范报送工作信息，确保信息畅通、报送及时。

湖北启动防汛四级应急响应-新华网


新华社德黑兰5月16日电（记者陈霄 沙达提）伊朗伊斯兰共和国广播电视台16日就霍尔木兹海峡局势报道说，欧洲方面已开始就海峡通航问题与伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队海军展开接触与协调。

报道说，伊方目前仍维持对相关海域通航的管理。一批此前“面临被掠夺风险”的石油已被重新控制并完成出售。

伊朗媒体：欧洲方面已开始就霍尔木兹海峡通行问题与革命卫队接触-新华网


新华社曼谷5月16日电（记者赵彩琳 常天童）泰国总理阿努廷16日晚在曼谷火车与公交车相撞事故现场下令彻查事故原因，全力救助伤者。

当天下午，曼谷一处铁路道口发生交通事故，一列由北柳府驶往曼谷挽赐站的货运火车，与一辆公交车相撞。事故波及多辆轿车及摩托车，现场起火并传出爆炸声。

事发后，救援力量迅速赶赴现场开展灭火与人员搜救工作，目前明火已彻底扑灭，受伤人员均已送往周边医院救治。据泰国交通部最新通报，此次事故已造成8人死亡、32人受伤。死者均为公交车上人员。

据悉，事故中有一名中国公民受轻伤，事后被送往医院治疗，目前已安全离开医院。

泰国总理下令彻查火车与巴士相撞事故-新华网


新华社曼谷5月16日电 泰国交通部副部长西里蓬·昂甲沙恭革16日在接受泰国媒体采访时，透露了当天火车与巴士相撞的原因。

西里蓬说，事发时，涉事巴士因红灯停在铁路道口，导致铁路道闸无法降下封闭。因运载着集装箱，重量较大，火车无法及时刹停，导致最终与巴士相撞。事故目前已致8人死亡、25人受伤。

据报道，当地时间15时40分左右，在曼谷市区一铁路道口，一辆巴士被一列火车撞击。事故还波及多辆轿车和摩托车，并引发火灾。

泰国官员透露火车与巴士相撞原因-新华网


新华社萨格勒布5月16日电 由中国首都师范大学和克罗地亚历史研究所共建的“文明对话研究中心”15日在克首都萨格勒布揭牌。中克两国专家学者等数十人出席揭牌仪式。

据介绍，文明对话研究中心致力于通过联合研究、学术出版和学者互访，推动中克两国在历史、文化及区域国别领域的文明交流与互鉴。

中国驻克大使齐前进在揭牌仪式上致辞说，“文明对话研究中心”是全球文明倡议在中克人文交流领域的生动实践。首都师范大学与克罗地亚历史研究所携手合作，共同搭建文明研究与国际对话平台，不仅体现了双方深厚的学术积累和开放胸怀，也展现了两国加强文明交流、促进民心相通的共同愿望。文明对话不仅属于学术殿堂，更关乎人民之间的理解与信任。希望“文明对话研究中心”为推动中克关系发展和促进不同文明和谐共生贡献智慧与力量。

克罗地亚历史研究所副所长米哈列维奇说，该中心不仅将成为加强克罗地亚和中国学术机构间学术和文化交流的平台，还将为研究古代文明、社会和文化之间的关系提供一个更广泛的框架。

首都师范大学党委书记曹文军表示，中克两国文明交流底蕴深厚，希望中心聚焦东南欧地缘格局、历史文化与发展路径，开展多学科联合研究，产出更多高质量科研成果，搭建高水平学术交流平台，培养兼具中克语言能力、历史素养与国际视野的创新型、复合型人才。让文明对话成为中克关系的精神纽带，为两国人文交流注入持久动力。

克罗地亚历史研究所成立于1961年，如今是克罗地亚人文研究领域最大的公共研究机构。

“文明对话研究中心”在克罗地亚揭牌-新华网


新华社北京5月16日电（记者赵旭、田晨旭）北京市防汛办16日发布消息，5月17日8时启动全市防汛四级应急响应，请各有关单位按照预案落实各项预防行动措施，做好降雨防范应对相关工作。

北京市气象台16日16时发布暴雨蓝色预警信号：预计，5月17日白天至夜间，大兴、通州、朝阳、海淀、丰台、石景山、东城、西城、顺义、平谷、房山、门头沟大部、怀柔南部、昌平东部、密云南部将出现累计雨量50毫米以上的暴雨，部分地区可达70毫米以上。

据气象部门介绍，受偏南暖湿气流影响，预计5月16日下午至5月18日早晨，北京市将迎来一次明显降雨天气过程，降雨明显时段为17日午后至前半夜。过程累计雨量大，但整体降雨节奏平缓。

北京将于17日8时启动防汛四级应急响应-新华网


新华社巴格达5月16日电（记者李军 段敏夫）据伊拉克总理新闻办公室16日发表的声明，新任总理扎伊迪当天发表就职讲话，承诺启动全面经济改革计划，并打击行政和金融腐败。

扎伊迪强调，政府将启动全面经济和金融改革计划，“旨在建立强劲、多元化和可持续的国民经济，不再依赖单一资源”。他表示，改革计划以振兴工业、农业、旅游业和投资为基础，并强调政府决心保护公共资金，打击一切形式的行政和金融腐败。

在外交政策方面，扎伊迪表示，伊拉克致力于巩固安全与稳定，保护国家主权，并在相互尊重和共同利益基础上加强其与阿拉伯世界、地区及国际的关系。

14日，伊拉克国民议会投票通过扎伊迪提交的14名内阁部长人选后，扎伊迪和这14名部长在议会宣誓就职。

伊拉克新总理承诺推动全面经济改革与反腐-新华网


觀音 新北 鼓山 新北市 金山區 安定

洗滌身心煩惱！法鼓山「朝山浴佛禮觀音」登場     劉和然祈願新北平安幸福

記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

2026法鼓山「朝山、浴佛、禮觀音」於(16)日在金山區法鼓山世界佛教教育園區舉行，新北市副市長劉和然也到場浴佛。法鼓山慶祝佛誕節，廣邀社會大眾一同浴佛淨心，以水滌塵，在山水之間與自己相遇，也與慈悲同行祈願人人從心改變，讓自己與他人都能平安、健康、幸福。

劉和然表示，佛誕法會匯聚眾人的善念與祝福，為社會祈願安定與祥和；藉由佛陀的宏願與慈悲喜捨的精神，啟發大眾培養包容與和諧的心。同時，透過浴佛儀式，象徵沐浴佛恩、淨化身心，提醒人們從自身做起，心存感恩與喜悅，促進彼此間的和諧關係，也鼓勵現代人在面對生活挑戰時，能夠勇敢、平心以對。

▲法鼓山方丈和尚果暉法師親自引領浴佛儀式，以慈悲與智慧之水掃除無明煩惱。(圖/新北市民政局 提供)

法鼓山方丈和尚果暉法師說明，舉辦浴佛法會，沐浴佛恩、體驗禪悅法喜，法鼓山自4月26日啟動海內外各分支道場浴佛活動，直至5月中、下旬，陪伴大眾一起迎接佛陀聖誕，同時感謝大地與母親的養育恩情；歡迎民眾邀親友就近參與，以香湯灌沐悉達多太子像，透過佛的慈悲與智慧來沐浴身心，掃除自身的無明煩腦，也為全世界平安祈福發願。

民政局指出，法鼓山世界佛教教育園區5月16及17日除了浴佛活動外，在這兩天的上午9點至下午4點，同時開放多條步道，提供民眾體驗朝山、親近大地，午餐提供友善蔬食，園區內開辦淨零法鼓沉浸互動展歡迎民眾週末前來沐浴靈山勝境，體驗禪悦境教，共度幸福時光。


淡水 新北 泰山 新莊 五股 新北市 林口 中正 三重 三峽 永安

海風、美食與極致海景！新北好市節打造淡水限定場     打卡抽百元好市券

記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

最有人情味的「新北好市節」這週末搬到淡水海邊啦！新北市政府市場處於(16)、(17)日在淡水海都廣場舉辦「淡水海都祭」。本次活動特別打造淡水限定場，將海港美景與特色市集完美結合，邀請民眾把握機會前來感受充滿海風情調的市場風貌。

經濟發展局長盛筱蓉表示，自108年啟動市場改造與改建計畫以來，市府已投入近70億元，完成15座市場改造，並同步推動10座市場新建及改建，在此基礎下，「新北好市節」品牌活動以傳統市場的人情味與親切服務為核心，打造有溫度的服務體驗，讓民眾感受新北市場的多元風貌，並傳遞體驗日常新北味的生活魅力。盛局長說明，本次特別加開淡水場，結合在地觀光資源與海港文化，推出「淡水海都祭」限定活動，也希望藉由淡江大橋通車的效應下，吸引更多人潮走訪淡水，體驗市場結合觀光的全新魅力。

▲盛筱蓉與貴賓們為活動揭開序幕，宣告「新北好市節-淡水海都祭」熱鬧登場，也邀民眾本週末來逛市集。(圖/新北市市場處 提供)

市場處說明，本次「淡水海都祭」匯聚30家新北市場人氣攤商與特色行動餐車，精選永安市場的沐爵烘焙坊、淡水中正美食廣場的解懮食堂、三重中央市場的本韻寶、麥格問仙草仙、林口市場的新東源肉鬆、新莊第一市場的特莉莎烘焙坊、三峽市場的臻の造花手創坊、泰山市場的捲捲吧、五股市場的輝哥古早味手作坊及三重光明市場的愛德家居等多家優質名攤，皆為榮獲114年度經濟部星級評核的亮眼店家，讓民眾一次滿足吃喝玩樂的多重享受。

此外，市集特別串聯玉美人孕婦裝、王子創意文具國及吳福洋襪子等在地觀光工廠，推出手作 DIY 體驗，讓民眾在美食饗宴之餘也能感受產業創意。現場同步祭出雙重好康：消費滿 500 元即可兌換 50 元抵用券，參與拍照打卡還有機會抽中限量市集好禮，帶給民眾更多遊逛驚喜。

市場處補充，「新北好市節－淡水海都祭」為年度特別加開的限定場次，結合市集、觀光與文化體驗，打造專屬於淡水的特色活動。誠摯邀請民眾於活動期間走訪淡水海都廣場，享受海風、美食與精彩活動，感受市場帶來的熱情與活力。

相關活動內容及更多好康優惠請上市場處官方網站(https://www.newtaipeimarket.ntpc.gov.tw/tc/index.aspx)、「新北好市生活學」(http://www.goodmarketslife.com.tw)或「來新北逛菜市」臉書粉絲專頁(https://www.facebook.com/ntpcemarket/)。


新北市 和平 新北 板橋 樹林 安定 三峽

佛法無國界！斯里蘭卡 12 位長老拜會新北市府     攜手宗道法師為重大建設祈福

記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

三峽普賢寺開山住持釋宗道法師，於15日與斯里蘭卡佛教12位長老拜會市長侯友宜，並為市政推動各項福利民生的政策和重大建設祈福。侯友宜表示，宗道師父雖出家，但心繫眾生疾苦，除成立基金會、創辦教養院，照顧身障孩童外，並經常捐贈走失手鍊、救護車、復康巴士等；同時感謝斯里蘭卡佛教諸長老到台灣來弘法利生。

▲斯里蘭卡佛教阿瑪拉普拉教派僧團12位長老15日上午拜會侯友宜市長，並為市政推動誦經祈求諸事順遂。(圖/新北市社會局 提供)

釋宗道法師，於民國76年靠著義賣山水繪畫創作，及向友人借支一張65,000元支票，在三峽竹崙里，闢建普賢寺，供奉釋迦牟尼佛、大智文殊菩薩及大行普賢菩薩。77年成立懷仁教養院，收容重度智能障礙兒童，後續又成立佛教懷仁基金會，配合市府身障福利政策，成立中道淨苑板橋中心及樹林中心，兩地的身障機構分別提供成年身心障礙者日托及24小時的照顧服務。

▲三峽普賢寺開山住持釋宗道法師（中左），於15日與斯里蘭卡佛教12位長老拜會侯友宜市長，並為市政推動各項福利民生的政策和重大建設祈福。(圖/新北市社會局 提供)

釋宗道法師於112年4月受邀前往斯里蘭卡國師故居佛寺，並請回舍利子回寺恭奉。此次斯里蘭卡佛教阿瑪拉普拉教派僧團大宗長卡拉戈達·烏揚戈達·邁特里·穆爾蒂大長老暨11位長老應邀來台交流，並於15日上午專程拜會侯友宜市長，為市政推動誦經祈求順遂。

▲斯里蘭卡佛教阿瑪拉普拉教派僧團12位長老於心北市府銜牌下留影，中為三峽普賢寺開山住持釋宗道法師。(圖/新北市社會局 提供)

侯友宜表示，宗道師父長期響應好日子愛心大平台，經常捐贈物資金錢，以幫助社會弱勢，從預防走失手鍊、八仙塵暴急難救助，到近年來救護車、復康巴士等捐贈，累計超過3千萬元，可說是修出世法，卻又關心世間事。同時感謝斯里蘭卡佛教諸山長老到台灣來進行宗教交流，以祈求國家和平安定、社會祥和、人民安居樂業。


為推動高齡友善城市及跨世代族群交流，新北市政府社會局16日在市府三樓多功能集會堂盛大舉辦「2026幸福新北․銀力閃耀—青銀藝起來賞戲」。副市長朱惕之與高齡長輩和青年夥伴齊聚一堂，透過經典京劇《王熙鳳大鬧寧國府》的跨世代共賞，實踐「青銀共融」的願景。朱惕之副市長表示，新北市已邁入超高齡社會，目前65歲以上長者接近82萬人，占全市人口20.2%，市府除持續推動老人共餐、銀髮俱樂部、社區照顧關懷據點、松年大學及銀髮先修班等，同時也擴大敬老卡使用，包含國民運動中心、醫院掛號等，鼓勵長輩走出家門增加社會參與。

銀力耀新北　青銀藝起來賞戲 　「王熙鳳大鬧寧國府」精彩、揪心


成功 永和 淡水 獅子 板橋 恆春

「公益捐血暨反毒音樂會」 吐瓦魯國 話 大使、劉文政合體創佳績

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記者李婉如／綜合報導

5月16日，位於板橋車站北站出口北二門廣場（站前路至文化路間），舉辦「公益捐血暨反毒音樂會」藝文公益活動，從上午10點一路熱鬧演出至下午5點30分。現場集結舞團、街頭藝人、原民團體及公益人士，共同以音樂與舞蹈傳遞反毒與捐血的正向力量。吐瓦魯國法莉莉大使的「一等秘書」席拉及吐瓦魯國伴舞群到場表演,全部參與人都是自發表演。

平日披著「大猩猩禮服」的劉文政素人出場，成為整場活動最吸睛的焦點，從劉文政過去扮演的「大猩猩」。平日他身披全台唯一、總重量超過百公斤（包括劉文政體重）的大猩猩禮服，劉文政不僅要負荷沉重裝備，還得自在行走、跳舞與互動。為了完美演出，他勤練體能與肌力，才能在舞台上展現靈活逗趣的猩猩舞步，16日一出場便成為全場焦點，他（頭戴白色帽子、黑色長褲）和左邊禧多唱片魏嘉榆、右邊禧多唱片楊紫惠以及吐瓦魯國舞群相伴，表演也是令人稱頌。

致詞者吐瓦魯國莉莉大使。活動中特別安排「法莉莉大使席拉一袐」蒞臨演出與交流，現場也巧妙以素人劉文政出場，雙方煞時成為彼此舞台亮點。當劉文政再次登台時，超級伴舞群「萬秀舞團」同步伴舞，他以熱力十足的完整舞曲演出，將現場氣氛推向高潮，也成功帶動民眾對公益活動的關注。劉文政平日喜歡作公益，為了在捐血活動的公益表演讓活動熱鬧滾滾,除了自带知名舞群演出，表演時間長達數小時。 席拉在聲樂領域名氣響亮，她唱台語恆春鄉土民謠「古城夜語」，也是亮點之一，這首歌是鍾宏遠教授的作品，有歌唱底子的大使，只學了短短幾個小時，不但台語發音準確，對歌曲詮釋的掌握更有專業水準，成果令人另眼相看。

葉孟寬老師是本次重要的策展人，曾獲各大場比賽冠軍的他，長期與學生青迎搭配。葉老師多年深耕表演藝術與街頭演出的實力與人氣，讓整場活動更具人情味與藝術交流氛圍。下午場則由頗具知名度的「苦瓜樂團」接力演出。苦瓜老師退休後，仍持續投入街頭音樂表演，曾與葉孟寬老師及學生青迎於淡水街頭演出，累積深厚舞台與街演經驗；而「小黃西田」等表演者，也都是街頭藝能高手，帶來精彩又接地氣的演出內容。

劉文政（白色帽子）和左邊禧多唱片魏嘉榆、右邊禧多唱片楊紫惠以及吐瓦魯國舞群相伴，表演也是令人稱頌。/主辦單位提供為迎接大使貴賓到場，永和原民舞團與巴奈雅原民團各派出8位團員列隊跳迎賓舞，同濟會、獅子會人士，以及板橋市議員石一佑與多位官員共同參與接待，展現地方公益團結與熱情。

整場活動在音樂、舞蹈與歡笑中進行，劉文政的大猩猩式舞語，成為最具記憶點的主角，不只成功炒熱現場氣氛，也串起大使、葉老師與所有演出團隊之間的溫暖交流，為公益捐血與反毒宣導留下熱鬧又感人的一頁。

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Taiwan vows to maintain ‘status quo’

SECURITY:  Taipei presses the US for arms supplies, saying the arms sales are not only a reflection of the US security commitment to Taiwan but also serve as a mutual deterrent against regional threats

Taiwan is committed to preserving the cross-strait “status quo” and contributing to regional peace and stability, the Presidential Office said yesterday.

“It is an undeniable fact that the Republic of China is a sovereign and independent democratic nation,” Presidential Office spokeswoman Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) said, adding that Beijing has no right to claim sovereignty over Taiwan.

The statements came after US President Donald Trump warned against Taiwanese independence.

The Republic of China flag flutters on the tower of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei in an undated photograph. Photo: Yasuyoshi Chiba, AFP

Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing on Friday, during which Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) had pressed him not to support Taiwan.

Taiwan depends heavily on US security backing to deter China from carrying out its threat to annex the nation by force.

Trump said he and Xi “talked a lot” about Taiwan, and that the Chinese leader “does not want to see a fight for independence, because that would be a very strong confrontation.”

“I’m not looking to have somebody go independent. And, you know, we’re supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war. I’m not looking for that,” Trump said. “I want China to cool down.”

“We’re not looking to have wars, and if you kept it the way it is, I think China’s going to be OK with that,” he added.

The US president said he made no commitment to Xi over Taiwan.

"On Taiwan he feels very strongly, I made no commitment either way," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday.

Kuo said President William Lai (賴清德) has consistently said Taiwan is committed to maintaining the cross-strait “status quo,” and contributing to regional peace and stability, adding that “it is a stance shared by Taiwan’s 23 million people who value freedom and democracy.”

Taiwan thanks Trump for his long-standing and continued support for security in the Taiwan Strait, she said, noting the “multiple reaffirmations from the US side, including President Trump and [US] Secretary of State Marco Rubio, that the consistent US policy and position toward Taiwan remain unchanged.”

Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the US and “promote peace through strength, with the aim of safeguarding stability in the Taiwan Strait from threats or disruption,” Kuo said. “This is also a shared interest of Taiwan, the US and other democratic countries.”

The government yesterday also pressed for US arms supplies, after Trump said he had not decided on future sales.

Washington is bound by the Taiwan Relations Act to provide weapons to Taiwan.

In December last year, the Trump administration approved a record US$11 billion arms sale package for Taiwan. Lawmakers also approved a US$14 billion arms sale in January, but the sale cannot advance until Trump sends it to the US Congress.

Ahead of the summit with Xi, Trump had said he would speak to the Chinese leader about US arms sales to Taiwan, a departure from Washington’s previous insistence that it would not consult Beijing on the matter.

Trump said he would ultimately “make a determination over the next fairly short period” about the weapons after speaking to the person “that’s running Taiwan,” without specifying who he meant.

“I may do it. I may not do it,” Trump told Fox News.

“I’m holding that in abeyance, and it depends on China, it depends,” he said. “It’s a very good negotiating chip for us, frankly. It’s a lot of weapons.”

Trump also said Xi asked him directly if the US would defend Taiwan in a conflict.

“There’s only one person that knows that, you know, it is me, I’m the only person,” Trump said. “I said, ‘I don’t talk about that.’”

The US has a long-standing policy of strategic ambiguity over whether it would come to the aid of Taiwan if it is attacked by China, with Washington reserving the right to use force, but never explicitly saying whether it would actually intervene. However, negotiating any arms transfers with Xi would flout diplomatic policy.

Taiwan-US relations have also been dictated since 1982 by then-US president Ronald Reagan’s “six assurances,” which take a deliberately vague stance toward Taiwanese sovereignty, but explicitly state that the US would not consult with China on arms sales to Taiwan and would not revise the Taiwan Relations Act.

Asked whether he risked undermining the assurances, Trump said 1982 was “a long way” away, but reiterated he did not make commitments to Xi.

At the same time, he sowed doubt about whether he would follow through with the arms sale.

Still, he told Fox News that “nothing’s changed” with regard to the US’ stance on Taiwan.

In Taipei, the Presidential Office said yesterday that China’s escalating military threat is the “sole destabilizing factor” in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Taiwan Strait.

“Arms sales between Taiwan and the US are not only a reflection of the US security commitment to Taiwan as stipulated in the Taiwan Relations Act, but also serve as a mutual deterrence against regional threats,” Kuo said.

“Taiwan-US cooperation has always been demonstrated through action,” she said. “Taiwan looks forward to continuing to work with the US under the firm commitments of the Taiwan Relations Act.”

Asked about the possibility of Trump speaking with Lai about the proposed sale, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi (陳明祺) yesterday said Taiwan still needed to try to understand the “true intent” of Trump’s remarks.

A senior security official said the implication from Trump was “quite clear.”

“The party with whom arms sales are to be discussed is Taiwan, not Beijing,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.


US Republican and Democratic lawmakers have urged US President Donald Trump’s administration to continue with weapons sales to Taiwan after Trump on Friday said he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with an arms package for the nation.

Trump made the statement en route to Washington after a state visit to China.

He said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) “talked a lot about Taiwan” during their meeting and confirmed Xi had brought up the weapons sale.

The flags of the US and the Republic of China flutter outside the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology in Taoyuan on March 30. Photo: I-Hwa Cheng, AFP

Taiwan has long enjoyed strong bipartisan support in the US Congress, with lawmakers consistently pressing the Trump administration to move forward with a US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which was approved by the Congress in January, but has been delayed.

US Representative Michael McCaul was quoted by CBS News as saying that the US must “arm Taiwan so they can defend themselves for deterrence against Chairman Xi.”

During the summit, Xi was “very aggressive” regarding Taiwan and “most of what [Xi] talked about was Taiwan,” McCaul was cited as saying.

US Representative Gregory Meeks also stressed the importance of US support for Taiwan’s defenses.

Meeks was among those who had urged Trump ahead of the summit to approve the delayed package before meeting with Xi, “warning that delaying Taiwan arms sales could weaken deterrence of Chinese aggression in the Taiwan Strait,” CBS News reported.

“I think it is important for us to make sure that Taiwan does have what it needs to defend itself,” it reported Meeks as saying.

Xi has “leverage over the president,” but not “over the US Congress and the American people,” Meeks said, adding that the US Congress has already acted on the package and “the president is the one that’s holding it up.”

US Representative John Moolenaar also expressed his support in a social media post, saying: “The Chinese Communist Party has never governed Taiwan yet continues to threaten force.”

The US “will stand by its commitments, support Taiwan’s defense, and oppose unilateral attempts to change the status quo,” he added.

US senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Coons, Chris Murphy, Tim Kaine, Jeff Merkley, Cory Booker, Brian Schatz, Chris Van Hollen, Tammy Duckworth and Jacky Rosen in a joint statement after the Trump-Xi meeting said that they were “deeply disturbed by President Trump’s refusal to defend America’s support for Taiwan during this summit, including by consulting with President Xi regarding US obligations to help provide for Taiwan’s defense.”

“We call on the administration to formally notify the US$14 billion in US arms sales that Congress pre-approved in January 2026. As established by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979,” they said, adding that the US Congress will continue to ensure that the US supports Taiwan, including by rejecting any attempt to alter the “status quo” by force or coercion.

US Representative Zachary Nunn said the US will “stand firm” if China continues to be “belligerent” on Taiwan, while US Representative Greg Stanton said that any move on Taiwan by Xi could trigger a global recession, adding the US “must support the people of Taiwan in their self defense.”

US senator John Curtis said the special defense budget bill that Taiwan recently passed is a crucial investment in deterrence and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and it demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to its self-defense and readiness to procure defense systems from the US.

The US$14 billion arms package to Taiwan fulfills the US’ long-standing commitment to Taiwan and would help safeguard US national and economic security, he added.

US Representative Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the US House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, told CBS News that he is “concerned about” Taiwan following Trump’s meeting with Xi.

“The Taiwan Relations Act from 1979 is clear that the United States will support Taiwan to make sure that China does not use military coercion. The reality is, as people know, that China is tightening the noose around Taiwan,” he said.

US lawmakers urge arms sales to Taiwan


Government has begun planning for 6G, ministry says

GLOBAL STANDARDS:  Taiwan would be watching the Radiocommunication Conference and developments abroad for internationally acknowledged bands, Chen Wei-cheng said

Taiwan has begun planning for 6G, with a spectrum strategy expected to be proposed by the end of this year, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said yesterday.

The government has been examining next-generation communication spectrums and techniques in preparation for 6G commercial operations, Department of Resources Management director-general Tseng Wen-fang (曾文方) said.

Mobile communications technology tends to take a generational leap every 10 years and could deeply change people’s lives, she said.

The development of 6G systems would move toward ubiquitous connectivity, integrated sensing and computation, and self-optimizing management based on artificial intelligence (AI), Tseng said.

Telecommunications networks would no longer just be a data transmission tool, but would become an infrastructure with smart decisionmaking capabilities, she added.

Although 6G systems would not be commercialized until 2030, the government must complete spectrum assessments, planning and preparation beforehand, she said.

Spectrum refarming and preparation is like an “invisible urban renewal,” Tseng said.

Frequency bands are like finished houses, and spectrum licensing would lead to demolishing “old houses” to rebuild them, she said.

Given the increasing demand for AI, smart Internet of Things and high-bandwidth applications, the current spectrum capacity is no longer sufficient, she said, adding that the government must find extra spectrum resources.

The renewal of the radio frequency spectrum requires time-consuming coordination and communication, Tseng said.

Wireless communications rely on invisible radio waves for transmission, while different frequency bands could interfere with one another, she said.

The government must examine the spectrum and conduct frequency shifts to create space for next-generation communication technology, Tseng said.

The ministry said planning for 6G is different from 4G and 5G systems, mainly because it involves a 20-year opportunity to issue large-scale spectrum licenses.

It expects spectrum licensing for 6G to encourage telecom operators to introduce more next-generation technologies, rather than using existing frequency bands without improvements, it added.

The ministry said it is examining a few promising frequency bands, such as the lower 600MHz band and upper 6GHz band, which includes frequencies from 6425MHz to 7125MHz.

The 4.7GHz to 5GHz mid-band is also being evaluated, it said.

Tseng said lower bands have advantages, such as broad coverage and strong penetration, making them suitable for rural or mountainous areas.

On the other hand, mid and high-frequency bands offer greater bandwidth capacity, she said, adding different bands must be used to balance coverage and high-speed transmission.

The department said the first-phase interview of telecommunications operators, equipment vendors and spectrum users has been conducted to understand the possibility and needs of frequency conversion.

Ministry senior technical specialist Chen Wei-cheng (陳威呈) said Taiwan’s 6G spectrum plan would align with international standards.

The plan must consider developments in other countries, terminal equipment supply chains and the overall industry ecosystem, he said.

If Taiwan chooses frequency bands that are too different from international counterparts, developments in mobile phone supply, international roaming services and the overall industry might be hampered, Chen said.

Next year’s World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 could serve as an important international indicator, as it would help confirm which bands are internationally acknowledged, Chen said.

Licensed telecommunications operators must complete the construction of base stations and procedures required by the National Communications Commission, he said, adding that preparations would require at least one year.


Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon, despite ceasefire extension

Israel yesterday launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, despite the extension of the truce between the two countries.

Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah, but the strikes were preceded by an evacuation warning covering nine villages.

The continuing bombardment has only increased skepticism about the truce among the many thousands of Lebanese driven from their homes in the south.

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike on Friday. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported strikes on at least five villages, including one more than 50km from the border.

At the same time it reported an new exodus of residents toward Sidon and Beirut.

On Friday, the two countries agreed to extend a ceasefire, which began on April 17, but has been marred by numerous violations, for another 45 days.

Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to conduct strikes in Lebanon, and its forces are occupying territory near the border.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah regularly claims attacks on northern Israel and against the Israeli military in southern Lebanon.

Israeli attacks since the start of the war have killed more than 2,900 people in Lebanon, including more than 400 since the truce took effect, Lebanese authorities said.

Israel has reported the deaths of 19 soldiers in southern Lebanon since fighting with Hezbollah erupted.

The latest strikes come after envoys from Israel and Lebanon held negotiations in Washington.

They had agreed to extend the ceasefire, but displaced residents said the truce is not being implemented.

“This is not a truce as long as Israeli attacks continue against the south and its people, with deaths, injuries and destruction,” said Ali Salameh, 60, who has been displaced by the fighting.

Others said they backed Hezbollah to keep fighting Israel in retaliation for its attacks.

“What kind of truce is this when they have just threatened villages and people are being displaced? Where is the state? We stand only with the resistance,” said Nawal Mezhir, also displaced from the south.

On Friday, Israel struck the southern city of Tyre.

“They destroyed the entire neighbourhood,” said Ibrahim Kahwaji, a tailor who was wounded in the leg. “They are emptying the south of its population... it’s a real occupation. We want a solution.”


A senior Islamic State (IS) group leader has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in the west African country, the two countries’ presidents said.

Under US sanctions since 2023, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second-in-command of IS worldwide, according to US President Donald Trump and the Nigerian military.

“Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu speaks to the media inside 10 Downing Street in London on March 19. Photo: AP

The Nigerian defense forces said al-Minuki was a “senior ISIS [Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] leader and one of the world’s most active terrorists,” using another name for the group.

It described him as an “operational and strategic figure who provided guidance to ISIS entities outside Nigeria on matters relating to media operations, economic warfare, and the development and manufacturing of weapons, explosives and drones.”

“Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the armed forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State,” Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said.

Al-Minuki was killed “along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin,” he said.

The operation was “a meticulously planned and highly complex precision air-land operation,” the Nigerian army said.

Nigerian military spokesman Sani Uba said the operation followed intelligence that al-Minuki and his cell had established a “concealed and fortified enclave” at a remote village in Borno State in the northeast, the epicenter of a 17-year armed insurgency.

The Nigerian military sees al-Minuki’s death as removing a “critical node through which ISIS coordinated and directed operations across different regions of the world.”

Tinubu thanked Trump for his “leadership and unwavering support in this effort,” adding that he looked “forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.”

No soldiers or assets were lost during the operation, the Nigerian army said.

Trump and Nigeria claim killing of senior IS leader


Trump refuses to let Xi haggle over arms sales

NO RESPONSE: During the talks between the two leaders, ‘Trump did not allow Xi to negotiate or haggle with him over Taiwan arms sales,’ an official said

US President Donald Trump has kept China out of decision about arms sales to Taiwan, a Taiwanese national security official said yesterday while highlighting steady US-Taiwan policy signals following Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平).

Trump on Friday wrapped up his state visit in China during which he met with Xi.

The official, who declined to be named, said that to understand the US policy stance on Taiwan following the Trump-Xi meeting and subsequent remarks by Trump, it is best viewed through a series of coordinated statements from the White House, the Department of State and Trump himself.

US President Donald Trump, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Taken together, the messages have remained broadly consistent, which are that there is “no change in US policy toward Taiwan, maintaining the status quo is a priority, and that arms sales are negotiated solely with Taipei,” they said.

Referring to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on Thursday that there has been no change in US policy toward Taiwan, the Taiwanese official said Rubio offered the most direct confirmation from the administration following the meeting.

The official said that the White House also amplified Rubio’s comments on social media, and Trump, in a separate Fox News interview, also said that “nothing has changed.”

With the president and secretary of state making similar statements within 24 hours, the message was unambiguous, the official said.

Trump in media interviews repeatedly referenced Xi raising the issue of Taiwanese independence, prompting some interpretations that he was drawing a red line on Taiwan in line with Beijing’s position, they said.

However, a closer reading of the full context, including Trump’s call for China to “cool down,” suggested that he was less focused on defining Taiwan’s status, and more concerned about avoiding any moves that could disrupt the “status quo”, they said.

Trump’s comments that he does not want to see Taiwan declare independence, or the US “travel 9,500 miles to fight a war,” reflected an effort to avoid being pulled into a conflict that would undermine stability and core US interests, rather than an attempt to define Taiwan’s political status on Beijing’s behalf, the official added.

On arms sales, the official said that when Trump was asked whether he would approve more than US$10 billion in deals, he responded that he “may do it, may not do it,” declining to reveal the key factors behind any decision. Addressing Rubio’s remarks about how arms sales were not a major focus of the meeting and that Trump made it clear that he offered Xi no response or commitments on the matter, in addition to Trump telling the media that he would have to talk to the person that’s “running Taiwan” before making his decision on the arms deals, the Taiwanese official said that in this context, the US response is more of a warning to Beijing not to disrupt the “status quo.”

The official said it has been made clear, including by Trump himself, that despite a range of requests from Xi, there was no response.

“Trump did not allow Xi to negotiate or haggle with him over Taiwan arms sales,” they said.


萬里 宜蘭 蘆竹 林口 林園 羅東 溪口 安平 布袋 壯圍 南區 頭城 貢寮 金山

Artillery live-fire drill planned on Sishu Beach

By Lo Tien-pin and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer

Tainan’s Sishu Beach (喜樹海灘) is to host its first large-scale artillery exercise, amid the rapid acceleration of the military’s combat training at so-called “red beaches” to enhance defense capabilities, a source said yesterday.

Sishu Beach, in Tainan’s South District (南區), is south of Anping Harbor (安平港), north of Kaohsiung, and is 5km away from the Tainan Air Force Base, making it a critical defensive zone.

The planned exercise is a milestone for defense policy, as it shows the military is accelerating its defense preparations and moving beyond smaller-scale exercises to focus on preventing enemy forces from landing, the source said.

Soldiers take part in a large-scale artillery exercise in 2024 at an undisclosed location. Photo: Screen grab from Facebook page of the Ministry of National Defense’s spokesman

Previously, military exercises near Taiwan’s “red beaches,” or beach fronts that are at high risk of amphibious assult by the People’s Liberation Army in the event of an invasion of Taiwan, were only small-arms exercises involving rifles or pistols, the source said.

The Eighth Army Corps and the Artillery Training Command held an explanatory meeting at the Sishu Regional Community Center for Tainan City Government representatives, regional borough wardens, Fishery Association members and Oyster Growing Association members, saying the military would enforce strict observation of security measures to ensure the disturbance to local activities is kept to a minimum.

The definition of “red beaches” is somewhat uncertain, with three separate versions provided by the Ministry of National Defense (MND), US think tanks and the MND’s own think tank — the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR).

The ministry said there are four likely beaches that could be targeted in the event of a Chinese invasion: Baodoucuo Beach (寶斗厝海灘), Haihu Beach (海湖海灘), Jianan Beach (甲南海灘) and Sishu Beach.

Ian Easton, an American security policy analyst, said in his book The Chinese Invasion Threat: Taiwan’s Defense and American Strategy in Asia that, based on local geography, there were 14 potential landing beaches: Jhongjiao Bay (中角灣) and Sialiao (下寮) in New Taipei City’s Jinshan District (金山); Feitsuei Bay (翡翠灣) in New Taipei City’s Wanli District (萬里); Fulong (福隆) in Gongliao Township (貢寮); Toucheng (頭城); Linkou (林口) in New Taipei City; Jhuangwei (壯圍), Lodong (羅東) and Yilan (宜蘭灘) in Yilan County; Budai (布袋) in Chiayi County; Linyuan (林園) and Jialutang (加祿堂) in Kaohsiung and Lujhu (蘆竹) in Taoyuan.

These 14 beaches have also been included in the Han Kuang exercises in the past few years.

The INDSR’s definition of “red beaches” incorporats all of these sites, as well as Beibin (北濱) and the Meilun River estuary (美崙溪口) in Hualien County, Jhihben (知本) in Taitung County, and beaches on the outlying islands of Penghu.


Taiwan-Starlink service talks fall through over regulatory issues

Minister of Digital Affairs Lin Yi-ching (林宜敬) yesterday cited regulatory issues and national security concerns as an expert said that Taiwan is among the few Asian regions without Starlink.

Lin made the remarks on Facebook after funP Innovation Group chief executive officer Nathan Chiu (邱繼弘) on Friday said Taiwan and four other countries in Asia — China, North Korea, Afghanistan and Syria — have no access to Starlink.

Starlink has become available in 166 countries worldwide, including Ukraine, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, in the six years since it became commercial, he said.

While China and North Korea block Starlink, Syria is not eligible for Starlink due to sanctions, Chiu said, adding that the Taliban in Afghanistan has also willingly forsworn access.

However, Taiwan is blocked by its own laws, Chiu said.

Under the Telecommunications Act (電信法), owners of first-category telecommunications businesses must be citizens of the Republic of China, he said, adding that foreigners cannot hold direct shareholdings exceeding 49 percent as well as directly or indirectly controlled stock exceeding 60 percent.

Chiu said that the situation is complicated by past remarks from Starlink chief executive officer Elon Musk, who has said that “Taiwan is part of China,” adding that there have also been claims that the Chinese government has pressured Musk not to make Starlink available in Taiwan.

Other options, such as the UK’s OneWeb, only has 654 satellites, while Amazon Leo, with 212 satellites, has yet to enter commercial operations, Chiu said, adding that Canada’s Telesat has not yet launched any satellites.

None of those options can compete with Starlink’s 7,000 satellites, he said, adding that Taiwan should consider easing its regulations and “throw the ball back to the other side” to see how it responds.

Lin said that Starlink held talks with the National Communications Commission (NCC) to provide services, but negotiations fell through after the company insisted on operating in Taiwan as a wholly owned entity.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs reached out again to Starlink, with the company responding that Taiwan’s small size and dense population, along with more than 99 percent 4G and 5G coverage, means it does not consider it a high-priority market, Lin said.

The NCC is responsible for any legal changes, he said, adding that it has a supportive, open stance.

Amazon Leo is a strong alternative, as the company intends to launch 3,200 satellites before 2028 and is expected to go commercial in the first half of next year, Lin said.

The company’s operations would not require Taiwan to amend the act.

Amazon Leo’s use of Optical Inter-Satellite Link would remove the need to set up ground-side reception stations, he said.

Taiwan has also signed memoranda of understanding with AST SpaceMobile, which also does not require Taiwan to amend the act, he said, adding that the government is working with multiple options, but cannot comment further due to non-disclosure agreements.


The Grand Hotel Taipei has rejected media reports claiming that the hotel had prevented CBS from broadcasting coverage of the Beijing summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on its premises.

Media reports alleging that the hotel owner, dissatisfied with CBS’s coverage, prohibited the network from broadcasting political content on the hotel premises, are not true, the hotel said in a statement issued last night.

The reports were “inconsistent with how the hotel actually handled the matter,” it said.

The Grand Hotel Taipei is pictured in an undated photograph. Photo: Chou Hsin-jui, Taipei Times

The hotel said it received a refund request from a guest who complained that the CBS team’s live news broadcast operations had generated noise that disturbed nearby guests at 6 am on Thursday, the day the summit took place in Beijing.

The hotel said that its staff informed the interpreter hired by CBS that, because the filming had not been applied for in advance and had already disturbed other guests, permission to shoot inside the hotel would not be granted.

On Thursday in the US, the New York Post reported that CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil faced several setbacks while covering the summit.

The newspaper said Dokoupil was first denied a visa to China, with sources speculating that CBS News’ “poor planning” left the network scrambling to get Dokoupil to China’s capital.

A separate report in Semafor cited sources as saying it was unclear whether the block came from a late application or another issue.

The Post report then said that once in Taiwan, Dokoupil was blocked from broadcasting at his Taiwan hotel after the owner “frowned on his coverage,” and he then broadcast from Taipei’s Liberty Square for his second and final program in Taiwan.

In that segment, shown on X, Dokoupil concluded his report on how people in Taiwan followed the Trump-Xi summit by saying, “Either way, the threat of China is felt all over this island.”

"One woman slapped her husband's arm when he started to talking to us about independence. Another woman asked that her words not be used, telling us 'we cannot speak freely,'" Dokoupil said.

"And even at our hotel ... after seeing our broadcast last night, the manager told us we can't cover anything political on their property."

According to the statement by the Grand Hotel Taipei, CBS staff made a reservation by phone on Wednesday through an interpreter, and later checked into the hotel that evening.

The Grand Hotel Taipei respects press freedom and has hosted international media, but guest comfort and privacy come first, the statement said, adding that future arrangements will balance media needs with its commitment to guests.

Grand Hotel Taipei rebuts CBS broadcast ban report


LABOR SHORTAGE:  People aged 45 to 64 are expected to account for more than half of Taiwan’s population by 2037, further reshaping the nation’s job market

Taiwan’s elderly workforce has continued to expand since the country entered “super-aged society” status last year, reflecting a growing desire among elderly people to work and highlighting labor shortages that need to be filled.

Trends documented by official government statistics and an online job platform’s surveys underline the rising tide of older workers in Taiwan’s economy.

The number of employed people aged 65 or older surpassed 500,000 for the first time in March, according to a monthly Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) report released late last month.

People attend a job fair in Taichung on Aug. 30 last year. Photo courtesy of the Taichung City Government

The number of employed elderly people rose to 460,000 last year from 250,000 in 2015, an increase of 84 percent over that period, and more than 500,000 seniors were employed in March, a labor participation rate of 10.8 percent, DGBAS data showed.

The employment figures are being driven in part by demographic trends.

The number of those aged 65 or above in Taiwan reached 4.67 million last year, 20.06 percent of the population, Ministry of the Interior data showed.

Societies in which elderly people account for more than 20 percent of the population are classified as “super-aged,” according to the WHO.

At the same time, employment among people aged 25 to 44 fell to 5.67 million last year from 5.99 million in 2015, reflecting the combined impact of an aging population and declining birthrates.

A longer healthy life expectancy and persistent labor shortages have encouraged more elderly people to remain in or return to the workforce, DGBAS Census Department Deputy Director Tan Wen-ling (譚文玲) said.

“Employers are also reporting labor shortages. If they can get older people to keep working, it would be helpful to businesses,” she said.

A separate white paper released by online job platform 104 Job Bank in November last year found that applications from middle-aged and older job seekers had risen 34.4 percent in three years, reaching an average of 82,000 applications per month last year.

More than 80 percent of such workers hoped to continue working after age 60 due to concerns over retirement savings and rising living costs, the report said.

Many companies still hold misconceptions about hiring older workers, including concerns over higher salary costs or fears that younger applicants might be discouraged, 104 Job Bank manager Chan Wan-jung (詹宛榕) said.

Survey results showed that 93.7 percent of workers younger than 40 held neutral or positive views toward age-friendly workplaces, with some saying it would make them more willing to apply to such companies, Chan said.

People aged 45 to 64 are expected to account for more than half of Taiwan’s population by 2037, further reshaping the labor market, according to the National Development Council’s projections.

More elderly people return to workforce


Celebrities’ son questioned over flamethrower

Sun An-tso (孫安佐), the son of television celebrities Sun Peng (孫鵬) and Di Ying (狄鶯), was questioned by police yesterday after posting a video on social media showing a homemade flamethrower being tested on a riverbank.

The police’s Beitou Precinct said Sun An-tso and another person involved were detained for questioning early yesterday morning at the direction of the Shilin District Prosecutors’ Office.

The homemade flamethrower, which Sun An-tso said in the video was meant to kill rats, produced large flames, and its proximity to a public road and buildings raised public safety concerns, police said.

Sun An-tso uses a homemade flamethrower in an undated photograph.

Photo: Screengrab from Sun’s Instagram

It said that the area in Beitou District (北投), where the testing was carried out, is surrounded by low trees and bushes, and if fire had broken out, it could have had severe consequences.

Police said the two people would be referred to prosecutors on suspicion of public endangerment and related offences.

Police urged the public not to imitate such behavior, warning that making weapons capable of causing harm is illegal and could cause public panic.

Sun An-tso, who is in his late 20s, has long been a controversial figure, including during his time studying in the US.

In March 2018, when he had just turned 18, he was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats after he threatened to carry out a mass shooting on May 1 at Bonner and Prendergast Catholic High School in Delaware, Pennsylvania.

He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to up to 23 months in jail, with immediate parole and credit for time served.

He was released into US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on June 5 the same year and was later charged with the federal offense of being an alien in possession of ammunition.

On Aug. 28, Sun An-tso entered a guilty plea to the federal charge.

The US court also ordered that Sun An-tso be removed from the country and permanently barred him from entering the US.


Convenience stores focus on Southeast Asian customers

TREND: Migrant workers mainly come from Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand, driving strong demand for Southeast Asian products, FamilyMart said   By Yang Ya-min and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writer

As migrant workers, foreign students and new immigrants increasingly rely on convenience stores for daily necessities and services, such chains are focusing on Taiwan’s growing Southeast Asian consumer base.

Retailers have expanded efforts ranging from store layouts and Southeast Asian food offerings to personal financial services to capture rising demand among Taiwan’s foreign residents.

The number of migrant workers in Taiwan has more than doubled over the past 15 years, rising from about 390,000 in 2011 to more than 870,000 this year, Ministry of Labor statistics showed.

If undocumented migrant workers, Southeast Asian spouses of Taiwanese and international students are included, the total is estimated to rise to about 1.2 million.

A nationwide survey conducted by One-Forty, a nonprofit, found that convenience stores have become migrant workers’ “third space” outside factories and dormitories. Migrant workers visit convenience stores on average every two days, with food purchases, international remittances and parcel services ranking as the three most commonly used services.

To meet the growing demand, convenience store chains such as FamilyMart and 7-Eleven have expanded efforts in store operations, product development, service optimization and social engagement to create what they describe as more “diverse and inclusive” shopping environments.

Migrant workers in Taiwan mainly come from Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand, driving strong demand for Southeast Asian food and lifestyle products, FamilyMart said.

The company said that since 2020, it has introduced Southeast Asian product sections at stores in residential and industrial areas with large migrant worker populations.

The sections feature about 100 products from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines, including snacks, beverages, canned foods and seasonings. Price tags also include country-of-origin and halal labels, while product information has been upgraded to Chinese and English, it said.

FamilyMart said it has accelerated expansion of the sections in the past few years, with about 1,200 stores across Taiwan — about 30 percent of all outlets — now featuring Southeast Asian product areas. Sales in the category last year rose about 70 percent from the previous year.

In 2024, the company also launched Taiwan’s first pork-free hot food section for Muslims and consumers with specific dietary needs, offering items such as pork-free hot dogs and steamed buns. The sections have been introduced at about 220 stores in areas frequently visited by migrant workers, including transportation hubs, hospitals, factory districts and tourist destinations, the company said.

FamilyMart has also developed its hot food series featuring Southeast Asian flavors and halal-certified ready-to-eat meals, which are now available at about 700 stores nationwide.

Meanwhile, 7-Eleven has also established Southeast Asian product sections at about 400 stores across Taiwan, mainly in industrial parks, transportation hubs, university districts and hospital areas with large migrant worker and foreign student populations.

Popular products include instant noodles, snacks and seasonings, as well as Indonesian noodles, Philippine dried mangoes, Indonesian shrimp chili sauce, Thai peanuts, hot sauce, energy drinks, coconut water and rice noodles.

PX Mart said migrant workers have also become a sizable and stable consumer group for the chain. In Hsinchu County’s Hukou Industrial Park and surrounding migrant worker communities, about one-fourth of migrant worker customers are considered high-frequency shoppers, visiting the chain more than once per week, while average shoppers visit about two to three times per month, it added.

To meet the demand, PX Mart said it has also introduced Southeast Asian product sections in areas frequented by migrant workers, focusing on four high-demand categories: household goods, instant noodles, fresh produce, and snacks and beverages, while tailoring products to the preferences of different nationalities.

The company said it has expanded vegetable and spice selections for Vietnamese consumers, strengthened hometown-flavor instant noodles and desserts for Filipinos, and introduced Indonesian personal care and household cleaning brands to improve convenience and familiarity for shoppers.


Stores turn to migrants as labor shortage worsens

By Yang Ya-min and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writer

Convenience stores are increasingly employing migrant workers to meet demands among a worsening labor shortage.

As labor shortages continue across industries, convenience store chains have over the past few years turned to foreign students, “new immigrants” and other migrant communities to help staff frontline operations.

7-Eleven has become one of the first convenience store operators in Taiwan to establish training programs aimed at foreign workers and students.

Taiwanese and foreign FamilyMart employees pose in an undated photograph. Photo: Yang Ya-min, Taipei Times

The company said it has introduced specialized training classes for foreign university students and established “demonstration stores” in areas with large foreign student populations.

Fourteen such stores have been established nationwide, it said.

It said it hopes referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations from foreign employees would help attract more overseas workers and diversify its workforce.

The company has also introduced several support tools for foreign staff, including foreign-language-friendly name tags, artificial intelligence-powered real-time translation systems, multilingual promotional posters and communication support boards designed to reduce language barriers and help them adapt more quickly to store operations while maintaining customer service standards.

More than 1,000 foreign students and foreign spouses have been hired at 7-Eleven stores in the past few years, according to company statistics.

It said stores in areas with large foreign populations have seen improvements in customer relations and sales after hiring foreign staff.

FamilyMart said it has also recruited diverse talent since 2022, including older workers, foreign nationals and new immigrants for frontline operations. Foreign employees account for about 10 percent of staffing at directly operated stores, including foreign students, vocational students and legally employed new immigrants.

To help foreign employees adapt more quickly, FamilyMart said it has introduced specialized onboarding and training programs covering store operations, service standards and scenario-based communication exercises, alongside multilingual teaching tools and online Mandarin-learning resources.

New employees are also paired with experienced staff mentors during their initial training period, while the company provides regular Chinese-language refresher sessions and multilingual Line support groups to bolster peer support networks.

Foreign employees generally demonstrate high job stability and strong willingness to learn, while bringing diverse cultural perspectives to stores, FamilyMart said.

The main challenges stem from language and cultural differences, the company said.

For example, newly hired foreign employees might not immediately understand localized shorthand expressions used by customers, such as da bing na (大冰拿) — slang for a large iced latte — and often require assistance from experienced staff members until they adapt.

In one case, an Indonesian Muslim employee was uncomfortable handling pork products because of religious beliefs, prompting a store manager to adjust job duties accordingly, the company said.

PX Mart said its stores, fresh food divisions and logistics centers also employ foreign workers, mainly through university-industry cooperation programs.

Foreign nationals account for more than 95 percent of employees in such programs, while about 9.6 percent of part-time student workers are foreign nationals, it said, adding that fewer than 1 percent of regular full-time employees are foreign nationals.

PX Mart said that, to help foreign employees adapt, it has implemented a “new employee passport” mentorship system under which experienced employees guide new workers through at least two weeks of hands-on training and evaluations covering store procedures, retail operations and cashier systems.

The company said it has also established designated “seed stores” staffed by experienced trainers responsible for employee support and instruction. Employees working in fresh food or food safety-related departments receive additional professional training lasting from several weeks to six months, including practical instruction, classroom courses and online learning focused on food hygiene and professional skills.


By Tsai Ching-hua, Liao Hsueh-ju and Fion Khan / Staff reporters, with staff writer

The Ciaotou District Court has sentenced a man in Kaohsiung to three months in prison for stalking a female university student over a three-month period.

The sentence can be converted to a fine of NT$90,000 and the ruling can be appealed.

The man, surnamed Su (蘇), who began pursuing the woman, identified as A, on Feb. 18 last year, repeatedly waited for her at a bus stop near her school, waving at her whenever she neared, the verdict said.

A chart shows the eight categories of stalking actions as defined by the Ministry of the Interior. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of the Interior

Despite being ignored, Su intensified his efforts by following A to her family-owned food stall, where he would watch while holding bouquets of flowers and monitoring her movements from the veranda of a nearby convenience store, the court said.

On May 24 last year, the harassment escalated when Su refused to leave the victim’s family’s food stall, prompting a report to the Kaohsiung City Police Department’s Gangshan Precinct.

Police summoned Su for questioning and referred the case to the Ciaotou District Prosecutors’ Office on suspicion of stalking and harassment offenses.

Su, who admitted to the allegations, was indicted on charges of contravening the Stalking and Harassment Prevention Act (跟蹤騷擾防制法).

The judge found that his conduct constituted repeated and continuous stalking and harassment.

Considering that Su had failed to reach a settlement with the victim, the court handed down the three-month custodial sentence.

Meanwhile, the Hsinchu District Court has sentenced a man to 50 days in detention for stalking his former girlfriend by repeatedly calling and messaging her for 20 days following their breakup.

The detention can be converted to a fine of NT$1,000 per day.

The man, surnamed Tseng (曾), met the woman, whose name was withheld, in May last year and the relationship ended on May 8.

Dissatisfied with the split, Tseng began sending derogatory messages and making repeated phone calls that disrupted the woman’s daily life and social activities, the verdict said.

He initially used the return of a set of keys as a pretext to spend the night at the woman’s residence and then began bombarding her with phone calls and voice messages, the court files said.

He has allegedly threatened her with “daily surprises” and malicious reports to her employer, falsely claiming that she was mentally unstable and had allegedly been sexually assaulted at work.

The judge found that Tseng’s actions constituted repeated and continuous harassment.

Considering the means of the stalking, its duration and frequency, as well as the significant impact on the woman’s mental health and daily life, the court found Tseng guilty of stalking and harassment under Article 18-1 of the act.

Man sentenced to three months for harassing student


As hantavirus concerns fester, cruises see more stomach diseaseCruises are seeing decades-high levels of gastrointestinal illness aboard in confined, risky spaces

Stomach bugs on cruise ships hit a nearly two-decade high as more people than ever board the vessels, underscoring how easily viruses spread on contained voyages.

While cruises are in a global spotlight after a rare hantavirus outbreak killed three people on a cruise ship last month, mild gastrointestinal illnesses are far more common on ships. They have risen for the last four years to the highest since 2007, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program. The data tracks ships with 13 or more passengers with foreign itineraries that dock at one or more US ports.

The Vessel Sanitation Program tracks the number of gastrointestinal outbreaks that cruise ships report every year, defined as situations when more than 3 percent of people on board have some kind of stomach illness.

A new variant of the stealthy norovirus in 2006 led to a sharp increase in outbreaks on ships. They later declined but the number of such outbreaks has risen since the pandemic period and last year reached 23, the highest number since 2007, according to CDC data.

A new strain was associated with outbreaks on land last year, according to a CDC spokesperson. January through mid-May last year saw the number of stomach flu outbreaks reach 17 on cruise ships, but that number has fallen to four in that same period this year, the spokesperson said.

Passengers and crew from the MV Hondius are returning home throughout the world after the deadly outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus spread on the ship last month.

The ship did not dock at a US port, but caught the attention of people across the world.

The incident brought back memories of the cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most cruises halted voyages during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the industry has rebounded hard. Global cruise passenger volume reached a record 37 million last year, with demand expected to persist into this year, according to the Cruise Lines International Association.

Health concerns in the past have not dented demand and advance bookings at Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd are holding up this year, said Jaime Katz, an analyst at Morningstar Inc.

“There’s an initial hesitation on booking until consumers are able to distill the magnitude of the impact of that outbreak,” she said.

Carnival and Royal Caribbean did not respond to requests for comment. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd referred questions to the Cruise Lines International Association.

Cruise ships operate under strict mandatory reporting that makes outbreaks more visible and illness rates on-board remain below hospitality settings on land, the association said in a statement.

“If you’re going on a cruise, you need to recognize the risk is higher,” said Abraar Karan, an instructor in the division of infectious diseases at Stanford University.

Dense socializing spaces, as well as shared food and water systems, can accelerate the spread of diseases, while limited medical equipment and staffing make curbing infections harder, he said.

The average cruise-goer is older and may be more likely to pick up infections, said Karan, who recommends wearing a mask on ships where respiratory illness is found and washing your hands.

“Cruises are a lot of fun,” he said. “But that’s just part of the trade-off.”


Oxygen in rivers plunging due to climate change

Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives in the waterways, a new study shows.

Researchers in China used satellites and artificial intelligence to track and analyze oxygen levels in more than 21,000 rivers across the globe since 1985. They found oxygen levels have dropped an average of 2.1 percent since 1985, according to a study published in Science Advances. That does not seem like much but it adds up and if it continues or accelerates, rivers in the eastern US, India and across the tropics could lose enough oxygen by the end of the century to suffocate fish and create dead zones, the study said.

Chemistry and physics dictate that warmer water holds less oxygen, scientists said. Warmer water, which happens with human-caused climate change, releases more oxygen into the atmosphere.

A fisherman walks to his boat in Santa Rosa, Peru, an island on the Amazon River, on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo: AP

If the oxygen loss rate continues at the current pace, the world’s rivers on average could lose an additional 4 percent of their oxygen by the end of the century — in some cases close to 5 percent — the study found. That is when oxygen loss — called deoxygenation — becomes problematic for fish and people who rely on rivers, according to the study’s lead author Qi Guan, an environmental scientist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Nanjing.

MORE DEAD ZONES

Scientists worry that oxygen levels in rivers could fall so low that dead zones appear, as they have in the Gulf of Mexico, Chesapeake Bay and Lake Erie. Those are areas where fish struggle to breathe and die.

“Deoxygenation is a very slow process. If we have a long period, the negative impact will attack the river ecosystems,” Guan said. “The low level of oxygen can cause a series of ecological crises such as biodiversity decline, water quality degradation and maybe some fish will die.”

University of Arizona geoscientist Karl Flessa, who was not part of the study, said in an email that losing oxygen in rivers means “a future of more stinky dead zones (hypoxia), especially during heat waves.”

Some rivers are in such bad shape that “a small change can tip them into the danger zone,” Flessa said. “if your favorite fishing hole gets too warm, oxygen levels will go down and there won’t be any fish to catch.”

HOT SPOTS

Earlier this century, India’s heavily polluted Ganges River was losing oxygen more than 20 times faster than the global average, the study said. Even with moderate-to-high increases in global carbon dioxide emission rates — not the worst-case scenario — rivers in the eastern US, the Arctic, India and much of South America are projected to lose about 10 percent of their oxygen by the end of the century, the analysis showed.

Guan said he worries about tropical rivers especially, such as the Amazon in Brazil. Since 1980, the number of days with dead zone spots in the Amazon rose by about 16 days per decade, a study last year found.

Hydrology professor Marc Bierkens of Utrecht University in the Netherlands, said a study he and colleagues did last year showed oxygen stress in the world’s rivers increased by 13 days every decade and dead zone occurrences increased by about three days a decade since 1980. As the world continues to warm, those numbers should jump even higher, said Bierkens, who did not participate in the Chinese study.

Guan’s study found several reasons for oxygen loss in the world’s rivers, including nutrient pollution from fertilizer and urban runoff, dam construction, and flow and wind issues. About 63 percent of the problem is from warmer water, the study found.

Duke University ecologist and biogeochemist Emily Bernhardt, who was not part of the study, said “as rivers warm it becomes easier and easier for the same pollution problems as before to cause more severe, more long lasting or more widespread hypoxia and anoxia.”

Anoxia is the total loss of oxygen.

“Water pollution reduction is more important than ever and will be harder as rivers warm,” she said.


Exhibit visits important magazine in Taiwanese comic history

Fighting pressure from abroad as artists sought to compete with imported US, Japanese and French comics, the magazine came during a tumultuous time

A new exhibition in central Taiwan is revisiting the rise of Taiwan’s comics culture in the late 1980s and early 1990s through the legacy of an ambitious weekly magazine that sought to build a local comics industry.

The exhibition, titled “1989, A Sunday Comics Dream,” centers on the weekly magazine Sunday Comics (星期漫畫), which published 80 issues between 1989 and 1993.

The magazine was a bold attempt to establish a Taiwanese comics series at a time when the local industry was still in its infancy, said Aho Huang (黃健和), who curated the exhibition.

Cartoonist Chang Sheng was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Asian Work (US Edition) and Best Illustration. Photo: CNA

Although Sunday Comics initially printed 50,000 copies, circulation had wound down to about 5,000 copies by its final issue amid fierce competition from pirated Japanese manga magazines, according to Huang.

HOMEGROWN ART

Huang, a veteran comics editor who received the Special Contribution Award at the last year’s Golden Comics Awards, described the magazine as “a bold experiment” created by artists seeking to push Taiwan comics onto the international stage.

Huang said Sunday Comics reflected ambitions shared by Taiwanese comic artists at the time, including the dream of making comics professionally, establishing a weekly publication system similar to Japan’s manga magazines and eventually reaching international standards.

“Back then, not many people had been abroad. All they could do was read works imported from Japan, the US and France, and marvel at their creative standards,” Huang said.

The exhibition, held at the National Taiwan Museum of Comics in Taichung, features original manuscripts, recreated editorial offices and classroom spaces, and archival materials documenting the development of Taiwan comics during this period.

Among the exhibits are original manuscripts from six comic artists: Chen Uen (鄭問), Joe Tseng (曾正忠), Richard Metson (麥仁杰), Kid Jerry (傑利小子), Ren Zheng-hua (任正華) and Lin Cheng-te (林政德).

Other featured artists include Au Yao-hsing (敖幼祥), Hong Te-lin (洪德麟), Chen Kuan-chun (陳冠君), Chiu Rou-long (邱若龍), Pin Fan (平凡) and Loic Hsiao (蕭言中).

HEADWINDS

Taiwan lifted martial law just two years before Sunday Comics debuted.

“Thirty years ago, they took the first step without fear,” Huang said. “Only in the past few years have we begun to see the fruits of those efforts mature.”

Comparing the magazine to the nascent stage of Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League, Huang said such early efforts helped lay the groundwork for Taiwanese comics’ growing international recognition, such as Taiwanese comic artist Chang Sheng (常勝), who became the first Taiwanese artist to receive two nominations in the same year at this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards.

Huang encouraged the public to visit the exhibition, which opened on Wednesday and runs through Oct. 11, and learn more about an important chapter in Taiwan’s comic history.

“To look back at history is the only way to move toward the future,” he said.